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What Kind of Asian Are You?Celebrating Asian Cultures and Creators with InfatuAsian Podcast | Curtis Chinn | 105Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Curtis Chinn, host of The Infatuation Podcast and longtime educator, to talk about his journey from teaching to podcasting, amplifying Asian voices, and landing interviews with icons like Connie Chung and Ming Tsai. We dive into Asian representation in media, the evolution of identity, and the power of storytelling. Plus, Curtis shares behind-the-scenes insights on his favorite interviews and what keeps him going. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! More about Curtis Bio: Curtis is a 5th Generation San Franciscan, go...2025-03-1359 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 148 Asian Ghost Stories Volume 2The teacher cohort is back with more Asian ghost stories! And this time... it's even spookier! Well maybe not, but we tried. Listen to the best Asian ghost stories Reddit has to offer, hear about Curtis' mysterious disappearing wallet, and find out if Sammo Hung's former residence is really haunted (spoiler alert: it is)! Also included in this episode are: jets flying over at low altitudes, free legal advice, and tips for avoiding bad things during the Hungry Ghost Festival. Thanks to my guests Jackie and Vicky! It's always fun to record "after school" with you gu...2024-10-291h 11

Infatu Asian PodcastThe No Episode EpisodeOk... so my "real" life got in the way of my podcast life and I didn't get to edit an episode for you. But instead of leaving you with nothing... I recorded something that's more than nothing (slightly more than nothing). It's a No Episode Episode!!! So if you have nothing better to do for 10 minutes, you can hear me tease our upcoming episodes and give you a little behind-the-scenes info about the pod. We'll be back with new ACTUAL episodes next Wednesday (I hope)! Here's the link to the Silicon Vally Asian P...2024-10-0212 min

Infatu Asian PodcastReplay: Love in Taipei Episode with Author Abigail Wen and Emily and Cliff!It's Back-to-School time for Curtis so there's no new episode this week. But in celebration of Love in Taipei's launch on Netflix I thought it'd be a fun time to revisit this episode we recorded with Abigail Wen, the Author of the Loveboat, Taipei book series. My friends Cliff and Emily had fun swapping stories about their time on the "Loveboat" trips to Taipei in the 1990's. We also got to hear some behind the scenes stories about the making of the film adaptation, Love in Taipei. I thought the movie was a lot of fun, and it brought a s...2024-08-141h 00

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 136 K-Drama 2024 Mid-Year UpdatesCurtis, Nadira, and Jen get back together to talk about 2024 K-Dramas, coincidentally 3 years since we launched this podcast in June 2021! If we're being honest, 2024 hasn't been a great year of K-Dramas for us so far, but there have been some dramas that have made us laugh and cry... or both. We'll be talking specifically about An Atypical Family and Queen of Tears, and we'll comment on a few others that we liked or dropped. As usual, thanks to my guests Nadira and Jennifer for chatting with me on the solstice! You can listen to us on...2024-07-171h 15

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 112 Singles Inferno Season 3This week we break down Netflix’s hit show Singles Inferno 3. Watching 12 beautiful Korean singles compete for each other’s affection has become a winter tradition for Netflix. Curtis is a little late to the Singles Inferno franchise, watching the show for the first time this year, but it didn’t disappoint. It is very entertaining! Helping out this week are Corinna, Andrew, and Katie. Corinna and Andrew are Curtis’ former students, and Katie is a content creator who posted some TikToks about Singles Inferno, which is how Curtis found her. Catch more content from Katie over...2024-01-311h 07

Infatu Asian PodcastEp67 Ranking the Greatest Asian Athletes of All-Time!We’re back with another ranking show! This time Curtis, Jen, Justin, and Ray will place some of the best Asian/Pacific Islander Athletes on tiers. This was hard because there are so many great Asian athletes from the olden days to today. We had a lot of fun discussing and sometimes disagreeing on where to place all these great athletes! Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc… Please consider giving us a rating and/or review over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Special thanks to my guests for doing this with me! Thanks to 1st-T...2023-03-081h 40

Infatu Asian PodcastWhat’s It Like Catching A 200lb Bluefin Tuna in Northern California? With Adam from Die Hard Fishing!Happy Holidays Everyone! Last episode of the year! This is a short episode, where we catch up with our pal Adam from YouTube's Die Hard Fishing channel. I couldn't resist calling him up to talk about his epic battle with this open-water beast. Around San Francisco, we're known for crab, salmon, and other colder-water sealife. A few years ago, warm water species like tuna started showing up. Adam gave it a try in earnest a few years ago, but this was the year he got the right gear and the right techniques. It's an amazing video that even if you DO...2022-12-2135 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 58 A Podcast Update And Catching Up With Cyclo-Tourist Sara Qiu in Turkey!Hey Y'All! It's been a while since we've updated you a bit on the podcast so we start today's recording with a quick update. Then we hope on the line with Sara Qiu, the Spanish cyclo-tourist who we talked with in episode 38. She's crossed over onto the continent of Asia and is riding through Turkey at the moment. It was fun to hear how she's grown as a cyclo-tourist and as a person! You can hear and see much more of Sara's story on her YouTube channel - Journey From the Road. She posts back and fo...2022-11-3028 min

Infatu Asian PodcastThanksgiving Replays: Ep 20.2 With Chef Shirley Chung and Caryl from Feb 2022Need something to listen to while you peel 50 potatoes? Why not have our chat with Chef Shirley Chung on in the background to inspire you! Lots of great chef stories from Shirley and Caryl. I can't help but feel thankful for all the people who have helped me with this podcast as a guest or co-host, and especially YOU the listeners! I'm glad you've come along for the ride too. Feeling grateful! Hope you're all happy and healthy out there! Talk to you soon! - Curtis 2022-11-231h 14

Infatu Asian PodcastThanksgiving Infatu Asian Replays!Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I'm taking the week off... also... I got Covid. Ugh. So in honor of the American holiday that celebrates sustenance and gratitude, I'm reposting 2 of our earlier episodes about FOOD! Tuesday, I'll be posting the first half of Episode 7 (from Aug 2021) where my friends Mandy and Kelly talk about our favorite YouTube Food channels! Wednesday, I'll be posting our episode with my sister Caryl and Chef Shirley Chung who was heaps of fun! (From Feb 2022) Hope you enjoy these if you haven't heard them before, and we'll be back next week! ...2022-11-2250 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 57 Houseplants! Talking With Dom and Natalie - Plant Shop Owners and Plant Lovers!Where are all my plant people at? Having a collection of plants in the house gives me joy and peace, but keeping them green isn't always easy. Today we are talking with two women who live and breathe houseplants. They own and operate Bay Area plant shops. They give tips and advice all day long at work, so I thought we could tap into their knowledge and love of plants for our show. Visit Natalie and her rare and unique plants at The Plant Sitter at 1989 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA and follow her Instagram @plantsitter_california If...2022-11-1653 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 56 The 2022 K-Drama Draft with Pocha Playlist! *Possible Spoilers**Warning: Possible Spoilers* We are back at it again with our annual K-Drama Draft! This time we are partnering with the hosts of the Pocha Playlist! Jennifer, Nadira, and I had so much fun recording with Jenny, Andy, and Brandon! We picked dramas from the following categories; school dramas, supernatural dramas, and workplace dramas as well as an anything-goes round. If you like K-Dramas, especially current shows, you HAVE to listen to the Pocha Playlist! It’s a super fun show with really great co-host chemistry! You can find Pocha Playlist wherever you get your podcasts...2022-11-091h 27

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 55 Las Vegas Baby! Chatting with Allen About Living in Vegas And Dealing And Playing PokerVegas Baby! Ever wonder what it's like living in Sin City? This week we talk with Allen who moved to Vegas to play poker and ended up becoming a dealer at the Aria Casino. He gives us a glimpse into what it's like playing cards for a living as well as his favorite things about living in Las Vegas. Thanks to Allen for chatting with us! Did you learn something? That's one of our goals for this podcast. Drop us a line at infatusasianpodcast@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts. You can follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on In...2022-11-0233 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 54 Ranking Our Favorite Korean Foods!Korean culture has taken America by storm these past few years. Squid Game and BTS are now household names around the world. But before any of us had heard of Crash Landing On You or Black Pink, Korean food was making its way into our hearts and stomachs. For today’s episode, I invited some friends to pick their favorite Korean foods and rank them on tiers. Lisa, who lived in Korea for almost 2 years, Keri who was born and raised in Seoul, and Korean American NYC native Ben came along to help me. I hope...2022-10-261h 17

Infatu Asian PodcastUpdate: New Single From Rikki Lee - Why Can’t I?Friend of the podcast Rikki Lee (Episode 32) has a new single out! It's called "Why Can't I?" And it's super fun and has a great message! You can hear part of it Here on Spotify as well as Madison's and my reactions to it. You can hear the full version here on Spotify Here! or most any streaming platforms or YouTube. Give it a listen the next time you need to get pumped up or inspired! It's a bop for sure! 2022-10-2403 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 53 Dave Lu - Entrepreneur, Advocate, and Executive Producer of 38 At the GardenDave Lu is many things. He's a son, husband, and dad. He’s an entrepreneur/investor. He’s an advocate for social justice and change. He’s also a Hollywood producer, having helped secure funding for the new HBO Max Documentary, 38 At the Garden. This short documentary, streaming on HBO Max, follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity". Dave was kind enough to share his personal connection with that moment and some of what it took to get the film made. You...2022-10-1953 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 52 Illuminating Asian American History and Culture in Our Community with Kimberly SzetoKimberly Szeto is a constant community advocate who has worked with organizations like Save Cantonese and the Chinese Historical Society of America. She was recently crowned Miss Asian Global - Community Service. We had a great time talking about our SF Chinatown community and her work on the "We Are Bruce Lee" exhibit at the CHSA museum. If you're local, I hope you get a chance to visit the museum which highlights the life of perhaps the most recognized Asian American of all time, our guy Bruce! You can follow Kimberly Szeto @kyutiekimbers on Instagram. And follow the C...2022-10-1242 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 51 Getting Into College With Advice From Elton Lin - Educational Consultant and CEO of Ilumin EducationI think all of us know someone applying to college, or maybe you are applying. It’s a daunting process, but there are definitely tips and tricks to it. If you or someone you know could use a little advice on the application process, then this is the episode for you! Today we’re speaking with someone who has been thinking about how to get into college for over a dozen years. Elton is an educational consultant and the founder and CEO of one of the top educational consultant firms in the US. He’ll share more about his...2022-10-0557 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 50 Talking Turntables and Twitch with DJ Mish!It must be pretty empowering to be at the turntables with thousands of people vibing to the songs you are playing. Well, that’s what DJ Mish does for a living. Mish was building a name for herself in 2019, but then the pandemic hit. She survived by DJing live on Twitch where she built up a loyal group of followers called Squishies. Now that live sets are back, Mish is playing all over the US, including a set at Coachella this year. Haley and I had a great time talking with Mish, and we really hope you enjoy listening too. T...2022-09-2858 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 49 Chatting with Two of the Creators and Stars of the Hulu Show Creamerie!You know we get excited about Asian representation in media here at the InfatuAsian Podcast. Anytime we see Asian Americans in Movies, books, or on television we get a little hyped. But, perhaps one of the best examples of Asian representation in media isn’t from America but comes from New Zealand. Four Kiwi Chinese Women of the production company called Flat3 have been uploading short web series episodes to YouTube for almost 10 years. , They’re mostly silly, outrageously funny skits depicting life as young Asian women living in Aukland. But, in 2021 they produced an apocalyptic dark comedy on network t...2022-09-2155 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 48 Hollywood Reporter and Host Kylie Erica Mar!What’d you do at work today? Did you talk to any A-List celebrities or get paid to watch television? Well, then you’re not as cool as Kylie Mar. On this episode of the InfatuAsian Podcast, we will be talking with someone who has been interviewing and reporting on Television and Movies for literally her entire adult life. She interviews all the top stars on behalf of the Made in Hollywood show, and reports daily on the best of last night’s television programs for Yahoo Entertainment. Today we’re taking with, on-air host, producer, and senior writer, Kylie Erica...2022-09-1456 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp47 Catching Up With Catherine Your Miss California 2022!There have been many positives to starting up this little podcast, but by far the best thing about it has been meeting new people and telling their stories. Back in April Madi and I had a great time chatting with Cat over Zoom, and it was obvious back then that she is one of the nicest most gracious people. Well, fast forward to June 2022, when Catherine was headed to Fresno to represent San Francisco County in the Miss California competition… and well, you can probably guess by now, Catherine won! So we are doing a little catch-up with our old...2022-09-0747 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 46 Who’s Got It Better - New York or San Francisco?New York and San Francisco have two of the largest populations of Asian Americans in the US, but which is better? In New York, as the song goes, if you can make it anywhere, but for many, San Francisco is where they left their heart. So where would you rather live? On today’s episode, Emily and Lingjie who were raised in New York City help us decide whether should we have a New York State of mind or is the West Coast, the best coast? Special thanks to my guests! If you'd like to hear more from...2022-08-3159 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 45 Dropping Out of Med School to Become a Beauty Product Entrepreneur With Kate Apiratanapimonchai!Today we’re going to be speaking with Kate Apiratanapimonchai about her life as an immigrant, turned beauty influencer, turned med student, turned entrepreneur. Her company Moshika Beauty produces, cruelty-free, vegan beauty products that are safe for all types of skin. I think you’ll find her story unique and inspiring! I hope you enjoy our chat! Thanks for listening! You can follow Kate on Instagram @katesglamour, or @kate_moshika, and her company at @moshikabeauty or on the web at moshikabeauty.com Please give Kate's innovative adhesive eyeliner/lash system a try! Infatu Asian Podcast listeners c...2022-08-2450 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 44 Cecily Wong’s Book Kaleidoscope Takes You Places You Don’t Expect!We have our final pick for our InfatuAsian Summer Book Club, Kaleidoscope written by Cecily Wong! Emily and I enjoyed speaking with Cecily about this fantastic read. It’s so moving and deep. The relationships are so tightly intertwined and complex, with changing perspectives and undetermined outcomes. It's partly a deep dive into familial relationships and part travelogue. Loved the book and loved our chat with Cecily! Learn more about Cecily at Cecilywong.com or follow her on Instagram @hellocecilywong or Twitter @cecilyannwong Special thanks to Emily for helping me co-host. Read more about Emily at em...2022-08-1756 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 43 Failing High School Biology, Video Game Art, Brain Tumors and Carving at 60mph on A Electric Unicycle with Hayden Wu!Hayden is the first and probably the last guest on the pod that I gave a failing grade to in biology. Despite that, we've kept in touch over the years and it was fun chatting with him for a few hours this summer. Hayden got recruited to develop games for Rockstar games and worked on Red Dead Redemption for over 5 years. He's since been doing all kinds of other digital art for himself and others. He got into riding personal electric vehicles a few years ago and got a concussion from a hard fall, an MRI revealed that he ha...2022-08-1055 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 42 Talking Counterfeit Handbags, Toddlers, and the Model Minority Myth with Kirstin Chen Author of CounterfeitBut… but…that’s not fair! That’s what Ava Wong, a Stanford trained lawyer turned stay at home mom said, when she learned about a counterfeit handbag scheme cooked up by her ex-college roommate. Today we are discussing superfake designer handbags, fussy toddlers, and confronting the model minority myth, when we talk with Kirstin Chen author of Counterfeit! Counterfeit was the June pick for Reese Witherspoon's book club. It shot to #5 on the New York Times bestseller list. Learn more about Kirstin at Kirstinchen.com or follow her on social media @kirstin.chen Special thanks to...2022-07-2754 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 41 From Pageants to Nashville - Dot Coms to Tik Tok. How Kimlai Yingling Has Built a Career On and Off The Screen!Today's guest, Kimlai Yingling, is hard to nail down with a one or two-word description. She's worked in all sorts of media from the stages at county fairs to television studios and many places in between. She's an entertaining storyteller with a larger-than-life personality (and hair)! Join my sister Caryl and I as we sit back and let Kimlai tell us stories from her journey. You can follow Kimlai @Kimlaiyingling on most social media platforms (@iamkimlai) on TikTok. And visit her website EatinAsian.com Thanks to my sister Caryl for introducing me to Kimlai! If you...2022-07-2045 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 40 Making the All-Time Greatest Asian Casts with The Reel Asian PodcastWhich Asian actors would you choose to make up the all-time greatest Asian cast? Curtis and Lauren along with 2 of the hosts from the Reel Asian Podcast, Ray and Alan, set out to make a list of their favorite Asian actors. We did it in a “fantasy football” style draft, taking turns picking our favorite actors over 6 rounds. Once an actor is picked they are unavailable to the rest of us. We compared lists at the end, as well as discussed who didn't make our lists but probably could. How will our lists compare with yours? Thanks...2022-07-131h 14

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 39 Chatting with Gene Luen Yang Author and Illustrator of American Born Chinese and Much More!It’s not every day that you get to chat with a trailblazing genius! Gene Luen Yang is the author of American Born Chinese, a graphic novel that broke barriers in so many ways. He’s won numerous awards for his comics and novels. In 2016 he was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship, aka the “Genius Grant.” He illustrates and writes for both Marvel and DC, as well as the Avatar The Last Airbender graphic novel series. Even with all the accolades, Gene remains remarkably humble and appreciative. He was completely generous with his time, as Curtis forgot to hit the record butto...2022-07-0653 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 38 From Spain to Asia On a Bicycle with Sara Qiu!This week we hit the road! (sort of) We are chatting with Sara Qiu, a cyclo-tourist, who is riding her bike solo from Spain to Asia. She doesn’t have a time frame or a final destination. She is documenting her ride on her YouTube channel, Journey From the Road. At the time of this interview, she had ridden through France and most of Italy (about 2000 km). She happened to be back home in Spain to take care of some passport issues when we chatted, but she has since flown back to pick up where she left off and continu...2022-06-2953 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 37 Composing and Performing Music with ElizabethTsung!Many of us were forced into music lessons as a kid. Elizabeth Tsung was no different, but those frustrating and torturous hours of violin practice blossomed into a music degree and a career performing and composing music. Elizabeth, Emily, and Curtis discuss her latest EP, “Illusions.” You can purchase Elizabeth’s music over at elizabethtsung.bandcamp.com or you can find her work on Spotify. You can also follow Elizabeth over at her Instagram @elizabeth.tsung Thanks for listening! If you would, please give us a rating over at Spotify or a rating and review over at Appl...2022-06-2252 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 36 Talking Journalism, Podcasting, and Egg Tarts with Hong Kong Journalist Isabel Wong!Isabel Wong is a tale of two cities, Nottingham and Hong Kong. She worked as a financial journalist on Hong Kong television for several years and is now working as a content strategist. Earlier this year Isabel started her podcast, Proudly Asian, where she interviews Asians from around the world about what it means to be Asian and the biases that go along with that. You can listen to Isabel’s pod Proudly Asian pretty much anywhere you get your podcasts and follow her on Instagram @proudly.asian or on her website: https://proudly-asian.com/ Pl...2022-06-1559 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 35 Chatting with SF Ballet’s Principal Dancer Frances Chung!What’s the hardest job in the world? Ballet dancer may not be on the top of many people’s lists, but after talking with Frances, I think it needs to be up there! The physical and mental demands that dancers put on their bodies and minds are second to none. Listen to us chat with San Francisco Ballet’s principal dancer Frances Chung! Frances has been dancing nearly her entire life and gives us an inside look at what ballerina life is really like. You can follow Frances on her Instagram @franadian And read more about her at t...2022-06-0849 min

Infatu Asian Podcast(Bonus Clip) Weike Wang: Why are Books Written By Asians Red or Yellow?Here's a little bonus sound from our chat with author Weike Wang. She talks about why both of her books are yellow, as well as gives us her NYC Chinese food pics! 2022-06-0702 min

Infatu Asian PodcastMy Podcast Instagram Got Hacked! Don’t click on anything from ”me.” Sorry!They changed the username, phone number, added two-factor authorization, etc... (You should add 2FA right now!!!) So don't believe anything coming from an infatuasian podcast Instagram until you hear otherwise from me! Sorry about this! 2022-06-0500 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 34 Chatting with the Author of Chemistry and Joan is Okay: Weike Wang!Emily and Curtis had such a great time chatting with author Weike Wang! She’s smart, funny, thoughtful and the author of Chemistry: A Novel and Joan is Okay. She won the PEN/Hemmingway award in 2018 (awarded to noteworthy 1st-time authors), and was recognized as one of the 5 Under 35 authors to keep an eye on by the National Book Foundation (among many other awards)! We discuss her childhood and upbringing, studying chemistry at Harvard, her writing process, and dive a little deeper into her latest novel, Joan is Okay. You can learn more about Weike from her websi...2022-06-0156 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 33 Living in Paradise! With Chris from YouTube’s Hello From HawaiiWho wouldn’t want to live in paradise? This week we talk with someone who was born and raised on O’ahu, and can tell you what it’s really like to live in Hawaii. Chris from YouTube’s Hello From Hawaii channel, answers our questions about island life and the pros and cons of living in America’s most unique state. Learn a lot more by watching Chris’ channel, Hello From Hawaii on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram @hellofromhawaii Mahalo Chris! Special thanks to Beipana for letting us use his rendition of the classic Hawaiian song...2022-05-2549 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 32 Shredding with Guitarist Rikki Lee!This week we are rock’n out with an amazing guitarist out of London, Rikki Lee! Madison and Curtis had a lot of fun talking about how self-taught Malaysian-born guitarist, Rikki, grew as a musician to become a professional touring guitarist with artists like Priya Ragu and Martin Smith. During the pandemic, Rikki pivoted into a YouTuber, covering legendary songs from rock’s biggest stars. To hear and see more of Rikki, you can find her on YouTube at her channel Rikki Lee. You can see more of Rikki’s latest tours by following her over on Instagr...2022-05-181h 04

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 31 French Podcaster Linda Nguon of the Banh Mi Podcast!This week we Zoom over to France to have a wonderful chat with Linda Nguon, a french language podcaster out of Paris. Linda started the Banh Mi Podcast because there really wasn’t anything like it in France. On the podcast, Linda talks with all kinds of guests about their love and connection to Asian culture. She adds subtitles to some of her Instagram reels and has started adding subtitles to some of her YouTube videos, so please go check them out! If you understand French, you will enjoy listening to her entire catalog! You can find Linda...2022-05-1152 min

Infatu Asian PodcastTalking about Pachinko (Listen Spoiler Free for the 1st Half)!Julia shares some of her family’s history of living through the Japanese colonization of Korea from 1910-1945, as we discuss the Apple TV+ adaptation of Pachinko. Pachinko is a best selling novel written by Korean American author Min Jin Lee in 2017. Hear Curtis and Julia talk about the importance of this show as well as a few complaints, but overall we really liked it and highly recommend it! Thanks Julia for joining me last minute! Please give her show a listen! Asian Soup Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts, and also on Instagram, Tik T...2022-05-061h 01

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 30 Chatting with Miss San Francisco 2022 - Catherine Liang!Madison and Curtis had such a blast chatting with Miss San Francisco 2022 Catherine Liang! She has the charm and poise of a real-life princess! Hear her journey from an awkward 13-year-old to a contestant in the Miss California Pageant 2022, representing our hometown of San Francisco! See what Catherine is up to @misssanfranciscoco or follow her personal account @catherine_y_liang on Instagram, and wish her luck on June 25th, 2022 at the Miss California Pageant! You can write to Madison and Curtis at infatuasianpodcast@gmail dot com or follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook for t...2022-05-0350 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 29 Writing, Performing, and Releasing Your Own Music with Brian from All Arms AroundBrian Lum from All Arms Around walks us through the process of writing and performing his own music while being a full-time pharmacist and family man. Hear Brian break down some of his songs and give us behind-the-scenes secrets about producing his richly layered original music. You can listen to All Arms Around on Spotify, or purchase his album at Bandcamp.com (all proceeds go to the Oakland Unified School District). Follow Brian @allarmsaround on Instagram All Arms Around songs we played in this episode: Intro: Bridal Procession Punnett Square R...2022-04-2753 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 28 Talking Personal Finance, Side Hustles, and Credit Cards with Blogger Chloe Choe!This week Bellina and Curtis talk to personal finance and side hustle blogger Chloe Choe! We chat with Chloe about how she got started blogging and some of her favorite ways to invest and generate alternate streams of income through side hustles. She also talks about how she maximizes her 27 (and counting) credit cards! Disclaimer: our discussion was purely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not giving financial advice. Please consider consulting a certified financial advisor. Thanks to Chloe and Bellina for coming on, I wish I was as financially savvy as they are when...2022-04-201h 04

Infatu Asian PodcastPixar’s Turning Red Through the Eyes of Our Favorite Bully, Tristan Allerick Chen!It was a teen take-over episode when Madison and Curtis got to chat with actor Tristan Allerick Chen who voiced the middle school bully Tyler in Disney Pixar’s Turning Red! Tristan is young, but he’s already got some Hollywood experiences under his belt. He was such a complete pleasure to talk with as he gave us insights into how he got the role, how he voiced such a convincing bully, as well as how much he did or didn’t know about the movie before it came out! If you’d like to follow Tristan on Instagram...2022-04-1346 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 27 A Chat with Phùc Tran - Author of Sigh GonePhuc Tran’s first book, “Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In”, is a wonderful read. It details what life was like as a Vietnamese kid thrown into rural America in the ’70s. Bellina and I had a great chat with Phuc about his youth and what he’s up to now. Highly recommend this book to anyone who has family who immigrated to this country, or who has ever felt like an outsider.. basically I recommend this book to everyone! Thanks to Bellina who joined me for her first ep...2022-04-0655 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 26 Modern Asian Baking at Home with Author Kat Lieu of Subtle Asian Baking!Asian desserts/baked goods have long been overlooked by the culinary world, but not anymore! Caroline and I had a great time chatting with Kat Lieu, founder of Subtle Asian Baking, about her upcoming book: Modern Asian Baking at Home! Hear about Kat’s experience founding the viral Facebook group and Instagram account, as well as how she picked the recipes that went into her book. We also talked about the different charity fundraisers Kat is fueling. Grab a slice of Japanese matcha milk bread and enjoy! Thanks to Kat for coming on our show. PLEASE pre-order her...2022-03-301h 04

Infatu Asian PodcastEp25.2 Part Two of Our Asian True Crime Collaboration!***Be Advised: We discuss violent crimes and use strong language in this episode*** Special guest Teddy Teo, host of A Brief Case Podcast, shares about two more cases from Asia, and Curtis tries his hand at the genre with a North American Asian true crime case. Teddy also plans an AMAZING day for us when we visit Singapore! Also, hear the story of how Curtis could (should?) have been the heir to the Tiger Balm fortune! Special thanks to Teddy and Jennifer for keeping me company so I wouldn't get scared! Follow Teddy's podcast @abriefcasepodcast on...2022-03-241h 05

Infatu Asian PodcastE25 Asian True Crime with Teddy Teo of A Brief Case Podcast*Trigger Warning* This episode contains strong language and some gory details. One of the most popular podcasts are those showcasing true crime! Today Jen and I will be chatting with Teddy, the mysterious and entertaining host of A Brief Case Podcast an Asian true crime show based in Singapore. We will discuss our theories about why true crime is so popular and go over a few cases that Teddy has featured on her show. Thanks to Teddy for waking up early to collaborate with us! And thanks to 5-time host Jen who has been part of our pod...2022-03-2340 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 24.2 Bonus Colleen! And Bonus Madison and Roxane too!Many times our conversations don't stop when I end the episode. Often the guests are more relaxed after we "end" the official recording. Here are a few minutes of us chatting and saying our good-byes, then Madi and I stick around to do our producers debrief. I hope you enjoy these! Let me know via email what you think of these, is the behind-the-scenes stuff too boring? You can write us at infatuasianpodcast@ gmail.com Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon! 2022-03-1820 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 24 Fashion Designer Colleen Quen will Pump You Up!Colleen Quen is a fashion legend right in our hometown! We had a blast spending some time chatting with Colleen about her journey as a fashion designer, and so much more. Joining us again from Australia is our friend and fashion entrepreneur Roxane of the Asian Soup Podcast. Super Producer Madison is with us again enjoying the wise advice from her new fairy godmother, Colleen! I guarantee you’ll learn something and be uplifted by our amazing guests. To follow Colleen Quen, you can see many more of Colleen’s beautiful dresses and pointings on her on Instagr...2022-03-1658 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 23 Turning a Hobby Into a Multimillion Dollar Start UpOn today’s episode, we are talking with my former student Kevin, who started out selling freshwater aquarium shrimp out of his garage, and turned it into a multimillion-dollar company by the time he was 24! In a more informal style chat, Kevin and I talk about building a small business from scratch. Hear how Kevin parlayed that experience into becoming the Director of Product Launch for the number one crowdsourcing agency, Launch Boom. Thanks to Kevin for dropping by and sharing your story. To reach Kevin, you can follow him @ideasbykevin on Instagram or DM him at LinkedI...2022-03-0957 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp22.2 Bonus Audio: After Chat with Super Producer MadisonTrying something new. Super Producer Madison and I often have chats after our guests leave. I usually tack them on after the music plays. This time I decided to post this separately for those who enjoy hearing us chat about this episode, upcoming episodes, and a little behind the scenes. I hope you enjoy listening to these chats as much as I do! MUSIC! This is also the debut of our acoustic version of Super Happy J-Pop Fun Time! Arranged by Brian Lum of the band, Arms All Around. Find his music at https://allarmsaround.bandca...2022-03-0217 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 22: Fishing Tales with Adam from YouTube’s Die Hard Fishing!Producer Madison and I had a great time chatting with Adam from YouTube’s Die Hard Fishing! Adam’s channel really gained traction during shelter in place as many people were looking for things to do during quarantine. Fishing has deep Asian roots here in California and elsewhere. Listen to hear about Adam’s journey from a corporate job in Silicon Valley to hitting the waves in a kayak. Even Madison, who has never been fishing before, started to see how satisfying it could be to pull food from the ocean! And peep the picture of Curtis and his 8-year-old...2022-03-0258 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp21 Science! This Episode Will Make You Smarter!This week we're talking about our favorite subject, science! Research scientist Rosanna and 2nd year Ph.D. student Angeline talk with me about their journeys into their chosen fields. We also talk about some scientists old and new who have made a difference to our understanding of the natural world. As well as give a shout-out to some Asian scientists who have made an impact on our lives! Thanks to my guests! And thanks to all the scientists and doctors who have labored around the clock to keep us safe! #science #yayscience #asianscience #asianpodcast #sanfranciscostateuniversity #UCS...2022-02-2355 min

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #10: Opening a Crossfit Gym in Xi’an, China!If you've ever done Crossfit in Xi'an China, there's a good chance your coach is descended from Coach Matt! In 2015 Matt and his wife Tina opened Flying Tigers Crossfit, the first gym of its type in the Chinese city of Xi'an. Hear what it took to bring that vision to fruition as well as other random side topics we digressed into. Recorded in January 2022. Thanks to Coach Matt Allen for chatting with me, and also thanks to Super-Intern Madison for editing this episode! #crossfit #Xian #flyingtigerscrossfit #galileohighschool #fitness #asianpodcast #asianpodcasters #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast 2022-02-1736 min

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #11 All of Us Are Dead *Spoiler-Free first half*What goes better with Valentine's Day than some zombie mayhem!?! Jennifer, Nadira, and I discuss Netflix's hit drama All of Us Are Dead, which takes place at a dysfunctional Korean high school. The 3 of us pick zombie survival teams from the show's characters... whose team would you run with? As always you can write to us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and please follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast over at Instagram or Facebook. Please consider giving us a review at Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thanks! Music: "Zombie" by Day6 (JYP entertainment) #allofusaredead #netflix #kdrama #kor...2022-02-141h 00

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 20.2 How competing on Top Chef changed Shirley Chung’s life and more celebrity chef stories from Caryl Chinn!Part Two of our chat with Top Chef star Chef Shirley Chung and food industry expert Caryl Chinn! This week we dig deeper into what it’s like to work with and be a celebrity chef. Caryl tells the story about the first time she met Chef Gordon Ramsay and Shirley gives us a glimpse into what it’s like to compete with other amazing chefs on Bravo’s Top Chef, where she finished in the top 3 twice and was runner up in Season 14. We also talk a little about the future of the food industry. Intern Producer Madison got hom...2022-02-091h 14

Infatu Asian PodcastEpisode 20 Foodie Talk with My Sister Caryl and Chef Shirley Chung!Foodie Talk with Two Food Insiders Caryl Chinn and Top Chef Shirley Chung! Hear the origin story of my sister Caryl, who has worked with pretty much all the celebrity chefs we know and love. She was Bon Appetit magazine’s first food event planner in the 90’s when the food media industry blew up. Coming along with us is the amazingly effervescent Chef Shirley Chung! Shirley had us rolling on the floor laughing with her stories of growing up in a family of doctors and engineers. In the 2000s Shirley cooked for some of the biggest names in Califo...2022-02-021h 05

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #9 A Modern Chinese Love Story: Us and ThemA Special Lunar New Year Side Dish! Xin Nian Kaui Le Everyone! We hope you have a very prosperous new year! This is a movie I’ve loved since the moment I saw it. And it zooms in on a love story marked by the Lunar New Year. Some love stories center on couples who are so right and yet so wrong for each other. That’s the case for these two strangers, who become friends, who become lovers, who become strangers again. It’s on Netflix and might be an interesting way to spend your Lunar New Year, and it might...2022-01-311h 00

Infatu Asian PodcastE19 The Cleaning Lady with Creator/Executive Producer Miranda Kwok!Episode 19 Creator and Executive Producer Miranda Kwok talks with us about The Cleaning Lady! Fox’s #1-Rated drama features a Cambodian/Filipina lead character whose strength, intelligence, and sheer determination are a force to be reckoned with. Hear Miranda talk about some of the subtle but very deliberate choices she made to maintain as much authenticity as possible. Everything from the soundtrack, the language, to the Jollibee fried chicken work to create a world we haven’t seen on network television before. It has an engaging story that will suck you in from the first episode. The Cleaning Lady airs on...2022-01-2644 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 18: Staring Into the Eyes of Tony Leung with Photographer Zabrina Deng!Episode 18! This week we have a double treat, first, we talk to award-winning photographer Zabrina Deng about the art of her photography, and second, we chat about one of our favorite actors, Tony Leung! The photos we are discussing in the episode can be found on our Instagram or Facebook pages. We then talk about the masterful of acting by Tony Leung, who many people know only from Shang Chi, but whose career goes back 4 decades and over 200 acting credits. Also coming along on this week's conversation is our intern/producer Madison! Special thanks to Z...2022-01-191h 13

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 17 Part Two: Asian Uni Life, Work, Love and Travel in AustraliaPart 2 of Episode 17! Our special collaboration with The Asian Soup Podcast continues as we touch on many topics about life in Australia as an Asian. Our SOUPER friends, Roxane and Julia, join us again from Sydney and we dive deeper into the similarities and differences growing up halfway around the world. Curtis, Mandy, and Madison also share their Asian American experiences and make plans for a hypothetical but hopefully real meet-up in the future! Also, you can tell from this picture that we were on opposite sides of the world because we have half the group wearing blankets and s...2022-01-121h 25

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 17 Growing Up As An Asian Down Under!Episode 17 Part One! Does growing up Asian halfway around the world, on a different continent, in a different hemisphere lead to a different experience? Today we have a SOUPER fun collaboration with two Asian Aussies, Roxane and Julia, the hosts of The Asian Soup Podcast! Listen to my co-host Mandy, Intern Madison, and me chat with our friends down under about a wide variety of topics about growing up in places where we were not the dominant culture. Does the Asian diaspora have more in common than we think? Give our friends Jules and Rox a...2022-01-051h 14

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish#7: A K-Drama 2021 Year-in-Review!***warning possible SPOILERS, especially The Silent Sea, skip minutes ~36-40 to avoid our Silent Sea commentary!*** Happy New Year! An impromptu look back at the 2021 K-Drama highs and lows! Super last-minute replacement Amy comes in off the bench to chat about a year's worth of K-Dramas. There were definitely some stinkers, but plenty to be happy about too! Hope you found some K-Drama joy in 2021, and here's to looking forward to more great shows in 2022! Feel better Jennifer! Thank you all for listening and writing in! Let us know your favorite dramas in 2021, as well as wh...2021-12-3159 min

Infatu Asian PodcastAn InfatuAsian Side Dish: The Hong Konger Anthology with Sophia HotungAn end-of-the-year surprise episode! In this Side Dish episode, we will discuss The Hong Konger Anthology by Sophia Hotung. Author and Illustrator Sophia Zoomed in from Hong Kong to chat with me about her life's journey, her art, and her 1st book! What started as a joke/parody of The New Yorker magazine covers, grew and evolved as a way for Sophia to express her experiences and observations of a place her family has called home for over 150 years. I think you'll really enjoy hearing her stories living both as an insider and an outsider in Hong Kong. ...2021-12-291h 20

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 16: Cowboy Bebop! Cancelled After One Season?This week Curtis talks about the Netflix live-action remake of the legendary 90's anime Cowboy Bebop! To help break it down, Lingjie from The Worst Asian Podcast, a self-proclaimed weeb, lends his anime and manga knowledge. Find out if we agree with whether or not the show starring John Cho deserved to be canceled after only one season! Do you agree with us? Send us your thoughts via email to Infatuasianpodcast @gmail dot com or please follow and message us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook. We love hearing from listeners! We'll be taking a 2-week bre...2021-12-151h 11

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 15.2 Asian Sitcoms in 2021!Episode 15 Part 2 More Asian Sitcoms! Actor Feodor Chin sits in with Curtis and our friend Melanie and we talk about Asians on television in 2021 and beyond. Are Netflix and Disney the key to representation? We discuss Netflix's Never Have I Ever and Disney's Doogie Kamealoha. We also talk about Feo's voice-over work on Asian dramas like the South Korean hit Sweet Home. Special thanks to my guests this week. If you'd like to follow Feodor, you can find him on Twitter and Instagram @Feochin Please write to us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and let us know w...2021-12-0859 min

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #5: An Interview with the Director/Producer of Try Harder!Another surprise side dish podcast! I am very excited to share this conversation I had with filmmaker Debbie Lum about her documentary film, Try Harder! This film hit me personally as it was filmed at my high school, documenting the struggle today's teenagers feel as they apply to the most prestigious Universities in the country. It opens more widely on December 2nd or 3rd. Please go to Tryharderfilm.com to see which theaters it is playing in. Go see this film, I highly recommend it! Special thanks to Director/Producer Debbie Lum for coming on with us! If you...2021-12-0225 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp15.1 Fresh Off the Boat and Other Asian SitcomsEpisode 15.1 Asian Sitcoms! My friend Melanie and I are joined by our high school friend, Hollywood actor, Feodor Chin to talk about Asians in TV sitcoms. Feo has more than 80 acting credits on IMDB, including The Mindy Project, The Affair, Jane the Virgin, and just this month Marvel's Hit Monkey on Hulu. He is perhaps most famous for being the voice of Zenyatta on the Blizzard Entertainment videogame Overwatch. Join us this week as we talk about Asians in sitcoms going all the way back to Arnold on Happy Days to Margaret Cho's All American Girl, Fresh Off the Boat...2021-12-0152 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 14 Love Hard: 1st Asian Male Lead in an American Rom-ComEpisode 14 Love Hard: A quick episode breaking down of this Holiday rom-com from Netflix. Meg joins us from O'ahu to give us her thoughts on this ground-breaking(?) romantic comedy, starring Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang. Is this the first American rom-com with an Asian male lead? Hear our thoughts on the movie as well as its attempt at Asian representation. Also Fact Check: Oops, how could we not mention that Vanessa Hudgens is a Filipina lead in all of her Netflix movies!?! Give us your thoughts on LoveHard by emailing us Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @t...2021-11-2452 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 13.2 The Eternals Wrap-Up *With Spoilers!*Ep 13 Part Two: Gilgamesh Forever!!! Lauren and Brian are back to help Curtis make sense of Marvel's version of the origin of humans on Earth and beyond. We break down our favorite and least favorite parts of this epic movie directed by Chloe Zhao and starring Gemma Chan, Don Lee, Kumail Nanjiani, and MANY more! Jump to minute 55 to hear Brian go on an epic rant about the portrayal of Asians in Hollywood films. (Why do Asian men always get friend-zoned in Marvel movies!?!?) Also, listen all the way to the end to hear first reactions from some of our...2021-11-171h 18

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #4: Asians in BaseballPlay Ball! The brightest star in American Baseball right now is Japanese pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani, but he is far from the first star to play America's pastime. My friend Justin and I geek out over stats and reminisce about some of our favorite Asian and Asian American baseball players from the past and present. See if you can answer our trivia questions and I bet you will not know who our honorary Asian is during our Asians Being Awesome segment. Write in and tell us your favorite Asian baseball player, at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com or message us...2021-11-101h 19

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 13.1 Preview of Marvel Studio‘s ”The Eternals” *No Spoilers*Episode 13 Part 1 Our Pre-Eternals No-Spoiler Episode! We have our favorite comic book fans Brian and Lauren back in our virtual studios to talk about the upcoming Marvel film "The Eternals." We’ll break down the origins of “The Eternals”, and discuss Chinese American director Chloe Zhao’s vision for the film. We also talk about some of the characters, of course spending a little more time on the three heroes played by Asian actors. We’ll see the movie next week and break it down for you in Episode 13.2. Don’t miss it! *Fact Check* During this episode, I misspoke a few t...2021-11-031h 05

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #3 Netflix Drama: My NameStill more bonus content! We are really busy over here at the InfatuAsian Studios! Netflix does it again with another dark, gritty, K-Drama. This drama stars Han So Hee as a young woman out to kill her father’s murderer, and she’ll stop at nothing to do it. Curtis is once again joined by his K-Drama pal Nadira to break down this rough but extremely well-done revenge series. Thanks for listening! Write to us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast over at Instagram or Facebook Listen to us at Spotify, Apple or Google Podcasts, iHeart Ra...2021-11-011h 08

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 12.2 K-Drama Draft Our Final Picks!Curtis, Nadira and Jennifer are back for more fun during our collaboration with @kdramamyeyesout podcast host Judy! We finish picking our dream line-ups of K-Dramas. Which ones will we pick to round out our lists? Listen to find out. Later this week you get to vote on our Instagram Poll to determine the "winner!" Also more K-Drama Trivia and a game called 6-Degrees of Park Bo Gum! Write us to tell us whose lineup you liked the best at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and please follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to us at Spoti...2021-10-2749 min

Infatu Asian PodcastSide Dish #2 Star Wars Visions!Here’s some more bonus content. Disney/Lucas Films dropped 9 Star Wars-inspired Animes produced by top anime studios in Japan. These are all on Disney+. They are all different styles visually and thematically, but they’re great fun and definitely worth a watch. Listen to my friend David and me give you a little background then recommend our favorite episodes (we’ll warn you before the spoilers are dropped). Thanks for listening! Write us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast over at Instagram or Facebook Soundbites from YouTube: “Star Wars Visions Original Trailer”...2021-10-2553 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 12.1 K-Drama Fantasy Draft!Ep 12 Our dream collaboration with the K-Drama My Eyes Out Podcast! This week’s special guest Judy (host of @kdramamyeyesout) joins Nadira, Jennifer, and me as we take turns picking dramas in a fantasy draft format. Listen in to hear what dramas we pick and vote for who you think makes the best choices on our Instagram polls (after next week). Do you agree with our picks? Write to tell us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us and message us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook. Please listen/subscribe/follow us at Spotif...2021-10-201h 09

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 11.2 More Asian Frozen Foods We Love!!!Episode 11 Part 2 More Delicious Frozen Asian Foods! This week Emily, Melody, Angus, and I try some more yummy main dishes that can be ready in 5 minutes! Lots of main dish options for your to try and even some Asian desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. We hope you enjoy listening! Write to us and let us know your favorite Asian frozen foods! Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook. We’d sure appreciate it if you can give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! Listen to us wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify, Apple Po...2021-10-131h 08

Infatu Asian PodcastSurprise Mini Pod - Squid Game *No Spoilers... at first*Trying out something new! Dropping mini podcasts between our longer ones. These will be reactions to current things that come out. These will be simpler recordings, and they might be just Curtis, mostly unedited. But for this episode, we bring back our K-Drama buddy Jennifer to talk about the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game. We don't spoil anything in the first part of the podcast, but about 18 minutes in we start to go over the major plot points, but we'll warn you when the spoilers are coming. Do you love Squid Game? Is the hype justified? Write...2021-10-081h 02

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 11.1 Asian Frozen Foods That Satisfy!Episode 11 Asian Frozen Foods! Of course, we'd all love it if we could eat out every night, or maybe get a delicious home-cooked meal prepared for us. But, some nights we don't have the time, energy, or money to make that happen. Don't worry, when you have that deep craving for Asian food, satisfaction can be as close as your freezer. This week Angus, Melody, and Emily help me taste and recommend their favorite frozen Asian foods! Finally, we actually eat Asian food on the podcast! Please write in and give us your favorite frozen Asian...2021-10-0651 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp10.2 K-Pop! You Can‘t Stop K-Pop!Ep 10.2 More K-Pop we love! Floris, Nathan, and Curtis recommend a wide variety of K-Pop songs and groups! We also have another edition of Asians Being Awesome and a K-Pop Quiz! If you're interested we made a Spotify playlist for you too! Linked here: Spotify Playlist! (Might have to go to our website for link to work www.infatuasian.podbean.com) Please write to us and let us know your favorite K-Pop groups and songs Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks, polls, and our latest information. Please subscribe/follow us at Spotify, Apple...2021-09-281h 07

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 10 K-Pop! Our Faves from Big Bang to BTS!Ep 10, You can't stop K-Pop! In this episode, my favorite cousin-in-laws Floris and Nathan help me grow my knowledge about the hugely popular Asian phenomenon known as K-Pop. We talk about the bands that got us hooked on the trending sounds out of South Korea. We also recommend bands to help our uninitiated listeners get started on their KPOP journeys! Thanks for listening! For some behind-the-scenes looks, polls, and stories follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram. Email us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and maybe we'll read your letter on the recording. Please subscribe/follow us wherever you ge...2021-09-221h 05

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 9.2 Shang-Chi an Asian Superhero! *Warning Spoilers*Episode 9.2! Brian, Lauren, and Curtis rented out a theater for an InfatuAsian Podcast private viewing party! This movie is best viewed in a theater with friends and family! In this week's episode, we break down things in Shang-Chi the movie that we loved, and some things we weren't wild about. As you can tell by the episode length, we had a LOT to say! Included in this episode are some sound bites from the audience right after the movie ended. Please go see the movie before you listen to this, lots of spoilers included. You might see us, as all 3...2021-09-151h 30

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 9.1 Shang Chi *No Spoilers*Episode 9.1 Brian, Lauren, and I chat about our love of comic superheroes, Asian representation in comics, and the origin of Marvel's Shang Chi as a way to get ready for the movie's release. We recorded this in August, so there will be NO SPOILERS in this episode! On Sept 5th, we rented out a small theater to have a private showing with our friends and family in preparation for Episode 9.2! So stay tuned for that one, which will most likely have some spoilers, so go see the movie before it drops! Follow us on Instagram @thei...2021-09-081h 05

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 8.2 More Awesome Asian Destinations!Ep 8.2 Tony and Alice are still dreaming of getting on a plane and visiting some awesome Asian destinations! In this episode, we recommend niche destinations for food lovers or beach lovers and even a teahouse that reminds many of the Miyazaki movie Spirited Away! Listen in to hear more Asian destinations to put on your list as soon as the world opens back up! Photo Credits: Tony G. and Alice L. Destinations mentioned in this episode: - Seoul, South Korea - Palawan, Philippines - Jiufen in New Taipei City, Taiwan 2021-09-011h 01

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 8.1 Our Favorite Travel Destinations in Asia!Episode 8: Travel! The world is still hunkered down due to the pandemic, but it doesn't hurt to dream, right? Tony and Alice both worked for the airlines in their 20's and took full advantage of their flight privileges (visiting Paris for 1 day!). Listen in on some of their favorite Asian destinations in part 1 of this episode. Pictured are scenes of Nanjing, China circa 1993! Find out why Curtis always took this African student shopping with him! Do you live in one of our destinations? Write us and let us know! infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Ins...2021-08-2449 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 7.2 More Asian Food on the Tube!!!Episode 7.2! Mandy, Kelly, and I are back in the Infatuasian Studio talking about some great Asian cooking and eating. We talk about creators old and young from all over the world. Come listen to find a channel to inspire your next culinary creation! Please follow us on Instagram @theinfatuasianpodcast And send us an email at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you! YouTube Channels Mentioned in this Episode: Emmy Made "How to Make Homemade Boba - DIY Brown Sugar Boba Recipe" KQED, "How to make Egg Rol...2021-08-1844 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 7.1 Asian Food on the Tube!Episode 7.1! This week Mandy, Kelly and I, talk about some of our favorite Asian YouTube creators that love food! YouTube has become my go-to place to see people cook, eat, and thoroughly enjoy food. Listen in to hear our recommendations for channels that love food as much as we do! If you haven't already, please follow us on Instagram @theinfatuasianpodcast to see behind-the-scenes looks at our recording sessions. Also, please subscribe to hear every episode the day they drop on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. And as usual, you can email us at: Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com 2021-08-1150 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 6.2 More of our Favorite Asian YouTube Creators!Avery, Haley, and I are back discussing some lesser-known YouTube channels created by Asians. First, hear a little podcast update from Curtis. Then we pick up our conversation about YouTube with a look at co-founder Steve Chen as well as what we would do if we were on YouTube. As always, thanks for listening! Please email us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theinfatuasianpodcast Channels mentioned in this podcast: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt "The Food Lab: How to Roast the Best Potatoes of Your Life" Pick Up Limes "Healt...2021-08-0437 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 6.1 Asian YouTube Favorites!This week I am joined by Avery and Haley! We'll be talking about our favorite YouTube creators that also happen to be Asian! In this episode, we'll be talking about some YouTube legends, folks that have been creating since the early days of YouTube and have amassed millions of subscribers. Listen to see if we mention your favorite! Please email us at: Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Channels mentioned in this episode: Wong Fu Productions, "Strangers Again." Fung Bros Dia...2021-07-2842 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 5.2 The Olympics 2021-2022Track and field coach Andy, swimmer Cailen, and figure skater Erika are back to talk about some Asian and Asian American athletes to keep an eye on during the 2021 Summer and 2022 Winter Games. We are expecting big things from these athletes who are at the top of their disciplines. Listen in to get the names of a few of our favorites to keep an eye on during these upcoming games! As always, your feedback is welcome at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Facebook or Instagram Look for new...2021-07-2142 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 5.1 The Olympic Games!The Olympic Games! We are excited to have 3 athletes as part of our team this week as we discuss the international sporting event coming soon! This week Andy, Cailen, and Erika reminisce with me a bit about Olympic athletes that have inspired us over the years with their clutch and historic moments. Next week we will preview some Asian athletes to keep an eye on during the 2021-2022 games! As always, your feedback is welcome at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Facebook or Instagram Look for new episo...2021-07-1432 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 4.2 InfatuAsian Playlist pt 2Tani and Christie are back to talk more music by Asian artists. In this episode, we may mention an artist you haven't heard before, but we hope you give them a listen! We also talk about some Asian artists that are responding to recent prejudice and violence towards Asians, thanks to all those artists who are giving us a voice and a presence! Please email us at: Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Artists mentioned in this podcast: "I Am Not a Virus" (I Am Not a Virus...2021-07-0736 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 4 InfatuAsian Playlist pt 1Episode 4 part1! This week I get to chat with my friends Christi and Tani about music produced by Asian artists past and present. We have a few 90's and 00's flashbacks as well as Asian artists we love right now! Please give us a listen on Apple or Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms. Email me and let me know what you think of the show! Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Facebook or Instagram Songs Mentioned/Audio Credits: "Do You Miss Me?" (Jocelyn) - Jocelyn Enriquez...2021-06-3035 min

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 3 InfatuAsian: Crying In H-MartThis week Jackie, Kelly, and Curtis discuss Michell Zauner's memoir, Crying In H-Mart. We'll talk about living life in-between American and Asian culture, dealing with Asian parents, and of course H-Mart. Will we cry? Tune in to find out! Email us at: Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Facebook or Instagram You can find our latest episodes at: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Audible, Alexa/TuneIn, Podcast Addict, PlayerFM, Podbean, and Infatuasian.podbean.com 2021-06-231h 07

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 2 InfatuAsian: Food!This week's infatuasian is food! Do you eat to live, or live to eat? Curtis and his guests Lisa and Erin definitely live to eat! We talk about our favorite Asian comfort foods as well as Asian foods we would rather not eat. We also make some observations about food trends that we can't get enough of. Give us a listen, then go out and grab a bowl of noodles or a plate of dumplings! Follow Lisa on Instagram @ieatsleepplay And Erin @eringgg or Erinng.com Chopsticks video that made us cry! Email us at: Infat...2021-06-161h 05

Infatu Asian PodcastEp 1 InfatuAsian: K-Dramas!This week's infatuasian is the global sensation known as K-dramas. Do you watch them? Curtis, Nadira, and Jennifer make recommendations for three different types of viewers: those looking for an emotional rollercoaster, those seeking action, and those new to K-dramas. Listen to see if you agree or disagree, perhaps you'll discover a new drama to binge! Email us at: Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and please follow us on Facebook or Instagram @TheInfatuAsianPodcast Shows Mentioned in InfatuAsian Episode 1: (based on US and Australian availability) Goblin aka: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Viki) ...2021-06-1655 min