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Asian Bitches Down UnderBubble Tea, Lonely Planet, Shogun(00:00) Intro, forgetful minds (01:50) Simu Liu and Boba Tea Cultural Appropriation (correction; Helen should’ve said Boba not bubble, apologies!) (09:01) Jodie Pocult 'By Any Of Her Name', Liane Moriarty 'Here One Moment' Joan Didion 'Blue Nights'(14:40) Han Kang 2024 Nobel Literature Prize winner(20:00) Lonely Planet (30:45) Shogun Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, listen to other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches...2024-10-2537 minAsian Bitches Down UnderBubble Tea, Lonely Planet, Shogun(00:00) Intro, forgetful minds (01:50) Simu Liu and Boba Tea Cultural Appropriation (correction; Helen should’ve said Boba not bubble, apologies!) (09:01) Jodie Pocult 'By Any Of Her Name', Liane Moriarty 'Here One Moment' Joan Didion 'Blue Nights'(14:40) Han Kang 2024 Nobel Literature Prize winner(20:00) Lonely Planet (30:45) Shogun Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, listen to other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches...2024-10-2537 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderBong Joon Ho and SnowpiercerThis week we had a quick catch up talking about Bong Joon Ho, and the most underrated movie in the 2010s, Snowpiercer. Our conversation continues to Jessie's current reading Long Island Compromise and Helen's reminiscent of Beverly Hills Cops films. The 7th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia is commencing next week from the 25th July 2024, get you tickets and come and say hi to us on the opening night at George St Cinema! Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, listen to other amazing podcast programs HERE 2024-07-1928 minAsian Bitches Down UnderBong Joon Ho and SnowpiercerThis week we had a quick catch up talking about Bong Joon Ho, and the most underrated movie in the 2010s, Snowpiercer. Our conversation continues to Jessie's current reading Long Island Compromise and Helen's reminiscent of Beverly Hills Cops films. The 7th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia is commencing next week from the 25th July 2024, get you tickets and come and say hi to us on the opening night at George St Cinema! Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, listen to other amazing podcast programs HERE 2024-07-1928 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderModel Minority Gone Rouge.feat.Qin QinIn this episode, Helen speaks with Qin Qin, about her debut book, Model Minority Gone Rouge: How an unfulfilled daughter of a tiger mother went way off script. The conversation includes intergenerational trauma, diversity education and the importance recognising DV in relationships. Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under2024-05-2456 minAsian Bitches Down UnderModel Minority Gone Rouge.feat.Qin QinIn this episode, Helen speaks with Qin Qin, about her debut book, Model Minority Gone Rouge: How an unfulfilled daughter of a tiger mother went way off script. The conversation includes intergenerational trauma, diversity education and the importance recognising DV in relationships. Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under2024-05-2456 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderFemales' pain, Robot Dreams, Anatomy of A FallSPOILER ALERTS for this episode! If you are yet to watch these films and don't want to be spoiled, we suggest you hold if off till you've watched them! Otherwise, listen away! (00:00) Females’ pain experiences (07:35) Robot Dreams: SPOILERS! We talk about the animation film and how it has impacted us. Sorry! It was so emotional Helen can’t help herself and cried! (41:00) ANOTHER SPOILER!!! Our thoughts on Anatomy of A Fall. Who is the murder?!Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other am...2024-04-191h 01Asian Bitches Down UnderFemales' pain, Robot Dreams, Anatomy of A FallSPOILER ALERTS for this episode! If you are yet to watch these films and don't want to be spoiled, we suggest you hold if off till you've watched them! Otherwise, listen away! (00:00) Females’ pain experiences (07:35) Robot Dreams: SPOILERS! We talk about the animation film and how it has impacted us. Sorry! It was so emotional Helen can’t help herself and cried! (41:00) ANOTHER SPOILER!!! Our thoughts on Anatomy of A Fall. Who is the murder?!Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other am...2024-04-191h 01
Asian Bitches Down UnderBe your own cheerleader.feat Neelu KaurHelen speaks with Neelu Kaur, a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach and Master Practitioner from the NLP Center of New York. Neelu's new book 'Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Women’s Cultural Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work' explores ideas of self-advocacy and wellness for leaders. Neelu Kaur (Official Web) Neelu Kaur (Linkedin) Neelu Kaur (Instagram) Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderI...2024-03-1327 minAsian Bitches Down UnderBe your own cheerleader.feat Neelu KaurHelen speaks with Neelu Kaur, a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach and Master Practitioner from the NLP Center of New York. Neelu's new book 'Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Women’s Cultural Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work' explores ideas of self-advocacy and wellness for leaders. Neelu Kaur (Official Web) Neelu Kaur (Linkedin) Neelu Kaur (Instagram) Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderI...2024-03-1327 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderToys as cultural representations. feat. Samantha Ong (Joeydolls)In this episode, Helen speaks with Samantha Ong, the CEO and founder of Joeydolls, a boutique toy store offering the world’s most diverse Asian dolls. Listen to Samantha's journey and how she found her passion in designing, and creating the dolls in hope to normalise the diveristy of different skin colours and cultures. Joeydolls Instagram: JoeydollsFacebook: Joeydolls Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podc...2023-12-1337 minAsian Bitches Down UnderToys as cultural representations. feat. Samantha Ong (Joeydolls)In this episode, Helen speaks with Samantha Ong, the CEO and founder of Joeydolls, a boutique toy store offering the world’s most diverse Asian dolls. Listen to Samantha's journey and how she found her passion in designing, and creating the dolls in hope to normalise the diveristy of different skin colours and cultures. Joeydolls Instagram: JoeydollsFacebook: Joeydolls Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podc...2023-12-1337 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderAvant Gardey, A Pail of Oysters and the implication of Taiwan's historyHelen doing solo recording on this short episode! Let us know your thoughts. Avant Gardey A Pail of OystersYour Name Engraved Herein Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under...2023-12-0716 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderWorking in a safe space with open communication is important for BIPOC artists. feat. Kaori Maeda-JudgeIn this episode Helen speaks with Kaori Maeda-Judge, a graduate of Victoria College of Arts. Kaori appeared in Neighbour, and Orange is the New Brown and theatre production White Pearl. Her latest work with Squabba Logic is Dismissal now performing at Seymour Centre in Sydney.
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2023-09-2034 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderArchive: White WorshippingHey fellow listeners, since moving to a new distributing platform, some earlier episodes are no longer avilable in Apple Podcast and Spotify. In the next few weeks, we will be retunring to the highlights and offer the new listeners a chance to listen to our 'baby episodes' when we first began our journey with Asian Bitches Down Under.
May 2020: What is the phenomena of white worshipping and why does it exist?
This week, we explore the prevalence of this condition in Asian countries and talk about how white people seem to get away with more. ...2023-09-181h 10
Asian Bitches Down UnderIt takes practices to express love and setting boundaries. Feat. Amy YipIn this episode, Helen speaks with Amy Yip, a Somatic Transformation and Mental Fitness Coach about her journey from coporate world to coaching and writing a book about communicating with immigrant parents.
(01:15) Amy’s self-introduction
(06:31) Being a Somatic Transformation and Mental Fitness Coach
(09:30) From corporate world to volunteering in Ghana
(16:50) The intergenerational barrier between children and their immigrant parents
(21:40) The journey of writing Unfinished Business Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents
(27:00) Finding the midpoint for you and your parents to express love...2023-09-0745 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderArchive: Asian immigrants and mental healthHey fellow listeners, since moving to a new distributing platform, some earlier episodes are no longer avilable in Apple Podcast and Spotify. In the next few weeks, we will be retunring to the highlights and offer the new listeners a chance to listen to our 'baby episodes' when we first began our journey with Asian Bitches Down Under.
April 2020: Mental health is rarely openly discussed among Asian societies. Why? Does shame and conservative gender roles contribute to this hidden struggle? Jessie and Helen unpack their own experiences and highlight other factors that may be exacerbating this often i...2023-08-311h 27
Asian Bitches Down UnderArchive: Do Asian Females have White FeverHey fellow listeners, since moving to a new distributing platform, some earlier episodes are no longer avilable in Apple Podcast and Spotify. In the next few weeks, we will be retunring to some of the highlights and offer the new listeners a chance to listen to our 'baby episodes' when we first began our journey with Asian Bitches Down Under.
April 2020: Some Asian women only date white guys. I am guilty. This is a somewhat unsavoury thing to admit. But why? Jessie and Helen discuss the possible reasons.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderPerforming arts and consent. feat. Merlynn TongIn this episode Helen speaks with Merlynn Tong who had rediscovered her passion for performing arts after arriving in Australia at the age of 22. Her latest performance idk is a collaboration of dance and narrative on the concept of consent.
Playlab: Merlynn Tong
Carriageworks: idk
Melbourne Art House: idk
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Asian Bitches Down UnderOrganising feeling through art-making. feat. EJ Son & Min WongIn this episode, Helen speaks with EJ Son and Min Wong, two of the six finalists of 2023 Visual Arts (Emerging) Fellowship, check out their amazing art installations at Carriageworks in Sydney from the 27th July to 27th August.
EJ Son Website
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Asian Bitches Down UnderMillennium Actress | Spider-Verse | Confidence in creativityThis week we've traversed from animation films to retrospectives on old films, then discussions on creators' confidences and believe in ones work.
(00:14) On translation, decolonisation in literature works; Violent Phenomena
(09:55) Helen and her silly incidents with cars
(15:10) YellowFace; discussions on confidence, faith, believe in creativity
(25:15) Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
(30:25) Millennium Actress and movies that made us cry (again)
(37:20) Wayne Wang
(41:05) Wong Kar Wai
(43:47) FeedSpot, top 20 intersectional feminist podcast
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Asian Bitches Down UnderInclusivity for both the artists and audiences. feat. Mabel Li & Shirong WuIn this episode, Helen have had the privilege speaking with actresses Mabel Li and Shirong Wu from the upcoming new theatre production Miss Peony.
Li and Wu speak about the importance of having diversity in the creativity in the theatre production and offering comfortable space to welcome audiences from diverse backgrounds.
Miss Peony is written by Michelle Law and directed by Courtney Stewart, this highly anticipated production will be touring in Melbourne and Canberra after the performances in Sydney (Belvoir St Theatre, get you tickets HERE!).
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Asian Bitches Down UnderTranslation | A Little Life | You've Hurt My Feelings | Wavemakers |Gaga | Food for Culture DayThis week, we have several cultural consumptions to share, and a bit of news of the translation world to discuss. Helen rants about the unpaid labour of mothers from immigrant families for schools' culture day.
(00:20) Translation and Anton Hur
(12:10) Book: A Little Life
(15:48) Movie:You hurt my feelings
(19:55) Podcast: Wiser than me
(22:31) TV: Wave Makers
(25:20) MOVIE: Gaga
(33:38) Culture Day at school and food preparation
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Asian Bitches Down UnderVeep | American Born Chinese | Colour Consultation | Beige FlagIt's all about COLOUR this week! Jess shares her eternal love for Veep and Helen priases on the production American Born Chinese and highlight the importance of cultural naunce in YA genre. Join Jess on a journey to discover the perfect colour scheme to match with the Colourist Jenny Park, and finally we talk about this (another!) trend Beige Flag that's taken off on TikTok.
Come and say hi to Helen at SSF: Gaga
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Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bi...2023-06-0847 minAsian Bitches Down UnderVeep | American Born Chinese | Colour Consultation | Beige FlagIt's all about COLOUR this week! Jess shares her eternal love for Veep and Helen priases on the production American Born Chinese and highlight the importance of cultural naunce in YA genre. Join Jess on a journey to discover the perfect colour scheme to match with the Colourist Jenny Park, and finally we talk about this (another!) trend Beige Flag that's taken off on TikTok.
Come and say hi to Helen at SSF: Gaga
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Asian Bitches Down UnderMore than just surface representation.feat. Chaya OcampoIn this episode, Helen chats with Chaya Ocampo who starred in the intimate and beautiful production Ate Lovia (2022)
Chaya talks about her love of theatre and stage performance and the importance of extending the invitation to writing and story-telling for under-represented creators. Chaya will be performing in the latest production Girl Band, from the 18th - 27th May 2023 at the Lennox Theatre, Riverside Theatre Parramatta; GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
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Asian Bitches Down UnderBeing a police officer as an Asian in Australia.feat. Zoe LinIn this episode, Helen chats with Zoe who came from Tainan, Taiwan, who travelled to Australia to study criminology and eventually becomes a police officer in Queensland. Zoe speaks about her journey from Taiwan and why the police force and joining the army suit her personality.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderMartial art and diversity in films. Feat. Maria TranIn this episode, Helen chats with Maria Tran, a super-talented actor, producer, director, and martial artist. We chat about her journey as a child of refugee parents, how bully led her to martial arts, her passion for martial arts choreography and her advocacy for diversity and inclusivity in the film industry.
Maria Tran
Maria Tran X Phenix Eye
Maria Tran - Phoneix Eye YouTube
Maria Tran X TED Talk
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Asian Bitches Down UnderWellmania | BEEF is the TV of 2023We will be taking a break for a couple of weeks! But stay tuned for some interview episodes.
We start this week's episode with the announcement of time away from work, our thoughts on the Australian drama Wellmaina and how much we enjoy watching BEEF.
00:00 – Helen is going to Taiwan! Books as companions on a trip.
11:40 Jessie on ‘Pineapple Street’
18:31 Wellmaina (Helen mistaken JJ Fong and Stephany Jacobsen, the movie Helen referred to was Occupation, and JJ Fong is actually from Creamerie)
27:29 Why we feel that Beef is so relata...2023-04-131h 00Asian Bitches Down UnderWellmania | BEEF is the TV of 2023We will be taking a break for a couple of weeks! But stay tuned for some interview episodes.
We start this week's episode with the announcement of time away from work, our thoughts on the Australian drama Wellmaina and how much we enjoy watching BEEF.
00:00 – Helen is going to Taiwan! Books as companions on a trip.
11:40 Jessie on ‘Pineapple Street’
18:31 Wellmaina (Helen mistaken JJ Fong and Stephany Jacobsen, the movie Helen referred to was Occupation, and JJ Fong is actually from Creamerie)
27:29 Why we feel that Beef is so relata...2023-04-131h 00
Asian Bitches Down UnderWhat's next for women in films/media? | Tempting Hearts | ResilienceIn this week's episode, Jess shares her experience of reporting on ACMI conference and Helen only wants to hear requiems at the church. Our cultural consumption of the week includes some more films by David Fincher and the Hong Kong 90s film Tempting Hearts. We conclude the episode with a conversation on resilience and how it differs in time and culture.
(01:00) Jess and ACIM event, where to go from story-sharing to real changes?
(15:00) Jess’ thoughts on Melbourne
(16:45) Helen and end-of-school-term concerts, do we really need to listen to requiems at concerts?
(20:34) Jes...2023-04-1059 minAsian Bitches Down UnderWhat's next for women in films/media? | Tempting Hearts | ResilienceIn this week's episode, Jess shares her experience of reporting on ACMI conference and Helen only wants to hear requiems at the church. Our cultural consumption of the week includes some more films by David Fincher and the Hong Kong 90s film Tempting Hearts. We conclude the episode with a conversation on resilience and how it differs in time and culture.
(01:00) Jess and ACIM event, where to go from story-sharing to real changes?
(15:00) Jess’ thoughts on Melbourne
(16:45) Helen and end-of-school-term concerts, do we really need to listen to requiems at concerts?
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Asian Bitches Down UnderReality and perception of horror films | Lottery and divorceThis week we chat about our thought on infidelity and the reality of horror films' impact on our perceptions. We also talked about the study by the Swiss on the relativity of divorce rate and women winning the lottery.
(00:00) Helen’s first mammogram/breast ultrasound, our preference of doctors
(12:11) David Fincher’s Se7en
(15:25) David Fincher’s Zodiac
(17:06) Our perceptions about horror films, and different horror film genres
(27:35) Helen finally watched Get Out
(33:40) Blue’s Point bookstore and Kate Legg’s Infidelity and Other Affairs; our thoughts about infideli...2023-03-301h 00Asian Bitches Down UnderReality and perception of horror films | Lottery and divorceThis week we chat about our thought on infidelity and the reality of horror films' impact on our perceptions. We also talked about the study by the Swiss on the relativity of divorce rate and women winning the lottery.
(00:00) Helen’s first mammogram/breast ultrasound, our preference of doctors
(12:11) David Fincher’s Se7en
(15:25) David Fincher’s Zodiac
(17:06) Our perceptions about horror films, and different horror film genres
(27:35) Helen finally watched Get Out
(33:40) Blue’s Point bookstore and Kate Legg’s Infidelity and Other Affairs; our thoughts about infideli...2023-03-301h 00
Asian Bitches Down UnderValentines Day vs Galentines Day and the rom coms that ruined usThis week, we chat about one of our favourite 90s films, Sister Act (1992); white women doing inspiration (and face-palmy) things in Australia, our opposing views on Marvel films and February 14th - is it no longer appropriate to celebrate romantic love? Is Galentines Day more fun? (Yes, we think so!)
We also look back on the rom-coms of the 2000s and how they made us fantasise about romantic love that is just not useful.
(01:24) Reminiscing the films of the 90s, Sisters Act
(16:46) On Sanmao’s Stories of Sahara
(18:58) Helen’s family went t...2023-02-091h 05Asian Bitches Down UnderValentines Day vs Galentines Day and the rom coms that ruined usThis week, we chat about one of our favourite 90s films, Sister Act (1992); white women doing inspiration (and face-palmy) things in Australia, our opposing views on Marvel films and February 14th - is it no longer appropriate to celebrate romantic love? Is Galentines Day more fun? (Yes, we think so!)
We also look back on the rom-coms of the 2000s and how they made us fantasise about romantic love that is just not useful.
(01:24) Reminiscing the films of the 90s, Sisters Act
(16:46) On Sanmao’s Stories of Sahara
(18:58) Helen’s family went t...2023-02-091h 05
Asian Bitches Down UnderWhat's love got to do with it | Stories of Sahara | Lucky Girl SyndromeThe final week of January 2023, how was it for you? In this episode, we revisit "Fleishman is in trouble' as Helen finally got the time to watch the first episode, and felt disappointed about the adaptation, a great book recommendation, and another silly Tik Tok trend.
(00:10）RomCom: What’s Love Got To Do With It
(07:07) Kazuo Ishiguro’s Living
(09:40 ) Fleishman is in trouble
(14:16) Stories of the Sahara
(18:30) Questions about rituals for ‘Foundation Master’/’Guardian of the house’ and the implication with First Nation’s culture
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Asian Bitches Down UnderHarry&Meghan | Nepo Baby | Best TVs and Films of 2022The final episode of 2022! Hope you have enjoyed our program as we approach the end of this year. In This episode, Helen and Jessie talk about the surprising interesting documentary Harry and Meghan, followed by Nepo Baby. We conclude this episode with our list of fav film and TVs of 2022.
(02:30) Helen’s rant about Uniqlo Tshirts
(05:30) Afgan women banned from tertiary education
(08:40) Cultural consumption: Babel
(13:50) Cultural consumption: Harry and Meghan
(30:34) Cultural consumption: Lookism
(34:26) Nepo Baby
(47:50) ABDU’s Best TVs and Films 2022
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(02:30) Helen’s rant about Uniqlo Tshirts
(05:30) Afgan women banned from tertiary education
(08:40) Cultural consumption: Babel
(13:50) Cultural consumption: Harry and Meghan
(30:34) Cultural consumption: Lookism
(34:26) Nepo Baby
(47:50) ABDU’s Best TVs and Films 2022
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Asian Bitches Down UnderCreativity writing as a path of self-discovery. Feat. Ghost Town author Kevin Chen 陳思宏In this episode, Helen have had the opportunity speaking with Kevin Chen, the author of numerous Taiwanese novels and the recently translated work "Ghost Town". Kevin talks about his family, hometown, and life in Taipei and Berlin. The conversation explored the culture of ghosts and death in Taiwan, and what made "Ghost Town" one of the must-reads of Taiwanese literature.
**BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE TAIWAN LITERATURE AWARD**🥇
New York Times Book Review: Ghost Town
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Asian Bitches Down UnderTheatres | The power of reviewsIn this episode, Jess and Helen talked about different childhood experiences on mufti day, reviews of two theatre plays, and the New York Times review of the KPOP Broadway show.
(01:48) Mufti Day
(04:37) Anxiety of mufti day and how our mother impacted our sense of body insecurity and dress sense.
(12:35) The Jungle and The Sea
Helen's chat with Nathiya, from The Jungle and The Sea
(15:37) Boxing Day BBQ
Helen's chat with Aileen, from Boxing Day BBQ
(27:36) The power of live performance
(30:39) Latecomers
(35:27) New Yo...2022-12-1546 minAsian Bitches Down UnderTheatres | The power of reviewsIn this episode, Jess and Helen talked about different childhood experiences on mufti day, reviews of two theatre plays, and the New York Times review of the KPOP Broadway show.
(01:48) Mufti Day
(04:37) Anxiety of mufti day and how our mother impacted our sense of body insecurity and dress sense.
(12:35) The Jungle and The Sea
Helen's chat with Nathiya, from The Jungle and The Sea
(15:37) Boxing Day BBQ
Helen's chat with Aileen, from Boxing Day BBQ
(27:36) The power of live performance
(30:39) Latecomers
(35:27) New Yo...2022-12-1546 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderABDU's Books of 2022 | Friendship and loveThis week we look back at what we've read this year and decided on our own favourite books, the conversation extends to the definition of friendship and love.
(01:40) Intro
(05:40) What have we been doing this week? Jess: Emily
(09:08) Helen’s recommendation: Gugu naGogo, Namaste Yoga, Viv’s Silly Mango, Yaz Queens.
(13:53) Best book 2022 from ABDU. Jessie: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
(24:46) Our thoughts on LOVE
(29:04) Discussions on friendships
(33:55) Best books 2022 from ABDU. Helen: Joan, Disorientation, Dele Weds Destiny, Shoko’s Smile, Life Ceremony
(37:23) Brief me...2022-12-0842 minAsian Bitches Down UnderABDU's Books of 2022 | Friendship and loveThis week we look back at what we've read this year and decided on our own favourite books, the conversation extends to the definition of friendship and love.
(01:40) Intro
(05:40) What have we been doing this week? Jess: Emily
(09:08) Helen’s recommendation: Gugu naGogo, Namaste Yoga, Viv’s Silly Mango, Yaz Queens.
(13:53) Best book 2022 from ABDU. Jessie: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
(24:46) Our thoughts on LOVE
(29:04) Discussions on friendships
(33:55) Best books 2022 from ABDU. Helen: Joan, Disorientation, Dele Weds Destiny, Shoko’s Smile, Life Ceremony
(37:23) Brief me...2022-12-0842 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderHigh school drama class fostered my love for acting. feat. Aileen HuynhHelen had a great conversation with Aileen Huynh on this episode, make sure you check out her latest work Boxing Day BBQ, Ensemble Theatre.
(04:10) Family, childhood and the Vietnamese community in Wollongong
(07:25) Parents’ support in pursuing drama, first exposure to drama at high school
(10:01) Determination to study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
(11:45) Higher School Certificate (HSC) drama course
(13:36) The issues that Asian performers encounter, even in high school
(15:36) First career debut
(16:45) Preparing for a role and dream role to play
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Asian Bitches Down UnderFestivities | Protest in China | First LoveHello bitches, a quick short episode this week as we head towards the holiday season!
(01:08) Festival season, anticipating ‘The Best of 2022”
(03:12) Protests in China
(06:50) Falling for Christmas, Lindsay Lohan & George Young, the joy of watching trashy film
(10:30) Venom, Tom Hardy
(12:03) First Love, Japanese drama on Netflix, Hikaru Utada is a music genius, Helen’s obsession with Japanese pop culture.
(18:49) E.T
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Asian Bitches Down UnderDrive My Car | Cold Enough for Snow | Weaponised IncompetenceAnother week we talked about films, books and our thoughts on 'weaponised incompetence'. Do you suffer from this incompetence or do you know someone who constantly uses this incompetency to deflect their responsibilities?
(03:00) Helen’s daughter’s observation on the gender divide through a class assignment
(5:20) Jess on Disney Plus’ “Fleishman is in trouble”
(09:03) Helen on “Drive My Car”, SBS on Demand
(20:40) Extended conversation on films, and TV adaptations 45 years, The Convenient Store Woman, Joan
(24:26) Jess on Jessica Au’s “Cold enough for snow”
(28:08) Helen on “Babel” by R.F Kuang
(31...2022-11-2446 minAsian Bitches Down UnderDrive My Car | Cold Enough for Snow | Weaponised IncompetenceAnother week we talked about films, books and our thoughts on 'weaponised incompetence'. Do you suffer from this incompetence or do you know someone who constantly uses this incompetency to deflect their responsibilities?
(03:00) Helen’s daughter’s observation on the gender divide through a class assignment
(5:20) Jess on Disney Plus’ “Fleishman is in trouble”
(09:03) Helen on “Drive My Car”, SBS on Demand
(20:40) Extended conversation on films, and TV adaptations 45 years, The Convenient Store Woman, Joan
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Asian Bitches Down UnderMisogynistic OpEd encouraging women to get married and don’t get an educationShort episode this week as Jess recovers from COVID. Hope you'll still enjoy our discussion!
(01:15) Jess and COVID
(04:55) Trans Awareness Week
Hungry Ghost's Suzy Wrong Talks About Trans Representation And 'Transphobia In Many Asian Cultures'
(08:31) Jessie’s appreciation of her body and recovery journey
(10:10) Jessie’s book recommendation: The Slap, We Had to Remove This Post
The Slap (novel)
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(16:00) Helen on Nicolas Cage’s trashy film: Willy’s Wonderland
Willy's Wonderland
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Asian Bitches Down UnderWere your parents good parents?Hello bitaches, this massive episode was fun to record, we discussed so much and humoured ourselves with many issues, from clitoris to dowry then parenting. Hope you'll enjoy this episode!
(00:00): Clitoris and Bladder:
Half the World Has a Clitoris. Why Don’t Doctors Study It?
(06:54):RANT: Jessica Rowe on Adam’ Liaw’s Cook-Off
(18:29) Joy of shopping
(19:50):Jessie’s Recommendation: Natalia Ginzburg “The Road to the City”
The Road to City
(24:09) Anticipating Fleishman is in Trouble
Fleishman is in trouble TV series
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Asian Bitches Down UnderLove Sermon | Geisha culture | The TwelveIn this episode, Jess shares her experience of attending the show Clementine Ford & Libby O'Donavon Love Sermon and Helen talks about what got her thinking with the geisha culture with Beasts of a Little Land, Juhea Kim
Jess also shared two amazing books Translating Myself and Other, Jhmupa Lahiri and Babal, RF Kuang
In the second part, Helen and Jess delve into a conversation about Australian Drama: The Twelve on issues surrounding race, social impact, and how jury members' life intersects with the trial.
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Jess also shared two amazing books Translating Myself and Other, Jhmupa Lahiri and Babal, RF Kuang
In the second part, Helen and Jess delve into a conversation about Australian Drama: The Twelve on issues surrounding race, social impact, and how jury members' life intersects with the trial.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderRedirection in your life, do what makes you happy. Feat. J'MaIn this episode, Helen chats with J'Ma, a Taiwanese-Australian actress who started her acting career after years of working in the finance industry. J'Ma talked about her journey as a student arriving in Australia when she was 13, her previous work in finance and her determination to persuade life in film and television.
J'Ma on Instagram
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Asian Bitches Down UnderThe watcher | Desi Girl | Anna May WongIn this episode, Jessie and Helen catch up after a week's break with discussions on The Cut's The Watcher, Sarah Malik's Desi Girl and Wesley Morris' American Culture is Trash Culture
We also talked about some news items; Anna May Wong is the first Asian American to appear on the US currency, Liz Truss' resignation, Lidia Thorpe and her previous relationship with an ex-bikie member
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Asian Bitches Down UnderFinding our identity with visual arts. Feat. Dr Cindy Yuen-Zhe ChenIn this episode, Helen chats to the artist, Dr Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen about her life in Western Sydney, the value of hardworking instilled by her parents, and the changes she observes as an Asian woman living in the west. Cindy talked about her journey of becoming an artist, the need for different skills being an artist, and the importance of Asian female representation in the art industry.
Keeping Score: Tracing Time, an exhibition at Mosman Art Gallery(from 15th Oct.2022)
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Asian Bitches Down Underhorror + trauma, racial passing, white males' humblenessIn this episode, Helen and Jess share their cultural consumption; Passing Smile and explore the ideas of horror movies centring on trauma and racial passing. Helen shares her experience of attending Chain Play by Slanted Theatre last week. We conclude the episode with a conversation about an op-ed Tom Hardy, Brad Pitt and the quiet art of the successful celebrity side career as we question the truth behind the males' humbleness (?)
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Asian Bitches Down UnderLearning Taiwanese Mandarin. Feat. Danyo PangIn this episode, Helen speaks to Danyo Pang, an Asian-Canadian who travelled to Taiwan to learn Taiwanese Mandarin and developed a language learning book that is tailored for people who want to speak like local Taiwanese! Check out Dr Daniel’s work at Danyo's Instagram
Danyol's Podcast: Chinese is hard 中文好難
And for ABDU listeners, thanks to Danyo, you can get the book at Real Mandarin in Taiwan Bundle with the code ABDU for a 10% off special!
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Asian Bitches Down UnderChain Play. Feat. Sammy Jing & Natania McLeod RobertsIn this special bonus episode, Helen chats with two very talented artists Sammy Jing and Natania McLeod Roberts of Slanted Theatre.
Their latest production Chain Play will happen at the Sydney Fringe Festival from 20th - 24th September at Marrickville's Flight Path Theatre. Tickets are on sale now, get them while hot!
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Asian Bitches Down UnderRoyal family, the pinnacle of whiteness?In this episode, Jess and Helen criticise the over-reporting of the Monarchy and the hypocrisy of the royal family in the media. We continue our conversation with the ‘transition’ of Serena Williams and the didactic comments made by none other than, Margaret Court.
Paper Girls
Refusing to be a man: Essays on Sex and Justice
Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis On Her Own Terms—And In Her Own Words
Serena Williams had to be so good no one could deny her. Black women can relate
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Asian Bitches Down UnderWould you like a box of mooncakes with your Gucci bag?In this episode, Helen talked about the significance of having the mother-daughter bonding time with the movie Shakuntala Devi, and Jessie on the conversation about musicals and The producer. Other cultural consumptions include: Disorientation, Lost Dog and Curb Your Enthusiasm
We explore the ideas and debates surrounding luxury brands’ mooncake gift boxes, are they cultural appropriation or simply capitalism through any means?
How brands are biting into Chinese mooncake culture
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Asian Bitches Down UnderMiddle-age women's trope on TV and filmsIn this week's massive episode, Jess shares her current reading Rodham which leads to an unexpected conversation about how being a man is better, and the lack of attraction by the intellect of women is normalised in our society. Helen shares the strange experience of reading Candy House that really confuses the mind.
On another cultural consumption, Jess confides her hate of legal dramas with Partner Track (Netflix), we also question the relevance (and reasons?!) of Fathers' Day gift by VB, yes, the beer! And what's the real deal behind Leo dating younger women only? Is there a...2022-09-011h 21Asian Bitches Down UnderMiddle-age women's trope on TV and filmsIn this week's massive episode, Jess shares her current reading Rodham which leads to an unexpected conversation about how being a man is better, and the lack of attraction by the intellect of women is normalised in our society. Helen shares the strange experience of reading Candy House that really confuses the mind.
On another cultural consumption, Jess confides her hate of legal dramas with Partner Track (Netflix), we also question the relevance (and reasons?!) of Fathers' Day gift by VB, yes, the beer! And what's the real deal behind Leo dating younger women only? Is there a...2022-09-011h 21
Asian Bitches Down UnderGhost Month Activities: Qiang-Gu, Water Lanterns, and Zhong KuoA rather short episode recorded by Helen, as there were some hiccups in our previous recordings. In this episode, Helen continues with some rituals and activities that happen in Taiwan, which include Qiang-Gu (FF to 2:00), Water Lantern (at Keelung Taiwan) and Zhong Kui Dance (FF to 5:00)
Don't forget the amazing giveaway from our number one bookstore
Amplify Bookstore to enter, listen to this episode and check out the Instagram post!
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BUT...2022-08-1625 minAsian Bitches Down UnderGhost Month Activities: Qiang-Gu, Water Lanterns, and Zhong KuoA rather short episode recorded by Helen, as there were some hiccups in our previous recordings. In this episode, Helen continues with some rituals and activities that happen in Taiwan, which include Qiang-Gu (FF to 2:00), Water Lantern (at Keelung Taiwan) and Zhong Kui Dance (FF to 5:00)
Don't forget the amazing giveaway from our number one bookstore
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Asian Bitches Down UnderCocercive Control | Inequity in Stem Cell Donors | Taiwan Film Fest in Aus 2022Helen going solo this week! Jessie is still recovering from sickness, so let's wish her the best so Helen can record with her next week!
This week, Helen's cultural consumption includes: Document 72 Hours and a Taiwanese novel "Wish you were here too" (yet to be translated into English). Let us know during these two years, do you watch/read destination books/films to imagine you travel elsewhere?
In this week's news, Helen talked about NSW government's law on Coercive Control and the Inequity of Steam cell donors. You could find more information through Mixed Match Pro...2022-07-2119 minAsian Bitches Down UnderCocercive Control | Inequity in Stem Cell Donors | Taiwan Film Fest in Aus 2022Helen going solo this week! Jessie is still recovering from sickness, so let's wish her the best so Helen can record with her next week!
This week, Helen's cultural consumption includes: Document 72 Hours and a Taiwanese novel "Wish you were here too" (yet to be translated into English). Let us know during these two years, do you watch/read destination books/films to imagine you travel elsewhere?
In this week's news, Helen talked about NSW government's law on Coercive Control and the Inequity of Steam cell donors. You could find more information through Mixed Match Pro...2022-07-2119 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderRoe V Wade | Abortion in Asian & AustraliaIn this episode, Jess shares her experience of attending STC: Top Coat, and reading Third and Final Continent, while Helen shares Dr Yumiko Kadota's Emotional Female and the heart-warming Disney Plus: Baymax!
The main topic of the week: Roe V Wade, abortions in Asia and Australia and the complications/impacts on women
Nikkei Asia: Abortion in Asia and the limits of choice
Guttmacher Institute Fact Sheet: Abortion in Asia
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2022-06-3050 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderNight Sky, From, Joan, Mimi's UtopiaShort catch-up this week as Jessie talks about Night Sky From, and Helen shares the short documentary Mimi's Utopia and Katherine Chen's new book Joan
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Asian Bitches Down UnderEpic - Everything Everywhere All At OnceSPOILER ALERT: In this episode, we shared our 'experience' of watching the amazing and extraordinary movie "Everything Everywhere All At Once" starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. The epic cinematic experience got us talking about the visual effects, the plot, the sentiments in parent/child relationships and the poignancy of true love.
On other notes, Helen spoke about her disappointment of work in STC and Jess's fantastic experience with Asian American writers.
Rotten Tomatoes: Everything Everywhere All At Once
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Asian Bitches Down UnderJane Campion | Turning RedIn this episode, Helen and Jess shared their weekly cultural consumptions in books (If I had your Face, Kokomo) and Netflix viewings of "Pieces of Her" and "All of us are dead".
We unpack Jessie's anger on white feminism through the incident of Jane Campion's speech at Critics Choice Awards and explore the complexity of how Turning Red, a new release from Pixar Disney has affected us as Asian diasporas.
Jane Campion quickly squanders good will from Sam Elliott response with misguided comment of her own
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Asian Bitches Down UnderIWD 2022 | Racism in Opera(This episode was recorded on 11th March. Delayed publish)
In this episode Jess shared the experience of this year's IWD events, some are practical, others aren't. How is the world seeing WID nowadays? It is really about ending the inequality for women or more work for the women to do? Is the responsibility shifting at all? Helen speaks about the racism that the art industry needed to examine, and how often when minority voices their opinions, they are often belittled.
The entrepreneurs urging Australia to stand in solidarity with women in Afghanistan
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Asian Bitches Down UnderBestiary | Weekend Away | Redundant or Misused English Words for Foreign FoodsIn this episode, Helen shares her love for the book Bestiary (K-Ming Chang); a highly daring and experimental writing style with tragic and beauty surrounding the life of the immigrant family. Jess shares her newly found thriller work Weekend Away (Sarah Alderson) with exciting plots to discover.
This 'Bestiary' Lives In A Family's Multigenerational Stories
This week we dive into the world of redundant/misused words for foreign food that is not English. We discuss the supremacy that English speaker has to manipulate the origin terms and makes judgements towards non-native English speakers.
Is...2022-02-2444 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderAsian Queer Literature | Winter OlympicsCW: Discussions of news on violence/murder against women.
We catch up with conversations about what we have been doing lately, Helen's attendance at Taiwan Film Festival in Australia's Queer literature event and shared thoughts around queer works and the translation industry. On the news agenda, it was the Oscars, the Asians in Winter Olympics and the horrible attack in NY that affects our behaviours as a woman.
Oscars 2022: Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to host
Criticism of Zhu Yi, a U.S.-born skater, shows the harsh scrutiny of naturalized ath...2022-02-1739 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderChinese Animal Zodiacs.Part1 | Create a platform for your own identity. feat. Sophie Teo & Dominique PurdueAs 2022 Lunar New Year approaches, we continue to give shout outs to the amazing Asian artists creating unique cultural art pieces! This week we have Linsey and Claire showcasing their amazing works, please check out their sites and follow them on their instagrams!
Helen have had the honour to talk to the super amazing Dominique and Sophie about their experiences working in the performing art with mixed cultural backgrounds, and the importance of creativity in our world. We also talk about they upcoming debut show 'Misc' and signifiants of creating a space for young artists of diverse b...2022-01-2752 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderVisibility of Asian Actors on Stage: Feat. Susanna Pang + Enoch LiHello Bitches! Apologies for the delay of this week's episode! We present you the interview with two brilliant performers on this week's episode, Enoch and Susanna.
You'll hear Helen mention that this is the 'second part of the show'; unfortunately we have first part eaten by the god of technology so we are still trying to recover the first part of recording. Anyway, enjoy the interview and get your tickets to A Grain of Sand now!
A Grain of Sand - Queen Hades Production
WoC Businesses Shout Outs
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Asian Bitches Down UnderBonus: Slanted Theatre. Ft. Natalie Low & Sabrina Chan D’AngeloWhat will you be doing this wet weekend in Sydney!? Apart from listening to our show, we highly recommend you to see "3 Fat Virgins Unassembled" by Slanted Theatre. Listen to Helen's interview with their crew members Natalie and Sabrina, and get your tickets now!!!
(The interview was recorded on 21st November 2021)
Slanted Theatre: Three Fat Virgins Unassembled (2021
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2021-11-2531 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderObsession with youthfulness | Ageing | ft. Yumi LeeThis week we catch up sharing our experience of watching films over the last weekend, Bond and The Eternals. The topic of this episode is on the society's obsession of youthfulness and we are honoured to have Yumi Lee from Older Women's Network to speak to Helen about the impacts on older women with the change of society.
Both/And: Huma Abedin
Whole Notes: Ed Ayres
Stop Telling Women Their Most Valuable Asset Is Their
Getting Old is Good, Actually
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Asian Bitches Down UnderFeeling sluggish | Dating | Michelle WuHi, we catch up to talk about how unproductive Helen has been feeling lately with some thoughts on modern dating. This week we see Michelle Wu the first WoC elected as the mayor of Boston, exciting futures ahead!
Michelle Wu makes history as Boston elects its first non-white, female mayor
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Asian Bitches Down UnderPrincess MakoThis week, we chat about human obsession of YouTuber's life, Confucianism influence on Asian's behaviour and expression of emotions. We also discuss the recent news about Japan's Imperial family's latest marriage, Princess Mako and Kev Komura.
Helen's recommendation: 蔣勳 (Chiang Hsun) at TEDxTaipei 2012
At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderWokefish, is it a sea creature?This week Jess and Helen catch up with sharing their week of reading Joan Didion, Melissa Febos and watching Rom-Coms and Eat Drink Men Women by Ang Lee. Follow by the conversation around the dating behaviour or 'wokefish'. Have you been workfished? Let us know!
Also on this episode, we have the pleasure to invite Michelle and Eleanor of activewear Butter Butter to speak to us about their journey in establishing the amazing brand!
What is wokefishing dating trend
Let me tell you what I mean - Joan Didion
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Asian Bitches Down UnderTaiwan Film Festival In Australia | Taiwanese BookshelvesOn this bonus episode, Helen interviews Benson and Michelle of Taiwan Film Festival, where they talked about this emerging festival for Australian audiences, sharing their thoughts about film industry, Taiwanese literature and recommendations of films.
Taiwan Film Festival In Australia
Taiwanese Bookshelves - July Event - Wu Ming-y
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2021-07-0834 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderRemembering Tiananmen Square MassacreOn this extra episode, Helen shares the memory June 1989, the history that Chinese Communist Party had been censoring.
‘Mourn June 4 in your own way’: Tiananmen Square events vanish amid crackdowns and Covid https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/03/tiananmen-june-4-events-china-hong-kong-taiwan-macao-crackdown-covid
六四天安門32年後，中國年輕人何以變成了「戰狼」與「小粉紅」？(TAIWANESE ARTICLE: 32 years after 4th June Tiaanmen, how young chinese citizens became 'wolf warring little pinks) https://www.storm.mg/article/3722525?mode=whole
1989 Tiananmen Square protests https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Tiananmen_Square_protests
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Asian Bitches Down UnderJessie: My Favourite Five FilmsHelen begins this episode about the podcasts she listened to the past week, conversations around sperm donor and infertility industry(stay tune we will have a massive episode about this topic), the representation of disability and fat community, how each is trying to reclaim the rights of language usage. Helen highly recommend The Saturday Paper's podcast 7am on the subject of right-wing terrorism and how people with power gets to decide what and how to label terrorism.
Sarah Dingle — finding my donor dad https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/sarah-dingle-sperm-donor-global-fertility-industry/13316010
Live from the Sydney Writers’ Festival, baby! https://www...2021-05-1254 minAsian Bitches Down UnderJessie: My Favourite Five FilmsHelen begins this episode about the podcasts she listened to the past week, conversations around sperm donor and infertility industry(stay tune we will have a massive episode about this topic), the representation of disability and fat community, how each is trying to reclaim the rights of language usage. Helen highly recommend The Saturday Paper's podcast 7am on the subject of right-wing terrorism and how people with power gets to decide what and how to label terrorism.
Sarah Dingle — finding my donor dad https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/sarah-dingle-sperm-donor-global-fertility-industry/13316010
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Asian Bitches Down UnderGates' Divorce|ParenthoodOn this episode, we did a little gossip about Bill and Melinda's divorce news, along with the discussion of why women choose not to have children, how having children impacts women's life. And, another year, another Mothers' Day rant from Helen
CIA estimates Taiwan's fertility rate to be world's lowest https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/04/21/asia-pacific/social-issues-asia-pacific/taiwan-birthrate-children/
Taiwan with Lowest Fertility Rate in the World https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/268777997/taiwan-with-lowest-fertility-rate-in-the-world
2021-05-0737 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderHarmless Hiker | Stop the subtle victim blames - Cheng Ili 鄭家純Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, and sexual harassment/assault/abuse stories.
It's almost Lunar New Year! Before we have to stop ourselves talking about all the shits things in the world during the New Year celebration (Yes, you are not suppose to speak of the negativities during the celeb) we finalise the year of Rat with two stories we have recently obtained. Jess with the story of Harmless Hiker and men's mental health issues, and Helen with sexual harassment stigma and Cheng Ili's bravery even thought knowing the consequences of being judged in Taiwan society.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderChinese Poets of the Tang DynastyThis week, to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (where Chinese people eat lots of mooncakes and stuff themselves with other delicious treats) Jessie and Helen talk about Chinese poets who lived during the Tang Dynasty - Li Bai and Du Fu. They also finish off the episode by reciting their favourite poems. For Helen; it’s Robert Frost’s THE ROAD NOT TAKEN. For Jessie, it’s Dorothea Lasky’s POEM TO AN UNNAMEABLE MAN. Also discussed: Jessie weeps while listening to these articles read to her from her favourite app AUDM:
“Out there, Nobody Can...2020-10-011h 02Asian Bitches Down UnderChinese Poets of the Tang DynastyThis week, to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (where Chinese people eat lots of mooncakes and stuff themselves with other delicious treats) Jessie and Helen talk about Chinese poets who lived during the Tang Dynasty - Li Bai and Du Fu. They also finish off the episode by reciting their favourite poems. For Helen; it’s Robert Frost’s THE ROAD NOT TAKEN. For Jessie, it’s Dorothea Lasky’s POEM TO AN UNNAMEABLE MAN. Also discussed: Jessie weeps while listening to these articles read to her from her favourite app AUDM:
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Asian Bitches Down UnderFathers' DayAnticipating Father’s Day this upcoming Sunday, we sat down to chat about the ways gender constructions are amplified during these ‘festive’ commercial events. Ever notice the colour pink and red all over the shops around May? Well, for September, we’re lead to believe that all fathers (therefore, men) only like dark colours; blue, black or grey. Hm, interesting. And what about indications of what a father (and therefore, a man) is interested in reading? Helen looked at the top 24 book recommendations for dads advertised by bookstores and found that only three books were written by women. W...2020-09-021h 15Asian Bitches Down UnderFathers' DayAnticipating Father’s Day this upcoming Sunday, we sat down to chat about the ways gender constructions are amplified during these ‘festive’ commercial events. Ever notice the colour pink and red all over the shops around May? Well, for September, we’re lead to believe that all fathers (therefore, men) only like dark colours; blue, black or grey. Hm, interesting. And what about indications of what a father (and therefore, a man) is interested in reading? Helen looked at the top 24 book recommendations for dads advertised by bookstores and found that only three books were written by women. W...2020-09-021h 15
Asian Bitches Down UnderTaiwan Film Festival in Australia & Demolition ManWe dive into our love for films this week.
With COVID19 this year, Taiwan Film Festival is online this year, Helen and Jessie talk about some movies from the Festival, particularly focusing on two stand-out documentaries "The Good Daughter" and "Run for Dream".
We also look back at one of our favourite childhood action movie DEMOLITION MAN and how differently we perceive the movie now as adults.
Taiwan Film Festival (Australia) 澳洲台灣影展
Demolition Man
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2020-07-1648 min
Asian Bitches Down UnderWhite male dominance in photojournalismIn 2014, at 25, Jessie travelled to Yemen as a budding photojournalist. This week, she chats to Helen about her conflicting feelings about the dominance of white men in photojournalism.
Topics discussed include: commencement speeches, World Press Contest, Tim Hetherington and Phillip Montgomery
Videos
Steve Jobs Commencement Speech at Stanford (Youtube, 2005)
Dear Class of 2020 (Youtube, 2020)
Tim Hetherington - Sleeping Soldiers ( Youtube, 2007)
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World Press Contest (World Press Foundation)
Philip Montgomery (Instagram)
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Asian Bitches Down UnderWhite WorshippingWhat is the phenomena of white worshipping and why does it exist?
This week, we explore the prevalence of this condition in Asian countries and talk about how white people seem to get away with more.
Helen speaks of her experiences in Taiwan as an English teacher, and Jessie confronts her own shame about exhibiting this trait.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderWe're anti-Mother's Day. Here's whyShould Mother’s Day still even be a thing? Why are we so against celebrating a day, just once a year, for mothers? Why do some people become mothers? What makes a good mother? Should we just erase that term ‘mother’?
We talk about the performance of motherhood, women who regret motherhood, why Helen is still trying to figure out why she became one, why Jessie probably won’t ever be one, Lionel Shriver’s We Need to Talk about Kevin, and Sheila Heti’s Motherhood.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderMale politicians and the sexist shit they sayThey hold the greatest powers in society. They make laws, talk to the press, address the public and perform the 'good citizen'. They're sometimes corrupt, sometimes stupid, sometimes greedy, always performative.
In mid-2020, we're still cataloging the daily, harmfully innocuous remarks male politicians make against women; be it their peers or women across society. Why are so many of them so conservative, so heterosexual, so, basic?
Plus, we share our own creepy experiences with sexism. Jessie talks about the insidious virtual signalling of heterosexual fatherhood. Helen talks about Taipei's m...2020-05-061h 14
Asian Bitches Down UnderAsian immigrants and mental healthMental health is rarely openly discussed among Asian societies. Why? Does shame and conservative gender roles contribute to this hidden struggle? Jessie and Helen unpack their own experiences and highlight other factors that may be exacerbating this often invisible condition, especially among Asian communities.
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Mental Health Among Asian-Americans
Why Asian- American and Pacific Islanders don’t go to therapy
Asian Americans Are Undergoing a Silent Mental Health Crisis
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Asian Bitches Down UnderTigertailAlan Yang's film Tigertail takes his father's story, a Taiwanese immigrant, to the big screen (aka Netflix in 2020). Jessie and Helen's discussions about the film broaden to conversations about shame, masculinity, what true love looks like, and food.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderDo Asian Females have White Fever?Some Asian women only date white guys. I am guilty. This is a somewhat unsavoury thing to admit. But why? Jessie and Helen discuss the possible reasons.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderTrade Show Models in TaiwanIt’s an old tactic that’s as old as the hills; the use of women’s bodies to sell things. You’d think that in today’s increasing ‘progressive’ society, we’re no longer side-lined so easily. And yet, Trade Show Models are still being used notoriously (and with a degree of success) in places like Taiwan and China. What's the social and ethical 'appropriateness' when it comes to using dolled-up-mannequin-like-adult woman in trade shows? Jessie and Helen discuss.
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