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Capturing Essence for Care: Life Stories, Creativity and Meaningful Living18. How To End The Loss Of Tradition: Recording Personal Histories To Build Connection Across Generations With Anika ChabraSend a textShow DescriptionAnika Chabra is Co-Founder of Root & Seed, a simple and game-like platform on a mission to bring storytelling back to where it belongs, between generations, across kitchen tables, in workplaces and in caregiver and elder interactions. After two decades in the corporate world, Anika knew there had to be a better way to preserve the essence of who we are, our cultures, our traditions, our recipes, and our relationships.In this episode we explore how personal stories can preserve culture, deepen connection, and transform...
2025-11-1831 min
rabble radioReviewing Muslim representation in Canadian mediaIt's Islamic History Month in Canada; and this week on the show, we're joined by Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian to discuss Muslim representation in Canadian pop culture. In this conversation, the two explore common trends and stereotypes surrounding Muslim characters in the media, discuss the figures who are offering more nuanced and multifaceted representations, and share some of their favourite books, musicians, television shows and films that showcase Muslim talent. About our guest Sadaf Ahsan is the senior editor at 3 Magazine, co-host of Frequency Podcasts' The Reheat, columnist at The Globe & Mail...
2025-10-3130 min
The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & ChatBONUS (ft. Aneesah Khadijah): Law School to Stage Management, Backstage Representation & MusicalConWe’re kicking off the week with a special bonus episode, Aneesah Khadijah joins theatre critic and West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins for an in-depth artistic conversation and critical reflection on her creative work behind the scenes.After studying Law at the University of Manchester, Aneesah found her true passion in the arts, developing a distinctive practice that blends precision, empathy, and storytelling across stage management, creative production, and artist liaison work.Her theatre credits include Caged Sisters Musical (Phoenix Arts Club, Bridewell Theatre), In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun (toured Ma...
2025-10-1335 min
rabble radioCritiquing Asian representation in Canadian pop cultureIt's Asian Heritage Month in Canada – and this week on the show, we'll be joined by Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian to discuss Asian representation in Canadian pop culture. From books and television to music, the Canadian cultural landscape has made significant strides in embracing diversity—offering richer, more nuanced portrayals of Asian characters and (mostly) moving away from stereotypes and tokenism. Yet, as our conversation reveals, we still have a long way to go. In this conversation, Sarah and Sadaf share some of their recent favorite films, TV shows, books, and music. They also discu...
2025-05-3030 min
AFTER FILM SCHOOL PodcastNeha Aziz Journalism and Film University of Texas at Austin After Film School #027Neha Aziz is a Pakistani-born writer, director, film programmer, and podcaster living in Austin, TX. From 2017 to 2020, Neha worked at SXSW as a member of the Communications team. She currently works as the Artistic Director for the Austin Asian American Film Festival, Film Programmer for rePRO and the Cleveland International Film Festival, in addition to being the Communications Manager for the Asian American Documentary Network (A - DOC). In 2021, she was named an iHeartRadio NextUP fellow for their inaugural podcast program; her show, PARTITION (limited series) debuted in August 2022 and has been featured on Apple Podcasts, NPR, The Austin...
2024-10-051h 17
Mission Critical with Lance ChungMadelyn Chung (Founder, The RepresentASIAN Project): Amplifying Asian North American VoicesIn this episode, presented by Monogram Appliances Canada, Lance sits down with Madelyn Chung, founder of The RepresentASIAN Project, to discuss the complexities of cultural identity, Asian representation in media, and the ongoing work of breaking down systemic barriers within and outside the Asian community. Madelyn shares candid insights into her personal journey of embracing her roots, the impact of pivotal moments like Crazy Rich Asians, and how her platform has evolved to showcase not just success stories, but the nuanced experiences that make up the Asian diaspora. From navigating colorism and internal racism to advocating for solidarity between...
2024-09-2642 min
Oh, Echt?Get a personality! (w/Safiya Bashir)Our very first and very special guest @safiya.haneenon the pod today!! We talk queer baiting, slow burns and houseplants. Plus a PSA to encourage picking up a hobby instead of practicing serial monogamy. Listen to Safiya's wonderful podcast RepresentAsian here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pv0urZA0P79chXx7cTbFU?si=f13f3066d9624550
2024-09-0654 min
RepresentAsianEp 18 - Fires & The Far RightAter a break, the RepresentAsian podcast is back! Safiya and Yusuf dust off their microphones after feeling compelled to share thoughts and feelings about recent events - including a Somerset House fire and race riots across the UK.
2024-08-2833 min
Brazn AznEp 04: Unraveling the Layers of RepresentAsianIn this episode of the Brazn Azn podcast, co-hosts Stella and Virginia delve into the multifaceted concept of representation, discussing its complexities, the nuanced layers of identity, and the often oversimplified solutions to systemic issues. They explore personal and cultural narratives around being Asian American, touching on aspects of motherhood, invisibility, and the desire for more complex depictions of Asian characters in media. The episode critically examines the progression from mere visibility to meaningful representation, highlighting insightful examples from pop culture and literature.
-The Complicated Nature of Representation
-Navigating the Levels of R...
2024-05-0245 min
Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! More Than Material with Olivia KimJoin Abi, Eden, Meghna, and super special guest Olivia Kim in this exciting episode as they talk all things fashion. As SVP of Creative Merchandising at Nordstrom, Olivia is paving the way for young Asian women in the fashion industry, so it was a true honour to pick her brains for today's interview!
How are real people, personalities, and stories reflected in pieces of clothing? How does Olivia's Korean-American culture and upbringing influence her work? Are trends becoming so microscopic and fast-moving nowadays that they cease to exist at all?
Tune in now to hear...
2024-03-0849 minDear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Asian Art That Speaks To The HeartGet ready for a tearjerker.
Join Abi, Eden, and Meghna in this chatty episode as they discuss why representation is important to them, and which pieces of film, literature, and music have made them feel most represented in the past.
From John Okada's fantastic novel No-No Boy, to Kimber Lee's poignant rebuttal and modern take on the infamous Miss Saigon, to the musical goddess that is Mitski herself.... we cover it all.
Don't miss out on our cohosts' closing conversation about their hopes for the future of representation. What are your hopes? We...
2024-02-2456 minDear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Maurissa Tancharoen on Breaking Barriers as a TV ShowrunnerJoin co-hosts Naina and Isabel as they explore the spectacular career of Maurissa Tancharoen, a co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD—Marvel’s first and longest running TV show. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Tancharoen grew up as a dancer and singer in and around the environment of film, TV, and Hollywood where she would eventually get her start in her writing career.
Together we discuss how Maurissa led the charge in championing diversity at Agents of SHIELD—one of the most diverse shows on air of its time—...
2024-02-081h 08Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Lindsay Kamikawa on Asian Female Identity in HollywoodIn this episode, co-hosts Naina and Isabel sit down with screenwriter (and our very own Podcast Manager!) Lindsay Kamikawa and talk about the profound influence of popular media and Asian representation in Lindsay’s journey in Hollywood thus far. Lindsay candidly recounts pivotal moments of finding representation and the initial steps toward establishing a screenwriting career, while emphasizing the significance of Asian mentors and those in positions of power elevating the voices of the next generation. Through this, she offers insight into the unique challenges and strengths that come with her “overachiever” mindset, and exploring how it shapes the path t...
2024-01-181h 14Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! White Walls and Glass Boxes: Breaking Free with the Wing Luke MuseumPut on your thinking caps and come ponder art (and specifically museums) with us for a while! Join co-hosts Eden and Meghna through a conversation on Asian representation in the world of museums, and stay a little longer for an interview with co-host Abi and Education Specialist at the Wing Luke Museum, Maya Hayashi!
Located in Seattle, WA, the Wing Luke is the only Pan-Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander museum in the United States. Listen in to learn how Wing Luke is putting community over colonialism in the world of museums and get a brief...
2024-01-141h 28
RepresentAsianEp 17 - Mo WrightsWe're joined by Amsterdam born, Indo - Caribbean DJ, producer and blogger, Mo Wrights.
Desi Island Disc: https://open.spotify.com/track/0SKjyWMX4fXxyVXkgGhdVM?si=a22f567b68d44e47
Debut Single: https://open.spotify.com/track/7xEYbgQbKtib6SoaXbGG9R?si=49581b22b0f341cf
2024-01-1142 min
Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! White Walls and Glass Boxes: Breaking Free with the Wing Luke MuseumPut on your thinking caps and come ponder art (and specifically museums) with us for a while! Join co-hosts Eden and Meghna through a conversation on Asian representation in the world of museums, and stay a little longer for an interview with co-host Abi and Education Specialist at the Wing Luke Museum, Maya Hayashi!
Located in Seattle, WA, the Wing Luke is the only Pan-Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander museum in the United States. Listen in to learn how Wing Luke is putting community over colonialism in the world of museums and get a brief...
2024-01-111h 29Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Ranting and Crying In Our Voice Memos: Cultivating Creativity Amidst Career Pressures"What's your major? Where are you planning to go to college?" These ubiquitous questions echo through the minds of students and reverberate through family gatherings during this time of year. In this episode, join our co-hosts Isabel and Naina as they openly delve into the intricate web of familial expectations, career pressures, and the pursuit of creativity. This episode is an exploration of the complexities faced by individuals striving to define success on their own terms, and the power of embracing authenticity amidst the noise of external expectations.
2023-12-241h 05
RepresentAsianEp 16 - DaramaFresh off the back of his Warehouse Project debut alongside Ben UFO, Four Tet and Jyoty, we catch up with one of our favourite DJ and producers. We hear about new music on More Time, Pound Shop Edits, Bubblin and lots more.
2023-12-1142 min
BackstoryBackstory Live! "The Golden Screen" w/ Jeff Yang ft. Madelyn ChungRecorded live at Reel Asian 27 in November 2023, culture critic and author Jeff Yang discusses his new book "The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America" with Madelyn Chung, Founder and Editor in Chief at the RepresentAsian Project.
In this episode they discuss the trajectories of Jeff's career tracking Asian American popular culture from early print magazines to the rise of a new generation of Asian American mainstream films.
Look to buy "The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America" anywhere you buy books!
2023-12-051h 16Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Monica Wat on Art, Identity, and MOON FESTJoin Eden, Meghna, and special guest Monica Wat in this wholesome episode as they discuss belongingness, diaspora, and how art can foster a sense of belonging. What is it like being a young Asian woman in creative spaces? What does it mean to belong to a place? And what has been Monica's experience as an artist from Hong Kong now living in the UK?
Tune in now to hear our thoughts!
2023-12-051h 18Dear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Behind the BindingTo what extent does seeing ourselves reflected in the media we consume have an effect on our lives? Join our co-hosts Isabel and Naina as they unravel the threads of this question in the world of literature, while also delving into the trade secrets of the publishing industry, the factors that affect a book's marketability, and many more!
2023-11-231h 05
NOT A D.L.E.Ep 1: Embracing Asian Identity with Madelyn ChungMeet Madelyn Chung, the founder of The RepresentASIAN Project and The Blossom Mental Health Fund. Madelyn shares her personal journey of embracing her Asian identity and how it led her to create Canada's leading Asian North American media platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting Asian culture. We explore the challenges and triumphs Madelyn faced, the impact of Asian representation, and the importance of empowering yourself.
2023-11-0250 min
RepresentAsianEp 15 - Panjabi Hit SquadWe sit down with Rav, one half of Panjabi Hit Squad to discuss his work at the forefront of the South Asian underground this past 20 years.
Plus, Safiya reflects on her experience at Amsterdam Dance Event.
RESOURCES FOR PALESTINE:
Historians to Youtube / read:
Avi Schlaim
Ilian Pappe
Norman Finklestein
Noam Chomsky
Links:
https://twitter.com/BtSIsrael
https://twitter.com/btselem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoFjbnvkmQ0 - Amnesty International
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MknerYjob0w - AJ+
https://www.map.org.uk/
2023-11-0156 minDear Asian GenerationRepresentASIAN Matters! Beauty Standards and Body Image in an Age of MaterialismBuckle in, it's a long one. Sit down with Abi, Eden, and Meghna as they talk all things beauty. In this episode, they address East, South East, South, West, Central, AND North Asian beauty standards, particularly picking up on the distinct lack of attention towards these latter three regions of Asia. From plastic surgery, to 'glass' skin, to colourism, to henna 'trends', to body hair, join our cohosts as they lament the present-day consequences of colonialism and the patriarchy. Sigh.
And stay tuned 'til the end to hear all about body neutrality, a new approach to body...
2023-10-101h 25
RepresentAsianEP 14 - Gracie TAt the height of festival season, we're joined by the amazing Gracie T, who shares the highs and lows of viral Boiler Rooms and their incredible work with The Beatriarchy. We also ask: are diverse lineups limited to grassroots collectives?
We're also on TikTok! Follow us: RepresentAsian_UK
2023-08-0139 min
Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananMadelyn Chung is changing the way we see Asian womenHearing too many “innocent” Asian jokes growing up propelled Madelyn Chung into a career dedicated to uplifting others. Madelyn is the founder of the RepresentASIAN Project, a psychotherapist and journalist. She talks about the harmful effects of underrepresentation, what she’s doing to address it and the evolution of Asian stories in pop culture. Plus, she gets vulnerable about mental health and the pressure to represent the Asian diaspora during AAPI month.
Follow the Happy to See Me podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepod
Follow Erika on Instagram @erika_cas
Follow Madelyn on Instagram @madelynchung
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2023-06-2647 min
Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan22. Madelyn Chung is changing the way we see Asian womenHearing too many "innocent" Asian jokes growing up propelled Madelyn Chung into a career dedicated uplifting others. Madelyn is the founder of the RepresentASIAN Project, a psychotherapist and journalist. She talks about the harmful effects of underrepresentation, what she's doing to address it and the evolution of Asian stories in pop culture. Plus, she gets vulnerable about mental health and the pressure to represent the Asian diaspora during AAPI month. Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Madelyn on Instagram @madelynchungFollow the RepresentASIAN Project on Instagram @representasianprojectPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer...
2023-06-2647 min
RepresentAsianEp 13 - Works of IntentWe're back with a new season! We dive into the story of DJ, producer and writer, Works of Intent. We discuss his beginnings as a producer and his open letter to RA, a seminal piece that changed the face of the UK's dance music press. Listen now.
To read the articles discussed throughout this episode, head to: https://worksofintent.com/
2023-06-061h 02
Off-Campus HistoryEpisode 27 - Nitro and Heritage Minutes with Melanie NgToday we’re discussing the 1992 Heritage Minute “Nitro” and its depiction of Chinese Canadian history, as well as Heritage Minutes more generally!
For those unfamiliar, Heritage Minutes are a series of 60-second short films intended to depict major moments in Canadian history. “Nitro” introduces viewers to the experiences of Chinese workers who built the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880s. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/EE3ISzalVuo.
To discuss this clip, I’m joined by Melanie Ng. Melanie is a PhD candidate in history at the University of Toronto, a museum educator with the Roy...
2023-01-161h 03
RepresentAsianEp 12 - G33Our final episode of season 2 and 2022! We end on a high with the incredible G33, who is part of the Girls Don't Sync collective. We chat about the less glamorous side of DJing, conserving mental health and plans for 2023.
2022-12-2847 min
RepresentAsianEp 11 - Daytimers w/ Chandé & yourboykiranAfter we linked up at our joint night in Bristol, we sat down with two of the Daytimers crew. We have a lovely chat with Chandé and yourboykiran about the power of a collective, expanding beyond music and their own exciting projects.
Come to Pound Shop Edits on 17th Dec: https://ra.co/events/1621191
2022-12-1341 min
RepresentAsianEp 10 - Dialled InAhead of the third instalment, we're joined by Dhruva and Almass - core organisers behind our favourite festival showcasing South Asian talent. We discuss the next party and Pakistan's recent Boiler Room.
2022-09-0434 min
Homegirl Nation#1 Madelyn Chung | Turning Culture Into Community Madelyn Chung is a freelance journalist, music therapist and the founder of The RepresentASIAN Project; a platform dedicated to celebrating and amplifying asian voices in media and beyond. Her success story with RepresentAsian Project is an interesting one as Madelyn admits, unfavourable stereotypes and lack of asian success stories in mainstream media, pushed her way from owning her culture identity for many years. In a time when anti-asian crimes have seen a significant increase, Madelyn has now taken it upon herself to spread positive and uplifting stories from the asian Diaspora in her self made purpose driven car...
2022-08-0437 min
RepresentAsianEp 9 - DJ RekhaWe're joined by longstanding promoter, DJ and Bhangra enthusiast DJ Rekha for a quick education on the genre and how it developed from its origins. Plus some chit chat about our recent club nights.
2022-07-1224 min
RepresentAsianEp 8 - ArthiWe're joined by the all rounder Arthi; who is a stellar DJ, dancer, Rinse FM host and economic correspondent for The Times.
Desi Island Disc - AR Rahman: Chinna Chinna Asai
@arthinachiappan
2022-05-0240 min
RepresentAsianEp 7 - AnuJust like Spring, our BRAND NEW SZN HAS SPRUNG.
We talk to DJ, radio host and all around creative Anu & recap our debut, sold out night at Crofters Rights in Bristol.
P.S. we got a mf sponsor, so this is the last time you'll hear us through our budget mics. Thanks to Greenleaf Catering x
2022-03-2133 min
HerCastle ConfidentialHow Do You Know You're Following Your Calling? | with Madelyn Chung, Founder of The RepresentASIAN Project, Ep. 7It's amazing what can happen when you follow a late-night calling. Founder of The RepresentAsian Project, Maddy Chung shares how the discovery of her identity inspired a movement. We talk about the mindset it takes to move with inspired Action. We talk about the act of service and how a creator nurtures their body, soul, and mind. We ask the question, How does one fill their cup, when they decide to really step into their truth and calling?
Watch on YouTube, if you are a visual person - https://youtu.be/MNkmBp0qhRU
If you...
2022-02-1640 min
Politically Asian! Podcast30: Don’t Go To Ivy Leagues: Asian American Data Disaggregation and Ivy League Professors Who Hate AsiansThis is the last episode for Season 3! In this episode, we talk about Asian American data disaggregation happening in New York, Eric Adams' rocky start as Mayor, and some Ivy League racism! We dive into this more in the episode, but just because a professor teaches at an Ivy League and has a resume that is most Asian parents' wet dream does not mean that professor will be progressive and anti-racist. We have some exciting guests for Season 4, some of whom you've definitely heard of if you pay any attention to news related to Asian Americans, so stay tuned...
2022-01-1146 min
Politically Asian! Podcast29: So Much Beef between U.S. and ChinaThis week it's just us, but there's so much to talk about. We start by talking about the China Initiative, and how the first person found guilty of being a "Chinese spy" is a WHITE GUY HARVARD PROFESSOR (lmao). We then go into Joe Biden's new AANHPI advisory group (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) and how we feel about this roster, which includes Daniel Dae Kim. We wrap it up unpacking how we feel about all these celebrities coming out of nowhere who are making China their whole personality. As always, if you like us, please give us...
2021-12-2847 min
Politically Asian! Podcast28: Politically Asian News of the Week: Huge Ma, Yu and Me Books, and More!Omicron is everywhere! It's the end of the world (again)! In this episode, we share some Hot Takes for Hot Take Hot Pot, then talk about exciting news related to politics and Asian Americans, and end with some New Year's resolutions.
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Two Asians talking about politics and the Asian American community to get more Asians talking about politics! Join comedians Aaron Yin (he/him) and Gerrie Lim (they/them) for 45 minutes-ish each week as they discuss current topics and events related to Asian Americans through the lenses of h...
2021-12-2142 min
2021-12-2018 min
Politically Asian! Podcast27: The Extremely Vulnerable and Personal Episode Part 2We're back after taking a break for the holidays! This week we're doing something different, a personal episode! We try to do one each season to let listeners know more about who we are and what we're up to. If you missed the first personal episode, check out Episode 10, the last episode of Season 1. Tune in to hear about Gerrie taking language classes, Aaron going to therapy, and us talking about navigating a very white comedy scene in New York City. If you want to help us out, please take 10 seconds to leave us a 5 star review on Apple...
2021-12-0751 min
Politically Asian! Podcast26: Boba Liberal to Professional Asian feat. Jenny G. Zhang (Gawker)This week we talk with Jenny G. Zhang about her Identity Fraud piece on Gawker! We're not talking Identity Fraud in the traditional sense (e.g. scamming elderly folks for their SSN), but in a different way involving POC who use race as disingenuous defense when they're called out for doing something bad. Think corrupt Asian landlords who, when called out for being shitty towards their tenants, deflect criticism by saying we're being racist because they are Asian (??). We also talk about white people and POC reactions to Jenny's piece, as well as some of her earlier work. As...
2021-11-2245 min
Politically Asian! Podcast25: Calling Out Koreasplaining K-Pop Stans on Asian Tik Tok feat. Young Kim (@youngqim)This week we talk with the hilarious Young Kim (@youngqim on Tik Tok/IG, @oldqim on Twitter)! Young (he/him) is an Asian American content creator who regularly goes viral for his Tik Toks on the Asian/East Asian experience, some of which involve political and historical commentary. Aaron accidentally calls out one of Young's sponsors in his hot take for Hot Take Hot Pot, Gerrie stirs the hot pot with Sandra Oh, and Young talks to us about his time on Tik Tok educating/correcting K-Pop stans and Koreaboos who try to explain Korean culture to him. As...
2021-11-1550 min
Politically Asian! Podcast24: Exposing F*cked Up Sh*t with Journalism feat. Shawna Chen (Axios, The Yappie): Calling Out Journalists Exploiting Asian High School StudentsThis week we have an amazing guest on the pod, Shawna Chen (@shawnarchen)! Shawna is a Breaking News reporter for Axios (@axios), and also Editorial Director of the Yappie (@TheYappie)! If you haven’t watched the viral interview Axios did with former President Trump, go watch it right now. It was so funny and meme-worthy Jonathan Swan (the reporter) won an Emmy. In this episode we talk about Shawna’s work at Axios, what inspired her to become a journalist, and her work at the Yappie! Shout outs to Wong Fu Productions. Tune in as always for our Hot Take...
2021-11-0852 min
Politically Asian! Podcast23: How to Support the Future of Asian America feat. Thu Nguyen (OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates): What to Do About Asian Americans Who Are Anti-Affirmative Action and Anti-LGBTQ RightsThis week we talk with Thu Nguyen, who is the incoming Executive Director of OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates! Thu is the youngest ever Executive Director and the first Vietnamese American to serve in this role. Founded in 1973, OCA is a 501(c)(3) national member-driven nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. with 50+ chapters and affiliates across the U.S. They advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through policy work and educational programming. Thu comes in with a spicy hot take for Hot Take Hot Pot related to Asian American writer drama on Twitter. Afterwards...
2021-10-2551 min
Politically Asian! Podcast22: Dream So Big, It Embarrasses Your Parents feat. May Vutrapongvatana, Esq. (Vocal NY, Shahana Hanif Campaign)This week we talk with May Vutrapongvatana, Esq. (Twitter: @MayVutraETC, IG: @mayvutrapongvatana). May passed the bar exam and used to be a lawyer (hence the Esq.), but now she's an organizer for VOCAL NY (@VOCALNewYork)! VOCAL-NY is a statewide grassroots membership organization that builds power among low-income people directly impacted by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness. We start the episode off with our spicy new segment Hot Take Hot Pot, talk about reasons why Asian-led progressive movements might lose their edge over time, and what VOCAL NY does and how May got involved with them...
2021-10-1858 min
Politically Asian! Podcast21: Hmong Have to Love Hmong feat. Phillipe Thao (Catapult Mag, WaPo): What the Broader Asian Community Can Learn From the HmongWe’re back, baby! We missed you all. Some quick updates: We set up a Patreon (patreon.com/politicallyasian), created a better website, made merch, and started a new opening segment for the podcast, Hot Take Hot Pot! This week we’re talking to Phillipe Thao (Twitter @shania_twink, IG @bokchoybaddie), a Hmong-American writer who has written for Catapult Magazine, Washington Post, and more. We talk to Phillipe about what it means to be Hmong, Hmong community in Minnesota, and lessons Phillipe wishes the broader Asian community could take away from the Hmong. Tune in and please give us a wr...
2021-10-1154 min
RepresentAsianEp 5 - Dialled in Festival & Naz ToorballyWe discuss the recent Dialled In festival & chat to Naz about South Asians in the alternative scene.
@naztoorbally
@dialledin_
2021-09-1423 min
Politically Asian! Podcast20: How to Build a Bookstore for the People feat. Kai (All Power Books)This week we talk with Kai (@tankiepilled), who is the co-founder of All Power Books (@allpowerbooks), a bookstore and community space for the people! Fun fact for this episode, Kai is actually a pseudonym for our guest because they’ve been arrested at protests, which we thought was cool because it shows they are extremely down for the cause. We talk with Kai about the logistics of starting a bookstore, what community members use All Power’s space, what kind of books the bookstore offers, and more. Tune in to hear what books Kai recommends reading if you wanna dip...
2021-09-1357 min
Politically Asian! Podcast19: Selling Social Justice So You Buy Our Stuff feat. Sai He (@dongdraper): Spend Millions on Stop Asian Hate Ads, Give Zero Additional Power to Your Asian EmployeesThis week we talk to advertising creative and conceptual artist, Sai He (@replysai)! Sai's worked with many big-name clients like Old Spice, Netflix, Jet Blue, and the New Zealand Transport Agency. He's also the person behind the popular ad industry meme account @dongdraper. We talk to Sai about companies that suddenly became woke with their ads during the George Floyd protests, and whether any of those companies are keeping up with their promises for diversity and equity a year later. We also discuss how Sai got into advertising, whether brands and agencies should even have morals, and some notable...
2021-09-061h 01
Politically Asian! Podcast18: There Are White Supremacists at Your Protest, Now What? feat. Kalaya'an Mendoza (Nonviolence Peaceforce, Across Frontlines)This week’s episode was so funny and therapeutic it literally had us in tears. We talk to Kalaya'an (Kala) Mendoza (he/him or they/them), a Queer, Filipino and Hard of Hearing human rights defender, street medic, and community safety & mutual protection trainer. Kala currently serves as the Director of US Programs at Nonviolent Peaceforce. Nonviolent Peaceforce protects civilians in violent conflicts using unarmed protection strategies. We talk to Kala about how to protest safely, protestor safety issues with Stop Asian Hate protests following Atlanta, and what to do in the worst case scenario where white supremacists show up...
2021-08-3058 min
Politically Asian! Podcast17: The 2020 Census Said No More White People feat. Julie Kim (Queens Borough Lead for the NYC Census 2020, Asian American Feminist Collective)The 2020 Census data is out, baby! This week we talked with Julie Kim (@julieaekim), who was the Queens Borough Lead for the NYC Census 2020 and is also the cofounder of the Asian American Feminist Collective (@aafcollective)! We break down how the Census is not just a fun tally of the US population, but a tool that determines how much money is allocated to different states. cities, and counties every decade. Fun (potentially depressing) fact: due to the pandemic, this was the first time the Census went digital. Julie also talks about how she got started with organizing and teaches...
2021-08-2349 min
Asians in the SpotlightConnecting Minority Politics, Business, and Law: With Irene ChunThis is the first bonus episode of our second series, RepresentASIAN in Literature. In this episode our hosts, Ting Ting and Sandy, interview Irene Chun, a recent graduate of Georgetown University and author of the upcoming book, Coloring Ivory: The Intersection of Minority Politics, Business, & the Law. This discussion includes Irene's academic interests, college life as an Asian American, how her book Coloring Ivory came to be, and more! To learn more about Irene and her book, you can visit her linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneychun/ and reach out through instagram @ireney.chun. Thank you for listening...
2021-08-2238 min
Politically Asian! Podcast16: Lucky Lee's, Congee Karen, and Other White Chefs Inventing "Superior" Asian Food feat. Esther Tseng (LA Times, Eater, Bon Appétit)This week we’re talking with Esther Tseng (@estarla, LA Times, Eater, Bon Appétit, Time Out) , a food journalist who writes about food and culture and food justice. We talk with Esther about food access and income inequality, outrage against white chefs inventing “superior” Asian food (e.g. Lucky Lee’s, Congee Karen), and how to move from outrage to action when seeing these pieces designed to make us mad. Give us a listen to hear what we think the next food to be Columbused is and leave a review!
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2021-08-1651 min
A Tone Meant For MeRepresentASIAN StereotypesKaidain Ivy brings @irsaliendra to talk about the cross-section of stereotypes that is being a Pinay in Canada@KaidainIvy
2021-08-1425 min
Politically Asian! Podcast15: The Democrats Don't Deserve You feat. Tim Phan (DNC, Democratic Party of Orange County)In this week’s episode, we have Tim Phan (@timothy_phan) who was a Tech Community Analyst for the Democratic National Committee and an Organizer for the Democratic Party of Orange County! We talk about who Tim voted for (obviously), whether it's still possible to push Democrats left, and Anaheim, the Florida of California, not Asian American heaven. Tune in for great insights on advocacy vs. electoral politics, self-care, and more!
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2021-08-0243 min
Politically Asian! Podcast14: Unions Work, Here's Proof feat. Naib Mian (The New Yorker)In this week’s episode, we have Naib Mian (@naibmian), a Multimedia/Interactives Researcher and Producer at The New Yorker, and a member of the New Yorker Union's (@newyorkerunion) Bargaining Committee. Earlier this summer, in June, their union averted a strike and successfully negotiated several key terms, including a salary floor of $60,000 and annual raises, after 2.5 years of back and forth. (Major congrats and solidarity forever.) Tune in to get a very awesome inside look at union organizing and the power of collective action, like how they coordinated a massive salary transparency bomb in a work Slack channel! Also, if...
2021-07-2655 min
Politically Asian! Podcast13. Don't Trust Politicians feat. Michelle Ming (Citizen Action, Fair Elections NY)On this episode we had Michelle Ming (@atmichelleming on Twitter), a campaign manager for Citizen Action (@citizenactionny) and Fair Elections NY (@fairelectionsny)! She’s also worked for other issue-based advocacy organizations in NYC and DC. We talk about her job bullying Chuck Schumer into doing things, trusting politicians (which you shouldn’t!), POC workforce pipeline problems aka being one of the only Asian employees there, and more. Give us a listen to find out our favorite Republican senators (jk)!
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2021-07-1953 min
Politically Asian! Podcast12: The Great Enemy of America feat. Chris Lee (Plan A Magazine): Making Asian American Activism Less ShallowWhat does the future look like for Asian American politics? Where do we go from here? Do things ever move forward or are we going to be obsessed with making movies about rich Asian people forever? In this episode, we get a little meta and talk about the current state of Asian American culture with our friend, Chris Lee (@jesuintoast) from Plan A Mag (@planamag)! Give us a listen to hear the predictions we have, and what we think we’ll have to face next as a community.
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2021-07-1253 min
Politically Asian! Podcast11: Restaurant Economics 101 feat. Sean Liu (MSG Kitchen): Is There "Authentic" Asian Food?Everyone’s eating out again in NYC, so we brought on our culinary friend and very first Asian guest, Sean Liu (@msg.kitchen) to talk about the restaurant industry! Having grown up in a kitchen, Sean talks about his culinary experience working in his parents' Chinese restaurant, the concept of “authentic” ethnic food, and trends in New American cuisine. Plus, he talks about what he’d do differently in his future restaurant to make sure his workers are paid fairly!
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2021-07-051h 02
Politically Asian! Podcast10. The Extremely Vulnerable and Personal Episode Part 1 feat. Your Politically Asian HostsIf you’ve ever wanted to know more about us, this episode’s for you! Listen to two Asian comedians get extremely vulnerable as we answer questions like “What do you want to accomplish with your comedy?”, “What do you look for in a partner?”, and “What are your parents like?” Gerrie also asks Aaron how he knows he is cis and straight! And more! Break next week as Gerrie moves, and we nail down the logistics of getting our first guest on the pod.
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2021-06-211h 34
Politically Asian! Podcast9. Drivers Strong Together: NYC Taxi Drivers (Many of Whom Are Asian) Build Their Own App!A new ride-sharing app just dropped and we are HYPE. Co-op Ride is an app made for drivers and owned by drivers. Many of New York City's taxi drivers are Asian immigrants, so of course we had to talk about this. In this episode, we talk about the history of NYC taxi drivers, how Uber and Lyft disrupted them, and how the Drivers Cooperative is here to disrupt Uber and Lyft. If you love the episode, please leave us and your local rideshare driver a 5-starred review.
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2021-06-1455 min
RepresentAsianEp 4 - Ryan LanjiWe talk to DJ & TV personality Ryan Lanji about his night Hungama, winning the Netflix show "The Big Flower Fight" and the importance of curating spaces for the South Asian LGBTQIA+ community.
2021-06-0730 min
Politically Asian! Podcast8. Run Mayor Run: The NYC Mayoral Election and How It'll Affect Asian Americans in NYCIt’s officially June, and that means the clock is ticking on the NYC Mayoral Race for 2021. The last few weeks have been filled with drama, and with a cast of characters over 20 candidates long (and two Asian candidates!), there’s so much going on! In this episode, we break down the executive branch of municipal government before taking a deep dive into our (formerly?) first-pick candidate. Let us know who you’re planning on voting for and why!
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2021-06-0759 min
Politically Asian! Podcast7. Passports, Power, Privilege: Asian Countries Have Strong Passports and Unfortunately America Does TooVaxxed hot American summer is here! As vaccinations go up across the country, our Instagram feeds return to normal, and by that, we mean white girls are taking the trips to find themselves in Southeast Asia that they didn’t take last year. In this episode, we talk about passports and visas, what countries have the strongest passports and what privileges they give their holders, and four kinds of white tourists to watch out for! Many Asian countries have very strong passports, allowing for the Asian diaspora to travel to many countries across the world. If you love the ep...
2021-05-3146 min
Politically Asian! Podcast6. Specific About the Pacific: Talking about the PI in AAPI (Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians)In this episode, we put the PI in AAPI and talk about Pacific Islanders! So many times, Asian Americans will use the term AAPI in their organizing activities or DEI initiatives, but they never include any Pacific Islanders or Native Hawaiians, so we are trying to change that. We share how embarrassingly little we knew before researching, talk about the island nations, and discuss the history of Hawaii and its many colonizers, some of whom... aren’t white?! Give us a listen to find out who's the culprit, with some jokes and great energy along the way. We had a...
2021-05-2450 min
Politically Asian! Podcast5. When Your History Is a Mystery: AAPI History in the Classroom in 2021 and the "Asian American" LabelAfter taking a week to get our shit together, we (Aaron & Gerrie) are back! In this episode, we talk about the history of AAPI History Month, how we feel about the “Asian American” label, and AAPI history curriculum.
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Two Asians talking about politics and the Asian American community to get more Asians talking about politics! Join comedians Aaron Yin (he/him) and Gerrie Lim (they/them) for 45 minutes-ish each week as they discuss current topics and events related to Asian Americans through the lenses of history, class, and advo...
2021-05-1446 min
RepresentAsianEp 3 - Manuka HoneyMarissa Malik aka Manuka Honey joins us to talk about challenging stereotypes, building a brand and how they started DJing.
Plus, we talk about Riz Ahmed, returning to the club and reggaeton.
2021-05-1024 min
Politically Asian! Podcast4. ICE ICE Baby: ICE Deports a Lot of Asian People and That Is Also “Asian Hate”In this episode, we (Aaron & Gerrie) talk about ICE deporting South East Asians and how these deportations are actually another form of Asian hate and violence. We also break down the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Bill and provide updates on the NYPD's undercover cop plan for stopping Asian hate incidents.
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Two Asians talking about politics and the Asian American community to get more Asians talking about politics! Join comedians Aaron Yin (he/him) and Gerrie Lim (they/them) for 45 minutes-ish each week as they discuss current topics and...
2021-04-3047 min
Politically Asian! Podcast3. Not All Skinfolk Are Kinfolk: We Talk About Asian People Exploiting Asian PeopleIn this episode, we (Aaron and Gerrie) talk about how your oppressors can look just like you through a history tour of NYC’s Chinatown! Enjoy this blast from the past as we examine the effects of Asian American ideas of success = being extremely rich. Whether you love it or hate us, please consider leaving a review.
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2021-04-2339 min
Politically Asian! Podcast2. Bye Bye Bystander: Two Asian Comedians Take Bystander Intervention TrainingThis week, we (Aaron and Gerrie) share our thoughts on Hollaback's Bystander Intervention training after taking it! With all the attacks on Asian people in America, we want to be less scared and more proactive individuals when it comes to stepping in to stop attacks on anyone. We also talk about how we self-care, whether self-care in an office setting is only for white people, and provide updates on new community solutions to combat hate incidents.
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2021-04-1545 min
RepresentAsianEp 2 - Remembering DaytimersWe deep dive into the Bhangra day timer movement that took place in the 80s and 90s. Plus, we discuss the UK Gov Race Report and industry white washing.
Source material:
https://www.thefader.com/2017/01/10/british-asian-daytimers-history-riz-ahmed
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/mar/14/day-timers-the-afternoon-club-events-that-brought-young-british-asians-together
https://thewire.in/culture/in-pictures-bradfords-bhangra-daytimers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-50661868
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/apr/10/strictly-bhangra-daytimers-british-asians
2021-04-1227 minAsians in the SpotlightThe Lack of Representation in the Publishing Industry: with Belinda Lei"Not That Rich" is a dramatic and fun novel about a group of private high schoolers in an affluent Southern Californian suburb. The author of this 'Gossip Girls x Crazy Rich Asians' book joins hosts Lisa and Sandy in today's episode. Belinda Lei shares her diverse experiences as a writer, software engineer, the managing director of Act to Change, and more. Listen in as Belinda shares how her book "Not That Rich" came to be, as well as her thoughts on the lack of representation in the publishing industry. You can purchase "Not That Rich" on Amazon or Barnes...
2021-04-0435 min
Politically Asian! Podcast1. Who Helps Us? We Help Us feat. Manny JacintoWelcome to the Politically Asian! Podcast! In our very first episode, we (Aaron & Gerrie) focus our attention on Andrew Yang and his policies as two transplant New Yorkers, along with some community solutions popping up in the aftermath of the tragic Atlanta shootings, and whether or not the news reports are emboldening racists. Music by Clueless Kit on SoundCloud.
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2021-04-0157 min
RepresentAsianEp 1 - Ahadadream & Mark Machado (South Asian Audio Creatives)Ep 1 - Ahadadream & Mark Machado (South Asian Audio Creatives) by RepresentAsian
2021-03-2820 min
RepresentAsianEp. 8: Asian Beauty Standards ft. Audrianna LiaoToday's guest is the lovely Audrianna Liao, a fellow student at Chapman University! In this episode, we dive into the very important topic of Asian beauty standards and how they have affected us growing up. Audrianna also shares her experience living in Shanghai and how that differs from being here in the U.S. :)
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2021-03-2558 minAsians in the SpotlightReclaiming Our Voice In A White Society: with Giboom ParkIn our new series called RepresentASIAN in Literature, we'll be interviewing Asian authors and highlighting moments in their career. Literature, from poems to novels, is a powerful part of sharing stories and new ideas. Having representation of Asian culture through these stories and the authors who write them is crucial to the way we, as Asian youth, see ourselves in American culture.
This series' second episode features Giboom Park, the author of 'Not Your Yellow Fantasy'. In this interview with hosts Lisa and Sandy, she shares why she decided to write a novel highlighting the reality of...
2021-02-2728 minAsians in the SpotlightEmbracing My Story Through Writing: with Calista OgburnWelcome back to Asians in the Spotlight! We're starting off the new year with a new series called RepresentASIAN in Literature, where we'll be interviewing Asian authors and highlighting moments in their career. Literature, from poems to novels, is a powerful part of sharing stories and new ideas. Having representation of Asian culture through these stories and the authors who write them is crucial to the way we, as Asian youth, see ourselves in American culture.
In our pilot episode of our second series, we interview poet Calista Ogburn, a senior in University of Maryland. Hosts...
2021-02-1328 minRepresentAsianEp. 7: Being a Theatre Major & Discussing Asian Customs ft. Christine YuOur guest today is the beautiful and talented Christine Yu! In this episode, we discuss what life is like as a theatre major at Chapman University while being an international student at the same time. We also dive into different traditional customs we've experienced growing up and how they've connected us to our culture and ethnic backgrounds. :)
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2021-01-2250 minRepresentAsianEp. 6: Asian Representation in the Music Industry ft. Paige YeOur guest today is an amazingly talented person and a very close friend of mine: Paige Ye! In this episode, we have the opportunity to get to know Paige a little more, and we also share our thoughts on the topic of Asian representation in the western music industry as a whole. :)
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2020-11-1600 minRepresentAsianEp. 5: To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You Review & A Talk About The Coronavirus ft. Kyla FranichGet excited! This is the first episode of RepresentAsian that features a very special guest: my roommate and super close friend of mine, Kyla Franich! In this episode, we share our thoughts on the To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You movie that came out on Netflix recently as well as discuss what’s been going on in the world, more specifically, the coronavirus and how it’s been affecting the Asian community as a whole. Hope you enjoy! :)
2020-03-0250 minRepresentAsianEp. 1: Filipino-American History Month & Asian Representation in MoviesHello everyone! Welcome to the very first podcast episode of RepresentASIAN. This week, I’m talking about celebrating Filipino-American History Month as well as Asian representation in Hollywood, the media, and movies. Hope you enjoy! :)
2019-10-1622 minRepresentAsianWelcome to RepresentASIAN!Hi everyone! I’m Anika, the host of this podcast. This is just a trailer on what RepresentASIAN is going to be about and I hope you continue to listen and enjoy my show. :)
2019-10-0105 min
Glitter & DoomRepresentAsian in ComedyComing up, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, and Emma Stone join us to talk about Asian American representation in comedy.
2019-07-0526 min
TRAKTIVIST - Asian American Music + RadioTRAKTIVIST RADIO __ EP 023 _ #representAsian Live! UPRISING x TRAKTIVISTUprising & TRAKTIVIST present: #representAsian LIVE - A night of live entertainment starring Young Bae (from Black Ink Crew on VH1), performances from G Yamazawa, Dolly Ave, Masia One, and DJ Achilles Aurelius. This episode is a pre-recorded taping of TRAKTIVIST Radio on DASH Radio at 18 Social - Hotel Indigo in Los Angeles, California.#RepresentAsian is about celebrating all aspects of the Asian American culture. We aim to push the conversation forward by giving a new voice to all Asian Americans. Proceeds from this Uprising POP-UP experience and our Limited Edition 'Fresh Produce Long Sleeve' will go back to...
2019-01-0300 min
Bechdel Theatre Podcast#RepresentAsian with Katie Leung and Kae AlexanderKatie Leung began her career playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, and has had screen and stage roles in Run on Channel 4, One Child on BBC, The World Of Extreme Happiness at The National Theatre, and Snow in Midsummer at The RSC. Kae Alexander was most recently seen on stage in The Great Wave at The National Theatre. Her screen acting has included roles in Collateral, Fleabag, Game of Thrones, Bad Education and Ready Player One. Katie and Kae are currently starring in the drama series Strangers which airs on Monday nights at 9pm on ITV. Katie's #FeministFave is the M...
2018-09-2400 min
Stage&StudioOSF’s The White Snake & ‘RepresentAsian’AÂ Making Change special with six Asian American actors at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival currently performing in The White Snake, an original adaption of a beloved Chinese legend.
Dmae Roberts offers this backstage insight into the progress OSF has … Read the rest
2012-03-2400 min