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Crazy Biatch Asians"Chink, stop eating bats" - Asian Horror Stories & Season 1 FinaleToday’s episode features listener horror stories to tie Season 1 into a neat little bow. From casual racism to Covid-19 verbal abuse, these stories should be told for greater awareness of the issues that the Asian community face. Announcement: Juna has left the podcast and won’t be returning for Season 2. Juna has been fundamental to this project and we thank her for her time and hard work. What does the future look like? Shaz would like to come back for Season 2 with a refreshed interview structure where she talks to notable Asian guests on each e...2021-09-0717 minCrazy Biatch AsiansThe Lowdown on the ABG - Asian Baby GirlBoba, falsies, tatts & raves. Yep we all know someone … Today we’re digging a little deeper than the general ABG stereotype and looking at the etymology of this cultural phenomenon. Because aside from all the dyed hair and fake eyelashes, there’s a pretty interesting meaning behind the Asian Baby Girl trope. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your experiences with ABGs! Maybe you are one, maybe you know one. Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com.If you want to support us through...2021-08-1028 minCrazy Biatch Asians"Are You An ABG?" & Other Inappropriate Sh*t Said to Asians Part 2Ever had someone say, "You're pretty, for an Asian!" Today we're discussing more inappropriate questions and statements said to Asians - this time chatting about the ABG subculture & mixed race Asians. Also move over Paris Fashion Week, Shazza reports on the hottest fashion show for her CBA College Fact Of The Week! Hint: Ginger & scallion mud crab anyone? We’d LOVE to hear from you about your experiences with inappropriate questions! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com.If you want to support us thro...2021-07-2829 minCrazy Biatch AsiansIs Your Asian Dad a Panda or a Tiger?Do you have a 'Tiger Dad' or 'Panda Dad'? We’re dishing all the goss on Asian dad stereotypes. Plus Juna shares a shocking story on an Asian baby adoption … gone wrong. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasiansStill curious? Take a deep dive into this issue below:- The percept...2021-07-1527 minCrazy Biatch Asians"Where Are You From?" & Other Inappropriate Sh*t Said to Asians"NI HAO, do you eat dogs?" Today we’re discussing the inappropriate questions, some racist but some plain uncomfortable, that people say to Asians. Often referred to as microaggressions, we break down some of the most common ones aimed at Asians living in the West. Stay tuned for Part 2 in Season 2 - we've got plenty more inappropriate sh*t coming! We’d LOVE to hear from you about your experiences with inappropriate questions! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If y...2021-06-2930 minCrazy Biatch AsiansHow to Help Your Asian Parents Understand Mental Health"You’re not depressed, you’re just tired!" Why can't my Asian parents understand mental health? In many Asian communities, mental health is often seen as a weakness and a disgrace to the family honour. We hope by initiating this conversation, we’re able to help destigmatise it and provide some advice for anyone who might be in a tough situation where both their mental health and family values are conflicting. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybia...2021-06-1530 minCrazy Biatch AsiansMasterChef Icon Brendan Pang on Mental Health, Rainbow Dumplings & MulticulturalismMasterChef Australia alumni, Dumpling King and LGBTQIA+ role model, Brendan Pang, has accomplished so much at such a young age. The Australian-Chinese-Mauritian cook first rose to fame when he competed on Season 10 of MasterChef Australia and showcased his multiethnic culture and cuisine. After finishing in ninth place, he opened up his own dumpling truck Bumplings in Fremantle, Western Australia. He then returned on MasterChef: Back to Win in 2020 - the season that has been praised for its diversity in judges, contestants and ingredients. Brendan recently launched his very own cookbook This is a Book About Dumplings. 2021-06-0124 minCrazy Biatch AsiansHelp! My Family Doesn't Approve of My Non-Asian PartnerEver feel the pressure to date within your own race? Interracial dating is far from simple. It can feel like the world is against you - from your parent’s disapproval to society’s critiques of your choice in a partner. Today we chat about the weird hatred towards certain interracial couplings and some top tips on how to approach your parents about your non-Asian partner. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you...2021-05-1822 minCrazy Biatch AsiansI'm Not a Regular Mum, I'm a 'Tiger Mum'Strict Asian mum - does that unlock any memories? This episode is an ode to the ‘tiger mum’, a concept coined by Yale Law Professor Amy Chua. We discuss the characteristics of a tiger mum and how it differs to a regular strict parent. We also share some of the beautiful things our mums did that makes us incredibly thankful to have them in our lives. Let this episode be a reminder to reach out to your mum (and family in general), especially if Covid has separated you. To those in Australia, Happy Mother's Day for Sunday May...2021-05-0429 minCrazy Biatch Asians"Ew, You Eat Dogs?" - Why Are So Many Asian Foods Considered Gross?We’re taking a trip around Asia and exploring the cultural taboo associated with specific Asian foods. Why in the West, are we so desensitised to eating particular animals or parts of animals, and yet others make us squirm? What makes a food “weird”? We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasiansProduced by Juna Xu.2021-04-2030 minCrazy Biatch AsiansAsian Dating Stereotypes - Yellow Fever & 'Self Hating' AsiansEver wonder if you fit into any Asian dating stereotypes? From 'self-hating asians' to Yellow Fever to interracial relationships, dating as an Asian in the West certainly comes with many dilemmas. Plus we round up a list of the top Asian dating stereotypes on the internet and trust us … some of them are absolute doozies. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Pa...2021-04-0629 minCrazy Biatch AsiansAsian Hate Crimes - What's Happening & How You Can Help#STOPASIANHATE. There is a heartbreaking surge of violence against the AAPI people across the globe, particularly in the US. Spurred on by the racist notion of the ‘China Virus’, anyone who looks Asian seems to be the target against racial abuse both verbal, physical and at its worst, fatal. We welcome you to send us your thoughts on this tragic topic. You can DM us on Insta @crazybiatchasians or send us an email via crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...2021-03-2327 minCrazy Biatch AsiansIs Your Asian Name a Disadvantage?It's Juna versus Sharon - we’re talking about how living with a unique Asian name can have a prominent effect on your life. From affecting your personality to your employability, we discuss whether or not having a non-anglo name puts you at a disadvantage and what you can do about it. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www...2021-03-1627 minCrazy Biatch AsiansAsian Superstition is the New AstrologyFrom lucky numbers to dreams about pigs and gifts that symbolise death, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of Asian superstitions. So say goodbye to bad luck and hello to good jujus, long life and prosperity. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasiansProduced by Juna Xu and Shar...2021-03-0230 minCrazy Biatch AsiansThe Dark Side of K-PopDiets, disorders and depression - we’re diving into the dark side of K-pop behind the glitz and glam that has captured the attention of billions worldwide and created what is known as idol culture.Just a heads up that this episode mentions eating disorders and suicide, so it’s best to take caution if you’re triggered by these topics. For those located in Australia, please contact Reachout and Lifeline if you need any support.We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue...2021-02-1633 minCrazy Biatch AsiansLowdown on Lunar New Year - Happy Year of the Ox!Dumplings, lion dances and red envelopes - this is the most wonderful time of year. Today’s episode is in celebration of the Year of the Ox where we explore the culture and history of Lunar New Year. We’ll be discussing how it’s been adapted into western societies and looking at the commercialisation of this cultural festival. So here’s to an episode of bringing on the good jujus. 新年快乐! We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf yo...2021-02-0230 minCrazy Biatch AsiansLet’s Crack the Bamboo Ceiling, Baby!With everyone going back to work, the 'Bamboo Ceiling' is an issue that affects many Asian workers in the West. Asians are often perceived as good workers but bad leaders, not assertive enough or lacking in communication skills. So today we're discussing what the Bamboo Ceiling is, how it can affect you and ways we can finally break it down. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly do...2021-01-1931 minCrazy Biatch AsiansWhat the F-etish?! X-RATEDNSFW! We're doing a deeper dive into Asian Fetish - this time letting things loose and bringing in some explicit content. We’ll be diving into some juicy personal experiences and also reading out other people’s truly horrific stories. Like, wtf kind of stories. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasiansProduc...2020-12-1527 minCrazy Biatch AsiansAsian Men, You Are Sexy!Asian guys … this one’s for you! With the rise of Asians in Hollywood, K-pop boy bands and Eastern social media, Asian males are FINALLY getting their moment in the sun. We’ll be chatting all things entertainment and pop culture; where Asian men are stepping out of the desexualised representation in western media and holding their own! We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find...2020-12-0133 minCrazy Biatch AsiansDoes My Skin Say “I'm Rich"?Why is the West obsessed with tanning and the East addicted to whitening? As an Asian in the West, do you subscribe to the popularised tanning culture or do you embrace your fairer complexion? Interestingly, there’s a lot more to it than just superficial appearance and we spill all the tea here, from social meaning to history to our experiences in Australia. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dm's on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com.If you want to support us t...2020-11-1719 minCrazy Biatch AsiansWhat the F-etish?!Yellow fever, rice kings, rice chasers ... we discuss one of the biggest concerns when it comes to dating: Asian fetish. How common is it? Where do you draw the line between having a type and a fetish? We try to answer all of your burning questions about this controversial topic.We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com.If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...2020-11-0317 minCrazy Biatch AsiansTrailerWelcome to Crazy Biatch Asians! Join Sharon Jiang and Juna Xu as they discuss the issues Asians can face in the Western world, with a critical mind, a bit of healthy debate and lots of tea. Entertainment, love and sex, and culture and identity are all discussed here so join the conversation. Chat on Wednesdays! Give us a follow on Instagram @crazybiatchasians. Support the show2020-10-0400 min