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Giving Up"Weirdly ok"This is the way season four ends, not with a bang but with a "weirdly ok." Alex John and Youngmi discuss the emotions that are topping them this week before discussing the topic of memory. Consumption: Alex: Last of Us Finale Youngmi: "Bad Influence" JdB: Oreo Mega Stuff and Hostess Strawberry Cupcakes Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.2025-05-3050 minGiving UpRestaurant Bodies As ObjectsOn this, the penultimate episode of season 4, the crew explores a listener-submitted question about an all-too common occurence in hospitality spaces: when customers feel entitled to comment on—and touch—workers' bodies. Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: Youngmi: Boyfriend Forever Alex: Waitress the Musical JdB: Underworld and Robin Tran2025-05-2352 minGiving UpEcosystem ManagementIn what is sure to be a therapeutic episode for many, Youngmi, Alex, and John discuss their restaurant pet peeves! Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: Alex: Brown and Friends JdB: Jurassic World Dominion Youngmi: My Big Fat G--y Wedding2025-05-0252 minGiving UpLet It RipThe aftershocks of Mic Noise Gate continue to reverberate as the crew tackles the very chill and uncontreversial topic of RELIGON. Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: Alex: Parable of the Sower JdB: Mickey 17 Youngmi: Stop Kiss2025-04-2549 minGiving UpKnitter's ChestGiving Up returns for the second half of the fourth season with a new timeslot: Friday! This week's topic is ANGER. And speaking of anger, please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: Alex: Katy Perry going to space JdB: The Last of Us Season 2 Youngmi: Dream Scenario2025-04-1851 minGiving UpStraight MehWe've given up! (For a week.) Welcome to the mid-season finale of Giving Up, where the crew takles such topics as John's iced tea-induced insomnia and the way that the changing media landscape has affected restaurants, particularly in the context of Youngmi starting a TikTok account for Mission Chinese Food. No episode next week. But as always, please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: Alex: White Lotus JdB: Gummi Bears & C...2025-04-0352 minGiving UpThe Golden Age of RestaurantsThis week's top emotion segment features a harrowing tale of an almost-sucessful phishing attempt before the crew discusses the recent book review of two restaurant-centric memoirs. Then they tackle the topic of patrons stealing items from restaurants. Don't do it! Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: Alex - Adolescence JdB - Seinfeld Youngmi - Din Tai Fung (derogatory)2025-03-2655 minGiving UpBreasting BoobilyWith all the pieces in place, episode three finally debuts the show's new format in full. Starting with a mildly homoerotic Top Emotion segement before getting into the episode's main topic: DRUGS. The advice question has the crew tackling the nuanced etiquite for bringing children to "nice" restaurants. Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consumption: JdB - The Terminator Sequels Youngmi - Trader Joseon...2025-03-1952 minGiving UpWe Heart FlukemanLike the inexorable march of time, season 4 marches on as the crew talks about ~personal branding~ in the age of social media before tackling this epsiode's main topic: skin care, and how a lot of it is actually BS. Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Consuming: Alex - The X-Files JdB - Survivor Season 48 Youngmi - Mint Tea2025-03-121h 01Giving Up"What's Severance?"We're baa~ack! At long last, the crew has dusted off their mics and re-learned how to make podcasts. Season 4 starts with a somewhat free-from episode where a new format for the season takes place in real time. We still want your advice questions, however! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously. Media: JdB: Severance Youngmi: Love is Blind Alex: The Pitt2025-03-0556 min
The MOTHER Podcast with Katie Hintz-ZambranoYoungmi Mayer - The Comedian and Author on Her New Memoir, Raising a Son in a Misogynistic World, & Conquering Her Fears to Work in ComedyToday’s guest is comedian, podcaster, and writer Youngmi Mayer.Youngmi is one of the very first people we profiled on MOTHER 10 years ago, back when she—and her ex-husband Danny Bowien—were food world darlings thanks to their restaurant, Mission Chinese Food.It wasn’t until several years after becoming a mother that Youngmi finally vocalized the goal she’d had since she was a kid—and was too embarrassed to say out loud—she wanted to be a stand-up comedian. She chronicles this experience—as well as the rise and fall of Mission Chines...2024-12-1248 minGiving UpGiving Up Returns! ...For The FinaleAfter taking a few weeks off, the crew triumphantly returns to record the final episode of season 3. Starting off with a robust discussion of everyone's current gripes before adressing an advice question about nuerodivergence among restaurant workers. See you all in 2025 for season 4! Media: Youngmi - Cold Case Alex - Lost Children JdB - Somebody Somewhere2024-12-111h 04Giving UpWe're Still AliveThe first post-election episode discusses the aftermath of the most recent election before going into a more on-topic restaurant subject. Media: JdB - The Boyfriend Alex - Extremely American Youngmi - Right-Wing YouTube2024-11-1358 min
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Author: Youngmi Mayer
Narrator: Youngmi Mayer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 10 minutes
Release date: November 12, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Comedy
Publisher's Summary:
From standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with “raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you,” interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents’ shortcomings (Michelle Zauner). “Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying? Hair grows out of your butthole...2024-11-128h 10Listen To Your Ears To A Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook.I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir by Youngmi MayerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755089to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir
Author: Youngmi Mayer
Narrator: Youngmi Mayer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 10 minutes
Release date: November 12, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
From standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with “raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you,” interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents’ shortcomings (Michelle Zauner). “Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying? Hair grows out of your but...2024-11-128h 10
Get New Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, ComedyI'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir by Youngmi MayerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755089 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir Author: Youngmi Mayer Narrator: Youngmi Mayer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 10 minutes Release date: November 12, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: From standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with “raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you,” interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents’ shortcomings (Michelle Zauner). “Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying? Hair grows out of your but...2024-11-1203 minGet New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, ComedyI'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir by Youngmi MayerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755089to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir
Author: Youngmi Mayer
Narrator: Youngmi Mayer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 10 minutes
Release date: November 12, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Comedy
Publisher's Summary:
From standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with “raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you,” interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents’ shortcomings (Michelle Zauner). “Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying? Hair grows out of your butthole...2024-11-128h 10
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Title: I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir
Author: Youngmi Mayer
Narrator: Youngmi Mayer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:30:00
Language: English
Release date: 11-12-24
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Comedy, Essays & Memoirs, Essays & Anthologies
Summary:
From standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with “raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you,” interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents’ shortcomings (Michelle Zauner).
“Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying...2024-11-126h 30Giving UpTis the (Election) SeasonThe crew comiserates about the upcoming election and Alex's recovery from Covid before diving into the Simu Liu Boba Tea controversy. The advice section discusses a common fear among the dining public. Media: Alex - Somebody Somewhere JdB - Angela Collier Youngmi - Escape at Dannemora Send us your advice questions! givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.2024-10-301h 00Giving UpConfessions of a Sink VomiterThe tables have turned! This episode features confessions from John, Youngmi, and Alex about the times they were the embarrasing restaurant guests. Media: JdB - Ariana Grande's SNL Episode Youngmi - Love Is Blind (still) Alex - Random Guys on TikTok Send us your advice questions! givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.2024-10-2353 minGiving UpWe Can Get Angry About CakeThe usual segments are largely abandoned in favor of a deep dive of the recent TikTok-based cake controversy where an amateur cake maker accused an NYC restaurant of pilfering uneaten cake. Media: Youngmi - Love Is Blind Alex - Mr. McMahon JdB - Interview with the Vampire Send us your advice questions! givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.2024-10-1656 min
Book Friends ForeverI'm Laughing Because I'm Crying By Youngmi MayerFrom standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with “raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you,” interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents’ shortcomings (Michelle Zauner).
“Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying? Hair grows out of your butthole.”
It was a constant truism Youngmi Mayer’s mother would say threateningly after she would make her daughter laugh while crying. Her mother used it to cheer her up in moments when she could tell Youngmi was overtaken with grief. The humorous saying would...2024-10-1403 minGiving UpSilent Generation PauseThe crew kicks off by trying to figure out who exactly the "Silent Generation" is that segues into a discussion of World War 2. The Thunderdome yields a discussion of Lana Del Rey's new husband and the advice section touches on a very niche concern of restaurant people: what the tipping etiquette is when invited in for a friends and family meal before a new restaurant opens. Media: Alex - Monsters JdB - Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Youngmi - The Message2024-10-0951 minGiving UpCustomization CultureThis episode starts with an exploration of self image and then John talks about how he's sad and mad about a tree. The Thunderdome make its triumphant return and features a discussion of Priya Krishna's article about drink customization which dovetails nicely to the advice question about getting into bartending and if bartending school is worth it. Media: Alex - In the Dark Youngmi - Sex and the City JdB - Tuesday 2024-09-2549 minGiving UpJust LieThe crew starts out talking about the humiliations of job interviews and then about how people talk about punctuality online. The Thunderdome is waived (gasp) in order to give proper time to an advice question about aging in the restaurant industry. Media: Alex - Civil War Youngmi - Uglies JdB - EUSEXUA2024-09-1846 minGiving UpThe Beach That Makes You OldThe crew somewhat flinches on their commitment to talking more about restaurants by spending the episode discussing aging, perimenipaus and ambivalently critiquing astrology. However, and advice question regrounds in the topic of reporting toxic behavior in the restaurant workplace. Media: JdB: Trap Alex: Animal Crossing Youngmi: The Deliverance 2024-09-1159 minGiving UpThunderingly GoodAnd we're back with season three! The crew's made a soft pivot towards content that reflects their restaurant-adjacient millenial identities. The Thunderdome leads to a conversation about outgoing New York Times restaurant critic Pete Well's farewell column. Media: Alex - Kevin Can F*ck Himself Youngmi - Love Island UK JdB - Drag Race Philippines2024-09-041h 03Giving UpSeason Two Finale ExtravaganzaEvery ten episodes a new seaon begins, apparently. On this, the last episode of season 2, the crew debates the RNC-related Grindr spike in Milwaukee, communal tables in restaurants and answers an advice question that has it all: dead mothers, intergenerational conflict, and restaurant etiquitte. Don't forget to send us your advice questions! DM us on instagram, email us givingupthepod@gmail.com, or send us a question anonymously. Media: John: Fringe Alex: Game of Thrones (still) Youngmi: Exhibit by R.O. Kwon2024-07-241h 01Giving UpI'm Glad I Didn't Go To Law SchoolJohn and Youngmi begin by recounting their witnessing of the deadly July 4h incident on the Lower East Side where a drunk driver drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people. The crew then discusses the pros and cons of social media-based mental health diagnoses before tackling an advice question about not ending up where you though you'd be. Media: Youngmi - A Quiet Place Part II John - Chain Gang All Stars Alex - Inside Out 22024-07-1753 minGiving UpIt's Giving FeedbackThe crew begins by discussing the dynamics of emotional expression as it relates to gender expectations and neuroatypicality. The topic of mid-life crises re-emerges before a Thunderdome focusing on how to best think about receiving critical feedback. The advice section takles the oset of adult financial concerns. [Sorry about the audio at the beginning! John's mic was turned off lol] Media: Alex: Game of Thrones Youngmi: America's Sweethearts John: Mad Max Fury Road2024-07-101h 07Giving UpDown-SoldThe crew kicks off with a discussion of what makes good service in restaurants and how long to hold on to anger. The chat dives even deeper into restaurant gripes in the Thunderdome. The advice question centers on parenting self-assured children. Media: John: The Boys Alex: Dallas Cowboys Documentary Youngmi: The Rachel Divide2024-07-0354 minGiving UpIntrusive Thought-CodedThe crew kicks off the episode with some musings on TikTok-related hydration misinformation before transitioning to a discussion of what to do as parents (not John) when a child's friends are being mean to them. The Thunderdome swirls around wealth culture and the advice segement further explores economic despair by answering a listener question about the best way to critique capitalism. Media: Alex - Hitler and the Nazis Youngmi - The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius John - The Acolyte2024-06-191h 04Giving UpGaslighting UpThe crew starts off hot and heavy with a spirited discussion of gaslighting before discussing millenial consumerism in the Thunderdome. Nether-region higene is the advice topic of the day. Media: Alex - Bridgerton and Andrew Scott Erotica Youngmi - Big Vape John - Final Fantasy VII (original)2024-06-121h 01Giving UpA Very Special EpisodeThis episode the crew sets aside formalities to address the difficult subject of pet death and the emotional landscape of considering creatures who's understanding of the world is so different from our own. Our advice section continues to orbit around ADHD and Autism, this time as it releates to creativity and artistic expression. Media: Alex - We're Here John - Furiosa Youngmi - Ashley Madison Documentary and The Iron Claw2024-06-0545 minGiving UpStop Trying To Make "West-Elm-ification" HappenSeason two is in full swing as the crew talks about what the best age to have kids is and the show experiences an unprecedented Thunderdome result. John fields an advice question about his recent autism screening. Our Media: Youngmi: Aaron Hernandez Documentary Alex: Stranger Things John: NJ Turnpike Signs2024-05-2952 minGiving UpDoing a Second Season for the BitWelcome to Giving Up Season Two! We arbitrarily took a break for a few weeks so we could come back with a slew of of innovations—including a listener advice section! Did you miss us? Our Media: Youngmi: The Roast of Tom Brady Alex: Physical 100 and Mary and George John: The Idea of You2024-05-221h 00
Beyond the CouchExploring Biracial Identity with Youngmi MayerThis week, Sam is joined by comedian and author Youngmi Mayer to discuss their unique experiences being biracial. While Youngmi grew up in Korea and Saipan and Sam was raised in the U.S., the two connect over memories of being othered both within and outside of their respective families, and delve into how their lives reflect larger forces of immigration, culture and privilege. Youngmi shares how her identity work influenced the writing of her upcoming memoir, "I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying," as well as her mom’s response to including raw details about her childhood and the healing ef...2024-05-0851 minGiving UpGiving Up - Episode 21: "Crying to Completion"On this, the final episode of Season 1, the crew explores the joys of clinging to petty grievances while the Thunderdome yields a deep dive into Alex's past. What We're Watching: John: Civil War Alex: It Youngmi: Rango2024-04-241h 10Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 19: "Giving Up Barbie"Yep, we finally talked about Barbie. What We're Looking At: John/Alex: 3 Body Problem Youngmi: It's Perfectly Normal2024-04-101h 13Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 18: "Neuroregular"The crew discusses the relative merits of negativity. The thunderdome yields an exploration of psychological inheritances. What We're Looking At: John: The Hidden Spring Youngmi: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Alex: Lost Patients 2024-04-0355 minGiving UpGiving Up - Episode 14: "Catcalling Works??"Youngmi triumphantly returns to talk about her cruise as it relates to the horrors of late-stage capitalism and the cheapness of commerical luxury. The crew also talk about dating as a teenager and wether or not it's normal to think that your loved ones are dead when you don't know where they are. 2024-03-0659 minGiving UpGiving Up - Episode 13: "A Liverpool Ten"In a first-and-most-likely-last episode of its kind, John and Alex record a Youngmi-free episode where they talk about social media platforms they never got into, Survivor, and the deeply disturbing novel Tender Is the Flesh.2024-02-281h 07Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 10: "Putting the 'mid' in 'Mid-Season Finale'"On this momentous occasion, the tenth episode of Giving Up and the last episode before the holiday break, John, Youngmi, and Alex reflect on the past half season, share in their distrust of lakes, and finally dive into the Half Baked Harvest controversy that they've been threatening to talk about for months. The crew ends the season with a rousing Newlywed Game and by sharing their hopes for 2024. 2023-12-131h 14Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 9: "Your Abs Know What Quantum Computing Is"Returning after a two-week break in recording the crew catches up about Alex's trip to Mexico, Youngmi's son's pneumonia, and John's completely baseless feeling that Alex and Youngmi are mad at him because they stopped responding to the group text for five hours last Friday. The thunderdome yields a discussion of online fame.2023-12-061h 05Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 8: "In Korea, Pooping Is National Discourse"Sorry if you're seeing this twice! A draft of the episode went up on Sunday by mistake, but we're not mad at you for listening!!! In this episode the crew wonders why the discussion always comes back to defecation and Alex and Youngmi are horrified that John sometimes forgets to eat. The Thunderdome results in a discussion of how each generation has a different level of intimacy with technology. Just a heads up: this episode contains some discussion of disordered eating and intimate partner violence. 2023-11-291h 06Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 6: "Aggressively Mid"The crew starts with a fullsome discussion of constipation and infant feces before consoling John about the demise of his non-alcoholic drink company. The Thunderdome finds John, Alex, and Youngmi diving into their pasts with surprising results. 2023-11-151h 00Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 4: "Maybe the Real Squirrel Jerky Is the Friends We Made Along the Way"John laments his indifference towards his own birthday while Alex and Youngmi ponder how to raise oppression-aware children without making them insufferable perma-victims. The Thunderdome features a surprisingly magnanimous outcome and the crew wonders, finally, what trick-or-treating will look like after the apocalypse.2023-11-0151 minGiving UpGiving Up - Episode 3: "Why Don't You Have Any Eyes?"Without planning on it, Alex, John, and Youngmi end up recording a Halloween special. John tells the group what it's like to have sleep paralysis and Alex recounts the time she cast a spell on herself and accidentally burned her house down. Spooky season indeed. 2023-10-251h 06Giving UpGiving Up - Episode 1: "It's Giving Up"On the series premiere Alex, John, and Youngmi figure out the show format in real time. Starting with the segment "Are You Mad At Me?" they each take turns sharing why they think the world is mad at them this week before diving into the The Thunderdome, the heart of the show where each host pitches a topic and votes on what they'll discuss during the episode. 2023-10-251h 09
Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin PakASMR Pep Talks with Youngmi Mayer and Brian ParkThis week Ku and Su are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Brian Park and comedian Youngmi Mayer, hosts of the podcast Feeling Asian. The four talk about the healing effects of ASMR blasting through your ears, why Brian is the heel of all retailers, and the secret to Youngmi’s skin. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Make...2022-07-1949 min
Feeling AsianDuality (feat. Luna Li, Musical Artist)Luna Li is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer…basically there’s nothing she can’t do!! Based in Toronto, the artist first took off at the height of the pandemic with her at-home jam sessions which led to her blissful debut album Duality. We talk to her about coming up as an outsider in the Toronto garage rock scene, our rider wishlists, and growing into your own in the afterglow of debuts. Put “Alone But Not Lonely” on your summer ~yearning~ playlists and follow Luna Li at @lunalilunalilunali on Instagram and @lunaliband on Twitter. And subscribe to our Patreon if you wan...2022-06-151h 04
Feeling AsianYou Are What You Read (Lucy Yu, Yu and Me Books)We are so honored to have Lucy Yu of Yu and Me Books on the pod this week! Yu and Me Books is the first female Asian American owned bookstore in NYC and we were so eager to have the founder on after Youngmi heard her speak at an event last month. Tune in to learn about how Lucy, a lifelong career changer, began as a chemical engineer but then followed her dream of opening a bookstore and eventually created a grounding community space in Chinatown. Also in this episode: tears, hot takes, and trauma bonding over college. Follow...2022-06-081h 10
Feeling AsianMoms (feat. Ippun Mayer and Jessica Park)Phew. It was only a matter of time until we did this episode, and we’re pretty sure you are excited for this one as well. To celebrate Mother’s Day, we invite Youngmi’s umma Ippun and Brian’s noona Jessica to the pod and quickly learn that we are fated to become our mothers!! We also unpack some of your submissions when we asked you, “what is a conversation you wish you could have with your mom?” If you loved this episode, please like, subscribe, and follow Feeling Asian!2022-05-041h 39
Feeling AsianNot David Chang (feat. Chris Ying, Writer)Chris Ying is a writer and co-host of The Dave Chang Show. He is popularly known as the editor in chief of the influential food imprint Lucky Peach but most importantly he is the naturally funniest guy. Chris and Youngmi recount the early aughts of their food careers and the beginning of their lasting friendship. We also dissect yelp-elite culture. Follow Chris at @chrisyingz! Also check out our Patreon! 2022-03-091h 13
Feeling AsianWe Admire John Travolta For His PatiencePost-Thanksgiving power cringe! Brian gives us a taste of old El Paso and plays the hits from his youth. Youngmi tells us how her feelings have changed about the pod. Cause for concern??? Probably not, but until then please like, subscribe and check out our Patreon! 2021-12-0151 min
Feeling AsianBang Dong SikYoungmi and Brian power hour is back! Extra power, even more extra cringe. We talk private schools, burnout and hobbies. While you’re here, please leave us five stars on Apple or subscribe to us on Spotify. But if you want extra credit and you’re thirsting for a positive affirmation, catch us on Patreon!2021-10-2755 min
Feeling AsianPolitics To Poetry To Comedy (feat. Jenny Yang, Comedian)Jenny Yang is an LA-based standup comedian, tv writer and professional opinion-haver. She discusses how her college experience and career in politics helped her establish a unique voice in the comedy world. Jenny also talks about what it means to be an Asian comedian who is known for having a strong political voice. Brian talks about having multiple panic attacks in the past week and Youngmi discusses the constant feeling of not doing enough. Follow her work at @jennyyangtv. Please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe to our Patreon if you enjoy our podcast!2021-10-2047 min
Feeling AsianSometimes You Suck and Other Times You’re A GeniusThis week it’s just us two! Back on our power cringe bullsh*t. Brian talks about obtaining one of his goals and what it taught him. Youngmi opens up about her body dysmorphia flareup and teaches us about amor fati by way of tiktok to mic. We also discuss a recent article centered around reddit Asians. Thank you for listening!!! Our next live show is 10/28!!!!2021-09-221h 02
Feeling AsianDate And Divorce Yourself (feat. Julia Shiplett and Mic Nguyen)Feeling Asian favorites Julia Shiplett and Mic Nguyen join us this week for a dating-centric episode. We answer your questions from four different stages of dating/relationships: Julia is single, Brian is in a new relationship, Mic is married and Youngmi is divorced. The most popular topics listeners brought up were: interracial relationships, dating app challenges, sex and marriage/divorce. Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories! Follow Julia and Mic at @juliashiplett and @nicepantsbro. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon.2021-08-181h 22
Feeling AsianTherapy To Soju Shots In Ktown Pipeline (feat. Steffie Baik, Model)Steffie Baik is a model, actor and co-host of the Fun With Dumb podcast. Aka all-around very cool. Aka one-half of the cool Asian girl G20 summit with Youngmi. Steffie gives us a peek into her past life as a real estate agent before she became a true maven of Koreatown. We also discuss dating, monogamy and audition horror stories. Follow her on ig @baikedguds. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)2021-08-1156 min
Feeling AsianGo Outside And Touch Some GrassThis week's episode is just us two! Centering ourselves in our own podcast (embarrassing)??? Youngmi discusses the horrible side-effects social media is having on her mental health. Brian talks about growing up and his fear of Peter Pan syndrome. For the optimal listening experience enjoy this outside with a nice cup of deer antler juice. As always please like, subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon :) 2021-08-0453 min
Feeling AsianBo Makes Netflix Special, We Send EmailWe return to our chaotic OG roots! This episode is just us two, for better or for worse??? In true Feeling Asian fashion it gets silly and heavy. Youngmi opens up about her ADHD, which often left her feeling too overwhelmed to do any work. Brian talks about feeling creatively inspired after seeing Bo Burnham’s Netflix special. We also discuss personal growth at the expense of old friendships. Like and subscribe on all streaming platforms and please support us on Patreon! :)2021-06-0956 min
LadyHDABSOLUTE. UTTER. CHAOS. with Youngmi MayerComedian and podcast host Youngmi Mayer (Feeling Asian) joins Jenn to talk starting late, divorcing young, and mom’ing in a panic. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE BELOW FOLLOW YOUNGMI: Insta | Twitter | TikTok: @ymmayer FOLLOW JENN: Insta | Twitter: @jennwelchnow FOLLOW LADYHD: Insta | Twitter | TikTok: @ladyhdpod PRODUCED BY LEFT HANDED RADIO: Insta | Twitter: @lefthandedradio ***** LOVE THE PODCAST? WANT TO HELP SUPPORT PRODUCTION COSTS? Join the LadyHD Patreon and get sweet perks / goodies or Leave a tip in t...2021-04-2141 min
Feeling AsianModeling In Japan? (feat. Sara Hiromi, Model)Sara Hiromi is a fashion model, architect and designer. She describes her wild entry into the modeling industry and details her experiences working in Japan and America. Sara is also Youngmi’s ex-husband’s girlfriend lol. We discuss the often misguided assumptions people have about the entire dynamic. Follow Sara on ig at @sara_hiromi! Like and subscribe to us on all streaming platforms and support our Patreon :) 2021-04-211h 07
Feeling AsianWhen They Go Low, We Make Fun Of BrianThis episode has it all. We kick things off on a light note and give you a peek behind the production curtain. However, more importantly, we discuss our feelings surrounding these relentless anti-Asian attacks. Brian talks about taking a small trip out of town for his mental health and the subsequent feelings of guilt. Youngmi recounts a terrible incident that happened to her this weekend. 2021-04-0748 min
Feeling AsianWe Got CovidThis week it’s just the two of us. Unfortunately, we both contracted covid. Youngmi discusses the immense guilt of giving a friend covid and how it’s tied to her insecurity of not feeling like enough. Brian recounts the physical and emotional toll the virus had on him. Thankfully, we are both ok now! Please get vaccinated and continue to wear your masks to stop the spread. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 2021-02-2448 min
Feeling AsianHope You Get Rich! Sincerely, Rat And HorseHappy Lunar New Year! Year of the Ox, baby! Youngmi recounts a frustrating experience of when she had to suppress her emotions in the face of racism. Brian talks about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes. We also discuss Chinese zodiac signs and Lunar New Year traditions. If you or someone you know experiences an anti-Asian attack, report it at stopaapihate.org. If you enjoy our podcast please like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! 2021-02-1046 min
Feeling AsianNever Too Old To Start At A Dream Job (feat. Michael Cruz Kayne, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)Michael Cruz Kayne is a writer for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Michael describes what it's like to embark on a creative career relatively late and why it's so difficult to actually try hard in order to make your dreams happen. Youngmi teaches us the true meaning of a fuckboi and Brian talks about being lonely (again!). Follow Michael at @cruzkayne. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please donate to our Patreon! 2020-11-1858 min
Feeling AsianYou Look Like Steven YeunJoe Biden is going to be our new president and this week's episode is just us. Two reasons to celebrate, let's goo! We unpack our theory that White women hit on Asian guys today the way White guys hit on Asian girls fifteen years ago. Thank you to our wonderful listeners who submitted their stories! Youngmi also talks about how there needs to be more accountability in food media and Brian discusses the addictive nature of this election cycle. Follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)2020-11-1155 min
Feeling AsianOne Year Anniversary!It's our one year anniversary! Woo! Honestly, it felt kind of weird congratulating ourselves for this but we’re proud :) Youngmi and I are so, so grateful for your support and being ride or die with us on these chaotic emotional streets. We recap some of our favorite podcast moments from the past year and express our hopes for Feeling Asian in the year ahead. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Please like, subscribe and support our Patreon! 2020-09-1656 min
Feeling AsianAccording To Gen Z (Feat. Vinay Umapathy, Comedian)Vinay Umapathy (@mumblecomic) is a talented comedian and our youngest guest ever. He gives us a deep-dive into the Gen Z psyche while Youngmi and Brian try their best to understand why they’re so cringe. Apparently, we’re “nerfed”???? Vinay also opens up about his Hindu identity and how it influences how Asian he feels. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!2020-08-2600 min
Feeling AsianNew Haircut, Same Old MistakesThis week it’s just Youngmi and Brian! We originally had an amazing guest episode planned for you all, but encountered some technical difficulties which led to a discussion on how mistakes are interpreted. Brian also talks about experiencing survivor’s guilt and what it’s like to have a haircut everyone hates. Youngmi discusses her run-in with toxic femininity and the bullshit it encompasses. Please like, subscribe and contribute to our patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian2020-08-1955 min
Feeling AsianQuack-Ass CodependencyThis week on Feeling Asian it's just Youngmi and Brian. Back to our OG roots! We talk getting left on read, divorce and choking on pink Himalaya salt lamps. However, the main topic this week is codependency and how it manifests in our relationships. Follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Also, leave us a review and like and subscribe! We love you!2020-07-2255 min
Feeling AsianMission (feat. Danny Bowien, Chef)*TW childhood sexual abuse* This week on Feeling Asian we are joined by Danny Bowien the chef and owner of the popular restaurant Mission Chinese Food. (Also Youngmi’s ex-husband.) Danny and Youngmi openly discuss allegations that occurred at their business. He reveals what it was like growing up as a Korean adoptee in an ultra religious White community in Oklahoma and how his otherness led to heinous abuse. Danny also shares his future goals as a chef. Follow him at @dannybowienchinesefood and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer!2020-07-151h 21
Feeling AsianHot Real Therapists In Your Area (feat. Haesue Jo MA, LMFT)Haesue Jo is the clinical support lead at BetterHelp aka a legit therapist and gives actually good advice in this episode lol. She describes what we should all be looking for in a mental health provider and analyzes the prevalent themes and issues that appear with her Asian-American clients. Youngmi talks about disturbing work occurrences and Brian wants to be a doctor again for the millionth time. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and share!2020-07-0158 min
Feeling AsianKpop Stans Will Save Us AllYoungmi and Brian discuss attachment styles, Kpop stans and processing grief for the childhood you never had. If you have the means, please consider donating to Elijah McClain's Gofundme (https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-mcclain) and Therapy for Black Girls (https://donorbox.org/therapyforblackgirls). Follow us on instagram @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!2020-06-2443 min
Feeling AsianPeeling The Onion Of PrivilegeYoungmi and Brian discuss the emotions that come with realizing privilege and the efforts to correct it. Self-pity. Burnout. Guilt. Optimism. Youngmi also shares her oversight as a business owner and how she plans to keep herself accountable going forward. If you have the means, please consider donating to the below orgs: Emergency Release Fund Venmo: @emergencyreleasefund BEAM: beam.community/donation2020-06-1045 min
Feeling AsianRacist Because He’s Asian, Proud Because He’s White (feat. Noah Cho, Writer)This week on Feeling Asian we have food writer Noah Cho (Catapult, The Atlantic)! You may know him from his widely-circulated article defending the sanctity of cheese ramen. We discuss “authenticity” in Asian cuisine, teaching in the time of Corona and the longing to be more Asian as a biracial person. Brian reminisces about old exes and Youngmi talks about her decision to dye her hair blue. Please rate and review us on iTunes!2020-05-201h 02
Alone At LunchDeli Meat in Bed with Youngmi MayerThis week is such a treat! We chat with Comedian Youngmi Mayer about being biracial, balancing being the class clown and the shy one, and going to a school full of outcasts. You also don't want to miss our discussion about banana liqueur. Make sure to check Youngmi's podcast, Feeling Asian, and her Instagram Dating Show, InstaDateLive!
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Feeling AsianWe Can Always Control Our ReactionsAnother chaotic week in quarantine filled with breakthroughs and insights! Brian talks about the fear of an unknown future and how it's making him question his non-traditional career path. Youngmi discusses how in times of stress she fixates on her mistakes in an attempt to feel like she's in control. Also please rate and review our podcast on iTunes and stay safe out there!2020-05-0654 min
The Mechanics of StorytellingTelling Jokes (and Emotional Healing) with Youngmi MayerYoungmi grows up in Korea and Saipan (1:00)Feeling like an outsider as a white person in Korea (5:00)How feeling like an outsider has influenced Youngmi’s comedy (9:00)Complexities of biracial upbringing (10:45)Youngmi retraces her history with starting Mission Chinese restaurant (14:30)Working through co-dependency issues (17:58)How Youngmi was able to assert her own creative desires and goals, working through baggage of Asian American upbringing and depression (19:15)Doing the scary thing of pursuing creative endeavors and honestly facing the possibility of failure (24:40)The challenge of living transparently emotionally and being vulnerable (25:30)Processing and healing from repressive Asian upbringing (26:50)“Was it scary to get...2020-04-2000 min
Feeling AsianConfronting Ghosts Of Past RelationshipsAnother week in quarantine, another win! Brian talks about the fears that come with turning thirty and the frustration of being unable to work when you haven't realized your dreams. Youngmi discusses the unresolved feelings from previous relationships that have come up for her in quarantine. We also roast each other's tweets! Please rate and review Feeling Asian on iTunes! 2020-04-1551 min
Feeling AsianWear Red, White, And Blue And Suck It UpThis week Youngmi and Brian discuss their different levels of quarantine horniness and Andrew Yang's Washington Post Op-Ed. Brian describes a realization on how to best deal with Asian parents. Conversely, Youngmi explains why it's hard being a quarantine parent and the best way to handle racist trolls online. Thanks for your continued support and please rate and review us on iTunes!2020-04-0838 min
Feeling AsianRules Of Attraction (feat. Usama Siddiquee, Mango Bae)Usama Siddiquee (Mango Bae Podcast) joins us this week to discuss his upbringing as a Bengali-American in Texas, getting beatings from his immigrant mom, and disappointing his entire family by dropping out of medical school to become a comedian. We also unpack his notorious dating life and his breakdown on the rules of attraction. Youngmi talks about being single during the quarantine and Brian shares his anxiety surrounding his new hobby - the stock market.2020-04-011h 04
Feeling AsianCraving Connection (feat. Emanuel Hahn, Photographer)Emanuel Hahn (Photographer/Filmmaker) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss what it was like growing up with Christian missionary parents. We examine the importance of church to the Korean diaspora and the social impact it had on all of us growing up. Emanuel shares stories about being left to live alone in a foreign country at the age of thirteen, having farm animals as friends in Cambodia and the chaos of missionary kids' camp. Brian talks about how he is an emotional sub and Youngmi sends a risky text at the top of the episode, but you'll have...2020-03-111h 09
Feeling AsianStanding Your Ground For Love (feat. Mic Nguyen, Asian Not Asian Podcast)Mic Nguyen (Asian, Not Asian Podcast) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss his inter-Asian marriage to his Korean wife and how her family disapproves of their marriage, which interestingly makes it the most Korean soap opera-y marriage ever. Mic unpacks the nuances of their disapproval, as well as the challenge of living within a perpetual familial rift. We also chat about how Mic never felt like he fit in with most Vietnamese-Americans, his incredible fashion sense, how Asian men are all secretly yolked and hot import nights! Brian talks about how he didn't want to record the podcast...2020-03-041h 07
Feeling AsianThe Real Chaotic Bottom Legend: Asa Akira (feat. Asa Akira, Pornstar)This week we are joined by chaotic bottom legend and Queen of Anal Asa Akira (@asahole) where she really unpacks what it's like to work in porn as an Asian person. She also discusses her relationship to her Japanese parents and how she gets jealous of her white colleagues with parents that accompany them to AVN (but why tho?). Asa talks about who she has sex with and how porn helped with her body dysmorphia, and we awkwardly try to compliment each other. Brian chats about running into old dates at yoga, and Youngmi discusses how women in their...2020-02-261h 01
Feeling AsianWe're Constantly FailingThis episode is all about failure! Youngmi and Brian discuss the taboo of failure in Asian societies, ways to reframe failure and confronting our personal setbacks. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 2020-01-221h 01
Feeling AsianOnline Dating Is GamblingThis episode is all about online dating! Youngmi and Brian discuss their emotional relationship to online dating and the positives and negatives that come with it. It's mostly negative lol. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 2020-01-151h 02
Feeling AsianBye 2019!Happy New Year! Youngmi and Brian discuss their resolutions, challenges and highlights of the past year and future ambitions for Feeling Asian. We also want to thank you for supporting this podcast thus far and hope to make it even better in the new year! Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. If you haven't already please rate and review us on itunes! Thanks again!2020-01-0157 min
Feeling AsianGifts And A Bad SantaMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Feeling Asian! Youngmi and Brian discuss gifts, Christmas traditions and holiday movies. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!2019-12-2554 min
Feeling AsianGhosts, Superstitions and Vacuum CleanersYoungmi and Brian discuss spirits and superstitions, and the impact these might have on the mental health of Asians. Youngmi also shares her frightening ghost encounters. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!2019-12-111h 00
Feeling AsianAdvice From A Lawful Top And Chaotic BottomOur first advice episode! Youngmi and Brian answer questions from listeners about dating as an Asian male, handling Asian in-laws, Asian parenting 2.0 and bedroom performance issues. Thank you so much for all of your submissions so far! Email your advice questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 2019-12-0456 min
Feeling AsianWe've Done DrugsThis week’s Feeling Asian is all about drugs! Youngmi and Brian get raw and real about their experiences which include heroine allergies, microdosing shrooms, marijuana arrests and more. Follow us on instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!2019-11-201h 00
Feeling AsianCetaphil is Trash (feat. Sable Yong, Beauty Writer)Sable Yong (Allure) joined us this week to unpack the feelings that come with Asian beauty standards. We also discuss the the story behind Youngmi's cursed Hermes purse and toxic Asian masculinity. You can find Sable Yong's writing on sableyong.com. Follow her on instagram at @sabletoothtigre and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!2019-11-131h 05
Feeling AsianV For Validation"Manic" Youngmi and Brian discuss unhealthy forms of validation, ways to be kinder to yourself and advise on the risk of pursuing your dreams. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!2019-11-061h 03
Feeling AsianYou Can't Improve Asian FoodThis week’s episode is all about food! Youngmi and Brian discuss the inception of Youngmi’s restaurant Mission Chinese Food, appropriation of Asian cuisine and the perception that Asian restaurants are “low-class”. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com2019-10-301h 00
Feeling AsianThe Asian Parent TrapYoungmi and Brian examine millennial marketing and unpack the complicated dynamics of Asian parenting. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email your questions to our advice segment at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com.2019-10-161h 13
Feeling AsianI'm Good At Sex, But Not "Technical Sex"Youngmi and Brian discuss body-image issues, sexual insecurities and orgasms. Follow us on IG: @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Email your questions to our advice segment at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com.2019-09-3051 min
Feeling AsianAsians Have Feelings Too!Welcome to Feeling Asian a podcast where two Asians talk about their feelings! In this episode, comedians Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park describe the mission of the podcast, their relationship to mental health and how Asian feelings happen in bursts. Follow us on IG: @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer.2019-09-301h 01