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Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWhat Type of Asian am I?Tiktok Asian? Rave Asian? Ambitious Asian? In today’s episode, we discuss the “categorization” of Asians, and why you shouldn’t feel pressured into fitting in.  OG Asian Types Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42iz17qoAU&pp=ygUPdHlwZXMgb2YgYXNpYW5z  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW1a3UOAIaw&pp=ygUZdHlwZXMgb2YgYXNpYW5zIGZ1bmcgYnJvcw%3D%3D  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebro...2023-11-0852 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeReading Asian Horror StoriesBoo! It’s spooky season!!  In today’s episode, we go over Asian folklore and read some creepy horror stories.  📚SOURCES📚 https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Tragic-History-of-the-White-Lady-in-Filipino-Folklore  https://radii.co/article/long-list-chinese-ghost-stories  https://owlcation.com/humanities/liaozhai-ghosts-demons  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/  Check out our avail...2023-10-2553 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Drinking Culture (Face Reveal!)SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! In today’s episode, we get up close and personal and discuss Asian drinking culture!  P.S: Nice to finally meet you all :) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/  Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in...2023-09-2737 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeGoing to the Mainland as a First-GenIt’s family vacay time and we’re heading to the motherland! 😯 In today’s episode, we go over the shared experience of visiting the mainland as a first-gen.  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/  Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a vo...2023-09-1341 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian TutoringExtra school??? After school??? In today’s episode, we discuss the idea of Asian tutoring, how it’s different from Western tutoring, and our own personal experiences with it.  📚SOURCES📚 https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/diploma-vs-degree/ https://thehelpfulpanda.com/lucky-and-unlucky-chinese-numbers/  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/a...2023-08-3056 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFOB Facts: Navigating BurnoutAre you feeling exhausted? Do you suddenly hate your job, more than normal? Is this affecting your work? If you answered yes to all three questions, you are most likely burnt out! In today’s FOB Fact episode, we discuss burning out, what you can do to prevent it, and how to deal with the aftermath of being burned out.  📚SOURCES📚 https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBurn%2Dout%20is%20a%20syndrome,related%20to%20one's%20job%3B%20and  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You ...2023-08-2031 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeImperialist JapanTW: Mentions of murder, rape, war crimes In today’s episode, we discuss the horrors of Imperialist Japan, and how the rest of the world is still affected by it to this day. 📚SOURCES📚 https://theconversation.com/japan-has-turned-its-culture-into-a-powerful-political-tool-72821  https://www.cao.go.jp/cool_japan/english/index-e.html  https://www.japanesestudies.org.uk/ejcjs/vol21/iss1/roca.html  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_crimes https://www.britannica.com/place/Japan/The-emergence-of-imperial-Japan  https://www.insider.com/historian-nanjing-massacre-pawn-shop-owner-authentication-2022-9  https://www.newyorker.com...2023-08-0249 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeBeing Transracial & RCTAChanging your race? Subliminal videos that change your appearance to look more like a POC?  Do these terms sound like nonsense? (Hint: they ARE nonsense) In today’s episode, we talk about the chronically-online terms “transracial” and “RCTA,” and why these terms are incredibly harmful to POC and the transgender communities.  📚SOURCES📚 https://nypost.com/2017/11/13/transracial-man-was-born-white-identifies-as-filipino/  https://nextshark.com/rcta-tiktok-race-change  https://www.distractify.com/p/rcta-meaning-tiktok  https://time.com/the-realities-of-raising-a-kid-of-a-different-race/  https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/hypatia/article/abs/in-defense-of-transracialism/D534B85A2455F8E4C925AE1B6E3DC760 2023-07-1933 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWhat's Up with Sorb3t?1,2, so sweet!  Today we did something a little different… Rhianna takes the wheel and gives Tiffany (and the audience) a bit of an internet deep-dive 👀 Tune in to hear our explanation and reaction to the viral Sorb3t TikTok!  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/  Check out our available...2023-07-0552 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian SkincarePlump, glowing, hydration, boost! In today’s episode, we talk about all things Asian skincare! What it is, the differences compared to Western skincare, where to buy Asian skincare products, all that good stuff.   🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/  Check out our available streaming platforms! https://fresho...2023-06-2146 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFOB FACTS: Getting a Bad Grade47/100, 67%, a big red F in marker… Today, we tackle everyone’s biggest fear… getting a bad grade. In this episode, we discuss how a low mark in school can feel like the end of the world, and how to deal with these irrational thoughts.  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-br...2023-06-0755 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeI’m Not Your Trophy ChildHave your parents ever bragged about your achievements to make themselves look good, but don’t seem to care about you as a person? In today’s episode, we discuss the negative effects of being a trophy child, and what people can do to cope.  💛SUPPORT RESOURCES 💛 https://asiansdotherapy.com/  https://www.asianmhc.org/  http://samhaa.org/ (South Asian Mental Health Alliance) https://hongfook.ca/association/  https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/  https://www.nqapia.org/ (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance) 💛HELPLINES💛 http://www.suic...2023-05-2453 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeBeing Proud of Our Asian Heritage (API Month Special)Happy API Month!  To celebrate, we discuss aspects of our culture and identity that make us most proud to be API.  📚SOURCES📚 https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/nieves-fernandez-guerilla-wwii-a00293-20200915-lfrm  https://jeanlumbfoundation.ca/  https://www.viviennepoy.ca/  https://davidsuzuki.org/  https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month.html  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/  Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message...2023-05-101h 01Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThird Culture KidsHave you ever felt like you struggled a bit with your cultural identity because you don’t really belong in one single community? For example, if you’re Chinese-Canadian, do you have a hard time “picking a side”? Do you feel like you’re not on either side? In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to be a third culture kid, and how one can connect to their cultural roots.  📚SOURCES📚 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_culture_kid  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/t-magazine/luca-guadagnino-third-culture-kids.html  https://www.merriam-webster.c...2023-04-2648 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe “Made In China” StereotypeWhat do you think when you hear that something’s made in China? Cheap or expensive? Good or bad quality?  Today, we discuss the negative connotations that are associated with the label “made in China”, and how these harmful stereotypes came to be.   P.S. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rILKm-DC06A  📚SOURCES📚 https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/made-in-china-stigma#:~:text=Looking%20back%20on%20it%20now,working%20conditions%2C%20or%20hazardous%20materials.  Made-in-China.com | Find more Quality China Products & Trustworthy China Suppliers 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.i...2023-04-1250 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFOB FACTS Asian GoodbyesHappy Fobiversary!!!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sticking around for THREE WHOLE YEARS 💛 In a new installment of FOB Facts, we tackle the Asian goodbye, and how to get out of it. If you don’t know what an Asian goodbye is, you’re very lucky, but also, please let us teach you for your own good.  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU  Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebrok...2023-03-2948 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeBreaking The Bamboo CeilingToday, we tackle the “Bamboo Ceiling” and no, we’re not talking about bamboo architecture. We’re talking about the fact that Asians make up for only 1.9% of corporate officers. 📚SOURCES📚 Lessons from the Bamboo Ceiling – Association for Psychological Science – APS The Bamboo Ceiling: Asian Americans and the Myth of the Model Minority (alliant.edu) Cracking the 'bamboo ceiling' in career development - CareerWise (ceric.ca) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_ceiling#:~:text=As%20described%20by%20a%20senior,skills%22%20that%20cannot%20actually%20be 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You2023-03-1531 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeToxic Asian Entertainment IndustryThe world of fame is a mystery to many… In today’s episode, we discuss the dark side of the Asian entertainment industry, specifically Kpop and Jpop. 📚SOURCES📚 Padget, F. (2017) What are the difficulties of being a Korean pop idol and to what extent do they outweigh the benefits? https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/17/world/asia/taiwan-china-singer-chou-tzu-yu.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_%26_Associates 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Insta...2023-03-011h 13Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Double Eyelid DebateDouble eyelids. They seem like the pinnacle of East Asian beauty standards.👁️ In today’s episode, we discuss what double eyelids are, how people get them, and why they are such a big part of Asian beauty standards. 📚SOURCES📚 https://med.stanford.edu/cosmeticsurgery/aestheticservices/face/asian-double-eyelid.html https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/43499/1/why-double-eyelid-surgery-popular-asia https://minaplasticsurgery.com/double-eyelid-surgery-in-korea/ 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available strea...2023-02-1553 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeJungle vs. Fancy Asians“If they’re Filipino…immediate red flag”⛳ “We’re civilized, we’re not like those Asians that eat with their hands” Sound familiar? Today, we talk about the terms “Jungle” and “Fancy” Asian, and how they divide Asian communities into those that are “cool” and acceptable, and those that are “dirty” and “uneducated”. 📚SOURCES📚 https://medium.com/@jcarastotomas/reclaiming-jungle-asian-4d18fa3ff1cf 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshof...2023-02-0156 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFOB Facts: How to Survive Being the Token AsianHappy new year! 🥳 We’re kicking off the new year with a new series, “FOB Facts”! In our first episode of “FOB Facts”, we’re tackling how to survive as a token Asian. Whether you’re the only Asian in your friend group, workplace, or at school, it can be isolating and you may feel disconnected from everyone around you. With this episode, we share our experiences and give some advice on how to navigate the situation and foster a better connection with your culture. 💛RESOURCES💛 https://www.asianmhc.org/ http://samhaa.org/ (S...2023-01-1859 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeLiving With Asian ParentsHappy Holidays to our Fob Family 💛🫶 The holidays can be a tough time for many. With the heavy emphasis on spending time with family, if you don’t have a family to spend the holidays with, it is a rather isolating time of year. In our last episode of the year, we sit down and talk about moving out and how it’s frowned upon by Asian parents. P.S: Sorry for the clipping in Rhianna’s audio T_T 💛RESOURCES💛 https://www.asianmhc.org/ http://samhaa.org/ (South Asian...2022-12-211h 04Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeDefining Success as an AsianSuccess. Your parents talk about it, your grandparents talk about it, the whole neighbourhood and your second cousin talk about it. The thing is, what really is success? Is it really becoming a doctor? 🤔 In today’s episode, we explore success, varying perceptions of it, and talk about what it’s like when you go against the grain and try to define success your own way. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2022-12-071h 01Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeToxic Body Image in AsiaTW: Eating Disorders Has someone in your family ever pointed out how you’re “getting too big” or that you “should eat more”? Do your Asian relatives point out your weight before even saying hello? In today’s episode, we discuss toxic Asian beauty standards and how they manifest in our day-to-day lives through cultural norms and social media trends. 📚SOURCES📚 “I am Too Wide for Your Narrow Mind”: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/pdf/conferences/arts-congress-proceedings/2019/AA-01.pdf https://2paragraphs.com/2018/10/skinny-mirror-what-happened-after-shark-tank-wasnt-worth-the-stress/ (Skinny Mirror) https://vm.tikto...2022-11-2356 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeStop Infantilizing AsiansTW: pedophilia In today’s episode, we discuss the harmful concept of Asians being infantilized, and how this idea is connected to darker and very harmful themes. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voi...2022-11-0930 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeI’m Scared of My Asian ParentsFor this year’s Halloween special, we face our biggest fear… 💛RESOURCES/COMMUNITIES💛 https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianParentStories/  https://www.asianmhc.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354874495069490/?ref=br_rs (Subtle Asian Mental Health Facebook Group) 💛HELPLINES💛 http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html  https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/  https://www.thecolourproject.ca/  http://www.chimoservices.com/  🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs...2022-10-2747 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThings You Didn’t Know Asians InventedDid you know that an Asian invented this? In today’s episode, we talk about all things Asian inventions and highlight the amazing things we have in our lives thanks to Asian inventors. P.S. Happy Filipino-American Heritage Month for our US listeners! 📚SOURCES📚 https://ideas.ted.com/8-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders-whose-innovations-have-changed-your-life-really/ https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/asian-american-pacific-islander-scientists-engineers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chinese_Canadians 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with u...2022-10-1228 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWhy I’m Putting My Parents in a Nursing HomeDo YOU want to put your parents in a nursing home? What does being a “good kid” mean to you? Was that something you heard a lot growing up? “Oh look at them, they’re such a good kid!” In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to be an obedient kid, how filial piety manifests in Asian culture, and the “I’m putting my parents in a nursing home” phenomenon. 💡LEARN MORE💡 https://www.thoughtco.com/filial-piety-in-chinese-688386 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9611552/ (study on filial piety) https://nextshark...2022-09-2854 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe FGLI ExperienceThe school year has started! Are you back in school? Maybe just graduated?🎓 In typical “Fresh Off the Broke” fashion, today, we’re speaking about the FGLI (First Generation, Low Income) experience and how it affected our schooling, as well as what’s being done to solve that. 💯Close The Gap Foundation 💯 https://www.closethegapfoundation.org/glossary/fgli 🫂The FGLI Community Initiative🫂 https://fgli.yalecollege.yale.edu/our-community/what-fgli 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us!2022-09-1433 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Asian BubbleHave you ever heard of the term, “Asian Bubble”? And no, it’s not a type of candy or kids toy. In today’s episode, we discuss the Asian Bubble, where it comes from, and the possible downsides that come with it. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our...2022-08-3138 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWhy POC Can't Be MediocreDoes the phrase “White Boy of the Month” sound familiar? Yes? Have you ever wondered why when it comes to POC stories you see online, they're usually tragic or only about prodigies? 📰 In today’s episode, we discuss the issue of “mediocrity” and POC within Western culture. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: http...2022-08-1741 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Girls & Hyper-IndependenceDo you struggle with asking for help? Do you sometimes feel like (or you’re told) you have to take everything on yourself? Well, you’re not alone and we’re here to talk about how it affects the Asian community. In today’s episode, we discuss the common experience of hyper-independence in Asian girls. Through memes and some not-so-lighthearted backstories, we navigate the relationship that Asian girls have with their sense of freedom. 📚SOURCES📚 https://assessingparenting.com/assessment/aapi (parenting styles) https://psychcentral.com/health/hyper-independence-trauma#how-to-support-a-loved-one 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect...2022-08-0348 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeMy Language Isn’t a Fashion StatementThis week, Fresh Off the Broke turns into Fresh Off the Runway! In today’s episode, we discuss the hypocrisy of Western fashion companies using Asian culture as an aesthetic. 📚SOURCES📚 https://youtu.be/Jfzy-_jDyeo (D&G Ad) https://truenorthfareast.com/news/lululemon-china-bat-fried-rice-scandal https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Abercrombie-recalls-T-shirts-many-found-offensive-2849480.php 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://w...2022-07-2038 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe White Man’s Burden“Take up the White Man's burden, send forth the best ye breed… Your new-caught, sullen peoples, half devil and half child.” 😳😳 Have you ever heard of the term  “White man’s burden?” In today’s episode, we explain the concept of “White Man’s Burden”, the extremely dark history behind it, and how it (unfortunately) manifests in modern society. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.health.com/mind-body/health-diversity-inclusion/white-savior-complex https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Man%27s_Burden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Peril 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You2022-07-0637 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWesterners & Asian MakeupAsian makeup has been trending in Western social media, however with the merging of cultures, many are wondering, “Am I allowed to wear Asian makeup?” In today’s episode, we discuss whether Non-East Asians are allowed to participate in Asian makeup trends, and what you should do if you find yourself asking the same question. P.S: The answer is yes, you are allowed (with a few exceptions). 😎 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: ht...2022-06-2232 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Video GamesCalling all gamers! In today’s episode, we transform into a gaming podcast talk about all things Asian gaming! From representation in video games to why Asian horror games are simply better, we cover it all. We even highlight some of our own gameplay from the popular Asian Horror game, “Detention”! 👀 💻GENERAL LINKS💻 https://silenthill.com/ https://www.gamesradar.com/someone-has-bought-the-silent-hill-website-and-it-isnt-konami/ 🎮GAME LINKS (NOT SPONSORED)🎮 https://shop.redcandlegames.com/app/detention https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/19000/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1130620/Aka_Manto/ https...2022-06-0851 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAm I Asian Enough?Have you ever been called a banana or coconut? Do you even know what that means? 🤨 In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to be “not Asian enough,” whether it be in your personal life or through examples in social media. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.news.com.au/sport/winter-olympics/chinas-double-standards-clear-as-eileen-gu-celebrated-while-beverly-zhu-is-hung-out-to-dry/news-story/9f184b51bf5de808f9e9097f295e5b93 https://www.whatsonweibo.com/two-sides-of-the-olympic-medal-eileen-gus-gold-and-beverly-zhus-fall-on-weibo/ 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us...2022-05-2548 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeNot-So-Subtle Asian TraitsHappy API Heritage Month! 💛🎊 In today’s episode, we celebrate our API Heritage with a list of some Not-So-Subtle Asian Traits. Follow along and let us know how many apply to you! 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co ...2022-05-1158 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsians Don’t Look The Same“Oh hey! Aren’t you…?” No. Don’t even finish that sentence. I’m not so and so sibling. To all the Asians out there, have you ever been mistaken for other Asians at your school? Perhaps, do you almost never get called the right name? We’ve been there. In fact, that’s what today’s episode is all about! Come along as we groan over the “All Asians look the same” stereotype and talk about how even the two of us got mistaken for each other. P.S. Happy Fobiversary! We love you 💛 ✏️TR...2022-04-2752 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWhat’s Asian Fishing?What do you think of when you hear the term “Asian Fishing”? An Asian person fishing? A culturally significant hunting technique? As much as we would love to say yes, Asian Fishing is something much worse. With the ever-rising popularity of anime, K-pop, and dramas, some people have taken their love a few steps too far………as far as even pretending to be Asian on social media 😳 Tune in as we break down the Asian Fishing phenomenon and talk about the harm it causes to the East Asian community. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over Y...2022-03-3046 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Parent Sayings“Back in my day…” “It’s because of that phone…” Have you been on the receiving end of these before? In today’s episode, we talk about popular Asian parent sayings and slang terms. P.S: If you can explain the weird lists in our Popular Sayings segment, please let us know 😔😔😔 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com...2022-03-1657 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeCan Asians Pursue the Arts?You know the “academic Asian” stereotype, but have you heard of Asians in the arts? Well, not many have because they’re not usually allowed to pursue the arts. We all know someone that’s taken piano for 10+ years, wanted to go into music, and surprisingly, weren’t allowed 😔 In today’s episode, we draw upon our experiences from art school to answer the question, “can Asians pursue the arts?” 🎨FURTHER READING 🎨 https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1299&context=honorscollege_theses 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/w...2022-03-0251 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeHow Asian Are We?Happy 50th episode! Now that we’re 50 episodes into the podcast, we decided that it was time for a long-overdue conversation…how Asian are we? 🤔 🔗 TAKE THE QUIZZES WITH US 🔗 https://www.trueasiantest.com/ https://www.gotoquiz.com/how_asian_are_you_18 https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/do-you-belong-in-asia-or-europe https://www.quotev.com/quiz/12181939/Are-you-more-like-a-Japanese-Chinese-or-Korean https://www.buzzfeed.com/lexbruun/would-you-rather-asian-cuisine-edition-3llln 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us!2022-02-161h 06Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian ProdigiesAsian prodigies…or better known as what your parents wish you were. Do you see articles about prodigies and hide them from your parents? Do you go as far as to comment “Don’t show this to my parents” under the post? In today’s episode, we talk about famous Asian prodigies, the Model Minority Myth, as well as the importance of living as/being a child. 📚SOURCES📚 🔧Maddy Zhang 🔧 https://www.utoronto.ca/news/age-18-u-t-s-youngest-grad-has-accomplished-more-most-and-she-s-just-getting-started 🧪Vivian Xie🧪 https://www.utoronto.ca/news/only-16-u-t-grad-vivian-xie...2022-02-0238 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeLanguage SchoolFor many people, the weekend is when you have fun, but for many Asians, that’s when they do more school :( Today is all about language school where we look back on our days at Saturday school (or lack thereof). (The girls that get it, get it, and the girls that don’t, don’t 😌) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://ww...2022-01-1949 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe World of Asian VarietyHappy 2022!🎇As many people are on holiday right now, what better way to pass time than watching some Asian variety? From “Problematic Men” to a lizard’s love story, join us as we take you through the world of Asian shows. 🥶SAM PAK🥶 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamPakApplianceDirectTV/about Store Locator Page: https://www.appliancedirect.com/contact 📽SHOWS 📽 Great Escape https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXlEcUlyMPWY9Rqs3Kjeq-F1JdYduD8XU Keep Running https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwIAzDfsrXYyGPcy316vNWmo0KUge-TdX Problematic Men...2022-01-051h 04Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeComparison is the Thief of JoyWe’ve reached that time of year of making new year’s resolutions, and seeing some not so lovely relatives…  In this week’s episode, we discuss the issue of comparison that comes up when Asian people meet up with their families, and how it can perpetuate harmful norms for children, which leads to a negative self-image.   •°•❅ Happy holidays to our FOB Family! Stay safe and take care of yourself ❅•°• 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https...2021-12-2240 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeReturn Asian Artifacts!Did you know that the British Museum contains over 900 looted artifacts? Despite their denials and claims that they just “found them as they were,” there's still irrefutable evidence that supports otherwise.  Today, we talk about Western museums’ long history of stealing/appropriating Asian artifacts and the struggle to get them back to their rightful owners. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/24/arts/cambodia-met-museum-looted-antiquities.html https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/italy-china-cultural-relics-intl/index.html https://royalcoastreview.com/2021/05/stolen-ancient-artifacts-returning-to-thailand/ 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtu...2021-12-0830 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Dollar StoresToday we f̶a̶n̶g̶i̶r̶l̶ ̶o̶v̶e̶r̶ talk about Asian dollar stores. From toiletries to stationary, they have it all. And from their diverse shopping selection to plushie reviews, we discuss it all 😎 Not sponsored, but we wish it was :’( 🏬STORES MENTIONED🏬 One’s Better Living: https://www.onesbetterliving.com/ Miniso: https://www.miniso.com/ Muji: https://www.muji.com/ Daiso: https://www.daisojapan.com/ Oomomo: https://www.oomomostore.com/ 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https...2021-11-241h 01Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeWhy Asians Work 12-Hour DaysIn this episode, we talk in-depth about overwork culture in different parts of Asia, and how it affects Asians all across the globe. Reminder: Don’t forget your worth! You are more than how much you make --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2021-11-1047 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeHorror Movies (Halloween Special)Happy Halloween y’all! 🎃 In celebration of spooky season, let’s talk about Asian horror!  ̶N̶o̶,̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶t̶i̶g̶e̶r̶ ̶p̶a̶r̶e̶n̶t̶s̶.̶ ̶  We dive into classic “Grudge” style movies, and fast forward to some current hits like “Train to Busan”. What are you binging this Halloween? Maybe something from our list? Let us know in the comments :) 💀HALLOWEEN MUSIC💀 https://youtu.be/9GA2a28jPIw?list=PLfP6i5T0-DkI74kb_BWxYNZRjIvF1D4Lp Composer: Arthur Vyncke https://www.youtube...2021-10-2743 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAre Asian Teachers Too Strict?When you think of Asian teachers, what comes to mind? A strict and cranky Asian person? Boarding school drill sergeants? Well, in today’s episode, we break down the “Asian teacher” stereotype, talk about educational expectations in the east vs the west, and reminisce on some positive experiences we’ve had :) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh...2021-10-1339 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAnime, Dramas, Shows, Oh My!Animes, dramas, shows, oh my! 😲 In today’s episode, we chat about our favourite animes and dramas,  rant about harmful tropes, and discuss the rise of East Asian media in the West. (P.S: Comment if you’ve seen the entirety of Naruto.) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available stre...2021-09-2950 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAltering Your Skin TonePut down that skin-lightening cream or self-tanner! Today we talk about skin-lightening culture in Asia, tanning culture in the west, double standards between the two, and how they both affect self image. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYTIh2cXfvM https://www.vogue.com/article/skin-lightening-risks-asian-beauty-market https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/skin-lightening-cream-fair-lovely-change-name-after-backlash-n1232124 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2484645 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram...2021-09-1551 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeImposter Syndrome“I’m not good enough for this award.” “Everyone here is better than me.” Do these phrases sound familiar?  If so, you should listen to our episode about imposter syndrome! What’s imposter syndrome, you ask? No, it’s not related to Among Us. Listen and find out! In this episode, we discuss where the concept of imposter syndrome came from, how it affects women of colour, and our journey. 📚SOURCES📚 https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/isl/files/why_is_there_a_higher_rate_of_impost...2021-09-0154 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Hafu Experience ft. Nina CataldoFormerly known as a slur, Hafu, meaning “half” in Japanese represents a community of half-Japanese individuals around the world. Today, we have an open conversation with Nina Cataldo, the founder of Hafu Ladies, an international web-based community dedicated to Hafu women and celebrating their identities. We talk about overcoming societal challenges, the treatment of Hafus in the media, and what it's like to run an online group. 🎤TODAY’S GUEST🎤 https://www.ninamcataldo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hafuladies 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fres...2021-08-1834 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian JoyHappy Wednesday! We’re back with another episode and it’s all about ASIAN JOY! With new movies/shows, athletic representation, and our favourite childhood games, today is about celebration and celebration only. Hang out with us for an hour full of happiness and laughter! 😄💛 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoff...2021-08-0445 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeTransnational GentrificationWith summer being “vacay season”🏖, today, we dive into transnational gentrification and the negative environmental/economic impacts of tourism gentrification. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amuse.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/vbavkb/palawan-plastic-ban https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/british-tourist-gemma-wilson-chased-nepal-woman-complaining-price-tea-annapurna-circuit-a7956621.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/british-mum-son-15-attacked-11144192 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55728398 https://nextshark.com/bali-digital-nomad-guide-to-living-rich/ www.nytimes.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2021%2F01%2F20%2Fworld%2Fasia%2Fkristen-gray-bali-deported.html 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song...2021-07-211h 05Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the Broke#JustAsianCanadianThingsToday, we break down the Canadian identity and delve into what it’s like growing up as a person of colour in Canada. Project 1907 Gofundme Campaign: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/stop-asian-hate-support-asian-canadians-fund 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/important-events.html https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/noteworthy-figures.html 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: http...2021-07-0752 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeYour Grades are FineIt's almost summer! You know what that means...report cards, graduation, summer school, and university/college prep season. 😳 Today, we dive into the world of strict Asian parents, the mental toll this takes on Asian students, why your grades are F I N E. P.S: Please be nice to yourself! Grades may be important now but don’t let them define who you are! 📚SOURCES📚 Chuang, S. S., & Su, Y. (2009). Do we see eye to eye? Chinese mothers’ and fathers’ parenting beliefs and values for toddlers in Canada and Chin...2021-06-231h 02Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the Broke"White Man’s Sidekick"Today, we take a look at the idea of a “white man’s sidekick”, reflect on how it manifests itself in everyday life, and discuss why understanding both sides of this situation is very important. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2021-06-0935 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeToxic Masculinity ft. Mike Tran & Ricky K.After discussing sexism towards Asian women, today we talk about toxic masculinity. We’re joined by two wonderful guests with perspectives from social media, the entertainment industry, as well as the LGBTQIA+community.  NOTE: At 29:52, Mike says Bruce Lee passed in the 60s. He actually passed in the 70s. 🎤TODAY’S GUESTS🎤  Ricky & Gay Narratives:  https://gaynarratives.com/ https://anchor.fm/gaynarratives  Mike & Asian Menswear  https://www.asian-menswear.com/  https://linktr.ee/asianmenswearpod  📚SOURCES📚  https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com...2021-05-2648 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeLearn How to Pronounce Our NamesHave people ever asked you if you had an English name or an “easier name” to pronounce? Today, we dive into the world of foreign names and talk about how people with foreign names have been disrespected their whole lives, whether it be in the job market or in their personal relationships. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.hireimmigrants.ca/wp-content/uploads/Final-Report-Which-employers-discriminate-Banerjee-Reitz-Oreopoulos-January-25-2017.pdf (U of T & RU) https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/5494/black-sounding-name-conjures-larger-more-dangerous-person (UCLA) https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/Laney-College-professor-anglicize-name-Phuc-Bui-15352298.php# (Laney College Incident) https://www.linkedin.com/help/linke...2021-05-1240 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian YoutubersBefore movies like Ghost In the Sh- I mean Shang Chi, Youtube was where most Asian kids saw people that looked like them. Today, we travel down memory lane and revisit Youtubers we grew up watching, while also highlighting some creators we’ve been enjoying recently. 💬1950s DEBATE 💬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsL3HYz_TFw https://www.reportr.world/news/who-is-filipino-teen-boy-viral-debate-video-a4713-20210409 📹EUGENE’S #STOPASIANHATE VIDEO📹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14WUuya94QE 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch...2021-04-2850 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeClimate Activism ft. Andrew Chau & Angelica TsoFor most people, their only connection to sustainability is a collection of plastic bags… To try and bridge that knowledge gap, today we spoke with Andrew Chau (co-founder of Boba Guys), and Angelica Tso (aka Foody Blogs) about environmental activism and what the Asian community can do to fight climate change. 🌳TODAY’S GUESTS🌳 Check out Angelica! https://foodyblogs.carrd.co/ Check out Andrew & Boba Guys! https://www.instagram.com/chaumeleon/?hl=en https://www.bobaguys.com/ https://www.bobaguys.com/sustainability 📚RESOURC...2021-04-1459 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Mental Health ft. Lola WangWith the recent surge in Anti-Asian hate crimes plus the already existing stigma towards mental health, it’s no surprise that many Asians feel hopeless right now. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Lola Wang, the founder of Fig Tree Counselling, a BIPOC and LGBTQ+-centred therapy practice. We cover COVID racism, accessibility of resources, and communicating with family members.  Fig Tree Counseling:  https://www.figtreechi.com/   https://www.instagram.com/figtreechi/  Mental Health Resources:  https://openpathcollective.org/ (affordable therapy)  https://www.asianmhc.org/  https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/  https://www.nq...2021-03-3158 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Girls Are Powerful TooHappy belated International Women’s Day! Today, we dive into sexism toward Asian women. We cover generational pressure, common misconceptions/portrayals in the media, and we listen to our friend, Bernice Ye, share her experience with China’s one-child policy.  Check out, Bernice! (she’s super cool😊):  www.berniceye.com  www.instagram.com/bernicecomedy  https://www.tiktok.com/@bernicecomedy?  APA Study:  https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-119  Organizations & Resources:  https://www.advancingjustice-la.org/what-we-do/capacity-building/statewide-network-community-based-organizations (American) https://www.project1907.org/ (Canadian)  https://www.elimin...2021-03-1755 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeLost in TranslationWhen we say lost in translation, we mean L O S T. Today, we recount funny experiences translating for our dear parents 2021-03-0329 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeDecolonizing Yoga ft. WOC SummitLet’s shift gears into this next episode While spirituality has become a trend on Tik Tok, yoga and other practices are no stranger to those that have been practicing it for centuries. Joined by the co-founders of the WOC Summit, Irene Lo and Harpinder Mann, we dissect this phenomenon and discuss the importance of acknowledging the cultural roots behind it. Check out WOC Summit: https://www.womxnofcolorsummit.com/ Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU   Connect with us! Inst...2021-02-1752 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Couple CultureIt’s Valentine’s season (cUfFiNg SeAsOn)! Whether you’re single, taken, or anywhere in between, we’ll be your valentine (unless you don’t accept, that’s also fine). If you wanna cry learn about Asian Couple Culture, then you’ve come to the right place! Today we talk about bad couple Youtube channels, Asian dating shows, hook-up culture, and much more. “非诚勿扰/If You Are the One”: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhwENj-GfWreypextBjKfuGU3cLzf1OxE “新相亲大会/New Chinese Dating Show”: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhwENj-GfWrcL4Kx8qGX3aPdvTbA-9x_h The hook-up culture song Tiffany w...2021-02-0349 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsian Health & RemediesHave you ever been injected with your own pee? Yeah, we haven’t either... Anyways, today we discussed all things Asian health! We dissected yeet hay, Vicks, and even told some horrifying stories that may or may not have to do with injecting pee! Learn more about yeet hay: Is yeet hay “熱氣” just a load of hot air? | Dreaming through life (wordpress.com) Why Chinese People Are Afraid of 'Yeet Hay' (nextshark.com) Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect...2021-01-2040 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off The Broke TrailerSong: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2021-01-0700 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFirst TimesHappy New Year! We wanted to start the first month of 2021 by talking about our first times! Now, we know what you’re thinking… But no, not those first times. Today we share some personal stories regarding race, parents, pets, and first impressions of each other!  Remember to take care of yourself, and keep up your new year’s resolution ;) Link to J Lou’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/x38ayMAOmzE Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagr...2021-01-0656 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeMy Holidays Matter TooHappy holidays everyone! December (or as some people like to celebrate early in October) is commonly associated with Christmas/Festive season. However, there are many cultural celebrations that take place during this time, and they get overshadowed in the western world. In today’s episode, we talk about holidays other than Christmas! From racist western standards to the history of dumplings, we discuss it all! 😎🥟 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn...2020-12-2349 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeNot Your Yellow Fantasy With Giboom ParkBet you didn’t think you’d see us today 🕶😎 Today, we had the pleasure of speaking to Giboom Park (also known as Joyce) about her latest book “Not Your Yellow Fantasy”! We get to ask her some questions about her book, her writing process, plus a whole rant on yellow fever and how it affects the mental health of youth.  Check out Joyce!  www.instagram.com/notyouryellowfantasy  Support "Not Your Yellow Fever"!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1636765823/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1607694058&sr=8-1 Song: Cry...2020-12-1654 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Asian-American/Asian Immigrant DreamIt’s exam and applications season… We know we know it’s okay to cry. Hey, why don't you come cry with us in today's episode about The Asian-American/Asian Immigrant Dream! We share our experiences, discuss the toxic aspects of this mindset, and cry (a lot). To anyone that’s going through this right now, know that you have our support! Remember to drink water, get up from your desk every once in a while, and be kind to yourself ♡ P.S We hope your EAs got back to you! Song: Crying Over You http...2020-12-0949 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeOur Favourite Asian Foods ft. FoodyblogsPart 2 of our food series is here! Today we were joined by the lovely Angelica Tso from foodyblogs and ONE NOM AT a time! Join us as we discuss dog-eating/bat-eating stereotypes, our favourite Asian snacks, and shoutout some local restaurants (#supportasianbusinesses). Check out Angelica!! https://foodyblogs.carrd.co/ Our Restaurant Recommendations: https://newskyrestaurant.com/ http://jollibeecanada.com/ Angelica’s Restaurant Recommendations: https://instagram.com/teaspoons.bbt?igshid=1nwo6abtleg6o https://instagram.com/paragontearoom?igshid=ulckvrcfz412 https://instagram.com/sunbokongvegetarianrestaurant?ig...2020-11-251h 03Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Gentrification of Asian Food*This episode was posted November 10 out of respect for Canadian Remembrance Day (November 11). We will be back to regular scheduling next episode. Welcome to part 1 of our food series! We have dedicated the month of November to all-things Asian food. In today’s episode, we go OFF on Asian food, and how it has been gentrified to meet the standards of wh*te people. From celebrity chefs like Gordan Ramsey and his Lucky Cat restaurant to that horrid bibimbap recipe featured on Guy Fieri’s show, we roasted them all. 🙏😤🔥 P.S. People that think chicken ball is Chinese food are bann...2020-11-101h 08Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeCultural Appropriation: Halloween SpecialHappy (early) Halloween! What do you think of when you hear, “Halloween”? Well, we think of offensive costumes and bad excuses. Don’t be that person. P.S: If we see you posting about Halloween parties, we’re coming for you. STAY INSIDE OR ELSE  Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- S...2020-10-281h 10Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsians in Literature ft. Ed LinTW: MENTIONS OF SUICIDE We’re all too familiar with poorly written Asian-American characters, in books, films, etc. In today’s episode, we finally get to introduce a well-written Asian-American character, David Tung! We had the honour of interviewing Ed Lin, author of David Tung Can’t Have a Girlfriend Until He Gets Into an Ivy League College. Huge thank you to Kaya Press and Ed Lin for partnering with us! (Shoutout to Cindy Chung :))  Preorder David Tung: https://kaya.com/2020/07/david-tung-cant-but-you-can/  Ed's Website: https://www.edlinforpresident.com/  Kaya Press: https://kaya.com  ...2020-10-141h 00Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeStop Google Translating Your TattoosIn this episode, we discuss poorly translated tattoos, roast Ariana Grande, and discuss the severity of capitalizing off of cultural traditions. If we get 1000 likes on our video, Rhianna will get a face tattoo. Check out this documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDXd7U5PhDU Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! ...2020-09-3045 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the Joke: Asian Comedians (Asian jokes that are actually funny)Wanna listen to quality Asian jokes that are actually funny and not racist? Check out our (non-exhaustive) list of our favourite Asian comedians! From veterans like Ken Jeong and Bobby Lee to the Daily Show host Ronny Chieng. These comedians make us laugh and feel proud to be Asian. P.S. Shoutout to our favourite female Asian comedian/tiger mom, John Mulaney ;)  Ikea Heights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLql9FhhOdRbMT9qcOEIePBd7GKwoG4-tk  Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us!...2020-09-161h 17Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Asian-Canadian History Canada Hid From Us*headphone user warning at 6:11* We hate to bring this up, but school is right around the corner. With that, we decided to talk about our experiences with Asian-Canadian history that is taught (or lack thereof) in schools. From insensitive projects to confusing family trees to us exposing the Canadian government, we cover it all. We hope that this episode teaches you something about Canada's dark and hidden history of AAPI racism. Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https...2020-09-0251 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeBeing Anti-Racist Isn’t a FlexTW: MENTIONS OF RAPE AND ASSAULT Disclaimer: At the time of recording, the Turkish photo challenge to raise awareness of the violence against women had not existed yet. We were talking about a different photo trend that happened in March. However, we are in no way hating on the latter.  Happy 10th episode! Whether this is your first episode or your tenth, thank you so much for supporting our podcast! We always joke about no one listening, but there are actually a few people who do and that means a lot. We want to celebrate o...2020-08-1947 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Importance of Asian Civic Engagement ft. AYCEIn this week's episode, we were joined by Abigail and Camille from AYCE！ We discussed all things Asian and politics from voter turnout, Asians and Black Lives Matter, performative activism, and even #VoteforKanye (but don’t do it). If you’re from the US and you’re eligible to vote, DO IT or else :) Check out AYCE! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aycevote/ Website: https://www.aycevote.org/   Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2020-08-0540 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeThe Cultural Divide Between Rich Fobs & First-Gen KidsIn this week’s episode, we discussed class struggle, language barriers, and the cultural divide between rich fobs and first-gen kids! Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2020-07-2228 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeRating Racist Asian JokesGuys, enough with the Asian jokes...they're all the same...just like us.  0/10 would not recommend it. Do you want to listen to 2 Asian teens deadpan for 40 minutes? Well, this is the episode for you! Not sure why you would want to listen to that, though….. I mean quality content!! Haha jk..... unless...? Check out the Subtle Asian Traits Facebook Group for some funny Asian memes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1343933772408499/ Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: htt...2020-07-0843 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeYellow FeverYellow Fever, we’re sure you’ve all heard of it. Today, we dissect it and roast people with Yellow Fever. #cuzasiansarewhereitsatB 😎 Link to Tina Zhou's Petition: https://www.change.org/p/instagram-instagram-ignores-racist-post-which-goes-against-their-guidelines?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=e5467e50-ed36-11e9-9e4b-c78e43d56903 Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.c...2020-06-2448 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeCrazy Cheap AsiansFrom double standards, Karen memes, to tips on saving money, in this episode we discuss everything “Crazy Cheap Asians!” NOTE: At 2:59 the show is called "19 and Counting" and the movie is called "Cheaper by the Dozen". DISCLAIMER: Our podcast episodes are pre-recorded and contain references to recent news (ex: Donald Trump’s racist remark towards Weijia Jiang). We must upload them on a specific schedule so the content does not become out-dated in relation to what is going on right now. That said, we have no intention to detract from the curren...2020-06-1037 minFresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeChinese & Filipino Culture: Embracing Our HeritageTo wrap up Asian Heritage Month, we discuss, compare, and celebrate our own cultures through the perspective of first-gen Asian immigrants. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2020-05-271h 16Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeAsians in Media (or lack thereof) *Asian Heritage Month Special*Happy Asian Heritage Month!!!!!!! In today’s episode, you get to hear us geek out and rant about all things Asian media related. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2020-05-131h 15Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeModel Minority MythToday, we talk about the Model Minority Myth and how it is toxic and discredits the hard work of Asian-American students. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2020-04-291h 16Fresh Off the BrokeFresh Off the BrokeFriendship Dynamics: Asian vs. Non-AsianA conversation discussing friendships, comparing Asian vs. Non-Asian group dynamics. Told through our experiences growing up in Canada. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-off-the-broke/message2020-04-1554 min