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invASIANtv popcastEpisode 9: Marvel's ASIANS of S.H.I.E.L.D.In this episode of invASIANtv, we take a look at the leading ladies of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., hacktivist turned superhero Skye/Daisy Johnson/Quake and badass veteran Melinda May, played by Chloe Bennet and Ming-Na Wen respectively. We also discuss fave of the Twitterverse, Randall Park's FBI agent Jimmy Woo, after the epic Wandavision finale. During its seven-year reign on ABC, the show broke barriers with its strong, leading Asian ladies both on-screen, with Chloe and Ming-Na, and behind-the-scenes with show Creator/Executive Producer, Maurissa Tancharoen. Who runs the world? GIRLS!!!!!!On...
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invASIANtv popcastEpisode 9: Marvel's ASIANS of S.H.I.E.L.D.In this episode of invASIANtv, we take a look at the leading ladies of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., hacktivist turned superhero Skye/Daisy Johnson/Quake and badass veteran Melinda May, played by Chloe Bennet and Ming-Na Wen respectively. We also discuss fave of the Twitterverse, Randall Park's FBI agent Jimmy Woo, after the epic Wandavision finale. During its seven-year reign on ABC, the show broke barriers with its strong, leading Asian ladies both on-screen, with Chloe and Ming-Na, and behind-the-scenes with show Creator/Executive Producer, Maurissa Tancharoen. Who runs the world? GIRLS!!!!!!
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2021-03-1441 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 8: Black History Month Edition Featuring Blasians on TelevisionWe know this release is at the close of Black History Month, but we wanted to do an episode dedicated to Black Asians we've seen on TV. Turns out while there are a lot of Blasian actors out there, there are very few of them playing actual Black AND Asian characters on television. Are we surprised? Of course not. In this episode, we take a huge dump on white supremacy (DUH), discuss who we believe is the first portrayal of a Blasian character on American television, and question why do people dismiss biracial peoples' identity when it is NONE OF...
2021-02-2746 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 8: Black History Month Edition Featuring Blasians on TelevisionWe know this release is at the close of Black History Month, but we wanted to do an episode dedicated to Black Asians we've seen on TV. Turns out while there are Blasian actors out there, there are very few of them playing actual Black AND Asian characters on television. Are we surprised? Of course not. In this episode, we take a huge dump on white supremacy (DUH), discuss who we believe is the first portrayal of a Blasian character on American television, and question why do people dismiss biracial peoples' identity when it is NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS...
2021-02-2746 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 7: Why Did The Walking Dead Do Glenn Dirty?We need answers.In this first episode of 2021 for invASIANtv, we talk about the Asians (and one Pacific-Islander) taking up screen time on the still ongoing post-apocalyptic AMC show The Walking Dead. In our lineup, we have Steve Yeun’s portrayal of Glenn Rhee, onscreen hero to Asian dudes across the world, Avi Nash playing zaddy (literally) doctor Siddiq, and finally we discuss hilarious knight of the Kingdom, played by Samoan American Cooper Andrews as JERRY. Are there any Asians still alive in Georgia? Maybe. Listen to this episode to find out!Catch the new episodes of season 10 of...
2021-02-1942 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 7: Why Did The Walking Dead Do Glenn Dirty?We need answers.
In this first episode of 2021 for invASIANtv, we talk about the Asians (and one Pacific-Islander) taking up screen time on the still ongoing post-apocalyptic AMC show The Walking Dead. In our lineup, we have Steve Yeun’s portrayal of Glenn Rhee, onscreen hero to Asian dudes across the world, Avi Nash playing zaddy (literally) doctor Siddiq, and finally we discuss hilarious knight of the Kingdom, played by Samoan American Cooper Andrews as JERRY. Are there any Asians still alive in Georgia? Maybe. Listen to this episode to find out!
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2021-02-1942 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 6: Dash, Lily is NOT Your Manic Pixie Dream GirlHAPPY HOLIDAYS, FRIENDS!!!Netflix’s hit holiday rom-com Dash & Lily manages to sprinkle some charming Christmas magic... but was it enough to distract us from Lily’s far-fetched middle school trauma? On this week's episode, we talk about how great it is to see a Japanese-American family celebrating the most wonderful time of the year on TV, the questionable "parenting" of the adults on the show, and our favorite dares that the entire festive series is founded upon.On this holiday episode we focus on the following actors and characters: Midori Francis as Lily
2020-12-2128 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 6: Dash, Lily is NOT Your Manic Pixie Dream GirlHAPPY HOLIDAYS, FRIENDS!!!
Netflix’s hit holiday rom-com Dash & Lily manages to sprinkle some charming Christmas magic... but was it enough to distract us from Lily’s far-fetched middle school trauma? On this week's episode, we talk about how great it is to see a Japanese-American family celebrating the most wonderful time of the year on TV, the questionable "parenting" of the adults on the show, and our favorite dares that the entire festive series is founded upon.
On this holiday episode we focus on the following actors and...
2020-12-2128 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 5: Strong Asian Male LeadsIt's strange to believe that Asian Male leads on television were relatively nonexistent up until the 2010s, but lo and behold: it's true! We discuss Indians on TV (an actual Master of None episode description and title), the need for more romantic male leads (because duh), and whether we do or don't like martial arts shows.On this week's episode we focus on the following actors/characters/shows:Aziz Ansari as Dev Shah on Master of None, Daniel Wu as Sunny and Aramis Knight as MK on Into the Badlands, Ryan Potter as Mike Fukunaga on Supah Ninjas...
2020-12-1040 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 5: Strong Asian Male LeadsIt's strange to believe that Asian Male leads on television were relatively nonexistent up until the 2010s, but lo and behold: it's true! We discuss Indians on TV (an actual Master of None episode description and title), the need for more romantic male leads (because duh), and how martial arts shows should be featuring more Asian actors than white actors (also duh)!
On this week's episode we focus on the following actors/characters/shows:
Aziz Ansari as Dev Shah on Master of None, Daniel Wu as Sunny and Aramis Knight as MK on Into the...
2020-12-1040 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 4: Asian AirheadsIn this episode we explore Asians on television who, contrary to the model minority myth, rarely ever did their homework. We look into Brenda Song’s portrayal of everyone’s favorite fictional hotel heiress, London Tipton, in Disney Channel’s Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Jake Choi’s young baby daddy role as Miggy in ABC’s Single Parents.---The invASIANtv popcast is a podcast where two un-model minority TV junkies, Kathlynn and Patricia, break down the Asian American characters they loved (and disliked) on television.--- Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @invASIANtv--- E...
2020-11-1729 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 4: Asian Airheads - Rebelling the Model MinorityIn this episode, we explore Asians on television who, contrary to the model minority myth, rarely ever did their homework. We look into Brenda Song’s portrayal of everyone’s favorite fictional hotel heiress, London Tipton, in Disney Channel’s Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Jake Choi’s young baby daddy role as Miggy Park in ABC’s Single Parents. We are here for the range!
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The invASIANtv popcast is a podcast where two un-model minority TV junkies, Kathlynn and Patricia, break down the Asian American characters they loved (and disliked) on television...
2020-11-1729 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 3: Filipinos Playing Filipinos PART 2We know it is now November and it is no longer Filipino American History Month, but there were a few Filipino Americans on TV we HAD to talk about!In a bonus episode and part 2 of our Filipinos Playing Filipinos series, we take a look at more serious/dramatic roles played by Filipinos on television. We discuss Filipino parents, the mythical vampire-like Aswang, and how we cannot get enough of Jon Jon Briones's acting.On this week's episode we focus on the following actors/characters/shows: Conrad Ricamora as Oliver Hampton from How to Get...
2020-11-0333 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 3: Filipinos Playing Filipinos PART 2We know we have exited October and are officially in November and, therefore, it is no longer Filipino American History Month, but there were a few Filipino Americans on TV we HAD to talk about!
In a bonus episode and part 2 of our Filipinos Playing Filipinos series, we take a look at more serious/dramatic roles played by Filipinos on television. We discuss Filipino parents, the mythical vampire-like Aswang, and how we cannot get enough of Jon Jon Briones's acting.
On this week's episode we focus on the following actors/characters/shows:
Conrad Ricamora...
2020-11-0333 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 2: Filipinos Playing Filipinos - Filipino American Heritage Month!October is Filipino American Heritage Month and for this episode, of course, we wanted to talk about Filipinos playing Filipinos on television.We talk about Olivia Rodrigo on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Vincent Rodriguez III on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Nico Santos on Superstore, and Manny Jacinto on The Good Place, and all the very cool and familiar Filipino cultural nuances they bring to their shows. There's immigration stories, Filipino Thanksgiving (diniguan??), and whether we will one day see more Filipinas as main characters on the small screen.---The invASIANtv popcast is a podcast where...
2020-10-2738 mininvASIANtv popcastEpisode 2: Filipinos Playing Filipinos - Filipino American Heritage Month!October is Filipino American Heritage Month and for this episode, of course, we wanted to talk about Filipinos playing Filipinos on television.
We talk about Olivia Rodrigo on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Vincent Rodriguez III on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Nico Santos on Superstore, and Manny Jacinto on The Good Place, and all the very cool and familiar Filipino cultural nuances they bring to their shows. There's immigration stories, Filipino Thanksgiving (diniguan??), and whether we will one day see more Filipinas as main characters on the small screen.
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2020-10-2738 mininvASIANtv popcastPilot Episode: Beyond the Yellow RangerWelcome to our pilot episode! Join us as we discuss the Asian American characters on television that made a huge impact on us while growing up - meaning, we get to talk about the young, hot John Cho in Charmed, the sassy Tina Nguyen from Ghostwriter, and of course, the OG badass Yellow Power Ranger Trini Kwan!... and we might also sing some Out of the Box?? --- Follow the creator and singer of the lovely invASIANtv theme song, Jan Rachel, on Instagram @janjangramsThe invASIANtv popcast is a podcast where two un-model minority TV junkies, Kathlynn and P...
2020-10-1229 mininvASIANtv popcastPilot Episode: Beyond the Yellow RangerWelcome to our pilot episode! Join us as we discuss the Asian American characters on television that made a huge impact on us while growing up - meaning, we get to talk about the young, hot John Cho in Charmed, the sassy Tina Nguyen from Ghostwriter, and of course, the OG badass Yellow Power Ranger Trini Kwan!... and we might also sing some Out of the Box??
--- Follow the creator and singer of the lovely invASIANtv theme song, Jan Rachel, on Instagram @janjangrams
The invASIANtv popcast is a podcast where two un-model minority...
2020-10-1229 mininvASIANtv popcast[Trailer] Welcome to the invASIANtv popcastWelcome to the invASIANtv popcast! Join co-hosts Kathlynn Alba and Patricia Gonzalez as they dive deep into the representation of Asian Americans in the past and present landscape of television. While each episode will focus on a theme, there is no singular formula. They will discuss everything from storylines, characters, and the actors who play them. It’s a show about Kathlynn and Patricia’s love and appreciation for television through an Asian American lens. New episodes every other Monday starting October 12th!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @invASIANtv!
2020-10-0601 mininvASIANtv popcast[Trailer] Welcome to the invASIANtv popcastWelcome to the invASIANtv popcast! Join co-hosts Kathlynn Alba and Patricia Gonzalez as they dive deep into the representation of Asian Americans in the past and present landscape of television. While each episode will focus on a theme, there is no singular formula. They will discuss everything from storylines, characters, and the actors who play them. It’s a show about Kathlynn and Patricia’s love and appreciation for television through an Asian American lens.
New episodes every other Monday starting October 12th!
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @invASIANtv!
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