Best Angela Lin And Jesse Lin Podcasts (2025)

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From Asian Guilt to Writer's Success - Jesse's Journey | Jesse Q. Sutanto | 110 53:28

26d ago53:28

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Send us a text In this week's episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung sits down with bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto to talk about her journey from Jakarta to Singapore, California, Oxford, and back again. Jesse opens up about her Chinese-Indonesian heritage, her path to becoming a prolific writer, and the ten-year grind before …

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Documenting the Chinese Canadian Suburban Mom Life | Leanne Lee | 109 49:52

1M ago49:52

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Send us a text "From Ottawa roots to TikTok reels, Leanne keeps it real about the mom life" In this episode, we dive into the world of Leanne Lee — Chinese Canadian content creator, suburban mom of two, and all-around relatable human. From her early days navigating small-town Canada as the token Asian kid to finding her voice (and community) online…

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175. What Are the Kids Saying These Days? 19:02

1M ago19:02

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Nothing makes us feel older than not understanding a word that Gen Z or Gen Alpha says because the kids be changing their slang so quick, it's hard to keep up! In this episode, we talk about skibidi toilet, rizz, and more confusing terms the kids are saying nowadays. But in all seriousness, we ponder why slang has developed this way and also the cy…

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Completing Mother's Memoir for Her - Richard Hsung | 108 53:36

2M ago53:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle speaks with Richard Hsung, a retired organic chemist and professor, who shares his journey of identity as a third culture individual and the process of writing his mother's memoir, 'Spring Flowers, A Tale of Two Rivers.' Richard reflects on his experiences growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution, immi…

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On Being the Eldest Asian Introvert Daughter | Jennifer Ho | 107 49:47

2M ago49:47

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Send us a text A conversation with Jennifer about being an introvert, the eldest daughter and ways to be an introvert that can reach for what they want while still staying true to themselves without compromising on their boundaries and happiness. Bio: Jennifer Ho is a life coach who helps introverts start their personal rebellion. Her clients all h…

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174. Living Life on the Edge 16:32

2M ago16:32

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Have you ever stopped to think about if you live your life out on the edge? It sounds cliche, but how close to "average" is your life? If you've wondered these things, this week's episode aims to dive into this exact topic. From a young age, your podcast hosts have been pushed to excel in all areas of life. From academic studies to extra-curricular…

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Canto Cutie: Amplifying Cantonese Voices | Katherine Leung | 106 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Leung speaks with Katherine Leung, the founder and editor of CantoCutie, a groundbreaking zine dedicated to showcasing the voices and creativity of the Cantonese diaspora. Katherine opens up about her multicultural upbringing in Austin, Texas, her time teaching in Russia, and how these experiences shaped he…

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173. Blade Runner: 2025 18:07

2M ago18:07

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With all of the technological innovations that we live with everyday, are we already living in the future? From home help robots to invisibility cloaks, so many things we imagined to be impossible are coming to life today. And although not all the promises of technology are here just yet, many advancements promise to revolutionize humanity tomorrow…

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172. White Lotus S3: WTF Moments 19:38

3M ago19:38

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White Lotus Season 3 has come to an end and we have...thoughts. We're discussing the whole season in review of our most WTF moments - the ones that lived rent free in our heads for days after watching it. From the infamous brotherly love incident to the completely unhinged cocktail lounge monologue from Frank, we relive it all. And yes, we do talk …

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171. Is Creativity What Makes Us Human? 17:25

3M ago17:25

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If you're an OG listener, you know we started the pod as a hobby during the pandemic. But we weren't the only people following creative pursuits - so many people experimented with baking, cooking, drawing, and many other interesting activities. This week, we're taking a moment to explore why creative passions matter. For Angela, being a creator is …

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170. Can You Read My Mind? 19:12

3M ago19:12

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Do you believe in telepathy or ESP-like phenomena? This week we discuss "The Telepathy Tapes," a podcast that explores if non-verbal autistic individuals have the ability to read minds. The ability to look into another's mind is considered a fantastical power, but what would it take to convince you that it is real in certain individuals? In-house "…

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169. Bethenny's Dior Bags (UAP) 24:46

3M ago24:46

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Did you hear about the SUV-sized drones, plasmoids, orbs, and other strange objects in the sky over New Jersey/the East Coast the past few months, or is this the first time you're hearing about it? We discuss this strange phenomena that started around the holidays in 2024 and continued for several months, where folks were claiming these large drone…

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168. But What Have You Really Been Doing? 17:12

3M ago17:12

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We're back with a life update where we chat about the most fun recent things we've been up to during our off-season break, Angela being re-energized and doubling down on Real You Mandarin efforts, Jesse enjoying the semi-single (read: open relationship) life, and coming to terms with getting older and potentially wanting plastic surgery?! Let us kn…

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Celebrating Asian Cultures and Creators with InfatuAsian Podcast | Curtis Chinn | 105 59:40

3M ago59:40

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Curtis Chinn, host of The Infatuation Podcast and longtime educator, to talk about his journey from teaching to podcasting, amplifying Asian voices, and landing interviews with icons like Connie Chung and Ming Tsai. We dive into Asian representation in media, the evolution of identity, and the power …

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Gay, Asian, and Unfiltered: Bao & Chris Spill It All | Literally, Gaysians | EP 104 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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Send us a text In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, we sit down with Bao and Chris, the unapologetic and hilarious hosts of Literally Gaysians. We dive deep into the queer Asian experience—what it means to grow up both gay and Asian, the evolution of Gaysian identity, and how they built a friendship that has lasted over a decade. From pa…

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - SOLO EPISODE 5:27

4M ago5:27

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Send us a text A solo episode with a big announcement. Tune in to find out what it's all about! As always make sure to like, share and follow us on social media and on your streaming platforms. Listen to all of our episodes will make us really happy. Thanks. Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @wha…

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Passion vs. Stability: Lucas’ Balancing Act | Lucas John Ng | 103 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Send us a text In this episode, actor and creative Lucas John Ng shares his journey of balancing his passion for acting with the need for life stability. From navigating a life-changing injury to pursuing creative fulfillment while holding down a full-time job, Lucas gets candid about the highs and lows of following your dreams. 🎬💼 Tune in as Lucas…

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Becoming The Real You (By Learning Chinese) | Angela Lin | Ep102 57:32

5M ago57:32

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Send us a text In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung reconnects with Angela Lin, co-founder of Real You Mandarin and co-host of But Where Are You Really From?. Angela shares her journey of creating an online Mandarin course tailored for ABCs (American-Born Chinese) and ABTs (American-Born Taiwanese), discussing language ba…

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The Best of Both Worlds: Kevin Yee on Thriving as an ABC (American Born Chinese) | EP 101 57:00

5M ago57:00

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Send us a text Season 6 Premiere – Episode 101 🎙️ In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung chats with Kevin Yee, an ex-pharmacist turned content creator and high-ticket sales consultant. Kevin shares his journey growing up as an American-Born Chinese (ABC), balancing two cultures, and how it shaped his identity. He opens up a…

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Episode 100! Adult Friendships (ASIAN MEN CHIT CHAT SESSION) 1:04:27

6M ago1:04:27

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Send us a text Episode 100 of WHAT KIND OF ASIAN ARE YOU? Thank you to all that have been rocking with us regardless of when you started. Happy to have you as a listener. We will continue on and looking to provide more conversations that you care about and find value in. Onto today’s special episode. For episode 100, we gotta go back to the roots o…

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9 Questions with Kyle | Episode 99 13:23

6M ago13:23

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Send us a text A solo episode Get to know more about Kyle, the host of this podcast, and more on the inspiration and future goals for this podcast. Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. …

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167. The Happiness Curve 23:11

6M ago23:11

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"The Happiness Curve" is a concept that postulates that on average, a person's happiness acts as a U-shaped curve where you are happiest in your youth, happiness starts to decline in your 30s/40s, and picks back up as you get into your 50s and beyond. In this episode, we discuss what we think about this phenomenon. Full disclosure, we did get the d…

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166. Should Video Games Represent Us? 19:41

6M ago19:41

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Have you ever spent hours in anticipation of your next escape, only to find that you can't quite see yourself in that narrative? If you're a gamer, you might find that to be common, depending on the category of game you're primarily interested in. This week, we're discussion the issue of representation in big box video games. Video games have to wa…

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165. Hindsight is 20/30 19:30

7M ago19:30

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Have you ever taken a moment to look back on your actions from a different period of your life? Have you ever wondered why you made certain decisions and whether or not they were wholly yours? This week, we take a walk down memory lane and evaluate the impact some of our decisions in our 20s have on our lives right now. For Angela, the importance o…

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164. Bilingual Parenting ft. Sunny Horstmann 37:25

7M ago37:25

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We've often grappled with reconciling our identities as Asian-Americans, straddling two or more cultures between our family's motherland and the western environment in which we actually grew up. For many of us who did not grow up in Asia, when the time comes to think about trying to pass on that culture - and especially the language - to our childr…

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163. Food As A Way Into Taiwanese Culture ft. Lisa Cheng Smith (Yun Hai) 45:06

7M ago45:06

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We've often talked about how food is one of the most easily accessible ways into a culture, and this episode's guest is a perfect living example of that. Lisa Cheng Smith, founder of Yun Hai Shop in NYC, started Yun Hai as a way to explore her Taiwanese identity. Growing up as a half-Taiwanese/half-American individual, the question of "but where am…

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162. Financial (In)Dependence 19:37

8M ago19:37

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"More money, more problems" as they say. But is financial inequality in a relationship a unique problem or does it just exacerbate existing ones? This week, we examine how financial inequality impacts the quality of our relationships. Having both had the New York experience, your hosts understand what it feels like to struggle on a budget. But thes…

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161. Election Schmelection 34:22

8M ago34:22

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The 2024 General Election is coming up in a matter of days... thank god because we are over it, lol. No matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on, I think many of us can agree that we are tired of the reality TV show style media coverage around the two candidates, the BS of the general political "machine" behind the two parties, and a…

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160. The Call is Coming from Inside the House 42:19

8M ago42:19

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It's that spooktacular time of year - Halloween! In keeping with the pod tradition, we've gone diving in the deepest, darkest recesses of the internet (Reddit) for more scary stories. And also as usual, we're bringing you horror with an Asian flavor - only stories based in Asia accepted. Jesse brings to the table a terrific story involving public t…

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159. When Love Is More Than Words ft. Jocelyn Chung 55:38

8M ago55:38

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Jocelyn Chung is a Taiwanese-American graphic designer and writer whose new children's book "When Love Is More Than Words" was just released this week! In this episode we of course discuss the book, including its inspiration being a beautiful real life realization she had with her grandfather, all the fun Taiwanese easter eggs, and more, and also d…

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158. Hello, Listeners! 16:46

9M ago16:46

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Your besties are back with some new topics for fall! Before we get into a slew of new conversations these next few months, we'd like to update you on where we are. Life keeps moving, especially when we are on break from the pod. For Angela, that means a few months closer to starting her family and moving to Japan. For Jesse, that means a few months…

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Diving into the Uncomfortable - Minerva Navasca | EP 98 48:19

9M ago48:19

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Send us a text Minerva Navasca’s Bio: Minerva Navasca is a Filipina-Canadian filmmaker exploring narratives of cultural dysphoria and girlhood with intimate specificity. Stating, “I want to make films about subjects that make me uncomfortable,” Minerva delves into perspectives steeped in anxiety and internalized shame, using the medium to interroga…

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The OG BLASIAN of the Internet! | @Jonahsahn | #97 SEASON 5 FINALE 1:05:27

1y ago1:05:27

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Send us a text SEASON FIVE FINALE! Our guest today, Johnathan Gibbs known as Jonahsahn and formerly blasianFMA. He’s 100% Black 100% Filipino and according to him the OG Blasian of the internet. He has been creating content on the internet since 2008 and is one with many hats. He’s a content creator, activist, gamer, chorister and Gayasian. In our …

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What Does Being "Chinese" Mean in the Diaspora? + Asian Joy | Aydin Quach | #96 #aapiheritagemonth 48:19

1y ago48:19

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Send us a text Today's episode features Aydin Quach(he/they). MA student in History @UBC and Ph.D. in American Studies and Ethnicity @USC We talked about: 1. What does being "CHINESE" mean in the Diaspora? 2. Aydin's upbringing as a Chinese Canadian growing up/living in Vancouver, Canada 3. Harmonizing Chinese/Asian identity with Queerness 4. Asian…

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