Best Mic Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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An Episode of Proxy on the InfatuAsian Podcast, Mic Nguyen's Biggest Regret 47:00

17d ago47:00

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Our podcast pal Yowei loaned us one of her episodes of Proxy to air on our feed this week! It features an episode she produced with comedian and podcaster Mic Nguyen. In it, the episode explores what Mic calls "the biggest regret of his life," abandoning his pre-med studies to pursue a comedy career. If you've never listened to Proxy before, you're…

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Jack Ohman: The Freshman Dominating College Baseball 39:52

23h ago39:52

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Yale Baseball’s freshman phenom, Jack Ohman — the nation’s ERA leader and one of the most dominant pitchers in college baseball. Jack takes us through his recruiting journey, from being an under-the-radar late bloomer to landing at Yale. He shares how growing up around professional baseball — with his dad playin…

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Ep 184 Part 2 The K-Watch Club Continues with Lingjie and Isabel watching Karma (2025) and Signal (2016) 48:21

1d ago48:21

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We're back with part 2 of our marathon session with Isabel and Lingjie! This time we're discussing the 2025 drama Karma and the 2016 classic Signal. I think we all enjoyed these shows and would recommend them to you! Let us know the shows or movies you want us to watch next! Thanks again to Isabel of @proudlyasian podcast and Lingjie of @worstasian…

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Ep 184 Part 1 A K-Watch Club with Isabel and Lingjie 57:35

3d ago57:35

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We had some free time this summer, so I suckered some podcast friends to watch some shows with me. Lingjie from @worstasianpod and Isabel from @proudlyasian were game to be part of a watch club. We each recommended a show for the others to watch, and a few months later, we jumped on a Zoom call to give our thoughts! The shows picked were: Love Afte…

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Have We Had Enough Hot Takes? 1:09:23

4d ago1:09:23

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Dan (Yang) and Dan (Harumi) stop by the show to talk about the ultimate hot take. C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P A R T N E R S -Check ou…

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Ep 183 Tiger Sisters: Jean & Cherie Luo Share Their Journey From the Ivy League to Podcasting 1:05:46

10d ago1:05:46

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From Dartmouth, Harvard, Barnard, and Stanford, to Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Tiger Sisters Jean and Cherie Luo achieved what many can only hope to. In their podcast, Tiger Sisters, they share secrets and mistakes they've learned along the way. Sydney and I had a great chat with them, talking about their journey and learning more about how the…

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All We Do Is Nguyen 1:02:01

18d ago1:02:01

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Three dudes from the Mekong Delta walk into a podcast booth... C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P A R T N E R S -Check out friend of the pod…

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Ep 182 From NPR to Proxy: Yowei Shaw’s Next Podcast Chapter 53:17

24d ago53:17

53:17

You might know Yowei Shaw from the NPR podcast Invisibilia, and if you do, then you know that most of the Invisibilia team got laid off in 2023. Since then, Yowei has been on a mission to continue telling stories that explore emotions and life's conundrums. This mission has turned into her new show, Proxy, an independent podcast that Yowei created,…

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Playing Her Cards Right From Toronto to Montenegro : Xuan Liu on Life and Poker 45:10

29d ago45:10

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Poker is a game of strategy, numbers, psychology, and luck. Xuan Liu has been playing poker professionally on and off since college. She has had several tournament scores of over half a million dollars. In May 2025, she became the first woman to win a Triton Series Tournament, taking home over $860,000! Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podca…

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Friendship and Fungus 59:44

1M ago59:44

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It's a car episode. Jenny talks about some recent friendship drama. Mic talks about some weird stuff on his feet. It's a car episode. It's a car episode. Jenny talks about some recent friendship drama. Mic talks about some weird stuff on his feet. It's a car episode. C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.inst…

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Ep 180 Inside the World of Tyrus Wong with Karen Fang, Author of Background Artist 59:51

1M ago59:51

59:51

Tyrus Wong is the Chinese American artist who provided inspiration and vision for the Disney animated masterpiece, Bambi. He went on to have a long career as an artist at Warner Brothers, as well as designing cards for Hallmark. He was an amazing individual whom my guest, film scholar Karen Fang, has written a book about. It’s called Background Art…

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Ep 179 Ask This Book a Question: Vicki Tan on Wonder, Design, and Discovery 52:38

1M ago52:38

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Got any questions that you're pondering at the moment? Wouldn't it be great to have someone to run it by to get some ideas? My guest Vicki Tan wrote a book for you! It's called Ask This Book a Question, and it walks you through different types of decisions you might need to make and gives stories from her life as well as biases that might be cloudi…

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EP 003 Phat Nguyen Part 2 of 3 1:24:27

2M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

This week we have @PhatActual for a chat for part 2 of our series! Stay tuned for the rest of this series!

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EP 003 Phat Nguyen Part 1 of 3 9:00

2M ago9:00

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This week we have @PhatActual for a chat! Stay tuned for the rest of this series!

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The Wisdom of Fumi Abe 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

The prodigal son Fumi Abe returns to the pod to share his hard-earned wisdom and give the Redacted Friends a few pointers on talking to Republicans. C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N…

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Ep 178 Advice for Traveling to Japan with Jeff and Naomi Yamazaki! 55:31

2M ago55:31

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Men’s fashion influencer Jeff Yamazaki and his wife Naomi have made the trip between Los Angeles and Japan dozens of times —and they’ve learned a thing or two along the way. In this episode, the stylish duo shares their go-to travel tips for navigating Japan like a pro: from the best places to shop to eating some of the tastiest foods. Whether it’s…

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Ep 177 You Might Have Asian Parents If... with the Blackboard 4 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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Here's an episode with the Blackboard 4 (Jackie, Vicky, Loan, and me) where we talk about having Asian parents and being Asian parents. Hopefully, you can relate and join in the laughter. *Light trigger warning* We talk about old-fashioned Asian discipline. Thanks to The Blackboard 4 for helping me all school year long. We'll be back after summer b…

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"My Biggest Regret" with Yowei Shaw 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

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Yowei Shaw (Proxy) joins the Redacted Friends and talks about Mic's biggest regret. C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P A R T N E R S -Check …

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5 Lessons That Yale Taught Me Pt 2 23:43

2M ago23:43

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In this episode of Off The Leash Podcast, co-host Kelvin Smith dives into the 5 lessons he learned during his time at Yale University. He shares insight into what taught him these lessons, and how the school has changed him for the better. 1. Know Your Worth 2. Networking / Relationship Building 3. Critical Thinking 4. Your Friends Have to be as Dr…

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Ep 176 Grace in Any Culture: Etiquette Lessons from Reina Chan 53:02

2M ago53:02

53:02

Are manners, good conversation skills, and etiquette out of style? My guest, Reina, and I wholeheartedly disagree! In fact, maybe these soft skills are needed more than ever! Reina Chan is an etiquette coach who was born in Hong Kong but was educated in England and Switzerland. She creates content around international etiquette and coaches clients …

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The 5 Lessons That Yale Taught Me 18:09

2M ago18:09

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In today's episode, co-host Mason Shipp reflects on the 5 biggest lessons Yale University taught him over the last 4 years. Yale is a transformative place for many, and Mason spends time recounting some of these moments that transformed him as a person. 1. Never Eat Alone 2. You Can Only Do 2 Things At A High Level 3. Reach Out For Help 4. Don't Be…

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Ep 175 Vicky Nguyen: From Boat Baby to NBC News 47:24

2M ago47:24

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Vicky Nguyen's life arc that goes from a harrowing escape out of Vietnam to the Today show makes her book Boat Baby a real page-turner. I had a really fun chat with Vicky the day after Mother's Day, which I thought was appropriate, since her parents, husband Brian, and 3 daughters play a big part in this journey of a lifetime. As a bonus, we get Vi…

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A Single Beige Thought 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

The Redacted Friends try to have a single beige thought. Later they check out each other's Explore page. C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P …

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From Disney Star to the Ivy League – Sophia Mitri Schloss Is NEXT UP in Hollywood 39:21

3M ago39:21

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In Episode 9 of Off The Leash Podcast, we sit down with actress and Ivy Leaguer Sophia Mitri Schloss. Sophia is a recent graduate of Yale University and actress who starred in Sadie (2018 film), Lane 1974 (2017 Film) and Disney+ Series Big Shot where she played the role as John Stamos's daughter. Sophia discusses how she fell in love with acting de…

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Ep 174 Big Asian Energy: Breaking Through Your Limitations with John Wang 51:02

3M ago51:02

51:02

John Wang is a leadership coach, author, speaker, and founder of Big Asian Energy, a platform dedicated to empowering Asian Americans to break through cultural and professional barriers. We had so much fun chatting about his new book, Big Asian Energy, available May 27th, wherever you get books, or over at his website www.bigasianenergy.com You can…

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Ep 173 part 2 - Amy Tan's InfatuAsian and Breaking the Legacy of Trauma 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

Want some bonus Amy Tan? Yes please! Just when I thought I was wrapping up our chat with Amy Tan, we got into a deep conversation about life and surviving trauma. I didn't plan most of this and just went wherever Amy wanted to lead the conversation. *Trigger Warning* We talk about self-harm and assault, please use listener's discretion* Pictured in…

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S5E6 - New York or LA? with Andrea Jin (Baby Goat Podcast) 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Los Angeles-supremacist Andrea Jin rejects every drink Mic offers her. Andrea has some hot takes about mangos and America. C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/a…

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Ep 173 From Joy Luck to Backyard Birds - Amy Tan Reflects on Survival and Writing Part 1 51:27

3M ago51:27

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It's going to be hard to beat this one! I had huge expectations about speaking with Amy Tan, and let me tell you, Amy gave me more than I could have even hoped for! She is the premier Asian American storyteller for a reason. She had me laughing one minute and contemplating the next. This is only Part 1, because we ended up chatting for over an hour…

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Bills TE Jackson Hawes on His Path from Yale to the NFL Draft 29:31

3M ago29:31

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In Episode 8 of Off The Leash Podcast, we sit down with Bills TE Jackson Hawes to discuss his journey from Yale to Georgia Tech, the challenges of transitioning between college football levels, and the rigorous pre-draft process. Jackson shares insights on training, team culture, and the importance of preparation for the NFL. He also offers advice …

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Ep 172 Asian Goats! Naming the greatest Asian things and people of all time! With the Blackboard 4! 1:06:09

3M ago1:06:09

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Jackie, Vicky, Loan, and I—a.k.a. The Blackboard 4—chat about the Greatest Of All Time Asian things! I always have a great time yapping with my teacher friends. Who knows where our next tangent will take us! In this episode, we discuss our GOATed Asian fruits and veg, movies, comedians, and more. Listen in and let us know if you agree with us or no…

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S5E5 - Is Voting Worth It? with Josh Burstein (Bernie Sanders) 55:47

3M ago55:47

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Comedian, director and political guy Josh Burstein (Bernie Sanders, Asian Comedy Festival) drops by to answer some questions about the Democrats. Then, the [Redacted] Friends do a comedy-politics mind meld. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepants…

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EP 002: Chase Cichos 1:09:29

4M ago1:09:29

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Welcome to The D’Brief Podcast, hosted by Jay from @dafteractions.In this episode, we sit down with Chase Cichos! Raw talk, real opinions, and no filter. Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow us on IG @dbriefpod to stay locked in.

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Ep 171 Trailblazer Nancy Kwan Reflects on 'The World of Suzie Wong' and Changing Hollywood 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Nancy Kwan was one of the first Asian Hollywood stars I can remember seeing. She broke out in the hit movies "The World of Suzie Wong" and "Flower Drum Song" in the 1960s. Over the next several decades, Nancy worked in front and behind the camera in over 50 productions. It was a real pleasure to speak with Nancy, she is as charming and lovely as ev…

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EP 001: Raul Rodriguez 49:16

4M ago49:16

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Welcome to The D’Brief Podcast, hosted by Jay from @dafteractions.In this episode, we sit down with Raul Rodriguez—owner of @c10era and Marketing Manager at @riflesupply—to chop it up about the rise of the carnivore diet, hot takes on current sports headlines, and how 2A culture is evolving across the country.Raw talk, real opinions, and no filter.…

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How to Start a Consumer Business 101 | Founder and CEO of Stand+ Rob Gregg 36:56

4M ago36:56

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In this episode of Off the Leash Podcast, Co-Host Mason Shipp interviews Rob Gregg, Founder and CEO of Stand Plus. Rob shares his journey from a young entrepreneur with a passion for problem-solving to building a successful consumer business focused on creating comfortable footwear for those who stand for long hours. We then transition into tips an…

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Ep 170 Arthur Dong on Telling Untold Asian American and LGBTQ Stories Through Film 45:00

4M ago45:00

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Arthur Dong is an award-winning filmmaker out of San Francisco's Chinatown. One of his first films, Sewing Woman, was nominated for an Oscar. We caught up with Arthur and chatted about his youth in Chinatown and his over 50 years of filmmaking! Get the Arthur Dong Collection on Blu-Ray discs from Kino Lorber. Arthur's care for his subject matter wi…

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S5E4 - Can Internment Camps Happen Again? with Kevin Nguyen (The Verge) 1:10:04

4M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Author Kevin Nguyen chats about his new book. Then, the gang go on a very dark, pretty funny camping trip. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P…

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Jaguars LB Foye Oluokun on His Path to the NFL and Beating Expectations 47:05

4M ago47:05

47:05

No player has recorded more tackles in the NFL since 2021 than Foye Oluokun. He signed a $45 million deal with the Jaguars. And before all of that? He was a student-athlete at Yale, born and raised in St. Louis, grinding with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. In this episode of Off The Leash Podcast, Foye Oluokun breaks down how he mad…

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Ep 169: Chef Brandon Jew: Tradition, Innovation, and the Story of Mister Jiu’s 43:19

4M ago43:19

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Brandon wanted to participate in our March Madness of Chinese Cuisine, but he had a prior engagement, so we decided to bring the bracket to him! Recording in the legendary Moongate Lounge above Mr. Jiu's, Brandon and I talked about his journey and why it's been so important for him to keep pushing against the river of difficulties of running a big …

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Announcement: Bake for Myanmar - A San Francisco Community Fundraiser to Support Myanmar Earthquake Relief 9:48

4M ago9:48

9:48

I had a quick call with Linda Tay Esposito from @flavor_explosions, who organized a bake sale to fundraise for earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. Here in San Francisco, Linda has gathered over 35 bakers who are donating some goods towards the relief effort. Each item will be $5 or $10, with 100% of the proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders i…

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Ep 168 The March Madness of Chinese Cuisine 2025! 1:05:47

4M ago1:05:47

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The day had come on March 22nd, 2025... the day we crowned the greatest dish in Chinese Cuisine for 2025! It was a hotly contested battle, voted on by about 60 members of our audience on a beautiful night in Chinatown. Cohosted by myself and the folks from The Worst Quality Crab Podcast and the On Waverly Bookstore, it was truly a fun night! I hope…

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S5E3 - Are We Too Old For This Shit? 52:54

4M ago52:54

52:54

Mic drives over to Jenny's house. The Asian Friends reminisce and talk about the TV Show "Younger." C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P A R T …

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Side Dish: Speaking with Actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino about My Love Will Make You Disappear! 6:23

4M ago6:23

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Here's a really quick interview with Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, who star in the Filipino film My Love Will Make You Disappear! It is a fun rom-com with a fun premise and lots of ups and downs, tears and laughs. I got to take part of the press junket, and because of my work schedule I only have a few minutes to chat with the stars. My nerves got th…

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All-American Yale DB Abu Kamara on Beating the Odds, His Philly Upbringing, and Making His Mark at Yale 41:12

4M ago41:12

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Abu Kamara’s journey to Yale was anything but typical. Growing up in Philadelphia, playing at his local high school, the odds of making it to Division 1 football — let alone Ivy League football — were slim. But despite the challenges, Abu carved out a path for himself, ultimately setting a legacy at Yale. After a tough freshman year, he used it as …

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Ep 167 Sarah Ahn on the writing of 'Umma' and the Stories Behind Ahnest Kitchen 48:07

5M ago48:07

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Sarah Ahn and her mom Nam Soon Ahn have been sharing stories and recipes on their Instagram @ahnestkitchen. Coming April 1st is their cookbook 'Umma" which is a fantastic collection of over 100 recipes, pictures, and stories from their family past and present. The stories in it will make your heart swell and your eyes water, while their recipes wil…

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Ep 166 Mahjong’s Cultural Legacy: Author Nicole Wong on House Rules & Tradition 57:24

5M ago57:24

57:24

I'm a little ashamed to say, I don't think I've ever played a real game of mahjong! Today's guest, Nicole Wong, wrote the perfect book for me! It's called Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora, and it has a little bit of everything for a new player like myself, or a seasoned player like you! It's available April 8th wherever you get y…

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Two-Time Olympian & World-Class Rower Christina Bourmpou on the Olympics, Life in Greece, Yale, and Staying Committed to the Process 46:37

5M ago46:37

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If you asked Christina Bourmpou about setting a world record at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she’d probably shrug her shoulders and tell you it's no big deal. The truth? Christina's humility, hunger for greater success, and dedication to getting better every day have turned her into a world-class rower who has won countless medals, broken numerous reco…

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S5E2 - Why can't we be friends? with Jasper Wang (Defector Media) 58:59

5M ago58:59

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Comedian and business Asian Jasper Wang stops by the pod to share a break-up story. The [REDACTED] Friends trade tips on finding and keeping friends. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y Tickets F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N…

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Ep 165 Chatting With Mr. Prasetyo Hadi the Consul General of Indonesia in San Francisco! 27:47

5M ago27:47

27:47

Mr. Prasetyo Hadi is the Consul General for Indonesia in San Francisco. I met Mr. Prasetyo Hadi at a fun celebration by the Indonesian Consulate in San Francisco. I asked if we could do an episode together, and so we got together and had a fun chat at the Consulate General, which happens to be near my work. They couldn’t have been nicer, showing me…

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Ep 164 Playwright Lauren Yee on Breaking into Theatre, Representation, and Crafting Powerful Stories 47:34

5M ago47:34

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Lauren Yee is an uber-talented playwright and screenwriter originally from San Francisco. Her plays cover a wide range of topics, from life as a Yee in San Francisco Chinatown to a 1970s rock band trying to survive during the days of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia. Her plays are a poignant mix of family, history, and culture filled with tensi…

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