Asian Bitches Down Under

Hi, we are here briefly to catch up for a pre-holiday greeting, share our recent life updates and of course, books!

I am I am I am

Hamnet

Audition

Taiwan Travelogue

Flashlight

Little Labours

Replay

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Event with Taiwan Film Festival Australia - Taiwanese Bookshelves: Paelabang Danapan, Indigenous Scholar 7th May @Museum of Sydney

(00:00) Intro

(02:00) Recipe Tin’s allegation against Brooki of recipe plagiarism 

(28:08) Tilt - Emma Pattee

(37:50) Oversharing - Jane Fallon 

(40:38) Counterfeit - Kirsten Chen

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(00:00) Jess has finally watched Conclave! - SPOILERS! 

(17:28) Mickey 17

(22:29) 2000’s Rom-Coms

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 (00:00) Go and support your local library! 

(05:35) Hello to my high school mates

(10:15) HILDA report and the unchanging hours of men doing housework 

(17:03) Oscars 2025, how dissident films are suppressed 

(25:39) Jessie’s reading list 

(28:57) Raised by Wolves: Jess Ho

(32:19) Taiwan Travelogue: Yang Zi Shuang, translated by Lin King 

(37:18) Kinda Pregnant 

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(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Awkward moment at metro station toilet 

(09:25) USA and DEI 

(19:20) Sam Kerr, how racial discrimination has a different definition for the colour of your skin 

(24:43 ) Kinda Pregnant, Bridget Jones

(35:00) Conclave

(39:22) One Day

(42:18) Love in the big city 

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In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of Taiwanese-Australian artist Ruth Ju-Shih Li, renowned for her innovative ceramics and clay sculptures. Li's journey began at the National Art School in Sydney, where she discovered her passion for ceramics. Her work often takes the form of abstract self-portraits, drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural heritage and personal experiences. Currently, Li's thought-provoking pieces are on display at the Bankstown Biennale in the exhibition "Same Same/Different," showcasing her continued exploration of identity and cultural narratives.

The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art: Zhang Xu Zhan

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In this episode, we speak to Rainbow Chan, a multifaceted artist whose work spans music, performance, and visual art. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Sydney, Rainbow's artistic journey is deeply rooted in her family's heritage and her experiences as a member of the Asian diaspora. Rainbow's creative process is a fascinating blend of traditional and contemporary elements. Her songwriting often explores themes of loss and healing, focusing on the complexities of diasporic experiences.

One of Rainbow's most intriguing projects revolves around her Weitou ancestry, the first settlers of Hong Kong. She has been working on reimagining the Weitou bridal lament, a ritual where brides-to-be would express their grievances through song before marriage. This project not only showcases Rainbow's musical talents but also highlights her commitment to preserving and sharing her cultural heritage through performance art.

Through her art, Rainbow amplifies the experiences of the diaspora, exploring themes of cultural representation, identity, and the interplay between tradition and modernity. Her work serves as a bridge between generations, bringing lesser-known aspects of Hong Kong culture to the forefront and engaging in a dialogue about the complexities of diasporic life.

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(00:00) Intro, fire in California Link to support MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources:

(02:00) The dangerous rhetoric by Elon Musk (correction 06:00, ‘equity’ not’ ‘equality’) 

(11:25) embarrassing incident at the beach 

(16:30) Let Them theory 

(37:20) 2025 Goals 

(41:00) The Mixed Up: Kylie Ladd 

(47:30) Kamogawa Food Detectives: Hisashi Kashiwai, Jesse Kirkwood(translated) 

(51:00) The Holdovers

(56:30) Wicked 

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(00:00) Intro, weather talk 

(02:40) the courageous Gisèle Pelicot: Artwork creates a link between Gisèle Pelicot and Western Australia's remote Pilbara

(06:20) Empowering feminist moment of 2024?

(10:50) Woman of the Hour and movies we anticipate 

(21:00) Shiori Ito’s Black Box Diaries 

(23:20) Favourite films/books/tv of 2024

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(00:00) Entering the final month of 2024, Taiwan won the Premier 12 Championship

(05:11) South Korea’s Temporary Martial Law 

(10:00) Namibia’s first female president 

(16:05) Wicked, Scattered All Over The Earth: Yoko Tawada, Human Acts: Han Kang 

(24:55) Interior Chinatown 

(33:35) A Man on the Inside 

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