Asians Represent!

By Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui

Asians Represent! Is here to celebrate and examine Asian representation in tabletop games and pop culture. We do this by creating conversation, introducing new perspectives to the broader gaming commu... more

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How many episodes does Asians Represent! have?

The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.

Asians Represent! episodes:

July 23, 2025 Daniel & Drew's War on TCG Scalpers | No Dice, No Problem #37
Daniel and Drew continue their discussion about KPop Demon Hunters, the Gundam Card Game, and the state of TCG prices in local game stores.
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Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HeroForge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week.
Fans of Asians Represent and No Dice, No Problem can head to ⁠⁠adventuredice.ca⁠⁠ for 10% off the entire store with code AZNSREPRESENT!
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Website | aznsrepresent.com
Twitter | @aznsrepresent
Twitch | @aznsrep
Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Bluesky

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If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠

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1h 13min
July 07, 2025 Trans Characters in Anime: A History | Episode 107 | Asians Represent!
Liana and Emma sit down and discuss trans and gender non-conforming characters in Anime over the years, examining characters from popular series ranging from 1981 to present. They discuss how things are handled, how things have changed, and what series succeed and fail.
*//SUPPORT*
Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for exclusive audio and series!
https://www.patreon.com/aznsrepresent
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The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit ⁠⁠HeroForge.com ⁠⁠to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week!
Adventure Dice is your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. Head to adventuredice.ca and use code AZNSREPRESENT for 10% off your entire order!
Check out WANDERING BLADES, a wuxia tabletop RPG of hyper-violent melodrama, at wanderingblades.com
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Discord server: *https://discord.gg/aznsrepresent*
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1h 57min
June 30, 2025 Daniel & Drew Review KPop Demon Hunters | No Dice, No Problem #36
Daniel and Drew's tabletop gaming rivalry intensifies with their first game of Spearhead! Daniel also can't stop talking about the new Netflix animated musical fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters. Trust him, it's really fun!
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Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠⁠⁠

//SPONSOR
Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠HeroForge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week.
Fans of Asians Represent and No Dice, No Problem can head to ⁠adventuredice.ca⁠ for 10% off the entire store with code AZNSREPRESENT!
//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Twitter | @aznsrepresent
Twitch | @aznsrep
Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Bluesky

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

//MUSIC
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠
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48min
June 23, 2025 Unlocking Chinese American Roots - Genealogy Resources & Research Tips | Episode 106 | Asians Represent!
Drew and Sean explore the rich world of Chinese American genealogy - from online tools to historical archives and other cultural resources that can help folks trace their family roots. Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or researching for future generations, this episode of Asians Represent is a great way to level up your understanding of Chinese American ancestry, the diaspora, and tools to uncover your family's story!
Free show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/132048528

//SUPPORT
Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! ⁠⁠patreon.com/aznsrepresent⁠⁠

Join the conversation on our Discord server | ⁠⁠discord.gg/aznsrepresent⁠⁠

Check out Daniel's new TTRPG, Wandering Blades, at ⁠⁠wanderingblades.com⁠⁠

//SPONSOR
The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit ⁠⁠HeroForge.com ⁠⁠to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week!

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent
YouTube | @aznsrepresent

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠⁠

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Euphoria by PAVALON
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1h 13min
June 16, 2025 Daniel & Drew Tell Killer Stories | No Dice, No Problem #35
Daniel and Drew discuss the new Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie, poop knives, their growing Warhammer 40K rivalry, and as always, answer YOUR questions on this episode of No Dice, No Problem!
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Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠⁠

//SPONSOR
Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Visit ⁠⁠⁠HeroForge.com⁠⁠⁠ to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week.

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Twitter | @aznsrepresent
Twitch | @aznsrep
Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Bluesky

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠⁠⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠⁠⁠

//MUSIC
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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1h 1min
June 09, 2025A Family Affair | Episode 105 | Asians Represent Charity Actual Play
Asians Represent is back with a charity actual play benefiting AAPI United! Liana facilitated "A Family Affair", a Valor adventure she contributed to Unbreakable: Pathways.

Unbreakable: Pathways is a collection of Asian-centric adventures that showcase the intersections of culture, tradition, and experiences utilizing a plethora of Tabletop Roleplaying systems and rulesets.

AAPI UNITED is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to championing the diverse and collective interests of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. AAPI UNITED aims to address systemic challenges, promote equality, and amplify the voices of the AAPI community.
Crew:
Liana - @valorliana.bsky.social

Steve - @dmsteve.bsky.social

Michelle - @kilnfiendpotter.bsky.social

Danny - @br00taldan.bsky.social

Kevin - @knitnack.bsky.social
//SUPPORT
Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! ⁠⁠patreon.com/aznsrepresent⁠⁠
Join the conversation on our Discord server | ⁠⁠discord.gg/aznsrepresent⁠⁠
Check out Daniel's new TTRPG, Wandering Blades, at ⁠⁠wanderingblades.com⁠⁠

//SPONSOR
The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit ⁠⁠HeroForge.com ⁠⁠to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week!

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent
YouTube | @aznsrepresent

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠⁠

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Euphoria by PAVALON
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3h 9min
May 19, 2025 Daniel & Drew Go to Wizard Jail | No Dice, No Problem #34
Fresh off a game of Warhammer 40K, Daniel and Drew discussed the funding of the Wandering Blades RPG Kickstarter campaign, visiting historical sites for inspiration, and how they'd imprison spellcasters in a fantasy universe!
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Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠

//SPONSOR
Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Visit ⁠⁠HeroForge.com⁠⁠ to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week.

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Twitter | @aznsrepresent
Twitch | @aznsrep
Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Bluesky

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠⁠

//MUSIC
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 2min
May 14, 2025Blending Narrative & Combat with "Rising Action"! | Episode 104 | Asians Represent!
Daniel interviewed Aki, a new game designer based in Tokyo, about their debut game Rising Action!
Rising Action is a roleplaying game for two players where you play a pair of rivals having an ever-escalating battle where their past and passions collide. Inspired by action anime and JRPG cutscenes, it is designed to produce dramatic encounters that can be played in 1-2 hours from character creation to the end of the fight. Rising Action features a game of battle of wits played with a deck of playing cards that frames the scene and prompts players to incorporate exciting imagery and emotion into their description.
Aki’s recommendations for Japanese TRPGs:
Storyteller - https://www.play-asia.com/storyteller-omote-to-ura-no-rpg/13/70f9bx

Shinobigami - https://shinobigami.com/
Key References:
Aki’s blog - https://akisperspectives.wordpress.com/

Aki’s Itch store - https://akis-perspectives.itch.io/rising-action

Aki on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/akisperspectives.bsky.social

Falling by Mahar - https://maharhar.itch.io/falling

Tokyo Roleplaying Society - https://www.meetup.com/rpgtokyo/
//SUPPORT
Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! ⁠patreon.com/aznsrepresent⁠

Join the conversation on our Discord server | ⁠discord.gg/aznsrepresent⁠

Check out Daniel's new TTRPG, Wandering Blades, at ⁠wanderingblades.com⁠

//SPONSOR
The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit ⁠HeroForge.com ⁠to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week!

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent
YouTube | @aznsrepresent

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠

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Euphoria by PAVALON
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1h 2min
May 05, 2025 Daniel & Drew Get Organized | No Dice, No Problem #33
Daniel and Drew dive into the world of tabletop gaming storage, Chinese genealogy, bullet time, and more!
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Check out Drew's article, Paper Families, Paper Trails: Genealogy and the Chinese Exclusion Act here: https://www.slcl.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/pastports-052025.pdf
Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades
Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704981/strangers-in-the-land-by-michael-luo/
//SPONSOR
Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Visit ⁠HeroForge.com⁠ to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week.

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Twitter | @aznsrepresent
Twitch | @aznsrep
Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter!
//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠

//MUSIC
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 15min
April 28, 2025 Hard Boiled: The Iconic Hong Kong Blood Opera | Episode 103 | Asians Represent! x John Who?
CW: Discussion of policing, firearms, and crime
Enjoy this episode of the John Who? podcast - a spin-off of Asians Represent! For this episode of the podcast, Brandon Lim of Black Belt Cinema joined Daniel and Drew for a discussion about John Woo's 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, Hard Boiled. They discussed the impact of this movie on Hong Kong and Western cinema, the effects of the handover of Hong Kong on storytelling, and more!
Hard boiled - this shit’s never over easy!

Follow Black Belt Cinema on Instagram @blackbeltcinema
and Brandon @brandonslimbs!
Check out Daniel's new wuxia action TTRPG, Wandering Blades, at ⁠⁠wanderingblades.com⁠⁠
//SUPPORT
Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! ⁠patreon.com/aznsrepresent⁠

Join the conversation on our Discord server | ⁠discord.gg/aznsrepresent⁠

//SPONSOR
The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit ⁠HeroForge.com ⁠to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week!

Head to ⁠diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent⁠ for all of your dice needs!

//FOLLOW
Website | aznsrepresent.com
Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent
YouTube | @aznsrepresent

//CONTACT
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at ⁠aznsrepresent.com⁠

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Acid Jazz by Kevin Macleod
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1h 43min

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