AZN Connection

In this episode, John sits down with the iconic Filipino alternative rock group Rivermaya. The band talks about their origins in music and with Rivermaya. The quartet also goes through some of their favourites in the extensive Rivermaya discography, while also discussing how to pursue music in today’s world as an aspiring artist. Finally, the band gives a sneak peek into their upcoming plans for 2023.

In this episode, join Jeffrey and Lea as they talk with Florida rapper Mixed Miyagi. The half-Nigerian, half-Vietnamese artist reveals his main goal behind his music, musical inspirations, and how his culture became integral to his art.

In this episode of AZN Connection, John, Jeff and Rhea share their point of view on Asian-Canadian identity and how some can feel like outsiders within their own community. We also discuss celebrating the cultural mosaic that is Asian identity and all its forms and intersections.

In part 2 of our back to school series, Rhea, Ann, and John take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about university life. They talk about their experiences applying to university, along with exam stories. They also share their tips and tricks on how to navigate the post-secondary world.

In this episode of AZN Connection, John, Jeff and Rhea look back on their school days sharing memories and discussing academic pressure and how to navigate conversations with family about post-secondary and career path decisions.

In a brand new season of AZN Connection, John, Jeff and Rhea introduce the team’s newest additions, Lea and Ann! In this special episode we discuss Lea and Ann’s experiences growing up and navigating in non-Asian majority spaces. In the second half of our conversation, we discuss role models, along with what they have learned and are continuing to learn about their identities and cultures.

In this episode of the AZN Connection, Jeffery and Rhea speaks to Vannary Kong and John Bui. Vannary is a Research Fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace, and John is a Government Consultant at Unison. Topics discussed in this episode include the experiences of their interracial relationship and redefining their identities, examining what it means to be Asian American.

In this episode of AZN Connection Jeff and Rhea are joined by Julia Leeson to discuss the rise in popularity of K-pop, increased representation of Asians in the music industry, and the impacts of groups like BTS.

In this episode of AZN Connection Jeff and Rhea discuss the Asian Youtbers they looked up to growing up as well as the importance of good Asian representation across social media platforms and mainstream.

In part two of the discussion of experiences as Asian women, Rhea and Victoria discuss the possible limits of the Stop Asian Hate Movement, fetishization of Asian women and damaging dating preferences.