CirculTalk

Join Irene on her second episode to talk about her distance learning experience during sophomore and junior year and what she hopes for during her senior year. She also discusses what she intends to do after graduating and the importance of prioritizing mental health despite any negative connotations surrounding mental health in Asian communities.

Wham! Pow! Bam! The Marvel Cinematic Universe is riddled with strong-willed people fighting against injustice. Throughout the episode, Desiree & Kaila discuss their favorite moments in the MCU and the lack of BIPOC and female representation. As they fan-girl about the newest shows on Disney+, they also talk about Shang-Chi, Marvel's first Asian superhero, and what it means for Asian superhero

representation.

Circulasian is going all out for Pride Month! Listen to hosts Desiree & Kaila discuss their experiences in questioning their sexuality, read out anonymous confessions, and LGBTQ+ representation in film. Happy Pride Month!

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Welcome to the first pilot episode of Baysian where the podcast host, Irene, introduces herself and goes into detail about her experiences living as a first generation Asian American woman. Despite the progressive area she grew up in, she discusses a common intersectional insecurity among Black, Indigenous and people of color. She also talks about the impact of social media and how the exposure to the Internet at such a young age shaped her as a person. So join Irene as she rants about Tik Tok creators and expresses her admiration for artists like Mitski and Sza!

Tune in to Cup of Joe's first episode, where Joey and guest Natalie Weger tackle the Netflix adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's "Shadow and Bone". They dive into the casting, acting, and execution of one of their favorite stories, and the pair unravels the brilliance behind Bardugo's writing in her renowned duology, Six of Crows, and what her representation means for the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and more.

Lights! Camera! Action! Tune in to the newest episode of Daila's World where Desiree & Kaila take a trip to the movies (virtually of course) and live react to the diverse Oscar nominations for "Best Picture", "Best Actress in a Supporting Role", "Best Directing", & "Best Music (Original Song)! They also explore why there is such a lack of AAPI representation in film, their favorite films (and characters!) and how YOU can help Hollywood become a more diverse place! What are you waiting for!? Grab some popcorn and listen right now!

LONG TIME NO TALK BUT WE'RE BACK! In this premiere of the new and improved CirculTalk, all four hosts (Desiree, Kaila, Irene, Joey) decide to take the Pottermore Sorting Hat Test, providing an interesting perspective on who they are. The CirculTalk team takes a deeper dive into the wizarding world as they discuss Harry Potter's Cho Chang, and the overall representation of the AAPI community in mass media.

Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14th is globally viewed as a celebration of love for both significant others and friends. Although the meaning of Valentine’s Day is the same throughout, many Asian cultures have their own unique way of celebrating. Tune in as Desiree explores Valentine’s Day festivities in South Korea, China, and more!

In Filipinx culture, it’s rare that Filipinx youth decide to pursue a pathway in the arts as cultural norms usually push towards a career in STEM or medicine. In “Let’s Talk Music,” Desiree talks with Filipino Musician lvan Francis (@ivanfranciscool) about his personal experience being a BIPOC in music and gives us a sneak peek of his upcoming single: “say u still love me” which will be released on February 12th!

Tune in as Desiree launches the first episode of CirculTalk! Listen to her share about her Filipinx New Year traditions and how her eyes have been opened to the unique beauty of her culture.