Culturally Relevant with David Chen

By David Chen

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Culturally Relevant with David Chen episodes:

08.15.2022
A Brief Update on the Podcast (Plus: An Office Hours Q&A)
David provides a brief update on the state of the podcast. Plus: Some Office Hours Q&A for your enlightenment and enjoyment. Stay tuned to this feed for more soon!
06.24.2022
Searching for the Truth in 'Sandy Hook' (with Elizabeth Williamson)
David chats with reporter Elizabeth Williamson about her new book, 'Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Search for Truth.'
06.10.2022
Diving Back Into 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Walter Chaw)
David chats with Walter Chaw about 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' which is now available on VOD.
06.03.2022
Writing the (Stand-Up) Comedy of 'Hacks' (with Andrew Law)
David chats with writer/producer Andrew Law about finding his voice as a comedy writer and working on the HBO Max original series 'Hacks.'
05.01.2022
The Layoffs at Netflix and Tudum (with Elaine Low)
David talks with entertainment journalist Elaine Low about the layoffs at Netflix this past week and what they might foretell for the future of entertainment media.
04.08.2022
Experiencing 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Daniels)
David chats with Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (AKA Daniels) about their newest film, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.'
03.31.2022
The Oscars: The Controversy Over 'Licorice Pizza' (with Jen Yamato)
David chats with Jen Yamato about the controversy over Licorice Pizza.
03.30.2022
The Oscars: The Slap (with Tirhakah Love)
David chats with Tirhakah Love about "The Slap Heard Around The World."
03.16.2022
Chronicling the Contradictions of Marriage in 'Foreverland' (with Heather Havrilesky)
David chats with Heather Havrilesky about her new book, 'Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage.'
02.24.2022
Re-Living the Trials of Boarding School in 'Admissions' (with Kendra James)
David chats with writer Kendra James about her new book "Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School."
02.10.2022
The Death of Entertainment Weekly Magazine (with Piya Sinha-Roy)
David talks with Piya Sinha-Roy about the legacy of Entertainment Weekly as DotDash Meredith halts the print publication of magazines such as Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, Health, EatingWell and Parents.
02.08.2022
The Joe Rogan Situation (with Ryan Broderick)
David chats with Ryan Broderick about what's happening at Spotify with Joe Rogan.
01.27.2022
Breaking Down the Films of Sundance 2022 (with Caroline Siede)
David and film critic Caroline Siede discuss what it was like to "attend" the Sundance Film Festival this year.
12.31.2021
Diary: Five Lessons From 2021
David shares five lessons he's learned from 2021. Thanks for all of your support this year!
12.09.2021
Entering the World of 'Halo Infinite' (with Jeff Grubb)
David chats with Jeff Grubb about the latest console generation, the history of the 'Halo' franchise, and the ups and downs of 'Halo Infinite'.
11.18.2021
Burning Out and Burning It Down (with Nick Quah)
David chats with Nick Quah about creating his podcast newsletter Hot Pod, making it into a sustainable business, burning out from running it, potentially walking away, and then how/why he sold it to Vox Media.
11.12.2021
Getting COVID-19 after watching 'Dune' (with Jesse)
David chats with a listener, Jesse, who contracted COVID-19 after an IMAX screening of 'Dune.'
10.29.2021
The Perils of Nostalgia in 'Last Night in Soho' (with Edgar Wright)
David talks with writer/director Edgar Wright about his new horror thriller, 'Last Night in Soho,' which is out in theaters right now.
10.22.2021
How We Talk About 'The Loneliest Americans' (with Jay Caspian Kang)
David talks with author Jay Caspian Kang about his new book, 'The Loneliest Americans,' a book that explores and reimagines Asian American identity.
10.07.2021
Channeling Joy and Grief in 'Lamb' (with Noomi Rapace)
David chats with actress Noomi Rapace about her newest film, Lamb, which is out in theaters this weekend.
10.04.2021
Keeping the Flame of Film Criticism Alive with 'The Reveal' (with Keith Phipps)
David chats with film critic Keith Phipps about what's happening in the world of film and film criticism, as Keith launches a new subscriber-funded newsletter, "The Reveal."
09.16.2021
Taking a Journey Through American Loneliness in 'Seek You' (with Kristen Radtke)
David chats with author Kristen Radtke about her new book 'Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.'
09.10.2021
Weighing the Merits of 'Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings' (with Walter Chaw)
David and Walter Chaw from Film Freak Central have a spoiler-filled discussion about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and their differing perspectives on the film as Asian-Americans.
08.19.2021
Dave on Dave: Going on Vacation, External Validation, TikTok Status Update (with David Cho)
Bonus episode: Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho uses this as an opportunity to critique David Chen's work and approach to...
08.13.2021
Navigating Race and Friendship in 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend' (with Ben Philippe)
David talks with writer Ben Philippe about his new memoir, 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend: Notes from the Other Side of the Fist Bump.'
07.30.2021
Practicing Radical Honesty in 'The Show About The Show' (with Caveh Zahedi)
David chats with filmmaker Caveh Zahedi about creating 'The Show About The Show.'
07.12.2021
Diary: Pandemic status update, burnout, and random acts of violence
It's another diary episode as this week, David and @joyofnapping discuss what it's been like to kinda emerge from the pandemic in Seattle, how everyone is totally burnt out, and what it means that people are lashing out at strangers,...
07.04.2021
Dave on Dave: Setting personal goals, the mystery of Brett Kavanaugh, the meaning of July 4th (with David Cho)
Dave on Dave is a Patreon-exclusive series in which David Cho chats with David Chen about his work and life. In this episode of Dave on Dave, the Davids share about what motivates them, how they set goals, accepting...
06.18.2021
A third of all API leads are Dwayne Johnson, and other sad statistics (with Nancy Wang Yuen)
David chats with sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen about a new study she co-authored showing the prevalence of Asians and Pacific Islanders in popular movies.
06.11.2021
Diary: The Weird, Surreal Phase of the Pandemic
David reflects on life in Seattle right now and how we're entering a really weird and discombobulating phase of the pandemic where people's experiences seem vastly disparate.
05.28.2021
The Martial Arts Comedy of 'The Paper Tigers' (with Bao Tran)
David chats with writer/director Bao Tran about his hit martial arts comedy film "The Paper Tigers."
05.15.2021
Diary: The CDC's Updated Guidance on Mask-Wearing
David and @Joyofnapping discuss the CDC's abruptly-updated guide to mask wearing.
05.07.2021
Going Viral on IKEA TikTok (with Scott Seiss)
David chats with comedian Scott Seiss about what it was like to go mega-viral by making TikTok videos about IKEA.
04.25.2021
One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: TV and Film (with Megan Griffiths)
David chats with film/TV director Megan Griffiths about what the pandemic has been like in the entertainment industry this year. Thanks for listening to our series about the Seattle pandemic. If you appreciated this series, please consider leaving a review...
04.15.2021
One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Live Shows (with Adam Zacks)
David chats with Adam Zacks, the chief programming officer of the Seattle Theatre Group and the creator of music festivals such as Sasquatch! about what it was like to try and survive in a year where people could not be...
04.07.2021
One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Restaurants (with Deming Maclise)
David chats with Deming Maclise about what it's been like to survive the pandemic as a restauranteur and how COVID-19 is likely to impact the industry.
03.30.2021
One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Firefighting (with Stephen McCauley)
David chats with Stephen McCauley, a firefighter in the Seattle area, about what it was like to be one of the first people in the country quarantined due to Coronavirus.
03.19.2021
Diary: The Murders in Georgia
David and @joyofnapping discuss the murders of eight people in Georgia, including six women of Asian descent.
03.07.2021
Diary: Vaccine Feelings
David and @joyofnapping discuss their feelings about their parents getting vaccinated, their own forthcoming vaccinations, and what it might be like to re-enter society.
02.28.2021
The Controversy at 'Reply All' (with Piya Sinha-Roy)
David talks with journalist Piya Sinha-Roy about the recent controversy at Reply All.
02.18.2021
What's Happening in Texas (With Scott Wampler)
David chats with Scott Wampler about snowstorm that crippled Texas this week.
02.14.2021
On the Rising Tide of Anti-Asian Violence (with May-lee Chai)
David speak with writer May-Lee Chai about the anti-Asian violence that is sweeping parts of the country right now, as well as its causes and solutions.
02.04.2021
Examining WallStreetBets and Other Internet Oddities in 'Garbage Day' (with Ryan Broderick)
David chats with 'Garbage Day' newsletter author Ryan Broderick about WallStreetBets and how internet culture has taken over the world.
01.31.2021
Exploring the World of Sound in 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' (with Dallas Taylor)
David chats with Dallas Taylor about creating the hit podcast 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' and why he's passionate about educating people about the world of sound.
01.22.2021
Diary: The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
David and @joyofnapping discuss their thoughts on the inauguration of Joe Biden and how they're feeling in the aftermath of the Trump administration.
01.20.2021
The Eve of the Inauguration
David and @joyofnapping reflect on their thoughts and feelings on the evening of the inauguration of Joe Biden.
01.15.2021
Diary: Assault on the Capitol, Trump's Second Impeachment, The Biden Administration
David chats with @joyofnapping about the events of the past two weeks.
01.05.2021
Diary: New Year's Eve Update
[Cross-post from David's Patreon page] David shares an update on his medical condition, his thoughts on the past year, and the year ahead.
12.30.2020
The Top 5 TV Shows of 2020 (with Willa Paskin)
David counts down the top 5 TV shows of 2020 with film critic and "Decoder Ring" podcast host Willa Paskin.
12.18.2020
Diary: America's callousness, why the pandemic reminds me of Force Majeure, watching Tenet (finally)
In this diary episode, David reflects on what the pandemic has revealed about America. Also: watching Tenet (finally!)

What's Culturally Relevant with David Chen about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Culturally Relevant with David Chen episodes:

A Brief Update on the Podcast (Plus: An Office Hours Q&A)

Searching for the Truth in 'Sandy Hook' (with Elizabeth Williamson)

Diving Back Into 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Walter Chaw)

Writing the (Stand-Up) Comedy of 'Hacks' (with Andrew Law)

The Layoffs at Netflix and Tudum (with Elaine Low)

Experiencing 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Daniels)

The Oscars: The Controversy Over 'Licorice Pizza' (with Jen Yamato)

The Oscars: The Slap (with Tirhakah Love)

Chronicling the Contradictions of Marriage in 'Foreverland' (with Heather Havrilesky)

Re-Living the Trials of Boarding School in 'Admissions' (with Kendra James)

The Death of Entertainment Weekly Magazine (with Piya Sinha-Roy)

The Joe Rogan Situation (with Ryan Broderick)

Breaking Down the Films of Sundance 2022 (with Caroline Siede)

Diary: Five Lessons From 2021

Entering the World of 'Halo Infinite' (with Jeff Grubb)

Burning Out and Burning It Down (with Nick Quah)

Getting COVID-19 after watching 'Dune' (with Jesse)

The Perils of Nostalgia in 'Last Night in Soho' (with Edgar Wright)

How We Talk About 'The Loneliest Americans' (with Jay Caspian Kang)

Channeling Joy and Grief in 'Lamb' (with Noomi Rapace)

Keeping the Flame of Film Criticism Alive with 'The Reveal' (with Keith Phipps)

Taking a Journey Through American Loneliness in 'Seek You' (with Kristen Radtke)

Weighing the Merits of 'Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings' (with Walter Chaw)

Dave on Dave: Going on Vacation, External Validation, TikTok Status Update (with David Cho)

Navigating Race and Friendship in 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend' (with Ben Philippe)

Practicing Radical Honesty in 'The Show About The Show' (with Caveh Zahedi)

Diary: Pandemic status update, burnout, and random acts of violence

Dave on Dave: Setting personal goals, the mystery of Brett Kavanaugh, the meaning of July 4th (with David Cho)

A third of all API leads are Dwayne Johnson, and other sad statistics (with Nancy Wang Yuen)

Diary: The Weird, Surreal Phase of the Pandemic

The Martial Arts Comedy of 'The Paper Tigers' (with Bao Tran)

Diary: The CDC's Updated Guidance on Mask-Wearing

Going Viral on IKEA TikTok (with Scott Seiss)

One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: TV and Film (with Megan Griffiths)

One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Live Shows (with Adam Zacks)

One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Restaurants (with Deming Maclise)

One Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Firefighting (with Stephen McCauley)

Diary: The Murders in Georgia

Diary: Vaccine Feelings

The Controversy at 'Reply All' (with Piya Sinha-Roy)

What's Happening in Texas (With Scott Wampler)

On the Rising Tide of Anti-Asian Violence (with May-lee Chai)

Examining WallStreetBets and Other Internet Oddities in 'Garbage Day' (with Ryan Broderick)

Exploring the World of Sound in 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' (with Dallas Taylor)

Diary: The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

The Eve of the Inauguration

Diary: Assault on the Capitol, Trump's Second Impeachment, The Biden Administration

Diary: New Year's Eve Update

The Top 5 TV Shows of 2020 (with Willa Paskin)

Diary: America's callousness, why the pandemic reminds me of Force Majeure, watching Tenet (finally)