This week it’s just the two of us. Unfortunately, we both contracted covid. Youngmi discusses the immense guilt of giving a friend covid and how it’s tied to her insecurity of not feeling like enough. Brian recounts the physical and emotional toll the virus had on him. Thankfully, we are both ok now! Please get vaccinated and continue to wear your masks to stop the spread. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 

Dylan McKeever (@deemakes) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss the real life experiences behind her viral comedy videos. Dylan discusses what it's like being a fourth-generation Chinese American, whose extremely Californian family barely fits many Asian immigrant stereotypes. She also discusses the nuances of being mixed race and how her family's cultural backgrounds shaped their reactions to her coming out as trans. Follow her on Instagram at @deemakes! Also please like, subscribe and support our Patreon :)

Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Ox, baby! Youngmi recounts a frustrating experience of when she had to suppress her emotions in the face of racism. Brian talks about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes. We also discuss Chinese zodiac signs and Lunar New Year traditions. If you or someone you know experiences an anti-Asian attack, report it at stopaapihate.org. If you enjoy our podcast please like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! 

Joseph Azam is a lawyer who specializes in anti-corruption and ethics investigation, and one of the co-founders of Afghan Americans for Biden/Harris. Joseph details his experiences of Islamophobia in a post-9/11 America, the pressures poc’s face to play nice in corporate America and the exclusion of Central Asians from the Asian cultural dialogue. Joseph is also a refugee and shared his experiences in The Displaced, edited by Viet Thanh Nguyen, with proceeds to support the International Rescue Committee. Please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)

Jin Yoo-Kim is a filmmaker and screenwriter who grew up in Bolivia. So cool! The Asian diaspora is far-reaching and, as a result, the stories of our ancestors can get lost or forgotten. Jin shares the story of how her family ended up in South America and how her unique upbringing has informed her work. Follow her on Instagram at @jykfilms. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Julia Shiplett is a talented comedian and writer who was recently named one of Comedy Central’s Up Next comedians and a TBS Comic To Watch. Julia joins us for this dating-centric episode! We discuss the internal and external challenges of dating in these times, the pressures that come with dating in your thirties, and what we want going forward. Follow Julia on socials at @juliashiplett! Also check out her hand-made jewelry on instagram at @earlyretirement.nyc. Please leave us a review, like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! Woo :)

Back by popular demand Jenny Wang Medina joins us again! Jenny is a Professor of East Asian Culture at Emory University. Listeners have asked us to discuss the topic of inter/intra-Asian racism. Jenny distinguishes the difference between the two and highlights some factors that contribute to each. We also discuss where Asians have fit into racial categories in the US. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

Htet Gyaw is a Burmese-American photographer and video editor with a new photo book titled Down By Canal. Htet describes what it was like growing up in Burma and having to adapt in America. We learn about Htet’s creative process and how photography helps him stay present. We also discuss Southeast Asian representation within the Asian diaspora. Buy his new book on his website at www.htetg.com. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

What a year?! Remember when we thought the pandemic would only last two weeks? Remember when we didn’t know about Zoom lol? We all had a challenging year so we dedicated this episode to the silver linings of it all and our hopes for 2021! Follow us on instagram at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Please like, subscribe and consider donating to our Patreon! Happy New Year :)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We share and discuss holiday traditions from the Feeling Asian family. Thank you to everyone who submitted. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!