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Feeling Asian
By Youngmi Mayer & Brian ParkSociety & Culture
Feeling Asian episodes
- We Admire John Travolta For His Patience
Post-Thanksgiving power cringe! Brian gives us a taste of old El Paso and plays the hits from his youth. Youngmi tells us how her feelings have changed about the pod. Cause for concern??? Probably not, but until then please like, subscribe and check out our Patreon!
52 min - Not Your Parent’s Career Advice (feat. Pam Yang, Executive Career Coach)
Pam Yang is an executive career coach with 15+ years experience in brand, marketing and business strategy. We discuss career anxiety and aimlessness! Why do we feel stuck at our jobs? How do we evaluate ourselves and what we want out of work? If your parents are still pestering you to consider medical school then this is the episode for you lol. Learn more about Pam at pamyang.nyc. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon!
1 hr 14 min - Extremely Moody & Incredibly Emo (feat. Fumi Abe, Asian Not Asian)
[TW: suicide in last 5 min] We are joined by friend of the podcast Fumi Abe! This one puts the feeling in Feeling Asian. Fumi opens up about experiencing depression for the first time after realizing his dream. Not gonna lie, we all spiral a little bit on this episode lol. Be sure to check out Fumi’s podcast - Asian Not Asian! Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon :)
1 hr 4 min - Welcome To The Metaverse (feat. Dana Donnelly, Comedian)
Dana Donnelly is a comedian and tv writer popularly known for her Twitter account @danadonnelly. On this episode, we dive deep into social media and the art of crafting an online persona and the drawbacks it has in the real world. Essentially, this is a primer for our future world when Mark Zuckerberg has inevitably hacked all of our brains. Give her a follow and don't forget to like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)
1 hr 1 min - Thirty, Flirty And Had My First Orgasm (feat. Anonymous)
In this episode, we dive into pleasure and orgasms! We are joined by Tiffany (not real name) who recounts her journey with achieving an orgasm for the first time at the age of thirty. She also discusses the psychological reasons that many people with vulvas cannot reach orgasm and shares what she has learned while diligently researching this topic. If you’d like to reach out to our wonderful guest please email us at [email protected]. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!
1 hr 9 min - Bang Dong Sik
Youngmi and Brian power hour is back! Extra power, even more extra cringe. We talk private schools, burnout and hobbies. While you’re here, please leave us five stars on Apple or subscribe to us on Spotify. But if you want extra credit and you’re thirsting for a positive affirmation, catch us on Patreon!
56 min - Politics To Poetry To Comedy (feat. Jenny Yang, Comedian)
Jenny Yang is an LA-based standup comedian, tv writer and professional opinion-haver. She discusses how her college experience and career in politics helped her establish a unique voice in the comedy world. Jenny also talks about what it means to be an Asian comedian who is known for having a strong political voice. Brian talks about having multiple panic attacks in the past week and Youngmi discusses the constant feeling of not doing enough. Follow her work at @jennyyangtv. Please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe to our Patreon if you enjoy our podcast!
48 min - An Evening With Two Asian Therapists (feat. Peter Adams, Ph.D and Melissa Yao, Ph.D)
Back by popular demand we have Asian therapists Peter Adams, Ph.D and Melissa Yao, Ph.D of Buckeye Psychology! We asked all of you beautiful listeners, “If you had an Asian therapist what would you ask them,” and were overwhelmed with so many thoughtful questions. Listen to the episode to see how we did as “armchair psychologists” lol. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and please check out Peter and Melissa’s practice at buckeyepsychology.com. Like, subscribe and Patreon woo!
1 hr 22 min - Blue Bayou 2: Electric Boogaloo (feat. Ed Pokropski, Producer/Comedian)
Ed Pokropski is a comedian, writer and producer for NBC. Warning: this episode is extremely Korean lol. Ed graciously shares his experiences as a Korean adoptee and what he learned from his trip to Korea. We also discuss Squid Game and the “controversy” surrounding Justin Chon’s new film Blue Bayou. Follow him on all socials at @epopski. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon!
1 hr 9 min - Press Send (feat. Jordan Mendoza, Writer/Actor)
Our famous friend, Jordan Mendoza returns to the podcast. Do what’s good for ya and give it a listen before he gives us the Hollywood treatment. The vibes are off the charts in this episode! We discuss everything ranging from heirloom tomato induced depression to what it’s like acting in a Netflix show. Follow him on socials at @jordypizza. While you’re at it, please leave us a review on Apple and check out our Patreon!
1 hr 3 min
About Feeling Asian
From the publisher's feed
Feeling Asian is a weekly podcast hosted by Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park, two Asian Americans with plenty of feelings about sex, dating, survival, self-worth, and everything in between. Meet our fun, interesting friends along the way; past guests include Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Stephanie Hsu, Bowen Yang, Yaeji, and more! Named a top podcast of 2021 by CNN and featured on Apple and Spotify’s homepages, Feeling Asian offers a healthy and compassionate space for Asians, Asian Americans, and Asians in America to be themselves without feeling as if their time is a fleeting moment. Check out Feeling Asian for a catharsis that is, well, pretty Asian! New episodes out every Wednesday!
Follow us on IG @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. For all inquiries please visit feelingasian.com!
[EDITOR'S NOTE]
“There was this space for a podcast like this and I was like, ‘Let’s just try it out, I think there's going to be other Asian Americans out there that feel like we do,’” says Brian Park, co-host and co-creator of Feeling Asian. “As long as we stay irreverent and stay authentic to ourselves and lead with empathy and vulnerability, I think that this is something that could resonate with other people.” What started as an idea between two fellow stand-up comedians, Park and Youngmi Mayer, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for May 2022, Feeling Asian, has made its mark amplifying Asian American voices and illuminating all facets of the Asian American diasporic experience.
After meeting at an open mic in New York City, Park and Mayer decided that podcasting was the ideal way to go in-depth about their shared experiences, and to go beyond their comfort zones as comics to speak freely and vulnerably. It’s with that very vulnerability that they’ve been able to build a devoted community of listeners and continue to grow each week. “I remember last May during AAPI [Asian American & Pacific Islander] Heritage Month, the Stop Asian Hate movement got going and I was just inundated with hundreds of DMs from people about all the racist acts that they were living through,” says Mayer. “That's when I really realized that it’s much bigger than just a podcast. It’s like we’re giving back to this community that maybe all they really need is to hear someone that's like-minded.”
With new episodes airing Wednesday, the weekly show focuses on their feelings (as evidenced in its title), but goes beyond the surface with a sense of openness and honesty that makes you feel like you’re in same room laughing (or crying) alongside them with guests, ranging from fellow entertainers to mental health professionals, and even their family members, Youngmi’s mom and Brian’s sister. “We're not claiming ourselves to be experts, we're not claiming ourselves to be journalists,” says Park. “We're comedians by trade. We like to make people laugh and we like to inject levity. And I think it's created this nice flavor to our podcast where we can go really deep with our guests and provide a very comfortable space for them and for ourselves and for everyone listening.”
For Mayer, the loyal and diverse following that Feeling Asian has cultivated gives a glimpse of the potential for what a successful podcast can do. “I don't want to sound too grandiose, but a lot of people really use our podcast as something to help themselves process,” she says. “I just want to grow a community and make people feel less alone.”