I Speak Engrish!

I Speak Engrish!

By Lilly and AntonSociety & Culture
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I Speak Engrish! episodes

  • 2 - 3 : Tales from Indonesia with Zachary... again...
    Episode 3 is finally here after over 2 weeks! (Sorry everyone! I had a very very very, extremely busy 2 weeks. This whole summer is actually too busy, to be honest. But we hope to publish regularly again soon! Thanks for the continuous support! - Lilly). Thumbnail art by @l.indatran
    So here we are again with recurring cast member, Zacharyyyyyyy. And this time, his sultry voice will bring us across the world to Indonesia, with two stories: Malin Kundan, and Bawang Merah Bawang Putih. From Malin Kundan, you'll learn that apparently men suck. Actually, that's also true in Greek mythology. (Yeah, we go to Greece too). And why is Anton not drinking Baileys?
    As always, let us know what stories you liked at [email protected]. And follow Lilly (and Zach) at @lillytalksalot and Anton at @whatsupanton. See you next time!
    45 min
  • 2 - 2 : The Golden Beetle and Why Asians Hate Other Asians
    Yo yo yo (guess who's writing the descriptions now)
    Welcome to episode 2 of season 2, or I guess S2E2 would be shorter ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
    Today, Anton (that's me) will be telling us a Chinese folktale called "The Golden Beetle", even though it's really about some loveable and very divisive creatures in our lives. But man, I really wish I had a golden beetle... I know it sounds weird, but smash that play button and you'll soon want a golden beetle all for yourself too. Trust me. We also discuss some China-centric views of Japan (please don't cancel Anton's mom).
    If you want a golden beetle of your own, drop us an email: [email protected] (we probably won't give you one though).
    Andddd, don't forget to DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (DM her telling her to change it back to the old one) and @whatsupanton.
    Thanks and see you all next time!
    36 min
  • 2 - 1 : Cinderella, Stars, Rocks, and Trees with Zachary
    WE ARE BACK!!! and just in time to wrap up Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!!!
    Its also been about a year since we debut our podcast for the internet to hear and its been a mix of anxiety, stress, excitement, and happiness. I am so grateful to have you join us on our project!
    For this season, we wanted to try something new. We are a "travel and culture" podcast, (very broad, I know) and for season 1, we focused more on the travel aspect. ( I know, I know, culture ties in with travel but I think you know what I'm trying to get at... I hope.) For season 2, we wanted to connect more to our own roots and who knows? Maybe even spark interest for Asian cultures. What better way to introduce a culture than through storytelling!?
    Join us this season as we take you through some countries in Asia through myths/legends/fairy tales/folklore/superstitions/etc.
    Today we start with folklore from Vietnam with Zachary, who you can reach the man behind the sultry voice on Instagram @crane962. If you are interested in the stories, Vietnam's Cinderella story is called Tam Cam, and you can check out Thich Nhat Hanh's book, The Dragon Prince.
    Let us know what you think!
    We have an email! [email protected], and as always, you can DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (Yes, I changed my handle. this is easier than spelling it all out.) and @whatsupanton.
    Thanks so so much for your support! See you next time!
    51 min
  • 20 : Christmas Balut with Andrew

    Hey ya'll! 

    Episode 20 is here and its a double whammy! Its the last episode of season 1 and its the Christmas episode!!!

    Our friend, Andrew, joins us to talk about his travels in Austria, Germany, Japan and his time in the Philippines for Christmas. We touch upon some heavy-hitter topics like race and if balut is delicious or not. Click here for the wiki history of balut. Hahaha.

    You can find Andrew on Instagram @clevermrandrew or Bing him. Haha. And as always, you can email us at [email protected] and/or DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton.

    Hope you enjoy and join us again for season 2 in a few months! 

    This past year has been... something... but we have learned a lot from doing this podcast and are overwhelmed by the support we have received, so thank you so much for listening.

    Happy Holidays!

    Stay safe and healthy!



    56 min
  • 19 : Getting Artsy with Jessika

    Episode 19 is here and we are joined by one of my closest, dear friends, Jessika! 

    Jess recounts her favorite place that she has traveled to, dealing with old school Asian parents, her decision to go to art school, and moving to to a whole different state! In addition to that, she schools us in art because we don't know crap about it. Haha. What even is modern art?!

    To check out more about Jessika, visit her website, jessikama.com! As always you can find us on Instagram at @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton.

    Hope you enjoy! 

    Until next time!

    26 min
  • 18 : Canadian Thanksgiving with Diana Dang

    Episode 18 is here and we are joined by Diana, an Asian Canadian!!! 

    Diana, an aspiring youtuber, joins us this Thanksgiving weekend to talk about her experiences growing up as an Asian household in Canada. Do we ever grow up in the eyes of our parents?! Why do they also need to celebrate genocide?Why do Canadians always copy Americans? Haha. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode! 

    You can check out Diana on Youtube and Instagram @_diana.dang_ and as always, you can DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton and/or email us at [email protected] ! 

    *For real though, I encourage you to educate yourselves on Native history this weekend. Happy Turkey Day.

    31 min
  • 17: Woo Woo Stuff with Lillian So

    What's up Engrish majors? 

    Welcome to episode 17 (the most random number according to MIT undergrads). We have a guest this time (thank heavens) and it is Lillian So, life coach and holistic healer. 

    Lillian shares her backstory and how she went from fitness to spirituality, and coaching others to self-heal and be more connected with themselves, all while Anton fanboys in the background 'cause no one talks about spiritual stuff with him. We also touch upon stigmas in the Asian American community regarding seeking help and therapy. And then there's the woo woo stuff, like Lillian's chakra drum. 

    Have we piqued your interest yet? (The answer should be yes). 

    You can find out more about Lillian at https://meetlillianso.com/ or on Instagram @meetlillianso. And as usual, you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton. 

    *** Also, thanks to Lilly's niece for the new thumbnail! Holla if you want work done by her! Her Instagram is @l.indatran.

    1 hr 4 min
  • 16 : Spooky enough for ya? (REMEMBER TO VOTE!)

    Episode 16 is here and its about to get spooky!!!!  Actually, maybe not. We frighten a bit too easily. Hahaha. 

    Join us this episode as we tell our experiences on Halloween. Halloween is not really celebrated in other countries, at least not until the recent years and only because of how commercialized it has become, but there are a few places that celebrate this day differently. 

    We do not talk about Dia de los Muertos because that takes place on November 1st and 2nd, however it seems to be very similar to my experience in the Philippines. I wish there was more about Halloween in the Netherlands. 

    Fun fact: Halloween in the Netherlands, which actually takes place on November 11 and is called Sint Maarten. I was really excited for this episode, but then I got scared while we were recording. Haha. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a huge scaredy cat, but for some reason I keep coming back for more. 

    If you all have any scary stories or celebrate Halloween different, let us know! You can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton! 

    Happy Halloween! 

    ***P.S. Remember to fulfill your civic duty as an American and vote on/by November 3rd! Stay safe and vote them out or we’re going to have another 4 more years of being scared! 

    Places mentioned: Bulacan, Phillipines

    26 min
  • 15 : Who wants a souvenir?

    Episode 15 is here! This episode we talk about Sweden, low cost carriers, knock-offs and souvenirs. Doesn't really sound like they go together, huh? Oh well. It is what it is. This episode has a few unanswered questions but I think the most burning one is, why doesn't Anton want to be my friend? Haha.

    We have an email now! [email protected] or you can DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton. Let us know if you have any crazy stories with low cost carriers or if you have any knowledge you want to drop about knock-offs. 

    Place mentioned: Gamlastan, Stockholm, Sweden

    28 min
  • 14 : Why is Henny a Viet staple?

    Colonialism, that's the answer. 

    Episode 14 has arrived and its all about alcohol. We question our taste in alcohol. Are we boring? Maybe we'll try something new another time. Lol.  

    What alcohol stereotypes is your country known for? Let us know! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @lillytalksalot (I changed my handle after we recorded this!) and @whatsupanton. 

    We hope you enjoy! See you in 2 weeks! 

    Alcohol mentions: Hennesey, Remy Martin, Heineken, Oud Bruin, Dzika Pszczoła, Krupnik, Goldwasser, Żubrówka 

    Please drink responsibly.

    19 min

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