Korean culture has taken America by storm these past few years. Squid Game and BTS are now household names around the world. But before any of us had heard of Crash Landing On You or Black Pink, Korean food was making its way into our hearts and stomachs.

For today’s episode, I invited some friends to pick their favorite Korean foods and rank them on tiers. Lisa, who lived in Korea for almost 2 years, Keri who was born and raised in Seoul, and Korean American NYC native Ben came along to help me.  

I hope you find our picks and descriptions deliciously fun!  ***I'll post our complete list of picks in a few days, for now, you HAVE to listen if you want to know what foods got picked!***

You can follow Lisa @Ieatsleepplay, Keri @theigcoach, and Ben @nebnaa on Instagram.  Hear more of Ben’s hilarious takes over at The Worst Asian Podcast on all the major podcast carriers, and @worstasianpod on social media

The outro is Rikki Lee’s new single, “Why Can’t I?”  If you remember Rikki was our guest on episode 32!  Stream “Why Can’t I?” on Spotify, Apple and most streaming sites including YouTube! @rikkileerocks on Instagram

Special thanks to Super Producer Madison for helping me record an intro!

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“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

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Friend of the podcast Rikki Lee (Episode 32) has a new single out!  It's called "Why Can't I?" And it's super fun and has a great message!  

You can hear part of it Here on Spotify as well as Madison's and my reactions to it.  

You can hear the full version here on Spotify Here!  or most any streaming platforms or YouTube.

Give it a listen the next time you need to get pumped up or inspired!  It's a bop for sure!

Dave Lu is many things. He's a son, husband, and dad. He’s an entrepreneur/investor.  He’s an advocate for social justice and change. He’s also a Hollywood producer, having helped secure funding for the new HBO Max Documentary, 38 At the Garden.  This short documentary, streaming on HBO Max, follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity". Dave was kind enough to share his personal connection with that moment and some of what it took to get the film made. 

You can watch the 38-minute film on HBO and HBO Max, and follow @hbomax and @38atthegarden

Thanks to Dave Lu for chatting with us! Find out more about how Dave is supporting Asian American founders and entrepreneurs at Hyphencap.com and join the social justice network he helped start at Standwithasianamericans.com Learn more about his restaurant performance management company Getexpo.com

Special thanks to Super Producer Madison for helping me record an intro!

As I always mention, you can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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Kimberly Szeto is a constant community advocate who has worked with organizations like Save Cantonese and the Chinese Historical Society of America.  She was recently crowned Miss Asian Global - Community Service.  We had a great time talking about our SF Chinatown community and her work on the "We Are Bruce Lee" exhibit at the CHSA museum.  If you're local, I hope you get a chance to visit the museum which highlights the life of perhaps the most recognized Asian American of all time, our guy Bruce! 

You can follow Kimberly Szeto @kyutiekimbers on Instagram.  And follow the CHSA museum @chsamuseum and the exhibit @wearebrucelee OR visit their website: https://chsa.org/

By now you should know that you can write to us at: [email protected], and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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I think all of us know someone applying to college, or maybe you are applying. It’s a daunting process, but there are definitely tips and tricks to it.  If you or someone you know could use a little advice on the application process, then this is the episode for you!

Today we’re speaking with someone who has been thinking about how to get into college for over a dozen years.  Elton is an educational consultant and the founder and CEO of one of the top educational consultant firms in the US.  He’ll share more about his company, Ilumin Education, but also share some of his best advice around choosing and applying to college.  Listen all the way to the end to hear his 1-on-1 advice for our very own Super Producer Madison!

Learn more about Ilumin and watch FREE webinars with admission officers from top universities over at ilumineducation.com 

Let us know your thoughts over at  [email protected], or follow us and send us a DM on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

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It must be pretty empowering to be at the turntables with thousands of people vibing to the songs you are playing.  Well, that’s what DJ Mish does for a living.  Mish was building a name for herself in 2019, but then the pandemic hit. She survived by DJing live on Twitch where she built up a loyal group of followers called Squishies.  Now that live sets are back, Mish is playing all over the US, including a set at Coachella this year.  Haley and I had a great time talking with Mish, and we really hope you enjoy listening too. Thanks so much for listening in!

To see where Mish is playing follow her over on Instagram @_DJMish_   and watch her live streams over at Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/djmish  Or you can hear her Coachella live set on SoundCloud

Thank you to Haley for helping me again! 

You can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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You know we get excited about Asian representation in media here at the InfatuAsian Podcast.  Anytime we see Asian Americans in Movies, books, or on television we get a little hyped.  But, perhaps one of the best examples of Asian representation in media isn’t from America but comes from New Zealand.  Four Kiwi Chinese Women of the production company called Flat3 have been uploading short web series episodes to YouTube for almost 10 years.  , They’re mostly silly, outrageously funny skits depicting life as young Asian women living in Aukland.  But, in 2021 they produced an apocalyptic dark comedy on network television, called Creamerie.  Creamerie went on to win the best television drama award in New Zealand and got picked up by Hulu and is now streaming worldwide on their platform.  We had the immense privilege of chatting with two of the creators who produced and starred in the show, Perlina Lau and JJ Fong. Hope you enjoy listening to our chat it was a really fun time!

Watch Creamerie on Hulu!  Or on SBS Australia or TVNZ On Demand if you’re in that part of the world. You can watch their web series by searching FLAT3 Productions on YouTube.  Follow Perlina @perlinalau or JJ @the.jjfong on Instagram. 

Please write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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What’d you do at work today?  Did you talk to any A-List celebrities or get paid to watch television?  Well, then you’re not as cool as Kylie Mar. On this episode of the InfatuAsian Podcast, we will be talking with someone who has been interviewing and reporting on Television and Movies for literally her entire adult life. She interviews all the top stars on behalf of the Made in Hollywood show, and reports daily on the best of last night’s television programs for Yahoo Entertainment.  Today we’re taking with, on-air host, producer, and senior writer, Kylie Erica Mar!

Watch Kylie daily at Yahoo.com's Last Night Now!  Or on Made In Hollywood.  You can follow her on social media @Kylieericamar

As always you can find us @theinfatuasianpodcast on social media and email us at [email protected]  We'd love to hear from you!

Please consider giving us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and leaving us a review at Apple will help others find us!

Sound Bites:

"Bullet Train: Interviews With the Cast and Scenes From the Movie" MadeInHollywoodTV on YouTube

"Star Wars The Force Awakens Cast sing the Star Wars Theme Song" MadeInHollywoodTV on YouTube

"KYLIE ERICA MAR- Hosting Reel" Kylie Mar on YouTube

"Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings // Interviews With the Cast and Scenes From the Movie" MadeInHollywoodTV on YouTube

Our Theme:

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There have been many positives to starting up this little podcast, but by far the best thing about it has been meeting new people and telling their stories.  Back in April Madi and I had a great time chatting with Cat over Zoom, and it was obvious back then that she is one of the nicest most gracious people. Well, fast forward to June 2022, when Catherine was headed to Fresno to represent San Francisco County in the Miss California competition… and well, you can probably guess by now, Catherine won!  So we are doing a little catch-up with our old friend who happens to be Ms. California, this time in person in my classroom!  Hope you enjoy hearing more of Catherine’s story, and as always, thanks for listening!

You can follow all the great stuff Catherine is doing as Miss California over at @missamericaca on Instagram!

Don't forget to visit our pal Kate's page @moshikabeauty or moshikabeauty.com

You can follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram and Facebook.  Please write to us over at [email protected]  Please give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts and a 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

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New York and San Francisco have two of the largest populations of Asian Americans in the US, but which is better? In New York, as the song goes, if you can make it anywhere, but for many, San Francisco is where they left their heart.  So where would you rather live?  On today’s episode, Emily and Lingjie who were raised in New York City help us decide whether should we have a New York State of mind or is the West Coast, the best coast?

Special thanks to my guests!  If you'd like to hear more from Lingjie, go check out The Worst Asian Podcast with him and his friend Ben.  You can find them at all the normal places you get your podcasts and on social media @worstasianpod

Emily brought the New York energy and attitude we love!  If you want to hear Emily and our friend Ray speak my father's dialect (which I can't speak) go to Ray's YouTube channel by searching "Finding Hoi San."  https://youtu.be/13BOvJVfxB0

Write to us and let us know, where would you rather live, the Big Apple or the City by the Bay?  You can reach us at [email protected]  and follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook

Please please please leave us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  It would be much appreciated!

Music:

"Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z ft. Alica Keys

"Save Me San Francisco" by Train

Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios

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