It felt fitting to do a podcast reflection episode 5 years after we started this little endeavor. So I brought back Kelsey, who has appeared on the show before, and has the record for the shortest interview we've ever done (during our pop-up podcast in April)! Kelsey brings lots of fun energy and laughs, and since she's barely listened to the show, it was fun to hear what kind of questions she might have as a (hopefully) new listener!

We hope you enjoy our ramblings. To learn more, go to our website infatuasian.com or write to us directly at [email protected] or follow us @infatuasianpodcast

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Growing up Chinese American in the 70s-80s meant you weren't gong to see a lot of people that looked like you on TV. One reliable presence (for the last 48 years on PBS) was Chef Martin Yan! He has brought Chinese and other Asian cuisine into houses around the world for almost half a century. Thank you @chefmartinyan for sharing our culture and food with the world! Thank you for being our teacher and friend!

We can't compare to that, but we are celebrating our 5th pod-i-versary! It's been a wonderful 5 years of bringing you episodes with amazing Asian artists, creators, and game-changers. Thanks for tuning in and giving us a listen. I'm still having fun producing episodes, so I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.  So please keep tuning in!

Let me know who you are! Send me an email at [email protected], or you can connect directly through our website https://infatuasian.com/ 

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

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It's just about summer! And whether you're flying out somewhere amazing or just looking for a new book to get lost in, we have a fantastic list of books by Asian Authors!

I called upon my friend Sarah-Soonling to help co-host and we chatted with 5 authors about their books and also got some of their recommendations for books you should read!

To see the complete list, go to our blog https://infatuasian.com/blog 

Special thanks to: Weike Wang, Mike Chen, Lisa Lee, Kirstin Chen, and Vanessa Hua for giving us their recommendations!

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Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by @invictusquartet

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The Khmer Rouge almost rid the world of Cambodian rock, but it lives on in the band Dengue Fever. Founded by two American brothers and powered by the voice of Khmer American immigrant Chhom Nimol, Dengue Fever performs songs influenced by the musicians who are mostly gone.

Go see Dengue Fever live in San Francisco on June 20, 2026, at the Chapel. Find more tour stops at https://denguefevermusic.com  or at their Instagram @denguefevermusic  

Dengue Fever songs played in this episode:

"A Thousand Tears of A Trantula" (Escape from Dragon House)

"Tiger Phone Card" (Venus on Earth)

"Sni Bong" (Escape from Dragon House)

"Family Business" (Cannibal Courtship)

Check out our website www.infatuasian.com and write to us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠, and please follow us on social media @infatuasianpodcast 

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Asians are at a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Dr. Jonar De Guzman specializes in coaching Asians to reverse insulin resistance with lifestyle changes. I learned a lot and had a great time chatting about working on living a healthier lifestyle!  I know you will learn something if you listen to this episode!

Learn more @reversediabetesdoc on social media, or Dr. Jonar's coaching website https://4truthhealthcoaching.com/. Check out his podcast Glass Half Healthy wherever you listen to podcasts!

Check out our website for podcast updates as well as all our older episodes at www.infatuasian.com  or write to us at [email protected]

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I had a really fun time chatting with Cassandra Lam, the co-founder of Mama Lam's, a maker of authentic Malaysian sauces. Visiting from Queens, New York, Cassandra and her husband, Ken, joined me @onwaverly 's Clubhouse to share their origin story as well as their favorite ways to eat Mama Lam's sauces!

You can get Mama Lam's sauces online or perhaps locally at a store near you! Check out https://mamalams.com/ to find out where. 

Come check out our new website www.infatuasian.com and see what's new at the pod! Follow us @infatuasianpodcast on social media, or write to us at [email protected]

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A few weeks back, we set up a few microphones in a little corner of the On Waverly Book and Gift Shop in SF Chinatown, and we interviewed whoever showed up! What a fun day! We did about 10 interviews in 90 minutes, on a whole range of topics. I definitely want to try to do another one of these!

Special thanks to my guests: @jennmchoi, @xirimpi, @kayhuixin, @leogong (@sfmolum), Kenric, @_natejlee, @h_k_c_c_6_0_3, @heycynthiahuie, Jonathan, @kachoo11 . Thanks to the staff @onwaverly, @avabava13, and my daughter Noelle and her friend Kaitlyn for helping me set up and take pictures. 

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Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around. Our cold open was performed by @cornerclubofficial

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Olivia has done more before the age of 21 than most of us do in our entire lives. Currently a Junior at Harvard, she started a non-profit called @cancerkidsfirst, she's written a book, given a TED Talk, and she was the youngest person named to the 2026 Forbes' 30 under 30 list. Olivia was a real joy to speak with, and I can't wait to see what she does next!

Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviazhangofficial or @livviazhang on TikTok. Get her book "YOUth: The Young Person’s Guide to Starting a Nonprofit" wherever you get books.

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The Chase Center in San Francisco is one of the City's newest and greenest buildings. It is the basketball home of the Warriors and Valkyries, and it is also LEED Gold Certified, which means it meets the highest standards of sustainability. Making sure employees and fans are able to enjoy the game with minimal negative environmental impact is Kayla Hidayat, Chase Center's Sustainability Coordinator. We had a chance to sit down and chat about some of the things that make the arena so "green!"

Learn more at https://chasecenter.com/sustainability/ or @chase_center on social media. 

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Our cold open is by @cornerclubofficial. Our theme, “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios, was arranged and performed by @invictusquartet

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I can sleep a little better at night knowing that SF City Attorney David Chiu and his team are looking out for our rights and seeking justice. We had a fun chat with David about a wide range of topics, from the historical San Francisco roots of birthright citizenship to the ongoing fight to protect immigrants and some of the City's most vulnerable.  

You can learn more about David @davidchiu.sf on social media or over at his website sfcityattorney.org

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Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by @invictusquartet