InfatuAsian Podcast

Need something to listen to while you peel 50 potatoes?  Why not have our chat with Chef Shirley Chung on in the background to inspire you!  Lots of great chef stories from Shirley and Caryl.

I can't help but feel thankful for all the people who have helped me with this podcast as a guest or co-host, and especially YOU the listeners!  I'm glad you've come along for the ride too.  Feeling grateful!

Hope you're all happy and healthy out there!  Talk to you soon!  - Curtis

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  I'm taking the week off...  also... I got Covid.  Ugh.  So in honor of the American holiday that celebrates sustenance and gratitude, I'm reposting 2 of our earlier episodes about FOOD!

Tuesday, I'll be posting the first half of Episode 7 (from Aug 2021) where my friends Mandy and Kelly talk about our favorite YouTube Food channels!  

Wednesday, I'll be posting our episode with my sister Caryl and Chef Shirley Chung who was heaps of fun! (From Feb 2022)

Hope you enjoy these if you haven't heard them before, and we'll be back next week! 

Thanks for listening!

Where are all my plant people at? Having a collection of plants in the house gives me joy and peace, but keeping them green isn't always easy.  Today we are talking with two women who live and breathe houseplants.  They own and operate Bay Area plant shops. They give tips and advice all day long at work, so I thought we could tap into their knowledge and love of plants for our show.

Visit Natalie and her rare and unique plants at The Plant Sitter at 1989 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA and follow her Instagram @plantsitter_california  If you're in the East Bay, go party with Dom in her indoor jungle at Pamana Plantas located at 1615B Solano Avenue in Berkeley, CA  She can be found on Instagram @pamanaplantas  Visit Pamanaplantas.com to see some of the fun events Dom hosts at the shop!

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*Warning: Possible Spoilers* We are back at it again with our annual K-Drama Draft!  This time we are partnering with the hosts of the Pocha Playlist!  Jennifer, Nadira, and I had so much fun recording with Jenny, Andy, and Brandon!  We picked dramas from the following categories; school dramas, supernatural dramas, and workplace dramas as well as an anything-goes round.

If you like K-Dramas, especially current shows, you HAVE to listen to the Pocha Playlist!  It’s a super fun show with really great co-host chemistry!  You can find Pocha Playlist wherever you get your podcasts.  Also follow them @pochaplaylist on most social media.

Did you like our picks?  You can let us know your thoughts on the draft at: [email protected], or via direct message on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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Vegas Baby!  Ever wonder what it's like living in Sin City? This week we talk with Allen who moved to Vegas to play poker and ended up becoming a dealer at the Aria Casino.  He gives us a glimpse into what it's like playing cards for a living as well as his favorite things about living in Las Vegas.

Thanks to Allen for chatting with us!  Did you learn something? That's one of our goals for this podcast.  Drop us a line at [email protected] to let us know your thoughts.  You can follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook.  

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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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