InfatuAsian Podcast

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! 

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Our Theme:

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

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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 

Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple Podcasts and ratings on Spotify!

Our Theme:

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

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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:

#lastnightnow #madeinhollywood #asiangirlboss  #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #iinfatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

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!

Our Theme:

“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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Today we’re going to be speaking with Kate Apiratanapimonchai about her life as an immigrant, turned beauty influencer, turned med student, turned entrepreneur.  Her company Moshika Beauty produces, cruelty-free, vegan beauty products that are safe for all types of skin.  I think you’ll find her story unique and inspiring! I hope you enjoy our chat!  Thanks for listening! 

You can follow Kate on Instagram @katesglamour, or @kate_moshika, and her company at @moshikabeauty or on the web at moshikabeauty.com   

Please give Kate's innovative adhesive eyeliner/lash system a try! Infatu Asian Podcast listeners can receive 20% off sitewide at moshikabeauty.com!  Enter the code: "asianpod20" to get your discount at checkout!

You can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast.  Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple. And now Spotify!

Our Theme:

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

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We have our final pick for our InfatuAsian Summer Book Club, Kaleidoscope written by Cecily Wong!  Emily and I enjoyed speaking with Cecily about this fantastic read.  It’s so moving and deep. The relationships are so tightly intertwined and complex, with changing perspectives and undetermined outcomes. It's partly a deep dive into familial relationships and part travelogue. Loved the book and loved our chat with Cecily!

Learn more about Cecily at Cecilywong.com or follow her on Instagram @hellocecilywong or Twitter @cecilyannwong

Special thanks to Emily for helping me co-host.  Read more about Emily at emily-hoang.com

Music:

We played a music clip of Ve Maahi by Kesari | Akshay Kumar & Parineeti Chopra | Arijit Singh & Asees Kaur | Tanishk Bagchi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6muwUGdvXw

Our Theme:

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

To see Cecily’s complete companion playlist you can go to:

https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/1548042227129073666

As I always mention, you can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast  And follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple. And now Spotify!

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Hayden is the first and probably the last guest on the pod that I gave a failing grade to in biology. Despite that, we've kept in touch over the years and it was fun chatting with him for a few hours this summer.  Hayden got recruited to develop games for Rockstar games and worked on Red Dead Redemption for over 5 years. He's since been doing all kinds of other digital art for himself and others.  He got into riding personal electric vehicles a few years ago and got a concussion from a hard fall, an MRI revealed that he had a brain tumor, and life hasn't been the same since. This was a roller coaster of an interview with lots of laughs and some deep reflections too. 

You can see more of Hayden's art and videos on his Instagram @haydenthewu or @the_float_pack 

Hayden's infatuAsian Jane Ng can be read @thatjaneng on Twitter.

Please follow our Instagram or Facebook account @theinfatuasianpodcast, and as always we'd love to hear from you via email at [email protected]

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Thanks for listening!

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But… but…that’s not fair! That’s what Ava Wong, a Stanford trained lawyer turned stay at home mom said, when she learned about a counterfeit handbag scheme cooked up by her ex-college roommate. Today we are discussing superfake designer handbags, fussy toddlers, and confronting the model minority myth, when we talk with Kirstin Chen author of Counterfeit!

Counterfeit was the June pick for Reese Witherspoon's book club. It shot to #5 on the New York Times bestseller list.  Learn more about Kirstin at Kirstinchen.com or follow her on social media @kirstin.chen

Special thanks to Emily for helping me co-host.  Read more about Emily at emily-hoang.com

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

Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple. And now Spotify! Or go to our website: infatuasian.podbean.com

Our Theme:

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

Note:  We'll be taking a 1-Week break next week, but we'll be back with more eps Aug 10th!

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Today's guest, Kimlai Yingling, is hard to nail down with a one or two-word description.  She's worked in all sorts of media from the stages at county fairs to television studios and many places in between.  She's an entertaining storyteller with a larger-than-life personality (and hair)! Join my sister Caryl and I as we sit back and let Kimlai tell us stories from her journey.

You can follow Kimlai @Kimlaiyingling on most social media platforms (@iamkimlai) on TikTok. And visit her website EatinAsian.com

Thanks to my sister Caryl for introducing me to Kimlai!  If you want to see what Caryl's up to you can find her @carylchinn on social media or at her website Carylchinn.com

Please email us your thoughts at [email protected] or DM us @theinfatuasianpodcast on Instagram or Facebook.  Please follow us and give us a rating on Spotify or a rating and review over at Apple Podcasts!  

Sound files:

"Kimlai Yingling's Apple Brown Betty - Home & Family" from the Hallmark Channel (YouTube)

"Superfun J-Pop Fun Time" by Prismic Studios

NOTE:  We'll be taking a brief break in the first week of August!

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