InfatuAsian Podcast

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.

You can let us know your thoughts at: [email protected], or via direct message on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast, and now also check out our website https://infatuasian.com/

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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. 

As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast Check out our NEW website https://infatuasian.com Let me know what you think of it! (it's a work in progress)

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

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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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

We got asked if we could do a quick episode with director/writer John W. Kim about the film Reunion, which premieres in Beverly Hills next week on April 16th. And if you know me, I hate saying no to artists trying to get the word out about their projects, so we agreed to do a quick episode as a side dish.

Once we got on the call, John got on a bit of a roll speaking about all sorts of things. He emailed me after and apologized for rambling on a bit because it isn't often he gets interviewed by fellow Asians. So instead of editing this down, I decided to leave it pretty much uncut, because it captures something raw and unfiltered in a way no other interview John has done has. 

Go see Reunion in theaters if it comes near you; it really is fun. It's playing at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd on 4/16, and in Monterey Park on 5/03 at the LAAPFF. I promise you, you'll have a good time. 

Follow the film @reunion.movie and follow John @jkinstant

Thanks for listening, and we'll be back with a new episode next Wednesday!

We had another epic battle of culinary titans over @Onwaverly on March 21st! In another joint production with @worstqualitycrab, we presented 16 of the most iconic Asian dishes from around the world. Since we did all Chinese dishes last year, this year we did Asian dishes from outside of China, and we had some really tough battles. Our live studio audience did not disappoint, providing commentary, energy, and most importantly, the votes to declare a winner!

This year, we partnered with some local producers of great products to sample or to give away as prizes to make the night really special. We were treated to @drinkapisol with refreshing honey seltzers, @mamalams yummy Malaysian sauces, @lunarbakerysf with some delicious baked tarts, @luluasiankitchen with some of their just-released frozen dumplings, and @heydoh.co with their small batch soy sauces. 

Special thanks to @xirimpi Hannah Chea (Miss SF Chinatown 2025) and @imadoniseats Adonis (Food recommender and culture keeper) for coming by and chiming in as well!  Shout out to the On Waverly staff, Sharon, Sean, and Jonathan, for staying open late with us!  Also, thanks to Steve, Suki, and Christy for doing odd jobs to make the night go smoothly! 

Pictures from: The team at Lunar Bakery SF and Alisa Wong.  Graphics compliments of Sam at Worst Quality Crab

I hope you enjoy this episode, and we really hope you'll be able to join us in person next year!  

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

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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Mayor Elizabeth Yang has had lots of ups and downs in her life, but her remarkable resilience is inspiring. She was raised by a single mom and graduated with a degree in Engineering/Computer Science from UC Berkeley at age 19. She worked in the aerospace industry, then pivoted to get her JD/MBA degree and started a patent law firm. She got married young and had two kids in her 20s, but the marriage ended in a messy divorce that drained her savings. She pivoted again to practice family law, starting the Yang Law Offices. Recently, she was elected to the Monterey Park City Council and is their acting mayor! 

I had such a great time chatting with Monterey Park's mayor! For someone so accomplished, she's super down-to-earth and endearing. You can follow her @lizyangmpk on Instagram.

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

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

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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Julian is a Broadway actor, dancer, and singer. He's currently on the road with Disney Theatrical Group's touring production of Beauty and the Beast. We got to chat with Julian about his Bay Area roots and his life performing on some of America's grandest stages!

The show is playing across the U.S. If you happen to be in the Bay Area this summer, it'll be at the Orpheum Theater July 14th-August 9th, 2026. Julian promises you'll have fun! Find out more here https://beautyandthebeastthemusical.com, and follow Julian @julianofguzman on social media. 

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

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

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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What started as a case of mistaken identity turned into a really fun hour of chatting with Dr. Joan Sung!  Joan is an educator, author, and more recently a #baddaugther! The timing worked out where Joan was going to be in town, so we packed up the mobile studio and met up in SF, where we were able to talk about her book Kinda Korean, her movement called Bad Daughter Confessions, and lots more. 

To learn more about Joan, you can go to https://drjoansung.com/, or her Instagram @alittlebitjoan or @baddaughterconfessions. Get her book Kinda Korean, wherever you get books!

The MARCH MADNESS of Asian Dishes is happening at On Waverly, Saturday 3/21 ~5:30 PM, or on Zoom. See the link in my bio on Instagram or send me an email.

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

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

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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Another dream-come-true interview for me here at the InfatuAsian Podcast! Michelle Krusiec has been acting since the 2000's. You've no doubt seen her in something: Star Trek DSN, Sweet Home Alabama, Monk, Cold Case, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Weeds, Dirty Sexy Money, Far North, Fringe, CSI, Hawaii 5-0, and dozens more. She was Wil Pang in Alice Wu's Saving Face, and Anna May Wong in Netflix's Hollywood. She has directed and written her own shorts as well. She's done and seen a lot in Hollywood over her prolific career, so she has lots of insight into the inner workings.

It was a real joy to speak with her for an hour. Follow Michelle @michellekrusiec on social media. And keep your eyes out for her next projects. 

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

Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by Invictus Quartet.

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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This was originally going to be our Valentine's episode, where we watched Asian movies with a love story in them. Well, as things go, I kept having to push this episode back, but here it is in March, a few weeks late!

I was so happy to bejoined by Jess, Caitlin, and Liliana, who are collectively known as the Drama Trio!  We each recommended a movie to watch, and came back to discuss on the air. We have a great variety of films to watch, and we're happy to share our thoughts on them with you. The four films are: Adorning (China, 2019), Lost in Starlight (Korea, 2025), Tune In For Love (Korea, 2019), and Better Days (China, 2019). 

Special thanks to my 3 wonderful cohosts, Liliana @teaandsojupod, Caitlin @nosleep4dramas, and our pal Jessica @daebakpod. Go give them a listen wherever you get your podcasts! 

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

Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around. This week's outro is "Soju Over Ice," written and performed by Son of Paper

Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)

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