K-Town Rumble

Janet and Brian talk about what’s different about being raised by Asian parents. From a focus on academics to always eating at home, the list goes on. Also, favorites foods from a list of non-Asian foods.

Reddit Topic Link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/dzeyng/serious_asian_kids_what_did_your_parents_do/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/dy7rcy/people_from_asia_what_is_your_favourite_nonasian/

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In this episode, Brian talks about the process that he undertook to quit smoking in a pro-smoking culture, especially within the Asian-American/Immigrant community. It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t fast, but it happened and sometimes, these things take time. Listen in to hear what he’s tried, what worked, and what he learned every time he’s tried until he was successful.

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TMT = "Twenty Minute Tuesday"

Trigger warning. Somebody on Reddit asks, “Why do Asians have an unfair advantage finding a job?” For real, brah? The short answer is that we don’t, but you should hear what we have to say...

Reddit Topic Link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/dxenf6/why_do_asians_have_an_unfair_advantage_finding_a/

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Janet and Brian get into some psychology, exploring the connection between how your typical Asian/Asian-American upbringing leads to some common mental blocks and limiting beliefs. They get into the subject of personal development and growth and how that relates to your modern-day Asian experience i.e. how making mistakes is (not) a “bad” thing.

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TMT = "Twenty Minute Tuesday"

Janet and Brian talk about firstborn sons/grandsons and how their hierarchy is set based on their gender and family line. Also, why don’t Asians say thank you when you hold the door open for them? Because Asians used sliding doors made from paper back in the day and they didn’t use to close on their own (not really, don’t be ignorant, it’s cause we weren’t raised as cowboys… not all of us anyway).

Reddit Topic Link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/asian/comments/do8ihk/first_asian_male_grandchild_culture_answers/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/du437t/why_dont_asian_people_say_thank_you_when_you_hold/

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Janet and Brian talk about anime, comics, cartoons, and other stuff related to change in the view of animation between generations. Turns out, it’s stuck with us through our adulthood for not just us but our entire generation. From Looney Tunes, One Piece, Crayon Shin-chan, etc.

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TMT = "Twenty Minute Tuesday"

Brian is back with Janet coming at you from South Korea! They talk about why the stereotype of Asians being smart exists and where it probably comes from.

Reddit Topic Link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/drc4n5/where_did_the_stereotype_of_asians_being_super/

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Janet and Brian share their experiences going to the wedding of the year in Iowa in the small-town getaway of Okoboji. There may have been tears. Congrats again to Jill and James on starting their new life together!

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Brian talks about how defining and understanding the differences between two cultures and reconciling them to know when acting a certain way is appropriate given the situation. Seriously, it’s ok to be respectful to cultural beliefs even though it doesn’t jive with your own. Think when Bruce Banner bowed to the Black Panther. He also talks about methods for getting past some of the blocks that prevent proper communication.

Reddit Topic Link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/asianamerican/comments/dnkss7/what_are_some_good_ways_to_bridge_asian_culture/

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Janet talks about her identity related to social class in Korea whereas Brian talks about his experience working through his cultural identity in the US. Two different experiences and perspectives on the same topic. Also, banter on the worst flu shot experience ever. Tune in to the episode “vs Identity”

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