Made in Hong Kong

By Made In Hong Kong

Made in Hong Kong, got on a plane at 15, and flew 7000 miles away to America. Listen to Chrystal and Summer’s “Kongversation” as we spill the tea on what it means to be a Hong Kong immigrant in the U.... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

Made in Hong Kong episodes:

May 26, 2022 Episode 39: An Angry Rant about Brown-facing in HK Television
TW: There will be slight mentions about physical and emotional abuse - please skip this episode if this is something that you are not comfortable listening to!
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer bring up the controversy that happened a few weeks ago, where a Chinese-Canadian actress was seen putting on brown makeup to portray a Filipina Domestic Worker in a TVB show. They discuss why this is problematic, the importance of representation, racism towards South East Asians, and frankly, how insensitive and disrespectful this show is.
Please consider singing this petition to hold TVB accountable: www.chng.it/t6jmvmnrkf
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1h 9min
May 13, 2022 SPECIAL EPISODE: Therapy Session w/ Chrystal & Summer
We are coming to you with our first ever in-person episode!!! Join Chrystal & Summer as they answer your questions, and do some deep reflecting with the card game Therapy. They talk about their relationships, sex, anxiety, work and more! Hopefully you get to know them better and maybe get some advice along the way!
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57min
April 20, 2022 Episode 38: The Truth About "Kong Girls (港女)"
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer continue their breakdown of Hong Kong's dating culture. They talk about the different terms – Kong Girls (港女), Kong Guys (港男) and Leftover Women & Men (剩男女), and how they play a role in the Hong Kong dating scene. They discuss the notion of marriage within Chinese families, having kids, unplanned pregnancy and more controversial topics within the dating realm!
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52min
April 07, 2022 Episode 37: What Dating is Really like in Hong Kong
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer talk about dating culture in Hong Kong. What are the typical phases and common characteristics when it comes to dating? Where do you meet people? Why is the dating scene so conservative? Tune in to hear us discuss, share our own dating experiences, and give our spicy thoughts on why Hong Kong dating culture is the way it is.
Part 2 of Hong Kong dating culture will be out soon!
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54min
March 23, 2022 Episode 36: Turning Red – Is Filial Piety Toxic?
In this episode, Summer and Chrystal talk about Pixar's newest movie, Turning Red! Turning Red is directed by Domee Shi, the first Asian director to lead a Pixar movie! They talk about the most relatable parts of the movie, generational trauma & filial piety and how it relates to their own lives. They discuss the question of whether obedience to the family in Chinese culture toxic or not.
Turning Red is streaming on Disney +!
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51min
March 09, 2022 Episode 35: Mr Hong Kong Contest – Double Standards when Sexualising Men?
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer talk about the Mr Hong Kong Contest, a male beauty pageant competition. They discuss the nature of objectifying male contestants, and compares it to the Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant, and compares and contrasts the differences & similarities between the 2. They discuss broader topics like the influence Western cultures have on beauty standards and the problematic notion of Wasian (White + Asian) people as the definition of "beauty".
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56min
March 02, 2022 Episode 34: Hong Kong Beauty Pageants... More Harm than Good?
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer discuss the history, process and implications of the Ms Hong Kong Beauty Pageant. They dissect the problematic recruitment and judging process, and the inevitable nature of sexualising female contestants. They also touch upon Hong Kong's gossip culture and how different factors of their lives, from their parents, friends and media contributed to how they see "beauty". All in all, they reflect on the negative impact that these shows have on Hong Kong society's definition of "beauty" and how the greater system further reinforces these toxic beauty standards.
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1h 9min
February 09, 2022 Episode 33: A Deep Dive into Hong Kong's Star-Making Reality Shows
With the rise of Hong Kong's Star-Making Reality Talent Competitions producing a plethora of new faces in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, Chrystal and Summer do a deep-dive into why these shows are so popular and how they work. In this episode, they talk about the history of these shows, its evolution, social implications on Hong Kong society, and its impact on beauty standards and more! They discuss some of Hong Kong's most popular celebrities and the goods and bads of this Talent Show to Celebrity pipeline.
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1h 12min
January 26, 2022 Episode 32: Here's what you need to know about Hong Kong's Newest Boyband – Mirror
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer do a deep dive into Hong Kong's newest boyband – Mirror. They discuss their first impressions and breakdown why Mirror's rise to fame was so fast and how they became Hong Kong's most popular celebrities. They also reflect on what Mirror means to Hong Kong and how its formation came at the perfect time during COVID19 and political unrest.
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57min
January 12, 2022 Episode 31: How the F*ck is it 2022?
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!♥️ How the f*ck is it 2022?😭
In this episode, Chrystal and Summer recap their 2021, from their highest highs to their lowest lows. They reflect on their most memorable and hardest moments of 2021, and talk about what they're looking forward to next year.
P.S Our episode uploads will now be biweekly instead of every week!
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1h 6min

FAQs about Made in Hong Kong:

How many episodes does Made in Hong Kong have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.