As we welcome the new year within the Asian American community, we recognize that Lunar New Year is often centered around East Asian traditions and experiences despite the fact that so many different Asian ethnicities have their own unique ways of celebrating. We wanted to give a spotlight to Losar (Tibetan New Year) and Tibetan culture by bringing one of our good friends, Pema, on this episode. Give a listen to learn more about the Tibetan American experience and we're wishing everyone and their families good health and prosperity this year! Happy Lunar New Year and Tashi Delek! 

Educational links:

https://studentsforafreetibet.org/

https://freetibet.org/

Culture & experience:

http://www.machik.org/

https://www.tibetanresettlementstories.org/ 

Small businesses/ orgs:

https://www.nineteen59.net/shop

https://www.thesnowlionclub.com/our-vision

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At the moment, Asian Rave trains, trading kandi, and head banging may be a thing of the past due to COVID. However there's no denying the cultural influence that EDM music and raving has on the Asian American community. In this episode, we unpack the origins of raving and why some Asian Americans love beep bop music so much. 

Link to sources:

Searching for a Cultural Home:

Asian American Youth in the EDM Festival Scene: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4980/8574ae759e7f832faf25beffa4b3939b0237.pdf

Raving Asians Make The Bass Drop: The New Rave Culture: https://planamag.com/raving-asians-make-the-bass-drop-the-new-rave-culture/

Asian American Identity and Drug Consumption: From Acculturation to Normalization: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2656113/

Resources for anyone struggling with substance abuse/addiction:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

https://www.usa.gov/mental-health-substance-abuse

https://www.addictioncenter.com/

New Year, New Me? It is no lie, 2020 has been a rollercoaster and affected everyone in some way. In this episode, we reflect back on how 2020 has changed us in every aspect of life. We talk about our biggest lessons learned from this year and our goals for 2021. Let us know how 2020 has affected you all and your goals for the new year!

Don't do it. Don't send that "you up?" text to your ex. Everyone, it's CUFFING SZN! It's time to go on those virtual Zoom dates and find your quarantinebae! As winter is approaching, some people are feeling extra lonely and want someone to play xbox and cuddle with. Or some people are focusing on themselves! Listen to this episode as we discuss our love languages, current relationship status, what we look for in a partner, and how we are approaching cuffing szn this year.

ABGs, ABBs, ABCDEFGet the fuck outta here with those labels. Listen to learn how to dance seductively, passionately, and on beat to capture the ABB/ABG of your dreams! In all seriousness, we see these terms splattered everywhere from social media to everyday conversations, but what does it truly mean to be an ABG/ABB? In this week's episode, we talk in depth about the meaning behind these labels, how we can interpret them and how we can move forward as a community.

ABG/ABB Calculator: https://abgcalculator.com/

Boba this, Boba that. We don't care. The Asian American experience is more than just boba. Boba is not a personality trait. Welcome to More Than Just Boba, a podcast about the Asian American experience by Patty, May, and Nick. In our very first episode, we give a little context about who we are, what we're doing post grad, and our vision. We hope by listening, you all can resonate.