Parasite became the first non-English language film to win 'Best Picture' at the Academy Awards — so how did they do it? In this solo episode, Hana investigates how this movie resonated with audiences around the globe and why it's considered one of the best films ever. 

In the spirit of Galentine's + Valentine's Day, we debate about the yellow fever fetish in dating, and whether someone truly likes you or just likes you cause you're Asian. And a warning, this might be our most NSFW episode ever — sorry mom and dad! 

...And we're back! Hope you didn't miss us too much from our two-month hiatus — check out what's in store for the rest of the season and what we've been up to over our break. 

As 2019 comes to a close, Missie and Hana reflect on their year and share their "goals" for 2020. Plus, listen in as they share a special announcement on Rootin' and Gaijin. 

Andrew Yang: Who He Is and What He Stands For? 

A former tech executive turned 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, entrepreneur, lawyer, and philanthropist...

Tune into this week's episode as we break down Yang's signature policy of what he calls the 'Freedom Dividend' and if he breaks or conforms to the model minority myth. 

In honor of Queer Eye's newest season in Japan, Hana and Missie talk about their favorite episodes and the cultural significance of the season as the guys help transform the lives of four Japanese men and women. Spoiler alert, but be sure to catch Queer Eye on Netflix!

Welcome to Season 7 of Rootin' & Gaijin!

In this recap episode, we share some life updates, chat about our favorite moments of Season 6, and give a sneak preview of what we have in store for you in Season 7! 

We are getting spooky in the spirit of Halloween by talking about Japanese Horror Films!

Tune in as Hana and Missie share their recommended Japanese horror films that will for sure give you a scare (+ a couple of sleepless nights to follow)...! 

Happy Halloween and stay safe everyone <3. 

Japanese horror movies mentioned: 

Onibaba (1964)

Ring (1998) 

Battle Royale (2000) 

Exte: Hair Extensions (2007) 

The death of South Korean singer and actress Sulli sparked conversations surrounding mental health and cyberbullying of K-pop idols. In this solo episode, Hana honors Sulli's life and talks about the tragedies that lead to her death. 

If you or someone you know are suffering through depression or contemplating suicide, we encourage you to seek help with some resources below:

With so many beauty and body standards in East Asia, Missie and Hana discuss how they were influenced by these ideals and compare those standards to Western beauty.