Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast

By WBEZ Chicago

Asians have long been ignored, fetishized or made the butt of the joke in America. Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast wants to put that to rest. Each week, we celebrate badass Asians who are making a

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How many episodes does Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast episodes:

May 17, 2023 Special: Ten Thousand Things
Today, we’re sharing a special episode from "Ten Thousand Things," produced
by our friends at KUOW (Seattle’s NPR station). Think of "Ten Thousand Things" as
"This (Asian) American Life," with sound-rich stories exploring commonplace objects
and the incredible Asian American guests who transform them into something
remarkable. In this episode, host and award-winning poet Shin Yu Pai discusses the
power of names with transgender and non-binary poet/educator Ebo Barton, who shares
their journey to change their name and reclaim their true identity.
Listen to more episodes of "Ten Thousand Things" and follow the podcast:
https://link.chtbl.com/WhiP9eul?sid=WBEZDrop.
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24min
May 03, 2023 Special: K-Pop Dreaming
Our friends at the LAist have a cool podcast called "K-Pop Dreaming," and
we think you should check it out. The eight-episode, limited-run series talks about
the rise and history of K-Pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view
of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. In this episode, host Vivian Yoon takes
listeners on a journey of how three LA kids embraced R&B, went to South Korea
and revolutionized K-Pop.
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39min
March 29, 2023 John Cho Won’t Call Himself Sexy, So We Will
The veteran actor says there were stereotypical bit parts — but very few
substantial roles — for Asians when he was coming up. He chats about taking a stand
in the jobs he accepted, what it was like to write a young adult novel, and about
that one time he got arrested.
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46min
March 22, 2023 Sameer Gadhia Could’ve Been Your Hot Doctor
Indie rock is often associated with white musicians. That’s why many fans
of Young the Giant assumed the band’s lead singer was white at first. The talented
Indian American talks about changing the narrative of indie rock and incorporating
his South Asian culture into his music. He also dishes about dropping out of school,
an encounter with respectful paparazzi and funny interactions with fans.
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38min
March 15, 2023 Alexander Hodge Is Our Bae
Growing up, the actor thought it was cool when people called him Jackie
Chan — until he realized they meant it as a slur. Years later, when he got his
breakout role on HBO’s Insecure, he didn't know how to handle people swooning over
him or all the thirsty tweets and DMs. Alexander Hodge talks about getting into
fights as a kid, learning to embrace his biracial identity, and warning his mom
about his nude scenes.
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40min
March 08, 2023 Atsuko Okatsuka Wants Everyone To Feel Sexy
The comedian says she didn’t feel sexy until a few years ago when she
finally found her voice. She talks about how she learned English by watching
Scooby-Doo, what it means to be named Margaret Cho’s comedy heir, and how she took
her mom and grandma everywhere — including to her honeymoon.
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43min
March 01, 2023 Jeff Yang, Phil Yu And Philip Wang Wrote The Book On Sexy Asians
These trailblazers have been chronicling Asian America and making their own
awesome content for years. They join us to talk about their New York Times
bestselling book, “Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now.”
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32min
February 22, 2023 Lisa Ling Wears Cargo Pants For A Reason
The longtime reporter and host of many celebrated docuseries opens up about
when she became proud of being Asian American, what she feels insecure about, and
that one time she was in an Old Navy commercial.
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41min
February 15, 2023 Hari Kondabolu Didn’t Know Women Were Hitting On Him
Hari Kondabolu didn’t find himself sexy until age 26, when he started
growing out his hair and embracing his South Asian features. The comedian shares
what helped him change the way he views himself, why mocking immigrants’ accents is
not funny, and why he doesn’t see himself as a political comic.
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38min
February 08, 2023 Domee Shi Hid Her Sexy Manga
Oscar-winning director and animator Domee Shi kept her fictional boy
crushes hidden away from her parents. The creator of Pixar’s Oscar-nominated
“Turning Red” talks about finding that balance between embracing your true self and
honoring your parents.
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40min

FAQs about Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast:

How many episodes does Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.