The A3N Podcast

TIMESTAMPS:

1:09 Impact of BTS & K-Pop

7:02 Asian-Canadians VS Asian-Americans

12:29 Asians in Politics

17:04 Jeremy Lin in the CBA

19:58 Tarantino’s Depiction of Bruce Lee

25:43 Fresh Off The Boat CANCELED

28:51 Should Asian Guys Only Focus on Wealth?

33:41 Asian “Crabs in a Bucket” Complex?

37:20 Media Downplaying Andrew Yang?

40:21 Media Representation & Attention Diversion

42:35 Analyzing on Forums VS Attacking in Real Life

Phil Wang from Wong Fu Productions stops in to kick off the first episode of the A3N Podcast. We cover a variety topics, from his upbringing, to how that impacted the rise of Wong Fu, his career aspirations to become a movie director, where Asians are at with representation in the Media, & much much more.

If you've watched us talk about these items in the past, you'll enjoy a trip here down memory lane!

Topics Covered:

Phil asks what A3N podcast is - explanation of the third generation

Phil’s background - grew up in Walnut creek, where Steph curry grew up.

Differences between Andrew & Phil's background

Growing up in high school - Phil had predominantly white systems

Tyler Perry “Asian Cinema”

What needs to happen for more Asians to be in positions of power in media?

Symbolism of progress

How far away are we from Asian being successful in the mainstream?

Is Wong Fu good enough?

15 years of history for Wong fu now.

Choosing the community vs becoming mainstream.

Success vs Fullfillment 

Does Phil have any regrets with his content decisions?

Rolling Stone vs Nickleodeon - strategy as a media company that ages

Burdening the responsibility of Asian representation 

Being grateful for the path they’ve chosen

“Raiden Round”

Phil opening Boba Cafe

An unseen perspective from immigrant kids on a relentless quest to uncover the truth. Episode one launching soon!