What a year and it's  only January! Recorded on 1/8, we share our thoughts on the storming of the Capitol building in DC on 1/6 and our general take on the whole situation. It's scary, disheartening, and all around bleurghhh. 

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com

English is full of loan words and phrases from other languages. Usually we think they're from other romance languages - but there's quite a number of loan words and phrases from different Asian countries! It's a special etymology trip filled with surprises on where some of our words and phrases are from!


Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com

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To celebrate the recent election results - meet our AAPI Rockstar Political Trailblazers this month - Robert William Wilcox and Dalip Singh Saund! They both have an incredible story and are super inspiring. We also share our thoughts on the recent election and reminders to stay masked up!


Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com

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Let's talk about one of our favorite shows! We chat about Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra and discuss the character designs, worlds, and take a brief detour with the story of Chang'e.

Also check out this interview which  discusses the problematic appropriation of Tibetan history and culture in the show. 
https://www.kollabsf.org/kollabblogposts/2020/10/15/tibetan-representation-in-avatar-the-last-airbenderb

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Between the short time from recording to publishing this episode, the sky turned orange (thanks climate change) and RBG had just passed away. It is more important than ever to vote. We talk about affirmative action and the upcoming California ballot measure. Dismantling affirmative action hurts everyone. We discuss the myths of affirmative action and why affirmative action is so important. This was a tough episode but we needed to talk about it. 

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

We have yet another announcement - but this time it's from Jerry at Asian Podcast Network about the 2020 US Census!
Take the Census at 2020census.gov and get counted or else you have to wait a whole 10 years before the next one! An entire manga series can finish during that time!

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

The world is in a difficult place right now. Let's talk about the direction of the podcast and where we go from here.

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

We discuss the lazy design of rebellious Asian characters and get comfy in silk pajamas (pyjamas?)

Recorded in the early winter of 2019

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In this episode, we discuss the history of chow mein and Seattle teriyaki, two foods as American as apple pie and baseball.

Recorded in the fall of 2019

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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We're taking a different route today and talking about the yellow peril, SARS, and how COVID is impacting Asian communities. Buckle in and wash your hands!

Theme Song - "TICKLED PINK" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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