Join Nako Narter and Emily Walborn as they talk about their personal and cultural experiences being Asian American!
Keanu, cute dogs, and gold doubloons. This week, we talk about the 2014 action flick John Wick! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Today we are joined by Jen Hong to discuss the 2016 Korean film The Handmaiden!! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Ali Wong, Randall Park, and punching Keanu Reeves in the face. This week, we talk the darling rom com Always Be My Maybe! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Steven Yeun, an obsessive love story, and a slow sloooooow burn that will make you go “huh” for weeks. We’re talking about Burning! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week, Nako and Emily go through Hasan Minhaj’s stand up special Homecoming King. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Foxes, tree spirits, and weeping demons galore! This week we discuss Akira Kurosawa’s final film - Dreams. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Kong, dumb humans, and an Asian American Queen (Godzilla). What more could you ask for from Godzilla vs. Kong? This week Nako and Emily are joined by Kong expert and first repeat guest Jordan Wold! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Welcome to the first annual Asian Oscars where all of Hollywood’s top Asians come for a night full of awards. This year’s hosts are Nako Narter and Emily Walborn. No need to carve out 3 hours of your time. The Asian Oscars are only a half hour. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Kal Penn and John Cho… need we say more? Listen to us dissect the stoner classic Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Please consider learning about and donating to these organizations: AAPI Women Lead: https://www.imreadymovement.org/ Tsuru for Solidarity: https://tsuruforsolidarity.org/ Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Beautiful landscapes, Frances McDormand, and helmed by Chloe Zhao! Listen to our discussion of the award winning film Nomadland. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week we discuss the wonderfully hilarious Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
A beautifully told generational story, evil girlfriends, and Kal Penn. Buckle up as we discuss the critically acclaimed film The Namesake. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Tokyo, Fargo, and buried treasure. Listen to us discuss the fantasy film Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
A high school crime syndicate, a bad ass love interest, and… a Fast and Furious connection? Join us as we discuss Justin Lin’s directorial debut feature! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Beautiful buildings, beautiful performances, and Columbus, Indiana. Listen to our review of this indie darling. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week, we are joined by filmmakers and directors Peter Lee and Julian Kim. Listen to our discussion of their new film Happy Cleaners. Follow @happycleanersfilm on Instagram and be sure to watch on VOD starting February 12th! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Thanks to Asian American International Film Fest and Asian CineVision we were lucky enough to screen Minari and Q&A for Korean American Day. Please enjoy our discussion of Minari! (Big spoilers ahead!!) Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Eight heartbreaking stories, a going away party, and the OG mahjong scene. Join us as we discuss the beautiful, and brutally sad, film that is The Joy Luck Club. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Happy new year! Here’s a bonus episode! This week we wrap up our discussion of The Farewell. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week, we discuss the Minari Golden Globe controversy and the same issues The Farewell faced last year. Then we review the beautiful movie that is The Farewell. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
What says the holidays like teens in New York? This week we talk about the new Netflix show Dash & Lily. Can Nako and Emily actually agree on some holiday content? Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Miracles, plane crashes, Jason Biggs, and so much more. Join us as we discuss the classic holiday tale of the Angry Angel. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Get ready to drift into our discussion of the third installment of the F&F franchise! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Grace Madigan joins us to talk about her favorite moments from the hilarious coming-of-age show Pen15! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
You’ve heard her at the beginning and end of every episode. Now you’ll hear her in the middle too! From Conan Gray to Far East Movement to Kyu Sakamoto, Ko Narter joins us as we share some of our favorite music from Asian American artists. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Jordan Wold (Popcorn Restaurant) joins us to give his perspective on this fun wedding rom com! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week, we talk about the darling coming of age film Death of Nintendo! Check out our final AAIFF43 review! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Our next Asian American International Film Festival review is for Monsoon! Join our Henry Golding fan club as we talk about this quiet drama. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Sideways Smile is next up for our Asian American International Film Festival reviews! Listen to our discussion about this hilarious new web series! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Next up for our Asian American International Film Fest 43 reviews is Mrs. Noisy! Listen to us chat about this Japanese indie darling, then go air out your futon! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Next up from the Asian American International Film Festival 43 is Definition Please! Check out our review of Sujata Day’s debut feature about a former national spelling bee champion! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Kicking off our series of reviews for the Asian American International Film Festival 43 is Becoming Eddie! Listen to our interview with director Lilan Bowden and writer/producer Ed Lee! Follow @becomingeddiefilm on Instagram and @becomingeddie on Twitter for all of the latest news and where to watch the film! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
Oh Rob. What is there to say about Asian Momma, Mexican Kids? Take a listen. Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
John Cho stars in this screen-based flick! Listen as we dissect this amazing thriller! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
It’s an internment camp special. Listen as we compare the internment episodes from Hawaii Five-0, Teen Wolf, and The Baby-Sitters Club. The plots of these episodes may (will definitely) surprise you! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
It’s another Alice Wu week! Listen to us discuss this trailblazer! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week, we talk Tuca and Bertie and a few other random things!Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week, we talk all things The Half Of It! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
We do a deep dive of Crazy Rich Asians in this supersized episode! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
We finish our discussion of the MKU! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
This week we talk all things Mindy Kaling! Let’s delve into the MKU! Theme Song by Ko Narter! Camp Kona available on all digital streaming platforms!
HALF ASIAN HALF HOUR is back with a new format! Join Nako Narter and Emily Walborn every Thursday as they review all things Asian American media!!
Join Nako Narter and Emily Walborn as they talk about being Asian American. They talk about the cultures they were raised in... and they might also rant about some current events. Who knows? You'll just have to listen to find out.
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