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Asian women discuss lifestyle, social issues and feminism of Asian diaspora in the Anglosphere.

Journey To The West Podcast

  • Sep 19, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 30m AVG DURATION
  • 47 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Journey To The West

September News Wrap Up + Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 59:17


We return after our hiatus to touch base on some updates regarding our content and do a news wrap up about recent events including the comedian Shane Gillis racist comments, Crazy Rich Asians writer Adele Lim pay disparity, Alaskan Airlines yellow peril and Chanel Miller reveals herself as the sexual assault survivor of Brock Turner. Diana's article: https://hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2019/08/yang-song-and-long-history-targeting-asian-american-sex-workers Amanda Nguyen's organisation: https://www.risenow.us/

Live Chat: APAHM in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 44:15


We talk about topical news about Filipina migrants murdered while working overseas, New Zealand man trying to mow down an Asian family and trash being dumped by western nations in South-East Asia Full VoD: https://youtu.be/UG-W39AlO48?t=3903

White Freeze 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 34:53


We return to talk about White Freeze again but this time we expand upon the real life implications including finding housing and mental health.

Decolonial Love: Swipe Left On Internalized Racism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 50:27


We unpack "A Very Offensive Rom-Com", an episode of NPR's Invisibilia podcast with special guest, Maka (@_fakeMT). -- "A Very Offensive Rom-Com" (NPR): https://www.npr.org/2019/04/04/709948132/a-very-offensive-rom-com Breaking the ‘girl code’ and internalized racism (Vi Nguyen): https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/10/10/breaking-the-girl-code-and-internalized-racism/ White Sexual Imperialism: A Theory of Asian Feminist Jurisprudence (Sunny Woan): https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/crsj/vol14/iss2/5/

Orientalism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 36:54


We expand upon Orientalism as not just a series of racist stereotypes but a structural arm of white supremacy. This includes feminisation of Asia through colonialism and mass media. Sources: I’m A Filipina USC Graduate — Stop Associating Students of Color with the College Bribery Scam (Medium): https://link.medium.com/MwQiEssOpV Joe Wong Wants Asian American to Speak Up (Plan A): https://planamag.com/joe-wong-wants-asian-america-to-speak-up-7567adc19db4 Performance Review Gender Bias (Fortune): http://fortune.com/2014/08/26/performance-review-gender-bias/

Women's History Month

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 31:46


We talk about Asian role models for WHM and some current world events. https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/04/11/ruby-ibarras-us-empowers-pinays-around-the-world/

Sexual Exploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 47:07


We sit down and talk about racist oriental-themed restaurants and white sexual imperialism of Asian women. Sources: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/11/sex-industry-military-bases-213311 https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/confronting-koreas-censored-discourse-on-comfort-women/

"Tribalism"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 33:03


On topical news, we talk about Yuja Wang and the Igudesman Joo duo's show The Clone and the difference between satire and just terrible racist jokes. Additionally we touch on how some have adopted dog whistles of "tribalism". NYT Article on The Clone: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/15/arts/music/yuja-wang-igudesman-joo-carnegie-hall.html Joe Wong on the Late Show: https://youtu.be/36v9GSOFMFc

Racism and Power

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 40:48


We give some updates on the Hammer Attack Murders, mention Vinh Vu's attack in San Francisco and elaborate more on the context of history of these racist attacks. Vinh Vu's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/vinhs-road-to-recovery

Aquaman & Hammer Attack Murders

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 37:56


We discuss the pseudo-whitewashing of Ludi Lin's character, Murk, in Aquaman and the news about the Hammer Attack Murders in Chinese Buffet in Brooklyn which killed Fufai Pun and Kheong Ng-Thang and has left Tsz Mat Pung in critical condition.

New Year, Same BS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 46:25


Hello 2019. We discuss recent news: Louis CK and Dave Chapelle's anti-Asian "jokes", J's beef with Simu Liu, Subtle Asian Dating Facebook group shut down, Nhu Annie Nguyen nail shop tragedy and update on South-East Asian deportations. ----more---- Youtube: https://youtu.be/pk5pICapcbw -- Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read Vi's Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/07/09/asian-american-post-grad-life/

Live Chat Dec 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 48:43


We discuss the Miss Universe controversy (the travesty of the banh mi dress), Lil Pump rapping racist rhymes, Subway Sally and fangirling because it's Christmas because I don't drink and I need delusion to numb me of the realities of life. ----more---- Youtube Livestream: https://youtu.be/0ANKTAShrpo?t=3229  -- Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read Vi's Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/07/09/asian-american-post-grad-life/

Andrew Zimmern and Dolce & Gabbana Controversies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 20:44


Vi, J, Sen and Wen discuss controversies from last month including the Andrew Zimmern calling Chinese American food "horseshit", D&G ad controversy and subsequent boycotts, neo-Nazi Hank Yoo getting arrested and former proud boy leader Gavin McInnes being denied entry into Australia.----more---- -- Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient   Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/HaImdgkROyY Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read Vi's Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/07/09/asian-american-post-grad-life/

YouTube Influencers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 27:13


Vi and Sen touch on influencers and their impact on YouTube. Mostly focus on the beauty community and how it affects Asian women.----more---- -- Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient   Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/FOU-a8fGobQ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read Vi's Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/07/09/asian-american-post-grad-life/

Internalized Racism

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 38:35


The four of us come back to discuss internalized racism. We categorize them as: Punchline Asian, Fatalistic Asian, Racebending Asian, Model Minority, White Apologist and Alt Right Asian.----more------ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcastJ. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  --Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/l4se1A9gEqg Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/09/19/asian-americans-face-family-separation/

When Your Parents Are Pro-Trump

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 22:23


In this extra episode, J and Sen discuss new and alarming statistics of Filipino and Vietnamese voters released by AAPI Data. It indicates both groups favored the Republican parties in the upcoming November midterms.-- Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast ProAsian Voice: https://twitter.com/ProAsianVoice  J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan  Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient   --Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2   Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076   --Read about the Asian American Century: https://wp.me/pa88hO-em

Decolonizing Asian Feminism

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 30:12


J and Sen talk about issues with Asian Feminism and how we have to foster trust and build a community that we actively want to be a part of.----more------ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcastProAsian Voice: https://twitter.com/ProAsianVoice J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  --Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Nag-Q46dycU  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --Read Asian Love Article: https://wp.me/pa88hO-fZ

Red Indie Film

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 28:31


Join Vi and J with special guest Candace Ho, the writer and director of indie short film, Red, which deals with microaggressions and the fetishization of Asian women in a creative way. We talk about what inspired the film, from the overall lack of education about Asian American history to how difficult it is to have discussions about community issues with our own friends and family. Supporting indie creators willing to tackle Asian issues instead of shy away from it is important to us -- if you can, please donate to help get this short made----more------ Donate to Red A Short Film: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/red-a-short-film--3 Candace Ho: https://twitter.com/xjustcandace  Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcastJ. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  --Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/eMUg4zPOg9M Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/09/19/asian-americans-face-family-separation/

Avatar The Last Airbender on Netflix?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 27:12


J, Vi and Sen talk about the ATLA series' significance among younger Asian millennials and aspects of the series. Including white authorship, media rep. and the fandom.-- Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast  J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  --Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Ye3oHLYYp_g Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/09/19/asian-americans-face-family-separation/

White Tears

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 27:00


J, Vi and Sen talk about white tears and how white women's aggression often goes unchecked.-- Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast  J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  --Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Omqk6xkPGBI Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --Read Vi's latest Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/08/27/should-you-go-cold-turkey-on-social-media/

Detention & Deportation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 26:45


J, Vi and Sen discuss American as well as Australian issues regarding the detention and deportation of citizens, residents & refugees.-- Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast  J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  --Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/VgGvURCBqbc  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --Read Vi's latest Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/08/27/should-you-go-cold-turkey-on-social-media/

Crazy Rich Asians Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 38:18


J and Sen went out to see Crazy Rich Asians and give their thoughts on the cinema experience, what they liked about the film, the critiques and the future of Asian American cinema.----more----Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient -- Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/8CWGOLalDnE Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read J's latest Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/08/02/understanding-the-asian-american-divide/

Body Image Growing Up

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 27:43


J, Vi and Sen share stories from their childhood and adolescence growing up as young women. Kind of a filler episode in the anime season or the DLC to the main game. ----more----Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient -- Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/FqHOpQlcbnQ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read J's latest Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/08/02/understanding-the-asian-american-divide/

Is Any Media Representation Good?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 26:04


J, Vi and Sen touch on some upcoming Asian films being released this August and the California Film Tax Credit amendment.----more----Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient -- Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/XVw63rSA5EI Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Film Tax Credit Amendment: https://asamnews.com/2018/08/03/new-law-in-california-hopes-to-put-breaks-on-whitewashing/  Read J's latest Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/08/02/understanding-the-asian-american-divide/

Microaggressions

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 22:08


Join, J, Vi, Sen and Wen to discuss microaggressions and what makes them a marker of racial identity. We will identify what they are, our personal anecdotes as well as explain why they are problematic and how we can combat and deal with them. ----more---- -- Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/KHzSOqzU-aM Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  --

Vietnamese Diaspora

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 28:26


Vi and Sen discuss identity within the Vietnamese diaspora aka Việt Kiều.----more----Find us on Twitter: Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/JttWPodcast J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanSen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient   Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/eLcrV_xCfL4  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  Listen on Andriod: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/jttw.podbean.com/feed/   We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read Vi's latest Article: https://www.aprilmag.com/2018/07/09/asian-american-post-grad-life/

White Flight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 21:42


J, Vi and Sen cover gentrification of ethnic enclaves and white flight of diverse suburbia.----more----Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/FlnSUCB7fV0 Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  -- Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/07/03/chinese-americans-are-targeted-by-the-administration-again/

Asian Woman Stereotypes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 25:26


J, Vi and Sen discuss stereotypes revolving around Asian women and how we can try to regain agency over our own perceptions.----more----Links:The Alt Right's Asian Fetish by Audrea Lim, New York Times: https://nytimes.com/2018/01/06/opinion/sunday/alt-right-asian-fetish.html The New Trophy Wives: Asian Women by Ying Chu, Marie Claire: https://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/advice/a3386/asian-trophy-wife/ New Trophy Wives on the Tyra Banks Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BIa2-zrxKc Godfrey Danchimah, Jr. talks about Asian women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zfle_pvHRs&feature=youtu.be&t=150 Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient   Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/z3cKFryVraE Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read J's latest Article:

"Fringe" Racism

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 21:51


We discuss some people who take a toe-dip into racism and run for the hills by minimizing and downplaying the realities of it. The cognitive dissonance balancing act many have dubbed "fringe" racism.----more----Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/mcpxbpR4hHo  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/04/17/dont-call-me-a-model-minority-i-come-from-a-working-class-family/

Why Asian Women Are Silent in Online Spaces

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 31:53


We've come to notice when it comes to talking about racism, there aren't many Asian women who are willing to speak out or condemn such things publicly. We talk about why this happens and rant about some issues of how we exist in the online space and how difficult for women to support each other as a "sisterhood".--Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/787ZagPuoFg  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/04/17/dont-call-me-a-model-minority-i-come-from-a-working-class-family/

Diversity Lipservice

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 20:54


As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is coming to a close, we touch on the concept of diversity and how we aren't always included.----more---- --Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/ucaACAIbgLMPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/05/02/chefs-table-star-jeong-kwan-delights-global-audience/

Being Bilingual

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 23:59


We discuss our different experiences with our parent's language. J talks about the emphasis of English instead of tagalog in her family and culturally, Sen talks about interpreting for her parents, Vi talks about almost being put in ESL as her parents switched to speaking English at home, Wen on the other hand attended school where nearly all the Asians kids were put in ESL.----more---- --Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/mzE1bfW5YxoPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/05/09/qipao-controversy-racial-tension-america/

QipaoGate

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 26:09


A white highschool girl in America posted a photo of her wearing a qipao or cheongsam to prom and caused a twitter storm. It is ok for her to wear it? Is it cultural appropriation? We dissect the situation as Asian diaspora.----more---- --Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/rf54bmKg2koPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/27/do-asian-women-see-themselves-in-fashion-magazines/

Panhandling Activists Begging for "Change"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 28:30


Join J, Vi and Sen as they imitate activists. try to describe encounters of panhandling and navigating the volatile nature of the 'them vs. us' rhetoric on Twitter. --Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/lWTg75wnZT4  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Project Yellow Dress Interview: https://projectyellowdress.squarespace.com/blog-1/2018/4/4/community-spotlight-journey-to-the-west-podcast Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/04/17/dont-call-me-a-model-minority-i-come-from-a-working-class-family/

Working Class

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 22:25


In this episode, we talk about how the working class or blue collar workers experience racism differently. We briefly touch on class as well and how it's a neglected dynamic in the Asian activism sphere. ----more---- --Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social MediaVi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/7fmDnJHMMiI Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/27/do-asian-women-see-themselves-in-fashion-magazines/

1.5 vs 2nd Generational Divide

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2018 25:27


J and Vi welcome Yun in this episode to talk about her experience as a 1.5 generation Asian-American and compare and contrast the divide with the 2nd generation. ----more---- Ogletree research: http://lawdigitalcommons.bc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2154&context=bclr&sei   SanSan Kwan: http://sites.uci.edu/aas55fall2016/files/2016/09/09.27-Kwan-Chop-Suey-Circuit-.pdf   Ruben Rumbaut: https://www.socsci.uci.edu/newsevents/news/2016/2016-07-11-rumbaut-tab.php --Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Yun: https://twitter.com/xxYunz Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media: https://youtu.be/n0NdCXPk_OE Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/27/do-asian-women-see-themselves-in-fashion-magazines/

Asian Women & Self Image

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 19:50


An older episode we didn't get to upload. We talk about some identity and the personal troubles with living up to imposed western beauty standards. ----more---- Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/eR1LgzT9DWI Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/27/do-asian-women-see-themselves-in-fashion-magazines/

Ugly Delicious

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 24:03


Today we discuss the cultural importance and the racialized nature of food for Asian diaspora. We also cover the show Ugly Delicious, a Netflix original food show. It demonstrates past, present and future presence of Asian American cuisines and the relationships we build around food. ----more---- Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/MCJzdPrdpi8 Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/15/winter-olympians-spotlight-asian-american-stories/

Decolonizing Asian Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 21:15


There are many misconceptions surrounding Asian Beauty. We talk about shade-ism, why being pale isn't necessarily a white beauty standard, the "evil" China debate regarding the animal testing debate and the rise of K-beauty. ----more---- Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/_cD0vKlQ6lsPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/15/winter-olympians-spotlight-asian-american-stories/

Role Models for Asian Women

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 19:12


March is International Women's History Month and International Women's Day is March 8. We talk about who we consider our role models, the lack of  Asian Women in mainstream feminist space and seeking out people to support. ----more---- Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Q9uVq1_QREg Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2  We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/05/how-to-fight-racial-prejudice-in-your-daily-asian-american-life/

Asian Excellence at the Olympics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 23:23


The main four are back and discuss Asian diaspora and their achievements at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018. Some controversies are addressed which include a radio host's gross comments toward Chloe Kim, unsolicited advice and "activism" towards dog meat consumption and Mirai Nagasu skating to Miss Saigon.  ----more---- Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/QksjazB7PvcPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2 We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  -- Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/02/22/being-in-a-pan-asian-relationship/

Kat Loves LA Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 48:26


Join Vi with special guests Al and Paget for a special collaborative episode of JttW. Listen to us talk about the lack of positive representation for Asian American men and women in media, and sit down with Paget Kagy, the creator of web-series Kat Loves LA, to highlight how the show tackles this problem.----more---- --- Find us on Twitter: Kat Loves LA: https://twitter.com/katlovesla Paget Kagy: http://twitter.com/PagetKagyAlbert Hur: http://twitter.com/AlbertHur888    Vi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen  J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient  Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen Paget's: https://www.instagram.com/pagetkagy KLLA: https://www.instagram.com/katloveslaseries --- Check us out on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343? We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  Youtube: https://youtu.be/fVw_htxuAyA--- Kat Loves LAOfficial Website: http://katlovesla.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katlovesla

Praisin' the Asian

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 26:05


Vi, J, Sen, and Wen are back to talk about "praisin' the Asian"! We touch on the gendered double standards of attractiveness, promoting self-love among the Asian community, and our Asian crushes. Fangirling ensues!----more---- Find us on Twitter: J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/ Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/QksjazB7Pvc We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp -Read Vi’s article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/01/25/to-the-people-who-dont-care-about-asian-representation-issue/

Logan Paul: Japan Is Not Your Playground

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 30:07


Vi, J, & special guest Lisa reflect on the Logan Paul incident and the cultural significance of Aokigahara forest.----more----   Vi is a recent college graduate majored in Asian American studies. Her passions are beauty, politics and social media with the hopes of empowering other minorities in the US. She enjoys traveling, doing her skin care routine, and writing about various topics from beauty to social issues. J is a 2nd-generation Filipina living in the U.S. and a regular voice on “Journey to the West,” a podcast by and for Asians in diaspora. Her interests include reflecting on social issues and exploring complex identities. Lisa is an Architectural Design graduate from Melbourne, Australia. Currently living in Japan, she is a freelance writer who is often found chasing art exhibitions, surreal landscapes, and innovative design.   Thanks to April Mag for sponsoring this collaboration and giving Asian women a platform to share our stories! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version, click here to view. --- Connect with us on twitter: Vi - @missvinguyen J - @j_maraanLisa - @lisaa_cheungApril Mag - @April_Magazine Sen - @sen_tient

Wen's Creepy White Guy Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 22:06


J, Sen, Wen, and Vi cover the unique type of harassment that Asian women experience. An intersectional look at fetishization and hypersexualization of Asian women.----more---- Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version, click here to view. --- Connect with us on twitter: Vi - @missvinguyen J - @j_maraan Sen - @sen_tient

2017 Asian Retrospective

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 24:29


Join J, Sen, Wen, and Vi as we review the positive and negative highlights of 2017. From BTS to whitewashing to anti-Asian crimes, we cover topical news that was important to us from the past year. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!----more---- Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version: https://youtu.be/hfwaX4ANzSU --- Connect with us on twitter: Vi - @missvinguyen J - @j_maraan Sen - @sen_tient

Intro: Why We Want to Speak Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 21:25


Who are the Asian women behind Journey to the West? Listen to Wen, J, Sen, and Vi talk about our backgrounds, how we all met, and how we became interested in Asian issues. If you enjoy hearing what we have to say, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version: https://youtu.be/u2X1qFdGXlY----more---- --- Connect with us on twitter: Vi - @missvinguyen J - @j_maraan Sen - @sen_tient

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