Journey To The West

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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.

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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  --

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/

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/

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:

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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

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

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