Mugisen Podcast

What did we watch growing up? Do we consume Asian media? Do we like K-dramas? This week, we reflect on the types of entertainment we watched and listened to as children and currently in America and Asia. For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What are our families like? What are some expectations in our families for aging members? What do we look for in close friends? This week, we dive into our family relationships and friendships across our lifetime and with each other. For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

How do cultural differences affect relationships? How have our dating experiences shaped us? What does respect look like in an interracial relationship? This week, we address the Asian hate that has been happening in the United States and the Meghan Markle interview with Oprah. We then dive into our preferences, our past relationships and what they have taught us. We also talk about any cultural differences we have experienced in relationships and how we have learned from these past experiences. For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What is fetishization? What are our experiences with fetishization? What is the difference between a preference and fetishization? How is fetishization damaging? This week we talk about times we have been fetishized and when we have seen others fetishized. Additionally, we talk about the negative effects fetishization/obsession has on people’s lives, including our own. Links: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CL8S9bQFjoj/?igshid=1csqo4o1bmb7w https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeBgQhj8/ https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/if3xgf/my_27f_boyfriend_27m_asked_me_to_act_more_kawaii/ For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

***Trigger Warning: EDs, Body Image, Body Standards*** What are our experiences with body image? Are we fat by Asian standards? What does it mean to be healthy? This week, we discuss how both of our cultures dictate what body size is attractive, why it’s hard to eat healthy, and our experiences with healthy living and healthy visions of ourselves. For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What are our favorite foods? Do we have any sentimental or fun memories attached to any food and drinks? This week, we discuss our favorite asian and american foods and drinks. Additionally, we share personal stories related to food and one story of how it bonded the two of us together at Noodles & Co. Links: Vietnamese five elements of eating: https://bit.ly/2NgbsKt Banh xeo: https://bit.ly/2M2qHGw Banh khot: https://bit.ly/37mhQXr Goi cuon: https://bit.ly/3b9yGtT Onigiri: https://bit.ly/3dhqFFJ Onigiri meme: https://bit.ly/2Nvhx5B Natto: https://bit.ly/3jV3nXy Balut: https://bit.ly/3pp9G72 Durian: https://bit.ly/3rZI4XD Red torii / momiji manjyu: https://bit.ly/2Zp8SVc Senbei: https://bit.ly/3dkvqOM Bun bo hue: https://bit.ly/3rXECge Ot sa te: https://bit.ly/3dhqREX DARS chocolate: https://bit.ly/3rXEDRk Kappa ebisen: https://bit.ly/2Nv3n4s Japanese vending machine: https://bit.ly/3qqwRyY Japanese grocery store: https://bit.ly/2ZnHaIs Vietnamese coffee: https://bit.ly/3qnIhn8 Che: https://bit.ly/3rYCHbh Che thai: https://bit.ly/2N31493 Qoo: https://bit.ly/3anOl9J Natchan: https://bit.ly/2OKPYG8 Vegetable juice: https://bit.ly/3qxvA9C Mochi: https://bit.ly/3dkuXMH Taiyaki https://bit.ly/3jSD1FP Japanese dessert crepes:https://bit.ly/3bcsilx Watermelon juice https://bit.ly/3psCifq Corn milk: https://bit.ly/3rTyJ3A Lefse: https://bit.ly/3prXDWy Saizeriya: https://bit.ly/2ZmW5Ct

What are our experiences growing up in different areas? Did we know a lot of other mixed race people? How is it different from other mixed race people? This week, we are joined by Michael from the Multiracial Social Podcast to talk about our experiences as mixed people on the east coast vs. west coast vs. outside the US. Additionally, we touch on differences we have being white and Asian versus African-American and Asian. Multiracial Social Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multiracstories/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4C6p6vcfDNHJiByOo8yRws?si=x_I9Dp1gSOeeFFxNWhmPyA Other: https://linktr.ee/MultiracialStories For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What are our experiences with religion? Has anyone ever pushed a religion upon us? How has it shaped who we are today? This week, we talk about our religious experiences from childhood to present and how it has shaped our current beliefs as adults. Sources: https://instagram.com/miz_curlz?igshid=3kh64y1jgjiy https://mizcurlz.com/products/hair-kandy For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What are our favorite makeup products? How do we deal with our skin? What do we do to maintain our hair? This week, we have a long episode where we jump into our favorite products/methods for makeup, skin care, and hair care. Additionally, we have a brief segment in the beginning where we talk about the “fox eye trend” and asianfishing. Blackfishing: https://www.purewow.com/wellness/what-is-blackfishing https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46427180 Asianfishing: https://nextshark.com/makeup-artist-exposed-allegedly-asian-facing-people-feelings/ https://www.bustle.com/articles/32835-how-to-look-asian-video-by-venusangelic-is-part-of-a-makeup-tutorial-trend-that-needs Fox eye trend, and why it’s bad: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/fox-eye-trend-cultural-appropriation-asian-features http://culture.affinitymagazine.us/the-fox-eye-trend-is-problematic-heres-why/ Please check out our YouTube video for links to our product recommendations! For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What does representation mean to us? What positive and negative impacts does representation have on society? This week we dive into the importance of representation and give examples of representation in politics and in media. Referenced Sources: Rep. Marilyn Strickland: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/532526-marilyn-strickland-first-woman-sworn-into-congress-wearing-traditional Hottie Golding: https://www.bustle.com/p/crazy-rich-asians-henry-golding-knows-you-think-hes-not-asian-enough-heres-why-he-says-you-shouldnt-care-9963344 To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: https://www.metro.us/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-befores-director-talks-us-through-its-casting-struggles-and-underlines-the-importance-of-asian-representation/ For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What stereotypes have we been subjected to? Are any of them actually true? We go into specific stereotypes that we know, experienced, and how to go about dealing with them. Lastly, we have a fun segment where we talk about NYE antics and our 21st birthday stories. For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What holidays do we celebrate? What foods are involved? Are they any similarities? For our third episode, we dive into the asian holidays/traditions that we celebrated growing up. Additionally, we briefly address American holidays that are important to us as well. Referenced sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_New_Year https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_Age_Day https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setsubun https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinamatsuri https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Week_(Japan) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Day_(Japan) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Festival https://travinhnetworks.wordpress.com/2015/03/10/recipe-bi-chay-vegetarian-shredded-tofu-for-spring-roll/ For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

How do we identify ethnically? How have others identified us? What terms should or should not be used when talking with or about biracial/multiracial people? This week, we dive deeper into our identities, how they have or haven’t changed over the years, and experiences we have had with how others view us. Referenced sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_identity_development For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

What is Mugisen? Is Kamala Harris biracial? Who are Linh and Summer? We give a brief intro of ourselves and then unpack some instagram comments made about the Vice President-elect in regards to her racial identity. Referenced sources: Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHS9u4QptC4/?igshid=16oyaygloqxi8 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/