Part Time Asians

A lot has changed. But some things always seem to stay the same. Join the boys as they finally catch up in 2021!

No, not THAT Andrew….Andrew Schulz! In this episode, the PTA’s recap their initial reactions to comedian Andrew Schulz’s new four part Netflix special: “Schulz Saves America.” We can all agree that 2020 wouldn’t feel complete without ending it with conspiracy theories, fake news, and an app that can determine if someone is DTF.

Davis and Andrew return after a long break with their first-ever in-person recording. They catch up on everything from Davis discovering his father's book of poetry to fake shower shits.

The PTA's are each about to embark on a new chapter. Listen in as they catch up and chat about their next moves, how they appear soft on instagram, and dream about bringing back the man cave. 

Day 65: Hula hooping. Reliving MJ. Meeting the parents. Listen in as the boys chat for the first time in over a month, as Davis' relationship starts heating up during quarantine.  

Virtual happy hours. At home haircuts. Rekindling old friendships while entering into new ones. Listen in as the boys connect on their early experiences with social distancing from COVID-19.

It's March 8th and things are not as they seem. Listen in as the boys experience the beginning of corona-mania and talk about their next big challenge.

Is Korean food sexy? Did Andrew Yang get friend-zoned by America for being Asian? Should the boys feel guilty for preferring sake over soju? Join the PTAs as they discuss these and other cultural debates.

In this episode, the boys discuss mukbangs, revisit Kobe Bryant's dark past, joke about Andrew's lip herpes, and get bromantic.

The PTAs talk dating and relationships, as they hear breaking news about one of their closest friends.

Basketball legend, cultural icon, hero to many. Andrew and Davis have an impromptu chat following the death of Kobe Bryant.

Welcome to the first episode of the decade! Join the boys as they start off the new year without alcohol, and talk about their drunken missteps, humbling new workouts, becoming cheaper, and why it's so hard to change first impressions.

Join the boys in this holiday episode as they talk about gifting, shoe size insecurities, and whether or not Andrew will actually perform some semblance of physical activity in 2020.  

Andrew finally goes back to the motherland. Join the boys as they talk about National Geographic puffer jackets, bowl cuts, and dudes with makeup in Korea.

Listen in to another chat with the boys as they talk about Andrew Schulz reaching comedy legend status, the future of veganism in korean households, and upcoming travel and Thanksgiving plans.

This week, the boys celebrate the one year anniversary of the Part Time Asians and talk about Kanye West's new album (Jesus is King), why they're Joe Rogan and David Choe fanboys, and their love/hate relationship with Korean culture. Also, a big shout out to all of our listeners for your support! Please continue to subscribe/rate our podcast and share with your friends. Much more to come in year 2.

The PTAs take turns playing armchair therapist as they reflect on the past year. Join the boys as they get all up in their feelings.

A chinaman walks into a bar... CANCELLED! Andrew and Davis talk Bill Burr's new special, Paper Tiger, cancel culture, and the fallout of Shane Gillis' recent rant against Asians.

Long bangs. Baggy pants. Disinterested look. It's official, he's one of us. Join the PTAs as they continue their discussion about presidential hopeful Andrew Yang and the slow rise of Asian prominence in America.

Davis and Andrew talk about Shane Gillis' problem with "chinks", not wearing shoes in the house and other "foreign" mannerisms, and the evolution of their faith in God.

Join the boys as they end the summer shooting the shit about Davis' recent trip to Kauai, American tourism, trippy cathedrals, and trading arrows for leathers.

After a short break, the PTA boys are back at it again. Join them as they discuss Davis' recent weekend trip to NYC, their slow evolution into becoming old Korean men, "Korean Fan Death" / other misguided myths, and whether or not democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang's "Freedom Dividend" could actually work. 

Andrew recaps his first trip to Asia in over 25 years. Along the way, the PTA boys hit on Asian male hair struggles, new money Koreans, Chinese tourists behaving badly and Andrew's inability to differentiate between asians.  

This week, Davis and Andrew move away from race-heavy topics and chat about movies/tv shows and comedy, but ultimately explore the topic of interpersonal relationships in their 30s.

The Part Time Asians share their views on several racially-driven events and consider what is and isn't racist. Does intent matter? How long should it take to forgive an act of racism? Find out as the boys continue to explore one of their favorite topics.

Are the cultural differences of Blacks and Koreans too vast for them to get along? Is cultural appropriation OK? And what exactly is Kraft cheese made of? Join the boys as they talk about racial tensions, their diets, and other stuff too.

More catching up for the Part Time Asians this week. Hitting on topics like spelling bees, marijuana legalization, and app ideas, the PTAs keep themselves entertained.

Aaaaand we're back! After taking a break due to a loss in Davis' family, the Part Time Asians play catch up. 

Is it worth fighting for an extra inch of armrest on an airplane? Do I really need to tip the bathroom guy for a pump of soap? Is it cool to have smalltalk at the urinals? Join Davis and Andrew as they explore the unspoken rules of potentially awkward social situations.

Do we still like the foods we loved as kids? Listen in as Davis and Andrew defend their favorite sugary cereals, debate why McDonald's does and doesn't suck, and agree that the Chalupa will always maintain legendary status on the Taco Bell menu. 

microaggression (mī-krō-ə-ˈgre-shən): noun Indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group. Between chopsticks to dinner with Jesus, the Part Time Asians somehow squeeze out a discussion on microaggressions. Are they offensive or are people just too sensitive? Join the boys as they continue to explore one of their favorite topics.

Is there an evolutionary reason for chinky eyes? Do Asians really suck at driving? And why are Asians considered to be good at math? These are life's mysteries that the Part Time Asians look to solve (or Google). Join them this week as they chat about Asian stereotypes.  

Join Davis and Andrew as they recap the year and look ahead to 2019. And what's a new year's episode without touching on the Asian Squat, chinky eyes, bowleggedness, and Squatty Potties?

Happy holidays! Listen in as the Part Time Asians talk all things Christmas. And what's a PTA podcast without hitting on some random stuff along the way? From Christmas in Korean households to blueberry eating bears to the exploration of chestnuts, this episode hits on America's most pressing holiday issues.

Join Davis and Andrew as they get paranoid AF about technology and the future. After reading Homo Deus, they share thoughts on their personal use of technology, the rapid rate of technological advancements, A.I., singularity, robots and how Amazon knows us better than we know ourselves.

Adulting. When does it start? Does it ever end? Join Davis and Andrew as they continue their chat about being part time adults. Topics include slang for old people, "bro" vs. "bruh", job satisfaction, hitting their 30s, and stuffy dinner parties.

Davis recaps his recent solo trip to South Korea and Japan. Join him and Andrew as they discuss Korean outhouses, sleeping in huts, low birth rates in Asia, North Korean mock villages and Budae-Jjigae.

After experiencing some technical difficulties, Davis and Andrew finally get it right. Join them as they discuss their recent podcasting mishaps, upcoming travel plans, fear of flying, social media's increased role in travel and Malcolm Gladwell's cultural theory on plane crashes.

Comedy and Pain are like chips and... salsa? In this episode, Davis and Andrew talk about the dark and light side of comedy. Join them as they discuss depression, the fall of Louis C.K., and the rise of Asian American comedy.

Davis and Andrew share their stories about post-college life in their 20s and the reluctant transition into their 30s. Topics include: Halloween as adults, living back home with parents, clubbing, relationships, and a theory on why some men are more likely to have daughters.

Join Davis and Andrew as they chat about their love for Joe Rogan (again), Davis' falling out with pop culture, and their favorite sport: basketball. Listen as they come one step closer to finally ending the MJ vs. LeBron debate, talk all-time top fives, and reminisce on the buzz of Linsanity in Asian America.

In this second episode, Davis and Andrew turn back the clock and get real with how they grew up in Suburban Dallas and Northern Virginia. Together they expand on their unique Asian American experiences with topics such as personal loss, discrimination and identity.

Davis and Andrew hit record for the first time. Join them in their talk about all things Asian American: Immigrant businesses, Korean fried chicken, the rise of a new American staple, Asian male stereotypes, and the Asian hierarchy.