The Infatu Asian Podcast

Got any questions that you're pondering at the moment? Wouldn't it be great to have someone to run it by to get some ideas? My guest Vicki Tan wrote a book for you! It's called Ask This Book a Question, and it walks you through different types of decisions you might need to make and gives stories from her life as well as biases that might be clouding your judgment. It's a very interesting and practical read! Give us a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc...  Follow Vicki over @vickiheart on social media or https://www.vickitan.com/ Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Men's fashion influencer Jeff Yamazaki and his wife Naomi have made the trip between Los Angeles and Japan dozens of times —and they've learned a thing or two along the way. In this episode, the stylish duo shares their go-to travel tips for navigating Japan like a pro: from the best places to shop to eating some of the tastiest foods. Whether it's your first visit or your fifteenth, Jeff and Naomi offer a chic, practical guide to making the most of your time in Japan. Check out Jeff's content @jeffyamazaki on social media and also his new(ish) YouTube channel, where you can find some longer-form content from both LA and Tokyo! You can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World #asiancontent #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Here's an episode with the Blackboard 4 (Jackie, Vicky, Loan, and me) where we talk about having Asian parents and being Asian parents. Hopefully, you can relate and join in the laughter. *Light trigger warning* We talk about old-fashioned Asian discipline.  Thanks to The Blackboard 4 for helping me all school year long. We'll be back after summer break to break down more topics. New Jersey (and anyone else)- check the link in my Instagram bio to request a free InfatuAsian sticker!  Or click here Sticker Request Form Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianparents #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Are manners, good conversation skills, and etiquette out of style? My guest, Reina, and I wholeheartedly disagree! In fact, maybe these soft skills are needed more than ever! Reina Chan is an etiquette coach who was born in Hong Kong but was educated in England and Switzerland. She creates content around international etiquette and coaches clients on Eastern and Western etiquette at her company, Normae.  You can listen to our fun chat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. (see our Instagram bio) Follow Reina @reina.suichan on social media, and check out her website https://normae.co/ Also, check out her newly launched podcast, Humans with Reina, available wherever you get podcasts. Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #etiquette #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Vicky Nguyen's life arc that goes from a harrowing escape out of Vietnam to the Today show makes her book Boat Baby a real page-turner. I had a really fun chat with Vicky the day after Mother's Day, which I thought was appropriate, since her parents, husband Brian, and 3 daughters play a big part in this journey of a lifetime. As a bonus, we get Vicky's go-to Vietnamese comfort foods and a behind-the-scenes look at creating the most epic Christmas cards. Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts Go get a copy of Boat Baby wherever you get books; it's a great read! Follow Vicky on Instagram @vickynguyentv or over at https://www.vickynguyen.com/ Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters  

John Wang is a leadership coach, author, speaker, and founder of Big Asian Energy, a platform dedicated to empowering Asian Americans to break through cultural and professional barriers.  We had so much fun chatting about his new book, Big Asian Energy, available May 27th, wherever you get books, or over at his website www.bigasianenergy.com  You can follow John on Instagram @johnwangofficial or @johnwangbae on TikTok. And listen to the Big Asian Energy Podcast for great interviews with fantastic guests! As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #bigasianenergy #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Want some bonus Amy Tan?  Yes please! Just when I thought I was wrapping up our chat with Amy Tan, we got into a deep conversation about life and surviving trauma. I didn't plan most of this and just went wherever Amy wanted to lead the conversation. *Trigger Warning* We talk about self-harm and assault, please use listener's discretion* Pictured in this post is Amy's grandmother (on the right).  She was 37 when she died by swallowing a ball of opium. Amy published The Joy Luck Club when she was 37. Their two lives are intertwined in ways that can't be explained. It's been a few weeks, but I'm still riding the high of the conversation we had. If the podcast suddenly ended tomorrow, I feel like I would be ok with what we were able to build and accomplish. Thanks to thoughtful and generous guests like Amy Tan. But, don't worry, we have more Asian and Asian American stories to tell! Please listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

It's going to be hard to beat this one! I had huge expectations about speaking with Amy Tan, and let me tell you, Amy gave me more than I could have even hoped for! She is the premier Asian American storyteller for a reason. She had me laughing one minute and contemplating the next. This is only Part 1, because we ended up chatting for over an hour and a half!  What a treat! I'll drop Part 2 next week. You can listen to this and all our other episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow Amy over @amytanwriter and get a copy of The Backyard Bird Chronicles wherever you get your books. Don't forget to support your local independent bookstores! Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Jackie, Vicky, Loan, and I—a.k.a. The Blackboard 4—chat about the Greatest Of All Time Asian things! I always have a great time yapping with my teacher friends. Who knows where our next tangent will take us! In this episode, we discuss our GOATed Asian fruits and veg, movies, comedians, and more. Listen in and let us know if you agree with us or not!  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianGOATS #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Nancy Kwan was one of the first Asian Hollywood stars I can remember seeing. She broke out in the hit movies "The World of Suzie Wong" and "Flower Drum Song" in the 1960s. Over the next several decades, Nancy worked in front and behind the camera in over 50 productions.  It was a real pleasure to speak with Nancy, she is as charming and lovely as ever. I really think you'll enjoy hearing from her. You can learn more about her interesting life in her new memoir, The World of Nancy Kwan, available everywhere. Get a copy for yourself and perhaps your parents, too! You can hear our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #hollywood #asianactor #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Arthur Dong is an award-winning filmmaker out of San Francisco's Chinatown. One of his first films, Sewing Woman, was nominated for an Oscar. We caught up with Arthur and chatted about his youth in Chinatown and his over 50 years of filmmaking! Get the Arthur Dong Collection on Blu-Ray discs from Kino Lorber. Arthur's care for his subject matter will move you, and I promise that you will learn so much! Get it here: https://kinolorber.com/product/arthur-dong-collection. It's a history you won't find in textbooks! Follow Arthur @arthurdongfilm on socila media or over at https://www.deepfocusproductions.com/ As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianfilmmaker #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Brandon wanted to participate in our March Madness of Chinese Cuisine, but he had a prior engagement, so we decided to bring the bracket to him! Recording in the legendary Moongate Lounge above Mr. Jiu's, Brandon and I talked about his journey and why it's been so important for him to keep pushing against the river of difficulties of running a big restaurant in SF Chinatown. Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! You can find Brandon on Instagram @brandoj or find out more about Mr. Jius @misterjius on social media or www.mrjius.com  Also, check out his cookbook and memoir, "Mister Jiu's In Chinatown." As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #chinesefood #sfchinatown #chineserestaurant #misterjius #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

I had a quick call with Linda Tay Esposito from @flavor_explosions, who organized a bake sale to fundraise for earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar.  Here in San Francisco, Linda has gathered over 35 bakers who are donating some goods towards the relief effort. Each item will be $5 or $10, with 100% of the proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders in Myanmar. It's Sunday, April 13th, from 10AM-1PM only!  @18reasons (located at 18th St / Dolores street). Come by and load up on amazing and yummy goods, while supporting those affected gravely by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has devastated central Myanmar. If you can't make it personally, you can still donate using this link: https://tinyurl.com/BakeforMyanmarDonate Every little bit counts!   

The day had come on March 22nd, 2025... the day we crowned the greatest dish in Chinese Cuisine for 2025!  It was a hotly contested battle, voted on by about 60 members of our audience on a beautiful night in Chinatown. Cohosted by myself and the folks from The Worst Quality Crab Podcast and the On Waverly Bookstore, it was truly a fun night! I hope you were able to join us live, but if you weren't, here's our recording. Mark your calendars for next year, we'd love to do another round with lots of your favorites that didn't make this year's list! So many people to thank: Jon for helping me come up with the idea, and Freesia and Sam Lee for adding fuel to the fire and bringing their audience along!  To Cynthia and Jenn for providing a beautiful, inviting place to have it. My friend Steve for running the Zoom, as well as all the staff at On Waverly for keeping things in order and providing prizes and snacks.  And, of course, to everyone who was able to make it down, we couldn't have had this without your votes! Photo Credits: @itsjustinchu  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #marchmadness #chinesefood #chinatown #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters  

Here's a really quick interview with Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, who star in the Filipino film My Love Will Make You Disappear! It is a fun rom-com with a fun premise and lots of ups and downs, tears and laughs.  I got to take part of the press junket, and because of my work schedule I only have a few minutes to chat with the stars. My nerves got the best of me, but the stars were so gracious and charming, I hope you enjoy our quick chat. Go see My Love Will Make You Disappear if it's playing near you. It'll lift your spirits and make you believe in magic. Synopsis: Sari, a woman convinced she is cursed to make every man she loves disappear, meets Jolo, a despondent landlord looking for an escape from his heartbreak. As their paths intertwine, a connection blossoms, forcing them to confront their fears and decide if love is truly worth risking everything—even if it might disappear. The film is directed by Chad Vidanes. My Love Will Make You Disappear will be released in theaters in North America starting on March 28, 2025.  

Sarah Ahn and her mom Nam Soon Ahn have been sharing stories and recipes on their Instagram @ahnestkitchen. Coming April 1st is their cookbook 'Umma" which is a fantastic collection of over 100 recipes, pictures, and stories from their family past and present. The stories in it will make your heart swell and your eyes water, while their recipes will help you experience Korean home cooking for yourself.  Pre-order a copy of 'Umma' today, or get it everywhere you get books after April 1st, 2025.  Follow Sarah @ahnestkitchen on social media or at her website https://ahnestkitchen.com/ Special thanks to Lan Lam from America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Illustrated for recording the introduction.  Follow her @Lan_cooks on Instagram or watch her fantastic series 'Techniquely' on YouTube.  Listen to this and all past episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts. You can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast    Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asiancookbook #asianauthor #koreanfood #koreancooking #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

I'm a little ashamed to say, I don't think I've ever played a real game of mahjong!  Today's guest, Nicole Wong, wrote the perfect book for me!  It's called Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora, and it has a little bit of everything for a new player like myself, or a seasoned player like you! It's available April 8th wherever you get your books.  Follow Nicole @themahjongproject on Instagram, or learn more at her website https://www.themahjongproject.com/about  Also, please come down to On Waverly on Saturday, March 22nd, at  5:30 PM (or you can join on Zoom) for our 1st Annual March Madness of Chinese Cuisine tournament, hosted by me, The Worst Quality Crab Podcast and the On Waverly Bookstore!  We are staging a mock battle between dishes, where you the audience vote on which dish should win each round!  The more votes the better!  So join us live or on Zoom.  It's FREE, but register here!  https://thethirdplace.is/event/march-madness-of-chinese-food-live-podcasts  (you need to register here to receive a Zoom link too)  I hope to see you! Write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #mahjong #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Mr. Prasetyo Hadi is the Consul General for Indonesia in San Francisco. I met Mr. Prasetyo Hadi at a fun celebration by the Indonesian Consulate in San Francisco. I asked if we could do an episode together, and so we got together and had a fun chat at the Consulate General, which happens to be near my work. They couldn't have been nicer, showing me some of the warmth and hospitality Indonesia is famous for. I can't wait to visit Indonesia someday! In the meantime, if you'd like a taste of Indonesia you can visit: @kopikusf for Indonesian Coffee https://limetreeca.com/ Our friend Ming at Lime Tree @sf.rasarasakitchen Rasa Rasa Kitchen and Food Truck @fikscue Fikscue Indonesian/Texas BBQ in Oakland! If you'd like to learn more about the consulate, you can follow them on Instagram @indonesiainsf or at their website https://kemlu.go.id/sanfrancisco Special thanks to the Honorable Mr. Prasetyo Hadi for giving me some of his time and showing me great hospitality! Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts (see links in my Instagram bio)  Write to us at infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com or follow Infatuasian Podcast  

Lauren Yee is an uber-talented playwright and screenwriter originally from San Francisco. Her plays cover a wide range of topics, from life as a Yee in San Francisco Chinatown to a 1970s rock band trying to survive during the days of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia. Her plays are a poignant mix of family, history, and culture filled with tension and humor.  Listen to our episode wherever you get Podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, etc) Do yourself a favor, get to LA's @eastwestplayers in Little Tokyo, and go watch Cambodian Rock Band. It's a one of a kind play/musical that is truly magical. It plays only until March 23rd, 2025! You can also watch Lauren's television writing on shows like Pachinko and Interior Chinatown. Her play Mother Russia is debuting @seattlerep March 6-April 13th. Also, she wrote the book for the musical adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, which will premiere in Washington DC on June 12th, 2025!   Follow Lauren on social media @mslaurenyee or read about her at https://laurenyee.com/ As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters    

Dr. Lydia Kang is a physician by day, and a prolific fiction and non-fiction author in her off hours. I had such a great time chatting with her about her new book Pseudoscience. We talked a little about lie detectors, cryptid creatures, crop circles, and more! Get a copy for yourself, your kids, and your kid's teachers, it's a lot of fun! Pseudoscience is available wherever you get your books. Follow Lydia @lydiakang on social media. As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #pseudoscience #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Join us for a totally impromptu episode discussing Single's Inferno 4! I happened to be in LA and I met up with frequent co-host Katie!  We had an hour to kill so we set up the mobile studio and recorded our thoughts on this most recent season of Single's Inferno. I didn't love this season initially, but it definitely grew on me! Who were your favorites? Did the right people end up together? Are they still together? Follow Katie @katieyowyow on social media. Give us a follow @infatuasianpodcast and write to us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com #singlesinferno #asianrealitytv #representationmatters #asianpodcast #veryasian

I jumped on a call with Sam Hyun appropriately on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sam is a prominent public speaker and social activist, known for his advocacy on behalf of the Asian American community. He along with Adam Kim and Jose Vargas founded 1587 Sneakers which is a luxury sneaker and street apparel company that is and always will be unapologetically Asian American. Follow Sam @samueljhyun and @1587sneakers or at their website https://www.1587sneakers.com  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #sneakers #unapologeticallyasianamerican #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

One of my favorite guests is back!  We got to catch up with Julia Chen, of the restaurant recommendation site The Infatuation SF.  Julia is a fount of information about San Francisco restaurants, and our hour together flew by! Some of the topics we touched on were: Places You Might Be Able to Still Get Into for Last Minute V-Day Dinner, Best Smash Burger in SF, Best Salad, Best Pho, Best New Restaurants, Best Ice Cream, Hidden Gem Foodie Neighborhoods in SF, and much much more! Check out Julia's recs on @infatuation_SF or visit https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #sanfranciscofoodrecs #infatuationsf #sanfranciscorestaurants #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Take the guesswork out of trendy snacks and foods by letting Rachel try them for you so that you can make the best decisions!  Rachel's channel @eatsbyrachel offers her take on what's yummy at Trader Joe's, Costco, or your local Asian supermarket. The enthusiasm you see in her videos is not an act, Rachel is a complete joy to be around! Videos played on this episode: Asian Flavored Waffles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZhedC7lBvI Muscat Grapes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yrp8lmOnWDU Kichi Kichi Omurice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83yrfmMJjcQ Co-piloting this episode is our old pal Sydney who was on winter break from college. Thanks Sydney! You can find Rachel's content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @eatsbyrachel , follow Sydney @sydeleu  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asiansnacks #contentcreator #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Gung Hay Fat Choy!  Happy Lunar New Year to everyone out there.  Here's a really fun episode with Rich Ting. Rich has been acting in Hollywood and Korea for over 25 years. And has appeared in or voiced over 60 shows and movies. He is perhaps most famous for portraying Father Jun's loyal henchman, Bolo, in Warrior (Netflix).  Rich is currently starring as Tyson "Koy" Koyama in Amazon Prime's On Call, a Dick Wolf production.  Kim Szeto and I had a great time chatting with Rich for over an hour. Rich never takes any of his roles for granted, knowing that it has been a decades-long struggle to get characters like these on the screen. Watch On Call on Amazon Prime Video!  We really need a season two!  Follow Rich  on social media @richtingworld You can follow Kim @kyutiekimbers and you can follow us @infatuasianpocast on Instagram.  Send us an email at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #amazonprimevideo #netflix #asianamericanactor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Dolly's mission has been to tell the untold stories of Asian America through video and film. Dolly has produced stories for Al Jazeera (Chinese Food: An All American Cuisine), PBS (Origins and A Historian's Take), and Hulu (Out There Ep 8: The Ghosts of Chinatown). Listen to the end of our episode for a preview of Dolly's exciting new project! Audio clips used: The Untold Story Of America's Southern Chinese [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 2] |  (Via AJ+ on YouTube) Are You “AAPI” or “Asian American”? It's Complicated. | A People's History of Asian America (via PBS Voices on YouTube) It was so much fun listening to Dolly's stories behind the stories. You can find links to Dolly's videos at https://www.dollyli.com, on YouTube, or through her Instagram @bydollyli  Thanks to our Deep South Correspondent, Sarah-Soonling Blackburn, for co-hosting with me again! And huge congrats on your next "project" due to arrive in a few months! As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianjournalist #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters  

On a rainy day in December, I got the chance to drop by the recording studio of corner club!  Mike and Sav are two friends who love making music together. Their songs have a dreamy smooth sound with whimsical lyrics and topics. I have added their music to all my playlists! I had a super fun time hanging out talking music, songwriting, and jingles! Listen to our episode wherever you get podcasts! Follow them @cornerclubofficial on social media and listen to corner club music, especially the newest EP "No Refunds" on Spotify or YouTube. Songs in this episode:  "ok time" 2021 "Manhattanhenge" 2019 "honeymoon" (little love lullabies - 2021) "dreaming (梦中)" (in the rearview mirror - 2023) "clementines" (no refunds - 2024) "whenever you're ready" (in the rearview mirror - 2023) "i don't want to die just yet" (no refunds - 2024) As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #singersongwriter #indiefolk #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

If you're like me, maybe you overdid the holiday eating a little bit, and have made the annual decision to eat healthier in the new year. Well, my guest this week has over 100 healthy recipes in her new book "Healthy My Way" to help you turn things around!  I was lucky enough to meet My when she hosted a @YouTube Creator Collective event here in San Francisco. It was great chatting with My about the ups and downs of her life's story, and I'm glad we get to share it with you on this episode. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Do yourself (and your gut) a favor and get a copy of Healthy My Way, wherever you get books, and follow My over @myhealthydish on social media! As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #cookbook #asianauthor #healthycooking #newyearsresolution #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Happy Boxing Day everyone!  Katie and Zoe joined me to talk about all things InfatuAsian.  We kicked around a new name for you listeners, we talked about the most popular regions where our audience downloads episodes, as well as our Top 5 Episodes of the year.  I'm pretty sure our number 1 most listened to episode will surprise you! Thanks to my co-hosts Katie and Zoe, you are both great and I hope we chat again soon!  Follow Zoe @juniperseabooks and Katie @katieyowyow  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #endoftheyear #wrapped #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

I bet by the time you finish this episode you'll be ready to head to the backyard to do some gardening! Connie's enthusiasm and sheer joy when talking about growing Asian fruits and vegetables is positively contagious! Get her book, Your Asian Veggie Patch, wherever you get books. It is a beautiful and informative guide to growing and cooking Asian vegetables. You can also follow Connie on Instagram @connieandluna (listen to the episode to find out who Luna is!) As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianvegetables #gardening #yourasianveggiepatch #gardeningbooks #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

This episode took me a while to get to!  We actually recorded this in July of 2024, but it was a beast to edit, so it had been on my to-do list for a long long time.  I hope it is worth the wait! Elaine, Mandy, Ben, Alexa, and I drove around SF for 3 hours trying some of San Francisco's most famous Asian to-go foods.  And they did not disappoint! 1) We started in Chinatown at Golden Gate Bakery for their famous daan taats which were flakey and creamy.  2) Next we went to the Tenderloin for a Saigon Sandwich banh mi, which is the best value meal in San Francisco. 3) Our third stop was Dumpling Home in Hayes Valley, for some sheng jian baos, that had the perfect combination of crispy, pillowy, salty, fatty, and a little sweet, it's such a good bite of food! 4) From there we headed into the fog of the Inner Sunset, for some Rose Indian Cuisine vegetarian samosas.  The crunchy exterior and favorable soft interior was such a great afternoon snack. 5) We headed back towards my hometown and ended our journey at Fil-Am in Daly City for some perfect lumpia Shanghai and some lumpia turon (banana lumpia).  Talk about a strong finish!  I hope you enjoy our ASMR lumpia experience! All in all a fantastic day.  We kept it under $60 for this tasting adventure, and believe it or not, all 5 of us got pretty full off of that small expenditure!  Special thanks to Ben who dropped us off and picked us up at each location! There's no way we would have made it if we had to park each time.  Also special thanks to ALEXA!  Alexa did some fantastic research and presented her facts like an absolute pro!  Mandy did our photography, and Elaine did a lot of the ordering (and paying) for us!  It was truly a team effort!!! I hope you enjoy this episode.  Let me know if you want us to try any restaurants in the Bay Area, the team is definitely ready to head out again! As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #sanfranciscofood #foodcrawl #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

I love that we've been doing this podcast long enough to have repeat guests!  It's been two and a half years since Weike's last book came out, and we talked with her about it back then.  Weike's newest novel Rental House is out December 3rd, 2024, and we're pumped that we got to speak with her last week! This book is about an interracial couple in their mid-30's who rent a vacation home in Cape Cod, and spend a week with each of their parents/in-laws.  Keru's parents are Chinese immigrants, while Nate's are anti-vaxing Trumpers.  Both sets of parents have strong opinions and peculiar idiosyncrasies. If you've ever been on an awkward vacation with extended family, this book will ring very true! Get Rental House, wherever you get books. It's a perfect read before your holiday gatherings! Follow Weike @weikewang on social media As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #bookstagram #RentalHouse #WeikeWang #LiteraryFiction #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters  

It's Thanksgiving Week here in 'Merica, so we're taking a week to add a layer of insulation for our winter months by overindulging at the family table! Here's a replay of our All-Star episode with some of my favorite people to have on the pod.  We asked Bill and Kaitlin of The Woks of Life, Kat Lieu author of Modern Asian Kitchen, and Lingjie of the Worst Asian Podcast to rank their favorite Asian dishes.  Bill was our referee and cooking encyclopedia who shared some of his wisdom and insights. I hope you enjoy listening, perhaps while you're in the kitchen preparing your own family feast!  Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it, and talk to you soon! PART TWO of this episode aired separately and it's in the archive if you go back to December of 2023, episode 106.

It's a great day when you get to talk about fight scenes with an expert martial artist, actor, and stunt performer.  We bring back a friend of the program, Jon Xue Zhang!  You know Jon from his portrayal of Blood Boots in the Brothers Sun. Jon has been practicing Kung-Fun since he was 5 years old. He's appeared in over 35 film and TV projects. For a film lover like me, this was such a joy!  I hope you enjoy it too! Special thanks to Jon, who took some time out from his busy schedule to jump on a call.  Give Jon a follow over @jonxuezhang on Instagram.  And go watch The Brothers Sun on Netflix! Fight Scenes we watched together: Jet Li - Fist of Legend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHGHMd5EUJo&t=217s Sammo Hung - Pedicab Driver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUfrszeMu_o Jackie Chan - Dragons Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8DGSQ-EktE Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzkhVVFRIIg   As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #kungfu #jetli #jackiechan #Sammohung #michelleyeoh #thebrotherssun  #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Susanna leans into one of her more traumatic experiences with food, getting made fun of for having a smelly lunchbox.  Now, Cantonese and Toi San dishes are a real source of pride. Susanna's website and Instagram page are full of dishes she grew up with.  If you're from the "Village," you must check her site out and cook some of her yummy recipes! Shout out to our mutual friend Norma for introducing us.   Susanna was game to meet in person, so we had lunch and recorded at a new lunch court in South San Francisco, called the Hangar (not sponsored), if you're near Oyster Point go check it out! Follow Susanna over @smelly.lunchbox or https://smellylunchbox.com/  As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #cantonesecooking #toisan #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

We woke up early to join our first press junket for the Filipino movie Hello, Love, Again!  We had a quick chat with the movie's director, Cathy Garcia-Sampana.  Direk Cathy is famous in the Philippines for directing some of the biggest rom-coms out of the country. Her 2019 film Hello, Love, Goodbye swept the nation and beyond, and became the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time (at the time).  The film features two of the island's biggest stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. You can watch part one on YouTube. The sequel: Hello, Love, Again, shows what has happened in the 5 years since Joy (Kathryn Bernardo) walks away from Ethan (Alden Richards). We don't know what to expect, but Direk Cathy says to put on your seatbelts and bring your tissues! It premiers in select cities on November 15th.  If it's in your town, go buy a ticket and see what finally happened to our favorite love team! Thanks to Director Cathy and her team at the MRKT Co. for setting this up. Also thanks to: ABS-CBN Studios, GMA Pictures, and Star Cinema  

It's time for our annual K-Drama Draft show!  This time we went with a belated Halloween theme.  We'll be picking dramas that have good villains, are a little dark, have an unexpected death, or are filled with blood, zombies or ghosts! Joining Jennifer and me this week is Lia from the Afternoon Delight Podcast! Afternoona Delight is a fantastic K-Drama show where 3 romance authors break down your favorite K-Dramas and tropes.  Please give them a listen wherever you get podcasts and follow them over @afternoonadelight on Instagram or find their webpage of the same name. As I always mention, please follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, etc... You can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Our outro this week is "Soju Over Ice" by @sonofpaper  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #kdrama #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

The teacher cohort is back with more Asian ghost stories!  And this time... it's even spookier!  Well maybe not, but we tried.  Listen to the best Asian ghost stories Reddit has to offer, hear about Curtis' mysterious disappearing wallet, and find out if Sammo Hung's former residence is really haunted (spoiler alert:  it is)! Also included in this episode are:  jets flying over at low altitudes, free legal advice, and tips for avoiding bad things during the Hungry Ghost Festival. Thanks to my guests Jackie and Vicky!  It's always fun to record "after school" with you guys!  Shout out to Loan for doing her part in keeping the Asian American population growing.  Do you have an Asian ghost story?  You can send me one and I'll read it on the air next year.  Email us at infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, or give a follow or direct message on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  #asianghoststories #halloween #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #iinfatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters  

Chef Shirley Chung is going through treatment for tongue cancer.  Her options were to amputate her tongue or go through a more risky and less proven route of treating it with aggressive radiation and chemo.  Being a media star and chef, losing her tongue was not an acceptable option even if it meant more risk.  Shirley and her husband Jimmy ran her restaurant together but they had to close shop while Shirley undergoes treatment. My sister Caryl and their good friend Andy Wang (the three of them make up the infamous Dumpling Mafia), are doing what they do best, putting on a culinary event, but this time to help their good friend.  So many great chefs and organizations are coming out to support Shirley. It takes place on Sunday, October 27th, 2024.  See my bio for a link to get tickets. If you're not in the area but would still like to help out, there's an account set up that will get your donations to Shirley.  It's @dumplingmafiaHQ on PayPal.  Please give in whatever way you can, even if it's just sending Shirley your positive healing vibes!    

Hallyu means the Korean Wave, which is the nickname given to the phenomenal embrace of South Korean pop culture around the world!  The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is surfing that wave by bringing in a collection of pop culture pieces. Costumes from your favorite K-dramas, a recreated set from the movie Parasite, stage outfits worn by K-Pop stars, and much more grace the galleries in the museum.   I was lucky enough to meet up with the museum's Korean Art curator, Yoon Jee Choi, and she gave me an after-hours VIP tour. And lucky for you, I was able to record it, so you get to come along too! The Hallyu exhibition is going on only until January 6th.  So hurry and come down.  The Asian Art Museum is located in the Civic Center of San Francisco.  The days/hours of operation are Thursday-Monday usually from 10-5 PM, but on Thursdays, the museum is open from 1-8 PM. It's free to go on the 1st Sunday of every month.  You can get a membership for under $120, which lasts a year and allows you to bring another person with you, so that's a great deal! You can find out more over at https://asianart.org/ or follow their Instagram @asianartmuseum  Special thanks to my favorite curator Yoon Jee Choi!  And thanks also to Freesia from the Media Relations Department. As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianart #hallyu #Koreanart #asianartmuseum #KPOP #Kdramas #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Happy Filipino American History Month! This week I'm joined by 3 high school friends as we go to perhaps the most famous Filipino brand here in America… Jollibee!  We talk about Jollibee's humble beginnings before it blew up into the giant corporation it is today and I threw out some Jollibee trivia! We recorded inside America's first Jollibee location in Daly City California, opened in 1998.  I think you'll be able to tell that this crew likes to laugh and have fun. Of course, the food didn't disappoint, Jollibee is always yummmmmmmmy. Special thanks to my guests, Glenn, Kat, and Jen.  You guys always make me laugh and you definitely brought a lot of joy to the Chicken Joy! As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #jollibee #chickenjoy #filipinoamerican #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ellie Yang Camp has written a book for Asian Americans that asks the questions, “What does it mean to be Asian American? And how does our racialization in the United States shape our lives and our worldviews? It's an important book that will hopefully lead to good discussions with our friends and family.  Louder Than The Lies will be available everywhere on October 22nd. But, if you'd like to get a signed copy a little early you can come see Ellie and me in conversation for her book launch event at On Waverly in Chinatown on Thursday, October 17th - at 5:30 PM. Other tour dates are listed on Ellie's Instagram @eeewhysee. See more about Cythia's events and shop @onwaverly on Instagram. As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ok... so my "real" life got in the way of my podcast life and I didn't get to edit an episode for you. But instead of leaving you with nothing... I recorded something that's more than nothing (slightly more than nothing).  It's a No Episode Episode!!! So if you have nothing better to do for 10 minutes, you can hear me tease our upcoming episodes and give you a little behind-the-scenes info about the pod. We'll be back with new ACTUAL episodes next Wednesday (I hope)! Here's the link to the Silicon Vally Asian Pacific Film Festival, go check them out! 10/04 Special showing of DiDi, Film Fest 10/18-10/20!   https://svapfilmfest.org/ Thanks for your support!  Have a great week! - Curtis

Cooking survival shows are a lot of fun to watch, but are they fun for the competitors? Today Chef Dara Yu gives us a glimpse of what it is like.  Dara first appeared on Master Chef Junior season 1, where she was the runner-up. After graduating high school and going to the Culinary Institute of America, Dara got a call from the producers offering her a 2nd chance on Master Chef Season 12: Back to Win.  Armed with 8 more years of cooking experience, Dara came back from some early setbacks to win it all! You can watch Master Chef on Fox and past seasons on Hulu.  Follow Dara over @chefdarayu on social media and find out about her pop-ups over @dinewithdara I was joined again by my sister Caryl who has known Dara for years from the LA food scene. You can follow Caryl @carylchinn As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #chefdarayu #masterchefjunior #masterchef #asianchef #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Chatting with Connie Chung was a dream come true. For several generations, Connie was the only Asian face you saw consistently on television. Starting in 1971, Connie has brought us news and interviews with class and integrity. I still can't get over how humble and warm she was. I think she is still genuinely surprised by how much she means to us as Asian Americans. She is really the GOAT and an icon. Her new book, Connie: A Memoir, is available everywhere.  I am so glad she wrote it. I learned so much more about her as a person as well as the era in which she was a trailblazer. You can follow Connie's brand new Instagram account @conniechungpovich  I truly hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it.  Somebody pinch me, I'm still over the moon that I got to have this fun chat! Connie's pick for her InfatuAsian is the amazing Lisa Ling! @lisalingstagram Lisa, you're welcome on our show anytime as well!!! Listen to our interview with Connie on Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc... or at our website  https://infatuasian.podbean.com/ Follow us @infatuasianpodcast or email us at infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #conniechung #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #asianvoices #asiancommunity #asiandiaspora #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Life got a little busy, so no new episode this week.  BUT, here's an episode from our first year that I really enjoyed recording.  When Pachinko Season 1 came out, I jumped on a call with our pal Julia from the Asian Soup Podcast to talk about it.  Jules was the perfect co-host because her family has roots in Korea and her grandparents lived for several years in Osaka roughly around the same time period that this drama takes place! Season 2 of Pachinko is currently airing on Apple TV+.  It is a gorgeously shot and well-acted drama based on Min Jin Lee's award-winning novel that spans 7 decades of one family's life in 20th Century Korea and Japan.  If you can, you should definitely watch it! Special thanks to Jules for coming on the show with me!  It's hard to believe we recorded this over 2 years ago, time sure flies! Please go check out her and Roxanne's podcast @asiansouppodcast wherever you get podcasts or on YouTube!   #pachinko #minjinlee #kdrama #asian #asianamerican #asianpodcast #asianamericanpodcast #representationmatters #veryasian    

Etrike Karaoke is some of the most fun content on the internet. In it, Alanna Malicdem pedals up to people on the streets of West Hollywood and asks them if they'd like to sing karaoke on the back of her electric tricycle... sometimes it goes great, and sometimes it doesn't, but it's always a good time.  Lately, she's been toting around some celebrities, including KPOP groups like Riize, BoyNextDoor, and P1 Harmony! I wanted to hear more of Alanna's story and how she came up with this fun channel.  She was a complete joy to speak with and I hope you enjoy hearing from her as well!  You can follow her @etrikekaraoke on Instagram and YouTube, and @sixthreezerobicycles on Tik Tok. **Apologies for a little bit of distortion on my audio, I'm using a new laptop!** As I always mention, please listen to us wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at our website  https://infatuasian.podbean.com/  You can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #etrikekaraoke #KPOP #karaoke #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

We took our show on the road this summer.  This time we ended up in Flushing, Queens in New York City, and there's no better way to experience a town than to have a local show you around!  So we called up our podcast pal Lingjie who dropped up everything to guide you to cheap and good places to eat!  We disappointed Lingjie by only being able to eat at 7 different spots, but we had a good time!  I hope you enjoy our silly Flushing banter mixed in with yummy food and lots of street noises! Foods we at: 1) Steamed rice rolls (Cherng Fun) at Joe's Rice Rolls 2) Sheng jian bao at Pan Bao 66 inside New World Mal 3) Boba drinks at Xing Fu Tang  4) A stop at Teso-X Claw Machine Arcade 5) You Tiao at a Zhu Ji Dumpling House 6) Tofu Fa at Soy Bean Chan Flower Shop 7) Jian Bing at Eight Jane 8) Tang Hulu at Cravepop inside Tangram Special thanks to our tour guide Lingjie co-host of the Worst Asian Podcast follow them @worstasianpod on social media and listen wherever you get your podcast. Shout out to Ben, who we met the next day! As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #theinfatuation #asianfood #flushingfood #chineseamerican #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Go see DiDi!  It will make you laugh, cry, and squirm in your seat a little as you get transported back to your own summer before going to high school. It captures the angst, insecurity, and awkwardness of being a 13-year-old Taiwanese American kid in Fremont California. Katie, Zoe, and I couldn't wait to get together to talk about this film.  DiDi should be available at a theatre near you, but don't wait too long, you never know how long these films will stay in theaters.  Go see it with your older sister, your first high school crush, or even your Asian mom (if you don't have one, go borrow one for the day)! Thanks to my guest co-hosts Katie (@katieyowyow) and Zoe (@juniperseabooks) for always being wiling to come and chat with me! We played a clip of Paramore's "That's What You Get" off of their album Riot You can find Director Sean Wang's DiDi playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XXfwQcMKNlsShnjWjIK5s?si=f986055825b54b8e As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #didi #asianamericanfilm #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

It's Back-to-School time for Curtis so there's no new episode this week. But in celebration of Love in Taipei's launch on Netflix I thought it'd be a fun time to revisit this episode we recorded with Abigail Wen, the Author of the Loveboat, Taipei book series.  My friends Cliff and Emily had fun swapping stories about their time on the "Loveboat" trips to Taipei in the 1990's.  We also got to hear some behind the scenes stories about the making of the film adaptation, Love in Taipei.  I thought the movie was a lot of fun, and it brought a smile to my face to see an almost entirely Asian cast. I hope you check out the book series at your local library or wherever you get books, and go grab some dumplings and stream the movie on Netflix!  It'll give you one last summer vibe before school starts!

Emily Kwong is the host of a fantastic new podcast from LAist/NPR.  Inheriting is a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families, which explores how one event in history can ripple through generations.  Sarah-Soonling and I had such a fantastic chat with Emily about her roots, how she got into radio, and how she decided to make Inheriting the show it is! Please listen to Inheriting, wherever you get your podcasts, and read more over at https://laist.com/podcasts/inheriting You can also follow Emily @kwongsong on Instagram and listen to her other NPR science podcast Short Wave! Thanks to my co-host Dr. Sarah-Soonling Blackburn, who came back for her 3rd episode with us!  If you haven't already check out her book, Race to the Truth: Exclusion and the Chinese American Story, and follow her @sarahsoonling on Instagram As I always mention, you can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #npr #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters