Your Favorite Asian

After a two-month hiatus, Alicia is back to talk about all things Asian!! This week's episode is in honor of May being Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Ever wonder the origin of how this month came to be and how you can celebrate it? Check out this week's episode to find out!  Follow on Instagram @yourfavoriteasianpodcast Email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

Similar to NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! podcast, Alicia's sister has to figure out which of the three stories is fake news! Then, Alicia discusses the mysterious death of Rebecca Zahau from 2011.  Follow on Instagram @yourfavoriteasianpodcast For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Alicia speaks about Asian American RISE Founder, Amanda Nguyen and her activism for survivors. Then the notorious Australian case of Sef Gonzales is discussed.  For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @yourfavoriteasianpodcast

Follow along as Alicia discusses the famous case against Adnan Syed in the murder of Hae Min Lee.  To report any hate crimes, go to stopaapihate.org For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @yourfavoriteasianpodcast

In honor of the Vogue series on YouTube, Alicia's sister, Anna, joins this week's episode for a little chit chat Q&A session.  Follow @yourfavoriteasianpodcast on Instagram.

Join Alicia as she talks about the newest Disney Southeast Asian Princess, Raya! Then Alicia takes it back to 1942 when two Japanese Americans were wrongfully killed in Lordsburg, New Mexico.  For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @yourfavoriteasianpodcast

It has only been a few decades since the term Asian American was introduced so Alicia delves into the history behind it. Then the mother and son murder case is discussed. For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com Follow @yourfavoriteasianpodcast on Instagram. 

Do you want to know more about the popular Filipino dessert, ube? Find out in this week's episode! Then, Alicia discusses the murder of the co-founder of Choi's Kimchi, Matthew Choi.  For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

Report an Anti-Asian hate crime incident to STOPAAPIHate.org. Then, give a warm welcome to my special guest of the week, my fiancé! We talk about To All the Boys I've Loved Before movie series, and our love story.    For a full list of references, email yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

Another Filipino murder case is covered this week featuring the death of Elvira Manahan in the late 1980s. Then enjoy this time to relax as Alicia takes you on a calming experience through a mindfulness exercise. 

This week, Alicia gives a quick history lesson on the first Asian-American Congresswoman, Patsy Mink. Then we discuss the 2004 Filipino murder of Arbet Yongco.    For a full list of references, email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

Tune in to hear about the chaos the state of California experienced in 1985 at the hands of the Night Stalker.    For a full list of references, email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

Ever wonder who made the delicious Boba tea? Learn all about it in this week's episode! Also, Alicia will discuss a Chicago missing person case, and we wish the safe return of Youngjoo Lee.    For a full list of references, email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

This week, the attack on the Capitol opens up a debate regarding the unity of our nation. Then, the decade long unsolved Dr. Wash murder creates discussion on who the killer could be.  Song Suggestion: Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo For a full list of references, email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Alicia will discuss the topic of why you should say someone's name correctly. Then we will delve into the Itaewon Burger King Murder, which awaited justice for over two decades.    For a full list of references, email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com

In the very first episode, Alicia discusses the murder of Vincent Chin that was pivotal in the Asian-American movement for civil rights.  For the full list of references, email at yourfavoriteasianpodcast@gmail.com