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Today's guest is comedian, podcaster, and writer Youngmi Mayer.Youngmi is one of the very first people we profiled on MOTHER 10 years ago, back when she—and her ex-husband Danny Bowien—were food world darlings thanks to their restaurant, Mission Chinese Food.It wasn't until several years after becoming a mother that Youngmi finally vocalized the goal she'd had since she was a kid—and was too embarrassed to say out loud—she wanted to be a stand-up comedian. She chronicles this experience—as well as the rise and fall of Mission Chinese—in her brand-new memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying.The bulk of the book covers her personal history of being raised in Korea by a Korean mother and American father, as well as the powerful stories of the many ancestors that came before her. As the title suggests, the book is at times funny and deeply emotional, as it touches on issues of colonialism, abuse, love, death, motherhood, and generational trauma.In today's conversation, we talk to Youngmi about what she's happily inherited from her own parents, her big breaks in comedy, raising a tween son in a world steeped in misogyny, and her ultimate goal of being relatable. You can follow Youngmi at @ymmayer on Instagram.Today's episode is brought to you by three mom-owned brands we love—Tubby Todd, Minted, and Ritual. See a list of their exclusive offerings for our listeners, below.~Check out Minted.com and use code MOTHER24 for 20% off holiday cards and 15% off gifts through December 31, 2024.~Visit Ritual.com/mothermag for 25% off your first month of Ritual.~Head over to TubbyTodd.com and use code MOTHERMAG15 for 15% off your next order.Please follow, rate, and leave us a review!For more on Youngmi's story, check out these great interviews:New York Times (article)Add To Cart (podcast)Hairy Butthole (podcast)Feeling Asian (podcast)For more stories about motherhood and so much more, visit mothermag.com and follow @mothermag on Instagram.The MOTHER Podcast is produced by Em Roberts and Ali Alquiza.
We talk about how Americans IMMEDIATELY pounced like a bengal tiger when they heard Indians were aboard the cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, American tourists terrorizing the Caribbean, reggae music, Usama getting a gift, it's a fun one---FULL EP ON PATREON
Feeling in between two cultures is common for immigrants to a new country. Kids TV executive Sarah Haasz is bringing this story to life for tweens in the new kpop series, The Gangnam Project. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Gnarly indian street food, India locking down rice, old blind ladies being left on planes--it's a fun one! Full content on Patreon!
Oh ya, we get into the Hasan thing! Also, Indian assassinating a canadian Sikh separatist on Canadian soil?!!! SPICY WEEK Patreon for the full ep!
FULL EPISODE ON PATREON! We talk the fake stuggle of Indians and Biracial Indians in particular, Imran Khan being imprisoned, Tesla's desi CFO, and more.
Rajakumari talks about her unique position as a desi rapper on the global stage, working wtih SRK, and her she manifested her dreams! Full ep on patreon--join us over there!
Usama's hajj haircut, the Green Mile, The taliban's new women's magazine! Bonus content on Patreon! Also: early access to episodes, archived episodes, discrod server, fame, riches, life everlasting!
Vivek Ramaswamy on the Breakfast Club, affirmative action, east asians vs blacks vs south asians, Khalistan, and more--bonus content on the patreon!
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Usama has a spiritual awakneing when he goes on Hajj! Wil it last???
Joe has an Indian marrying into his family, an idiotic agricultural inspector in INdia drains an entire reservoir of water to retrieve his phone, transgender rights in India, and more! Full content on Patreon along with bonus epsiodes, archived episodes, early access, and Discord access!
We hang with Curtis Waters, pop sensation who blew up everyone's phones with his pando hit "Stunning" about how his life changed overnight, his itinerant upbringing, being Nepali, how he wants to live his life, and more!
We bring on the hilarious comedian Yogi Paliwal to goof around! It'a fun one! Full ep on patreon and be sure to catch Yogi on his tour!!!
Extra content from this episode is on Patreon! You know we had to go in on the DL doing DL activities! Plus some other junglee fun!
FULL EP ON PATREON! We talk the fake nation of Kailas basicaly trolling the sad city of Newark into a sister-city relationship, aBengali journalist who gets arrested for reporting on food prices, and lots more!
FULL EPISODE ON PATREON--also bonus content, spicy archived episodes, early access to episodes, and access to our discord server! THIS EP: Joe has a junglee comedy story; Is Pranav scary?; funny cat names and comedy club names; Hindu meat vigilantes and plane pissers; Usama's special; Pranav wants to be a Hindu nationalist but can't be bc they're too stupid; beef smugglers; were The Smiths Hindutva?; And more--ON PATREON!
FULL EPISODE ON PATREON This is a hilarious episode where we make fun of the Indian republicans running for president--don't be a butthurt weirdo about this because it's fun and nothing more ok?
FULL EPISODE ON PATREON This week we talk Shemima Begum--the ex ISIS thot who's now fighting to repatriate herself back into the UK--and lots more!
Taliban is Bored y'all! We unpack the latest reports about the Taliban being bored with the lifestyle of victorious bureacrats, and much more! Full episodes are on patreon now!
Full episode for Patreon subs! Here's a timecode braakdown of what we discuss: 00:00:00 - summary 00:00:22 - intro 00:00:56 - the south asian countries 00:03:47 - gays and women 00:06:30 - white gay men 00:08:33 - Spanish Jesus and accents 00:09:43 - Modi BBC Documentary 00:16:18 - china, news and the homeless 00:20:52 - Joe as husband 00:24:30 - Modi part 2 00:28:21 - American politicians 00:31:10 - rohingyas
We're talking the taliban claiming Andrew Tate as their boy, and some recent stories about Indians acting all jungli on planes--peeing on and fighting with each other--and some of the cultural reasons why!
The Taliban go wild and ban women from all aspects of public life, the Indonesian gov ban s*x altogether, and much more!
We have a good old time with our favorite Tik Tok God, Karan Menon. We discuss drunk desi uncles, Karan's dad's comedy dreams, his own aspirations, Usama pretending to be vulnerable, and lots more!
The boys use a story about Pranav's adorable nephew as a jumpin goff point to discuss racial slurs directed at Indians!
This week we discuss the new census released int he UK showing the changing demographics of the country as well as it's "super diverse" cities, the decline of Christianity there and in the west, the Saudis not bonesawing the families of their soccer team, the Iranian team receiving threats, and Usama's near death experience!
Usama gets assaulted by a horny Colombiana and we break down the absolute carnival of corruption that is FIFA and the overall badness of Qatar--a very fun one!
This week we discuss a return villain--the same three-named white devil woman from before--as well as gay jamaicans, the islamist billy on the street, and the impact of social media on the Leicester hindu vs muslim riots.
Cannot thank you enough for all of your support! Follow us on our socials @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer! Don't be a stranger and come see us perform at a live show.
It's the penultimate episode, ahh! There's no better guest to go through all the feelings that come from it than poet, writer, and author of the widely acclaimed book Minor Feelings, Cathy Park Hong! We talk to her about life after writing the most essential book of our generation on Asian Americans, and how her writing and research have informed her activism in recent years. Cathy also gives advice for practicing artists, writers, and people who are getting in tune with new creative endeavors. What a wonderful way to start wrapping things up! Be sure to follow Cathy Park Hong at @cathyparkhong, and we really hope you enjoy this episode!
Pranav is down bad bad when his GF finds a scandalous search and he decides, following the inspo of Imam Andrew Tate, to convert to Islam. Sorry haters. Islam is the one true religion for bros. This episode is quite funny--Pranav's despair is entertaining.
Take a trip down memory lane with us. We look back on our first episode of this podcast and reflect on how far we've come :') Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Thank you!
Whose 'jab is it anyways??!! The boys this week talk about Usama getting a prosthetic boner on a film set and the Iranian hijba protests! FOLLOW US : @yourmangobae
Haute Pod Episode! We have fashion influencer and creative director Vanessa Hong on this week to tell it like it is about the world of fashion. We do a deep dive on how social media has flattened the accessibility to high-status events; how the industry responds to a new generation of eco-friendly, socially conscious consumers; and whether fashion has truly reached any equity for Asians and Asian Americans. No holds barred, people! If you want more Vanessa after this episode, you can follow her at @vanessahong. Enjoy!!
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We know…it's about time we did a sports episode!! This week we are honored to have director Frank Chi on the pod to discuss his latest documentary, 38 at the Garden, out now on HBO! We talk about the new film, Linsanity, and the impact of Jeremy Lin's history-making NBA run on us and New York. We also hear about Frank's career turn from politics to filmmaking, which is really inspiring because we looove a good career pivot story. Enjoyed this episode? Please make sure to follow Frank Chi at @frankchi!
Comedian and host of Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole Youngmi Mayer joins us to get to the bottom of a decades-old crime haunting one faamily: WHO flushed the hot dog down the toilet? Follow Youngmi on Instagram @ymmayer. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Law & Order sound effect created by Mike Post. Credits read by Jessie Xiao.
You'll be absolutely gagged to hear that Kim Chi is our special guest this week! You may know her from her incredible run on RuPaul's Drag Race or her beauty line, but her story behind the performance is so intricate, relatable, and delightful. We talk to Kim Chi about her experience on the show, being able to tour as a part of her career, and the performance and fulfillment of being a Korean American drag queen –– let alone the first ever Korean drag queen on American national television! Follow Kim Chi at @kimchi_chic and enjoy!!
Zarna is back on Mango Bae to discuss her ascent in the world on entertainment, and how she used a whole lot of child labor to do it!
This week we discuss our shifting roles as creatives and how we're adapting our inner and outer selves to the subsequent public perception. All that to say, we're leaning in and hope you'll join us! Also we dive deep into our childhood crushes. Have fun listening to this one, and be sure to follow us at @feelingasianpodcast on Instagram and TikTok!
Did you know there's such a thing as the Internet whisperer? We have her on the pod this week! Delia Cai is a senior correspondent at Vanity Fair, covering culture and celebrity with a knack for understanding Gen Z trends. We talk to her about NYFW, corporate try-hards, and her forthcoming novel Central Places. We also predict cultural trends with her, so if you see something popping off in the coming months…you heard it here first. Enjoy and follow Delia at @delia_cai on Twitter!
We hope you're hungry for this week's episode! Frankie Gaw is a Taiwanese American cook, writer, and designer whose debut book First Generation comes out in a month! If you don't know his work yet, please go drool over his food photography at @littlefatboyfrankie before diving into this convo! We talk about his unconventional start in food writing and recipe development, how his Midwest upbringing influences his Taiwanese dishes, and “Asian fusion.” Have fun listening to this one, and hope you pass this along to a fellow food lover. And be sure to follow us at @feelingasianpodcast on Instagram and TikTok!
A wild, fiun one: Pranav has a sore thumb and a bad habit, Usama almost gets into a PHYSICAL FIST FIGHT IN ENGLAND with some soccer hooligans.
Brian Park from Feeling Asian stops by to talk about his feelings. Mic and Jenny try to make plans to hang out. Brian plays a bit of tennis. The Asian Friends try to convince Brian to go to a coding bootcamp. Then, on listener voicemails, we hear from someone trying to find the right squad.LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL and tell us what kind of Asian you were this week - 646-809-7231F O L L O Whttps://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpodhttps://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbrohttps://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/P A T R E O Nhttps://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodP A R T N E R S- BETTER HELP: Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/asian- EXPRESS VPN: 3 Months free at expressvpn.com/asian-TUSHY: Get a clean butt at hellotushy.com/ana - Helix Sleep Mattress: $125 off ALL mattress orders for listeners at helixsleep.com/asian - Hawthorne.co is offering 10% off of your first purchase! Visit hawthorne.co and use PROMO CODE “NOTASIAN” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feeling Asian goes back to school this week with Dr. Russell Jeung (Professor at San Francisco State University, Founder of Stop AAPI Hate) and Anuradha Vikram (Curator and Faculty at UCLA, Co-Founder of Stop DiscriminAsian)! We asked each of our guests to come into the episode with an event or timeline in Asian American history that has become misunderstood or revised along the way – something that would surprise many first-year students, to put it simply. We think you'll walk away from this one with some spicy topics for the next big family reunion lol! Please share this episode and as always, we appreciate your support on Patreon: (patreon.com/FeelingAsian). Happy learning!
This week we attempt to satisfy the algorithm by talking Indian Matchmaking Season 2--Nadya's villain arc, keyed up Gujaratis, and how it's not really Indian matchmaking!
We're back this week Feeling Asian classique style aka just us two! We've had a string of amazing guests and felt it was time to check-in with each other. Give it a listen and leave us a review. And as always, we appreciate your support via Patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian
We talk the Anti-Shia serial murders in Albuquerque and lots more fun stuff!
Andrew Thomas Huang is a visual artist and film director known for his music videos for FKA twigs, Björk, Atoms for Peace, and more. We loooove his video for FKA twigs' “Cellophane,” which resurfaced last year amid the hype over Lil Nas X's video for “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” much of which was seemingly heavily lifted from Huang's work. We dive into the comparisons, which leads to a larger discussion on who gets fed vs who makes the decisions in the creative industrial complex. Also – this is the cool part – we talk about finding inspiration in queer folklore and the importance of collaboration. Follow Andrew at @andrewthomashuang and weep while watching “Cellophane”! And as always, we appreciate your support via Patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian
A guest so nice, we bring ‘em on twice! Bohan Phoenix is back on the pod with us this week in the afterglow of his debut album release! The last time we spoke was in the thick of COVID-19 (weird vibes!); this time around we talk about feeling more uncertain than ever about your career after dropping a debut album, the expectations versus reality of it all, jewelry mishaps, and more. We also ask Bohan about NFTs because we know they have a rep of sorts, but he's found a way for them to help his art. Follow Bohan at @bohanphoenix, put ‘City Are For Fools' into rotation, and enjoy this episode! Don't forget that we are on Patreon for more bonus content: patreon.com/FeelingAsian
This week we have an OG in the podcasting world! Kulay Vilaysack is a comedian, writer, director, show runner, former co-host of the Who Charted? podcast and most recently a co-host of Add To Cart podcast! We talk to her about what our consumption patterns reveal about our psyches, letting things simply happen (AKA don't cockblock the universe), and her 2019 documentary. We also pitch show ideas…tell us how we did! Enjoy this wonderful episode and hope to see you on Patreon! patreon.com/FeelingAsian
This week we talk to JY Choi, a sex educator and sex toy shop owner based in Korea (insert audible gasps here). In a country that is still working hard to bring sex positivity and sexual wellness into the mainstream, Choi is a pioneer in her field. We talk to her about working as a freelance educator, creating a more female-focused sex toy industry, and the cultural significance of Jeju Island sea divers. We have a feeling this will be an instantly beloved episode! Follow JY Choi at @standupjy and subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!
This episode belongs on the summer festival main stage: we have electronic music producer and artist Sajeeb Saha aka Jai Wolf with us this week! We talk about EDM (you know, the genre that everyone has an opinion about) and all of the misconceptions and changes that it has endured over the last decade. Sajeeb also breaks down all of its different scenes as well as the many forms that your identity can take in your creative practice. Follow him at @jaiwolfx, add “We Will Meet Again” to your feel-good playlist, and subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian
From sneaking into Parsons' silk screen lab to making sneaker history: we have hometown legend Jeff Staple in the house today! You may know this creative visionary for his DIY roots and shaking up streetwear with his Nike Dunk Low SB collab “NYC Pigeon.” We talk to Jeff about his come up in streetwear, what draws people to the scene, the current state of sneaker culture, and reimagining work-life balance now that he's decades into his business. Follow @jeffstaple on Instagram and catch us on Patreon for bonus content from this episode!
This week Ku and Su are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Brian Park and comedian Youngmi Mayer, hosts of the podcast Feeling Asian. The four talk about the healing effects of ASMR blasting through your ears, why Brian is the heel of all retailers, and the secret to Youngmi's skin. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Make sure to check out Youngmi and Brian's podcast Feeling Asian Brian is a pant man now. He loves his CASATLANTIC pleated pants. So does SuChin. Youngmi listens to all her favorite ASMR videos with this eyemask/headphone combo sitch. From Youngmi: “this one is so funny she pretends she brought you 7-11 snacks because you're sad” “this one is pretending you're on first class on an overnight flight (its 8 hours long!)” “another supportive one” “this one is so good it puts me to sleep immediately” Brian's “Kevlar” bandaid. Note, it's not actually Kevlar. Youngmi's ditching SK-II for this Manyo Essence for the most glowy skin Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look out, Feeling Asian has gone international (from our bedrooms)! Our guest this week is cartoonist and cultural worker Kaitlin Chan, whose work has appeared on The New Yorker, Popular, and The Margins! We talk to her about living in Hong Kong, creating cartoons about your feelings, the idea that the U.S. is the literary/film/art capital of the world, and feminism in Asia. Tune in for a very honest and soul-soothing conversation and follow Kaitlin at @kaitlinmchan! Please share with your closest friends and family members and let them know to support us on Patreon for bonus content and upcoming goodies :)
Elizabeth Ito is a director, writer, storyboard artist, and recent Peabody Award recipient for her show City of Ghosts! We discussed what the writers rooms look like for our favorite animated series (like Adventure Time!), having your own award-winning Netflix show (but also not having it renewed :), and what we could all learn from children. Also, the bane of everyone's existence – industry parties. Follow Elizabeth Ito at @ottersnaps on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe for more bonus content at patreon.com/FeelingAsian!
ALOK is a comedian, poet, author, and this week's amazing guest who many of you have asked us to have on the show! We talk to them about using comedy as an instrument for social good, embracing our sense of play as adults, and the hypocrisy of gender constructs in society. Thank you Alok for the reminder to feel radicalized in the midst of devastating news rather than despair
Yumi Nu is a model and singer-songwriter who recently graced the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, becoming the first plus-size model of Asian descent to do so!! Our hearts swell when we think about all the self-love and kindness she shows herself. We talk to Yumi about what helped her embrace her beauty, reclaiming her Asian identity later in life, and the embarrassment of butt-scooting into Ubers. Follow Yumi at @_yumi_nu on Instagram and Twitter and be sure to subscribe to Feeling Asian on Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian
Luna Li is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer…basically there's nothing she can't do!! Based in Toronto, the artist first took off at the height of the pandemic with her at-home jam sessions which led to her blissful debut album Duality. We talk to her about coming up as an outsider in the Toronto garage rock scene, our rider wishlists, and growing into your own in the afterglow of debuts. Put “Alone But Not Lonely” on your summer ~yearning~ playlists and follow Luna Li at @lunalilunalilunali on Instagram and @lunaliband on Twitter. And subscribe to our Patreon if you want to join us for our next Zoom hang and AMA with Youngmi's mom on June 24! patreon.com/FeelingAsian
Zoe Si is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated cartoonist, illustrator, and a firm believer that when words fail, a cartoon can succeed. Too often, her comics and autobiographical doodles make us go “wow I feel seen.” Zoe and we talk about the craziness of being named a Pulitzer Prize finalist for your cartoons, her past life as a lawyer, and the joy of being creative on your own terms. This will be an inspiring episode for anyone who has gone or is going through a chapter in their lives where they are contemplating a new field of work. Following Zoe on Instagram (@zoesees) is a must and be sure to follow our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian
Sheena Melwani is a content creator with the most infectious laugh known to TikTok. You may know her from her wholesome videos with her family, who love to put the biggest smile on her face (goals). We talk about letting the universe guide you and following its signs, and how it is never too late to pursue your dreams. This is especially true for mothers! We hope you tune in because this is a bright and positive one :). Follow Sheena at @sheenamelwani and be sure to subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian
Stephanie Hsu plays Joy/Jobu Tupaki in Everything Everywhere All At Once. With a breakthrough performance where she stars opposite Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Ke Huy Kuan, the actress joins us to talk about the rock scene (*sniffles*), being kind and sweet in a cutthroat industry (*whimpers*), and allowing herself to love what she does (*cries*). We are also constantly thanking her throughout this conversation!! Follow Stephanie at @stephaniehsuofficial and if you loved this episode, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/feelingasian for bonus content from this episode!
On this episode of Tell Me About Your Father's pop culture and news review show Daddy Issues!, Erin and Elizabeth are joined by comedian Youngmi Mayer, host of must-listen podcasts "Feeling Asian" and "Hairy Butthole." We talk to Youngmi about comedy being the best way to talk about the worst things, her young adulthood in Korea and why she left to move to the US at age 20, as well as her white father's internalized white supremacy and misogyny. We also discuss the brain-searing experience of being mistaken for your father's girlfriend, and Youngmi's life as a happily divorced single mother to a young son. Then it's on to daddy issues in the news, as we dissect the ironic infantilization of women pregnant enough to have an abortion, and the fetid stench of recent Twitter purchaser Elon Musk and his dad Errol, who married—and has a child with—his stepdaughter. The Musk men stink and our commentary is the spiritual Febreeze you need. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-me-about-your-father/support
Phew. It was only a matter of time until we did this episode, and we're pretty sure you are excited for this one as well. To celebrate Mother's Day, we invite Youngmi's umma Ippun and Brian's noona Jessica to the pod and quickly learn that we are fated to become our mothers!! We also unpack some of your submissions when we asked you, “what is a conversation you wish you could have with your mom?” If you loved this episode, please like, subscribe, and follow Feeling Asian!
Alex Sujong Laughlin is a writer and audio producer who has created podcasts for the New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Washington Post. You might know her recent work on Normal Gossip (a must-listen for nosy lovers of banal gossip)! We talk about biases in newsrooms, knowing your worth, and ghostwriting. Oh, and ghosts. Listen to Alex's amazing work on Normal Gossip and follow her at @alexlaughs on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too!
Photo of Yanyi, taken by him In this episode I spoke with Yanyi about his new book, Dream of the Divided Field, and his newsletter, The Reading. Yanyi is the author of Dream of the Divided Field (One World Random House, 1 March 2022) and The Year of Blue Water (Yale University Press 2019), winner of the 2018 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize. His work has been featured in or at NPR's All Things Considered, New York Public Library, Granta, and New England Review, and he is the recipient of fellowships from Asian American Writers' Workshop and Poets House. He holds an MFA in Poetry from New York University and was most recently poetry editor at Foundry. Currently, he teaches creative writing at large and gives writing advice at The Reading. Yanyi's website You can purchase Dream of the Divided Field here Yanyi's Twitter Yanyi's Instagram Various books, movies, podcasts, etc. mentioned in this episode: Algorithm crowd sounds Surviving R. Kelly docuseries Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew AI generated imagery @images_ai WOMBO Dream DALL-E Virgina Woolf's audio BBC interview When We Were Young Festival and its much parodied poster Black Mountain Poets Olson's "Projective Verse" manifesto, some explicit field talk Lydia Davis's "Hand" story (this is the whole story lol): "Beyond the hand holding this book that I'm reading, I see another hand lying idle and slightly out of focus — my extra hand." (more stories here) "The Cows" chapbook Yanyi's newsletter Letter on why he left Substack Yanyi at the Poetry Project discussing de las Rivas's "Black Sun" and fascist dogwhistling in contemporary poetry Ghost, the platform Yanyi uses to now send his newsletters bell hooks's Teaching to Transgress full PDF Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak documentary Laura Engels Wilder's Little House on the Prairie series FEELING ASIAN podcast episodes: An Evening With Two Asian Therapists (feat. Peter Adams, Ph.D and Melissa Yao, Ph.D) Asian Seeking Asian (therapists) Editor and Social Media Manager: Mitchel Davidovitz Host and Producer: Avren Keating Sound of Waves Breaking: Sounds from this video of Merlin, my sweet 5-year-old Frenchie that died of a brain tumor in the time between recording and editing this episode. I love you, little bubs.
Lily Lizotte (she/they) aka THE BLSSM is an artist who hails from Sydney, Australia. Lily is our inaugural Aussie guest and they had some choice words about what it was like growing up there. Lily also gives us an honest, inside look into the ups and downs of being an artist on the rise in the music industry. Go stream THE BLSSM right now!!! Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too!
Youngmi Mayer (Feeling Asian, Hairy Butthole) is a spectacular comedian and podcaster who is taking on the world with her sharp social commentary, but today she is slowing down to get sensual in the apartment! We discuss the inscrutability of sexual chemistry, complex perceptions of biracial individuals, and the need for proper Asian representation in our sex toys. Ashley gets real kinky. Kate tries to keep it quiet. Youngmi Mayer can be found on IG and Twitter: @ymmayer, TikTok: @youngmimayer, And you can listen to her fantastic podcasts, “Feeling Asian” and “Hairy Butthole,” wherever you listen! IG: @feelingasianpodcast, @hairybuttholepodcast. Ashley is touring over 30 CITIES; be the first to know when tickets drop in your area by texting “tour” to +1 (877) 497-0441, or visit www.ashleygavin.com/tourdates. Win a dinner with Ashley by visiting https://www.ashleygavin.com/win, or text "notadate" to +1 (877) 497-0441. Follow your national and local ACLU to stay updated on the best ways to combat anti-trans legislation: https://www.aclu.org/about/affiliates – Want to hear more? Check out the following links: Merch: www.werehavinggaysex.com/merch Ashley's Tour: ashleygavin.com/tourdates Newsletter & Live Events: ashleygavin.com/firstdibs @ashgavs on IG and Twitter; @ashgavscomedy on TikTok. @thekatesisk on IG and Twitter Support WHGS on Patreon, and get access to exclusive content like bonus episodes, uncut podcasts, stand-up live streams, and more!: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Want better sleep? Try Helix, and get up to $200 off any mattress order and two free pillows by visiting our special link: https://helixsleep.com/gaysex Use BetterHelp to live a happier life today, and get 10% off your first month by visiting our special link: https://www.betterhelp.com/whgs Use Truebill to manage finances, cancel subscriptions, and save money by visiting our special link: https://www.truebill.com/ashley Want to see what's happening inside of the room? Watch this episode on YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/cqeMxbQzSHY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nigel Ng is a London-based comedian who made a splash on the Internet with his “Uncle Roger” persona on TikTok and YouTube. We dive right in with Nigel about the image he's created to provide commentary on Asian stereotypes, lampoon popular food critics and restaurateurs for their fascination with Asian dishes, and reflect on – you know – the “accent.” Follow him at mrnigelng on YouTube. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too!
Yaeji is an artist, singer, producer and mastermind behind your favorite club bangers. She joins us to discuss her artistic evolution and how to treat music as documentation. Yaeji also shares what it was like to develop her forthcoming album in Korea. It gets fiery too – we talk about confronting repressed emotions! Listen to Yaeji wherever you get your music and follow her at @kraejiyaeji. Like, subscribe and follow our podcast too!
We're excited to bring back friend of the pod - Eric Kim! Eric is a cooking columnist at the New York Times and author of the memoir/cookbook Korean American! Bring the tissues because this is a heartfelt one. We dive into relationships and the validation of obtaining your dreams. Grab Eric's book at your nearest bookstore and impress all your friends with your new favorite dishes! And as always, like, subscribe, patreon etc…
Wayfair whomst? Get out the fabric swatches—we're painting Chicago red with Oprah's favorite interior design gay, Nate Berkus, and his glossy memoir/coffee table book “The Things That Matter.” From combing flea markets to the tragic loss of his boyfriend in the 2004 tsunami, organic popcorn, white guilt, foamcore presentations, and why every French teacher has an asymmetrical bob—this is a journey to the very beating heart of homosexuality.PLUS! In the VIP Lounge—comedian Youngmi Mayer of the podcast “Feeling Asian” spills scalding hot tea on the NYC food scene, sex as a single mom and what's in her bag! Subscribe to the VIP Lounge here:https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodTickets to our West Coast live show here:04.30.2022 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-book-club-cafe-du-nord-tickets/11828665Follow us for more fun!Instagram: @cbcthepodTwitter: @cbcthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's been a while since we've had a solo episode! We'ree gonna be honest - we had a rough patch and took a little break from each other. In true Feeling Asian fashion, we get real about our emotions on air. Don't worry we're not going anywhere! (Yet??? Lol jk)
Chris Ying is a writer and co-host of The Dave Chang Show. He is popularly known as the editor in chief of the influential food imprint Lucky Peach but most importantly he is the naturally funniest guy. Chris and Youngmi recount the early aughts of their food careers and the beginning of their lasting friendship. We also dissect yelp-elite culture. Follow Chris at @chrisyingz! Also check out our Patreon!
Summary: "We are obliged to do so many stupid things." We continue on our Oscars 2022 journey this week by tackling The Lost Daughter with the help of writer, editor, and educator Jackie Wong. Also discussed: Feeling Asian, The Darlings, and our favourite Sunday rituals. Show notes: Jackie Wong at the Tyee The Movie That Understands the Secret Shame of Motherhood (The Atlantic) Recommendations: Andrea G.: Thirty-Nine (Netflix) Andrea W.: Dollface (Crave) Lisa: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen (book) Jackie: Feeling Asian (podcast), The Darlings (drag performance collective) Music credits: "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Rachel Nguyen is a fashion blogger, youtuber and bonafide internet "it girl". Rachel joins us to share her experiences of literally growing up on the internet before instagram and tik tok. We also analyze what it means to be “authentic” online and predict how our internet selves will evolve. Follow Rachel at @thatschic! Also check us out on Patreon!
Yang-Yi Goh is the commerce editor of GQ and overall purveyor of good fits. Yang joins us to share his insights into the state of men's fashion - the good, the bad, the ugly. We also do a fit check of your new fashion inspo aka young legend Mino Bowien. Follow Yang at @yanggoh! As always, if you like the pod please support us on Patreon!
Kathy Kim is a puppeteer and voice of the first Asian-American Sesame Street muppet, Ji-Young. Kathy gives us the lay of the land into puppeteering and recounts her journey to Sesame Street. We also get real about self-worth and shedding the bad habit of crediting our accomplishments solely to circumstance. Please check us out on Patreon!
An Li aka your "bully next door" is a professional dominatrix. This is a hot one! She joins us to discuss all things BDSM and provides an insider's perspective on sex work. If you've been curious about opening your sexual horizons then this is the episode for you. Follow her work at youremybit.ch! While you're at it, check out our Patreon too!
We are honored to have Lisa Ling and Helen Cho on Feeling Asian! Lisa Ling is a journalist, tv personality and Host of Take Out with Lisa Ling. Helen Cho is an Executive Producer and Showrunner of Take Out with Lisa Ling. We discuss the inspiration for the series and the importance of learning Asian history in America. We also get real about self-doubt and impostor syndrome. Go watch Take Out with Lisa Ling on HBO Max now!!! Also, please support us on Patreon!
SASAMI is a visionary singer-songwriter and musician who has been described as “a Satanic Brian Wilson.” Aka the vibes are immaculate. She joins us to unpack toxic positivity and LA, and why more people could benefit from Korean-mom approved toxic negativity lol. SASAMI also gives us a peek into her upbringing in the Unification Church. Check out her forthcoming album Squeeze on Feb 25! Follow her at @sasamiashworth! Support us on Patreon!
Feeling Asian favorites Dylan Adler and Jenny Arimoto join us to talk dating and relationships! We answer your fiery questions which cover interracial relationships, coming out as queer, body dysmorphia and intra-Asian dating. Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories! Follow Dylan at @dylanadler_ and Jenny at @jennyarimoto. As always please don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon :)
We are joined by friend of the podcast Fumi Abe! This one puts the feeling in Feeling Asian. Fumi opens up about experiencing depression for the first time after realizing his dream. Not gonna lie, we all spiral a little bit on this episode lol. Be sure to check out Fumi's podcast - Asian Not Asian! Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon :)
This week, we had Youngmi Mayer (@Ymmayer) comedian, writer, and co-host of Feeling Asian podcast. Youngmi tells us about growing up in Korea with a white dad, men feigning incompetence, and navigating race and gender politics on the playground. Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at noflylistpod@gmail.com. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod where you can watch Youngmi's interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-no-fly-list/support
Eileen and Lauren chat with the amazing Youngmi Mayer (as in John Mayer but no relation thank god), prolific Tweet writer, comedian, TikTok star and host of Feeling Asian podcast and live show! They talk about the best way to deal with trolls, Youngmi's plethora of pets (two cats one dog), the funny things her son does, embracing her MILF status, and growing up on Saipan. You can find Youngmi on Instagram and Twitter @ymmayer, and TikTok @youngmimayer. She is not to be missed!!! As always, your questions and comments are always welcome, shoot us an email at crazyhotpod@gmail.com. Love you guys xoxo
Feeling Asian favorites Julia Shiplett and Mic Nguyen join us this week for a dating-centric episode. We answer your questions from four different stages of dating/relationships: Julia is single, Brian is in a new relationship, Mic is married and Youngmi is divorced. The most popular topics listeners brought up were: interracial relationships, dating app challenges, sex and marriage/divorce. Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories! Follow Julia and Mic at @juliashiplett and @nicepantsbro. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon.
Jonathan "Joma" Ma is a modern renaissance man. Joma is a software engineer at Google and a YouTuber with 1 million+ subs. Basically how our parents want us to be creatives lol. Joma joins us to provide insight into the balancing act of having a stable tech job and managing a creative career all while avoiding burnout. We also dive into the nitty-gritty of tech aka FANG! Follow his YouTube channels Joma Tech and Joma in NYC! Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!
On this very special episode of Feeling Asian, we invited multiple Asian mental healthcare professionals to discuss unique issues afflicting the AAPI community. We also asked them what it has been like being Asian in a field that is 88% White. Joining us in this discussion are Diana Liao LMHC, Sonalee Rashatwar LCSW MEd, Christina Harrison LCSW, Melissa Yao PhD. LP, Peter J Adams PhD. LP, and Vicki Laverty LPC. Like, subscribe and please consider supporting us on Patreon :)
We return to our chaotic OG roots! This episode is just us two, for better or for worse??? In true Feeling Asian fashion it gets silly and heavy. Youngmi opens up about her ADHD, which often left her feeling too overwhelmed to do any work. Brian talks about feeling creatively inspired after seeing Bo Burnham's Netflix special. We also discuss personal growth at the expense of old friendships. Like and subscribe on all streaming platforms and please support us on Patreon! :)
**We did a crossover episode with our good friends over at Asian, Not Asian Podcast! If you haven’t done so, please go listen to part one at Asian, Not Asian Podcast wherever you stream this podcast.** Brian confronts Fumi about the fall out of their friendship. It gets heated and tense but ultimately leads to a larger discussion on feelings, accountability and ambitions. Please go listen and subscribe to Asian, Not Asian wherever you get this podcast and follow them on socials at @asiannotasianpod. Also like, subscribe and please support us on Patreon :)
**We did a cross-over episode with the good folx at Feeling Asian podcast! This episode is only half of the conversation, so be sure to tune into Feeling Asian podcast on Wednesday 5/26 to catch the FULL conversation!**Not the podcast 4-some you asked for but the podcast 4-some you deserve! This week Brian Park and Youngmi Mayer from Feeling Asian podcast joined the boys IN PERSON to talk horny girl summer, hot girl summer, and f*ck summer. THEN…Brian and Fumi open up about a recent incident that put a dent in their friendship. It might be the first time in history where 2 straight Asian guys confronting each other’s feelings on a media platform. This is only PART 1 of the entire conversion, so if you want to catch the rest of it, be sure to check out FEELING ASIAN PODCAST on Wednesday 5/26! U P C O M I N G E V E N T S ! - RSVP https://linktr.ee/asiannotasianpod M E R C H- WE ARE SELLING ANA MERCH NOW https://www.asiannotasianpod.com/merch --- P A R T N E R S - Helix Sleep Mattress. $125 off ALL mattress orders for ANALs at helixsleep.com/asian - Hawthorne.co is offering 10% off of your first purchase! Visit hawthorne.co and use PROMO CODE “NOTASIAN” - TUSHY Bidets: Go to hellotushy.com/ANA for 10% off!- THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE: www.joinallofus.org/asiannotasian- HBO MAX: http://hbom.ax/ana2
Anuja Pradhan and Alev Kuruoglu look at TV as a cultural force that shapes and drives consumption. Media like TV inflicts the ways in which consumers see the world.In this episode, we are joined by researcher Cagri Yalkin and students Alexandra Torpen and Fabian Frost. Producer: Karsten Prinds.REFERENCESOur guest Cagri's work on TV and Turkish soap operas:Yalkin, C. (2019). TV series: marketplace icon. Consumption Markets & Culture, 1-8.Yalkin, C., & Veer, E. (2018). Taboo on TV: gender, religion, and sexual taboos in transnationally marketed Turkish soap operas. Journal of marketing management, 34(13-14), 1149-1171.Yalkin, C. (2018). A brand culture approach to managing nation‐brands. European Management Review, 15(1), 137-149.How Dallas changed the world: Alasuutari, P. (1992). I'm ashamed to admit it but I have watched Dallas': the moral hierarchy of television programmes. Media, Culture & Society, 14(4), 561-582.Ang, I. (1985). 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Youngmi grows up in Korea and Saipan (1:00)Feeling like an outsider as a white person in Korea (5:00)How feeling like an outsider has influenced Youngmi's comedy (9:00)Complexities of biracial upbringing (10:45)Youngmi retraces her history with starting Mission Chinese restaurant (14:30)Working through co-dependency issues (17:58)How Youngmi was able to assert her own creative desires and goals, working through baggage of Asian American upbringing and depression (19:15)Doing the scary thing of pursuing creative endeavors and honestly facing the possibility of failure (24:40)The challenge of living transparently emotionally and being vulnerable (25:30)Processing and healing from repressive Asian upbringing (26:50)“Was it scary to get into stand-up comedy?” (28:20)Coming up with stand-up jokes and practicing them (31:00)Power dynamics: Commanding the room as a stand-up comedian while also being vulnerable (36:30)Stand-up comedy as means of self-healing and talking about personal history on stage as comedy (38:25)“Do you think you could handle fame/celebrity?” (40:05)Youngmi answers a spiritual question: “Why is there suffering in the world?” (42:55)You can check out Youngmi's podcast "Feeling Asian with Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feeling-asian/id1481891689Connect with Youngmi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymmayer