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In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by our returning guest Mike Curato. Mike is an acclaimed author and illustrator known for his children's books and graphic novels. He shares about his latest book launch "Gaysians", an adult graphic novel highlighting the lives of diverse queer Asian characters. In this episode, we chat about: The journey of creating Gaysians and writing/illustrating complex, personal topics at the intersection of Asian & queer identities, chosen families, self-discovery, and communal care Embracing the human spirit through Kintsugi and drawing inspiration from the process of breaking and mending Challenges of queer Asian representation in media and literature Importance of speaking out and creating more representative materials Role of joy in healing and mending our communities You can find our guest at: Instagram: @mike_curato Website: MikeCurato.com You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: yellowglitterpodcast.substack.com Visit our website yellowglitterpodcast.com
We've got the fabulous Parvesh Cheena here, once again on the gaysian movie beat! This time around, it's Andrew Ahn's THE WEDDING BANQUET, which reimagines and modernizes the core story of a nearly unseeable 1993 Ang Lee film (maybe try your local library?). It's a complicated relationship comedy between two queer couples, and two of their matriarchs. Plus, we choose which classic films we'd like to see get a queer remake (besides all of them).What's GoodAlonso - TCM FestivalDrea - Drag Race finale, TV as a group activityParvesh - More Drag RaceIfy - Temptation Island (see also: Montoya Por Favor)ITIDICSINNERS is the first horror movie to receive an ‘A' Cinema ScoreWicked's VOD “Bonus Features” Are Getting Tons of PlaysStaff PicksDrea - The Half of ItAlonso - Art for EverybodyParv - A Nice Indian BoyIfy - Crouching Tiger Hidden DragonSee Parvesh in Trauma Play at IAMA Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True welcome actor, comedian, and America's favorite Gaysian sweetheart, Alec Mapa! Alec brings his signature wit and charm to a lively conversation about everything from growing up with Filipino superstitions to his journey as a gay man navigating Hollywood, fatherhood, and spirituality. He shares how he's used humor, manifestation, and a little bit of magic to get through life's toughest moments—including cancer recovery and adopting his son. The trio dives into Tarot, rituals, and the power of intention, with Alec giving his take on the importance of staying positive, embracing your inner weirdo, and keeping the faith (even when life throws you curveballs). With plenty of laughs and insights, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to manifest a little more joy, shake off life's struggles, and have a good time while doing it!Alec's Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alecmapa/IMBD - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0544568/Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_MapaOur Links:Rachel True Website: https://truehearttarot.comMat Auryn Website: https://auryn.netModern Witch Podcast Network: https://modernwitch.comTrue Heart Intuitive Tarot, Guidebook And Deck: https://a.co/d/9ZNyRu1The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings: https://a.co/d/dUBT1bZPsychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation: https://a.co/d/bHelDwUMastering Magick: A Course in Spellcasting for the Psychic Witch: https://amzn.to/3VesGalPisces Witch: Unlock the Magic of Your Sun Sign: https://a.co/d/cGqcG61
James Krishna Floyd is an award winning actor, a screen writer and director. He has been described as a young Robert de Niro and his versatility is displayed in the extraordinary breadth and variety of roles he has played to date. His film Unicorns which he wrote and co-directed came out last week (July 5th). It's not only entertaining but also important, brave, ground-breaking and deeply human. In this conversation James talks about how he prepares for the roles he plays and the scripts he writes; he lived in amongst East London gangs for six months, he found an Egyptian refugee on which to base his character in The Swimmers and he immersed himself in the Gaysian scene for Unicorns. Packed with interest, thoughtful insights, humility and empathy, I was struck by this hugely talented man and profound thinker. Related Links Unicorns Trailer
Ever had any burning questions you wanted to ask about the LGBTQIA+ experience but were too nervous to? Never fear! Tune in to this episode where all 5 of our co-hosts launch into an open, judgement-free Q & A session about the complexities of queer culture and identity. Join us as we discuss everything from first crushes and queer relationships, to advice on coming out, to the intersectionality of what it really means to be "Gaysian." By the end of this episode, we hope you've learned something new about queer experiences and that you continue to be curious and supportive of all the LGBTQIA+ community members around you! **Please note that the term "ladyboy" is mentioned in this episode in reference to June Bellebono's essay 'Ladyboy' in Helena Lee's edited collection, 'East Side Voices'. The term is a commonly used English translation of the Thai term 'kathoey', which is used to inoffensively refer to those 'third gender' (queer and/or genderqueer, to our Western understanding) individuals who are widely accepted in Thai society due to their prominent historical (and present!) significance in Thai culture and entertainment. Though not intended to be transphobic or insulting, we recognise that as with most single-word translations, 'ladyboy' fails to encapsulate the complexity of the original term 'kathoey'.
dating, "what are we?", high profile gaysians, grindr hook ups, sniffies, situationships. dion + i have an existential analysis on the dating experience being queer, as well as the intersections of being asian. if you're neither, there's still a collective experience you'll find relatable; that most of us have a deep human drive to find companionship + love.mp3 IG: @ddion_m --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support
Gaysian Stories is a storytelling event featuring prominent LGBTIQ+ and Asian identifying speakers in Sydney. With a special focus on diversity, inclusion and overcoming racial discrimination in their respective fields,... LEARN MORE The post Gaysian Stories with Dyan Tai appeared first on JOY Breakfast.
This episode, we're joined by Mike Curato, a gay first generation half Filipino-Irish American author and illustrator of books. He has created many picture books for young children, including his debut queer young adult graphic novel, Flamer, and upcoming books centering diverse creators and audiences. In this episode, we chat about: The launch of Flamer and how it was one of the most banned, talked about books of 2023 The difficulties with social media burnout, online bullying, and doomscrolling Strategies to protect our own mental health, energy, and peace Consuming content mindfully and compassionately Defining our own metrics - what impact are things having on us? Latest project highlighting community, diversity, and love Our upcoming projects for 2024 and beyond You can find our guest at: Mike Curato: mikecurato.com Instagram: @mike_curato You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com Visit our website yellowglitterpodcast.com
Hank Chen delivers a rip-roaring stand-up (er, sit down) hour just 6 days after being hit by a car. In his very first special, Hank holds nothing back taking on dictators, confused racists, the Hollywood machine, his father, or himself. Best known for Life-Size 2 and a familiar face on dozens of shows (Transparent, Lopez, Hacks), his comedy will surprise you as much as they surprised his boyfriend. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Hank's fresh, hilarious, and relatable takes through the Gaysian lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode, we're joined by an extra special guest, Lee-Sean Huang (he/they), a queer first-generation Taiwanese, Cantonese American designer and educator based in New York City and Providence. Lee-Sean Huang is the director of Design Content and learning at AIGA and a co-founder, creative director of Foossa, and teaches design and innovation at Parsons and SVA. This episode, we talk about: Lee-Sean's "midlife crisis" and how he is navigating a new chapter in his life Navigating corporate world and academia with queer & Asian identities His work with the New School and advocating for teachers The role of creativity and design in social impact Dismantling perfectionism, and leaning into imperfection as an invitation for social change The power of community-centered design You can find more information about our guest: @leesean on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn Website: https://foossa.com/leesean-huang Learn more about Yellow Glitter: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com Website: yellowglitterpodcast.com
In this Episode Guy Tang from Bling Empire bare it all with us! Guy Tang talk about hair, colors music and BADE (Big Asian Dick Energy) with Jiaoying. How guy Tang found his voice and identity as a gay Asian men during a time Gaysians are rarely represented in the media, Guy Tang' empowering message to young gay men. Follow Jiaoying on IG : @JiaoyingSummers Tickets for upcoming shows:5/12-5/13 CHANDLER, AZ | Mic Drop Comedy 5/18 LOS ANGELES | Hollywood Improv5/24 New York City | The Stand Comedy Club5/29 PHILADELPHIA | Helium Comedy Club 6/4 WASHINGTON DC | The Comedy Loft of DC 6/11 SEATTLE WA | Here and After 6/14 HOUSTON TX | Houston Improv6/15 DALLAS TX | Addison Improv6/17 HOUSTON | YOO HOO6/18 AUSTIN TX | Cap City 6/21 CHARLOTTE NC | The Comedy Zone7/12 COLUMBUS OH | Funny Bones 8/6 SACRAMENTO CA | Punchline9/14 DES MOINES IA | Funny Bones9/22-23 LEXINGTON KY | Comedy Off Broadway Follow Jiaoying Summers on social media and get tickets for Tiger Milf Tour!Facebook | Youtube | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | Merch | TourProduced by @wtfmediaSupport the showFollow Jiaoying Summers Social media & get tickets for Tiger Milf Tour!Facebook | Youtube | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | Merch | Tour
In this episode, we're joined by a returning friend, Kim Thai, a queer Vietnamese writer, Emmy-award winning producer, social justice advocate, and mindfulness teacher based in New York. We chat about community building, cultivating joy, and her latest work with Ganeshspace, a mindfulness organization that creates healing spaces for historically excluded communities and social justice education for all. In this episode we talk about: Community healing and the importance of centering joy and liberation in our equity-centered work Reclaiming queerness and honoring indigenous practices Surrounding ourselves with people who uplift and nourish us Prioritizing happiness leading to ultimate self-care and joy You can more of Kim at: Instagram: @kthai6 Instagram: @Ganeshspace You can follow me at: Website: yellowglitterpodcast.com Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
In this episode we talk about Fire Island, a modern-day Gaysian adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by Joel Kim Booster, as well as other queer readinds and adaptations of the Jane Austen novel. Order the anthologies Merryana is published in, here: 'This All Come Back Now' https://www.uqp.com.au/books/this-all-come-back-now 'Unlimited Futures' https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/unlimited-futures-speculative-visionary-blakblack-fiction/ Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayvclub Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr for updates: https://twitter.com/gayv_club https://www.instagram.com/gayv_club/ https://gayvclubpodcast.tumblr.com/ Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gayvclub Texts discussed: Pride and Prejudice (novel and 2005 film), Fire Island, Emma (novel), Gay Pride and Prejudice (podcast and Kate Christie novel), Persuasion (2022 film).
It's a tale as old as time. A high schooler develops a crush and compromises their integrity for a shot at validation and love. Only the main character is Judas and their crush is Jesus.
In this episode, we are joined by a special returning guest, Johnathan Gibbs, to talk about the latest gay movie Fire Island, and also reflect on the harmful impact of the gay white gaze on our queer Asian communities. In this episode we talk about: Reflect on Fire Island movie's representation of queer Asian perspectives and stories The gay white gaze and discussing the harmful impact of these narratives How to catch ourselves when we are co-opting into systems of power and oppression Forgiving ourselves in the process and healing our inner selves Finding refuge and community with more diversity around us References: BaBEC Fire Island GaGaOOLaLa You can find Johnathan Gibbs at: Instagram: @jonahsahn Twitter: @jonahsahn Youtube: @blasianFMA You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi Twitter: @wakuu YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
The Salem Heights Apartments in Salem, Massachusetts, is located across from a landmark related to the Salem Witch Trials. Since 1992, it's been the site of several disappearances, murders, and suspicious deaths. Sure, it's a coincidence, but it's also super weird. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspodPodMoth: https://podmoth.network/Ad: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/7khqu-133cd8/The-Moustachioed-Podcastio Episode Source List: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Gail_Knowltonhttps://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP60496https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=72828172&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQ0MTEwOTYyOCwiaWF0IjoxNjU1MjI4MTMzLCJleHAiOjE2NTUzMTQ1MzN9.AA7-FlF5a11wQlz91ltVzL2cLRSHqfLlSHnJhjdqPXA https://www.bostonherald.com/2009/05/18/pregnant-mom-slain/http://archive.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/21/boy_awoke_to_mothers_screams_police_say/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=7614884&page=1 https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/ronchi-found-guilty-of-first-degree-murder/article_73598f8f-5db3-5e36-9f73-383d6f567a81.htmlhttps://www.eagletribune.com/news/salem-mass-mother-gets-20-to-25-in-attempted-murder-of-her-own-children/article_f3a10128-113e-5331-883e-a99edabff252.htmlhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/01/02/salem-mother-who-slashed-throats-her-two-young-children-expected-plead-guilty/Q1U2SE7FWRCjyuZu7ynlSP/story.htmlWays to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah + GuestsFor those who stand against crappy work cultures, lousy leaders and toxic teams!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The (all) UnknowingWhat does it mean to know? Besides the obvious, it means that we stop considering what...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Kiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Více než 30 let stál po boku Karla Gotta. Zažil s ním veselé i smutné situace. Přestože jejich spolupráce čtyři roky před Mistrovou smrtí skončila, zůstali v kontaktu až do konce. Jak dnes s odstupem času vnímá tuto pěveckou ikonu? A skončil takzvaně český showbyznys Gottovým odchodem? I o tom v talk show Face To Face promluvil jeho extajemník JUDr. Jan Adam.Kiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
We are back! I'm joined by Brian this season and thank you for listening as we recount our six week adventure in Fairfax and a lot of silliness in-between! The Short Box: A Comic Book Podcast Join four lifelong friends for entertaining discussions about comics and cultureListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Banter & SuchEach week Brando & Owen get together with the most interesting people they know to talk...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Kiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify I Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Three & 1/2 GentlemenMovies/tv reviews + cocktails + friends who tell you how many drinks it takes to watch.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Wynter is out of the country, so Karen invited her longtime gaysian/theysian pals, Summer Kim Lee (a cultural critic and UCLA professor), and JJ Chan (an artist and designer based in Brooklyn) to talk about the highly anticipated gay(sian) rom-com, Hulu's Fire Island. The three talk about some of their own summer gaycations together and apart, while diving deep into the details of Fire Island down to its most resonant moments with Austen's Pride & Prejudice, to what JJ calls the “Cherry Grove aesthetic” of Margaret Cho's house, despite the film's setting in the Pines. Plus: Karen takes her wife Sarah to Disneyland for her very first visit to the Magic Kingdom, JJ gosses about “eyebrow gate” on Gentleman Jack, and Summer FINALLY gets into Survivor after 42 seasons. And, nuo-lingo from a real life millennial and three #thatgirl summer jams!
It's Pride Month, and to help celebrate we welcome fellow comedian, and self-described official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians, it's Vong Show!! Vong shares the Gaysian perspective on culture, golf and sports of all kinds. Creator of RICE Asian Comedy Showcase and founder of Comedy Cares, Vong partners comedians and charities to raise money for worthy causes. Please share the episode with someone who likes golf, and rate and review! Follow us at:- @wheresthatbarcart- linkt.ree/wheresthatbarcart- @dpurcomic- @montymofoscott- @nickdurie- @ginalouisephillips- @comedyrecordsMusic by Devin BatesonThank you to Betstamp and Comedy Records
We are back with another episode of BWB and we are sitting down with our cousin Kendrick Thee Tucker from the "Reality & Comics Too" podcast! It's always a blast when we have him on and this time is no different. We will be getting into our BravolebriTEA segment and discussing the Kandi VS. Marlo drama, find out what this all stemmed from. We will also be recapping RHOA and giving our thoughts on the Married To Medicine trailer that was dropped just a few days ago!This is an episode you don't want to missListen to Kendrick's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-comics-too/id1525311067Follow Kendrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitycomicstoo/?hl=en Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/bravowhileblackFollow @TheDippKiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Sequel PitchWe pitch sequels to movies that don't have them yet, and battle it out to see whose wins!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Grumpy Nostalgia: Second Look CinemaA second look at our favorite movies, without the fog of nostalgiaListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Three & 1/2 GentlemenMovies/tv reviews + cocktails + friends who tell you how many drinks it takes to watch.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Patří k našim nejobsazovanějším a také nejkrásnějším herečkám. Hrála princezny, naivky i mrchy. Nedávno oslavila jubileum. Má dvě krásné dcery, vypadá skvěle a nikdy ji nikdo nevidí jinak než usměvavou a dobře naladěnou. Je taková i ve skutečnosti? A co ona a muži? I o tom v talk show Face To Face René Kekelyho promluvila herečka Sabina LaurinováKiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Oh, we've got a good one for you this week as Survivor 42 runner-up Mike Turner Zooms into the pod… and he's not alone. Find out which Survivor champion and which Micronesia star are with him. And all we can say is, there is a lot of kissing going on. Seriously! Mike talks about his love of the New York Giants (and Mets). Will he make like Ryan Ulrich and infuriate Brendan by claiming that Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer? Listen in to find out! Mike also shares the story behind his epic Survivor audition video and talks about what went wrong at his final Tribal Council. And that's not all as the fellas chat about the latest in Commanders mascot news and Jack Del Rio's social media “dust-up.” There's always something with this team and we've always got something to say about it. Time codes below!0:00 – Start of show5:40 – Commanders mascot talk12:00 – Jack Del Rio's dust-up27:40 – Mike Turner talks New York Giants & Mets46:50 – Mike Turner (and surprise guests) on Survivor and his epic audition videoKiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah + GuestsFor those who stand against crappy work cultures, lousy leaders and toxic teams!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The (all) UnknowingWhat does it mean to know? Besides the obvious, it means that we stop considering what...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Skeptic Metaphysicians - Metaphysics 101Like Mulder, we want to believe. So we've embarked on a journey of discovery!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Kiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H)A story of one woman's survival and healing from a catastrophic car accident. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
The Castaway Consultants are back to break some toes and talk about the premerge of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains!Banter & SuchEach week Brando & Owen get together with the most interesting people they know to talk...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star TrekLeadership; the Final Frontier. It's Star Trek told through the lens of leadership.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Kiss My MikeA podcast with a Gaysian flavor!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Three & 1/2 GentlemenMovies/tv reviews + cocktails + friends who tell you how many drinks it takes to watch.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Episode 77 and Wendi and Dfernando' s return guest interview is with GLAAD Award-winning actor, comedian and writer Alec Mapa. Ellen Degeneres has called him “smart, hilarious and funny.” VARIETY has said, “Alec Mapa is a freak. No one should be this talented. ” With uproarious live performances and groundbreaking television roles, Alec Mapa has entertained audiences worldwide in every imaginable medium.Audiences first discovered Alec on Broadway in the original 1988 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of M. BUTTERFLY (opposite the legendary Tony Randall), and he has guest starred on over 40 classic television series, including ALIAS, FRIENDS, ROSEANNE, SEINFELD and NYPD BLUE, among others. Alec played network television's very first gay Asian series regular role on the CBS sitcom SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS. He then starred on 4 Seasons of the UPN sitcom HALF & HALF, and went on to appear in the ABC hit UGLY BETTY and was a frequent guest star on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and had recurring roles on ABC Family's SWITCHED AT BIRTH and Lifetime's DEVIOUS MAIDS. You can see Alec in his recurring roles as Animal Vegetable Mineral Man on the hit series DOOM PATROL (now streaming on HBO Max and DC Universe), and as Tip on the fourth season of the BET+ Original Series THE RICH AND RUTHLESS. On film, Alec played “N'Cream” in the wildly popular drag queen musical CONNIE AND CARLA. Other films include PLAYING BY HEART, MARLEY & ME, YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN, the action-comedy CHICK FIGHT, opposite Alec Baldwin, Bella Thorne and Malin Akerman, the comedy QUEEN BEES opposite Ellen Burstyn, Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin and Loretta Devine, and the Peacock Original holiday film THE HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE. An accomplished stand-up comedian, Alec's WISECRACK comedy special premiered on LOGO in 2005 and has since become a cult favorite. His follow-up comedy specials AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART and NO FATS, FEMMES OR ASIANS aired on the HERE! and LOGO networks respectively.His Showtime comedy special Alec Mapa: BABY DADDY, is based on his award-winning solo show, which hilariously, irreverently chronicles Alec's journey to fatherhood via foster adoption. Alec was awarded the prestigious Davidson Valentini GLAAD Award for promoting equal rights for the LGBTQ community. A tireless fundraiser, Alec has toured the country on behalf of The Human Rights Campaign and The Matthew Shepard Foundation earning him the unofficial title of “America's Gaysian Sweetheart.”Alec lives in Los Angeles with his husband Jamie and his son Zion.Also on Episode 77, Wendi and Dfernando welcome new listeners of GENERATION RIPE and Wendi mentions the Super Bowl LVI Half-Time Show which featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar. They also discuss Wendi's recent trip to New York City to do press for the 200th episode of THE GOLDBERGS; she shares her encounter with iconic 90s supermodel Linda Evangelista on her flight back to Los Angeles; and plugs Season 8 of RENO 911! on the Roku Channel. On THE RIPE REPORT, Wendi shares her love for the online home store WAYFAIR.com and shares a ROTTEN - the use of the elastic therapeutic athletic KT Tape on one's face to remove wrinkles. And Dfernando reminds us of the groundbreaking 1970s classic CBS TV sitcom THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW (now streaming on HULU in the U.S.A.). Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their TEAM GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website. Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Alec Mapa as well as his Twitter, Facebook and YouTube Channel. Remember to subscribe to GENERATION RIPEAnd rate & leave us a review by clicking HERE!Visit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
We're joined by Dr. JT (Jonathan Tolentino) once again to talk about our society's obsession with the perfect physique. We chat about body and muscle dysmorphia, PEDs, the impact of social media, and how this ultimately impacts both our queer and Asian communities. Dr. JT is the Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Miami. In this episode we talk about: The state of COVID and the recent surge Social media effects on our bodies and body image Body and muscle dysmorphia within the queer & Asian communities The slippery slope of dating apps - the effects that filters can have on our experience The dark side of performance-enhancing drugs 2022 Resolutions and how are you recharging yourself this new year? You can find JT at: Instagram: @jonjon9980206 You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
We have another beautiful episode chatting about COVID, our mental health, and our future. We're joined by an extra special guest Dr. JT, Jonathan Tolentino, who is the Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Miami. In this episode we talk about: The state of COVID and vaccinations Navigating misinformation through COVID How communities have learned through history of AIDS and SARS GaysOverCOVID and quarrels within our queer community during COVID Sexual and ethnic minority stress theory on how we see and react to the world Breaking out of the cycle of comparison, judgement, self-criticism How to become allies with one another - especially within our LGBTQ+ community Becoming more aware of our privilege Jonathan's coming out story Navigating queer identities in the Asian community You can find JT at: Instagram: @jonjon9980206 You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
www.gaysian.media In this season 2 preview, Geoffrey chats with the one and only Rock M. Sakura from Rupaul's Drag Race! Get ready for a wild ride as they discuss personal branding, YouTube stardom, and how to audition for Rupaul's Drag Race. Rock talks about staying authentic to your personal wackiness while building an audience of fans who are inspired by your passions and creativity. Make sure to subscribe to Gaysian on Spotify and Apple Podcast, and look out or season 2 in September!
This week, we're joined by our favorite Derek Tran once again to chat about the state of COVID, rainbow-washing, performative allyship, and showing up authentically. In this episode we talk about: Derek's Tinder profile. Yes. Really. COVID mask mandates going down in many parts of America Rainbow-washing and performative allyship from companies Goods Unite Us revealing of where corporate sponsorship is going toward The capital reason why it's valuable to rainbow-wash and market pride Why we all still need to support pride as a protest The shift away from hiring police at pride Why everyone needs to stop eating at the evil chicken shop Showing up authentically yourself this pride season Speaking with our action vs. performance References Goods Unite Us Queer Liberation March You can find Derek at: Instagram: @findyourfearless You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
Another wonderful episode with our lovely guest Derek Tran, to talk about issues surrounding activism, current-day events, and the Asian culture. In this episode we talk about: Flashback to Xanga? Livejournal? Our COVID check-in and thoughts on the CDC directive to remove masks in the US Trump's rhetoric that catalyzed so much of the Asian hate we face Shallow activism in celebrities and gay community Becoming more conscious of the news we take in Why we need to call in vs. calling each other out The shift in younger generation and activism You can find Derek at: Instagram: @findyourfearless You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
More than a year into this Panera Bread and we’re still barely getting by. Nuri gives some quick updates to his situation in Calgary since he’s stuck in isolation and we both issue some context to (TW: Unfunny Content) Lee’s most recent IG post. We also talk about our Gaysian celebrity icon, the one and only #Wonho, and his accidental revealing slip-up. #WENEEs unite! We have to make sure his music career flops so he resorts to other things for money.... (
Derek Tran and I chat about the rising anti-Asian hate crimes and what we can do to keep ourselves safe and sane during this time. In this episode we talk about: COVID and where we are at with vaccinations Issues with performative social media activists How allies can show up - with more actionable steps The intersection of mindfulness and activism Struggling to find our voice as Asian-Americans Standing up within our romantic relationships to microaggressions Why addressing cultural issues in Asia, by denigrating Asian-Americans don’t work Our social media feeds full of trauma porn Why we both still hate Chick-fil-A How can keep ourselves safe from hate crimes and attacks You can find Derek at: Instagram: @findyourfearless You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
Asifa Lahore is Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen, pushing the boundaries of what it means to be LGBT, South Asian and Muslim. Asifa came into the national spotlight in 2014 when she was censored by the Birmingham Central Mosque from discussing Islam and Homosexuality on BBC Free Speech. This caused uproar in the British press and allowed Lahore the rare opportunity to speak openly about the topic. Asifa featured in Channel 4’s groundbreaking documentary Muslim Drag Queens in 2015. Narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, it drew an audience of 1.1 million viewers. That same year, she received the Attitude Magazine Pride Award for activism and increasing visibility of the ‘Gaysian’ community and also judged the Independent's Rainbow List. Asifa's impassioned activism on intersectionality, race, sexual orientation, gender, disability and religion has led her to speak at prestigious institutions such as the Lost Lectures, Channel 4 Diversity Festival, Women of the World Festival, the British Library and the Oxford Union. She has also been the face of Channel 4's 2016 diversity campaign, 'True Colour TV' as well as one of the ambassadors for 'Open Letters to Queer Britain', a project aiming to create the UK's first LGBT+ museum in collaboration with Levi's UK, the Post office and Queer Britain. Asifa continues to promote and DJ at London's top Gaysian club nights, Club Kali and Disco Rani. Her musings on world events have been featured in Winq, Attitude, Gay Times, The Independent and IB Times as well as being featured and interviewed for countless publications worldwide. In 2019, Asifa walked the first LGBT catwalk at Pakistan Fashion Week London. This was a proud moment for her as a British Pakistani person. Asifa is also passionate about disability rights. She is severely sighted and suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic eye disease which causes progressive sight loss. Asifa's journey into the spotlight has been a deeply personal one through which she discovered her transgender identity and continues being a voice for intersectional Britain.
This episode, I’m joined by Kim Thai, founder of ganeshspace, an organization dedicated to making mindfulness a more equitable space. We chat about the current politics of America, how we can show up with compassion in activism, understanding ourselves before helping others, and her journey of finding her queer identity after marriage. Enjoy! Kim Thai is a writer, Emmy-award winning producer, and the founder of ganeshspace, a community organization dedicated to pursuing equity through mindfulness. She is a proud daughter of Vietnamese refugees and is currently living in NYC with her partner and two cats. In this episode we talk about: Advice on managing this pandemic for extroverts What politics of today say reflect what is happening deep down inside of America How to hold compassion for those we don’t agree with Why we need to first assess our own bandwidth before we give The truth behind humor when it appears during traumatic conversations Her journey coming out of a marriage to discover her queer identity How to show up for oneself to bring change to others around us Ganeshpace and creating equity and collaboration in the mindfulness space Show notes: Roque Rodriguez You can find Kim Thai at: ganeshspace: ganeshspace.com ganeshspace Instagram: @ganeshspace Instagram: @kthai6 You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast) - Politics and Economics with Underrepresented Voices
On Frank Chiang's second episode with POC Podcast, Frank and Nancy discuss Frank's "conservative" views. They're not actually conservative, so please give a listen to the entire conversation. Frank proposes that cancelling student loan debt and giving a $2,000 stimulus check are not enough to solve the actual problems at hand. We discuss student loan debt forgiveness, stimulus checks, where delivery service commissions actually go and how to give the most back when ordering online, and LA vs NYC. Nancy: WebsiteContact Progressive Opinions of Color at: Instagram TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast), a podcast where progressive people of color talk about everything. Progressive Opinions of Color began in August 2020 as a platform to create space for more POC voices in conversations about politics and economics. We've covered the 2020 presidential election, the state of the economy during COVID-19, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.
On this episode of Yellow Glitter, I’m joined by Randy Kim, a queer, second-generation Viet-Khmer American from Chicagoland and podcast host of The Banh Mi Chronicles, highlighting uplifting important Asian voices. We chat about the Asian diaspora, how to heal the trauma of our parents, coming out, the importance of storytelling history of Asian culture, creating inclusive spaces, and why the slogan “representation matters” needs updating. Randy Kim is a queer 2nd generation Viet-Khmer American from the Chicagoland area. Randy currently serves as a board member with the National Cambodian Heritage Museum. He is the co-producer with founder Ada Cheng for TALK Stories: An Asian American/Asian Diaspora Storytelling Show in Chicago. He is the producer and host of “The Banh Mi Chronicles” podcast which can be on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast. Randy is currently working on his Master's in Non Profit Management at DePaul University. In this episode we talk about: How he started his podcast, The Banh Mi Chronicles His relationship with Ada Cheng and creating space for Asian diaspora The creative process of focusing on need over entertainment Importance of inclusive and diverse spaces in storytelling The issue with “representation matters” Randy’s story of his heritage, coming out, and finding a community How to help our parents heal and process their trauma Why Asian history is paramount to our growth and activism Show notes: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran Ada Cheng National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial Banh Mi Chronicles - MILCK Banh Mi Chronicles - D&I with Michelle Kim Banh Mi Chronicles - Kathy Park Hong You can find Randy Kim at: Facebook: @banhmichronicles Instagram: @banhmi_chronicles You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
THIS WEEK'S DEBATE TOPICS: Canadian Politicians Exotic Vacations! Do what I say not what I do? Have you ever instructed someone to do something that you weren't willing to do yourself?Reacting to Star Wars Reaction Videos! How much influence should an audience have over your narrative choices?Death of Cinemas! What does the future hold for the movie industry?Soho Hotel Karen! Have you ever wrongfully accused someone or been wrongfully accused?Alexander Wang Allegations! Does gay culture lag behind regarding consent? When should culture differences be a valid exception for different norms?RICE Asian Comedy Podcast. Sharing the Asian perspective on entertainment and culture. Hosted by Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring Asian comedians Leonard Chan and Veronica Antipolo.Subscribe to Podcast: https://rice.simplecast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vongshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vongshowTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/vongshowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/vongshowOfficial Website: https://www.vongshow.com#VONGSHOW #RICECOMEDY
Working from home can get annoying, especially when co-workers say things that make you feel bad or upset. When people rub you the wrong way, is it ok to feel angry? What should we do when we feel this way? Geoffrey talks about a recent experience with a co-worker that left him feeling upset, but after reflecting on where the anger was coming from, he was able to break through and learn more about his emotions. Geoffrey also explains why he created the podcast and why the Gaysian community is called "hot mess heroes." You don't want to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support
People are expecting too much of others right now. Living up to people's expectations can be exhausting especially during the current pandemic. In this episode, Geoffrey discusses unfair expectations people have of others, how to put up boundaries with someone who's asking too much, and how he's avoiding gay Asian stereotypes. Follow on Spotify and turn on notifications for new episodes Leave a review for Gaysian on iTunes Follow on Instagram @gaysianpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support
On this episode, Geoffrey talks about coming out as gay. He answers the question, is coming out for everyone? He shares a story from high school about an awkward crush on a boy where he ended up coming out in the process. Geoffrey also shares your questions and answers. Follow on Spotify and turn on notifications for new episodes Leave a review for Gaysian on iTunes Follow on Instagram @gaysianpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support
On episode 2, Geoffrey answers your questions. You asked, "How do you take a leap of faith?" "What's something you love about yourself?" and ... "Do you perm your hair?" Your favorite recovering closeted gay person answers all these and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Curato, a queer Asian author and illustrator, to talk about his latest graphic novel, Flamer, inspired by his own personal life story. We cover a lot of topics including, mental health, bullying, suicide, and the wave of intolerance plaguing our country, and also looking ahead at how we can all do better. Mike Curato is a gay first generation half Filipino-Irish American author and illustrator of books for youth. He has created many picture books for young children, and just released his debut queer young adult graphic novel, Flamer. In this episode we talk about: How Mike is managing quarantine life and Zoom dates Experience of growing up biracial in an intolerant world The importance of finding community Why honesty is important in writing a book and how our shared humanity connects us together Finding family in the queer community - but also facing racism within our queer circles Navigating intolerance within dating apps and within our own gaysian community Mike's experience with bullying and thoughts of suicide and how it inspired the plot of Flamer What got him through the suicidal ideations and difficult high school experiences The journey towards self-discovery and turning towards healing Why sharing our story is so critical to help us understand each other The importance of looking inward at our own internalized racism and intolerance Show notes: Kuku Hughs - Displacement Trung Le Nguyen - The Magic Fish Alison Bechdel - Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic Alison Bechdel - The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For Ocean Vuong - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous You can find Mike Curato at:Twitter: @MikeCuratoInstagram: @mike_curatoWebsite: mikecurato.com You can follow me at: Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi Weekly Newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
Episode 1 of Gaysian. Subscribe on Spotify and follow on Instagram @gaysianpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support
On the first half of today’s show, Tom Nick and Jae Bear discuss their weekends. We then dive into an intense discussion about being gay and having family members who support or will vote for Trump… On the second half of the show we welcome Quentin Lee & Kit Dezolt to talk about AsianamericanMovies.com andRead More
On the first half of today’s show, Tom Nick and Jae Bear discuss their weekends. We then dive into an intense discussion about being gay and having family members who support or will vote for Trump… On the second half of the show we welcome Quentin Lee & Kit Dezolt to talk about AsianamericanMovies.com andRead More
On the first half of today’s show, Tom Nick and Jae Bear discuss their weekends. We then dive into an intense discussion about being gay and having family members who support or will vote for Trump… On the second half of the show we welcome Quentin Lee & Kit Dezolt to talk about AsianamericanMovies.com and their new TV series BOY… Read more →
Steven Wakabayashi is a second-generation Japanese-Taiwanese-American, leading design teams and creating equitable spaces in New York City. When he's not working, he is recording podcasts for his show, Yellow Glitter – mindfulness through queer Asian stories, hosting support groups for marginalized communities, writing in his weekly newsletter Mindful Moments, and hosting evening sessions for QTPOC Design – an organization empowering LGBTQ+ designers of color with education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.- why it is more important than ever now to create safe spaces and share our stories with one another. This episode we discuss
Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast) - Politics and Economics with Underrepresented Voices
Frank Chiang joins today to talk about being a gay, cis, Asian man in various white and Asian queer spaces. We talk about activism and far left social media activism. Has seeing racial activism on social media bummed you out? Why and what can you do about it? We also shit on sheltered white people and their bubbles and talk about desirability and beauty as privilege but also power. Also, what's up with colorblind white people and how is that still a thing?LGBTQ Asian American groups mentioned: GAPIMNY: http://gapimny.org/Q-Wave: http://www.q-wave.org/NQAPIA: https://www.nqapia.org/Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Frank ChiangInstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Gaysian is the state of being simultaneously Asian and gay, premieres on November 15th. Follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaysian/support
You've heard from this man twice already. He empowered us through his wisdom as a manager about advocating for yourself✊, and he opened up about his experience as a gay Vietnamese American man learning and unlearning masculinity. Now, he's here to share his love for David Archuleta
In this week's episode: We get our first special guest appearance! Welcome Dennis Nguyen to their podcast debut! Who is he? Listen and find out. Nuri gets a special message on Reddit requesting him to utilize his skills to make a quick buck— what is it?! Lee also has an update on his search for a new place. 2020 might finally be his year!(?) H-HOW YOU LIKE THAT? We didn’t. And Lee also doesn’t like that Hermes belt that’s haunting him in the promo pic. We discuss and disseminate some Gaysian groups in this week’s main topic (@14:06) but we can’t talk about being gay and Asian without mentioning a certain Hawaiian #Legend and #Icon that everyone knows, especially if you’re from Tumblr circa the 2010s. Skip to 43:18 to hear us answer this week's listener question! Follow us!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whywontyouloveyourself/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/plzloveurself YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC62qDhTTWeSdgiu8prqf4cQ Or email your questions and comments to whywontyouloveyourself@gmail.com
Wendi and Dfernando's fourteenth episode and their guest interview is with GLAAD Award-winning actor, comedian and writer Alec Mapa. Ellen Degeneres has called him “smart, hilarious and funny.” Variety has said, “Alec Mapa is a freak. No one should be this talented.” With uproarious live performances and groundbreaking television roles, Alec Mapa has entertained audiences worldwide in every imaginable medium.Audiences first discovered Alec on Broadway in the original 1988 Tony Award-winning production of M. BUTTERFLY (opposite the legendary Tony Randall), and he has guest starred on over 40 television series, including ALIAS, FRIENDS, ROSEANNE, SEINFELD and NYPD BLUE, among others. Alec played network television’s very first gay Asian series regular role on the CBS sitcom SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS. He then starred in four seasons of the UPN sitcom HALF & HALF, and went on to appear in the ABC hit UGLY BETTY and was a frequent guest star on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and had recurring roles on ABC Family’s SWITCHED AT BIRTH and Lifetime’s DEVIOUS MAIDS. You can see Alec in his recurring role as Animal Vegetable Mineral Man on the hit series DOOM PATROL now streaming on HBO Max and DC Universe.His Showtime comedy special Alec Mapa: BABY DADDY, is based on his award-winning solo show, which hilariously, irreverently chronicles Alec’s journey to fatherhood via foster adoption. On film, Alec played “N’Cream” in the wildly popular drag queen musical CONNIE AND CARLA. Other films include PLAYING BY HEART, MARLEY & ME, YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN, and the upcoming action-comedy CHICK FIGHT, opposite Alec Baldwin, Bella Thorne and Malin Akerman. An accomplished stand-up comedian, Alec’s WISECRACK comedy special premiered on LOGO in 2005 and has since become a cult favorite. His follow-up comedy specials AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART and NO FATS, FEMMES OR ASIANS aired on the HERE! and LOGO networks respectively.Alec was awarded the prestigious Davidson Valentini GLAAD Award for promoting equal rights for the LGBTQ community. A tireless fundraiser, Alec has toured the country on behalf of The Human Rights Campaign and The Matthew Shepard Foundation earning him the unofficial title of “America’s Gaysian Sweetheart.”Alec lives in Los Angeles with his husband Jamie and his son Zion.Also on this episode, Wendi and Dfernando discuss the latest social media platform TikTok, peach cobblers and once again, the legendary Shirley Bassey. On the weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's the 45th anniversary of the 1975 masterpiece JAWS, salt pipe inhalers and the current nightly fireworks situation. Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Alec Mapa as well as his Twitter, Facebook and YouTube Channel. Remember to subscribe to GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
I am joined by none other than Ian Alexander (Buck Vu of The OA) and Vivien Ngô (Trinh Phan of Queen Sugar) to talk about what it’s like being gaysian in the entertainment industry, their humble beginnings as children of Asian immigrants, and their latest thriller, Daughter. They share some mindful advice on how to create a more equitable workspace for queer actors and having more diverse representation for cast and crew. IAN ALEXANDER Ian (he/him) is an actor best known for his role as Buck Vu in the Netflix sci-fi series The OA. He will be making his video game debut as "Lev" in the highly anticipated The Last of Us Part II for Naughty Dog. Ian is a passionate advocate for transgender and racial justice, and he hopes to see more representation of transgender youth in media. When he's not on set, Ian loves taking naps and walking his dog Max. VIVIEN NGÔ Vivien (she/her) is most known for her role as Trinh Phan on Ava Duvernay's Queen Sugar, and roles on NCIS: New Orleans, Shameless, and films that have played at Slamdance, SXSW, Fantastic Fest, and Cannes. Other career highlights include being drowned on primetime tv, eating nước mắm on cable tv, and talking to an imaginary dagger on Shakespeare's Globe. In her free time, she enjoys browsing the web for Vietnamese memes… and dogs! On this episode, we talk about: What it was like navigating their queer identity with Asian immigrant families Growing up Asian and discovering Asian pride Experience working on The OA as one of the first trans Asian roles in media How was it like being transformed into a video game character Working with Ava DuVernay and learning how she casts for roles Fundraising and leading a POC-led film, Daughter Advice on how to casting more diverse crew and talent Creating a more equitable work environment, especially for trans and POC Why representation is so important in media and entertainment GLAAD trans resources: https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources Daughter’s Seed & Spark campaign: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/daughter#story You can find Ian at @ianaiexander You can find Vivien at @vivientngo You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kalaya’an Mendoza, a nonviolent direct action trainer and disaster preparedness expert, to talk about the current climate and advice for those who headed out to protest in the streets. We chat about how we can show solidarity with Black folx and addressing racism within our Asian community. Kalaya’an Mendoza (he/him) is a nonviolent direct action trainer, Disaster Preparedness expert recognized by TIME Magazine and has spent the last twenty years of his life fighting for social justice on Turtle Island and around the world alongside Human Rights Defenders in the Global South. In this episode we talk about: The current social situation and what is happening all around the US Why Black lives matter How he discovered activism in high school The importance of activism on the streets and behind the keyboard Tips on how to prepare for going out into the streets Using OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) loops Doing the work in our communities and in our Asian families What are some common issues affecting first-time protesters? Taking care of yourself to take care of the community Never showing up empty-handed His experience protesting in Beijing and facing possible death What does it mean to be in solidarity with Black folx Addressing racism in the Asian community How to connect with our friends and family to have these tough conversations People we mentioned on the show: Mia Mingus (disability activist) Alice Wong (disability activist) Alicia Garza (Black Lives Matter) Patrisse Cullors (Black Lives Matter) You can find Kalaya’an on Instagram (@kalamendoza) and Twitter (@kalamendoza) and his email kala@acrossfrontlines.org Check out his nonprofit Across Front Lines at acrossfrontlines.org. You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
With the novel coronavirus spreading all around the world, so has intolerant attitudes towards Asians. Hate crimes have increased to unsettling amounts and it seems to get worse with each passing day. I am joined in this conversation with our returning guest Derek Tran to unpack the racism towards Asians and offer some advice on how to navigate it. This episode, we talk about: The current climate of COVID-19 and racism Why is this racism different from many others? Addressing the op-ed by Andrew Yang Derek’s personal experience with recent racism Why we struggle to call-out and stand up for ourselves as Asians Why is this even harder for gaysians? Defining what a hate crime is Why we love Cardi B What is the difference between calling in and calling out Some resources to stop AAPI hate Things form our show: Stop AAPI Hate: http://www.asianpacificpolicyandplanningcouncil.org/stop-aapi-hate/ Our favorite activism socials: @Next Shark, @JackFroot, @AsianswithAttitudes Our guest on this podcast: Derek Tran (he/him/his) is a gay, second-generation Vietnamese-American entrepreneur residing in Los Angeles. His interests include mindfulness, fitness, environmental sustainability and has been an integral part of the LA Gaysian scene for more than 20+ years. You can find him on instagram @FindYourFearless You can reach out to me on: Instagram @StevenWakabayashi Facebook @wakuu and Twitter @wakuu And if you want to subscribe to my weekly email newsletter, you can find my writings at mindfulmoments.substack.com
Get ready to laugh! This week Zack and Haley are joined by actor/comedian Chris Renfro (https://www.instagram.com/themeatskeleton/) to talk about the Asian American experience in the LGBTQ community, Gaysian AF at UCB, and re-cast Smaug in a romantic comedy! Email or DM your questions for a chance to be included in the next advice episode! We're Not Together instagram.com/nottogetherpodcast twitter.com/NotTogetherCast nottogetherpodcast@gmail.com Zack instagram.com/zackogre twitter.com/zackogre Haley instagram.com/haley_manrique
We are living in an unprecedented era with many of us confined in our own homes, facing uncertainty around COVID-19, and experiencing sudden changes in employment. Join us for a session as we have a chat on staying physically and mentally healthy amidst COVID-19, establishing mindfulness to stay present and peaceful, understanding trauma responses during difficult times, and managing sudden shifts in employment. This episode, we talk about: Establishing mindfulness to stay present and peaceful Managing physical health with COVID-19 and what are recommendations on staying safe from this virus Maintaining mental health with balance and routine during shelter-in-place Establishing boundaries to prioritize ourselves Staying connected and navigating social media and news during a pandemic Understanding trauma response during turbulent times What are some opportunities we have during these difficult times Managing sudden shifts at work Resources to help those that are facing unemployment Our guests on this podcast are: Ning Jo (he/him) is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in gender, sexuality, and cultural influences on mental health. Marti G Cummings (they/them) is a candidate for NYC Council District 7, drag artist, comedian, activist, and spouse. They currently sit on community board 9, serving the people of Upper Manhattan and are an advisory on the Mayor's nightlife council. Instagram @MartiGCummings Twitter @MartiGCummings Facebook @MartiGCummings You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
This episode, we talk about the continued struggles with COVID-19 here in NYC. But in light of this, there is also opportunity to connect with friends, family, our finances, emotions, feelings, and the planet. We also touch on some of the discriminatory laws that were recently passed against trans folks in Idaho. This episode, we talk about: The current state of COVID-19 in NYC Finding opportunity in our living situation right now, amidst everyone staying at home Taking time to deepen our relationship with those we are living with Practicing unconditional love and kindness for those we struggle with How to become more present with our feelings and emotions Clamping down on our finances How might we improve our relationship with this planet The recent discriminatory bill passed by Gov. Brad Little hurting our trans community in Idaho You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
This episode, I talk about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. I share how our privilege and ignorance has led us where we are today, why we may be past the point of containment, why getting rid of wet markets is not the solution, addressing xenophobia, and advice on how to cope with emotions during this time. This episode, we’re going to chat about the coronavirus. I talk about: - The clear warnings that were left ignored by Asia and Italy. - How our American privilege has led us to where we are today. - Why focusing on the numbers should not be our main priority - Why getting rid of wet markets is not the solution. - Global xenophobia spurred by this pandemic. - How to deal with racism and prejudice during this time. - Some advice on how to cope and manage emotions. Resources: Google Hangouts Apple Facetime Uber Conference Zoom Video Conferencing Report anti-Asian harassment or hate-crime to New York City civil.rights@ag.ny.gov 1-800-771-7755 Nonprofit Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON) anti-Asian hate-crime online reporting center You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
Welcome to this week's very special episode! Andrew and Tawny speak with the first-ever "Gaysian" elected to congress, Rep. Mark Takano of California's 41st district. We talk about the Coronavirus, racism, what it's like to work for Nancy Pelosi, and much more! Plus, we bid farewell to Producer Alex. The racism tip line is still open for business: 323-389-RACE.
This episode, we have none other than Margaret Cho, one of the leading queer Asian voices in comedy, media, and activism here in America. We sit down and talk about her life leading up to comedy, including what it was like growing up in a Korean household, exploring sexuality, dating as a queer Asian, finding spirituality, and practicing mindfulness. She has been a Five-time Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian, and named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time, 50 People Who Changed American Comedy by CNN, and most recently, stunned America singing her way through the wildly popular break-out hit show The Masked Singer. She is currently on tour with her international “Fresh Off The Bloat” tour and has a brand new podcast, where each week she interviews people YOU KNOW and people she thinks YOU SHOULD KNOW, if you don't already. The 36-episode first season includes guests such as Jonathan Van Ness, Kat Von D, Michael Yo, Kathy Griffin, Quentin Tarantino, Diablo Cody AAAND along with her brand new dog Lucia. On this episode, we talk about: Dropping out of school to pursue comedy, especially within Asian culture. Growing up in San Francisco in a queer bookstore. Life during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Navigating bisexuality within American and Asian cultures. How to explore and discover our sexuality. Thoughts on dating apps and being catfished. Our horror stories on furniture with sharp corners. Growing up in Korea and America, within American and Korean culture. Cultural shedding in language and mannerisms as part of Americanization. Battling internalized racism and dating other Asians. Margaret’s perspectives on spirituality and religion. Why religion and spirituality are ultimately finding what works for us. Staying true to herself and integrating social activism into her comedy. One of the most important things about doing a comedy show. How to stay mindful and present while being on the road on her international tour. References: The Circle Reality Show Reach out to Margaret Cho: https://twitter.com/margaretcho https://www.instagram.com/margaret_cho https://www.facebook.com/officialmargaretcho/ You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America. This episode, we chat with ONCH, a nonbinary first-generation Taiwanese-American designer in LA about gaysian representation in media, racial fetishism, navigating finding love as a queer Asian, and the impact of social media and dating apps on today’s culture. ONCH is a non binary first generation Taiwanese American, the creative force behind the "ONCH" brand (previously known as Onch Movement), designing 'wearable art' for a discerning VIP client list that includes Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian, and Nicki Minaj. ONCH subsequently launched a long term relationship with cult fave Hello Kitty, which culminated in a recent role as designer for the brand’s second collection at Forever21, The Hello Kitty Forever jewelry collection. The trend-setter whose work was even featured in a bio-technology textbook and Italian Vogue has also made headlines for daring & unique designs, from "Meat-Lace" meat necklace which was featured by the NY Post, LA Times, Huffington Post, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and In Touch. Summer 2016 ONCH was selected by LAPRIDE as the featured artist to create public art for the main instagrammable moment. Spring/ Summer 2019 six pieces of ONCH designs are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY) for the exhibition "CAMP: Notes on fashion”. On this episode we over: How ONCH got started in designing jewelry. Being one of the only gaysians on reality TV. Immigrating to Los Angeles and finding oneself. Stereotypes of gaysians and racial “preferences". Dealing with racial fetishism. Understanding the new era of dating apps. Social media how distant it has become from reality. Advice on finding love. You can reach ONCH at: https://www.instagram.com/onch https://twitter.com/onch https://www.facebook.com/onchmovement/ You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America. This episode, we chat with Johnathan Gibbs, aka blasianFMA about activism, biracial identities, model minority myths, our racial preferences, and so much more. Johnathan Gibbs, he/him/his also known as blasianFMA online, is a content creator, podcaster, activist, serial panelist, and bubble tea enthusiast. His work in activism began with his YouTube channel “blasainFMA” in 2008, in which he worked to bring awareness to multiracial issues surrounding the intersection of Black and Asian identity. He later enjoyed a 60 episode run of his first podcast “Edugaytion” which covered QPOC issues from the point of view of people from around the United States. He is now working on a newly launched podcast, “This QPOC Life” which is a spiritual successor to the Edugaytion series, re-imagined and ever evolving to be more sensitive to all marginalized communities. This episode, we cover: The story behind the name: blasianFMA Creating content in the early days of YouTube. How Johnathan got started in activism and creating safe spaces What was it like growing up biracial Asian and Black. How does both the Asian and Black community respond to biracial identities? Breaking down the model minority myth. Coming out after publishing a conservative article. Dating as a biracial Black and Asian man. Why racism is more than just our preferences. Thoughts on dating apps, objectification, and stereotypes. How does the work show up in dating? When activism and dating lives collide. Resources: Brown Skin, White Minds: Filipino -/ American Postcolonial Psychology by E.J.R. David Brown Boys and Rice Queens: Spellbinding Performance in the Asias by Eng-Beng Lim You can reach out to Johnathan via his Instagram @BlasianFMA. You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America. This episode, we sit down with Robin Mele, a queer second-generation Taiwanese-American therapist in NYC and learn more about them navigating through their asexual, panromantic, and polyamorous identity. We talk about identities, stereotypes, dating apps, and so much more! Robin Mele (they/them/theirs) is a queer second-generation Taiwanese-American who currently works as a therapist on an inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents at a public hospital in New York City. They have a master's degree in dance/movement therapy, and they have their yoga teaching certification. They currently identify as asexual, panromantic, and polyamorous. This episode, we cover: How Robin got started in their career working as a therapist. What is dance movement therapy? Growing up biracial white and Asian. How they discovered their asexual, panromantic, and polyamorous identity. Facing stereotypes with these identities. Why it’s not about adding more labels and more understanding ourselves. Navigating being asexual, panromantic, and polyamorous within the Asian community. Thoughts on dating apps, inclusivity in the space, and superficiality How to navigate racial fetishism. Why timing is everything in love and relationships. References from this Episode: Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVN) Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships by Tristan Taormino Lex Dating App The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman To get in contact with Robin, you can reach out to them Instagram @Robinks You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America. This episode, we sit down with Derek Tran, a gay second-generation Vietnamese-American entrepreneur in LA and talk about growing up in LA, being a part of the gaysian LA scene, navigating social media and dating apps, and finding self-love through his spiritual and body transformation. Derek Tran (he/him/his) is a gay, second-generation Vietnamese-American entrepreneur residing in Los Angeles. His interests include mindfulness, fitness, environmental sustainability and has been an integral part of the LA Gaysian scene for more than 20+ years. In this episode we talk about: How he got started with his businesses in LA. The story of his family moving from Vietnam and throughout Los Angeles county. Growing up as one of the only Vietnamese individuals in his hometown and trying to assimilate into American culture. Coming back home to his identity and finding his sense of cultural pride. Social media and its impact on our generation. Why there is an entire culture around shaming hookup app conversations. Why racial preference is just racism - from exclusion to fetishism. His journey through body transformation. What unsolicited advice say more about people than the advice itself. How Derek started to do the work to find love for himself. References: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs Headspace App You can reach out to Derek via Instagram @findyourfearless You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America. This episode, we sit down with Rajiv Khanna, a gay second-generation Indian-American living in San Francisco. We talk about what it was like growing up as a gay Indian man, coming out, dating apps, combating prejudice and so much more. Rajiv Khanna (he/him/his) is a gay second-generation Indian-American living in San Francisco, CA. He is very involved in the South Asian community through volunteering and hosting cultural and queer events, and always loves a good Bollywood dance party! This episode we go over: Growing up as a gay Indian man in a school with only ten Asians Assimilating into US culture and navigating being Asian in America Coming out within Asian culture. Datings apps and how de-personalized they have become. How to navigate racial preferences and combatting prejudice. How we can be more inclusive of South Asians within the larger Asian community. Resources: Asha for Education Parivar (Queer South Asian org) You can reach Rajiv on Instagram @rajutheboy. You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
Karl and I talk about growing up in a white area (1:05), sexuality and masturbation (3:30), coming out to friends (7:05), Asian dad asks son to come out (8:15), mom disapproves of son’s sexuality (12:05), coming out to parents about self harm (13:45), queer asian discrimination (15:15), marketing (17:45), LGBT advocacy (20:05), dating (22:45), faking cancer to get your ex back (23:32), mental colonization (27:02), flake city (29:45), high school dating privilege (32:00), subtle asian networking (34:35), Asians meaning only East Asian? (36:30), Coquitlam is very insulated (39:15), divide within the Asian community (42:25), Asians are very racist (43:30), Asians in Asia don’t understand Asian Americans (44:19), subtle asian traits is our version of black twitter (47:28), Parasite (51:40) and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/passthepoutine/message
Right now, we are in quite a precarious time. From the recent death of Kobe Bryant to hundreds of people dying from the Coronavirus all around the world, death is becoming more present than ever. For me, it’s been a frequent visitor and teacher. I share some advice on what I learned from life, death, and lessons of impermanence. This episode I talk about: My experience with death Advice on if you are getting over a death How we continue on after death How to be more present Buddhism concept of impermanence (gross vs. subtle changes) Why is impermanence important Key insights from death that can help change our lives. You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
I’m back for 2020! I share with you my highs of 2019, favorite books I’ve read, lessons from my lows, and advice on how to create habits and New Year’s resolutions that stick. I share a bit about how to practice self-love, compassion and how to address our egos. This episode I talk about: What were my highlights of 2019? What were my favorite books of 2019? What were my lows of 2019? Why do we use negative reinforcements to build habits? Why negative reinforcements don’t work. How to build habits correctly. What is the biggest lesson I learned in 2019? How to practice self-love. What trick do I have to get me to go out when I feel shy. What is my 2020 mantra? Tips on how to set your New Year’s resolutions Check out my gaysian support group in NYC: Yellow Glitter Sparkles (February 2020) Favorite books: Mindfulness: Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Naht Hanh Human Psychology: Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green Love & Romance: Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix Work & Business: Principles by Ray Dalio Health: When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate Autobiographies: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi The Choice by Edith Eger Know My Name by Chanel Miller On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Setting New Year's resolutions: Identify (Create your self affirmations “I am” and identify the small habits that help you achieve this affirmation) Tracking (Score how you are tracking towards each resolution and measure from 0-1) Adjusting (0-0.3: make it easier, 0.4-0.6: keep on going, 0.7-1: consider making it slightly more advanced) You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) Twitter (twitter.com/wakuu) Facebook (facebook.com/wakuu) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
Happy Thanksgiving! Though this day has quite questionable roots, many of us are spending time with those we love. For many Asians, this might mean returning home to our conservative Asian families. In this episode, I share with you something that is near and dear to my heart - forgiving our parents and caregivers. This episode I talk about: My story of finding forgiveness for my conservative family What unconditional love truly means. Why forgiveness isn’t forgetting. An exercise on getting in-touch with our emotions. An exercise on addressing and validating our feelings Being grateful with unconditional love and forgiveness Core Emotions: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/putting-some-emotion-into-your-design-plutchik-s-wheel-of-emotions You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
This past week, I published an article addressing the cultural insensitivities of Queer Eye Japan. Lots of learnings and also four key lessons to share with you. In this episode, we cover: Feedback from the show Following Western advice all of my life as a queer Asian man Why Western ideologies don’t work for Asians Embracing the edits Doubting myself before publishing the article Why all of our intersections and identities matter Why it’s important to focus on the good Resources: My Culture is Not Your Toy: A Gay Japanese Man’s Perspective on Queer Eye Japan Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!’ highlights a big problem with mainstream LGBTQ advocacy You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com) Facebook (facebook.com/stevenwakabayashi) Twitter (twitter.com/wakuu) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) So much love for you and I’ll talk to you later. Bye! ♥️
We explore and talk about the struggles of being Gay and Asian. Being gay and Asian or LGBTQIA+ and coming out can have severe consequences even in this day and age. We discuss how you can teach parents not to let homophobia get in the way of loving your child for the person they were born to be, and how to be proud of your identity whatever you choose it to be and much more!
Many of my Asian friends and I have experienced parenting in the form of helicopter parenting or Asian guilt to motivate us. After decades of conditioning, this becomes ingrained as a part of our psyche. And to be honest, for me, I’m still navigating and figuring out whenever I make a decision if I am being true to my heart center or doing it out of Asian guilt. “I have to do this to be a good Asian son”. In this episode, we cover: My story of how I defied being a doctor Being compassionate with my family and their expectations Finding a career that my family doesn’t understand Filial piety and impact on us Compensatory strategies of being gay Is it wrong to defy parental expectations Why not following our truth has health consequences Tips on how to manage parental expectations What are the top 5 regrets of dying patients Resources: Gabor Mate - When the Body Says No, The Cost of Hidden Stress Bronnie Ware - Regrets of the Dying You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com) Facebook (facebook.com/stevenwakabayashi) Twitter (twitter.com/wakuu) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) So much love for you and I’ll talk to you later. Bye! ♥️
Yellow Fever!! Exoticism, objectification, and fetishizing of the yellow skin. I've dealt with this so much myself and wanted to share my perspective on this topic. It’s prevalent everywhere and every single Asian I’ve known has faced this in dating and especially interracial relationships. This episode, we cover: The background of the word fetish Origins of yellow fever Whether or not fetishism is a problem or not My experience dating rice queens Racial fetishism on dating apps If it’s just a preference, is it okay? Prioritizing our values and what we’re looking for Advice on managing with rice queens and racial fetishism References: Grindr’s 2018 “0 Tolerance Policy" You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com) Facebook (facebook.com/stevenwakabayashi) Twitter (twitter.com/wakuu) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) So much love for you and I’ll talk to you later. Bye! ♥️
Chris Grace (NBC'S Superstore, Baby Wants Candy) stops by for a sleepover to talk about growing up gay and asian in white straight Houston, scaring your friends at slumber parties, personal pizzas, messaging men on internet boards, continuing the conversation around boycotting activism (Chi-fil-gay?), how he went from working for the MTA for 8 years to being an improv legend, producing musicals and acting on a huge TV show. @ChrisGrace @TMurray06 @PeterKZ
This week, we had three major cases got up against the Supreme Court regarding discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We go in detail about: The three cases and why they are so important for queer rights. My experiences with discrimination in job applications and in my previous workplace. What is the most impactful discrimination for minorities. Why gossip and venting are not useful for us. Why we want to recruit our aggressors as allies. The first key question to ask any aggression. External resources for legal employment support. Resources: NELA.org AVOO.org https://www.eeoc.gov/employees/charge.cfm If you have any topics you’d love to hear covered, you can email me at podast@stevenwakabayashi.com. So much love for you and I’ll talk to you later. Bye! ♥️ You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
Last week, Jonathan Van Ness, star of Queer Eye, came out with his memoir and an interview with NY Times about life managing HIV, sexual abuse, and drug addiction. They are all pressing issues in the queer community and in this episode, we dive into drugs. Whether we like to admit it or not, drugs are all around us. They are at parties, festivals, and even the bars we frequent. Both legal and illegal drugs are being used and abused and for us to build a more mature relationship with it - it is to talk about them openly. In this episode, we cover: Why are drugs prevalent in gay and Asian culture? History of drug use in gay culture Prevalence of drugs on gay dating apps Chemsex culture Drawing the line between personal responsibility and encouragement The G epidemic in gay culture A look into drug consumption worldwide The opioid epidemic in the US Drug laws and regulations across Asia Impact of drug liberalization How to manage drug culture when it is around us LGBTQIA Resources: LGBTQIA Youth Talkline (ages 23 and under) 1-800-96-YOUTH Mon–Sat, 9.30 pm–12 am EST Tue, 7 pm–12 am EST Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Youth Hotline (ages 23 and under) 1.800.773.5540 Mon–Fri, 12 pm–8 pm EST Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564 Mon–Fri, 4 pm–12 am EST Trans Lifeline https://www.translifeline.org/ 1-877-565-8860 National Hotlines: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Trevor Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-850-8078 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS/STD Line 1-800-342-2437 HIV/AIDS Treatment Info Services 1-800-448-0440 TDD: 1-888-480-3739 Mon–Fri, 12 pm–5 pm EST Covenant House’s Nine Line (a crisis line for youth and their families) 1-800-999-9999 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-231-6946 National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-HIT-HOME Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-821-4357 Alcohol Hotline 1-800-252-6465 Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-888-9383 Show References: Thesis on “Eggplant and Peaches: Understanding Emoji Use on Grindr” Grindr finally deletes capital T due to concern over promoting meth UN’s 2018 World Drug Report Department of Human and Health Service Opioid Statistics CDC’s opioid statistics CNN’s investigative journalism covering drug trafficking in Myanmar United Nation’s Office on Drugs & Crime 2017 survey VOA News - Myanmar largest producer of opium Human Right Watch on Philippine’s “War on Drugs" Kotaku - Japan’s strictness on drugs JapanTimes - drug abuse & long-term care Paper on Emerging Risks of New Types of Drug Addiction in Japan US Embassy - Drug laws of Japan Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research Paper on drug liberalization Institute on Behavior and Health on drug liberalization If you have any topics you’d love to hear covered, you can email me at podast@stevenwakabayashi.com. So much love for you and I’ll talk to you later. Ciao. ♥️ You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
Vorhang auf für Nguyen Thi Hong Anh und Dang Chan Vinh! Die beiden sind badass Vietdeutsche und leben offen lesbisch bzw. schwul. In der Folge sprechen sie über ihr Coming Out, komplizierte Gespräche mit der Familie und unterschiedliche Erfahrungen in Deutschland und Vietnam. Außerdem verraten sie uns, welche Wörter sie damals gern gekannt hätten und wer ihre liebsten LGBTI* in der vietnamesischen Popkultur sind.
Superficial: The narrow focus on surface-level attributes, like appearance, status, wealth, and career over things that are more internal like morals, values, and ethics. This episode, we cover: 3 golden rules of Asian households Superficiality in Asian culture and potential causes Generational trauma Racism, colorism, and body-shaming in Asian and gay advertisements Plastic surgery in Korea Purikura machines in Japan Augmented reality apps in China Gay-dating apps Dangers of circuit parties (gay "raves") Performance enhancers And a whole lot more How to combat superficial culture Understand it: ask yourself what are you ultimately looking for? Reframe it: you are in control of how you perceive yourself Change your environment: read books, watch videos, listen to podcasts to expand your thinking Call it out: call out authority figures when permitted References: Racist Chinese detergent commercial 2017 ISAPS global survey on plastic surgery Meitu BeautyCam Camera360 Sephora Virtual Artist Grindr May 2016 homepage Tara Brach - Radical Acceptance Dalai Lama - The Art of Happiness Robert Greene - Laws of Human Nature You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
We’re on the second episode! This week, we dive INTO it with my stories of growing up Asian and gay in America, the feelings of not good enough perpetuated by people and society, and how to overcome it with some insights and compassion. I go into detail about: Growing up as a 2nd generation immigrant child in the white suburbs of West Covina Being friends with other westernized Asians My traumatic experiences with my Asian heritage in school Navigating life knowing more English than my mom in elementary school Statistics of bilingual languages in America Why being bilingual is pretty amazing Examples of early integration of foreign languages in other countries Same-sex partnerships in Asia Getting caught looking at gay porn Trying to commit suicide during high school Distancing myself from my Asian heritage in college Coming out in college Dating rice queens How to work through the feelings of not enough-ness Overcoming blame I’d love to hear from you and you can send me your thoughts via email at podast@stevenwakabayashi.com. So much love for you and I’ll talk to you later. Ciao. ♥️ References from the show: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend sings West Covina 2017 US Census of Bilingual Languages You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)
Memoirs of a Gaysian LIVE is coming back to NYC! But this time, with a twist... THE CHRONICLES OF QUEERA WANG Peter Perry Lam was just a boring regular gay until the powers of drag imbued him with the feminine wisdom of Queera Wang. She's every woman and it's all in... well, maybe not EVERY woman, but she's definitely a few of the ones you really like. Come watch this new take on Memoirs of a Gaysian as it meets the drag cabaret of your dreams! $15 Ticket in Advance | $20 Ticket at the Door November 23rd, 2019 - 9:30pm at The Duplex (NYC) Get your tickets @ www.purplepass.com/lam1123 More Info: Peter Perry Lam - @PPL2006 @memoirsofagaysianpod https://www.peterperrylam.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/MOAG/support
Special guest and lyricist-singer-composer past-lawyer queer asian carb-lover Kevin Wong joins DYQWIQ this week to discuss composing his EP "Emotional Homework", representation in theatre, keeping shame out of art, his teen fringe show "Drama 101" and his marriage. Thom raves about trans actor Hunter Schafer, and Elliott touches on the recent Icelandic parliament vote that secures more trans rights.
AKIN sits down with new friend Maya Reddy founder of The Gaysian Project! Where we talk about the intersectionality of the queer and asian experience, mental health, and the future of queer asian/Gaysian representation. Follow them on instagram @thegaysianproject and check out awesome Gaysian Project merch on their website thegaysianproject.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dashamerican/support
After having a brief hiatus, I'm back with the wonderful Asifa Lahore. Lovely listeners, you are in for a treat this week. You couldn't meet a warmer and more lovely human than Asifa. What a pleasure to chat to. Over a cup of Yorkshire tea she shares her amazing journey. Via Pakistan and the Hijra that she admired so much when she was young, to Brixton and her initial steps into the LGBT world as a young gay man to the proud Trans woman she is today. Her story is super inspirational and brave. She came to the nations attention in 2014 after being censored from discussing Islam and the LGBT community on BBC Free Speech. Leading to appearances on C4 news and eventually appearing on the BBC to discuss the topic. The following year she appeared in Channel 4's 'Muslim Drag Queens' which lead to receiving the 'Attitude Magazine Pride Award' Her journey includes Eurovision entries and the Brits School along the way and she talks about her first steps as a performer and love of the Spice Girls. Along side being a fierce activist and speaking at diversity festivals, Oxford and the British Library, she promotes, DJ's and performs at Gaysian club night such as 'Club Kali' and her own 'Disco Rani'. Grab a cuppa and enjoy Asifa in all her glamorous glory. Follow Asifa at - https://twitter.com/AsifaLahore https://www.instagram.com/asifalahore https://www.asifalahore.co.uk/ and many videos on Facebook!
We've been blessed with not one, but TWO interracial QWOC ships this week y'all: Thundergrace in Black Lightning 2x02 and Melko in the Charmed reboot premiere were giving us all the queer angst, and we want MORE! Join us as we kick off the fall #qwocship TV season
Two of our open micer friends stop by, M.P and Thomas. We talk about Gaysianness, Krav Maga, Necrophelia, and surprise, we actually talk about comedy this time around!
Juni ist Pride Month – deswegen sprechen wir darüber, was Queerness für uns bedeutet und wo wir uns in diesem Begriff wiederfinden. Wir teilen Coming-Out-Stories und reden darüber was es bedeutet Queer und Asian zu sein.
Actor, Director, Performer, and notable Gaysian Diane Chen dykes out with us about…well…Gaysians! After hearing Diane speak on several panels at Clexacon, we knew she’d be a gaymazing guest, and she delivered! We managed to talk for almost 75 minutes without a single mention of Hayley Kiyoko or Awkwafina, so before firing off your hate mail, we warned you! (Don’t worry, we’re just saving them for spotlight episodes because there’s too much to unpack.) But, we do talk a lot about the queerness of Mulan, family expectations, and Gaysian representation in media. Before we get to the meat of the episode, we discuss whether or not the term “gold star” should be used by lesbians. We also cover why kids should be kept under water, the perils of putting queer content on YouTube, the wonders of Tatiana Maslany, and which one of our past guests is headed down the aisle with her lady! Listen all the way until the end for our listener submitted question of the week.-Keep the podcast a-lez and gay by donating to our Patreon, where you can get some sapphic swag.-For related content, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Leave Us a Review if you like what you hear! Dyking Out Pride Shirt Our official pride shirt is available through TEEPUBLIC! BUY HERE
Kate and Yoko chat with art director, photographer, and entrepreneur, Nate Poekert about what it's like to be a gay Asian man, adopted by a white family, and home schooled in central Florida. Note: During our recording, we called this episode 5. We’re wrong. It’s episode 6. Woops!
He is America's Gaysian Sweetheart and has been seen in Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids, Ugly Betty and his own Showtime special Baby Daddy. He is so deep, so funny & so wonderful to chat about Life with Beth and Life & Beth.
This week's guest is a Jezebel commenter AND a poster at The Salad Bowl! Please welcome The Gaysian, who if you couldn't tell by his Kinja name, is gay but also half Asian and half Latino.He shares with us his experiences being both gay and of mixed race. How does this play out with his relationships with other men and people? How much does and would religion affect his relationship choices? Get down with some intersectionality in this call!Please follow our new UU Twitter account @UnUnPod! And send us guest suggestions.And don't forget to subscribe!http://undressingunderground.com
Original Description: It’s a double whammy! This week I talk to The Gaysian, a Jezebel commenter AND a poster at The Salad Bowl. What were his life experiences, being both gay but also half Asian (specifically Korean-woo hoo!) and half Latino? How much would religion play a part in his relationships? Get down with some intersectionality in this call! Check out some of The Gaysian’s beauty posts over at The Salad Bowl too.
A LIVE TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT FEMALE COMEDIENNE, MARILYN MARTINEZ. LISTEN TO OTHER COMICS, SUCH AS VICKI BARBOLAK AND SANDRA VALLS CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND CAREER. SHOWTIMES LATIN DIVA OF COMEDY WILL BE MISSED.
A LIVE TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT FEMALE COMEDIENNE, MARILYN MARTINEZ. LISTEN TO OTHER COMICS, SUCH AS VICKI BARBOLAK AND SANDRA VALLS CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND CAREER. SHOWTIMES LATIN DIVA OF COMEDY WILL BE MISSED.
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