The Sifu Mimi Chan Show
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197. Dan John on education and The Sword in the Stone!
October 20, 2020 05:22 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBDan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how these philosophies apply to our daily lives. The post 197. Dan John on education and The Sword in the Stone! first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
196. Greg Rucka on covid19, presidential debates and writing
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBDuring the covid19 pandemic I have been fortunate that Greg Rucka has been a guest on my podcast almost every […] The post 196. Greg Rucka on covid19, presidential debates and writing appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
196. Greg Rucka on covid19 and presidential debates
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this episode we are back discussing politics, the presidential debates, covid19 in the White House and more. The post 196. Greg Rucka on covid19 and presidential debates first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
195. Marissa Meyer on Instant Karma and Jaws!
October 13, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBMarissa Meyer is the USA Today–and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Heartless, The Lunar Chronicles, and The Renegades Trilogy. The post 195. Marissa Meyer on Instant Karma and Jaws! first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
194. GREG RUCKA on the Atticus Kodiak novels
October 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIn this episode, Greg Rucka and I discuss his Atticus Kodiak novels. How lucky am I to be in a book club with the author of the books? The post 194. GREG RUCKA on the Atticus Kodiak novels first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
193. Anthony Olvera on Hispanic heritage and immigration
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBHispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15 each year. In this episode, I have a conversation with Anthony Olvera in honor of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month. We discuss his heritage and growing up in Orlando, Florida as a Mexican American. The post 193. Anthony Olvera on Hispanic heritage and immigration first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
192. Greg Rucka on why we need to vote
October 02, 2020 09:28 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIt’s difficult for me to stay cheery and happy when the world is just upside down. However, I am grateful to have Greg Rucka to vent with – or rather listen to his Rucka Rants. No one says it better – and I urge listeners to take what we are saying to heart. Vote. It matters. The post 192. Greg Rucka on why we need to vote first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
191. Kauai Comic Con with Greg Rucka and David F. Walker
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBIt's the Virtual Kauai Comic Con 2020! Unfortunately comic conventions had to go virtual this year due to the covid19 pandemic. However, we aren't going to let that stop us from having conventions! The post 191. Kauai Comic Con with Greg Rucka and David F. Walker first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
190. The Mimi Chan & Greg Rucka origin story plus comic cons!
September 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the Mimi Chan and Greg Rucka origin story. I thought it would be fun to share how we met and how we ended up where we are today. The post 190. The Mimi Chan & Greg Rucka origin story plus comic cons! first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
189. Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode, I discuss a sensitive and personal subject: my experience with childhood sexual abuse and our opinions on why survivors are not believed, steps to healing, and what each of us can do to improve this societal issue. The post 189. Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
189. Believe Survivors
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode, I discuss a sensitive and personal subject: my experience with childhood sexual abuse. In past episodes I […] The post 189. Believe Survivors first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
188. Greg Rucka on BLM protests and media
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this episode, Greg discusses a very personal subject, the arrest of his son Elliott in NYC at a BLM protest and the inaccurate articles by the New York post and online blogs that have caused death threats and stress for Greg and his family. The post 188. Greg Rucka on BLM protests and media first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
187. Marie Lu on writing YA novels
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMarie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites series, as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series. The post 187. Marie Lu on writing YA novels first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
186. Susan Ware on Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment Centennial
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBSusan Ware is the author and editor of numerous books on twentieth-century U.S. history. She is a pioneer in the field of women’s history and a leading feminist biographer. The post 186. Susan Ware on Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment Centennial first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
185. Mimi and Greg Rucka on Chadwick Boseman and Disney’s Mulan
September 04, 2020 14:04 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn this episode Greg and I mourn the loss of Chadwick Boseman and naturally talk a little about politics. The post 185. Mimi and Greg Rucka on Chadwick Boseman and Disney’s Mulan first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
184. What does it mean to be a kung fu sifu?
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWhat is the meaning of the word Sifu or Shifu? Kung fu practitioners around the world have used this term to describe their teachers, but what does it truly mean to be a kung fu sifu? The post 184. What does it mean to be a kung fu sifu? first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
183. Greg Rucka on music and writing villains
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBGreg Rucka and I are back to discuss all sorts of fun things in this episode. We answer listener questions ranging from music to writing villains! The post 183. Greg Rucka on music and writing villains first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
182. Derek Johnson on defunding the police
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode, Derek shares his five-point plan for how he would defund the police and bridge the gap between community and law enforcement. The post 182. Derek Johnson on defunding the police first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
181. Greg Rucka on what it means to be American
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Biden/Harris ticket and our hopes for the future. Voting in the 2020 election is essential, so we encourage everyone to get out there and make a difference! The post 181. Greg Rucka on what it means to be American first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
180. Gina Prince-Bythewood on directing, diversity, and mixed tapes
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBGina Prince-Bythewood is the award-winning director of wonderful films like: The Old Guard, Love and Basketball, and Beyond the Lights. The post 180. Gina Prince-Bythewood on directing, diversity, and mixed tapes first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
179. Greg Rucka on mythology and Circe by Madeline Miller
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWe jump right into discussing the world on fire and the need for us to take care of one another and ourselves! Part of our self-care routine includes discussing Circe, by Madeline Miller. The post 179. Greg Rucka on mythology and Circe by Madeline Miller first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
178. Stan Sakai on new adventures for Usagi Yojimbo
August 11, 2020 09:30 - 50 minutes - 70 MBStan recently won 2 new Eisner awards and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Team Usagi is also excited to announce a new Netflix series coming soon to a tv near you. The post 178. Stan Sakai on new adventures for Usagi Yojimbo first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
177. Brett Jones on battling cancer during the covid19 pandemic
August 04, 2020 09:30 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode, I welcome back my friend and SFG Chief Brett Jones. Brett teaches Functional Movement Systems (FMS), and kettlebells as the Director of Education for StrongFirst. The post 177. Brett Jones on battling cancer during the covid19 pandemic first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
176. Greg Rucka on why Portland is under attack
July 31, 2020 21:46 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBthe presidency and the current state of politics. The post 176. Greg Rucka on why Portland is under attack first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
175. Sheriff John Mina on the future of law enforcement
July 28, 2020 09:49 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBSheriff John Mina of Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, Florida is up for reelection on August 18, 2020. The post 175. Sheriff John Mina on the future of law enforcement first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
174. Greg Rucka on Lazarus, Lady Sabre, and politics
July 24, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode, Greg Rucka and I answer listener questions. We cover everything from Lazarus, Lady Sabre, Sascha Bordeaux and why Greg is so outspoken about politics. The post 174. Greg Rucka on Lazarus, Lady Sabre, and politics first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
173. Oscar Agramonte on how inequality is a public health issue
July 21, 2020 09:30 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBCoach Oscar Agramonte of Control Your Health discusses how inequality is a public health issue. The post 173. Oscar Agramonte on how inequality is a public health issue first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
172. Greg Rucka on book to film adaptations
July 17, 2020 09:41 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this episode, Greg Rucka and I discuss book to film adaptations. It was fascinating to learn why certain elements in a book don’t make it on the screen from a screenwriter's perspective. The post 172. Greg Rucka on book to film adaptations first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
ICYMI 164. Retired Police Lieutenant Derek Johnson on breaking down the blue wall
July 14, 2020 09:30 - 2 hours - 114 MBDerek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations. Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions including: Community Resource Officer, Violent Crimes Detective, Supervisor in the Narcotics Division, Federal Drug Task Force Patrol Division, and Detective Sergeant of Internal Affairs. The post ICYMI 164. Retired Police Lieutenant Derek Johnson on breaking down the blue wall first appeared ...
171. Greg Rucka on The Old Guard Movie
July 10, 2020 09:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBSPOILER ALERT - You might want to watch The Old Guard movie on Netflix before listening today. You can also read my film review to get hyped up for viewing - which is linked here. The post 171. Greg Rucka on The Old Guard Movie first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
170. The Beastmaster, Marc Singer, on kung fu and Shakespeare
July 07, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBMarc Singer is best known for his role as The Beastmaster and Mike Donovan from the TV Series V. Marc is a kung fu family cousin that I was happy to reconnect with last year at San Diego Comic Con. Beyond his amazing work ethic, Marc is incredibly kind and was a delight to talk to. The post 170. The Beastmaster, Marc Singer, on kung fu and Shakespeare first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
169. Greg Rucka on the imbalance of power in the comics industry
July 03, 2020 14:10 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIt’s been another rough week for various reasons. We are all still living in fear of covid19, racial tensions continue to rise, and we are all feeling the stresses of life. The post 169. Greg Rucka on the imbalance of power in the comics industry first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Updated 169. Greg Rucka on the imbalance of power in the comics industry
July 03, 2020 14:10 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBApologies for anyone who downloaded before 10:00am EST – updated: It’s been another rough week for various reasons. We are […] The post Updated 169. Greg Rucka on the imbalance of power in the comics industry appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
168. David F. Walker on learning during a time of adversity
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBDavid F. Walker is an award-winning comic book writer, author, filmmaker, journalist, and educator. The post 168. David F. Walker on learning during a time of adversity first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
167. Greg Rucka on using anger to write
June 25, 2020 09:30 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode, Greg and I discuss a myriad of topics. We are celebrating our 10th week in a row of podcasts, and I am both thrilled and grateful to be on this journey with him. The post 167. Greg Rucka on using anger to write first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
166. Nick Winkelman on why language matters
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBNick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. As a performance coach, Nick has worked with many athletes across the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sports Organizations, and Military. The post 166. Nick Winkelman on why language matters first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
165. Greg Rucka on the Battle of Inches
June 19, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 56 MBIs anyone else having a rough week? Well, Greg Rucka and I are too. As the world continues to battle covid19 and racism – not in any particular order – it leaves so many people feeling deflated and helpless. You are not alone. The post 165. Greg Rucka on the Battle of Inches first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
164. Retired Police Lieutenant Derek Johnson on breaking down the blue wall
June 15, 2020 09:30 - 2 hours - 114 MBDerek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations. Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions including: Community Resource Officer, Violent Crimes Detective, Supervisor in the Narcotics Division, Federal Drug Task Force Patrol Division, and Detective Sergeant of Internal Affairs. The post 164. Retired Police Lieutenant Derek Johnson on breaking down the blue wall first appeared on Sif...
163. Greg Rucka on Lazarus and the world today
June 12, 2020 09:40 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBGreg Rucka and I are back discussing everything from the protests around the nation to the world of his comic Lazarus. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of parallels between the comic and the problems we are experiencing in the world today. The post 163. Greg Rucka on Lazarus and the world today first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
162. Gail Simone on Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Mulan
June 09, 2020 14:13 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBRecorded May 22, 2020 - Gail Simone is not only a brilliant writer, but she is kind, generous, and inspiring. I had the honor of talking to her today about her work, inspirations, bears (not imaginary ones), and her advocacy for women. The post 162. Gail Simone on Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Mulan first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
161. Greg Rucka on writing, protests, and justice
June 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBHi Everyone! Greg and I ditched the comforting conversation of last week and moved back into the darkness. The post 161. Greg Rucka on writing, protests, and justice first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
160. Empathy to understand racism
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBI've been saddened by the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd. I have had past episodes on this podcast on law enforcement and black lives matter. I've also had discussions with law enforcement leaders on how we can bridge the gap between community and law enforcement. The post 160. Empathy to understand racism first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
159. Greg Rucka on creating characters and small comforts during covid19
May 29, 2020 09:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBMy week would be incomplete without a conversation with the one and only Greg Rucka. I’d like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Greg for sharing this journey with me during such a tumultuous time. It has been the bright spot in some rather tough weeks. The post 159. Greg Rucka on creating characters and small comforts during covid19 first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
158. Dan John on honoring ancestors and mortality
May 26, 2020 09:24 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBDan John is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world. I am so fortunate that he we have been on a journey together exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone. Although this book was written in 1938, the lessons I’ve taken away from the book are equally important today. The post 158. Dan John on honoring ancestors and mortality first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Greg Rucka on comic book audiences & movies
May 22, 2020 09:37 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBMy week would be incomplete without my weekly chat with Greg Rucka. I’ve been having these conversations with Greg since April 1st during the covid19 pandemic. The post Greg Rucka on comic book audiences & movies first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
157. Greg Rucka on comic book audiences & movies
May 22, 2020 09:37 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBMy week would be incomplete without my weekly chat with Greg Rucka. I’ve been having these conversations with Greg since April 1st during the covid19 pandemic. The post 157. Greg Rucka on comic book audiences & movies first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
157. Greg Rucka on comic book audiences and movies
May 22, 2020 09:37 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBMy week would be incomplete without my weekly chat with Greg Rucka. I’ve been having these conversations with Greg since […] The post 157. Greg Rucka on comic book audiences and movies first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
156. Mike Mignola on sketching for charity and life during covid19
May 19, 2020 09:49 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBMike Mignola has raised almost $100,000* for Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen, an organization that is providing meals to communities in need across America. What started out as fun sketches to keep busy, quickly turned into an online auction. He has been sketching everything from Sponge Bob SquarePants to plant headed monsters. The post 156. Mike Mignola on sketching for charity and life during covid19 first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
155. Greg Rucka and Matt Fraction on their origin story
May 15, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIt’s my weekly chat with Greg Rucka, and this week we are adding Matt Fraction to the mix. I enjoyed listening to stories on how they met and their thoughts on each other’s work. The post 155. Greg Rucka and Matt Fraction on their origin story first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
154. Matt Fraction on what the future holds for comics
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBMatt Fraction is an award-winning writer of comics. I am grateful that I am able to speak to so many incredible creators through this covid19 pandemic. The post 154. Matt Fraction on what the future holds for comics first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.