The Sifu Mimi Chan Show
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Ricky Ly on food and the Asian American culture in Orlando
September 04, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBCulture Chat Episode: 78 As you all know, I love food. Today, I chat with Ricky Ly, food blogger of […] The post Ricky Ly on food and the Asian American culture in Orlando appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
78. Ricky Ly on food and the Asian American culture in Orlando
September 04, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBAs you all know, I love food. Today, I chat with Ricky Ly, food blogger of Tasty Chomps Orlando and author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. The post 78. Ricky Ly on food and the Asian American culture in Orlando first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
77. Dr. Ravi Chandra on FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks
August 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBDr. Ravi Chandra is the author of FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks. I was delighted to chat with him about the journey he underwent writing his book. Ravi describes the book as an Asian American immigrant memoir. The post 77. Dr. Ravi Chandra on FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Dr. Ravi Chandra on FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks
August 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBCulture Chat Episode: 77 Dr. Ravi Chandra is the author of FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks. I […] The post Dr. Ravi Chandra on FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
76. Comic book geek out with the pros at Paper Asylum
August 21, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBLive from Paper Asylum! I’m always psyched to visit my favorite comic book and novelty store in Beverly, MA. However, […] The post 76. Comic book geek out with the pros at Paper Asylum first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Comic book geek out with the pros at Paper Asylum
August 21, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBCulture Chat Episode: 76 Live from Paper Asylum! I’m always psyched to visit my favorite comic book and novelty store […] The post Comic book geek out with the pros at Paper Asylum appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
76. Comic book geek out with the pros
August 21, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBLive from Paper Asylum! I'm always psyched to visit my favorite comic book and novelty store in Beverly, MA. However, this visit was even more exciting because we did a live recording at the store! The post 76. Comic book geek out with the pros first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
75. Edwin Zane on TV development
August 14, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBEdwin Zane has been developing TV shows since the 1990s. He’s an old friend of mine from my Hollywood days, and I thought I would talk to him about the changes in TV development over the past 30 years, with the boom of Netflix and Hulu. We also talk about how Asian American roles in the industry have evolved since that time. The post 75. Edwin Zane on TV development first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Edwin Zane on TV development over the years
August 14, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBCulture Chat Episode: 75 Edwin Zane has been developing TV shows since the 1990s. He’s an old friend of mine […] The post Edwin Zane on TV development over the years appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
75. Edwin Zane on TV development over the years
August 14, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBEdwin Zane has been developing TV shows since the 1990s. He’s an old friend of mine from my Hollywood days, […] The post 75. Edwin Zane on TV development over the years first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
74. Brendon Rearick on redefining health
August 07, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBHow do you define health? I had an awesome chat with Brendon Rearick of Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning and Movement as Medicine. About the need for fitness, medical, and healthcare industries to work together. He shares his challenge with aplastic anemia and how he combated past depression. I was inspired by his determination, strength, and honesty. As a trainer, Brendon helps clients with their overall wellness but is also redefining health. The post 74. Brendon Rearick on redef...
Brendon Rearick on redefining health
August 07, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBCulture Chat Episode: 74 How do you define health? I had an awesome chat with Brendon Rearick of Mike Boyle’s […] The post Brendon Rearick on redefining health appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision as Orange County Mayor
July 31, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBCulture Chat Episode: 73 Today I talk with Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision for Orlando as he runs for […] The post Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision as Orange County Mayor appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
73. Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision as Orange County Mayor
July 31, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBToday I talk with Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision for Orlando as he runs for Orange County Mayor. I appreciated his thoughts on immigration, diversity, sustainability, and affordable housing. As you know, I have been a little politically charged of late. I feel it is our job to demand more of our public officials and I am hopeful that the changes and policies that Sheriff Demings envisions will become a reality for us here in Orange County, Florida. I encourage you to listen openly a...
Lana Bui on movie trailer soundtracks
July 24, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBCulture Chat Episode: 72 Lana Bui is the Associate Music Supervisor at Aspect, a trailer house in Los Angeles. She […] The post Lana Bui on movie trailer soundtracks appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
72. Lana Bui on movie trailer soundtracks
July 24, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBLana Bui is the Associate Music Supervisor at Aspect, a trailer house in Los Angeles. She started as a composer’s assistant working on television advertising campaigns for brands such as Nike, Samsung, General Mills, and Honda. Now, as associate music supervisor, Lana has placed music for major campaigns such as Suicide Squad, How to Train Your Dragon 3, Call of Duty: WW2, and Thor: Ragnarok. Lana is a friend of mine that I've knowns since she was 12, and I was thrilled to chat with her abo...
Owen Everard James on Jamaican by Birth, American by Choice
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBCulture Chat Episode: 71 Owen Everard James is a family friend we know through the Jamaican community. He has been a teacher, […] The post Owen Everard James on Jamaican by Birth, American by Choice appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
71. Owen Everard James on Jamaican by Birth, American by Choice
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOwen Everard James is a family friend we know through the Jamaican community. He has been a teacher, civil servant, banker and worked for nearly thirty years as a manufacturing executive with a Fortune 500 American multi-national corporation. He has lived and worked in the Caribbean, Canada, the United States, and East and Southern Africa. The post 71. Owen Everard James on Jamaican by Birth, American by Choice first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
70. Michael Boyle on leadership
July 10, 2018 12:23 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBMichael Boyle is a household name in the strength and conditioning world, but today we do not chat about strength and conditioning, but rather his philosophies on work ethic and leadership. I am honored that Mike took time out of his busy day to chat with me, and hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. The post 70. Michael Boyle on leadership first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
70. Michael Boyle on leadership, work ethic, and music
July 10, 2018 12:23 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBMichael Boyle is a household name in the strength and conditioning world, but today we do not chat about strength […] The post 70. Michael Boyle on leadership, work ethic, and music first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Michael Boyle on leadership, work ethic, and music
July 10, 2018 12:23 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBCulture Chat Episode: 70 Michael Boyle is a household name in the strength and conditioning world, but today we do […] The post Michael Boyle on leadership, work ethic, and music appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Matthew Polly on Bruce Lee, the Shaolin Temple, and martial arts
July 03, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBCulture Chat Episode: 69 Has anyone ever heard of Bruce Lee? I’m guessing… yes. Today I chat with Matthew Polly […] The post Matthew Polly on Bruce Lee, the Shaolin Temple, and martial arts appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
69. Matthew Polly on Bruce Lee, the Shaolin Temple, and martial arts
July 03, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBHas anyone ever heard of Bruce Lee? I’m guessing… yes. Today I chat with Matthew Polly on his new book, […] The post 69. Matthew Polly on Bruce Lee, the Shaolin Temple, and martial arts first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
69. Matthew Polly on Bruce Lee
July 03, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBHas anyone ever heard of Bruce Lee? I’m guessing… yes. Today I chat with Matthew Polly on his new book, Bruce Lee, a life. This is the first authoritative biography on Bruce’s life which Matthew took over 6 years researching and interviewing those closest to Bruce. We chat about his discoveries and the process of writing the book. Matthew is also a fellow martial artist who has chronicled his experiences in his other works: American Shaolin, where he studied for 2 years at the Shaolin T...
68. Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse, Women’s March, and Puerto Rico
June 26, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBI had an engaging chat with Lisa Santoni Cromar about her work in public service, like the Women’s March and […] The post 68. Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse, Women’s March, and Puerto Rico first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse, Women’s March, and Puerto Rico
June 26, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBCulture Chat Episode: 68 I had an engaging chat with Lisa Santoni Cromar about her work in public service, like […] The post Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse, Women’s March, and Puerto Rico appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
68. Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse
June 26, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBI had an engaging chat with Lisa Santoni Cromar about her work in public service, like the Women’s March and domestic violence advocacy. I love meeting women who take action, and Lisa certainly is a woman of action. The post 68. Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
67. Delaine Ross on kettlebells, alcoholism, and The Phoenix
June 19, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHi Everyone, today I chat with Delaine Ross, who is a Senior Instructor with StrongFirst. I was intrigued when I heard about her recent work The Phoenix, which hosts daily FREE classes and events for those in recovery. The goal of The Phoenix is to help as many people as possible find a clear path to recovery, so they make every effort to remove any barriers to getting involved with the community. We also talk about her struggle with alcoholism and how The Phoenix has helped with her pers...
CChat 67: Delaine Ross on kettlebells, alcoholism, and The Phoenix
June 19, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHi Everyone, today I chat with Delaine Ross, who is a Senior Instructor with StrongFirst. I was intrigued when I […] The post CChat 67: Delaine Ross on kettlebells, alcoholism, and The Phoenix appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Gareeboo family on Ramadan, Muslim culture, and Mauritius
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBCulture Chat Episode: 66 I admit to knowing very little about the holy month of Ramadan, so I reached out […] The post Gareeboo family on Ramadan, Muslim culture, and Mauritius appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
66. Gareeboo family on Ramadan, Muslim culture, and Mauritius
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBI admit to knowing very little about the holy month of Ramadan, so I reached out to two of my […] The post 66. Gareeboo family on Ramadan, Muslim culture, and Mauritius first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
66. Gareeboo family on Ramadan and others
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBI admit to knowing very little about the holy month of Ramadan, so I reached out to two of my students, a father and daughter, who I knew were observing Ramadan. It was great for me to get a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural aspects of Ramadan and learn more about the family's background. The post 66. Gareeboo family on Ramadan and others first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Adisa Banjoko on hip hop and cultural appropriation
June 05, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBCulture Chat Episode: 65 If any of you listened to CCHAT 24, you will have found out what a huge […] The post Adisa Banjoko on hip hop and cultural appropriation appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
65. Adisa Banjoko on hip hop and cultural appropriation
June 05, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIf any of you listened to CCHAT 24, you will have found out what a huge hip-hop 90s fan I am. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Adisa Banjoko about the hip-hop today, and in particular, about the much talked about Childish Gambino song This is America. I loved this conversation and hope you will too! The post 65. Adisa Banjoko on hip hop and cultural appropriation first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
64. Brett Jones on cultivating simplicity in strength training
May 29, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBToday I chat with strength and conditioning expert, Brett Jones. Brett holds degrees in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative sciences in […] The post 64. Brett Jones on cultivating simplicity in strength training first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Brett Jones on cultivating simplicity in strength training
May 29, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBCulture Chat Episode: 64 Today I chat with strength and conditioning expert, Brett Jones. Brett holds degrees in Sports Medicine […] The post Brett Jones on cultivating simplicity in strength training appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Gabriela Roldan on Antarctica, Argentina, and Penguins
May 22, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBCulture Chat Episode: 63 Meet Gabriela Roldan! I met Gabriela after attending her lectures on board my cruise to Antarctica […] The post Gabriela Roldan on Antarctica, Argentina, and Penguins appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
63. Gabriela Roldan on Antarctica, Argentina, and Penguins
May 22, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBMeet Gabriela Roldan! I met Gabriela after attending her lectures on board my cruise to Antarctica and South America. Many of you have been asking me to share more about my travels to the great white continent, and when I decided to podcast about it, I knew I had to have Gabriela on the show. She has such an extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the area. We also discuss her hometown at the end of the world, Ushuaia, Argentina. I couldn’t resist the urge to ask the expert ab...
Derek Johnson on unconscious bias, recent shootings, and The Wire
May 15, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBCulture Chat Episode: 62 I sit down with Derek Johnson who was a previous guest on the podcast. Last time […] The post Derek Johnson on unconscious bias, recent shootings, and The Wire appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
62. Derek Johnson on unconscious bias
May 15, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBI sit down with Derek Johnson who was a previous guest on the podcast. Last time we spoke about the divide between the public and law enforcement agencies. Today we discuss the hot topic of unconscious bias and how it relates to law enforcement officers. We delve into recent shootings and his take on arming teachers in school. I also couldn’t talk about these hot topic issues without comparing it to one of my favorite shows, HBO’s The Wire. The post 62. Derek Johnson on unconscious bias ...
62. Derek Johnson on unconscious bias, recent shootings, and The Wire
May 15, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBI sit down with Derek Johnson who was a previous guest on the podcast. Last time we spoke about the […] The post 62. Derek Johnson on unconscious bias, recent shootings, and The Wire first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
61. Julio Ricardo Varela on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, and Tostones
May 08, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 80 MBToday I sit down with Julio Ricardo Varela (cohost In the Thick, LatinoUSA) to discuss the devastation after Hurricane Maria that still plagues the island today. We also go deeper into the underlying problems that the island has faced for decades. Julio hopes that the attention Hurricane Maria has brought to Puerto Rico will result in real action and changes being made that are long overdue. We also talk tostones and dominoes, so listen on as we delve into the culture of Puerto Rico. The ...
Julio Ricardo Varela on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, and Tostones
May 08, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 80 MBCulture Chat Episode: 61 Today I sit down with Julio Ricardo Varela (cohost In the Thick, LatinoUSA) to discuss the […] The post Julio Ricardo Varela on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, and Tostones appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
60. Star Wars Fans: May the 4th Be With You!
May 01, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBMay 4th has become a Star Wars fan day for the past several years. According to Starwars.com: While the idea of May the 4th did not start with Lucasfilm, the film company that created Star Wars has fully embraced the spirit of fandom that makes the day so special. StarWars.com, as well as the official Star Wars social media channels (hashtag #StarWarsDay), help spread the word and showcase fan activity. Each year fans celebrate with their own traditions by throwing Star Wars themed parties,...
Star Wars Fans: May the 4th Be With You!
May 01, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBCulture Chat Episode: 60 May 4th has become a Star Wars fan day for the past several years. According […] The post Star Wars Fans: May the 4th Be With You! appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
59. Adventures of Mimi and Oscar: The culture of sea life, Italy, and Spain
April 24, 2018 10:09 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBOscar and I just returned from our transatlantic cruise to Italy and Spain. We love talking about our travels and today we are sharing stories about our recent adventure. Listen in for more on Italy, Spain, Azores Islands, life at sea and learn why we call Oscar the 'taxi cab whisperer'. Warning: We do discuss a lot of amazing food, so do not listen to this episode hungry! The post 59. Adventures of Mimi and Oscar: The culture of sea life, Italy, and Spain first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Adventures of Mimi and Oscar: The culture of sea life, Italy, and Spain
April 24, 2018 10:09 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBCulture Chat Episode: 59 Oscar and I just returned from our transatlantic cruise to Italy and Spain. We love talking […] The post Adventures of Mimi and Oscar: The culture of sea life, Italy, and Spain appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
Vinny Vurro on the power of language
April 10, 2018 15:07 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBCulture Chat Episode: 58 Vinny Vurro is the owner of Felice Center for Pediatric Rehabilitation in Orlando, which offers speech, […] The post Vinny Vurro on the power of language appeared first on Sifu Mimi Chan.
58. Vinny Vurro on the power of language
April 10, 2018 15:07 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBVinny Vurro is the owner of Felice Center for Pediatric Rehabilitation in Orlando, which offers speech, occupational, and physical therapy for children. Vinny believes in treating his patients like family and strives to help each patient reach his/her maximum potential in speech and language development. The post 58. Vinny Vurro on the power of language first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
57. Ricky Watters on football and life after the NFL
April 03, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBRicky Watters is a running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks. As a football fan, I enjoyed learning more about Ricky’s journey to the NFL and the hard core training it took to play at an elite level. We also talk about life after the NFL and his current passion for helping others through motivational speaking. I met Ricky and his family when they joined Wah Lum many years ago, and although they have moved back to the West Coast, I am hap...