Leave Your Shoes At the Door
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsLEAVE YOUR SHOES AT THE DOOR is a podcast where we talk about culture, stories, current events, and more through the Asian-American experience.
Our mission is to share the stories of our friends, family, and community, so you can be a part of our extraordinary conversations with ordinary people.
Tune in and don’t forget to leave your shoes at the door.
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Episodes
Family Matters: Literally
December 24, 2023 05:28 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJoin Will, Sam, and Ryan as they discuss growing up in Asian families. Tune in to hear everything from family drama to poor communication to what the future holds for Asian-American families.
Adulting 101
December 24, 2023 05:26 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJoin Will, Sam, and Ryan as they talk about the path to adulthood, what advice they would give their younger selves, and how you don't ever stop growing up.
Itadakimasu
December 24, 2023 05:25 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBJoin Will, Sam, and Ryan as they talk about their favorite foods. Is it blasphemous to like an Asian cuisine more than your own, what restaurant meals do you miss the most during quarantine, and why is durian a thing? Listen to find out.
Life in the Time of COVID
December 24, 2023 05:24 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJoin Will, Sam, and Ryan as they discuss how life has been during covid, what has changed and what the future holds.
Black Lives Matter and Racism
December 24, 2023 05:23 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBBlack Lives Matter. We can't emphasize that enough. Will, Sam, and Ryan return in season 2 with a conversation around race. Join in as they talk about the complex relations around race as Asian-Americans from anti-blackness in the Asian community to hope for lasting change in the future. Also, Black Lives Matter
Long Term Valentine's (Dating Part 2)
December 24, 2023 05:22 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHappy Valentine's Day to all the couples and happy Friday to the rest of you. Special guest Jinhee joins Will, Sam, and Ryan for the sequel to the dating episode to talk about long term relationships and how it can all begin with an innocent sliding into DMs.
Bring Honor to Us All
December 24, 2023 05:18 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBVideographer extraordinaire, Vinh Le, joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to discuss how Vinh took the road less taken and convinced his parents to let him do so. We talk careers, passions, and how creative work often involves a lot more technical knowledge than you think.
Oscars So Yellow
December 24, 2023 05:15 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBAnd the Oscar goes to... This week, Sam, Will, and Ryan talk about the explosion of Asian American representation in film and TV. From Crazy Rich Asians to Parasite, we've come a long way.
Leave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back
December 24, 2023 05:04 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBLeave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back. Richard Por from Kick Back and Chillax joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to explore New Year's resolutions, personal growth, wildn' out, all while trying to not offend people
Holiday Customs and Traditions
December 24, 2023 04:59 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB'Tis the season. Will, Sam, and Ryan discuss Cambodian and Korean holiday customs and traditions, including gift giving, New Year's money, and more. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Staying in School - Lessons Learned
December 24, 2023 04:51 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBAs finals approach, Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about their experiences in school and what they wish they did differently. Listen up, kids. You too, teachers.
Cuffing Season
December 09, 2023 04:16 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB'Tis the season to be cuffed. Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about the complicated world of dating, including racial preferences, dating apps, and what exactly is cuffing anyway?
Inspiration has an Expiration
December 09, 2023 03:53 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis is the origin story episode. Will, Sam, and Ryan share their backgrounds, including how they all met and how the podcast came to be through a mix of inspiration and timing.
The Farewell
December 09, 2023 03:44 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWill, Sam, and Ryan talk about the surprise indie hit, "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina and why it hit home more than other Asian American films.
Lofty Goals
December 09, 2023 03:08 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBSet lofty goals for yourself. Join Sam as he talks with his friend Jin about his journey from working in IT, to joining the military and finally entering into the world of real estate. Find out what it means for you to have lofty goals for yourself and Jin finds satisifaction with his life in a world that is riddled with comparison.
S2 | E5 Family Matters: Literally
August 14, 2020 04:06 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBSocial Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S2 | E4 Adulting 101
August 01, 2020 05:28 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBSocial Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S2 | E3 Itadakimasu
July 17, 2020 05:14 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBSocial Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S2 | E2 Life in the Time of COVID
July 03, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBSocial Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S2 | E1 Black Lives Matter and Racism
June 19, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBDonations https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S1 | E10 Season Finale: Long Term Valentine's (Dating Part 2)
February 14, 2020 05:20 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHappy Valentine's Day to all the couples and happy Friday to the rest of you. Special guest Jinhee joins Will, Sam, and Ryan for the sequel to the dating episode to talk about long term relationships and how it can all begin with an innocent sliding into DMs. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay htt...
S1 | E9 Bring Honor To Us All
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBVideographer extraordinaire, Vinh Le, joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to discuss how Vinh took the road less taken and convinced his parents to let him do so. We talk careers, passions, and how creative work often involves a lot more technical knowledge than you think. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay...
S1 | E8 Oscars So Yellow
January 23, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBAnd the Oscar goes to... This week, Sam, Will, and Ryan talk about the explosion of Asian American representation in film and TV. From Crazy Rich Asians to Parasite, we've come a long way. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S1 | E7 Leave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back
January 09, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBLeave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back. Richard Por from Kick Back and Chillax joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to explore New Year's resolutions, personal growth, wildn' out, all while trying to not offend people Kick Back and Chillax https://www.instagram.com/kickbackandchillax/ Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provide...
S1 | BONUS EPISODE: BBQ Chicken and Beer Mukbang
December 30, 2019 20:59 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBForget the chicken sandwich. In this bonus episode, Will, Sam, and Ryan eat their way through 7 flavors of BBQ Chicken and Beer's wings and choose their favorites. They also discuss the popularity of KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and the Cambodian fried bird dish you need to try. Be sure to follow @bbqcentreville and @leaveyourshoespodcast to enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card to BBQ Chicken and Beer! Video Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EUlRQTkBuY Social Media inst...
S1 | E6 Holiday Customs and Traditions
December 19, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB'Tis the season. Will, Sam, and Ryan discuss Cambodian and Korean holiday customs and traditions, including gift giving, New Year's money, and more. Happy Holidays, everyone! Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S1 | Episode 5: Staying in School - Lessons Learned
December 05, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBAs finals approach, Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about their experiences in school and what they wish they did differently. Listen up, kids. You too, teachers. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S1 | Episode 4: Cuffing Season (Dating - Part 1)
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB'Tis the season to be cuffed. Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about the complicated world of dating, including racial preferences, dating apps, and what exactly is cuffing anyway? Please tell us what you think on our social media below. We'd love to hear from you and what you want us to discuss. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Mu...
S1 | Episode 3: Inspiration has an Expiration
November 07, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis is the origin story episode. Will, Sam, and Ryan share their backgrounds, including how they all met and how the podcast came to be through a mix of inspiration and timing. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S1 | Episode 2: The Farewell
October 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBWill, Sam, and Ryan talk about the surprise indie hit, "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina and why it hit home more than other Asian American films. Follow Us https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnychay/
S1 | Episode 1: Anime
October 10, 2019 14:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode Will, Ryan and Sam talk about Anime and their experiences with it. Why they like it, or don't and their general understanding of Anime culture. Join us and but please don't forget to leave your shoes at the door. Follow Us https://www.instagram.com/leaveyourshoespodcast/ https://twitter.com/LYSATDpod Powered by Quirktastic https://www.quirktastic.co/ https://www.instagram.com/quirktastic_co/ Theme Music provided by Johnny Chay http://www.johnnychay.com/ https://w...