Rice Is Rice
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to the Rice Is Rice Podcast! We are a group of three British East Asians based in London and we talk about everything happening right now and where we stand within it as 20-something Brits with an East Asian/South East Asian experiences.
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Served with Religion
April 21, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we talk about faith, spirituality and religion. Whatever term you coin to talk about this thing of getting connected with your mind and the senseless universe around us. That is what we talk about in this episode. The truth is, it's not something we talk about very often and that's because it's often very personal, fluid and difficult to put into words most of the time. Each person has their own style, even if they think they don't practice any sort of faith whatsoever, some ...
Served with Finding your Voice w/ Zing Tsjeng
April 14, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week we are so privileged to be able to publish this episode where we speak to the incredibly prolific Vice UK Executive Editor and author of the ‘Forgotten Women’ book series, Zing Tsjeng. In this conversation Zing brings us all the way back to her beginnings in journalism, an industry that seemed inaccessible at the time. She talks to us about getting to your dreams in a systematic way, by putting in the work and growing personally and professionally within the roles that shifted fr...
Served with The NewlyPod Game
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this week's episode we take the tried and tested format of "The Newlywed Game" and adapt it into a podcast hosts version, learn all about us as we figure out who is the best host. _Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod
Served with Our Connection to Food w/ Jenny Lau (Celestial Peach)
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode we have the pleasure to be able to talk to Jenny Lau, the Founder and Chief Peach of Celestial Peach which is a platform that explores veganism, eating for longevity and to reconnect with parts of your inherited identity via Chinese food. The joys (and by that we definitely mean PAINS) of remote recording during a pandemic meant that Jem couldn’t be a part of this episode but if you missed her on this one keep watching out for our weekly episodes as she’ll be back for the nex...
Served with Asian Femininity & Fetishisation
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBTRIGGER WARNING: Please know that we speak about sensitive topics related to Anti-Asian hate crimes, specifically targeted towards Asian Women. We’ve all been having to deal with the news of the recent Atlanta Killings in which a white man walked into two Atlanta massage parlours and shot dead multiple Asian women. In this episode, we talk about how society has constructed an image of Asian femininity and sexuality that has allowed this shooting and further sexuall harrassment and violent h...
Served With Raya & The Last Dragon
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWARNING: THIS EPISODE WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR RAYA THE LAST DRAGON In this episode we give you our thoughts on the new release of Disney’s first film featuring a South East Asian Princess - Warrior Princes even! Raya & The Last Dragon just hit our screens at home, made available on Disney + streaming service (to rent) and if you haven’t watched it yet then go do that first before you listen to this episode. Unless you don’t care about the film and you just want to hear our beautiful voic...
Served with #StopAsianHate
March 10, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWelcome back everyone! We’re so excited to be bringing you Season 2 of the Rice is Rice podcast. We’ve had a really nice and long break which left us time to think about how we’re doing things and whether we can keep it up. After our 50+ episodes-long first “season” we want to start bringing a ”quality-over-quantity’ energy to the table. Stay tuned and keep up to date with our weekly episodes for Season 2 of Rice is Rice. In this episode, we talk about the recent rise in hate crimes target...
Served with Asian Guilt
November 18, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week we talk about something that's another common experience amongst the Asian diaspora; Guilt. Guilt is built up inside of us and passed from generation to generation. It can be a really big problem so it's important that we talk about it, acknowledge it and think about ways we can manage it. _Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod
Served with Walking & Working while Asian w/ Hana Sutch
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week we welcome Hana Sutch, founder of GoJauntly to our virtual sofa. We talk about all from why POC don't like the outdoors to being a WOC in the tech industry. This is a good one! __Follow Hana__ Instagram: @gojauntly Twitter: @gojauntly __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod
Served with LOCKDOWN! 2: Here We Go Again: Electric Boogaloo Strikes Back 2 Furious
November 04, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode we talk about the lockdown that's recently been announced in the UK...again. How this time it's personal. We hope everyone is able to stay safe and healthy. Remember STAY AT HOME! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with the 50th Episode
October 28, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode, it's a party! As we celebrate our 50th episode we take a look back at the favourite and stand out moments of Rice is Rice so far! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod
Served with Activism, Model Minority & more w/ Daniel York Loh
October 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThis week we welcome Daniel York Loh to the sofa. __Follow Daniel__ Instagram: @danielyorkloh Twitter: @danielfyork __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod
Served with What Would You Do?
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode we'll have a little bit of fun and play the age-old game of "What would you do?" What a classic! Do you remember playing this game as kids? I mean, it's still interesting now! We'd love for you to message us about what you would do in these situations that we talk about during this episode. Find our socials below! And don't forget to give us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, we need them! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod
Served with 30 before 30
October 08, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode we talk about thing we Wanna accomplish before the big 3-0 Tell us what you think on our socials! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Asian Masculinity w/ Respect the Mic
September 30, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week we welcome Michael Lam and Michael Truong from Respect the Mic podcast for our first ever podcast collaboration. In this episode we talk about Asian Masculinity, it's a subject topic we've not touched upon yet since it's only Connor representing the Asian male population on Rice is Rice. So we've invited the two Michaels to our sofa to talk more about their experiences with the ideas around masculinity as Asian men. If you liked this episode, go check out Respect the Mic podcast o...
Served with Asian Masculinity w/ Respect the Mic
September 30, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week we welcome Michael Lam and Michael Truong from Respect the Mic podcast for our first ever podcast collaboration. In this episode we talk about Asian Masculinity, it's a subject topic we've not touched upon yet since it's only Connor representing the Asian male population on Rice is Rice. So we've invited the two Michaels to our sofa to talk more about their experiences with the ideas around masculinity as Asian men. If you liked this episode, go check out Respect the Mic podcast o...
Today's Specials: Dirty John, The Dave Chang Show, Zing Tsjeng
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn todays specials we talk about, Netflixs latest True Crime binge, A conversation on the Asian Restaurant experience and a Doc-Web-Series on the failings of the British Empire Dirty John The Dave Chang Show Zing Tsjeng __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Today's Specials: Dirty John, The Dave Chang Show, Zing Tsjeng
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn todays specials we talk about, Netflixs latest True Crime binge, A conversation on the Asian Restaurant experience and a Doc-Web-Series on the failings of the British Empire Dirty John The Dave Chang Show Zing Tsjeng __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Mulan (2020)
September 16, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode we dive into the new Mulan (2020) film on Disney Plus and give you all of our unfiltered thoughts and opinions on what we felt worked well and what didn't work. Tell us what you think on our socials! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with BOYS, BOYS, BOYS!
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about the different labels for different types of toxic masculinity and our encounters with these different types. DISCLAIMER: Yes, we know! Not all men and boys would fit into these labels and everyone has their own nuances. It's safe to assume that when we talk about the males in this episode we are generalising the types very broadly. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Weird Fears
September 02, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBToday we talk about any weird fears and how Jem and Akinna hate your Smart Fridge __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Asian Heroines
August 26, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we talk about our favourite Asian Heroines and why Mulan is the best. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Asian Heroines
August 26, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we talk about our favourite Asian Heroines and why Mulan is the best. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with A Guide to Uncles and Aunties
August 19, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis week we give you A GUIDE TO ASIAN AUNTIES AND UNCLES! You can love them, or you can hate them, but no matter what there WILL be an Asian Auntie or Uncle right around the corner to question you on your dating life, make you feel like you chose the wrong degree or even just indulge in some good old harmless gossip with. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Today's Specials: Asian August (Asian Comics, ASCENSION, Being Half Asian)
August 12, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB#AsianAugust We all know there is Asian talent out there but if you're stuck for inspo we got you. This specials we have 3 Asian centric suggestions ranging from Superheroes on the page to superheroes in real life. Links below make sure to follow and check them all out! Asian Comics https://geneyang.com/ http://gregpak.com/ ASCENSION | Christy Ku http://hyperurl.co/anthemspodcast Being Half Asian | Ray Roberts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPAKx0OlF8 __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisr...
Served with Red Flags of Dating
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the red flags of dating, likes & dislikes, wants & diswants. We also learn that Connor really doesn't like Joker, to Jem's disbelief. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Imposter Syndrome
July 29, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, we talk to each other about our experiences with Imposter syndrome and go through the different types there are __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Imposter Syndrome
July 29, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, we talk to each other about our experiences with Imposter syndrome and go through the different types there are __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with the Unspoken Asian Rules
July 22, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, we talk to each other about the unspoken asian rules everyone knows to follow but is never written down, how to follow them and what to do in each situation __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Today's Specials: Shan Boody & HAMILTON
July 15, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about the sexologist and positive icon that is Shan Boody. Also Connor and Akinna go on about Hamilton again...urgh! We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Sexual Consent ft. Charlotte Tatham
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week we've got an ALL FEMALE episode for you, we've invited Charlotte back on the podcast to have a conversation with us about sexual consent. We'll share our own stories with you and talk about how we found ourselves, along with so many other women, in the same sort of difficult situations. We discuss what we have learnt over the years that we wish we would have learnt sooner and what we wish men would learn too. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://...
Served with Representation on Screen
July 01, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we talk to each other about the first magical time that we saw ourselves represented as Asians in the media. Kids these days don't know how revolutionary these new Asian characters in films and TV shows are, and we talk about what we think we would've been like if we did see the characters that we're seeing today during our childhood. All we know is Sandra Oh was right, the UK is behind when it comes to representation! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @ricei...
Served with Growing Older
June 24, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, a bunch of 20 something year olds talk about growing older. Going through how times have changed and how we've coped and how we've grown better and stronger. Also, how we're looking forward. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Served with Black Lives Matter and Parenthood w/Billy Biznizz
June 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBToday we speak to Connor's long-time friend, DJ teacher and mentor, Billy Biznizz, about the Black Lives Matter movement and his thoughts on parenthood. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ __Follow Billy__ Instagram: @billybiznizz #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Served with what Women want to know about Men
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this podcast episode, Connor and Jem are joined with Kieran Lai, filling in for Akinna, to talk about what women want to know about men __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Youtube: Rice is rice #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Served with what Women want to know about Men ft. Kieran Lai
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this podcast episode, Connor and Jem are joined with Kieran Lai, filling in for Akinna, to talk about what women want to know about men __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Today's Specials: Abstract, Dave & Normal People ft. Kieran Lai
June 03, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about Abstract, Dave & Normal People. We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Today's Specials: Abstract, Dave & Normal People
June 03, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about Abstract, Dave & Normal People. We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Youtube: Rice is rice #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Served with poetry and the come up w/ Christy Ku
May 27, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, we talk to Christy about how it was like for her growing up Wanted to be creative when your environment wasn't as nurturing. Also, poetry, let's talk about it. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ __Follow Christy__ Instagram: @kukadoodles Twitter: @kukadoodles
Served with Appropriation & Cancel Culture
May 20, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about the social minefield that is Gentrification, Appropriation & Cancel Culture, what counts? What doesn't? Are wee all cancelled? __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Gentrification, Appropriation & Cancel Culture
May 20, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about the social minefield that is Gentrification, Appropriation & Cancel Culture, what counts? What doesn't? Are wee all cancelled? __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Youtube: Rice is rice
Served with how to introduce your Significant Other
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about the tricky situation of introducing your significant other to friends, family and others in your life. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with how to introduce your SO
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about the tricky situation of introducing your significant other to friends, family and others in your life. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Youtube: Rice is rice
Served with Freedom of Speech
May 06, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we talk about a problematic animation and what freedom of speech actually means __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Today's Specials - Avatar, Hunters & Killing Eve
April 29, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender, Amazon Prime's Hunters & Killing Eve on BBC. We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Shooting Your Shot
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, we talk about shooting your shot, how to tell someone you like them and our experiences dealing with a crush __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with Assimilation
April 14, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, we talk about what it means to assimilate into a culture and does it mean giving up what you hold sacred from you heritage? Or can integration means something different to assimilation? __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with What It Means To Be Asian and Queer w/ Alexander Teng
April 08, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, we talk to Alex about what it means to be Asian and Queer and how it's changed not only through the years but also between millennials and Gen-Z. We discuss how to navigate being Asian and Queer within family and dating. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Today's Specials - A Quiet Place, The Long Goodbye & RAMY
April 01, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about A Quiet Place, The Long Goodbye & RAMY. We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/
Served with LOCKDOWN!
March 25, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode we talk about the lockdown that's recently been announced in the UK, how we've been dealing with it personally and what we think about the culture that emerging out of this lockdown. We hope everyone is able to stay safe and healthy. Remember STAY AT HOME! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/