The AM Podcast - A Podcast for Asian American Men
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -A podcast where two Asian American guys discuss various topics, invite and interview exceptional guests to share their stories and provide practical advice to help guys become the best version of themselves. Mike Tran is the creator of the Asian Menswear brand, the largest concentrated online Asian American male community, followed by notable Asian American figures such as DJ Steve Aoki, Director Jon M. Chu, TV Host Lisa Ling, and NFL Player Younghoe Koo, to name a few. Leo Chan is a menswear and lifestyle influencer and model who has worked with some of the world's most recognizable brands such as GQ, Audi, Men's Health, & Express. They both have the shared mission of bringing more positive Asian male representation to the forefront and providing an Asian American perspective to podcasting. Follow us on Instagram at @AsianMenswearPod. Please email us at [email protected] for business inquiries or questions.
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New Year, Same Me (Why most people fail their new years resolutions, finding your WHY, Chris shares the most important rule of success and more) Ft. Chris Ngo [Co-founder of The Leverage]
February 08, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show. I'll be doing a new four-part series highlighting four high-performing individuals to break down what it takes for them to successful. With the New Years here and resolutions being made, I decided it'd be helpful to provide firepower for those serious about making positive changes in 2023....
2022 RECAP! (2022 Podcast Stats, Goals & What To Expect in 2023)
January 04, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBHappy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year! SOCIAL MEDIA: The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle CONTACT US: [email protected] JOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: The Official Asian Menswear Community Support the show
Asian Representation in The Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady (Becoming an overnight sensation, not seeing many Asian Americans dancers, landing the role as Chris in The Cleaning Lady & More) Ft. Sean Lew [Professional actor and choreographer] | SPOTLIGHT
December 07, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBI'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode. Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative director, editor, and singer. My guest is perhaps best known for his two seasons on the hit competition series World of Dance and has amassed millions of followers across his social media. In addition, he’s also made the jump into acting, playing teenager C...
No NBA Team Picked Up Jeremy Lin Because He's Asian? (Jeremy Lin's Latest Documentary 38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's with anti-Chinese slogan sells for $87k and best-selling book "Interior Chinatown" gets TV adaptation) | BARBERSHOP TALK
November 10, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on Jeremy Lin's latest documentary "38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's from the 1800s with an anti-Chinese slogan that sells for 87K, and the best-selling novel "Interior Chinatown" get TV series adaptation. 0:45 - Topic #1 - 1880's Levi's Jeans Fetches 76,000 2:45 - Leo was unaware that the jeans had a racist slogan on it 5:00 - The world was much more openly racist than they are today 7:27 - Topic #2 - Jimmy O Yang cast ...
Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 2
November 02, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBPart 2 - Today's episode is our level-up series, and we'll talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening. Link to GQ article - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men 0:40 - Trend #9 - Cheer up it’s all about Mis...
Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 1
October 27, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBToday's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening. Link to GQ article - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men 1:33 - Leo cuts his hair after 5 years of g...
The End of Asian Menswear
October 21, 2022 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBJoin the AM newsletter here so you’ll be the first to know when we launch our new website! -https://s0yni6nf2s5.typeform.com/to/EDM4O2Lz Support the show
The End of Asian Menswear
October 21, 2022 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBJoin the AM newsletter here so you’ll be the first to know when we launch our new website! -https://s0yni6nf2s5.typeform.com/to/EDM4O2Lz Support the show
How Much Money Guys 5'6 & Under Need To Make To Compete With Tall Guys 6'+ (Discussing how impactful your height is when it comes to dating, whether AI technology is a good or bad thing, Asian Born Chinese show coming soon & more) | Barbershop Talk
October 12, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner, AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+. 1:51 - Leo talks about expediting his LA plans -Talking to a realtor 3:25 - Leo putting down an offer for a home in LA 5:30 - How Leo's LA plan went from 5 years to 2 years to 3 months 9:00 - Intro to the first topic: study how much short men need to make to co...
How Much Money Guys 5'6 & Under Need To Make To Compete With Tall Guys 6'+ (Discussing how impactful your height is when it comes to dating, whether AI technology is a good or bad thing, Asian Born Chinese show coming soon & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK
October 12, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner, AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+. 1:51 - Leo talks about expediting his LA plans -Talking to a realtor 3:25 - Leo putting down an offer for a home in LA 5:30 - How Leo's LA plan went from 5 years to 2 years to 3 months 9:00 - Intro to the first topic: study how much short men need to make to co...
Are You A Banana? (Mike & Leo explore different categories Asian American men fall under, Awkwafina code-switching, what is Asian American culture & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK
October 05, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture. 1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Banana" within the Asian community 2:20 - Describing the different categories Asian American men fall under 3:50 - Mike asks Leo how he would describe himself from the categories that were listed 5:00 - Leo describes growing up mainly in black culture 7:15 - ...
Are You A Banana? (Mike & Leo explore the different categories Asian American men fall under, Awkwafina code-switching, what is Asian American culture & more) | Barbershop Talk
October 05, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture. 1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Banana" within the Asian community 2:20 - Describing the different categories Asian American men fall under 3:50 - Mike asks Leo how he would describe himself from the categories that were listed 5:00 - Leo describes growing up mainly in black culture 7:15 - ...
Life Update + Leo Lands His First Lead Role in Short Film (Mike Travels to Asia, Leo tries out LA for a month, Leo recalls jumping into acting and stepping out of his comfort zone) | Barbershop Talk
September 28, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months. In this episode, we discuss: 0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia 3:00 - Food in Thailand wasn’t as great as Mike thought 4:45 - The difference between traveling as a young man vs. an older man 10:25 - Leo gives his life update (moving to LA, acting) 12:00 - Intro to the episode 14:00 - Time is going to fly by anyway, whether you make that leap or not 15:00 - People want thi...
Life Update + Leo Lands His First Lead Role in Short Film (Mike Travels to Asia, Leo tries out LA for a month, Leo recalls jumping into acting and stepping out of his comfort zone) | BARBERSHOP TALK
September 28, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months. In this episode, we discuss: 0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia 3:00 - Food in Thailand wasn’t as great as Mike thought 4:45 - The difference between traveling as a young man vs. an older man 10:25 - Leo gives his life update (moving to LA, acting) 12:00 - Intro to the episode 14:00 - Time is going to fly by anyway, whether you make that leap or not 15:00 - People want thi...
What Is The Bamboo Ceiling For Asian Americans in Corporate America? (How the 'Model Minority' hurts Asian Americans in corporate America, the East vs West clash) Ft. Dennis Yu (Co-Chair of the AAPI Resource Group at Shopify) | SPOTLIGHT/BARBERSHOP TALK
September 21, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBFor today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show. Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and business development in corporate America, Dennis is an angel investor focused on e-commerce, and Asian found/led startups and is also the host of the Great Minds Think Differently Podcast where he interviews business leaders from underrepresented groups t...
What Is The Bamboo Ceiling in Corporate America? (How the 'Model Minority' hurts Asian Americans in corporate America, the East vs West clash) Ft. Dennis Yu (Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify) | Barbershop Talk/Spotlight
September 21, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBFor today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show. Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and business development in corporate America, Dennis is an angel investor focused on e-commerce, and Asian found/led startups and is also the host of the Great Minds Think Differently Podcast where he interviews business leaders from underrepresented groups t...
What Is The Bamboo Ceiling For Asian Americans in Corporate America? (How the 'Model Minority' hurts Asian Americans in corporate America, the East vs West clash) Ft. Dennis Yu [Co-Chair of the AAPI Resource Group at Shopify] | SPOTLIGHT/BARBERSHOP TALK
September 21, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBFor today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show. Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and business development in corporate America, Dennis is an angel investor focused on e-commerce, and Asian found/led startups and is also the host of the Great Minds Think Differently Podcast where he interviews business leaders from underrepresented groups to...
AAPI Heritage Month Recap 2022 (The history of AAPIHM, what companies are doing for the AAPI community, do people even celebrate?) | Barbershop Talk
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo give a recap on AAPI Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss: 2:14 - Intro 2:33 - how AAPI month came about originally 3:40 - Mike & Leo share their thoughts on AAPI Heritage Month 6:00 - The celebration was birthed during a time when our parents were around but it has not taken on a different meaning for the newer generation 8:00 - Companies taking advantage of AAPI month 11:20 - Leo shares his experience of how companies marketed ...
San Francisco Gets Rid of District Attorney Chesa Boudin & AAPI History Being Taught in Schools | BARBERSHOP TALK
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Asian American history being taught in public schools. In this episode, we discuss: 1:25 - Mike gives a life update 3:45 - Leo gives his update (Mexico, traveling in Europe, Leo’s birthday) 7:31 - Chesa Boudin SF DA gets recalled 10:36 - Leo talks about his thoughts on Chesa Boudin 12 - Mike talks about a Japanese victim that was killed in a hit and run ...
San Francisco Gets Rid of District Attorney Chesa Boudin & AAPI History Being Taught in Schools | Barbershop Talk
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Asian American history being taught in public schools. In this episode, we discuss: 1:25 - Mike gives a life update 3:45 - Leo gives his update (Mexico, traveling in Europe, Leo’s birthday) 7:31 - Chesa Boudin SF DA gets recalled 10:36 - Leo talks about his thoughts on Chesa Boudin 12 - Mike talks about a Japanese victim that was killed in a hit and run ...
AAPI Heritage Month Recap 2022 (The history of AAPIHM, what companies are doing for the AAPI community, do people even celebrate?) | BARBERSHOP TALK
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo give a recap on AAPI Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss: 2:14 - Intro 2:33 - how AAPI month came about originally 3:40 - Mike & Leo share their thoughts on AAPI Heritage Month 6:00 - The celebration was birthed during a time when our parents were around but it has not taken on a different meaning for the newer generation 8:00 - Companies taking advantage of AAPI month 11:20 - Leo shares his experience of how companies marketed ...
Are You The Token Asian? (What does being the token Asian person mean, the good and bad about being the only Asian person & more) | Barbershop Talk
June 08, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, Mike and Leo talk about being the token Asian person in different social settings. Inspired by a tweet written by author Min Jin Lee, Mike & Leo explore the nuances of being the token Asian person, what it means, and what to expect. In this episode, we discuss: 1:15 - What inspired today's topic 3:50 - Leo shares his perspective on being the Token Asian guy 5:30 - How Leo's never been in a position where he felt he didn't want to hang with other Asians 7:30 - Mike share...
Life Update: Why The Two Month Hiatus From Podcasting? (Moving into a new spot, job hunting, working with your hands and Chinatown's new mega jail) | Barbershop Talk
May 06, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo talk about why there hasn't been a new podcast episode in over a month, why a notable podcast featuring two Asian-American guys is breaking up, and what's going on with the new mega jail going up in Chinatown in New York. In this episode, we discuss: 2:00 - Intro 4:00 - Mike talks about the interview experience 7:00 - Moving back to San Francisco, Ca 9:00 - Blue-collar workers deserve respect 11:00 - Intro to the second topic: reflecting ...
The Power of Networking (Your network is your net worth, networking in a professional setting, what not to do when it comes to networking, & more) | Level Up
March 10, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBToday we’re bringing you an episode from our level-up segment, where we provide actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action. Today’s topic is all about the power of networking, why it matters, and how you can apply networking to different areas of your life. What’s Networking? Networking involves establishing and developing long-term relations of mutual benefit with people you meet in different places. S...
Leo Shares His Experience At NBA All-Star Weekend (2022) 75th Anniversary (How All-Star weekend was an essential part of our childhoods, why Asian Americans love basketball, how the All-Star games has changed over the years & more) | Barbershop Talk
March 03, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. In this episode, Leo talks about his experience attending NBA All-Star Weekend as a guest for Mountain Dew. Mike and Leo both grew up playing basketball and All-Star weekend was always an important event to look forward to every year. If you enjoy playing basketball, follow the NBA, or are just interested in learning about what makes the All-Star games special, then you'll enjoy this episode. In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 1:00 - In...
Are You an Introvert, Extrovert or Both? (The benefits of understanding personality types, what are enneagrams, breaking down different personalities, how do you recharge? & more) | Level Up
February 23, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWelcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. Today we're bringing you a Level Up episode, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action. Today's topic will focus on extroversion, introversion, and the different types of personalities. Why is this important? Understanding some of your core personality traits and those of the people you are close to is also helpful in communication and buildi...
The Impact of Linsanity, 10 Years Later (Linsanity was the biggest event that happened in 2012, first time hearing about Jeremy Lin, Linsanity 2.0? & more) | Barbershop Talk
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from being overlooked and on the brink of giving up his basketball dreams to becoming a superstar and one of the most talked-about athletes in 2012. In this episode, we discuss: 2:45 - Linsanity Intro 4:30 - Linsanity went viral 5:25 - Leo talks about whe...
The Impact of Linsanity, 10 Years Later (Linsanity was one of the most significant events that happened in 2012, first time hearing about Jeremy Lin, Linsanity 2.0? & more) | Barbershop Talk
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from being overlooked and on the brink of giving up his basketball dreams to becoming a superstar and one of the most talked-about athletes in 2012. In this episode, we discuss: 2:45 - Linsanity Intro 4:30 - Linsanity went viral 5:25 - Leo talks about whe...
Lightning Round! We Review & Rate Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's 'Blue Bayou' (Missed opportunity in 'Eternals', South Asian representation, strong Asian male leads & more) | Barbershop Talk
February 04, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday's Barbershop Talk podcast is a lightning movie review episode and we're rating three Asian-American-directed films that were recently released. We'll review Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's and give our honest review! We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and give our rating out of 10. In this episode, we discuss: 0-2:00 - Small talk between Mike and Leo 2:00 - Episode Intro 4:55 - Intro movie review for 'Eternals' 6:45 - South Asian representation 8...
Lunar New Year, Vietnamese New Year or Chinese New Year? (Discussing Chinese horoscopes, difference between Lunar New Year & Chinese New Year, Do Korean and Japanese people celebrate this holiday too?) | Barbershop Talk
January 28, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWith Lunar New Year around the corner, today's Barbershop Talk podcast is about our unique experience with this special holiday and what we're doing this year to celebrate. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast! In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 1:32 - Lunar New Year vs. Chinese New Year 4:04 - Discussing our Chinese horoscope 7:00 - Leo breaks down a few common sayings for Lunar Year 8:00 - Leo recalls a memory where his mom would hold his cash ...
Lunar New Year, Vietnamese New Year or Chinese New Year? (Discussing Chinese horoscopes, difference between Lunar New Year & Chinese New Year, Do Koreans and Japanese people celebrate this holiday too?) | Barbershop Talk
January 28, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWith Lunar New Year around the corner, today's Barbershop Talk podcast is about our unique experience with this special holiday and what we're doing this year to celebrate. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast! In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 1:32 - Lunar New Year vs. Chinese New Year 4:04 - Discussing our Chinese horoscope 7:00 - Leo breaks down a few common sayings for Lunar Year 8:00 - Leo recalls a memory where his mom would hold his cash ...
Tim & Peter (12 Pell Barbershop) - Everything You Need To Know About Asian Hair From Hair Experts (How Asian hair is different from other types of hair, dealing with poofy/porcupine hair, how to determine if a barber is good) | Barbershop Talk
January 19, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! This week, we're back with a Spotlight/Barbershop Talk episode to talk all about Asian hair with hair experts Peter and Tim from the popular 12 Pell Barbershop located in the heart of Chinatown, New York. 12 Pell is a barbershop founded by young millennials & Gen Z determined to bring new energy to the traditional men's grooming space. In addition, 12 Pell has been featured on Yahoo Finance, BBC News, and ABC News and has a social media following...
Everything You Need To Know About Asian Hair From Hair Experts (How Asian hair is different from other types of hair, dealing with poofy/porcupine hair, how to determine if a barber is good) Ft. Tim & Peter (12 Pell Barbershop) | Barbershop Talk
January 19, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! This week, we're back with a Spotlight/Barbershop Talk episode to talk all about Asian hair with hair experts Peter and Tim from the popular 12 Pell Barbershop located in the heart of Chinatown, New York. 12 Pell is a barbershop founded by young millennials & Gen Z determined to bring new energy to the traditional men's grooming space. In addition, 12 Pell has been featured on Yahoo Finance, BBC News, and ABC News and has a social media following...
Tim & Peter (12Pell Barbershop) - Everything You Need To Know About Asian Hair From Hair Experts (How Asian hair is different from other types of hair, dealing with poofy/porcupine hair, how to determine if a barber is good) | Barbershop Talk
January 19, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! This week, we're back with a Spotlight/Barbershop Talk episode to talk all about Asian hair with hair experts Peter and Tim from the popular 12Pell Barbershop located in the heart of Chinatown, New York. 12Pell is a barbershop founded by young millennials & Gen Z determined to bring new energy to the traditional men's grooming space. In addition, 12Pell has been featured on Yahoo Finance, BBC News, and ABC News and has a social media following of...
Life As An Asian American NFL Physical Therapist (Traveling to Cambodia left a lasting impression, first NFL experience, growth comes from doing things that make you uncomfortable) Ft. Jon Hernandez (Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer LA Rams) | Spotligh
January 12, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBFor today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome Jon Hernandez to the show. Jon Hernandez is the NFL Los Angeles Rams' physical therapist and athletic trainer. He previously worked for the Buffalo Bills and is a Trojan Alumni, where he completed his DPT education and sports residency training. In this episode, we'll learn about Jon's journey into the NFL as a Physical Therapist, the challenges that come with the job, and how it feels to represent Asian Americans in the industry. Hopef...
Jon Hernandez (Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer LA Rams) - Life As An Asian American NFL Physical Therapist (Traveling to Cambodia left a lasting impression, first NFL experience, growth comes from doing things that make you uncomfortable) | Spotlight
January 12, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBFor today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome Jon Hernandez to the show. Jon Hernandez is the NFL Los Angeles Rams' physical therapist and athletic trainer. He previously worked for the Buffalo Bills and is a Trojan Alumni, where he completed his DPT education and sports residency training. In this episode, we'll learn about Jon's journey into the NFL as a Physical Therapist, the challenges that come with the job, and how it feels to represent Asian Americans in the industry. Hopef...
Are Societal Expectations For Different Ages Still Valid? (Feeling like you're behind in life, age is just a number, owning your own home and getting marriage before turning 30, how times are different from prior generations & more) | Barbershop Talk
January 05, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWelcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! We're kicking off the new year with a Barbershop Episode on society's expectations on where you should be in life at different ages. For example, finish school at 22, a career job by 25, a house, and a family by 30. Yeah, those expectations. We explore whether these expectations are valid today and how someone should look at age. If you're feeling behind in life or if you've checked off all the boxes but still feel like it wasn't what you expected ...
Are Societal Expectations For Different Ages Still Valid? (Feeling like you're behind in life, age is just a number, owning your own home and getting marriage before turning 30, how times are different from previous generations & more) | Barbershop Talk
January 05, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWelcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! We're kicking off the new year with a Barbershop Episode on society's expectations on where you should be in life at different ages. For example, finish school at 22, a career job by 25, a house, and a family by 30. Yeah, those expectations. We explore whether these expectations are valid today and how someone should look at age. If you're feeling behind in life or if you've checked off all the boxes but still feel like it wasn't what you expected ...
2021 IS A WRAP! (2021 Podcast Stats, New Podcast Host?, New Years Resolutions & What To Expect in 2022) | Barbershop Talk
December 31, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWith 2022 around the corner, we couldn't end the year off without recording a wrap-up of 2021. In this episode, Leo and Mike reflect on everything that happened in the past year, expectations for 2022, and share their New Year resolutions. Thank you to all of our supporters for your continued support. We hope you guys crush it next year and accomplish everything you set your mind to in 2022. Cheers! In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 1:30 - Reviewing 2021 podcast stats 2:50 - Make t...
What The Hell Are Christmas Stockings For? (Omicron takes over NYC right before the holidays, popular culture Christmas v.s Christian Christmas, Japanese people celebrate Christmas with KFC, & more) | [Barbershop Talk]
December 22, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWith Christmas around the corner, today's Barbershop Talk is all about our experience with Christmas. We talk about what Christmas was like for us growing up, how Christmas in the East is much different from the West, how we celebrate it now, and our plans for this year. We break it all down in this fun episode. In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 0:48 - Leo talks about getting Covid recently 1:12 - New York experiencing a massive wave of Covid infections 2:40 - Leo is going to buf...
What The Hell Are Christmas Stockings For? (Omicron takes over NYC right before the holidays, popular culture Christmas v.s Christian Christmas, Japanese people celebrate Christmas with KFC, & more) | [Barbershop Talk]
December 22, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWith Christmas around the corner, today's Barbershop Talk is all about our experience with Christmas. We talk about what Christmas was like for us growing up, how Christmas in the East is much different from the West, how we celebrate it now, and our plans for this year. We break it all down in this fun episode. In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 0:48 - Leo talks about getting Covid recently 1:12 - New York experiencing a massive wave of Covid infections 2:40 - Leo is going to buf...
The Passing of Virgil Abloh, Simu Liu Wins People's Choice Award For Best Action Movie Star, Shang-Chi 2, & The Metaverse | [Barbershop Talk]
December 15, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn today's Barbershop Talk show, we discuss the passing of Louis Vuitton's artistic director Virgil Abloh and his impact on pop culture, Simu Liu beating out Daniel Craig (No Time to Die), Chris Pratt (The Tomorrow War) & Vin Diesel (F9: The Fast Saga) to win the People's Choice Award for Best Action Movie Star, & what the hell is the metaverse and how do we think it will impact us in the future. In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 2:40 - Introduction of Virgil Abloh 3:35 - How Vi...
Dan Go (Founder of High Performance Founder) - From High School Drop Out, Overweight, $15k In Debt & Headed Nowhere To A Successful Entrepreneur Coaching CEOs, High-achievers and NY Best Selling Authors
December 09, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBFor today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome Dan Go to the show. Dan is an entrepreneur and top body transformation coach. He helps CEOs, New York Times Best Sellers, and other high-achieving entrepreneurs make more money by getting their bodies into incredible shape with ease and minimal stress. In addition, Dan is the host of the "High-Performance Founder" podcast - a podcast focused on discovering all the high-performance secrets that founders and busy entrepreneurs use to ensur...
From High School Drop Out, Overweight, $15k In Debt & Headed Nowhere To A Successful Entrepreneur Coaching CEOs, High-achievers and NY Best Selling Authors Ft. Dan Go (Founder of High Performance Founder) - Spotlight
December 09, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBFor today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome Dan Go to the show. Dan is an entrepreneur and top body transformation coach. He helps CEOs, New York Times Best Sellers, and other high-achieving entrepreneurs make more money by getting their bodies into incredible shape with ease and minimal stress. In addition, Dan is the host of the "High-Performance Founder" podcast - a podcast focused on discovering all the high-performance secrets that founders and busy entrepreneurs use to ensur...
From Troublemaker To Established Male Model Working With The Most Recognizable Brands (How to become a model, a lack of Asian male models even in 2021, learning to embrace your culture & background & more) Ft. Dylan Yau (Model for Elite London & Modelwerk
December 01, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBFor today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome model Dylan Yau to the show. Dylan Yau is a UK-based model managed by Elite London, the world's leading model management company and an icon in the industry, and Modelwerk, Germany's leading international modeling agency. Dylan has modeled for some of the most recognizable brands such as Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Super Dry, New Balance, off-white, to name a few. Today we're going to learn about how Dylan got into modeling, what life is l...
Dylan Yau (Model for Elite London & Modelwerk) - From Troublemaker To Established Male Model Working With The Most Recognizable Brands (How to become a model, a lack of Asian male models even in 2021, learning to embrace your culture & background & more)
December 01, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBFor today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome model Dylan Yau to the show. Dylan Yau is a UK-based model managed by Elite London, the world's leading model management company and an icon in the industry, and Modelwerk, Germany's leading international modeling agency. Dylan has modeled for some of the most recognizable brands such as Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Super Dry, New Balance, off-white, to name a few. Today we're going to learn about how Dylan got into modeling, what life is l...
Happy Thanksgiving! (Thanksgiving as Asian Americans, experiencing our first traditional Thanksgiving with friends, what we're thankful for, what's our favorite Thanksgiving dish & more) | [Barbershop Talk]
November 24, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWith Thanksgiving happening tomorrow, today's Barbershop Talk podcast is about our unique experience with this special holiday as Asian Americans. A special thank you to our supporters! We are incredibly grateful to have loyal listeners tuning into our show every week. We hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving with your families. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast! In this episode, we discuss: - Growing up in households where our parents didn't celebrate Th...
[Barbershop Talk] - Happy Thanksgiving! (Thanksgiving as Asian Americans, experiencing our first traditional Thanksgiving with friends, what we're thankful for, what's our favorite Thanksgiving dish & more)
November 24, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWith Thanksgiving happening tomorrow, today's Barbershop Talk podcast is about our unique experience with this special holiday as Asian Americans. A special thank you to our supporters! We are incredibly grateful to have loyal listeners tuning into our show every week. We hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving with your families. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast! In this episode, we discuss: - Growing up in households where our parents didn't celebrate Th...
[Barbershop Talk] - Asian Men In The U.S. Are Becoming More Desirable...Even Fetishized? (OkCupid dating app revealed Asian men scored lowest on their platform, Asian men and women pitted against one another, is being fetishized a good thing? & more)
November 17, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday's Barbershop Talk podcast is a continuation of the "Squid Game" episode we did a couple of weeks ago, where we briefly discussed Asian men becoming more desirable, even fetishized, as some have pointed out. During this conversation, we dug deeper and explored the topic of Asian men being more desired because of shows such as "Squid Game" and having more Asian male leads in films. In this episode, we discuss: - Dating app OkCupid data revealed Asian men scored the lowest when it came ...
Asian Men In The U.S. Are Becoming More Desirable...Even Fetishized? (OkCupid dating app revealed Asian men scored lowest on their platform, Asian men and women pitted against one another, is being fetishized a good thing? & more) | Barbershop Talk
November 17, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday's Barbershop Talk podcast is a continuation of the "Squid Game" episode we did a couple of weeks ago, where we briefly discussed Asian men becoming more desirable, even fetishized, as some have pointed out. During this conversation, we dug deeper and explored the topic of Asian men being more desired because of shows such as "Squid Game" and having more Asian male leads in films. In this episode, we discuss: - Dating app OkCupid data revealed Asian men scored the lowest when it came ...