Latest Asianamerica Podcast Episodes
EP 486: Dr. Kelly N. Fong On Confronting Racism & Sexism In Higher Education
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - July 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsIn her no-holds-barred essay “Conditional, But Essential, Contingency,” Dr. Kelly N. Fong confronts the racism she’s faced as an Asian American woman with a PhD in historical archaeology and examines the ways she’s rejected what she terms “muted invisibility” in favor of demanding change from th...
A Conversation with Activists and Co-Owners of Eastwind Books Bea and Harvey Dong
Asian American History 101 - July 15, 2024 07:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 29! Eastwind Books has been an institution in Berkeley as well as a pioneer for Asian American and multicultural bookstores across the country. The co-owners, Bea and Harvey Dong have been longtime activists in the Asian American community, so we were honored to get...
EP 485: Dr. Sophia Yen On A Lifetime Of Hormonal Healthcare For Women
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - July 14, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsEver since starting puberty, females must deal with hormonal challenges that males never face, e.g. menstruation (and everything that goes with that montly occurrence), then menopause, and finally life after menopause. In 2016 Dr. Sophia Yen launched PandiaHealth.com, the only women-founded and ...
From Activist to CEO - The Journey of Libby Liu
Color of Success - July 11, 2024 20:18 - 34 minutesIn this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Libby Liu, the CEO of Whistleblower Aid, a renowned human rights activist, and former president of Radio Free Asia. Libby shares her incredible journey from working behind the scenes to leading significant organizati...
From Activist to CEO - The Journey of Libby Liu
Color of Success - July 11, 2024 20:18 - 34 minutesIn this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Libby Liu, the CEO of Whistleblower Aid, a renowned human rights activist, and former president of Radio Free Asia. Libby shares her incredible journey from working behind the scenes to leading significant organizati...
EP 484: Derek Ting On His Latest Action Film "Agent Recon"
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - July 10, 2024 03:15 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsA covert military task force tracks a mysterious energy disturbance at a secret base in New Mexico that is suspected of experimenting on alien technology. Once there, the team encounters an unknown being of extraordinary strength and speed, and the ability to control an army of mindless warriors...
They Call Us OiYan A. Poon
They Call Us Bruce - July 08, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 315 ratingsJeff and Phil welcome writer and race scholar OiYan A. Poon, author of Asian American Is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action and Family. She talks about breaking out of her comfort zone to write a sincere and heartfelt exploration of race relations and affirmative action, the ...
The History of George Helm Jr. and Kaho'olawe Island
Asian American History 101 - July 08, 2024 07:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 28! George Helm Jr. was a Native Hawaiian musician, activist, and passionate leader. He believed in Hawaiian sovereignty and protecting the land… embodying the values of Aloha ʻāina perfectly. Known for his beautiful falsetto voice and articulate reasoning, he was a...
A Conversation with Author and Educator Chad Soon
Asian American History 101 - July 01, 2024 07:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 27 and Happy Canada Day (if you're reading this on July 1)! In this episode, we share a conversation with Chad Soon, an educator from Vernon, British Columbia, and the author of the book The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey. The book is writt...
EP 483: Philip W. Chung On World Premiere of "Unbroken Blossoms"
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - June 30, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsPlaywright Philip W. Chung's Unbroken Blossoms is a historical reimagining of the making of a boundary-breaking 1919 Hollywood classic that shines a light on the collateral damage in the search for "authentic" representation, and asks what price we pay for our art. Making its world premiere in...
EP 482: The Two Kens On Debate Postmortem - Is Biden Too Old?
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - June 29, 2024 17:02 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsIn this episode podcasters Fong and Kemp gamely try to stay out of panic mode in light of President Biden's abysmal performance at the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Did Biden just show 50 million viewers that he was past his prime? Or does a person's performanc...
They Call Us Sara Jane Ho
They Call Us Bruce - June 28, 2024 18:47 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 315 ratingsJeff and Phil welcome educator, socialite and etiquette expert Sara Jane Ho, host of the Netflix series Mind Your Manners and author of Mind Your Manners: How to Be Your Best Self in Any Situation. She talks about her cross-cultural, transnational journey to becoming a global etiquette leader a...
Breaking Cultural Barriers and Embracing True Self with Judy Tsuei
Color of Success - June 26, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Judy Tsuei, the dynamic founder of Wildhearted Words, a branding and marketing agency dedicated to positive impact brands. Judy shares her incredible journey from growing up with tiger parents in LA to becoming a successful entrepreneur and a...
Breaking Cultural Barriers and Embracing True Self with Judy Tsuei
Color of Success - June 26, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Judy Tsuei, the dynamic founder of Wildhearted Words, a branding and marketing agency dedicated to positive impact brands. Judy shares her incredible journey from growing up with tiger parents in LA to becoming a successful entrepreneur and a...
The History of Instant Ramen
Asian American History 101 - June 24, 2024 07:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 26! Is there a more universal convenience food eaten across the world than instant ramen? We’re not sure, but instant ramen has to be pretty high up as the most popular convenience food, and it’s not just for college students and people looking for a cheap, fast mea...
Navigating Success and Empowering Diversity in Pop Culture with Nikki Carrido
Color of Success - June 18, 2024 13:57 - 33 minutesWelcome to the Color of Success Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Nikki Carrido, the dynamic VP of Marketing Strategy and Sponsorships at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). Nikki shares her remarkable journey from banking to leading marketing efforts in a vibrant cul...
Navigating Success and Empowering Diversity in Pop Culture with Nikki Carrido
Color of Success - June 18, 2024 13:57 - 33 minutesWelcome to the Color of Success Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Nikki Carrido, the dynamic VP of Marketing Strategy and Sponsorships at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). Nikki shares her remarkable journey from banking to leading marketing efforts in a vibrant cul...
A Conversation with Author, Community Historian, and Archaeologist Dr. Kelly Fong
Asian American History 101 - June 17, 2024 07:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 25! Sometimes making space for diverse voices isn’t about the realms of music, theater, TV, movies, or fictional literature… it’s about hearing diverse voices in research and academia. We definitely encourage that… so it’s with excitement that we could bring on Dr. ...
EP 481: CEO Libby Liu On Whistleblower Aid, NDAs & Radio Free Asia
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - June 16, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsWhistleblower Aid CEO Libby Liu has long been a tireless champion for giving as many people as possible access to what's really going on, pushing back against Goliaths like totalitarian governments or powerful corporations. We talk about how the non-profit she leads equips whistleblowers to step...
They Call Us Charlie Chan and Anna May Wong
They Call Us Bruce - June 14, 2024 17:57 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 315 ratingsRecorded live at NCORE (National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education) in Honolulu! Jeff and Phil welcome Katie Gee Salisbury, author of Not Your China Doll, a biography on the life and career of movie star Anna May Wong. They discuss the "golden age" of Hollywood, the enduring pop...
Re-Cap on the Free To Be Fest 2024 Experience
Militantly Mixed: Mixed Race Podcast - June 12, 2024 17:27 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsSo I did it, I flew to L.A. to attend and support our cousin, Dr Jenn Noble and her Free To Be Fest, a Mixed Race community event that took place at Rooftop Cinema in DTLA. A lot of my favorite Mixed cousins that are L.A. based were there. It was really good for me, I’m really glad I went. I was...
The Power of Representation with Jeremiah Abraham
Color of Success - June 12, 2024 15:50 - 42 minutesIn this illuminating episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Jeremiah Abraham, a trailblazer in the fields of marketing and public relations within the entertainment industry. With over two decades of experience, Jeremiah, the founder and CEO of Tremendous Commun...
The Power of Representation with Jeremiah Abraham
Color of Success - June 12, 2024 15:50 - 42 minutesIn this illuminating episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Jeremiah Abraham, a trailblazer in the fields of marketing and public relations within the entertainment industry. With over two decades of experience, Jeremiah, the founder and CEO of Tremendous Commun...
A Conversation with Comic Book Artist and Author Sarah Myer
Asian American History 101 - June 10, 2024 07:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 24! In this episode, we share a conversation with Sarah Myer, the Eisner Award nominated author and illustrator of the graphic memoir Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story, published by First Second Books. Other than the Eisner Awards, their work with Monstrous h...
EP 480: The Two Kens On A Convicted Felon Running To Be POTUS
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - June 09, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsWith the conviction of former POTUS Trump on all 34 counts last week, you might think that that would catalyze many of even his most ardent supporters to call for him to drop out of the current race for the White House. Think again. Fong and Kemp try to discern why the majority of GOP "the party...
They Call Us Cage Fighter
They Call Us Bruce - June 09, 2024 05:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 315 ratingsJeff and Phil welcome back Shin Yu Pai, poet, museologist and host of Ten Thousand Things, an award-winning podcast about modern-day artifacts of Asian American life. She is joined by Jenny Liou, poet, English scholar and former MMA cage fighter -- and one of the subjects of the latest season of...
Exploring Heritage and Histories with William Gee Wong
Color of Success - June 05, 2024 14:45 - 40 minutesIn this poignant episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes William Gee Wong, a celebrated journalist and author, to delve into his recent book and the personal histories it uncovers. William shares the emotional journey of revisiting his ancestral village, revealing...
Exploring Heritage and Histories with William Gee Wong
Color of Success - June 05, 2024 14:45 - 40 minutesIn this poignant episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes William Gee Wong, a celebrated journalist and author, to delve into his recent book and the personal histories it uncovers. William shares the emotional journey of revisiting his ancestral village, revealing...
BONUS: They Call Us 이정재
They Call Us Bruce - June 04, 2024 17:44 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 315 ratingsBONUS EPISODE! This is Jeff and Phil's full interview with actor Lee Jung-jae, star of Squid Game and the Star Wars series The Acolyte, presented with the unedited Korean audio (and translation by Isue Shin). He talks about joining the Star Wars franchise, making in his English-language acting d...
A Conversation with Steven Wu of Woori Juntos
Asian American History 101 - June 03, 2024 07:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWelcome to Season 4, Episode 23! Today we’re talking to Steven Wu, the Organizing and Policy Director at Woori Juntos. We’re big believers in intersectionality and allyship, and so are they! The name Woori Juntos, combines two words in Korean and Spanish, that when combined mean “to rise togeth...
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