Best Leo Chan Podcasts (2024)

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Meeting Will Smith and Going Viral Confronting The Mayor of NYC w/Patrick Mock: #86 Part 1 1:00:52

1y ago1:00:52

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Will and Norm welcome community activist and local Chinatown shop manager, Patrick Mock, who went viral for confronting de Blasio when the pandemic hit New York City. We dive into his upbringing and being a product of NYC Chinatown, which gave him the tenacity to start organizing efforts to help save struggling Chinatown businesses while also carin…

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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] 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

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In 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 Ne…

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2022 RECAP! (2022 Podcast Stats, Goals & What To Expect in 2023) 7:03

1+ y ago7:03

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Happy 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: asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.com J…

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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 ... 59:23

1+ y ago59:23

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I'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 Worl…

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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 ... 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

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In 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…

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Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 2 23:25

1+ y ago23:25

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Part 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. Li…

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Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 1 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

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Today'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. Li…

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The End of Asian Menswear 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

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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 ... 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

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In 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 L…

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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 29:21

1+ y ago29:21

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In 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 - M…

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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 40:38

1+ y ago40:38

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In 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…

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#09 Leo Cheuk (豪哥) - How your career can give meaning to life 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

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"活在當下, 體驗工作, 為身邊的人和自己帶來意義” This episode is worth listening to just for Leo’s late-night FM DJ voice! We certainly had a lot of fun recording this episode xD Leo is a very fun person to talk to, making lots of jokes. In this episode we explored what shaped Leo as a person he is today, his early career choices and encounters, his attitude towards wor…

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Making A Chinatown Gang Film w/Patrick Chen and Henry Chang: #85 Part 2 1:04:01

1+ y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Will and Norm welcome filmmaker and author, Patrick Chen and Henry Chang to discuss their new short film called A Father's Son adapted from Henry's crime novels about Chinatown gangs and the protagonist Detective Jack Yu. We dive into the real life gang stories from their upbringing that inspired the books and film. Listeners are invited to support…

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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 ... 47:57

1+ y ago47:57

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For 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/le…

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#08 Gregory Siu - on career change, influence, adventure sports, family, and his biggest regret in life 37:19

2y ago37:19

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“希望大家可以喺百忙之中搵到自己小小嘅天地, 小小嘅空間” Hey guys! First and foremost, please join us in congratulating Grace and Greg 🎊 When we were recording this episode, their second daughter was still on its way. Now we are happy and grateful that Ember has arrived. Together with their first daughter Edna, we wish them a blessed and happy family!! Yes, it's mid-August 🤦…

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Chinatown Gangs and Glory (New York City) w/Patrick Chen and Henry Chang: #85 Part 1 1:03:40

2y ago1:03:40

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Will and Norm welcome filmmaker and author, Patrick Chen and Henry Chang to discuss their new short film called A Father's Son adapted from Henry's crime novels about Chinatown gangs and the protagonist Detective Jack Yu. We dive into the real life gang stories from their upbringing that inspired the books and film. Listeners are invited to support…

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Dating Women In USA vs China And Are Introverts Better Friends: #84 Part 2 48:11

2y ago48:11

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Will and Josh discuss dealing with racism, comedy culture in the US and China with stand up comedian, Peng Dang. When Dallas-based comedian Peng Dang finished his ten-minute set and sat down, facing the stage, he didn’t expect Tony Hinchcliffe to take the mic and call him a “filthy little fucking ch*nk". A video of the comedian went viral across th…

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Is It Acceptable To Say Ch*nk But Not Okay To Use Other Slurs w/Peng Dang: #84 Part 1 51:08

2y ago51:08

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Will and Josh discuss dealing with racism, comedy culture in the US and China with stand up comedian, Peng Dang. When Dallas-based comedian Peng Dang finished his ten-minute set and sat down, facing the stage, he didn’t expect Tony Hinchcliffe to take the mic and call him a “filthy little fucking ch*nk". A video of the comedian went viral across th…

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The Right Way to Humble Brag, Why You Have No Real Friends, and Jaded Birthdays: #83 Part 2 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Will and Norm discuss Asian men dating, relationships, lifestyle, travel and thoughts about the Asian bubble with fashion and lifestyle influencer, Leo Chan of Levitate Style. We dive into how to live a life worth remembering by making incremental changes in your style and fashion to elevate your career and overall personal growth.Listeners are inv…

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Fashion, Life and Elevating Yourself To The Next Level w/Leo Chan: #83 Part 1 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

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Will and Norm discuss Asian men dating, relationships, lifestyle, travel and thoughts about the Asian bubble with fashion and lifestyle influencer, Leo Chan of Levitate Style. The man has traveled to over 25 countries for 5 months all while having all expenses paid for himself and his girlfriend. We dive into his journey from working in corporate f…

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#07 Isaac Ho - An honest conversation between three friends. On new adventures, purposes, and worries in life. Relationships. Who are "slashers"? 1:06:31

2y ago1:06:31

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"唔好俾人地覺得啱嘅嘢去操控你" Welcome back peeps! This was a spontaneous, honest conversation between the three of us that went for over an hour. Editing this episode was challenging. I listened through our conversation at least twice myself. We inspire each other and end up with a list of things to reflect on each time we talk. Today, we talked about what's ne…

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AAPI Heritage Month Recap 2022 (The history of AAPIHM, what companies are doing for the AAPI community, do people even celebrate?) | BARBERSHOP TALK 37:50

2y ago37:50

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In 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 meani…

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San Francisco Gets Rid of District Attorney Chesa Boudin & AAPI History Being Taught in Schools | BARBERSHOP TALK 41:11

2y ago41:11

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In 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 g…

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Bribery Allegations in Getting The Chinatown Mega Jail Built w/Don Lee: #82 Part 2 1:04:27

2y ago1:04:27

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Will and Norm discuss the family dynamics of among Chinese immigrant parents and their children and the politics being played behind the scenes in building jails and shelters in immigrant communities with activist Don Lee. Listeners are invited to support our Patreon for special features and early access to the podcast here: www.patreon.com/oldkidp…

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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 30:47

2y ago30:47

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In 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…

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#06 Erwin Chan - Occupational Psychologist, on work-life integration, life alternatives, going all-in on your mission, building what didn't exist 1:03:50

2y ago1:03:50

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Hey guys! I've been pushing myself to have this episode ready within two weeks from the last, and I'm glad that I'm ahead of schedule :D This episode we have a special guest, someone with a career you might not have heard of. His name is Erwin Chan, an Occupational Psychologist, a career coach and consultant, and co-founder of Expivotal Consultancy…

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Why The Mega Jail is Planned for Chinatown, New York City and The American Dream: #82 Part 1 1:00:14

2y ago1:00:14

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Will and Norm discuss the family dynamics of among Chinese immigrant parents and their children and the politics being played behind the scenes in building jails and shelters in immigrant communities with activist Don Lee.Listeners are invited to support our Patreon for special features and early access to the podcast here: www.patreon.com/oldkidpr…

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#05 Florence Lee - on being a nurse, the struggles, the frustration, delivering warmth, and the vision 44:05

2y ago44:05

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Hey peeps, episode 5! It's been four weeks since the last episode. I really hope to dedicate more time to editing so we can achieve an episode every fortnight - let's see how it goes! This episode we have Florence. She is a nurse in a public hospital in Hong Kong. We met in the same team we used to work with. She shared with us what made her decide…

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Tricia Houston - Founder and COO, The ExperienceBuilt Group (formerly MMR LIVE) 28:36

2y ago28:36

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In this episode of the Tom & Bob Show, we discuss with Tricia Houston, the Founder and COO of The ExperienceBuilt Group, how customer experience needs are understood by conducting an experience audits, what the process entails and what its designed to accomplish, why organizations should conduct such audits, and what typical gaps experience audits …

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Saying The N-Word And Liberal Politics Inserted In Universities w/Joe Chan: #81 Part 2 1:06:18

2y ago1:06:18

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Will and Norm discuss the rise in censorship in the fields of entertainment and education with activist and veteran, Joe Chan. We also express our final thoughts on the state of anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City. Listeners are invited to support our Patreon for special features and early access to the podcast here: www.patreon.com/oldkidprodu…

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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 33:56

2y ago33:56

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In 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 ex…

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#04 Antonio Shek - Training in Psychiatry, the Public Sector, What it means to be a "Doctor", Self Awareness 42:57

2y ago42:57

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Hey guys! Welcome back to the Furtherance podcast. It's been a while - I know. I’m so excited to introduce our guest in this episode - Antonio Shek. He is one of my best friends. A charming 190 cm tall "boy-God". We went through med school together. Now training in psychiatry, he talks about his passion, his doubts, his vision, our training, our id…

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The Rise In Crime and Homelessness, NYC Mayor's Anti-Crime Policies and Generational Curses w/Joe Chan: #81 Part 1 1:31:06

2y ago1:31:06

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Will and Norm discuss the rise of violent crime and homelessness with activist and veteran, Joe Chan. The eye opening discussion revealed the real trauma occurring in all community across New York City.Listeners are invited to support our Patreon for special features and early access to the podcast here: www.patreon.com/oldkidproductionsCheck out t…

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Why Men View Marriage Negatively, The Value of Dads And Growing With Change: #80 1:16:06

2y ago1:16:06

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On this episode, Will and Norm dive deep into the different perceptions, advantages and pitfalls of marriage, discuss the importance of fatherhood in family life and discovering simple methods that will create better health decisions and goal setting. Listeners are invited to support our Patreon for special features and early access to the podcast …

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Leo Chan - Chief Innovation & Creativity Officer - Abound Innovation Inc 30:39

2y ago30:39

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Leo Chan, Chief Innovation & Creativity Officer of Abound Innovation joins Tom & Bob on the show to discuss the techniques he uses to inspire innovation in organizations, create a culture of innovation, and how to break down the roadblocks that inhibits innovation.By CX of M Radio

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Uncovering Discrimination And Saving Chinese American History w/Mott Street Girls: #79 1:25:41

2y ago1:25:41

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Will and Norm speak with the Mott Street Girls (MSG), founders Anna Huang and Chloe Chan. They are second-generation Chinese Americans who met through tour guide training at the Museum of Chinese in America. During the COVID-19 crisis, they saw how xenophobia and misinformation decimated tourism in Chinatown and threatened the survival of many resi…

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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 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

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Today 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’…

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#03 Steven Leung - 非一般中學老師 - 在職業和生活中尋求價值 43:35

2+ y ago43:35

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It's episode 3, finally! We received a lot of positive feedback and encouraging words for our guests. Thank you guys so much! COVID is full-on in Hong Kong, and there are delays in meeting up to record some bits and pieces for this episode. But it's finally done, and I can't wait to share. Steven is one of Gary's first students. We all call him 師兄.…

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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 ... 27:40

2+ y ago27:40

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Welcome 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…

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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 36:57

2+ y ago36:57

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Welcome 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 i…

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#02 Venus Leung - Yoga, Fitness, Life, Motivation, and Positive Influence 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

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Hey peeps! It’s been a while. This past month or so, we have been busy with another project that we have, and I have neglected this podcast for a bit. But! As things on the other side get on track, I’m super happy that I could return to spending time on editing the podcast. “時間, 同錢, 我會揀時間” For our second episode, we have Venus. She is a yoga coach …

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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 37:37

2+ y ago37:37

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It'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 mo…

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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 ... 51:32

2+ y ago51:32

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Today'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 discu…

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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 ... 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

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With 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 Chine…

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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 ... 58:59

2+ y ago58:59

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Welcome 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 tr…

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Performative Activism and Combating #asianhate w/Oliver Pras: #78 Part 2 1:32:38

2+ y ago1:32:38

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Will and Norm speak with Oliver Pras, international TV host, MC, model and activist. We dive deep into the perceptions of Asian masculinity from around the world and shares his POV about breaking the effeminate Asian male narrative that makes them less desirable. We also break down the trials and tribulations of supporting the Asian community and t…

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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 ... 49:27

2+ y ago49:27

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For 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 i…

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Are Asian Men Fetishized? Plus Male Masculinity, K-Pop And More w/Oliver Pras: #78 Part 1 1:08:03

2+ y ago1:08:03

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Will and Norm speak with Oliver Pras, international TV host, MC, model and activist. We dive deep into the perceptions of Asian masculinity from around the world and shares his POV about breaking the effeminate Asian male narrative that makes them less desirable. We also break down the trials and tribulations of supporting the Asian community and t…

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#01 Flora Cheung - 「能人所不能」謙卑和堅持帶來的成就和動力 41:41

2+ y ago41:41

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Hi peeps! We’re very excited to announce the official launch of our podcast. Our very first guest is Flora Cheung. We had a very inspiring and fulfilling conversation. We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed the conversation. “只要有行動, 先會有結果. 如果你知道自己能力可以做到, 就做啦即刻" Flora is a regional manager at a multinational garment group, an avid chur…

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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 ... 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

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Welcome 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 so…

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