Best Hito Podcasts (2024)

1
The Wild Robot 1:04:33

7h ago1:04:33

1:04:33

On this episode, we check out the new Dreamworks animated feature The Wild Robot, about a robot who finds herself stranded in an uninhabited island and learns to survive be learning to live with the local wildlife and becoming a mom to an orphaned baby goose, and really dive into whether it was necessary for a robot to be so mom-coded. Will this ch…

1
One Month Until Election Day 1:24:58

1h ago1:24:58

1:24:58

The boys gather to count down the days to the general election. In doing so, they run through some insane Trump statements, cover the devastation and narratives in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and update you, dear listener, on Israel's invasion of Lebanon. If you support the show, be sure to leave a 5-star review and become a Patron! Seen on …

1
Season 9, Ep. 5: The Debut 32:06

3d ago32:06

32:06

In this week's episode, we're revisiting Gene Cajayon's 2000 film "The Debut," starring Dante Basco and Joy Bisco! Also starring Bernadette Balagtas! Eddie Garcia, Tirso Cruz III and Gina Alajar! Darion, Dion and Derek Basco! Premiere! DJ E-Man and DJ Icy Ice! Traditional Filipino Culture Night choreography! Trays and trays of food! Hip hop dance o…

1
Do We Want This? - September 2024 1:01:20

4d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

On our September 2024 edition of "Do We Want This?" The crew reviews some of most exciting recent Asian American entertainment news including the Bridgerton updates we deserve, upcoming projects from our favorite directors, and even some K-content announcements! What's Popping? - K-drama School: A Pop Culture Inquiry Into Why We Love Korean Televis…

1
Free Eric Adams 1:22:46

7d ago1:22:46

1:22:46

The boys discuss election-related shenanigans, Eric Adams’ corruption indictment, the death penalty and the state killing of Marcellus Williams, some conservative beyond parody news, and Israel's escalations in Lebanon. BECOME A PATRON!!!! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headintheoffice Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheoffice…

1
The Killer 1:13:47

11d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

On this episode we check out the latest film from John Woo, The Killer, the 2024 remake of his 1989 classic action film, moving the action from Hong Kong to Paris with Nathalie Emmanuel taking the Chow Yun Fat role of a hitman with a heart of gold. Does the film do enough to justify a remake? And does a John Woo film automatically equal good pop in…

1
Vice Presidential Debate Preview 1:13:50

14d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

INSANE NEWS WEEK!! The boys offer some predictions for the VP debate, cover Mark Robinson’s diabolical debauchery, unearth Republicans changing election laws, and discuss Israel’s “pager” attack in Lebanon. If you support the show, make sure to become a Patron and leave a five star review!! Join us for our VP debate livestream on 10/1 at 8PM ET!! O…

1
Season 9, Ep. 4: ABCD 20:31

18d ago20:31

20:31

This week, we are revisting 1999's "ABCD," directed by Krutin Patel. It stars Sheetal Sheth and Faran Tahir as Indian American siblings, aka the "American Born Confused Desis" of the title. Madhur Jaffrey plays their mom, who has many opinions about who her kids should marry, and Aasif Mandvi (of "The Daily Show" fame) plays Sheetal Sheth's charmin…

1
Smoking Tigers 51:04

24d ago51:04

51:04

On this episode, the summer of Asian American coming-of-age films taking place in 2008 continue as Marvin and Hanh discuss So Young Shelly Yo's debut feature film SMOKING TIGERS, which premiered at Tribeca last year and just dropped onto MAX a few weeks ago for streaming. Listen in as we take in the vibes of this story about a girl from a working c…

1
Harris vs Trump Presidential Debate Review 1:17:19

22d ago1:17:19

1:17:19

The HITO BOYS remotely dissect the highlights from the Harris-Trump debate, speculate on this election's possible October surprise, and highlight news out of Israel. If you support the show, be sure to become a Patron! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headintheoffice Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepod HITO MERCH: https…

1
Season 9, Ep. 3: Hundred Percent 23:55

1M ago23:55

23:55

Episode 3 of Saturday Season Semester 9 -- where we bask in the glow of our "Stars of Asian American Cinema" -- takes us back to the '90s. 1998's "Hundred Percent," directed by Eric Koyanagi, came out post-"Joy Luck Club," as Asian American filmmakers were experimenting with style, shedding the burden of representation and embracing hotness + silli…

1
From Potluck Pod: Saturday School - Season 9, Ep. 2: Hito Hata: Raise the Banner 29:21

1M ago29:21

29:21

Good Pop is taking a break this week as our hosts are out on official Professional Asian American business, so we're dropping in the latest episode from our fellow Potluck Podcast Saturday School, a podcast about Asian American film history hosted by journalist Ada Tseng (from our Bachelorette recaps), and film professor Brian Hu. If you like what …

1
JD Vance Can’t Stop Fumbling 1:03:06

29d ago1:03:06

1:03:06

In this Gage-solo episode, the boy yaps about where we are in the election, more JD Vance fumbles, another tragic school shooting, and the lack of progress in Gaza. If you support the show, make sure to become a patron and leave a five star review on Apple! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headintheoffice Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

1
Season 9, Ep. 2: Hito Hata: Raise the Banner 28:08

1M ago28:08

28:08

Episode 2 of our "Stars of Asian American Cinema" season goes back to the beginning with 1980's "Hito Hata: Raise the Banner," considered the first feature-length film made by and about Asian Americans. It was recently restored in 4K by the National Film Preservation Foundation. The film traces Japanese American history from the issei generation's …

1
Didi 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

On this episode of Good Pop, we check out this year's Asian American Sundance indie darling DIDI, a coming of age story written and directed by Sean Wang about a kid from Fremont in the summer of 2008 as he struggles with changes in his life, family, and friends during his last summer before entering high school. We dive into all the cringe of 13 y…

1
Go Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 Finale 1:37:19

1M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

We've finally made it to the end of our Go Asian coverage of The Bachelorette season 21, and are left with one burning question, was it worth it? Join our full Go Asian crew as we recap a very dramatic and stressful finale for our first ever Asian American Bachelorette and find out who gets our final red flag! Follow our hosts: Marvin Yueh - @marvi…

1
Harris vs Trump Debate Pre-Show 1:26:09

1M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

The HITO BOYS bring you the first ever Harris vs Trump debate pre-show. In it, we articulate their caution for Harris’s debate performance based on her CNN interview and try to predict each candidates’ strengths and weaknesses. We also cover news regarding a possible ceasefire in Gaza, and Trump's insane flick at Arlington National Cemetery. If you…

1
Do We Want This? - August 2024 49:39

1M ago49:39

49:39

On our August 2024 edition of "Do We Want This?" Hanh and Marvin reviews some of the latest Asian American entertainment news including some bummer news from the Star Wars franchise, the new Bridgerton lead, what's new from the We Bare Bears creator, the Stephanie Hsu Quinta Brunson teamup we need, and what new projects the leads of Past Lives are …

1
Go Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 #8 1:29:11

2M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

We're finally at the penultimate episode of our Go Asian! coverage of season 21 of The Bachelorette, and what an episode it was! On this episode. we cover Jenn's fantasy suite dates in beautiful Hawaii (as well as some highlights from Tuesday's episode), as she decides on which of the remaining bachelors will move on to the finale. Listen in as we …

1
DNC Was Just Okay & RFK Jr. Joins Trump 1:23:14

2M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

The 2024 DNC came and went, and it was fine, I guess. The boys also discuss RFK Jr.’s crash out and conspiracism, talk about yet another miscarriage of justice in Breonna Taylor’s murder case, and break down how ceasefire talks continue to stall. If you LOVE the show, be sure to become a PATRON! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headint…

1
Season 9, Ep. 1: The Joy Luck Club 26:51

2M ago26:51

26:51

Saturday School is officially back for Season 9! Brian and I are here to teach your unwilling children about Asian American pop culture history (which includes Russell Wong and watermelons). The theme for this semester is "Stars of Asian American Cinema." In recent years, it's been fun to see Asian Americans starring in Hollywood hits and winning p…

1
Jackpot! 55:38

2M ago55:38

55:38

On this episode, we check out the Jackpot! the new action comedy film starting Awkwafina as a woman who wins the lottery in a dystopic future and John Cena as her bodyguard as she tries to survive as other lottery players attempt to legally murder her to win her jackpot. It's a high concept plot, but will it translate to good pop status? What's Pop…

1
Go Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 #7 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

On this edition of our reality TV recap series of Go Asian! we finally make it to the hometown episodes for this season of The Bachelorette (featuring our first Asian American bachelorette Jenn Tran)! The crew dives into a series of not-very-exciting dates as the specter of some glaring red flags casts their shadows on a relatively drama-free episo…

1
Kamala Harris Resurrects Communism 1:40:54

2M ago1:40:54

1:40:54

KAMUNISM! The boys talk about the Harris campaign's latest policy announcements, Trump fumbling, ceasefire talks that are bound to break down, and a Haaretz investigation alleging that the IDF is using Gazans as human shields. Make sure to leave a 5-star review and become a Patron! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headintheoffice HITO …

1
Trap 1:11:06

2M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

On this episode, Marvin & Jess check out TRAP, the new thriller from prolific Asian American director M. Night Shyamalan, a film about a girl dad who happens to be a serial killer who discovers that the concert he took his daughter to is actually an elaborate trap to capture him. Join us as discuss the many layers of girl dadding found in this film…

1
Go Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 #6 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

We continue our coverage of the current season of The Bachelorette (featuring our first Asian American bachelorette) with another edition of our reality TV recap series of Go Asian! On this episode, we return to the States and begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel as Jenn selects her final 4 suitors in preparation for the hometown episode…

1
DEI Vice President: Tim Walz 1:36:06

2M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

BALLZ TO THE WALZ The fellas give you the rundown on the DEI VP pick Tim Walz, talk a little about low-energy Donald Trump, and deliver the latest updates on what’s happening in Gaza. If you support the show, make sure to leave a 5-star review on Apple and become a PATRON!! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headintheoffice HITO MERCH: h…

1
Deadpool & Wolverine 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

On this episode of Good Pop, the crew checks out the #1 movie in the country, Deadpool & Wolverine, which marks the official entrance of both these beloved Fox Marvel characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But does this very irreverent (and very Ryan Reynolds) film make the grade as good pop? What's Popping? - The Olympics! Follow our hosts…

1
Go Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 #5 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

1:43:06

Good Pop's reality TV recap spinoff Go Asian continues its coverage of the current season of the Bachelorette, featuring Jenn Tran, our first ever Asian American lead! On this episode, we cover the highs and lows of a jam packed episode 5 with two whole rose ceremonies and a self-elimination! Join us as we say farewell to Thomas N, discuss the "bab…

1
Biracial Erasure 1:30:00

2M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

The HITO BOYS do some POLITICS and talk about Harris’s VP options, JD Vance's continued fumbles, Donald “she's not black” Trump, and Israel's escalatory actions in the Middle East. If you like the show, make sure to leave a 5-star review, buy some merch, and BECOME A PATRON! Get 15% off of Ground News: check.ground.news/headintheoffice HITO MERCH: …

1
Do We Want This? - July 2024 1:10:34

2M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

On our July 2024 edition of "Do We Want This?" The Good Pop crew reviews some of the latest Asian American entertainment news including some exciting adaptation and casting announcements, as well as the new batch of Emmy nominations! What's Popping? - Puppet Up! Olympics (and Olympics opening ceremony) Follow our hosts: Marvin Yueh - @marvinyueh Je…

1
Go Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 #4 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

We continue our coverage of the latest season of The Bachelorette with another episode of Go Asian! On this episode the show moves onto New Zealand as Jenn goes on solo dates with the two eternal rivals Sam M and Devin, and boy do we have thoughts. The rest of the guys have some fun on a Rugby group date, and Sam N decides that the time is now to s…

1
JD Vance is Weird 1:37:02

3M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

The HITO boys run you through the first week of the Harris campaign, talk about potential VP picks, outline the failed conservative attacks against her, and highlight JD Vance and how much he sucks. Also, Netanyahu visited DC (tomato tomato). If you enjoy the show, make sure to check out the Patreon, leave a 5-star review on Apple, and follow us on…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Hito Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide