Best Apida Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with Sydelle Barreto, Policy Manager of The National Asian Pacific American Women_s Forum 35:45

1h ago35:45

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 39! Our guest today is Sydelle Barreto, the Policy Manager of The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. The NAPAWF (pronounced “NAP-off”) is the only multi-issue, progressive, community organizing and policy advocacy organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls in the United States. Foun…

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The History of Activist Tye Leung Schulze 25:10

2h ago25:10

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 38! The U.S. elections are coming up, so it’s a fitting time to talk about the activist and suffragist Tye Leung Schulze. She broke barriers, but her life went far beyond being the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election. So in this episode, we go into more of the details of her incredible life and the t…

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A Conversation with Watercolorist, Comic Artist, and Writer Tony Moy 57:59

9d ago57:59

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 37! Our guest this episode is the talented watercolorist, comic artist, and writer, Tony Moy. We first met Tony at the 2024 WonderCon in Anaheim when he was part of a panel on using comic books to help fight anti-Asian hate… a panel moderated by Stephanie Lim of Third State Books that also featured Amy Chu and Sarah Mye…

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The Story of Iconic Asian Candies - Botan Rice Candy and Dragon's Beard 34:31

18d ago34:31

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 36! It’s time to talk about iconic Asian candies again! These are candies and confections that originated in Asia but have meant a lot to people worldwide in the Asian diaspora. Today we’re here to share the history of Botan Rice Candy and Dragon’s Beard Candy. Have you tried either? We think they’re worth looking for i…

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A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Educator, and Author Dr. Helen Hsu 43:20

18d ago43:20

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 35! We often read to learn new information or to be entertained (or both). But we also love reading to improve ourselves, which is what we did with The Conscious Style Guide by Award-winning Editor and Author Karen Yin (S04E22). Today’s guest is Dr. Helen Hsu, whose new book is The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Amer…

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Off-Planet transmission 013: reeducation_beaches_antagonists 40:00

24d ago40:00

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013: reeducation_beaches_antagonists It’s the end of term for one of our cadets, and we hear him disclose first-hand experience of our reeducation program to his compatriot: it was intriguing to witness a disarmed and honest assessment of our methods from one of the courses most mediocre students. We commenced with subject B as he has proven to be …

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The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel in San Francisco 40:17

1M ago40:17

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 34! In today’s episode we share The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel. August 26, 2024 will mark 19 years since the new International Hotel opened their doors. But do you know what happened to the old I-Hotel? It’s amazing how the community, civil rights activists, residents, and others came together to help fight fo…

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Another Conversation with Award-winning Author Illustrator Nidhi Chanani 41:40

1M ago41:40

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 33! One of our favorite guests is back for another conversation… it’s award-winning author, illustrator Nidhi Chanani who returns to share a little about her upcoming picture book Quiet Karima that will be released on October 8, 2024. It’s a beautifully painted book that is about Karima, who taps into the magic and musi…

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The History of Asian Pacific American Olympic Champions 33:22

2M ago33:22

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 32! Do you know who the first Asian Pacific American Olympic champions were? We didn’t know, so we researched, and are here to share it with you! In this episode we talk about the lives of Duke Kahanamoku, Vicki Manalo Draves, and Sammy Lee, our first Asian Pacific American Olympic heroes. It’s amazing what each of them…

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The Origin of Vietnamese American Nail Salons 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 31! Have you ever wondered why Vietnamese Americans seem to dominate the nail salon industry in America? Although not all Vietnamese Americans are nail technicians, there are enough to make up approximately 50% of the nail technicians in the $8 billion per year American nail industry. It all started with the celebrity a…

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ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Chop Suey Fonts 16:02

2M ago16:02

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 30! This is an ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) encore rebroadcast of The History of Chop Suey Fonts from S03E18. It was a favorite of ours to research because it amazes us how something not created by Asian Pacific Islanders has become so closely aligned to our businesses. We’ve all seen them. Typefaces that signal an eth…

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A Conversation with Activists and Co-Owners of Eastwind Books Bea and Harvey Dong 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Welcome 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 a chance to have them on as guests to talk about their…

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APIDA History at OSU (w/ Janet Nishihara) 48:59

2M ago48:59

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To close out this season, we're joined by a very special guest, Janet Nishihara, OSU APIDA Icon and Executive Director of the Educational Opportunities Program to talk about APIDA history at OSU and how the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center came to be. Listen to Janet's funny stories of former APCC staff, the *possibly* haunted center, and more!…

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The History of George Helm Jr. and Kaho'olawe Island 31:44

2M ago31:44

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Welcome 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 founding member of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (the …

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A Conversation with Author and Educator Chad Soon 48:20

3M ago48:20

48:20

Welcome 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 written for middle grade students… which is a great age for …

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The History of Instant Ramen 31:29

3M ago31:29

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Welcome 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 meal. In this episode, we share the history of instant ram…

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A Conversation with Author, Community Historian, and Archaeologist Dr. Kelly Fong 33:27

3M ago33:27

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Welcome 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. Kelly Fong to our show. She’s an author, community hist…

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A Conversation with Comic Book Artist and Author Sarah Myer 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Welcome 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 has gained attention with an L.A. Times Book Prize nomina…

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A Conversation with Steven Wu of Woori Juntos 35:03

3M ago35:03

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Welcome 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 together." On their website, they say the name “reflects the …

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Pacific Islander Experience at OSU Part 2 (w/ Ka 'Ikena Hawai'i and Pacific Islander Association) 45:12

4M ago45:12

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Making Waves is back with another episode featuring PIA and Ka 'Ikena Hawai'i! Join us as we navigate through our experiences as PI students here at OSU and what it took to get us here, but most importantly, what it took to keep us here!By KBVR-FM

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Off-Planet transmission 012: identity_unicorns_stingers 46:08

4M ago46:08

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012: identity_unicorns_stingers Subject B skipped the pleasantries at the start of todays meeting, opting instead to interrogate his counterpart on their knowledge of antique-based reality television. His intention behind the line of questioning was not to explore the worth of humanitys lost or forgotten junk, rather to identify the masks they surr…

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A Conversation with Award-Winning Author and Editor Karen Yin 42:04

4M ago42:04

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 22! We love learning. One area that is ever changing, that we want to learn more about is the world of language… specifically the context which impacts the language choices we make for communication. That’s why we were so excited to invite award-winning author and editor Karen Yin to our show. Karen’s latest book is The…

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Timian Takeover 47:28

4M ago47:28

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This week, we're diving into the chaotic yet exhilarating world of roommate dynamics. Join Stella, Leslie, Julie and Jocelynn as we explore the hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes downright bizarre experiences of living with roommates.By KBVR-FM

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Talking about the 2024 STAATUS Index 42:54

4M ago42:54

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 21! It’s time for the 2024 STAATUS Index published by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) with partnership from Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH), AAPI Data, and the Asian American Research Initiative. This annual survey is a social tracking and national assessment of attitudes and stereotypes towar…

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A Conversation with Author and Filmmaker Professor William Gow 57:30

4M ago57:30

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 20! There are plenty of things we love… and for sure one of them is the world of film and entertainment… especially when it’s Asian American cinema. But what happens when what you see represented in Hollywood becomes blurred with the actual experience in an ethnic enclave… or even drives it? Our conversation today dives…

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The History of The Kim Sisters 25:30

4M ago25:30

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 19! Back in S03E03, we talked about one of the first popular Asian American singing groups, the Kim Loo Sisters, but there was also another group a few years later that made a longer lasting impact… the Kim Sisters. Originally from South Korea, the trio of ladies that included Sook-ja, Ai-ja, and Min-ja, were a dynamic …

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Role Models & Representation 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

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In this episode, we kick-off APIDA Heritage Month with discussing how role models and representations effect our life growing up in media and different aspects.By KBVR-FM

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A Conversation with Award-Winning Illustrator and Comic Artist Christie Shinn 52:30

5M ago52:30

52:30

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 18! Free Comic Book Day is coming soon… not to mention Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so as a lead-up to this confluence, we had a conversation with the Ringo Award-winning illustrator and comic artist, Christie Shinn of HoraTora Studios. If you’re in Southern California on May 4th and 5…

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The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa Utah 27:03

5M ago27:03

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 17! This is the next installment in our series on ethnic enclaves that have disappeared. Today we’re here to talk about The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa, Utah. It was predominantly Hawaiian, but there were others from the Pacific Islands as well. Established in 1889 in Skull Valley, Utah, it was a place …

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The History of the Buddhist Churches of America 39:25

5M ago39:25

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Editors Note: We had an audio glitch in the original upload and have fixed it. Welcome to Season 4, Episode 16! This episode is about The History of the Buddhist Churches of America. Buddhism is one of the religions often associated with Asian countries and the people who come from Asian Pacific nations. And it’s for good reason, because it’s a rel…

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Pacific Islander Experience at OSU (w/ Pacific Islander Association) 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

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Making Waves is back this Spring Term! Get ready to ride the waves of laughter as we dive into the unique experiences of Pacific Islander students at OSU! In this episode, our two beloved staff, Naia and Moani, will teams up with PIA for an unforgettable chat.By KBVR-FM

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A Conversation with Send Chinatown Love PR and Partnerships Lead Kelisha Menon 33:13

6M ago33:13

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 15! Today’s guest is Kelisha Menon, the Public Relations and Partnerships Lead at Send Chinatown Love, the incredible organization that formed during the height of the pandemic when New York’s Chinatown businesses and the people who lived there were suffering the most. Already busy with a career in public relations, Kel…

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A Conversation with Actor Chen Tang 53:59

6M ago53:59

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 14! Today’s special guest is the talented and engaging actor Chen Tang. Born in Japan and raised in Guangxi, China as well as Memphis, Tennessee, Chen is best known for playing Hong in Warrior and Yao in the live action Mulan. Much like the character of Hong, Chen is an upbeat individual who is generous and multi-talent…

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Off-Planet transmission 011: condiments_apidae_disasters 31:27

6M ago31:27

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011: condiments_apidae_disasters Life in the pod appears to have become too bland for subject B: he bemoans the lack of flavour in their rations and so, in an effort to fool his tastebuds, sparks a conversation with his compatriot about condiments. In a further attempt to inject some spice into their existence, subject A suggests they seek stimulat…

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A Conversation with Educator, Speaker, and Author Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn 35:33

6M ago35:33

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 13! Today’s guest is Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, an author, educator, speaker, and professional learning facilitator. Born in Bangkok, Thailand into a mixed-race Malaysian Chinese and white American family, she’s a classic “third culture kid.” She’s had a very diverse upbringing, living in various East and Southeast A…

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Another Conversation with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin 38:03

6M ago38:03

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 12! It’s Another Conversation with Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin. It’s not hyperbole to say that Grace Lin is one of our favorite authors of all time… maybe that’s why we love any opportunity to talk with her, and it’s a great time for her return. We’re still enjoying Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, a…

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Unpopular Opinions 33:18

7M ago33:18

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Get ready to ditch the mainstream and dive into a wild ride of unpopular opinions on this episode of "Unpopular Opinion"! We are breaking all the rules and bringing you the juiciest contrarian takes from our own unpopular opinions to the audiences.By KBVR-FM

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A Conversation with Professional Speaker and Author Dr. Michael Soon Lee 58:04

7M ago58:04

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 11. Today’s guest is Dr. Michael Soon Lee, a fifth-generation Chinese American. He overcame prejudice, systemic discrimination, and depression to become a TV and film producer, an actor, a top-producing real estate broker, and the Dean of a university business school. HeI was the first Asian to earn the "Certified Speak…

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The History of Bangladeshi Americans 36:47

7M ago36:47

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10! Today we’re talking about Bangladeshi Americans, a separate group of the South Asian diaspora (Desi community) that’s a growing presence in the U.S. We go back to Bangladesh and talk about the importance of the area to the rest of India and the British Empire. Knowing the history of Bangladesh is essential to unders…

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A Conversation with Pedagogue and Performer Dr. Xenia Deviatkina-Loh 47:20

7M ago47:20

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 9. We had a lot of fun talking to Dr. Xenia Deviatkina-Loh about her life, her career, and her work with the Asian Classical Music Initiative. Dr. Deviatkina-Loh performs on violin and viola, and she is also a pedagogue, sharing her knowledge in various settings across the world. She’s the president of the 2024 ACMI @ M…

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Why It’s Hard to Say I Love You (w/ Stanley Luu) 43:01

7M ago43:01

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This episode features personal stories and discussions on how cultural expectations, intergenerational dynamics, and diverse backgrounds within the APIDA community can impact the ability to openly express affection. Get ready to explore love, laughter, and a few sarcastic remarks, because expressing affection shouldn't be harder than assembling IKE…

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A Conversation with Comic Book Author and Screenwriter Amy Chu 42:57

7M ago42:57

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 8! Today’s conversation is with Amy Chu, a co-founder and former editor of A. Magazine, screenwriter, co-founder of Alpha Girl Comics, and well-known comic book author. Her latest title is Fighting to Belong! Volume 1 (out now, so go get it), which is a graphic novel focused on the history and contributions of Asian Ame…

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A Conversation with Ter the Creator of SumoStew 53:10

7M ago53:10

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 7! It’s no secret that we love sumo. We even talk about AAPI in Professional Sumo back in S02E40. So it was really exciting to get a chance to have a conversation with Ter, the creator of the YouTube channel SumoStew. She’s one of our favorite content creators… definitely our favorite who covers sumo. It all comes down …

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Lunar New Year (w/ Reagan Le) 45:13

8M ago45:13

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Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in style as our hosts dive into the traditions and festive fun that make this holiday a blast! Join us for a special episode featuring a surprise guest who spills the tea on their favorite Lunar New Year memories. From dragon dances to red envelopes, we've got your dose of laughter and cultural insights covered…

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A Conversation with Actor, Musician, and Activist Perry Yung 52:50

7M ago52:50

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 6. Father Jun is one of our favorite characters on Warrior… so we were so unbelievably excited to have a conversation with Perry Yung! With about 30 acting credits to his name for TV and Film, Perry has also worked on stage and in music. We also love how he merges his activism and beliefs into his acting and music. In t…

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A Conversation with Author Jamie Jo Hoang 48:36

8M ago48:36

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5! Our conversation this week is with the talented author, Jamie Jo Hoang. Her latest novel, My Father, the Panda Killer is a heartfelt story based on her life. We really enjoyed the book, even the moments that were tough to read… and that’s because Hoang’s novel focuses on a Vietnamese American family that is dealing w…

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College vs. Home Life 36:41

8M ago36:41

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In this episode, we explore the contrasts between home life and college life, unraveling the layers of identity and cultural dynamics during the holiday season. We've also got the scoop on the ins and outs of 2024. Grab your boba, cozy up in your favorite hoodie, and join us as we navigate the rollercoaster ride of post-holiday pandemonium.…

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The History of the Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots 31:04

8M ago31:04

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4. If you’re new to our podcast then just know that we occasionally do a series called Most Forgotten Massacres, where we take time to talk about a moment (generally in U.S. history) where racism and discrimination turned to violence against the Asian Pacific American community. The Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots were …

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Navigating College as an APIDA Student 23:56

8M ago23:56

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Making Waves is back with season 4! In this first episode, we will be talking about what it’s like to be in college as an APIDA identifying student along with our stories and experiences.By KBVR-FM

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The History of George Chin 26:16

8M ago26:16

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3. As many of you know, we love hockey! Recently, in November 2023, George Chin, a legend of Asian Canadian ice hockey, passed away. He was the star winger on the Chin brothers line along with his brothers Bill and Albert. The Chinese Canadian trio helped their hometown Lucknow team to be highly successful. In this epis…

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