A comedy podcast hosted by a couple Asian American millennial best friends. We have fun chatting about what it means to be Asian including what's trending in relevant Asian news, society, culture, lifestyle, comedy, movies, entertainment, and everything else in between. New episodes every Thursday. ► Visit www.WorstAsianPod.com ► Follow us @WorstAsianPod on every social media app ► Consider supporting our premium subscription content on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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LIFE IN MACAU: What's it REALLY like living there? ft. OUTCASTS 853 PODCAST
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Macau unveiled. Everyone knows it as the gambling capital of the world. But the tiny island has so much more to offer. We welcome Paji and Iasmin from Outcasts 853 Podcast. Having grown up in Macau, they give us the inside scoop on what it's really like living there. The food, the people, the culture, and the massive amounts of money flying around.…
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Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Brands // TENCENT OR SAMSUNG?? WECHAT OR KAKAO??
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Our favorite recurring topic is back. On this Death Battle episode, we compare Korean and Chinese brands. Which billion dollar company reigns supreme? Samsung or Tencent. Kakao or Wechat. It's a heated episode but we can still come together to tell our Temu nightmare stories. Lingjie loves manhwa. Ben needs a 100k mile warranty. Come listen to The …
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Romantic Asian Holidays ... or are they???
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Move over Valentine's Day, this week we celebrate Qi Xi Jie (七夕节) aka Lover's Day in China. In honor of this special day, we go over some of our favorite romantic holidays in Asia. Ben reinvents grammar. Lingjie forgets what the sky is. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsi…
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Asian News Update: Spam's New Korean BBQ Flavor / Google Translate Learns Cantonese / Beer Sales Increase in India
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Holy smokes, they finally did it. Spam releases a new KBBQ flavor and we're pretty hyped. Google translate has some new tricks. It's the August edition of our Asian news update. Ben gets stuck in an elevator. Lingjie collects shiny cardboard. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @Wo…
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The summer Olympics are here! And with 60% of the world population calling Asia their home, we're bound to do pretty well at these games right? We're drenching in fun Asian Olympic facts today. Lingjie wants to coach the Hotdoggers.Ben looks huggable. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERY…
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Can you lose weight eating ASIAN FOOD?
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Is it possible to lose weight while eating delicious Asian food? Maybe some cuisines are easier than others. In the spirit of looking extra good for the summer, today we discuss the possible options to get in shape while eating Asian food. Ben hates Anime avatars. Lingjie eats a bucket of greek yogurt. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------…
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Did you miss us? We're back, we're back, we're back. Back with more of our BS. This week we go over the RICHEST Asian celebrities. Lingjie has comfortable slippers from Temu. Ben hates currency conversion. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► WEBSITE: www.worstasianp…
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Top Asian American Businesses by Ethnicity :)
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Have you ever noticed how different ethnicities dominate specific businesses or industries? No it's not a coincidence that your local dry cleaner is Korean owned or that your coffee was served to you by a nice South Asian lady. In this episode, we list some of the top businesses owned by Asian Americans while trying our best not to offend anyone. G…
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Asian News Update: North Korean Trash Balloons / Kobayashi Retires / Dogecoin Dog Passes
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It may not be what's actually important but it's all about what we deem to be important Asian News. This month we discuss the ongoing tension on the Korean peninsula, things get trashy. Kobayashi retires from competitive eating because he can't feel hunger anymore. And much much more! Ben is an hour late for hotpot. Lingjie wants you to draw in you…
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Rich Asian Dad, Poor Asian Dad with Mic Nguyen (Asian Not Asian Podcast)
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Your favorite Asian dads have teamed up to bring you this special Father Day's episode. Apologies to Ben if he's secretly a dad. Mic has some really big news. Lingjie can cry on demand. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro/ www.asiannotasianpod.com/ -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @W…
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Asian vs. American Kitchens // How much did that Rice Cooker cost?!
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We're back after our first ever unscheduled week off. Did you miss us? Don't freak out, we're not breaking up. Never. On this week's episode, we compare an Asian Kitchen versus a standard Western American kitchen. Oh boy did we have a good time recording this LOL. Ben upsets his dad with bad soda. Lingjie wants his niece to turn off the radio. Come…
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Top Asian American Moments in History // HAPPY AAPI HERITAGE MONTH!
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Happy AAPI Heritage Month! We tried our best to name some of our favorite Asian American contributions from history but things devolved very quickly. Still worth a listen or your money back! Ben offers a vast selection of pills. Lingjie misses Yahoo Games. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US …
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Growing up BLASIAN with Ryan Alexander Holmes
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Ryan Alexander Holmes is a Blasian Adonis and he's probably going to live forever. Before the rest of us turn to dust, we chat with him about living life while trying to balance both his cultures. Ryan knows his Grandma is the real star. Lingjie hates speaking chinglish. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. www.instagram.com/ryanalexh www.tiktok…
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Asian News Update: $1.3 Billion Lottery Winner / Lots of Panda News / Taiwanese Insurance Fraud Fail
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Happy AAPI Heritage Month everyone! Just in time for our monthly Asian News. $1.3 Billion lottery jackpot goes to a deserving Asian man. It's Panda-monium today because we've got so much worldwide panda news. Ben thinks everything is a shot glass. Lingjie hates the H-mart parking lot. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------…
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We may be bad podcasters but we think we're pretty decent sons. On this week's episode, we discuss how we can all pay back our parents for everything they've given us. Is time more valuable than money? Ben has an expensive cell phone plan. Lingjie loves premium fried chicken. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. --------------------------FOLLOW …
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What is the Korean HAN 한 ? / Generational Anger and Sorrow
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Yes, Ben is generally an angry person. But is that really his fault? Or should he blame it on his Korean Han 한 . It's a feeling of sorrow and anger that's shared among generations of Korean people. Ben did a lot of research for this episode so you better tune in. Lingjie has an angry wife. Ben gets food poisoning. Come listen to The Worst Asian Pod…
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Who are the SPICIEST Asians? And who are the weakest?
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It's a SPICY episode today. Which Asians reign supreme when it comes to eating spicy food? And which Asian countries have the weakest spice tolerance. We've got your pseudo facts ready. Ben reminisces about the infamous mala girl. Lingjie hates his power washer. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. --------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE …
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Asian News Update: The Happiest Asians Are ? / Sushi Vandalism / First Asian Bachelorette
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So much Asian news, so little Asian time. The UN releases a report ranking the happiest countries. Where do all the Asians countries fall? The first Asian Bachelorette premieres but is an Asian Bachelor ever happening? Ben loses his mind at the post office. Lingjie sleeps in the attic. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -----------------------…
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ASIAN PET PEEVES: Things That Annoy Us
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Everyone has their pet peeves. But Asians have a unique group of things that really get us worked up. We go over some of the most common ways to annoy Asian people. Lingjie bows 179 degrees. Ben eats expired salad dressing. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. www.mavenscreamery.com -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE…
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ASIAN LOVE LANGUAGE: How do Asians express their love?
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Nothing says I love you like yelling at you until you become a better person. Aside from that, how else do Asian people culturally express their love towards someone. Whether it be family, friends, partners, or even coworkers. We have a unique and sometimes toxic way of saying I LOVE YOU. Ben gets yelled at while sucking face. Lingjie eats dinner a…
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ASIAN ANIMALS, ASIAN ANIMALS, ASIAN ANIMALS
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Asian animals, Asian animals, Asian animals. Enough said, Asian animals. You know this is going to be a good episode. Go click play already. Ben loves ad blockers. Lingjie loves naturally encased chicken sausages. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://ginsabrands.com/ -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstA…
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Yes it's a stereotype that Asians are smart but there might be some truth to it. Are we born smart or is it something environmental? How much school is too much school? We also rank the list of top Asian countries by IQ. Ben had big dreams in high school. Lingjie has a lot of disclaimers. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.taaf.org…
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Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Vacations (Panda Panda Panda)
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Things haven't been this heated on a Deathbattle episode for awhile. Who's country reigns supreme when it comes to vacations? Ben wishes he could hug a panda. Lingjie has ants not in his pants. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► WEBSITE: www.worstasianpod.com► INST…
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Asian News Update: Miss Japan Scandal / AI Boyfriends / Dog Meat Banned in Korea
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Our monthly Asian news update is back. What's the scandal surrounding Miss Japan 2024? Who's going to free the trapped whales in Japan? And should you be afraid of A.I. stealing your spouse? Ben misses 25 cent bags of chips. Lingjie ponders about air holes. Come listen to the Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US…
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Average Asian Dudes ft. THE FUNG BROS (David and Andrew Fung Interview)
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Welcome Youtube royalty, THE FUNG BROS aka David and Andrew Fung. For over a decade, they've been at the forefront of Asian American culture and representation on the internet. We talk about all aspects of that journey and what the future holds. Ben is a Korean Chris Pratt. Andrew is an air fry master. Lingjie hates parking garages. And David is st…
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ASIAN DON'T RAISIN: Anti-aging Beauty Secrets from Two Average Guys
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Asian people stay young forever, that's proven science. Who better to tell you the secret to eternal youth than two average looking Asian guys. We've got your 10 step skin routine that only takes 4 hours daily. Lingjie drinks bird spit. Ben's moving to Vatican city. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------…
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Lunar New Year Special: EVERYTHING fun about the Zodiac Animal Signs
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Happy Lunar New Year! Or let's just call it what it is, Chinese New Year. In this episode, we go over EVERYTHING you will ever need to know about the Zodiac animal signs. Who's going to be lucky this year? Tune in to find out where you fall on the animal hierarchy. Ben likes wood. Lingjie becomes a woodworker. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast…
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Top ASIAN Guinness World Records / THAT NOODLE WAS HOW LONG?!?
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We grew up fascinated with Guinness World Records. Now that we're adults, we get to publicly talk about the best (dumbest) ones we could find. But of course they'll have an Asian spin. Lingjie likes girthy wasps. Ben loves the secret ingredient in Ikea meatballs. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOL…
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THIS OR THAT? ASIAN FOOD #2: H-Mart or Chinese Supermarket? / Fried or Steamed Dumplings? / Japanese or Korean cars?
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Who else is starting off the year by being continuously sick? Excuse the stuffy nose and hangover. Take a wild guess which one of us has which. We're back with another This or That episode. We didn't get a chance to go through all the hard choices within the Asian Food world. Lingjie keeps waking up at night. Ben tries to commit a minor crime. Come…
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Asian News Update: Too much boba tea is bad / Pokemon x Fendi / Beef Golden Globe Winner
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We are both feeling horrible. Lingjie is sick. Ben is extremely hungover. Nonetheless we are here with your weekly dose of BS content. This week we go over the top (?) stories in the Asian community. Stay tuned and find out why drinking too much boba tea is bad for you. Lingjie hates Teslas. Ben gets a scare at the doctors. Come listen to The Worst…
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Given how so many people are starting a New Year's fitness resolution, we thought it'd be a highly inappropriate time to discuss our favorite Asian snacks. This episode is light and fun but calorically heavy. Also, we used way too much brain power defining what constitutes a "snack". Ben sleeps 23 hours. Lingjie opens his December credit card bill.…
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We took a personality test! (Subscription Bonus Freebie)
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Happy holidays everyone! No new new episode this week because we're taking the week off to enjoy time with our families. Instead, we're going to release one of our paid subscription episodes for you to enjoy (or hate). We'll be back next week with brand new episode. See you soon all in 2024. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVE…
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This is the end .................................. of 2023
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We have sad news. It's been a crazy journey but all things must come to an end. I'm talking about 2023. Stop thinking whatever you thought for a second. We're taking this episode to reflect on everything that happened this year both personally and professionally. Then we attempt to recap some of the biggest Asian headlines in 2023 but fail miserabl…
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Happy Holidays! It's that time of the year. It's peak capitalism season! And we're giving you some of our favorite gift ideas for that special someone in your life, Asian or not. Lingjie overstuffs burritos. Ben's alarm clock flies away. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAs…
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The PERFECT Asian American Date ... or not
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If you had to go on a 24 hour date, where would you take them? We give you all the best spots to hit up for breakfast lunch and dinner. And maybe even a few extracurricular activities wink wink. Get your head out of the gutter, we're talking about KTV. Ben tries to save money. Lingjie can't find his sweatpants. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcas…
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Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Athletes / The most important stat is NET WORTH $$$
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Which country has a better roster of sports athletes? Korea or China? On this installment of DEATHBATTLE, things get really heated over figure skating. Ben is not impressed by ping pong. Lingjie only cares about net worth. Come listen to the Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/mayor/maui-recovery-assistance https://www.hawa…
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ENCORE: We're All Bitter Asian Dudes ft. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
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We're stuffing our faces with Turkey this week so there'll be no new episode. But in honor of the newly released trailer for Netflix's Avatar, we're replaying our interview with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. It was an amazing chat. Please enjoy. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. We're grateful for you all, insert heart fingers. You know him best…
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Feeling NOT Asian Enough, NOT American Enough
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The whole underlying point of this podcast is that we are always stuck feeling not Asian enough while simultaneously feeling not American enough. Today we get a bit deeper into the why (plus a lot of tangents). Lingjie gets upset at other parents. Ben googles his last name. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-co…
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Top Asians Movies of the 2010s and beyond
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No one does movie reviews better than us. No one. This week we go over our favorite Asian(ish) movies of the 2010s and beyond. Get ready as we DO NOT talk about Parasite, Crazy Rich Asians, Everything Everywhere All At Once, or basically anything else you might have thought we would. Ben is obsessed with Clint Eastwood. Lingjie is busy eating popco…
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Things we wish our Asian Parents taught us PART #2
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We're doing a part 2 continuation of last week's episode. You don't need to listen to them in order. We had a long list of things we wish we learned from our parents as kids. Is it rude to call your parents bad cooks? Do you know which town your parents actually migrated from? Ben loves decorating for Halloween. Lingjie is in his PJs. Come listen t…
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Things we wish our Asian Parents taught us
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Having Asian parents means having a different view of the world growing up. There are things we wish we learned earlier in life. Do you also have things you wish your parents taught you growing up? Ben should have been a lawyer. Lingjie hoards Pokemon cards. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/mayor/maui-…
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HAPPY 2 YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY!!! (is this the END???)
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2 years and over 100 episodes later, we're still here. Beaten and bruised but we're still alive. We get real about what it's been like and what the future holds. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE LISTENERS. WITHOUT YOU, WE WOULD JUST BE SCREAMING TO EACH OTHER. Lingjie is a one waller. Ben needs to get harder. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. http…
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Asian News Update: Panda Bears Extinct / Hasan Minhaj Controversy / Asian Games / Mount Fuji Closed
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Knock on wood but I think we're at the tailend of this month of being sick. I can almost laugh without coughing up a lung. We're back again with another installment of Asian News. The bi-monthly news show to keep you up to date on all the headlines that don't matter. Lingjie hates birthday dinners. Ben wants to be the new host of the Daily Show. Co…
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When does Asian Fusion Food become TOO Westernized?
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Almost a month and we're still sick. Against our Doctor's advice, we're committed to delivering you your weekly dose of dumb content. This week, Asian fusion yay or nay? At what point is it just too westernized? Lingjie coughs out lightning yellow phlegm. Ben does push ups before sexy time. Come listen to the Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaii…
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Saving Money The Asian Way: 100% LEGALLY
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Oh my goodness we're still sick but the show must go on. The coughing continues and hopefully the laughs do too. How do Asians save money? Just the legal ways please. Asian people were the pioneers of being eco-friendly and they didn't even care about the planet. Reuse, recycle, and haggle. Lingjie gets light headed. Ben doesn't care about freezer …
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Vacation Values: Unveiling Asian American Travel Habits
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If you grew up in an Asian or immigrant family, did you actually go on REAL vacations as a kid? More likely, summers were spent at Kumon or attending extra classes. Now that we're older, where do adult Asians like to travel to? Ben survives a rollercoaster. Lingjie can't get his eyes off the teacher's assistant. Come listen to the Worst Asian Podca…
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We're both sick. Ben has an undiagnosed illness that's not stupidity. Lingjie is suffering from you know what. But we're pushing through it all to give you your weekly dose of mid tier entertainment. This is a totally random misc episode about absolutely nothing. Lingjie wonders why men need lotion. Ben loves the swamp. Come listen to The Worst Asi…
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What's it like being Asian American in New York City?
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This topic was a great excuse to reminisce about random memories we had growing up in NYC. But the truth is, NYC is one of the best places to live if you are Asian. But it also has some big negatives, mainly the $$$. Lingjie gets hit in the face with a baseball. Ben misses cheap steak and eggs. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.ha…
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Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Holidays / Why do BTS and Blackpink have holidays?
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Who has the better holidays? South Korea or China? We fight it out on another installment of "Korean vs Chinese Deathbattle". How many real holidays do we know of before things devolved into utter nonsense? Lingjie gets fooled twice. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/mayor/maui-recovery-assistance https…
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