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Three American-raised friends living in China candidly explore the madness of modern behavior. We’ll be sipping on drinks with special guests as we tackle different topics on current culture, self-help, society, human psychology, nationality, politics, news and life. All this in an effort to reduce misconceptions about the world and ourselves. Tune in as we make these attempts and stumble our way towards becoming happier, healthier and wiser.
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Welcome to The Fashion Geek, an opinionated (well, it’s from New York), straight from the hip, no pretension podcast for men who don’t know a lot about Men’s Fashion and want to learn more. Hosted by Reg Ferguson (Fashion Geek #1), Founder of New York Fashion Geek, a Men’s Fashion consultancy that helps men go from Fashion Confused to Fashion Confident. On this podcast, Reg dives deep into brands and trends, sharing stories from the world of Men’s fashion that will help you become Fashion Co ...
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Put on your fanciest sweater and neckerchief because it's finally here: a full-on menswear episode. Ethan M. Wong (A Little Bit of Rest Podcast) joins Mic for a fun and ridiculous talk about Asian Americans and clothes and why we're all just anime characters. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-wit…
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Back for seconds, Host of @styleanddirection, the outrageously well dressed and never stressed @ethanmwong the ‘M’ stands for Menswear. We cover some of our Old Chestnuts, Describe a Vibe Shift in Social Media, talk Aloha Shirts, The Most Famous White Hawaiian, Conor’s Bootleg Scarface thongs, Las Vegas, Bringing a Loafer to a Pool Party, Karaoke S…
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Layla Chen is an English content creator and soloprenuer. She was formerly a trained actor in theatre and film in the UK. Currently, she provides online training and coaching in English pronunciation, voice and public speaking to native Chinese around the world. She graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of Lo…
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Hey all you Potterheads! A number of “Firsts” on this show, we’ll let you reveal just what they are. We talk to Hunter Sanders, writer, father, emergent dresser about lacrosse AND Harry Potter, We talk Oklahoma, What it’s like living as a weirdo in the midst of assholes, Problematic Bible Study, Certain Feelings of Obligation, Rural Life, Fantasy, …
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Gen Z comedians Tiffany Ng and David Jin join the pod to discuss David's useless medical degree, Tiffany's late night soup cravings, Mic's unfollowing strategy and if Asian comedy is mid. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-1042340567697 F O L L O W U S htt…
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**Sorry for the weird audio!!** Comedians Yoshiko Watson (Westside Comedy) and Alvin Kuai (Amazon Prime) join Mic on an insane journey through Civil War history, a sea of rudderless men and emerging Onlyfans accounts. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-100…
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We finally had a successful interview with our pals, John Weejawnz and Dan Weejawnz, overlords of the Weejawnz Discord and Instagram. We play Stud vs. Chud, Talk The Worst Part of Ivy Style, loafer variations, defining “local,” internet anonymity, trying to befriend dads in the daycare pickup line, bucking the rules, A Blind Squirrel, A&F, Frat Ast…
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Today we talk about the psychology of texting, jumping to conclusions, and if we’re destined to repeat the same failures in life. We talk about text message etiquette, the psychology behind quick responses, slow responses and no responses, and “closing the loop” with people we have unintentionally ignored. We talk about jumping to conclusions and m…
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Good Doctor Jason Leong (Netflix) comes to the show with his fancy O-1 visa to talk about doing shows in America, gap years and raising kids without hang-ups. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-1000435247757 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiann…
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▶️ Check This Out On YouTube Carl Goldberg is a renowned custom shirt maker who began his business, CEGO Custom Shirtmakers, in 1983. With over 30 years of experience in creating bespoke shirts, Carl has crafted garments for Broadway productions, Hollywood films, and discerning clients around the world. His expertise in hand-cutting and sewing, alo…
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This week, we improbably welcome Future Miss Canada, herself, a PhD who is not a Pretty Huge D***, yet another genius guest for our worthy audience, Dr. Cyana Madsen. Now, many of our guests have had labyrinthine CVs, resumes, slide decks, and more, but Dr. Madsen’s is so vast and impressive, you must see for yourself! We talked about clothing, his…
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Ethan Robertson is the host of Wheelsboy 车轮哥, a channel dedicated to offering independent reviews of Chinese cars. His videos have over a million subscribers and are available on YouTube and all mainstream Chinese platforms. Today we talk about the electric vehicle (EV) industry in China, including the rise of Chinese EV brands, the challenges they…
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S4E14: The Bicoastal Update Jenny's gone full bicoastal. Mic's been busy with a new addition. C O ME S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-karen-chee-tickets-956517297987 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagr…
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Dr. Brian Wong is a Rhodes Scholar, geopolitical strategist, tech advisor, author and Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong. His research examines the intersection of geopolitics, political and moral philosophy, and technology. Brian co-founded and now advises the Oxford Political Review and currently serves as a Fellow a…
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Cymri Chang is a Creative Producer and friend of the show. Today we discuss the human race, whether it's as a species, a political race or literally racing in the Olympics. We talk about if continuing the human species is important to us. We present cases for and against humanity and its impact on itself and all other living things. We talk about a…
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▶️ Check This Out On YouTube Reginald Ferguson is a men's fashion consultant born and raised in New York City, with a deep passion for helping men become fashion confident. His extensive experience in the fashion industry, coupled with his unique perspective as a New Yorker, makes him the perfect person to guide us through the history and cultural …
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Jorge Castellanos is a stand-up comedian and was a member of the sketch comedy group Mamahuhu, a popular YouTube series. He is also the owner of the Shanghai bar called BnC. He has performed with some of the biggest comedians like Mark Normand, Kyle Kinane and Jim Gaffigan. Today we talk about Jorge’s experience as a comedian in China, navigating c…
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John Tinseth, aka “The TRADINATOR” @thetrad came on our program, and just like that, another White Whale…unharmed. This program does not support whaling...but boy did we wail!!! We had a great chat about language in clothing, regretting his chosen moniker, the life of a military brat, making immediate connections with like-minded people, encounteri…
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Danny Hu is the CEO of WeCycle and started the largest triathlon community in China. His platform, STC大铁, has gone from a few hundred people to over 100k members and has helped organize 300+ triathlons and other active events across China. Today, in the spirit of the Olympics, we talk to Danny about how he got convinced to enter his first triathlon…
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▶️ Check This Out On YouTube Gil Vazquez is the president and executive director of the Keith Haring Foundation, dedicated to preserving and continuing Keith Haring's legacy. Growing up in Spanish Harlem and transferring to Nevin Street for high school, Gil's journey has been deeply influenced by Haring's artwork and ethos. As someone who witnessed…
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And now, a show the algorithm will censor: we had a rambunctious conversation with author, activist, and auteur Barry W. Lynn. Though Barry arrived to the interview wearing head to toe Ed Hardy, surprisingly (or not) we didn’t talk about clothing very much at all! Barry Lynn on going toe to toe with America’s worst people; the sins of our recent pa…
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Daniel Bateman is a content creator of his own social media channel @baidehan focused on being British, business and lifestyle in China. He is also the host of the "Panda Profits Podcast" and the founder of Brit Bridge, a global consultancy and marketing company. Today we talk about the book "The Game" by Neil Strauss and how it helped Daniel gain …
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Mic and Ben go on a road trip to nowhere in Mic's car. Mic is fully Martha's Vineyard-pilled. Ben has a poignant surf outing. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-914169043217 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro…
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Ben Cavender is the Managing Director and Head of Strategy with the China Market Research Group (CMR). He helps Fortune 500 companies strengthen their brands positions and presence in China's consumer market. He frequently speaks internationally on innovation, technology, economics and consumer trends. He is frequently quoted and interviewed by new…
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Yowei Shaw DRIVES ALL THE WAY UP FROM PHILLY to hang with the Asian Friends and perform a custom, NPR-style intro to the podcast. Then she discusses her new podcast "Proxy" and her experiences as an layoff girlie. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-914169043217 F O L L O…
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Tilman Rieger is a conflict mediator, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication expert. He is the founder of 8C Consulting and an expert in the fields of nonviolent communication, transactional analysis, positive intelligence and team building. Today we talk about psychological safety in groups, at work and in society. We learn about creating …
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In the the crossover event you didn't think you needed, Melody Cheng of the Asian Boss Girl MEDIA EMPIRE stops by to discuss why California Asians think they're better, Melody's move to NYC, and why oversharing makes for great content. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-…
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On this week’s episode we had the pleasure of hosting Style and Direction’s @ethanmwong. What does the M stand for? We talked about his clothing origin story, how to dress when it’s hotter than hell, Inspector Gadget’s trench coat, gatekeeping, “Dapper Day” at Disneyland, cinematic dressing, being a podcasting OG, being addicted to getting stuff do…
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▶️ Check This Out On YouTube Will Roberson is a fashion designer from Harlem, renowned for his unique and custom hat designs that have caught the attention of celebrities like Michael J. Fox, Brooke Shields, and the late Alpo Martinez AKA Paid in Full. With a background in the music business and a seamless transition into fashion, Will has made a n…
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Justin Hourn is the head coach and co-founder of Refuge Martial Arts. He is a BJJ black belt, former Australian national wrestling team athlete, international kickboxer, Tedx speaker and youth health & fitness speaker. Today we talk about fitness trends, wellness, purpose and overcoming adversity. We talk about purposely not preparing for things so…
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Gastor drops insane knowledge on the Asian Friends, starting with how to impress your wife. Mic has a very very big announcement and needs a hug. Jenny drops a new version of herself. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-914169043217?aff=erelexpmlt F O L L O W U S https://…
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Today we talk about the “3 Body Problem”, AI and finding jobs. We talk about the controversy over the Western adaptation of the show from the original Chinese science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem” and where the limits might be for cultural appropriation. The conversation shifts to the topic of AI and we debate how much we should really thi…
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In an interview close to the original thrust of the show, we speak with Baltimore knife artist, Henry Hyde, on the meandering path from making toys out of sticks as a kid to forging and smithing cutting-edge kitchen implements, most especially knives. We talk about imagination, his favorite building in Baltimore (it’s in Sandtown!) Instagram cookin…
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Dylan and Karen join the show for a podcast double date. Jenny is glad to be back. Mic almost gets arrested for breakdancing. Then the Asian Friends talk about why plates are overrated. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-886206927777 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram…
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Pulling back the curtain on one of Instagram’s most mysterious recluses: @fez. We secured a global exclusive, an hour-long interview with an inspiring, enigmatic creative. We go back and forth about writing, writing clothing, motorcycle gangs, thrifting abroad, Kalamazoo, hoarding and other compulsions, resellers, Steely Dan, and a gobble more…beca…
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King Kwesi is a vlogger, street interviewer and English teacher from Ghana, living in China. His YouTube Channel documents his experiences as an African interacting in Chinese society. Today we talk about his background from Ghana, growing up in a polygamous family, and his experience living in China as an African. We talk about why he started the …
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▶️ Check This Out On YouTube Alec Zaballero is an esteemed architect and partner at TPG Architecture, with a profound interest in watches. Alec’s passion extends to his role in the Harvard Club Watch Collectors and Enthusiasts, where he leads a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. With his comprehensive knowledge of menswear and horology, …
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Jenny is in Japan. Delia goes on a trip. Then, we discuss Delia's new viral newsletter. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-886206927777 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimot…
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Andrea Fenn is an award-winning digital strategist and the CEO of Adiacent, a global digital transformation company. He was a founding member of the APAC social media team at Ogilvy, a researcher of Chinese social media at Leiden University, and a former journalist for CNN and China Daily. He has lived 18 years in China working with the country’s e…
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This week, we checked in with our friend for his sequel episode, the Ramblin’ Man himself, Jim Parker. We talked about what’s been going on with his brand, @tazewellclothes, we learn the trials and tribulations of making clothes in the USA, the day-to-day life of a working musician, his signature guitar tone, music gear, the Solar Eclipse, making t…
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Fresh off hosting The Daily Show, Ronny makes the trek out to Gowanus to hang with the Asian Friends. Ronny has some questions for Jenny. Mic has one big question for Ronny. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-886206927777 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram.com/asianno…
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▶️ Check This Out On YouTube Simon Brooking is a seasoned expert in the world of Scotch whisky, serving as a senior ambassador of Scotch heritage for Beam Suntory. With his extensive knowledge and passion for Scotch, Simon has become a respected authority in the whisky industry, showcasing his expertise through engaging discussions and educational …
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Another brick in the wall... "brick” meaning a guest, and “wall” meaning our show. One more oral history for the music—>clothing pipeline. Attorney-in-training, guitarist, wit, our next guest is THE Perfect Gentleman…but not precisely. Clea Carlier on her first suit, Pink Floyd, her “deep, deep” love of music, accents and language, learning from Yo…
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Dylan Briley is the Head Chef at Crush, former Sous Chef at Mr & Mrs Bund, and former chef at Goga in Shanghai. He is also an artist, culinary consultant and DJ. Today we talk about digital addiction, self-hate and his experiences working in the restaurant industry, both in the US and China. He recounts a pivotal moment when he had a heart attack w…
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Jenny is joined by comedian and actress Maya Deshmukh (HBO's "The Other Two, AzN POP) to talk about being a new mom while in the confines of a global economic house fire. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-859512183077?aff=erelexpmlt F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram…
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Yimin Wang is a personality development and leadership coach. He is one of the highest certified people development coaches in China, the CEO of Sense Consulting and the Global Partner of Lumina Learning. Today we explore the Lumina Spark personality assessment which measures your various personality traits and qualities. We talk about the concept …
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