This podcast is about more than basketball; it's about culture, business, and everything beyond the X's and O's. From how the NBA addresses social issues to the decline in TV ratings, join Jeffrey Lin, Matt, and friends in discussing how the real world crosses over with basketball. Hosted by Jeffrey Lin Part of Fung Jen Productions Interested in AAPI movies? Reel Asian Podcast dives into some of the most impactful AAPI movies
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A show focused on Asian and Asian-American related films where each episode presents discussions from a variety of angles, both in the micro- & macro-views of Asian American culture and pop culture. We analyze and unpack the what, how, and why these films are worth talking about. Follow on fb.com/ReelAsianPodcast | instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast Support for this podcast: www.reelasianpodcast.com/support https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Fung Jen Productions, LLC.
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Running the 'Physical 100' Gauntlet w/ Raymond Luu & Alan Duong
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Alan and Ray journey through the wildly popular Netflix TV series, 'Physical 100'. As they examine each quest, they analyze what strategies worked well and what strategies could've been better. They look back at some of the biggest moments during the competition and the controversial last challenge between the two finalists. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of …
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Is Netflix The 'Kirkland Brand' Of Streaming? + A DCEU Resurgence
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Ray, Alan, and Renee talk about the current state of Netflix and how our streaming behaviors have changed over the years. Netflix's 2023 slate has been called "kirkland-like" and they debate whether this is a good or bad thing. Also, is it too late for the DCEU? We look at whether the latest leadership changes at Warner Bros. could be the last hurr…
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A24's Enduring Success & 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' w/ Raymond Luu & Renee Ya
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Ray and Renee get into what makes A24 films unique and how this rare independent company is surviving in the big studio landscape. Also, they dive deep into Renee's favorite movie, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' after having some time to digest all the fixings of this robust film. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code…
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RAP Favorites: 'Mulan' w/ Raymond Luu & Alan Duong
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Original air date: 9/25/20 We're sharing some of our favorite episodes in the past! Ray and Alan take on the 2020 remake of Disney’s 1998 ‘Mulan’. They notice the lack of depth in the writing, plot holes, and artistry of the movie. Discussed are the political controversies that surrounded the release, comparing it to 'Star Wars' and 'Black Panther'…
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RAP Favorites: 'Love Hard' w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Renee Ya, Baldwin Diep
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Original air date: 12/25/21 We're sharing our favorite episodes in the past! Enjoy this special HOLIDAY episode where we talk about Netflix's latest holiday rom-com, 'Love Hard' starring Jimmy O. Yang and Nina Dobrev. The RAP share their highlights and lowlights about the film, discuss whether this film actually perpetuated harmful Asian stereotype…
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'Breakdown' w/ Raymond Luu, Hon Hoang, Michelle Hébert, Sean Niu
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Ray sits down with writer-director Hon Hoang to talk about his award-winning short film "Breakdown". Hon talks about his process when creating this film. Michelle shares some insights on what goes into the costume design of a film. Sean talks about his first experience being on set and inspirations he got out of it. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk…
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RAP Favorites: 'Boogie' w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Renee Ya
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Original air date: 5/7/21 We're sharing some of our favorite episodes in the past! Ray, Alan, and Renee discuss Eddie Huang's coming-of-age, basketball drama and why it resonated differently among the team. They talk about the unique perspective of the Black/Asian cultural interactions, how the basketball scenes were shot, and where this fits in th…
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RAP Favorites: 'Blue Bayou' w/ Raymond Luu, Pragya Saxena, Sean Niu, Mel Taevin
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Original air date: 11/26/2021 We're sharing some of our favorite episodes in the past! Joined by special guests Sean Niu (Bund To Brooklyn podcast) and Musician/Adoptee Mel Taevin (@taevinmusic), this episode examines Justin Chon's latest film, 'Blue Bayou'. Listen in as they discuss what they love and didn't love about the movie, the adoptee exper…
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BONUS: Brad Jenkins, President & CEO of AAPI Victory Fund, talks about voter engagement and supporting AAPI candidates
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Ray and Renee sit down with Brad Jenkins, President & CEO of the AAPI Victory Fund, the first super PAC that’s focused on mobilizing AAPI eligible voters and moving them to the ballot box. Brad talks about the history and current status of AAPI voter engagement and how the Asian American population can really show up for this year's midterm electio…
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BONUS: Gaysorn Thavat ('The Justice of Bunny King') Interview
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Ray sits down with the director of The Justice of Bunny King, a heartwarming and heartbreaking story about a mother who is willing to do anything to regain custody of her children. Gaysorn shares her journey as a director, what it was like directing her first feature film, and what 'Bunny King' says about our society at-large. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk o…
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It's the finale of season 4!! The gang reflect back on some of their favorite moments from season 4, share movies + shows they're currently watching, and what listeners can expect for season 5. (31:20) Reel Asian Game Show sees if Alan, Renee, and Baldwin have what it takes to take the crown as movie champion. Winner gets In n' Out. Mmmmmm Get 15% …
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'Kung Fu Hustle' w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Pragya Saxena
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Join the Axe Gang with us as we take a look into the iconic Kung Fu Hustle by Stephen Chow. They remember where they were they watched it for the first time, its impact today, and favorite moments from this classic film. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com…
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Top 5 Favorite API Directors w/ Raymond Luu, Baldwin Diep, Pragya Saxena
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The RAP team is listing our their top 5 FAVE API directors. These are filmmakers and storytellers that span across the globe, throughout different genres. Is your favorite director mentioned in this episode?? Listen and find outttttt ;) Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | w…
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Ray and Baldwin talk about the astonishing journeyman drama, Lion, starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Based on a true story, it centers around a man who's on a quest to find his family home after being lost as a young boy. They talk about what made this film so gripping and some of the standout performances. Ray and Baldwin also share some of th…
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Emma Galbraith ('Inbetween Girl') Interview w/ Raymond Luu
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Ray sits down with the star of Inbetween Girl, Emma Galbraith, to talk about starting her career as an actor, her experience as the lead in a feature film, and her grassroots organizing. Learn more about Emma by following her on social @em.magining 'Inbetween Girl', a film by Mei Makino. In Galveston, TX, 16-year-old, artistic, sardonic Angie Chen …
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'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Baldwin Diep
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Ray, Alan, and Baldwin take on this iconic 2000 wuxia film directed by Ang Lee, talking about what elements aged well over the years, whether or not it truly made an impact in Hollywood, and handout their MVPs. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsian…
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Top 3 Influential API Actors w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Renee Ya, Baldwin Diep
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We're doing another listing! This time, it's our top 3 influential API actors in the game. It's an opportunity to highlight those who've been instrumental in cinema and how their careers have gone beyond the silver screen. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.c…
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[BONUS] 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' w/ Raymond Luu, Renee Ya, Pragya Saxena, Christine Juang
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We're joined by special guest, Christine Juang, Director of Community & Education from Hate Is A Virus to talk about the 1987 documentary, 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' This important documentary recounts the events leading up to and after the killing of Chinese American Vincent Chin, who was brutally murdered in Detroit for being mistakenly as Japane…
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'To All The Boys' Trilogy w/ Raymond Luu & Saba Razvi
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Ray and Saba discuss the entire To All The Boys trilogy starring Lana Condor, taking a look at what makes this teen rom-com universally so relatable, the state of rom-coms today, and whether Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky make it through college. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPod…
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Top 5 Most Significant Indie API Movies w/ Raymond Luu, Renee Ya, Pragya Saxena
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It's another Top 5 episode, this time Ray, Renee, and Pragya are sharing their most significant indie films in API culture. Renee's Top 5: Origin Story | Minari | The Namesake | Flower Drum Song | Enter the Dragon Pragya's Top 5: Pale Cocoon | Paprika | Voices of a Distant Star | You Are Umasou | A Letter to Momo Ray's Top 5: Saving Face | The Donu…
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'The Joy Luck Club' Redux w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Kat Kim from 'Happy Cleaners'
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Ray and Alan invite Kat Kim, producer from 'Happy Cleaners', to talk about the iconic 1993 drama, The Joy Luck Club. They go over some of the biggest reasons why this film is treasured among the Chinese/Asian American community and how it's personally impacted their lives. This is a redux episode because Ray and Alan recorded Joy Luck Club as their…
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It's the Ray and Renee show, once again! The two talk about Alice Wu's directorial debut, Saving Face. They talk about why it's one of their favorite movies of all time, why Ray has a personal connection, and why it's aged beautifully over the years. Listen in! Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook…
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Wong Kar-wai Cinematic Universe w/ Raymond Luu, Baldwin Diep, Pragya Saxena, Hon Hoang
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The RAP team + returning guest Hon Hoang go over the filmography of one of the most celebrated and universally acclaimed directors, Wong Kar-wai. Yup, they start alllll the way from the beginning and give their quick takes about each movie, his career, then rank their top 3 WKW films overall. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL…
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Theater vs. Streaming w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Baldwin Diep
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Ray, Alan, and Baldwin debate which movie watching experience is better: In the theater or streaming at home? They go over the pros & cons of each, the future of movie theaters and streaming, and ultimately who wins the debate. Hint: Ray. Easily. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianP…
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'Turning Red' w/ Raymond Luu, Renee Ya, Saba Razvi
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4 TOWN 4EVA!! Ray, Renee, and Saba examine the cultural nuances that make this film resonate with so many Asians. Especially ones that grew up during the 2000s ;) Teenage adolescence, family ties, and womanhood are all topics brought to the table in this lively discussion. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code! Follow us! …
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'Marvelous and the Black Hole' Interview w/ Kate Tsang & Miya Cech
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Ray and Renee talk with Writer/Director Kate Tsang and Lead Actor Miya Cech about their latest coming-of-age comedy, Marvelous and the Black Hole. Kate shares how she came up with this story and why it's deeply personal. Miya talks about her journey as an accomplished actor at such a young age, and how she uses her platform for Asian American advoc…
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'House of Flying Daggers' w/ Raymond Luu & Kat Lieu of Subtle Asian Baking
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Ray is joined by the amazing Kat Lieu from the popular page, Subtle Asian Baking. Kat talks about her journey of creating baked goods and how she started SAB. Then the pair talk about the wuxia classic, House of Flying Daggers. Kat shares why this movie was a favorite of hers growing up. Hint: Takeshi Kineshiro. IG: @subtleasian.baking www.modernas…
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'Everything Everywhere All At Once' w/ Renee Ya & Baldwin Diep
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Renee and Baldwin react to the critically acclaimed multiversal madness of a film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. They talk about their biggest takeaways, unpack the multiple storylines throughout, and how amazing Michelle Yeoh is. For the month of May only, you can order the special Almond Cookie shown in the movie by following @anniestcakes o…
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Top 5 Most Impactful AAPI Movies w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Pragya Saxena
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It's our OFFICIAL RETURN! Welcome to Season 4!! In this episode, each host will share their Most Impactful AAPI movies and how these films have changed the landscape of AAPI cinema. Pragya's Top 5: 1. Bend It Like Beckham | 2. Blue Bayou | 3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | 4. Kung Fu Hustle | 5. Infernal Affairs Ray's Top 5: 1. The Joy Luck Club | 2. Seven S…
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Unpacking and Humanizing the Will Smith & Chris Rock Moment w/ Raymond Luu, Pragya Saxena, Ryan Alexander Holmes
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Ray, Pragya, and special guest Ryan Alexander Holmes talk about the biggest moment in TV history: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. They examine the deeper issues that aren't being talked about in mainstream news and how this can be a teaching moment for everyone (including ourselves). Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea t…
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Episode 9: Gentrified State Warriors
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We have Ray and Baldwin on from Real Asian Pod to settle the age old debate of who are the real Warriors fans.By Fung Jen Productions
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Going Vegan, East Asian Vegan Snacks, and Sports Documentaries w/ Annie Wang of Annie's T Cakes [Bonus Content]
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Ray talks with Annie Wang, founder of Annie's T Cakes, to talk about her journey making vegan East Asian snacks. They also talk about meeting and working together at Project by Project SF, running a business as a women of color, and sports documentaries. Find and follow Annie's T Cakes on IG, @anniestcakes Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today…
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Revolutionizing Milk Tea, 20 Years of Friendship, Milk Tea in Pop Culture w/ Pauline Ang & Olivia Chen, Founders of Twrl Milk Tea [Bonus Content]
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Ray and Alan sit down with Pauline Ang and Olivia Chen, the makers of Twrl Milk Tea. Learn how Pauline and Olivia met over 20 years ago, how they started Twrl, how they plan to change the milk tea industry, and their favorite movies. We gotta talk about movies of course ;). Twrl Milk Tea is the better-for-you milk tea (aka tea latte or boba tea) th…
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We have friend of the pod Kevin on to talk about the impact of Enes Kanter Freedom's activism and what it means for the NBA and China.By Fung Jen Productions
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'The Half of It' (Re-release) w/ Raymond Luu, Renee Ya, Brian Tang
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(Original air date: 10/9/20) Ray, Brian, and Renee journey through Alice Wu’s ‘The Half of It’ (2020). This critically acclaimed, unconventional coming-of-age story challenges the common perceptions of what it means to love, and be loved. Our dynamic trio dissect the messy romance triangle between Ellie, Aster, and Paul; dating in modern times, and…
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'Be Water' (Re-release) w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Brian Tang
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(Original air date: 9/18/2020) Ray, Alan, and Brian talk about Bao Nguyen’s 30 for 30 documentary, ‘Be Water’, where they explore what it meant to be Asian during the 1960s, cancel culture, and how Asian and American culture was forever changed by one of the most influential figures in the world, Bruce Lee. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea toda…
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Matt joins us again to discuss NBA news and how cryptocurrency has spread through the NBA faster than COVID.By Fung Jen Productions
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'Always Be My Maybe' (Re-release) w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Brian Tang
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(Original air date: 8/28/2020) A re-release of our very FIRST episode! Oooweee, it's been a journey. Also, listening back to our first episode was cringe LOL. Raymond, Alan, and Brian take a long walk on the beach with the 2019 romantic comedy, Always Be My Maybe, starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. Listen in while we discuss the state of rom-coms,…
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'Love Hard' w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Renee Ya, Baldwin Diep
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Enjoy this special HOLIDAY episode where we talk about Netflix's latest holiday rom-com, 'Love Hard' starring Jimmy O. Yang and Nina Dobrev. The RAP share their highlights and lowlights about the film, discuss whether this film actually perpetuated harmful Asian stereotypes, and take on the ULTIMATE question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Get 15% …
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Annie Wang, my roommate and burgeoning basketball fan, joins me to discuss the new Showtime documentary Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible. We discuss everything from the Ray Allen beef, high schoolers entering the NBA, and the gap between ownership and players. Interested in East Asian vegan snacks? Check out Annie's business, Annie's T Cakes her…
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Who Said It? - Season 3 Wrap Up w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Baldwin Diep
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We're wrapping up season 3 with some reflections of the pod journey so far. Lastly, the episode ends with an intense game of Who Said It? A game where Baldwin and Alan have to guess who said what in what episode. Thank you to all our listeners! Catch y'all on the flip side! Join us on the Shuffle app! www.reelasianpodcast.com/shuffle Follow us! www…
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Ever wonder who how basketball in the Seven Kingdoms would be like? Probably not, so we're doing the thought experiment for you. Jeffrey invites James Liu on to decide which Game of Thrones characters would make the best basketball team. Warning, this pod is heavy with spoilers.By Fung Jen Productions
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'Blue Bayou' w/ Raymond Luu, Pragya Saxena, Sean Niu, Mel Taevin
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Joined by special guests Sean Niu (Bund To Brooklyn podcast) and Musician/Adoptee Mel Taevin (@taevinmusic), this episode examines Justin Chon's latest film, 'Blue Bayou'. Listen in as they discuss what they love and didn't love about the movie, the adoptee experience, what's wrong with current adoptee laws, and the controversy surrounding this fil…
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The wake of the Robert Sarver allegations of racism, sexual harassment, and employee harassment, brings up the question of how fans of a team should react to news like this. Should fans 'disown' a team? Is a team its players, coach, GM, or owner? To address these questions, Jeffrey and a new guest Kevin Tian discuss what it would take for him to lo…
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'Parasite' w/ Renee Ya, Baldwin Diep, Pragya Saxena
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A deep dive on the critically acclaimed 2019 drama/thriller, 'Parasite' written and directed by Bong Joon-ho. The crew talk about the big themes of the movie and some of the underlying socioeconomic elements that tie into the real world. Listen in as they unpack the meaning behind the title, Bong Joon-ho's directorial style, and the dynamics betwee…
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Jeffrey and Matt sip some of that sweet haterade and discuss their top five most hated players in the NBA.By Fung Jen Productions
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'Ju-On: The Grudge' w/ Raymond Luu, Alan Duong, Cindy Huynh
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Check out this spo0o0oky Halloween episode on the beloved Japanese Horror classic, Ju-On: The Grudge (2002). In this episode, Ray & Alan walkthrough the movie with Cindy, a self-admitting fraidy cat when it comes to horror movies. Cindy has never seen nor intends to watch the movie so she will have to rely on Ray and Alan to paint a word picture of…
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'Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle' w/ Raymond Luu & Jeffrey Lin
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Ray and Jeffrey give their take on 'Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle', the instant comedy classic starring John Cho and Kal Penn. They discuss how this comedy was way ahead of its time and completely flips the model minority myth upside down. Join as they talk about the cultural impact, John Cho's and Kal Penn's respective careers, and Ray's Top 5…
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Episode 2: Do Small Markets Destroy NBA TV Ratings?
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The NBA is back but are the ratings? Join Jeffrey and Matt as they explore the decline in NBA ratings and whether the NBA would be better off if there were ten teams in LA and NYC.By Fung Jen Productions
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'Gran Torino' w/ Raymond Luu, Renee Ya, Baldwin Diep
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The RAP team examine Clint Eastwood's controversial film, Gran Torino. "But wait, this movie isn't really Asian American...." We know! But it does have a prominent Hmong presence in the film and was (at the time) celebrated for its "representation" of Hmong people. However, is that still true today? Listen and find out! Join us on Shuffle! www.reel…
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