Best InfatuAsian Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 173 part 2 - Amy Tan's InfatuAsian and Breaking the Legacy of Trauma 38:42

20h ago38:42

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Want some bonus Amy Tan? Yes please! Just when I thought I was wrapping up our chat with Amy Tan, we got into a deep conversation about life and surviving trauma. I didn't plan most of this and just went wherever Amy wanted to lead the conversation. *Trigger Warning* We talk about self-harm and assault, please use listener's discretion* Pictured in…

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Completing Mother's Memoir for Her - Richard Hsung | 108 53:36

5d ago53:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle speaks with Richard Hsung, a retired organic chemist and professor, who shares his journey of identity as a third culture individual and the process of writing his mother's memoir, 'Spring Flowers, A Tale of Two Rivers.' Richard reflects on his experiences growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution, immi…

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Ep 173 From Joy Luck to Backyard Birds - Amy Tan Reflects on Survival and Writing Part 1 51:27

7d ago51:27

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It's going to be hard to beat this one! I had huge expectations about speaking with Amy Tan, and let me tell you, Amy gave me more than I could have even hoped for! She is the premier Asian American storyteller for a reason. She had me laughing one minute and contemplating the next. This is only Part 1, because we ended up chatting for over an hour…

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Ep 172 Asian Goats! Naming the greatest Asian things and people of all time! With the Blackboard 4! 1:06:09

14d ago1:06:09

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Jackie, Vicky, Loan, and I—a.k.a. The Blackboard 4—chat about the Greatest Of All Time Asian things! I always have a great time yapping with my teacher friends. Who knows where our next tangent will take us! In this episode, we discuss our GOATed Asian fruits and veg, movies, comedians, and more. Listen in and let us know if you agree with us or no…

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On Being the Eldest Asian Introvert Daughter | Jennifer Ho | 107 49:47

14d ago49:47

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Send us a text A conversation with Jennifer about being an introvert, the eldest daughter and ways to be an introvert that can reach for what they want while still staying true to themselves without compromising on their boundaries and happiness. Bio: Jennifer Ho is a life coach who helps introverts start their personal rebellion. Her clients all h…

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Ep 171 Trailblazer Nancy Kwan Reflects on 'The World of Suzie Wong' and Changing Hollywood 31:54

21d ago31:54

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Nancy Kwan was one of the first Asian Hollywood stars I can remember seeing. She broke out in the hit movies "The World of Suzie Wong" and "Flower Drum Song" in the 1960s. Over the next several decades, Nancy worked in front and behind the camera in over 50 productions. It was a real pleasure to speak with Nancy, she is as charming and lovely as ev…

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Canto Cutie: Amplifying Cantonese Voices | Katherine Leung | 106 58:09

25d ago58:09

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Leung speaks with Katherine Leung, the founder and editor of CantoCutie, a groundbreaking zine dedicated to showcasing the voices and creativity of the Cantonese diaspora. Katherine opens up about her multicultural upbringing in Austin, Texas, her time teaching in Russia, and how these experiences shaped he…

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Ep 170 Arthur Dong on Telling Untold Asian American and LGBTQ Stories Through Film 45:00

28d ago45:00

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Arthur Dong is an award-winning filmmaker out of San Francisco's Chinatown. One of his first films, Sewing Woman, was nominated for an Oscar. We caught up with Arthur and chatted about his youth in Chinatown and his over 50 years of filmmaking! Get the Arthur Dong Collection on Blu-Ray discs from Kino Lorber. Arthur's care for his subject matter wi…

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Ep 169: Chef Brandon Jew: Tradition, Innovation, and the Story of Mister Jiu’s 43:19

1M ago43:19

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Brandon wanted to participate in our March Madness of Chinese Cuisine, but he had a prior engagement, so we decided to bring the bracket to him! Recording in the legendary Moongate Lounge above Mr. Jiu's, Brandon and I talked about his journey and why it's been so important for him to keep pushing against the river of difficulties of running a big …

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Announcement: Bake for Myanmar - A San Francisco Community Fundraiser to Support Myanmar Earthquake Relief 9:48

1M ago9:48

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I had a quick call with Linda Tay Esposito from @flavor_explosions, who organized a bake sale to fundraise for earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. Here in San Francisco, Linda has gathered over 35 bakers who are donating some goods towards the relief effort. Each item will be $5 or $10, with 100% of the proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders i…

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Ep 168 The March Madness of Chinese Cuisine 2025! 1:05:47

1M ago1:05:47

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The day had come on March 22nd, 2025... the day we crowned the greatest dish in Chinese Cuisine for 2025! It was a hotly contested battle, voted on by about 60 members of our audience on a beautiful night in Chinatown. Cohosted by myself and the folks from The Worst Quality Crab Podcast and the On Waverly Bookstore, it was truly a fun night! I hope…

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Side Dish: Speaking with Actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino about My Love Will Make You Disappear! 6:23

2M ago6:23

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Here's a really quick interview with Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, who star in the Filipino film My Love Will Make You Disappear! It is a fun rom-com with a fun premise and lots of ups and downs, tears and laughs. I got to take part of the press junket, and because of my work schedule I only have a few minutes to chat with the stars. My nerves got th…

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Ep 167 Sarah Ahn on the writing of 'Umma' and the Stories Behind Ahnest Kitchen 48:07

2M ago48:07

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Sarah Ahn and her mom Nam Soon Ahn have been sharing stories and recipes on their Instagram @ahnestkitchen. Coming April 1st is their cookbook 'Umma" which is a fantastic collection of over 100 recipes, pictures, and stories from their family past and present. The stories in it will make your heart swell and your eyes water, while their recipes wil…

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Ep 166 Mahjong’s Cultural Legacy: Author Nicole Wong on House Rules & Tradition 57:24

2M ago57:24

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I'm a little ashamed to say, I don't think I've ever played a real game of mahjong! Today's guest, Nicole Wong, wrote the perfect book for me! It's called Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora, and it has a little bit of everything for a new player like myself, or a seasoned player like you! It's available April 8th wherever you get y…

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Celebrating Asian Cultures and Creators with InfatuAsian Podcast | Curtis Chinn | 105 59:40

2M ago59:40

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Curtis Chinn, host of The Infatuation Podcast and longtime educator, to talk about his journey from teaching to podcasting, amplifying Asian voices, and landing interviews with icons like Connie Chung and Ming Tsai. We dive into Asian representation in media, the evolution of identity, and the power …

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Ep 165 Chatting With Mr. Prasetyo Hadi the Consul General of Indonesia in San Francisco! 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Mr. Prasetyo Hadi is the Consul General for Indonesia in San Francisco. I met Mr. Prasetyo Hadi at a fun celebration by the Indonesian Consulate in San Francisco. I asked if we could do an episode together, and so we got together and had a fun chat at the Consulate General, which happens to be near my work. They couldn’t have been nicer, showing me…

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Gay, Asian, and Unfiltered: Bao & Chris Spill It All | Literally, Gaysians | EP 104 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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Send us a text In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, we sit down with Bao and Chris, the unapologetic and hilarious hosts of Literally Gaysians. We dive deep into the queer Asian experience—what it means to grow up both gay and Asian, the evolution of Gaysian identity, and how they built a friendship that has lasted over a decade. From pa…

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Ep 164 Playwright Lauren Yee on Breaking into Theatre, Representation, and Crafting Powerful Stories 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Lauren Yee is an uber-talented playwright and screenwriter originally from San Francisco. Her plays cover a wide range of topics, from life as a Yee in San Francisco Chinatown to a 1970s rock band trying to survive during the days of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia. Her plays are a poignant mix of family, history, and culture filled with tensi…

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - SOLO EPISODE 5:27

3M ago5:27

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Send us a text A solo episode with a big announcement. Tune in to find out what it's all about! As always make sure to like, share and follow us on social media and on your streaming platforms. Listen to all of our episodes will make us really happy. Thanks. Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @wha…

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Ep 163 In Conversation with Lydia Kang About Her New Book Pseudoscience! 46:59

3M ago46:59

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Dr. Lydia Kang is a physician by day, and a prolific fiction and non-fiction author in her off hours. I had such a great time chatting with her about her new book Pseudoscience. We talked a little about lie detectors, cryptid creatures, crop circles, and more! Get a copy for yourself, your kids, and your kid's teachers, it's a lot of fun! Pseudosci…

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Single’s Inferno 4 Discussion: Best Couples, Plot Twists & Red Flags - With Katie 46:43

3M ago46:43

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Join us for a totally impromptu episode discussing Single's Inferno 4! I happened to be in LA and I met up with frequent co-host Katie! We had an hour to kill so we set up the mobile studio and recorded our thoughts on this most recent season of Single's Inferno. I didn't love this season initially, but it definitely grew on me! Who were your favor…

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Ep 162 - Sam Hyun on 1587: The First Asian American-Owned Sneaker Brand Making History 31:59

3M ago31:59

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I jumped on a call with Sam Hyun appropriately on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sam is a prominent public speaker and social activist, known for his advocacy on behalf of the Asian American community. He along with Adam Kim and Jose Vargas founded 1587 Sneakers which is a luxury sneaker and street apparel company that is and always will be unapol…

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Passion vs. Stability: Lucas’ Balancing Act | Lucas John Ng | 103 55:07

3M ago55:07

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Send us a text In this episode, actor and creative Lucas John Ng shares his journey of balancing his passion for acting with the need for life stability. From navigating a life-changing injury to pursuing creative fulfillment while holding down a full-time job, Lucas gets candid about the highs and lows of following your dreams. 🎬💼 Tune in as Lucas…

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Ep 161 San Francisco's Best New Restaurants & Last-Minute Valentine's Day Tips – with Julia Chen of The Infatuation 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

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One of my favorite guests is back! We got to catch up with Julia Chen, of the restaurant recommendation site The Infatuation SF. Julia is a fount of information about San Francisco restaurants, and our hour together flew by! Some of the topics we touched on were: Places You Might Be Able to Still Get Into for Last Minute V-Day Dinner, Best Smash Bu…

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Becoming The Real You (By Learning Chinese) | Angela Lin | Ep102 57:32

3M ago57:32

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Send us a text In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung reconnects with Angela Lin, co-founder of Real You Mandarin and co-host of But Where Are You Really From?. Angela shares her journey of creating an online Mandarin course tailored for ABCs (American-Born Chinese) and ABTs (American-Born Taiwanese), discussing language ba…

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Ep 160 In Conversation With Eats By Rachel - Snacks, Hacks, Best Viral Treats 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

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Take the guesswork out of trendy snacks and foods by letting Rachel try them for you so that you can make the best decisions! Rachel's channel @eatsbyrachel offers her take on what's yummy at Trader Joe's, Costco, or your local Asian supermarket. The enthusiasm you see in her videos is not an act, Rachel is a complete joy to be around! Videos playe…

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The Best of Both Worlds: Kevin Yee on Thriving as an ABC (American Born Chinese) | EP 101 57:00

3M ago57:00

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Send us a text Season 6 Premiere – Episode 101 🎙️ In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung chats with Kevin Yee, an ex-pharmacist turned content creator and high-ticket sales consultant. Kevin shares his journey growing up as an American-Born Chinese (ABC), balancing two cultures, and how it shaped his identity. He opens up a…

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Ep 159 Rich Ting: Actor In Warrior - Partner Track - On Call - Tulsa Kings - Man In The High Castle 1:12:33

4M ago1:12:33

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Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year to everyone out there. Here's a really fun episode with Rich Ting. Rich has been acting in Hollywood and Korea for over 25 years. And has appeared in or voiced over 60 shows and movies. He is perhaps most famous for portraying Father Jun's loyal henchman, Bolo, in Warrior (Netflix). Rich is currently starring…

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Ep 158 An Interview with Dolly Li - Telling Untold Stories of Asian America Through Images and Video 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Dolly's mission has been to tell the untold stories of Asian America through video and film. Dolly has produced stories for Al Jazeera (Chinese Food: An All American Cuisine), PBS (Origins and A Historian's Take), and Hulu (Out There Ep 8: The Ghosts of Chinatown). Listen to the end of our episode for a preview of Dolly's exciting new project! Audi…

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Ep 157 An Interview with the Indie-Pop Duo corner club 46:37

4M ago46:37

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On a rainy day in December, I got the chance to drop by the recording studio of corner club! Mike and Sav are two friends who love making music together. Their songs have a dreamy smooth sound with whimsical lyrics and topics. I have added their music to all my playlists! I had a super fun time hanging out talking music, songwriting, and jingles! L…

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Episode 100! Adult Friendships (ASIAN MEN CHIT CHAT SESSION) 1:04:27

4M ago1:04:27

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Send us a text Episode 100 of WHAT KIND OF ASIAN ARE YOU? Thank you to all that have been rocking with us regardless of when you started. Happy to have you as a listener. We will continue on and looking to provide more conversations that you care about and find value in. Onto today’s special episode. For episode 100, we gotta go back to the roots o…

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Ep 156 An Interview with My Nguyen Author of "Healthy My Way" Cookbook 38:04

4M ago38:04

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If you're like me, maybe you overdid the holiday eating a little bit, and have made the annual decision to eat healthier in the new year. Well, my guest this week has over 100 healthy recipes in her new book "Healthy My Way" to help you turn things around! I was lucky enough to meet My when she hosted a @YouTube Creator Collective event here in San…

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9 Questions with Kyle | Episode 99 13:23

5M ago13:23

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Send us a text A solo episode Get to know more about Kyle, the host of this podcast, and more on the inspiration and future goals for this podcast. Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. …

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Ep 155 End of the Year Wrapped with Katie and Zoe 47:35

5M ago47:35

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Last episode of the year! Katie and Zoe joined me to talk about all things InfatuAsian. We kicked around a new name for you listeners, we talked about the most popular regions where our audience downloads episodes, as well as our Top 5 Episodes of the year. I'm pretty sure our number 1 most listened to episode will surprise you! Thanks to my co-hos…

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Ep 154 Interview with Connie Cao - Author of Your Asian Veggie Patch 55:08

5M ago55:08

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I bet by the time you finish this episode you'll be ready to head to the backyard to do some gardening! Connie's enthusiasm and sheer joy when talking about growing Asian fruits and vegetables is positively contagious! Get her book, Your Asian Veggie Patch, wherever you get books. It is a beautiful and informative guide to growing and cooking Asian…

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Ep 153 Trying San Francisco's Most Iconic Asian To-Go Foods! 51:12

5M ago51:12

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This episode took me a while to get to! We actually recorded this in July of 2024, but it was a beast to edit, so it had been on my to-do list for a long long time. I hope it is worth the wait! Elaine, Mandy, Ben, Alexa, and I drove around SF for 3 hours trying some of San Francisco's most famous Asian to-go foods. And they did not disappoint! 1) W…

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Ep 152 Weike Wang Discusses Her Newest Book - Rental House 29:25

5M ago29:25

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I love that we've been doing this podcast long enough to have repeat guests! It's been two and a half years since Weike's last book came out, and we talked with her about it back then. Weike's newest novel Rental House is out December 3rd, 2024, and we're pumped that we got to speak with her last week! This book is about an interracial couple in th…

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Turkey Day Replay - Ranking Our Favorite Chinese Foods! 55:31

6M ago55:31

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It's Thanksgiving Week here in 'Merica, so we're taking a week to add a layer of insulation for our winter months by overindulging at the family table! Here's a replay of our All-Star episode with some of my favorite people to have on the pod. We asked Bill and Kaitlin of The Woks of Life, Kat Lieu author of Modern Asian Kitchen, and Lingjie of the…

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Ep 151 Our Favorite Martial Arts Fight Scenes with Jon Xue Zhang 59:12

6M ago59:12

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It’s a great day when you get to talk about fight scenes with an expert martial artist, actor, and stunt performer. We bring back a friend of the program, Jon Xue Zhang! You know Jon from his portrayal of Blood Boots in the Brothers Sun. Jon has been practicing Kung-Fun since he was 5 years old. He’s appeared in over 35 film and TV projects. For a …

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