Best Jay Ooi Podcasts (2024)

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie Episode 6: Cockatoo Homeland 56:25

1y ago56:25

56:25

Welcome home. With a Labor victory at the 2022 federal election, we join the family as they return home to Biloela. It’s a teary, frantic, and joyous reunion for them, but what does this mean for other families like the Nadeslinagams? Is Labor’s election win the victory that people think it is? In this episode we explore what our government is stil…

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie Episode 5: The Ballad of the Ballots 56:12

1y ago56:12

56:12

Everything is riding on the 2022 federal election. The LNP have held firm that the Nadesalingams would not be returning to Biloela, and no special visa would be granted to them, but the Labor Party has made an election promise to return them to Biloela if they are elected. How did this one family become an election talking point in 2022? We find ou…

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie Episode 4: A Private Affair 55:58

1y ago55:58

55:58

Another deportation attempt is made, but this time, more people are following their story. Supporters drop what they are doing and dash to the airport to help. Campaigners jump the fence and get arrested. Nevertheless, the family are separated and forced onto a plane. But an urgent injunction is granted mid-flight, and forces the plane to land in D…

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie Episode 3: Track Changes 56:11

1+ y ago56:11

56:11

Early one Monday morning, having spent three and a half years building their life in Biloela, the Nadesalingams are forcibly removed from their homes, thrown into white vans, and flown to a detention centre in Melbourne. The family are told they can’t get access to a phone unless they sign documents saying they would leave the country. What do they…

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie Episode 2: Bloody Pearl 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

48:11

It was conventional British colonial policy to look for minorities in colonised territories to use them where possible as the administrative class. Minorities, like the Tamils in Sri Lanka, tended to be more amenable to be used in this fashion because at times this strengthened their position in society. Following Sri Lanka’s independence from the …

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie Episode 1: The Birth Lottery 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

45:33

Nades says he couldn’t sleep when he arrived on Christmas Island. The beds felt like they were moving just like the boat he arrived on. Priya started to feel scared as other asylum seekers around her were being removed by SERCO guards with their belongings in black garbage bags in the dead of night. Nades, Priya, and their two Australian-born daugh…

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Shoes Off Presents: You Have Been Told A Lie - Trailer 2:48

1+ y ago2:48

2:48

The Nadesalingam family captured the hearts and minds of people across the world when they were ripped from their regional Australian community of Biloela, but there’s more to this than a heartwarming story. This series will explore the social fabric of Sri Lanka forcing Tamils to flee, the geopolitical and national forces at play when it comes to …

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S04E07 - Minority Report: Searching for Diversity in TV News 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

40:24

Our trusted newsreaders have always been there, from when Lady Di passed away, to when the world was forever changed on 9/11. But who is telling you the biggest stories of the day? And why is it important that we see representation in TV news? Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ Instagram: https://www.i…

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S04E06 - My Mum's Journey to Australia: A Refugee Story 28:44

2+ y ago28:44

28:44

"Just get on with it" seems to be the mentality of a lot of refugee families, so we often don't get to hear their stories. In this episode, one daughter of refugee parents is determined (but a little scared) to share her parents' journey to Australia, and how they built a life here. Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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S04E05 - Go Back to Where You Came From: Safety and Belonging on our Streets 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

40:12

Derogatory or alienating racial comments and actions are something most people of colour have experienced in Australia. From "ni hao baby" to being glared at for slurping your pearl milk tea, it's often quite paralysing, and it's hard to know what to do in those situations. So why are these forms of harassment harmful? What does it say about Austra…

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S04E04 - Can't Touch This: Why We Don't Hug our Parents 34:10

2+ y ago34:10

34:10

Are your parents awkward with hugs? Do you find yourself more comfortable greeting people at a distance, rather than a kiss on the cheek? It's fairly common for a lot of Asian parents to not express their affections physically. Why is this the case? What does it mean for us who grew up in a culture that is more physically affectionate? And what can…

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S04E03 - Rebecca Lim 24:08

3y ago24:08

24:08

Do you remember the books you had to read in school? Did you find yourself constantly having to put yourself in shoes far outside of your experience? Author Rebecca Lim remembers this all too well, and hoped things had changed since her daughter started school. Discovering the literature was much the same, she set out to write what she wished she h…

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S04E02 - On the Emasculation of Asian Men 45:40

3y ago45:40

45:40

Asian men as a group have it kind of rough when it comes to sex and relationships. They're often less desired than most other racial groups, and have been associated with a lot of emasculating stereotypes. How did we get here? How does it affect them? And how are things changing? Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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S04E01 - Yellow Fever 34:12

3y ago34:12

34:12

The fetishisation of Asian females is a concept I think we're all at least aware of. But why is it even a thing? Where have these stereotypes of East Asian women come from? How do they affect East Asian women? And how can we move forward? Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ Instagram: https://www.instag…

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Shoes Off Season 4 Trailer 1:00

3y ago1:00

1:00

Yepp, we're back. It's been another big year, and there's no shortage of exciting things to talk about, so let's get into it. Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90tx Google Podcasts: h…

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S03E08 - Bharatanatyam: Project Caste 44:09

3+ y ago44:09

44:09

Caste discrimination is one of those things that you can only understand if you have lived it. Many South Asians have been on the receiving end of caste discrimination, but similarly, many South Asians in Australia have perpetuated oppressive caste dynamics without even knowing it. In this episode, we explore what Caste is, and the complexities of …

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S03E07 - The Running Gag of Race 37:11

3+ y ago37:11

37:11

Some of our best comedians of colour often use their race as part of their jokes, and stand up comedy has this unique ability to talk about race in a way that’s less confronting than other methods. How does comedy do this? When can this be perhaps unhelpful? And what is the experience of Asian Australian comedians in the scene? Website: https://www…

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S03E06 - More Than Words 21:06

3+ y ago21:06

21:06

A lot of us who grew up here probably didn’t learn our mother tongue properly, and maybe we regret it as an adult. Well today I’m bringing you the story of one person’s journey of learning Chinese again without being forced to by his parents. Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ Instagram: https://www.in…

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S03E05 - Remixing Identity 43:30

3+ y ago43:30

43:30

It’s often talked about how mixed race people are the race of the future. The numbers of mixed race people are growing as our world becomes more globalised, and today I want to explore how their experience can be quite different because they’re mixed race. So what influences how they encounter race? And how does our views of them impact their ident…

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S03E04 - Beyond Cheap & Cheerful: How We’re Selling Asian Cuisine Short 45:39

4y ago45:39

45:39

When we think of what good Asian food is, quite a specific image comes to mind. Perhaps a place that is poorly decorated, or where the wait staff just want you to order and get out, or a place with 100 (or more) items on the menu. Or maybe it’s a hole in the wall joint that’s a bit “dirty” but oh, so good. And when it comes to fancier Asian restaur…

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S03E03 - Small Bowls, Big Plates 34:41

4y ago34:41

34:41

Food is so much a part of our lives, and even more so for many Asians. Some are the biggest foodies out there, and although a love for food isn’t uniquely Asian, there are definitely elements of the culture around food, and the way some Asians eat that are pretty unique. This episode is not a cooking show, rather, we explore what is different in th…

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S03E02 - Past, Present, Future: How COVID-19 has Affected our International Students 52:30

4y ago52:30

52:30

What does Australia look like without international students? What was once a hypothetical question is now the reality as Australia’s travel ban extends indefinitely due to COVID-19. But beyond statistics and numbers, what does it look like to this significant cohort of people and what does it say about us when the government specifically excludes …

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S03E01 - Crazy Rich Problematic Faves (and why we still love them) 57:00

4y ago57:00

57:00

Crazy Rich Asians. This 2018 blockbuster is, in the words of director Jon M Chu, “not a movie. It’s a movement.” So many of us diasporic Asians flocked to cinemas to watch this film. But why was it so important? Why does representation matter, and what is the state of representation on our screens here in Australia? Website: https://www.shoesoff.ne…

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Shoes Off Season 3 is on its way 1:23

4y ago1:23

1:23

2020 has been an…interesting year. Race has been at the forefront of a lot of news, discussion, and our own lives. And as Asian Australians there’s never been a better time to learn more about how race, and culture influences our experiences. And hey, Shoes Off season 3 has got your back. Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.fac…

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Episode swap: Lemon Podcast - Loyal, Brave & Culturally Inaccurate 39:09

4y ago39:09

39:09

This week's show is from LEMON with a discussion about Mulan 2020 and COVID social bubbles. If you enjoy this chat, please follow the guys from Lemon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lemonpodcastshow/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2TPE0df Twitter: http://bit.ly/2TEpfLa Our Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2IMmpxJ Hosted by:Phillip Kuoch: https://bi…

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Episode swap: Rock The Boat - 55 | CRA Screenwriter: Adele Lim 49:46

4y ago49:46

49:46

This week I’m bringing you an episode from another podcast, Rock the Boat. In this episode, host Lucia Liu sits down with screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, Adele Lim, for a hilarious conversation uncovering Adele’s experience working on Crazy Rich Asians, the difference between working in television and feature film, her parents' reaction to her p…

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Season 2 Recap-isode 28:57

4y ago28:57

28:57

In this next in-between-isode, we reflect on how COVID-19 and BLM has impacted how we talk about racism and representation whilst we reflect on our favourite episodes of season 2. Plus, we talk about what's coming up for the next season. https://www.shoesoff.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/…

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Season 1 Recap-isode 29:09

4y ago29:09

29:09

For this in-between-isode, we swap roles and I get interviewed about how the show started, what the process for making episodes is, and we look back at some of our favourite eps from Season 1. It’s less formal and it’s not scripted (for a change!) https://www.shoesoff.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/…

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S02E08 - Making the mix work (at work) 36:39

4y ago36:39

36:39

Diversity and Inclusion - it seems to be a hot topic in many workplaces, and rightly so. Australia is a very diverse country and we’re seeing more higher educated people of colour joining the professional workforce. So what exactly is it, and why is it important?By Shoes Off

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S02E07 - License to Save 23:10

4y ago23:10

23:10

When we think about Asians in Australian history, we might think miners, indentured labourers, perhaps furniture makers. But doctors? Well there's an interesting history here too, and in this episode, we'll take a look at the story of a few of them, and what their legacy is.By Shoes Off

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S02E06 - Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting 24:44

4+ y ago24:44

24:44

When we say the words Kung Fu, something very specific comes to mind. Probably some Chinese guy, maybe in a crane stance, busting out some stylish punches and kicks to take down a bunch of enemies in succession whilst making weird noises. And whilst there might be some truth to that when it comes to some Chinese martial arts, there’s certainly a lo…

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S02E05 - Australia's not-so-secret cash cow 30:46

4+ y ago30:46

30:46

Those of us who went to university in Australia probably had encounters with international students, and we probably have opinions about them. They stick together, their English is terrible, they don’t understand the assignment given, I do not want to be in a group project with them. But we probably never said these things out loud to them, or each…

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S02E04 - Yeo 25:43

4+ y ago25:43

25:43

Today I’m bringing you the story of an Asian Australian musician and producer who goes by Yeo. The Australian music scene isn't known for being particularly diverse, so we chat the good, the bad and the ugly of being a minority in the industry.By Shoes Off

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S02E03 - The after-school school 26:13

4+ y ago26:13

26:13

Tutoring. A lot of us have been there, after school at a desk, doing more work so we can get better grades. But what sort of tutoring should we be getting, and when is too early to start?By Shoes Off

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S02E02 - Saving face and the secrets it hides 24:27

4+ y ago24:27

24:27

Saving face is something a lot of us Asians are very familiar with it, even if we don’t quite know how to put it in words. From fighting over the bill to politely deflecting compliments, it shows up far more than we think. But what else does face hide and cover over?By Shoes Off

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S02E01 - COVID-19 and Australia's history of racism 36:40

4+ y ago36:40

36:40

We’ve seen reports, videos, and maybe you’ve had your own experience of racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s something that a lot of Asians are dealing with at the moment, and today, I want to explore the roots of this racism in Australia.By Shoes Off

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We're back (season 2 trailer) 1:16

4+ y ago1:16

1:16

Hey culture fanatics, boot up your phone, get on your wifi and plug in your headphones because Shoes Off is back.By Shoes Off

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S01E08 - What is Asia? 30:33

5y ago30:33

30:33

What is Asia? No, really, have you ever thought about it? It’s a continent right? But, I mean, is it? Where is the clear physical border between Europe and Asia? The answer of course, is, there is none - it’s really one big continent that is Eurasia. So back to the original question: what is Asia? Where did this divide come from, and what does it m…

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S01E07 - Trust me, I'm a doctor 19:16

5y ago19:16

19:16

Doctors. They’re one of the most respected professions in Asian culture, but where did this prestige come from? And what’s it actually like in the profession?By Shoes Off

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S01E06 - String Nguyen 18:10

5y ago18:10

18:10

Today I’m bringing you a conversation with one of LinkedIn's top voices Suzanne “String” Nguyen on fighting those invisible walls and finding your voice.By Shoes Off

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S01E05 - No Rice, No Spice 30:24

5y ago30:24

30:24

Preference. It’s the word people use to describe the sorts of people they’re attracted to. How does race play a role in sexual attraction amongst gay men? And what does it really mean to have a preference for one race over another?By Shoes Off

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S01E04 - Eye of the Tiger 21:18

5y ago21:18

21:18

Tiger mums have been spoken about a lot in the media, the overbearing, controlling mother who wants straight A’s and musical prodigies. In this episode we’ll speak to a couple of kids of tiger mums, how it affected their life, and what they think of it now. And we’ll also talk to a tiger mum herself.…

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S01E03 - Diana Nguyen 23:09

5y ago23:09

23:09

A daughter of refugee parents from Vietnam, Diana sort of fell out and then back into celebrating her culture and heritage, and ended up creating a web series about her mum. In this episode, we explore what it's like growing up as the daughter of a single refugee mum, and why remembering our heritage so important.…

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S01E02 - Bobalicious 15:46

5y ago15:46

15:46

From just a couple of tea shops in Taiwan to a multi billion dollar industry. How did this seemingly simple drink become a worldwide phenomenon? And why do Asians have such an affinity to it? In this episode we explore the craze that is bubble tea.By Shoes Off

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S01E01 - Say My Name, Say My Name 27:08

5y ago27:08

27:08

What’s in a name? Particularly in Australia, having a distinctly foreign name has its positives and negatives, and I’ve always had this inkling that there’s a different way we think about names in Australia compared to Chinese culture in particular, but I could never quite put my finger on it. This episode we explore how this difference in names af…

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Trailer - Welcome to Shoes Off 1:47

5y ago1:47

1:47

Have you ever tried to hide parts of your culture or heritage in order to fit in? Have you ever felt like a bit of an outsider in the country you grew up in? Do you often just have a laugh about some of the weird things your parents say? Do I have a show for you. Shoes Off is a new podcast that features stories about Asian Australian culture. Each …

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