Best Dear Showrunners Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Q & (G)A(Y) with the Co-Hosts! 1:07:18

15d ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Ever had any burning questions you wanted to ask about the LGBTQIA+ experience but were too nervous to? Never fear! Tune in to this episode where all 5 of our co-hosts launch into an open, judgement-free Q & A session about the complexities of queer culture and identity. Join us as we discuss everything from first crushes and queer relationships, t…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! More Than Material with Olivia Kim 49:32

2M ago49:32

49:32

Join Abi, Eden, Meghna, and super special guest Olivia Kim in this exciting episode as they talk all things fashion. As SVP of Creative Merchandising at Nordstrom, Olivia is paving the way for young Asian women in the fashion industry, so it was a true honour to pick her brains for today's interview! How are real people, personalities, and stories …

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Asian Art That Speaks To The Heart 56:18

2M ago56:18

56:18

Get ready for a tearjerker. Join Abi, Eden, and Meghna in this chatty episode as they discuss why representation is important to them, and which pieces of film, literature, and music have made them feel most represented in the past. From John Okada's fantastic novel No-No Boy, to Kimber Lee's poignant rebuttal and modern take on the infamous Miss S…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Maurissa Tancharoen on Breaking Barriers as a TV Showrunner 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Join co-hosts Naina and Isabel as they explore the spectacular career of Maurissa Tancharoen, a co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD—Marvel’s first and longest running TV show. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Tancharoen grew up as a dancer and singer in and around the environment of film, TV, and Hollywood…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Lindsay Kamikawa on Asian Female Identity in Hollywood 1:14:13

3M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

In this episode, co-hosts Naina and Isabel sit down with screenwriter (and our very own Podcast Manager!) Lindsay Kamikawa and talk about the profound influence of popular media and Asian representation in Lindsay’s journey in Hollywood thus far. Lindsay candidly recounts pivotal moments of finding representation and the initial steps toward establ…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! White Walls and Glass Boxes: Breaking Free with the Wing Luke Museum 1:28:34

4M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Put on your thinking caps and come ponder art (and specifically museums) with us for a while! Join co-hosts Eden and Meghna through a conversation on Asian representation in the world of museums, and stay a little longer for an interview with co-host Abi and Education Specialist at the Wing Luke Museum, Maya Hayashi! Located in Seattle, WA, the Win…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Ranting and Crying In Our Voice Memos: Cultivating Creativity Amidst Career Pressures 1:05:24

4M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

"What's your major? Where are you planning to go to college?" These ubiquitous questions echo through the minds of students and reverberate through family gatherings during this time of year. In this episode, join our co-hosts Isabel and Naina as they openly delve into the intricate web of familial expectations, career pressures, and the pursuit of…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Monica Wat on Art, Identity, and MOON FEST 1:18:48

5M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Join Eden, Meghna, and special guest Monica Wat in this wholesome episode as they discuss belongingness, diaspora, and how art can foster a sense of belonging. What is it like being a young Asian woman in creative spaces? What does it mean to belong to a place? And what has been Monica's experience as an artist from Hong Kong now living in the UK? …

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Behind the Binding 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

To what extent does seeing ourselves reflected in the media we consume have an effect on our lives? Join our co-hosts Isabel and Naina as they unravel the threads of this question in the world of literature, while also delving into the trade secrets of the publishing industry, the factors that affect a book's marketability, and many more!…

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RepresentASIAN Matters! Beauty Standards and Body Image in an Age of Materialism 1:25:22

7M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Buckle in, it's a long one. Sit down with Abi, Eden, and Meghna as they talk all things beauty. In this episode, they address East, South East, South, West, Central, AND North Asian beauty standards, particularly picking up on the distinct lack of attention towards these latter three regions of Asia. From plastic surgery, to 'glass' skin, to colour…

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Let's Chat: Artistic Outlets and Our Struggle With Identity 41:38

7M ago41:38

41:38

Let's chat! In this newest off-season episode of Dear Asian Girl, all five of our co-hosts, Abi, Eden, Isabel, Meghna, and Naina dive into an insightful discussion about their personal struggles with identity and how they use different artistic outlets to resolve these internal conflicts. Join them as they explore various forms of creative expressi…

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Rice, Spice, and Everything Nice 47:58

9M ago47:58

47:58

Take a food tour around the world! In this episode, Eden, Meghna, and Abi launch into a delicious journey. Traveling from restaurants all over, the co-hosts (and researcher Mei) tell you about the importance of rice and spice to Asian cuisine, and their favorite places to chow amidst Asian enclaves in cities everywhere. Stay tuned for the rest of t…

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Agriculture Rooted In Justice 1:18:52

10M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Trigger Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders In this episode, Isabel and Naina dive into the realities and experiences of BIPOC individuals and communities in the field of agriculture. The first segment is a discussion with Chhaya Kolavalli who has a PhD in applied anthropology specializing in equitable city development, race and sexism, and …

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Eating With Your Eyes: The White Gaze on Asian Food 56:17

10M ago56:17

56:17

In this episode, Meghna and Eden sit down to unpack the lore behind their own and others' Asian lunchboxes. From the lunchtime anxiety of growing up in primarily white spaces to the disparity of diversity in free meals for kids, the two co-hosts look far and wide to understand how Asian food is perceived through the white gaze. Later in the episode…

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Take a Trip Down Culinary Memory Lane 58:57

11M ago58:57

58:57

This episode is a deep dive into the complex relationship between memory and food. Naina and Isabel interview Professor Nhung Tuyet Tran who is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto where she teaches a course on gender, religious, and regional histories in the Indian Ocean world through the prism of food. Professor Tran shares her ins…

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Tea Time with Us Two Tea 1:01:47

12M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this episode, Naina and Isabel savor warm cups of tea and join in conversation with Maggie Xue the founder of Us Two Tea, a tea company that encourages the next generation of Asians to have pride in their culture and cherish the joyful moments shared with one another over tea. Maggie shares her experiences starting a company, sourcing high quali…

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Toasts to the New Hosts: Getting to Know Eden and Meghna 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

In the first episode of season 6, Abi introduces the new co-hosts, Eden and Meghna, to the Dear Asian Girl family. From discussing their personal passions, family recipes, and even their Asian foodie hot takes, listen in as they explore the beginnings of DAG’s food journey for the rest of an all new season!…

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Dating in 2022 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

In this episode, Genesis talks with Chris and Pri about what it is like dating now in 2022. What were their expectations as a kid, what's it like now? All these are answered in this episode. Pri is a current senior at Berklee College of Music and she just released her latest single "Prove I'm Lying" that's out now on all streaming platforms. You ca…

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Home-Cooked Heritages 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

18:06

In this off-season episode, Genesis and Abi talk about the importance of food in Asian cultures. From translating familial love to understanding food as a piece of history with cultural weight, this episode covers the many facets of how culinary and culture combine. Later on, listen to anecdotes from the rest of the Dear Asian Girl team about what …

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Our Masked Maladies 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

CW: Mental illness, suicide, trauma. In this episode, Isabel and Naina talk to Diana Chao, a Dear Asian Youth Changemaker Awardee who was recognized for her mental health advocacy work as the founder of Letters to Strangers. Listen to hear about Diana's experience as a first generation Bouyei Chinese American, her mental health journey including de…

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Dear Desi Girls: Part Two 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

In this episode, Isabel and Naina meet with Rhea Shetty to continue their conversation on South Asian representation, specifically from the perspective of a South Asian creator on Tiktok. Rhea shares her experiences and relationship with her South Indian identity, how her personal expression is influenced by South Asian and Western styles, and how …

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Dear Desi Girls 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

50:02

On this episode, Naina and Isabel are joined by Mohuya Khan. She is a first-generation Bangladeshi American and founder of the Labyrinthave clothing brand which combines storytelling and art to empower the Desi community. She's also a co-host of the Difficult-ish podcast where she discusses a range of topics from a South Asian perspective such as m…

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Reading in H Mart 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

45:34

CW: Cancer In Dear Asian Girl’s first offseason episode, our co-hosts Naina and Isabel sit down with a DAY book club co-lead to review Michelle Zauner’s memoir, “Crying in H-Mart” which dives into the musician’s memory and experiences of losing her mother to cancer. Our co-hosts discuss everything from how food can be seen as a source of comfort an…

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A World Connected | Decolonizing Monuments: A New Generation of Remembrance 54:08

2y ago54:08

54:08

In this episode, Eryn discussed monuments and the Filipina diaspora with our guests Jaclyn Reyes and Xenia Diente. They talk about Monument Lab, a non-profit art and history studio, and the Re:Generation project. They go on to discuss Tandang Sora’s legacy, the reasons to build her a monument, and ponderings regarding if monuments should be built t…

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A World Connected | An Ocean Apart: Growing Up Away From Your Culture 1:20:50

2y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

On this episode, Eryn sits down with Kimberly McKee, a Korean adoptee and author of "Disrupting Kinship," and Grace Ping Hua Newton, a Chinese adoptee and author of "Red Thread Broken", to discuss their experiences as Asian adoptees in white dominated cultures. Listen for stories on reconnecting with their birth culture, journeys of self-empowermen…

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A World Connected | A Third Space: Stories from an ABC 43:42

2y ago43:42

43:42

In this episode, Naina and Eryn meet with Janette Wu, the author of her memoir, "Letters to Home" to discuss her experiences as an American born Chinese (ABC). They unpack topics such as the different love languages seen in Western versus Asian families, the expectations placed upon the eldest daughter in family dynamics, what a "collective beehive…

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A World Connected | Romance in Different Lights: Literature and Asian Love 39:18

2y ago39:18

39:18

In this week's episode, Abi and Genesis talk to Patricia Park, an author with an acclaimed debut novel, Re Jane, about depictions of romance within Asian culture. They talk about it through Park's novel and how Park utilizes her novel to showcase familial love but also interracial love and the potential for fetishization and a power dynamic. They a…

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A World Connected | Education: Our Human Right to Mobility 45:13

2y ago45:13

45:13

In the first episode of Dear Asian Girl's "A World Connected," Naina and Eryn talk with Dahee Lee, the Youth Organizer at the MinKwon Center for Community Action. As a youth organizer, Dahee combines her passions of education and social justice in order to help undocumented immigrant youth in New York City, and this episode dives into how one's rel…

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Dear Asian Girl: Gather Round 20:10

2+ y ago20:10

20:10

In this episode of Dear Asian Girl, Abi, Anika, Mei, and Genesis gather around the campfire to talk about folktales from their region.

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Dear Asian Girl: Letters to Our Future Selves 30:52

2+ y ago30:52

30:52

In this episode, Naina, Abi, and Genesis read personal letters written for their future selves where they describe relevant experiences they're currently undergoing, and have heartfelt mental health checks while contemplating what the future entails. Listen to hear advice they give for themselves, questions they ask about the future, as well as tho…

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Dear Asian Girl : Ask Your Asian Sisters 43:10

2+ y ago43:10

43:10

In this episode, Naina and Izzie share advice and experiences related to navigating their identity, knowing their worth, and other topics you listeners wanted to hear about! Listen for some friendship storytimes, rants about social life struggles, and laughs over shared interests!

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Dear Asian Girl: Sitting Down with the Chapter Director 30:58

2+ y ago30:58

30:58

Genesis sits down with Nikhitha Balijepalli, the Chapter Director of Dear Asian Youth, to sit down and talk about the Chapter program at Dear Asian Youth. They talk about how it got started, some of the cool events that the chapter leads do and have done in the past, and how to get involved. Currently, the chapter program applications are closed bu…

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Dear Asian Girl : Meet the New Voices of DAG 54:05

2+ y ago54:05

54:05

Dear Asian Girl introduces our freshly onboarded hosts and researchers to the podcast! Alongside assistant director, Sunna, and podcast manager, Annette, meet the two new co-hosts, Izzie and Abigail, who will be joining Genesis and Naina, as well as Ellie, Eryn, Anika, Kim, and Mei who are all the podcast researchers helping behind the scenes. Get …

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Protect Our AAPI Community: The "Hidden Hijabi" Trope 1:05:18

2+ y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Alina sits down with Pashmina, a rising freshman at NYU studying journalism, to talk all things relating to negative tropes in film regarding Muslims, specifically women practicing the Hijab. The two, passionate about film, tackle this subject through their creative and personal lenses, both as Muslim women and film creatives. Pashmina starts by di…

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Protect Our AAPI Community: Deep From Within: Internalized Sexism 41:53

2+ y ago41:53

41:53

For the last episode of season 4, Alina and Gen discuss internalized sexism: where it derives from, how it's shown in our everyday lives and communities, and how internalized sexism manifests into our everyday world. They dive deep into how cultural factors, television and cinema, everyday language, and more influences their perspective of internal…

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Protect Our AAPI Community: History of Asian American Hate 49:12

3y ago49:12

49:12

In this episode, Naina interviews Professor Melissa Borja about racism towards ESEA Americans throughout history due to the myths of "Yellow Peril" and the "Model Minority". They discuss immigration laws, the effects of World War II and the Cold War, and how other historical events connect to Asian hate during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They en…

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Dear Asian Girl: Happy One Year Anniversary DAG! 1:08:17

3y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Our hosts have been with DAG for a whole year now, speaking on issues that pertain to Asian girls, but also sharing their stories of being Asian girls. Staying true to their mission of creating a podcast by Asian girls, for Asian girls, our hosts, Naina Giri, Genesis Magpayo, and Alina Rahim, share their first impressions of each other in giggly re…

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Protect Our AAPI Community: Educate Your Son 1:23:11

3y ago1:23:11

1:23:11

*TW: sexual violence, assault, and domestic abuse* In this episode of "Protect Our AAPI Community", Alina sits down with Kacey Lee, a social media director and organizer at Space to Speak. The two talk about the need for anti-violence work as well as how to lower sexual assault rates in the Asian community. Kacey discusses her work with Space to Sp…

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Protect our AAPI community: Asians & the White Gaze 1:06:29

3y ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In this episode, Naina and Gen are joined by their fellow Dear Asian Youth members, Marcella and Mya, to discuss Asians viewed through the perspective of the white gaze. They discuss topics such as Asian characters in Western media, notions of masculinity and femininity placed upon different Asians, and how factors like colorism, colonization, and …

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Protect our AAPI Community: Dismantling the Binary 55:08

3y ago55:08

55:08

In this episode, Naina interviews Jensen Reyes, a multi disciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. They identify as a second generation Filipinx American as well as transgender nonbinary. They discuss the intersectionality of their racial and gender identities, including experiences with American and Asian notions of gender. Jensen also speaks on hi…

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Sitting Down With The Social Media Directors 35:48

3y ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, the two Dear Asian Youth social media co-directors, Namrata and Mya, shine a more personal light on their responsibilities in DAY, their aspirations for the future, their day-to-day struggles with productivity and student life, as well as so much more -- all put together with a dash of humor!…

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Herstory: Asians Girl, Make it 2021 51:00

3y ago51:00

51:00

In this episode, we have our four co-hosts, Genesis, Alina, Melissa and Naina, all together in one episode reflecting on their past experiences in 2020/2021, and sharing their hopes for the future. They discuss looking forward to potential diversity in their college lives, navigating through their Asian identities in racially homogenous areas, and …

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Herstory: The Therapy Behind Art 1:08:39

3y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

In this episode, Genesis talks with Love Ablan. Love Ablan is a multidisciplinary artist that does photography, film, art, and is also a storyteller and meditation teacher. Genesis and Love dive deep into the life experiences that shaped her to create the art she’s creating now, the pressures she put upon herself when first starting into art, and h…

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Herstory: Let's Talk Asian's Women Issues 32:08

3y ago32:08

32:08

In this episode Alina and Gen talk with Emma Tang from @intersectional.abc about utilizing her platform to maintain an intersectional environment. They discuss everything from social media activism to anti-Asian-based hate crimes. Emma explains her journey with her instagram account and how it can be difficult to maintain an informed background on …

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Herstory: State of the Art Asian Creativity 53:37

3y ago53:37

53:37

In this episode, Alina and Gen talk to Afshan from @lifesforliving, on what guided her to utilize social media to share her cultural identity. Afshan discusses her experience growing up in a close-minded area to her college experience in a diverse and mixed city, where she discovered her passion for marketing while also talking about the positive a…

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Herstory: Asian Women: Rewriting the Narrative 46:36

3y ago46:36

46:36

In this episode, Naina and Melissa are joined by Graci Kim. Graci Kim is a Korean author coming out with her new book, ‘The Last Falling Star’. Together, they discuss Graci’s experiences growing up as Asian in New Zealand, growing as an author to accept her Asian identity more, and how being Asian has impacted her writing.…

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Herstory: The Asian Music Dial 33:54

3y ago33:54

33:54

In this episode Gen and Christine Lam aka Faerie talk about her story getting into the music industry, the problem with the formulaic artist in these record labels, why the music industry lacks Asian representation, and the rise of Tik Tok to find your music stardom! You can listen to Faerie's music such as her latest EP, 2 am, here https://open.sp…

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Herstory: Hidden Figures in STEM 36:47

3y ago36:47

36:47

In this episode, Naina and Melissa talk with Magnolia Printz to discuss the disparities in the STEM field from the perspective of Asian women. They touch on topics like pressures to sacrifice femininity for professionalism, balancing work and personal life/duties/care, and issues like medical racism, xenophobic microaggressions, and double standard…

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Dear Asian Girl: The POWER of Idolization 49:49

3y ago49:49

49:49

In this episode, Melissa and Naina discuss with Helen Li, a member of grassroots podcast “Fresh Off the Vote”, about idolizing politicians. They touch on how consumerism and capitalism feeds into idolization, how idolizing leaves little room for accountability, and the difference between support vs. idolization.…

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Dear Asian Girl: The POWER of Elections 38:12

3y ago38:12

38:12

In this episode, Melissa and Naina are joined by Ngan Le to talk about voter suppression in the Asian American community. They highlight the apoliticism among Asians, struggles Asian or other minority groups in America face while voting, and more.

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