Best Min Choi Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus - The Mash-Up Americans on the Immigrantly Podcast 47:53

7M ago47:53

47:53

In January 2023, Saadia Khan sat down with Amy Choi and Rebecca Lehrer for her weekly podcast Immigrantly. The conversation centered on their series on grief. The interview focused on grief, how we can understand it without over-pathologizing the sentiment, and why it’s both universal and personal. What is most remarkable about the conversation is …

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It’s Time for Extreme Hospitality with Pierre Thiam 35:25

8M ago35:25

35:25

It’s our last episode of the season(!) and we’re talking hospitality — what it looks like, what it means, what it does for our souls — and we can think of no better expert to turn to than Pierre Thiam, the trailblazing chef, author, and activist. He talks about how sharing food is a literal blessing, how it can transcend borders, and he also reveal…

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Liza Treyger On Always Speaking Your Mind 32:29

9M ago32:29

32:29

As people who care deeply about many things in this world (inequity, climate change, diversity, you get the idea), we could definitely learn to give less of a sh*t about other stuff — like whether or not people get offended by what we say and do. Enter: Liza Treyger. The hilarious comedian, unapologetic straight talker, and abider of many a bubbe m…

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Min Jin Lee Teaches Us How To Be Pleasant And Difficult 32:33

9M ago32:33

32:33

Never meet your heroes? Fie, we say. The magnificent author, editor, and queen of Queens Min Jin Lee joined Rebecca and Amy on stage at The Greene Space to kick off The Mash-Up Americans residency, and lucky for us she’s even more generous and staggeringly brilliant than we imagined. From discussing the power of authorship to sharing how being plea…

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Bonus: The Best Advice Show Featuring Rebecca and Amy 14:39

9M ago14:39

14:39

To know us at The Mash-Up Americans is to know we love to be told how to do things well — how to be less racist, how to make a killer apple strudel, and so on. So it’s fitting that this week, our pal Zak Rosen invited both Rebecca and Amy on his show, The Best Advice Show, to share a few words of wisdom about small, delightful, maybe unusual ways t…

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Replay: Celebrating San Giving With Francis Lam 19:44

9M ago19:44

19:44

If San Giving, aka Thanksgiving, isn’t the mashiest American holiday of all, we’d be pressed to think of anything else that even comes close. It’s when American culinary traditions (turkey, stuffing) combine with those of our families (kimchi, tortillas) to be that rare holiday that seems to belong to everyone. So as a nod to Thanksgiving and all t…

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Jeff Chang Can’t Stop and He Won’t Stop 56:45

9M ago56:45

56:45

Millennials will never know a world without hip hop, and frankly, we’re all better for it. Author, journalist, scholar, and all-around visionary Jeff Chang joins Amy and Rebecca to share about his first introduction to hip hop, how it serves as a guide to liberation and how it’s just a part of who we all are now. He also weighs in on which album is…

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Love Hard and Set Boundaries with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin 56:09

9M ago56:09

56:09

Where there are boundaries, there’s also healing, love, grief, and acceptance, explains Dr. Pooja Lakshmin — but getting there is often a painful, awkward journey. The board-certified psychiatrist and bestselling author joins Amy and Rebecca to talk about boundary-setting as self-liberation, fake vs. real self-care, and the endless mash-up guilt th…

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Jonathan Menjivar Rewrites His Story On Class 45:54

10M ago45:54

45:54

Does having money make you a classhole? And what does that even mean? Producer, reporter, and Classy podcast host Jonathan Menjivar joins Amy and Rebecca as they tackle the awkward topic of class, how it butts into the many facets of our lives and our identities, and how we can come to terms with our status — especially when it changes how we perce…

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Rainn Wilson Helps Us Find Our Spiritual Path 52:54

10M ago52:54

52:54

We are all on a spiritual path, according to Rainn Wilson — and he’s not talking about self-care spa days and meditation apps. The actor, author, and devout Bahá'í joins Amy and Rebecca to share what he’s learned about the purpose of life, the beauty of Star Trek, and redefining what’s sacred. There may also be a spoiler about The Meg in there too.…

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Lisa Ling Lives With Her In Laws (And It’s Great) 54:20

10M ago54:20

54:20

Healing is a b*tch. How do we break the cycle of generational trauma? Lisa Ling’s got some answers (and, yes, it might involve plant medicine). The celebrated journalist, executive producer, TV host,author and mother sits with Rebecca and Amy to share about her journey to heal her familial bonds, her compassion for her mom, and her hard-won friends…

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Chani Nicholas Starts Fresh Every New Moon 31:09

10M ago31:09

31:09

She’s beauty, she’s grace, she's a reader of the galaxy, Chani Nicholas. The internet’s favorite astrologer and activist joins Amy and Rebecca to drop some knowledge about what the new moon means, how astrology is a predictive tool that can guide our decisions, and what any of it has to do with celebrity breakups (TLDR: A LOT). Chani also reminds u…

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Randall Park Knows How To Live 44:09

11M ago44:09

44:09

Not everything we do is everything we will ever do, Randall Park reminds us. To kick off the season, Amy and Rebecca are joined by one of their favorite actors who also happens to be one of the kindest, most generous, most delightful friends and raconteurs around. Randall talks about the challenges of being like-able and making art that’s not for e…

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New Season: The Ultimate Guide To A Mash-Up Life 1:16

11M ago1:16

1:16

What’s the recipe for your best hyphen life? Starting October 3, join us for a season exploring the Ultimate Guide to a Mash-Up Life. This is a season of conversations with Mash-Up dignitaries including Randall Park, Lisa Ling, Chani Nicholas and Rainn Wilson filled with the essential tips for a rich, vibrant, boundless life. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry…

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Bidi Bidi Bom Bom - Ep. 10 - Love & Noraebang 15:50

1y ago15:50

15:50

Ana and Jaesun have the heart to heart they’ve been waiting months to have. And we find ourselves back where it all started — the noraebang. This is Episode 10 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams. Link to Script Cast: Los Angeles / Randall Park Ana / Francia Raisa Federica / Ana Gonzalez Bel…

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Heart Full Of Soul - Ep. 9 - Love & Noraebang 16:57

1y ago16:57

16:57

Chloe shows the girls around Seoul, and Ana gains a deeper understanding of the man she loves while Valentina lives her kpop fantasies. Jaesun returns home from the army to the biggest surprise of his life. This is Episode 9 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams. Link to Script Cast: Los Angel…

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Stop Your Sobbing - Ep. 8 - Love & Noraebang 21:46

1y ago21:46

21:46

Ana, Valentina, and Mark say goodbye to Don Dago’s, and Mark says goodbye to Ana. Sookmin reveals the villain that has been masterminding things all along. Chloe presents the sisters with an opportunity of a lifetime — and the Campos sisters head to Seoul. This is Episode 8 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your…

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Games People Play - Ep. 7 - Love & Noraebang 13:51

1y ago13:51

13:51

Ana attempts to clear the air with Chloe, who learns something that may change everything for the future of Don Dago’s — and the future of Ana and Jaesun. This is Episode 7 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams. Link to Script Cast: Los Angeles / Randall Park Ana / Francia Raisa Federica / Ana…

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Since U Been Gone - Ep. 6 - Love & Noraebang 15:19

1y ago15:19

15:19

Mark confesses his lifelong love for Ana. Chloe shares what she’s seen with Jaesun. Jaesun confronts Ana, and all the truths they’ve been holding back tumble out. This is Episode 6 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams. Link to Script Cast: Los Angeles / Randall Park Ana / Francia Raisa Federi…

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You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Ep. 5 - Love & Noraebang 10:37

1y ago10:37

10:37

Ana finally faces up to the devastating news that Don D**o’s is closing down and breaks the news to her restaurant family. Later, Chloe sees Ana and Mark … in a kiss. This is Episode 5 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams. Link to Script Cast: Los Angeles / Randall Park Ana / Francia Raisa Fe…

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We Belong Together - Ep. 4 - Love & Noraebang 11:51

1y ago11:51

11:51

Jaesun struggles to escape his rich kid reputation in the military. Ana struggles with business debts piling up at home. Neither of them communicate, and the tension threatens to unravel their long distance romance. This is Episode 4 of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams, Link to Script Cast: …

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want - Ep. 3 - Love & Noraebang 19:00

1y ago19:00

19:00

Jaesun reunites with his billionaire business magnate father, Sookmin, who reminds him that their enemies are always watching, especially after his big victory in LA. Meanwhile, Ana gets some confusing and disturbing news about her own business, but she, Valentina and Mark resolve to figure it out together, as they always have. This is Episode 3 of…

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Fabulous Places - Ep. 2 - Love & Noraebang 22:21

1y ago22:21

22:21

Jaesun and Ana’s whirlwind romance takes them across all the most delicious spots in LA and Mexico City, and Ana finds herself, despite her best efforts, falling in love. Unfortunately, Jaesun’s time in LA is up, and it’s time for him to return to Korea for his military service. Ana leans on her sister, Valentina, and her bestie, Mark, for comfort.…

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Gonna Sing You My Love Song - Ep. 1 - Love & Noraebang 19:51

1y ago19:51

19:51

You are listening to the first episode of Love and Noraebang from The Mash-Up Americans, the Kdrama RomCom of your California Dreams, Jaesun Choi, heir to a Korean chaebol, celebrates a huge work win with his cousin Chloe and his besties at Don Dago’s, his favorite Mexican restaurant in LA, where he fancies the cocktails, the mole, AND the owner, t…

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Romance For Your Ears - The KDrama Telenovela of Your California Dreams 10:31

1y ago10:31

10:31

It's summer and we're listening to reggaeton and going to the noraebang to sing Alanis Morissette. And we're watching romcoms! The Mash-Up Americans turns 10 this fall, and so we are doing all sorts of celebrating. In honor of bringing some joy to our Mash-Ups, over the next 10 days we're sharing our chart topping podcast Love & Noraebang! It's the…

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The Future with adrienne maree brown - Grief, Collected 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

In the last episode of the season, we are focused on building the future with one of the wisest people of our time, adrienne maree brown. If grief is transformative, what are we creating in its wake? This conversation is about emerging from our collective grief and about creating our future together. It’s about our interconnectedness and what it me…

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Meditation: A Reading On Grief from Alexander Chee 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

11:26

Welcome to the fourth meditation of our Grief, Collected series, which come out every Friday. Today is a literary meditation with the esteemed author Alexander Chee. Alexander is the bestselling author of Edinburgh and The Queen of the Night, and a beautiful essayist making meaning of the world around us and helping us imagine new ones. In today’s …

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How Do We Grieve Collectively? - Grief, Collected 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

Collective grief! What does it mean to grieve as a community? As a country? We’re thinking about what it means to face our losses and our grief head on — together — in order to repair our society. What does it mean to lose a future that we might have imagined? Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg joins us to talk about some of the roots of our grief culture here…

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Meditation: Drawing with Wendy MacNaughton 9:21

1+ y ago9:21

9:21

For today’s meditation: grab a pencil and paper! The bestselling illustrator and graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton is the founder and host of Draw Together. She will lead us through a drawing exercise “Chill Out Drawing for Stressed Out Times.” Draw Together is a participatory drawing podcast and interactive art class focused on imagination and …

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How Grief Lives In The Body - Grief, Collected 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

33:21

You know how when you are grieving you might feel clumsy? Or perhaps your heart literally hurts - not metaphorically? These are some of the many physical manifestations of grief that have been scientifically observed - and humanly felt. And not just humanly!!! Animals grieve! Wait until you learn about crow funerals! Today we’re talking to Dr. Doro…

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Meditation: Breathing with Linda Thai 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

11:42

Welcome to the second meditation of our Grief, Collected series, which come out every Friday. Today is a breathing meditation with Linda Thai. Linda is a therapist and leads meditations as part of her somatic healing practice. She will take us on a 10 minute meditation to explore our relationship to our ancestors through release and healing. And fo…

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Exploring Ancestral Grief - Grief, Collected 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

America! The land of opportunity! And also, for so many Mash-Ups, the ambiguous loss of immigration and uprooting a life and a history comes with a complex web of emotions. Today we’re talking to the trauma therapist and educator Linda Thai about ancestral grief, and how unmetabolized grief, particularly in Mash-Up families, is passed down through …

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Meditation: Songs of Grief from Daniela Gesundheit 12:35

1+ y ago12:35

12:35

Welcome to the first meditation of our Grief Collected series, which come out every Friday. Today we have a series of 4 songs on grief from Daniela Gesundheit and Snowblink. A lot of Daniela’s music engages with grief, as she weaves together stories from her personal experience and her Jewish traditions. These meditative episodes are an invitation …

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Defining Grief in America - Grief, Collected 42:19

2y ago42:19

42:19

We’ve been looking around these past couple years, wondering what grief is in America. Today we start at the beginning and we have some BIG QUESTIONS. What is grief? What is the particularly American approach to grief and grieving — or not grieving as it were? Will we be okay?! We are joined by two of the world’s leading grief experts. George Bonan…

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Introducing: Grief, Collected - A New Series from The Mash-Up Americans 1:33

2y ago1:33

1:33

We’re back!!! Welcome to a new series about grieving and life from The Mash-Up Americans. Grief, Collected is where we explore how grief moves through our bodies, our families, and our communities — and why we need to feel it all in order to transform our future. Launching November 15 — with new episodes every Tuesday and new meditations every Frid…

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Bidi Bidi Bom Bom - Episode 10 18:04

2y ago18:04

18:04

Ana and Jaesun have the heart to heart they’ve been waiting months to have. And we find ourselves back where it all started — the noraebang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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Heart Full Of Soul - Episode 9 19:11

2y ago19:11

19:11

Chloe shows the girls around Seoul, and Ana gains a deeper understanding of the man she loves while Valentina lives her kpop fantasies. Jaesun returns home from the army to the biggest surprise of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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Stop Your Sobbing - Episode 8 24:00

2y ago24:00

24:00

Ana, Valentina, and Mark say goodbye to Don Dago’s, and Mark says goodbye to Ana. Sookmin reveals the villain that has been masterminding things all along. Chloe presents the sisters with an opportunity of a lifetime — and the Campos sisters head to Seoul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Games People Play - Episode 7 16:05

2y ago16:05

16:05

Ana attempts to clear the air with Chloe, who learns something that may change everything for the future of Don Dago’s — and the future of Ana and Jaesun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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Since U Been Gone - Episode 6 17:33

2y ago17:33

17:33

Mark confesses his lifelong love for Ana. Chloe shares what she’s seen with Jaesun. Jaesun confronts Ana, and all the truths they’ve been holding back tumble out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Episode 5 12:52

2y ago12:52

12:52

Ana finally faces up to the devastating news that Don Dago’s is closing down and breaks the news to her restaurant family. Later, Chloe sees Ana and Mark … in a kiss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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We Belong Together - Episode 4 14:05

2y ago14:05

14:05

Jaesun struggles to escape his rich kid reputation in the military. Ana struggles with business debts piling up at home. Neither of them communicate, and the tension threatens to unravel their long distance romance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want - Episode 3 21:14

2y ago21:14

21:14

Jaesun reunites with his billionaire business magnate father, Sookmin, who reminds him that their enemies are always watching, especially after his big victory in LA. Meanwhile, Ana gets some confusing and disturbing news about her own business, but she, Valentina and Mark resolve to figure it out together, as they always have. Learn more about you…

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Fabulous Places - Episode 2 24:35

2y ago24:35

24:35

Jaesun and Ana’s whirlwind romance takes them across all the most delicious spots in LA and Mexico City, and Ana finds herself, despite her best efforts, falling in love. Unfortunately, Jaesun’s time in LA is up, and it’s time for him to return to Korea for his military service. Ana leans on her sister, Valentina, and her bestie, Mark, for comfort.…

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Gonna Sing You My Love Song - Episode 1 22:10

2y ago22:10

22:10

You are listening to the first episode of our new series Love and Noraebang, available today wherever you are listening. | Jaesun Choi, heir to a Korean chaebol, celebrates a huge work win with his cousin Chloe and his besties at Don Dago’s, his favorite Mexican restaurant in LA, where he fancies the cocktails, the mole, AND the owner, the gorgeous…

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Sonoro and The Mash-Up Americans present Love and Noraebang - Trailer 2:12

2y ago2:12

2:12

Presenting Love and Noraebang... A Korean chaebol and a Mexican American entrepreneur fall in love in LA, but he must return to Korea for his military service. Will their love survive the distance? Available today exclusively on Apple Podcasts and July 19th on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. #13 | Leave It or Bring It for 2022! (Special Bonus Ep with Ashley Choi) 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

33:32

SURPRISE! Thanks to the lovely team at Too Cool For School, we invited dear friend of the show Ashley Choi to join Joan in a bonus episode to talk about everything they wanna leave behind in 2021 and bring into the New Year 2022~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep. #12 | Ramyun Fried Rice Cook-Off ft. Tina 최 (doobydobap) 44:55

2+ y ago44:55

44:55

It's the Season 2 finale! Professional food lover and home cook enthusiast, Tina 최 AKA doobydobap, stops by the studio to share how she's been able to capture hearts around the world through their stomachs. Sharing a meal is one of the most effective ways to connect and share our culture. So let's see how well Joan and Stefanie fare in their first …

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Ep. #11 | The Beautiful and Ugly Side of the Miss Korea Pageant with Soo Min Kim 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

37:21

Joan and Stefanie call in Soo Min Kim – current Columbia University grad student and former Miss Korea 2018 – to talk about life before, during, and after winning the national title. What are the social pressures of representing an entire country? And how does one stand tall with grace amidst online haters? Find out on this week's episode!If you en…

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Ep. #10 | Your Skin VS Winter (How to Survive and THRIVE) 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

34:16

For many places around the world, it's getting colder as the winter months approach. And when it's colder, it tends to get drier. So how do Joan and Stefanie take care of their skin when dealing with the changing climate? Find out what tips and tricks they have up their sleeves on this week's episode of Beauty Bar! And if you're somewhere still war…

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