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1 A Conversation with Actor and Daily Show Correspondent Troy Iwata, Part 1 25:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 18! The Daily Show is one of our favorite shows for so many reasons… hilarious segments, a diverse cast, and awesome writing are just a few reasons. The Daily Show is also where so many people have been introduced to the very talented Troy Iwata . Troy is, of course, also known for several other things that include his roles as Langston on the feel good Netflix holiday series Dash & Lily , Damien Saito in the AppleTV+ series WeCrashed , and as an understudy on Broadway in the viral hit musical Be More Chill. Suffice to say that Troy Iwata is a very talented and hilarious entertainer. This is Part 1 of a a two-part conversation. In this episode, we talk with Troy about his initial foray into entertainment, what Broadway was like with Be More Chill, what was special about his experience on Dash & Lily, his comfort with comedic roles, getting on The Daily Show as a correspondent, how opportunities have come to him, and more. His latest film project is Summoning Sylvia , a queer-horror-comedy in which he stars alongside Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, and several others. You can catch Troy on the Daily Show, on his Instagram posts, and in this episode! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Photo credit to Marc J. Franklin @marcjfranklin…
1 A Conversation with Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Vicky Nguyen 21:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 16! April 30, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. So we’re excited that our conversation today is with Vicky Nguyen , an award-winning NBC News Daily anchor and Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent. She can be seen regularly on The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, and NBC News NOW. And that’s not all! Her latest work is the touching and inspiring memoir Boat Baby . It details the story of her and her parents, and their journey from Saigon to the U.S. Throughout their struggles and successes in America the reader is treated to touching and funny stories of their experiences. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she and her parents fled the country in the dead of night on May 4, 1979. As with so many Southeast Asian refugees from 1975 through the 80s, they encountered several life or death challenges before finding their way to the refugee camp at Pulau Bidong, Malaysia. After staying there for 10 months, they had the good fortune of being sponsored to come to America. In our conversation, we talk about her personal journey to being an award-winning journalist as well as her thoughts on fate, embracing change, the privilege of being a role model in media, and so much more. We highly recommend going out and getting Boat Baby . If you want more of Vicky, watch her on the various shows she’s on, follow her on instagram , or visit her website to see some of her special reports . We especially like her special reports on the rise of anti-asian hate entitled The Racism Virus as well as her very personal four-part story From Saigon to Silicon Valley . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
1 The History of Lau v Nichols and Bilingual Education in the U.S. 20:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 15! When it comes to Supreme Court decisions that impacted the classroom, most people know about Brown v Board of Education. A lesser known landmark decision was also very impactful in schools across the U.S. We’re talking about Lau v Nichols… a case that influenced the interpretation of Title VI and how U.S. schools needed to support second language learners to succeed in school. In this episode, we talk about the lead up to Lau v Nichols, what the impact of the Supreme Court decision was, and the lasting legacy of the decision. We also take time to address the rhetoric around the ending of the Department of Education and how it would impact not just Bilingual Education but how students are supported in the U.S. We begin the episode with a LOT of current events including growing anti-miscegenation-like decisions, Janet Yang, Alysa Liu, Caitlyn Chen, Te-hina Paopao, and Jonny Kim. We end with another installment of Weird History where we talk about the decision by Levi Strauss and Company to lean into anti-Chinese labor practices back in the late 1800s. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and Current Events: Janet Yang, Jonny Kim, Kaitlyn Chen, Te-hina PaoPao, Alysa Liu 06:29 The History of Lau v Nichols and Bilingual Education in the U.S. 17:05 Weird History: Levi Strauss and Company and Anti-Chinese Labor…
1 A Conversation with Food Content Creator and Lao Cuisine Champion Chef Saeng Douangdara 32:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 14! Our guest today is Chef Saeng Douangdara. He’s a food content creator, social media star, and soon-to-be cookbook author. Saeng specializes in Lao cuisine. A first-generation Lao American, he left a job in counseling to pursue his passion for teaching Lao cuisine. A trip back to Laos helped him reconnect with his roots and learn more about both the history and culture of Lao food, and that’s when he decided to launch his personal chef business, Saeng’s Kitchen and leverage social media to raise awareness about Lao cuisine. He may have started small, but he’s amassed over 700K followers and millions of views on his different social media channels. We love how his work is educational, and it’s resonating with others. He’s been featured in numerous publications including Delish, Buzzfeed, the New York Times, and LA Times. He’s even won an episode of the TBS cooking competition show, Rat In The Kitchen. Chef Saeng is outspoken in advocating, uplifting, and raising awareness of the depth and wonder of Lao cuisine. In our conversation, we talk about what Lao cuisine is known for, launching Saeng’s Kitchen, being Lao American, his upcoming book, and so much more. And yes, we do ask him to reflect on the Uncle Roger incident. To learn more about Saeng, or to be inspired by his recipe posts, blogs, and videos, we recommend visiting his website Saeng’s Kitchen , his YouTube Channel , or his Instagram page. You can even take a food tour to Laos with Saeng in October! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
1 The History and Career of Walter Tin Kit Achiu 20:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 13! Have you heard of Walter Tin Kit Achiu? He was the first Native Hawaiian and first Asian American to play in the National Football League. Although his career was groundbreaking, he’s largely been forgotten over time. In this episode, we talk about his life, his football career, and what he did after he finished playing with the NFL’s Dayton Triangles (yes… that was really the name of the American football team he was part of). Nicknamed “Sneeze”, he was a high level athlete all his life and broke barriers on the football field and in the wrestling ring. We begin the episode by talking about some current events (the sad passing of K.W. Lee and the happy green-lighting of the Crazy Rich Asians show on Max). And we end the episode with the recurring segment of What are We Listening To? This time, we talk about the new album Blood on the Silver Screen by singer Sasami as well as the audiobook Homicide and Halo-Halo written by Mia P. Manasala and voice acted by Danice Cabanela . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and Current Events: K.W. Lee Passes Away and Crazy Rich Asians is Back! 05:54 The History and Career of Walter Tin Kit Achiu 14:32 What Are We Listening To? Sasami as well as Homicide and Halo Halo by Mia P. Manansala…
1 A Conversation with Storyteller, Author, and Activist Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec 28:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 12! Today’s conversation is with the amazing storyteller, activist, performer, and co-founder of the multicultural storytelling theater group Eth-Noh-Tec . Along with her real-life partner Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, Nancy co-founded Eth-Noh-Tec with a commitment to the preservation, revival, and performance of Asian and Asian American stories. Nancy’s latest work is the novel Red Altar , a story based on her ancestor’s real-life challenges and triumphs in forming a new life in America. Red Altar began as a multimedia storytelling and stage production, and it’s an emotional re-telling of how her ancestors helped develop the fishing industry along the coast of California near the Monterey Bay despite facing racist people and policies. In this conversation, we talk to Nancy about the development of the Red Altar performance, the challenges with adapting it to the book format, the relevance of the story in our challenging times in the U.S., other projects that Eth-No-Tec is working on, and so much more. Red Altar is a great book, and it tells a part of Chinese American and Asian American history that isn’t well-known… and we hope you buy it . But DON’T buy it from Amazon. Purchase it from the Eth-Noh-Tec website so that they get the benefits. If you want to support Eth-Noh-Tec’s work, you can follow them on Instagram , make a donation to them , or go to one of their upcoming events . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 11! We love dumplings, and we’re not alone in that opinion. We’re talking about asian dumplings… boiled, steamed, pan-fried, or deep-fried, there are a variety of dumplings all across Asia, and they are not only delicious but represent culture, family, and history. In this episode, we discuss the history of dumplings, some different types across Asia, and some notable chefs and groups (like Din Tai Fung) who have done a lot to grow awareness and love for this amazing food. One of the most notable, of course, is Zhang Zhongjing, the believed creator of dumplings. In our recurring segment, we introduce a new topic called Weird History where we talk about a weird moment in API history. Today we’re talking about the Boston Marathon’s ban on Korean runners. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro… Memories of Dumplings 07:22 The History of Dumplings 21:36 Weird History… Boston Marathon Bans Korean Runners *Photos courtesy of the amazing Mary's Test Kitchen…
1 Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer Part 2 32:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 10! This is Part 2 of Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer. Last week (S05E09) we brought you part 1 . In this episode, we continue to focus on Cheer Up, Michael! , and Sarah shares how they researched for the series, gives us a few spoilers for future chapters of the story, talks about the transformation of Don, and so much more. As serious as the story can get, we really loved Cheer Up, Michael! , and we highly recommend you check it out, especially if you’re a Disney fan. To learn more about Sarah, then go to their website, sarahmyer.net or Instagram @smeyercomics , and you can support Sarah through their online store where you can purchase originals and signed work. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
1 Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer Part 1 30:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 9! Our returning guest is Sarah Myer , the amazing, award-winning comic book artist and writer who is probably best known for her critically acclaimed and recognized graphic memoir, Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story , published by First Second Books . However, they show their skills on so many other titles as well, including as the main artist on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures , colorist on TMNT vs Street Fighter , as well as a variant cover artist on TMNT Usagi Yojimbo: WhereWhen issues. In this episode, we focus on one of Sarah’s passion projects, Cheer Up, Michael! This is their independent webcomic that they write and illustrate. Cheer Up, Michael! is a story that explores the idea of “What happens AFTER your dreams come true? It follows Michael Theodore Mouse (stage name: "Mickey") who feels lost. A huge star for decades, he's now the burnt out CEO of a massive company, and he longs for the happier days of his youth. In Part 1, we discuss the origin of Cheer Up, Michael! , real-life experiences that have impacted the story, the balancing act of writing characters, and strategies for writing characters who have both affection and annoyance for the main character. Check out Cheer Up, Michael! , we highly recommend it (plus, it’s free)! To hear more about Sarah’s career, then please also listen to S04E24 . To learn more about Sarah, then go to their website, sarahmyer.net or Instagram @smeyercomics , and you can support Sarah through their online store where you can purchase originals and signed work. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
1 The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America 22:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 8! Today’s episode impacts AANHPI communities, but it’s not necessarily solely focuses on our history. We’re going to talk about The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This is an extremely scary topic to some people… especially the leaders of the Republican Party in the U.S. If you believe what they rant about, DEI is at the heart of unqualified candidates, accidents, and probably hurricanes. But when you listen closely, you’ll realize that as much as DEI has become a target, some of the people complaining the loudest actually don’t know much about it. So we take a moment to explain what it is, the history, some myths, and the actual benefits and facts based on research. In our short recurring segment, we have a new one called The Message, where we give a short message… a call to action so to speak. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and Explanation 01:29 The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 20:17 The Message: Stay Actively Involved or Knowledgeable…
1 A Conversation with Fajer Saeed Ebrahim Senior Policy Manager at NAPAWF 32:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 7! Today’s guest is Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, a Senior Policy Manager at the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, AKA NAPAWF . If you’re a longtime listener, then you’ll remember we were fortunate enough to bring in Sydelle Barreto, the Policy Manager NAPAWF to talk about Clocking Inequality back on Season 4, Episode 39 ! NAPAWF has been hard at work with their latest report entitled “Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community: Understanding Barriers to Access in Georgia”. Fajer is a skilled legal advocate with substantial experience in organizing, policy, and legislative advocacy related to reproductive rights and justice, racial equity, survivor justice, and immigrant healthcare. Prior to her work with NAPAWF, she was a senior advisor with the Coalition to Expand Contraceptive Access; a consultant with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders; a consultant with the Center for Reproductive Rights, as well as other stops. NAPAWF is the only organization dedicated to uplifting and building power with AANHPI women and girls in the US. Employing a reproductive justice framework to guide their work, they use organizing, advocacy, and communications strategies to assert full agency over our lives, our families, and our communities. Working with the Emory University Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE), this latest report by NAPAWF seeks to uncover the systemic barriers Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women and gender-expansive individuals face in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH). We recommend you read the full report , donate to NAPAWF, stay informed, and take action . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6! Today we’re talking about food (one of our favorite recurring themes). Specifically we’re going to talk about Egg Foo Young, a popular staple in Chinese American restaurants for generations. Egg Foo Young may not be as popular now as it used to be, but it still has a special place in the history of the Chinese diaspora. In this episode, we discuss the Cantonese dish’s origin, it’s adaptation in the U.S. and across the globe, and how Colonialism played a part in transforming it… yep, even with food, we need to talk about Colonialism. We begin the episode with some current events, and we end it with our recurring segment on What Are We Watching. Today on WAWW, we talk about Interior Chinatown (playing on Hulu and starring Jimmy O. Yang, Chloe Bennet, and more) and XO, Kitty (playing on Netflix and starring Anna Cathcart, Anthony Keyvan, and more). If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and Current Events 03:17 The History of Egg Foo Young 16:10 What are We Watching: Interior Chinatown and XO, Kitty Note: Above picture of Egg Foo Young is from Made with Lau…
1 A Conversation with Award-winning Architect and Accidental Historian Peter Tao Part 2 28:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 5! If you didn’t hear the last episode, then go do it! S05E04 is Part 1 of this conversation with Peter Tao, one of the co-founders of the award-winning architectural design firm in St. Louis, TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Peter, AKA The Accidental Historian , and we talk more about how his family has supported his journey into researching and telling Chinese American history, his love of hockey (specifically the St. Louis Blues), the documentary Day One, his advice for people with historical artifacts or stories to tell, and so much more. Peter also briefly mentions how he’s the current Board President of the OCA chapter in St. Louis . We recommend you check them out as well as the OCA National Center . And finally, don’t forget to support The Missouri Historical Society’s St. Louis Chinese American Collecting Initiative . They collect pictures and stories of Chinese Americans in St. Louis. You can donate money or contribute artifacts to help! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 4! Peter Tao and his real life partner Helen Lee are the force behind TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. an award winning St. Louis based design firm. They provide Architectural, Planning, Interiors, and Creative Design services for a diversity of project types, sizes & applications. Their projects have been built both domestically and internationally. That alone would have interested us enough to have a conversation with Peter, but he’s also heavily involved in the St. Louis community, working to raise awareness of the history and stories of Chinese Americans and the greater Asian Pacific Americans who have lived in Missouri. Inspired to dig deeper to help honor his father’s centennial birthday back in 2017, Peter has gone on to write blogs, curate historical artifacts, and contribute to historical documents. One of his latest pieces is an essay entitled "Why Should We, the Chinese, Meet at the Fair?" in the book in the book The Wonder and Complexity of the 1904 World’s Fair . His deep dive into family and Chinese American history resulted in him creating his site (and great nickname) The Accidental Historian . On the site, you can find pictures of his family’s history as well as posts about a variety of topics including The Life Balance Equation and There Were Chinese in the South? If that wasn’t enough, he’s still heavily involved in The Missouri Historical Society’s St. Louis Chinese American Collecting Initiative that collects pictures and stories of Chinese Americans in St. Louis. You can donate money or contribute artifacts to help! In Part 1, we discuss architecture, how he got into history, things he’d like people to know about Chinese Americans in St. Louis, and more. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 3! We’re back with Part 2 of The History of Mahjong. Last episode we talked about the games origins and how it came to America. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Jewish-American Mah-Jongg and how it was standardized and simplified in America by the National Mah-Jongg League. We also take time to talk about cultural appropriation and how the Asian American community has tried to reclaim the narrative of Mahjong as a connection to our culture. We open the episode by talking about some current events that include the Philadelphia arena, the passing of Farewell to Manzanar author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, and Moana 2. We close the episode with another addition to “What Are We Watching” as we discuss the movie Wicked, directed by the amazing Jon M. Chu. To learn more about Mahjong, check out these two books: Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture by Annelise Heinz and Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora by Nicole Wong . Also checkout the Green Tile Social Club who are doing an incredible job of creating events and connecting the community in New York. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and talking about the Philadelphia arena project, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, and Moana 2 06:21 The History of Mahjong Part 2 16:30 What Are We Watching, Wicked…
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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2! Most people are familiar with the game of Mahjong. Maybe their family or community plays it or maybe they’ve just seen it in the movies or TV. But most people have seen the tiles and heard the clacking. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on The History of Mahjong. In this episode, we talk about the origin of Mahjong, how its popularity went up and down over the years, how it came to the U.S., and how it was received. We talk a little about the gameplay and how to win. In our intro, we talk about some current events including passing of President Jimmy Carter and how you can help people recover from the Los Angeles fires. Some of the groups helping people include: GoFundMe has created their own official fund to help those affected by California Wildfires Red Cross United Way of Greater Los Angeles Emergency Network Los Angeles Los Angeles Regional Food Bank California Community Foundation World Central Kitchen Community Organized Relief Effort or CORE We end this episode by bringing back another installment of Obscure Asian Pacific Comic Book Characters where we talk about Bengal, the Vietnamese vigilante by Marvel comics. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and Talking about the LA Fires, Jimmy Carter, and the Golden Globes 04:56 The History of Mahjong, Part 1 15:02 Obscure Asian Pacific Comic Book Characters: Bengal…
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1 A Conversation with Co-Founder of Third State Books Stephanie Lim 46:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 5, Episode 1! Happy New Year everyone! The Gregorian New Year, to be specific because the Lunar New Year is right around the corner… A new calendar year means a new season of our podcast. For our first episode of the new season, we want to highlight one of our favorite publishers, Third State Books . To do that, we’ve invited the Co-Founder and CEO of Third State Books, Stephanie Lim. Prior to leading Third State Books, Stephanie spent many years in digital marketing and operations, first as a strategist for advertising clients at Google, then leading e-commerce teams and managing multi-million-dollar advertising budgets for retail brands that include ModCloth, Bebe, and S by Serena (Serena Williams’s eponymous fashion label). She loves literary classics, guilty-pleasure genre fiction, fanfic, and children’s books. Third State Books is the first publishing house that’s 100% focused on bringing Asian American voices, stories, and issues to audiences. They do that through a variety of books that encompass fiction and non-fiction. We highly recommend all of their current publications that include Fighting to Belong! (written by Amy Chu and Alexander Chang and illustrated by Louie Chin), Edison (written by Pallavi Sharma Dixit), Pride and Preston Lin (written by Christina Hwang Dudley), as well as What in the World is Ezra’s Art (by Shay Fan and Eric Toda), and we can’t wait for the 2025 books that they’ve planned. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 53! This is it! Our Season 4 year in review. In this episode we talk about the following… "Interesting topics we hope people listen to”. These are topics that need way more attention. E48 and E49 , The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 and Part 2 E46 , The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock Scene E28 , The History of George Helm Jr. and Kaho’olawe Island “Topics we learned the most about”. These are topics that we knew almost nothing about before researching. E2 , The History of the Paniolo AKA The Hawaiian Cowboy E38 , The History of Activist Tye Leung Schulze E26 , The History of Instant Ramen “Thought-provoking conversations everyone should listen to”. These are the conversations that made us think deeply. E29 , A Conversation with Activists and Co-Owners of Eastwind Books Bea and Harvey Dong E35 , A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Educator, and Author Dr. Helen Hsu, the author of The Healing Trauma WorkBook for Asian Americans E22 , A Conversation with Award-Winning Editor and Author Karen Yin, the author of The Conscious Style Guide “Conversations we wish we had another hour for”. These are the conversations that flew by and we want to bring back the guest for more. E27 , A Conversation with Author and Educator Chad Soon, author of The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey E6 , E14 , and E43 , Actors Perry Yung, Chen Tang, and Jaylee Hamidi E13 , A Conversation with Educator, Speaker, and Author Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, Author of Exclusion and the Chinese American Story E20 , A Conversation with Author and Filmmaker Professor William Gow, author of Performing Chinatown: Hollywood, Tourism, and the Making of a Chinese American Community E24 , A Conversation with Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer, Author of Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story We were also fortunate enough to bring back some returning guests and go deeper into our conversations. These guests who gave us the gift of a second conversation included Grace Lin , Nidhi Chanani , and Karen Yin Another season in the books. Now it’s time for Season 5! Thanks for listening and supporting us. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Introduction 01:41 Season 4 Year in Review…
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1 ICYMI Encore Episode of Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands 29:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 52! Happy Holidays! This is an ICYMI Encore Episode of S03E49, Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods you might find in countries across Asia, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Some of the traditions are pretty interesting and fun. Spoilers… we spend a little extra time talking about the Philippines because they LOVE Christmas! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 51! Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony was the first Japanese settlement in America, but it’s so much more than that. Their story is a slice of American history that highlights the struggles immigrants often faced when trying to establish themselves in a new culture without much support. In this episode we talk about the socio-political environment in Japan that led a small group of Japanese (and one German) to move to American and begin the first Japanese settlement. We share some of their struggles and lasting impact. A lot of their history would have remained hidden without the efforts of the American River Conservancy who now manage the Wakamatsu Farm and work tirelessly to preserve the farm and the surrounding area. That’s not all ARC does, of course, so we urge you to learn more about their programs and Donate to ARC in general or Donate to Wakamatsu Farm specifically. In our opening, we celebrate the opening of the T&T Supermarket in Bellevue, Washington. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Current Events: T&T Supermarket Comes to the U.S. 03:45 The History of Wakamatsu Farm 20:47 Organizations to Support: The American River Conservancy…
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1 A Conversation with Educator, Author, and Activist Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan 44:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 50! Today’s guest is Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan … she is an author, university faculty member, and former K-8 teacher. She directs the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University (SDSU), which raises awareness of issues facing Asian Americans, celebrates APIDA culture, and amplifies APIDA contributions. At SDSU, she also led the Liberal Studies program and co-founded the APIDA Employee Resource Group. Beyond SDSU, Dr. Loh-Hagan is an author. To say she’s a “prolific author” wouldn’t do her justice, because she’s authored over 400 books on diverse topics that include Asian American heritage, women’s issues, and quirky subjects like urban legends and monsters. Some of her notable works include A is for Asian American , The Jade Dragon , and Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America . Her writing also spans multiple series , such as My Itty-Bitty Bio Series, Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World, and Urban Legends (Don’t Read Alone!). In advocacy, she co-leads The Asian American Education Project , which develops curriculum and professional training for K-12 schools to provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of APIDA history. Their work bridges education, literature, and activism, exploring themes from exclusion to acceptance. On their site, they state that “By showcasing the struggles and triumphs of Asian Americans over the course of two centuries, our lesson plans amplify the importance and voices of this growing, integral segment of the U.S. population in building the country into what it is today and can become tomorrow, together as Americans. It is important for all Americans, young and old, to join in on this learning experience.” They helped create the amazing graphic novel Fighting to Belong! written by Amy Chu and Alexander Chang, and illustrated by Louie Chin. Published by Third State Books, the graphic novel was a collaboration between The Asian American Education Project and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). Volume 1 is out now, Volume 2 will be coming soon, and Volume 3 is planned. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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1 The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 2 26:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 49! In this episode, we continue sharing about the Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada. We discuss the different politicians who promoted exclusion as well as the people and groups that helped lead to the end of the exclusion laws. Yes, there were several groups and individuals who fought against exclusion laws even before they passed. And their work helped lead to the ending of the Chinese Exclusion Laws in 1947. Immigration for Chinese improved after that, but things didn’t really change for Chinese immigrants until Canada enacted immigration reform in the 1960s. We’ll talk all about that. We begin the episode with some celebrations and we close it out with a new recurring segment called “What I Find Annoying” where we talk about Uncle Roger. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Current Events 03:51 The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 2 20:20 What I Find Annoying: Uncle Roger…
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1 The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 20:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 48! Chinese Exclusion Laws were a dark moment in U.S. history… but they were also a dark moment in Canadian history. Chinese immigrants in Canada helped support the economy in a variety of ways including providing labor for growing food, being part of the fishing industry, and building the railroad. However, they also faced racism and xenophobia that culminated in a series of Chinese Exclusion Laws. These laws may have been passed by lawmakers, but white dominated labor unions, community groups, Canadian media, women’s groups, and key individuals were all supporters of exclusion, and they pressured the government to do something about keeping Canada pure and white. This is part 1 of a series on the history of these Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada. We’ll share some of the history of Chinese immigration to Canada as well as the various groups that supported exclusion. We also talk about the impact that U.S. politics had on the Canadian decisions. This episode begins with current events, and we close out by talking about The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia , a group that helps people understand the history of the Chinese in British Columbia through research, documentation, preservation, and education. They also take donations to support the community… like rebuilding the Lytton Chinese History Museum after it was burned down. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Celebrations of Shohei Ohtani, Y. Michelle Kang, Sirish Subash, and Sophia Park 04:18 The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 18:15 Organizations to Know: The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia…
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1 A Conversation with Top Chef Alum and Cookbook Author Chef Nini Nguyen 37:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 47! Today’s guest is another popular Top Chef Alum, Chef Nini Nguyen . Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chef Nini has made a name for herself in the culinary world through her food as well as her appearances on TV and on social media. She is known for blending authentic Vietnamese flavors with a generous nod to the foods she grew up eating in New Orleans. The desire to learn and push herself is strong in Chef Nini. She appeared on Top Chef Season 16 in Kentucky as well as Top Chef All-Stars, Season 17 in Los Angeles. She has also participated in other competitions like the Tournament of Champions Season 5, along with some of the best chefs in the world), as well as Last Bite Hotel. In addition to TV and social media appearances, she is known for her recipe development and work as an instructor. Her latest milestone is the release of her first cookbook, Đặc Biệt: An Extra Special Vietnamese Cookbook , which was released on August 27, 2024. Filled with her spin on Vietnamese food with a twist to make it even more Đặc Biệt (special), Chef Nini interweaves the cookbook with personal stories, bits of history, and tips and tricks for becoming a better cook. Chef Nini is a talented chef and wonderful person. To find out more about Chef Nini, you can find her at chefnininguyen.com or on instagram @chefnininguyen ... and check out her cookbook Đặc Biệt … It’s truly special! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Above photo credit to Kimberly Ha…
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1 The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock Scene 30:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 46! Punk Rock was most popular in the mid- to late-1970s through the middle of the 1980s. Although it hit its peak for only about a decade, it captured the public’s imagination in that time with it’s anti-establishment, in-your-face, DIY style. The bands didn’t achieve success on their own though. Asian American clubs on the West Coast were a huge reason for the growth of the Punk Rock scene. In this episode, we talk about three of the most influential clubs in California to give punk rock bands a chance: Madame Wong’s and Cathay de Grande in Los Angeles as well as Mabuhay Gardens in San Francisco. These clubs and their owners… Esther Wong, Ruby Chou, and Ness Aquino… all transformed their restaurants into clubs that served up culture-rich food and hardcore punk. We open the episode by talking about the LA Dodgers win and our memories of punk rock music. In our recurring segment we bring back the API Guide to the NHL where we talk about the National Hockey League players of Asian Pacific descent so listeners who to root for. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Dodgers Win the World Series and Talking Punk Rock 05:51 The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock and New Wave Scenes 25:54 The API Guide to the NHL 24-25 Edition…
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1 Another Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Editor Karen Yin 42:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 45! We have a returning guest! We were so excited for the chance to bring back award-winning author and editor Karen Yin to our show. Last time we really focused on her editing career and her newest book The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers . In today’s conversation, we get a chance to dive into her work in picture books. Her children’s books include Whole Whale , So Not Ghoul , and Doug the Pug and the Kindness Crew . Her next release will be Nice to Eat You which will be released by Scholastic in Summer 2025. We got a chance to talk to her about each of these books while also hearing about some behind the scenes perspectives on connecting with illustrators, getting the green light on projects, adding morals and diversity to children’s literature, puns, and more. If you want to purchase Karen Yin’s picture books or want to learn more about how you can develop your practice with conscious language, then find Karen’s work here , visit her personal website , bookmark the Conscious Style Guide website , join the Conscious Language and Design Facebook group , and follow her on Instagram ( @karensoffice and @ consciousstyleguide ). If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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1 The History of the Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich 37:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 44! We love eating a good Bánh Mì. The combo of fresh veggies, spice, savory protein, crunchy elements, fresh herbs, and acidic pickles makes for a satisfying meal. There’s a reason it’s so popular across the globe as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner item. In this episode, we discuss the history of French colonialism in Việt Nam and how the foods they brought in were adapted to become this iconic sandwich. And bonus! You get to hear our attempts at pronouncing Vietnamese names and words. We open the episode with a shout-out to the Dodgers World Series run as well as Natalie Nakase’s WNBA accomplishment. Then we weigh in on the Bobba controversy. We end this episode with one of our favorite recurring segments… Obscure API Comic Book Characters where we talk about I-Ching from the DC Comics Universe. Hear how this hero helped Wonder Woman, Superman, and more. Photo courtesy of The Viet Vegan . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro: Dodgers in World Series, Natalie Nakase, and Bobba 09:59 The History of the Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich 30:52 Obscure API Comic Book Characters, I-Ching…
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1 A Conversation with Actress and Creator Jaylee Hamidi 29:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 43! Today’s guest is Jaylee Hamidi who is best known for their acting, but is also both a writer and painter. Jaylee was born in Shanghai, China, but moved to Canada and now lives in Vancouver. They are a queer, gender-fluid, Chinese-Kurdish-Iranian creative professional. They currently can be seen in their breakout recurring role as Allie in the Hulu, ABC Onyx show “How to Die Alone”, created and lead by actress Natasha. We love how Jaylee plays the character of Allie with candor and wisdom. In scenes with the main character Mel, they bond over the fact that they’re on similar life paths of falling in love with their whole selves and not settling for anything or anyone less. In this episode’s conversation, we talk about representation, Jaylee’s writing, their paintings, building chemistry in acting, their hopes for future storylines on Allie, and so much more. Enjoy the conversation! Quick note: Due to some technical difficulties during the recording of the conversation, the audio cut out on a few of Jaylee’s responses. We apologize for any confusion that may result from this. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Photo Credit of Jaylee Hamidi: Fortiv…
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1 The History of the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State 31:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 42! It’s another installment of Most Forgotten Massacres. Today we’re going to talk about the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State. Although the discrimination and violence occurred in the 1920s and 1930s, the tension had been building for a few decades because the dislike of Asian laborers can be traced back to the Chinese during the Gold Rush and railroad days, the Japanese in the agricultural fields, and the South Asians in agriculture and lumber mills. For Filipinos in Washington State, many of them came in as U.S. Nationals, but they became labeled as Aliens after a few years. In this episode, we share some of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that led to the violence against Filipino laborers in Washington. Predominantly occurring in Yakima Valley, Seattle, and Bremerton, the events highlighted a widespread problem that was exacerbated by politicians, labor leaders, nativist groups, and the media. In our opening we talk about Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers as well as Adele Lim and the Princess Diaries 3. In our recurring segment, we talk about the National Federation of Filipino American Associations . They do a lot of advocacy and empowerment work. You can learn more or donate on their website. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro: Talking Shohei Ohtani and Adele Lim on Princess Diaries 3 05:50 The History of the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State 28:14 Organizations to Know: National Federation of Filipino American Associations…
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1 A Conversation with Author Kyo Maclear and Illustrator Gracey Zhang, Creators of Noodles on a Bicycle 26:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 41! We have two guests today… award-winning author Kyo Maclear and award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang . Their latest collaboration is the whimsical picture book Noodles on a Bicycle published by Penguin Random House Children’s. It was released on August 27, 2024, so you can go out and get it now. It’s a great book that provides a historical snapshot into Tokyo’s bicycle food delivery people, or demae who were amazingly skilled at balancing a tower of hot noodle soup bowls on their shoulders while steering their bicycle through the crowded city streets. Based on memories from Kyo’s childhood, the book is the perfect pairing of poetic words and detailed, captivating illustrations. In our conversation, Kyo and Gracey meet for the first time and share about their careers, their latest collaboration, what they enjoy about working with each other, and so much more. For more on Kyo Maclear, visit her children’s book site , non-children’s site , and instagram @kyomaclear . You can see more of Gracey Zhang’s work on her website or instagram @graceyyz . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 40! You may not know what a steel guitar is, but once you hear the sound it makes, we guarantee you’ve heard music where it’s used. Originating in Hawaii, the steel guitar has gone on to spark innovation and integration into bluegrass, blues, jazz, country, and more. In this episode, we share the origins of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar as well as some of the key players and events that made Hawaiian music so popular in the early 1900s. To learn more, we recommend checking out recordings of Sol Ho’opi’i, King Nawahi, Kalama’s Quartet, Sam Ku West, and other masters of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. You can also read the book Kika Kila: How the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Changed the Sound of Modern Music by John Troutman. We also take time to discuss the big night of Emmy wins for Shōgun as well as the historic season for Shohei Ohtani. We close out this episode by talking about what we’re watching… DiDi the movie and Sarah Kinsley in concert. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Talking about Shōgun and Shohei Ohtani 03:10 The History of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar 19:16 What Are We Watching? The Movie Didi and Sarah Kinsley in Concert…
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1 A Conversation with Sydelle Barreto, Policy Manager of The National Asian Pacific American Women_s Forum 35:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 39! Our guest today is Sydelle Barreto, the Policy Manager of The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. The NAPAWF (pronounced “NAP-off”) is the only multi-issue, progressive, community organizing and policy advocacy organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls in the United States. Founded in 1996 by a group of 100 AAPI women, these “founding sisters” came together to establish an organization that would amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. They recognized that the voices of AAPI women all too often went unseen and unheard, so they founded NAPAWF to center their lived experiences within the broader public narrative. NAPAWF focuses on four key issues that include: Reproductive Health and Rights, Economic Justice and Equal Pay, Immigrant Rights, and Racial Justice. They recently published a report called Clocking Inequality: Understanding Economic Inequity, the Wage Gap, and Workplace Experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Women. It’s amazing what you discover when you disaggregate the data on the AANHPI community when you’re researching wage gaps. In this conversation, we talk to Sydelle about her journey to NAPAWF, the Clocking Inequality report, some of the key details, the policies we can adopt at the federal and local levels to support the AANHPI community, and what we can do as individuals to support change. To learn more, read the Clocking Inequality report , visit the NAPAWF website , and follow them on Instagram @napawf . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 38! The U.S. elections are coming up, so it’s a fitting time to talk about the activist and suffragist Tye Leung Schulze. She broke barriers, but her life went far beyond being the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election. So in this episode, we go into more of the details of her incredible life and the the challenges she faced and overcame. To learn more about her as well as the lives of Chinese American women at that time, we highly recommend watching the Unladylike 2020 episode on her or the book Unbound Voices by Judy Yung. We open this episode by talking about some of the celebrations for people like Actress and Producer Sandra Oh and Paralympic champion Alice Tai . We close out the episode by talking about what we’re listening to. Gen is listening to Sarah Kinsley’s new album Escaper and Ted is listening to the audiobook Arsenic and Adobo by author Mia P. Manansala ... and we highly recommend both! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro and Celebrations… Sandra Oh, Alice Tai, Shogun, and Jessica Pegula 06:33 The History of Activist Tye Leung Schulze 20:32 What Are We Listening To? Audiobook of Arsenic and Adobo and Sarah Kinsley’s New Album Escaper…
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1 A Conversation with Watercolorist, Comic Artist, and Writer Tony Moy 57:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 37! Our guest this episode is the talented watercolorist, comic artist, and writer, Tony Moy . We first met Tony at the 2024 WonderCon in Anaheim when he was part of a panel on using comic books to help fight anti-Asian hate… a panel moderated by Stephanie Lim of Third State Books that also featured Amy Chu and Sarah Myer (we had a chance to speak to Amy on S04E08 and Sarah on S04E24 so check those episodes out). Tony’s art is beautiful and vibrant. He’s done incredible covers and artwork focused on a variety of properties like Marvel, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more. And he has also worked on his own stories and art. Our favorite series that he’s working on is called The 4Forty2nd , and it focuses on the heroic stories of the 100th and 442nd Regimental Combat Teams made up of Japanese Americans during WWII. They faced intense discrimination and incarceration and became the most decorated combat unit of their size in U.S. history. We’re big believers in the need for diverse stories… and just like Tony Moy… we believe the true life heroic stories of Japanese American soldiers is something that needs more exposure. If you happen to be at New York Comic Con (October 17-20), then you can pick-up an ultra limited edition that collects the first three episodes of The 4Forty2nd (you can see the cover below). We’re keeping our fingers crossed that he publishes a graphic novel (or two or three) with all the stories on the 442nd RCT. We talk about his watercolor style, what inspired him to write The 4Forty2nd, how he researches, and so much more! To see more of Tony’s work, visit his website , go to The 4Forty2nd homepage or Webtoons site, and check out his Instagram . The 4Forty2nd is free on Webtoons , so it would be great if you also consider supporting him on Patreon . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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1 The Story of Iconic Asian Candies - Botan Rice Candy and Dragon's Beard 34:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 36! It’s time to talk about iconic Asian candies again! These are candies and confections that originated in Asia but have meant a lot to people worldwide in the Asian diaspora. Today we’re here to share the history of Botan Rice Candy and Dragon’s Beard Candy. Have you tried either? We think they’re worth looking for if you haven’t. Both are generally vegan and gluten-free, so they’re good for most people. If you have a nut allergy, you should avoid Dragon’s Beard, or you can make it yourself without nuts. If you like celebrating iconic Asian Candies, then check out S03E44 where we talk about White Rabbit and Kopiko as well as S03E47 where we talk about Hi-Chew and Haw Flakes. To begin the episode, we catch-up on a few current events including the Paralympics. In our recurring segment, we have another installment of “What Are We Watching?”, and we wax poetic about the Acolyte on Disney+ and Pachinko on Apple TV+. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Talking Koda Farms, Asian Taste, and Paralympics 06:27 The History of Iconic Asian Candies: Botan Rice Candy and Dragon’s Beard 19:52 What Are We Watching? The Acolyte and Pachinko…
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1 A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Educator, and Author Dr. Helen Hsu 43:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 35! We often read to learn new information or to be entertained (or both). But we also love reading to improve ourselves, which is what we did with The Conscious Style Guide by Award-winning Editor and Author Karen Yin ( S04E22 ). Today’s guest is Dr. Helen Hsu , whose new book is The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans published by New Harbinger. It was released in July and is informative, inspirational, and empowering. Dr. Hsu accomplishes that by creating an easy-to-use workbook that is segmented into concepts with an activity or question to make you reflect deeply and consider solutions. We really enjoyed going through the workbook and learned a lot about ourselves and how we react to stressors. Dr. Helen Hsu is a clinical psychologist, educator, and author, and she is currently the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Director of Outreach, and a lecturer at Stanford University. With more than 20 years of experience through K-12 public schools, private practice, geriatric care, hospice, university counseling, and community-based health center, Helen also founded Hella Mental Health … an organization that’s devoted to nourishing the overall well-being and mental health of BIPOC communities through education and empowerment. Hella is dedicated to lifelong learning of cultural humility and works with an anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming perspective. The workbook is the same way, which is apparent as you go through the activities and questions in it. Whether you realize it or not, so many people of AANHPI descent have experienced trauma in their backgrounds, and leveraging The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans can be a significant step towards healing and change. In our conversation, we talk about Dr. Helen Hsu’s background, the decision to create a workbook, the inspiration for Hella Mental Health, how intergenerational trauma works, the use of mantras, and so much more. We hope you go out and get The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans , visit Hella Mental Health , or follow her work on Instagram or YouTube . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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1 The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel in San Francisco 40:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 34! In today’s episode we share The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel. August 26, 2024 will mark 19 years since the new International Hotel opened their doors. But do you know what happened to the old I-Hotel? It’s amazing how the community, civil rights activists, residents, and others came together to help fight for the rights of the people living in the I-Hotel who were predominantly Filipino and Chinese laborers. As terrible as the decades-long fight was for the residents of the I-Hotel, there were some positive outcomes that still help promote the rights of low-income seniors and their right to affordable quality housing. Additionally, the fight for the I-Hotel was a key moment in bringing together Asian Americans from a variety of groups to fight for a common cause… something that we can all use more of. To learn more about the International Hotel, you can watch the award-winning The Fall of the I-Hotel by Curtis Choy or read the award-winning I Hotel by Karen Tei Yamashita. And finally, there's a new book by Emil De Guzman called Red Sky: Recollections of the International Hotel , and it's published by the amazing Eastwind Books. To close this episode we celebrate some of the API athletes who won in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro Discussing Hotels 07:09 The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel 34:10 Celebrations: Asian Pacific Olympic Highlights…
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1 Another Conversation with Award-winning Author Illustrator Nidhi Chanani 41:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 33! One of our favorite guests is back for another conversation… it’s award-winning author, illustrator Nidhi Chanani who returns to share a little about her upcoming picture book Quiet Karima that will be released on October 8, 2024. It’s a beautifully painted book that is about Karima, who taps into the magic and music in the world when she’s quiet. If you’re unfamiliar with Nidhi, just know that she’s an amazing illustrator, author, and artist. She writes and illustrates picture books, graphic novels, and more. Some of our favorite books by Nidhi include Pashmina , Super Boba Cafe , the Shark Princess Series , and What Will My Story Be? In this episode, we take time to get an update on Super Boba Cafe 2, talk about her recent vacation, discuss doing work for Disney, contemplate being an ambivert, talk about the upcoming Quiet Karima, and so much more. Looking for more of Nidhi? Then we recommend that you listen to our last conversation with Nidhi S03E41 , pre-order Quiet Karima , get Super Boba Cafe (or any of her other books ), follow her on Instagram @nidhiart , and visit her website, Every Day Love Art . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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1 The History of Asian Pacific American Olympic Champions 33:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 32! Do you know who the first Asian Pacific American Olympic champions were? We didn’t know, so we researched, and are here to share it with you! In this episode we talk about the lives of Duke Kahanamoku, Vicki Manalo Draves, and Sammy Lee, our first Asian Pacific American Olympic heroes. It’s amazing what each of them overcame to be able to represent the United States in the Olympic Games… and not just represent but become champions. Their accomplishments should be part of the curriculum in every school in the U.S. because in so many ways, they embody what we think of when we talk about the American Dream. To learn more, here are some media to help you: Waterman , a film about Duke Kahanamoku that was directed by Isaac Halasima Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku by David Davis Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku by Ellen Crowe Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story by Paula Yoo The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee by Paula Yoo Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes (includes a section on Vicki Manalo Draves) by Mia Wenjen In our recurring segment, we talk about what we’ve been reading, and Ted shares some thoughts about The Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Kuang. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Asian Pacific American Olympic Update 06:51 The History of Asian Pacific American Olympic Champions: Duke Kahanamoku, Vicki Manalo Draves, and Sammy Lee 30:23 What are We Reading? The Poppy War Trilogy by R.F. Kuang…
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1 The Origin of Vietnamese American Nail Salons 27:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 31! Have you ever wondered why Vietnamese Americans seem to dominate the nail salon industry in America? Although not all Vietnamese Americans are nail technicians, there are enough to make up approximately 50% of the nail technicians in the $8 billion per year American nail industry. It all started with the celebrity activist, Tippi Hedren, an actress known for being in The Birds, Marnie, and many more features. She has made an effort to work on a variety of causes throughout her life, and that includes helping the Vietnamese American refugees starting in 1975. In this episode, we share the origin of the Vietnamese American Nail Salons. To learn more, check out the documentary by Adele Pham called Nailed It! We open the episode by talking a little about AAPI athletes in the Olympics, API Emmy nominees, and other current events. In our recurring segment we introduce “So Annoying” where we take a topic that annoys us and talk about it. Today we’re talking about people who question the meat in Asian restaurants. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro, current events, catching up 09:09 The Origin of Vietnamese Nail Salons 19:55 So Annoying, Accusations of Dog Meat in Asian Food…
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1 ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Chop Suey Fonts 16:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 30! This is an ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) encore rebroadcast of The History of Chop Suey Fonts from S03E18. It was a favorite of ours to research because it amazes us how something not created by Asian Pacific Islanders has become so closely aligned to our businesses. We’ve all seen them. Typefaces that signal an ethnic establishment. For businesses, especially restaurants that sell Asian food, it’s not unusual to see the use of a “Chop Suey Font”. These fonts have also been used for politics, advertising, media, and other businesses. Whether named Chop Suey, Wonton, or any number of mimicry typefaces, using these fonts sends a message that it’s a place that’s exotic, foreign, yet somehow accessible. We discuss the history of these fonts and whether they’re racist. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Intro 00:59 The History of Chop Suey Fonts…
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1 A Conversation with Activists and Co-Owners of Eastwind Books Bea and Harvey Dong 39:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 29! Eastwind Books has been an institution in Berkeley as well as a pioneer for Asian American and multicultural bookstores across the country. The co-owners, Bea and Harvey Dong have been longtime activists in the Asian American community, so we were honored to get a chance to have them on as guests to talk about their lives. The work of activists like Bea and Harvey make our podcast possible. One episode was never going to be enough to cover everything they’ve done, but we did our best to connect on some major topics. Bea and Harvey take time to talk to us about their early activism in the 1960s and 70s, how they met, the start of Eastwind Books, the importance of becoming a publisher, and more. We’re so glad that they are continuing to give voice to the voiceless, even if their physical location closed in 2023. Patrons can still purchase books on the Eastwind Books website and subscribe to their newsletter to hear about their latest community events and publications . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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1 The History of George Helm Jr. and Kaho'olawe Island 31:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 28! George Helm Jr. was a Native Hawaiian musician, activist, and passionate leader. He believed in Hawaiian sovereignty and protecting the land… embodying the values of Aloha ʻāina perfectly. Known for his beautiful falsetto voice and articulate reasoning, he was a founding member of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (the PKO or ‘Ohana for short) grassroots organization that was determined to save Kaho’olawe Island from years of decline at the hands of invasive animals, plants, and U.S. military weapons testing. In this episode, we talk about the history of George Helm Jr., Kaho’olawe Island, and some of the other activists who spent years trying to end the military abuse of the island. The organization they started in the mid-1970s, Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana, still exists to this day, and continues to clean up all the bullets, bomb fragments, missiles, grenades, and more that were tested on Kaho’olawe. Visit the PKO site and see how you can help through donation , volunteering, and sharing their story. To learn more about George Helm, the PKO created a video about him and Kaho‘olawe that’s available on YouTube . There’s also a great award-winning short film about him called Hawaiian Soul , the book Ho’i Ho’i Hou: A tribute to George Helm & Kimo Mitchell by Rodney Morales, and George’s posthumous album True Hawaiian . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 01:22 Intro 02:03 The History of George Helm Jr. and Kaho’olawe Island 29:20 Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana…
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1 A Conversation with Author and Educator Chad Soon 48:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Season 4, Episode 27 and Happy Canada Day (if you're reading this on July 1)! In this episode, we share a conversation with Chad Soon, an educator from Vernon, British Columbia, and the author of the book The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey . The book is written for middle grade students… which is a great age for getting started reading diverse stories… and it’s illustrated by Amy Qi. The Longest Shot is available for purchase in both hardcover and Epub formats through Orca Book Publishers , Amazon , Apple Books , and other booksellers. In the book, Chad has created an engaging retelling of Larry’s life, the racism he faced, his various accomplishments, and his positive attitude throughout his challenges and triumphs. Chad also shares stories of how he learned about Larry, what it was like becoming friends with him, why Larry deserves to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame, which other players of Asian Pacific Islander descent are inspiring, and so much more. As Chad mentions in our conversation, Larry Kwong’s career and life are defined by more than just the single shift he was allowed to play for the New York Rangers in 1948. You can learn more about The Longest Shot through the Instagram account @larrykwongbook and more about Chad through his personal account @soondatkwong . We highly recommend getting a copy of The Longest Shot for yourself, your kids, and anyone who wants to be inspired by a story of success in the face of racism. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com .…
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 26! Is there a more universal convenience food eaten across the world than instant ramen? We’re not sure, but instant ramen has to be pretty high up as the most popular convenience food, and it’s not just for college students and people looking for a cheap, fast meal. In this episode, we share the history of instant ramen, popularized through Momofuku Ando and his company, Nissin Foods . Why did Ando want to create instant ramen? What were some of the innovations that led to instant ramen’s success? Who are some of the major companies selling instant ramen and cup ramen? We discuss these questions and more including how instant ramen has continued to innovate with changing habits and preferences across the globe. In our recurring segment, “What Are We Listening To” returns as we share a few more Asian Pacific musicians to support. We talk about Young the Giant ’s Live Across America 2023 album, Raveena 's new album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain , and Charli XCX ’s release of Brat. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101 . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101 . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com . Segments 00:25 Current Events 07:02 The History of Instant Ramen 27:33 What Are We Listening To? Young the Giant, Raveena, and CharliXCX…
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