As I Am

Understanding Disability

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Pierri - an Australian lawyer, Rhodes Scholar and an extraordinary disability advocate. We discuss the complexities of disability, how this intersects with Asian perspectives, the need for more representation and ultimately, how we can create a more inclusive society by empowering disabled people and communities. You can find out more about Matt and the work he's involved in at: mattpierri.xyz

Food for Thought

Why do we obsess over the notion of authenticity? Why is Asian fusion so popular nowadays? Why do these restaurants put mayonnaise on everything? These are some of the questions we try to explore in our very first food episode. Our original plan to rant about "authentically Asian" restaurants turned into a discussion about the difference between authenticity in the East vs. the West, and the politics of opening an Asian restaurant. We conclude with an invitation to reach out - we would love to hear from you and your favourite spots, as much as we would love to share ours.

Bach to Beats

In this episode, we interview Yu Su, a Vancouver based DJ and producer extraordinaire from Kaifeng China. She is at the forefront of the electronic music talent and scene that is growing out of China and has released music on labels like Technicolour and Second Circle. We talk about her music journey, inspirations, creation process, and also explore her thoughts about the rise of Asians in music. Make sure to go check out her mixes and productions!

Do I Sound Asian?

In our very first interview, we explore the topic of languages with our guest and friend Baopu He. Baopu wrote an excellent article detailing the Asian Australian ethnolect, and we explore this in more detail along with our thoughts on the future of language diversity in Australia, the difficulty of passing language on to subsequent generations, and much more. Check out Baopu's article: http://honisoit.com/2019/08/omagoor-the-quest-for-the-asian-australian-accent/?fbclid=IwAR1uaPv4xuudTjqcmXhdNqPzVcojdzIfeWHoTGa9tCB8WefBA_G-fEVJLsU

I Wish I Was

I wish I was white. I wish I had the blonde hair, light skin and the blue eyes that I saw grace my screens. But I realise that this is a false narrative, one that has conditioned so many like me to believe that someone who looks like us is not worthy to ever be the hero, the heroine, the protagonist. Now, I’m beginning to see people with darker hair, darker skin and darker eyes. These people who take up space on my screens represent narratives that reflect my experiences - I hope that it continues to stay this way.

Dear Mum and Dad

Dear mum and dad - thank you for everything you have done for us. It has taken us a long time to understand and come to terms with how you raised us. We have felt angry, sad, confused and frustrated. But now, we reflect on our upbringing and we are so thankful. We are thankful for all the sacrifices you have made for us, we are thankful for the hard lessons you taught us, and we are thankful for how you provided us with opportunities that you didn't have. This one is for you.

Who, What, Why?

Our first episode draws out a rough sketch of the podcast - who we are, what this podcast will be about and ultimately why we're doing this. This episode is the first step on an expedition into all topics relating to the experience of being Asian in a Western environment. We hope that you're as excited as us to explore a subject matter that is ultimately not spoken about very often.