Asian Not Asian S3E45: Jets Fans Asians with Aaron Chen (Melbourne International Comedy Festival)
Dec 18, 2023
Australian Asian comedian Aaron Chen joins the podcast to discuss weird American accents and their experiences living in New York City and California. They also explore topics such as purchasing weed, liquor regulations in different states, Asian immigration in Australia, and the cultural impact of accents. The hosts reflect on their comedy careers and express the need for a break to recharge and find their creative groove again.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Patreon Subscribers and Speculating About an AI Generated Character
04:01 • 2min
Talking about a Personal Trainer at the Gym
05:48 • 2min
Comedian Aaron Chen and New York vs California
07:40 • 20min
Buying Weed: Unsanctioned Stores, Workarounds, and Regulations
28:00 • 2min
Liquor Regulations in Different States
29:37 • 4min
Asian Immigration and Cultural Diversity in Australia
34:03 • 7min
Misunderstanding Names and Struggling with American Accent
40:38 • 3min
Accents and Cultural Impact
44:07 • 17min
Rebuilding and Finding the Creative Groove
01:00:44 • 19min
Reflecting on Comedy Careers and the Need for a Break
01:19:29 • 2min