Jason Om is Cambodian/Eurasian Malaysian, an ABC journalist and the author of All Mixed Up.
We chat about:
Language around being ‘multiracial’
Being Eurasian in Malaysia v Australia
Rebellious women in his family
His parent’s newspaper personals ad meet cute
Cultural exemptions
Being the traditional Cambodian son
Going to Cambodia with his dad
Rediscovering his mum while writing this memoir
Connecting with his half-sister Sarah
Emailing his dad about the marriage equality plebiscite
His dad’s coming to, his coming out
“No fats, no femmes, no Asians”
Diversifying your dating pool
How journalism has changed in the last 20 years
Visible diversity
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Hosted by: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson
Guest: Jason Om
Music by: the Green Twins
Edited by: Kate Robinson
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations.
You can find us on Instagram @beingbiracialpodcast or send us an email at beingbiracialpodcast@gmail.com
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