Asian Not Asian
Jenny Arimoto & Mic Nguyen
Welcome to Asian Not Asian, a podcast where two Asian peeps not from Asia talk about American issues no American cares about. New episode every other Tuesday!
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Nov 5, 2018 • 1h 1min
I Loved Kumon and Harvard was Fun (w/ Karen Chee, The New Yorker)
We had so much fun talking to Karen Chee (New Yorker, New York Times) this week about supportive Asian parents (they’re out there) and owning Asian stereotypes. She also went to Harvard so I know the Asian listeners out there are hard as hell right now. Check it out on an all new #AsianNotAsianPod. Listen, share, and leave a review!Follow her work at @KarenCheee and www.karenchee.com!Quick S/O to our partners @listeningpartypresents @canalstreetmarket for letting us use their studio!We finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 29, 2018 • 43min
The Asian “O” Face
S/O to our partners @listeningpartypresents @canalstreetmarket for letting us use their studio!This week on ANA, we compare tattoos to marriage, discuss Asian O-faces, and share stories about “booking” at Korean night clubs.We finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 22, 2018 • 1h 4min
"Cool" Asians (w/ Vicki Ho & Kathleen Tso, Banana Magazine)
This week you get not one but TWO guests! Kathleen & Vicki (Founders of Banana Mag) joined us this week to share their origin story, talk 88Rising, and teach us how to be “cool” Asians. Be sure to check them out at banana-mag.com and on IG at @bananamagWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 17, 2018 • 47min
Down With The Sickness
Better late than never! Sorry for the delay! The boys recovered from their sickness and have some shit to say.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 8, 2018 • 40min
Awkwafina on SNL is Our Halley's Comet
The ANA boys come back strong this week to discuss Awkwafina’s appearance on SNL, the term “yellow”, and finish it out with an all new Asian Yelpers! #AsianNotAsiansWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 1, 2018 • 53min
To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before (w/ Lily Du, UCB)
Lily Du (MTV News, UCB) joins us this week to talk about the recent Netflix movie “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” and critique the love letters Fumi and Mic wrote to their high school crushes! Check it out on an all new Asian, Not Asian!Follow her on instagram @lily_dWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 24, 2018 • 31min
GRINDR
This week the ANA boys get down and dirty with the recent reports of sexual racism over in the world of GRINDR. In other news, we’ve partnered with Tina Tse Knits for a prize giveaway! Check out our instagram from more info @AsianNotAsianPod. Follow Tina on Instagram at @tina.say.knits and check out her other products at www.ravelry.com/stores/tina-tse-knitsWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 17, 2018 • 1h 11min
The Bro Out (w/ Brian Park, VICE)
The gang finally reunites after 2 weeks of separation! Comedian Brian Park (Vice, Refinery29) joins us this week to talk Asian parenting, Naomi Osaka, and Asian male porn stars.Follow him on Instagram at @itsbrianpark and his upcoming web series “Eating It” at www.eatingitwebseries.comWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 10, 2018 • 30min
Asian Superheroines
Fumi and Mic discuss Hamilton, Asian super heroes in the marvel universe, and hate on dog owners. Check it out on an all new Asian, Not Asian!Fumi’s Half-Hour show ticket link: https://www.purplepass.com/#174288/The_Duplex-Different_Energies-The_Duplex_Cabaret_Theatre-September-15-2018.htmlWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 3, 2018 • 40min
I Followed My Dreams and Regretted It
Mic is still on his honeymoon being a good husband so this week we bring back some of our best unused segments from previous episodes- shouts to SJ Son for making an appearance again!Fumi’s Half-Hour show ticket link: https://www.purplepass.com/#174288/The_Duplex-Different_Energies-The_Duplex_Cabaret_Theatre-September-15-2018.htmlWe finally launched a PATREON page! Please support us in exchange for some fun rewards from Fumi & Mic.https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpodEmail us: AsianNotAsianPod@gmail.comInstagram: @asiannotasianpodTwitter/Instagram Fumi: @TheFumiAbeInstagram Mic: @nicepantsbroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
