Today's Barbershop Talk podcast discusses the progression of Asian representation in film, especially for males. We breakdown whether or not recently released Asian-led films were positive for us and, more importantly, how well they did at the box office. Representation is necessary, but that only happens if these films continue to drive revenue and profits. In this episode, we discuss:-How much films need to pull to break even -Minari (Steven Yeun)-Mortal Kombat (2021) (Lewis Tan)-G.I. Joe Snake Eyes (Henry Golding & Andrew Koji)-All My Life (Harry Shum)-Boogie (Taylor Takahashi)-Shang-Chi (Simu Liu)HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

Today's podcast is our Level Up (previously called Solo) segment, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only inspire you but to motivate you to take action.The topic today will focus on providing fashion tips for men. Why is fashion important? It helps build self-confidence, makes you look more attractive, and can give off the right first impression.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. Why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

Today's Barbershop Talk podcast is a discussion about the Tokyo Olympics. With the Tokyo Olympics coming to an end, we thought doing a podcast episode on the significance of this event and how Asian Americans fared overall would be an excellent topic to discuss.In this episode, we discuss:- Presenting all the Asian Americans who came home with a medal - People didn't want to watch because they instead are out and in about since being under lockdowns - Sunisa Lee representing for Hmong people - Olympic viewership witnessing a 42% drop compared to Rio, Brazil Olympics - Does the Olympics matter as much as it did before?- Half of the sports at the Olympics are not widely popular elsewhere - Michael Phelps and Simone Biles made Olympics interestingHOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. Why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than just stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswear)Support the show

(Part 2) I'm excited to welcome Ben Kil to the show for today's Spotlight Episode. He's a professional basketball player, certified strength & training coach, and the TOP1 Performance/Travel Club owner. Ben represents a small number of Asian Americans who have had a basketball career beyond high school. This episode discusses the not-so-known nuances of being Asian American in non-Asian-dominated sports. From fans throwing chopsticks at him during a rivalry game, being underestimated, and having to earn everything because he was different, Ben shares all his trials and tribulations and how he was to find the strength to overcome obstacle after obstacle in this podcast episode. In this episode, we discuss the following:- Trying out for the Korean Basketball League (KBL)- 2 million dollar Adidas offer on the line- Sharing his experience with trying out for the KBL and KBL draft night- Ben talks about the different types of professional basketball leagues around the world- Wanting to inspire the youth- Ben shares his best piece of advice- Where he envisions himself in the next five years You can follow Ben Kil on Instagram at @bkil10.SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. Why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than just stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

I'm excited to welcome Ben Kil to the show for today's Spotlight Episode. He's a professional basketball player, certified strength & training coach, and the TOP1 Performance/Travel Club owner. Ben represents a small number of Asian Americans who have had a basketball career beyond high school. In this episode, we discuss the not-so-known nuances of being Asian American in an African American and Caucasian-American-dominated sport. From fans throwing chopsticks at him during a rivalry game, being underestimated, and having to earn everything because he was different, Ben shares all his trials and tribulations and how he was to find the strength to overcome obstacle after obstacle in this podcast episode. In this episode, we discuss the following:- Growing up in a small town in Michigan and being the only Asian family in the neighborhood- His father owned the largest Taekwondo business in the midwest- Lived in LA for a few years and roomed with Disney channel stars- Being in the gym 8-10 hours a day because all he wanted to do was play basketball- Taekwondo gave him the edge when it came to basketball- Being a freshman on the varsity basketball team at an all-black high school- Getting picked on as a freshman- Having chopsticks thrown at him during a rivalry game- Quitting basketball as a freshman in college because he had enough - getting an opportunity to play professional basketball - tried out for the NBA D-League to play for the Cavalier's sister teamYou can follow Ben Kil on Instagram at @bkil10.SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. Why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than just stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

For today's Spotlight Episode, I'm excited to welcome Jay Lee to the show. He's a Krava Maga and Muy Thai Instructor and the founder of Korean Tiger Studios, where he provides coaching and training on martial arts and defense techniques.Jay's inspiring journey into martial arts was born out of necessity. Being bullied in high school for being the only Asian kid in school to dealing with an abusive father at home, Jay found himself taking matters into his own hands when defending himself. To make matters worse, Jay comes from a distinguished family with over 35 physicians who expected him to not only follow in their footsteps but inherit three family practices once he finished medical school. From the outside looking in, Jay had the golden ticket. All he had to do was follow the plan, however, Jay knew deep down inside this life wasn't for him. Ultimately, Jay had to make the difficult decision to either live a life expected of him or live his life the way he wants.In this episode, we discuss:- Learning how to fight out of necessity - Having an abusive father who was an ex-marine in South Korea (getting drop kicked, father using weapons against him)- Having an abusive father who was an ex-marine in South Korea- Being in a family with over 35 physicians who expected him to follow in their footstep- Becoming the first Krav Maga certified Korean American - Family cutting him off after he made the decision not to pursue a career in the medical career- Having a chip on his shoulders - His thoughts on Asian Hate as someone who teaches self-defense for a living - Men should be able to protect their families - Sharing his best piece of advice - Where he envisions himself in the next five years. You can follow Jay Lee on Instagram at @trainerjaylee.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show