Today's podcast is our Solo Episode 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. During this conversation, Leo and I break down the most significant learning lessons we took away from our 20s. We cover fitness, health, money, and work-life. Here's to episode 31! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In this episode of Barbershop Talk, we have a conversation about "Minari" star Steven Yeun appearing on the cover of GQ. We talk about why Steven Yeun decided to wear cowboy attire for the shoot, why this milestone is important, and what this means for us in the future. SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In this episode of Barbershop Talk, we have a challenging conversation surrounding the attacks on Asian Americans and the elderly recently spotlighted by mainstream media.  SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

Today’s episode reviews the film “Minari” directed by Lee Isaac Chung and stars Steven Yeun, who’s best known for his role in “The Walking Dead” as Glenn. The film recently won a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language film. We go over the good, the bad, the ugly, and at the end, give our rating out of 10.Timestamp: 00:00 - Episode preview02:09 - Leo's views on how relatable the movie is04:09 - About the kids in the movie06:50 - What Mike liked about the movie08:21 - The director's own childhood inspires the film09:39 - Family dynamics in the movie14:00 - About the father prioritizing his dreams at the family's expense16:09 - Addressing stereotypes18:50 - Leo's discussing his friendships with different kids growing up21:20 - How the movie gives non-Asians a glimpse of what the Asian immigrant story looks like23:30 - About David and his grandmother bonding over wrestling24:40 - What were some disappointments from the movie?25:46 - What Leo didn't like27:16 - About the ending27:37 - Final review of the movieSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

For today's Barbershop Talk edition podcast, we're going to be sharing our thoughts on the Cinemax original series Warrior, the action-drama series inspired by Bruce Lee. We go over the good, the bad, the ugly, and at the end, give a rating out of 10. Timestamp:00:00 - Episode preview02:02 - Leo's thoughts on "Warrior."05:24 - About the story and the plot08:16 - About using someone from the deep South as a champion of racial equality09:14 - Commending the accent changes and conversation12:50 - About the female characters16:45 - Cultural representation on the show19:34 - Why can't Netflix pick up the show?21:14 - About the show telling the untold story of American history24:43 - The perspective of a non-Asian person watching the show26:03 - About the origins of the actors28:44 - About Hong31:08 - About Ah Sahm being half-American33:11 - Why the show is a good representation34:56 - Additions from Leo39:49 - Final rating42:24 - About getting the show to a broader audienceSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

For today's Barbershop Talk edition podcast, we will share our thoughts on the new Netflix reality show "Bling Empire." We go over the good, the bad, and the ugly and give our 1/10 rating at the end. Timestamp:00:00 - Episode preview01:11 - Leo's experience with reality TV shows02:25 - How Leo feels about Bling Empire06:50 - About the first season was about attracting viewers and how it was centered around the female characters09:00 - About cast member Kevin10:46 - What Mike thinks about the show12:40 - About Asian representation in the show14:47 - About the show seemed forced16:58 - Excessive spirituality throughout the series19:32 - Positives in the show (Displaying Asian Traditions)22:25 - About different relationship dynamics24:07 - The interesting characters on the show 27:22 - Kevin's portrayal as a win for Asian men28:48 - Rating the showSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

Welcome back! We got another spotlight for you guys, and this time we have Chef Chris Cho, the Korean-American Tik Tok sensation joining us.In this episode, Chris and I spoke about him immigrating to America when he was seven years old, having to grow up quickly living in Philly, why he gave up a comfortable living to start all over as a chef, the challenges that come with owning a restaurant, how he grew his social media following so quickly, the moment he knew his parents were proud of him, and why he continues to work hard to inspire others.You can follow Chef Chris Cho on Instagram at @chefchrischo.If you enjoyed the content, don't forget to subscribe!Timestamp:00:00 - Episode preview00:58 - Why Chris doesn't like doing interviews02:40 - How did your career start as a chef?05:14 - How Chris was able to change the mindset he had as a kid09:20 - About his first business10:31 - How many Asians did you grow up with within Philly?12:20 - Did you have family guidance?14:32 - Relationship with his parents17:24 - Why he chose this line of work22:02 - Did you cook before taking it full-time?22:58 - Is this your passion?27:00 - About representing Korean culture31:09 - How did you get inspired?35:58 - What's the most special thing about your career as a chef?38:15 - Which video was the one that went viral?39:35 - How did your parents react to you getting a huge endorsement?43:29 - What other special highlights have you had?48:56 - Advice from Chris54:14 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?57:57 - Where can people find you?SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

For our first episode of 2021, I officially introduce my new co-host, why I decided to go with him,  podcast updates, and what to expect from the show in 2021.Timestamp:00:00 - Episode preview00:11 - About Asian Men's Wear Podcast01:29 - Introducing Leo02:48 - How I met Leo04:13 - About the change of the podcast name and adding Leo as co-host05:49 - Additions from Leo 08:39 - Adding video to the podcast and other things to expect SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. I got a special episode today that I wasn’t sure if I was going to release, but since the podcast is coming up on its first anniversary and many of you guys have requested this, I thought, why not. A grad student reached out to me to learn more about why I started both the Instagram account Asian Menswear and this podcast for a class assignment, and we ended up having a great conversation. Luckily for me, I was able to record the whole thing.If you guys are unaware, before I created this podcast, I started an Instagram account called Asian Menswear. The page showcases and highlights positive representation for Asian men from fashion, sports to entertainment and highlights their achievements and accolades. We actually covered many different things, but this should give you guys an idea of how everything came about, where I’m hoping to take it, and some things I have planned for the future. I hope you guys enjoy it.  If you enjoyed the content, don't forget to subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

Yo, what's going on, guys. Happy New Year's Eve. We're finally done with 2020, and I wanted to jump on here to record a year in a review podcast episode with you guys and talk about what I have planned for 2021.But before we do all that, I just wanted to give a huge shoutout and thank you to everyone who's been listening since the beginning! Yes, I'm talking about you, who's currently listening at this very moment. Man, out of all of the hundreds of thousands of podcasts available, you guys decided I'm going to listen to this one. So I'm incredibly grateful for that, and I'm not going to take that for granted. Thank you, guys.So quick 2020 podcast stats. We ended the year with 24 episodes, had listeners from 35 different countries, over 850 minutes worth of content, and almost 10,000 downloads! Not bad for not having any outside help or promotions.Wow! It's crazy when you get a chance to stop and soak everything in. When I first started the podcast, I was not too fond of the idea of speaking in front of a mic. From my first couple of episodes, you can tell that I wasn't comfortable with it at all, but I knew this would be something that would positively impact people, so I challenged myself to get out of my comfort zone for the greater good. I'm still not where I want to be, but I'm committed to making sure I do my best to get better every day.I set a goal which I wrote out at the beginning of 2020 of doing only ten episodes for the entire year because, at the time, I felt like that was all I could do. That goal was HUGE, damn near impossible in my mind at the time, but we ended up doing more than double the amount.The podcast's first year focused on learning, experimenting, and making many mistakes. So, for 2021, I'm ready to get the name out there and do a complete rebrand of the podcast. There's also a big possibility that I'll bring on a permanent co-host to help with the show as well. Now that I'm much more comfortable, I will do a better job at bringing on more influential guests so that you guys get even more value. So many things are coming in 2021 with the podcast, Asianmenswear, and even a product line coming soon, so stay tuned!Before I end things off, I want to give a shoutout to all of the guests from 2020; without your wisdom and stories, the podcast would be empty. Thank you for taking the time to have a conversation with me and sharing it with the world. I hope you guys kill it in 2021. Have a happy New Year, guys, and that's a wrap for 2020!SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show