A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more.
Episode 15: Social movement through food with Soleil Ho
On Episode 15 we're joined by SF Chronicle's food critic and James Beard award-winning writer Soleil Ho to talk about how their work uses food to explore larger social issues like race, labor, and gender. Specifically, we dive into Soleil’s piece: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" and the many issues around cultural appropriation.
13 Jun 2022
Episode 14: Paying it forward through acting and comedy with Derek Mio
On Episode 14 we're joined by Actor and Comedian Derek Mio as he shares how the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry, how his craft helped him better understand his heritage, and why its so important to keep paying that generosity forward.
17 May 2022
Episode 13: Carrie Zhang and the Asian Mental Health Project
On Episode 13 we're joined by Carrie Zhang, founder of the Asian Mental Health Project. Carrie shares her journey to become a champion for mental health in the AAPI community and gives us some of her personal advice on how to converse about mental health across generations. Jenny and Lucia also discuss the growing emphasis on mental health after COVID lockdowns in the States and most recently, in China.
3 May 2022
Episode 12: Shanghai COVID Lockdown with Jenny Tang and Kayla He
On Episode 12 our Shanghai-based correspondents Kayla He and Jenny Tang join Lucia to share their experiences amidst the city-wide Shanghai COVID lockdown.
25 Apr 2022
Episode 11: Chinese Social Media and Ukraine with Mengyu Dong
On Episode 11 we're joined by journalist Mengyu Dong, who writes about technology, women’s rights, and the Chinese diaspora, to examine the nuances of Chinese social media through the lens of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. While Western social media users emphasize their support of Ukraine's defense of their homeland, the restrictive Chinese digital landscape requires a more detailed examination to uncover the true views of its netizens.
NOTE: This episode was recorded on 4/3. Please note that the situation in Ukraine and Shanghai's COVID response (which we briefly discuss in the introduction) is quickly evolving.
28 Feb 2022
Episode 10: Hip Hop History and Culture in China with Wes Chen
On Episode 10 we're joined by the most connected man in China's underground hip hop scene: Radii's Wes Chen. Wes is a radio/podcast host, producer and creator who has had a hand in the rise and growth of hip hop in China. We talk to Wes about how he's seen the music and culture change, his involvement with AR's beef with Kris Wu, and his recommendations on who and where to listen in Chinese hip hop.
14 Feb 2022
Episode 9: The Future of Chinese Food in America with Luke Tsai
On Episode 9 we're joined by Luke Tsai, Bay Area Food Editor @ KQED, self proclaimed stinky tofu connoisseur and all around expert of immigrant communities and the food they make joins us to talk about the recent past and future of Chinese food in America, including how young Asian American chefs infuse their varied experiences into their cuisine and the tradeoff of upscaling their food.
1 Feb 2022
Episode 8: Try Harder! and the Pressures of High School with Debbie Lum
On Episode 8, director Debbie Lum joins us to talk about her new documentary Try Harder! and what she learned about the pressure of college admissions and how it impacts the mental health of the predominantly Asian American student body of Lowell High School.
TRY HARDER! Is available now to rent or buy on Amazon, AppleTV (iTunes) and more! At Lowell High School, the top public high school in San Francisco, the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges. At Lowell—where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and most of the student body is Asian American—the things that usually make a person stand out can feel commonplace. With humor and heart, director Debbie Lum captures the reality of the American college application process and the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity as young adults navigate a quintessential rite of passage.
13 Dec 2021
Episode 7: A New Wave of Asian Americans in Politics with Varun Nikore
On Episode 7, campaign strategist and policy advisor Varun Nikore joins us to provide the perspective on AAPI participation from a longtime political insider. This episode can be listened to as a companion to Episode 4 where we spoke to Brian Yang's experience as a new entrant into the realm of politics. Varun shares key moments in his decades of political experience, his observations on the recent "political awakening" of many AAPI, and where we should focus our efforts to keep the momentum going.
29 Nov 2021
Episode 6: Dating and Masculinity in China with Caiwei Chen
In Episode 6, writer Caiwei Chen joins us to talk about a topic we’ve all been waiting to discuss: dating in China! Specifically Caiwei helps us understand how the dating scene has evolved along with Chinese masculinity through her recent article on the subject in the sub stack newsletter Chaoyang Trap. Siyuan and Caiwei share their personal experiences on dating in the US vs China, family expectations, and how different types of foreigners are romantically perceived in China.
25 Oct 2021
Episode 5: Gender, Community Building and Fighting for Diversity with Jin Ding
On Episode 5, former journalist, Chinese Storytellers co-founder, and program manager at the Associate Press Jin Ding joins us to share their experience as a community builder and an advocate for diversity in journalism. Later, Jin also shares their journey understanding their cultural identity as a Chinese immigrant to America and gender through the lens of both of their cultures.
11 Oct 2021
Episode 4: Andrew Yang, AAPI Political Engagement with Brian Yang
On Episode 4, Hollywood producer, actor, and Andrew Yang's former regional fundraising director Brian Yang joins us to share his recent journey into politics and civic engagement through the Yang 2020 campaign and producing content to raise awareness against Anti-Asian hate crimes. Before Brian, Siyuan and Lucia discuss how Chinese citizens think about civic engagement through the lens of netizens' reaction to Meng Wanzhou.
24 Sept 2021
Episode 3: Shang Chi and the future for AAPI in Hollywood with Janet Yang
On Episode 3, longtime Hollywood producer Janet Yang (Joy Luck Club, Over the Moon, co founder of Gold House) joins us to share her thoughts on the future of Asian Americans in Hollywood, Shang Chi, and her unique experience bringing Chinese stories to the USA.
24 Sept 2021
Episode 2: USA + China in the Summer Olympics, Sports fandom and the athlete journey in China with Steven Zeng
In Episode 2, Steve Zeng CEO of Thumb Media joins us to talk about the similarities and differences in sports and athletics between the US and China, including the Olympics, athlete's career journeys and sports fandom.
24 Sept 2021
Episode 1: Getting to know our Hosts and the 1990 Institute
Welcome to Bund to Brooklyn! In this short episode we learn more about the history and goals of our sponsor the non profit 1990 Institute. Our hosts Lucia Liu and Siyuan Meng also share some fun facts about themselves in a quick fire roundtable hosted by our producer Sean Niu
24 Sept 2021
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