A show in Hoisan on the Hoisan experience.
I’m Joyce. I’m Nancy. We’re sisters who grew up in Chinatown New York. We speak Hoisan at home. We spoke Hoisan on the streets. And we thought, why not share Hoisan and see what comes of it. Here’s our experiment and journey through Hoisan. (Fair warning: As bamboo shoots, sometimes we remix Hoisan, with Cantonese, Chinglish, and English, but we make do.)
Right before Dongzhi, we are bidding you a special farewell, because this is our series finale! It has been two years since we first started this project and many waves of the COVID-19 pandemic later, Hoisan Hour is broadcasting for one last time. Thank you for listening and supporting us! May this give you the fuel and inspiration to continue the good fight~
17 Dec 2023
13. Intersections of World History
We spoke with photojournalist, Alan Chin, who like us was born and raised in New York City’s Chinatown. Through Alan’s recount, we weave through the channels of time, and to 1989 Tiananmen Square, the intersection of world history that would propel him into his life’s work.
[We want to dedicate this episode to all the journalists who devoted their lives to investigating and reporting the truth, even when their lives are in peril.]
23 Nov 2023
12. What's the Source?
Right in time for the season of thanksgiving and remembrance, we cease from our regular schedule, to not only pause, but gather with Hoisan Sauce. Join us as Dennis and Edmond share their origin story and cast a vision of possibilities for Taishanese and community with their Discord server and Youtube channel.
19 Nov 2023
11. Transcendent Roots
We’re back with a new episode with filmmaker and artist, Victoria Catherine Chan.
19 Mar 2023
10. Remembering with Poetry
This week we continue our conversation with Genny Lim, with Chinatown memories, a journey into assimilation, and our way out of it to embrace who we are!
19 Feb 2023
9. Limitless Hoisan Heart
We spoke with the final member of the Last Hoisan Poets, Genny Lim. Even though we grew up on opposite sides of the country, the three of us find overlapping journeys and questions around home, daughterhood, and the permission to dream.
22 Jan 2023
8. Home
Happy Lunar New Year! Let us roll with the waves and swim ahead in the year of the water rabbit/cat! For the first episode in season 2 we sum up the themes and guests in this season, before we dive deeper into our hopes. Get ready to laugh along as we create a new home together~
25 Dec 2022
Season 2 Trailer
We’re back with a preview of the next season and the home we’re creating!
23 Aug 2022
Season 1 Medley Trailer
This trailer previews the first season of Hoisan Hour, offering a glimpse into the podcast's content.
7 Aug 2022
Episode 7 - That's A Wrap
The Ma sisters reflect on their experiences creating the Hoisan Hour podcast, sharing lessons learned and hopes for the future while highlighting community support.
24 Jul 2022
Episode 6 - Asian American History, Politics, and Power with Vincent
Vincent Fang discusses Asian American history, political activism, and inspiring future generations in New York with the Ma sisters, offering insights into community involvement in this interview.
10 Jul 2022
Episode 5 - Taishanese Instruction with Jade
Jade Wu discusses her journey of finding purpose and navigating personal desires with community needs, highlighting how obstacles can guide individuals to their destined paths in this interview episode.
26 Jun 2022
Discovering 3邑, 4邑, & 5邑
Cantonese language scholar Sik Lee Dennig explains the historical context of Taishanese and its relationship to Hoisan's neighboring regions, offering insights into the cultural geography of the area in an interview with Nellie and Flo.
26 Jun 2022
Episode 4 - Poetry with the Wong Sisters (The Last Hoisan Poets)
Flo Wong and Nellie Wong share their experiences as Hoisan sisters and poets, discussing their artistic careers and the unique bond they share with the Ma sisters in this interview.
12 Jun 2022
Episode 3 - The MA sisters run a MArathon
The MA sisters reflect on their experiences running their first marathon and share memories of growing up in Chinatown.
29 May 2022
Episode 2 - Mental Health with Michelle
Michelle discusses childhood experiences and initiating conversations about mental health within families, while also touching on canto-pop music, in an interview with the hosts.
15 May 2022
Episode 1 - Origin Story
The hosts discuss the origins of Hoisan, a largely unrecognized Chinese dialect spoken by early immigrants, and explore ways to preserve the language and culture.
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Vincent Fang
Jade Wu
Sik Lee Dennig
Flo Wong
Nellie Wong
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5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
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