LEAVE YOUR SHOES AT THE DOOR is a podcast where we talk about culture, stories, current events, and more through the Asian-American experience.
Our mission is to share the stories of our friends, family, and community, so you can be a part of our extraordinary conversations with ordinary people.
Tune in and don’t forget to leave your shoes at the door.
Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they discuss growing up in Asian families. Tune in to hear everything from family drama to poor communication to what the future holds for Asian-American families.
24 Dec 2023
Adulting 101
Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they talk about the path to adulthood, what advice they would give their younger selves, and how you don't ever stop growing up.
24 Dec 2023
Itadakimasu
Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they talk about their favorite foods. Is it blasphemous to like an Asian cuisine more than your own, what restaurant meals do you miss the most during quarantine, and why is durian a thing? Listen to find out.
24 Dec 2023
Life in the Time of COVID
Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they discuss how life has been during covid, what has changed and what the future holds.
24 Dec 2023
Black Lives Matter and Racism
Black Lives Matter. We can't emphasize that enough. Will, Sam, and Ryan return in season 2 with a conversation around race. Join in as they talk about the complex relations around race as Asian-Americans from anti-blackness in the Asian community to hope for lasting change in the future. Also, Black Lives Matter
24 Dec 2023
Long Term Valentine's (Dating Part 2)
Happy Valentine's Day to all the couples and happy Friday to the rest of you. Special guest Jinhee joins Will, Sam, and Ryan for the sequel to the dating episode to talk about long term relationships and how it can all begin with an innocent sliding into DMs.
24 Dec 2023
Bring Honor to Us All
Videographer extraordinaire, Vinh Le, joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to discuss how Vinh took the road less taken and convinced his parents to let him do so. We talk careers, passions, and how creative work often involves a lot more technical knowledge than you think.
24 Dec 2023
Oscars So Yellow
And the Oscar goes to... This week, Sam, Will, and Ryan talk about the explosion of Asian American representation in film and TV. From Crazy Rich Asians to Parasite, we've come a long way.
24 Dec 2023
Leave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back
Leave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back. Richard Por from Kick Back and Chillax joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to explore New Year's resolutions, personal growth, wildn' out, all while trying to not offend people
24 Dec 2023
Holiday Customs and Traditions
'Tis the season. Will, Sam, and Ryan discuss Cambodian and Korean holiday customs and traditions, including gift giving, New Year's money, and more. Happy Holidays, everyone!
24 Dec 2023
Staying in School - Lessons Learned
As finals approach, Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about their experiences in school and what they wish they did differently. Listen up, kids. You too, teachers.
9 Dec 2023
Cuffing Season
'Tis the season to be cuffed. Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about the complicated world of dating, including racial preferences, dating apps, and what exactly is cuffing anyway?
9 Dec 2023
Inspiration has an Expiration
This is the origin story episode. Will, Sam, and Ryan share their backgrounds, including how they all met and how the podcast came to be through a mix of inspiration and timing.
9 Dec 2023
The Farewell
Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about the surprise indie hit, "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina and why it hit home more than other Asian American films.
9 Dec 2023
Lofty Goals
Set lofty goals for yourself. Join Sam as he talks with his friend Jin about his journey from working in IT, to joining the military and finally entering into the world of real estate. Find out what it means for you to have lofty goals for yourself and Jin finds satisifaction with his life in a world that is riddled with comparison.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
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