Infatu Asian Podcast
A show where we aim to illuminate and celebrate Asian culture and creators! New episodes every Wednesday! Tune in each week as Curtis and friends discuss ways that Asian creators and Asian culture make our lives more interesting. Email us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook or Instagram @infatuasianpodcast

Past Guests!
Iconic News Anchor: Connie Chung
Chefs: Ming Tsai, Shirley Chung (Top Chef), Dara Yu (Master Chef), Andrea Nguyen (Into the Vietnamese Kitchen)
Actors: Perry Yung (Warrior), Jess Hong (Three Body Problem), Alyssa Kim (BEEF), Tristen Chen (Turning Red), Stephanie Park (Eliza in Hamilton), Ami Park (Alaska Daily), Yvonne Chapman (Avatar the Last Airbender), Kelvin Han Yee (Beef, Partner Track, A Great Wall), Jon Zhang and Alice Hewkin (The Brothers Sun)
Authors: Rachel Khong (Real Americans), Kirsten Chen (Counterfeit), Weike Wang (Chemistry), Grace Lin (Chinese Menu), Mike Chen (A Quantum Love Story), Gina Chung (Sea Change)
Content Creators: Sarah and Kaitlin (Woks of Life), Lisa Nguyen, Susanna (Smelly Lunchbox), Kat Lieu (Subtle Asian Baking), Jeff Yamazaki, Miss California Catherine Liang, Simji, Korean Rock Band Rolling Quartz, Ally Shen (C-POP), Craxy (KPOP)Diehard Fishing, Invictus Quartet, National Park ranger Connie Lau, Fruit Nerd Thanh Truong, Outcasts from the 853, and many more!!!!
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Got any questions that you're pondering at the moment? Wouldn't it be great to have someone to run it by to get some ideas? My guest Vicki Tan wrote a book for you! It's called Ask This Book a Question, and it walks you through different types of decisions you might need to make and gives stories from her life as well as biases that might be clouding your judgment. It's a very interesting and practical read!
Give us a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc...
Follow Vicki over @vickiheart on social media or https://www.vickitan.com/
Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Ep 178 Advice for Traveling to Japan with Jeff and Naomi Yamazaki!
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Men’s fashion influencer Jeff Yamazaki and his wife Naomi have made the trip between Los Angeles and Japan dozens of times —and they’ve learned a thing or two along the way. In this episode, the stylish duo shares their go-to travel tips for navigating Japan like a pro: from the best places to shop to eating some of the tastiest foods. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth, Jeff and Naomi offer a chic, practical guide to making the most of your time in Japan.
Check out Jeff's content @jeffyamazaki on social media and also his new(ish) YouTube channel, where you can find some longer-form content from both LA and Tokyo!
You can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World
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Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Ep 177 You Might Have Asian Parents If... with the Blackboard 4
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Here's an episode with the Blackboard 4 (Jackie, Vicky, Loan, and me) where we talk about having Asian parents and being Asian parents. Hopefully, you can relate and join in the laughter.
*Light trigger warning* We talk about old-fashioned Asian discipline.
Thanks to The Blackboard 4 for helping me all school year long. We'll be back after summer break to break down more topics.
New Jersey (and anyone else)- check the link in my Instagram bio to request a free InfatuAsian sticker! Or click here Sticker Request Form
Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
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Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Ep 176 Grace in Any Culture: Etiquette Lessons from Reina Chan
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Are manners, good conversation skills, and etiquette out of style? My guest, Reina, and I wholeheartedly disagree! In fact, maybe these soft skills are needed more than ever! Reina Chan is an etiquette coach who was born in Hong Kong but was educated in England and Switzerland. She creates content around international etiquette and coaches clients on Eastern and Western etiquette at her company, Normae.
You can listen to our fun chat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. (see our Instagram bio)
Follow Reina @reina.suichan on social media, and check out her website https://normae.co/ Also, check out her newly launched podcast, Humans with Reina, available wherever you get podcasts.
Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Ep 175 Vicky Nguyen: From Boat Baby to NBC News
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Vicky Nguyen's life arc that goes from a harrowing escape out of Vietnam to the Today show makes her book Boat Baby a real page-turner. I had a really fun chat with Vicky the day after Mother's Day, which I thought was appropriate, since her parents, husband Brian, and 3 daughters play a big part in this journey of a lifetime. As a bonus, we get Vicky's go-to Vietnamese comfort foods and a behind-the-scenes look at creating the most epic Christmas cards.
Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts
Go get a copy of Boat Baby wherever you get books; it's a great read! Follow Vicky on Instagram @vickynguyentv or over at https://www.vickynguyen.com/
Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Ep 174 Big Asian Energy: Breaking Through Your Limitations with John Wang
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
John Wang is a leadership coach, author, speaker, and founder of Big Asian Energy, a platform dedicated to empowering Asian Americans to break through cultural and professional barriers.
We had so much fun chatting about his new book, Big Asian Energy, available May 27th, wherever you get books, or over at his website www.bigasianenergy.com
You can follow John on Instagram @johnwangofficial or @johnwangbae on TikTok. And listen to the Big Asian Energy Podcast for great interviews with fantastic guests!
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
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Monday May 12, 2025
Ep 173 part 2 - Amy Tan's InfatuAsian and Breaking the Legacy of Trauma
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Want some bonus Amy Tan? Yes please! Just when I thought I was wrapping up our chat with Amy Tan, we got into a deep conversation about life and surviving trauma. I didn't plan most of this and just went wherever Amy wanted to lead the conversation.
*Trigger Warning* We talk about self-harm and assault, please use listener's discretion*
Pictured in this post is Amy's grandmother (on the right). She was 37 when she died by swallowing a ball of opium. Amy published The Joy Luck Club when she was 37. Their two lives are intertwined in ways that can't be explained.
It's been a few weeks, but I'm still riding the high of the conversation we had. If the podcast suddenly ended tomorrow, I feel like I would be ok with what we were able to build and accomplish. Thanks to thoughtful and generous guests like Amy Tan. But, don't worry, we have more Asian and Asian American stories to tell!
Please listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts!
Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
It's going to be hard to beat this one! I had huge expectations about speaking with Amy Tan, and let me tell you, Amy gave me more than I could have even hoped for! She is the premier Asian American storyteller for a reason. She had me laughing one minute and contemplating the next.
This is only Part 1, because we ended up chatting for over an hour and a half! What a treat! I'll drop Part 2 next week.
You can listen to this and all our other episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow Amy over @amytanwriter and get a copy of The Backyard Bird Chronicles wherever you get your books. Don't forget to support your local independent bookstores!
Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters