Infatu Asian Podcast

Ep 84 Andrea Nguyen Author of Ever-Green Vietnamese and More!

Andrea Nguyen has written 7 cookbooks, including my go-to source for Vietnamese cuisine "Into the Vietnamese Kitchen."  Her latest book, "Ever-Green Vietnamese," guides you towards a more plant-based Viet diet.  Andrea is also a cooking teacher and podcast host herself!
Helping me co-host this episode is past guest Lan Lam! Lan is a senior editor at Cooks Illustrator and is a test cook and presenter on America's Test Kitchen! The three of us had such an easy, free-flowing conversation about Vietnamese cooking and culture, we could have easily filled four episodes!
You can buy Andrea's books wherever books are sold.  You can learn more at her website: https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/ or follow her @andreanguyen88 on Instagram.  You can follow Lan @Lan_cooks
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast 
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Photo credits: Aubrie Pick, Rory O'Brien
Our Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
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Ep 83:Let’s Talk Fruit and Veg with Thanh Truong!

I came across Thanh's Instagram account and knew I wanted to talk with him.  By day he is a professional fruiterer, selling fruit from around the world to retailers in Australia.  When's he not selling fruit, he's on TV or the internet educating people on the best way to pick, store, and eat fresh fruit and vegetables.  His enthusiasm for fruit and veg, especially those from Asia is so contagious, he is a real produce preacher!
See more of Thanh's videos at his Instagram @fruitnerd, you can also catch many of the videos he makes for ABC Everyday Australia on YouTube.  
Today we have a new voice joining us, it's another student of mine Sydney!  Thanks for coming along Sydney!
You can listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc).  Please consider giving us a good ration over at Apple. And  Spotify! As I always mention, 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 
#fruit #fruitnerd #dragonfruit #asianpear #durian #produce #asianpodcast #asian #asianaustralian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters
 

Ep 82 Actress Alyssa G. Kim! Inside One Of the Best Shows of 2023: BEEF!

I had a lovely time chatting with Actress Alyssa Gihee Kim about how she got into acting as well as a behind-the-scenes look at BEEF.  And on top of that, Alyssa is also a mom to two little kids, amazing!
Follow Alyssa on Instagram @alyssagiheekim  You can see her wonderful portrayal of Veronica, Edwin's wife/Danny's ex-girlfriend in Netflix's powerfully cringy drama BEEF!  She can also be found in the wacky comedy series Dave (S02E01) on Hulu.
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 
Please listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would really appreciate your ratings and reviews over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Songs Played: 
"Drive" Steven Yeun as Danny from Beef.  BEEF" The Bonus Tracks A24 Music  Full Version Here
Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
#BEEF #netflix #alyssagiheekim #asianamericantv #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

Side Dish: The New Knight - A Short Film About Inclusion and Representation

We have a quick little episode for you today!  Actor/Producer Steven Allerick messaged me about a passion project he wrote/directed/produced.  It’s a short film called The New Knight.  It’s a not-for-profit film that Steve hopes will resonate with you and people you know, especially people of mixed heritage.
You can watch The New Knight on YouTube at The New Knight (2023) A Batman Short Film
Learn more about Steve @stevenallerick
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 
Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple and Spotify!
Our Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
#thenewknight #inclusion #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters
 

Ep 81: Exploring our Ancestry - Looking at Our DNA Test Results

In honor of Father's Day.. we figured we'd look into our DNA!  
I’ve been wanting to take a DNA test since they came out, so I figured it’d be fun to do it on the air while we record.  These DNA kits can help fill in the picture of where your ancestors came from.  Two friends and I ordered a kit from Ancestry.com 
We got our results and *tried* to wait until this recording before taking a look.  It was definitely fun, and in some cases VERY interesting!
I’m not sponsored by them, but Ancestry.com is having a sale right now, and you can get a kit for $59 if you order before June 18th, 2023!  (They're normally $99, but they go on sale around Black Friday too)
Special thanks to Alan and Sarika, who agreed to take the tests and reveal their results with me on the air.  
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 
Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple. And now Spotify!
Our Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
#ancestry #dnatest #23andme #bioinformatics #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters
 

Ep 80 Twice Concert Hype Show! Recorded at SarangHello with a Live Studio Audience!

For me, Twice was one of the first K-Pop bands I ever intentionally listened to!  Their sunny, fun, poppy style helped me and my daughters enter the world of K-Pop!  In the second week of June, my family is going to our first K-Pop concert, so I figured it would be fun to do a Twice Concert Hype Show with some people who live and breathe K-Pop!  
Pip, Chesca, and Kevin are the owners of the Bay Area’s first and best K-Pop store SarangHello!  It’s located on Taraval St at 31st Ave. They graciously offered up their space for a special recording session, and we invited about 15 of our “Once” friends to join us for a special night of fanboy and fangirling over Twice.  We had prizes and giveaways, and even a fan chant (thanks Karl and Clark!).  It was so much fun having an actual audience instead of just imaging a virtual one. I hope everyone had a great time and I can’t wait to do more “live” recordings!
Visit SarangHello if you’re ever in San Francisco, they’re at 2050 Taraval Street, or visit them online at saranghello.com  You can follow their social media @saranghellosf on Instagram
Thanks to the owners and staff at Saranghello, Holly who brought snacks for everyone, and Zoey and Noe who helped distribute the prizes.  And a special thanks to everyone who came down to watch us record, I hope we can meet again!
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 
Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple. And now Spotify!
Music Played:
"What is Love?" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment
"Feel Special" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment
"Moonlight Sunrise" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment
"Breakthrough" (Korean Ver.) · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment
"Shot thru the heart" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment
"Set Me Free" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment
 
Our Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
 
#twice #kpop #saranghello  #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Gene Luen Yang - Author of American Born Chinese A Replay of Episode 39 from June 2022

I just finished watching the amazing television adaptation of American Born Chinese.  It is a MUST-WATCH!  I really enjoyed how, like the novel, it merged the fantastical and real worlds.  It stars a plethora of some of the best Chinese American actors, and I loved seeing all the beautiful Asian names in the end credits both in front and behind the cameras!
Madi and I recorded this episode with Gene about a year ago, and it is definitely still one of my favorites.  I think you'll enjoy hearing Gene's inspiration and motivation for writing American Born Chinese.  Plus, you won't disagree with his InfatuAsian pick!
Hope you enjoy (or re-enjoy) listening!
#americanbornchinese #asianauthor #jinwang #geneluenyang #asianpodcaster #asianamericanpodcast

Ep 79 Actress and Life Coach Ami Park!

We were over the moon happy to talk with actress Ami Park!  Ami stars in ABC/Hulu’s Alaska Daily opposite Hillary Swank.  Ami plays Yuna Park who is a rookie reporter that is thrown into life at Alaska’s main newspaper.  It’s a really great show that you can stream on Hulu.
We recorded this show in mid-April and just recently ABC announced that they are not going to bring the show back for a 2nd season, which is really too bad, but if you know anything about our guest Ami, you know that this is just a temporary setback for her, she is one of the most positive people you will ever meet.  I have no doubt that the universe will be good to Ami and that she has a lot more roles ahead of her!
See the inspiring and joyful reel I mention during the episode @ami_park on Instagram, and also see all the great stuff Ami is up to!
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 
Please listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would really appreciate your ratings and reviews over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Our Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
#alaskadaily #abc #hulu #yunapark #amipark #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters