Infatu Asian Podcast

Ep 162 - Sam Hyun on 1587: The First Asian American-Owned Sneaker Brand Making History

I jumped on a call with Sam Hyun appropriately on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sam is a prominent public speaker and social activist, known for his advocacy on behalf of the Asian American community. He along with Adam Kim and Jose Vargas founded 1587 Sneakers which is a luxury sneaker and street apparel company that is and always will be unapologetically Asian American.
Follow Sam @samueljhyun and @1587sneakers or at their website https://www.1587sneakers.com 
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 
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#sneakers #unapologeticallyasianamerican #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 161 San Francisco's Best New Restaurants & Last-Minute Valentine's Day Tips – with Julia Chen of The Infatuation

One of my favorite guests is back!  We got to catch up with Julia Chen, of the restaurant recommendation site The Infatuation SF.  Julia is a fount of information about San Francisco restaurants, and our hour together flew by!
Some of the topics we touched on were: Places You Might Be Able to Still Get Into for Last Minute V-Day Dinner, Best Smash Burger in SF, Best Salad, Best Pho, Best New Restaurants, Best Ice Cream, Hidden Gem Foodie Neighborhoods in SF, and much much more!
Check out Julia's recs on @infatuation_SF or visit https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco 
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 
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#sanfranciscofoodrecs #infatuationsf #sanfranciscorestaurants #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 160 In Conversation With Eats By Rachel - Snacks, Hacks, Best Viral Treats

Take the guesswork out of trendy snacks and foods by letting Rachel try them for you so that you can make the best decisions!  Rachel's channel @eatsbyrachel offers her take on what's yummy at Trader Joe's, Costco, or your local Asian supermarket. The enthusiasm you see in her videos is not an act, Rachel is a complete joy to be around!
Videos played on this episode:
Asian Flavored Waffles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZhedC7lBvI
Muscat Grapes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yrp8lmOnWDU
Kichi Kichi Omurice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83yrfmMJjcQ
Co-piloting this episode is our old pal Sydney who was on winter break from college. Thanks Sydney!
You can find Rachel's content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @eatsbyrachel , follow Sydney @sydeleu 
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 
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#asiansnacks #contentcreator #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 159 Rich Ting: Actor In Warrior - Partner Track - On Call - Tulsa Kings - Man In The High Castle

Gung Hay Fat Choy!  Happy Lunar New Year to everyone out there.  Here's a really fun episode with Rich Ting. Rich has been acting in Hollywood and Korea for over 25 years. And has appeared in or voiced over 60 shows and movies. He is perhaps most famous for portraying Father Jun's loyal henchman, Bolo, in Warrior (Netflix).  Rich is currently starring as Tyson "Koy" Koyama in Amazon Prime's On Call, a Dick Wolf production. 
Kim Szeto and I had a great time chatting with Rich for over an hour. Rich never takes any of his roles for granted, knowing that it has been a decades-long struggle to get characters like these on the screen.
Watch On Call on Amazon Prime Video!  We really need a season two!  Follow Rich  on social media @richtingworld
You can follow Kim @kyutiekimbers and you can follow us @infatuasianpocast on Instagram.  Send us an email at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com
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)
#amazonprimevideo #netflix #asianamericanactor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 158 An Interview with Dolly Li - Telling Untold Stories of Asian America Through Images and Video

Dolly's mission has been to tell the untold stories of Asian America through video and film. Dolly has produced stories for Al Jazeera (Chinese Food: An All American Cuisine), PBS (Origins and A Historian's Take), and Hulu (Out There Ep 8: The Ghosts of Chinatown). Listen to the end of our episode for a preview of Dolly's exciting new project!
Audio clips used:
The Untold Story Of America's Southern Chinese [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 2] |  (Via AJ+ on YouTube)
Are You “AAPI” or “Asian American”? It's Complicated. | A People's History of Asian America (via PBS Voices on YouTube)
It was so much fun listening to Dolly's stories behind the stories. You can find links to Dolly's videos at https://www.dollyli.com, on YouTube, or through her Instagram @bydollyli 
Thanks to our Deep South Correspondent, Sarah-Soonling Blackburn, for co-hosting with me again! And huge congrats on your next "project" due to arrive in a few months!
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 
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#asianjournalist #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters
 

Ep 157 An Interview with the Indie-Pop Duo corner club

On a rainy day in December, I got the chance to drop by the recording studio of corner club!  Mike and Sav are two friends who love making music together. Their songs have a dreamy smooth sound with whimsical lyrics and topics. I have added their music to all my playlists! I had a super fun time hanging out talking music, songwriting, and jingles!
Listen to our episode wherever you get podcasts!
Follow them @cornerclubofficial on social media and listen to corner club music, especially the newest EP "No Refunds" on Spotify or YouTube.
Songs in this episode: 
"ok time" 2021
"Manhattanhenge" 2019
"honeymoon" (little love lullabies - 2021)
"dreaming (梦中)" (in the rearview mirror - 2023)
"clementines" (no refunds - 2024)
"whenever you're ready" (in the rearview mirror - 2023)
"i don't want to die just yet" (no refunds - 2024)
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
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#singersongwriter #indiefolk #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 156 An Interview with My Nguyen Author of "Healthy My Way" Cookbook

If you're like me, maybe you overdid the holiday eating a little bit, and have made the annual decision to eat healthier in the new year. Well, my guest this week has over 100 healthy recipes in her new book "Healthy My Way" to help you turn things around! 
I was lucky enough to meet My when she hosted a @YouTube Creator Collective event here in San Francisco. It was great chatting with My about the ups and downs of her life's story, and I'm glad we get to share it with you on this episode.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Do yourself (and your gut) a favor and get a copy of Healthy My Way, wherever you get books, and follow My over @myhealthydish on social media!
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 
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#cookbook #asianauthor #healthycooking #newyearsresolution #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 155 End of the Year Wrapped with Katie and Zoe

Last episode of the year!  Katie and Zoe joined me to talk about all things InfatuAsian.  We kicked around a new name for you listeners, we talked about the most popular regions where our audience downloads episodes, as well as our Top 5 Episodes of the year.  I'm pretty sure our number 1 most listened to episode will surprise you!
Thanks to my co-hosts Katie and Zoe! You are both great and I hope we chat again soon!  Follow Zoe @juniperseabooks and Katie @katieyowyow 
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 
Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World)
#endoftheyear #wrapped #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters