Infatu Asian Podcast

T-Day Replay: Our Conversation with MingTsai from November 2022!

Need something to listen to while you're preparing your Thanksgiving feast?  Here's a replay of our conversation with legendary chef Ming Tsai from November 2022!  He is an Asian American legend, and a fantastic storyteller and interview. 
Thanks to my sister Caryl for asking Chef Ming to come on with us.  He did not disappoint.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  (in the US and beyond!)
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#asianamericanchef #cookingtv #foodnetwork #asianpodcast #aapi #veryasian 

Ep 103 Christopher Williams MD on the Intersection of AI and Public Health

Here's an episode for you data-loving nerds out there!  I heard Dr. Chris Williams give a brief synopsis of one of the papers he's working on that had to do with using computer learning to understand more about racial biases in emergency room treatment.  I was curious to know more about ways health professionals may leverage massive amounts of data to improve care for all, so I had to ask him to come on the show!
Born in Singapore and raised in the UK, Chris trained as a physician at Cambridge and is now a postdoctoral researcher here at the University of California in San Francisco's Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute.
To read more about Chris' work you can go to his profile at UCSF https://profiles.ucsf.edu/christopher.williams and check out the latest research being done in this field at https://bakarinstitute.ucsf.edu/
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Music:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun Time” by Prismic Studios (outro arranged by Arms All Around)
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*Repost* Perry Yung - Father Jun on HBO’s Warrior!

Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, I feel better about posting this episode with the amazing actor and musician Perry Yung!!!
We recorded this on July 13th, 2023, one day before the actor's strike was declared. 
Perry is a Bay Area native, born and raised in Oakland, California.  He graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in art.  
He is a master shakuhachi player and builder.  You can hear his music on this episode!  He got his big break playing Ping Wu in Stephen Soderberg's "The Knick," where he killed it... figuratively.  He did an amazing job playing Cher in Doua Moua's "The Harvest."  (hear our episode 93) Perry is perhaps most known for playing the ultimate tough Father Jun, leader of the Hop Wei Tong in Bruce Lee's brainchild "Warrior" on Cinemax/MAX/HBO.  
I had such a good time hangning out with Perry for almost 2 hours on Zoom.  He is a real treasure trove of knowledge and an amazing storyteller. If you have any interest in Asian American history and television I know you'll enjoy this episode.  It is definitely one of my favorites.
Follow Perry on Instagram @perryyungofficial, or over at https://perryyung.wordpress.com/
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and facebook @infatuasianpodcast 
Please listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would really appreciate  your ratings and reviews over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
This week's amazing flute music is from a recording Perry Made for a producer of Warrior.
#warrior #fatherjun #hbo #max #hopwei #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 102 Debut Author Chin-Sun Lee - Upcountry

Chin-Sun Lee was named one of Poets & Writers 5 over 50 (authors who publish their first books over the age of 50)!  A daughter of North Korean refugees, Chin-Sun has written a deep psychological thriller called Upcountry.  It is a great Fall read, so I hope you get a chance to pick up a copy!
Find Upcountry wherever you get your books (or ask your local store to order you a copy)!  Check Chinsunlee.com or @scribblepost on Instagram to see if Chin-Sun will be in your area for her book tour!
Music: "Do It Again" by the Steely Dan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCgHTmv4YU8
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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 
#asianauthor #koreanamericanauthor #unnamedpress #booksofinstagram #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Ep 101 Spooky Asian Ghost Stories with Jackie and Vicky!

It's spooky season here in the US (and increasingly overseas as well)!  I don't know what it is, but I think Asia has some of the spookiest ghost stories.
Today fellow teachers Jackie and Vicky helped me talk about some Asian ghost legends and stories.  Make sure you are sitting alone in the dark when you listen for full effect... perhaps in a haunted forest or cemetery!
Special thanks to Teddy and Michelle over @abriefcasepodcast for letting me use their story.  The Burmese story of Mah Phae Wah was from Discova.com, the Hanako San story was from Jappleng.com, Mae Nak story was from Thailandinsider.com, and the story about Yosuke from Mina was from "The Demon at Agi Bridge and Other Japanese Tales" Translated by Burton Watson. Edited by Haruo Shirane
Thank you to Vicky and Jackie for getting over their fears enough to do this with me, same time next year?
And thank you for listening! 
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and facebook @infatuasianpodcast 
Our outro flute music was played by none other than the great actor and musician Perry Yung! @perryyungofficial  Thanks Perry!
Our Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 
#halloween #ghoststories #spooly #asianghoststories #MaeNak #MahPhaeWah #HanakoSan #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

Ep 100 Bay Area Event Violinist Rose Crelli!

Rose Crelli is a classically trained violinist who travels the world to play at a wide range of events.  Based in San Francisco you can find Rose playing at City Hall for weddings or at the Chase Center during Warriors games.  Her repertoire spans everything from classical to hip-hop, but best of all, her joy of playing comes through regardless of the song.
Found by a stranger at a bus stop in Wuhan China, Rose was adopted and raised on the outskirts of Fairbanks, Alaska.  She has studied in played in different universities and symphonies, but has found her calling playing solo at events.
Find out more about Rose at her website https://www.rosecrelliviolin.com/ or her social media @frozenfiddlerose on Instagram or TikTok, or @rosecrelliviolin on YouTube
Songs Played in this Episode: (from @rosecrelliviolin on YouTube)
"Con Te Partiro Andrea Bocelli Violin Cover" 
"While We're Young by Jhene Aiko Electric Violin Cover"
"Rêve d'Enfant by Eugene Ysaye"
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco by Tony Bennett -Violin Cover"
 
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast 
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 
#violincover #electricviolin #electricviolinist #violincovers #violinmusic #violinplayer #stringmusic  #womeninmusic#asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

Ep 99 Banh Mi Media Visits California!

We interviewed Linda Nguon (founder of Banh Mi Media) in 2022 on Zoom, and we could tell that we had a lot in common, even though we grew up in different countries and had different backgrounds.  We both have a vision of using media to tell stories and give a voice to our Asian communities.
Since then Banh Mi Media has done a LOT to bring visibility to Asian French people in France and beyond.  When I found out they were coming to California for the Viet Film Fest, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet them in person!
Linda's partner Sebastian Kong and his co-director/actor Steve Tran were presenting their short film "Je Suis Personne" (I Am No One).  I got to see the film online and it is a fascinating look at life in France as a son of Vietnamese immigrants. 
It was a quick visit, but I think we all felt like family when we parted.  It is very heartwarming to know there are so many creative and talented people working to elevate Asian creators and culture around the world!
See more about what Banh Mi Media is doing @banhmi.media on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  French speakers can listen to the Banh Mi Podcast, wherever you get podcasts.  You can follow Sebastian @sebastienkong and Steve Tran @steve__tran
As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast 
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 
#vietnamesefrench #asianfrenchpodcast #uniqlo #banhmimedia #créatif #diasporaasiatique #asiancreatives #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters
 

Ep 98 Our 3rd Annual K-Drama Draft Show!

We're back at it again with our K-Drama Draft Show! Jennifer and Nadira are back, and we brought in another old friend from our C-Drama episode Jessica from Daebak K-Rambles Podcast.  It was good fun picking dramas with these 3!
To keep it fresh, we created 5 new categories:  A 2023 show, A drama with a 2nd lead that you liked, A drama starring a K-Pop Idol, A drama with someone from the cast of Goblin, and an underrated drama.  As usual, once a drama was picked, no one else could pick that drama.  (And for 3 of us, we limited ourselves to dramas that had not been picked on our past shows)
Thanks to all 3 of my guests!  Do yourself a favor and listen to Jessica's show Daebak K-Rambles wherever you find podcasts and follow her @daebakpod on social media!
Thanks for listening!  Write to us at Infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com and follow us @theinfatuasianpodcast over at Instagram or Facebook  Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc, and leave us a rating or review wherever possible!  Thank you!
Our Opening Theme:
“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios 
Our Outro:
"Soju Over Ice" by Son of Paper. See more @sonofpaper on Instagram and Watch the Soju Over Ice Video on YouTube
#kdrama #goblin #moving #revenant #theglory #myliberationnotes #mrsunshine #whileyouweresleeping #businessproposal #drcha #ourblues #DP #Netflix #viki #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #asianpodcast #asianamericanpodcast #asianpopculture #asianamerican #representationmatters #veryasian