Cannot thank you enough for all of your support! Follow us on our socials @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer! Don't be a stranger and come see us perform at a live show. 

It’s the penultimate episode, ahh! There’s no better guest to go through all the feelings that come from it than poet, writer, and author of the widely acclaimed book Minor Feelings, Cathy Park Hong! We talk to her about life after writing the most essential book of our generation on Asian Americans, and how her writing and research have informed her activism in recent years. Cathy also gives advice for practicing artists, writers, and people who are getting in tune with new creative endeavors. What a wonderful way to start wrapping things up! Be sure to follow Cathy Park Hong at @cathyparkhong, and we really hope you enjoy this episode!

Take a trip down memory lane with us. We look back on our first episode of this podcast and reflect on how far we've come :') Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Thank you!

Haute Pod Episode! We have fashion influencer and creative director Vanessa Hong on this week to tell it like it is about the world of fashion. We unpack "influencer" and what it really means today; how the fashion industry responds to a new generation of eco-friendly, socially conscious consumers; and whether fashion has truly reached any equity for Asians and Asian Americans. No holds barred, people! If you want more Vanessa after this episode, you can follow her at @vanessahong. Enjoy!!

Hi everyone, it's a solo episode because we have an important announcement. Please listen! 

We know…it’s about time we did a sports episode!! This week we are honored to have director Frank Chi on the pod to discuss his latest documentary, 38 at the Garden, out now on HBO! We talk about the new film, Linsanity, and the impact of Jeremy Lin’s history-making NBA run on us and New York. We also hear about Frank’s career turn from politics to filmmaking, which is really inspiring because we looove a good career pivot story. Enjoyed this episode? Please make sure to follow Frank Chi at @frankchi!

You’ll be absolutely gagged to hear that Kim Chi is our special guest this week! You may know her from her incredible run on RuPaul’s Drag Race or her beauty line, but her story behind the performance is so intricate, relatable, and delightful. We talk to Kim Chi about her experience on the show, being able to tour as a part of her career, and the performance and fulfillment of being a Korean American drag queen –– let alone the first ever Korean drag queen on American national television! Follow Kim Chi at @kimchi_chic and enjoy!!

This week we discuss our shifting roles as creatives and how we're adapting our inner and outer selves to the subsequent public perception. All that to say, we're leaning in and hope you'll join us! Also we dive deep into our childhood crushes. Have fun listening to this one, and be sure to follow us at @feelingasianpodcast on Instagram and TikTok!    

Did you know there’s such a thing as the Internet whisperer? We have her on the pod this week! Delia Cai is a senior correspondent at Vanity Fair, covering culture and celebrity with a knack for understanding Gen Z trends. We talk to her about NYFW, corporate try-hards, and her forthcoming novel Central Places. We also predict cultural trends with her, so if you see something popping off in the coming months…you heard it here first. Enjoy and follow Delia at @delia_cai on Twitter!

We hope you’re hungry for this week’s episode! Frankie Gaw is a Taiwanese American cook, writer, and designer whose debut book First Generation comes out in a month! If you don’t know his work yet, please go drool over his food photography at @littlefatboyfrankie before diving into this convo! We talk about his unconventional start in food writing and recipe development, how his Midwest upbringing influences his Taiwanese dishes, and “Asian fusion.” Have fun listening to this one, and hope you pass this along to a fellow food lover. And be sure to follow us at @feelingasianpodcast on Instagram and TikTok!

Feeling Asian goes back to school this week with Dr. Russell Jeung (Professor at San Francisco State University, Founder of Stop AAPI Hate) and Anuradha Vikram (Curator and Faculty at UCLA, Co-Founder of Stop DiscriminAsian)! We asked each of our guests to come into the episode with an event or timeline in Asian American history that has become misunderstood or revised along the way – something that would surprise many first-year students, to put it simply. We think you’ll walk away from this one with some spicy topics for the next big family reunion lol! Please share this episode and as always, we appreciate your support on Patreon: (patreon.com/FeelingAsian). Happy learning!

We're back this week Feeling Asian classique style aka just us two! We've had a string of amazing guests and felt it was time to check-in with each other. Give it a listen and leave us a review. And as always, we appreciate your support via Patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian

Andrew Thomas Huang is a visual artist and film director known for his music videos for FKA twigs, Björk, Atoms for Peace, and more. We loooove his video for FKA twigs’ “Cellophane,” which resurfaced last year amid the hype over Lil Nas X’s video for “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” much of which was seemingly heavily lifted from Huang’s work. We dive into the comparisons, which leads to a larger discussion on who gets fed vs who makes the decisions in the creative industrial complex. Also – this is the cool part – we talk about finding inspiration in queer folklore and the importance of collaboration. Follow Andrew at @andrewthomashuang and weep while watching “Cellophane”! And as always, we appreciate your support via Patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian

A guest so nice, we bring ‘em on twice! Bohan Phoenix is back on the pod with us this week in the afterglow of his debut album release! The last time we spoke was in the thick of COVID-19 (weird vibes!); this time around we talk about feeling more uncertain than ever about your career after dropping a debut album, the expectations versus reality of it all, jewelry mishaps, and more. We also ask Bohan about NFTs because we know they have a rep of sorts, but he’s found a way for them to help his art. Follow Bohan at @bohanphoenix, put ‘City Are For Fools’ into rotation, and enjoy this episode! Don’t forget that we are on Patreon for more bonus content: patreon.com/FeelingAsian

This week we have an OG in the podcasting world! Kulay Vilaysack is a comedian, writer, director, show runner, former co-host of the Who Charted? podcast and most recently a co-host of Add To Cart podcast! We talk to her about what our consumption patterns reveal about our psyches, letting things simply happen (AKA don’t cockblock the universe), and her 2019 documentary. We also pitch show ideas…tell us how we did! Enjoy this wonderful episode and hope to see you on Patreon! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

(TW: SA) This week we talk to JY Choi, a sex educator and sex toy shop owner based in Korea (insert audible gasps here). In a country that is still working hard to bring sex positivity and sexual wellness into the mainstream, Choi is a pioneer in her field. We talk to her about working as a freelance educator, creating a more female-focused sex toy industry, and the cultural significance of Jeju Island sea divers. We have a feeling this will be an instantly beloved episode! Follow JY Choi at @standupjy and subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!

This episode belongs on the summer festival main stage: we have electronic music producer and artist Sajeeb Saha aka Jai Wolf with us this week! We talk about EDM (you know, the genre that everyone has an opinion about) and all of the misconceptions and changes that it has endured over the last decade. Sajeeb also breaks down all of its different scenes as well as the many forms that your identity can take in your creative practice. Follow him at @jaiwolfx, add “We Will Meet Again” to your feel-good playlist, and subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

From sneaking into Parsons’ silk screen lab to making sneaker history: we have hometown legend Jeff Staple in the house today! You may know this creative visionary for his DIY roots and shaking up streetwear with his Nike Dunk Low SB collab “NYC Pigeon.” We talk to Jeff about his come up in streetwear, what draws people to the scene, the current state of sneaker culture, and reimagining work-life balance now that he’s decades into his business. Follow @jeffstaple on Instagram and catch us on Patreon for bonus content from this episode!

Look out, Feeling Asian has gone international (from our bedrooms)! Our guest this week is cartoonist and cultural worker Kaitlin Chan, whose work has appeared on The New Yorker, Popular, and The Margins! We talk to her about living in Hong Kong, creating cartoons about your feelings, the idea that the U.S. is the literary/film/art capital of the world, and feminism in Asia. Tune in for a very honest and soul-soothing conversation and follow Kaitlin at @kaitlinmchan! Please share with your closest friends and family members and let them know to support us on Patreon for bonus content and upcoming goodies :)

Elizabeth Ito is a director, writer, storyboard artist, and recent Peabody Award recipient for her show City of Ghosts! We discussed what the writers rooms look like for our favorite animated series (like Adventure Time!), having your own award-winning Netflix show (but also not having it renewed :\), and what we could all learn from children. Also, the bane of everyone’s existence – industry parties. Follow Elizabeth Ito at @ottersnaps on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe for more bonus content at patreon.com/FeelingAsian!

ALOK is a comedian, poet, author, and this week’s amazing guest who many of you have asked us to have on the show! We talk to them about using comedy as an instrument for social good, embracing our sense of play as adults, and the hypocrisy of gender constructs in society. Thank you Alok for the reminder to feel radicalized in the midst of devastating news rather than despair

Yumi Nu is a model and singer-songwriter who recently graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, becoming the first plus-size model of Asian descent to do so!! Our hearts swell when we think about all the self-love and kindness she shows herself. We talk to Yumi about what helped her embrace her beauty, reclaiming her Asian identity later in life, and the embarrassment of butt-scooting into Ubers. Follow Yumi at @_yumi_nu on Instagram and Twitter and be sure to subscribe to Feeling Asian on Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

Luna Li is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer…basically there’s nothing she can’t do!! Based in Toronto, the artist first took off at the height of the pandemic with her at-home jam sessions which led to her blissful debut album Duality. We talk to her about coming up as an outsider in the Toronto garage rock scene, our rider wishlists, and growing into your own in the afterglow of debuts. Put “Alone But Not Lonely” on your summer ~yearning~ playlists and follow Luna Li at @lunalilunalilunali on Instagram and @lunaliband on Twitter. And subscribe to our Patreon if you want to join us for our next Zoom hang and AMA with Youngmi’s mom on June 24! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

We are so honored to have Lucy Yu of Yu and Me Books on the pod this week! Yu and Me Books is the first female Asian American owned bookstore in NYC and we were so eager to have the founder on after Youngmi heard her speak at an event last month. Tune in to learn about how Lucy, a lifelong career changer, began as a chemical engineer but then followed her dream of opening a bookstore and eventually created a grounding community space in Chinatown. Also in this episode: tears, hot takes, and trauma bonding over college. Follow Yu and Me Books at @yuandmebooks and psst – Patreon subscribers also get summer book recs!

Zoe Si is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated cartoonist, illustrator, and a firm believer that when words fail, a cartoon can succeed. Too often, her comics and autobiographical doodles make us go “wow I feel seen.” Zoe and we talk about the craziness of being named a Pulitzer Prize finalist for your cartoons, her past life as a lawyer, and the joy of being creative on your own terms. This will be an inspiring episode for anyone who has gone or is going through a chapter in their lives where they are contemplating a new field of work. Following Zoe on Instagram (@zoesees) is a must and be sure to follow our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

Sheena Melwani is a content creator with the most infectious laugh known to TikTok. You may know her from her wholesome videos with her family, who love to put the biggest smile on her face (goals). We talk about letting the universe guide you and following its signs, and how it is never too late to pursue your dreams. This is especially true for mothers! We hope you tune in because this is a bright and positive one :). Follow Sheena at @sheenamelwani and be sure to subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

Ke Huy Quan is an actor who most recently played leading man Waymond in Everything Everywhere All At Once. We consider this his celebratory return to the big screen given our earliest memories at the movies are of watching him in The Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! We talked about his return to acting, why his recent role as Waymond makes him so happy and hopeful, and redefining masculinity. Thank you so much Ke for your vulnerability throughout this episode and for your beautiful perspective on what makes life so full (“you don’t know how good sweet tastes until you try sour”). Guys...you're going to love this one. Be sure to follow Ke at @kehuyquan and spread the word about this ep!

Stephanie Hsu plays Joy/Jobu Tupaki in Everything Everywhere All At Once. With a breakthrough performance where she stars opposite Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Ke Huy Kuan, the actress joins us to talk about the rock scene (*sniffles*), being kind and sweet in a cutthroat industry (*whimpers*), and allowing herself to love what she does (*cries*). We are also constantly thanking her throughout this conversation!! Follow Stephanie at @stephaniehsuofficial and if you loved this episode, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/feelingasian for bonus content from this episode!

Phew. It was only a matter of time until we did this episode, and we’re pretty sure you are excited for this one as well. To celebrate Mother’s Day, we invite Youngmi’s umma Ippun and Brian’s noona Jessica to the pod and quickly learn that we are fated to become our mothers!! We also unpack some of your submissions when we asked you, “what is a conversation you wish you could have with your mom?” If you loved this episode, please like, subscribe, and follow Feeling Asian!

Alex Sujong Laughlin is a writer and audio producer who has created podcasts for the New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Washington Post. You might know her recent work on Normal Gossip (a must-listen for nosy lovers of banal gossip)! We talk about biases in newsrooms, knowing your worth, and ghostwriting. Oh, and ghosts. Listen to Alex’s amazing work on Normal Gossip and follow her at @alexlaughs on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too!

Lily Lizotte (she/they) aka THE BLSSM is an artist who hails from Sydney, Australia. Lily is our inaugural Aussie guest and they had some choice words about what it was like growing up there. Lily also gives us an honest, inside look into the ups and downs of being an artist on the rise in the music industry. Go stream THE BLSSM right now!!! Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too!

Nigel Ng is a London-based comedian who made a splash on the Internet with his “Uncle Roger” persona on TikTok and YouTube. We dive right in with Nigel about the image he’s created to provide commentary on Asian stereotypes, lampoon popular food critics and restaurateurs for their fascination with Asian dishes, and reflect on – you know – the “accent.” Follow him at mrnigelng on YouTube. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too! 

Yaeji is an artist, singer, producer and mastermind behind your favorite club bangers. She joins us to discuss her artistic evolution and how to treat music as documentation. Yaeji also shares what it was like to develop her forthcoming album in Korea. It gets fiery too – we talk about confronting repressed emotions! Listen to Yaeji wherever you get your music and follow her at @kraejiyaeji. Like, subscribe and follow our podcast too!

We’re excited to bring back friend of the pod - Eric Kim! Eric is a cooking columnist at the New York Times and author of the memoir/cookbook Korean American! Bring the tissues because this is a heartfelt one. We dive into relationships and the validation of obtaining your dreams. Grab Eric’s book at your nearest bookstore and impress all your friends with your new favorite dishes! And as always, like, subscribe, patreon etc…

It's been a while since we've had a solo episode! We'ree gonna be honest - we had a rough patch and took a little break from each other. In true Feeling Asian fashion, we get real about our emotions on air. Don't worry we're not going anywhere! (Yet??? Lol jk)

Natalie Lee is the star of the hit reality show show Love is Blind on Netflix. We’re officially a part of the cultural zeitgeist! Natalie joins us to discuss her time on the show and what she learned from it all. She also dishes on some hot goss that you won’t get in the tabloids, but you’ll have to listen to find out! Follow her at @natalieminalee. Also please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your pods! 

Chris Ying is a writer and co-host of The Dave Chang Show. He is popularly known as the editor in chief of the influential food imprint Lucky Peach but most importantly he is the naturally funniest guy. Chris and Youngmi recount the early aughts of their food careers and the beginning of their lasting friendship. We also dissect yelp-elite culture. Follow Chris at @chrisyingz! Also check out our Patreon! 

Rachel Nguyen is a fashion blogger, youtuber and bonafide internet "it girl". Rachel joins us to share her experiences of literally growing up on the internet before instagram and tik tok. We also analyze what it means to be “authentic” online and predict how our internet selves will evolve. Follow Rachel at @thatschic! Also check us out on Patreon! 

Yang-Yi Goh is the commerce editor of GQ and overall purveyor of good fits. Yang joins us to share his insights into the state of men’s fashion - the good, the bad, the ugly. We also do a fit check of your new fashion inspo aka young legend Mino Bowien. Follow Yang at @yanggoh! As always, if you like the pod please support us on Patreon!

Kathy Kim is a puppeteer and voice of the first Asian-American Sesame Street muppet, Ji-Young. Kathy gives us the lay of the land into puppeteering and recounts her journey to Sesame Street. We also get real about self-worth and shedding the bad habit of crediting our accomplishments solely to circumstance. Please check us out on Patreon! 

An Li aka your "bully next door" is a professional dominatrix. This is a hot one! She joins us to discuss all things BDSM and provides an insider's perspective on sex work. If you've been curious about opening your sexual horizons then this is the episode for you. Follow her work at youremybit.ch! While you're at it, check out our Patreon too!

We are honored to have Lisa Ling and Helen Cho on Feeling Asian! Lisa Ling is a journalist, tv personality and Host of Take Out with Lisa Ling. Helen Cho is an Executive Producer and Showrunner of Take Out with Lisa Ling. We discuss the inspiration for the series and the importance of learning Asian history in America. We also get real about self-doubt and impostor syndrome. Go watch Take Out with Lisa Ling on HBO Max now!!! Also, please support us on Patreon!

SASAMI is a visionary singer-songwriter and musician who has been described as “a Satanic Brian Wilson.” Aka the vibes are immaculate. She joins us to unpack toxic positivity and LA, and why more people could benefit from Korean-mom approved toxic negativity lol. SASAMI also gives us a peek into her upbringing in the Unification Church. Check out her forthcoming album Squeeze on Feb 25! Follow her at @sasamiashworth! Support us on Patreon!

Janet Yang is an Emmy Award and Golden Globe winning Hollywood producer. With a career that spans decades, Yang came to prominence as Executive Producer of the iconic The Joy Luck Club and most recently as Executive Producer of the Oscar-nominated animated feature Over The Moon. A true Hollywood legend! She details her instrumental role in introducing American films to China and vice versa early in her career and her ascent through the industry. Learn more about her at janetyang.com! Also don't forget to like and check out our Patreon! 

One on one pod today where we learn a little more about each other. Spoiler: one of us cries lol. We’re also incorporating some minor changes to the pod to give you all more of the juicy chaotic goodness! Please let us know your thoughts and, as always, thank you for listening :))))

Wilfred Padua is a NY-based comedian who regularly performs at comedy clubs and festivals across America. Up top, we address Wilfred’s jealousy-driven hate of us lol. Wilfred also opens up about being an outsider among Asians, performing in middle America and manifesting smooches in the coming year. Follow him at @wilfredpadua and important to note the DM’s are open. Please give us 5 stars on Spotify and Apple! Also check out our Patreon! 

It’s our last episode of the year! We take a stroll down memory lane and recap the highs, lows and the lessons we learned this year. Thank you for your support! It means so much to us! Happy New Year and we’ll see you all in 2022!

Jes Tom is a comedian and actor who was recently anointed by Vulture as a Comedian You Should Know in 2021. Jes joins us to discuss what comes with being a non-binary artist in this day and age. They also share highlights from their time working at a sex shop and explain why queers be having better sex. Follow them at @jesthekid. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check us out on Patreon. 

James Park is a food content creator popularly known for his mouth-watering instagram @jamesyworld. James teaches us a thing or two about mukbang and spreading joy through good eats. We also trade insights on how to receive compliments better and overcome imposter syndrome. Follow James at @jamesyworld! Also if you have a moment, please like, subscribe and check out our Patreon!

Feeling Asian favorites Dylan Adler and Jenny Arimoto join us to talk dating and relationships! We answer your fiery questions which cover interracial relationships, coming out as queer, body dysmorphia and intra-Asian dating. Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories! Follow Dylan at @dylanadler_ and Jenny at @jennyarimoto. As always please don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon :)

Post-Thanksgiving power cringe! Brian gives us a taste of old El Paso and plays the hits from his youth. Youngmi tells us how her feelings have changed about the pod. Cause for concern??? Probably not, but until then please like, subscribe and check out our Patreon! 

Pam Yang is an executive career coach with 15+ years experience in brand, marketing and business strategy. We discuss career anxiety and aimlessness! Why do we feel stuck at our jobs? How do we evaluate ourselves and what we want out of work? If your parents are still pestering you to consider medical school then this is the episode for you lol. Learn more about Pam at pamyang.nyc. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon! 

[TW: suicide in last 5 min] We are joined by friend of the podcast Fumi Abe! This one puts the feeling in Feeling Asian. Fumi opens up about experiencing depression for the first time after realizing his dream. Not gonna lie, we all spiral a little bit on this episode lol. Be sure to check out Fumi’s podcast - Asian Not Asian! Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon :)

Dana Donnelly is a comedian and tv writer popularly known for her Twitter account @danadonnelly. On this episode, we dive deep into social media and the art of crafting an online persona and the drawbacks it has in the real world. Essentially, this is a primer for our future world when Mark Zuckerberg has inevitably hacked all of our brains. Give her a follow and don't forget to like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

In this episode, we dive into pleasure and orgasms! We are joined by Tiffany (not real name) who recounts her journey with achieving an orgasm for the first time at the age of thirty. She also discusses the psychological reasons that many people with vulvas cannot reach orgasm and shares what she has learned while diligently researching this topic. If you’d like to reach out to our wonderful guest please email us at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and support us on Patreon! 

Youngmi and Brian power hour is back! Extra power, even more extra cringe. We talk private schools, burnout and hobbies. While you’re here, please leave us five stars on Apple or subscribe to us on Spotify. But if you want extra credit and you’re thirsting for a positive affirmation, catch us on Patreon!

Jenny Yang is an LA-based standup comedian, tv writer and professional opinion-haver. She discusses how her college experience and career in politics helped her establish a unique voice in the comedy world. Jenny also talks about what it means to be an Asian comedian who is known for having a strong political voice. Brian talks about having multiple panic attacks in the past week and Youngmi discusses the constant feeling of not doing enough. Follow her work at @jennyyangtv. Please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe to our Patreon if you enjoy our podcast!

Back by popular demand we have Asian therapists Peter Adams, Ph.D and Melissa Yao, Ph.D of Buckeye Psychology! We asked all of you beautiful listeners, “If you had an Asian therapist what would you ask them,” and were overwhelmed with so many thoughtful questions. Listen to the episode to see how we did as “armchair psychologists” lol. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and please check out Peter and Melissa’s practice at buckeyepsychology.com. Like, subscribe and Patreon woo! 

Ed Pokropski is a comedian, writer and producer for NBC. Warning: this episode is extremely Korean lol. Ed graciously shares his experiences as a Korean adoptee and what he learned from his trip to Korea. We also discuss Squid Game and the “controversy” surrounding Justin Chon’s new film Blue Bayou. Follow him on all socials at @epopski. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and check out our Patreon!

Our famous friend, Jordan Mendoza returns to the podcast. Do what’s good for ya and give it a listen before he gives us the Hollywood treatment. The vibes are off the charts in this episode! We discuss everything ranging from heirloom tomato induced depression to what it’s like acting in a Netflix show. Follow him on socials at @jordypizza. While you’re at it, please leave us a review on Apple and check out our Patreon! 

This week it’s just us two! Back on our power cringe bullsh*t. Brian talks about obtaining one of his goals and what it taught him. Youngmi opens up about her body dysmorphia flareup and teaches us about amor fati by way of tiktok to mic. We also discuss a recent article centered around reddit Asians. Thank you for listening!!! Our next live show is 10/28!!!!

Alexander Chee is most recently the author of the essay collection How To Write An Autobiographical Novel and professor at Dartmouth College. He is also the first guest to subscribe to our Patreon on air lol! Alexander joins us to discuss his relationship to his biracial identity and recount stories of his family’s unique background. He also shares helpful advice for writers and people pursuing creative fields. Run to your nearest bookstore and buy all of his books and follow him on twitter @alexanderchee. Also be sure to like, subscribe and Patreon us! 

Kim Pham is the co-founder of your favorite pantry staple Omsom and vocal advocate for sex positivity, kink and bdsm. In other words, she’s much cooler than all of us. Kim joins us to describe the trials of starting your own company while being unapologetically yourself through it all. We also dive into kink and bdsm. More specifically, Kim teaches us about kink and bdsm lol! Follow her at @kim_tpham and go buy all of the Omsom! Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 

Jenny Arimoto is a comedian, writer and creator of your favorite viral videos this year. Jenny describes what it’s like to have “the conversation” with your White friends and subsequently becoming the main character. We also discuss the inspiration behind her viral videos and question people’s allegiance to Gwyneth Paltrow lol. Follow her on socials at @jennyarimoto! Also like, subscribe and support us on Patreon.

Jordan Andino is a chef, tv personality and owner of Flip Sigi. Jordan is the embodiment of positive vibes only. Truly! Despite being one of the busiest people in the culinary industry, we asked him to reveal the secrets behind his optimistic outlook. We also discuss Michelin stars and get the tea on what it’s like to cook for the Kardashians. If you're in NY go visit Flip Sigi and following him on socials @fork_knife. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!  

Feeling Asian favorites Julia Shiplett and Mic Nguyen join us this week for a dating-centric episode. We answer your questions from four different stages of dating/relationships: Julia is single, Brian is in a new relationship, Mic is married and Youngmi is divorced. The most popular topics listeners brought up were: interracial relationships, dating app challenges, sex and marriage/divorce. Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories! Follow Julia and Mic at @juliashiplett and @nicepantsbro. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon.

Steffie Baik is a model, actor and co-host of the Fun With Dumb podcast. Aka all-around very cool. Aka one-half of the cool Asian girl G20 summit with Youngmi. Steffie gives us a peek into her past life as a real estate agent before she became a true maven of Koreatown. We also discuss dating, monogamy and audition horror stories. Follow her on ig @baikedguds. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)

This week's episode is just us two! Centering ourselves in our own podcast (embarrassing)??? Youngmi discusses the horrible side-effects social media is having on her mental health. Brian talks about growing up and his fear of Peter Pan syndrome. For the optimal listening experience enjoy this outside with a nice cup of deer antler juice. As always please like, subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon :) 

John deBary is the author of Drink What You Want, co-founder of Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation and our podcast's first White guest. John tells us about his grandfather, Wm. Theodore de Bary, who is one of the most well-known East Asian scholars in the West and shares his own personal history with East Asian culture. We also dive into allyship and congee. Follow John on ig @jnd3001 and buy his zero-proof beverage line Proteau! Also don't forget to like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 

Logan Sandoval is a talented chef and co-founder of Zef BBQ, which was recently named by Eater as one of California’s best new restaurants. Logan grew up thinking he was Latino, then Black then discovered he was, in fact, Asian. We know it sounds confusing lol but it will all make sense once you hear Logan share his incredibly unique story. We also discuss how chefs avoid gentrification of cuisines! Follow Logan at on ig at @zef_hawaiian. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)

Jonathan "Joma" Ma is a modern renaissance man. Joma is a software engineer at Google and a YouTuber with 1 million+ subs. Basically how our parents want us to be creatives lol. Joma joins us to provide insight into the balancing act of having a stable tech job and managing a creative career all while avoiding burnout. We also dive into the nitty-gritty of tech aka FANG! Follow his YouTube channels Joma Tech and Joma in NYC! Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon! 

Hyungi Park is a multimedia artist popularly known for her signature tattoos, which you can see on ig at @park_hyun_gi. Hyungi joins us to discuss all things tattoos! Why she got her first tattoo, what tattoos she hates and how her strict Korean parents reacted to them. Hint: they don’t like them! Jokes aside, it’s a fantastic episode about following your passions and challenging yourself as an artist. Follow her on instagram and check out her shop at baboshop.space! As always please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)

Bowen Yang is a comedian and actor popularly known for his work on Saturday Night Live. Bowen joins us to discuss what it’s like being in the public spotlight as an Asian-American and gives us a peek behind the curtain into the Asian illuminati. Let us in!!! We also talk about parasocial relationships in the age of social media and best practices to meet people with no assumptions. Follow Bowen on IG at @fayedunaway. Also please like, subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon :)

David Yi is the foremost expert on male beauty standards. He joins us to discuss the politics behind the shifting perspectives of male beauty throughout history and encourages us to embrace "beauty beyond the binary." We also discuss how Western ideals of masculinity affect Asian-Americans. Go read his new book Pretty Boys, available at all bookstores! Also, check out his skincare line good light! Follow David on socials at @seoulcialite! Please like, subscribe and support the pod on Patreon :)

On this very special episode of Feeling Asian, we invited multiple Asian mental healthcare professionals to discuss unique issues afflicting the AAPI community. We also asked them what it has been like being Asian in a field that is 88% White. Joining us in this discussion are Diana Liao LMHC, Sonalee Rashatwar LCSW MEd, Christina Harrison LCSW, Melissa Yao PhD. LP, Peter J Adams PhD. LP, and Vicki Laverty LPC. Like, subscribe and please consider supporting us on Patreon :)

We return to our chaotic OG roots! This episode is just us two, for better or for worse??? In true Feeling Asian fashion it gets silly and heavy. Youngmi opens up about her ADHD, which often left her feeling too overwhelmed to do any work. Brian talks about feeling creatively inspired after seeing Bo Burnham’s Netflix special. We also discuss personal growth at the expense of old friendships. Like and subscribe on all streaming platforms and please support us on Patreon! :)

Sohla El-Waylly is a food person! If you use the internet then you, at some point, have been blessed by her food expertise. Sohla joins us to discuss silly things like the weather and “the simulation” to deeper matters like how food and food media have become a spotlight for systemic racism. We also dive into the secret to her unwavering authenticity and how she has been able to stay true to herself through every stage of her career. Check out her Food52 column Off-Script with Sohla and her new season of Ancient Recipes on Youtube. Follow her on Instagram at @sohlae. Also don't forget to like, subscribe and support us on Patreon! 

**We did a crossover episode with our good friends over at Asian, Not Asian Podcast! If you haven’t done so, please go listen to part one at Asian, Not Asian Podcast wherever you stream this podcast.** Brian confronts Fumi about the fall out of their friendship. It gets heated and tense but ultimately leads to a larger discussion on feelings, accountability and ambitions. Please go listen and subscribe to Asian, Not Asian wherever you get this podcast and follow them on socials at @asiannotasianpod. Also like, subscribe and please support us on Patreon :)

Yowei Shaw is the co-host of the NPR podcast Invisibilia. Yowei was recently announced as one of the new hosts of the popular show, and describes how that came to be and what the transition has been like so far. We also have a deep dive discussion into one of Yowei’s stories which examines dating preferences and the various ways they manifest. It gets uncomfortable at times and perhaps that's all the more reason to listen and self-examine. Please listen to NPR Invisibilia Podcast and follow Yowei on Twitter @yowei_shaw. Also like, subscribe and please donate to our Patreon! 

Suchin Pak is a trailblazer for Asian-American representation who is popularly known for her work on MTV News. She is also the co-host of the Add to Cart Podcast. Suchin joins us to discuss her recent comments detailing a racist, misogynistic incident during her tenure at MTV and what compelled her to go public with it. Also, in the vein of her hilarious podcast Add to Cart, we analyze our consumerist quirks. Surprise, it’s chaotic! Follow Suchin on socials @suchinpak and listen to her podcast Add to Cart on all streaming platforms. Also like and subscribe to our podcast and please support us on Patreon :) 

Eric Kim is a food writer for The New York Times and author of the forthcoming cookbook Korean American. Eric recounts his coming out story and describes what he learned about his parents in the process. He details what it was like developing a cookbook during the pandemic and how in the wake of all his success it feels very surreal and almost fake. Follow Eric on social media at @ericjoonho! As always please like and subscribe to our pod on all streaming platforms and support us on Patreon :) 

Dae Lim is the creative director and co-founder of the cannabis brand Sundae School. He walks us through his rigorous upbringing in Seoul to his time working as a Harvard-educated McKinsey consultant and the motivation behind his switch to selling weed. Dae also opens up about his spiritual relationship with cannabis and overcoming the stigmatization of drugs in East Asian culture. Check out Sundae School at sundae.school. Like, subscribe and please support us on Patreon! 

Sara Hiromi is a fashion model, architect and designer. She describes her wild entry into the modeling industry and details her experiences working in Japan and America. Sara is also Youngmi’s ex-husband’s girlfriend lol. We discuss the often misguided assumptions people have about the entire dynamic. Follow Sara on ig at @sara_hiromi! Like and subscribe to us on all streaming platforms and support our Patreon :) 

Michelle Zauner is an incredible multi-hyphenate artist. Her musical project Japanese Breakfast has a new album, Jubilee, coming in May. Michelle also has a new memoir titled Crying in H Mart releasing April 20th. We discuss grief and the misconceptions surrounding it. Michelle also speaks to her biracial identity and the challenge of preserving Asian traditions after the loss of her mother. Go buy her memoir Crying in H Mart and her new album Jubilee!!! Follow Michelle on ig at @jbrekkie. Please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

This episode has it all. We kick things off on a light note and give you a peek behind the production curtain. However, more importantly, we discuss our feelings surrounding these relentless anti-Asian attacks. Brian talks about taking a small trip out of town for his mental health and the subsequent feelings of guilt. Youngmi recounts a terrible incident that happened to her this weekend. 

Rock M. Sakura is a drag queen popularly known for her appearance in Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 12. We discuss our heavy and tired emotions in the wake of America's anti-Asian racism. Rock also opens up about her decision to disclose her sex work past, frustrating comparisons to other Asian drag queens and how to make amends with your mother who was a source of pain. Follow Rock on Instagram and Twitter at @rockmsakura. Please likes, subscribe and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/feelingasian!

We discuss our feelings after last week's tragedy. For resources on ways you can help: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Thank you. 

Angela Garbes is a writer and author of the best-selling book Like A Mother: A Feminist Journey Through The Science And Culture Of Pregnancy. We discuss motherhood and its toxic online communities. Angela educates us on the oppressive power structures that marginalize POC voices in the “mommy industry” and the steps we can take to mitigate these impacts. Angela also opens up about struggles with depression and how it has coincided with career success. Purchase her book and follow her on ig at @angelagarbes. Please also like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

Devin Blaskovich is a visual artist and photographer whose work has been featured in major fashion publications and exhibitions around the world. We have a lengthy discussion about the art world and the White gatekeeping and colonizing tendencies that exist within it. Devin also opens up about his relationship to his Asian identity and struggles with depression. Follow his work on instagram at @devinblaskovich. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon! 

Bohan Phoenix is a musician who hails from Hubei, China. This episode touches on so many emotionally charged topics! We discuss covid related discrimination directed at people from Wuhan, finding self-acceptance through hip-hop and Asian support for BLM. Bohan also opens up about the artistic challenges of being authentic without exoticizing yourself and relearning to embrace Asian culture. Check out his music available on all streaming platforms and follow him at @bohanphoenix. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

This week it’s just the two of us. Unfortunately, we both contracted covid. Youngmi discusses the immense guilt of giving a friend covid and how it’s tied to her insecurity of not feeling like enough. Brian recounts the physical and emotional toll the virus had on him. Thankfully, we are both ok now! Please get vaccinated and continue to wear your masks to stop the spread. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 

Dylan McKeever (@deemakes) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss the real life experiences behind her viral comedy videos. Dylan discusses what it's like being a fourth-generation Chinese American, whose extremely Californian family barely fits many Asian immigrant stereotypes. She also discusses the nuances of being mixed race and how her family's cultural backgrounds shaped their reactions to her coming out as trans. Follow her on Instagram at @deemakes! Also please like, subscribe and support our Patreon :)

Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Ox, baby! Youngmi recounts a frustrating experience of when she had to suppress her emotions in the face of racism. Brian talks about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes. We also discuss Chinese zodiac signs and Lunar New Year traditions. If you or someone you know experiences an anti-Asian attack, report it at stopaapihate.org. If you enjoy our podcast please like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! 

Joseph Azam is a lawyer who specializes in anti-corruption and ethics investigation, and one of the co-founders of Afghan Americans for Biden/Harris. Joseph details his experiences of Islamophobia in a post-9/11 America, the pressures poc’s face to play nice in corporate America and the exclusion of Central Asians from the Asian cultural dialogue. Joseph is also a refugee and shared his experiences in The Displaced, edited by Viet Thanh Nguyen, with proceeds to support the International Rescue Committee. Please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)

Jin Yoo-Kim is a filmmaker and screenwriter who grew up in Bolivia. So cool! The Asian diaspora is far-reaching and, as a result, the stories of our ancestors can get lost or forgotten. Jin shares the story of how her family ended up in South America and how her unique upbringing has informed her work. Follow her on Instagram at @jykfilms. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Julia Shiplett is a talented comedian and writer who was recently named one of Comedy Central’s Up Next comedians and a TBS Comic To Watch. Julia joins us for this dating-centric episode! We discuss the internal and external challenges of dating in these times, the pressures that come with dating in your thirties, and what we want going forward. Follow Julia on socials at @juliashiplett! Also check out her hand-made jewelry on instagram at @earlyretirement.nyc. Please leave us a review, like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! Woo :)

Back by popular demand Jenny Wang Medina joins us again! Jenny is a Professor of East Asian Culture at Emory University. Listeners have asked us to discuss the topic of inter/intra-Asian racism. Jenny distinguishes the difference between the two and highlights some factors that contribute to each. We also discuss where Asians have fit into racial categories in the US. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

Htet Gyaw is a Burmese-American photographer and video editor with a new photo book titled Down By Canal. Htet describes what it was like growing up in Burma and having to adapt in America. We learn about Htet’s creative process and how photography helps him stay present. We also discuss Southeast Asian representation within the Asian diaspora. Buy his new book on his website at www.htetg.com. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

What a year?! Remember when we thought the pandemic would only last two weeks? Remember when we didn’t know about Zoom lol? We all had a challenging year so we dedicated this episode to the silver linings of it all and our hopes for 2021! Follow us on instagram at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Please like, subscribe and consider donating to our Patreon! Happy New Year :)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We share and discuss holiday traditions from the Feeling Asian family. Thank you to everyone who submitted. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Mary HK Choi is a NYT bestselling author with a new book titled Yolk coming out in March 2021. We dive really deep into Asian moms and why they can be so frustrating. Mary also opens up about grief and her struggles with eating disorders and how she channels all of this into her writing. You can follow her on socials at @choitotheworld. Also, please pre-order her new book Yolk! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!!!

Gerrie Lim is a comedian, photographer and public health expert. They are also our first gender non-binary guest. We discuss gender and the class anxiety that comes with it. Gerrie also tells us what it's like to date someone that's in the same industry and the very quiet dinners with their parents lol. Follow them on socials at @gerrieyaki and their amazing photo series which highlights people of color at @chasingcolorproject. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon! 

Terry Nguyen is a reporter for Vox on consumer trends, internet and gen-z. We discussed Terry's recent piece on Vietnamese-American voting trends in the recent election cycle. Terry also breaks down the differences between gen-z and millennial Asian-Americans. Spoiler alert: we archive photos now. Follower her work on twitter at @terrygtnguyen. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/feelingasian!

Nick Cho is the co-founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters and the brain behind the viral TikTok sensation @yourkoreandad. Nick walks us through the inspiration for Your Korean Dad and the psychology behind its popularity. We also discuss Asian dad stereotypes and how TikTok fame has affected his own relationship with his teenage daughters. Follow him on TikTok @yourkoreandad. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Michael Cruz Kayne is a writer for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Michael describes what it's like to embark on a creative career relatively late and why it's so difficult to actually try hard in order to make your dreams happen. Youngmi teaches us the true meaning of a fuckboi and Brian talks about being lonely (again!). Follow Michael at @cruzkayne. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please donate to our Patreon! 

Joe Biden is going to be our new president and this week's episode is just us. Two reasons to celebrate, let's goo! We unpack our theory that White women hit on Asian guys today the way White guys hit on Asian girls fifteen years ago. Thank you to our wonderful listeners who submitted their stories! Youngmi also talks about how there needs to be more accountability in food media and Brian discusses the addictive nature of this election cycle. Follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

Danish Maqbool is a Pakistani-American comedian who, most recently, featured in the new season of Ramy. He joins Feeling Asian to open up about his past-life as a professional gamer and how that experience informed his worldview. Danish also gives us a crash-course on the nuances of what it means to be Desi and how he likes to be more Asian than he lets on. Follow him on instagram at @dmaq1. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

Caroline Liou is a multi-hyphenate arts professional. She is an artist, curator and art historian with enough graduate degrees to satisfy even the strictest Asian moms. Caroline joins Feeling Asian to discuss Asian-American cultural landmarks which invites a larger conversation on "taste". For instance, why are certain Asian fashion choices perceived as “tacky”? Check out her writing at: https://hyperallergic.com/author/caroline-liou/. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!

Yumi Sakugawa is an inter-disciplinary artist whose work you might recognize from her popular Instagram account @yumisakugawa. Yumi joins Feeling Asian to talk about being in the “artist’s closet” and how certain cultural aspects of her upbringing helped her find emotional freedom through art. We also discuss the importance of mindfulness and solitude to maximize your creative practice. Follow her on Instagram at @yumisakugawa. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon :)

Joining us this week is famed fashion designer and Forbes 30 under 30 inductee, Sandy Liang! We discuss her childhood as a Chinese restaurant kid and how her parents' frivolous views on fashion influenced her to pursue a career in it. Sandy also dishes on what it's like being an Asian-American woman in a field which only recently has found room for Asian-American designers, most of whom are men. We also talk about the realities of the perceived "coolness" of the fashion industry. Follow Sandy at @sandyliang and please consider subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/feelingasian!

Joel Kim Booster is an amazing comedian and actor whose work you may have seen on NBC, Comedy Central and NPR. Joel joins Feeling Asian to discuss how he misses the comfort of chaos and what he does to remedy that. He also opens up about his relationship to his "Asian"-ness and the challenges that come with striving to be a good representative for Asian-Americans. Follow him @ihatejoelkim. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our patreon!

Welcome to Chinatown is a grassroots initiative to support Chinatown businesses and amplify community voices to preserve one of NYC's most vibrant neighborhoods. Jen Tam and Vic Lee join Feeling Asian to discuss the inspiration behind Welcome to Chinatown, Covid-19 related racism and their relationship to their Chinese heritage and American upbringing. For more information on this great initiative please visit their website: https://www.welcometochinatown.com/. Follow them on instagram @welcome.to.chinatown and donate to our Patreon if you enjoy the pod! 

Jenny Wang Medina is a Professor of East Asian Culture at Emory University and a former goth. She joins Feeling Asian to discuss Asian-American culture and also dismantles our false preconceptions of East Asia. Jenny also decolonizes our minds regarding the modernization of Korea and provides her insight on the globalization of Kpop. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon please!

It's our one year anniversary! Woo! Honestly, it felt kind of weird congratulating ourselves for this but we’re proud :) Youngmi and I are so, so grateful for your support and being ride or die with us on these chaotic emotional streets. We recap some of our favorite podcast moments from the past year and express our hopes for Feeling Asian in the year ahead. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Please like, subscribe and support our Patreon! 

Moss Perricone is a talented comedian and former staff writer for Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. He joins Feeling Asian to talk about mending a broken heart and why it’s especially difficult during quarantine. Moss also opens up about his biracial, Indian and Italian, identity and discovering the importance of representation in the least likely places. Follow him @mossperricone! Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

Anne Ishii is the Executive Director of the Asian Arts Initiative, Pornographer and the ring-leader of the Asian Illuminati. She joins Feeling Asian to talk about the challenges of being an Asian woman in a leadership position. Anne also describes how she created Massive Goods, a publisher and agent for queer manga and fashion by artists from Japan. Follow her @ill_iterate and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!

This week it’s just Youngmi and Brian! We originally had an amazing guest episode planned for you all, but encountered some technical difficulties which led to a discussion on how mistakes are interpreted. Brian also talks about experiencing survivor’s guilt and what it’s like to have a haircut everyone hates. Youngmi discusses her run-in with toxic femininity and the bullshit it encompasses. Please like, subscribe and contribute to our patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC News and drops so many insightful gems on this episode of Feeling Asian. She describes what it was like growing up in a Chinese restaurant family and walks us through the importance of being real and no-bullshit in her journalism work. We get deep when Kimmy implores us to show compassion to our parents and why it's important to check the burden we throw back on them to be perfect people. Follow Kimmy on social media @kimmythepooh and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Mona Jones is the world's only female Chamorro comedian. She describes the distinction between being Pacific Islander and being Asian, and America's tendency to clump the two together. She also gives us a crash course on island culture and the racism that existed in its school systems. Follower her @kirida and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Jared Goldstein is a hilarious comedian and star of Nikki Fre$h on Quibi. He describes what it was like being biracial in suburban Long Island. Jared also opens up about the challenges of being a child actor, coming to terms with your homosexuality and eating disorders as a means of control. Follow him @heyjaredhey and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe, review!!! We love you!!!

This week on Feeling Asian it's just Youngmi and Brian. Back to our OG roots! We talk getting left on read, divorce and choking on pink Himalaya salt lamps. However, the main topic this week is codependency and how it manifests in our relationships. Follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Also, leave us a review and like and subscribe! We love you!

*TW childhood sexual abuse* This week on Feeling Asian we are joined by Danny Bowien the chef and owner of the popular restaurant Mission Chinese Food. (Also Youngmi’s ex-husband.) Danny and Youngmi openly discuss allegations that occurred at their business. He reveals what it was like growing up as a Korean adoptee in an ultra religious White community in Oklahoma and how his otherness led to heinous abuse. Danny also shares his future goals as a chef. Follow him at @dannybowienchinesefood and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer!

Brittany Carney is an immensely talented comedian by way of Japan. She describes what it was like being biracial in Japan and how her relationship to her Black identity changed when she moved to America. We also discuss xenophobia, BLM and police officers in Asia. Follow Brittany at @brittany_carnage and follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Haesue Jo is the clinical support lead at BetterHelp aka a legit therapist and gives actually good advice in this episode lol. She describes what we should all be looking for in a mental health provider and analyzes the prevalent themes and issues that appear with her Asian-American clients. Youngmi talks about disturbing work occurrences and Brian wants to be a doctor again for the millionth time. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and share!

Youngmi and Brian discuss attachment styles, Kpop stans and processing grief for the childhood you never had. If you have the means, please consider donating to Elijah McClain's Gofundme (https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-mcclain) and Therapy for Black Girls (https://donorbox.org/therapyforblackgirls). Follow us on instagram @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Nataly Aukar (@natyourcolor) is an incredible comedian from Lebanon and describes what it's like being in America having grown up against the backdrop of political instability. Nataly also also opens up about how self-indulgent her desires seem in the wake of what's been going on. Follow her on instagram at @natyourcolor! Please like and subscribe and follow our podcast on instagram at @feelingasianpodcast. 

Youngmi and Brian discuss the emotions that come with realizing privilege and the efforts to correct it. Self-pity. Burnout. Guilt. Optimism. Youngmi also shares her oversight as a business owner and how she plans to keep herself accountable going forward.  If you have the means, please consider donating to the below orgs: Emergency Release Fund Venmo: @emergencyreleasefund BEAM: beam.community/donation

This is a call to action to our listeners. Now is not the time to stay silent. On this week's episode, we discuss the prevalence of anti-Blackness in Asian communities and the history of Asian-America's upward social mobility and its benefit to White power structures. To stay silent is a privilege and only serves to reinforce White supremacy. Educate yourself, confront your privilege, engage with your peers, donate and go vote! Asian-Americans have benefited tremendously from the sacrifice of the Black civil rights movement and now it's our time to show up. Please follow our Instagram @feelingasianpodcast for resources on ways you can help! 

This week on Feeling Asian we have comedian and writer Bryan Yang (NBC)! Bryan describes the harrowing experience of nearly dying from Covid-19 and what he's learned from it. We also discuss the silver lining this pandemic has had on Asian-American entertainers. Please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes! Also, follow us at @feelingasianpodast! 

This week on Feeling Asian we have food writer Noah Cho (Catapult, The Atlantic)! You may know him from his widely-circulated article defending the sanctity of cheese ramen. We discuss “authenticity” in Asian cuisine, teaching in the time of Corona and the longing to be more Asian as a biracial person. Brian reminisces about old exes and Youngmi talks about her decision to dye her hair blue. Please rate and review us on iTunes!

This week on Feeling Asian we talk about our feelings surrounding Mother's Day and what it's like having immigrant mothers whose lives were way more difficult than ours. We also address the Alison Roman controversy and the complexity of passive racism in liberal America. Leave us a review on iTunes and please follow us @feelingasianpodcast! 

Another chaotic week in quarantine filled with breakthroughs and insights! Brian talks about the fear of an unknown future and how it's making him question his non-traditional career path. Youngmi discusses how in times of stress she fixates on her mistakes in an attempt to feel like she's in control. Also please rate and review our podcast on iTunes and stay safe out there!

Now that we're deep into quarantine, it has us feeling a certain type of way. This week on Feeling Asian we reflect on our regrettable actions and deliberate what it means to be a "good person". Thanks for listening and please rate and review us on iTunes! 

This week on Feeling Asian we discuss post-quarantine fantasies! The difficult emotions arising during these times has us fantasizing about Korean BBQ to backpacking around the world and everything in between. We also read some of your submissions! We unpack our respective 22 year old girl and divorced dad energies through a twitter game. Please rate and review us on iTunes and stay safe out there! 

Another week in quarantine, another win! Brian talks about the fears that come with turning thirty and the frustration of being unable to work when you haven't realized your dreams. Youngmi discusses the unresolved feelings from previous relationships that have come up for her in quarantine. We also roast each other's tweets! Please rate and review Feeling Asian on iTunes! 

This week Youngmi and Brian discuss their different levels of quarantine horniness and Andrew Yang's Washington Post Op-Ed. Brian describes a realization on how to best deal with Asian parents. Conversely, Youngmi explains why it's hard being a quarantine parent and the best way to handle racist trolls online. Thanks for your continued support and please rate and review us on iTunes!

Usama Siddiquee (Mango Bae Podcast) joins us this week to discuss his upbringing as a Bengali-American in Texas, getting beatings from his immigrant mom, and disappointing his entire family by dropping out of medical school to become a comedian. We also unpack his notorious dating life and his breakdown on the rules of attraction. Youngmi talks about being single during the quarantine and Brian shares his anxiety surrounding his new hobby - the stock market.

The Coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented crisis and leaving many of us in a state of uncertainty. This week we discuss our coping mechanisms which range from psychotropic drugs to chaotic dating on the apps (rest assured not in person tho). Follow us on social media at: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

This week's episode is dedicated to the Coronavirus! One of the most frightening side-effects of this pandemic is the rise in anti-Asian sentiment. We wanted to share our experiences with this and try to make sense of these crazy times. 

Emanuel Hahn (Photographer/Filmmaker) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss what it was like growing up with Christian missionary parents. We examine the importance of church to the Korean diaspora and the social impact it had on all of us growing up. Emanuel shares stories about being left to live alone in a foreign country at the age of thirteen, having farm animals as friends in Cambodia and the chaos of missionary kids' camp. Brian talks about how he is an emotional sub and Youngmi sends a risky text at the top of the episode, but you'll have to listen to see if she gets a response. Follow Emanuel at @hahnbo to check out his work and follow us at: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast.

Mic Nguyen (Asian, Not Asian Podcast) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss his inter-Asian marriage to his Korean wife and how her family disapproves of their marriage, which interestingly makes it the most Korean soap opera-y marriage ever. Mic unpacks the nuances of their disapproval, as well as the challenge of living within a perpetual familial rift. We also chat about how Mic never felt like he fit in with most Vietnamese-Americans, his incredible fashion sense, how Asian men are all secretly yolked and hot import nights! Brian talks about how he didn't want to record the podcast this week and Youngmi admits that most of the guys she sleeps with don't actually skateboard despite what her online persona might suggest. Listen to Mic's podcast Asian, Not Asian on all streaming platforms. Follow him on Instagram at @nicepantsbro. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

This week we are joined by chaotic bottom legend and Queen of Anal Asa Akira (@asahole) where she really unpacks what it's like to work in porn as an Asian person. She also discusses her relationship to her Japanese parents and how she gets jealous of her white colleagues with parents that accompany them to AVN (but why tho?). Asa talks about who she has sex with and how porn helped with her body dysmorphia, and we awkwardly try to compliment each other. Brian chats about running into old dates at yoga, and Youngmi discusses how women in their thirties are brainwashed to feel bad about not having kids. Subscribe to thingsiwishicouldinstagram.com to check out Asa's new work and follower her on Instagram and Twitter @asahole. Follow us at: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Jordan Mendoza (Comedy Central) joins Feeling Asian to discuss his Filipino heritage dating back to his great-great-grandfather who was a Spanish (hot) priest, the time he went on a date with an Asian woman as an experiment to find out she was also dating him as an experiment, and being confused for other Asian co-workers. Also, we discuss his amazing Comedy Central Originals show Cry Battle. Follow Jordan Mendoza on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @jordypizza! You can find us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Please rate and review us on iTunes!       

Hi everyone! We wanted to implement some new changes for Feeling Asian. Going forward we'll have more guests and aim to keep episodes shorter while retaining all of the feels! It'll be tighter, punchier and more polished. On this episode, we talk about these changes but we'd love to hear your feedback. DM us @feelingasianpodcast or email us at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com. As always thank you for your support :)

Dylan Adler (Comedic Tour de Force, Composer) joins Feeling Asian to discuss growing up queer and the discrimination Asians experience in the gay community. Dylan also opens up about the challenges rape victims face  and how it has inspired his comedy. Follow Dylan on Instagram at @dylanadler_. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Karen Chee (Late Night with Seth Meyers) joined Feeling Asian to discuss optimism and ways to adopt a more positive outlook. We also talk about the advantages of a bi-cultural upbringing and being able to express gratitude in Asian family structures. Follow Karen on Twitter and Instagram at @karencheee. You can follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

This episode is all about failure! Youngmi and Brian discuss the taboo of failure in Asian societies, ways to reframe failure and confronting our personal setbacks. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

This episode is all about online dating! Youngmi and Brian discuss their emotional relationship to online dating and the positives and negatives that come with it. It's mostly negative lol. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Arpana Rayamajhi (Jewelry Designer, Actor) joins Feeling Asian to educate us on Nepal and dive into what it's like living in America as someone that grew up in Kathmandu. We also discuss Asian representation and how that definition might change depending on your upbringing. Follow Arpana on Instagram at @arpanarayamajhi and you find her beautiful jewelry at arpanarayamajhi.com. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer, @feelingasianpodcast!  

Happy New Year! Youngmi and Brian discuss their resolutions, challenges and highlights of the past year and future ambitions for Feeling Asian. We also want to thank you for supporting this podcast thus far and hope to make it even better in the new year! Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. If you haven't already please rate and review us on itunes! Thanks again!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Feeling Asian! Youngmi and Brian discuss gifts, Christmas traditions and holiday movies. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Fumi Abe (Asian Not Asian Podcast) joined Feeling Asian this week to open up about parental negligence and how it impacts his relationships. We also discuss the advantages of growing up in your native country and the challenges that come with creating Asian content. Follow Fumi on Instagram at @thefumiabe and check out Asian, Not Asian Podcast on all streaming platforms. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Youngmi and Brian discuss spirits and superstitions, and the impact these might have on the mental health of Asians. Youngmi also shares her frightening ghost encounters. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Our first advice episode! Youngmi and Brian answer questions from listeners about dating as an Asian male, handling Asian in-laws, Asian parenting 2.0 and bedroom performance issues. Thank you so much for all of your submissions so far! Email your advice questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem) joined us this week to open up about her relationship with depression and her experiences with different psychedelic treatments. We also discuss the challenges of being emotionally vulnerable as an artist in the public eye. Follow Nancy on instagram at @nancywhang and dance to her amazing music available on all streaming platforms! Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

This week’s Feeling Asian is all about drugs! Youngmi and Brian get raw and real about their experiences which include heroine allergies, microdosing shrooms, marijuana arrests and more. Follow us on instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

Sable Yong (Allure) joined us this week to unpack the feelings that come with Asian beauty standards. We also discuss the the story behind Youngmi's cursed Hermes purse and toxic Asian masculinity. You can find Sable Yong's writing on sableyong.com. Follow her on instagram at @sabletoothtigre and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

"Manic" Youngmi and Brian discuss unhealthy forms of validation, ways to be kinder to yourself and advise on the risk of pursuing your dreams. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

This week’s episode is all about food! Youngmi and Brian discuss the inception of Youngmi’s restaurant Mission Chinese Food, appropriation of Asian cuisine and the perception that Asian restaurants are “low-class”. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com

Our first guest ever! Angela Wong Carbone joins Feeling Asian to discuss her career transition from architecture to acting, half-Asian identity and why she rejected Brian. Catch her every Sunday on the new Tinder series Swipe Night! Follow her on instagram @labellacarbone and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast.

Youngmi and Brian examine millennial marketing and unpack the complicated dynamics of Asian parenting. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email your questions to our advice segment at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com.

Youngmi and Brian discuss body-image issues, sexual insecurities and orgasms. Follow us on IG: @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Email your questions to our advice segment at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome to Feeling Asian a podcast where two Asians talk about their feelings! In this episode, comedians Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park describe the mission of the podcast, their relationship to mental health and how Asian feelings happen in bursts. Follow us on IG: @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer.