What Kind of Asian Are You?
Tired of not seeing and hearing about Asian stories that reflect your lived experiences in mainstream western media? OR do you want more inspiration and motivation from Asians like yourself? Then, tune in each week to hear conversations with host, Kyle and his awesome Asian guests about being Asian (in the diaspora).
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Episodes
123 episodes
Gay, Asian, and Unfiltered: Bao & Chris Spill It All | Literally, Gaysians | EP 104
In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, we sit down with Bao and Chris, the unapologetic and hilarious hosts of Literally Gaysians. We dive deep into the queer Asian experience—what it means to grow up both gay and Asi...
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Season 6
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Episode 104
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1:04:56
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - SOLO EPISODE
A solo episode with a big announcement. Tune in to find out what it's all about! As always make sure to like, share and follow us on social media and on your streaming platforms.Listen to all of our episodes will ...
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Season 6
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Episode 104
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5:27
Passion vs. Stability: Lucas’ Balancing Act | Lucas John Ng | 103
In this episode, actor and creative Lucas John Ng shares his journey of balancing his passion for acting with the need for life stability. From navigating a life-changing injury to pursuing creative fulfillment while holding down a full-time jo...
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Season 6
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Episode 103
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55:07
Becoming The Real You (By Learning Chinese) | Angela Lin | Ep102
In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung reconnects with Angela Lin, co-founder of Real You Mandarin and co-host of But Where Are You Really From?. Angela shares her journey of creating an onlin...
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Season 6
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Episode 102
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57:32
The Best of Both Worlds: Kevin Yee on Thriving as an ABC (American Born Chinese) | EP 101
Season 6 Premiere – Episode 101 🎙️In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung chats with Kevin Yee, an ex-pharmacist turned content creator and high-ticket sales consultant. Kevin shares ...
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Season 6
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Episode 101
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57:00
Episode 100! Adult Friendships (ASIAN MEN CHIT CHAT SESSION)
Episode 100 of WHAT KIND OF ASIAN ARE YOU? Thank you to all that have been rocking with us regardless of when you started. Happy to have you as a listener. We will continue on and looking to provide more conversations that you care...
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Season 5
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Episode 100
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1:04:27
9 Questions with Kyle | Episode 99
A solo episode Get to know more about Kyle, the host of this podcast, and more on the inspiration and future goals for this podcast.
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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13:23
Diving into the Uncomfortable - Minerva Navasca | EP 98
Minerva Navasca’s Bio:Minerva Navasca is a Filipina-Canadian filmmaker exploring narratives of cultural dysphoria and girlhood with intimate specificity. Stating, “I want to make films about subjects that make me uncomfortable,” Minerva...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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48:19
The OG BLASIAN of the Internet! | @Jonahsahn | #97 SEASON 5 FINALE
SEASON FIVE FINALE!Our guest today, Johnathan Gibbs known as Jonahsahn and formerly blasianFMA. He’s 100% Black 100% Filipino and according to him the OG Blasian of the internet. He has been creating content on the internet sinc...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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1:05:27
What Does Being "Chinese" Mean in the Diaspora? + Asian Joy | Aydin Quach | #96 #aapiheritagemonth
Today's episode features Aydin Quach(he/they).MA student in History @UBC and Ph.D. in American Studies and Ethnicity @USCWe talked about:1. What doe...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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48:19
AAPI Mental Health and Therapy | Vera Cheng | #95 #aapiheritatemonth
In support of AAPI heritage month and mental health awareness month, we are happy to bring you a conversation about Asian mental health and therapy. Our guest for today’s episode is Vera Cheng. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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34:36
Always a Gift and Opportunity in Every Situation | Amy Yip | #94
WE are back from a long break! We finally pulled it together and this would be the first of the final 6 episodes for our fifth season. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you will continue to support us and listen to the rest of our...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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1:05:19
"Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" - A Memoir | Curtis Chin | #93
You know how sometimes you would meet someone and be blown away by the stories and experiences of their lives and how you think their stories should be in a book or a movie? Well, that's how I feel about our guest today, Curtis Chin. Curtis is ...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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48:46
Amplifying Underrepresented Voices | Daniela Hornskov Sun (THIIIRD) | #92
WE ARE BACK!A conversation with a new friend, Daniela Hornskov Sun, writer, musician, producer, and all-around creative. I came upon Daniela through the community she is a part of, THIIIRD. THIIIRD and their team asked us if we ar...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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1:00:01
THIIIRD WAVES - ALL MY HALF EAST ASIAN BFFS - SEX AND DATING
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT Today's not your regular What Kind of Asian Are You? Podcast episode. This is spotlighting a podcast episode from our new podcast friend, THIIRD WAVES's new podcast series, ALL MY HALF EAST ASIAN BFFS. This is their Se...
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34:20
TEASER: ALL MY HALF EAST ASIAN BFFS
INTRODUCING:A new podcast series, All My Half Asian East Asian Bffs!About the SeriesThrough raucous and poignant discussions, a group of half East Asian, half white friends connect more deeply with each other and e...
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1:48
FOODIE TALK | Tiffany Ran (Ba Ba Lio Taiwanese Pop Up) | #91
Today's episode features Tiffany Ran, Taiwanese American chef of Ba Ba Lio (886), BB6 Taiwanese Pop Up out in Seattle.We talked all about Tiffany's journey in the culinary world, being a chef, her Taiwanese-American upbringing, and of c...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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56:26
Asian Diaspora and Belonging | JF Lee | #90
Conversation with Wuxia author, JF LeeA conversation on growing up as an Asian Diaspora (Singaporean Chinese Canadian) in Vancouver, Canada, studying in the States, being an accountant, living in the Cayman Islands, beco...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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59:45
Asian Hip Hop & Design | Grace Chen | #89
Today's episode is with a very talented designer, Grace Chen.Our conversation covers her story of being born in China, growing up in the Bay, her work in design, her love of Hip-hop (especially Mandarin and Cantonese hip-hop) and being ...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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51:23
Capturing Family Stories w/ Root & Seed | Anika Chabra & Jennifer Siripong Mandel | #88
To finish Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month/Asian Heritage Month strong, we talked with Anika Chabra & Jennifer Siripong Mandel of Root & Seed. Root & Seed is a podcast that explores culture and fam...
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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59:53
The Tao of Self Confidence | Sheena Yap Chan | #87
Happy Asian Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness Month!Today's conversation is with Sheena Yap Chan. It was an honour to have a conversation with such an amazing and inspiring individual that does so much for the com...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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57:20
Asian Mental Health | Harry Au - MSW, RSW | #86
Happy Asian Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness Month!Today's episode is with Harry Au (he/him), licensed therapist and registered social worker, 1.5 gen Hong Hong Han Chinese Canadian in Toronto, Canada. <...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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58:08
Being #VeryAsian - TJ Wey (Asian Detox Podcast) | #85
On today's episode, we have TJ Wey, Ze is an entrepreneur and host of a podcast, called "The Asian Detox" Podcast. Our conversation will cover what TJ does and TJ's podcast. Our conversation touches on topics of being and growing up Asian Ameri...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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56:59
Funny Cantonese Memes and Tiktoks - Paji & Iasmin (The Outcasts Podcast) | #84
Conversation with Paji & Iasmin, super popular Tik Tokers and podcasters. Paji & Iasmin are Third Culture Kids from Macau now based in the US. They are Cantonese-English bilinguals with Paji being Sri Lankan+Filipino and Isamin ...
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Season 5
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Episode 84
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59:27
The Importance of Lived Experience for Creativity - HON HOANG / #83
Guest Bio: Hon Hoang is a Vietnamese-American photographer and filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles, California. He was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, but grew up in Los Angeles. He began studying Photography shortly after grad...
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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