That's All Folks!
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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.  ..read more
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Major Feelings (feat. Cathy Park Hong, Poet)
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 @cathyparkhon ..read more
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Looking Back
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 ..read more
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They Want Our Money, But Not Us (Vanessa Hong, Influencer)
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 do a deep dive on how social media has flattened the accessibility to high-status events; how the 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 ..read more
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An Important Announcement
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
Hi everyone, it's a solo episode because we have an important announcement. Please listen!  ..read more
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Bend It Like Jeremy Lin (feat. Frank Chi, 38 at The Garden)
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 ..read more
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Trying To Be Badasses For No Reason (feat. Kim Chi, Drag Queen)
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 ..read more
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Receiving As An Act Of Service
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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!     ..read more
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Corner Office Scam (feat. Delia Cai, Vanity Fair)
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 ..read more
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Metaphor Alert (feat. Frankie Gaw, Food Blogger)
Feeling Asian
by Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
1y ago
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 ..read more
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