No Coast Oriental

James He and Stevie Zheng
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No Coast Oriental Podcast

The Asian-American community is a diverse one. While the conversation in many cities – especially on the East and West Coasts – concerns diversity, inclusion, and representation, Asian-Americans in the Midwest and Middle America are still seeking cultural identity. In this podcast, Stevie Zheng and James He, two Asian-American guys from the Chicago suburbs, talk about their experiences growing up in developing a sense of identity and finding community.

  1. 27/09/2019

    E13: Our Season Finale Goes Off-Script

    In this SEASON FINALE of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie take a trip down memory lane and go off-script in this perplexing episode. We've come a long way - like 5 months, so join us as we revisit some previous topics like what it means to be Asian-American, reopen some debates like whether homemade or store bought chili oil is better, and have a few drinks in the process.NCO will be back for another season, better than ever, in the near future, so stay tuned for more as we take the pod ba...

    1h 19m

  2. 12/09/2019

    E12: Success, Working in Corporate, and Entrepreneurship

    What does it mean to succeed? In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie contemplate life in the workforce, recruitment out of college, and how our upbringing shaped our view of success. Join us as we discuss the bamboo ceiling, taking the easy way out, and what we really desire.Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.comSup...

    1h 16m

  3. 29/08/2019

    E11 - Relationships, Dating, Sex, and More

    In this episode of No Coast Oriental, Stevie and James talk relationships. Join us as we discuss mixed race relationships, the nuances and challenges of dating as an Asian-American, non-monogamy, buying sex toys on GoPuff, and much more. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com Support the show

    1h 23m

  4. 15/08/2019

    E10 - Affirmative Action: Past, Present, and Future

    In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk affirmative action. Join us for our tenth episode as we discuss the pros and cons of affirmative action, our college applications, equity vs equality, whether college is a scam, and if race inequality will ever be solved. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com&...

    1h 26m

  5. 01/08/2019

    E9: Parenting - Eastern, Western, and Everything in Between

    On this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk about parents. Join us as we discuss parenting styles, independence, tiger parents, how our parents shaped us, and how we shaped our parents. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com Support the show

    1h 33m

  6. 18/07/2019

    E8: Dissecting the Debate on Cultural Appropriation

    In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk cultural appropriation. A common talking point in the discussion on race and social justice, cultural appropriation is when one culture adopts elements of another culture. Join us as we talk tattoos and Sushiritos, and as we attempt to create a definition for the term, consider its neutrality, and try to answer difficult questions in regard to cultural appropriation in the Asian-American community.Follow the Pod on Twitter &...

    1h 19m

  7. 04/07/2019

    7: School - The Highs, the Lows, and How to Make the Best of It

    In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie reflect on their time in elementary, middle, and high school. Join us as we expand on our backstories and talk about bullying, padding our college applications, student organizations, and why the college you go to might not really matter. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail...

    1h 50m

  8. 20/06/2019

    6: Questions from the Internet, vol. 1

    In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie answer YOUR questions! Join us as we revisit what it means to be an Asian-American, reflect on our insecurities growing up, and consider what it means to be an ally.Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com Support the show

    1h 18m
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The Asian-American community is a diverse one. While the conversation in many cities – especially on the East and West Coasts – concerns diversity, inclusion, and representation, Asian-Americans in the Midwest and Middle America are still seeking cultural identity. In this podcast, Stevie Zheng and James He, two Asian-American guys from the Chicago suburbs, talk about their experiences growing up in developing a sense of identity and finding community.

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  • Creator
    James He and Stevie Zheng
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 No Coast Oriental
  • Show Website
    No Coast Oriental

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