4 episodes
Yellow Face Yellow Face
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- Society & Culture
Two 30something New Yorkers (Diane, a professional chef, and Jason, a magazine editor) talk family, dating, friendship, money, work — among many, many other things — from their Asian American perspectives. Only half serious.
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Why Do I Have Such Imposter Syndrome?
Is there some link between the imposter syndrome that we feel at work (in life) and our race? No! Yes? Maybe?
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We Watched — and Didn't Love — Crazy Rich Asians
After all the build-up and all the hoopla, we finally watched Crazy Rich Asians — there was a lot we liked, and some we didn't.
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Why Am I Obligated to Support Crazy Rich Asians?
Crazy Rich Asians the movie is out in August — Jason has read (and enjoyed) the books. Diane hasn't. But both of us have reservations about having to support this "landmark" all-Asian cast with open arms. Do beggars have to be choosers?
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Asian Americans, Hip Hop Culture, and Real Allyship
Growing up in an Asian American enclave, Diane was enamored of hip hop and black culture — even without knowing a single black person. We talk about reconciling affinity for a culture you're not a part of, how to enact what you support in theory, and how the journey continues for both of us.