Two Asian Blokes

Danh and Thavy

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A podcast where we chat about Asian pop culture: films, tv shows, cartoons, video games, comics, books, food… whatever we’re feeling on the day, really. A little bit of news, a little bit of analysis, but a whole lot of fun. New episodes every Monday!

6H AGO · BONUS

Xmas BONUS EP - An interview with the cast and crew of A Christmas Party!!

In this special bonus episode of Two Asian Blokes, Danh celebrates Christmas by sitting down with the director and leads of an upcoming indie film, A Christmas Party, Alex Helmer, Jaxon Keller, and Sarah-Grace Donnelly. A Christmas Party is an irreverent Christmas comedy about two childhood friends reconnecting at an awkward family Christmas party, and all the drama, laughs, and love that comes with the holiday season. Follow Alex and A Christmas Party via the links below: FOLLOW A Christmas Party on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/achristmaspartymovie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== FOLLOW Alex on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/al3x_helmer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== WATCH the Trailer for A Christmas Party -- https://youtu.be/-UXjVAS-cig SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 01:49 Introducing A Christmas Party 14:58 About the production 46:30 Bonus Round Fun Christmas Quiz I hope you enjoyed this interview! Thank you so much to Alex, Jaxon and Sarah-Grace for joining us. I had such a fun time interviewing them and you'll have a fun time watching their movie as well! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #achristmaspartymovie #achristmasparty #moviepodcast #indiefilm #indiemovie #indiefilmmaker

59 min
3D AGO

156 - Physical Asia REVIEW! Alright, who let these Aussies in here?

In this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, we took a look at a couple of hot South Korean Netflix titles that explore politics, deception, and systemic corruption for the sake of saving face... not really, though. First we take a look at Good News, a dark comedy political thriller directed by Byun Sung-hyun (Kill Boksoon), starring Hong Kyun and Sul Kyung-gu. In the 1970s, hijackers take over a Japanese flight. They demand a course to Pyongyang, but a mysterious mastermind devises an absurd plan to divert the plane to Seoul. Bureaucracy has never been so hilarious. Then we take a deep dive into Physical Asia, the global spinoff of the popular South Korean series Physical 100, where 8 teams representing 8 Asian (Pacific) nations compete in tests of strength, speed, endurance, and overall physical prowess in order to find the peak of human physicality. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 00:56 China vs Japan 06:45 Good News review (spoiler-free) 22:09 Minor spoilers for Good News 27:19 Physical Asia 29:38 We’re not sports guys 34:08 Team introductions 39:40 Preliminary quest: Territory capture 40:54 Quest 1: Steal the boxes 45:37 Quest 2: Get the muddy ball 49:59 Quest 3: Rope hang, hurdle, totem hold and sack toss 54:40 Quest 4: Battle Rope Relay 1:01:20 Quest 5: Castle infiltration 1:07:38 Final Quest 1:11:13 Closing thoughts How do you feel about the results of Physical Asia? Who was your favourite team? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to discuss all things film, anime, and pop culture! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #physicalasia #netflix #physical100

1h 18m
DEC 5

John Woo Review Compilation! Hard Boiled, Broken Arrow and more!

Yes, it's another compilation. You might be wondering, "What are these lazy a-holes doin at Two Asian Blokes HQ?" Well, we're playing video games. Check out our YouTube channel for Part 3 of our videos where we are determined to get the third and final ending in Silent Hill f. While you're there you can check out the videos for this series where we examined four movies from the legendary director of Hong Kong action cinema - the one and only John Woo. Silent Hill f -- https://youtu.be/vZqhhHdFJSw John Woo-ly -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vDQrDdI8jfiz3L2tgHA4goScchzeuIP SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Hard Boiled 25:46 Bullet in the Head 48:23 A Better Tomorrow II 1:14:38 Broken Arrow What’s your favourite John Woo film? What would you like to see us cover in 2026? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat about all things film, anime, and pop culture! Catch new episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #johnwoo #martialarts #actionmovies

1h 39m
NOV 26

155 - Frankenstein, Predator Badlands, The Elixir! It's monster movie madness!!

First of all, apologies for the poor sound quality. Danh recorded with the wrong mic. Big thank you to Rizky for salvaging it as best he could. In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we talk about a bunch of recent monster movies. First we review Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, a movie about a horrible monster, but actually he is misunderstood and handsome and has generational trauma. Next we review Predator Badlands, a movie about a remorseless killing machine, but actually he's brave and noble and also handsome and also he has generational trauma. Finally we talk about The Elixir, an Indonesian zombie film. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 05:35 Frankenstein 10:30 Predator Badlands spoiler-free 28:01 Alien Earth (mild spoilers) 38:47 The Elixir (SPOILERS) How do you feel about this era of attractive movie monsters? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to discuss all things film, anime, and pop culture! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #predatorbadlands #frankenstein #theelixir #netflix

1h 18m
NOV 19

Jackie CHAN-uary 2025 COMPILATION

Danh is on holiday so let's get pumped for Jackie CHAN-uary 2026 by listening to a compilation of Jackie Chan reviews from Jackie CHAN-uary 2025! SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Wheels on Meals 26:42 The Myth 56:27 Mr. Nice Guy 1:23:46 The Karate Kid (2010) What’s your favourite Jackie Chan film? What would you like to see us cover in 2026? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat about all things film, anime, and pop culture! Catch new episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #jackiechan #martialarts #actionmovies

1h 54m
NOV 6

154 - The Beekeeper 2, Nobody 2, and The Night Comes For Us - MO-VEMBER

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re talking all things Timo Tjahjanto — Indonesia’s master of mayhem and one of the most exciting action directors working today. We kick things off by chatting about the recent announcement that Timo will be directing The Beekeeper 2, starring none other than Jason Statham. What does this pairing mean for the future of Western action cinema, and how might Timo’s brutal, kinetic style translate to a Hollywood sequel? Next, we dive into our review of Nobody 2, Timo’s first big Hollywood directorial outing, starring Bob Odenkirk. Does it live up to the original, and how does his signature flair elevate the genre? Finally, we revisit Timo’s 2018 blood-soaked classic The Night Comes For Us — a film that cemented his reputation for bone-crunching fight choreography and emotional storytelling. We discuss its legacy, its place in Southeast Asian action cinema, and why it still hits as hard as ever. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 – The Start 10:19 – About Timo 14:39 – The Beekeeper 2 19:45 – Nobody 2 Review 46:44 – The Night Comes For Us Review What's your favourite Timo movie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com . Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat about all things film, anime, and pop culture! Catch new episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #TimoTjahjanto #TheBeekeeper2 #Nobody2 #TheNightComesForUs #IndonesianCinema #ActionMovies #TwoAsianBlokes #FilmPodcast #PopCulture

1h 25m
OCT 22

Spook-tober - The Medium REVIEW! Thailand's answer to The Wailing

This week for Spook-tober we are joined by special guest Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast to talk about The Medium (2021), a criminally unseen, joint Thai-South Korean production from Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter), produced and co-written by South Korean director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing). The movie, ร่างทรง Rang Song, tells the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises the found-footage format of movies like Paranormal Activity and the Blair Witch project, and combines it seamlessly with the local folklore of The Wailing to create an original piece that is both entertaining and rich in depth. Chad brings his expertise as a lover of Asian horror cinema and a frequent traveller to Thailand to analyse this films strengths and weaknesses - and of course, to develop the traditional Two Asian Blokes Bad Hollywood Remake. For more fun, slightly boozy, conversations with Chad, check out the Cheers Big Ears Podcast - available anywhere you can get a podcast. Why not start with the episode where we appeared and listed out our Top 5 Asian Movies of All Time? CHEERS BIG EARS -- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z14TuvLzKtUqHazNcfwWA?si=PN4GFfkbT0uoxlT5UFk_-Q 00:00 The Start 02:50 Introducing Chad 08:34 Chad's experience with Asian cinema 22:38 The Medium 27:51 Found Footage movies 32:19 Chad's opinion 36:20 Spoiler section 40:31 The Thai aesthetic 46:42 The disturbing moments 51:53 The tropes 55:55 Closing thoughts 57:18 The Bad Hollywood Remake 1:03:34 Cheers Big Ears mini-episode What are your thoughts on The Medium? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to discuss all things film, anime, and pop culture! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #asiancinema #moviepodcast #themedium #thaimovie #halloween

1h 12m
OCT 15

Spook-tober - Three... Extremes REVIEW! A "nice" sample plate of Asian cinema

For this week's episode of Spook-tober, we are joined by Kyle of the What Kind of Asian Are You? podcast. Kyle specializes in sharing stories of Asian diaspora from all across the globe, so we thought it would be fitting for him to help us talk about an anthology film featuring three short films from three acclaimed directors from three different parts of East Asia - this is Three... Extremes. The first film we talk about is Dumplings from Hong Kong director, Fruit Chan - the story of a fading actress trying desperately to cling to her youth by eating dumplings that contain a secret and forbidden ingredient. The second film is Cut, directed by South Korean director Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Byung-hun (of KPop Demon Hunters fame). This short tells the story of a film director forced to make an impossible life-or-death decision. The third and final film in the anthology is Box, directed by legendary Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike. This is a haunting, yet trippy, story of a young novelist who has to reconcile with her guilt over the death of her twin sister. Kyle brings his experience with Hong Kong, Korean and Japanese cinema in order to analyze these three extreme short films. If you are a fan of Asian stories, check out the What Kind Of Asian Are You? podcast, where Kyle chats with guests about their experience with Asian identity and diaspora. In fact, why not start with the episode where he talked to us, the Two Asian Blokes? What Kind Of Asian Are You? -- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LzAjrtLa0FYQ8v5uyUQbR?si=OslgyvGtSK2WeGHxCvSHJQ What Kind Of Asian Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/whatkindofasianpod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Linktree -- https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c5cc7b06-c2e6-4ab1-9631-df87852d8a72 00:00 The Start 01:10 What Kind Of Asian Are You? 04:03 Kyle on Asian cinema 30:55 Three... Extremes 32:32 Dumplings by Fruit Chan 46:39 Cut by Park Chan-wook 59:36 Box by Takashi Miike 1:12:30 A "nice" sample plate of Asian cinema 1:17:01 Let's Make a Bad Hollywood Remake 1:29:03 Closing thoughts What are your thoughts on Three... Extremes? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to discuss all things film, anime, and pop culture! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #asiancinema #parkchanwook #이병헌 #박찬욱 #halloween

1h 31m

A podcast where we chat about Asian pop culture: films, tv shows, cartoons, video games, comics, books, food… whatever we’re feeling on the day, really. A little bit of news, a little bit of analysis, but a whole lot of fun. New episodes every Monday!

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Danh and Thavy
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

177
Rating

Explicit
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