#Represent

Teresa, Tatiana, and Faith

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#Represent Podcast

#Represent is a podcast where we talk about Asian representation in the media, ranging from popular TV shows and movies to current news relating to the Asian community. Join Teresa and Tatiana in exploring these topics and it relates to their own experiences in growing up Asian. Presented by WSUM.

20/03/2020

S2E4: Beauty Standards

From extreme diets to social media, Teresa and Faith are here to talk about everything wrong with the toxic Asian beauty standards. But we’re not here to tell you how to dress and what type of body shape is the only acceptable kind–but rather do what you love! You deserve to feel like a queen, and do whatever makes you most comfortable in your own skin. References:Twice Member Jihyo Body-Shamed on Survival Show SixteenJapanese Drama Humans are 100% about LooksIU Diet Japanese Photo Booth PuriKura Mentioned videos:French Guy Overflowing OrbeezService Dog Fails Every Test Given to Him

36 min
06/03/2020

S2E3: Parasite, Coronavirus, and Racism within Asian Communities

In this episode, Teresa and Faith talk about Parasite’s big win at the Oscars, as well as address xenophobia concerns over the spread of coronavirus. In segment 2, they discuss the 1992 L.A. Riots and problems with Asians appropriating black culture. Music Used: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party (CC-BY-NC-4)

36 min
21/02/2020

S2E2: Relationships

In this episode, Teresa and Faith talk about Asian stereotypes in dating, and why the media is feeding us toxic relationship fantasies. We also have a Faith’s boyfriend, Hagan, come in for an interview about stigmas surrounding interracial relationships. Referenced tiktoks: Grandma experiencing with mentos + coca cola https://youtu.be/CEz7JV1WIFc Music used: Yung Kartz - Too Grimy (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/June_2019/Too_Grimy

41 min
01/02/2020

S2E1: Andrew Yang, Kim’s Convenience Store, and BTS at the Grammys

In the new season of #Represent, Teresa is joined by Faith, a host that will be substituting for Tatiana while she is abroad. In this episode, the girls discuss Andrew Yang, one of the potential presidential candidates for the Democrats; Kim’s Convenience Store, a netflix original story about Korean-Canadian Immigrants; and popular K-pop boy group BTS at the 2020 Grammys Award. Music Used: Red Carpet - Yung Kartz (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), used part for transition https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/February_2019/Red_Carpet Too Grimy - Yung Kartz (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), used part for transition https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/June_2019/Too_Grimy Ruthless - Yung Kartz (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), used part for transition

36 min
15/08/2019

#Represent Ep 3: Mulan, Sandra Oh, and Riverdale

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming live-action Mulan movie and Hollywood's decision for an all Asian cast. We then talked about Sandra Oh's Golden Globe's Win for the TV show "Killing Eve", and her portrayal as the sole Asian doctor in Grey's Anatomy. Lastly, we talked about Ross Butler's character, Reggie, in the TV show Riverdale, and the reason behind why there aren't a lot scripts for people of color.

23 min
15/08/2019

#Represent Ep 2: To All the Boys I Loved Before, Subtle Asian Traits, and Umbrella Academy

In this episode we start by talking about the film industry choosing to ignore Asian origins and how To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before defied that. We then transitioned into talking about “Subtle Asian Traits,” a meme page on Facebook that has overtaken the Asian community. Lastly we took a surface at the new Netflix Original Series Umbrella Academy and alleged racist Instagram posts on their account.

25 min
10/08/2019

#Represent Ep 1: Crazy Rich Asians, Fresh Off the Boat, and Asian Family Values

In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking movie "Crazy Rich Asians" and the importance of Asian representations in Hollywood films. We also talked about Fresh Off the Boat and celebrating Chinese New Year in the Western World.

25 min

7 Episodes

#Represent is a podcast where we talk about Asian representation in the media, ranging from popular TV shows and movies to current news relating to the Asian community. Join Teresa and Tatiana in exploring these topics and it relates to their own experiences in growing up Asian. Presented by WSUM.

Creator

Teresa, Tatiana, and Faith
Years Active

2019 - 2020
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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