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Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng
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A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more.

  1. Episode 15: Social movement through food with Soleil Ho

    06/28/2022

    Episode 15: Social movement through food with Soleil Ho

    On Episode 15 we're joined by SF Chronicle's food critic and James Beard award-winning writer Soleil Ho to talk about how their work uses food to explore larger social issues like race, labor, and gender. Specifically, we dive into Soleil’s piece: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" and the many issues around cultural appropriation.

    35 min
  2. Episode 14: Paying it forward through acting and comedy with Derek Mio

    06/13/2022

    Episode 14: Paying it forward through acting and comedy with Derek Mio

    On Episode 14 we're joined by Actor and Comedian Derek Mio as he shares how the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry, how his craft helped him better understand his heritage, and why its so important to keep paying that generosity forward.

    37 min
  3. Episode 13: Carrie Zhang and the Asian Mental Health Project

    05/17/2022

    Episode 13: Carrie Zhang and the Asian Mental Health Project

    On Episode 13 we're joined by Carrie Zhang, founder of the Asian Mental Health Project. Carrie shares her journey to become a champion for mental health in the AAPI community and gives us some of her personal advice on how to converse about mental health across generations. Jenny and Lucia also discuss the growing emphasis on mental health after COVID lockdowns in the States and most recently, in China.

    37 min

  4. 05/03/2022

    Episode 12: Shanghai COVID Lockdown with Jenny Tang and Kayla He

    On Episode 12 our Shanghai-based correspondents Kayla He and Jenny Tang join Lucia to share their experiences amidst the city-wide Shanghai COVID lockdown.

    34 min
  5. Episode 11: Chinese Social Media and Ukraine with Mengyu Dong

    04/25/2022

    Episode 11: Chinese Social Media and Ukraine with Mengyu Dong

    On Episode 11 we're joined by journalist Mengyu Dong, who writes about technology, women’s rights, and the Chinese diaspora, to examine the nuances of Chinese social media through the lens of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. While Western social media users emphasize their support of Ukraine's defense of their homeland, the restrictive Chinese digital landscape requires a more detailed examination to uncover the true views of its netizens. NOTE: This episode was recorded on 4/3. Please note that the situation in Ukraine and Shanghai's COVID response (which we briefly discuss in the introduction) is quickly evolving.

    31 min
  6. Episode 10: Hip Hop History and Culture in China with Wes Chen

    02/28/2022

    Episode 10: Hip Hop History and Culture in China with Wes Chen

    On Episode 10 we're joined by the most connected man in China's underground hip hop scene: Radii's Wes Chen. Wes is a radio/podcast host, producer and creator who has had a hand in the rise and growth of hip hop in China. We talk to Wes about how he's seen the music and culture change, his involvement with AR's beef with Kris Wu, and his recommendations on who and where to listen in Chinese hip hop.

    46 min
  7. Episode 9: The Future of Chinese Food in America with Luke Tsai

    02/14/2022

    Episode 9: The Future of Chinese Food in America with Luke Tsai

    On Episode 9 we're joined by Luke Tsai, Bay Area Food Editor @ KQED, self proclaimed stinky tofu connoisseur and all around expert of immigrant communities and the food they make joins us to talk about the recent past and future of Chinese food in America, including how young Asian American chefs infuse their varied experiences into their cuisine and the tradeoff of upscaling their food.

    53 min
  8. Episode 8: Try Harder! and the Pressures of High School with Debbie Lum

    02/01/2022

    Episode 8: Try Harder! and the Pressures of High School with Debbie Lum

    On Episode 8, director Debbie Lum joins us to talk about her new documentary Try Harder! and what she learned about the pressure of college admissions and how it impacts the mental health of the predominantly Asian American student body of Lowell High School. TRY HARDER! Is available now to rent or buy on Amazon, AppleTV (iTunes) and more! At Lowell High School, the top public high school in San Francisco, the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges. At Lowell—where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and most of the student body is Asian American—the things that usually make a person stand out can feel commonplace. With humor and heart, director Debbie Lum captures the reality of the American college application process and the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity as young adults navigate a quintessential rite of passage.

    38 min
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A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more.

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  • Creator
    Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Bund to Brooklyn

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