13 episodes

In Asian culture, fish represent abundance and familial harmony. However, the most delicate and delicious part of the fish is reserved for the eldest or most honorable member of the family: the cheeks. Now, actress Olivia Sui is bringing the same sense of community and culture she grew up with to her new podcast. On Fish Cheeks, Olivia dives deep with guests from a wide array of cultures and industries, discussing their unique journeys and empowering listeners to take the road less traveled- because only there will they find abundance.

Fish Cheeks olivia sui

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 187 Ratings

In Asian culture, fish represent abundance and familial harmony. However, the most delicate and delicious part of the fish is reserved for the eldest or most honorable member of the family: the cheeks. Now, actress Olivia Sui is bringing the same sense of community and culture she grew up with to her new podcast. On Fish Cheeks, Olivia dives deep with guests from a wide array of cultures and industries, discussing their unique journeys and empowering listeners to take the road less traveled- because only there will they find abundance.

    Episode 11- Nithya Raman

    Episode 11- Nithya Raman

    Nithya Raman is a mother, urban planner, and activist. She is passionate about solving homelessness, climate change, and racial injustice. She is running for city council of Los Angeles. 

    • 53 min
    Episode 10- Mirai Nagasu

    Episode 10- Mirai Nagasu

    Mirai Nagasu is a figure skating Olympian. Her journey to the Olympics was documented on an international stage for people to criticize and judge. In this episode we hear her side. Her honesty, tenacity, and strength is enough to win her a gold medal. 

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Episode 9- Keith Leak Jr: Black Lives Matter

    Episode 9- Keith Leak Jr: Black Lives Matter

    Keith and I met working at Smosh and because of him; through his patience, kindness, and grace he's shown me what being a black man from Middletown, Ohio is like. 

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 8: Jun Yu & Jimmy Wong

    Episode 8: Jun Yu & Jimmy Wong

    Jun and Jimmy both star in the new live action Mulan. We discuss their audition process and how “you’re cool, for an Asian” affected our childhood.

    • 45 min
    Episode 7 - Phil Wang: Wong Fu Productions, Bopomofo Cafe, and a renaissance man

    Episode 7 - Phil Wang: Wong Fu Productions, Bopomofo Cafe, and a renaissance man

    Phil Wang has always taken the road less traveled and stuck to his gut. Through his perseverance he has given so many opportunities to Asian Americans in media. He puts his community on his back, and he also owns the best boba shop, called Bopomofo Cafe.

    • 55 min
    Episode 6 - Sarah Whittle: Struggles of being "hapa" and cleaning up throw up at Smosh

    Episode 6 - Sarah Whittle: Struggles of being "hapa" and cleaning up throw up at Smosh

    Sarah started out as a part-time production coordinator at Smosh and willingly cleaned up Noah's throw up. She's brilliant, resilient, and creative, and because of that, she's our MVP.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
187 Ratings

187 Ratings

hannahpilkes ,

So great!

I’m a big fan of this podcast. It’s bringing awareness to important issues and people with humor and with heart. Olivia is a true gem!’

rober0 ,

Something to think about

Is very good podcast very articulate and fluid, she can be funny and serious at the same time.

that 1 reviewer ,

Okay zzz..

Need more energy and more fun. A little boring. Start some segments and prepare you’re questions lol. Sorry.

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