What Kind of Asian Are You?

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Tired of not seeing and hearing about Asian stories that reflect your lived experiences in mainstream western media?  OR do you want more inspiration and motivation from Asians like yourself? Then, tune in each week to hear conversations with host, Kyle and his awesome Asian guests about being Asian (in the diaspora). Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @whatkindofasianpod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatkindofasian

  1. Jun 11

    People Assumed I Was a Rice Queen | Jasper Jun-Hao Sandiego-Nie 聶君浩 | 124

    Send us Fan Mail People Assumed I Was a Rice Queen The Reality of Being Mixed Asian and Gay | Jasper Jun-Hao Sandiego-Nie 聶君浩 What happens when people decide who you are before you even get a chance to tell your own story? For Pride Month, I sat down with Jasper Jun-Hao Sandiego-Nie, a Chinese and Puerto Rican creator, musician, mental health advocate, and Director of the NYC Social Club for Mixed Asian Media to talk about identity, belonging, and navigating life as a mixed Asian gay man. Growing up between Asia and North America, Jasper's experience challenges many assumptions people have about mixed Asian identity. While many expect a story about not feeling "Asian enough," Jasper shares how he always felt fully connected to both sides of his heritage even when other people struggled to understand it. In this conversation, we discuss: • Growing up Chinese and Puerto Rican across different cultures • Why Jasper identifies as 100% Chinese and 100% Puerto Rican • The viral Cantonese video that sparked conversations across the Asian diaspora • Being labeled a "rice queen" despite being Chinese himself • Identity, dating, and assumptions within queer Asian spaces • Feeling more accepted in some places than others • The rise of mixed Asian representation and "Wasian" culture • Creating community through Mixed Asian Media More than a conversation about race or sexuality, this episode is about refusing to let other people define who you are. Whether you're mixed, queer, Asian, or simply someone who's ever felt misunderstood, Jasper's story is a reminder that identity is more than what people see on the surface. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and leave a rating wherever you listen. Bio: Jasper Jun-Hao Sandiego-Nie 聶君浩 (Chinese & Puerto Rican)  Raised in NYC, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, Jasper works in cybersecurity consulting while transitioning into pre-med and, eventually, psychiatry. He creates content about his experience as a mixed Shanghainese-Hong Konger and U.S. Latino (Hispanounidense) from an English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish-speaking household. He also currently serves as Director of the NYC Social Club at Mixed Asian Media, while being based in both North America and Asia-Pacific. @jaspersandiegonie @mixedasianmedia  Jasper’s next curated event, “In The Mix,” is a collaboration between his home organization, Mixed Asian Media, as well as Likha Labs, Naarak NYC, and Blasian March to celebrate LGBTQ+ mixed AANHPI identities, potentially one of the first events of its kind in recorded U.S. history. June 13th, 2026 @ Sour Mouse Follow Jasper  @jaspersandiegonie Instagram @mixedasianmedia Instagram Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    48 min

  2. May 21

    Why So Many Asian Men Feel Lonely| Leo Xia (Lowhi)| 123

    Send us Fan Mail Asian men are often taught how to achieve but rarely how to emotionally connect. In this episode, Leo Xia, founder of Proud Asian Men shares his journey growing up between America and China, navigating loneliness, identity, masculinity, and eventually building a community centered around healing and brotherhood. We talk about: why so many Asian men struggle with lonelinessemotional connection and masculinitygrowing up between culturesAsian American identityhealing in immigrant communitieswhy “love is a skillset”the importance of brotherhood and communityIf you’ve ever struggled with belonging, connection, or identity — this episode is for you. About Leo and Proud Asian Men Leo Xia, also known as Lowhi, is a Los Angeles–based artist, facilitator, and community builder. He leads Proud Asian Men, a men’s group created in collaboration with mental health and community spaces supporting Asian identity and wellbeing. Alongside his work in community facilitation, Leo is an alt R&B / lo-fi musician whose work has been featured on platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+ . Over the past several years, he has facilitated men’s circles, workshops, and retreats across the U.S., focusing on emotional honesty, communication, and healing generational patterns. His work blends creative expression with mental health advocacy, helping Asian men explore identity, vulnerability, and belonging in a modern context. Proud Asian Men is a men’s group founded by Leo Xia, created as a dedicated space for Asian men to connect, reflect, and grow in community. Rooted in honest conversation and emotional awareness, the group explores themes like identity, masculinity, mental health, relationships, and cultural pressure. It provides a grounded environment for members to challenge limiting narratives, share lived experiences, and build brotherhood through vulnerability and self-development. At its core, Proud Asian Men is about redefining what strength and pride look like on your own terms, and together with others walking a similar path. Follow Leo! Instagram Follow Proud Asian Men! Instagram Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    42 min

  3. May 14

    Born in a Refugee Camp, Now Telling Cambodian Stories | Vanny (Khmer Voices) | 122

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, Kyle sits down with Vanny, host of the podcast Khmer Voices, to explore what it means to grow up Cambodian in the diaspora beyond the narratives of genocide and survival that often define the community. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand and raised in Canada, Vanny shares how silence, survival, and generational trauma shaped her upbringing and how storytelling became a path toward healing, identity, and cultural pride. We talk about:  Growing up in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge genocide  The silence around mental health in Cambodian families  Why diaspora identity is more than history and trauma  Reclaiming Cambodian culture through food, language, and storytelling  Building community media spaces for the next generation  And what it means to turn survival into creation Recorded during AAPI Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Mother’s Day weekend, this conversation is a reflection on motherhood, memory, and the power of telling your own story. Follow Vanny: Instagram Follow the Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcast Follow Cambodian Cultural Centre: Instagram Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    42 min
  4. Not Asian Enough, Not White Enough: Living In Between | Kar Wong @sketchykarr | #121

    Apr 16

    Not Asian Enough, Not White Enough: Living In Between | Kar Wong @sketchykarr | #121

    Send us Fan Mail ft. Sketchy Kar on identity, Cantonese culture & finding home “I’m not Hong Kong enough. I’m not white either.” Sound familiar? In this episode, Kyle sits down with Sketchy Kar to unpack what it really means to grow up between cultures. From Brampton to Hong Kong to London, Kar shares her journey navigating identity, internalized racism, and the pressure of never feeling like you fully belong. We talk about:  Being labeled “whitewashed”  Trying to reject your own culture  Finding your way back to Cantonese identity  Using creativity to heal and reconnect If you’ve ever felt caught between worlds, this episode is for you. Kar's Bio: sketchykarr is the illustrative alter ego of Kar, a London-based HongKonger creative (and doer of too many things). Her visual storytelling blends cross-cultural and lived experiences with lighthearted humour to create cute and cheeky art. Her art is inspired by childhood memories, third-culture kid stories, mental health advocacy, and growing up Asian. Beyond art, she’s also a brand marketer, drinks business founder, dog mom, and just a typical perpetually tired, peak millennial woman trying to navigate the ever-changing world. Follow Kar! Instagram: @sketchykarr  Website: sketchykarr.com  Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    50 min
  5. 100% Queer, 100% Cambodian, 100% Vietnamese, 100% American | Randy Kim | 120

    Mar 12

    100% Queer, 100% Cambodian, 100% Vietnamese, 100% American | Randy Kim | 120

    Send us Fan Mail Today's episode, Kyle sits down with Randy Kim, a queer Vietnamese Cambodian American storyteller, podcaster, and community organizer. Conversation about identity, refugee history, belonging, and what it means to be 100% of everything. From growing up disconnected from language and culture to returning to Cambodia and Vietnam, Randy shares how storytelling, community, and joy became tools for healing in the Asian diaspora. Bio: Randy Kim is a queer Viet-Khmer American from the Chicagoland area with a Masters in Nonprofit Management at DePaul University. Randy is the creator and host of his award-winning podcast "The Banh Mi Chronicles.” He was the recipient of the annual Communicator Awards in 2024.  His podcast has been mentioned by Apple Podcast, National Geographic Society, and the Asian American Journalist Association. He is the founder of his current Substack newsletter, “Banh Mi Bites” which explores conversations with BIPOC creatives and more.  Randy has given workshop presentations at University of Illinois, DePaul University, Northern Illinois University, among others. Randy formerly served as a board member with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago and is now serving as a board member with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois. Instagram Podcast Substack Youtube Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    48 min
  6. Vietnam Didn’t Fix Me, But It Gave Me Permission to Be Myself | Peter "Broke the Habit" | 119

    Feb 5

    Vietnam Didn’t Fix Me, But It Gave Me Permission to Be Myself | Peter "Broke the Habit" | 119

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when moving to Asia doesn’t fix your life, but forces you to face yourself? In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You, I sit down with Peter (Broke The Habit), a Vietnamese Canadian content creator who spent over a decade quietly creating before his decision to quit his job and move to Vietnam changed everything. We talk about growing up ashamed of being Vietnamese, chasing stability over creativity, and the harsh realization that you can’t outrun your problems by changing locations. Peter opens up about identity, mental health, internet visibility, and why Vietnam didn’t “save” him, but gave him permission to finally be himself. This is a raw conversation about Asian diaspora identity, creative risk, and learning how to stop running. We talk about: Being Vietnamese Canadian and growing up disconnected from cultureWhy moving to Asia doesn’t automatically heal youScarcity mindset, immigrant expectations, and self-judgmentBuilding an online following and and the fear that comes with being seenWhy self-acceptance is the hardest habit to break🔗 Guest Links — Peter (Broke The Habit) 🎥 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@brokethehabit Peter’s long-form videos documenting identity, mental health, and his journey between Canada and Vietnam. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brokethehabit Short-form reflections, behind-the-scenes, and real-time updates. 🌐 All Links (Linktree) https://linktr.ee/brokethehabit Access Peter’s full ecosystem, including content, community projects, and updates. Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    50 min

  7. Jan 20

    The Goody-Two-Shoes Asian: Chasing Recognition and Validation | Cheryl Lau EDIT HISTORY PODCAST| 118

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you do everything “right”… and still feel lost? In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, I sit down in person with Cheryl Lau, host of the Edit History Podcast, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, validation, and starting over again and again. Cheryl describes herself as a “confused Asian”: Born in North America, raised across Hong Kong and Canada, now living in Singapore, she grew up as the classic goody-two-shoes Asian. Straight A’s. Scholarships. Law school. Then a PhD track. All the boxes checked. But behind the prestige was a quieter question:  Who am I without external recognition and validation? We talk about: Growing up as a high-achieving Asian and learning to equate worth with recognitionWhy quitting law school and later leaving a PhD program felt like an identity ruptureThe shame of “not finishing” and the invisible pressure to repay our parentsBeing Asian in different countries and why Singapore felt more like home than Hong KongHow podcasting became a way to find meaning, connection, and agencyThe difference between chasing validation vs choosing work that actually feels meaningfulWhat makes a good podcast and why playing it safe is killing great conversationsThis episode is for anyone who: Grew up as the “good Asian kid” and is now questioning the scriptHas pivoted careers (or wants to) but struggles with guilt and egoFeels caught between cultures, languages, and expectationsIs building something creative and trying to trust their own voiceA conversation about being Asian, being ambitious, being lost and learning to choose meaning anyway. Bio:  Cheryl helps business leaders and organizations create a podcast they’re proud of - One that’s substantial, distinct, and built to last. Think of Cheryl as your strategic podcast partner - someone who’s as invested in your vision as you are. She cares about making sure your content actually stands out, resonates, and opens the right doors. Cheryl is also the host of the EDIT HISTORY podcast, which won 2x at the 2025 Asia Podcast Awards (by Radioinfo Asia) in the "Best Education Podcast" and “Best Money and Business Podcast” categories. Find Cheryl and follow her work: https://cheryllau.com https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

    40 min

  8. Jan 15 ·  Bonus

    Why I Kept Podcasting? - Kyle gets interviewed / BONUS

    Send us Fan Mail To kick off 2026, What Kind of Asian Are You? turns the mic inward. In this short episode, Kyle steps out from behind the scenes and into the guest seat, interviewed by Cheryl from the Edit History Podcast. They talk about why this podcast started back in 2020, the moments of burnout that almost led to quitting, and what keeps Kyle coming back despite the challenges of visibility, social media, and the difficulty of monetizing podcasting. The conversation also digs into something deeper: the tension between preferring to work behind the scenes and being afraid to take the spotlight. Kyle reflects on his resistance to “shining,” perfectionism, and what it might look like in 2026 to let himself be more visible. It’s a candid, thoughtful reset that offers listeners a rare look at the person behind the podcast, and an honest way to start a new year of conversations about being Asian. Follow Cheryl! Instagram Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links! https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

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Tired of not seeing and hearing about Asian stories that reflect your lived experiences in mainstream western media?  OR do you want more inspiration and motivation from Asians like yourself? Then, tune in each week to hear conversations with host, Kyle and his awesome Asian guests about being Asian (in the diaspora). Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @whatkindofasianpod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatkindofasian

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  • Creator
    DIASPORA ASIAN PRODUCTIONS
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 What Kind of Asian Are You?
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