Love, Discovery & Dim Sum Podcast

Love, Discovery & Dim Sum
  • 3.7 (12)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Love, Discovery & Dim Sum Podcast

An enlightening podcast that helps people discover more history and an Asian American perspective on race and culture. Hosted by husband-wife team of Baldwin "Only Won" Chiu & Larissa Lam

  1. Chinese Spy Balloons & Alien Land Laws

    03/01/2023

    Chinese Spy Balloons & Alien Land Laws

    Hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss the rise in anti-China rhetoric stemming from the "Chinese Spy Balloon" and the reintroduction of Alien Land Laws in states like Texas banning ownership of property by citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. They give background on the Alien Land Laws from the 1900s that discriminated against many Asians. Intro: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    24 min
  2. Seeing and Believing AAPIs on TV

    10/18/2022

    Seeing and Believing AAPIs on TV

    Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the increased presence of AAPIs in lead roles on TV such as Raymond Lee starring in Quantum Leap and Sandra Oh in Killing Eve and The Chair. Is this trend here to stay? Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    26 min
  3. Balancing the Joy and Pain of AAPI History

    05/03/2022

    Balancing the Joy and Pain of AAPI History

    Hosts, Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the need to balance of showing the pain and joy of Asian American Pacific Islander history and experiences. They celebrate AAPi Heritage Month by outlining overlooked contributions by the AAPI community in history, They also discuss a little known painful anti-Asian hate incident, the 1907 Bellingham Race Riot. Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    25 min
  4. Lifting Up Asian American Women

    03/09/2022

    Lifting Up Asian American Women

    Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting why it's important to learn about Asian American women in history like Susan Ahn Cuddy and Patsy Mink. They also discuss the disturbing rash of attacks on Asian women in New York City. Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    25 min
  5. The Olympics and Chinese American Identity

    02/25/2022

    The Olympics and Chinese American Identity

    Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won give our take on Chinese American athletes like Nathan Chen and Eileen Gu at the Beijing Winter Olympics and discuss the complicated issues of identity they and other Asian Americans deal with their whole lives. Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    24 min
  6. Reflections on 2021, Predictions for 2022

    01/19/2022

    Reflections on 2021, Predictions for 2022

    Hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss highlights of 2021 including Asian Americans in reality shows, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, rom coms, etc. while taking a sobering look at anti-Asian incidents in the past year. They take a look at their imaginary crystal ball and give some predictions for 2022. Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    27 min
  7. Intro to Filipino American History

    10/21/2021

    Intro to Filipino American History

    In honor of Filipino American History Month, Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss the significance of Filipino American historical figures such as Larry Itliong, The Rocky Fellars and celebrities of Filipino Descent such as H.E.R., Lou Diamond Phillips and Bruno Mars. Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    18 min
  8. The Power of Shang Chi

    09/10/2021

    The Power of Shang Chi

    Hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss the underestimated success of Marvel's latest film, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh. They give their review of the film, what they thought about the martial arts action and pet peeves they have about Asian stereotypes in films. Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam

    37 min
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3.7
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About

An enlightening podcast that helps people discover more history and an Asian American perspective on race and culture. Hosted by husband-wife team of Baldwin "Only Won" Chiu & Larissa Lam

Information

  • Creator
    Love, Discovery & Dim Sum
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Love, Discovery & Dim Sum
  • Show Website
    Love, Discovery & Dim Sum Podcast

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