The Joy Luck Hub

The Joy Luck Hub
  • 5.0 (8)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Welcome to The Joy Luck Hub: a podcast by Audrey Woo that amplifies Asian voices. Tune in now! Instagram: @thejoyluckhub @_audreywoo_ Email: thejoyluckhub@gmail.com Website: thejoyluckhub.com

  1. Ep. 19: SLANTED with Amy Wang, Shirley Chen, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

    MAR 6

    Ep. 19: SLANTED with Amy Wang, Shirley Chen, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

    In this special episode of The Joy Luck Hub, Audrey sits down with the writer/director and the stars of SLANTED, Amy Wang, Shirley Chen, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. This episode covers so much - from identity, to culture, to appearance, to friendship, to filmmaking, and more. Be sure to tune in and get your tickets for SLANTED in theaters March 13th, 2026. SLANTED: Joan Huang idolizes the popular girls and dreams of being prom queen, but fears the only way to win is to look like all the past queens whose portraits line her high school halls. Enter Ethnos: a mysterious cosmetic surgery clinic that makes people of color appear white. Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up a beautiful blonde destined for the crown, but at what cost? Blending sharp satire, sci-fi, and body horror, and starring Shirley Chen (Dìdi), Mckenna Grace (Regretting You), and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever),Slanted proves that identity is never only skin-deep.

    29 min
  2. Ep. 18: Sean Kaufman

    10/08/2025

    Ep. 18: Sean Kaufman

    In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, Audrey sits down with actor Sean Kaufman, best known for his breakout role as Steven in The Summer I Turned Pretty, to talk about everything from his Japanese heritage, growing up in New York, navigating fame, and so much more. We'll talk about how The Summer I Turned Pretty has changed his life, and what's next for his character, Steven. Tune in! Xoxo, Audrey

    26 min
  3. Ep. 17: Derek Luh

    10/01/2025

    Ep. 17: Derek Luh

    This week on The Hub, Audrey sits down with actor and musician Derek Luh, aka Jordan Li from Amazon’s GEN V. We get into everything: what it’s really like filming in the wild world of The Boys, the power of representation, crazy fanfics , and so much more. Tune in now! Xoxo, Audrey

    20 min
  4. Ep. 16: Julie Kim

    06/22/2025

    Ep. 16: Julie Kim

    Comedian and writer Julie Kim joins Audrey on the podcast to talk about her solo Doing Too Much Tour, navigating the stand-up world as a Korean Canadian woman, micro-aggressions, and so much more . From an almost PhD graduate, former doctoral student, university professor, management consultant, health care expert, and technology advisor turned comedian, Julie breaks down what it means to take up space, pursue your passion, while still finding time to make people embarrassed about their casual racism.

    39 min
  5. Ep. 15: Kelly Marie Tran

    04/18/2025

    Ep. 15: Kelly Marie Tran

    Kelly Marie Tran joins The Joy Luck Hub to talk about her experience as a part of the Star Wars Universe, her incredible new film, The Wedding Banquet, her journey to stardom, her experience with social media, and so much more. She talks about what drew her to her roles, the importance of an exploration of identity, family, and creativity. The Wedding Banquet is out in theaters today, April 18th. Buy your tickets now! It's one you won't want to miss.

    21 min
  6. Ep. 14: Alicia Hannah-Kim

    02/12/2025

    Ep. 14: Alicia Hannah-Kim

    In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, host Audrey Woo sits down with the incredibly talented Alicia Hannah-Kim, best known for her powerful performance as Kim Da-Eun in Cobra Kai. But there’s so much more to her story. Alicia opens up about navigating identity as an Asian actress in Hollywood, the challenges and triumphs of her career, and the importance of representation in the entertainment industry. We also dive into relationships, the power of community, and, of course, all things Cobra Kai!

    32 min
  7. Ep. 13: Jon M. Chu

    11/22/2024

    Ep. 13: Jon M. Chu

    From Singapore to Oz and Beyond! In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, we sit down with the brilliant Jon M. Chu, the visionary director who captured hearts worldwide with Crazy Rich Asians, brought musical magic to life in In the Heights, and is now stepping into the iconic world of Wicked. We talk about his journey from the glitz and glam of Crazy Rich Asians to the green-tinted, gravity-defying world of Oz. Jon also shares insights from his deeply personal memoir, Viewfinder, where he reflects on his identity, family, technology, and the creative forces that have shaped his incredible career. Whether you’re here for the behind-the-scenes scoop on Wicked, the inspiring story of how Jon brought representation to the forefront with Crazy Rich Asians, or the candid wisdom from his memoir, this episode is packed with inspiration and heart. Wicked is out in theaters nationwide TODAY, November 22nd! Be sure to buy your tickets ASAP. Xoxo, Audrey Woo.

    43 min
  8. Ep. 12: Sue Kim

    10/23/2024

    Ep. 12: Sue Kim

    We welcome Sue Kim to the Hub! A brilliant documentary filmmaker, Sue joins Audrey on the podcast to chat about the role of culture, heritage, and upbringing in the documentary filmmaking process! Sue's new film, THE LAST OF THE SEA WOMEN is available now on Apple TV+! Tune in now! - Xoxo, Audrey

    30 min
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5
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About

Welcome to The Joy Luck Hub: a podcast by Audrey Woo that amplifies Asian voices. Tune in now! Instagram: @thejoyluckhub @_audreywoo_ Email: thejoyluckhub@gmail.com Website: thejoyluckhub.com

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  • Creator
    The Joy Luck Hub
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Joy Luck Hub
  • Show Website
    The Joy Luck Hub