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Feeling Asian

Feeling Asian

Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park

Feeling Asian is a weekly podcast hosted by Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park, two Asian Americans with plenty of feelings about sex, dating, survival, self-worth, and everything in between. Meet our fun, interesting friends along the way; past guests include Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Stephanie Hsu, Bowen Yang, Yaeji, and more! Named a top podcast of 2021 by CNN and featured on Apple and Spotify’s homepages, Feeling Asian offers a healthy and compassionate space for Asians, Asian Americans, and Asians in America to be themselves without feeling as if their time is a fleeting moment. Check out Feeling Asian for a catharsis that is, well, pretty Asian! New episodes out every Wednesday! Follow us on IG @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. For all inquiries please visit feelingasian.com! [EDITOR'S NOTE] “There was this space for a podcast like this and I was like, ‘Let’s just try it out, I think there's going to be other Asian Americans out there that feel like we do,’” says Brian Park, co-host and co-creator of Feeling Asian. “As long as we stay irreverent and stay authentic to ourselves and lead with empathy and vulnerability, I think that this is something that could resonate with other people.” What started as an idea between two fellow stand-up comedians, Park and Youngmi Mayer, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for May 2022, Feeling Asian, has made its mark amplifying Asian American voices and illuminating all facets of the Asian American diasporic experience. After meeting at an open mic in New York City, Park and Mayer decided that podcasting was the ideal way to go in-depth about their shared experiences, and to go beyond their comfort zones as comics to speak freely and vulnerably. It’s with that very vulnerability that they’ve been able to build a devoted community of listeners and continue to grow each week. “I remember last May during AAPI [Asian American & Pacific Islander] Heritage Month, the Stop Asian Hate movement got going and I was just inundated with hundreds of DMs from people about all the racist acts that they were living through,” says Mayer. “That's when I really realized that it’s much bigger than just a podcast. It’s like we’re giving back to this community that maybe all they really need is to hear someone that's like-minded.” With new episodes airing Wednesday, the weekly show focuses on their feelings (as evidenced in its title), but goes beyond the surface with a sense of openness and honesty that makes you feel like you’re in same room laughing (or crying) alongside them with guests, ranging from fellow entertainers to mental health professionals, and even their family members, Youngmi’s mom and Brian’s sister. “We're not claiming ourselves to be experts, we're not claiming ourselves to be journalists,” says Park. “We're comedians by trade. We like to make people laugh and we like to inject levity. And I think it's created this nice flavor to our podcast where we can go really deep with our guests and provide a very comfortable space for them and for ourselves and for everyone listening.” For Mayer, the loyal and diverse following that Feeling Asian has cultivated gives a glimpse of the potential for what a successful podcast can do. “I don't want to sound too grandiose, but a lot of people really use our podcast as something to help themselves process,” she says. “I just want to grow a community and make people feel less alone.”
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Feeling Asian episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Feeling Asian for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Feeling Asian episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ke Huy Quan is an actor who most recently played leading man Waymond in Everything Everywhere All At Once. We consider this his celebratory return to the big screen given our earliest memories at the movies are of watching him in The Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! We talked about his return to acting, why his recent role as Waymond makes him so happy and hopeful, and redefining masculinity. Thank you so much Ke for your vulnerability throughout this episode and for your beautiful perspective on what makes life so full (“you don’t know how good sweet tastes until you try sour”). Guys...you're going to love this one. Be sure to follow Ke at @kehuyquan and spread the word about this ep!

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Feeling Asian - Post-Korea Blues (feat. Yaeji, Artist)
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04/06/22 • 73 min

Yaeji is an artist, singer, producer and mastermind behind your favorite club bangers. She joins us to discuss her artistic evolution and how to treat music as documentation. Yaeji also shares what it was like to develop her forthcoming album in Korea. It gets fiery too – we talk about confronting repressed emotions! Listen to Yaeji wherever you get your music and follow her at @kraejiyaeji. Like, subscribe and follow our podcast too!

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Nigel Ng is a London-based comedian who made a splash on the Internet with his “Uncle Roger” persona on TikTok and YouTube. We dive right in with Nigel about the image he’s created to provide commentary on Asian stereotypes, lampoon popular food critics and restaurateurs for their fascination with Asian dishes, and reflect on – you know – the “accent.” Follow him at mrnigelng on YouTube. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast, too!

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We’re excited to bring back friend of the pod - Eric Kim! Eric is a cooking columnist at the New York Times and author of the memoir/cookbook Korean American! Bring the tissues because this is a heartfelt one. We dive into relationships and the validation of obtaining your dreams. Grab Eric’s book at your nearest bookstore and impress all your friends with your new favorite dishes! And as always, like, subscribe, patreon etc...

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Feeling Asian - Asians Have Feelings Too!
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09/30/19 • 61 min

Welcome to Feeling Asian a podcast where two Asians talk about their feelings! In this episode, comedians Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park describe the mission of the podcast, their relationship to mental health and how Asian feelings happen in bursts. Follow us on IG: @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer.

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Sheena Melwani is a content creator with the most infectious laugh known to TikTok. You may know her from her wholesome videos with her family, who love to put the biggest smile on her face (goals). We talk about letting the universe guide you and following its signs, and how it is never too late to pursue your dreams. This is especially true for mothers! We hope you tune in because this is a bright and positive one :). Follow Sheena at @sheenamelwani and be sure to subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content! patreon.com/FeelingAsian

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Elizabeth Ito is a director, writer, storyboard artist, and recent Peabody Award recipient for her show City of Ghosts! We discussed what the writers rooms look like for our favorite animated series (like Adventure Time!), having your own award-winning Netflix show (but also not having it renewed :\), and what we could all learn from children. Also, the bane of everyone’s existence – industry parties. Follow Elizabeth Ito at @ottersnaps on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe for more bonus content at patreon.com/FeelingAsian!

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Feeling Asian - The Asian Parent Trap
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10/16/19 • 73 min

Youngmi and Brian examine millennial marketing and unpack the complicated dynamics of Asian parenting. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email your questions to our advice segment at [email protected].

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Stephanie Hsu plays Joy/Jobu Tupaki in Everything Everywhere All At Once. With a breakthrough performance where she stars opposite Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Ke Huy Kuan, the actress joins us to talk about the rock scene (*sniffles*), being kind and sweet in a cutthroat industry (*whimpers*), and allowing herself to love what she does (*cries*). We are also constantly thanking her throughout this conversation!! Follow Stephanie at @stephaniehsuofficial and if you loved this episode, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/feelingasian for bonus content from this episode!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Feeling Asian have?

Feeling Asian currently has 215 episodes available.

What topics does Feeling Asian cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Feeling Asian?

The episode title 'I Was Here The Whole Time (feat. Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Feeling Asian?

The average episode length on Feeling Asian is 62 minutes.

How often are episodes of Feeling Asian released?

Episodes of Feeling Asian are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Feeling Asian?

The first episode of Feeling Asian was released on Sep 30, 2019.

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