Shoes Off
Jay Ooi
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Winner of Smartest Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2021 - this is the written, produced and edited podcast made by and for Asian Australians, because we don’t talk about race and culture enough. We’ll dive into topics where you’ll hear from a range of voices, and we'll bring you stories and thoughts from interesting Aussie Asians, academics and everyday folk so we can question, explore and celebrate what it means to be an Asian in Australia.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Shoes Off episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Shoes Off 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 Shoes Off episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
01/19/22 • 28 min
"Just get on with it" seems to be the mentality of a lot of refugee families, so we often don't get to hear their stories. In this episode, one daughter of refugee parents is determined (but a little scared) to share her parents' journey to Australia, and how they built a life here.
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09/16/20 • 49 min
This week I’m bringing you an episode from another podcast, Rock the Boat. In this episode, host Lucia Liu sits down with screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, Adele Lim, for a hilarious conversation uncovering Adele’s experience working on Crazy Rich Asians, the difference between working in television and feature film, her parents' reaction to her pursuing a career in writing, and then her parents' reaction after watching Crazy Rich Asians. During the conversation, Adele also opens up about her decision to go public about leaving the sequel for crazy rich Asians due to a significant pay discrepancy.
Rock the Boat (www.gorocktheboat.com) is a podcast featuring Asians who challenge the status quo hosted by Lucia Liu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucialiu1/). Guests include Andrew Yang, Michelle Phan, The Fung Bros, and more. Follow Rock the Boat on instagram @rocktheboatnyc and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Season 2 Recap-isode
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09/09/20 • 28 min
In this next in-between-isode, we reflect on how COVID-19 and BLM has impacted how we talk about racism and representation whilst we reflect on our favourite episodes of season 2. Plus, we talk about what's coming up for the next season.
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12/16/20 • 45 min
When we think of what good Asian food is, quite a specific image comes to mind. Perhaps a place that is poorly decorated, or where the wait staff just want you to order and get out, or a place with 100 (or more) items on the menu. Or maybe it’s a hole in the wall joint that’s a bit “dirty” but oh, so good. And when it comes to fancier Asian restaurants? Well, apart from Japanese food, we often think, man, I could get that cheaper from elsewhere. Where has this perception of “cheap” Asian food come from? And what will it take for us to change this?
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbH
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90tx
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
S03E07 - The Running Gag of Race
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01/27/21 • 37 min
Some of our best comedians of colour often use their race as part of their jokes, and stand up comedy has this unique ability to talk about race in a way that’s less confronting than other methods. How does comedy do this? When can this be perhaps unhelpful? And what is the experience of Asian Australian comedians in the scene?
Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbH
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90tx
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
01/05/22 • 40 min
Derogatory or alienating racial comments and actions are something most people of colour have experienced in Australia. From "ni hao baby" to being glared at for slurping your pearl milk tea, it's often quite paralysing, and it's hard to know what to do in those situations. So why are these forms of harassment harmful? What does it say about Australian identity? And what can we do about it?
Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbH
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90tx
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
S01E01 - Say My Name, Say My Name
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09/24/19 • 27 min
What’s in a name? Particularly in Australia, having a distinctly foreign name has its positives and negatives, and I’ve always had this inkling that there’s a different way we think about names in Australia compared to Chinese culture in particular, but I could never quite put my finger on it. This episode we explore how this difference in names affects us.
S01E05 - No Rice, No Spice
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10/15/19 • 30 min
Preference. It’s the word people use to describe the sorts of people they’re attracted to. How does race play a role in sexual attraction amongst gay men? And what does it really mean to have a preference for one race over another?
S02E07 - License to Save
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06/24/20 • 23 min
When we think about Asians in Australian history, we might think miners, indentured labourers, perhaps furniture makers. But doctors? Well there's an interesting history here too, and in this episode, we'll take a look at the story of a few of them, and what their legacy is.
S01E02 - Bobalicious
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09/24/19 • 15 min
From just a couple of tea shops in Taiwan to a multi billion dollar industry. How did this seemingly simple drink become a worldwide phenomenon? And why do Asians have such an affinity to it? In this episode we explore the craze that is bubble tea.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Shoes Off have?
Shoes Off currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Shoes Off cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts and Philosophy.
What is the most popular episode on Shoes Off?
The episode title 'S04E06 - My Mum's Journey to Australia: A Refugee Story' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Shoes Off?
The average episode length on Shoes Off is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Shoes Off released?
Episodes of Shoes Off are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Shoes Off?
The first episode of Shoes Off was released on Sep 2, 2019.
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