Mugisen Podcast: Recent Episodes

Mugisen Podcast

A podcast for unpacking the biracial and multiracial issues/topics of today's society. Hosted by white and asian mixed women, Linh and Summer. New episodes every other Wednesday.

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdrZPTwQmEaqydabBHcdGg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=qPlaXaw7SKuJNYsmL3BjMg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

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What did we watch growing up? Do we consume Asian media? Do we like K-dramas? This week, we reflect on the types of entertainment we watched and listened to as children and currently in America and Asia.

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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What are our families like? What are some expectations in our families for aging members? What do we look for in close friends? This week, we dive into our family relationships and friendships across our lifetime and with each other.

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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How do cultural differences affect relationships? How have our dating experiences shaped us? What does respect look like in an interracial relationship? This week, we address the Asian hate that has been happening in the United States and the Meghan Markle interview with Oprah. We then dive into our preferences, our past relationships and what they have taught us. We also talk about any cultural differences we have experienced in relationships and how we have learned from these past experiences.

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

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What is fetishization? What are our experiences with fetishization? What is the difference between a preference and fetishization? How is fetishization damaging? This week we talk about times we have been fetishized and when we have seen others fetishized. Additionally, we talk about the negative effects fetishization/obsession has on people’s lives, including our own.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CL8S9bQFjoj/?igshid=1csqo4o1bmb7w

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeBgQhj8/

https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/if3xgf/my_27f_boyfriend_27m_asked_me_to_act_more_kawaii/

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

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*Trigger Warning: EDs, Body Image, Body Standards***

What are our experiences with body image? Are we fat by Asian standards? What does it mean to be healthy? This week, we discuss how both of our cultures dictate what body size is attractive, why it’s hard to eat healthy, and our experiences with healthy living and healthy visions of ourselves.

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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What are our favorite foods? Do we have any sentimental or fun memories attached to any food and drinks? This week, we discuss our favorite asian and american foods and drinks. Additionally, we share personal stories related to food and one story of how it bonded the two of us together at Noodles & Co.

Links:

  • Vietnamese five elements of eating: https://bit.ly/2NgbsKt
  • Banh xeo: https://bit.ly/2M2qHGw
  • Banh khot: https://bit.ly/37mhQXr
  • Goi cuon: https://bit.ly/3b9yGtT
  • Onigiri: https://bit.ly/3dhqFFJ
  • Onigiri meme: https://bit.ly/2Nvhx5B
  • Natto: https://bit.ly/3jV3nXy
  • Balut: https://bit.ly/3pp9G72
  • Durian: https://bit.ly/3rZI4XD
  • Red torii / momiji manjyu: https://bit.ly/2Zp8SVc
  • Senbei: https://bit.ly/3dkvqOM
  • Bun bo hue: https://bit.ly/3rXECge
  • Ot sa te: https://bit.ly/3dhqREX
  • DARS chocolate: https://bit.ly/3rXEDRk
  • Kappa ebisen: https://bit.ly/2Nv3n4s
  • Japanese vending machine: https://bit.ly/3qqwRyY
  • Japanese grocery store: https://bit.ly/2ZnHaIs
  • Vietnamese coffee: https://bit.ly/3qnIhn8
  • Che: https://bit.ly/3rYCHbh
  • Che thai: https://bit.ly/2N31493
  • Qoo: https://bit.ly/3anOl9J
  • Natchan: https://bit.ly/2OKPYG8
  • Vegetable juice: https://bit.ly/3qxvA9C
  • Mochi: https://bit.ly/3dkuXMH
  • Taiyaki https://bit.ly/3jSD1FP
  • Japanese dessert crepes:https://bit.ly/3bcsilx
  • Watermelon juice https://bit.ly/3psCifq
  • Corn milk: https://bit.ly/3rTyJ3A
  • Lefse: https://bit.ly/3prXDWy
  • Saizeriya: https://bit.ly/2ZmW5Ct

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What are our experiences growing up in different areas? Did we know a lot of other mixed race people? How is it different from other mixed race people? This week, we are joined by Michael from the Multiracial Social Podcast to talk about our experiences as mixed people on the east coast vs. west coast vs. outside the US. Additionally, we touch on differences we have being white and Asian versus African-American and Asian.

Multiracial Social Podcast:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multiracstories/
  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4C6p6vcfDNHJiByOo8yRws?si=x_I9Dp1gSOeeFFxNWhmPyA
  • Other: https://linktr.ee/MultiracialStories

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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What are our experiences with religion? Has anyone ever pushed a religion upon us? How has it shaped who we are today? This week, we talk about our religious experiences from childhood to present and how it has shaped our current beliefs as adults.

Sources:

  • https://instagram.com/miz_curlz?igshid=3kh64y1jgjiy
  • https://mizcurlz.com/products/hair-kandy

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

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What are our favorite makeup products? How do we deal with our skin? What do we do to maintain our hair? This week, we have a long episode where we jump into our favorite products/methods for makeup, skin care, and hair care. Additionally, we have a brief segment in the beginning where we talk about the “fox eye trend” and asianfishing.

Blackfishing:

  • https://www.purewow.com/wellness/what-is-blackfishing
  • https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46427180

Asianfishing:

  • https://nextshark.com/makeup-artist-exposed-allegedly-asian-facing-people-feelings/
  • https://www.bustle.com/articles/32835-how-to-look-asian-video-by-venusangelic-is-part-of-a-makeup-tutorial-trend-that-needs

Fox eye trend, and why it’s bad:

  • https://www.teenvogue.com/story/fox-eye-trend-cultural-appropriation-asian-features
  • http://culture.affinitymagazine.us/the-fox-eye-trend-is-problematic-heres-why/

Please check out our YouTube video for links to our product recommendations!

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

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What does representation mean to us? What positive and negative impacts does representation have on society? This week we dive into the importance of representation and give examples of representation in politics and in media.

Referenced Sources:

  • Rep. Marilyn Strickland: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/532526-marilyn-strickland-first-woman-sworn-into-congress-wearing-traditional
  • Hottie Golding: https://www.bustle.com/p/crazy-rich-asians-henry-golding-knows-you-think-hes-not-asian-enough-heres-why-he-says-you-shouldnt-care-9963344
  • To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: https://www.metro.us/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-befores-director-talks-us-through-its-casting-struggles-and-underlines-the-importance-of-asian-representation/

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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What stereotypes have we been subjected to? Are any of them actually true? We go into specific stereotypes that we know, experienced, and how to go about dealing with them. Lastly, we have a fun segment where we talk about NYE antics and our 21st birthday stories.

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugisenpodcast/

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What holidays do we celebrate? What foods are involved? Are they any similarities? For our third episode, we dive into the asian holidays/traditions that we celebrated growing up. Additionally, we briefly address American holidays that are important to us as well.

Referenced sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_New_Year

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_Age_Day

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setsubun

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinamatsuri

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Week_(Japan)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Day_(Japan)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Festival

https://travinhnetworks.wordpress.com/2015/03/10/recipe-bi-chay-vegetarian-shredded-tofu-for-spring-roll/

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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How do we identify ethnically? How have others identified us? What terms should or should not be used when talking with or about biracial/multiracial people? This week, we dive deeper into our identities, how they have or haven’t changed over the years, and experiences we have had with how others view us.

Referenced sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_identity_development

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gnnXVUR9evT8x5l8xzJ8d?si=yW40CB3-RoS0NRjz1jJyqg

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What is Mugisen? Is Kamala Harris biracial? Who are Linh and Summer? We give a brief intro of ourselves and then unpack some instagram comments made about the Vice President-elect in regards to her racial identity.    

Referenced sources: 

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHS9u4QptC4/?igshid=16oyaygloqxi8 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris 

For inquiries, comments, suggestions, or to educate us, please email us at mugisenpodcast@gmail.com 

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