something spicy: Recent Episodes
Shreya Rajappa
It’s hot as h*ll out here, and there’s no water in sight. Get ready for a flavor explosion of insightful, yet casual conversation about shared and opposing Asian American experiences that hopes to disintegrate normalized Asian stereotypes with the heat from four Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tune in for our very last episode as we end the podcast on a high note: talking about Asian American success in the USA! Kamala Harris (the VP elect), Tiger Woods, and other successful Asian Americans are discussed in this episode along with our personal opinions about these notable people. You’ll also hear our own thoughts on this podcast overall and our own personal definitions of success.
Learn about the experiences of Yale student, Megan McQueen, during her study abroad East Asian Language Study program in Asian countries like Vietnam and Korea. Then, learn about how the hosts of this podcast feel about Asian representation in the media and their favorite Asian shows and movies!
Shreya, Ronin, Masa, and Alex discuss everyone’s favorite subject: food! Listen to them talk about their favorite SB restaurants, Asian fast food menu items, their experiences with taking Asian food to school, and more.
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Kip Glazer, a South Korean American and principal of an American school, and to our discussion about affirmative action and our own experiences afterwards!
Ronin, Alex, Masa, and Shreya give insight into their backgrounds and family’s experiences with immigration to America from Asia as well as discuss how they feel about being asked where they are from and Asian parent stereotypes.