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On episode 109 of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, IU Bloomington Sociology graduate student Haoxuan Gao joins us to critically explore the current pop cultural trends where Asian cultural practices are being hyper-consumed and exoticized in the very spaces that once mocked them. Putting on our sociological and anthropological hats, we break down structure vs. agency, text vs. subtext, and techno-orientalism. We also explore the paradoxical nature of postmodernism, “weird cuteness” of Labubu dolls, and the mechanics of neocolonialism in late-stage capitalism.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Host/interviewer/Editor for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
For this 108th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, we are thrilled to feature Maya Best, a recent M.A. graduate in Sociology from Indiana University Bloomington. Maya reflects on growing up in Bloomington, and her ethnographic fieldwork as a Fulbright fellow in Tokyo, Japan. She also shares what her current higher-ed work at Carnegie Mellon University involves, where she guides students in the Dietrich College and the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics through study abroad programs, scholarships, and community-engaged learning.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Host and Editor for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
For this 107th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, we are joined by Selena Vu, an IU student and ACC undergraduate staff member currently studying abroad in France. Selena shares why stepping out of your comfort zone is key to building confidence, along with the transformative power of international travel for U.S. students. We also discuss foodways, her Midwestern upbringing and personal experience in France as a Vietnamese American.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Host/interviewer and editor for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2026), this 106th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio highlights inspiring voices from Bloomington’s AAPI community. One of our producers ~ Teresa Le ~ has diligently researched and compiled together standout moments from three past episodes, featuring women who share their personal stories, heritage, and passions. From navigating intersectional identities to creating community, tune in for rich cultural reflections on how individual experiences drive meaningful, inclusive change across generations.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Archival research and Editing: Teresa Le
Host: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Happy Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse, everyone!
For this 105th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, we invite Jason Tang, an undergraduate student here at Indiana University who is also an active student leader and a member of AAPI community here in Bloomington. Jason shares his approach to student leadership and advocacy, the challenges our communities face, and how young leaders can sustain themselves while pushing for meaningful and inclusive change.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Episode producer for this episode: Teresa Le
Interviewer/host for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Music:Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Right in time for the Year of the Fire Horse, this 104th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, we continue our conversation with filmmaker and documentarian Tony Nguyen, whose film Year of the Cat (2025) was screened at Indiana University in November last year. In today’s episode, we continue our discussion on how displacement continues to shape the lives of refugees’ children, and what Tony thinks are ways to developing one’s artistry while drawing from lived experience.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Host and Editor for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Music:Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
In this 103rd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio (our 1st for the new year 2026!), we’ve invited Tony Nguyen, a filmmaker and documentarian, whose film Year of the Cat (2025) was screened at Indiana University in November last year. Crafted as an investigative home movie, the film is a raw and intimate documentary that weaves moments of humor and heartache, revealing how war, loss, and displacement continue to shape the lives of refugees’ children. In today’s episode, discuss filmmaking, the search for an authentic creative voice, how personal history shapes identity, and the vulnerability required to ask difficult questions.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director),
Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Host and Editor for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Music:Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
In this 102nd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio (our final for 2025!), we speak with Britney Ho, an undergraduate/senior at Indiana University. The conversation explores her music and artist recommendations, the fast-paced and demanding life of a theater and fine arts student, and why engaging in arts and creative practice matters. The episode offers listeners a glimpse into the music and artists that inspire Britney, as she reflects on the creative practices and self-kindness she values as an Asian American artist.
Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB Bloomington Community Radio. The show asks critical questions about identity, culture, community, and belonging, centering the experiences of Asian Americans in the Midwest. This episode was produced and hosted by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director), Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le
Host and Editor for this episode: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Music:
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
In this 101st episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, you will be listening to Hikaru Akiba. A multitalented personality, she is very active as the IU Marching Hundred, Wylie House host, and also archivist at the Asian Culture Center. She shares how she stays organized while balancing academics with passions, and offerings inspiring strategies for achieving our best while prioritizing self‑care.
Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode was produced by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director), Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le.
Host: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Editor: Suyash Kumar Neupane (for this episode)
Music:
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
In this 100th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, our guests Rahul Durai and Alleson Gao share what this holiday season means to them. Rahul discusses the role of sustainability in holiday traditions, while Alleson reflects on how food brings people together. Listen to learn about the unique twists our guests would add to what they consider a quintessential Thanksgiving dish!
Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode was produced by Suyash Kumar Neupane.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director), Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le.
Host: Suyash Kumar Neupane
Editor: Teresa Le
Music:
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Featured music in the episode: “New Beginnings” by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 | Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this 99th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio, we’re revisiting one of our earlier conversations from November 3rd, 2021. Join Melanie Castillo-Cullather (Director of Asian Culture Center) and Lillian Casillas (Director of La Casa/Latino Cultural Center) to learn about All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos. Tune in to listen to the origins, traditions, and symbolism behind these two festivals, and explore how these culturally distinct celebrations not only honor loved ones who have passed on but also foster a sense of community and connection.
Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions.
Credits:
Hearabouts Production Team: Melanie Castillo-Cullather (ACC Director), Suyash Kumar Neupane, and Teresa Le.
Editor: Teresa Le
Music:
Intro/outro music: “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 98th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Britney and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Ivy Tran, a sophomore Nursing student at Indiana University who is the performance chair for VCN this year. We talked about Ivy’s role and responsibilities within VCN, the activities that were held, and other fun topics!
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Britney, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Ivy Tran
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 99th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Aung Han
In this episode, we are joined by Celine, an IU alumni, as she shared her journey from studying human biology to becoming a civic engagement intern for Hoosier Asian Americans for Power. We discuss the importance of political engagement within the Asian American community and the challenges of reach out to the community through different initiatives.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Aung Han, and Joanna Kung
Our guests are Celine
Our sound engineer is Aung Han
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 98th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Anastasia Ilagan and Joanna Kung.
In the second part of our first episode of Stories Through Tattoos, we are joined by Zach as he share the personal and cultural significance of his traditional Filipino tattoos. He shared his journeys of embracing his heritage through the intricate artistry of Filipino tattooing, reflecting on how the experience deepened his connection to his roots.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung
Our guests are Zach Tandoc
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 97th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Anastasia Ilagan and Joanna Kung.
In the first episode of Stories Behind Tattoos, we are joined by Diego and Jacob as they share the personal and cultural significance of their traditional Filipino tattoos. They shared their journeys of embracing their heritage through the intricate artistry of Filipino tattooing, reflecting on how the experience deepened their connection to their roots.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung
Our guests are Diego and Jacob
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 96th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Aung Han, and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Valentina, a senior at Indiana University. We talked about her multicultural background and the challenges she faced and overcame. We shared thoughts and experience with being “different” and how it has shaped our perspectives on identity, belonging, and personal growth.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Valentina
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 95th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Aung Han, and Joanna Kung.
This is our first episode of the Recipe Deep Dive series! In this episode, Aung demonstrated Japanese curry at the ACC served with udon. He also shared his experience and knowledge on the curry history and how different cultures influenced the flavors and cooking methods.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Aung Han, and Joanna Kung
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 94th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, Belle shares her traditions of Halloween back home and the symbolic significancy meaning it holds. We talked about the origin of Halloween as well as the diverse celebratory traditions different Asian countries and cities practice.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 93rd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. In this episode we have a conversation with Mind Pao-In and Rowena Deguzman. Our guests will be talking about their experiences with their names in an attempt to explore the individualized history, culture, and significance behind a name. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Ming Wang. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears and our episode editor is Brian Yu.
Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather
Our guests are Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Mind Pao-In, and Rowena Deguzman
Our Sound Engineer is Michael Sears
Our Editor is Brian Yu
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 92nd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Anastasia Ilagan and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Sabrina and Allie, performance coordinators for Filipino American Association. We talked about their favorite cultural dance as well as the Filipino community in the mid-west. We shared thoughts and experience with the varies Filipino traditional dances and opportunities/events they will be performing this year.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung
Our guests are Sabrina & Allie
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to our 93rd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio! Hearabouts is produced by WFHB and Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions.
Today’s episode is an interview with Shruti Rana and Seri Lee, members of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. Shruti Rana joined the Hamilton Lugar School faculty in 2017, focusing on international law practice and human rights law, and is now the Assistant Dean for Curricular and Undergraduate Affairs. Seri Lee currently serves as the National Organizing Manager at NAPAWF, building capacity to advance reproductive justice in our local chapters. Together with Kulsoom Tapal, they have a conversation about advocacy in the AAPI community, and what that means for public policy initiatives moving forward.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather.
Our discussion is with Kulsoom Tapal, Shruti Rana, and Seri Lee
Our Engineers are Hibah Butt, Elise Lee, and Kulsoom Tapal.
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude.
Welcome to the 92nd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are sharing fun summer experience, personal involvement at IU as an Asian American, as well as upcoming ACC events everyone can look forward to. We talked about our involvement with the student organizations and how self-identity plays a crucial role in their position. We shared, thoughts, experience, and engaging ways to explore and learn different culture.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Anastasia Ilagan, and Joanna Kung
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 91st episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Hannah Lorenzo and is hosted by Andrew Pace. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears.
In this episode we have a conversation with Indiana University students Darren and Olivia on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the music industry. We discuss AAPI representation and influence in music, the impact of music amidst Stop Asian Hate rallies and how cultural diversity is reflected in the music that we listen to.
Credits:
This episode of Hearabouts is produced by Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Andrew Pace and Hannah Lorenzo.
Our discussion is with Andrew Pace, Darren Shih and Olivia Sim.
Our sound engineers are Andrew Pace and Michael Sears.
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude.
Welcome to the 90th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we asked Rebecca Valeriano-Flores who works in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, to share her thoughts on the importance of uplifting students of color’s voices through programs like Activate O’Neill, which she created and piloted in the 2023 school year.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Rebecca Valeriano-Flores
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 88th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by IU’s very own Kathleen Tran and Meghan Gunter, who are both involved in VSA and VCN. We talked about their involvement with the student organizations and how self-identity plays a crucial role in their position. We shared, thoughts, experience, and engaging ways to explore and learn different culture.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Kathleen Tran and Meghan Gunter
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 88th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In honor of celebrating International Women’s Month, in this episode, we are joined by Maia Ruiz-Law a violinist and psychology major student here at Indiana University. We talked about the acknowledgement of women in classical music and the diversity within Maia’s academia and musical academia path. We shared thoughts, experience, and simple ways to discover personal identity and explore the unfamiliarity.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Maia Ruiz-Law
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 87th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In honor of celebrating Black History Month, in this episode, we are joined by Allison and Katelyn, AAA members at Indiana University, to recount a recent event they hosted in collaboration with the ACC, a talk with professor Cynthia Wu regarding the topic on anti-blackness in the Asian community. We shared thoughts, experience, and simple ways for students to be involve and stay aware on related topics.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Allison Baughman and Katelyn Wo
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 86th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Hannah, a sophomore at IU Indy studying psychology, to recall the Retracing Our Roots trip and a meaningful conversation regarding identity. We touched on different culture background and ways for students to be involved in culture events.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Hannah
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 85th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Awais Khalid, a master student studying Loss and Damage here at IU, with a meaningful conversation on the topic of climate change in the context of Asian Diaspora. We touch on various aspect of climate justice and implementable steps to combat as students.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Awais Khalid
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 84th episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears.
Lunar New Year/ Spring Festival or Chinese New Year is a celebration that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar in February. Lunar New Year is celebrated amongst many regions and cultures around the world, each with its own traditions, practices and meaning surrounding the holiday. With Lunar New Year in mind we wanted to talk about celebrations and traditions. Though every Asian culture is unique with a variety of their own customs, their focus on spending time with family and loved ones is a commonality during such celebrations and all year round. In this episode, we take some time to reflect on celebrations and traditions growing up. Joined by two current IU students Win and Kristian, this episode features a discussion on family and community gatherings, the role that identity plays amidst these holidays and the longstanding traditions that shape who we are today.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather.
Our conversation is with Kristian Buenconsejo and Win Bejrsuwana.
Special thanks to Hannah Lorenzo and Belle for researching for this episode.
Our Sound Engineers are Andrew Pace and Michael Sears.
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 83rd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Soha Vora, Ana Lim, and her parents for an enlightening conversation about how different AAPI families celebrate Thanksgiving! We touch on their perspectives on having a diverse ethnic background in the US and their attitude towards the Thanksgiving history and culture.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Soha Vora, Ana Lim, Harry Lim, and Pia Lim
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 82nd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are celebrating IU’s Asian Culture Center’s 25th anniversary with students, alumni, staff members, and many affiliates that have witnessed this journey together. We interviewed some guests at the gala and shared many warm memories and wishes with the ACC.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 81th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Alex Tran, a PhD student studying Social Psychology here at IU, with a meaningful conversation on the importance of reading books, especially for the AAPI community, and his work with the ACC’s Book Club. We touch on the book All My Rage, Alex’s motivation for starting the book club, and the book ban in Indiana.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests is Alex Tran
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 80th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by several IU student organizations including AAA, TSA, FAA, VSA, JSA, KASA, and MSA at the Night Market event that took place on October 6th. These student organizations came together with a variety of dishes and activities for a cultural exchange and experience.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guests are TSA-Belle Chatpunnarangsee, KASA-Timmy Chang, VSA-AnhThu Pham, JSA-Camé Quilling, FAA-Ally Taube, MSA-Joyce Thant, and AAA-Katelyn Wo
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 79th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Molly Cai and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we are joined by Kain Eller and Josh Rue, both having close connections with Hawaii and the impact the fire has caused, to talk about the history, on-going problems , and impact regarding Hawaii and the fire. In the wake of this disaster, Kain and Josh shared their perspectives and measures we can take to support the community.
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Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Molly Cai, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Kain Eller and Josh Rue
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 78th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung. In this first episode of the semester, Belle shared her …
Welcome to the 78th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this first episode of the semester, Belle shared her summer internships back home and upcoming ACC events. The ACC has various activities and events we are looking forward to, and we welcome everyone to stop by.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Joanna Kung, and Molly Cai
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 77th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Ming Wang and Joanna Kung.
In this episode last episode of the semester, we are joined once again by Jasmina Sagar, with one of our guests from the very first episode of this academic year. For this episode, we talk about her experiences as a freshmen living at the Asian/Pacific American Thematic Community in Teter Hall. How this experience has shaped her and leads her towards her future goals.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Jasmina Sagar
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 76th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we asked Rebecca Valeriano-Flores who works in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, to share her thoughts on the importance of uplifting students of color’s voices through programs like Activate O’Neill, which she created and piloted in the 2023 school year.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Rebecca Valeriano-Flores
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 75th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Ming Wang and Joanna Kung.
In this episode, we interviewed Toyia Moss, the Safe and City Director for Bloomington, to get a fresh perspective on the role of city government within IU, its students, and the community as a whole. Still reeling from the January hate crime on an Asian student, we discuss how to bridge the gaps between students and the community.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Toyia Moss
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 74th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Belle Chatpunnarangsee, Joanna Kung, and Ming Wang.
In this episode, we interviewed Mind Pao-in to gain her perspective on her experiences as a leader on-campus. We also tackled how intersectionality between being an Asian female affects how people think and live out their lives, both in the US and in Thailand.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Mind Pao-in
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 73rd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community, and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Joanna Kung, Ming Wang, and Belle Chatpunnarangsee.
In this episode, we asked Katelyn Wu, Audrey Lee, and Parnasi Bandyopadhyay to share their experiences about helping organize the February 4th rally in support of Asians and Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders. Specifically, we touched on topics of inclusivity, equity, connections, and activism.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guests are Katelyn Wu, Audrey Lee, and Parnashi Banyopadhyay
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 72nd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Joanna Kung and Ming Wang.
In this episode we interview Jasmine Fan, a sophomore at IU, to share her experience about celebrating Lunar New Year in Taiwan and America. In our conversation, we focus on the various traditions and origins that may differ among families and cultures.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Jasmine Fan
Our sound engineer is Joanna Kung
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 71st episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Ming Wang and Melanie Castillo-Cullather.
In this special episode we interview Tri Nguyen, a freshman at IU to talk about how international students experience the holidays away from their families. Our conversation focuses on the unique experiences from Vietnam and the culture differences compared to the US.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, Belle Chatpunnarangsee, and Joanna Kung
Our guest is Tri Nguyen
Our sound engineer is Ming Wang
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 70th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Ming Wang and Melanie Castillo-Cullather.
In this special episode we interview Matthew Luo, a sophomore at IU to talk about his experiences as a dual citizen of the US and Taiwan. Our conversation focuses on the how the nations compare and how growing up in two different environments has shaped him.
Credits:
Hearabouts is produced by ACC Director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, Ming Wang, and Molly Cai
Our guest is Matthew Luo
Our sound engineer is Ming Wang
Our theme music is “Eternal Youth” by Rude
Welcome to the 69th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Ming Wang and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. In this special episode we interview Matt Walsh, a current …
Welcome to the 67th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Ming Wang and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears. In this special episode …
Welcome to our new episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio with members of the Asian Pacific American Thematic Community! Hearabouts is produced by WFHB and Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. The purpose of this episode is to talk with the board members of …
Welcome to the 65th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. In this episode we have a conversation with Mind Pao-In and Rowena Deguzman. Our guests will be talking about their experiences with their names in an attempt to explore the individualized history, culture, and significance behind a name. This episode is produced by Belle …
Welcome to the 64th episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. In this episode we have a conversation with Jazzy Sagar, Yong Chen, and Tristan Kai Shore, residents of the 2022-2023 APA-TC cohort. Our guests will talk about their experiences in the APA-TC, what they hope to accomplish this year, and how they’re adapting to …
Welcome to the 63rd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. In this episode we have a conversation with Hearabouts producer and co-host Andrew Pace. We reflect on the 2021-2022 school year and discuss thoughts and feelings about graduation. We also engage in a discussion on identity development and adoption. This episode is produced by …
Welcome to the 62nd episode of Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. In this episode we have a conversation with current IU students Belle Chatpunnarangsee and Ana Lim. Our guests discuss significant and important lessons they took away during their first year at IU. We also engage in a discussion on orientalism, its history and the …
Welcome to the 61st episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears. In this special episode we …
Welcome to the 60th episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears and episode editor is Brian …
Welcome to the 59th episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears. During Women’s History Month, we …
Welcome to the 58th episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears. In this episode we have …
Welcome to the 57th episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears. Lunar New Year/ Spring Festival …
Welcome to the 56th episode Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio. Hearabouts is produced by Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center in collaboration with WFHB. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. This episode is produced by Andrew Pace and Melanie Castillo-Cullather. Our sound engineer is Michael Sears. As we continue to celebrate …