Feeling Asian

We discuss our feelings after last week's tragedy. For resources on ways you can help: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Thank you. 

Angela Garbes is a writer and author of the best-selling book Like A Mother: A Feminist Journey Through The Science And Culture Of Pregnancy. We discuss motherhood and its toxic online communities. Angela educates us on the oppressive power structures that marginalize POC voices in the “mommy industry” and the steps we can take to mitigate these impacts. Angela also opens up about struggles with depression and how it has coincided with career success. Purchase her book and follow her on ig at @angelagarbes. Please also like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

Devin Blaskovich is a visual artist and photographer whose work has been featured in major fashion publications and exhibitions around the world. We have a lengthy discussion about the art world and the White gatekeeping and colonizing tendencies that exist within it. Devin also opens up about his relationship to his Asian identity and struggles with depression. Follow his work on instagram at @devinblaskovich. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon! 

Bohan Phoenix is a musician who hails from Hubei, China. This episode touches on so many emotionally charged topics! We discuss covid related discrimination directed at people from Wuhan, finding self-acceptance through hip-hop and Asian support for BLM. Bohan also opens up about the artistic challenges of being authentic without exoticizing yourself and relearning to embrace Asian culture. Check out his music available on all streaming platforms and follow him at @bohanphoenix. Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

This week it’s just the two of us. Unfortunately, we both contracted covid. Youngmi discusses the immense guilt of giving a friend covid and how it’s tied to her insecurity of not feeling like enough. Brian recounts the physical and emotional toll the virus had on him. Thankfully, we are both ok now! Please get vaccinated and continue to wear your masks to stop the spread. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 

Dylan McKeever (@deemakes) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss the real life experiences behind her viral comedy videos. Dylan discusses what it's like being a fourth-generation Chinese American, whose extremely Californian family barely fits many Asian immigrant stereotypes. She also discusses the nuances of being mixed race and how her family's cultural backgrounds shaped their reactions to her coming out as trans. Follow her on Instagram at @deemakes! Also please like, subscribe and support our Patreon :)

Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Ox, baby! Youngmi recounts a frustrating experience of when she had to suppress her emotions in the face of racism. Brian talks about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes. We also discuss Chinese zodiac signs and Lunar New Year traditions. If you or someone you know experiences an anti-Asian attack, report it at stopaapihate.org. If you enjoy our podcast please like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! 

Joseph Azam is a lawyer who specializes in anti-corruption and ethics investigation, and one of the co-founders of Afghan Americans for Biden/Harris. Joseph details his experiences of Islamophobia in a post-9/11 America, the pressures poc’s face to play nice in corporate America and the exclusion of Central Asians from the Asian cultural dialogue. Joseph is also a refugee and shared his experiences in The Displaced, edited by Viet Thanh Nguyen, with proceeds to support the International Rescue Committee. Please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :)

Jin Yoo-Kim is a filmmaker and screenwriter who grew up in Bolivia. So cool! The Asian diaspora is far-reaching and, as a result, the stories of our ancestors can get lost or forgotten. Jin shares the story of how her family ended up in South America and how her unique upbringing has informed her work. Follow her on Instagram at @jykfilms. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Julia Shiplett is a talented comedian and writer who was recently named one of Comedy Central’s Up Next comedians and a TBS Comic To Watch. Julia joins us for this dating-centric episode! We discuss the internal and external challenges of dating in these times, the pressures that come with dating in your thirties, and what we want going forward. Follow Julia on socials at @juliashiplett! Also check out her hand-made jewelry on instagram at @earlyretirement.nyc. Please leave us a review, like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon! Woo :)

Back by popular demand Jenny Wang Medina joins us again! Jenny is a Professor of East Asian Culture at Emory University. Listeners have asked us to discuss the topic of inter/intra-Asian racism. Jenny distinguishes the difference between the two and highlights some factors that contribute to each. We also discuss where Asians have fit into racial categories in the US. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and support us on Patreon!

Htet Gyaw is a Burmese-American photographer and video editor with a new photo book titled Down By Canal. Htet describes what it was like growing up in Burma and having to adapt in America. We learn about Htet’s creative process and how photography helps him stay present. We also discuss Southeast Asian representation within the Asian diaspora. Buy his new book on his website at www.htetg.com. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

What a year?! Remember when we thought the pandemic would only last two weeks? Remember when we didn’t know about Zoom lol? We all had a challenging year so we dedicated this episode to the silver linings of it all and our hopes for 2021! Follow us on instagram at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Please like, subscribe and consider donating to our Patreon! Happy New Year :)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We share and discuss holiday traditions from the Feeling Asian family. Thank you to everyone who submitted. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Mary HK Choi is a NYT bestselling author with a new book titled Yolk coming out in March 2021. We dive really deep into Asian moms and why they can be so frustrating. Mary also opens up about grief and her struggles with eating disorders and how she channels all of this into her writing. You can follow her on socials at @choitotheworld. Also, please pre-order her new book Yolk! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!!!

Gerrie Lim is a comedian, photographer and public health expert. They are also our first gender non-binary guest. We discuss gender and the class anxiety that comes with it. Gerrie also tells us what it's like to date someone that's in the same industry and the very quiet dinners with their parents lol. Follow them on socials at @gerrieyaki and their amazing photo series which highlights people of color at @chasingcolorproject. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon! 

Terry Nguyen is a reporter for Vox on consumer trends, internet and gen-z. We discussed Terry's recent piece on Vietnamese-American voting trends in the recent election cycle. Terry also breaks down the differences between gen-z and millennial Asian-Americans. Spoiler alert: we archive photos now. Follower her work on twitter at @terrygtnguyen. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/feelingasian!

Nick Cho is the co-founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters and the brain behind the viral TikTok sensation @yourkoreandad. Nick walks us through the inspiration for Your Korean Dad and the psychology behind its popularity. We also discuss Asian dad stereotypes and how TikTok fame has affected his own relationship with his teenage daughters. Follow him on TikTok @yourkoreandad. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon!

Michael Cruz Kayne is a writer for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Michael describes what it's like to begin a creative career relatively later and why it's so difficult to actually try hard in order to make your dreams happen. Youngmi teaches us the true meaning of a fuckboi and Brian talks about being lonely (again!). Follow Michael at @cruzkayne. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please donate to our Patreon! 

Joe Biden is going to be our new president and this week's episode is just us. Two reasons to celebrate, let's goo! We unpack our theory that White women hit on Asian guys today the way White guys hit on Asian girls fifteen years ago. Thank you to our wonderful listeners who submitted their stories! Youngmi also talks about how there needs to be more accountability in food media and Brian discusses the addictive nature of this election cycle. Follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

Danish Maqbool is a Pakistani-American comedian who, most recently, featured in the new season of Ramy. He joins Feeling Asian to open up about his past-life as a professional gamer and how that experience informed his worldview. Danish also gives us a crash-course on the nuances of what it means to be Desi and how he likes to be more Asian than he lets on. Follow him on instagram at @dmaq1. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

Caroline Liou is a multi-hyphenate arts professional. She is an artist, curator and art historian with enough graduate degrees to satisfy even the strictest Asian moms. Caroline joins Feeling Asian to discuss Asian-American cultural landmarks which invites a larger conversation on "taste". For instance, why are certain Asian fashion choices perceived as “tacky”? Check out her writing at: https://hyperallergic.com/author/caroline-liou/. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!

Yumi Sakugawa is an inter-disciplinary artist whose work you might recognize from her popular Instagram account @yumisakugawa. Yumi joins Feeling Asian to talk about being in the “artist’s closet” and how certain cultural aspects of her upbringing helped her find emotional freedom through art. We also discuss the importance of mindfulness and solitude to maximize your creative practice. Follow her on Instagram at @yumisakugawa. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and please consider donating to our Patreon :)

Joining us this week is famed fashion designer and Forbes 30 under 30 inductee, Sandy Liang! We discuss her childhood as a Chinese restaurant kid and how her parents' frivolous views on fashion influenced her to pursue a career in it. Sandy also dishes on what it's like being an Asian-American woman in a field which only recently has found room for Asian-American designers, most of whom are men. We also talk about the realities of the perceived "coolness" of the fashion industry. Follow Sandy at @sandyliang and please consider subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/feelingasian!

Joel Kim Booster is an amazing comedian and actor whose work you may have seen on NBC, Comedy Central and NPR. Joel joins Feeling Asian to discuss how he misses the comfort of chaos and what he does to remedy that. He also opens up about his relationship to his "Asian"-ness and the challenges that come with striving to be a good representative for Asian-Americans. Follow him @ihatejoelkim. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our patreon!

Welcome to Chinatown is a grassroots initiative to support Chinatown businesses and amplify community voices to preserve one of NYC's most vibrant neighborhoods. Jen Tam and Vic Lee join Feeling Asian to discuss the inspiration behind Welcome to Chinatown, Covid-19 related racism and their relationship to their Chinese heritage and American upbringing. For more information on this great initiative please visit their website: https://www.welcometochinatown.com/. Follow them on instagram @welcome.to.chinatown and donate to our Patreon if you enjoy the pod! 

Jenny Wang Medina is a Professor of East Asian Culture at Emory University and a former goth. She joins Feeling Asian to discuss Asian-American culture and also dismantles our false preconceptions of East Asia. Jenny also decolonizes our minds regarding the modernization of Korea and provides her insight on the globalization of Kpop. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon please!

It's our one year anniversary! Woo! Honestly, it felt kind of weird congratulating ourselves for this but we’re proud :) Youngmi and I are so, so grateful for your support and being ride or die with us on these chaotic emotional streets. We recap some of our favorite podcast moments from the past year and express our hopes for Feeling Asian in the year ahead. Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Please like, subscribe and support our Patreon! 

Moss Perricone is a talented comedian and former staff writer for Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. He joins Feeling Asian to talk about mending a broken heart and why it’s especially difficult during quarantine. Moss also opens up about his biracial, Indian and Italian, identity and discovering the importance of representation in the least likely places. Follow him @mossperricone! Follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon :)

Anne Ishii is the Executive Director of the Asian Arts Initiative, Pornographer and the ring-leader of the Asian Illuminati. She joins Feeling Asian to talk about the challenges of being an Asian woman in a leadership position. Anne also describes how she created Massive Goods, a publisher and agent for queer manga and fashion by artists from Japan. Follow her @ill_iterate and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe and donate to our Patreon!

This week it’s just Youngmi and Brian! We originally had an amazing guest episode planned for you all, but encountered some technical difficulties which led to a discussion on how mistakes are interpreted. Brian also talks about experiencing survivor’s guilt and what it’s like to have a haircut everyone hates. Youngmi discusses her run-in with toxic femininity and the bullshit it encompasses. Please like, subscribe and contribute to our patreon: patreon.com/feelingasian

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC News and drops so many insightful gems on this episode of Feeling Asian. She describes what it was like growing up in a Chinese restaurant family and walks us through the importance of being real and no-bullshit in her journalism work. We get deep when Kimmy implores us to show compassion to our parents and why it's important to check the burden we throw back on them to be perfect people. Follow Kimmy on social media @kimmythepooh and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Mona Jones is the world's only female Chamorro comedian. She describes the distinction between being Pacific Islander and being Asian, and America's tendency to clump the two together. She also gives us a crash course on island culture and the racism that existed in its school systems. Follower her @kirida and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Jared Goldstein is a hilarious comedian and star of Nikki Fre$h on Quibi. He describes what it was like being biracial in suburban Long Island. Jared also opens up about the challenges of being a child actor, coming to terms with your homosexuality and eating disorders as a means of control. Follow him @heyjaredhey and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Like, subscribe, review!!! We love you!!!

This week on Feeling Asian it's just Youngmi and Brian. Back to our OG roots! We talk getting left on read, divorce and choking on pink Himalaya salt lamps. However, the main topic this week is codependency and how it manifests in our relationships. Follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Also, leave us a review and like and subscribe! We love you!

*TW childhood sexual abuse* This week on Feeling Asian we are joined by Danny Bowien the chef and owner of the popular restaurant Mission Chinese Food. (Also Youngmi’s ex-husband.) Danny and Youngmi openly discuss allegations that occurred at their business. He reveals what it was like growing up as a Korean adoptee in an ultra religious White community in Oklahoma and how his otherness led to heinous abuse. Danny also shares his future goals as a chef. Follow him at @dannybowienchinesefood and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer!

Brittany Carney is an immensely talented comedian by way of Japan. She describes what it was like being biracial in Japan and how her relationship to her Black identity changed when she moved to America. We also discuss xenophobia, BLM and police officers in Asia. Follow Brittany at @brittany_carnage and follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Haesue Jo is the clinical support lead at BetterHelp aka a legit therapist and gives actually good advice in this episode lol. She describes what we should all be looking for in a mental health provider and analyzes the prevalent themes and issues that appear with her Asian-American clients. Youngmi talks about disturbing work occurrences and Brian wants to be a doctor again for the millionth time. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Like, subscribe and share!

Youngmi and Brian discuss attachment styles, Kpop stans and processing grief for the childhood you never had. If you have the means, please consider donating to Elijah McClain's Gofundme (https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-mcclain) and Therapy for Black Girls (https://donorbox.org/therapyforblackgirls). Follow us on instagram @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Nataly Aukar (@natyourcolor) is an incredible comedian from Lebanon and describes what it's like being in America having grown up against the backdrop of political instability. Nataly also also opens up about how self-indulgent her desires seem in the wake of what's been going on. Follow her on instagram at @natyourcolor! Please like and subscribe and follow our podcast on instagram at @feelingasianpodcast. 

Youngmi and Brian discuss the emotions that come with realizing privilege and the efforts to correct it. Self-pity. Burnout. Guilt. Optimism. Youngmi also shares her oversight as a business owner and how she plans to keep herself accountable going forward. 

If you have the means, please consider donating to the below orgs:

Emergency Release Fund Venmo: @emergencyreleasefund
BEAM: beam.community/donation

This is a call to action to our listeners. Now is not the time to stay silent. On this week's episode, we discuss the prevalence of anti-Blackness in Asian communities and the history of Asian-America's upward social mobility and its benefit to White power structures. To stay silent is a privilege and only serves to reinforce White supremacy. Educate yourself, confront your privilege, engage with your peers, donate and go vote! Asian-Americans have benefited tremendously from the sacrifice of the Black civil rights movement and now it's our time to show up. Please follow our Instagram @feelingasianpodcast for resources on ways you can help! 

This week on Feeling Asian we have comedian and writer Bryan Yang (NBC)! Bryan describes the harrowing experience of nearly dying from Covid-19 and what he's learned from it. We also discuss the silver lining this pandemic has had on Asian-American entertainers. Please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes! Also, follow us at @feelingasianpodast! 

This week on Feeling Asian we have food writer Noah Cho (Catapult, The Atlantic)! You may know him from his widely-circulated article defending the sanctity of cheese ramen. We discuss “authenticity” in Asian cuisine, teaching in the time of Corona and the longing to be more Asian as a biracial person. Brian reminisces about old exes and Youngmi talks about her decision to dye her hair blue. Please rate and review us on iTunes!

This week on Feeling Asian we talk about our feelings surrounding Mother's Day and what it's like having immigrant mothers whose lives were way more difficult than ours. We also address the Alison Roman controversy and the complexity of passive racism in liberal America. Leave us a review on iTunes and please follow us @feelingasianpodcast! 

Another chaotic week in quarantine filled with breakthroughs and insights! Brian talks about the fear of an unknown future and how it's making him question his non-traditional career path. Youngmi discusses how in times of stress she fixates on her mistakes in an attempt to feel like she's in control. Also please rate and review our podcast on iTunes and stay safe out there!

Now that we're deep into quarantine, it has us feeling a certain type of way. This week on Feeling Asian we reflect on our regrettable actions and deliberate what it means to be a "good person". Thanks for listening and please rate and review us on iTunes! 

This week on Feeling Asian we discuss post-quarantine fantasies! The difficult emotions arising during these times has us fantasizing about Korean BBQ to backpacking around the world and everything in between. We also read some of your submissions! We unpack our respective 22 year old girl and divorced dad energies through a twitter game. Please rate and review us on iTunes and stay safe out there! 

Another week in quarantine, another win! Brian talks about the fears that come with turning thirty and the frustration of being unable to work when you haven't realized your dreams. Youngmi discusses the unresolved feelings from previous relationships that have come up for her in quarantine. We also roast each other's tweets! Please rate and review Feeling Asian on iTunes! 

This week Youngmi and Brian discuss their different levels of quarantine horniness and Andrew Yang's Washington Post Op-Ed. Brian describes a realization on how to best deal with Asian parents. Conversely, Youngmi explains why it's hard being a quarantine parent and the best way to handle racist trolls online. Thanks for your continued support and please rate and review us on iTunes!

Usama Siddiquee (Mango Bae Podcast) joins us this week to discuss his upbringing as a Bengali-American in Texas, getting beatings from his immigrant mom, and disappointing his entire family by dropping out of medical school to become a comedian. We also unpack his notorious dating life and his breakdown on the rules of attraction. Youngmi talks about being single during the quarantine and Brian shares his anxiety surrounding his new hobby - the stock market.

The Coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented crisis and leaving many of us in a state of uncertainty. This week we discuss our coping mechanisms which range from psychotropic drugs to chaotic dating on the apps (rest assured not in person tho). Follow us on social media at: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

This week's episode is dedicated to the Coronavirus! One of the most frightening side-effects of this pandemic is the rise in anti-Asian sentiment. We wanted to share our experiences with this and try to make sense of these crazy times. 

Emanuel Hahn (Photographer/Filmmaker) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss what it was like growing up with Christian missionary parents. We examine the importance of church to the Korean diaspora and the social impact it had on all of us growing up. Emanuel shares stories about being left to live alone in a foreign country at the age of thirteen, having farm animals as friends in Cambodia and the chaos of missionary kids' camp. Brian talks about how he is an emotional sub and Youngmi sends a risky text at the top of the episode, but you'll have to listen to see if she gets a response. Follow Emanuel at @hahnbo to check out his work and follow us at: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast.

Mic Nguyen (Asian, Not Asian Podcast) joins Feeling Asian this week to discuss his inter-Asian marriage to his Korean wife and how her family disapproves of their marriage, which interestingly makes it the most Korean soap opera-y marriage ever. Mic unpacks the nuances of their disapproval, as well as the challenge of living within a perpetual familial rift. We also chat about how Mic never felt like he fit in with most Vietnamese-Americans, his incredible fashion sense, how Asian men are all secretly yolked and hot import nights! Brian talks about how he didn't want to record the podcast this week and Youngmi admits that most of the guys she sleeps with don't actually skateboard despite what her online persona might suggest. Listen to Mic's podcast Asian, Not Asian on all streaming platforms. Follow him on Instagram at @nicepantsbro. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

This week we are joined by chaotic bottom legend and Queen of Anal Asa Akira (@asahole) where she really unpacks what it's like to work in porn as an Asian person. She also discusses her relationship to her Japanese parents and how she gets jealous of her white colleagues with parents that accompany them to AVN (but why tho?). Asa talks about who she has sex with and how porn helped with her body dysmorphia, and we awkwardly try to compliment each other. Brian chats about running into old dates at yoga, and Youngmi discusses how women in their thirties are brainwashed to feel bad about not having kids. Subscribe to thingsiwishicouldinstagram.com to check out Asa's new work and follower her on Instagram and Twitter @asahole. Follow us at: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Jordan Mendoza (Comedy Central) joins Feeling Asian to discuss his Filipino heritage dating back to his great-great-grandfather who was a Spanish (hot) priest, the time he went on a date with an Asian woman as an experiment to find out she was also dating him as an experiment, and being confused for other Asian co-workers. Also, we discuss his amazing Comedy Central Originals show Cry Battle. Follow Jordan Mendoza on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @jordypizza! You can find us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! Please rate and review us on iTunes! 

Hi everyone! We wanted to implement some new changes for Feeling Asian. Going forward we'll have more guests and aim to keep episodes shorter while retaining all of the feels! It'll be tighter, punchier and more polished. On this episode, we talk about these changes but we'd love to hear your feedback. DM us @feelingasianpodcast or email us at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com. As always thank you for your support :)

Dylan Adler (Comedic Tour de Force, Composer) joins Feeling Asian to discuss growing up queer and the discrimination Asians experience in the gay community. Dylan also opens up about the challenges rape victims face  and how it has inspired his comedy. Follow Dylan on Instagram at @dylanadler_. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Karen Chee (Late Night with Seth Meyers) joined Feeling Asian to discuss optimism and ways to adopt a more positive outlook. We also talk about the advantages of a bi-cultural upbringing and being able to express gratitude in Asian family structures. Follow Karen on Twitter and Instagram at @karencheee. You can follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

This episode is all about failure! Youngmi and Brian discuss the taboo of failure in Asian societies, ways to reframe failure and confronting our personal setbacks. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

This episode is all about online dating! Youngmi and Brian discuss their emotional relationship to online dating and the positives and negatives that come with it. It's mostly negative lol. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Arpana Rayamajhi (Jewelry Designer, Actor) joins Feeling Asian to educate us on Nepal and dive into what it's like living in America as someone that grew up in Kathmandu. We also discuss Asian representation and how that definition might change depending on your upbringing. Follow Arpana on Instagram at @arpanarayamajhi and you find her beautiful jewelry at arpanarayamajhi.com. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer, @feelingasianpodcast!

Happy New Year! Youngmi and Brian discuss their resolutions, challenges and highlights of the past year and future ambitions for Feeling Asian. We also want to thank you for supporting this podcast thus far and hope to make it even better in the new year! Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. If you haven't already please rate and review us on itunes! Thanks again!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Feeling Asian! Youngmi and Brian discuss gifts, Christmas traditions and holiday movies. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Fumi Abe (Asian Not Asian Podcast) joined Feeling Asian this week to open up about parental negligence and how it impacts his relationships. We also discuss the advantages of growing up in your native country and the challenges that come with creating Asian content. Follow Fumi on Instagram at @thefumiabe and check out Asian, Not Asian Podcast on all streaming platforms. Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Youngmi and Brian discuss spirits and superstitions, and the impact these might have on the mental health of Asians. Youngmi also shares her frightening ghost encounters. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast!

Our first advice episode! Youngmi and Brian answer questions from listeners about dating as an Asian male, handling Asian in-laws, Asian parenting 2.0 and bedroom performance issues. Thank you so much for all of your submissions so far! Email your advice questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast! 

Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem) joined us this week to open up about her relationship with depression and her experiences with different psychedelic treatments. We also discuss the challenges of being emotionally vulnerable as an artist in the public eye. Follow Nancy on instagram at @nancywhang and dance to her amazing music available on all streaming platforms! Follow us at @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

This week’s Feeling Asian is all about drugs! Youngmi and Brian get raw and real about their experiences which include heroine allergies, microdosing shrooms, marijuana arrests and more. Follow us on instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

Sable Yong (Allure) joined us this week to unpack the feelings that come with Asian beauty standards. We also discuss the the story behind Youngmi's cursed Hermes purse and toxic Asian masculinity. You can find Sable Yong's writing on sableyong.com. Follow her on instagram at @sabletoothtigre and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

"Manic" Youngmi and Brian discuss unhealthy forms of validation, ways to be kinder to yourself and advise on the risk of pursuing your dreams. Follow us on Instagram: @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast. Also, email us your advice segment questions at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com!

Our first guest ever! Angela Wong Carbone joins Feeling Asian to discuss her career transition from architecture to acting, half-Asian identity and why she rejected Brian. Catch her every Sunday on the new Tinder series Swipe Night! Follow her on instagram @labellacarbone and follow us @itsbrianpark, @ymmayer and @feelingasianpodcast.

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 feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com.

Youngmi and Brian discuss body-image issues, sexual insecurities and orgasms. Follow us on IG: @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer. Email your questions to our advice segment at feelingasianpodcast@gmail.com.

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.