Culture by Culture

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Constance Gibbs! We discuss anime as an aesthetic, Toonami, fan fiction, the evolution of nerd and geek merch, Black influence on the merch space, how to define your own style, rights for Bulma, building community through fashion, and more! Where is your favorite nerd look you’ve worn? Things discussed in this episode: Anime: Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo!, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Inuyasha, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Hunter x Hunter, Demon Slayer, Fruits Basket, Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop, Studio Ghibli, Pokémon Sailor Moon “Molly” dub video Rei’s fashion highlights Sailor Moon R 1 Sailor Moon R 2 Sailor Moon S the Movie Sailor Moon SuperS 1 Sailor Moon SuperS 2 Sailor Moon SuperS 3 Sailor Moon SuperS the Movie Delia’s Sailor Moon watch threads: Condensed IG post Full Thread HaruMichi detour thread Guest: This episode’s guest is Constance Gibs! You can find her here: Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Renée Simon! We discuss moving to Korea, K-dramas, language learning, diversity of the Korean expat community, Black hair care in Korea, safety in Korea vs. the U.S., finding community in Korea, and more! Were in Asia have you always wanted to visit? Things discussed in this episode: ‘Black in Asia’ anthology Renee on Awesome World SHINEE “Replay” Definitions: Lookism - “is prejudice or discrimination toward people who are considered to be physically unattractive.” (source: Wikipedia) It is prevalent in Korea. Sasaeng - a “South Korean term for an obsessive fan who acts in ways that invade the privacy of Korean idols, drama actors or other public figures as the threat of entertainment industry” (source: Wikipedia) Jubilee "What Is it Like To Be Black In South Korea?" Guest: This episode’s guest is Renée Simon! You can find her here: Podcast | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Bayana and Porshèa hosts of the #WizardTeam podcast! We discuss great Asian fantasies, the benefits of reading outside of your own culture, how life experiences inform the stories we create, what makes a good fantasy, and more! What’s your favorite Asian fantasy story? Things discussed in this episode: (Some links of the links below as indicated by the asterisks are affiliate links. When you make a purchase through those links, I earn a small commission. Thanks y’all!) *Asian Fantasies: ‘Jade City’ by Fonda Lee, ‘Jasmine Throne’ and ‘Empire of Sand’ by Tasha Suri, ‘Ember in the Ashes’ by Sabaa Tahir, ‘The Surviving Sky’ by Kritika H. Rao, ‘Light from Uncommon Stars’ by Ryka Aoki, ‘Magic Has No Borders’ by various authors, ‘Snow White with the Red Hair’ by Sorata Akiduki, ‘Witchy’ by Ariel Slamet Ries, ‘Daughter of the Moon Goddess’ and ‘Heart of the Sun Warrior’ by Sue Lynn Tan, ‘Iron Widow’ by Xiran Jay Zhao, the Avatar Kyoshi books by F. C. Yee, ‘The Star-Touched Queen’ by Roshani Chokshi, ‘I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss’ by Sarasa Nagase, ‘Trese’ by Budjette Tan, and ‘Alliana, Girl of Dragons’ by Julie Abe Bayana’s Episode Check Delia out on #WizardTeam discussing Legendborn Boys Over Flowers Ji Hoo in the woods with a violin Xirian Jay Zhao makes really great content Guest: This episode’s guests are Bayana Davis and Porshèa Patterson-Hurst of #WizardTeam! You can find her here: #WizardTeam - Site | Tumblr | Instagram Bayana - Site | Twitter | Instagram Porshea - Instagram Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews ‘Nailed It’ director Adele Pham! We discuss telling the story of Mantrap Salon, building on our collective stories, wanting an archive of nail art, navigating racial tensions in the salon, politics, and more! What did you think of ‘Nailed It’? Things discussed in this episode: ‘Nailed It’ Guest: This episode’s guest is Adele Pham! You can find her here: Site Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Eli of Anime Relatable! We discuss meaningful friendships, connecting through fandom, Christianity, oversexualization in fandom, and more! What’s your favorite anime you’ve watched recently? Things discussed in this episode: Culture by Culture Livestream with Eli Anime & manga: Jujutsu Kaisen, Dragon Ball Z, Hunter x Hunter, Inuyasha, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Naruto, Boruto, Mushoku Tensei, isekai anime, Afro-Samurai, Lovely Complex, Kids On the Slope, Attack on Titan "The Ongoing Struggle to Prevent Harassment at Comic Cons"Cosplay is not consent" went mainstream 10 years ago, but many conventions still aren't fully protecting attendees.” RDC World “Why Anime is for Black People - Hip Hop x Anime | Beyond the Bot” Dad Episode Guest: This episode’s guest is Eli of Anime Relatable! You can find them here: YouTube | Instagram Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia ⁠Personal Site⁠ |⁠ Personal Instagram⁠ |⁠ Personal Threads⁠ |⁠ Personal Twitter⁠ Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews prolific podcaster Sharmane Fury! We discuss the “becoming” mixed, getting into cosplay, hiding your nerdy fandom, navigating anime fandom as a mixed Japanese person, and more! Things discussed in this episode: Anime & Manga: Kojira, Ultra Motoman, Spiderman, Mamono Hantā Yōko (Devil Hunter Yoko), Basilisk, Witchblade, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen Sharmane’s Shinobu cosplay Takashi Murakami theory of Japanese pop-culture as a response to the atomic bombs from “Little Boy: The Arts of Japan’s Exploding Sub-Culture” Dad Episode Guest: This episode’s guest is Sharmane Fury! You can find them here: Site | Twitter | Instagram Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia ⁠⁠Personal Site⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ Personal Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ Personal Threads⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ Personal Twitter⁠⁠ Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Dr. Crystal S. Anderson! We discuss the creating a K-pop collective, Black culture’s influence on K-pop, K-pop fandom as a Black fan and more! What is your favorite generation of K-pop? Things discussed in this episode: Crystal Anderson’s books: ‘Soul in Seoul,’ and ‘Beyond The Chinese Connection: Contemporary Afro-Asian Cultural Production’ Boys Over Flowers K-pop artists: SS501, SHINEE, Shinhwa, Rain, RIIZE, “Observation” G.O.D, EXO, ATEEZ, BTS, 2PM joonsmelanindrop Episode Guest: This episode’s guest is Dr. Crystal S. Anderson! You can find her here: K-Pop Kollective - Site | Twitter Dr. Anderson - Site | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter Editor, Engineer: Abi Newhouse About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this seasonal wrap-up, Delia goes over some of the biggest questions on the podcast this past season! Topics include, the future of the podcast, Koreaboos, the Writer’s Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and more! What shows or films would you like to hear covered in a retrospective on the pod? Things discussed in this episode: Questions: Learning about the cultural connections Are you Blasian? What ARE you? What has my language journey been like? How am I beating the Koreaboo allegations? Why is Black representation important in non-Western media? Is what I do, “activism?” Is this a political podcast? Do I ever disagree with guests? How do I reconcile the harm done to Black people with my fandom? Strikes’ international effect and how to engage as a responsible fan What has the reception REALLY been like? What has been the most surprising thing about this season? Is this the end of Culture by Culture? What’s next for Culture by Culture Anime Relatable livestream Strike and international entertainment labor resources: Washington Post: Asian filmmakers watch Hollywood strikes with hope and frustration LA Times: South Korean actors in Netflix originals want better pay. The company refuses to meet with their union New York Times: Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty? Anime News Network: Veteran Producer Explains the Problems of Unionizing In the Anime Industry Anime Corner (re: voice actors) : Mob Beams in His Very Own Mob Psycho 100 Character Trailer Disney Be A Hero livestream Episodes mentioned: Dad Sarah Phillips 1OAK Black Girl Seoul Jason Rohan Mars Mochi Mag (episode 1 and episode 2) joonsmelanindrop episode Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode, Delia interviews Jeff Chang, as part of Culture by Culture’s “Musical Connections” mini-series! We laugh and discuss Asian American legacy within hip-hop, K-pop, American hegemony, community formation around hip-hop, Bruce Lee, and more! Things discussed in this episode: (Some links of the links below as indicated by the asterisks are affiliate links. When you make a purchase through those links, I earn a small commission. Thanks y’all!) *’Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition): A Hip-Hop History’ by Jeff Chang *’We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation’ by Jeff Chang ‘We Gon' Be Alright’ interview series Reggae artists - Peter Tosh, Bob Marley Hip-hop artists - “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang, MC Jin, Eazy-E, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Key Kool and Rhettmatic ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ by Ishmael Reed Graffiti art Grace of joonsmelanindrop Episode “Haegeum” by Agust D (Suga from BTS) *“Stay True” by Hua Hsu The May 19th Project “As a cultural worker who belongs to an oppressed people my job is to make revolution irresistible” -Toni Cade Bambara Dad Episode Guest: This episode’s guest is Jeff Chang! You can find him here: Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode, Delia interviews Howard University’s K-pop dance team One of a Kind (1OAK), as part of Culture by Culture’s “Musical Connections” mini-series! We discuss being the first K-pop dance group at an HBCU, sitting with contradictions, going to Howard, K-pop choreography, and more! Things discussed in this episode: Favorite K-pop choreography: Reinah - “Breathe” by miss A Hannah - “Love Dive” by IVE Mia - “The Boys” by Girls Generation, “Like This,” by Wonder Girls, “Danger,” by BTS, and “Butterfly,” by LOONA 1OAK’s performance at Passport DC K-pop songs and groups - Itzy, “ASAP” by StayC, “Step Back” by Got the Beat, “Into the New World,” by Girls Generation, “Talk That Talk,” by TWICE (from ‘Between 1 & 2’), “Hot” by Seventeen, NCT, LOONA, “Favorite,” by NCT, KARD Konnect DMV Koreaboo is a non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture often to the point of wishing they were Korean. (derogatory) Big Bang member G-Dragon’s Trayvon Martin blackface controversy 🫣 Lee Soo Man quote: “"South Korea has best consumed black music in Asia. Just as J-pop was built on rock we made K-pop based on black music”” (’What Is the K in K-pop? South Korean Popular Music, the Culture Industry, and National Identity’) Mars Sebastian Episode Guest: This episode’s guest is 1OAK! You can find them here: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode, Delia interviews hip-hop artist, activist, and speaker, Jason Chu, as part of Culture by Culture’s “Musical Connections” mini-series! We discuss the dynamics between cultural appropriation and appreciation, musical inspiration, nuance in a world of simplicity, making human connection, and more! Things discussed in this episode: (Some links of the links below as indicated by the asterisks are affiliate links. When you make a purchase through those links, I earn a small commission. Thanks y’all!) Jason’s talk, “Appropriators or Originators: APIs, Hip-Hop, and Authenticity” Hip-hop artists - Aesop Rock, Deltron 3030, Del the Funky Homosapien, Jay Z, Nas, Wu Tang, Mos def, Talib Kweli, Black Star, Fugees, Ms Lauryn Hill, Lil Baby, Polo G, Sheff G, Kendrick Lamar, Tupac, Cardi B, Ice Spice Viet Nguyen concept of “narrative plenitude,” from *‘Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War’ Takashi Murakami theory of Japanese pop-culture as a response to the atomic bombs from “Little Boy: The Arts of Japan’s Exploding Sub-Culture” API RISE Guest: This episode’s guest is Jason Chu! You can find him here: Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews the Bollywood Nerd! We discuss the magic of Indian cinema, the parallels in Indian and Nigerian cinema, colorism in Bollywood, cultural exploration, anime, and more! What are your favorite Bollywood films? Things discussed in this episode: Recommendations for Bollywood newbies: Classics - ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’ ‘Kabhi Khushi Kahbie Gham,’ ‘Devdas’ (the most expensive Indian film to be shot at the time), ‘Mohabbatein,’ and ‘Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ Docuseries - ‘The Romantics’ Recent - ‘Pathaan,’ ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi,’ and ‘RRR’ South - ‘Sita Ramam’ Fun - ‘Dil Dhadakne Do,’ ‘Dil Chahta Hai,’ and ‘Gully Boy’ Directors - Sanja Lela Bhansali, Karan Johar, Imtiaz Ali, S.S. Rajamouli, Zoya Akhtar ***“Naatu Naatu,” from, ‘RRR’ - Winner of Best Original Song at the 2023 Oscars and Golden Globes and nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film “Beewani Mastani,” from, ‘Bajirao Mastani’ Other Indian films: ‘Student of the Year,’ ‘Anjaana Anjaani,’ ‘Lali,’ ‘Married Again,’ ‘Virah,’ ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho,’’Two States,’ ‘OK Kanmani,’ ‘Lust Stories,’ ‘Bombay Talkies,’ ‘Lust Stories 1,’ ‘Bajirao Mastani,’ ‘Saawariya,’ ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela,’ ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl,’ ‘Khaali Peeli,’Tamasha,’ ‘Tiger Zinda Hai,’ Other Indian directors: ‘Yash Chopra’ Blogs: Film Companion, Pinkvilla K-dramas: Alchemy of Souls,’ ‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol,’ ‘Because This is My Fist Life,’ Anime: ‘Bleach,’ ‘One Piece,’ ‘Fairy Tail,’ ‘Full Metal Alchemist,’ ‘Food Wars,’ ‘Attack on Titan,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Hunter x Hunter,’ and, ‘My Hero Academia’ Other Anime: ‘One Punch Man,’ ‘Mob Psycho,’ and ‘Naruto’ Guest: This episode’s guest is the Bollywood Nerd! You can find her here: Podcast | Instagram Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews the cool cats over at Shaolin Jazz, Gerald Watson and DJ 2-Tone Jones! We discuss the intersection of jazz and martial arts, Wu-Tang Clan, kung fu films, and more! Things discussed in this episode: Recommended films: 2Tone - ‘Enter the Dragon’ and ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine,’ Gerald - ‘Eight Diagram Pole Fighter’ Their first mixtape ‘The 37th Chamber’ Logan Mills Walters “The Wu-Note Project” Sound Patterns art exhibit Aniekan Udofia (Ben’s Chili Bowl mural) Dad episode Guest: This episode’s guests are Gerald Watson and DJ 2-Tone Jones of Shaolin Jazz! You can find them here: Shaolin Jazz - Site | Instagram | Twitter Gerald - Instagram | Twitter 2-Tone - Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Support us: Patreon | Cash App | ko-fi | PayPal | Venmo Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews creator and writer, Mars Sebastian! We discuss starting an anime club, K-dramas, international animation industries, labor organizing, and more! Register here and join us for the Be A Hero livestream campaign launch, July 18th at 7:30 pm ET! Watch Abigail Disney’s documentary ‘The American Dream and Other Fairytales’ Things discussed in this episode: Favorite recent watches: Mars - ‘Hells Paradise’ and ‘To Your Eternity,’ Delia - ‘See You in My 19th Life’ and ‘Romantic Killer’ Anime: Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Hamtaro, YuYu Hakusho, Digimon, Pokemon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Bleach, One Piece, Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Vinland Saga, Haikyuu, Blue Lock, Kuroko no Basket, Blood of Zeus K-dramas: Doctor Cha, King the Eternal Monarch, Rain or Shine, Bad and Crazy, Backstreet Rookie, K-pop: TVXQ/DBSK, BTS Dad episode Sheila the Band episode New to fandom advise: Find your people, don’t fight online, have things you enjoy in private, and remember who you are. Guest: This episode’s guest is Mars Sebastian! You can find them here: Mars - Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this special episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Editor-in-Chief, Giannina Ong following the Affirmative Action Supreme Court decision. We have an open conversation about our reactions, the myth of the American Dream, how we can move forward, confronting opposing opinions, and more. Find the transcript for this episode here: https://culturexpodcast.com/episode/10-lets-talk-affirmative-action/ Background: You can read the decision re: “Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College” here. You can read a timeline of Affirmative Action here. Wine n’ Chill (a lawyer)’s reaction to the Court’s decision giving an overview, history, racial analysis, and a brief dive into the Clarence of it all. Things discussed in this episode: Becky with the Bad Grades aka Abigail Fisher "The Racial Triangulation of Asian Americans” Harvard legacy admissions statistic from the National Bureau of Economic Research 11% of UC system admits are Filipino, vs 44% Chinese Source: Kevin Nadal, Ph.D., Disaggregated data Berkley study on effects of California’s Affirmative Action ban, “Affirmative Action, Mismatch, and Economic Mobility After California’s Proposition 209” NPR article synthesizing study, “Here's what happened when affirmative action ended at California public colleges” 53% of Asian Americans who have heard of Affirmative Action think it’s a good thing Source: Pew Research Chinese for Affirmative Action Yuri Kochiyama Grace Lee Boggs History on Asian American work toward Affirmative Action, "Asian Americans Helped Build Affirmative Action. What Happened?” 89.6% of anti-Asian incidents in 2020 were perpetrated by white individuals Source: Virulent Hate project Guest: This episode’s guest is Giannina Ong from Mochi Mag! You can find her here: Mochi Mag - Site | Instagram | Twitter Giannina - Instagram Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Twitter | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Site About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In the last episode of Culture by Culture's Coalition Miniseries, Delia interviews Editor-in-Chief, Giannina Ong and Editor, Sarah Park of Mochi Mag! We discuss Mochi Mag’s ‘Black Allyship @ Mochi’ column, meeting folks where they are, political existence, not giving into urgency, and more! Find the transcript for this episode at: https://culturexpodcast.com/episode/9-black-allyship-in-print-and-beyond/ Shout-out to BA@M Editor, Tria Wen who had a big hand in developing the column! Things discussed in this episode: Rohan’s BA@M piece, “Reaching Asian Power: To Build Solidarity, Asian Americans Must Know Ourselves First” “Tolerance” by E.M. Forester Giannina’s ‘Elemental’ review, "Get Fired Up For Pixar’s “Elemental”” Guest: This episode’s guest, is Giannina and Sarah from Mochi Mag! You can find Mochi Mag here: The Black Allyship @ Mochi Column Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture's Coalition Miniseries, Delia interviews Grace of @joonsmelanindrop! We discuss finding connection and building coalition in K-pop fandom, the power of ARMY, fan culpability, the machine of HYBE and the K-pop industry, and more! Who is your BTS bias? Find the transcript for this episode at: https://culturexpodcast.com/episode/7-finding-joy-in-activism-through-coalition/ *special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/btsabolitionmemes/ for connecting us!* Song recommendations: "Paradise” by BTS “Black Swan” by BTS “Haegeum” by Agust D Definitions: Bias - your favorite member of a group Lookism - discriminatory treatment of people who are considered physically unattractive OT7 - “one true seven” meaning all seven BTS members Sasaeng - an obsessive fan who stalks or engages in other harassing behavior constituting an invasion of the privacy of Korean public figures Other things discussed in this episode: TIME for Kids - The BTS Effect “Fan Favorites” by Connie Gibbs Fandom Forward Guest: This episode’s guest, is Grace from joonsmelanindrop! You can find her here: Instagram Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this first episode of Culture by Culture's Coalition Miniseries, Delia interviews founder of the Blasian March, Rohan Zhou-Lee! We discuss the importance of Black and Asian coalition, finding your role in activist spaces, creating our own narratives, being creators in different cultural spaces, book publishing, and more! How do you show up in community work? Things discussed in this episode: (Some links of the links below are affiliate links. When you make a purchase through those links, I earn a small commission. Thanks y’all!) Activists: Bayard Rustin; BLM Founders: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Ayọ Tometi; Grace Lee Boggs; Kyoshi Kuromiya; Yuri Kochiyama Artist: Adan Palermo Books: *America Is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan, *Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer 89.6% of anti-Asian incidents in 2020 were perpetrated by white individuals Source: Virulent Hate project Social Change Ecosystem Map and information Guest: This episode’s guest, is Rohan Zhou-Lee of the Blasian March! You can find them in these places: Blasian March - Site | Instagram | Twitter Rohan - Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews Sheila the Band! We discuss anime fandom journeys, musical styles, Black alternative rock bands, being creators in different cultural spaces, and more! What is your favorite band? Favorite Anime Themes: “Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town” - JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, "Bouken Desho Desho” - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, “Akuma No Ko” - Attack on Titan, “O2” - Code Geass, “Pleasure” - Fruits Baskets, “Every Heart” - Inuyasha, “The WORLD” & “What’s Up People” - Death Note Things discussed in this episode: Anime & Creators: Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Michiko & Hatchin, Revolutionary Girl Utena, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Afro Anime, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Attack on Titan, Code Geass, Fruits Baskets, Inuyasha, Death Note, Sailor Moon Bands & Artists: Meet Me @ the Altar, Cinnamon Babe (”Rock 'N' Roll Is Black”), Straight Line Stitch, Mitski, Phoebie Bridgers, Dodie #Blacktober Famous folks: Megan thee Stallion LiSA - Gurenge (紅蓮華) / THE FIRST TAKE "Hinata Isn't Black" afrococoapuffs Punk Black “Tremendous Tina” Sheila Vocaloid Guest: This episode’s guest, is Sheila the Band! You can find them in these places: Site | Instagram | TikTok Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.

In this episode of Culture by Culture, Delia interviews neurolinguist, Sarah F. Phillips, PhD. We discuss language learning in the age of pop-culture phenomena, growing up Blasian and bilingual, barriers to language learning for Black folks, the importance of cultural understanding, and advice for folks starting their language learning journeys. What languages are you learning or do you want to learn? Find the transcript of this episode here: https://culturexpodcast.com/episode/5-language-learning-and-cultural-navigation/ Guest: This episode’s guest, is Sarah F. Phillips, PhD! You can find her in these places: Site | Instagram | Twitter Find us online: Site | Patreon | Instagram | Threads | Twitter Credits: Host, Executive Producer, Editor, Engineer: Delia Personal Site | Personal Instagram | Personal Threads | Personal Twitter About Culture by Culture: Culture by Culture is a multidimensional podcast exploration into Black and Asian pop-cultural ties. Part sociology, history, and pop-culture podcast, it covers everything from deep-dives into our favorite gateway media, interviews with experts to help guide us through our historical and current cultural connections, and conversations with fellow nerds digging into our cultural identities and our pop-cultural interests. Our mission is to understand and foster the unity that has historically existed between our cultures through our shared interests in each other’s pop-culture.