HotPot

HotPot

Bringing Asian culture and ideas to the world through a plethora of stories and interviews

1 Religion: Navigating Christianity in the Middle Ages

This episode is an introduction to the early history of Christianity. I am joined with Reyhan Durmaz, a UPENN professor, to explore the roots of Christianity. The beginning of Christianity is not very concrete. A lack of historical evidence and varying recounts of stories all contribute to many different perspectives in early Christianity. But this does not mean we are empty handed.

08-11
47:28

The Major Problems of a Hot Tourist Spot: A Story of a Trip to Cadiz, Spain

How did talking to teenagers like me reveal the problems that they deal with everyday?

07-10
11:45

Part 2: Deconstructing the Model Minority Myth With Liza Talusan

What is the model minority myth? How does it affect Asians and how does it separate and isolate them from other minority groups? In this short episode series we explore the dangers and history of the model minority myth, and what it holds for the future of Asians.

03-27
36:58

The Most Dangerous, Myth. Deconstructing the Model Minority Myth With Liza Talusan

What is the model minority myth? How does it affect Asians and how does it separate and isolate them from other minority groups? In this short episode series we explore the dangers and history of the model minority myth, and what it holds for the future of Asians.

03-27
30:29

Part 2: Growing Up as a Gay Asian. The Story of Franklin Chen.

In this short series, Franklin and I explore how being Asian and being Gay has impacted his life such as how he thinks and what he sees. I had such a great time understanding more about the intersectionality between both of his communities, I hope you do too.

03-27
21:33

Growing Up as a Gay Asian. The story of Franklin Chen.

In this short series, Franklin and I explore how being Asian and being Gay has impacted his life such as how he thinks and what he sees. I had such a great time understanding more about the intersectionality between both of his communities, I hope you do too.

03-27
30:36

Part 2: Breaking Asian Identity Boundaries With Poetry: Adrienne Su

Part 2 of the episode series surrounding the intersection between being Asian American and a poet.

02-05
24:13

Noodles are racist? Breaking Asian Identity Boundaries with Poetry: Adrienne Su

What does it mean to write as an Asian American poet? The beauty of poetry intertwined with racial identity is one concept rarely appreciated; here is a great story of an amazing poet and her love for poetry.

02-02
26:49

The Frog Boys: An Unpredicted Disaster in South Korea

When five boys go strangely lost in the mountains, and are no where to be found until only recently when their bodies and clothes were discovered, what could have happened to them? Join me on this episode of HotPot to explore one of many scary and confusing stories.

11-28
37:31

Olympian Laura Zeng Talks About Sacrifice and Discipline.

In this Asian Story, more so directed towards mentality and work ethic rather than a story (although there is a portion of it), Laura talks about what she has gone through to perform at such a high level.

11-28
33:01

Passing The Torch Down, Racism and Microaggressions Towards Asians at Private Schools

Chris Bok is a senior at a boarding school. He sees racism and microaggressions towards Asians that are often ignored because of how tiny they are. He talks about how important it is to protest for what you want, and now that he is a senior, talks about passing his duty on to another willing person to fight against the racism.

11-28
45:07

The Most Unique Plain Person, Ken Ilgunas

On my first episode of this new podcast series, I interview Ken Ilgunas., a man who has hiked and canoed tens of thousands of miles. His story is very interesting, as his current fame and how people perceive him is different than who he actually is, and especially who he was.

11-15
37:30

"Coming Home Again" by Chang Rae Lee

A sad but warm story that depicts the relationship between a mother, her son, and the intermediary of food. The author, Chang Rae Lee is a Korean American who has written countless novels and is currently the professor of creative writing at Stanford university.

11-09
31:56

Fresh Off the Boat Part 3

In this final episode of this podcast mini series, David and Sitan finish up on everything they have talked up to this point and give helpful advice.

10-17
14:14

Fresh Off the Boat Part 2

For the second part of this mini series, we talk more about emotions and inner identity . Instead of simply knowing their stories, you'll understand more of what they went through.

10-17
29:54

Fresh Off the Boat Part 1

I talk to two of my friends about what being fresh off the boat from China feels like. They arrive at the US, knowing little English and having a totally different culture.

10-17
32:08

Why do Japanese People Live so Long? More on longevity and Japanese culture.

Through diet, history, social concepts, and my interview with a Harvard Professor, I am able to dive deep into the intricate relationships between each, and how they determine how long someone is expected to live.

10-17
35:46

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