The Mixed Message
Episodes
episode 10: Saving Our Community One Slur at a Time
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Chad discuss what to call an asian "uncle tom" with help from their friend Ben follow us in instagram: @themixedmessagepod @chadnmaxwell & ...
episode 9: everyone wants to be CHINESE now
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Chad discuss how saying "you met me at a very chinese time in my life" when you are in fact, NOT chinese, can be hilarious and embarrassing ...
episode 8: remaining human in hollywood w/ actor Myles Bullock
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Chad talk to Myles Bullock as he reflects on climbing Hollywood’s ladder—navigating stereotypes, typecasting, and being pigeonholed—whi...
episode 7: blasian & wasian discuss WHITE people in asian grocery stores
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan & Chad discuss the recent tiktok controversy of white people in asian grocery stores and gate keeping, cultural appropriation and cultural protec...
episode 6: ex-mormon uses comedy to dodge the devil (w/ Christina Kartchner)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ryan, chad and special guest: christina kartchner talk about their most traumatic religious experiences and dissect dating culture in the devil's para...
episode 5: Sam Li speaks on behalf of Asian American hollywood
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Li talks about the state of asian american hollywood and his journey from content creation to starring in a netflix show (the brothers sun) @chad...
episode 4: being gay 101 w/ Kevyn Fong
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
kevin fong talks about why being gay is awesome and ryan & chad sit there and listen, learn and listen.
episode 3: codeswitching can save your life w/ Daunté Cardova
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ryan, chad, and special guest danté cardova humorously discuss the artform of code switching and its many nuances.
episode 2: blasian & wasian discuss CULTURE SHOCK
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
never recording next to an airport again 😫
episode 1: popcorn reading ruined our lives (kinda)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Popcorn reading in class wasn’t just awkward — it was a full-blown identity crisis with a side of public humiliation. Chad (Korean and White) surv...