Worst Asian Podcast
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ABC's living in Asia?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With all the Asia content online, have you ever considered living in Asia yourself?-------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @Wo...
Is Lunar New Year better than Western New Year?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the year of the Fire Horse. It's finally time for the Ponyta fanatics to come out of their Pokemon closets. -------------------------------------...
Asian News Update: Eat More Kimchi, Children are Expensive, and we get kicked out of the studio.
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Asian news update but the biggest news happened live on air when Ben's parents called in.----------------------------------------...
Are Korean reality shows better than American ones?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One day they'll make an Asian Jersey Shore. One day.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► INSTAGRAM: w...
How can you be more ASIAN in 2026?
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year listeners! Thank you for staying with us thru a tough 2025. We're wishing you all the best in this new year. Here's our list of...
What are the best Asian Potluck dishes?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't show up to an Asian potluck with an Italian carb.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► INSTAGRAM...
Worst Asian Holiday Gift Ideas
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After doing back to back years of the best Asian gifts, we're switching things up by going over the WORST Asian holiday gift ideas. --------------...
Korean vs Chinese Desserts or Deserts?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does Ben's losing streak continue? Can he defend against an instoppable Chinese moonsoon of not too sweet desserts?-------------------------------...
Who doesn't like Shohei Ohtani and K-Pop Demon Hunters? Probably just us.
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we squeeze 9 months of Asian news into one episode? Definitely not. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod...
We're back!
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're finally back after 9 months. A lot has happened but we're both glad to be podcasting again. Thank you to everyone who's been patient...
Podcast Life Update
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Beware of that Wooden Snake!
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wishing you all an amazing Lunar New Year. It's the year of the wooden snake so be careful where it tries to slide into Also, we're conducting a list...
Asian News Update: Eat Kimchi to Lose Weight / Be Careful What Tea You Drink / Japanese CEOs Bowing too much
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the January news update. Find out why you might want to double check your Kia. Why are the Asian CEOs bowing so much? And be careful with what t...
New Year, Same Worst Asian Podcast
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday month. Now reality is knocking at the door. WIth every new year, comes new failed resolutions. Wha...
Top Holiday Gifts for your Asian loved ones
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays everyone! This is probably the best time of the year. (Maybe just behind Lunar New Years). We're blessed as always to have you tune in ...
Asian News Update: $6.2 Million Banana / South Korean Martial Law /
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's Asian news update, we update you on what's happening with South Korea's martial law order. How much is a banana duct taped to a wall...
Asian vs Western Schools
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We did some extensive googling and came ready to talk about the difference between western and Eastern school systems. More importantly, come find out...
Asian Thanksgiving for Dummies
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is a glorious time of the year. But how can we make this amazing holiday even better? Asian. Make it more Asian. We discuss our thoughts ...
Asian News Update: BTS is coming home / Joe & Clara win an NBA title / Toilets can be scary
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the monthly Asian news episode. But this time, not only do we have news about the Asian world but there's a bit of breaking Asian news about your...
How Lazy is Ben?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry we don't have a brand brand new episode this week. Tuesday was election day and that was our normal recording slot but I (Lingjie) had to take c...
Happy 3rd Anniversary to us! How are we still here?!
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it's been 3 years already? Time flies when you're having fun. Is this fun? Is it really? Eh, it probably is. We discuss how the past y...
Which is better? Only child or having siblings?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an only child or do you have siblings? Whichever camp you fall in, we're sure you have a lot to rave and rant about. And exactly what we're bo...
It's the SPOOOOKY Halloween episode!
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the spooooookiest time of the year. We're back again this year with another Halloween special. We've got a couple creepy Asian stories for you in...
Asian News Update: Is this the end of Temu? / A.I. is taking over Anime and Podcasts / Shohei makes history
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Fall season and we're back with our monthly news episode. Today, we cover why everyones hating on Temu lately. Where in America are all the A...
Do you have a language barrier with your own parents?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We both love our parents but we hate how bad we speak our native languages. Learning more about your parents is learning more about yourself. But what...
We're back from vacation! Hawaii to Paris to NYC
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from vacation and there's so much to catch up on. It's our end of month random episode and today we're going over our trips...
Asian Food Hot Takes // Is Mandu the worst dumpling?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As two people who love food, especially Asian food, we do have a few hot takes on the topic. This week we discuss some of our least popular opinions o...
Asian vs Western Bathrooms: Yes this is a real topic
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bathroom. We're talking about bathrooms. Yes, bathrooms. If we can make bathrooms fun then you should really go like comment subscribe rate wherev...
GEN- Z SLANG EXPLAINED! // Creative or Dumb?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What Gen-Z lacks in financial stability, they more than make up for in creative slang and phrases. As two self proclaimed old millennials, we take our...
LIFE IN MACAU: What's it REALLY like living there? ft. OUTCASTS 853 PODCAST
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Macau unveiled. Everyone knows it as the gambling capital of the world. But the tiny island has so much more to offer. We welcome Paji and Iasmin fr...
Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Brands // TENCENT OR SAMSUNG?? WECHAT OR KAKAO??
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite recurring topic is back. On this Death Battle episode, we compare Korean and Chinese brands. Which billion dollar company reigns supreme...
Romantic Asian Holidays ... or are they???
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Move over Valentine's Day, this week we celebrate Qi Xi Jie (七夕节) aka Lover's Day in China. In honor of this special day, we go over so...
Asian News Update: Spam's New Korean BBQ Flavor / Google Translate Learns Cantonese / Beer Sales Increase in India
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holy smokes, they finally did it. Spam releases a new KBBQ flavor and we're pretty hyped. Google translate has some new tricks. It's the Augus...
Olympic Asians
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The summer Olympics are here! And with 60% of the world population calling Asia their home, we're bound to do pretty well at these games right? We...
Can you lose weight eating ASIAN FOOD?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to lose weight while eating delicious Asian food? Maybe some cuisines are easier than others. In the spirit of looking extra good for t...
The RICHEST Asian Celebrities
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you miss us? We're back, we're back, we're back. Back with more of our BS. This week we go over the RICHEST Asian celebrities. Lingji...
Top Asian American Businesses by Ethnicity :)
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how different ethnicities dominate specific businesses or industries? No it's not a coincidence that your local dry cleane...
Asian News Update: North Korean Trash Balloons / Kobayashi Retires / Dogecoin Dog Passes
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It may not be what's actually important but it's all about what we deem to be important Asian News. This month we discuss the ongoing tension...
Rich Asian Dad, Poor Asian Dad with Mic Nguyen (Asian Not Asian Podcast)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite Asian dads have teamed up to bring you this special Father Day's episode. Apologies to Ben if he's secretly a dad. Mic has some ...
Asian vs. American Kitchens // How much did that Rice Cooker cost?!
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after our first ever unscheduled week off. Did you miss us? Don't freak out, we're not breaking up. Never. On this week's e...
Top Asian American Moments in History // HAPPY AAPI HERITAGE MONTH!
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! We tried our best to name some of our favorite Asian American contributions from history but things devolved very quickly. ...
Growing up BLASIAN with Ryan Alexander Holmes
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Alexander Holmes is a Blasian Adonis and he's probably going to live forever. Before the rest of us turn to dust, we chat with him about liv...
Asian News Update: $1.3 Billion Lottery Winner / Lots of Panda News / Taiwanese Insurance Fraud Fail
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy AAPI Heritage Month everyone! Just in time for our monthly Asian News. $1.3 Billion lottery jackpot goes to a deserving Asian man. It's Pand...
PAYING BACK our Asian Parents
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We may be bad podcasters but we think we're pretty decent sons. On this week's episode, we discuss how we can all pay back our parents for eve...
What is the Korean HAN 한 ? / Generational Anger and Sorrow
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, Ben is generally an angry person. But is that really his fault? Or should he blame it on his Korean Han 한 . It's a feeling of sorrow and an...
Who are the SPICIEST Asians? And who are the weakest?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a SPICY episode today. Which Asians reign supreme when it comes to eating spicy food? And which Asian countries have the weakest spice tolera...
Asian News Update: The Happiest Asians Are ? / Sushi Vandalism / First Asian Bachelorette
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So much Asian news, so little Asian time. The UN releases a report ranking the happiest countries. Where do all the Asians countries fall? The first ...
ASIAN PET PEEVES: Things That Annoy Us
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has their pet peeves. But Asians have a unique group of things that really get us worked up. We go over some of the most common ways to annoy...
ASIAN LOVE LANGUAGE: How do Asians express their love?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing says I love you like yelling at you until you become a better person. Aside from that, how else do Asian people culturally express their love ...
ASIAN ANIMALS, ASIAN ANIMALS, ASIAN ANIMALS
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asian animals, Asian animals, Asian animals. Enough said, Asian animals. You know this is going to be a good episode. Go click play already. Ben loves...
Why are Asians SO SMART?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes it's a stereotype that Asians are smart but there might be some truth to it. Are we born smart or is it something environmental? How much scho...
Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Vacations (Panda Panda Panda)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things haven't been this heated on a Deathbattle episode for awhile. Who's country reigns supreme when it comes to vacations? Ben wishes he co...
Asian News Update: Miss Japan Scandal / AI Boyfriends / Dog Meat Banned in Korea
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly Asian news update is back. What's the scandal surrounding Miss Japan 2024? Who's going to free the trapped whales in Japan? And sh...
Average Asian Dudes ft. THE FUNG BROS (David and Andrew Fung Interview)
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Youtube royalty, THE FUNG BROS aka David and Andrew Fung. For over a decade, they've been at the forefront of Asian American culture and ...
Average Asian Dudes ft. THE FUNG BROS (David and Andrew Fung Interview)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Youtube royalty, THE FUNG BROS aka David and Andrew Fung. For over a decade, they've been at the forefront of Asian American culture and ...
ASIAN DON'T RAISIN: Anti-aging Beauty Secrets from Two Average Guys
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asian people stay young forever, that's proven science. Who better to tell you the secret to eternal youth than two average looking Asian guys. We...
Lunar New Year Special: EVERYTHING fun about the Zodiac Animal Signs
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Lunar New Year! Or let's just call it what it is, Chinese New Year. In this episode, we go over EVERYTHING you will ever need to know about ...
Top ASIAN Guinness World Records / THAT NOODLE WAS HOW LONG?!?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We grew up fascinated with Guinness World Records. Now that we're adults, we get to publicly talk about the best (dumbest) ones we could find. B...
THIS OR THAT? ASIAN FOOD #2: H-Mart or Chinese Supermarket? / Fried or Steamed Dumplings? / Japanese or Korean cars?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who else is starting off the year by being continuously sick? Excuse the stuffy nose and hangover. Take a wild guess which one of us has which. We...
Asian News Update: Too much boba tea is bad / Pokemon x Fendi / Beef Golden Globe Winner
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are both feeling horrible. Lingjie is sick. Ben is extremely hungover. Nonetheless we are here with your weekly dose of BS content. This week we go...
Top Asian Snacks of our Childhood
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Given how so many people are starting a New Year's fitness resolution, we thought it'd be a highly inappropriate time to discuss our favorite...
We took a personality test! (Subscription Bonus Freebie)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays everyone! No new new episode this week because we're taking the week off to enjoy time with our families. Instead, we're going ...
This is the end .................................. of 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have sad news. It's been a crazy journey but all things must come to an end. I'm talking about 2023. Stop thinking whatever you thought for...
The Worst Asian Christmas Episode!
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! It's that time of the year. It's peak capitalism season! And we're giving you some of our favorite gift ideas for that spe...
The PERFECT Asian American Date ... or not
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you had to go on a 24 hour date, where would you take them? We give you all the best spots to hit up for breakfast lunch and dinner. And maybe even...
Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Athletes / The most important stat is NET WORTH $$$
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which country has a better roster of sports athletes? Korea or China? On this installment of DEATHBATTLE, things get really heated over figure skating...
ENCORE: We're All Bitter Asian Dudes ft. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're stuffing our faces with Turkey this week so there'll be no new episode. But in honor of the newly released trailer for Netflix's Ava...
Feeling NOT Asian Enough, NOT American Enough
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The whole underlying point of this podcast is that we are always stuck feeling not Asian enough while simultaneously feeling not American enough. To...
Top Asians Movies of the 2010s and beyond
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No one does movie reviews better than us. No one. This week we go over our favorite Asian(ish) movies of the 2010s and beyond. Get ready as we DO NOT ...
Things we wish our Asian Parents taught us PART #2
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're doing a part 2 continuation of last week's episode. You don't need to listen to them in order. We had a long list of things we wish ...
Things we wish our Asian Parents taught us
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having Asian parents means having a different view of the world growing up. There are things we wish we learned earlier in life. Do you also have thin...
HAPPY 2 YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY!!! (is this the END???)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2 years and over 100 episodes later, we're still here. Beaten and bruised but we're still alive. We get real about what it's been like and...
Asian News Update: Panda Bears Extinct / Hasan Minhaj Controversy / Asian Games / Mount Fuji Closed
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knock on wood but I think we're at the tailend of this month of being sick. I can almost laugh without coughing up a lung. We're back again wi...
When does Asian Fusion Food become TOO Westernized?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a month and we're still sick. Against our Doctor's advice, we're committed to delivering you your weekly dose of dumb content. This...
Saving Money The Asian Way: 100% LEGALLY
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh my goodness we're still sick but the show must go on. The coughing continues and hopefully the laughs do too. How do Asians save money? Just th...
Vacation Values: Unveiling Asian American Travel Habits
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you grew up in an Asian or immigrant family, did you actually go on REAL vacations as a kid? More likely, summers were spent at Kumon or attending ...
Two Sick Asian American Podcasters
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're both sick. Ben has an undiagnosed illness that's not stupidity. Lingjie is suffering from you know what. But we're pushing through i...
What's it like being Asian American in New York City?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This topic was a great excuse to reminisce about random memories we had growing up in NYC. But the truth is, NYC is one of the best places to live if...
Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Holidays / Why do BTS and Blackpink have holidays?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who has the better holidays? South Korea or China? We fight it out on another installment of "Korean vs Chinese Deathbattle". How many real...
Asian News Update: Fake China Zoo Bear? / Man Smuggles Pet Turtle in KFC / Filipino Gerber Baby / Netflix's Beef Emmy Nominations
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's favorite Asian news anchors are back! This time we wonder if we should start incorporating a weather report. Today's episode is fu...
LIFE IN JAPAN: What's it REALLY like living in Japan? The Good, The Bad, & The Kawaii かわいい.
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Japan unveiled. The world is obsessed with all things Japanese culture. Beyond the obsession with Anime, vending machines, sushi, and all things kaw...
THIS OR THAT? ASIAN FOOD: Ramen or Pho? Korean BBQ or Chinese Skewers? Hotpot or Shabu?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was a very hungry but fun episode. We go over some of the hardest choices in Asian cuisine. No facts, just stubborn opinions. This or that, Asian...
Family CEO: Responsibilities of the Eldest Asian Child
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot to be said about carrying the burden of being the oldest child in the family. Both of us carry that title yet we differ in so many ways....
Part 2: A.I. Got Your Back: Fixing Asian Problems
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of our 2 part series on how artificial intelligence would handle some of the larger problems within the Asian community. Feel free to l...
Part 1: A.I. Got Your Back: Fixing Asian Problems
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before A.I. takes over the world and enslaves humanity, let's use it to solve some everyday Asian problems. This is the first of a 2 part series o...
Why Do Asians Avoid the Doctor? / Cultural Stigmas Around Health
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for being a day late with this week's episode release. But we're here and some of what's happening in our real lives tie into th...
Asian News Update: South Korean Dating Website / Durian Ramen / Little Mermaid Movie / KFC Fingerlicking Surprise +
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a whole lot on deck for this Asian News Update episode. A new East Asian country goes up against Japan's declining birth rates. KFC has a fing...
Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Movie Celebrities / Simu Liu or Steven Yeun?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another fan favorite "Deathbattle" episode. This time we compare Korean vs Chinese movie celebrities. Steven Yeun goes up against S...
What's in a Name? The Dilemma of Westernizing Asian Names
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's in a name? How much of a difference does it make in your everyday life to have a more "common" western name? We chat about why w...
We're all f**ked up inside / Netflix's BEEF is the Greatest Asian American Show of All-Time
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We don't normally do movie or TV show reviews but Netflix's Beef may be the greatest Asian American show ever. If you've seen the show, y...
Asian Dads Are Misunderstood? / Happy Father's Day!
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Father's Day! Today it's all about the world's most misunderstood creature, the Asian Dad. What makes it tick? Why does it do what i...
THE BEN DIDN'T SHOW UP SPECIAL: Our Favorite Superpowers (Subscription Bonus Freebie)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben didn't show up for this week's recording. So this seems like a perfect opportunity to distribute an episode from our paid subscription ser...
Mic Nguyen needs more H-Marts (Comedian and host of Asian Not Asian Podcast)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worst meets best as comedian Mic Nguyen joins us today. We get down and dirty with the godfather of Asian podcasting and host of the acclaimed Asian N...
Is AAPI Heritage Month ACTUALLY Important?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's AAPI heritage month and we've got a lot to celebrate this week. But what is actually the point of this month? Is it just window dressing ...
Feeling Different at the School Cafeteria / The "Asian" Lunchbox Moment
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things more traumatizing than being a young Asian child sitting in your school cafeteria and being laughed at because your lunch was di...
Asian News Update: Netflix invests $2.5 Billion in K-Dramas / Lifesize Gundams in Japan / K-Pop Idol Culture / Is Super Mario Brothers Asian?
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aloha and mahalo! We're officially back from vacation but you probably didn't even notice. We're making it easy on ourselves with another ...
What is a BOBA LIBERAL? / Asian American Politics
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does the term BOBA LIBERAL mean? This isn't a political podcast so don't expect deep analysis. But we do think it's worth talking a...
Asian Generational Wealth / Why do our parents work so hard?
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the internet, one of the co-hosts sits on bags of money and the other lives in his car. This week we discuss the ultimate goal of most i...
Top Asians Movies of the 1990s & 2000s / What counts as an "Asian American" film?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we had a fun time talking about our favorite "Asian" movies of the 1990s and 2000s. Yes, that's Asian in quotes. What actuall...
Why is there a LOST GENERATION of Asian businesses?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben is sick so let's see how he powers through this episode. Lots of Asian Americans spend years hustling to build a small business or store. But ...