Worst Asian Podcast
Episodes
Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Slang / JIA YOU 加油 or HWAI-TING 화이팅
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you take two people who can barely speak their respective languages and make them discuss Korean and Chinese slang? A good dumb time...
Asian Gossip Culture / The Great Asian American Pastime
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us or do our Asian aunties LOVE to gossip? Is it the great Asian American pastime? We dive deep into why gossiping is so contagious within ...
Sandro Roco Sparkles - Founder of Asian Beverage Brand SANZO
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you can't find what you like to drink at your local supermarket? Duh, just start your own beverage company. Sandro Roco comes onto t...
Asian News Update: Physical 100 / Mark Wahlberg Awkwardness / Japan Birthrate / Simu Liu / BTS Lego / Spirited Away Live
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You listeners get what you ask for: more BS new discussions from your favorite podcast duo. This week we get into all the not so serious breaking news...
Asian Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between Asian cultural appropriation vs appreciation? Aside from straight up yellowface, there are so many more examples o...
F**k Saving Face / Do Asian Americans Still Care About it?
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every culture has a form of keeping "honor" or *prestige* but some traditional Asian norms take it up to another level. The idea of face is deeply roo...
Are Younger Generation Asian Americans Too Lazy?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are we getting too old or is there actually something noticeably different about younger generation Asian Americans? Is the value of hard work lo...
What is a Third Culture Kid? / Asian American or F.O.B. (Fresh Off The Boat)
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is a third culture kid? It's such a unique perspective compared to the more standard Asian American identity. It's hard enough being an i...
ASIAN DATING LIFE ft. Mariel De Leon, Model & Ms. Philippines International / Why Do Some Asian Women Not Date Asian Men?
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy early Valentine's Day! It's the annual dating episode. The one stop shop for all your mediocre dating advice needs. Joining us on this episode&n...
Death Battle: Korean vs Chinese Food / KBBQ or Hotpot???
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this installment of our (hopefully) much beloved Death Battle series, it's Korean vs Chinese Food! Can the discussion stay heated even though both ...
Asian Masculinity: What's the deal with these stereotypes about Asian Men?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you've never heard someone say it out loud, there's a common misconception that Asian men are not masculine. But who gets to define what's mas...
Asian News Update: Pokemon's Ash Ketchum Retires! / $600K Japanese Whiskey / Rush Hour 4 / Everything Everywhere All At Once
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another roundup of what's happening in the Asian diaspora. Come tune in to see just how bad Ben pronounces the word diaspora. Ash Ketchum finally...
Happy New Year, Both Lunar and Not! / It's Finally Time to Drink On The Podcast
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Standard New Year! It's a brand new year and we're better than ever, or at least a bit more drunk than ever. We get int...
Why Don't Asian Americans Care About Soccer or the World Cup? / We Barely Talk About Actual Soccer Here
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be scared if you don't know much about soccer. We hardly know anything about it ourselves. Actual soccer (or football?) is barely discussed in t...
Scooping Out Bagels ft. Stephanie Wu - Editor In Chief of Eater.com
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you consume calories than you've heard of Eater. Joining us is Stephanie Wu, Eater's new Editor In Chief. What does it mean to be Taiwanese America...
The Worst Holiday Gift Guide / It's the Holiday Episode! Ho Ho Ho!
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho listeners! It's the holiday episode and this year we're going through some of the best and worst gifts. The initial plan was to offer up some...
The Secret Lives of Instagram Famous Foodies ft. Justin Wu (@hungryartistny) and Johnny Baesa (@johnnyeatsnyc)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's like getting paid to eat food? Joining us on the podcast are two of New York's top foodies and content creators: Justin Wu (@h...
Why are we Asians skeptical A.F.?
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is being so skeptical just a predisposition that all Asians have to deal with? Nature vs nurture. Differing opinions vs false information. There's als...
Death Battle: Korean vs Chinese Superstitions / Don't Wear A Green Hat or Give Your Partner Shoes
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you listeners enjoy these Death Battles episodes because we love making them. In this installment, Korean vs Chinese superstitions. Don't give...
Hate Is A Virus ft. Founder Tammy Cho and Producer Raymond Luu
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than just a hashtag movement, Hate Is A Virus is proof that the modern digital age has its merits. Tammy Cho co-founded the organization in 2020 ...
We Have Daddy Issues / Generational Gap: How Well Do Americanized Asians Know Their Parents?
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! It's the beginning of season 2, year 2. We both have some pent up daddy issues that we need to let out. In this glorious episode, we get i...
ENCORE: We don't know anything about Asian Careers. But we do love complaining about our own jobs.
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be back next week on November 3rd with brand new amazingly dumb content but in the meantime please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from this ...
ENCORE: How Important is Language to Being Asian? / Being Bilingual & AAPI Culture Preservation
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be back in one week on November 3rd with brand new amazingly dumb content but in the meantime please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from thi...
One Year Wasted. Happy Birthday To Us! / The Wrap Up Episode
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We did it! We survived an entire year! 52 weekly episodes deep and we somehow haven't killed each other. This is the one year review episode. Ben's ex...
Linsanity 10 Years Later ft. Frank Chi, Director of 38 At The Garden / Jeremy Lin Documentary
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 10 years since Jeremy Lin took the nation by storm. Director Frank Chi has a new documentary coming out on HBO called "38 At The Garden". Li...
It's The Halloween Episode! Spooky! Asian Ghosts and Holidays
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Halloween episode! Spoooooky. We reminisce about our experiences as kids going trick or treating. We have a fun time chatting ...
How Do We Save Chinatown? ft. Victoria Lee, Founder of Welcome To Chinatown
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New York's OG Chinatown was hit hard during the pandemic. Out of that storm of bad news came Victoria Lee. She is the founder of Welcome to China...
Eastern Medicine, Believe It or Not? / See You at the Park at 6AM for Tai Chi
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did your parents ever brew you up a bitter, dark as the night concoction to drink when you were sick? If not, then go visit your local Asian herbal st...
We're All Bitter Asian Dudes ft. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Interview / More Than Just Appa From Kim's Convenience
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know him best as Appa from the show Kim's Convenience but Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is so much more than just that. We chat with him about his career and...
Korean vs. Chinese Inventions Death Battle / Bigger Impact on Humanity, the Compass or Tiktok?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for another edition of Death Battle. This time, we're comparing Korean and Chinese inventions across history. It's safe to say who's the fa...
Asian Beauty Standards / Blame Social Media For It All
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one is more qualified to talk about Asian beauty standards than two objectively and subjectively unattractive Asian podcast hosts. What a...
Asian News Roundup # 2 / Spam Thief /Janet Yang / J-Hope at Lollapalooza / GMO Durians / Constance Wu
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news, everyone is stealing Spam. We're back with more news because you listeners loved it so much. Janet Yang is set to be the first Asian Am...
Mixed Asian Life ft. Alex Chester-Iwata, Editor In Chief of Mixed Asian Media
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being Asian can be hard. Being mixed Asian is both hard and confusing. Alex Chester-Iwata joins us on the pod to talk about all things within the mixe...
Tell Me You're Asian Without Telling Me You're Asian
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's slow down and have a some fun on this episode with a little game. Also, Ben is hungover so talking about anything more serious might break his b...
Asian Food Icons: Boba ft. Andrew Chau, CEO of Boba Guys & Author The Boba Book
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We dive head first into a giant cup of boba tea. Joining us to talk about everything boba and so much more is Andrew Chau. He is the CEO and Co-founde...
Token Asian, Yay or Nay? / AAPI Representation in Media and Real Life
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've probably all at one time been the token something in a situation. Was it weird? Was it good? Maybe you didn't even notice. Let's dive deep ...
Is the Immigrant American Dream Still Alive? / First Generation Asian American Stories
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
America, land of the free and home of the world famous Nathan's hotdog eating contest. Aside from money and fast food, what is it about America that k...
Single vs. Married Life Death Battle / Bad Dating and Marriage Advice
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another installment of "Death Battle", single life vs married life. Let's hope couples counseling is not needed after this episode. There's absol...
Asian News Roundup #1 / BTS Breaks Up / Go Hoard Sriracha / End of Korean BBQ in L.A. / Real Life Squid Game
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So much news, so little time. Let's go roundup the most important headlines in the Asian community. And by most important, we mean what pops up the mo...
What's It Mean To Be A Banana Asian? / Yellow Outside White Inside
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Asian bananas and we're not talking about the fruit. The boys talk about what it's like to be so culturally American while looking so outwardly A...
Breaking News! It's CeFaan Kim / Reporting Amid Rising Asian Hate
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's welcome possibly the most recognizable Asian American name in journalism, CeFaan Kim. How does he handle the emotional toll of reporting about t...
What's up with our Asian Dads? Happy Father's Day!
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Father's Day! Asian dads are very special and very quiet. We ask the ultimate question, what is a father? Dad stories and complaining devol...
Emma Broyles Miss America 2022 / First Korean American Crowned / Asian Female Representation
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Broyles is the first Korean American to ever be crowned Miss America. She comes onto the podcast to discuss her thoughts on what it all ...
Holy Moly, Asians and Religion / How is this episode even possible?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate test of our BS, it's the much requested Asian + Religion episode. Do Koreans love hiking because it brings them closer to God? What's the...
Let's Normalize Asian Mental Health with Dr. Han Ren / AAPI Mental Health Awareness
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a messy place at the intersection of mental health and being Asian. Dr. Han Ren comes onto the podcast to chat about how we can try to normalize ...
Minimalism + Asian = Marie Kondo / Do We Asians have Hoarding Tendencies?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the OG Asian minimalist Marie Kondo. Does this old empty salsa jar spark joy? Or is she completely wrong and most Asians would rather...
What's up with Asian Multigenerational Households? / Extended Nuclear Family and AAPI Cultural Norms
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the cultural norms behind having so many damn people in the same household? Is westernization changing the Asian nuclear family? We get angry...
A.M.A. #1 / Ask Me Asian-Thing: The Sleepy Quarantine Edition
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One us is in quarantine but pumping out weekly content takes priority. We came together remotely to record this amazingly bad AMA episode. Find out wh...
Chinese vs Korean Wedding Death Battle / Asian Wedding Superstitions and Traditions
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're doubling down on this Korean vs Chinese Death Battle thing and making it into a series. On this installment, weddings! Listen as we butcher our ...
How Important is Language to Being Asian? / Being Bilingual & AAPI Culture Preservation
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Preserving one's culture often boils down to first being able to speak and understand the language. Why is it so hard to be bilingual while living out...
Cheers! Let's Talk Asian Alcohols with Carol Pak / CEO Creator of Makku and Soku
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hosts isn't allowed to drink in 2022 so he thought it'd be a great idea to interview the CEO of an Asian alcohol company. Carol Pak is the ...
Are We Asians Too Introverted? / Extroverts vs Introverts / AAPI Cultural Stigmas
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much truth is there to the stereotype that Asians are introverted? Hard to say and we don't know but we're going to talk about it anyways. We chat...
Hmong Culture with Yia Vang. James Beard Award Finalist / Food, Family, History, and Henry Golding.
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much does the average person know about the Hmong people? Probably next to nothing. Chef Yia Vang joins us to chat about Hmong culture, his awesom...
Asians Love Gambling and Casino Culture. A.K.A. Losing Money.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is gambling an inherent part of being Asian? Do casinos target poor Asian neighborhoods? We get real about our past experiences living that casin...
Chef Jae Lee Gets Real about the Restaurant Industry. It's a hard-knock life. / Drinking Culture / Nowon NYC
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this modern social media age, being a "Celebrity Chef" seems beyond glamorous. Chef Jae Lee gives us a wake up kick in the balls. We get down and d...
We don't know anything about Asian Careers. But we do love complaining about our own jobs.
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about the stereotypical Asian job? Well, you're in the wrong place. In this episode, we fail miserably at discussing the best and...
Michelle Li chats about being Very Asian and Stop AAPI Hate.
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear you like dumplings? Michelle Li of #VeryAsian fame joins us to discuss going viral and trying to turn that into something long lasting through...
Youtube is Weird. Our Favorite Asian Youtubers / Mukbang, ASMR, Doobydobap, and more.
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We fall down the Youtube rabbit hole as we discuss our favorite Youtubers (Asian and not). We quickly realize how weird a place Youtube actually is wi...
Modern Asian Dating with Mariel De Leon. Model & Ms. Philippines International Interview. / Top Dating Apps & Dating Advice.
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Asian dating world is a confusing place. To help us navigate the wild wild "east" of dating, we're chatting with guest Mariel De Leon; model and f...
We unwillingly discuss Netflix's Single's Inferno. NO SPOILER REVIEW. / Korean Reality Dating Show
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**NO SPOILERS**. How spicy is Single's Inferno? We ride the hype train as we give our thoughts on the Netflix smash hit Korean reality dating show. Li...
Happy Lunar New Year aka Chinese New Year. / Red Envelope Money / Korean vs Chinese Celebrations.
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most festive day of the entire year among the AAPI community. Lunar New Year is upon us. Is there more to LNY than just money and food? Lingj...
Modern Asian Baking with Kat Lieu from Subtle Asian Baking. / Modern Asian Baking Book / AAPI Representation in Food Media / Social Media Success & Advice
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Subtle Asian Bakings Kat Lieu comes onto the Podcast to talk about the success of her community and her upcoming book Modern Asian Baking. Kat sheds s...
Koreatown vs Chinatown Death Battle. / Asian Glow Rivalry / K-Town Nightlife Stories
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For ages, scholars have debated: Which Asian town is better? Koreatown or Chinatown? On one side, we have Ben. Measuring in at 6 foot 2 inches, and we...
2022 New Year's Resolutions and Expectations. / Weight Loss Diet Failure Stories
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 is here and we're excited. We are hyped for the continued Asian takeover this year. There's also the Winter Olympics and the world's least favori...
2021 Year Review Recap. Was it the Greatest Year Ever for Asian Representation? / Simu Liu Shang-Chi / Squid Game / K-Pop BTS
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 was a great year for the Asian community. Was it the best year ever? It definitely was the start of the greatest Asian franchise, our podcast. Se...
What is the Asian Christmas Holiday Season Like? / Korean Chinese Holiday Stories
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the holiday season! Do we Asians even care about the holidays? Is Christmas a worldwide event? It's story time as Ben recalls his childhood Rocke...
We Dive Deep into Asian Drinking Culture. / Embarrassing Drinking Stories / Asian Glow Flush
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Asian people love drinking. Unsurprisingly, we're Asian and we love drinking. We dish out all our most embarrassing drinking stories as we explore wha...
Can we really Stop Asian Hate? / Cultural Stigmas / Passive Model Minority / AAPI Hate
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it actually possible to Stop Asian Hate? Complex problems require complex solutions. We clearly don't have those solutions. But we try to have ...
What's the Asian Parenting Style all about? / Tiger Parent Culture
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parents are tough but Asian parents are on another level. What's the best parenting style? We discuss how our folks dealt with us and how we hope to r...
Do Asians Celebrate Thanksgiving? / Korean Chuseok / Chinese Mid Autumn Moon Festival
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do Asians even celebrate Thanksgiving? We talk about our personal experiences celebrating the holiday with our families. Mid Autumn Festival, Korean C...
Asian Representation in Professional Sports. / Shohei Ohtani, Jeremy Lin, & Suni Lee
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about all the Asians in professional sports. Even with the recent buzz around Shohei Ohtani, let's not forget about everyone that came befo...
Let's Talk Openly about Interracial Asian Dating. / Racial Preference vs Yellow Fever Fetishization
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about interracial Asian dating. Play a drinking game for every time we apologize or say sorry. This week we discuss our thoughts on interra...
Do Asians care too much about Money? / Crazy Rich Asians / Family Pressure & Saving Face
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The question this week is do Asians care too much about money? We try our best to not stereotype but fail miserably. Everything from family/peer press...
Hot Take: Asian Fusion Food is Overrated.
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We argue for the case that most Asian American fusion food is overrated. Everything from Mcdonald's BTS meal to the infamous Sushi Burrito. But we do ...
Does Asian representation in mainstream media actually matter? / Squid Game & Shang-Chi Simu Liu
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into whether Asian representation in mainstream media actually matters. Going over the recent sucess of Squid Game and Shang-Chi. Complaining ...