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What Kind of Asian Are You?

DIASPORA ASIAN PRODUCTIONS

Tired of not seeing and hearing about Asian stories that reflect your lived experiences in mainstream western media? OR do you want more inspiration and motivation from Asians like yourself? Then, tune in each week to hear conversations with host, Kyle and his awesome Asian guests about being Asian (in the diaspora).Connect with the Podcast onInstagram: @whatkindofasianpodBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatkindofasian

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48:02

100% Queer, 100% Cambodian, 100% Vietnamese, 100%...

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2026/03/12

Send a text Today's episode, Kyle sits down with Randy Kim, a queer Vietnamese Cambodian American storyteller, podcaster, and community organizer. Conversation about identity, refugee history, belonging, and what it means to be 100% of everything. From growing up disconnected from language and culture to returning to Cambodia and Vietnam, Randy shares how storytelling, community, and joy became tools for healing in the Asian diaspora. Bio: Randy Kim is a queer Viet-Khmer American from the Chi...

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49:48

Vietnam Didn’t Fix Me, But It Gave Me Permission to...

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2026/02/05

Send us a text What happens when moving to Asia doesn’t fix your life, but forces you to face yourself? In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You, I sit down with Peter (Broke The Habit), a Vietnamese Canadian content creator who spent over a decade quietly creating before his decision to quit his job and move to Vietnam changed everything. We talk about growing up ashamed of being Vietnamese, chasing stability over creativity, and the harsh realization that you can’t outrun your problems...

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40:13

The Goody-Two-Shoes Asian: Chasing Recognition and...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text What happens when you do everything “right”… and still feel lost? In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, I sit down in person with Cheryl Lau, host of the Edit History Podcast, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, validation, and starting over again and again. Cheryl describes herself as a “confused Asian”: Born in North America, raised across Hong Kong and Canada, now living in Singapore, she grew up as the classic goody-two-shoes Asian. Straight A’s. Sch...

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42:14

Sticky Rice, Two Worlds: A Lao German Story | Khoulap...

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2025/11/26

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Khoulap (Khouliconnects), a Lao German podcaster who is amplifying Asian diaspora stories in Europe. Born and raised in Dortmund to parents who escaped Laos during the Vietnam War and resettled in Germany in 1979, Khoulap shares an intimate look at growing up as one of the only Asian kids in a small German town. We talk about: – What it means to be Lao German/Eurasian – Childhood bullying, name mispronunciations, and “otherness” – The t...

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47:11

Above the Clouds & Beyond: Jon Hill on Identity,...

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2025/11/14

Send us a text Filmmaker Jon Hill joins Kyle for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about identity, culture, and creativity. Jon — who’s half Thai and half white — talks about growing up on the East Coast, navigating “what kind of Asian” people think he is, and how that perspective shaped his voice as a storyteller. They dig into Jon’s career, from working in sports media and producing Emmy-winning features for Fox Sports, to finally making his dream indie film Above the Clouds — a deeply...

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14:24

Bonus Episode - Hot Takes | Two Asian Blokes

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2025/10/24

Send us a text A bonus episode featuring the hosts of Two Asian Blokes, Danh and Thavy where we discuss about our hot takes on movies and Asian representation. Also check out our full episode with Two Asian Blokes. More Two Asian Blokes Two Asian Blokes is a podcast where we talk about Asian pop culture – films, TV shows, comic books, anime, music food, video games, whatever we feel like at the time really. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on niche Asian cinema and media that we fe...

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44:21

Asians Down Under: Lao Identity, Cinema & Pop Culture...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text In this special crossover episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, we’re joined by the hosts of Two Asian Blokes Podcast, Danh and Thavy, the dynamic duo bringing humor, honesty, and big opinions about Asian cinema, music, and pop culture. 🇦🇺 Together, we dive into the complexities of Lao identity, representation in Asian pop culture, and what it really means to grow up Asian Down Under. From nostalgic movie moments to real talk about identity, belonging, and creative

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39:59

Toying Around with Identity: Kevin on Collecting &...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text How toys, fandom, and Asian Canadian identity come together in Kevin’s story. Kyle chats with Kevin from Toying Around about his journey from toy collector to content creator. Kevin opens up about growing up in Ontario as a Hong Kong immigrant, rediscovering anime and fandoms, and building a thriving creative community through toys. Bio: Kevin aka Toying Around is a toy collector and videographer from Canada, creating video interviews, live streams and showcasing new collectibl...

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39:08

The Smoothie Identity: From Pageants to Public...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Maria Rincon calls herself a “smoothie”, a blend of Chinese, Colombian, and Canadian cultures, now living in Sweden. 🌏 In this episode, she shares her journey from being known as the “little Chinese girl” in Colombia, to winning Miss Chinese Vancouver, to hosting TV shows in China, to working with the UN, and finally finding her true calling as a public speaking coach. 🎤 Maria opens up about: Growing up between cultures & navigating family expectationsHow pageants and TV

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51:26

Yellow Fever, OG SoCal Asian and Breaking Stereotypes...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text From MySpace fame to memoir, Kaila Yu has done it all, model, musician, journalist, and now author of Fetishized. She joins us to talk about growing up Taiwanese American in Southern California, the 2000s Asian scene, K-pop, and confronting the Asian fetish. GO GET HER BOOK WHEREVER YOU GET BOOKS! 08/19/2025! More about the book: Like most young women, Kaila grew up with big dreams set in a big world experienced through movies, television, and glossy magazine pages. As a ...

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6:46

PODCAST UPDATE

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2025/08/12

Send us a text Remembered the password to the account so finally uploading an update episode. :) Tune in to hear about the updates for the podcast and a teaser of the next episode dropping this Thursday Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast 5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting ...

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53:28

From Asian Guilt to Writer's Success - Jesse's...

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2025/05/29

Send us a text In this week's episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung sits down with bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto to talk about her journey from Jakarta to Singapore, California, Oxford, and back again. Jesse opens up about her Chinese-Indonesian heritage, her path to becoming a prolific writer, and the ten-year grind before landing her first publishing deal. They dive into the cultural significance of her latest novel, Worth Fighting For—a modern-day Mulan retelling se...

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49:52

Documenting the Chinese Canadian Suburban Mom Life |...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text "From Ottawa roots to TikTok reels, Leanne keeps it real about the mom life" In this episode, we dive into the world of Leanne Lee — Chinese Canadian content creator, suburban mom of two, and all-around relatable human. From her early days navigating small-town Canada as the token Asian kid to finding her voice (and community) online, Leanne shares the real, raw, and ridiculous moments that make up modern Asian mom life. We talk identity, raising third-gen kids, Cantonese cultu...

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59:40

Celebrating Asian Cultures and Creators with...

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2025/03/13

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Curtis Chinn, host of The Infatuation Podcast and longtime educator, to talk about his journey from teaching to podcasting, amplifying Asian voices, and landing interviews with icons like Connie Chung and Ming Tsai. We dive into Asian representation in media, the evolution of identity, and the power of storytelling. Plus, Curtis shares behind-the-scenes insights on his favorite interviews and what keeps him going. Don't miss this inspiring conv...

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64:56

Gay, Asian, and Unfiltered: Bao & Chris Spill It All...

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2025/03/06

Send us a text In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, we sit down with Bao and Chris, the unapologetic and hilarious hosts of Literally Gaysians. We dive deep into the queer Asian experience—what it means to grow up both gay and Asian, the evolution of Gaysian identity, and how they built a friendship that has lasted over a decade. From partying at circuit events to hosting one of the only active queer Asian podcasts, Bao and Chris keep it real with humor, heart, and zero filters. Th...

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5:27

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - SOLO EPISODE

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2025/02/27

Send us a text A solo episode with a big announcement. Tune in to find out what it's all about! As always make sure to like, share and follow us on social media and on your streaming platforms. Listen to all of our episodes will make us really happy. Thanks. Support the show Thank you for listening! Help this podcast: 1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family 3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform 4. Leave us a rating ...

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58:25

The Best of Both Worlds: Kevin Yee on Thriving as an...

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2025/01/30

Send us a text Season 6 Premiere – Episode 101 🎙️ In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung chats with Kevin Yee, an ex-pharmacist turned content creator and high-ticket sales consultant. Kevin shares his journey growing up as an American-Born Chinese (ABC), balancing two cultures, and how it shaped his identity. He opens up about his family’s migration story, his relationship with his father, and the impact of generational trauma on mental health. Kevin also discu...

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49:44

Diving into the Uncomfortable - Minerva Navasca | EP 98

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2024/10/10

Send us a textMinerva Navasca’s Bio:Minerva Navasca is a Filipina-Canadian filmmaker exploring narratives of cultural dysphoria and girlhood with intimate specificity. Stating, “I want to make films about subjects that make me uncomfortable,” Minerva delves into perspectives steeped in anxiety and internalized shame, using the medium to interrogate the socio-political roots of these beliefs. She is a 2022 & 2024 TIFF Next Wave Alumni, and the winner of the 2024 BFI Future Film Festi...

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