Best DIASPORA ASIAN PRODUCTIONS Podcasts (2025)

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Sticky Rice, Two Worlds: A Lao German Story | Khoulap | 117 42:14

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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 …

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Building Community After Trauma: The Khmer Canadian Experience | Sopheaktra (Peter) Heang 41:53

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Send us a text *This episode will touch on and mention the Cambodian genocide, so if this may be triggering for you at all, I would recommend skipping this episode* In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, host Kyle welcomes Sopheaktra (Peter) Heang, Cambodian Canadian, florist entrepreneur, and co-founder/director of the Cambodian Cultural Cen…

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Above the Clouds & Beyond: Jon Hill on Identity, Passion & Representation 47:11

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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, …

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Bonus Episode - Hot Takes | Two Asian Blokes 14:24

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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 …

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Asians Down Under: Lao Identity, Cinema & Pop Culture | Two Asian Blokes | 114 44:21

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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,…

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Toying Around with Parenthood | Kevin @ Toying Around | 113.2 Bonus 12:35

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Send us a text Bonus Episode! This is an extra section of our conversation with Kevin @ Toying Around. We were talking about Parenthood, being a father, and how to raise children. May not be relatable to most of y'all so I figure this can be a stand alone bonus episode that people can tune into if they want to hear two dads talk about being fathers…

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Toying Around with Identity: Kevin on Collecting & Creating | Kevin @ Toying Around | 113 39:59

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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. …

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The Smoothie Identity: From Pageants to Public Speaking Coaching | Maria C. Rincon | 112 39:08

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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…

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Yellow Fever, OG SoCal Asian and Breaking Stereotypes – Kaila Tells All | Kaila Yu | EP 111 51:26

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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: Lik…

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PODCAST UPDATE 6:46

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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 f…

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From Asian Guilt to Writer's Success - Jesse's Journey | Jesse Q. Sutanto | 110 53:28

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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 …

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Documenting the Chinese Canadian Suburban Mom Life | Leanne Lee | 109 49:52

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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…

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Completing Mother's Memoir for Her - Richard Hsung | 108 53:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle speaks with Richard Hsung, a retired organic chemist and professor, who shares his journey of identity as a third culture individual and the process of writing his mother's memoir, 'Spring Flowers, A Tale of Two Rivers.' Richard reflects on his experiences growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution, immi…

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On Being the Eldest Asian Introvert Daughter | Jennifer Ho | 107 49:47

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Send us a text A conversation with Jennifer about being an introvert, the eldest daughter and ways to be an introvert that can reach for what they want while still staying true to themselves without compromising on their boundaries and happiness. Bio: Jennifer Ho is a life coach who helps introverts start their personal rebellion. Her clients all h…

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Canto Cutie: Amplifying Cantonese Voices | Katherine Leung | 106 58:09

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Leung speaks with Katherine Leung, the founder and editor of CantoCutie, a groundbreaking zine dedicated to showcasing the voices and creativity of the Cantonese diaspora. Katherine opens up about her multicultural upbringing in Austin, Texas, her time teaching in Russia, and how these experiences shaped he…

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Celebrating Asian Cultures and Creators with InfatuAsian Podcast | Curtis Chinn | 105 59:40

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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 …

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Gay, Asian, and Unfiltered: Bao & Chris Spill It All | Literally, Gaysians | EP 104 1:04:56

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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 pa…

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - SOLO EPISODE 5:27

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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 @wha…

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Passion vs. Stability: Lucas’ Balancing Act | Lucas John Ng | 103 55:07

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Send us a text In this episode, actor and creative Lucas John Ng shares his journey of balancing his passion for acting with the need for life stability. From navigating a life-changing injury to pursuing creative fulfillment while holding down a full-time job, Lucas gets candid about the highs and lows of following your dreams. 🎬💼 Tune in as Lucas…

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Becoming The Real You (By Learning Chinese) | Angela Lin | Ep102 57:32

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Send us a text In this episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung reconnects with Angela Lin, co-founder of Real You Mandarin and co-host of But Where Are You Really From?. Angela shares her journey of creating an online Mandarin course tailored for ABCs (American-Born Chinese) and ABTs (American-Born Taiwanese), discussing language ba…

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The Best of Both Worlds: Kevin Yee on Thriving as an ABC (American Born Chinese) | EP 101 57:00

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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 a…

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Episode 100! Adult Friendships (ASIAN MEN CHIT CHAT SESSION) 1:04:27

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Send us a text Episode 100 of WHAT KIND OF ASIAN ARE YOU? Thank you to all that have been rocking with us regardless of when you started. Happy to have you as a listener. We will continue on and looking to provide more conversations that you care about and find value in. Onto today’s special episode. For episode 100, we gotta go back to the roots o…

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9 Questions with Kyle | Episode 99 13:23

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Send us a text A solo episode Get to know more about Kyle, the host of this podcast, and more on the inspiration and future goals for this podcast. 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. …

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Diving into the Uncomfortable - Minerva Navasca | EP 98 48:19

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Send us a text Minerva 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 interroga…

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The OG BLASIAN of the Internet! | @Jonahsahn | #97 SEASON 5 FINALE 1:05:27

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Send us a text SEASON FIVE FINALE! Our guest today, Johnathan Gibbs known as Jonahsahn and formerly blasianFMA. He’s 100% Black 100% Filipino and according to him the OG Blasian of the internet. He has been creating content on the internet since 2008 and is one with many hats. He’s a content creator, activist, gamer, chorister and Gayasian. In our …