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Not only was Maggie Gee one of only two Chinese American women to serve as a WASP during World War II, she also later became a pioneering physicist and lifelong advocate for equality. Long before women were allowed to fly combat missions for the United States military, Maggie Gee was flying high while fighting barriers of both race and gender.  Margaret “Maggie” Gee was born Gee Mei Gue in Be...

This traditional Korean folk tale shows the importance of keeping one's head—especially when it might be lost, along with other organs . Come closer, my darlings, and tuck your feet under the blanket, because tonight we are going somewhere very far away. Not across a road, or over a mountain, or even beyond the moon. We are going straight down beneath the waves, to the palace of the Dragon King. N...

As the Cleveland Guardians’ division series heats up, Steven Kwan’s elite defense and knack for getting on base make him the ultimate weapon for October baseball. Steven Kwan and the Cleveland Guardians earned the No. 2 seed in the American League, skipping the Wild Card round and moving straight into the Division Series.  For a team in the midst of its biggest games of the season, Kwan offer...

Dancing with the Stars, and my Fitbit, provide insight into the physical and mental demands of learning to dance. Tom Kagy (00:00.526) Hello, this is Tom Kagy with Unconventional Wisdom. One of my favorite shows is Dancing with the Stars. Its spectacular production values are a treat, of course, and probably accounts for its status as the top show on US TV. But what makes it interesting to me is t...

This sports weekend featured postseason heroics by Munetaka Murakami and Kaitlyn Chen, breakout performances from Tetairoa McMillan and Puka Nacua, and stellar hockey and golf showcases. Following the White Sox’ AL Wild Card sweep of the Astros, Munetaka Murakami launched a 440-foot, two-run homer against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 in the Division Series.  His first career postseason h...

Sung Kang’s journey from pre-law drop out to a franchise favorite shows how one unexpected character changed Asian American representation in Hollywood. Before Sung Kang became known as Han, from the Fast & Furious franchise, he was just a Korean American child searching movie screens for someone who looked like him. He was born in Clarkston, Georgia, in 1972, spending much of his childhood in...

Taiwanese American auctioneer Phyllis Kao is bringing personality, fashion and a modern face to the traditionally exclusive art world. In 2024, a Stegosaurus skeleton named Apex sold at Sotheby’s for a record-breaking $44.6 million, but it wasn’t just the dinosaur that was attracting attention. Behind the podium in a silver Armani blazer was Phyllis Kao, a Taiwanese American auctioneer whose humor...

Victor discusses how to listen to your body to minimize injuries while optimizing progress on your fitness journey. Victor (00:00) Alright, hello everyone and welcome back. For today's topic, I want to discuss the quote unquote dark side of getting fit. And that is the topic of injury. Victor (00:15) So like all things, life has a habit of kicking you, of taking things from you. And fitness is no...

Melancholic jazz samples and warm vinyl textures allowed the Japanese record producer to shape underground hip-hop and pioneer contemporary lo-fi culture. Nujabes was the professional moniker of Jun Seba, a Japanese record producer, composer, and DJ who shaped underground hip-hop and instrumental beat culture.  His style relies on melancholic jazz and soul samples, understated drum breaks, an...

Entering his fifth season with a 43-12 record, Marcus Freeman has established Notre Dame as a perennial national contender with a defense-first identity. In his fifth full season Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman has continued to build the program around a defense-first identity, recruiting and player development.  Notre Dame opened the season ranked among the nation’s top t...

The First Lady learns the startling beliefs espoused by her captors and deduces her location. Chapter ELEVEN Megan awoke long before she opened her eyes.  She was in no hurry to face her predicament in garish living color.  When she finally opened her eyes, she saw the warm late afternoon light pouring in through the windows, warming her face.  For a long time she lay with her eyes...

Backed by massive streaming numbers and a prominent role in HBO’s Euphoria , Dominic Fike returns with his highly anticipated third album, How to Quit Smoking . Driven by the lead single “Wallflower,” Dominic Fike’s anticipated third studio album, How to Quit Smoking , will release on October 9th.  This musical milestone closely follows his silver-screen appearance in the recent film Rolling...

South Asian immigrant families used community knowledge and persistence to establish a powerful presence in America’s gas-station industry. For generations of South Asian immigrants, neighborhood gas stations offered an accessible path toward financial independence, even if it did require long hours and support from the entire family. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 expanded employment...

A traditional Vietnamese legend blames annual monsoon floods on the perpetual fury of the loser in a competition for the heart of the beautiful princess Mỵ Nương . All right, my two little noodles, into bed. Yes, all the way in. Not halfway in like a turtle deciding whether to be awake or asleep. Pillows fluffed? Blankets tucked? Good. Tonight I’ll tell you an old Vietnamese legend about mountains...

Following a stellar freshman SEC All-Freshman campaign, Asia Thigpen is driving Kentucky’s pursuit of a national title. Outside hitter Asia Thigpen brings elite athleticism to a Kentucky program currently ranked third in the national polls.  Standing 5-foot-11, the dynamic sophomore has quickly established herself as a cornerstone for the Wildcats since arriving in Lexington.  Hailing fr...

They were kings for a summer following a boy who sold the house to buy the spotlight—only to see him buried. We were kings of a summer that never would end, With a borrowed old car and a dare from a friend. We ran every red light and laughed at the signs. Who needs a map when you're young and you're blind? We lit up the sky just to see if it burned, And called it a lesson we never quite learned. O...

Vietnamese tycoon Trương Mỹ Lan embezzled $12.5 billion, causing an estimated $27 billion in damage that forced Vietnam's government to rescue the bank at its center. How did one woman manage to secretly control one of Vietnam’s largest banks and remove more money than the combined fortunes of multiple billionaires?  Trương Mỹ Lan was born in Saigon in 1956 to a Chinese Vietnamese family and...

M y hopes of becoming a good West Coast Swing dancer were cruelly dashed during my first dances, but I persevered, determined not to end my dyas as a lesson dancer. Tom Kagy (00:01.048) Hello, this is Tom Kagy with Unconventional Wisdom. As I mentioned in the first part of this podcast, becoming a dancer is really a transformative experience that puts you in touch with aspects of yourself that you...

Part salesperson and part entertainer, livestream hosts are turning real-time product demonstrations into billions of dollars in sales. Livestream shopping may feel like just another new internet trend, but the person in front of the camera selling a product is actually performing a real job. Livestream hosts are becoming the modern version of QVC sellers, except they are selling directly through...

Cooking is the most underrated of skills that are critical to an optimal fitness program. Victor (00:01) So I'm recording this out of order because I filmed this episode topic earlier, but all my files got corrupted. Anyhow, in today's episode, I wanted to talk about the most underrated skill for fitness and weight loss, which is cooking. Victor (00:20) So I look at cooking through two different p...

Backup quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Dylan Raiola step up after starters’ injuries, while Kyler Murray and Shohei Ohtani make a return from theirs. Following Jayden Daniel’s injury, Commanders’ backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was thrust into the starting role and dialed up three touchdown passes, guiding Washington to a win over the defending champions.  Mariota’s 110 passer rating sparke...

As we get older, the relationship we have with our parents starts to change but where do we draw the line? This episode what independence really looks like in your 20s. Kelli (00:01) Hi everyone, welcome to the Goldsea Podcast. My name is Kelli and today I wanted to talk about a very specific topic. Should we tell our parents everything? At what age are you supposed to stop telling your parents ev...

After turning heads internationally and impressing Aces’ Head Coach Becky Hammon, the 5’5” guard is carving out an essential role in Las Vegas with her elite three-point shooting and infectious energy. Standing at just 5’5”, Hiroshima native Mai Yamamoto is among the WNBA’s shortest active players, yet she commands immediate attention with her unorthodox shooting form.  The Las Vegas Aces’ gu...

The Filipino American electronic artist expands his global footprint by co-writing a standout pop track for the DreamWorks Animation feature Forgotten Island . Shawn Wasabi is an electronic music producer, artist, and engineer who continues to expand his footprint across global entertainment.  For the DreamWorks Animation fantasy adventure film, Forgotten Island , he co-wrote and co-produced...

From competitive skateboarding to breakout acting performances in Booksmart and North Hollywood , Nico Hiraga continues to build an impressive resume across film, television, and high-profile music videos. Actor Nico Hiraga stepped into the ensemble cast of Niki Byrne’s coming-of-age drama The Julia Set , which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.  The film explo...