Los Angeles Times

Asian Enough

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From the Los Angeles Times, “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything in between. In each episode, hosts Jen Yamato, Johana Bhuiyan, Tracy Brown and Suhauna Hussain of the Times invite special guests to share personal stories and unpack identity on their own terms. They explore the vast diaspora across cultures, backgrounds and generations, and try to expand the ways in which being Asian American is defined.

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Asian Enough: Jon M. Chu 26.05.2020 46:36

A conversation with director Jon M. Chu about seeing yourself as the center of a story, how the internet changed visibility for Asian Americans, and life after "Crazy Rich Asians." [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Sung Kang 19.05.2020 48:09

A conversation with actor Sung Kang about growing up in Georgia, finding Han's swagger in the “Fast & Furious” franchise and wrestling with the unexpected complications of fame. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Dante Basco 12.05.2020 43:32

A conversation with actor Dante Basco about becoming a Filipino American icon in “Hook,” how Rufio's Lost Boys were like a gang, and helping the next generation of Asian Americans tell their stories. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Dumbfoundead 05.05.2020 37:30

A conversation with rapper Dumbfoundead, a.k.a. Jonathan Park, about Asians in hip-hop, why he isn't more famous, and his family’s journey from South Korea to Argentina to Los Angeles. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Niki Nakayama 28.04.2020 40:47

A conversation with chef Niki Nakayama, owner of n/naka restaurant in L.A., about authenticity in food, creating the satirical menu for “Always Be My Maybe” and getting her grilled cheese sandwich fix in Japan. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Rabia Chaudry 21.04.2020 40:37

A conversation with civil rights attorney Rabia Chaudry about race and the “Serial” podcast, defying cultural expectations, and defending Muslim Americans after 9/11. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Jet Tila 14.04.2020 44:58

A conversation with chef and Food Network star Jet Tila about growing up in L.A.'s historic Bangkok Market, Thai food in America and driving jackfruit trees around Mexico with his dad. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Asian Enough: Mina Kimes 07.04.2020 47:30

A conversation with ESPN sports journalist Mina Kimes about the Asian athletes Asian Americans love to root for, identifying as hapa, and why racist trolls don’t bother her.

Asian Enough: Margaret Cho 31.03.2020 47:33

A conversation with comedian Margaret Cho about race in comedy, growing up in a queer bookstore in San Francisco and that time her parents smoked weed.

Asian Enough: Viet Thanh Nguyen 24.03.2020 54:46

A conversation with novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen about cultural authenticity, inherited trauma and the “Crazy Rich Asians” effect.

Asian Enough Bonus Episode: Coronavirus Update from Soumya Karlamangla 20.03.2020 44:21

A conversation with L.A. Times health reporter Soumya Karlamangla about talking to your parents about coronavirus, the pandemic's impact on the Asian American community and the rise of COVID-19-related discrimination.

Asian Enough: Lulu Wang 17.03.2020 46:38

A conversation with director Lulu Wang about Asian American identity, fighting for an inclusive Hollywood, and an update on the family secret that inspired "The Farewell."

Asian Enough: John Cho 17.03.2020 59:34

A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.

Introducing Asian Enough 04.03.2020 2:12

Asian Enough is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything else. It premieres on March 17th.