Jenny Arimoto & Mic Nguyen

Asian Not Asian

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Welcome to Asian Not Asian, a podcast where two Asian peeps not from Asia talk about American issues no American cares about. New episode every other Tuesday!

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Jenny Arimoto & Mic Nguyen

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S3E23: Asian Vegans feat. Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao (Writers of "Joy Ride") 10.07.2023 1:00:19

This week we've got the brilliant minds behind the movie "Joy Ride!" Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao talk about how they got this movie made and discuss how much work it takes to look hot. Then, the Asian Friends invent a new form of veganism.  H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-...

THROWBACK EPISODE: Jenny and Mic 03.07.2023 1:02:02

WE'LL BE BACK NEXT WEEK. Until then, enjoy this throwback of Jenny and Mic. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-634736884107 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R...

THROWBACK EPISODE: Stephanie Hsu 26.06.2023 1:01:00

The Asian Friends are on summer break so they dug through the archives to bring you a throwback episode. Stephanie Hsu stops by to talk about a little indie film she's working on. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-634736884107 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com...

S3E22: Dating Games 19.06.2023 1:05:48

Jenny and Mic finally have a sit down to discuss the state of love, dating, and relationships in 2023. Mic has a LOT of questions. Jenny evangelizes therapy for straight dudes. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-634736884107 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/as...

S3E21: Elevator Pitches with Fahim Anwar (Fuse's "We Need to Talk About America") 11.06.2023 1:05:37

Hilarious dude Fahim Anwar tries to convince some suits that he's worth a shot. Mic is jealous everyone is hanging out without him. Jenny loves live music. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-634736884107 Foreigner! A Comedy Show with Fumi Abe! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foreigner-a-stand-up-comedy-...

S3E20: Really The Worst Asian Podcast with Lingjie and Ben (Worst Asian Podcast) 04.06.2023 1:07:06

Queens Asians Lingjie and Ben stop by and share a bunch of banchan with Mic. Ben tries to show Mic a good time. Lingjie waits in a line for a fire drop. MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO https://setupcomedy.com/tickets/valencia-room-thursday-june-22nd-8pm Foreigner! A Comedy Show with Fumi Abe! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foreigner-a-stand-up-comedy-show-tickets-633558980967 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-723...

S3E19: Crazy Rich Best Friends with Vivian Tu ("Your Rich BFF) 28.05.2023 1:05:11

Financial best friend Vivian Tu stops by to break down the cost/benefit of a Brazilian Butt Lift. ANA Live: Real-Asian-Ships Dating Show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/asian-not-asian-podcast-live-6-1-2023 H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-627236399957 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W...

S3E18: Be Kind To Yourself with Therapist Kathryn Lee, Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park 21.05.2023 1:04:16

Continuing from episode 17, therapist Kathyrn Lee joins the Asian Friends along with Brian Park and Youngmi Mayer. We go through mental health questions from listeners while Mic continually has his mind blown by therapy. Part 2 of 2. Special thanks to our sponsor Saks OFF 5TH for getting the gang back together!  Saks OFF 5TH is celebrating AANHPI month with the Asian Mental Hea...

S3E17: Fit Checks and Check-Ins with Brian Park and Youngmi Mayer 14.05.2023 1:05:24

FEELING ASIAN REUNITES. Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park reunite for the first time since the end of their pod. We catch up and talk about how clothes plays into the Asian American psyche. Part 1 of 2. Special thanks to our sponsor Saks OFF 5th for getting the gang back together!  Saks OFF 5TH is celebrating AANHPI month with the Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) for the 3rd year in...

S3E16: Down On Their Luck Koreans and Useless Dads with Claire Ahn (author of "I Guess I Live Here Now") 08.05.2023 1:10:22

The Asian Friends welcome writer Claire Ahn onto the show to talk about long-distance dad relationships. Mic sees something wild on his commute. ANA Live: Real-Asian-Ships Dating Show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/asian-not-asian-podcast-live-6-1-2023 H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551825203037?...

S3E15: Taxes and Cargo Pants with Charlene Kaye and Dave Yim ("Golden Hour Podcast") 01.05.2023 1:06:55

Musicians and cool Asians Charlene Kaye and Dave Yim stop by to talk about music and photoshopping moms into historical photos.  ANA Live: Real-Asian-Ships Dating Show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/asian-not-asian-podcast-live-6-1-2023 "Foreigner!" Comedy with Fumi Abe https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foreigner-a-stand-up-comedy-show-tickets-615874646647 H A C K  C I T Y  C O...

S3E14: And Cocktails with Phil Wang (Netflix's "Philly Philly Wang Wang") 23.04.2023 1:12:55

The Asian Friends welcome comedian Phil Wang from across the pond.  H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551825203037?aff=erelexpmlt V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarim...

S3E13: Heat Tech and Dating Updates with Delia Cai ("Central Places") 16.04.2023 1:12:46

The Asian Friends pitch each other crazy get-rich-quick schemes. And author Delia Cai ("Central Places") has a bad time at the park. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551825203037?aff=erelexpmlt V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.in...

S3E12 Fit Checks and Everything Everywhere with Mary HK Choi (Vice, author of "Yolk") 03.04.2023 1:09:47

Fit Checks and Everything Everywhere with Mary HK Choi (Vice, author of "Yolk") Author Mary HK Choi lays bare Mic's soul. Then, we talk Oscar wins. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551821983407 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.in...

S3E11: Mild Hangovers and Bone Spurs 26.03.2023 58:56

The Asian Friends have a check-in. Mic's worried about the financial sector. Jenny gears up for a big event. Leave a comment below and tell us how you're doing. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551821983407 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod h...

S3E10: Timberlands and Periodic Tables with Peter Sohn (Pixar's "Elemental") 21.03.2023 1:10:39

Pixar animator, voice actor and director Peter Sohn joins the Asian Friends to set the record straight about being from the Bronx and directing the next Pixar feature. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551821983407 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasi...

S3E9: Haircuts and Go Bags with Tea Ho (HBO's "The Sympathizer") 12.03.2023 1:00:28

Writer Tea Ho (HBO's "The Sympathizer") helps the Asian Friends prepare for the end of the world.  H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-551821983407 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagr...

S3E8: Colonialism And Selfie Sticks with Riska LyHo 06.03.2023 1:04:27

Food pro and activist Riska LyHo talks to the Asian Friends about the dark side of paradise. H A C K  C I T Y  C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-525309584107 V O I C E M A I L 646-809-7231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jenn...

S3E7: A Special Episode 27.02.2023 50:31

Jenny and Mic remember a great guy. S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-525309584107 LEAVE US A VOICE MAIL 6468097231 F O L L O W https://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod https://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ P A T R E O N https://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod  P A R...

S3E5: Babies and Punk Rock with Mike Cabellon (NBC's "Mr. Mayor") 13.02.2023 1:22:56

It's two Mikes for the price of one. Mic tries to convince this week's guest, actor and writer Mike Cabellon (NBC's "Mr. Mayor") to give love a chance. Then, we talk about the events in California. (TW: trauma, violence). LIVE PODCAST @CAVEAT https://caveat.nyc/events/asian-not-asian-podcast-2-17-2023 HACK CITY MARCH 10 @UNION HALL https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenn...

S3E4: Lay-offs and Dude Relationships with Joon Chung (Sesame Street's Writers Room) 06.02.2023 1:11:59

The Asian Friends welcome children's TV writer Joon Chung. Mic confronts Joon about some criticism. Jenny suddenly finds she has a lot more free time. HACK CITY COMEDY FEB 10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-jenny-arimoto-tickets-480037423857?aff=erelexpmlt s L I V E  P O D C A S T  S H O W FEB 17 https://caveat.nyc/events/asian-not-asian-podcast-2-...

S3S3: Dog Love and One-Woman Shows with SJ Park (Netflix's Kaleidoscope) 30.01.2023 1:09:13

Podcast friend SJ Son talks about her awesome dog. Mic has some news for the haters. Jenny turns over a new leaf.  MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEB 3 https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=714370~34ea3a14-080c-468c-859c-83e1ffc813ef&epguid=4998053f-16eb-4a67-b867-9f7fc155c737&showing=714450& MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEB 4 https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pa...

S3E2: Break-ups and Stationary w/ Moss Perricone (Beavis and Butthead) 22.01.2023 1:01:50

Writer and producer Moss Perircone stops by the pod to talk about a recent break-up. COME SEE MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEBRUARY 3 AND 4TH! MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEB 3 https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=714370~34ea3a14-080c-468c-859c-83e1ffc813ef&epguid=4998053f-16eb-4a67-b867-9f7fc155c737&showing=714450& MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEB 4 https://prod3.agileticke...

S3E1: SEASON 3 KICK-OFF ASIANS 16.01.2023 48:25

Mic and Jenny return from their break. They talk about how much they saw each other over the holidays and how Asian people have sidekick character syndrome. Mic gets inspired by the suburbs. COME SEE MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEBRUARY 3 AND 4TH! MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEB 3 https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=714370~34ea3a14-080c-468c-859c-83e1ffc813ef&epguid=4998053f-16...

Best of ANA Season 2: Seafood Tower Asians with Sohla El-Waylly 09.01.2023 1:09:29

The Asian Friends are taking a short break, so enjoy some of our favorite episodes from this season. See you all soon! Also, COME SEE MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEBRUARY 3 AND 4TH! MIC IN SAN FRANCISCO FEB 3 https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=714370~34ea3a14-080c-468c-859c-83e1ffc813ef&epguid=4998053f-16eb-4a67-b867-9f7fc155c737&showing=714450& MIC IN SAN FRANC...