Fresh Off the Broke

For this year’s Halloween special, we face our biggest fear… 💛RESOURCES/COMMUNITIES💛 https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianParentStories/  https://www.asianmhc.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354874495069490/?ref=br_rs (Subtle Asian Mental Health Facebook Group) 💛HELPLINES💛 http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html  https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/...

Did you know that an Asian invented this? In today’s episode, we talk about all things Asian inventions and highlight the amazing things we have in our lives thanks to Asian inventors. P.S. Happy Filipino-American Heritage Month for our US listeners! 📚SOURCES📚 https://ideas.ted.com/8-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders-whose-innovations-have-changed-your-life-really/ https://www.sciencebuddies...

Do YOU want to put your parents in a nursing home? What does being a “good kid” mean to you? Was that something you heard a lot growing up? “Oh look at them, they’re such a good kid!” In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to be an obedient kid, how filial piety manifests in Asian culture, and the “I’m putting my parents in a nursing home” phenomenon. 💡LEARN MORE💡 https://www.thoughtco.com...

The school year has started! Are you back in school? Maybe just graduated?🎓 In typical “Fresh Off the Broke” fashion, today, we’re speaking about the FGLI (First Generation, Low Income) experience and how it affected our schooling, as well as what’s being done to solve that. 💯Close The Gap Foundation 💯 https://www.closethegapfoundation.org/glossary/fgli 🫂The FGLI Community Initiative🫂 https:/...

Have you ever heard of the term, “Asian Bubble”? And no, it’s not a type of candy or kids toy. In today’s episode, we discuss the Asian Bubble, where it comes from, and the possible downsides that come with it . 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fre...

Does the phrase “White Boy of the Month” sound familiar? Yes? Have you ever wondered why when it comes to POC stories you see online, they're usually tragic or only about prodigies? 📰 In today’s episode, we discuss the issue of “mediocrity” and POC within Western culture. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instag...

Do you struggle with asking for help? Do you sometimes feel like (or you’re told) you have to take everything on yourself? Well, you’re not alone and we’re here to talk about how it affects the Asian community. In today’s episode, we discuss the common experience of hyper-independence in Asian girls. Through memes and some not-so-lighthearted backstories, we navigate the relationship that Asian gi...

This week, Fresh Off the Broke turns into Fresh Off the Runway! In today’s episode, we discuss the hypocrisy of Western fashion companies using Asian culture as an aesthetic. 📚SOURCES📚 https://youtu.be/Jfzy-_jDyeo (D&G Ad) https://truenorthfareast.com/news/lululemon-china-bat-fried-rice-scandal https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Abercrombie-recalls-T-shirts-many-found-offensive-2849480.php...

“Take up the White Man's burden, send forth the best ye breed… Your new-caught, sullen peoples, half devil and half child.” 😳😳 Have you ever heard of the term  “White man’s burden?” In today’s episode, we explain the concept of “White Man’s Burden”, the extremely dark history behind it, and how it (unfortunately) manifests in modern society. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.health.com/mind-body/heal...

Asian makeup has been trending in Western social media, however with the merging of cultures, many are wondering, “Am I allowed to wear Asian makeup?” In today’s episode, we discuss whether Non-East Asians are allowed to participate in Asian makeup trends, and what you should do if you find yourself asking the same question. P.S: The answer is yes, you are allowed (with a few exceptions). 😎 🥠ABO...

Calling all gamers! In today’s episode, we transform into a gaming podcast talk about all things Asian gaming! From representation in video games to why Asian horror games are simply better, we cover it all. We even highlight some of our own gameplay from the popular Asian Horror game, “Detention”! 👀 💻GENERAL LINKS💻 https://silenthill.com/ https://www.gamesradar.com/someone-has-bought-the-silen...

Have you ever been called a banana or coconut? Do you even know what that means? 🤨 In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to be “not Asian enough,” whether it be in your personal life or through examples in social media. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.news.com.au/sport/winter-olympics/chinas-double-standards-clear-as-eileen-gu-celebrated-while-beverly-zhu-is-hung-out-to-dry/news-story/9f184b51bf5d...

Happy API Heritage Month! 💛🎊 In today’s episode, we celebrate our API Heritage with a list of some Not-So-Subtle Asian Traits. Follow along and let us know how many apply to you! 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshoffthebroke LinkedIn: https:/...

“Oh hey! Aren’t you…?” No. Don’t even finish that sentence. I’m not so and so sibling. To all the Asians out there, have you ever been mistaken for other Asians at your school? Perhaps, do you almost never get called the right name? We’ve been there. In fact, that’s what today’s episode is all about! Come along as we groan over the “All Asians look the same” stereotype and talk about how even the...

What do you think of when you hear the term “Asian Fishing”? An Asian person fishing? A culturally significant hunting technique? As much as we would love to say yes, Asian Fishing is something much worse. With the ever-rising popularity of anime, K-pop, and dramas, some people have taken their love a few steps too far………as far as even pretending to be Asian on social media 😳 Tune in as we break...

“Back in my day…” “It’s because of that phone…” Have you been on the receiving end of these before? In today’s episode, we talk about popular Asian parent sayings and slang terms. P.S: If you can explain the weird lists in our Popular Sayings segment, please let us know 😔😔😔 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.in...

You know the “academic Asian” stereotype, but have you heard of Asians in the arts? Well, not many have because they’re not usually allowed to pursue the arts. We all know someone that’s taken piano for 10+ years, wanted to go into music, and surprisingly, weren’t allowed 😔 In today’s episode, we draw upon our experiences from art school to answer the question, “can Asians pursue the arts?” 🎨FUR...

Happy 50th episode! Now that we’re 50 episodes into the podcast, we decided that it was time for a long-overdue conversation…how Asian are we? 🤔 🔗 TAKE THE QUIZZES WITH US 🔗 https://www.trueasiantest.com/ https://www.gotoquiz.com/how_asian_are_you_18 https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/do-you-belong-in-asia-or-europe https://www.quotev.com/quiz/12181939/Are-you-more-like-a-Japanese-Chinese-or-K...

Asian prodigies…or better known as what your parents wish you were. Do you see articles about prodigies and hide them from your parents? Do you go as far as to comment “Don’t show this to my parents” under the post? In today’s episode, we talk about famous Asian prodigies, the Model Minority Myth, as well as the importance of living as/being a child. 📚SOURCES📚 🔧Maddy Zhang 🔧 https://www.utoron...

For many people, the weekend is when you have fun, but for many Asians, that’s when they do more school :( Today is all about language school where we look back on our days at Saturday school (or lack thereof). (The girls that get it, get it, and the girls that don’t, don’t 😌) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.i...

Happy 2022!🎇As many people are on holiday right now, what better way to pass time than watching some Asian variety? From “Problematic Men” to a lizard’s love story, join us as we take you through the world of Asian shows. 🥶SAM PAK🥶 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamPakApplianceDirectTV/about Store Locator Page: https://www.appliancedirect.com/contact 📽SHOWS 📽 Great Escape https://youtube.co...

We’ve reached that time of year of making new year’s resolutions, and seeing some not so lovely relatives…  In this week’s episode, we discuss the issue of comparison that comes up when Asian people meet up with their families, and how it can perpetuate harmful norms for children, which leads to a negative self-image.   •°•❅ Happy holidays to our FOB Family! Stay safe and take care of yo...

Did you know that the British Museum contains over 900 looted artifacts? Despite their denials and claims that they just “found them as they were,” there's still irrefutable evidence that supports otherwise.  Today, we talk about Western museums’ long history of stealing/appropriating Asian artifacts and the struggle to get them back to their rightful owners. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.nytimes.c...

Today we f̶a̶n̶g̶i̶r̶l̶ ̶o̶v̶e̶r̶ talk about Asian dollar stores. From toiletries to stationary, they have it all. And from their diverse shopping selection to plushie reviews, we discuss it all 😎 Not sponsored, but we wish it was :’( 🏬STORES MENTIONED🏬 One’s Better Living: https://www.onesbetterliving.com/ Miniso: https://www.miniso.com/ Muji: https://www.muji.com/ Daiso: https://www.daisojapa...

In this episode, we talk in-depth about overwork culture in different parts of Asia, and how it affects Asians all across the globe. Reminder: Don’t forget your worth! You are more than how much you make