Fresh Off the Broke

Happy Halloween y’all! 🎃 In celebration of spooky season, let’s talk about Asian horror!  ̶N̶o̶,̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶t̶i̶g̶e̶r̶ ̶p̶a̶r̶e̶n̶t̶s̶.̶ ̶  We dive into classic “Grudge” style movies, and fast forward to some current hits like “Train to Busan”. What are you binging this Halloween? Maybe something from our list? Let us know in the comments :) 💀HALLOWEEN MUSIC💀 https://youtu.be...

When you think of Asian teachers, what comes to mind? A strict and cranky Asian person? Boarding school drill sergeants? Well, in today’s episode, we break down the “Asian teacher” stereotype, talk about educational expectations in the east vs the west, and reminisce on some positive experiences we’ve had :) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect wi...

Animes, dramas, shows, oh my! 😲 In today’s episode, we chat about our favourite animes and dramas,  rant about harmful tropes, and discuss the rise of East Asian media in the West. (P.S: Comment if you’ve seen the entirety of Naruto.) 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedI...

Put down that skin-lightening cream or self-tanner! Today we talk about skin-lightening culture in Asia, tanning culture in the west, double standards between the two, and how they both affect self image. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYTIh2cXfvM https://www.vogue.com/article/skin-lightening-risks-asian-beauty-market https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/skin-lightening-cream-fa...

“I’m not good enough for this award.” “Everyone here is better than me.” Do these phrases sound familiar?  If so, you should listen to our episode about imposter syndrome! What’s imposter syndrome, you ask? No, it’s not related to Among Us. Listen and find out! In this episode, we discuss where the concept of imposter syndrome came from, how it affects women of colour, and our journey. 📚SOUR...

Formerly known as a slur, Hafu, meaning “half” in Japanese represents a community of half-Japanese individuals around the world. Today, we have an open conversation with Nina Cataldo, the founder of Hafu Ladies, an international web-based community dedicated to Hafu women and celebrating their identities. We talk about overcoming societal challenges, the treatment of Hafus in the media, and what i...

Happy Wednesday! We’re back with another episode and it’s all about ASIAN JOY! With new movies/shows, athletic representation, and our favourite childhood games, today is about celebration and celebration only. Hang out with us for an hour full of happiness and laughter! 😄💛 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.ins...

With summer being “vacay season”🏖, today, we dive into transnational gentrification and the negative environmental/economic impacts of tourism gentrification. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amuse.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/vbavkb/palawan-plastic-ban https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/british-tourist-gemma-wilson-chased-nepal-woman-complaining-price-tea-annapurna-circuit-a795662...

Today, we break down the Canadian identity and delve into what it’s like growing up as a person of colour in Canada. Project 1907 Gofundme Campaign: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/stop-asian-hate-support-asian-canadians-fund 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/important-events.html https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-mont...

It's almost summer! You know what that means...report cards, graduation, summer school, and university/college prep season. 😳 Today, we dive into the world of strict Asian parents, the mental toll this takes on Asian students, why your grades are F I N E . P.S: Please be nice to yourself! Grades may be important now but don’t let them define who you are! 📚SOURCES📚 Chuang, S. S., & Su, Y. (2...

Today, we take a look at the idea of a “white man’s sidekick”, reflect on how it manifests itself in everyday life, and discuss why understanding both sides of this situation is very important. 🥠ABOUT FOB🥠 Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-t...

After discussing sexism towards Asian women, today we talk about toxic masculinity. We’re joined by two wonderful guests with perspectives from social media, the entertainment industry, as well as the LGBTQIA+community.  NOTE: At 29:52, Mike says Bruce Lee passed in the 60s. He actually passed in the 70s. 🎤TODAY’S GUESTS🎤  Ricky & Gay Narratives:  https://gaynarratives.com/ ht...

Have people ever asked you if you had an English name or an “easier name” to pronounce? Today, we dive into the world of foreign names and talk about how people with foreign names have been disrespected their whole lives, whether it be in the job market or in their personal relationships. 📚SOURCES📚 https://www.hireimmigrants.ca/wp-content/uploads/Final-Report-Which-employers-discriminate-Banerje...

Before movies like Ghost In the Sh- I mean Shang Chi, Youtube was where most Asian kids saw people that looked like them. Today, we travel down memory lane and revisit Youtubers we grew up watching, while also highlighting some creators we’ve been enjoying recently. 💬1950s DEBATE 💬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsL3HYz_TFw https://www.reportr.world/news/who-is-filipino-teen-boy-viral-debate-vi...

For most people, their only connection to sustainability is a collection of plastic bags… To try and bridge that knowledge gap, today we spoke with Andrew Chau (co-founder of Boba Guys), and Angelica Tso (aka Foody Blogs) about environmental activism and what the Asian community can do to fight climate change. 🌳TODAY’S GUESTS🌳 Check out Angelica! https://foodyblogs.carrd.co/ Check out Andrew &am...

With the recent surge in Anti-Asian hate crimes plus the already existing stigma towards mental health, it’s no surprise that many Asians feel hopeless right now. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Lola Wang, the founder of Fig Tree Counselling, a BIPOC and LGBTQ+-centred therapy practice. We cover COVID racism, accessibility of resources, and communicating with family members.  Fig Tree Cou...

Happy belated International Women’s Day! Today, we dive into sexism toward Asian women. We cover generational pressure, common misconceptions/portrayals in the media, and we listen to our friend, Bernice Ye, share her experience with China’s one-child policy.  Check out, Bernice! (she’s super cool😊):   www.berniceye.com  www.instagram.com/bernicecomedy  https://www.tiktok.com/...

When we say lost in translation, we mean L O S T. Today, we recount funny experiences translating for our dear parents <3 Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!  Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU   Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/&nb...

Let’s shift gears into this next episode While spirituality has become a trend on Tik Tok, yoga and other practices are no stranger to those that have been practicing it for centuries. Joined by the co-founders of the WOC Summit, Irene Lo and Harpinder Mann, we dissect this phenomenon and discuss the importance of acknowledging the cultural roots behind it. Check out WOC Summit: https://www.womxno...

It’s Valentine’s season (cUfFiNg SeAsOn)! Whether you’re single, taken, or anywhere in between, we’ll be your valentine (unless you don’t accept, that’s also fine). If you wanna cry learn about Asian Couple Culture, then you’ve come to the right place! Today we talk about bad couple Youtube channels, Asian dating shows, hook-up culture, and much more. “非诚勿扰/If You Are the One”: https://youtube...

Have you ever been injected with your own pee? Yeah, we haven’t either... Anyways, today we discussed all things Asian health! We dissected yeet hay, Vicks, and even told some horrifying stories that may or may not have to do with injecting pee! Learn more about yeet hay: Is yeet hay “熱氣” just a load of hot air? | Dreaming through life (wordpress.com) Why Chinese People Are Afraid of 'Yeet Hay'...

Song: Crying Over You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-off-the-broke/about/ Check out our available streaming platforms! https://freshoffthebroke.carrd.co

Happy New Year! We wanted to start the first month of 2021 by talking about our first times! Now, we know what you’re thinking… But no, not those first times. Today we share some personal stories regarding race, parents, pets, and first impressions of each other!  Remember to take care of yourself, and keep up your new year’s resolution ;) Link to J Lou’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/x38ayMAOmz...

Happy holidays everyone! December (or as some people like to celebrate early in October) is commonly associated with Christmas/Festive season. However, there are many cultural celebrations that take place during this time, and they get overshadowed in the western world. In today’s episode, we talk about holidays other than Christmas! From racist western standards to the history of dumplings, we di...

Bet you didn’t think you’d see us today 🕶😎 Today, we had the pleasure of speaking to Giboom Park (also known as Joyce) about her latest book “Not Your Yellow Fantasy”! We get to ask her some questions about her book, her writing process, plus a whole rant on yellow fever and how it affects the mental health of youth.  Check out Joyce!  www.instagram.com/notyouryellowfantasy  Suppor...