The Sifu Mimi Chan Show

Culture Chat presents the Mimi & Greg Show! I am grateful for these weekly conversations with Greg Rucka that started with the covid19 quarantine. We are in this together, so we decided to literally stay in this together during this crazy time. In this episode, Greg Rucka discusses the failed response by the US to the covid19 pandemic, issues with the government, and the dire need for self-car...

Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky are the creators of the award-winning comic book Sex Criminals .  In this episode, we discuss the journey from conception to the finale of this unique and entertaining comic. I’m a big fan of Sex Criminals , so it was a privilege to hear these hilarious creators share stories about their collaboration.  Not only have they developed a lifelong friendship through...

It’s the Mimi & Greg Show!  In this episode, Greg Rucka explains why the GOP is a cult.  Seriously.  A cult.  We both try to remain hopeful after Biden and Harris winning the election, but it has been difficult. I’d like to tell you that in this episode we chat about comics, unicorns or rainbows.  However, I can’t lie to you guys.  Greg keeps it real as he tackles the lack of truth in journali...

In this episode, I have a lovely chat with the charming Siena Agudong. Siena Agudong is an American actress, who is known for her roles on the Nickelodeon series Star Falls , the Netflix series No Good Nick , and the Disney Channel Original Movie Upside-Down Magic. I enjoyed chatting with Siena about growing up in Hawaii, her favorite hobbies, and her acting career. Siena is also an ambassador for...

It’s the Mimi & Greg Show!   Greg Rucka and I discuss the mayhem of the 2020 election and how excruciating it is waiting for results. We are both feeling a bit worn out from the turmoil of the 2020 election, but take comfort in the hopeful outcome and focus on the things we can control.  Self-care, friendship and gratitude are on the mind. Surprisingly, we keep it light (for us) and try to lea...

2020 is a milestone year for Wah Lum Kung Fu of USA.  It has been 50 years since my father began his teachings in America. This is also the 40th anniversary of the  Wah Lum Temple  in Orlando, Florida. In honor of these milestones, I produced a one-of-a-kind virtual kung fu exhibition featuring Grandmaster Pui Chan and the Wah Lum Temple Demo Team! Normally, we would be hosting a live show and rai...

Welcome to The Mimi & Greg Show! It’s been a privilege to have these weekly conversations with Greg Rucka. I will forever be a fan of his work and feel fortunate that I can now also call him my friend. Catching up with my pal Greg this week includes all sorts of fun things from Halloween to the newest issue of his comic book Lazarus. Don’t worry there are no spoilers! As a major Lazarus...

It’s time to vote ! The election is underway, and I have voted. Have you? In this episode Greg Rucka  responds to the most frequent objections to voting and reasons for abstaining. There is a lot of information out there on the world wide web. However, there is also a lot of misinformation! This conversation is highly political, so I hope you listen with an open mind. After all, listening is a gre...

“Education is experience, and the essence of experience is self-reliance.” T.H. White My friend Dan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how these philosophies apply to our daily lives. Dan John is a world-renowned strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness industry. We discuss the importance of education and learning.  Dan also shares his thoughts on...

Covid19 has disrupted all of our lives.  However, during quarantine, I have been fortunate to have Greg Rucka as a guest on my podcast almost every week…so we now refer to these special episodes as the Mimi & Greg show! In this episode we are back discussing politics, the presidential debates , covid19 in the White House and more. The election is less than a month away so get out there and vot...

Marissa Meyer is the USA Today–and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Heartless , The Lunar Chronicles , and The Renegades Trilogy . I am a huge fan of Marissa’s work and the incredible worlds she creates. Marissa has the ability to transport you to another place and fall in love with the characters. I’m really looking forward to her new book, Instant Karma , which will be available on Novemb...

It’s the Mimi & Greg show! In this episode, Greg Rucka and I discuss his Atticus Kodiak novels. How lucky am I to be in a book club with the author of the books? We brought in another Rucka fan, my husband Oscar Agramonte to join us as we talk all things Atticus Kodiak! Thank you to all the fans who sent in listener questions! We didn’t get to all of them, but will try to ask them in a f...

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15 each year.  In this episode, I have a conversation with Anthony Olvera in honor of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month .  We discuss his heritage and growing up in Orlando, Florida as a Mexican American. Anthony’s father was deported  to Mexico when he was a senior in high school and he shares what this experience was like and how it affected h...

It’s the Mimi & Greg show with a special announcement: PLEASE VOTE! It’s difficult for me to stay cheery and happy when the world is just upside down.  However, I am grateful to have Greg Rucka to vent with – or rather listen to his Rucka Rants.  No one says it better – and I urge listeners to take what we are saying to heart.  Vote. It matters. We sum up the happenings of the week when this w...

It’s the Virtual Kauai Comic Con 2020!  Unfortunately comic conventions had to go virtual this year due to the covid19 pandemic.  However, we aren’t going to let that stop us from having conventions ! Thanks to Aaron Yamasto for inviting us back to participate in this wonderful con.  Kauai is truly one of my favorite places and I hope we will be celebrating together next year in Hawaii...

In this episode, we discuss the Mimi Chan and Greg Rucka origin story. I thought it would be fun to share how we met and how we ended up where we are today. Thank you to all the listeners who have been with Greg Rucka and me during our covid19 quarantine podcast marathon. These conversations have been one of the only positives to come out of the coronavirus pandemic. Greg also talks about the evol...

In this episode, I discuss a sensitive and personal subject: my experience with childhood sexual abuse . In past episodes, I have referenced my experience being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.  I also wrote about it in the original blog post.   And a previous episode was also dedicated to sharing my journey. I chose to have this meaningful with my husband Oscar, who is my support system.  Ev...

It’s the Mimi & Greg show!  It’s been another rough week and I am grateful to Greg Rucka for continuing this podcast journey with me.  We have conducted 20 interviews since the beginning of the covid19 pandemic!  In this episode, Greg discusses a very personal subject, the arrest of his son Elliott in NYC at a BLM protest.  The inaccurate articles by the New York post and online blogs have cau...

Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites series , as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series . I was thrilled to have Marie on the show and loved every minute of our conversation. She shares how she finds inspiration for her characters and stories as well as her methods for overcoming writer’s block. Marie also shared childhood stories with me and what it...

I am truly excited to share this interview with the incredible author and historian Susan Ware . I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion about feminism, women’s suffrage, and the 19th amendment. This may sound like a history lesson, but I promise you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. I felt I could listen to Susan speak all day and I am honored that she agreed to be a guest on this show....

[NEW EDIT 10:00AM] Mimi and Greg Show on Mulan conflict and losing Chadwick Boseman. In this episode, Greg and I mourn the loss of Chadwick Boseman and naturally talk a little about politics. We also discuss a conflict I am having over Disney’s live-action movie Mulan. While I have a personal connection to the character and story, it has been a point of contention with me of late. Like many other...

What is the meaning of the word Sifu or Shifu? Kung fu practitioners around the world have used this term to describe their teachers, but what does it truly mean to be a kung fu sifu? Oscar Agramonte and I have a conversation about what the word ‘Sifu’ means to us and how it relates to our Wah Lum Kung Fu System . I always enjoy my discussions with Oscar and am grateful we were able to...

Greg Rucka and I are back to discuss all sorts of fun things in this episode. We answer listener questions ranging from music to writing villains! I’m grateful to Greg for his generosity with his time and for having these wonderful conversations with me each week. Thanks to all of you who have been encouraging and sending positive feedback. Keep your questions coming! Our next book club choice is...

In this episode, Derek shares his five-point plan for how he would defund the police and bridge the gap between community and law enforcement. Derek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations. Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions. In a previous episode , Derek recently had a discussion...

It’s the Mimi & Greg Show! I am so grateful for Greg Rucka’s friendship!  Greg has been a weekly guest on my show since the pandemic began and it has truly been a privilege.   Our conversations range from comics to politics and we never run out of things to talk about! In this episode, we discuss the Biden/Harris ticket and our hopes for the future.   Voting in the 2020 election is essen...