Worst Asian Podcast

If you grew up in an Asian or immigrant family, did you actually go on REAL vacations as a kid? More likely, summers were spent at Kumon or attending extra classes. Now that we're older, where do adult Asians like to travel to? Ben survives a rollercoaster. Lingjie can't get his eyes off the teacher's assistant. Come listen to the Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-c...

We're both sick. Ben has an undiagnosed illness that's not stupidity. Lingjie is suffering from you know what. But we're pushing through it all to give you your weekly dose of mid tier entertainment. This is a totally random misc episode about absolutely nothing. Lingjie wonders why men need lotion. Ben loves the swamp. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.g...

This topic was a great excuse to reminisce about random memories we had growing up in NYC. But the truth is, NYC is one of the best places to live if you are Asian. But it also has some big negatives, mainly the $$$. Lingjie gets hit in the face with a baseball. Ben misses cheap steak and eggs. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/mayor/maui-recovery-ass...

Who has the better holidays? South Korea or China? We fight it out on another installment of "Korean vs Chinese Deathbattle". How many real holidays do we know of before things devolved into utter nonsense? Lingjie gets fooled twice. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/mayor/maui-recovery-assistance https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/str...

Everyone's favorite Asian news anchors are back! This time we wonder if we should start incorporating a weather report. Today's episode is full of more unimportant Asian news tidbits. Everything from fake Chinese bears to smuggled KFC pet turtles. Lingjie is cheap at restaurants. Ben runs out before we finish recording. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------...

Japan unveiled. The world is obsessed with all things Japanese culture. Beyond the obsession with Anime, vending machines, sushi, and all things kawaii かわいい.  What is life really like living in Japan? We get the first hand scoop from an expat who moved there. A beautiful country with amazingly courteous people but it does have its quirks. Lingjie hates empanada thieves. Franklin forgot how to...

This was a very hungry but fun episode. We go over some of the hardest choices in Asian cuisine. No facts, just stubborn opinions. This or that, Asian food edition. Pho or Ramen? Korean BBQ or Chinese Skewers? Paris Baguette or Chinese bakeries? And so much more. Lingjie constructs his own sandwich at a discount. Ben has fun at Round 1. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ---------------------...

There's a lot to be said about carrying the burden of being the oldest child in the family. Both of us carry that title yet we differ in so many ways. Who's responsible for the parents? What happens when you have a deadbeat sibling? Lingjie takes an advance on his inheritance. Ben is losing rent money. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EV...

This is part 2 of our 2 part series on how artificial intelligence would handle some of the larger problems within the Asian community. Feel free to listen to either part in any order. Ben wears his shirt backwards on air. Lingjie has a new way to make money. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. NOTE: The amazing team over at Welcome To Chinatown is opening up their long awaited community hub a...

Before A.I. takes over the world and enslaves humanity, let's use it to solve some everyday Asian problems. This is the first of a 2 part series on how artificial intelligence would tackle some of the most common problems including racism, bamboo ceilings, cultural barriers, and much more. Ben blows up via text. Lingjie wonders if people actually care. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -...

Apologies for being a day late with this week's episode release. But we're here and some of what's happening in our real lives tie into the topic of this episode. Do you ever feel like Asian people avoid seeing the doctor? There's a lot of cultural baggage to unpack. Ben tries durian for the first time live on air. Lingjie loses something at H-Mart. Come listen to the Worst Asian P...

There's a whole lot on deck for this Asian News Update episode. A new East Asian country goes up against Japan's declining birth rates. KFC has a finger licking good surprise. Why did the Little Mermaid bomb in Asia? And so much more. Lingjie has solid advice on aging. Ben tries to join the military. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVE...

It's another fan favorite "Deathbattle" episode. This time we compare Korean vs Chinese movie celebrities. Steven Yeun goes up against Simu Liu. What does South Korea have to compete against Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan? Ben steals a mattress. Lingjie has choice words for his wife's boss. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US E...

What's in a name? How much of a difference does it make in your everyday life to have a more "common" western name? We chat about why we each choose to use or not use a nickname. The good, the bad, and the annoying. Ben misses a very important party. Lingjie brought breakfast. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @Wo...

We don't normally do movie or TV show reviews but Netflix's Beef may be the greatest Asian American show ever. If you've seen the show, you'll love this episode. If you haven't, please go binge it and come back. Beef fights against what the general public thinks of Asian Americans and shows that we're all a little f**ked up inside. Lingjie has unique bathroom activities. Be...

Happy Father's Day! Today it's all about the world's most misunderstood creature, the Asian Dad. What makes it tick? Why does it do what it does? Lingjie creates an A.I. cohost. Ben countdown to religious salvation. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod ► WEBSITE: www.worstasianpod.com ► INSTAGRAM: www.in...

Ben didn't show up for this week's recording. So this seems like a perfect opportunity to distribute an episode from our paid subscription series of episodes. In this one we talk about our favorite super powers. It's not Asian related but it's good dumb fun. If you enjoy the episode, consider subscribing to our bonus content on Apple and Spotify. It also just shows general support...

Worst meets best as comedian Mic Nguyen joins us today. We get down and dirty with the godfather of Asian podcasting and host of the acclaimed Asian Not Asian Podcast. Mic puts his fish sauce in a decanter. Ben power lifts his body out of bed. Lingjie has 5 phones. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  Mic Nguyen: www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro/ www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpod/ www.asiannota...

It's AAPI heritage month and we've got a lot to celebrate this week. But what is actually the point of this month? Is it just window dressing or does it actually do anything for the Asian community? Or are we just a bunch of haters? Ben uses finger chopsticks. Lingjie gets carsick. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @Wo...

There are few things more traumatizing than being a young Asian child sitting in your school cafeteria and being laughed at because your lunch was different. A great majority of us have had that "lunchbox moment." Come join us as we go down memory lane and discuss what it was like back in elementary school. Lingjie cuts class to watch the Maury Show. Ben wonders why no one sits next to h...

Aloha and mahalo! We're officially back from vacation but you probably didn't even notice. We're making it easy on ourselves with another Asian News Update episode. Netflix is throwing around $2.5 billion dollars and none of it is ours. Ben's favorite hobby is sitting. Lingjie misses Hawaii. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW...

What does the term BOBA LIBERAL mean? This isn't a political podcast so don't expect deep analysis. But we do think it's worth talking a little bit about Asian American politics. Why's it so hard for all of us to just get along? Lingjie has a hot take on Siracha. Ben has a secret to never being late. Come listen to the Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------...

According to the internet, one of the co-hosts sits on bags of money and the other lives in his car. This week we discuss the ultimate goal of most immigrant Asian Americans: making money. And specifically how it relates to building wealth for their kid. Ben has holes in his sneakers. Lingjie has an obsession with chopsticks. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  SMALL AAPI BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ►...

This week, we had a fun time talking about our favorite "Asian" movies of the 1990s and 2000s. Yes, that's Asian in quotes. What actually counts as an Asian American film? It's a junk drawer of whatever we could find because those were some difficult decades. Lingjie gets inspired by Mewtwo. Ben bounces on the moon. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  -----------------------...

Ben is sick so let's see how he powers through this episode. Lots of Asian Americans spend years hustling to build a small business or store. But what happens when their kids don't want to take over the business? Is there a lost generation of small AAPI stores? Ben pays $100 for a haircut. Lingjie takes every opportunity to vent. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  SMALL AAPI BUSINESS...