Worst Asian Podcast

It's the Halloween episode! Spoooooky. We reminisce about our experiences as kids going trick or treating. We have a fun time chatting about various spoooooky ghosts and spoooooky holidays from Asia. Spirits coming back to Earth during October seem to be in style. Stay tuned for the tale of Ben being set on fire, twice. Yes, twice. Lingjie steals candy. Ben punches ghosts. Come list...

New York's OG Chinatown was hit hard during the pandemic. Out of that storm of bad news came Victoria Lee. She is the founder of Welcome to Chinatown, an organization dedicated to preserving Chinatown Manhattan for the next generation. They have distributed over $500k in donations to date. Victoria comes on to talk about the journey and dealing with feelings of imposter syndrom...

Did your parents ever brew you up a bitter, dark as the night concoction to drink when you were sick? If not, then go visit your local Asian herbal store and try one for yourself. Today we give our opinions on a variety of Eastern medicinal treatments and beliefs. We manage to mix in some nostalgic Johnny Quest and T-Mobile Sidekick references. Ben thinks Red Bull is delicious for a very odd...

You know him best as Appa from the show Kim's Convenience but Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is so much more than just that. We chat with him about his career and his love of geek culture. What happens when a Star Wars super nerd gets to be in a Star Wars show? Give it up for the nicest human being to ever shit his pants. Paul has strong opinions on ketchup. Ben is worried about going bald. Lingjie has never...

We're back for another edition of Death Battle. This time, we're comparing Korean and Chinese inventions across history. It's safe to say who's the favorite in this matchup. Is Ben that bad at googling or is Korean fried chicken actually the best he has to offer? The trash talk bantering is dialed up on this episode. Ben loves instant coffee. Lingjie can't legally say what torrenting is. Come...

No one is more qualified to talk about Asian beauty standards than two objectively and subjectively unattractive Asian podcast hosts. What are the differences in perceived attractiveness between eastern and western cultures? We point the finger at social media and how badly it's warping society's idea of beauty. We apologize in advance if we offend anyone, please slide into our DMs and y...

Breaking news, everyone is stealing Spam. We're back with more news because you listeners loved it so much. Janet Yang is set to be the first Asian American president of The Academy of Motion Pictures aka The Oscars. Love or hate GMO's but they've taken the smell out of durains. All that and so much more and we look to become the new Asian CNN. Ben sucks on tree sap. Lingjie discovers the meaning...

Being Asian can be hard. Being mixed Asian is both hard and confusing. Alex Chester-Iwata joins us on the pod to talk about all things within the mixed Asian diaspora. She is the Editor In Chief of Mixed Asian Media. What's it mean to be called ambiguous? Exotic but not authentic? We get into it all and much more. Lingjie remembers Dawson's Creek. Ben has a hairy back. Alex makes VIP passes out of...

Let's slow down and have a some fun on this episode with a little game. Also, Ben is hungover so talking about anything more serious might break his brain. Tell me you're asian without telling me you're asian. How many stereotypes can we tippy toe over without offending too many people? Ben falls into the dark side with air fryers. Lingjie is pretty sure you should wash your hands after you p...

We dive head first into a giant cup of boba tea. Joining us to talk about everything boba and so much more is Andrew Chau. He is the CEO and Co-founder of the wildly successful chain Boba Guys. He also authored "The Boba Book." We ask the ultimate question, is it boba or bubble tea? Ben is a petty subway rider. Lingjie doesn't get any of the Ted Lasso references. Andrew trolls on Simu Liu. Come li...

We've probably all at one time been the token something in a situation. Was it weird? Was it good? Maybe you didn't even notice. Let's dive deep into the pros and cons of tokenism. The boys go way off on a tanget and end up making a horrible bet with each other. Lingjie invents a new inclusive term for all Asians. Ben hates on more drivers. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.   -----...

America, land of the free and home of the world famous Nathan's hotdog eating contest. Aside from money and fast food, what is it about America that keeps luring in people from around the world? The boys chat about their first generation migration stories and what's different about the modern immigrant American dream. Ben falls back in love with Whoppers. Lingjie becomes a ringside announcer.&nbsp...

Another installment of "Death Battle", single life vs married life. Let's hope couples counseling is not needed after this episode. There's absolutely nothing negative about marriage according to Lingjie... hold up, is that a red dot on Lingjie's forehead? Ben gets catfished. Lingjie even had money as a little kid. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  -----------------...

So much news, so little time. Let's go roundup the most important headlines in the Asian community. And by most important, we mean what pops up the most on our social media feeds. BTS breaks up??? Say it ain't Seoul. Srircha is low stock everywhere but you'll be surprised about what's causing it. Should you bring your Peloton membership to Mcdonald's? All this and so much more on this episode...

Asian bananas and we're not talking about the fruit. The boys talk about what it's like to be so culturally American while looking so outwardly Asian. Are they conforming or is this just who they are? Ben tries to get replaced by a Japanese co-host. Lingjie has anger problems. Stay tuned for a new record length segment of ranting and raving. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ...

Let's welcome possibly the most recognizable Asian American name in journalism, CeFaan Kim. How does he handle the emotional toll of reporting about the AAPI community these past few years? CeFaan gets real about his mission as a journalist. And he answers the ultimate question, Mets or Yankees? Lingjie doesn't know the meaning of "off the record". Ben still hates NYC parking. CeFaan reveals the o...

Happy Father's Day! Asian dads are very special and very quiet. We ask the ultimate question, what is a father? Dad stories and complaining devolves into non-stop tangents. Sorry, not sorry. Ben has a crappy spider sense. Lingjie learns about the eggplant emoji. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod ►...

Emma Broyles is the first Korean American to ever be crowned Miss America. She comes onto the podcast to discuss her thoughts on what it all means. The hosts quickly learn that Emma possesses an S-tier sarcasm game. Myths about Gen-Z are dispelled. How much are crowns worth on eBay? Ben wants a fuel efficient moose. Lingjie fights for free tuition. Emma likes the smell of Steve...

The ultimate test of our BS, it's the much requested Asian + Religion episode. Do Koreans love hiking because it brings them closer to God? What's the interest rate on donations put in an offering basket? Are you really Filipino if you're not Catholic? Where does the God of Oranges reside? There are no dumb questions, only dumb hosts. Lingjie wants an Anime waifu. Ben does his best Tom Cruise impe...

It's a messy place at the intersection of mental health and being Asian. Dr. Han Ren comes onto the podcast to chat about how we can try to normalize it within the AAPI community. Generations of cultural stigmas have kept us from seeking help. The boys get real about their own experiences in therapy. Ben hates paper straws. Lingjie gives Gen-Z a gold star. Dr. Ren has a possum BFF. Come liste...

Let's talk about the OG Asian minimalist Marie Kondo. Does this old empty salsa jar spark joy? Or is she completely wrong and most Asians would rather actually hoard. We discuss the cultural reasons why both can be true. Ben turns into a human soundboard. Lingjie rejects peanut butter. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAs...

What are the cultural norms behind having so many damn people in the same household? Is westernization changing the Asian nuclear family? We get angry as we imagine our kids eventually throwing us into a nursing home. Ben gets physically c**kblocked. Lingjie has bad cellphone signal in Thailand. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHER...

One us is in quarantine but pumping out weekly content takes priority. We came together remotely to record this amazingly bad AMA episode. Find out what nighttime Lingjie is like. Spoiler alert: he's very sleepy. Ben is too dumb to be a criminal. Lingjie teleports into banks. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod ► W...

We're doubling down on this Korean vs Chinese Death Battle thing and making it into a series. On this installment, weddings! Listen as we butcher our way thru describing the difference between a traditional Korean and Chinese wedding. Can we figure out the reason why Ben may never get married? Lingjie invents a seafood pancake wedding cake. Ben is bad at using adjectives. Come listen to The Worst...

Preserving one's culture often boils down to first being able to speak and understand the language. Why is it so hard to be bilingual while living outside your home country? Both hosts try to uncover why their Korean and Chinese skills are so bad. Is it too late for both of them? Yes, probably yes. Lingjie discovers Asian tornados. Ben watches porn with subtitles. Come listen to The Worst Asian Po...