yourasianbestfriends

Your Asian Best Friends

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“Being Asian American is…weird. In Your Asian Best Friends, childhood buddies Taylor and Bernard talk about Asian-ness and how surprisingly little they actually understand it, all while delving into a variety of topics across news and pop culture. Join Your Asian Best Friends as they laugh, learn, share stories, and talk copious amounts of sh*t along the way.”

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Episode 9: A Triumphant Return 18.02.2022 1:03:15

After an extended break, Your Asian Best Friends are back to break down the controversies surrounding Awkwafina and Joe Rogan. Plus, and open conversation about coping with anxiety and depression. Show music provided by Secret Sidwalk

Episode 8: 2021 Holiday Spectacular 24.12.2021 51:00

On a semi-special Holiday episode, Your Asian Best Friends unpack the controversy surrounding PT Anderson's "Licorice Pizza" and run down the head-scratching list of 2022 Grammy nominees. Plus, a Christmas-themed "Taylor's Takes" and Bernard finally watches "Squid Game!"

Episode 7: Talkin‘ Turkey, Simu, And The Motherland 10.12.2021 1:00:55

This episiode, Your Asian Best Friends delve into the challenges and complexities of connecting with their Asian roots. Plus, Simu Liu hosts SNL, and Marvel casts Asian leads three releases in a row!

Episode 6: The 2021 Thanksgiving Spectacular 25.11.2021 1:00:28

Your Asian Best Friends get in their feelings as they talk about the pain and poignancy of fatherhood and react to Mike Mills' new, tenderhearted family drama C'mon C'mon. Plus, some extraordinary Asians are all over the news headlines. and the Friends are here for it. Show music provided by Secret Sidewalk

Episode 5: What is Asian American Music? 12.11.2021 38:58

This week, Your Asian Best Friends delve into the oddly undefined world of Asian American music and piece together what the hell it even is. And on Taylor's Takes, the friends weigh the virtues of microwaves and try to figure out why everyone is so angry about regional pizza Show music provided by Secret Sidewalk

Episode 4: Stephen Park, Small White Towns, and the Greatness of David Chang 29.10.2021 1:05:40

On this episode, Your Asian Best Friends share what it’s like growing up Asian in a white town and chat with actor Stephen Park about his turn in Wes Anderson’s latest, “The French Dispatch.” Plus: Thoughts on David Chang and Anthony Bourdain, a tearful trip to the Mill Valley Film Festival, and another installment of “Taylor’s Takes!”

Episode 3: Blue Bayou & an Argument for Ambrosia 08.10.2021 57:00

This week, Your Asian Best Friends share their reactions to Justin Chon's haunting "Blue Bayou" and break down the controversy surrounding the film's portrayal of undocumented adoptees. Also — ambrosia is awesome, "authentic" food is overrated, and are Mission burritos too offing big?!

Episode 2: Shang-Chi update, George Takei keeps it real, and the bizarre world of food 17.09.2021 50:40

On this week's episode, Your Asian Best Friends react to Shang-Chi's success at the box office, show appreciation for the inimitable George Take, and break down the allure and toxicity of the food industry

Episode 1: Shang-Chi, the Ten Rings, and two BFFs 02.09.2021 56:46

On the first ever episode of Your Asian Best Friends, Taylor and Bernard talk about something they thought Tye'd never, ever see — an Asian superhero! Join them as they react to Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings and break down what it means for Asian Americans everywhere.