The Mixed Message

Ryan and guest Brandon O'neal (@blasiantw) talk about the differences between growing up in America vs Taiwan, with topics ranging from squat toilets to colorism.

Ryan and guest Russell Curry (Power Rangers) breakdown the pitfalls of "masculinity" when it comes to how Black men and Asian men AND Blasian men are viewed/view themselves in America.

Ryan speaks with Jason Chu (historian/rapper) and Sam Hyun (government relations/media exec) about the historical/cultural context of the Rick Chow verdict [for the taking the life of Cyrus Carmack Belton] and what it reveals about the cyclical nature of racial history in America.

Chad and Ryan discuss the beef between Koreans and SE Asians that became world-wide after controversy at a K-pop concert. follow us on instagram: @themixedmessagepod @chadnmaxwell & @ryanalexh . 🎶: @MyKeyTheArtist

Ryan and Chad discuss what to call an asian "uncle tom" with help from their friend Ben follow us in instagram: @themixedmessagepod @chadnmaxwell & @ryanalexh w/ guest Ben Izlar @thefreshestofprinces . 🎶: @MyKeyTheArtist

Ryan and Chad discuss how saying "you met me at a very chinese time in my life" when you are in fact, NOT chinese, can be hilarious and embarrassing follow us on instagram: @ryanalexh @chadnmaxwell @themixedmessagepod

Ryan and Chad talk to Myles Bullock as he reflects on climbing Hollywood’s ladder—navigating stereotypes, typecasting, and being pigeonholed—while fighting to preserve his sanity and integrity. @mylesbullock.be @ryanalexh @chadnmaxwell

Ryan & Chad discuss the recent tiktok controversy of white people in asian grocery stores and gate keeping, cultural appropriation and cultural protection.

ryan, chad and special guest: christina kartchner talk about their most traumatic religious experiences and dissect dating culture in the devil's paradise (los angeles)

Sam Li talks about the state of asian american hollywood and his journey from content creation to starring in a netflix show (the brothers sun) @chadnmaxwell & @ryanalexh guest: @thesamlitv 🎶: @MyKeyTheArtist . #comedypodcast #mixed #wasian #blasian

kevin fong talks about why being gay is awesome and ryan & chad sit there and listen, learn and listen.

ryan, chad, and special guest danté cardova humorously discuss the artform of code switching and its many nuances.

never recording next to an airport again 😫

Popcorn reading in class wasn’t just awkward — it was a full-blown identity crisis with a side of public humiliation. Chad (Korean and White) survived by becoming the “funny Asian kid” with over-the-top accents, while Ryan (Black and Chinese) got stuck reading the n-word in front of the whole class like it was some weird rite of passage. Childhood was wild. These days, they’ve learned to turn thos...