Episodes
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407 – Brothers
In what may have been the hottest summer on record, Chris, Julie and I sweated it out in a hotel room, talking about brothers. Chris goes in depth into his life before and after his brother’s sudden passing, the impact of The Laundromat on his current relationships, and just how many video game…
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406 – Happily Ever After?
When you survive the worst of high school, oftentimes you gain needed allies in the fight ahead. That ally for The Bull & The Badger was none other than Danielle Colayco, and the worst of high school was apparently AP Bio. Just like in this podcast, we got through it with laughter, tears, and…
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405 – Online Dating
The Bull & The Badger swim in the emotionally treacherous but equally exciting waters of Online Dating for a special episode recorded on the road. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?” You are not alone. April gives insight from her own experiences while Vanessa ponders some…
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404 – Race and Allyship
A year ago the Badger sat down with Dom and Minh to rain down her questions–where do Asian Americans fit into the more black&white binary race discussions in America? Do labels around race and class and other categories create more harm than good? How do I support other minorities if I don’t feel...
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403 – Vulnerability (with John Nobori)
April and John dredge up embarrassing moments in their personal histories in this exploration of vulnerability. Why is it so hard and yet so important to let ourselves be vulnerable? Grunt and squeak along with the Bull and the Butterfly! SOUND EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS John Nobori, Independent Sound...
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402 – Sisters (with Ana Akana)
In a Confucian-influenced Asian Am culture, there’s not much discussion of sisters, so we asked Anna Akana to bring all the facts and all the feels. In this podcast she candidly details how her younger sister’s suicide became the before and after moment for her identity as a sister and her...
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401 – Ch-ch-changes (with John Nobori co-host!)
A new year means an all-new season of The Bull & The Badger! Now with 33.3% more host, 18% more singing, and 15% more fiber for your diet. We have so much in store for you that we’ve decided to post an intro episode to make sure you can emotionally handle all the amazing things … Continue reading...
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313 – Podluck (with Barrett Korerat)
Did someone say longanisa? You bet. Join Vanessa, April, and return guest Barrett Korerat as we bid adieu to season 3 the only way we know how: with massive amounts of food–food from our cultural heritage, that is. Please excuse our mouth sounds, burps, and slurps! We can’t help ourselves as we...
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312 Late Bloomers – (with Sarvi Chan)
Do you feel like you’re always running a little behind the pack? If so, fear not! Sarvi — filmmaker, baker, and mom — teaches us how to embrace the life of the late bloomer. We talk about pressure coming from the community, that time Sarvi broke her therapist, and giving ourselves time to grow…
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311 – The Big Reveal (with Jerell Rosales)
If you know who Jerell Rosales is, chances are, you’ve already fallen in love with him (who wouldn’t)? Television and film writer and director — not to mention the Bull and the Badger’s first Filipino-American guest — speaks about his youth passing as straight, his complicated views toward coming...
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310 – The Second Academic Life (with Josephine Green)
Does the thought of a hefty box of vocabulary words give you the sweats? Did you figure your killer GPA would mask your total lack of people skills? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you know all about the second life of Asian American students. Writer, comedian, and fellow…
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309 – Recovery (with Paul Matsushima)
When it comes to facing and overcoming our demons, we sometimes must seek guidance and support outisde our community. Paul Matsushima, a nonprofit worker and participant in the Laundromat documentary, speaks about his recovery journey and how he works to bring help to his own community. Come…
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308 – Motherland (with Nini Jiang Wu)
“Who are you, China?” Nini Wu, Vanessa and April’s longtime friend and native daughter of Beijing, talks about China’s progress as a nation, the influx of wealthy immigrants to the U.S., and how to properly say the name of our favorite Asian Disney heroine. Tune in for podcast-breaking laughs and...
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307 – Then and Now (with Ann Matsushima Chiu)
Sometimes it takes a big push to process trauma, and sometimes that big push comes from your very own Vanessa Yee. Ann Matsushima Chu, a zinester based in Portland, reflects on how participating in The Laundromat changed her life. Ann used art to express the pain of her terminated pregnancy, and...
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306 – Inner Strength (with Judy Phu)
April and Vanessa squabble over what it means to have inner strength, while special guest and film maker Judy tells us about her parents’ journey to the United States, what makes her wake up excited every day, and how she channeled her inner Veronica Mars to solve the case of the burgled…
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305 – Dad (with Ken Fong)
It’s an Asian-American podcast crossover! Vanessa and April talk with Ken Fong, senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, executive director of the Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary, and host of “Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast.” We broach the subject of...
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304 – Food Part Deux (with Edwin Goei)
How much is too much to spend on pho? Is Orange County really a culinary wasteland? Let’s put aside the issue of Asian-American mental health for a second and feast on foodie talk. April meets her OC culinary guru, Edwin Geoi, the OC Weekly food critic whose razor-sharp wit and versatile palate...
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303 – Stress & Panic (with Saeng Duongdara)
Ah, college. Scenic walks to class, all-you-can-eat dining halls, and of course, soul-crushing anxiety and stress. Thankfully, there are people like Saeng Duongdara, who guide us through this huge life transition. Saeng, a college counselor talks to The Bull and the Badger about his career and…
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302 – Mom (with Atsuko Okatsuka)
She’s a comedian, a documentarian, a dancer, a teacher…what can’t Atsuko Okatsuka do? The answer is NOTHING. (Duh.) We talk to one of Disoriented Comedy’s founders about her mom and her mom’s mom, the two stars of her film “In Waiting” about — you guessed it — moms. SOUND EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS…
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301 – Stories We Tell
Vanessa and April kick off the third season of The Bull and the Badger podcast with author Joy Huang Stoffers. Joy gives us the skinny on growing up biracial on the mean streets of suburban New Jersey and the exquisite and exquisitely painful process of writing and publishing her premiere novel,...
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300 – While We Were Away
Did you miss us? We missed you! We missed each other! We missed the days of yore when California wasn’t completely melting. To whet your appetite for the new season coming in 2016, The Bull and The Badger look back on Season 2 and discuss what’s in store for your listening pleasure. Bon appétit!...
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213 – Etiquette (with Eric Huang)
In the last episode of this season, The Bull and The Badger call on Eric Huang to help lay out the rules of good Asian Am etiquette. With its complex combo of hierachical relationships and centuries-old traditions, Asian Am etiquette could easily give Emily Post a polite headache. But the…
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212 – API Female Body (with Steph Van)
It ain’t easy being a woman, and it gets even more complicated when you throw Asian American standards of beauty and femininity into the mix. Thankfully, Stephanie Van walks The Bull & The Badger through her journey from Asian import car model wannabe to empowered feminist warrior. (Spoiler…
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211 – Humble Brag (with John Nobori)
Vanessa issues a challenge to April and their newest old guest, John Nobori: Explain how you prevent humble-bragging and false modesty in your life. They’re cultural norms that many APIs live, and Vanessa, at least, has not figured out how to navigate them. To discuss these two sides of the same...
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210 – Power Asians (with Jade)
With great power comes great responsibility… and for most Asians, it’s easier to recognize the responsibility and forget that we have real power and influence. Jade discusses how she is using the title Attorney Esquire to create change in her community. But every hero has a backstory, so first we...
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209 – Holding Space
When do you give advice and when do you listen? April and Vanessa discuss this tricky decision, covering what it means to hold space, or in other words, to listen without judgement. With so many cool facets to the act of holding space, it can still be difficult to break free of the API binary …...
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208 – White Folk (with Katy French and Jonathan Rowell)
Witness Katy French and Jonathan Rowell (Straight White Males Comedy) make The Bull & The Bagder history: TWO guests, TWO non-Asians, ONE AMAZING GOOD TIME. After The Bull and The Badger find out the origins of Straight White Males, we interrogate Katy and Jonathan about “hipster racism” and...
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207 – Fight! (with Jennifer Yip)
What gets you riled up? When do discussions turn into fightin’ words? What happens when the Badger is put into a room full of tables? The Bull and The Badger stoke the fires of emotion with their friend Jennifer Yip. Together the three examine what it means to fight like an Asian (hint: not…
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206 – Fitting In (with Barrett Korerat)
One of The Bull & The Badger’s least favorite F-words is “Fitting In.” The phrase can often stir up old regrets or hilarious bouts of nostalgia. April and Vanessa dip deep into both ends of these treacherous waters with their friend Barrett. As a person of mixed heritage, Barrett has frequently...
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205 – Asians in Film and TV (with Daniel Phai)
If you’re like April and Vanessa, you immediately zero in on the token Asian in film and TV. But with shows like Fresh Off the Boat and Hawaii Five-O, and talent like John Cho and Steven Yeun leading the way on the small screen, seeing a face that looks like yours is slowly becoming a … Continue...
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204 – Interracial Relationships (with Michelle)
Though the Bull and the Badger have danced around the topic before (like the good Asians we are), April and Vanessa are joined by their good friend Michelle to approach the issue head on…Interracial Relationships! How and why do they happen at a higher rate for Asians/Asian Americans than other...
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203 – Burnout (with Jenny Yang)
Jenny Yang of Disoriented Comedy takes a break from her overachieving comedy lifestyle to wax humorous on a serious issue within the API community. Jenny, April and Vanessa ask themselves, “Who wouldn’t want to listen to three Asian Americans talk about burnout?” More specifically, Jenny…
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202 – Holidays
Oh, the holidays … times of good cheer and goodwill toward men or pressure cookers for tense family situations and hurt feelings? The holidays and looking toward the new year can be a mixed bag, so April and Vanessa converse about their own experiences and strategies when spending time with…
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201 – Flow (with John Nobori)
The Bull & The Badger start their second season of mouth sounds with a huge helping of laughter and deep thoughts on the topic of FLOW — What is flow? How can we achieve it? How is it connected to our long-term health and happiness? To find out, tune in as April and Vanessa discuss … Continue...
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113 – Crying
It all began with the question: What’s worse — crying in the car or crying in the bathroom? Most people don’t like to cry, and others have a much healthier relationship with this physical manifestation of great emotion. Where are you on the spectrum? Listen in as April and Vanessa break down...
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112 – Friendship (with Eric Huang)
More Eric! More in-depth discussion! More of those things April and Vanessa love. This time the topic is friendship and all the fuzzy and not-so-fuzzy things you may encounter in those relationships. (Take it from people who have been friends for more than 10 years.) “Friendship is born at that...
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111 – Faith (with Sara Zerina Usmen)
April and Vanessa channel their inner George Michael and Limp Bizkit to explore the topic of faith and spirituality. Sarah U. joins this merry band and drops some knowledge about her own faith, how it holds together the different parts of her identity, and how faith is a part of the conversation...
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110 – Inner Monologues (with Cang Tran)
In this latest episode, April and Vanessa go deep inside themselves to confront their inner monologues — those voices or lines of thought that can affect self-esteem and behavior. We asked April’s friend Cang to join us in figuring out how to convince these trains of thought to stop wrecking us?...
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109 – API Masculinity (with Eric Huang)
In the heat of summer April and Vanessa dig past the stereotypes around Asian Pacific Islander masculinity and its tension with mainstream white male culture. It’s not an easy journey, and they enlist their brave friend Eric to help guide them. Link
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108 – LGBTQ Issues in the API Community (with Sid Tsai)
In this episode April and Vanessa go deep to discuss…PROMS… but really it’s only a jumping off point when they sit down with Sid, an activist and therapist, to understand the unique challenges faced by those who identify as API and LGBTQ. Silence, shame, Asian snacks, and some geeky mishaps —...
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107 – Dating Relationships (with Kristina Wong)
Kristina Wong (Going Green the Wong Way, The Wong Street Journal) hangs out with April and Vanessa to discuss the many perils of dating while Asian. Kristina has been able to capitalize on others’ yellow fevers, but she also shares her views on how to date and not feel horrible at the same time....
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106 – Heroes
And when a hero comes along… you gotta give them props! April and Vanessa discuss their real-life and fictional heroes and how these people inspire us in our everyday lives. Find out who gives them the wind beneath their wings! Link
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105 – Career Dreams (with Anita Kwan)
What do you want to be when you grow up? April and Vanessa cheat by tracing how their answers to this question evolved throughout their lives. Anita Kwan, an old friend and child therapist, relates her side of the story. Link
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104 – Therapy (with Kristen V.)
The Bull and The Badger tackle the topic of therapy head-on, but they can’t do it alone! April’s friend from grad school, Kristen, comes out to help break it down. In fact, this session gets fo’ realz when everyone decides to stop being polite and start being honest about how therapy helps them....
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103 – FOOD (with Jenss Chang)
Food is a vital aspect of our Asian American culture, so April and Vanessa tackle their most deliciously challenging subject so far and invite Jenss Chang to join the conversation. Link
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102 – Growing Up Arcadia
The Bull and the Badger discuss the origins of our animal monikers and, more importantly, what it was like to grow up in our hometown. Link
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101 – Personality (Know Thyself)
The Bull and the Badger delve into Vanessa’s obsession: the Keirsey personality test. Link
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