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Growingupbananas
by Growingupbananas
The podcast will explore the internal battle of not just Asian immigrants but every immigrant. Whether it’s staying true to thousands of years of culture or assimilating to what we see around us. Why Bananas?A banana was a slur for an Asian person who’d lost touch with their heritage - yellow on the outside and white on the inside.Growing up is hard enough as it is and we've found ourselves in the situation where we’re not Asian enough for the "true" Asians and unable to change the colour of our skin.https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas
Episodes
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[132] - The best of both worlds with Filip
We are joined by a deep thinking and well spoken young man Filip. We discuss his upbringing, early life experiences and his newly found passion for watch collecting. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas
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[131] - The Phamily episode - Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst
Alex sits down with her brothers Anthony and Walter as they go down memory lane and discuss all things Phamily. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us - https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas
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[130] - Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase - Alex and Amber
Very lucky to be joined by power couple Alex and Amber. We discuss their upbringings, love, faith and finding the balance we are all seeking. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us - https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com Please subscribe and follow us -...
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[129] - Balance between whom we wish to be and whom we need to be - Your Everyday Asian Podcast
Very lucky to be joined by the host of Your Everyday Asian Podcast! We chat all things from early life, what it means to be a minority in a western country and why we do what we do. A great insight into the lives of some fantastic ladies. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us -...
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[128] That Asian snack episode featuring Alex and Mandala
Alex and Mandala are kind enough to discuss a topic they know all too well. Snacks... in particular snacks that defined their childhoods. We rate various "asian" snacks from taste to nostalgic quality and have fun while doing it! Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us -...
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[127] The purpose of life isn't to be happy, its to be useful with Bryan
We are joined by overall good guy and horologist Bryan. Bryan helps us compare life in an Asian country vs a western country and everything in between. We discuss his love for watch collecting and how he did a 180 on the corporate world. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us -...
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[126] The art of watch collecting, how to lift heavy things and plenty of sibling banter with Straw Hat Stephen
Very lucky to be joined by the brother of our founding podfather (Sam) Straw Hat Stephen. Stephen talks about his early life in the Chai household, finding himself with his culture and his experience collective luxury watches. A great insight into an interesting man! Please support the DEN team…
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[125] - A dead end street is a great place to turn around - High times with Richard!
It's been a long time coming but we are joined by great friend of the podcast, Richard - owner of Roningrooming. Richard's journey has taken many twists and turns which has lead him to become the man he is today. From pulling himself out of dark times, to finding his equilibrium Richards story is...
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[124] - Two...Wait THREE Asian Blokes answer all of life's questions so oh much more !
We are extremely grateful to be joined by @twoasianblokes - Thavy and Danh. We answer all of life's nagging questions and gain a unique insight into the minds of Two Asian blokes. We appreciate the chance to chat with the guys and please subscribe and follow Two Asian Blokes podcast. Please…
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[123] - If you hang around a barbershop long enough, eventually you'll get a haircut - Sioni
Sioni shares his journey from growing up in Fiji to his time in Australia. A stuntman, chef, martial artist and content king... the journey has been an interesting one so far. Throughout the journey there have been many ups and downs and Sioni was kind enough to share all with us. Please support...
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[122] - Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality with Aira
Aira shares her journey from moving around the world to growing up in non-traditional circumstances. We discuss her time in boarding school, finding herself and growing up and never quite fitting the perfect mould that society asks of young women of colour. Please support the DEN team and thanks...
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[121] - Selling cookies, eating sand and everyday I'm hustling with Dani
We discuss the impacts of living away from your extended family. Dani shares her story from being growing up away from the spotlight of her family, finding her way through cultural dilemmas and hustling from a young age. A great insight into the mind of a young Asian Australian! Please support…
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[120] - I'm either "too Asian" or "too white" when I'm just trying to be myself - Fun times with Cathy
We discuss our favourite meal money cannot buy. Cathy shares her journey from growing up in a mixed race household, navigating between caught between the two world and life in her 20's. A great insight into a very introspective person's life. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting…
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[119] Bubble tea queen, chopsticks kings and achieving your dreams with Marissa
We discuss in great detail, all things chopsticks. Marissa shares her story from early beginnings to drinking copious amounts of bubble tea, playing TRL and pole. A fascinating insight into an extremely busy and hardworking individual. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us -...
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[118] I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday - Raga is here
Raga shares his story coming from India, to Singapore and ultimately settling in Brisbane. A very hardworking and motivational guy who has a very mature outlook on life. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us - https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com Please subscribe and follow us…
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[117] - You can't reach your destination if you've forgotten where you've come from - Erika shares her story
We discuss our dumbest purchases... Erika joins us at 5:50 The amazing Erika shares her journey from Manila to Brisbane and everything in between. We discuss love, life and what has lead her to this point in her journey! Thanks to Maxine for co-hosting. Please support the DEN team and thanks for...
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[116] - Success is Where Preparation & Opportunity Meet - Jack is in the house
We discuss some of the unlucky injuries Marcus has had. Jack is kind enough to share his story with us. Jack is an impressive young man with so much potential to do incredible things! Thanks to Marcus for co-hosting. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us -...
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[115] - A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - Marcus shares his story
We discuss dining etiquette, Asian style! Marcus shares his story with us which involves growing up in Singapore, finding his confidence and eventually moving to Australia. Thanks to Daniel for co-hosting. Please support the DEN team and thanks for supporting us -...
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[114] - Once a brother, always a brother, no matter the distance, no matter the difference - Daniel drops in
Very grateful to have Ethan's oldest brother, Daniel join us! Daniel is an international man and shares his experiences around growing up in South Africa, navigating Australia and making it in London. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas Instagram Youtube
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[113] - An Atypical typical life with Barbara (PART 2)
We bring you part 2 of Barbara's story which discusses her her adult life and her time spent in Hong Kong. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas Full episodes and highlights on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@growingupbananas
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[113] - An Atypical typical life with Barbara (PART 1)
We discuss some of our experiences when it comes to travelling and looking Asian. Not just language expectations, restaurant treatment and so much more. We bring you part 1 of Barbara's story which involves some strict parenting, sibling turmoil and plenty of beatings. Extremely relatable for…
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[112] - Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great, Kota is here!
We discuss why Asians love the idea of luck and influencing their own destiny. That then leads us to why Asians love gambling so much... Kota shares his interesting journey with us - from living in 6 different countries by the age of 14, to being an elite football player. Very insightful and...
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[111] - A great man is hard on himself, a lesser man is hard on others - Aaron drops in!
We discuss some basic Asian superstitions and where we heard them. Exceedingly fortunate to have Aaron impart some of his wisdom on us. Arron talks about his upbringing, life as a lawyer and being a modern man. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas Instagram Youtube
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[110] - Opportunities don’t happen, you create them - Carmen is here!
We discuss Brisbane nightlife on the southside of town. Very fortunate to have Carmen share her story with us. Carmen talks life, love and her journey to self improvement. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas Instagram Youtube
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[109] - If we dare to win, we should also dare to lose - Keith is in the building!
Asians love bargains and free stuff. We discuss some of our greatest exploits and share funny stories. We are extremely honoured to have champion athlete and champion guy Keith Gerard stop by. Keith is a professional badminton player and one of Australia's best. He discusses how his family moved…
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[108] - Started from the bottom now we’re here - Rainbows and butterflies with Sophia!
Find us an English speaking Asian who enjoyed Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean school and you'll find a liar. We discuss our experience of attending weekend language school and the shenanigans involved. We were extremely humbled to have Sophia join us to discuss her life as a Vietnamese migrant. Whether...
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[107] - If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain - Life is good with Tiarna!
It has been said that being a parent is one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs you will ever have. We discuss how our parents showed their love for us and how it has impacted our lives today. Friend of the show Tiarna, stops by and shares her brave and emotional story with us. Tiarna has...
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[106] - Is there a bigger meaning to my life - Priesthood and finding God with Gerard!
How have our parents and culture impacted our attitudes towards community involvement. We are blessed to spend some time with Gerard, a 6th year Seminarian at Holy Spirit Seminary in Brisbane and great friend of the show. For those who have no idea what that means, Gerard is soon to be ordained…
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[105] - I was always told to fully commit - Growing up halfie with Jamie!
What were the aspirations of our younger Asian selves and did we get there? Growing up in a mixed race family can be tricky to navigate. What culture takes precedence? Where do we fit in? Jamie discusses all matters and how he was always told to commit himself. Please subscribe and follow us -...
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[104] - Old school days and being the token Asian with Alex
Do you remember being tied down by the rules of 'dictator' parents? Listen to how it has shaped us and how we would deal with it if we could go into a time machine knowing what we know now! Alex shares her stories of growing up in a Vietnamese Australian family and how that has impacted her as a...
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[103] - How to make it in Australia - Donald stops by!
If you are Asian, the assumption is that you're good at maths and are extremely hard working. We discuss stereotypes (positive and Negative) when it comes to being Asian and navigating the business and professional world. We also touch on the "connections" and why Asian's seem to have so many of...
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[102] - I thought everyone was Asian, six packs and self discovery - Kevin drops in!
Can you remember the first time you realised there were different races? Kevin stops by and takes us on his journey of fitness, self improvement and discovery. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas Instagram Youtube 0:36 - Setting the scene 3:50 - Ethan's upbringing...
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[101] - Why is everyone going bananas?
Why are we doing this? Why bananas? What should you expect from this podcast? All will be revealed... Being the first full episode of the series, we wanted to explain our side of the journey so far. Please subscribe and follow us - https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas Instagram Youtube 0:25 - Why...
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TRAILER - Why the Bananas?
Join Ethan and Sam as they discuss the perks and tribulations of being bananas... Yellow on the outside and white on the inside. Each episode they will peel back the layers of what it means to be a banana, one saga at a time. They will discuss their experiences (good and bad) and how being of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast will explore the internal battle of not just Asian immigrants but every immigrant. Whether it’s staying true to thousands of years of culture or assimilating to what we see around us. Why Bananas?A banana was a slur for an Asian person who’d lost touch with their heritage - yellow on the outside and white on the inside.Growing up is hard enough as it is and we've found ourselves in the situation where we’re not Asian enough for the "true" Asians and unable to change the colour of our skin.https://linktr.ee/growingupbananas
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The podcast will explore the internal battle of not just Asian immigrants but every immigrant. Whether it’s staying true to thousands of years of culture or assimilating to what we see around us. Why Bananas?A banana was a slur for an Asian person who’d lost touch with their heritage - yellow on...
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