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Making Waves

by APCC

Here at Making Waves, we try and illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders at Oregon State University. Facilitating dialogue surrounding culture and diversity, we hope to dive into some of the complexities of the Asian & Pacific Islander experience through topics such as pop culture, social identity, multiculturalism, etc. Among many of the topics we wish to cover, we hope that you can resonate with our stories, as well as expose yourself to some new ideas and perspectives.

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Episodes

  1. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 11: Asian Diaspora

    In this episode, we will be discussing Asian diaspora, what the broad definition of diaspora contains, and how it relates to our identities and generation. We will relate the topic of Asian diaspora to our lives growing up as well as to our families diving deeper into how we reconnect and…

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  2. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 10: LGBTQ+ & AAPI Community

    In this episode, we will be having an open conversation about the LGBTQ+ & AAPI Community. We will be discussing our views and knowledge about LGBTQ+ identities as well as reflect on the intersections between LGBTQ+ folks and AAPI folks. Here at Making Waves we try and illuminate the experiences…

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  3. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 8: Making Waves Munchies!

    This episode we are eating! Check out the dishes we decided to enjoy during this episode, and learn about the deep cultural ties that food has to us and how it provides a sense of connection and representation in our identity! Here at Making Waves we try and illuminate the experiences of Asian &...

  4. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 7: Anime!

    Anyone else anime lovers here? Cuz we are! We talk about our different anime titles and genres, and get a look into our favorite characters as well. We dive even deeper into anime culture such as cosplay and anti-blackness within anime culture and take a look on those implications to society and...

  5. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 6: Social Media

    This episode we will be discussing all forms of Social Media and how it has impacted our lives. We will dive into conversation around the ways that social media has influences, uplifts, or even harms our Asian-American experience, especially during the corona-virus pandemic. Here at Making Waves…

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  6. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 5: Career Expectations

    This episode we will be discussing the career expectations as Asians in STEM non-STEM fields. We dive deeper into the career stereotypes that Asians go through and the model minority myth plays into some career choices. Here at Making Waves we try and illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific...

  7. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 4: High School You vs. College You

    In this episode, we will be reflecting on our high school selves in comparison to our college selves. We will be discussing how our experiences have shaped our academic journeys, and how much we have grown within these past few years. Here at Making Waves we try and illuminate the experiences of...

  8. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 3: API Identity & Intersectionality

    In this episode, we invite our first special guest this season Daisy Truong and we discuss the complexity of API Identity and Intersectionality. We dive into our own personal stories and experiences we had due to our intersecting identities, and the ways we’ve overcome them. Here at Making Waves…

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  9. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 2: Fetishization & Love Language (Part 2)

    Happy Valentine's Day! For part two, we are going more in-depth about finding our Love Languages, how we express them, and how it affects relationships. We also give our final thoughts and advice on how to go about this romantic holiday and optional ways to spend it! Here at Making Waves we try…

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  10. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 2: Valentine's Day (Part 1)

    Today we are talking about fun experiences surrounding Valentine's Day and our thoughts on the becoming of this holiday. We deep dive into our dating life and awkward dating stories, as well as the struggle of rejection and making the first move. Here at Making Waves we try and illuminate the...

  11. Making Waves Season 3 Episode 1: Introductions

    We are back! Welcome to Season 3 of our Making Waves Podcast! With a new group of hosts and more complex conversations, join us and explore more interesting topics on API issues and discussions. With Jonathan, Bekah, Souksavanh, and Angela as our new group of hosts for this season, listen in and...

  12. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 10: Reunion

    We've made it to our last episode of season 2! To make the episode extra special, we have invited our very own Season 1 hosts and guests Audrey, Sophia, Erica, and Abby! Catch up with them and listen through the advice of quarantine and post grad life! Here at Making Waves we illuminate the...

  13. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 9: Baby Stories

    As a change up to our episodes to accommodate for the pandemic, we recorded our episodes remotely! We are joined by a special guest once again and from our very own APCC staff Jazzy Kealoha! We dive into interesting conversation and how she has been dealing with the pandemic during pregnancy!…

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  14. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 8: Quarantine and Pregnant

    As a change up to our episodes to accommodate for the pandemic, we recorded our episodes remotely! We are joined by a special guest once again and from our very own APCC staff Jazzy Kealoha! We dive into interesting conversation and how she has been dealing with the pandemic during pregnancy!…

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  15. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 7: Food Representation Part 2

    We are diving into a fun episode and we talk about food. Food is more complex than you think and the real question is, is the food you know and love properly represented? We are joined by OSU Alumni and current director of the Global Community Kitchen at OSU David Ryusaki! Here at Making Waves we...

  16. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 6: Food Representation Part 1

    We are diving into a fun episode and we talk about food. Food is more complex than you think and the real question is, is the food you know and love properly represented? We are joined by OSU Alumni and current director of the Global Community Kitchen at OSU David Ryusaki! Here at Making Waves we...

  17. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 5: Cultural Appropriation

    We are stepping into another hot button issue and that is on Cultural Appropriation! We discuss the boundaries and where we think defines the line between Cultural appropriation and appreciation. We also go over some examples and see what we think about them! Here at Making Waves we illuminate…

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  18. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 4: Whitewashing

    We dive into the complex topic of Whitewashing and what it really is! How does it differ from just having a chance in culture, and how did it affect us growing up and the rest of Society? Here at Making Waves we illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders here at Oregon State...

  19. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 3: Interracial Relationships Tips!

    We continue our conversation on interracial and multiracial relationships, and some tips and advice we can offer with from our own experiences! Here at Making Waves we illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders here at Oregon State University. We facilitate dialogue surrounding…

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  20. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 2: Interracial Relationships!

    The topic this episode is on multiracial and interracial dating! Listen to us as we cover food, culture, and identity and the compromises made in interracial relationships! Here at Making Waves we illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders here at Oregon State University. We…

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  21. Making Waves Season 2 Episode 1: Introductions! Meet our new hosts for this season!

    Hey guys! We are back with season 2 of our making waves podcast! Introducing our new hosts for this season: Andreea, Dianna, Jonathan and Andi! As we continue our recently awarded winning podcast as the best college podcast in the nation by the College Media Awards, get to know our new hosts...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Here at Making Waves, we try and illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders at Oregon State University. Facilitating dialogue surrounding culture and diversity, we hope to dive into some of the complexities of the Asian & Pacific Islander experience through topics such as pop culture, social identity, multiculturalism, etc. Among many of the topics we wish to cover, we hope that you can resonate with our stories, as well as expose yourself to some new ideas and perspectives.

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Here at Making Waves, we try and illuminate the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders at Oregon State University. Facilitating dialogue surrounding culture and diversity, we hope to dive into some of the complexities of the Asian & Pacific Islander experience through topics such as pop culture,...

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