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OFF THE WOK
by offthewok
Two Asian guys talking about how their lives are growing up in Canada. The struggles and traditions of what makes us who we are today. How we blended our culture from our parents and our Canadian roots to living life as a second-gen. Join us as we go through some hilarious, controversial, and heartbreaking conversations with Off The Wok.Email us at [email protected] suggestions on topics, comments or corrections on anything we said wrong (which sometimes tends to happen). Also, follow us on Instagram @offthewokpodcast.
Episodes
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67. Transcending Genders with Cece Chow
Cece Chow (@thetransplanter) wears many hats. She is a model, a visual artist, a kokedama guru (if you don't know what that is, check out @official_kokedama), but most importantly, an advocate for positive Asian trans representation. Cece's journey has not been easy, growing up in a traditional...
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66. Doing Time with Tom
Our guest today has done some hard time...literally. Charged with the possibility of 25 to life, Tom was looking at a life much different than what he has presently. Today, we have the pleasure of sharing his story. From his first encounter with the police, to his time at the remand centre, to…
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65. Shooting some Knowledge with Felix Chan
Video marketing, it's something that we over here want to get into but for whatever reason have not been able to take that first step. But video marketing is a powerful tool that can boost your business up significantly, and Felix Chan of Live Inner City (https://liveinnercity.com/) uses that…
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64. Blind Date Series Part 4 - Post-Interview with Su
And here we have the conclusion with Su's post date experience! Is it similar to what Trevor experienced? Or completely different? Do their stories clash or are they the same? Here's your chance to tune in and discover just that! And if you are interested in being a part of the series, send us a…
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63. Blind Date Series Part 3 - Post-Interview with Trevor
Here we go! Date is done and I'm sure all our listeners are anxious to hear about it. We've got Trevor back in the hot seat as he chats about what happened, where it happened, and how it ended which I'm sure many of you are curious about. So sit back and enjoy Trevor's take!
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62. Blind Date Series Part 2 - Pre-Interview with Su
Here's episode 2 where we ask Su some IMPORTANT pre-date questions to see what she's looking for :) Check out episode 60 for her date's interview and maybe you can predict if there's gonna be a match...
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61. Blind Date Series Part 1 - Pre-Interview with Trevor
We heard you folks! Due to popularity, here is another blind date episode that Lance and I have had the pleasure of hosting. If you want to get a feel for how these work, check out episodes 54 to 57 for our first set of dates! We will be releasing one episode per day so stay tuned! We know you...
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60. Understanding Intergenerational Trauma with Amy Yip
If you've ever tried just having (or more like attempted) a conversation with your parents to get a little bit of an insight into their lives before being shut down, this episode's for you. Heck, If you've ever really just tried to ask them a question before being shut down with a one-word...
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59. Sustainability in Clothing with Sharon Then
For our first episode of 2023, we sit down and have a chat with Sharon from Her Simple Sole (@hersimplesole). Sharon focuses on clothing sustainability, which includes clothing made from natural fibres like cotton, linen, wool and cashmere vs. processed fibres. Sustainability is looking at what a...
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58. Talking Bags with Luxe Du Jour CEO Tammy Phan
Bag consignment, bag rental and bag spa, these are just some of the services available at Luxe Du Jour, a Canadian high-end luxury consignment company focusing on handbags but with other offerings including accessories, shoes, and (newly introduced) men's items. Founded in 2016, the company has...
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57. Blind Date Part 4 - Post-Interview with Eric
The moment you've all been waiting for is here! Part 4, the final part of our blind date series, where the guy in question is none other than our very own Eric! Check out episodes 54-56 if you haven't already so you can get a sense of the full story. And if you are interested and want us to do…
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56. Blind Date Part 3 - Post-Interview with Christine
Here we go! The post-date interview! I'm sure some of our listeners who have listened to the first two episodes (episodes 54 and 55) have maybe made some inferences as to how the date might go, well now's your chance to test your theory! In this episode, Lance gets into the nitty gritty with...
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55. Blind Date Part 2 - Pre-Interview with Mystery Man
Welcome to part 2 of a four-part series of an actual blind date experiment that has occurred! In this episode, we hear the "mystery" man's side pre-date to see what his interests are, dealbreakers, and more. Listeners can compare this episode to episode 54 where we interviewed the woman's side...
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54. Blind Date Part 1 - Pre-Interview with Christine
***DISCLAIMER*** Lance's audio in this episode was muffled as he was using the wrong microphone. After a scolding, he promises he won't be doing that again. Welcome to a four-part series of an actual blind date experiment that has occurred! We set two people up, with pre-date interviews with…
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53. Cooking Some Campfire Eats with Melanie Ang
Summer is here and with summer comes...camping! And a big part of camping is the food! Whether you're camping out on a site or backcountry camping out in the wilds, food is an important element to it and for some, it's what they look forward to the most when camping. That's where Melanie comes…
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52. From Trial Lawyer to Life Coach with Jenny Toh
Jenny Toh had a successful legal career spanning almost 3 decades in Malaysia and Singapore. Yet today, she is a life coach with River Life Coaching, a company she created back in 2020 that helps individuals who are seeking answers to the missing element in their lives. The how and why though, of...
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51. Teaching with Cerebral Palsy - Yehee Son
Being a disabled female from an ethnic minority, Yehee Son has most definitely experienced roadblocks in her life. And yet through it all, she's persevered. In today's episode, Yehee tells her life story about growing up in an abusive home, going through high school not knowing whether she would…
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50. Reflections
I can't believe we made it to episode 50! Considering we weren't even sure if we were gonna make it past 3 episodes, 50 is definitely a win. Today, we reflect on the last year and how we did, some of our favourite episodes, what some of our goals are, and stuff we need to keep working on. Also...
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49. Let's Talk Cancel Culture with Kallie Pham
Kevin Hart, Chrissy Teigen, Sean Chu and Kris Wu, all people from various backgrounds and various industries with one trait in common, they were all canceled. Cancel culture is the act of calling someone (or company) out, usually via social media as a form of group shaming based on certain things...
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48. Dat Asian Hustle - with Husband, Father and Entrepreneur Gilbert Bong
From humble beginnings to being a founding member and president of wealth management platform Zelos Capital (@zelosglobal), Gilbert Bong has had quite the journey. He gets into the details of growing up to immigrant working parents and how they helped shape a sense of work ethic that Gilbert…
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47. Talking to Strangers with Richard Lee-Thai
Richard Lee-Thai (@excusestoconnect) recently did a Tedx Talk called "Finding Excuses to Connect" where he addresses the difficulty in connecting with people and which is the subject for this episode. We go into the inspiration behind his talk and why he started it. From adapting the "Humans of…
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46. Exploring Model Minority with Florence Hwang
A term coined in the 1960's describing a status ranking among minorities, it's disguised as a positive stereotype, but according to Florence Hwang, a journalist with CBC, it's anything but as it pits minorities against each other. Florence is no stranger to model minority, she's written an…
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45. Enter Dungeons and Dragons with Daniel Kwan
Tabletop role-playing has been around for a long time, with Dungeons and Dragons being the name most synonymously associated with it. D&D has been around since the 70s and has gotten increasingly popular over the decades (and even more so during the pandemic), which counts tens of millions of...
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44. Drifting into your ear with Veronica Siu
After a quick break, we are back with another episode! This one is with Veronica (@veronisaurousrex) and her specialty within the motorsports scene, drifting. Based in San Francisco, Veronica details the drift culture, how she got (back) into it, her current inspirations, the (multiple) cars…
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43. Gettin Your Sweat on with Jenny Lam
Working out ain't easy, it takes time, dedication, and patience, and as such, usually falls to the bottom of a to-do list for people. Further to that, instead of working out, many Asians tend to invest more in weight loss machines/weight loss drinks with sometimes mixed results. This is where…
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42. It's Gogo Time with The Commietearoom
Gogo dancing, we've all heard the term before, but chances are many of us either don't know what it actually is or tend to incorrectly associate it or group it with a bunch of other dance forms. This is why we have Carole and Pola from @thecommietearoom to help us clarify and educate. Along the...
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41. Living a Vegan Lifestyle with Rose Lee from Cheap Lazy Vegan
What does it mean to be vegan? As our guest Rose Lee (@cheaplazyvegan) describes, it is a way of living where you seek to exclude as much animal exploitation in your life as possible. This can include diet or fashion (think Canada Goose) or even entertainment (like going to the zoo). Rose details...
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40. Brewing a Brewery with Boaz Leung and Jacob May
What do you get when you cross two beer-loving buddies (Boaz Leung and Jacob May), amazing food, and a great creative mind? Two Pillars Brewery (@twopillarsbrewery). With a small commercial brewhouse allowing two kegs per brew, it gives Two Pillars a chance to constantly innovate and create...
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39. What is Boudoir Photography? with Rex Szeto
When you think of boudoir photography, what do you think of? Many of us who haven't experienced it before or are not part of the industry tend to make certain generalizations or misconceptions about boudoir photography, misconceptions that our guest Rex Szeto (@rexszetophotography) is happily…
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38. xoxo The Game of Love with Sahib Gill xoxo
Sorry in advance for my horrible intro singing but although my singing might be horrible, this episode is not as it talks about a popular topic among our listeners, and that is love! Joining us today is Sahib Gill (@sahib_gill), who immigrated to Canada when he was 13. Sahib gives a breakdown of...
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37. From Oil & Gas to Tattooing with Al Chu
How does one go from a 9 to 5 to tattooing full time? Al Chu (@alchutattoos) of Flipside Tattoos knows, and he gets into details of how he (with a little bit of luck) got into the business. Drawing has always been in him since he was young, it just never registered as a potential profession until...
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36. The Science of CGI
CGI is everywhere in film nowadays, and it's something a lot of us take for granted when we watch movies. But there's a huge team responsible for making these amazing scenes/effects/creatures come to life and it's something we're having a chat about today with Cobol Yu, a VFX designer who works…
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35. Is Asian Lateness a Thing?
A random topic that came about while we were waiting for Ken to show up to a meeting (he was late again) got us thinking, is Asian lateness a thing? It's something that we've heard of and been guilty of before but is it actually a thing? To help us with that conversation is Cristabel Tan…
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34. The Gay Narrative with Ricky K.
Happy Pride Month! We have an especially great episode for you as we are joined by Ricky from his podcast The Gay Narratives (IG @gaynarratives). Ricky shares his story of growing up gay in an Asian family along with his internal feelings, emotions, and uncertainties associated with it. Ricky...
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33. Skeleton Talk with Jon Chu
Picture yourself running with a tiny one-person sled just so you can jump on it and start sliding down a frozen track at speeds of up to 120km/h...head first, that's Skeleton. A sport that's particularly rare in terms of membership, Jon Chu (@chu_jonny on Instagram) is one of a handful of people...
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32. Let's Talk About Men's Mental Health with Kings of Hearts
Because it's a subject that's often taboo to talk about. Whether it be society's norms, the media, or just an old way of thinking, men are somehow led to believe that it's not okay to talk about their feelings or emotions, that it shows weakness and shouldn't be discussed, even among close…
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31. Big Brothers Big Sisters with Henry Luong
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to providing one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and youths. One of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organizations in the US, it operates in all states and 13 countries around the…
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30. Starting a Podcast with Behind the Business
So today we got ourselves our first joint episode with Jason and David, hosts of their podcast Behind the Business. We are going to be talking about the "behind the scenes" for our podcasts because there is a ton of stuff that goes on in the background before a final product gets pushed out. We…
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29. Being Disciplined as a Child Versus How You Discipline Your Children Today
Our conversation today takes us into how we were disciplined growing up versus how we discipline our kids today. Joining us in our chat are Giselle and Harlene, co-hosts of their Hard as a Mother podcast. Being mothers themselves, they share stories about the ways they were disciplined and the...
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28. Frugality Part 2: Web Edition
We had such a fun time talking about our life hacks growing up (for those who don't know, it was episode 10) that we decided to do a second episode on it! This one's the web edition version where we chat about internet hacks we do to save ourselves a little money. Joining us again is Johnny…
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27. Acting Asian in Hollywood
Although Asians have been associated in one way or another throughout Hollywood's history, their roles have rarely been significant. Many Asians were typecast to roles like the weak nerd in glasses who helps out the main protagonist, or as an evil mystical person out to get the protagonist and...
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26. The Stigma Behind Asian Mental Health
Mental health has always been a taboo subject among Asians and growing up, you weren't expected to talk about your anxiety, or your stress, or even your feelings to your parents or even anybody because of the stigma attached to it. That you saying anything would somehow bring shame to not only…
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25. Travels Abroad - From Accounting...to Netflix and Dropbox...to Entrepreneur
How does one go from doing accounting at McGill University in Montreal to Dropbox in San Francisco? Our guest Brendan Wong can give you a little insight into that. A native Calgarian, Brendan tells us how he was working in finance in Canada to get his CPA, before checking himself and deciding to...
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24. Dat Asian Hustle - From Dropping out of College to Launching an Events Company
Talk to any Asian parent and they'll tell you that education is the key to success. So when our guest Leanne Lam told her parents that she was dropping out...AFTER she already dropped out, it's safe to say her parents weren't pleased. But it turned into the best decision she ever made as from…
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23. Dat Asian Hustle - Figuring it out as you go
We are starting a new sub-series! And we are calling it... dat Asian hustle! It will focus on individuals and their accomplishments, their successes, failures, and how they got to where they are today. We're hoping that these stories break the stereotypical traditional career path of Asians and…
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22. Is COVID the Trigger Point for Asian Hate?
1 year later and finally we are seeing some progress in the fight against COVID. With vaccinations in full swing, our hope is that everyone will be vaccinated by fall. What hasn't seen progress? Racism. According to stopaapi.org's national report, almost 4000 cases of discrimination and racism…
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21. Living a Gluten-Free Lifestyle as an Asian
Picture this: you're traveling in Hong Kong and start getting hungry so you're searching for places to eat. Easy right? Hong Kong is like the mecca of food in the east, with everything from fine dining to local food stalls on every street. There's a catch though, you need to eat a gluten-free…
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20. How not to Bribe Police in Malaysia
In 2014, Eric embarked on a journey to Malaysia with his business partner to launch a startup in the dating sphere. For 2 years, he lived there to build Sparka, a dating app specifically aimed at SE Asia before coming back in 2016. Although the app was ultimately unsuccessful, the experiences he...
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19. GG - "Growing up Gaming" with Johnny Luong
Gaming nowadays is considered cool. People scramble for the latest sold-out systems or newest hottest games because it's not only fun to play, but is also now socially acceptable. Gaming has evolved into a recreation for both the young and old, and this evolution has turned it into the...
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18. Who am I? With The Why Moments
Let's talk about the concept of who am I? But not in the context of that awesome 1998 Jackie Chan movie, but more in a cultural context as an Asian born to immigrant parents in Canada. Growing up, we get influenced by two cultures, one from our family, and one from outside our family, a western...
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Two Asian guys talking about how their lives are growing up in Canada. The struggles and traditions of what makes us who we are today. How we blended our culture from our parents and our Canadian roots to living life as a second-gen. Join us as we go through some hilarious, controversial, and heartbreaking conversations with Off The Wok.Email us at [email protected] suggestions on topics, comments or corrections on anything we said wrong (which sometimes tends to happen). Also, follow us on Instagram @offthewokpodcast.
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