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SPAAC SNACC
by SPAAC SNACC
The Seattle chapter of Progressive Asian American Christians (PAAC) is turning our obsession with food and other miscellaneous snaccs into an audio experience. Join us each month as we talk about what we’re eating, and what’s eating us.
Episodes
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Banchan! #2 - (Still) Mad About Mahjong
Did you want to yell and rant when the whole Mahjong Line thing surfaced? Were you confused about the situation and why people called it an act of cultural appropriation? In this episode of Banchan!, Pauline and Christina break down how The Mahjong Line's "revamp" of mahjong constitutes a classic...
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Episode 13: Donut Doulas
Is there anything as beautiful as watching the birth of a donut? Not according to Thomas! For this holiday season, celebrate the birth of a holy child with a scrumptious holey dessert. In this episode, we talk about why it’s spelled ‘donut’ and ‘doughnut’, highlight its Asian American history…
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Episode 12: Potato Chips and the Mystery of Crisps
What makes a potato chip a chip, and how is it different from a crisp? What are some of the best potato chips you can buy from your local chain supermarket? This month, we dive deep into the bottom of multiple bags of potato chips to find our answers. Melie Ros (she/her, they/them) joins us on…
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Banchan! #1 - Hainan Chicken Election Blues
SPAAC SNACC now comes with Banchan! – a new minisoda series where we provide commentary on the drama in social media food discourse and dig deeper into conversations on food, identity, and social justice. We will also be using this space to share news on the food scene in Seattle, where we're...
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Episode 11: What We Consume and What Consumes Us
Echoing the gravity of our times, SPAAC SNACC takes a deep dive into what we’re eating and what’s eating us in this episode. We discuss consumerism, the possibility for a theology of food, and how what we consume in the media reflects our desires, fears, and thoughts about ourselves in relation…
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Episode 10: Self-Care Is ... ?
How do you take care of yourself in a pandemic? Special guest and SPAAC mod Tim brought their thoughts about self-care, which includes food and more food. We ponder how food relates to our self-care and also ask other very serious questions like: "Is pooping self-care?" “Is food just pre-poop?”...
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Episode 9: Frozen Foods and HOT, HOT Rage
Season 2 of SPAAC SNACC kicks off in the “2020-iest” fashion – the SNACCs gather around a warm and bright Google Meet call with some delicious, easily prepared meals from their freezers as they rage about life. From poorly moderated Facebook groups to the current administration failing to protect...
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Episode 8: Zoom Chats and More SNACCs
Washington state is still observing shelter in place, and over the past couple months, many of us have been staying connected through video calls. Inspired by this community building, the SNACCs called a couple members of Seattle PAAC who haven’t yet been on the podcast. First up, Pauline called...
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Minisoda #4: Pancit and Poetry
[cw: body image; please note that the slurs of ‘banana’ and ‘coconut’ appear in this minisoda] What are new ‘norms’ that you want to continue after this pandemic? For Mickey, it’s making sure to spend more time with his family. On this quarantine minisoda, Mickey invites his younger brother...
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Minisoda #3: Instafoods and Influenzers
[loud slurping noises] Ah, instant noodles on a cold day ... and when you're practicing social distancing? The stores might be out of instant ramen but we found some noodles to slurp up with our third minisoda. Christina and Pauline dive into all things coronavirus, whether we're thinking about...
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Episode 7: Karē and Comfort Foods
Is that sunlight or just a false glimmer of hope on the way to more cold and dreary weather? Welcome to Seattle, where the sun is a lie and only comfort food can get you through the last vestiges of winter. In this episode, the SNACCast revels in a smorgasbord of their go-to comfort foods,...
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Episode 6: B-b-b-boba!
SPAAC SNACC rings in a brand new decade with an episode on: b-b-b-boba! SPAAC member and doctor-in-training Karen Chung joins us as a special guest in this episode, where we talk about our favorite boba joints in Seattle, our preferred orders, and why we fear that our controversial takes on boba...
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Minisoda #2: Christmas Cheer and Puzzled Presents
There’s so much to snacc on every time we record, and not all of the tasty morsels make it past the edits. Our second “minisoda” comes from our fourth episode "Bibim Naengmyeon and Birthdays,” when we talked about some of our most memorable birthdays and gifts. Jenny and Thomas share about one...
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Episode 5: Garnishes and Giving Thanks
[Content warning: Thanksgiving, holiday season] SPAAC SNACC takes on the ultimate food holiday: Thanksgiving. Listen in for an epic serving of stories that include turkey with kimchi, vegans navigating the holiday, awkward family tensions, and the pressure for Asians to have a “real American”...
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Minisoda #1: Rainier Cherries and the “Perfect Child”
There’s so much to snacc on in every recording session, and not all of the tasty morsels make it past the edits. This month, SPAAC SNACC shares its first minisode (or “minisoda,” if you will) featuring a conversation between Pauline and her mom, Terri, who reminisce about how Pauline used to be…
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Episode 4: Bibim Naengmyeon and Birthdays
On the occasion of Aya’s “Jesus year” birthday, SPAAC SNACC shares stories about birthdays, gifts, and all the associated foods. Join them at the table as they talk about their birthday traditions, “cardinal sin” gifts, fried avocado rolls, and why they think that air conditioning is a serious...
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Episode 3: Dango and Wet Noods
Which Asian noodle dish is “the best”? Your intrepid SNACCast takes on this controversial question in this episode. We have our contenders and we have a tournament bracket - which dish will prevail? Following an epic noodle battle, we talk about breathing, vitamins, and how to get a round ass.…
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Episode 2: Gochujang and School Lunches
Asians and school lunch - a tale of trauma, nostalgia, or both? In this episode, SPAAC’s very own public school teacher extraordinaire Garrett Chan joins us as a special guest to muse over our lunchtime memories. We discover that Asian lunches have now become “cool for school,” and we come to a...
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Episode 1: Car Pizza and Car Crashes
Welcome to the SPAAC SNACC podcast! The Seattle chapter of Progressive Asian American Christians (PAAC) is turning our collective obsession with food and other miscellaneous snaccs into an audio experience. In this episode, we begin with an introduction to all six of our snaccast hosts - Aya,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Seattle chapter of Progressive Asian American Christians (PAAC) is turning our obsession with food and other miscellaneous snaccs into an audio experience. Join us each month as we talk about what we’re eating, and what’s eating us.
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The Seattle chapter of Progressive Asian American Christians (PAAC) is turning our obsession with food and other miscellaneous snaccs into an audio experience. Join us each month as we talk about what we’re eating, and what’s eating us.
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