The Pod-Luck Club

Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club – a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! In this episode, Teach and Ellen interview restaurant designer Sky Hanuel. Join us for a discussion about how Sky helped design DC Chinatown’s very own Luna Hall! Stick around for some 20 questions with some help from the interns. SOCIALS@clubpodluck@1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu (2non). A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Ellen for editing this episode, thanks to Sky for coming on the show, and shout out to Sammie, Bodie, and Melissa for participating in our antics!

Episode Description Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! In this episode, Teach and Ellen interview Karin K. Jensen, author of Strength of Water: An Asian American Coming of Age Memoir – a story about Karin’s mother written through her mom’s perspective. Join us and Karina and Ellen have an indepth talk about growing up Asian American, immigration, and Karin’s writing process, while Teach calls in from the back of a truck…with a lion head??SOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu (2non). A big thank you to Alex Lucas and 2non for editing this episode, and thanks again to Karin for coming on the show!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! In this episode, Teach, Ellen, and 2non sit down with Peter Franklin Chang to discuss his childhood in the DMV and how he helped create one of the biggest night market events in DC. SOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and 2non Vu. A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Bodie Shargel for editing this episode, and thanks again to Peter for coming on the show! 

Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! In this episode, Teach and Ellen sit down with Ingrid, author of Sun Shining on Morning Snow, and her cousin, Lauren! Listen in as the four of them discuss Ingrid’s book, the Wasian experience, and dreams of returning to Taiwan!INSTAGRAM@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu. A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Ellen Feng for editing this episode, and thanks again to Ingrid and Lauren for coming on the show!

Teach, 2-Non, and Ellen kick off this festive episode by diving straight into the chaos: their least favorite Christmas songs. From overplayed mall anthems to novelty tracks that test their patience, the trio isn’t shy about calling out the holiday music they skip without hesitation.Once the coal is out of the stocking, they warm things back up with their Top 15 Christmas songs—five picks each. Expect nostalgia, unexpected deep cuts, and the kind of friendly debate only this crew can deliver.Between lists, the hosts share a quick update on what they’ve been up to lately—work wins, creative projects, and the small joys carrying them through the season.Cozy, candid, and full of holiday banter, this episode is perfect for gift‑wrapping, long drives, or anyone who loves a good music showdown.Our favorite Christmas songs:Ellen:santa doesn't know you like I do - Sabrina CarpenterWonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartneyLast Christmas - WhamChristmas Tree Farm - Taylor SwiftCarol of the Bells2-Non:Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer - DMXHappy X-mas, War is Over - John LennonEx-Miss - New Found GloryHappy Holidays, You Bastard - blink-182A Charlie Brown Christmas/Christmas Time Is Here - Charlie BrownYou're a Mean One - Tyler the CreatorTeach:The Christmas Song - Nat King ColeO Tannenbaum - Vince Guaraldi TrioThis Christmas - Donnie HathawayRockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda LeeUnderneath the Tree - Kelly ClarksonSOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu. A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Ellen Feng for editing this episode! 

Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! In this episode, guests Anne and Jared discuss their work running the Lost Generation Brewing Company in DC and how Asian-American identity has become a part of their business. The co-hosts assess the question of whether Teach is “unc,” prompted by NBA Youngboy’s impact on traffic in Washington.SOCIALS@1882foundation @clubpodluckCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu. A big thank you to Anne and Jared for their time, and special thanks to Alex Lucas and Bodie Shargel for editing this episode!Community Question: What is your favorite drink?

Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! This episode is about to get spooky as Teach, 2non, and Ellen talk about urban legends and horror films. SOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu. A big thank you to Alex Lucas for editing this episode!  Community question: What movie terrified you the most growing up?

Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! Get to know our new co-host TuanAhn (2non) as he explains his journey to America, and learning the cultural differences between Virginia Beach versus DMV. SOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng, Teach Roberts (@teach888), and TuanAhn Vu. A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Mia Owens for editing this episode!  Community question: What is the worst Star Wars movie?

Welcome to the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our Asian American communities! In this episode, Andrea joins us to talk about queer identity, hometowns, and their love of Pokemon.SOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng and Teach Roberts (@teach888). A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Mia Owens for editing this episode! Community question: Favorite Pokemon of all time and why?

Welcome to the first episode of the Pod-Luck Club–a podcast about sharing stories and laughs alongside our communities! In this episode, Teach and Ellen introduce themselves and share their inspiration for creating this pod to share the regular stories of Asian Americans. Join us around the “table” for this conversation about potlucks, origin stories, and slime. *Warning: There will be slime noises.*SOCIALS@clubpodluck @1882foundationCREDITSThe Pod-Luck Club is hosted by Ellen Feng and Teach Roberts (@teach888) and produced by Mia Owens. A big thank you to Alex Lucas and Mia Owens for editing this episode! Community question: Thoughts on chicken feet?