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The Uncooked Rice Show
by Jesse Hsieh
The Uncooked Rice Show is a podcast where we explore the journeys, experiences, and insights of the Generation Z Asian Diaspora.Join us and listen as Gen. Z Asians discuss the challenges arising from being both young and Asian.
Episodes
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Going into the Workforce - Advice for Co-op Students and Future Engineers (Collab w/ The Novice Experience)
In the final episode of Season 2, Jesse talks to Calvin Chan of The Novice Experience to talk about his experiences as an engineering student and what advice he had for co-op students going into their work terms. Calvin talks about the lessons he's learned from his university years: we talk about...
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Roasting Our Lives Pt. 2: Pressures, Expectations, and Identity (w/ The Empathy Show)
This is the second-part episode from our pod-swap with The Empathy Show! Be sure to listen to the first part on The Empathy Show, available on all your favourite podcasting platforms. In this collaboration episode, Jesse, Carina, and Chirag dive into the experiences we've had in the past where...
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G&G x Uncooked: Podcasting, Privilege, and Pressures
In this amazing collaboration with G&G Podcast, listen as Jesse (he/him) and Gaven (he/him) explore numerous queer-related topics; touching on our experiences growing up and coming to terms with our sexualities, societal pressures and toxic masculinity, straight-passing privilege, what it means…
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Long Distance Relationships
If you thought commitment was scary, long distance certainly takes that fear to a whole new level. In this new episode (after ANOTHER long hiatus... if you're noticing a pattern, don't come for us, we're students ok), Jesse and Carina talk about their own experiences with long distance...
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Choosing Engineering over Humanities (w/ Barton Lu, Red Pocket Magazine)
Why would anyone willingly subject themselves to years of pain and suffering? In this new episode (after a long hiatus), Barton explains his reasonings. Barton Lu is the founder and editor-in-chief at Red Pocket Magazine, an international literary magazine for youths of the Asian diaspora. Their...
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Activism as a Second Generation Immigrant
What does activism mean for a second generation immigrant, especially a Gen Z immigrant? Anson Yu has been actively involved in many advocacy organizations throughout her high-school career, and as she's entering university, she doesn't plan on stopping. In this episode, Jesse and Anson talk…
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Confronting Online School
Is online school draining you out? Are you finding it difficult to be motivated to do schoolwork? Yeah, same here. In this episode, Jesse and Yuchi Lin both talk about how to deal with lack of motivation, especially with school being online for the next while and a half. Will this episode help…
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Online Dating Apps Are All About Marketing?! (Gaysian Edition)
Tinder, Grindr, Hinge: limited pictures, limited characters for your bio. Basically, it's all just about marketing. Jesse sits down with Aydin Quach to talk about their experiences growing up as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and how online dating apps have played into that journey. Slide into...
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Horny for Friends
Welcome to Season 2. Nothing's changed except our content is becoming more random and raw. In the very first episode, Jesse's horny... for friends. Oh, and Connie's back to listen to Jesse rant about it. She also talks about her plans to start a marketing scheme where she sends her friends to…
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Balancing Two Cultures
Maggie is the author of "Trekking the Pacific: The Cornerstone of Two Cultures", a collection of her personal stories, pictures, and journals depicting the influence that her two cultures have had on her childhood. In this second episode of season 2, Jesse sits down to talk with Maggie to talk...
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Turning Passion Into A Business (w/ Liang Liu, BitBox Design)
In episode 19, Jesse sits down with Liang Liu, founder of BitBox Design, a Vancouver-based web design and marketing company. We talk about Liang's journey growing up in Canada, and how he managed to turn his interests/skills in web design into a business. We also touch on Liang's experience…
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Perfectionism Sucks
In the 18th episode, Jesse sits back down with Jessalyn Chen to catch up and talk about their struggles with perfectionism. We explore how striving for perfection has damaged our mentalities, team cohesiveness, and our overall motivation to actually complete our projects. Join us as we explore…
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Pursuing Leadership Despite Criticism & Doubt (w/ Annie Lai, Charity Brighouse)
In episode 17, Jesse sits down with Annie Lai to talk about her experiences starting an Interact club at her former high-school, being the regional director for the non-profit Charity Brighouse, and her work initiating the Youth Civic Engagement Program. We talk about her experience trying to...
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Maintaining Mental Health During Quarantine (w/ Andre Pak, Creative Resilient Youth)
In episode 16, Jesse sits down with Andre Pak, a 19 year-old student who is a part of Creative Resilient Youth, a collective dedicated to bringing awareness towards mental health through art making! We talk about the struggles of trying to help our parents and traditional Asian family members...
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Balances of Being Biracial (w/ Audrey Pillsbury/Junan, the Junan Podcast)
In this episode, Jesse sits down with Audrey Pillsbury, or better known for her artist name, Junan. Junan is a recent graduate of MIT where she double majored in chemistry and music. She works in the aerospace engineering field and is also the creator behind the narrative podcast, Junan Podcast....
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Bridging Chinese-Canadian Cultures and Granting Youths a Voice in Policy (w/ Franco Ng, YouthTalkNation)
In episode 14, we talk with Franco Ng, a 2017 UBC Sauder School of Business Alumnus, an avid youth advocate, and involved community leader. He currently serves as the President and Founder of YouthTalkNation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a platform for youth innovation and a...
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The Voice of the Underdog: Fighting Racism Through Music (w/ Alan Z, Singer-Songwriter & Rapper & Actor)
In the 13th episode, Jesse talks with Alan Z, a musical triple threat (singer, rapper, and songwriter), about his career in music and his journey so far. We talk about the challenges that Alan had to face growing up as an Asian-American, dispelling the Model Minority Myth, and challenging racism...
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From Law to Music: Pursuing a Creative Path (w/ Tom Fublé, Lofi Pop & Chill EDM Artist)
In the 12th episode, Jesse talks with Tom Fublé, a lofi pop & chill EDM artist and music producer based in Sydney, Australia, about his journey from pursuing law into the field of creatives. We talk about the benefits of pursuing a career in something you enjoy and have a passion for, which goes...
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Uni Advice for High-Schoolers (w/ Hayley Ma & Sachi Chan, Green Light Mentorship)
In the 11th episode, Jesse talks with Hayley Ma and Sachi Chan, two of the co-founders of Green Light Mentorship, to discuss the lessons they've learned when it comes to mentoring high-school students in preparation for university! Green Light Mentorship is a program that connects high school...
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Discovering True Authenticity (w/ Vincent Trieu and Chris Tsang, The EaTing Cast)
In this 10th episode, Jesse chats with Vincent Trieu and Chris Tsang, the hosts of The EaTing Cast to talk about being true to yourself, dealing with mental health and issues of toxic masculinity, as well as the experiences of growing up Asian in America. The EaTing Cast is a podcast that strives...
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Supporting Environmental Sustainability as Students
In the 9th episode, Jesse sits down with Jason Pang to explore how the youth can continue to support environmental sustainability, advocate in the face of adversity, and tackle the discouragement that comes from ignorance and unsupportive adults. Jason is best known for his leadership involvement...
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Becoming a Music Composer, Being Inspired as a Geek, and Diversity in New Media (w/ George Shaw, Composers Diversity Collective)
In the 8th episode, Jesse sits down with George Shaw, a musical composer for film, TV, games, and new media. Some of George's many accomplishments are: having co-written "Ode To Geeks" with Marvel Legend Stan Lee and being the creator of "Star Wars Musical". George has also worked with Geek &...
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Benefits of Having a Positive Mindset
In this episode, Jesse talks to Joey Huang about the benefits of having a positive mindset, focusing on both your physical and mental health, and how to balance work and life.
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Friendships Are Weird
In the 6th episode, Jesse talks about a recent conversation he had with some of his friends. Along with Connie Lee, the two explore the different types of friendships and how people have different views on friendships. Ultimately, the conversation reveals one universal truth: friendships are weird.
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Personal Branding and Public Speaking (w/ Vivian XYZ Tan, YOUth of BC)
In the fifth episode, we sit down with Vivian Tan, founder of YOUth of BC, which serves as a platform that assists students to better prepare themselves for post-secondary life. We talk about her experiences building up her non-profit, the lessons she's learned through her numerous public…
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Being Queer Is Not A Fault
In the fourth episode, we sit down with Kyle Yeung, a Chinese-Canadian who just recently graduated from high-school. Kyle was involved in the development for the SOGI Program in his school district, and together we sit down to discuss his experiences with being queer in public school, the...
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Step Up and Stop Fearing Failure (w/ David Yang He, The Global Spotlight)
In the third episode, we sit down with David Yang He, a 3 times TEDx Speaker and founder of the Global Spotlight, a youth-led initiative that shines a light on impactful stories to empower, educate, and enable youth to take action across the world. We talk about his journey in becoming more...
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Political Engagement (w/ Jaeden Dela Torre, Former Federal NDP Candidate)
In the second episode, we sit down with Jaeden Dela Torre, a former NDP candidate for Steveston - Richmond East, and the current co-chair for the BC Young New Democrats, to talk about his ups and downs running for political office at the age of 18. We talk about the importance of encouraging…
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Marketing and Representation
In the very first episode, I sit down with Jessalyn Chen, a marketing major at UBC Sauder to discuss her journey throughout high-school, the lessons she's learned so far pursuing marketing as a career, and what representation means in the media. Join us as we discuss our experiences as young...
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How many episodes does The Uncooked Rice Show have?
The Uncooked Rice Show currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Uncooked Rice Show about?
The Uncooked Rice Show is a podcast where we explore the journeys, experiences, and insights of the Generation Z Asian Diaspora.Join us and listen as Gen. Z Asians discuss the challenges arising from being both young and Asian.
How often does The Uncooked Rice Show release new episodes?
The Uncooked Rice Show has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Uncooked Rice Show?
The Uncooked Rice Show is created and hosted by Jesse Hsieh.
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