Crazy Biatch Asians
The podcast for Asians in the West. Join Sharon Jiang as she talks about the issues Asians can face in the Western world. Culture and identity, entertainment and love and dating are all discussed here so join the conversation! Chat on Wednesdays.
Episodes
26 episodes
From bum bags to Hermes Birkins - Luxe Listings Star Monika Tu on her Keys to Success
Monika Tu ... the 'Chinese fairytale' & the new Asian face on Luxe Listings Sydney. She's the founder of Black Diamondz, a luxury property agency that services many wealthy Asian clients.But she wasn't always this bougie. She came t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:38
"I feel it in my bones that I'm Aussie & yet..." - Domain Mag Editor Josie Huynh on Asians in Media & Assimilation
Josie Huynh is an Australian journalist of Vietnamese heritage. She's currently the editor of Domain Magazine and Domain Prestige Magazine, two Australian property publications. We talk: - Surfy towns and Vietnamese restaur...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:38
Subtle Asian Baking’s Kat Lieu on Why We’re Obsessed With Asian Baking
Kat Lieu is the founder of Subtle Asian Baking, the largest Asian baking online community of nearly 300,000 members. She wanted to be a young fiction author but was told ‘books with Asian characters don’t sell‘. But with the succes...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:52
"Chink, stop eating bats" - Asian Horror Stories & Season 1 Finale
Today’s episode features listener horror stories to tie Season 1 into a neat little bow. From casual racism to Covid-19 verbal abuse, these stories should be told for greater awareness of the issues that the Asian community face. A...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:51
WTF Is and Isn't Cultural Appropriation?
Katy Perry, Qipao and Geisha costumes - what do these all have in common? We’re diving into a controversial topic - cultural appropriation. What is it? What is and isn’t acceptable? And how does it differ from cultural appreciation?? <...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:09
The Lowdown on the ABG - Asian Baby Girl
Boba, falsies, tatts & raves. Yep we all know someone … Today we’re digging a little deeper than the general ABG stereotype and looking at the etymology of this cultural phenomenon. Because aside from all the dyed hair and fake ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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28:01
"Are You An ABG?" & Other Inappropriate Sh*t Said to Asians Part 2
Ever had someone say, "You're pretty, for an Asian!" Today we're discussing more inappropriate questions and statements said to Asians - this time chatting about the ABG subculture & mixed race Asians. Also move over Paris Fashi...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:38
Is Your Asian Dad a Panda or a Tiger?
Do you have a 'Tiger Dad' or 'Panda Dad'? We’re dishing all the goss on Asian dad stereotypes. Plus Juna shares a shocking story on an Asian baby adoption … gone wrong. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Sl...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:54
"Where Are You From?" & Other Inappropriate Sh*t Said to Asians
"NI HAO, do you eat dogs?" Today we’re discussing the inappropriate questions, some racist but some plain uncomfortable, that people say to Asians. Often referred to as microaggressions, we break down some of the most c...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:53
How to Help Your Asian Parents Understand Mental Health
"You’re not depressed, you’re just tired!" Why can't my Asian parents understand mental health? In many Asian communities, mental health is often seen as a weakness and a disgrace to the family honour. We hope by initiating this convers...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:45
MasterChef Icon Brendan Pang on Mental Health, Rainbow Dumplings & Multiculturalism
MasterChef Australia alumni, Dumpling King and LGBTQIA+ role model, Brendan Pang, has accomplished so much at such a young age. The Australian-Chinese-Mauritian cook first rose to fame when he competed on Season 10 of MasterChef Austral...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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24:59
Help! My Family Doesn't Approve of My Non-Asian Partner
Ever feel the pressure to date within your own race? Interracial dating is far from simple. It can feel like the world is against you - from your parent’s disapproval to society’s critiques of your choice in a partner. Today we chat abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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22:11
I'm Not a Regular Mum, I'm a 'Tiger Mum'
Strict Asian mum - does that unlock any memories? This episode is an ode to the ‘tiger mum’, a concept coined by Yale Law Professor Amy Chua. We discuss the characteristics of a tiger mum and how it differs to a regular strict parent. We also s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:38
"Ew, You Eat Dogs?" - Why Are So Many Asian Foods Considered Gross?
We’re taking a trip around Asia and exploring the cultural taboo associated with specific Asian foods. Why in the West, are we so desensitised to eating particular animals or parts of animals, and yet others make us squirm? What makes a food “w...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:34
Asian Dating Stereotypes - Yellow Fever & 'Self Hating' Asians
Ever wonder if you fit into any Asian dating stereotypes? From 'self-hating asians' to Yellow Fever to interracial relationships, dating as an Asian in the West certainly comes with many dilemmas. Plus we round up a list of the top Asian dating...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:52
Asian Hate Crimes - What's Happening & How You Can Help
#STOPASIANHATE. There is a heartbreaking surge of violence against the AAPI people across the globe, particularly in the US. Spurred on by the racist notion of the ‘China Virus’, anyone who looks Asian seems to be the target against racial abus...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:59
Is Your Asian Name a Disadvantage?
It's Juna versus Sharon - we’re talking about how living with a unique Asian name can have a prominent effect on your life. From affecting your personality to your employability, we discuss whether or not having a non-anglo name puts you at a d...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:40
Asian Superstition is the New Astrology
From lucky numbers to dreams about pigs and gifts that symbolise death, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of Asian superstitions. So say goodbye to bad luck and hello to good jujus, long life and prosperity. We’d LOVE to h...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:15
The Dark Side of K-Pop
Diets, disorders and depression - we’re diving into the dark side of K-pop behind the glitz and glam that has captured the attention of billions worldwide and created what is known as idol culture.Just a heads up that this episode menti...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:06
Lowdown on Lunar New Year - Happy Year of the Ox!
Dumplings, lion dances and red envelopes - this is the most wonderful time of year. Today’s episode is in celebration of the Year of the Ox where we explore the culture and history of Lunar New Year. We’ll be discussing how it’s been adapted in...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:04
Let’s Crack the Bamboo Ceiling, Baby!
With everyone going back to work, the 'Bamboo Ceiling' is an issue that affects many Asian workers in the West. Asians are often perceived as good workers but bad leaders, not assertive enough or lacking in communication skills. So today we're ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:35
What the F-etish?! X-RATED
NSFW! We're doing a deeper dive into Asian Fetish - this time letting things loose and bringing in some explicit content. We’ll be diving into some juicy personal experiences and also reading out other people’s truly horrific stories. Like, wtf...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:06
Asian Men, You Are Sexy!
Asian guys … this one’s for you! With the rise of Asians in Hollywood, K-pop boy bands and Eastern social media, Asian males are FINALLY getting their moment in the sun. We’ll be chatting all things entertainment and pop culture; where Asian me...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:07
Does My Skin Say “I'm Rich"?
Why is the West obsessed with tanning and the East addicted to whitening? As an Asian in the West, do you subscribe to the popularised tanning culture or do you embrace your fairer complexion? Interestingly, there’s a lot more to it than just s...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:46