James Kai Wei Lau on cultural appropriation in music, being Asian on set, male desirability, and learning the mother tongue
Join Melissa and Isabelle as they sit down with James Kai Wei Lau - musically known as Kai Wei - a Chinese-Malaysian hip-hop artist and creative force from Manchester. They discuss Kai Wei's upbringin...
18 Nov 202438min
Maya Welford on class and social mobility in Britain, the power of names, and driving behavioural change
In this episode, Melissa and Isabelle welcome Maya Welford, a corporate baddie and the British-Japanese host of "That’s My Name” – a podcast that delves into the fascinating stories, cultures, and tra...
11 Nov 202441min
Mel & Iz on being objectified as South East Asian women, dating traumas, microaggressions, beauty standards, and tokenism
There’s lots to unpack in this ep! Sit down with hosts Melissa and Isabelle as they rawly explore the complexities of being British-Filipino women in the UK and share their personal experiences growin...
4 Nov 202446min
David Zhou on leaving law for music, life in the margins, and championing alt Asian subcultures
In this episode, Melissa and Isabelle chat with David Zhou, the visionary Founder and Director of Eastern Margins, a record label and community that amplifies music from the ESEA diaspora.David, who l...
28 Okt 202444min
Muri on belonging, being nomadic, how culture shapes music, and family legacy
Melissa and Isabelle chat with Muriel Gonzales, also known as Muri, a Filipino artist and violinist who recently released her debut EP 11ème. Muri has roots in Manila, Paris, and London, and is a memb...
21 Okt 202438min
Jason Kwan talks gender identity, queer liberation, pop music as fantasy, and falling in love
Melissa and Isabelle sit down with Jason Kwan, the pop star, singer-songwriter, queer Asian advocate and all-around gorgeous human inside and out.They discuss gender pronouns, coming out, being Asian ...
14 Okt 202436min
Nicole Ocran on the joys of being Filipino-Ghanaian, justifying your Asianness, mixed race fetishisation, and why fashion needs change
Happy Filipino-American Heritage AND Black History Month! In this episode, Melissa and Isabelle sit down with Nicole Ocran, the Filipino-Ghanaian American author, podcaster, and fashion influencer. Th...
7 Okt 202437min
Johnny Lee on Asian masculinity, Bruce Lee, raising mixed children, and chilli oil appropriation
Melissa and Isabelle are joined by Johnny Lee, a British-Chinese visual artist and founder of New Territories Training. In this episode they discuss defying Asian male stereotypes, the legacy of Bruce...
30 Sep 202439min
