Podcast
Asian Enough
Hosted by Los Angeles Times · EN
From the Los Angeles Times, “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything in between. In each episode, hosts Jen Yamato, Johana Bhuiyan, Tracy Brown and Suhauna Hussain of the Times invite special guests to share personal stories and unpack identity on their own terms. They explore the vast diaspora across cultures, backgrounds and generations, and try to expand the ways in which being Asian American is defined.
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Introducing: Rebuilding L.A.
Jun 1100:35:29Tap to summarizePlease enjoy the first episode of the latest from L.A. Times Studios, Rebuilding L.A.L.A. Times reporter Liam Dillon joins us to talk about where we are in the moment as residents assess the path forward. How are people grappling with the decision to rebuild and, ultimately, what factors are playing into those plans? Also, Altadena resident and lawyer Kelsey Szamet shares her very personal story about her efforts to get back home to the town where she was born and raised, and now lives with her own family.
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Asian Enough: Simu Liu
Aug 31, 202100:26:48Tap to summarizeA conversation with actor Simu Liu about defying tropes as Marvel’s first Asian superhero, feeling empowered on the set of “Shang-Chi” after his experience with “Kim’s Convenience,” and the importance of being the “masters of our own narrative.” Guest photo by Miller Mobley.
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Asian Enough: Maz Jobrani
Aug 24, 202100:44:33Tap to summarizeA conversation with comedian and actor Maz Jobrani about centering his Iranian American identity in his standup, toeing the line with stereotypes onstage, and immigrating to California as a child when his family fled the Iranian Revolution. Guest photo by Storm Santos.
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Asian Enough: Leyna Bloom
Aug 17, 202100:40:14Tap to summarizeA conversation with model, actor and dancer Leyna Bloom about making history as the first trans cover model for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, embracing her Black and Filipina identity, and reconnecting with her mother — who was deported more than 20 years ago. Guest photo by Zenobia.
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Asian Enough: Hari Kondabolu
Aug 10, 202100:44:37Tap to summarizeA conversation with comedian and filmmaker Hari Kondabolu about taking on "The Simpsons" with his documentary “The Problem With Apu,” where he draws the line between activism and comedy, and why he’s cool with white people walking out of his shows. Guest photo by Rob Holysz.
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Asian Enough: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Aug 3, 202100:44:58Tap to summarizeA conversation with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan of the Netflix comedy series “Never Have I Ever” about her Tamil Canadian identity, having Mindy Kaling as a boss and breaking ground by playing a flawed Asian American lead on TV. Guest photo by Yasara Gunawardena / Netflix.
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Asian Enough: Lucy Liu
Jul 27, 202100:48:31Tap to summarizeA conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Lucy Liu about fame, art, motherhood and standing up for herself on the set of "Charlie’s Angels." Guest photo by Sophy Holland.
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Asian Enough: Jenny Yang
Jul 20, 202100:56:30Tap to summarizeA conversation with comedian and writer Jenny Yang about giving ourselves permission to create, her past life as a labor organizer and how growing up among other Asian Americans taught her she could do it all.
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Asian Enough: Sohla El-Waylly
Jul 13, 202100:52:15Tap to summarizeA conversation with chef and food media personality Sohla El-Waylly about cooking Bangladeshi food with her mom, appropriation vs appreciation and microaggressions in food media. Guest photo by Jingyu Lin.
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Asian Enough: John Cho
Jul 6, 202100:58:19Tap to summarizeA conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.
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