Podcast
Shoes Off
Hosted by Jay Ooi · EN
Winner of Smartest Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards 2021 - this is the written, produced and edited podcast made by and for Asian Australians, because we don’t talk about race and culture enough. We’ll dive into topics where you’ll hear from a range of voices, and we'll bring you stories and thoughts from interesting Aussie Asians, academics and everyday folk so we can question, explore and celebrate what it means to be an Asian in Australia.
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S03E03 - Small Bowls, Big Plates
Dec 9, 202000:34:41Tap to summarizeFood is so much a part of our lives, and even more so for many Asians. Some are the biggest foodies out there, and although a love for food isn’t uniquely Asian, there are definitely elements of the culture around food, and the way some Asians eat that are pretty unique. This episode is not a cooking show, rather, we explore what is different in the way Chinese cultures, in particular, eat.Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbHApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90txGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
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S03E02 - Past, Present, Future: How COVID-19 has Affected our International Students
Dec 2, 202000:52:30Tap to summarizeWhat does Australia look like without international students? What was once a hypothetical question is now the reality as Australia’s travel ban extends indefinitely due to COVID-19. But beyond statistics and numbers, what does it look like to this significant cohort of people and what does it say about us when the government specifically excludes them from welfare support in the middle of a global crisis? Extending beyond our previous episode, this episode seeks to explore the history of Australia’s reliance on international education, specifically from our Asian neighbours (the largest cohort being from China), the COVID-19 international student experiences, and what the post-pandemic world will hold for Australia’s not-so-secret cash cow.Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbHApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90txGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
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S03E01 - Crazy Rich Problematic Faves (and why we still love them)
Nov 25, 202000:57:00Tap to summarizeCrazy Rich Asians. This 2018 blockbuster is, in the words of director Jon M Chu, “not a movie. It’s a movement.” So many of us diasporic Asians flocked to cinemas to watch this film. But why was it so important? Why does representation matter, and what is the state of representation on our screens here in Australia? Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90tx Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
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Shoes Off Season 3 is on its way
Nov 11, 202000:01:23Tap to summarize2020 has been an…interesting year. Race has been at the forefront of a lot of news, discussion, and our own lives. And as Asian Australians there’s never been a better time to learn more about how race, and culture influences our experiences. And hey, Shoes Off season 3 has got your back.Website: https://www.shoesoff.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pY0JbHApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jz90txGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hvZXNvZmYubmV0L2VwaXNvZGVzP2Zvcm1hdD1yc3M=
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Episode swap: Lemon Podcast - Loyal, Brave & Culturally Inaccurate
Sep 23, 202000:39:09Tap to summarizeThis week's show is from LEMON with a discussion about Mulan 2020 and COVID social bubbles. If you enjoy this chat, please follow the guys from Lemon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lemonpodcastshow/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2TPE0dfTwitter: http://bit.ly/2TEpfLaOur Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2IMmpxJHosted by:Phillip Kuoch: https://bit.ly/PhilsIGThomas Tan Tan: http://bit.ly/2TU4QCkSupport their show http://supporter.acast.com/lemonSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode swap: Rock The Boat - 55 | CRA Screenwriter: Adele Lim
Sep 16, 202000:49:46Tap to summarizeThis week I’m bringing you an episode from another podcast, Rock the Boat. In this episode, host Lucia Liu sits down with screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, Adele Lim, for a hilarious conversation uncovering Adele’s experience working on Crazy Rich Asians, the difference between working in television and feature film, her parents' reaction to her pursuing a career in writing, and then her parents' reaction after watching Crazy Rich Asians. During the conversation, Adele also opens up about her decision to go public about leaving the sequel for crazy rich Asians due to a significant pay discrepancy.Rock the Boat (www.gorocktheboat.com) is a podcast featuring Asians who challenge the status quo hosted by Lucia Liu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucialiu1/). Guests include Andrew Yang, Michelle Phan, The Fung Bros, and more. Follow Rock the Boat on instagram @rocktheboatnyc and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Season 2 Recap-isode
Sep 9, 202000:28:57Tap to summarizeIn this next in-between-isode, we reflect on how COVID-19 and BLM has impacted how we talk about racism and representation whilst we reflect on our favourite episodes of season 2. Plus, we talk about what's coming up for the next season.https://www.shoesoff.net/https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/
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Season 1 Recap-isode
Aug 5, 202000:29:09Tap to summarizeFor this in-between-isode, we swap roles and I get interviewed about how the show started, what the process for making episodes is, and we look back at some of our favourite eps from Season 1. It’s less formal and it’s not scripted (for a change!)https://www.shoesoff.net/https://www.facebook.com/ShoesOffAu/https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffau/
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S02E08 - Making the mix work (at work)
Jul 1, 202000:36:39Tap to summarizeDiversity and Inclusion - it seems to be a hot topic in many workplaces, and rightly so. Australia is a very diverse country and we’re seeing more higher educated people of colour joining the professional workforce. So what exactly is it, and why is it important?
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S02E07 - License to Save
Jun 24, 202000:23:10Tap to summarizeWhen we think about Asians in Australian history, we might think miners, indentured labourers, perhaps furniture makers. But doctors? Well there's an interesting history here too, and in this episode, we'll take a look at the story of a few of them, and what their legacy is.
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