Emilie & Zach – The SituAsian Room

updated on November 28, 2020November 28, 2020Episodes The Podcast

Episode 14 – Storytelling: Why We Need Asian Podcasters with Jerry Won

In the SituAsian Room, Emilie, and Zach welcome Jerry Won, the host of the Dear Asian Americans Podcast. Jerry is the founder of Just Like Media, which is home to many other Asian Podcasts as well as the Asian Podcast Network. Emilie and Zach talk to Jerry about the necessity of Asian storytelling, Asian Americans taking storytelling into their own hands, what it means to be a leader and mentor, Jerry’s college days, legacy, and more.

updated on December 2, 2020November 28, 2020Episodes The Podcast

Episode 13 – In Between Asian & American: Exploring Identity & and Asian Adoptees with Izzy Weiss

In the SituAsian Room, Emilie, and Zach welcome Izzy Weiss, the founder of the national organization In Between. Their mission, inspired by Izzy’s upbringing as an Asian American Adoptee, is to unite and support those who feel they don’t strongly align with either their Asian and American culture. Izzy also shares her experience about how she is navigating her identity.

updated on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020Episodes The Podcast

Episode 11 – Asian American Voices Fighting COVID-19 Hate with Nydia Han

In the SituAsian Room, Emilie, and Zach welcome Nydia Han to talk about the power of our voices as Asian Americans during the coronavirus era, standing against hate, being forever foreigners, and her signature series #ThisIsAmerica. Nydia Han is an Emmy award-winning television journalist and the creator of #ThisIsAmerica, a social media movement and three-part documentary series about racism.

updated on October 2, 2020September 30, 2020Episodes The Podcast

Episode 10 – Law Enforcement and Minorities with Rahat Babar

This week in The SituAsian Room, Emilie, and Zach welcome Rahat Babar, Esq. to talk about the importance of building trust between communities of color and law enforcement, civil rights, and much more. Rahat is a strong advocate for the AAPI community as a former president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and a chair the Civil Rights Committee for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

updated on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020Dish It Out The Podcast

Dish it Out Quiz: What Chinese Bakery Treat Should You Get?

Chinese Bakeries are a staple of Chinatowns across the world. What will you order?

updated on September 24, 2020September 22, 2020Episodes The Podcast

Episode 9 – Running for Office with Dr. Michelle Au

This week in The SituAsian Room, Emilie, and Zach welcome Dr. Michelle Au who is running to be the first Asian American woman in the Georgia State Senate. Dr. Au discusses the need for public health in policy decisions, Asian American representation in government, and more. Dr. Au is an anesthesiologist and holds a Master’s in Public Health.

updated on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020Entertainment Episodes The Podcast

Episode 8 – Hollywood and Storytelling with Justin Ching

This week in The SituAsian Room, Emilie and Zach welcome Justin Ching to talk about Asian and minority representation in Hollywood, Justin’s production company J-school, intersectionality, storytelling, and more. Justin Ching is a filmmaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media, and has worked for Disney/ABC, Fox, and Youtube.

updated on September 1, 2020August 31, 2020Episodes The Podcast

Episode 7 – Covering and Young Politics with Saira Salyani

Hi! Welcome back to the SituAsian Room! On this episode, Emilie and Zach sit down with Saira Salyani, a young activist. They talk about themes of covering and assimilation, the power of your name, and getting involved in politics as a young person. After, they dish it out by exploring dishes outside their cultures.

updated on August 6, 2020August 4, 2020Episodes Health The Podcast

Episode 6 – Our Health and the Coronavirus with Dr. Calvin Sun Part 2

Hi! Welcome back to the SituAsian Room! On this episode, Emilie and Zach begin with bringing some of their favorite dishes to the “Dish It Out” table, and then meet with special guest, Dr. Calvin D. Sun, to finish their discussion on the topic, “Our Lives & The Coronavirus” for part 2 of the 2 part interview.

updated on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020Blog Dish It Out

Char Siu Bao & Lumpiang – Episode 1

In the first-ever Dish it Out segment, Emilie and Zach discuss their favorite foods from their cultures growing up. For Emilie, she shares a delicious description of Filipino Lumpia. Check out her recipe for Lumpiang Shanghai here. Zach shares his favorite, Char Siu Bao, or Chinese roasted BBQ pork buns. Check out the recipe for Char Siu Bao on our website here.