Model Minority Report

Episode 4: The Reboot - Seeing Myself in Adoptees On Screen

I share what happened two years ago to make me put a long pause on the podcast. After reflecting I highlight two important Asian-American actors who are representing not only the Asian community but my own experience as a transracial adoptee: Lana Condor (To All the Boys I Loved Before) and Leah Lewis (The Half of It).  Also sending love to the Dash & Lily series, Kelly Marie Tran as the newest Disney princess, and shoutouts to the badass Asians of The Mandalorian.  Intro/Outro music credit: Eleanor Jr

Episode 3: A Brief History of Yellowface and White Washing

As long as movies have been around, white folks have been cast in roles as Asian characters. In this episode, we dive into a long list of these cases and examine all the bad choices from eye taping to skin altering. And surprise, some of this is still occurring in 2018!

Episode 2: Deadly Class, My Obsession with John Cho and Generational Gaps

Final thoughts on Crazy Rich Asians *Spoilers* then tons of news and updates around Asian-Americans in upcoming TV and film projects plus an interview with my son, Maddox, and his perspective as a Fil-Am kid growing up in 2018.

Episode 1: Why representation matters, riding the high of Crazy Rich Asians

Host Allie Moreno introduces herself and talks about why this podcast exists, why representation is so important for Asian-Americans and what the success of Crazy Rich Asians means for the community.