Drew and Sean explore the rich world of Chinese American genealogy - from online tools to historical archives and other cultural resources that can help folks trace their family roots. Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or researching for future generations, this episode of Asians Represent is a great way to level up your understanding of Chinese American ancestry, the diaspora, and tools to uncover your family's story! Free show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/132048528 //SUPPO...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Daniel and Drew discuss the new Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie, poop knives, their growing Warhammer 40K rivalry, and as always, answer YOUR questions on this episode of No Dice, No Problem! - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species an...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Asians Represent is back with a charity actual play benefiting AAPI United! Liana facilitated "A Family Affair", a Valor adventure she contributed to Unbreakable: Pathways. Unbreakable: Pathways is a collection of Asian-centric adventures that showcase the intersections of culture, tradition, and experiences utilizing a plethora of Tabletop Roleplaying systems and rulesets. AAPI UNITED is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to championing the diverse and collective interests of the Asi...
Jun 09, 2025•3 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 105
Fresh off a game of Warhammer 40K, Daniel and Drew discussed the funding of the Wandering Blades RPG Kickstarter campaign, visiting historical sites for inspiration, and how they'd imprison spellcasters in a fantasy universe! - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Daniel interviewed Aki, a new game designer based in Tokyo, about their debut game Rising Action! Rising Action is a roleplaying game for two players where you play a pair of rivals having an ever-escalating battle where their past and passions collide. Inspired by action anime and JRPG cutscenes, it is designed to produce dramatic encounters that can be played in 1-2 hours from character creation to the end of the fight. Rising Action features a game of battle of wits played with a deck of play...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 104
Daniel and Drew dive into the world of tabletop gaming storage, Chinese genealogy, bullet time, and more! - Check out Drew's article, Paper Families, Paper Trails: Genealogy and the Chinese Exclusion Act here: https://www.slcl.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/pastports-052025.pdf Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/7049...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 33
CW: Discussion of policing, firearms, and crime Enjoy this episode of the John Who? podcast - a spin-off of Asians Represent! For this episode of the podcast, Brandon Lim of Black Belt Cinema joined Daniel and Drew for a discussion about John Woo's 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, Hard Boiled. They discussed the impact of this movie on Hong Kong and Western cinema, the effects of the handover of Hong Kong on storytelling, and more! Hard boiled - this shit’s never over easy! Follow Black Belt C...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Ever wondered how an Asians Represent podcast episode comes together? In this special No Dice, No Problem episode, Daniel and Drew sat down for a laid-back chat about Battletech and to answer listener questions...only to end up planning some episodes for the next exciting season of Asians Rep! Check out the John Who? podcast: johnwhopodcast.carrd.co Learn more about Wandering Blades: wanderingblades.com Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Asians Represent! ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Ruled over by immortal dragons, Grand Cathay is the largest empire in the world of Warhammer fantasy. For this episode of the podcast, Daniel, Drew, and Izen explored the history of this Chinese-inspired fantasy setting by Games Workshop! *Correction: At the 15:21 mark, Izen mentions that there are 46 officially recognized ethnic groups in China. There are actually 56. //SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/azns...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 102
Daniel and Drew discussed the impact of US tariffs on the tabletop industry, the launch of the John Who? podcast, the closing of Daniel's LGS, their recent Wandering Blades one shot, and the most durable miniatures on this episode of No Dice, No Problem! Check out the John Who? podcast: johnwhopodcast.carrd.co Learn more about Wandering Blades: wanderingblades.com Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we dove into how game design can create toxicity in communities. How do the design choices behind popular MOBAs like League of Legends, DOTA, and Honor of Kings encourage (intentionally or not) toxic player behaviour? //SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent Join the conversation on our Discord server | discord.gg/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to yo...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Fresh from Breakout Con 2025, Daniel and Drew discuss their first in-person Warhammer 40K match, Daniel's wandering Blades playtests, Drew's encounter with Canadian border control, and more! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of part...
Mar 24, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This is the 100th episode of the Asians Represent podcast! Daniel interviewed every member of the team to get their thoughts on the impact of the show. This episode also features a special appearance from an early contributor to the show! //SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit HeroForge.com to start designing your custom...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 7Ep. 100
Daniel and Drew talk about going back to school, their upcoming appearance at Breakout Con, Daniel's trip to Japan, and their growing obsession with the game Balatro! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all wi...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 29
While it is widely accepted that gacha games have predatory monetization, what isn't discussed as often is how the mechanics that surround them actively make gaming experiences worse. In this episode, Liana and Pam discuss the gacha experience and how it leads to bad design and unsatisfying but addictive experiences. //SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresen...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 7Ep. 99
Daniel and Drew shared their thoughts on the beta edition of the Gundam Card Game, a new trading card game of the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series coming out in July 2025! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent to get amazing dice and accessories for all of your gaming needs! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow...
Feb 10, 2025•33 min
Daniel and Jeremy sat down to discuss the upcoming release of Mappa Mundi, a TTRPG driven by exploration and ecology that takes place in the world of Ecumene. Emphasising non-violent gameplay, Mappa Mundi tasks Chroniclers with working alongside the peoples, monsters, and creatures of Ecumene as a small but vital part of a wide ecosystem, with the power, skill, and knowledge to save that ecosystem from collapse. //LEARN MORE Learn more about Mappa Mundi at threesailsstudios.com/mappamundirpg //S...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 98
The boys are back with the first episode of No Dice, No Problem in 2025! Daniel and Drew discuss their gaming goals for the year, learn about the "Worf effect", and Daniel's upcoming trip back to Japan! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent to get amazing dice and accessories for all of your gaming needs! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @az...
Jan 27, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Happy holidays! Daniel and Drew discuss their holiday plans, Arcane season 2, Amazon's Secret Level anthology series, dream miniature games, and their gaming hopes for 2025. Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielh...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Live from the busy halls of PAX U, Agatha interviewed Caleb of KMS Games to learn more about their efforts to bring jubensha to a global audience. KMS Games is an original English jubensha murder mystery social deduction game creator which started in 2021, based on the jubensha craze in East Asia. Designed in Singapore, their games involve players roleplaying as murder suspects and working together to analyze evidence and deduce the murderer hidden amongst them. //LEARN MORE Learn more about KMS...
Dec 24, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Following up on episode #96 of Asians Represent!, Daniel and Drew were joined by Kat and Izen to discuss their San Francisco trip, their favourite spots in the city, and the best local game store they've ever visited! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepres...
Nov 23, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Recorded in-person during our trip to San Francisco, the team reflected on our visits to Japantown and Chinatown, discussed the impact of Bruce Lee on multiple generations of the Chinese diaspora, and more! Check out short form videos from our trip on our YouTube channel! //LEARN MORE Learn more about the We Are Bruce Lee exhibition - https://chsa.org/we-are-bruce-lee-under-the-sky-one-family/ //SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 11
The Asians Represent crew tried playing Mappa Mundi, a TTRPG driven by exploration and ecology that takes place on the continent of Evasu, one part of the world of Ecumene. Ecumene is slowly being unmade by Fate, and players take on the role of Chroniclers who set out from hearth and home to travel the wilds and tell the story of this realm in flux. Emphasising non-violent gameplay, Mappa Mundi tasks Chroniclers with working alongside the peoples, monsters, and creatures of Ecumene as a small bu...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 6Ep. 10
One of the areas of media Asians have been seeing more recent representation in is voice acting and voiceover, especially within Anime and video games. Liana sits down with Francesca Calo, voice of Stella Loussier in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny and ADR director behind Kingdom season 3 to discuss the practice of voice acting, and being an Asian voice actor. //LEARN MORE https://www.francesca-calo.com/ https://x.com/Monetatwork https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7723029/ //SUPPORT Help us produce new...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Daniel and Drew dive into substitution ciphers, Steve's wedding, discuss plans for San Francisco now that Asians Represent aren't attending Big Bad Con, and plan what their lives would be like if they were reborn in a fantasy world! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitte...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Agatha interviewed Thomas M, a tabletop RPG journalist, playwright, and game designer based in India. Thomas is a contributor to Rascal News, publishes games through the New Madras Design Lab, hosts the Yes Indied Podcast, and runs the popular Indie RPG Newsletter. //LEARN MORE The Indie RPG Newsletter: https://ttrpg.in/ Thomas’s itch.io: https://newmadras.itch.io/ Yes Indie’d Podcast: https://yesindiedpod.buzzsprout.com/ Rascal News: https://www.rascal.news/ Desis & Dragons Server: https://...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Daniel and Drew explore the world of medieval anti-vampire burials, Catholic demonology, the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook, and drop an official podcast announcement on this episode of No Dice, No Problem! Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch ...
Sep 30, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Jacky and Knilly, co-directors of Unbreakable Publishers, joined Daniel for a conversation about their latest anthology, Unbreakable Pathways! Unbreakable Pathways features 7 adventures for a variety of systems including the Year Zero Engine, Errant, Valor, Dungeon World, Old School Essentials, and Powered by Lesbians. Unbreakable Publishers website Purchase Unbreakable Pathways here Unbreakable was first featured on Asians Represent back in 2020 for episode #17 of the show: https://open.spotify...
Sep 16, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On the latest episode of NDNP, the crew talked about Daniel's obsession with the latest Kamen Rider series, creating D&D products with unlimited production budgets, and Drew's continued dislike of PBTA games. Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades Watch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent T...
Sep 09, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Game designers Tan Shao Han and Ruvaid Virk joined Daniel for a discussion about their contributions to the Tian Xia Character Guide, a Pathfinder 2nd edition guidebook with everything players need to create characters hailing from or journeying through the lands of Tian Xia. This was a great discussion about the challenges of reworking existing content, adding new material into the Pathfinder framework, and more! Shao Han on X: @TanShaoHan Ruvaid on X: @Darth_Ruvaider Ruvaid's website: ruvaidvi...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 91
