After getting so pumped up on the SAT topic in the last episode, we decided to go all out in this week's to talk about standardized testing, college counselors, our competitive school, and our future lives in the American college system. With some tear-jerking moments in the end, this episode is truly a time capsule into our teenage lives.
After the summer break, we are back with season three of Rice & Shine! In this episode, we give a quick recap of our sophomore year and summers, talk about the future of Rice & Shine, and discuss our worries and what we're looking forward to as juniors. Here are the links we referenced in this episode: Ava wins a Toyota art competition: https://www.mi-reporter.com/news/mercer-islands-yeh-rolls-to-victories-in-toyota-art-contest/ The first vlog Lauren made: https://youtu.be/3QnBdDgPuPA La...
Sophie and Lauren are back for a duo episode to dive into their experiences as student-athletes. They get candid about their years playing volleyball, the ups and downs of various teams, and why they eventually quit.
In this week episode, Grace and Ava discuss the term “Tiger Parent” by unpacking its origin in media, the traits of the parenting style, and examining whether or not they have true Tiger Parents. Links: On Amy Chua: https://www.npr.org/2011/01/11/132833376/tiger-mothers-raising-children-the-chinese-way Amy Chua Website: https://www.amychua.com/
With how the past weeks have played out, we decided to talk about Asian Pacific-Islander excellence together! In this episode, we highlight our favorite API people in film, music, business, and talent in our community. Link to donate to Sophia's upcoming film: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sophias-short-film?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
With the recent leaked Supreme Court draft suggesting the Roe v. Wade case be overturned, there has been a lot of back and forth between various sides. Yet with all of this discourse, teens' perspectives seem to be rarely shown. Today, we decide to use our platform to provide this perspective. As always, everything in this piece is our own opinion. Link to the latest news on the Roe v. Wade standing from NBC: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/abortion-news
It's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022! To celebrate, we have set up a new series highlighting people we think represent AAPI excellence. In this episode, we give some teasers for our upcoming series, talk about the unity of AAPI Heritage Month, and give a few ways you can help celebrate and uplift the AAPI community this month and all year.
We're back with another Asians On-Screen! Turning Red has turned heads on its representation and diversity, so today we put that to the test as we give our analysis and opinions on the film. We discuss the depth of the characters, give our thoughts on Ming, celebrate the woman-forward attitude of the movie, and much more.
If you're looking for a good laugh, you've come to the right place! We initially planned on this episode being about the world "going back to normal" after COVID, but after a long day with tough exams and spring break around the corner, we welcomed the chaos as we talked (and laughed) about whatever came to mind. With Starbucks in hand, we talked about our plans going into spring break, middle school memories, our opinions on theme parks, Phineas and Ferb, and much more. Make sure to check out t...
After a break, we're back to talk about representation! We realized we never talked about representation head-on, so in this episode, we tackle all things representation. We show love for Shang-Chi, Doogie Kamealoha M.D., Bruno Mars, and TwoSet Violin. As well as get deeper as we pick apart the idea of Hollywood recycling Asian actors, and discuss representation (and lack thereof) in our community. While we were gone, we had a super cool article written about us and other student podcasters! Che...
In the second installment of the relationships series, Grace and Sophie unpack their previous relationship failures and successes. They discuss first crushes, Sophie's successful path to dating her crush, and Grace's mindset when having crushes.
Starting with a simple, "what have you been up to?" to catch up, we realize that we have not been doing so well. So, today we decompress all the stress as we talk about: our anxieties around the future, all our efforts to complete various applications, our academic strengths, and how much we've changed since last year.
With the holiday just around the corner, today we talk about everything Valentine's Day-related: childhood celebrity crushes, what candy we would give out in elementary school, what candy is the best, and our thoughts on Valentine's Day now as teenagers.
With Sophie & Ava out, we, Lauren & Grace, talk about our experience seeing Eric Nam live on his "There & Back Again" tour. We give a rundown of the night with the long wait to get in, seeing Lyn Lapid open, and Eric's incredible performance. We express our love for Lyn and her music and Eric with his professionalism, stage presence, and great voice. OUR CONCERT VLOG IS UP! https://youtu.be/3QnBdDgPuPA
Today we sit down and talk about Axel Webber's path to fame. Axel first made his impact on the internet with his charismatic videos showing the deromanticized side of New York life. As his fame amassed, some of his fans took shots at Julliard for rejecting him in the past. In this episode, we reflect on how much of an influence social media really is, as it was able to hold power over the world-renowned Julliard.
DISCLAIMERS: Everything in this episode reflects our own opinions; although we have done our research, not everything is fact-checked. Today, we sit down and get candid about COVID and the Omicron variant. With this being our third COVID episode, things are a little different. Grace talks about her experience contracting the virus, and we all share our concerns surrounding Omicron. Link to MISD COVID Dashboard: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQluJUxA6nr1vD4CquD0NStaw-aCNNk8t...
With no specific plan, we sat down and talked about anything that came to mind. In this chaotic episode, we talked about: the butterfly effect, the logic behind seating charts, elementary school math, our short attention spans, and Sophie's obsession with using literary terms.
Today we celebrate one year of Rice & Shine! We reflect on our growth, talk highs and lows, and look forward to many more years to come.
Inspired by the New York Times article "A New Look For a New World", today we break down the creative outlet of makeup and discuss the idea of a male and female gaze. We ask where the middle ground is between the male and female gaze, reflect on our makeup journey and our struggles balancing feminity and masculinity, as well as look towards a near future with no gender roles. Check out the article that inspired this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/style/post-lockdown-makeup-looks.htm...
Today we talk to Yordanos Gebreamlak from the Washington state Office of Education Ombuds. We discuss about what Ombuds do, what's changed since COVID, and appreciate the OEO. Find all OEO contact here: https://www.oeo.wa.gov/en OEO intake form: https://services.oeo.wa.gov/oeo Interpreters are available for all OEO resources!
With Lauren and Ava out (aka the unemotional people), Grace and Sophie take the opportunity to reminisce on their past relationships of all sorts and share some advice. Listen in as they talk about boundaries, affection, and their thought on dating in high school.
*CONTAINS SPOILERS* With Grace out, the crazy sleepover energy is brought back as we talk about the 2018 Chinese drama, Meteor Garden. The episode gets pretty chaotic as we remember the bizarre plot points and characters. Sophie expresses her affection for the main love interest, while Lauren and Ava realize Sophie conned both of them into watching the show with her. Although this episode may not make sense to those who haven't seen Meteor Garden, laugh along with us as we go back down the rabbi...
*CONTAINS SPOILERS* Today, we revive the Asians On-Screen series to talk about the wildly popular Squid Game. We discuss the good and the bad of Squid Game's impact. Ava talks about Squid Game art, Grace gives us some cultural background, Lauren shows her appreciation for the cast, Sophie assesses if she would make it through Squid Game, and we all figure out which characters we would be. Link to Liberty in North Korea: https://linktr.ee/libertyinnorthkorea
Happy Halloween! (Or happy whenever you're listening) In this episode, we tell our Halloween stories, talk about costumes, and show our love for Big Hero Six
Lately, the Rice & Shine team has been going through a rough patch, so today we sit down and talk through it. We discuss our changed dynamic, why we've decided to push through, but also give advice to ourselves and others who struggle with friendship.
Needing a break week, we air an old un-released episode. Back in August we talked about our city Mercer Island, addressed its stereotypes and the truth they hold.
We're back for Season 2 of Rice & Shine! In this episode, we talk back to school stress, covid concerns with in-person school, how we attempt to balance school with extracurriculars, and the highs and lows of our sophomore year so far. We are back and will be regularly updating! Make sure to stay updated with us whether that be following us on your favorite podcast platform, or following our Instagram: @riceandshinepodcast !
Today we discuss our thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology and the impacts on our lives. From minor issues such as Siri activating unintentionally to more serious concerns regarding personal security, we weigh the pros and cons.
Today we bring the heat as we talk about climate change (pun intended). We discuss how we handled the Pacific Northwest heat wave, talk about our concern for the planet's & our future, show appreciation for Greta Thunberg, and give our tips on how to stay eco-friendly.
In a continuation of our interviews with LGBTQ+ AAPI people, we are joined by film writer and director Sarah Kambe Holland! We get the background on her upcoming film Egghead & Twinkie, discuss the importance of representation, and she speaks on her identity as a queer woman in the film industry. Check out the trailer for Egghead & Twinkie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=231owwkDnY0
