In this episode we talk about faith, spirituality and religion. Whatever term you coin to talk about this thing of getting connected with your mind and the senseless universe around us. That is what we talk about in this episode. The truth is, it's not something we talk about very often and that's because it's often very personal, fluid and difficult to put into words most of the time. Each person has their own style, even if they think they don't practice any sort of faith whatsoever, some sort...
Apr 21, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week we are so privileged to be able to publish this episode where we speak to the incredibly prolific Vice UK Executive Editor and author of the ‘Forgotten Women’ book series, Zing Tsjeng. In this conversation Zing brings us all the way back to her beginnings in journalism, an industry that seemed inaccessible at the time. She talks to us about getting to your dreams in a systematic way, by putting in the work and growing personally and professionally within the roles that shifted from Fas...
Apr 14, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week's episode we take the tried and tested format of "The Newlywed Game" and adapt it into a podcast hosts version, learn all about us as we figure out who is the best host. _Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 07, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we have the pleasure to be able to talk to Jenny Lau, the Founder and Chief Peach of Celestial Peach which is a platform that explores veganism, eating for longevity and to reconnect with parts of your inherited identity via Chinese food. The joys (and by that we definitely mean PAINS) of remote recording during a pandemic meant that Jem couldn’t be a part of this episode but if you missed her on this one keep watching out for our weekly episodes as she’ll be back for the next on...
Mar 31, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome back everyone! We’re so excited to be bringing you Season 2 of the Rice is Rice podcast. We’ve had a really nice and long break which left us time to think about how we’re doing things and whether we can keep it up. After our 50+ episodes-long first “season” we want to start bringing a ”quality-over-quantity’ energy to the table. Stay tuned and keep up to date with our weekly episodes for Season 2 of Rice is Rice. In this episode, we talk about the recent rise in hate crimes targeted tow...
Mar 10, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week we talk about something that's another common experience amongst the Asian diaspora; Guilt. Guilt is built up inside of us and passed from generation to generation. It can be a really big problem so it's important that we talk about it, acknowledge it and think about ways we can manage it. _Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 18, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This week we welcome Hana Sutch, founder of GoJauntly to our virtual sofa. We talk about all from why POC don't like the outdoors to being a WOC in the tech industry. This is a good one! __Follow Hana__ Instagram: @gojauntly Twitter: @gojauntly __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, it's a party! As we celebrate our 50th episode we take a look back at the favourite and stand out moments of Rice is Rice so far! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week we welcome Daniel York Loh to the sofa. __Follow Daniel__ Instagram: @danielyorkloh Twitter: @danielfyork __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode we talk about thing we Wanna accomplish before the big 3-0 Tell us what you think on our socials! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 08, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This week we welcome Michael Lam and Michael Truong from Respect the Mic podcast for our first ever podcast collaboration. In this episode we talk about Asian Masculinity, it's a subject topic we've not touched upon yet since it's only Connor representing the Asian male population on Rice is Rice. So we've invited the two Michaels to our sofa to talk more about their experiences with the ideas around masculinity as Asian men. If you liked this episode, go check out Respect the Mic podcast on Spo...
Sep 30, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode we dive into the new Mulan (2020) film on Disney Plus and give you all of our unfiltered thoughts and opinions on what we felt worked well and what didn't work. Tell us what you think on our socials! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 16, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode, we talk about the different labels for different types of toxic masculinity and our encounters with these different types. DISCLAIMER: Yes, we know! Not all men and boys would fit into these labels and everyone has their own nuances. It's safe to assume that when we talk about the males in this episode we are generalising the types very broadly. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Sep 09, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Today we talk about any weird fears and how Jem and Akinna hate your Smart Fridge __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week we give you A GUIDE TO ASIAN AUNTIES AND UNCLES! You can love them, or you can hate them, but no matter what there WILL be an Asian Auntie or Uncle right around the corner to question you on your dating life, make you feel like you chose the wrong degree or even just indulge in some good old harmless gossip with. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 19, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 40
#AsianAugust We all know there is Asian talent out there but if you're stuck for inspo we got you. This specials we have 3 Asian centric suggestions ranging from Superheroes on the page to superheroes in real life. Links below make sure to follow and check them all out! Asian Comics https://geneyang.com/ http://gregpak.com/ ASCENSION | Christy Ku http://hyperurl.co/anthemspodcast Being Half Asian | Ray Roberts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPAKx0OlF8 __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Tw...
Aug 12, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, we talk about the red flags of dating, likes & dislikes, wants & diswants. We also learn that Connor really doesn't like Joker, to Jem's disbelief. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, we talk to each other about our experiences with Imposter syndrome and go through the different types there are __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about the sexologist and positive icon that is Shan Boody. Also Connor and Akinna go on about Hamilton again...urgh! We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 15, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week we've got an ALL FEMALE episode for you, we've invited Charlotte back on the podcast to have a conversation with us about sexual consent. We'll share our own stories with you and talk about how we found ourselves, along with so many other women, in the same sort of difficult situations. We discuss what we have learnt over the years that we wish we would have learnt sooner and what we wish men would learn too. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://ricei...
Jul 08, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, we talk to each other about the first magical time that we saw ourselves represented as Asians in the media. Kids these days don't know how revolutionary these new Asian characters in films and TV shows are, and we talk about what we think we would've been like if we did see the characters that we're seeing today during our childhood. All we know is Sandra Oh was right, the UK is behind when it comes to representation! __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice...
Jul 01, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this podcast episode, Connor and Jem are joined with Kieran Lai, filling in for Akinna, to talk about what women want to know about men __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ #BlackLivesMatter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, we talk to Christy about how it was like for her growing up Wanted to be creative when your environment wasn't as nurturing. Also, poetry, let's talk about it. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ __Follow Christy__ Instagram: @kukadoodles Twitter: @kukadoodles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, we talk about the social minefield that is Gentrification, Appropriation & Cancel Culture, what counts? What doesn't? Are wee all cancelled? __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, we talk about a problematic animation and what freedom of speech actually means __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender, Amazon Prime's Hunters & Killing Eve on BBC. We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we talk about shooting your shot, how to tell someone you like them and our experiences dealing with a crush __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, we talk about what it means to assimilate into a culture and does it mean giving up what you hold sacred from you heritage? Or can integration means something different to assimilation? __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we talk to Alex about what it means to be Asian and Queer and how it's changed not only through the years but also between millennials and Gen-Z. We discuss how to navigate being Asian and Queer within family and dating. __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 08, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In today's specials episode we've chosen to talk about A Quiet Place, The Long Goodbye & RAMY. We hope everyone is keeping away from cabin fever by keeping their mind enriched. Try some of our specials to keep you thoroughly entertained and keep that head ticking __Follow us__ Instagram: @riceisricepod Twitter: @riceisrice_pod http://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 01, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
