Rice To Meet You

Nigel Ng, Evelyn Mok•ricetomeetyoupod.com

A comedy podcast about Asian culture. Hosted by two UK-based comedians - Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok. Sometimes the internet's favourite uncle, Uncle Roger, makes an appearance! New episodes every Tuesday. Support the podcast: http://patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

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10: I LOVED Growing Up Black In Asia - ft. Masud Milas

We just launched our Patreon ! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content every week ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod Our guest Masud Milas reminisces about his childhood in Hong Kong: the food, the jam-packed spaces and riding a skiff next to oil tankers. What a blast! Masud has a podcast called Mystery On The Rocks , go see their live recording in London on Feb 16 2020: https://angelcomedyclub.nutickets.com/54961175 You can find Masud on instagram ( @masud.mila...

Nov 28, 2019•53 min•Ep. 10

9: This Is How We Grocery Shop

How do Asians shop? What are the benefits of a bidet/bumgun? And Nigel does an impression of a famous historical figure... We just launched our Patreon ! Rice To Meet You is a 100% self-produced podcast, so why not throw us a few dollars so we can keep making it? ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Fe...

Nov 21, 2019•42 min•Ep. 9

8: Hit Me With A Wooden Spoon Right Now - ft. Abby C. Kumar

We talk to broadcast hotshot Abby Kumar about peacocks, parents, and why Sri Lanka is great. Go follow our special guest Abby Kumar on instagram and twitter (@abbyckumar). LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! Link will be up soon, so keep an eye out! Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - ht...

Nov 14, 2019•49 min•Ep. 8

7: An Asian Who's Forgotten His Culture - ft. Sunil Patel

We all have that friend, the Asian friend who is maybe not very asian at all and no matter how much we try to bring them back into the light, they are too far gone into the western world and will forever remain a banana or coconut! Well, this week's guest is just that, comedian Sunil Patel lives with Evelyn and he is probably the whitest asian we've ever met! In this episode, Evelyn takes the opportunity to air some grievances from their co-habitation whilst Nigel desperately tries to find the m...

Nov 07, 2019•45 min•Ep. 7

6: Why I Hate the Term 'Authentic Asian Food' - ft. Mandy Yin

If you always wanted to know what it's like running an Asian restaurant, this is a MUST LISTEN episode! Master restauranteur Mandy Yin, who runs Malaysian laksa restaurant Sambal Shiok in London, talks about her humble street food beginnings, why she doesn't like the term "authentic Asian food", and what it's like giving up a high-flying corporate lawyer job to be a restaurateur. Go follow Mandy's restaurant Sambal Shiok (@sambalshiok) on Instagram and Twitter , but most importantly, go to their...

Oct 31, 2019•55 min•Ep. 6

5: Rush Hour, THE Best Film of All Time - ft. Ken Cheng (BBC Radio 4)

This week's guest is Ken Cheng, professional poker player turned comedian. We talk about why Asians hate camping and the best movie franchise of all time - RUSH HOUR. Jackie Chan is our hero! Go follow our special guest Ken Cheng ! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenchengcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram...

Oct 24, 2019•36 min•Ep. 5

4: Is It Racism, or Ignorance?

We talk about a racist heckle Evelyn once got at a comedy club. Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod...

Oct 17, 2019•39 min•Ep. 4

3: It's Hard Being Vegan in Asia - ft. Bec Boey

Our first Eurasian guest! Bec, Evelyn and Nigel talk about why we should call Eurasians "both" instead of "half", the British East Asian in Theatre advocacy group, and why it's hard to be vegan in Asia. Go follow our special guest Bec Boey ! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/becboey/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/becboey Go follow BEATS as well: https://twitter.com/BeatsOrg Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Face...

Oct 10, 2019•45 min•Ep. 3

2: Nigel Knows how to Use an Abacus

Nigel and Evelyn talk about being an Asian comedian in a predominantly white country (the UK), bombing in front of your parents, and how to use an abacus. Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.p...

Oct 03, 2019•53 min•Ep. 2

1: Poop Girl, Fat Girl, Get a Nose Job - ft. Eshaan Akbar (BBC, Comedy Central)

Nigel, Evelyn and special guest Eshaan Akbar chat about the differences between South Asian and East Asian cultures. Nigel forgets one very important thing about Eshaan and hilarity ensues... Go follow our special guest Eshaan Akbar! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eshaanakbar/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eshaanakbar Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eshaanakbarcomedy/ Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Fac...

Oct 03, 2019•49 min•Ep. 1

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