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The Mash-Up Americans

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The Mash-Up Americans is your guide to the hyphen-America world we all live in. Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer talk culture, identity, what makes us who we are. Get to know yourself, America.

At The Mash-Up Americans we are celebrating and challenging the raucous, colorful, complicated country we live in by asking all the important, awkward questions: What does it mean to be an immigrant in America? What cultural baggage do we bring to sex and relationships? Why is Korean skincare so popular? When does something get upgraded from the ethnic aisle?


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Episodes

Sex, Relationships, And Asian Daters

Esther Perel, Flemish-Belgian-Jewish-American Mash-Up and world-renowned expert on sex and relationships, sits down with Amy to discuss fetishes, why Americans are terrible at flirting and why we’re obsessed with “productive” sex — and we’re not talking about making babies. Also discussed: Amy’s “First Asian Rule” and Esther’s tips for having the best sex of our lives. We’re here for you, fam. Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Oct 10, 201633 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Who Gets To Tell What Jokes?

Michelle Collins, the Hungarian-Israeli-Jewish-American Mash-Up you know from After Paradise and The View, sits down with Amy and Rebecca to talk about her love of Martin Lawrence, getting slapped silly when she got her period, and why she doesn't make jokes about the Holocaust — but it's totally cool if other people do. Well, certain other people. It's complicated! Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Sep 26, 201625 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Somebody Say Something About A Race War?

Anna Holmes, co-host of the About Race podcast, founder of Jezebel, and content queen at First Look Media, grew up with a Black dad and a white mom in California. She chats with us about her childhood jheri curl, what side she’d choose in a race war, and why we should all be a little more f(*cking humble when it comes to our ideas about, well, about anything. Oh, and cat cafes! Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Sep 13, 201630 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Maria Hinojosa: Become A Decider

The executive producer "Latino USA" sits down with Amy and Rebecca to talk about who will determine this election, define objectivity, and shape the future. (Hint: It’s you, Mash-Ups!) Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 29, 201626 minSeason 2Ep. 25

How To Be A Lady Bawse

Freya Estreller and Natasha Case, the married Mash-Up couple behind Coolhaus Ice Cream and Ludlows Cocktails, talk entrepreneurship, feeding Joe Biden ice cream sandwiches at the White House, and how they chose their sperm donor. It’s getting hot in herre! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 15, 201629 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Olá Brasil!

It’s Olympics time, and at Mash-Up HQ that always means a little tug-of-war. Who do we root for? Team USA all the way, but other countries ALSO have our allegiance. Featuring our very first Olympian, Phillip Chew, star of the very mashy American badminton team; and Matt Ufford, editor at large for SB Nation and total mensch. Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 01, 201630 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Rebroadcast: Donald Trump's Mash-Up Life

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, the Republican Nominee for President was not Donald Trump. Today, it is. So we're resharing the very first episode of our podcast with you. The Donald may have built a whole campaign on xenophobia and fear, but in truth, his whole life has been filled with immigration and mashiness. Here's our conversation with Trump biographer and Pulitzer Prize winner Michael D'Antonio, and what we learned about our possible future president. Visit mashupamericans.com ...

Jul 25, 201618 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Nina Garcia Is Not Judging You

Nina Garcia, Colombian-American star of Project Runway, fashion icon, and creative director of Marie Claire, dishes on the best place to eat Colombian food in New York, why she almost said no to Project Runway, and how being an immigrant drives her success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 17, 201632 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Becoming American

Rebecca + Amy visit a naturalization ceremony in LA; take a citizenship test on air to see if they could become American; and get deep on what it means to make America your home with Mia Lehrer, an acclaimed landscape architect with Jewish and Salvadoran roots who chose to become a citizen after decades in the U.S. Also? She's Rebecca's mom. Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Jun 29, 201632 minSeason 2Ep. 20

White House Woman

…Is a great woman. And that woman is Tina Tchen, chief of staff to the First Lady, assistant to President Obama, and Executive Director of the Council on Women and Girls. She is also majorly mashy, a lifelong advocate for women, and the creator of the United State of Women Summit. Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 13, 201631 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Say My Name, Say My Name

Why do we obsess over our names? Well, it’s because they have to represent our past, and our hopes for the future, all our multiple identities, and, and, and … whew! In this episode, Amy and Rebecca dig into American naming traditions with The Baby Name Wizard, Laura Wattenberg. Also, cameos by Dinner Party Download co-host Rico Gagliano and more!" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 07, 201631 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Who Gets to Make Black Music?

Dexter Thomas, culture writer for the LA Times and almost-phD in Japanese hip hop, joins us to talk barbershops in Tokyo, who has the right to make Black music, and why everyone loves Bruce Lee. Who would be YOUR top pick in the racial draft? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 201632 minSeason 2Ep. 17

A Tribe Called Mash-Up

Amy and Rebecca get reeeeaal personal on this episode, talking about tribes, belonging, and collective responsibility. Who do we claim as our own? And what do we do when one of our own goes off the rails? Featuring Taz Ahmed, co-host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim; Phil Yu, the Angry Asian Man; and Nour Kteily, professor of psychology and business at Northwestern and expert on tribes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

May 10, 201651 minSeason 2Ep. 16

The Best of the Mash-Up Speed Round

Rebecca and Amy celebrate their podcast quinceañera and get real personal with their guests with the Mash-Up Speed Round. Featuring Padma Lakshmi, Margaret Cho, Alan Yang, Kasia Bryc from 23andMe and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 25, 201615 minSeason 1Ep. 14

¡La Puerta Está Abierta!

Our Puerto Rican Mash-Up Laia Garcia, deputy editor of Lenny Letter, loves Seinfeld, avocados, and the melting pot that is America, not necessarily in that order. Say no kimonos! Say yes to sofrito! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 14, 201632 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Alan Yang, Master of Lots

The co-creator of "Master of None" hangs with us to talk immigrant parents, his BFF Shonda Rhimes, and writing the real ish. Visit mashupamericans.com for more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 24, 201637 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Padma Lakshmi Stops Being Polite

… and starts getting real. The Top Chef host, model, and memoirist talks sex, food, and dating advice from her mom. Visit mashupamericans.com for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 06, 201625 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Appeal of 'Kung Fu Panda'

Ni hao! 1 in 10 moviegoers in the U.S. chose to watch Kung Fu Panda 3 in Mandarin. What does that MEAN? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 02, 20167 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Mash-Up Movie Spectacular

Rebecca and Amy host an awards show honoring the mashiest movies of all time. Who wins for best portrayal of a nerdy Latino? Listen and find out! Visit mashupamericans.com for more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 24, 201616 minSeason 1Ep. 9

A Rapper & Her Grandma Tawk Love

We're talking luv, race and representation with Awkwafina, Korean-Chinese-American rapper and entertainer. Plus live love advice from her grandma, married 58 years. mashupamericans.com for more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 13, 201627 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Super Bowl So White

Mash-Up America will be watching the big game and the even bigger media blitz. But the ads are aimed at yesterday's America. Ken Wheaton, editor of Ad Age, tells us why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 31, 201622 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Clickear Here

One in 10 people in the U.S. speaks Spanish at home. What happens when they mash with the rest of America? Una conversacion con Ilan Stavans, Spanglish scholar. ¡Vamos! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 17, 201625 minSeason 1Ep. 6

It's Spelled A-m-i-n-a-t-o-u

Aminatou Sow, co-host of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, tells us about seeking political asylum in the U.S. and why Justin Bieber is her Mash-Up spirit animal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 03, 201624 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Getting Down With Our Genome

We send our spit to 23andMe and talk to a geneticist about Neanderthal grandmothers, Japanese-Korean-ness and our very mash-y world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 18, 201524 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Best Non-Jew at the Hanukkah Party

Nervous about looking like a putz at the Hanukkah party? Don’t worry! We got you covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 07, 201517 minSeason 1Ep. 3

To Margaret Cho We Go

The mash-up queen dishes on making fun of her mom, Asian-American comedians, and her upcoming emojihad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 24, 201532 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Mash-Up Life of Donald Trump

The Donald may have built a whole presidential campaign on being anti-immigration, but in truth, his whole life has been filled with new arrivals to the U.S. We talk to Pulitzer Prize winner Michael D'Antonio about his new book "Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success," and the Trump family's mash-up secrets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 08, 201516 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Get to know yourself, America

Hi, we're Amy and Rebecca, the co-founders of The Mash-Up Americans. On our new podcast, we get into all the issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 05, 20151 min
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