I love the Olympics. I enjoy marveling at the athletes and cheering them on. In a world where there is so much negativity and frustration, the Olympics usually provide a moment of comfort and joy. Unfortunately, I have been frustrated with the Russian Olympic Committee and the controversy surrounding figure skater Kamila Valieva. When I heard reports of her failing her drug test, I was frustrated. I’m not sure what the result of the competition will be by the time this is released, but as of the...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Greg Rucka on podcasting, comic book publishing and RPG It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! At this point, do we even need an introduction? We discuss everything from Lunar New Year to Patreon and podcasting. Greg gives some very good advice on learning to accept gifts graciously and what he has been doing for self-care. I’ll give you a hint: it involves Dimension 20. I also get updates on The Old Guard 2 and Lazarus Risen 7. At the end of the day, this is just another Mimi and Greg ...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Chinese American rapper jason chu is known for his high-energy live performances that blend introspective lyricism with crowd-moving passion. On a mission to “speak hope and healing in a broken world”, his songs and videos tell stories of youth, family, and history. It was fascinating to learn how he blends his love for hip hop with activism. It was also inspiring to hear about his work with the community in organizations like Hate is a Virus and the Japanese American National Museum. Jason and ...
Feb 08, 2022•54 min
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with us on our hodgepodge Lunar New Year episode. Oscar and I discuss Lunar New Year and our Wah Lum traditions. We also discuss how we are evolving as humans, covid19, drunk driving, philosophy, and resolutions. Yup, hodgepodge. Despite being all over the place, we have a really important conversation that will resonate with me for a while. I love speaking with my favorite cohost (and husband) on the podcast, and hope you do too. Enjoy! As always, please rate my ...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I speak with the team behind the Image Comics’ adventure series COMPASS comic! As most of you know I am fortunate to be pals with the one and only Greg Rucka . Greg collaborated with writers ROBERT MACKENZIE and DAVE WALKER (LAZARUS SOURCEBOOK) and artist JUSTIN GREENWOOD (Stumptown, THE FUSE, THE LAST SIEGE) to bring you this action-packed adventure. Spanning across 3 time zones, I had a fun time speaking with Greg, Robert, and Dave about the origin of the story as well as how ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Hey everyone! Happy New Year! Did anyone see that Larry David episode about how late you can continue to say Happy New Year? Is mid-January too late? Fortunately for me, I have Lunar New Year coming up to reset that Happy New Year anyway. I digress. If you are tuning in for the first time, this is not a typical episode. I normally have a wonderful guest who is far more interesting than myself sharing about the work they do and the life they lead. So please, continue to tune in if this is your fi...
Jan 18, 2022•15 min
I usually take a short break the last couple of weeks of the year, but I had so many wonderful guests lined up we decided to keep going! Instead, I am taking the first couple of weeks in January to reset and hope you revisit this conversation with Oscar and I as we discuss how to improve your martial arts training. These principles can be applied to any sport or exercise program. As it is the start of the New Year, hope you find some of these tips useful and helpful. What does it take to be succ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
I usually take a short break the last couple of weeks of the year, but I had so many wonderful guests lined up we decided to keep going! Instead, I am taking the first couple of weeks in January to reset and hope you revisit this conversation with Dr. Rahul Gupta as we discuss dispelling myths about vaccines and the responsibility we have as humans to protect one another. I want to congratulate Dr. Gupta on his newly appointed position as the White House Director of National Drug Control Policy....
Jan 04, 2022•44 min
Coach Dan John discusses the importance of reverence, perseverance, and appreciation for education. We have been on a journey for several episodes exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone. I am grateful for Dan’s friendship and wisdom. Dan has a knack for uncovering profound life lessons during our discussions and I am fortunate to be on the receiving end of these treasures. Coach Dan John is a world-renowned strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness industry. Dan has competed...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Phil Chen is a well-known Jamaican bassist that I called ‘Uncle Phil’ throughout my life. He was one of England’s most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including Jeff Beck , and the Rod Stewart band, but is probably best known for his later work with The Doors . He has played with high-profile musicians like Eddie Van Halen , Eric Clapton , Elton John , BB King , The Skatalites , Chuck Berry , and Bob Marley to name a few. In honor of my Uncle Phil, in this episode, I’m givi...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
I am always grateful when Greg Rucka graciously takes time out of his busy writing schedule to podcast with me. In this episode, we avoid current events and delve into some self-reflection on the relationship between creativity and content as well as the importance of discipline. I’m always fascinated by our conversations and learn so much from philosophizing with Greg. I am truly grateful for his friendship and enjoy our podcasts immensely. After 44 episodes we have certainly found a rhythm. We...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect AAPI lives, families, and communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, they elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States. I had the pleasure of speaking with three incredible women from the Florida Chapter of NAPAWF. Prianca Jyotishi, Seri Lee, and May Thach. Pria...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Matt Fraction discusses his role as a consulting producer on Disney Marvel’s Hawkeye! As a fan of Matt’s original comic series created with David Aja, I was psyched to see that his version of Hawkeye was coming to tv. Matt shares his experience working on the film and the glamour of the series premiere in Hollywood. We recorded this episode a day before it airs, so let us know what you think of the show now that it is streaming on Disney+. I always enjoy catching up with Matt an...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Ackerman was a guest on my show discussing his book Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump . During our conversation he mentioned he was reading a book called My Name is Red and was so enthusiastic about it, I decided to give it a read. A couple of months later I find myself in a book club with the award-winning journalist. Not intimidating at all. My husband Oscar joins in on the conversation and we had a great time! My Name is Red is a Turkish novel b...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk is a board member of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance , a former co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition & and a part of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. We discuss the historic and present-day struggles of Native Americans and their displacement from their lands. Regina educates me on petroglyphs, the Bears Ears National Monument , and the climate crisis. President Biden recently expanded protections for the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, which is a ...
Nov 16, 2021•59 min
Stewart Kwoh is a nationally recognized leader and expert in race relations, Asian American studies, nonprofit organizations and philanthropies, civil rights, and legal services. He co-founded Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles and the Asian American Education Project. He shares why learning AAPI history in school is so important and about the wonderful curriculum, the Asian American Education Project provides for teachers. Stewart was kind enough to share some of the painful memories...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Ed Brubaker needs no introduction to comic book fans. Ed is one of the most acclaimed writers in comics, having won the Eisner and Harvey Awards for Best Writer five times, among others. Ed shares his inspiration writing Pulp , Reckless , Friday , and Gotham Central . It was fascinating to hear his origin story on how he discovered comics and when his love for writing began. I’m so grateful I have the opportunity to speak with so many creators that I respect and admire. This podcast is my passio...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Learn how to improve your writing from Greg Rucka! It’s always a good day when I get to talk to Greg Rucka. The Mimi and Greg Show is still going strong after over a year and a half! Over the past couple of years, I have entertained the idea of writing an instructional book or anecdotes about kung fu life . At the very least, I am feeling motivated to improve my blog posts . It’s very convenient that I know an award-winning writer to give me advice, right? In this episode, I pick Greg’s brain ab...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Students Town Hall to include AAPI history into k-12 education. As many of you know, I am currently writing a bill with Representative Anna V. Eskamani and Senator Linda Stewart to include AAPI history for the k-12 education curriculum in Florida. I had the privilege of sitting down with students from diverse backgrounds across the state of Florida to discuss why they believe AAPI history should be included in their education. I am blown away by their responses and stories. Some of the challenge...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Ackerman has been a national-security correspondent for outlets like The New Republic , WIRED , The Guardian , and currently The Daily Beast for nearly the entire War on Terror . He is the author of the new acclaimed book REIGN OF TERROR : HOW THE 9/11 ERA DESTABILIZED AMERICA AND PRODUCED TRUMP. As the former U.S. national security editor for the Guardian, Ackerman was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team reporting on Edward Snowden’s surveillance revelations. In addition to that ver...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min
I have a lovely conversation with Kieran Bew who plays Bill O’Hara on HBOMAX’s Warrior . Kieran shares stories from the set of Warrior and the weather challenges they faced in Cape Town on the very first day of filming. Warrior fans have been thrilled with my r ecent lineup of guests … So have I! While I love talking about Warrior, it has been even more fascinating to get to know the actors behind the characters. I was fascinated to hear about Kieran’s acting training and theater work in London....
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Welcome back to The Mimi and Greg Show where Greg Rucka and I just dive right in. As a matter of fact, I thought I’d leave our pre-roll chat in today, since at 40+ episodes, we pretty much are just vamping anyway. If you are curious about the Portland weather or what Greg eats for snacks, this is the episode for you. Greg discusses the difference between writing for television and film and why social media is so problematic. Plus, we review some of the tv shows we are watching: Ted Lasso, Only M...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min
I had a lovely conversation with award-winning South African actor and voice artist Langley Kirkwood. Langley plays the villain Buckley on HBOMAX’s Warrior. It’s been surreal to speak with so many cast members from Warrior and Banshee. Langley shares his love for Cape Town, triathlons, and acting. As an admirer of his work, it was fascinating to hear about how his triathlon training compliments his acting process. Langley has an extensive knowledge of World War II history and we delved into a co...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr
I learned so much speaking with award-winning stage and screen actor Hoon Lee. Hoon is best known for his portrayal of Job on the critically acclaimed tv show Banshee . He also voiced Master Splinter on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and plays Wang Chao on HBOMax’s Warrior . We discuss everything from science to comics! I really enjoyed hearing about Hoon’s upbringing in Wayland, MA, and his background in graphic design and tech. He also shares his deep love and respect for the stunt...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min
If you can’t get enough of The Mimi and Greg Show this episode will certainly hold you over! Greg Rucka and I chat about everything going on in the world right now. We tackle climate change, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, voter suppression, comics, book recommendations, death, and how to find the zen we need in our lives right now. So you know, we kept it light today. We also deep dive into the most recent issue of his Eisner nominated comic Lazarus Risen 6. (at about minute 31 prep for spoile...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, I chat with two incredible women: Yaya Han and Jinx Cosplay . I am in awe of their skills in sewing and crafting, but even more impressed with their compassion and advocacy. Yaya and Jinx were generous to share their experiences with discrimination and racism. We discuss the issues surrounding anti-Asian hate crimes and how including AAPI history in our education system can be a solution. I am so grateful to both Yaya and Jinx for speaking out for the Asian American community. W...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I welcome Rich Ting who plays Bolo on HBO MAX’s Warrior . I enjoyed hearing his journey from a Yale football athlete to a Hollywood actor. Rich was honest and open about the challenges he faced and how that transition was not an easy one for him. We also talk about his dedicated fan base who have been petitioning to #bringboloback since his character died in Season 1 of Warrior. Rich has appeared in several tv shows and films including The Man in High Castle , Tommy (CBS) , Supe...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr
It’s like coming home when I chat with Greg Rucka . We catch up on all things Lazarus (comic). Greg discusses his writing process and the challenges he has to overcome while finishing the final arc of the next issue. If you haven’t read Lazarus yet, skip ahead to about 20 minutes into the conversation. We discuss The Old Guard movie 2 and possibly…3! We also discuss the Olympics and mental health. We are both in awe of the women like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka that have set an extraordinary pr...
Aug 17, 2021•59 min
In this episode, I have a fun conversation with the charismatic Jason Tobin . Jason started his acting career at a young age and shot to stardom in Justin Lin’s breakout film Better Luck Tomorrow. Jason shares his audition story and character development for Young Jun on HBO MAX’s Warrior . We also delve into storylines, action, and the importance of Asian representation on screen. Jason was born in Hong Kong and has lived in the UK, US, and Argentina. I enjoyed talking to him about his multicul...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Shelley Zalis is an internationally renowned thought leader, movement maker, and champion of equality. As the CEO of The Female Quotient , she works with Fortune 500 companies and impacts organizations to advance equality in the workplace. I was shocked when I learned that it would take 99.5 years to eliminate global gender equality at the current rate of progress. We discuss ways they are working to bridge the gap between gender pay equity and leadership roles. Moreover, I was fascinated to hea...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr
