Nicola Scott is the incredible artist who works on Iconic characters such as Superman , Batman and Wonder Woman . She also worked with Kelly Sue DeConnick on Vol.3 of the Eisner Awarding winning series Wonder Woman HISTORIA . In addition she collaborates with my dear friend Greg Rucka on Black Magick. You’ve heard of that guy right? If not there are about 55 episodes to check out! It was fascinating to hear Nicola do a deep dive on Wonder Woman Historia . I could have continued listening for hou...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Cliff Chiang is an Eisner award winning artist who has been working in the comic book industry for over 20 years. Cliff has worked on Paper Girls, Wonder Woman , Batman , and he most recently wrote, drew, colored and lettered Catwoman: Lonely City . In 2016, the United States Postal Service celebrated Wonder Woman’s 75th Anniversary with a set of Forever stamps, including Cliff’s iconic image from_ Wonder Woman #7_. Cliff discusses growing up in New Jersey, his love for art and his collaboration...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Thank you all for your patience. I know I missed 2 weeks of new episodes, but my hope is that you were able to check out some of the previous ones you may have missed. I mean there are over 300, and I am sure you haven’t heard ALL of them… have you? In any case, just wanted to say thanks for hanging in there as my schedule has been challenging. Today I am sharing my life update and where we are in the AAPI history bill process. I also thought it would be fun to share a bit about my latest Caribb...
Apr 11, 2023•32 min
Yuh-Line Niou is a former New York State assembly member for the 65th district and an overall incredible human. I had the pleasure of speaking with Yuh-Line about her immigrant reality and experience growing up in small towns in Idaho , Oregon and Texas . It was insightful to hear about her involvement in politics and government, especially with the work I have been doing recently with Make Us Visible Florida . It was truly an honor to speak with Yuh-Line and I am grateful to share in these conv...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Coach Dan John joins the show for the 12th time to discuss T.H. White ’s The Sword in the Stone philosophies on education. We also touch on Chat GPT , rote memory and our tolerance for violence. Coach Dan John is a world-renowned strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness industry. Dan has competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting , Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon . He has authored numerous books and continues to educate through his coaching and workshops worldwide. I am v...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Gene Ha is an award winning artist who worked on Wonder Woman Historia : The Amazons with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick . I am grateful Gene agreed to return to the show to discuss his collaboration with my friend KellySue and share his expertise on all things art. Gene sheds light on the new AI tools that have been circulating and why the spirit of art cannot be captured by AI . It was a truly insightful and entertaining conversation. Gene is appearing at comic cons and signings over the next coup...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The past month has brought a whirlwind of emotions. Does anyone remembers the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral ? It demonstrates a bit of how I feel in terms of how quickly I’ve been switching emotional gears. Plus any opportunity to bring up a random 90s Hugh Grant Rom Coms is a plus. My good friend and Make Us Visible cofounder shared a WaPo article on a guide to feeling happier everyday. In the article it mentions something called Joy Snacks. Little bite size morsels of joy to keep us happy,...
Feb 28, 2023•14 min
Selena Tan is an award-winning actress, producer, director, writer, and performer. She can be seen in Crazy Rich Asians as well as the new Amazon Prime film , Shotgun Wedding with Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel . Selena shares the behind-the-scenes stories about filming during covid and the villa lockdown with fellow costars Lenny Kravitz , Jennifer Coolidge , Sonia Braga , Cheech Marin , Steve Coulter , and D’Arcy Carden . Imagine being in the Dominican Republic while Lenny Kravitz plays Paul ...
Feb 21, 2023•54 min
Phil Jimenez is an Eisner, Inkpot, Diamond and Wizard-award-winning writer and artist who has worked for DC Entertainment , Marvel Entertainment , and a host of other comic book companies for nearly 30 years. He is best known for his work on Tempest , The Invisibles , New-X-Men , Wonder Woman , Infinite Crisis , Amazing Spider-Man , and Wonder Woman: Historia . It was great to welcome Phil back on the show where we jump into politics and the complications of the political landscape. I appreciate...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min
I love reading or rather listening to audiobooks these days. It has truly become one of my favorite past times and allows me to multitask while being entertained. 2023 has been so busy with Lunar New Year shows and legislative work that it’s been difficult for me to schedule conversations. Have no fear, I have scheduled some of your favorites in the coming weeks and invited my favorite cohost to join me today. My husband Oscar and I discuss our favorite reads from the past few years and why read...
Feb 07, 2023•54 min
My birthday, AAPI history bill, and advocacy Happy birthday to me! In time for Lunar New Year, HB 287 and SB 294 were filed in Florida on January 19, 2023. I’ve been working on this bill for almost 2 years now. It’s been a process. Thank you for humoring me during this episode as I share some discoveries about AAPI history and what it means to me. Apologies as I also go on a bit of a rant regarding the recent Monterey Park shooting and Half Moon Bay shooting. Advocacy is important and everyone c...
Jan 30, 2023•36 min
Michael Jamorski on his journey as a Hollywood stuntman. Michael Jamorski is known for his work on Avengers : Endgame , Black Panther , Jurassic World , Into the Badlands and several other Hollywood films. He is a Wah Lum kung fu student that trained under Sifu George Kee , my cousin who they modeled Captain Shang Li from in Mulan . Michael shares some of the changes in the industry since CGI, AI and the advancement of visual effects. He is paying it forward by offering free stunt training works...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Happy New Year! It’s already mid-January. WOW. I planned on recording a podcast in December and then I came down with a horrible sinus allergy attack that put me out for over three weeks. Listen on for the saga that is my health for the past 2 months. I’m excited to be back for 2023 and share a bit of gratitude and updates for this year. Thank you all for your patience and support since 2017! The Sifu Mimi Chan show has become a huge part of my life and I appreciate you listening and encouraging...
Jan 17, 2023•27 min
In this episode, I discuss lineage, kung fu masters and women in Chinese martial arts. I get a lot of questions regarding my expertise in kung fu and decided to answer them on my show. For those of you who do not do martial arts, the episode goes beyond just martial arts. Understanding our history and lineage is important for all of us and hopefully you will enjoy the listen! If you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mea...
Jan 10, 2023•36 min
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...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min
My idea of a lovely afternoon involves talking with Kelly Sue DeConnick ! She is the acclaimed comic book writer with works that include: BITCH PLANET , PRETTY DEADLY , AQUAMAN , CAPTAIN MARVEL & the her newest release Wonder Woman Historia. I enjoyed getting to know Kelly Sue in our first episode where we discussed her writing origins and her work on Captain Marvel . In this episode, we discuss Wonder Woman Historia , Greek tragedies and martial arts philosophy. I am so grateful to Kelly Su...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 12 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...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode I am answering some listener questions on my kung fu journey and the secret to improving kung fu ! I also share some personal stories about growing up with my father, Grandmaster Pui Chan , as my teacher. Listen on for all the answers. If you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback. If you would like to help keep this podcast going and support the work I d...
Dec 13, 2022•34 min
Chinese American rapper jason chu has been traveling across the USA spreading positivity and awareness for the AAPI community. He 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. I am thrilled to have Jason back on the show to discuss his creative process and the impetus behind the historical posts on social media ...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
It’s a special episode of The Mimi and Greg Show because today is Greg Rucka ’s Birthday! Happy Birthday to my dear friend Greg ! I am grateful for Greg ’s friendship and the many amazing conversations we have shared on this podcast. In this episode we tackle listener questions about Lazarus Risen 7 . Spoiler alerts ahead! He also shares his deep love for collaborating with Michael Lark and the creative process. For those who do not yet read Lazarus , but have enjoyed my 50+ conversations with G...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 14 min
It’s not every day you get the chance to speak with a United States Secret Service agent. Albert Tam recently retired from his twenty-five year law enforcement career as the Supervisory Special Agent for the Secret Service’s Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs. He has worked in multiple cities, where he led criminal investigations and conducted behavioral threat assessments and protective intelligence investigations. Albert also provided protection and security to Vice Presidents...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min
It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! I have missed my dear friend Greg Rucka who has been traveling for work on The Old Guard 2 , attending comic cons in Europe and finally getting a little vacation time. I enjoy hearing about Greg’s travels and the wonderful humans he on his trip. We discuss gratitude for fans and how special it can be visiting a country of your ancestry. Lazarus comic fans you will not be disappointed, even though we barely scratch the surface of Risen 7 . Spoiler a...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min
When I hear the name Chip Zdarsky I think FUNNY. Most people might be thinking of the “Eisner award winning comic creator” … or about his work on Daredevil , Batman , Spiderman and Sex Criminals . Chip was so kind to take time out of his very busy schedule to discuss all of the incredible projects he is working on. He shares the inspiration behind his newest series, Public Domain (Image comics) and his decision to write, illustrate and letter. Warning: There is a small spoiler for Issue #1 if yo...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Gene Luen Yang is an award wining author and comic creator of American Born Chinese which is soon to be a television show on Disney+ . Gene is creating a new graphic novel called Lunar New Year Love Story with LeUyen Pham and an adaptation of video games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale . He also shares updates on DC’s The Monkey Prince and Marvel’s Shang Chi . We also delve into the benefits of movement and writing to stimulate the brain! It’s always great talking to Gene , especially now that I...
Nov 01, 2022•54 min
Feminism is a word that can be very triggering for people. However, the definition is simply: the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. As a martial artist, I’ve been criticized for how I look and act. How dare I decide to be a podcaster and a martial artist. The day to day challenges of being a woman in the world are varied for everyone, but every woman I’ve met has been underestimated in their lifetime. In a previous episode, I shared some of my experiences as a...
Oct 25, 2022•34 min
October is a busy month: We honor Pink October , Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month . In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed. This interview was recorded 5 years ago in celebration of my mom’s 70th birthday. We discuss her experience with breast cancer, and her healing process. My mom did not opt for chemotherapy, but instead healed with her strong spirit and practiced the ancient art form of ta...
Oct 18, 2022•59 min
One of my favorite Chinese kung fu weapons is the double edge sword, or gim. If you missed my episode on the staff / stick , check it out to hear the ongoing series of the history and philosophy behind these ancient Chinese kung fu weapons. If you decide to join me on YouTube , you’ll see some of the visuals that go along with the episode and get to see some of the Wah Lum Cultural Center I hope you have been enjoying these episodes on traditional kung fu and stories of my martial arts journey. ...
Oct 11, 2022•32 min
I’m totally in love with my next guest, Lydia Gaston . She co-stars with Jo Koy in the new hit film, Easter Sunday . I was grateful Lydia took time out of her very busy schedule to discuss her incredible journey as a dancer in the Philippines to Broadway . As a huge Broadway fan, this was a fascinating look behind the scenes from the 70s to present day. Lydia has been seen in The Sopranos (HBO), The Blacklist (NBC), The Path (HULU) , and as a fictional 2020 presidential candidate on Late Night w...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min
It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! Lazarus Comic fans beware. Major spoiler alerts for Risen 7 lie ahead. For those that have not yet begun their Lazarus journey, Greg shares a lot of insight in the collaborative process in comic creation. We recorded this episode well in advance, but for my loyal podcast subscribers, I purposely released this episode after the launch of Lazarus Risen 7 so that fans could get a chance to read the issue. Greg has been juggling multiple projects while...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
I had so much fun catching up with comics creator Brian Michael Bendis . His newest comic book with artist André Lima Araújo , Phenomena , is a gorgeous fantasy adventure series which just hit shelves on September 14, 2022. Brian shares his inspiration for the series as well as his excitement and fears when creating new worlds and characters. I was excited to finally get to talk to Brian about one of my favorite comic books, Powers , which recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the series. ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min
