It’s Godzilla Time! Matt Fraction is known for his incredible work on titles like “Hawkeye” and “Sex Criminals,” but today, we’re diving into his new TV show on Apple+ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters . Matt shares his experiences filming in the vibrant streets of Tokyo, his love for Japanese culture, and some behind the scenes stories. Not to worry, there are no spoilers in this episode. Check out Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on Apple+ for a fun series that not only features Godzilla, but a captivat...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, we delve into the landscape of a martial artist’s growth. From how to get started to finding one’s rhythm, we share our personal stories and offer advice from our experiences. Join us as we explore martial arts progression and exploring effective strategies for success. We will discuss those unavoidable aspects of any martial arts journey – the plateaus and injuries. So whether you’re at the starting line, or already a seasoned martial artist, listen on for an insightful explora...
Dec 05, 2023•57 min
What does the yin and yang mean to you? Oscar and I explore the principles of yin and yang and how it applies to martial arts and everyday life. In this episode we record outside at the Wah Lum Temple to give a bit of ambience to our youtube viewers. We also show off our awesome new koi fish gate that was gifted a few weeks ago. Check out pics and video online! Oscar also gives great advice on how to turn the intensity dial up or down for your martial arts or fitness exercise. If you’ve enjoyed ...
Nov 21, 2023•42 min
Teaching AAPI history is now required for K-12 schools in Florida. What’s next? After a challenging legislative session, we’re taking a look at the next steps for ensuring that AAPI history is taught accurately and meaningfully in our schools. Spoiler alert: It’s happening, but slowly! Learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander history is essential for all students, as is learning about all history. I’m excited to share some of the Asian American pioneers I learned about during this proc...
Nov 14, 2023•31 min
Revisionist history ? This week we start off by giving thanks for a lot of milestone events, including Mimi’s dad’s birthday and the 43rd anniversary of Wah Lum . Then, Oscar goes down the rabbit hole of revisionism . We revisit Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers and discuss what we got out of the book, how we are the heroes or main characters in our own stories, Oscar’s pet peeves, and more! My favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also ra...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
More Rose City Comic Con conversations! David Walker and Cully Hamner ! I was grateful to catch up with my friend David F. Walker in Portland and dragged him away from his booth for a soundbite. I always enjoy picking his brain on social justice and just catch up on how he’s being doing. Conventions are great because you make new friends. It was inevitable that Cully Hamner and I meet, as we are both friends of Greg Rucka . Kind of like the 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon , all my comic ties can be led...
Oct 31, 2023•21 min
I had such a blast at Rose City Comic Con with the Wonder Woman Historia Team! It was amazing to be adopted into the Team Historia tribe. Kelly Sue was too busy all weekend for an interview, but I managed to grab Phil Jimenez , Nicola Scott , and Gene Ha during the con. All three are quick interviews that took place on the con floor or at a local tea shop (watch Gene Ha and I online sipping our teas). The sound may be a little tough due to the environment, but I wanted to share these fun convers...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr
I read Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah this year and was blown away. I rarely post my reading list to social media, but when I did, he was kind enough to respond. There are certain books that leave you with strong feelings. Chain-Gang All-Stars is one of these books. Nana writes in way that is both captivating and sends a deeper message. The themes in the novel tackle slavery, systemic racism, the failure of the prison system, love, growth, mental health, and so much more. I urg...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
It’s The Mimi & Greg Show live at Rose City Comic Con ! It was great to sit next to Greg Rucka for the podcast for a change instead of being on zoom. We had a blast just rolling right into the show as we waited for the audience to trickle in. We are joined by surprise guest “Friends of Rucka” and the entire show becomes a project management panel. Fans of The Forged, Black Magik, and anything Greg Rucka listen on to the madness! I am grateful for Greg’s friendship and having his presence in ...
Oct 10, 2023•54 min
Stan Sakai was so sweet to sit down with me at Rose City Comic Con where we caught up on all the adventures of Usagi Yojimbo . He also shares his passion for his newest hobby: weapons training! I enjoyed my time at RCCC, but kickstarting the weekend speaking to one of my favorite creators in the industry was special. Stan Sakai is a recipient of numerous awards including: National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award, multiple Eisner Awards, the Eisner Hall of Fame, an Inkpot, an Americ...
Oct 03, 2023•23 min
Have you ever felt imposter syndrome ? We have! Oscar and I discuss the areas in our career and life where it hits us most. We also dive into the nuances of communication and what might be missing from our day-to-day interactions with our fellow humans. I’ve been nursing some minor injuries and just fighting age, so we also record while doing some rehabilitation exercises and self-care. Join us on YouTube to watch! Follow us down the rabbit hole again if you dare! My favor as usual is to please ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Oscar and I have just returned from Machu Picchu and share some highlights of the trip. Plus, more of Oscar asks me anything where we delve into the philosophy of excellence versus consistency, the Barbie movie , and more! I always love these conversations with Oscar and for those that tune into YouTube we have now decided to stretch and work on mobility while conversing in case you are interested in watching us online. It’s another episode where Oscar and I just go down rabbit holes and never c...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Spencer Ackerman is back on the show discussing his comic book debut: Waller vs Wildstorm . As a fan of comics, it was fun to see how Spencer brings his journalism expertise to the comics medium. Spencer shares his thoughts on the comics creative process and collaboration. It was also fascinating to hear his take on writing his first comic book as a musician. We discuss the pacing of the pages in reference to music and he breaks down the rhythm of the book like drum rudiments. So much fun! I am ...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ronald Sambrano shares his incredible story of surviving the Lahaina fire . On August 8, 2023, a series of deadly wildfires broke out on the island of Maui . The wind-driven fires caused widespread damage, killing at least 115 people and leaving 388 others missing in the town of Lāhainā. The fires were concurrent with the arrival of Hurricane Dora , which brought high winds that fanned the flames. Ronald Sambrano and his family were forced to evacuate their home as the fire approached. They watc...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Happy 50th birthday to Hip Hop! As a hip hop fan, I am excited to welcome Oscar and Jason Chu on the show to discuss hip hop culture . We dive into all the reasons hip hop is meaningful to us and relive some of the 80s, 90s and early 2000’s nostalgia. Does music change or do we? Honored to share in this conversation with Jason and Oscar as we dedicate this episode to the love of hip hop. Chinese American rapper Jason Chu has been traveling across the USA spreading positivity and awareness for t...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 3 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 workshops ...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Oscar Asks Sifu Mimi Chan Anything! In this episode, I take over as host of the Mimi Chan Podcast and ask Mimi all of MY burning questions. Hear her advice on relationships, why she’s unreasonable, the secret history of her super skill, and more. Maybe too much more? If you enjoy The Sifu Mimi Chan Show , please rate her podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others! If you would like to support Mimi with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work she does, you...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min
It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! It’s been a while since we’ve had a true Rucka-Rant…well, prepare yourself, Greg Rucka goes all in during this episode. We start off nice and light with the WGA and SAG AFTRA strike , corporate greed and jump into whataboutism culture and the problem with performative social media posts. Despite our serious tone, it’s always a fun time speaking with Greg. I’m so grateful for our friendship and look forward to our live version of the podcast at Rose...
Aug 01, 2023•58 min
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse recently hit theaters and has made quite a splash. Spoiler alert! If you have not seen the movie yet, please skip this episode. I loved this film so much, I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to doing a deep dive into the movie. I’ve invited none other than my favorite cohost Oscar to join THE Spiderman aficionado, Pete Kreitchet. Pete owns Paper Asylum comic books shop in Beverly, MA, and has been an avid reader and collector of comics for decades. Anytime ...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Dr. Mark Cheng is a Chinese medicine practitioner, a lifelong martial artist, and an expert in strength and conditioning. What is guasha ? Cupping ? How are they beneficial for us and are these methods of medicine safe? Love talking to Dr. Mark Cheng about traditional Chinese medicine and the importance of context in a lot of these theories that I grew up hearing about but didn’t understand. We also talk about running barefoot, the benefits of backbends (bridging), and eustress. What is eustress...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Greg Rucka is back on track. We literally roll right into this podcast today… and don’t have a formal start, so take this intro as my hello-hello! Welcome to a very typical Mimi and Greg Show! Our show opens with Greg’s fascination with “The Deep Sea” by Neal Agarwal . Go ahead and click on the link and see how addictive it is. This quickly brings us to the Titan submarine that went missing and our fears of the deep ocean. Also, if you’ve ever wanted to hear Greg do the voice of a manta ray, thi...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The Comrades Marathon is an annual ultramarathon in South Africa of approximately 89 kilometers/55 miles. Langley Kirkwood , known for his role as Buckley on Warrior , just completed this insane feat and I was happy to be able to congratulate him on this accomplishment. Langley discusses the history of the marathon, training and we even talk shoes. I absolutely love shoes! In all seriousness, I am in awe of Langley’s achievements, whether he is doing marathons, triathlons, or portraying one of t...
Jun 27, 2023•56 min
It’s the Mimi and Greg Show! I’ve really missed my dear friend and amazing writer. Due to my intense legislative session and its aftermath, my schedule has been unpredictable. Throw in time zone challenges and it equals a way overdue chat with Greg. As a member of the Writer’s Guild of America , Greg shares his opinions and insight on the strike. We also dive into politics and discuss the national perception of my AAPI history bill. Per our usual style, we also throw in some random topics like d...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Perry Yung is the real deal. He plays Father Jun on the hit show Warrior , but he is also a Warrior in real life. I’m inspired by his activism in the community and I want to be just like Perry when I grow up. I’m grateful to have Perry back on the show to discuss his new film The Harvest and season 3 of Warrior. Don’t worry fans, there are no spoiler alerts in this episode. He also shares his love for music and collaboration with fellow artists in the band Judo Club . They recently recorded the ...
Jun 13, 2023•57 min
Senator Shevrin Jones is one of my favorite legislators. He serves the Miami Dade district in Florida and has been a key supporter of the AAPI history bill that recently passed in Florida. We have a brief, but important conversation on some of the nuance of government and what it takes to get legislation passed in Florida. I appreciate the candid conversation about compartmentalization and the challenges of navigating the Florida Senate. It is an honor to have guests like Senator Jones on the sh...
Jun 06, 2023•26 min
Michi Trota is a Filipina American writer, editor, speaker, and fire performer who is a five-time Hugo Award winner, British Fantasy Award winner, Ignite Award finalist, and member of the FYLPRO 2022 Immersion Program cohort. The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is a network of high-performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the Filipino people through their advocacy and expertise in various industries. Michi shares how impactful her work with this organization ha...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min
AAPI History is now required in Florida education, here’s how I did it. A conversation with Oscar. Recorded 5/11/23 On May 9, MUVFL legislation to include AAPI history in our K-12 curriculum was signed into law. This has been a community effort over the past 2 years. This is a unifying bill that has brought diverse communities together. We had 75 bi-partisan co sponsors from Florida, across religions, and races, and ethnicities. Our initial stand-alone bill passed the House with unanimous suppor...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Hoon Lee returns to discuss his experience making the jump from actor to writer on season 3 of the hit HBOMAX show Warrior . He shares his take on the Writer’s Guild of America strike and thoughts on AI in the creative space. I could listen to Hoon speaks all day. He philosophizes without trying. I enjoyed our conversation on the exercise of acting, writing, singing, and dancing. We also touch upon the state of AAPI representation in film. Hoon also shares his thought process for writing on War...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Greg Rucka on comics, film production, and space exploration. The Mimi and Greg Show is back! What can I say except it’s good to chat with my dear friend and writer of amazing things. Per our usual style, we discuss a potpourri of topics from politics to film production. I really missed Greg and am excited that we will be back on a semi-regular schedule now that my legislation is over and his projects are wrapping up nicely. For those that don’t already know: Greg Rucka is a New York Times bests...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Gene Ha is becoming a regular on the show! For AAPI Heritage Month , I wanted to share conversations with Asian Americans about their experience growing up in the US. Gene was kind of enough to share his childhood memories growing up in South Bend, Indiana. We also have some big news to share regarding appearing at a comic convention together this year. Keep listening to find out more! Gene Ha is an award-winning artist who worked on Wonder Woman Historia : The Amazons with writer Kelly Sue DeCo...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min
