East Asian Story

8 no-bullshit tips on studying abroad that alumni know but we never talk about, curated specifically for East Asians going West. We also re-created for you what our journey felt like onto this audio piece as an immersive simulation for future students and a nostalgic ride for alumni :) Easter eggs, bonus tips, details, transcripts and more: https://bit.ly/3CwmZKt

I went on an insane adventure, solving riddles to find my 2 mystery birthday presents, fleeing from the infamous evil ‘Godzilla of Bangkok City’, and sentimentally reflecting on what it’s like becoming 30. Easter eggs, analysis, bonus and more: https://bit.ly/3zQ8SxE

True story. Joyce and I were about to marry when a Chinese pre-marriage trial interfered. So between love and family, what would you choose? I chose to execute dark justice directly against whoever stood in my way, even when they are untouchable… The Gods themselves. Easter eggs, analysis, transcripts and more: https://bit.ly/3xQce2T

Whee! Last episode was heavy, so now we go crazy. Shaming those subtle racism attempts. That feeling, when no country welcomes you as their own, as an Asian diaspora. My family’s secret history with The Sexy Evil Demon-Fox... Easter eggs, analysis, transcripts and more: https://bit.ly/3hMras7

I made my mum cry, so I turned it into an audio art piece. My answer to life's perpetual suffering cycle (Buddhism). Can Eastern and Western ideology peacefully coexist? Easter eggs, transcript, more: https://bit.ly/3dNY9Ln. Beautiful documentary podcasts recommendations: https://bit.ly/best-narrative-nonfiction.

My wife had been impatiently poking me to JUST release something. So here’s the show's upcoming relaunch trailer. Massive upgrades and new episodes... soon! Discussions, sources, and to help make the show better: eastasianstory.substack.com

Insider hacks no. 7 to 16. Part 2 picks up the story at our arrival, covering W&J’s frantic mistakes in our attempts to survive and get a job. Plus, the surprises after returning home. Discussions, sources, and to help make the show better: facebook.com/eastasianstory

16 innocent mistakes recounted through our hosts’ nostalgic stories from real life. Part 1 focuses on the preparation before the trip: from finances and application, to packing. Discussions, sources, and to help make the show better: facebook.com/eastasianstory

How do you deal with people who pick on you? Stories on _porn, weird Thai nicknames, and super long unpronounceable names that Thai people get teased for — including our hosts’. Discussions, sources, and to help make the show better: facebook.com/eastasianstory

Who would you choose between your partner and your family? Hosts Win and Joyce were confronted with this question in their bizarre visit to a Chinese marriage fortune teller. Discussions, sources, and to help make the show better: facebook.com/eastasianstory

[SG, inspiring] Discussions, sources, help make the show better: facebook.com/eastasianstory

[JP, relaxing] Discussions, sources, help make the show better: facebook.com/eastasianstory