In today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show. I'll be doing a new four-part series highlighting four high-performing individuals to break down what it takes for them to successful. With the New Years here and resolutions being made, I decided it'd be helpful to provide firepower for those serious about making positive changes in 2023.In this episode, we discuss:0:54 - 80% of people fail their New Years solutions by February 2:17 - Mike talks about his 2023 New Years Resolutions3:09 - Chris intros himself 4:00 - What Chris has been up to since we last time we spoke5:50 - Chris doing an Iron Man 8:10 - Chris shares his take on New Year’s Resolutions10:50 - What’s your why?16:00 - How to find your WHY16:24 - DO EVERYTHING and TRY EVERYTHING 18:25 - How did you curate your mindset without having anyone to teach you?19:00 - Working shitty jobs at 19 years old taught him many lessons21:34 - What common theme do successful individuals share?24:45 - Chris shares his story of the first time seeing a Ferrari in person26:00 - Dealing with haters26:57 - You either let criticism fold you, or you let criticism drive you28:12 - What’s the minimum you need to get yourself fired up?29:15 - What would the present day Chris tell his 25 year old self?30:20 - Chris talks about dealing with failures 32:10 - Chris the life coach?35:01 - This is what Chris would tell you if he was your coach41:25 - Chris listens to his 5 year prediction from his last podcast episode FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show.

Happy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

I'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode.Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative director, editor, and singer. My guest is perhaps best known for his two seasons on the hit competition series World of Dance and has amassed millions of followers across his social media.In addition, he’s also made the jump into acting, playing teenager Chris on the Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady. The show was a Top 5 new broadcast drama of the 2021-22 season with the #1 largest total multi-platform audience for a new FOX show. It also marked the network’s highest-rated drama premiere in two years and Hulu’s most-streamed FOX debut in the network’s history.Today's episodes episode explores Sean Lew's journey from a professional dancer to becoming a series regular on the Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady.1:57 - Tell us your background and where you’re from3:35 - Went to school in Japan and China5:30 - How Sean initially got into dancing8:21 - Sean describes his first memory of performing and the realization that this would be what he wanted to do with his life11:15 - Becoming an overnight sensation and getting invited on to the Queen Latifah show 12:59 - Throughout your career, did you see a lot of other Asian American dancers 15:15 - Not allowing being the only Asian or boy in the room affect his mental17:34 - what do you think about when you hear “Asian Representation”?19:09 - Going into auditions as an Asian American19:37 - The type of representation > Just representation 22:12 - Acting requires you to be 100%, or else you’re just “acting.”23:15 - Was it a smooth transition going from dancing to acting?27:26 - Sean describes The Cleaning Lady29:40 - What happened when you got the news you landed a spot on The Cleaning Lady?33:47 - first time hearing that the pilot got picked up36:25 - Hard to be taken seriously coming in as a dancer38:35 - Why is it important for you to inspire others?45:25 - Describe what the perfect actor role would be for you52:334 - Where do you see yourself in the next five years?52:16 - What’s the best piece of advice you can offer someone?55:41 - Where can people find you?FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show.

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on Jeremy Lin's latest documentary "38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's from the 1800s with an anti-Chinese slogan that sells for 87K, and the best-selling novel "Interior Chinatown" get TV series adaptation. 0:45 - Topic #1 - 1880's Levi's Jeans Fetches 76,0002:45 - Leo was unaware that the jeans had a racist slogan on it5:00 - The world was much more openly racist than they are today 7:27 - Topic #2 - Jimmy O Yang cast to star in Interior Chinatown14:01 - Topic #3 - 38 At The Garden, New Linsanity Doc18:00 - Lin made it a point that he didn't want the documentary to focus on him20:36 - For the first time, we had an Asian person to refer to when you were playing basketball well 23:15 - Did the NBA deny Jeremy Lin because he's Asian?FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show.

Part 2 - Today's episode is our level-up series, and we'll talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.Link to GQ article -https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men0:40 - Trend #9 - Cheer up it’s all about Misery Chic1:33 - Trend #10 -  Sweater Vests are still here 3:41 - Trend #11 - Pounce on the Animal Print5:40 - Trend #12 - Sex Clogs are a thing9:17 - Trend 13 - Wrap it up in a dressing gown Coat11:45 - Trend #14 - Pop on a spot of pink14:22 - Trend #15 - Get it on the baggy jean thing16:30 - What type of sneakers go well with baggier jeans?18:36 - Trend #16 - You’re either red, or you’re deadFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show.

Today's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.Link to GQ article - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men 1:33 - Leo cuts his hair after 5 years of growing it out2:27 - Leo signs on with an acting manager7:30 - Start of Episode8:54 - Trend #1 - Power Shoulder12:01 - Trend #2 - Double down on Double Breasted14:00 - Trend #3 - Leather for your pleasure18:32 - Trend $4 - Overall, it’s all about Overalls22:16 - Trend #5 - Flash Your Furry Bits24:18 - Trend #6 - Invest in an architectural sweater27:03 - Trend #7 - Oversized Safari Jackets29:23 - Trend #8 - Your Toes Should Be ChiseledFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show.

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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner,  AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+.1:51 - Leo talks about expediting his LA plans -Talking to a realtor3:25 - Leo putting down an offer for a home in LA5:30 - How Leo's LA plan went from 5 years to 2 years to 3 months9:00 - Intro to the first topic: study how much short men need to make to compete with someone who is 6.'10:15 - Shorter guys have to make up for their height in other areas like dressing well, being fit, being funny, etc12:40 - Taller guys will get more initial opportunities than the shorter guys, so they have a better chance of finding someone as opposed to shorter guys 15:15 - A guy can be a couple of inches taller, but a woman will think they're the same height 16 - Boots can help you feel and look taller for guys on the shorter end17:36 - Second Topic Introduction18:36 - AI-generated rapper lands record deal 21:00 - What happens once AI becomes so realistic that we can differentiate between real and fake?23:29 - Tom Cruise & Chinese Elon Musk deep fake26:45 - How deep fake could take fake news to the next level 27:37 - Asian Born Chinese topic introduction 31:55 - mike and Leo talk about growing up watching the 1996 series Journey to the West 34:00 - Will we see a Game of Thrones version of Journey to the West soon?FOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture.1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Banana" within the Asian community 2:20 - Describing the different categories Asian American men fall under3:50 - Mike asks Leo how he would describe himself from the categories that were listed5:00 - Leo describes growing up mainly in black culture 7:15 - Mike talks about how he would categorize himself8:00 - Why aren't there any white guys who are Asian inside or blacks who are yellow inside?10:00 - Mainstream media, for the most part, was dominated by White American culture, now it's Black 12:00 - what does mainstream media look like if Asian American culture?15:00 - We're a product of our environment17:00 - the case for Awkwafina's Queen's accent 19:00 - Describing an 'Asian' Asian24:00 - The popularity of 88rising artistsFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months. In this episode, we discuss:0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia3:00 - Food in Thailand wasn’t as great as Mike thought4:45 - The difference between traveling as a young man vs. an older man10:25 - Leo gives his life update (moving to LA, acting)12:00 - Intro to the episode 14:00 - Time is going to fly by anyway, whether you make that leap or not15:00 - People want things but aren’t willing to do what’s necessary to make them happen17:25 - Mike asks Leo to demonstrate an acting exercise for the audience19:40 - Acting is like sports; you have to have the mentality of understanding your fundamentals first before doing anything major 20:16 - Leo shares what his first short film lead experience was like 21:48 - Leo describes his first lead role in a short film 23:32 - Having experience as a model and doing commercials helped Leo feel comfortable on set 29:50 - Failure is a part of the process. The more you fail, the closer you are to your goals31:57 - Recent announcement of an Asian male lead for the revamped show ‘Quantum Leap.’35:15 - Way more opportunity for Asian actors in LA vs. NY37 - You have to startFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

For today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show.Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and business development in corporate America, Dennis is an angel investor focused on e-commerce, and Asian found/led startups and is also the host of the Great Minds Think Differently Podcast where he interviews business leaders from underrepresented groups to share their storiesToday we're going to discuss the Asian American experience in corporate America, the bamboo ceiling, and how our eastern influences can affect how we are perceived at work. "What the heck is Bamboo Ceiling?Harvard Business Review article describes it as the phenomenon that Asian American white-collar professionals are the least likely racial group to be promoted into senior leadership, even though they are the most likely to be hired into technical roles.AAPI made up roughly 6% of the country’s population but represented only 3% of the CEOs of S&P 500 firms.In this episode, we discuss:1:15 - Intro to episode 2:29 - Dennis Yu introduction3:00 - Moved to Orange County where it was predominately white. Didn’t speak a lick of enlightenment5:00 - his interest in retail came from his family business. His father had a manufacturing sportswear company7:00 - getting hired on the spot after hustling to get a job at a trade show12:00 - did you ever notice any bamboo ceiling/model minority while working?12:48 - When you get to leadership executive levels, you start to see Asian representation dwindle down15:00 - How did you manage the eastern stereotype in the corporate setting?15:40 - Took on Confucius's idea and studied Phil Jackson, and Steve Kerr and how they were able to mix the two West and East to succeed in a hyper-competitive world 16:25 - closed mouths don’t get fed18:23 - Leadership program at Shopify to help train Black, Latins, and Asian Americans18:38 - Being minorities in a room, sometimes you have a lot of cultural conditioning or a lot of things you try to be overanalytical 21:00 - Mike talks about himself struggling with overthinking and struggling to reframe 21:56 - how often do you find yourself in a meeting and you want to comment but you start to overanalyze and miss your opportunity to speak 22:45 - describing model minority and bamboo ceiling 25:55 - In New York, the Asian community comprises the highest poverty rate in the state. 27:58 - when did you decide you wanted to help underrepresented communities?29:38 - had a coffee chat with the chief diversity officer and expressed his biggest problem was a lack of role models that looked like him 33:51 - mental health in the Asian community is taboo / what are things we can do to help ourselves 37:25 - Dennis recalls one of the most stressful and overwhelming times of his life juggling multiple priorities 43:00 - practical meditation practices to help alleviate stress 45:15 - “Be Like Water”FOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian MSupport the Show.

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Asian American history being taught in public schools.In this episode, we discuss:1:25 - Mike gives a life update 3:45 - Leo gives his update (Mexico, traveling in Europe, Leo’s birthday)7:31 - Chesa Boudin SF DA gets recalled10:36 - Leo talks about his thoughts on Chesa Boudin12 - Mike talks about a Japanese victim that was killed in a hit and run by a repeat offender 22 - Criminals are getting bolder and bolderSupport the Show.

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo give a recap on AAPI Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss:2:14 - Intro2:33 - how AAPI month came about originally 3:40 - Mike & Leo share their thoughts on AAPI Heritage Month6:00 - The celebration was birthed during a time when our parents were around but it has not taken on a different meaning for the newer generation 8:00 - Companies taking advantage of AAPI month11:20 - Leo shares his experience of how companies marketed themselves during AAPI month12:30 - Seeing Asian leaders/influencers invited to the white house13:50 - There are a lot of Asian Americans behind the scenes in different industries17:00 - Youtube event in NYC24:00 - Asians aren’t as united even for AAPI Heritage Month26 - Gold House GalaFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

In this episode, Mike and Leo talk about being the token Asian person in different social settings. Inspired by a tweet written by author Min Jin Lee, Mike & Leo explore the nuances of being the token Asian person, what it means, and what to expect.In this episode, we discuss:1:15 - What inspired today's topic3:50 - Leo shares his perspective on being the Token Asian guy5:30 - How Leo's never been in a position where he felt he didn't want to hang with other Asians7:30 - Mike shares his theory on why some Asians feel like they should be the only Asian person amongst a group of non-Asians10:30 - it's easier for your race to hate on you because we come from similar backgrounds and look similar 13:05 - Leo's experience as the only token Asian guy at influencer events 21:00 - How to go about being the Token Asian person the right wayFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo talk about why there hasn't been a new podcast episode in over a month, why a notable podcast featuring two Asian-American guys is breaking up, and what's going on with the new mega jail going up in Chinatown in New York.In this episode, we discuss:2:00 - Intro4:00 - Mike talks about the interview experience 7:00 - Moving back to San Francisco, Ca9:00 - Blue-collar workers deserve respect 11:00 - Intro to the second topic: reflecting on a similar Asian American podcast 19:00 - Coming up with a new podcast name 21:00 - Intro to the third topic: construction of the mega jail in Chinatown, New York23:00 - Leo offers his perspective on the mega jail 25:00 - In the past, construction led to the erasure of street signs that included Chinese translations for Chinatown natives FOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

Today we’re bringing you an episode from our level-up segment, where we provide actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.Today’s topic is all about the power of networking, why it matters, and how you can apply networking to different areas of your life.What’s Networking? Networking involves establishing and developing long-term relations of mutual benefit with people you meet in different places. So whether you are part of a sports league, attending a conference, or in the queue to order a morning coffee, you can make a lifetime connection.Why is Networking important?Business standpoint, the more connections you make, the more opportunities come at you. In addition, the more people you network with, the more you are exposed to different cultures, professions, and personalities, ultimately making a well-rounded person who can adapt to different social settings.In this episode, we discuss:0:00 - Intro1:47 - It’s not what you know; it’s who you know3:00 - Leo talks about how he used networking early in his career in Finance6:00 - How the word “networking” can come off in a negative way7:00 - Mike and Leo talk about how networking led to their friendship and working on different projects together 8:00 - Leo breaks down his step-by-step how-to on Networking8:25 - How to network in a professional setting9:29 - Networking outside of work12:30 - What to do when things get awkward at a networking event?15:30 - How to tell someone who wants to network with you to use you17:40 - How to network if you’re unestablished23:42 - How to follow up once you’ve made a connection25:52 - Sometimes, your most considerable opportunities come from the smallest of interactions 28:30 - Successful networking ultimately comes down to the relationships your nurture and build29:00 - 3 things you shouldn't do when it comes to networkingFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. In this episode, Leo talks about his experience attending NBA All-Star Weekend as a guest for Mountain Dew. Mike and Leo both grew up playing basketball and All-Star weekend was always an important event to look forward to every year. If you enjoy playing basketball, follow the NBA, or are just interested in learning about what makes the All-Star games special, then you'll enjoy this episode. In this episode, we discuss:Timestamps:1:00 - Intro 1:45 - What’s the NBA All-Star Weekend?3:15 - The last time NBA All-Star was in Ohio was twenty years ago4:30 - Leo talks about what one of the drawbacks of hosting a significant event in Cleveland was7:20 - Going over all the sponsors present at NBA All-Star Weekend8:50 - Legendary Michael Jordan made an appearance for the 75th anniversary of the NBA11:19 - the differences between a big market city vs. a small market city 13 - Not seeing any other Asian Americans at the event 16 - Leo reflects on going from watching the all-star game as a kid to attending the event as a guest19 - discussing how the All-Star games aren’t as exciting as they used to beFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. Today we're bringing you a Level Up episode, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.Today's topic will focus on extroversion, introversion, and the different types of personalities. Why is this important? Understanding some of your core personality traits and those of the people you are close to is also helpful in communication and building better relationships overall. This knowledge can be applicable at home, at work, with your partner, and in social settings. In this episode, we discuss:0:30 - Intro5:00 - breaking down Extroversion & Introversion8:00 - at the end of the day, do you feel drained or energized?12:23 - Learning to conserve your energy on the right things 14:00 - clues you’re an extrovert 16:15 - figuring out how someone functions allow us to understand others better 17:15 - western culture places extroverts higher than introverts 19:25 - intro into enneagrams 24:00 - People can function and think completely different from you 32:20 - your personality can affect how you perform with other jobs34:00 - Use our perceived “weaknesses” and turn them into an advantageFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

It's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from being overlooked and on the brink of giving up his basketball dreams to becoming a superstar and one of the most talked-about athletes in 2012. In this episode, we discuss:2:45 - Linsanity Intro 4:30 - Linsanity went viral5:25 - Leo talks about where he was when he first heard about Linsanity12:20 - Jeremy Lin was something we had never seen before 12:45 - On the cover of Sports Illustrated and GQ14:47 - Going over the Linsanity timeline19 - Jeremy's journey was a reflection of the Asian American experience20 - After the dust settled, the scrutiny came 21 - The beef between Lin and the Knicks superstar Melo23 - Receiving a substantial Houston Rockets contract26 - After ten years, we still don't have anyone remotely close to Jeremy Lin27 - Linsanity continues to be an essential moment in Asian American history 30 - How popular basketball is to Asia and Asian AmericansHOW TO RECEIVE EXTRA BENEFITS & CONTENT, BECOME A PATREON BELOW:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.

Today's Barbershop Talk podcast is a lightning movie review episode and we're rating three Asian-American-directed films that were recently released. We'll review Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's and give our honest review!We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and give our rating out of 10.In this episode, we discuss:0-2:00 - Small talk between Mike and Leo2:00 - Episode Intro4:55 - Intro movie review for 'Eternals'6:45 - South Asian representation 8:45 - Pros of Eternals10 - Eternals was different compared to other MCU films12 - Don Lee's was refreshing but also disappointing13 - what's up with Don Lee's relationship with Angelina Jolie 16 - Mike and Leo give their ratings for Eternals19:55 - Intro to the film' Boogie.'21 - The Boogie storyline seems relatable for Leo 22 - Boogie Pros23 - Boogie Cons25 - Leo talks about the basketball element of the movie26 - The leading actor is a good basketball player in real life28 - Boogie showcased a different family dynamic we don't see often 30 - Looking at the model minority as the enemy31:40 - We give our rating for Boogie33:00 - Intro to Blue Bayou34:00 - Pros for Blue Bayou35:42 - Great to see what a solid Asian looks like36:11 - Mike goes over his pros 38:00 - Vietnamese representation in the South44:10 - Cons about Blue Bayou46:00 - Rating for Blue BayouFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the Show.