18 AAPI Podcasts That Are Worth Checking Out
From entertainers to educators, scientists to rappers, learn about Asian American issues and expand what you think Asian American means through this diverse range of podcasts.
1.TigerBelly
TigerBelly features the OG daddy of Asian American entertainers, Bobby Lee, his girlfriend Khalyla, and friend Gilbert. It's a no-holds-barred, cancel-culture-proof mishmash of celebrity guests, absolute geekiness, and unhelpful advice. Enjoy.
2.They Call Us Bruce
Angry Asian Man founder Phil Yu and cohost writer Jeff Yang provide unfiltered conversation and sharp commentary identity, pop culture, politics, and more. Friends, Asian American movers and shakers, and celebrity guests drop by.
3.Pornhub Podcast
Porn star, bestselling author, and mother Asa Akira hosts the Pornhub Podcast, interviewing a diverse range of sex workers, sex educators, and industry friends. Peel back the layers of sex work and learn porn industry secrets with this unfiltered sex-positive podcast.
4.Asian Soul Food
Real estate agent Mike Yue and Hollywood manager and producer Sean (S-Bot) Butler blend cultural perspectives and drop gems on pop culture, politics, and real estate in this feel-good comedy podcast.
5.Southern Fried Asian
Most Asian Americans we see in the media hail from the East and West Coasts. Host Keith Chow offers a unique slice of Asian Americana and puts a spotlight on Asian Americans who grew up in a Southern state. Previous guests include authors Jenny Han (To All The Boys I've Loved Before) and Jia Tolentino (Trick Mirror).
6.At the Moment: Asian American News
Hosts Sylvia Peng and Janrey Serapio tackle news and politics through an intersectional Asian American lens to give insight on complex, messy issues impacting Asian Americans.
7.Long Distance
Host Paola Mardo unpacks Filipino audio stories set in the Filipino diaspora, exploring what it means to be Filipino outside of the homeland.
8.Native Stories
Native Stories is a platform for authentic stories and experiences of Pacific Islanders. Each episode connects listeners with Pacific Island storytellers, historians, and cultural practioners to strengthen pilina — connection — to place.
9.2 Khmerican Sisters
Mellissa and Jasmine Nguon are Cambodian American young professionals and podcasters hailing from Seattle. 2 Khmerican Sisters is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the POC community through sharing individual stories and challenges.
10.The Woke Desi
Writer Annika Sharma and creative entrepreneur Nehal Tenany host The Woke Desi, a platform that, according to their website, aims "to give South Asians a voice, a place to call home, and a friend to empower them as they make their badass way through life." Topics discussed range from marriage and dating to cultural stigmas and infertility.
11.Vietnamese Boat People
Almost 2 million Vietnamese people risked their lives to escape by boat to other countries between 1975 to 1992, an exodus whose refugees call themselves "Vietnamese Boat People." The Vietnamese Boat People podcast tells stories of their survival, hope, and resilience.
12.Asian Enough
Asian Enough tackles the challenges of being Asian American, from struggles growing up to racism faced in the entertainment industry. Hosts Jen Yamato, Johana Bhuiyan, Tracy Brown, and Suhauna Hussain speak to guests like Angela Yee, John Cho, and Anthony Ocampo to expand the ways being Asian American is defined.
13.The Koy Pond
Filipino American comedian Jo Koy talks, reenacts, and laughs about life with friends and fellow comedians on a wide range of topics. Guests include The Black Eyed Peas, King Bach, and comedian Anjelah Johnson.
14.Fun With Dumb
Korean American rapper Dumbfoundead sits down with musicians, artists, comics, actors, chefs, and generally cool people to delve into all the interesting things in life.
15.GeniusBrain
YouTuber, comedian, and entertainer David So (and his friends) talk about anything and everything, providing a fun listen for fans.
16.Bad Asians
Bay Area stand-up comedians David Nguyen and Imran G shoot the shit weekly about culture, current events, and their lives.
17.The Dave Chang Show
Celebrity chef, author, and host of Netflix's Ugly Delicious Dave Chang discusses everything from music, sports, art, film, and (of course) food in conversations with a rotating cast of interesting guests. Step into Dave's mind as he talks about everything from the creative process to guilty pleasures.
18.Feast Meets West
Feast Meets West celebrates Asian culture and the diversity of the Asian experience through the universal lens of food. Host Lynda Liu takes listeners through stories of underrepresented foods and iconic dishes, giving a voice to often unheard people in the world of Asian food.
