Between Nasi Goreng and Fried Rice
Episode 1 With Eric Wu
Eric and Eleanor discuss the differences and similarities about being in the East and South East Asian diaspora in London – from the perspective of being an Asian American as well.
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Episode 2 With Bonnie Chiu
Eleanor and Bonnie discuss what itmeans to be mothers and maintaining a cultural heritage in a mixed marriage away from home and family.
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Episode 3 With David Kam
David and Eleanor discuss the concept of ‘balik kampung’ – ‘returning home’ as Malaysians. What does that mean and how does being queer or disabled affect that choice?
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A shout out for Osian Clifford who did all the editing – it wouldn’t be the same without them
And Ash Johnston (@bbsway) who composed the theme music
Gratitude!
Episode 4 With Lin*
Lin* (she does not want her identity to be revealed) recounts her story – as when she was a baby in her mother’s stomach as they left Vietnam as part of the ‘boat people’. Part of the conversation is also about being a PA (personal assistant} and her future plans.
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Episode 5 With Daniel York Loh
Daniel and Eleanor discuss Chinese wuxia, Jin Yong, being ESEA and mixed race, intersectionality and representation. How do those work in film and media? Being disabled and being represented. Including film people like Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheong and films such as A Touch of Zen, Hidden Dragon, Crouching Tiger and Chinese dramas such as Nirvana in Fire1. We also talked about Daniel’s work and plays. Listen to the podcast at Spotify
Huge plug for Daniel’s new work at Soho Theatre The Dao of Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience. 19th June – 13th July.