Ep 219 Olivia Zhang - Harvard Junior Grew Up on Food Stamps—Now She’s a Forbes 30 Under 30

Ep 223 Cambodian Rock Lives in the Songs and Stories of Dengue Fever

The Khmer Rouge almost rid the world of Cambodian rock, but it lives on in the band Dengue Fever. Founded by two American brothers and powered by the voice of Khmer American immigrant Chhom Nimol, Dengue Fever performs songs influenced by the musicians who are mostly gone. Go see Dengue Fever live in San Francisco on June 20, 2026, at the Chapel. Find more tour stops at https://denguefevermusic.com  [https://denguefevermusic.com/] or at their Instagram @denguefevermusic   Dengue Fever songs played in this episode: "A Thousand Tears of A Trantula" (Escape from Dragon House) "Tiger Phone Card" (Venus on Earth) "Sni Bong" (Escape from Dragon House) "Family Business" (Cannibal Courtship) Check out our website www.infatuasian.com [http://www.infatuasian.com] and write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠, and please follow us on social media @infatuasianpodcast  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters

Ep 222 Reversing Type 2 Diabetes in Asians with Dr. Jonar De Guzman

Asians are at a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Dr. Jonar De Guzman specializes in coaching Asians to reverse insulin resistance with lifestyle changes. I learned a lot and had a great time chatting about working on living a healthier lifestyle!  I know you will learn something if you listen to this episode! Learn more @reversediabetesdoc on social media, or Dr. Jonar's coaching website https://4truthhealthcoaching.com/ [https://4truthhealthcoaching.com/]. Check out his podcast Glass Half Healthy wherever you listen to podcasts! Check out our website for podcast updates as well as all our older episodes at www.infatuasian.com [http://www.infatuasian.com]  or write to us at infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters

Ep 221 Bringing Malaysian Flavors to American with Cassandra Lam of Mama Lam's Sauces

I had a really fun time chatting with Cassandra Lam, the co-founder of Mama Lam's, a maker of authentic Malaysian sauces. Visiting from Queens, New York, Cassandra and her husband, Ken, joined me @onwaverly 's Clubhouse to share their origin story as well as their favorite ways to eat Mama Lam's sauces! You can get Mama Lam's sauces online or perhaps locally at a store near you! Check out https://mamalams.com/ [https://mamalams.com/] to find out where.  Come check out our new website www.infatuasian.com [http://www.infatuasian.com] and see what's new at the pod! Follow us @infatuasianpodcast on social media, or write to us at infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com [infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com] Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by @invictusquartet Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters

Ep 220 A Pop-Up Podcast at On Waverly

A few weeks back, we set up a few microphones in a little corner of the On Waverly Book and Gift Shop in SF Chinatown, and we interviewed whoever showed up! What a fun day! We did about 10 interviews in 90 minutes, on a whole range of topics. I definitely want to try to do another one of these! Special thanks to my guests: @jennmchoi, @xirimpi, @kayhuixin, @leogong (@sfmolum), Kenric, @_natejlee, @h_k_c_c_6_0_3, @heycynthiahuie, Jonathan, @kachoo11 . Thanks to the staff @onwaverly, @avabava13, and my daughter Noelle and her friend Kaitlyn for helping me set up and take pictures.  Check out our new website!  https://infatuasian.com/ [https://infatuasian.com/] follow us on social media @infatuasianpodcast or write to us at InfatuAsianPodcast@gmail.com [InfatuAsianPodcast@gmail.com] Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around. Our cold open was performed by @cornerclubofficial Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters

Ep 219 Olivia Zhang - Harvard Junior Grew Up on Food Stamps—Now She’s a Forbes 30 Under 30

Olivia has done more before the age of 21 than most of us do in our entire lives. Currently a Junior at Harvard, she started a non-profit called @cancerkidsfirst, she's written a book, given a TED Talk, and she was the youngest person named to the 2026 Forbes' 30 under 30 list. Olivia was a real joy to speak with, and I can't wait to see what she does next! Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviazhangofficial or @livviazhang on TikTok. Get her book "YOUth: The Young Person’s Guide to Starting a Nonprofit" wherever you get books. You can let us know your thoughts at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, or via direct message on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast, and now also check out our website https://infatuasian.com/ Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around. Our cold open was performed by @cornerclubofficial #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters