Join us in this episode, where Raman and Chris explore the nuances of identity, code-switching, and the journey of finding one's place from island roots to mainland life. Listen: #Hawaii #Identity #CodeSwitching #AsianAmerican

A Cuban American artist, activist and author who’s created 200+ magazine covers for the likes of Time, The New Yorker, Newsweek & more. Edel’s WORM tells the story of childhood in Cuba and his family's decision to join a hazardous flotilla of refugees.

In WORM @edelrodriguezstudio captures what it's like to grow up under an authoritarian government and to sound a caution - from the run-up to the 2016 US election to January 6, 2020 — to the future we are facing THIS election year. Listen:

Isaac Saul has gained recognition for his unbiased and neutral newsletter and podcast named @tangle.news. Listen to this chat between Isaac and FrieMMd of the Pod @funnyindian about the sources and methods of obtaining news.

Rajiv Satyal @funnyindian had a chat with with journalist Isaac Saul, known for his independent non-partisan newsletter & podcast @tangle.news Regardless of your standpoint, we hope you enjoy this open convo on how and where we obtain our news. Listen:

Featuring a quote from one of our top listened episodes of the year, Kenyatte Nelson @beautifulnoun - business leader and truth seeker, who shares his point of view on how behavior is never connected to race or color. Listen:

Thank you for including us @LanrickBennett!

@spotifypodcasts The same one we listen to every Monday, Stimpy… ours.

We're still on cloud 9 (or maybe a carpet ride?) about our time spent with @sonyabalsara and @dondarrylrivera, also known as Jasmine and Iago in @aladdin on Broadway. Listen to the full episode at:

.@dondarrylrivera (Iago in @aladdin) shared his early experiences as a children's theater performer, securing parts as characters that did not traditionally look like him. Listen to this deeply insightful chat:

Deb JJ Lee, is an award-winning graphic novelist and artist - creator of IN LIMBO. @jdebbiel shares their experiences growing up between two cultures. For a while, Deb’s English wasn’t perfect. Teachers could not pronounce their Korean name... Listen:

Thanksgiving’s always been special because it combines two universally loved things, being around friends and family, and food. So enjoy some delicious - and not so delicious recos as you make your final run to pick up some last-minute cranberry sauce.

What’s your favorite Mom Dish? It’s our favorite question to ask and all of your favorite answers to hear. This Thanksgiving, we gathered memorable food moments that we’ve shared with our guests over the years. Listen here:

Singaporean comedian #JocelynChia got into hot water when she told a series of jokes in NYC that went viral with Malaysians, but not in a good way. And @funnyindian’s decided to chat with her on his TanGent podcast, so we reposted it. Listen:

.@JustinRueff joins Raman this week to chat about life as an artist, designer, educator, and creator. Justin paints murals and signs, draws comics, and illustrates books. Hear their chat at:

Justin Reuff is the co-creator and artist for LESS DESOLATE, a new comics haiku project he brought to life with Seattle poet laureate @ShinYuPai, host of #TenThousandThings and one of our past guests. New episode streaming now at

#JocelynChia is infamous...at least in Malaysia and @funnyindian reached out to have her on HIS TanGent podcast. Listen to this great convo between two comics talking about the very merits of free speech in our increasing global - and social - society:

How do you celebrate Diwali? 🪔 To describe the significance of this holiday, we gathered stories from @funnyindian @sheetalsheth #SharadLal @urvi_bhatnagar @Fr3shWell #SudhaRanganathan ✨ Streaming now on ✨

Happy Diwali everyone! To celebrate, we asked for some help from our FriMMds (of the Pod) - old and new - listen to Diwali reflections, featuring: @funnyindian @sheetalsheth #SharadLal @urvi_bhatnagar @Fr3shWell #SudhaRanganathan 🪔 Streaming now on

Catch our replay of Raman’s chat with @sqs12 on @pgalumni_network pod #LearningsfromLeaders. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: