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Rootin' and Gaijin

Rootin' and Gaijin

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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Rootin' and Gaijin

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Believe it, but it's already the end of 2020 and to toast this strange year, we talk about our hopes for 2021. Also, be sure to catch a *bittersweet* announcement at the end. 
To say that 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year is an understatement.  From the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter Revolution, & the US presidential election (just to name a few),  this year has taken a toll on everyone both physi
During quarantine, Hana fell into the K-drama hole and hasn't looked back since. In this solo episode, she breaks down what a K-drama is and gives her recommendations of what shows to watch, what to skip, and what to "maybe" watch, as well as s
Tune into Missie's solo interview episode ft.  Seiichi Nagai: Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, & producer based in Seattle, WA. We discussed how his experience growing up as a Japanese American translates into the music he creates toda
The fox eye trend has been popularized by social media influencers and celebrities, but is it a beauty trend or a form of cultural appropriation? Hana breaks down what it is and why it's problematic in this solo episode. 
In today's episode Hana & Missie brainstorm ways you can still have a spooky Halloween holiday in the midst of a pandemic. They give their favorite horror movie reccs, so stay tuned! 
In the age of COVID-19 and the upcoming presidential election, life can get quite stressful. To help calm any nerves or anxiety, we're shared our self-care routines we hope you will incorporate in your daily lives. 
Tune into Missie's solo interview episode ft.  creative April Jingco. We discuss how she started in the music marketing industry to her love of vinyl record collecting. April's Social MediaPersonal IG: @aytrillPlant IG: @plant_mamas
Inspired by the podcast Asian Boss Girl (ABG) 's episode 35 of season 4, tune in as Hana and Missie also answer some questions from the NY Time's article 'The 36 Questions That Lead to Love' (https://nyti.ms/2RSU5i8) by Daniel Jones. The series
In the second episode of our two-part series, we discuss imposter syndrome, and how we've dealt with imposter feelings at work and in our personal lives. We also touch on burnout culture in the U.S. and Japan, and how we grapple with overworkin
Our two-part series on Workplace Stigmas deals with the challenges of workplace culture both in Japan and the U.S. In Part I, we discuss our personal experiences—as well as the broader issues—of racism/sexism at work. 
The recent release of Disney's live-action remake of Mulan is a big win for Asian representation in media. Still, there has been criticism regarding some of the decisions the film has made. Hana breaks down everything you need to know before ch
Tune into Missie's solo interview episode ft.  creative Audrey Duque. We discuss mental health stigmas in the AAPI community to her love of vintage curation. Audrey's Social Media Vintage Shop IG: @_wearwemeet
This week's episode is all about navigating adult friendships. Your friendship dynamic may have become significantly smaller post-grad &...that's okay. Hana and Missie discuss the struggle of making genuine + long lasting friendships in adultho
Talking about money is quite a taboo nowadays, but to break those barriers down, Hana gives her five (basic, non-professional) tips on personal finance in this solo episode. Here are the resources mentioned:Books: "The Total Money Makeover" by
Talking about money is quite a taboo nowadays, but to break those barriers down, Hana gives her five (basic, non-professional) tips on personal finance in this solo episode. Here are the resources mentioned:Books: "The Total Money Makeover" by
Purpose of the 'foreign, yet familiar' series:“To facilitate a discussion of the multi-cultural/ ethnic identities of Japanese-Americans of the diaspora. The aim of this podcast mini-series is to center a conversation around how our guests'` J
It's been over a year since we've started Rootin' & Gaijin, and we're finally sharing our (non-professional) tips and tricks on starting a podcast. We chat about branding, recording equipment, and much more. Mentioned links: Roselle's website
Have you ever thought about what it's like dating someone from another culture...let alone country? Tune into this week's solo episode as co-host Missie chats with her s.o about the benefits & disadvantages of dating inter-racially & internatio
Hana interviews her good friend, Raul, an aspiring architect who loves food (and Kanye West). He talks about his passions, what he hopes to achieve, and what being Asian means to him. 
Purpose of the 'foreign, yet familiar' series:“To facilitate a discussion of the multi-cultural/ ethnic identities of Japanese-Americans of the diaspora. The aim of this podcast mini-series is to center a conversation around how our guests'` J
Hana interviews her brother, Maiki, in this episode as he shares what it's like to grow up as an Asian-American in New York City. 
Tune into this week's episode as Hana & Missie chat about their favorite Japanese dishes to cook & eat during their downtime. #nikujaga+umeshuforever
In honor of Father's Day last Sunday, we chat about our relationships with our fathers,  our favorite memories together, and the biggest life lessons we learned from them. 
In today's episode we discuss the road to better anti-racist allyship & share our personal experiences with understanding racism. We hope that this raw and honest conversation will continue to encourage you to keep fighting for black lives and
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