In Disney and Pixar’s latest feature film “Turning Red,” 13-year-old Mei-Lin Lee “poofs” into a giant panda when she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS). It’s the first Disney/Pixar film to be directed by a woman (a Ch

The MSG Pod: Episode 010 – Judy Joo – NEW YEAR SPECIAL

Jan 28th, 2022 51m 11s

The MSG Pod: Episode 010 – Judy Joo – NEW YEAR SPECIALIt’s the 2022 New Year Special with Iron Chef, TV star, and food writer Judy Joo! We chat about comfort food, changing careers, women supporting women, keeping things going through the pande

The MSG Pod: Episode 009 - Sanjeev Bhaskar - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Dec 23rd, 2021 1h 21m

The MSG Pod: Episode 009 - Sanjeev Bhaskar - CHRISTMAS SPECIALIt’s the 2021 MSG Pod Christmas Special with TV star and national treasure Sanjeev Bhaskar! As well as festive frolics, we discuss the cultural impact of Goodness Gracious Me, his ac

The MSG Pod: Episode 008 - James Wong - London Podcast Festival LIVE

Dec 3rd, 2021 1h 30m

The MSG Pod: Episode 008 – James Wong – London Podcast Festival LIVEWe kick off Season 2 of the MSG Pod with a very special episode. For one night only, MiMi’s co-host was the wonderful Viv Yau from besea.n – Britain’s East and South East Asian

The MSG Pod: Episode 007 - Myanmar Protestor

Feb 21st, 2021 34m 7s

On the morning of 1 February 2021, democratically elected members of Myanmar's ruling party, the National League for Democracy, were deposed by the Tatmadaw—Myanmar's military. The Tatmadaw proclaimed a year-long State of Emergency, declared po

The MSG Pod: Episode 006 - Viv Yau - LUNAR NEW YEAR SPECIAL

Feb 12th, 2021 1h 1m

Activist, podcast host of But Where Are You From, director-founder of Bee Influence UK, and 1/6 of besea.n (the British East and South East Asian Network), the brilliant Viv Yau talks to us on her work with besea.n, (mis)represention in the med

The MSG Pod: Episode 005 - Dan Lepard

Jan 19th, 2021 59m 37s

Food writer, broadcaster and legendary baker Dan Lepard discusses his (very) showbiz beginnings, working as David Hockney’s private chef, and shooting models for Italian Vogue. He also talks about creating the St John’s Eccles Cake, the problem

The MSG Pod: Episode 004 - Nigella Lawson - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Dec 24th, 2020 1h 19m

The MSG Pod Christmas Special with the legendary Nigella Lawson on how baking is a scam, cooking is anarchy, everything's good on toast, leftovers are the best bit, and more! Plus Huong and MiMi also talk Laoganma, liquorice, emergency snacks,

The MSG Pod: Episode 003 - Evelyn Mok

Dec 15th, 2020 59m 10s

Comedian, actor and Rice To Meet You podcast host Evelyn Mok on loving IKEA, hating Wagamama, shouting at Spider-Man, dealing with hecklers, dreaming in Swedish, and more. Plus Huong and MiMi discuss instant noodles and *that* Japan Week episod

The MSG Pod: Episode 002 - Kimberley Wilson

Nov 30th, 2020 59m 6s

Chartered psychologist and 2013 Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson on doom scrolling, Twitter spats, power ballads, going viral, feeding kids and more. Plus Huong and MiMi read out listeners’ letters and talk comfort food.Rate a

The MSG Pod: Episode 001 - Tim Anderson

Nov 10th, 2020 49m 34s

The 2011 Masterchef Champion on misconceptions about Japanese food, coping with the lockdown, (not) being vegan, US politics, and more. Plus Huong and MiMi talk navigating the school run during a pandemic, covid tests, and how they've used MSG

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