Society and Culture / Sifu Mimi Chan

366. Coach Dan John on Connect Four, Rote Memory, and Open and Closed Loop Education

Coach Dan John and I have been embarking on a journey back in time, exploring the legendary tale of “The Sword in the Stone” and its profound connection to the world of education.

365. Soo Lee on the challenge of creating comics

Soo Lee is a comic artist and illustrator based in New York City. Her captivating storytelling and mesmerizing visuals have earned her recognition from DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics.

364. Alina Chau on the immigrant experience, Chinese calligraphy, and Asian American identity

Alina Chau 周曉芬 is an acclaimed author and illustrator. She worked in the animation and gaming industries for a decade, with credits including best-selling games, and most notably the Emmy Award-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.

362. Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY

Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join me on the podcast to discuss Lunar New Year Love Story. This new graphic novel is a heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love.

361. Matt Fraction on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Matt Fraction is known for his incredible work on titles like “Hawkeye” and “Sex Criminals,” but today, we’re diving into his new TV show on Apple+ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

360. Navigating the Martial Artist’s Journey

In this episode, we delve into the landscape of a martial artist’s growth. From how to get started to finding one’s rhythm, we share our personal stories and offer advice from our experiences.

359. Exploring yin and yang and how to dial into your training

What does the yin and yang mean to you? Oscar and I explore the principles of yin and yang and how it applies to martial arts and everyday life.

358. AAPI history, Coloring Books, and Comic Creators

Teaching AAPI history is now required for K-12 schools in Florida. What’s next? After a challenging legislative session, we’re taking a look at the next steps for ensuring that AAPI history is taught accurately and meaningfully in our schools.

357. What we felt happened and what actually happened in this episode!

Revisionist history? This week we start off by giving thanks for a lot of milestone events, including Mimi’s dad’s birthday and the 43rd anniversary of Wah Lum. Then, Oscar goes down the rabbit hole of revisionism.

356. David F. Walker and Cully Hamner at Rose City Comic Con

I was grateful to catch up with my friend David F. Walker in Portland and dragged him away from his booth for a soundbite. I always enjoy picking his brain on social justice and just catch up on how he’s being doing.

355. Phil Jimenez, Nicola Scott, and Gene Ha at Rose City Comic Con

I had such a blast at Rose City Comic Con with the Wonder Woman Historia Team! It was amazing to be adopted into the Team Historia tribe. Kelly Sue was too busy all weekend for an interview, but I managed to grab Phil Jimenez, Nicola Scott, and Gene Ha during the con.

354. Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on Chain-Gang All-Stars

I read Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah this year and was blown away. I rarely post my reading list to social media, but when I did, he was kind enough to respond. There are certain books that leave you with strong feelings. Chain-Gang All-Stars is one of these books. Nana writes in way that is both captivating and sends a deeper message.