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.
Read more361. 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.
Read more360. 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.
Read more359. 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.
Read more358. 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.
Read more357. 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.
Read more356. 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.
Read more355. 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.
Read more354. 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.
Read more353. The Mimi & Greg Show live at Rose City Comic Con
It’s The Mimi & Greg Show live at Rose City Comic Con! It was great to sit next to Greg for the podcast for a change instead of being on zoom. We had a blast just rolling right into the show as we waited for the audience to trickle in.
Read more352. Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo at Rose City Comic Con
Stan Sakai was so sweet to sit down with me at Rose City Comic Con where we caught up on all the adventures of Usagi Yojimbo. He also shares his passion for his newest hobby: weapons training! I enjoyed my time at RCCC, but kickstarting the weekend speaking to one of my favorite creators in the industry was special.
Read more351. Imposter Syndrome, Communication and Injuries
Have you ever felt imposter syndrome? We have! Oscar and I discuss the areas in our career and life where it hits us most.
We also dive into the nuances of communication and what might be missing from our day-to-day interactions with our fellow humans.
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