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Amy S. Choi @awesomechoi.bsky.social · 2h

The world is so brutal. We decided we needed a reminder of what we're fighting for: Ourselves, our stories, and our culture. Anyways, for some Friday fun. K-DRAMATIQUE: Where we ask is this the plot of a k-drama, or real life? Plus, a round of Korean or Not?? @angryasianman.bsky.social ftw.

“Korean or Not? ft. Phil Yu

YouTube video by The Mash-Up Americans

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 2d

Had a blast chatting with pals Amy Choi and Rebecca Lehrer on BIG KOREAN ENERGY, the new podcast season of The Mash-Up Americans. We talk about the seismic shift of K-culture going global, and how I'm feeling some kind of way about that. mashupamericans.substack.com/p/the-mash-u...

📣 The Mash-Up Americans presents Big Korean Energy 📣

Everything is Korean!

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 4d

If you're in Los Angeles, join us on Tuesday night at Skylight Books to celebrate the 300th episode of They Call Us Bruce and the release of Jeff Chang's amazing new Bruce Lee cultural biography WATER MIRROR ECHO. www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylig...

Tuesday, October 7 @ Skylight Books: Jeff Chang presents WATER MIRROR ECHO / They Call Us Bruce 300th Episode Recording with Jeff Yang & Phil Yu

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 4d

On the latest They Call Us Bruce, we welcome back our pals Dino-Ray Ramos and Rebecca Sun to discuss two new similarly-flavored TV series, Butterfly and Tempest, and the current/future state of storytelling between Korea and Hollywood. theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

They Call Us Korean & Hollywood's Future. Dino-Ray Ramos and Rebecca join us to talk about Butterfly, Tempest, and the current/future state of storytelling between Korea and Hollywood.

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 11d

On the latest They Call Us Bruce, we welcome our old friend Daniel Dae Kim and our new friend Reina Hardesty, stars of the action series BUTTERFLY. Really fun, thoughtful conversation. theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 19d

Also: Why is New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle" the unofficial anthem for Asian Americans of a certain age? (If you know, you know.) Well, Oliver has done the research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOr...

New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]

YouTube video by New Order

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 19d

On the latest They Call Us Bruce, we welcome Oliver Wang, curator of JANM's exhibition CRUISING J-TOWN to talk about the the rich history of Japanese American car culture in LA, community identity, urban development, and street racing, among other topics. theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · 22d

Hell to the yes. Let’s go Francesca! apnews.com/article/wisc...

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race

A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” is joining Wisconsin’s open race for governor. Democratic state Rep.

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fuck you all who voted for this shit. I’ll never get over it.

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Sep 6

It was THE moment.

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Sep 5

ICE continues its rampage of total fucking bullshit

At least 475 workers detained in major Ice raid at US Hyundai factory

South Korea concerned after hundreds were arrested at Georgia work site making batteries for Hyundai and Kia cars

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Jul 29

“Tae Heung “Will” Kim has lived in the United States since he was 5 and is a green-card holder pursuing his PhD at Texas A&M University, where he is researching a vaccine for Lyme disease, said his attorney, Eric Lee.” 🧪
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Scientist on green card detained for a week without explanation, lawyer says

A Korean citizen studying in Texas on a green card was detained in San Francisco after a trip overseas. His lawyer says authorities won’t give a reason.

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 15

FYI, we’re transitioning the unisex Stay Angry shirts from cotton/poly blend to all-cotton. S, M, and L sizes are now available in 100% cotton, with the rest of the sizes to follow. If your old shirt is a little ragged, it’s a good time to refresh. angryasianman.bigcartel.com/product/stay...

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 12

On the latest They Call Us Bruce, we welcome Maggie Kang, creator/co-director of the hit Netflix animated feature Kpop Demon Hunters. She talks about the long journey of bringing the film to life, which included demons, language, culture, kpop… and abs. theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 10

(I like the YouTube version better because it uses subtitles.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIBm...

Season 3 Ending Explained By Creator & Cast | Squid Game: The Official Podcast | Netflix

YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 10

And that's a wrap on Squid Game: The Official Podcast! In this final bonus episode, we sit down with Squid Game creator/director Hwang Dong-hyuk, and stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun. This Korean American kid was nervous as hell! But they were super cool. open.spotify.com/episode/4ia4...

Squid Game: The Official Podcast - Season 3 Finale Explained

Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, Phil Yu, Kiera Please, Lee Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae

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Michael W. Kraus @mwkraus.bsky.social · Jul 5

"Andrea Chu, the Midwest organizing director for Asian American Advancing Justice Chicago, said that Wu’s death shows the “devastating” impact of the China Initiative."

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/04/n...

Northwestern sued over suicide of professor targeted in China investigation

The estate of Northwestern University Professor Jane Wu, who died by suicide last year after being investigated in a controversial federal probe, is suing the school for allegedly discriminating ag…

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 8

Special shout out to our people at Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans, our amazing producers, editors, engineers, crew, hair and makeup artists, and guests -- everybody who made these three seasons of Squid Game: The Official Podcast so fantastic!

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Game ends here. In the finale of Squid Game: The Official Podcast, Kiera and I sit with the full emotional weight of the series' conclusion and reflect on the question at the heart of the show: what does it mean to be human in an inhumane world? open.spotify.com/episode/638u...

Squid Game: The Official Podcast - Ep. 6: Humans Are...

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 7

On the latest They Call Us Bruce, we welcome Dylan Park-Pettiford -- TV writer, combat veteran and author of the memoir Roadside: My Journey to Iraq and the Long Road Home. theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 6

On Squid Game: The Official Podcast S3E5, "Circle, Triangle, Square," comedian Steven He joins the pod to unpack the twisted politics of fairness, the final betrayal of the Os, and Player 456's decision to protect the baby — even if it means risking everything. open.spotify.com/episode/4tGZ...

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Sophia Babai @swingingstorm.bsky.social · Jul 3

My mom and stepdad are from the same diaspora group as Zohran Mamdani’s dad (same like “my stepdad was kicked out of the same town and knows some of his classmates”) and apparently the New York Times doesn’t understand how diaspora works, so I am going to tell you a little about my mom’s people!

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 4

On Squid Game: The Official Podcast S3E4, "222," we are joined by activist/content creator Amber Whittington to break down the heartbreaking end to the Jump Rope game. Plus, a game of "Poisoned Bottle." Also: we call my mom to get her latest Squid Game takes! open.spotify.com/show/17KPVz4...

Amber and Kiera toast with "poisoned bottles."

Mom calls in with her latest Squid takes.

Phil Yu, Ambert Whittington, Kiera Please

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 4

Nightly, starting two weeks before the 4th, and continuously until about a month after.

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Phil Yu @angryasianman.bsky.social · Jul 2

Squid Game: The Official Podcast - S3E3: "It's Not Your Fault." Special guest Philip Wang joins to talk about one of the season’s most devastating twists, the show’s evolving definition of family, and what it means when even the heroes have blood on their hands. open.spotify.com/show/17KPVz4...

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