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Welcome to Eastern Hunnies, a podcast that celebrates East and Southeast Asian community, culture and perspectives in Britain and beyond.
Hosted by British-Filipinos Melissa Legarda, a writer and content producer, and Isabelle Landicho, a director and creative.
Eastern Hunnies is our love letter to the ESEA diaspora, and is for anyone dedicated to a more empathetic world.
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S2E12 Phil Wang on The Traitors, Comedy & Being Asian in British Media - “I lean in and straddle the line!”
“Chinese school left me with a deep fear of authority and a catastrophising mind.”In this very special Christmas episode, we sit down with none other than Phil Wang, Chinese-Malaysian-English…
S2E11 Queer, Hot, Asian: Duane Nasis on healing through movement & subverting stereotypes
“Enjoy your body. Celebrate it. And don’t worry what anyone else thinks about it.”Mel and Iz sit down with Duane Nasis, Filipino-British multidisciplinary movement artist based in London; and one…
S2E10 “Being mixed race is messy, complex and wonderful” Mixed Up on stereotypes, dating, and solidarity
It’s Eastern Hunnies Monday and this week, we’re sitting down with the award-winning Mixed Up podcast duo, Emma and Nicole, to spill the tea on dating as a mixed person, fetishisation, stereotypes…
S2E9 "I'm over my mango diaspora phase!" Indonesian food, self-exoticisation & the Western media gaze with Rahel Stephanie
Happy ESEA Heritage Month! In this special episode, we sit down with Rahel Stephanie, the Indonesian supper club chef, Sunday Brunch regular, Wagamama collaborator, and food creative, for an honest,…
S2E8 “We build for each other” Darren Tsang on creativity, football & community
“Football is the excuse. Community is the goal.”In this summer sports special, we chat with Darren Tsang to explore how community, identity, and creativity collide on and off the pitch. Darren, known…
S2E7 “It’s not just mochi!” Vivien Wong on family legacy, flavour and advocating for yourself
Chewy, squishy, and suddenly everywhere: Little Moons has rocketed from a two‑person kitchen hustle to a global frozen‑mochi phenomenon.In this episode, Mel and Iz sit down with Little Moons…
S2E6 "You feel seen, finally!" Why Asian stories matter & ESEA representation in publishing with Maria Garbutt-Lucero
Maria Garbutt-Lucero is in the house! We sit down with the trailblazing Filipino-Japanese-English-Irish voice in UK publishing to discuss her inspiring journey from corporate publishing, to running…
S2E5 “It's OK to be vulnerable” The Politics of Hollywood and Asian Representation with Jason Wong
Hollywood is in the building! Mel and Iz sit down with British-Chinese actor Jason Wong to discuss his journey from London’s West End to Hollywood, starring in hits like ‘Dungeons & Dragons:…
S2E4 "Motherhood made me an artist" Heritage, healing and colourism with Laxmi Hussain
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about death and griefIn this episode, Mel and Iz chat with Laxmi Hussain, a London-based artist inspired by the human form, motherhood, and…
S2E3 “We joke to survive” Comedy, racism and balut with Bunch of Bananas
Pod crossover time! We sit down with Bunch of Bananas, aka Kevin Lam and Eric Huynh—the British-born, Chinese-Vietnamese duo. Their comedy podcast dives into everything from cultural identity and…
S2E2 “Cooking helps me decolonise” Filipino food, migration and diaspora with Budgie Montoya
Ang sarap! Mel and Iz sit down with Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya, the Filipino-born, Australian-raised chef, writer, and culinary consultant, to explore all things Filipino food and third culture…
S2E1 “Stop romanticising fame!” Why creatives need therapy with Denise Devenish
Season 2 is here! ✨Dive into our chat with Denise Devenish: a mixed British-Japanese therapist, mental health advocate and music artist at the intersection of creativity and mental…
S1E13 Matt Nguyen on Vietnamese Tet, Xenophobic Marketing & Building a Chilli Oil Brand (Lunar New Year Special)
For 20% off DELLI market use discount code EASTERNHUNNIES (valid until 28th Feb 2025) or follow this link: https://delli.market/discount/EASTERNHUNNIESTo celebrate #LunarNewYear, this special episode…
S1E12 Mel & Iz on being triggered at Christmas, setting family boundaries and reclaiming Lunar New Year (Christmas Special)
The Season One finale is here and it’s an extra special one hour special! Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about Christmas, community and connection.In this episode, hosts Melissa and Isabelle…
S1E11 Venus Wong on solo travelling as an Asian woman, working in UK media, and marrying a Brit
In this ep, Mel and Iz sit down with Venus Wong, a travel and lifestyle writer, content creator, and OG Eastern Hunny from Macau.Venus shares her experiences working as a journalist across New York,…
S1E10 Nicole Chui on making football inclusive, disrupting artistic traditions, and why we should make mistakes
In this episode, Mel and Iz chat with Nicole Chui, a London-based embroidery artist from Hong Kong and Malaysia. Nicole’s "messy, brash, and disruptive" approach to art challenges societal…
S1E9 James Kai Wei Lau on cultural appropriation in music, being Asian on set, male desirability, and learning the mother tongue
Join Melissa and Isabelle as they sit down with James Kai Wei Lau - musically known as Kai Wei - a Chinese-Malaysian hip-hop artist and creative force from Manchester. They discuss Kai Wei's…
S1E8 Maya Welford on class and social mobility in Britain, the power of names, and driving behavioural change
In this episode, Melissa and Isabelle welcome Maya Welford, a corporate baddie and the British-Japanese host of "That’s My Name” – a podcast that delves into the fascinating stories, cultures, and…
S1E7 Mel & Iz on being objectified as South East Asian women, dating traumas, microaggressions, beauty standards, and tokenism
There’s lots to unpack in this ep! Sit down with hosts Melissa and Isabelle as they rawly explore the complexities of being British-Filipino women in the UK and share their personal experiences…
S1E6 David Zhou on leaving law for music, life in the margins, and championing alt Asian subcultures
In this episode, Melissa and Isabelle chat with David Zhou, the visionary Founder and Director of Eastern Margins, a record label and community that amplifies music from the ESEA diaspora.David, who…
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Eastern Hunnies has published 26 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Society & Culture.
Eastern Hunnies is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 45m.
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