Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai
Shin Yu Pai and Acast Creative StudiosAn award-winning podcast about modern-day artifacts of Asian American life, hosted by poet and museologist Shin Yu Pai.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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As a Filipina American woman, Maritess Zurbano didn’t have it easy making her way through the Las Vegas magic circuit. For decades, as she honed her skills, she endured the racism and sexism that were often treated as normal facets of the magic scene... more
Poet and translator Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma first picked up Juan Rulfo’s book, Pedro Páramo, while learning Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico. The novel–which tells the story of the living and the dead speaking across time–became something he turned to again... more
Putsata Reang was 11 months old when her family escaped Cambodia on a boat in 1975. When they arrived in San Diego after 23 days at sea, each member of her family was given a meal card at Camp Pendleton. More than a ticket to three free meals a day, ... more
As a child growing up on Cape Cod, Amy Wong Hope learned to assimilate, stay useful, and avoid being seen. Years later after grief, burnout, and a major career shift, a single chocolate mushroom becomes the catalyst for an unexpected journey into anc... more
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This podcast is a true gem!
Apple Podcasts5Grubjensen
United States2 months ago - Glad You’re Back
I found you again! Yay!! I have listened to two new episodes. I love how you tell a story around a particular item. It really resonates with me. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5jimdannUnited States10 months ago - Thnx KUOW! This is a Keeper!
So glad i finally tuned in after hearing a
few props (ads?) for Ten Thousand Things on KIOW. Delightful! I think i’m going to have to binge listen today while working in garden. The production style - not loud, bombastic or heavy in any way but rather a very pleasant, calming and soothing way to present story and information. Please keep it coming!
Apple Podcasts5ZizzabetUnited States2 years ago - Beautiful storytelling about the Asian American experience
I love that this podcast explores the complexity and the diversity of the Asian American experience. I find comfort and solidarity in listening to stories that are both like — and unlike — my own. Asian stories are American stories, and I’m so glad this podcast exists to share them with the world!
Apple Podcasts5WordNerdMJUnited States2 years ago - Poetic and meaningful!!
I can’t believe I waited this long to listen to this podcast! It’s a precious gem amongst the many many podcasts out there. Thoughtfully written and recorded by Shin Yu Pai, Seattle’s current poet laureate; each episode is its own unique work of prose that illuminates a facet of American life through objects and the moving stories behind them. While the stories are often told by those of Asian descent, what I find compelling is the universality of the feelings and lessons shared in the stories -... more
Apple Podcasts5HulikangUnited States2 years ago
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A thoughtful storytelling series that centers objects as gateways to Asian American experiences, identity, and memory. Conversations weave personal journeys with broader cultural themes—diaspora, healing, and resilience—often connecting intimate artifacts to social issues, family lineage, and community belonging. The show tends to feature intimate, lyrical interviews with writers, journalists, educators, and artists, offering calm, reflective production and a strong emphasis on meaning-making through everyday objects and historical artifacts. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy character-driven narratives, cultural heritage, and insightful discussions about identity, art, and policy surrounding Asian American communities.
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Recent guests on Ten Thousand Things include:
1. Maritess Zurbano
2. Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
3. Putsata Reang
4. Amy Wong Hope
5. Yowei Shaw
6. Amy Tan
7. Stephanie Foo
8. Serena Chopra
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