
Hosts Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present They Call Us Bruce, an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 326 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTV & Film | |||

Jeff and Phil welcome back comedian, writer, podcaster, and sister in rice Jenny Yang to catch up, kick off the summer, and spread the word about her Good Egg Immigrant Grocery Store Standup Comedy Tour, in which she jokes about growing up as a "good... more
Jeff and Phil welcome filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura to talk about Third Act, his deeply personal documentary about his father, pioneering filmmaker Robert A. Nakamura, aka "The Godfather of Asian American Media." Tad talks about growing up in the shadow... more
Jeff and Phil welcome back acclaimed legendary playwright David Henry Hwang, who talks about his new take on the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song, now playing at East West Players in Los Angeles. He talks about rewriting and r... more
Jeff and Phil welcome back friend and filmmaker Bao Nguyen, director of the Netflix documentary BTS: The Return, which follows global pop supergroup BTS -- Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook -- as they reunite and record their highly anti... more
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Interesting, thought provoking and entertaining
I first heard Phil & Jeff on the Disruptors with Nancy. They made me laugh so I started listening. As a half-black Heinz 57 who was told I was going to be kidnapped by the Asian mafia, before this podcast I was completely ignorant of all things Asian America. This podcast has erased my misconceptions and made me realize I have more in common than not with my Asian American neighbors. Thanks Phil and Jeff - you rock!
This podcast is a gem. It’s also a cultural gem because it elevates AANHPIs, it has deeply educated me with so much of Asian Am. history that isn’t available unless you major in it, and, despite the deep social justice roots that drive so many do the conversations, this pod is also full of joy and laughter. Thank you Jeff Yang and Phil Yu for providing so much AANHPI pride.
Just started reading Gene Luen-Yang, so went looking for some interviews. They guys did and awesome job. Not afraid of a long interview, with wanderings, but all enjoyable. Laughed a lot.
Always enjoy the insight, humor and friendship. Really cozy vibe, great guests and important info about Asian and Asian Americans in pop culture. Super relevant.
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A thought-provoking, culture-forward show that centers Asian American perspectives through conversations about film, media, history, politics, and everyday life. Episodes frequently feature writers, filmmakers, artists, journalists, and activists, with a mix of deep-dive interviews and lively panel-style discussions. Notable strengths include a candid, humorous rapport between hosts and guests, a focus on representation and social justice, and a knack for spotlighting underrepresented voices across arts and culture. The format often blends cultural critique with practical takeaways for listeners who want to understand and influence Asian American storytelling in media and society.
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Recent guests on They Call Us Bruce include:
1. Tad Nakamura
2. Bao Nguyen
3. Scott Kurashige
4. Jonnie Park
5. Amy Wang
6. Shirley Chen
7. Daniel Chong
8. Kimmy Yam
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