The AM Podcast - A Podcast for Asian American Men
A podcast where two Asian American guys discuss various topics, invite and interview exceptional guests to share their stories and provide practical advice to help guys become the best version of themselves. Mike Tran is the creator of the Asian Menswear brand, the largest concentrated online Asian American male community, followed by notable Asian American figures such as DJ Steve Aoki, Director Jon M. Chu, TV Host Lisa Ling, and NFL Player Younghoe Koo, to name a few. Leo Chan is a menswear and lifestyle influencer and model who has worked with some of the world's most recognizable brands such as GQ, Audi, Men's Health, & Express. They both have the shared mission of bringing more positive Asian male representation to the forefront and providing an Asian American perspective to podcasting. Follow us on Instagram at @AsianMenswearPod. Please email us at AsianMenswearSocial@gmail.com for business inquiries or questions.
Episodes
103 episodes
New Year, Same Me (Why most people fail their new years resolutions, finding your WHY, Chris shares the most important rule of success and more) Ft. Chris Ngo [Co-founder of The Leverage]
In today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show. I'll be doing a new four-part se...
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Season 3
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Episode 100
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47:49
2022 RECAP! (2022 Podcast Stats, Goals & What To Expect in 2023)
Happy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear ...
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Season 2
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Episode 99
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7:03
Asian Representation in The Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady (Becoming an overnight sensation, not seeing many Asian Americans dancers, landing the role as Chris in The Cleaning Lady & More) Ft. Sean Lew [Professional actor and choreographer] | SPOTLIGHT
I'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode.Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative dir...
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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59:23
No NBA Team Picked Up Jeremy Lin Because He's Asian? (Jeremy Lin's Latest Documentary 38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's with anti-Chinese slogan sells for $87k and best-selling book "Interior Chinatown" gets TV adaptation) | BARBERSHOP TALK
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on Jeremy Lin's latest documentary "38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's from the 1800s with an anti-Chinese slogan that sells for 87K, and the best-selling novel "Interior Chinat...
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Season 2
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Episode 97
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35:54
Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 2
Part 2 - Today's episode is our level-up series, and we'll talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashio...
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Season 2
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Episode 96
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23:25
Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 1
Today's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashio...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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32:17
The End of Asian Menswear
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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12:02
How Much Money Guys 5'6 & Under Need To Make To Compete With Tall Guys 6'+ (Discussing how impactful your height is when it comes to dating, whether AI technology is a good or bad thing, Asian Born Chinese show coming soon & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner, AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+.
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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40:53
Are You A Banana? (Mike & Leo explore different categories Asian American men fall under, Awkwafina code-switching, what is Asian American culture & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture.1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Ban...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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29:21
Life Update + Leo Lands His First Lead Role in Short Film (Mike Travels to Asia, Leo tries out LA for a month, Leo recalls jumping into acting and stepping out of his comfort zone) | BARBERSHOP TALK
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months. In this episode, we discuss:0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia3:00 - Food in Thailand wasn’t as grea...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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40:38
What Is The Bamboo Ceiling For Asian Americans in Corporate America? (How the 'Model Minority' hurts Asian Americans in corporate America, the East vs West clash) Ft. Dennis Yu [Co-Chair of the AAPI Resource Group at Shopify] | SPOTLIGHT/BARBERSHOP TALK
For today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show.Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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47:57
San Francisco Gets Rid of District Attorney Chesa Boudin & AAPI History Being Taught in Schools | BARBERSHOP TALK
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Asian American history being taught in public schools.In this episode, we discuss:1:25 - M...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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41:11
AAPI Heritage Month Recap 2022 (The history of AAPIHM, what companies are doing for the AAPI community, do people even celebrate?) | BARBERSHOP TALK
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo give a recap on AAPI Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss:2:14 - Intro2:33 - how AAPI month came about originally 3:40 - Mike & Leo share thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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37:50
Are You The Token Asian? (What does being the token Asian person mean, the good and bad about being the only Asian person & more) | Barbershop Talk
In this episode, Mike and Leo talk about being the token Asian person in different social settings. Inspired by a tweet written by author Min Jin Lee, Mike & Leo explore the nuances of being the token Asian person, what it means, and what t...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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30:47
Life Update: Why The Two Month Hiatus From Podcasting? (Moving into a new spot, job hunting, working with your hands and Chinatown's new mega jail) | Barbershop Talk
In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo talk about why there hasn't been a new podcast episode in over a month, why a notable podcast featuring two Asian-American guys is breaking up, and what's going on with the new mega jail going up in...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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33:56
The Power of Networking (Your network is your net worth, networking in a professional setting, what not to do when it comes to networking, & more) | Level Up
Today we’re bringing you an episode from our level-up segment, where we provide actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.Today’s topic is all about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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35:57
Leo Shares His Experience At NBA All-Star Weekend (2022) 75th Anniversary (How All-Star weekend was an essential part of our childhoods, why Asian Americans love basketball, how the All-Star games has changed over the years & more) | Barbershop Talk
Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. In this episode, Leo talks about his experience attending NBA All-Star Weekend as a guest for Mountain Dew. Mike and Leo both grew up playing basketball and All-Star weekend was always an important ev...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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27:40
Are You an Introvert, Extrovert or Both? (The benefits of understanding personality types, what are enneagrams, breaking down different personalities, how do you recharge? & more) | Level Up
Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. Today we're bringing you a Level Up episode, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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36:57
The Impact of Linsanity, 10 Years Later (Linsanity was one of the most significant events that happened in 2012, first time hearing about Jeremy Lin, Linsanity 2.0? & more) | Barbershop Talk
It's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from be...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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37:37
Lightning Round! We Review & Rate Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's 'Blue Bayou' (Missed opportunity in 'Eternals', South Asian representation, strong Asian male leads & more) | Barbershop Talk
Today's Barbershop Talk podcast is a lightning movie review episode and we're rating three Asian-American-directed films that were recently released. We'll review Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's and give our hon...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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51:32
Lunar New Year, Vietnamese New Year or Chinese New Year? (Discussing Chinese horoscopes, difference between Lunar New Year & Chinese New Year, Do Korean and Japanese people celebrate this holiday too?) | Barbershop Talk
With Lunar New Year around the corner, today's Barbershop Talk podcast is about our unique experience with this special holiday and what we're doing this year to celebrate. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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35:11
Everything You Need To Know About Asian Hair From Hair Experts (How Asian hair is different from other types of hair, dealing with poofy/porcupine hair, how to determine if a barber is good) Ft. Tim & Peter (12 Pell Barbershop) | Barbershop Talk
Welcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! This week, we're back with a Spotlight/Barbershop Talk episode to talk all about Asian hair with hair experts Peter and Tim from the popular 12 Pell Barbershop located in the heart of Chinatown, New Y...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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58:59
Life As An Asian American NFL Physical Therapist (Traveling to Cambodia left a lasting impression, first NFL experience, growth comes from doing things that make you uncomfortable) Ft. Jon Hernandez (Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer LA Rams) | Spotligh
For today's Spotlight episode, I'm excited to welcome Jon Hernandez to the show.Jon Hernandez is the NFL Los Angeles Rams' physical therapist and athletic trainer. He previously worked for the Buffalo Bills and is a Trojan Alumni, where...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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49:27
Are Societal Expectations For Different Ages Still Valid? (Feeling like you're behind in life, age is just a number, owning your own home and getting marriage before turning 30, how times are different from previous generations & more) | Barbershop Talk
Welcome back to The Asian Menswear Podcast! We're kicking off the new year with a Barbershop Episode on society's expectations on where you should be in life at different ages. For example, finish school at 22, a career job by 25, a house, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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25:05
2021 IS A WRAP! (2021 Podcast Stats, New Podcast Host?, New Years Resolutions & What To Expect in 2022) | Barbershop Talk
With 2022 around the corner, we couldn't end the year off without recording a wrap-up of 2021. In this episode, Leo and Mike reflect on everything that happened in the past year, expectations for 2022, and share their New Year resolutions. Than...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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