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Shoes Off Inside with MKT
Three trailblazing Asian American women in TV journalism and Hollywood join forces to rattle some cages and dismantle tired old stereotypes about race, age, sex and culture. Award-winning journalist May Lee and actresses Kelly Hu and Tamlyn Tomita (a.k.a. MKT) take on topics that aren't often discussed in the most open, authentic and, sometimes, hilarious way because they are unafraid to be fully themselves. They're all 50+ and fabulous so they got nothing to hide and they are beyond the point of caring about what other people think! So take your Shoes Off Inside and join MKT to engage, contribute, challenge and, most importantly, have fun! Lots and lots of FUN!
Episodes
118 episodes
EP 33 - Battle Royale, China vs. U.S.
The current trade war between the U.S. and China has already sent shock waves around the world and this is just the beginning IF an agreement can't be reached. But there are some giant obstacles that stand in the way of any peace...Donald Trump...
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EP 32 - Muting the Voice of America
On a daily basis, Americans and the world are being overwhelmed by the Trump administration's decisions that are deeply consequential politically, economically, socially and constitutionally. Since Trump's first term, the press has been under f...
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EP 31 - Collective Effervescence
What happens when we take ACTION to find joy, connection and inspiration? From taking a vacation to going to see live theatre to getting emotionally invested in the livelihood of a bald eagle family (May is obsessed!), these are just some of th...
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EP 30 - Erosion of Journalism
One important pillar of a functioning Democracy is the press and the ability to freely report truth and fact to the public. But has been a steady erosion of journalistic efforts due to the current political chaos in the U.S. and that is leading...
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EP 29 - Sometimes you just have say "WTF?"
Sometimes you just need to say “What the F*K!” But then, you need to find a way to cope with all that’s going on…and there’s A LOT going on. So in this episode, May and Kelly (Tamlyn had a very good excuse not to join this time, which is explai...
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EP 28 - LA Burning and How to Help
This episode of "Shoes Off Inside" was originally supposed to be about how to mentally prepare for the new year ahead with the help of our guest psychologist Dr. Jenny Wang. But then, the cataclysmic LA wildfires hit and we knew we had to pivot...
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1:02:20
EP 27 - Holiday Favorite Things 2024!
It's that time of year! This is when May, Kelly and Tamlyn put together their list of Holiday Favorite Things! So if you need some gift ideas AND want to support AANHPI and women owned small businesses, this is the episode for you! From beautif...
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EP - Childless Women IN PERSON!!
Do you believe in miracles??? After 2 years of hosting "Shoes Off Inside" virtually, May, Kelly and Tamlyn FINALLY recorded an episode IN PERSON and they made sure to get into some GOOD TROUBLE! Sitting on the floor in May's living room eating ...
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EP 25 - Frivolity to Fear
The threesome is down to two for this episode because SOMEONE forgot about our recording date and overslept! LOL! But as the saying goes, “The show must go on!” So May and Kelly chat up a storm from the frivolous to the very serious. From Frenc...
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EP 24 - Back in ACTION and moving FORWARD!
The ladies of "Shoes Off Inside" took a little time off for summer...a combination of globe-hopping, caretaking and gearing up for the country's most consequential elections in modern history. This is an episode that is full of surprises, insig...
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1:14:04
EP 23 - 50 Friends in 50 States with Shari Leid
Would you be willing to travel on your own dime to all 50 U.S. states and sit down with a total stranger over a meal? Well that's exactly what Shari Leid, former attorney turned life coach, did and she lived to tell the many tales. Her purpose ...
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EP 22 - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
The month of May is when the spotlight burns brighter on the AANHPI community! All month long we celebrate the diversity of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders and that means honoring everyone from the most prominent political ...
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1:03:11
EP 21 - Words Matter, or Do They?
At the heart of this episode is the hotly debated issue of the "coddled" generation. These are Gen Z'ers and, now, Gen Alpha who have been overprotected by parents from the real world with all of it's challenges, pain, and dangers. But ironcial...
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1:05:55
EP 20 - Daniel Henney and his True Love!!
When it comes to movie stars with the full package, one of our Asian American brothers is at the top of that list...the one and only Daniel Henney! From starting as a model in the U.S. and Asia, to becoming a full-blown heart throb on TV and fi...
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1:08:09
EP 19 - Our Favorite Holiday Things!
It's time for our Favorite Things Gift List just in time for last minute shoppers like May, Kelly and Tamlyn who haven't even begun! Once again, we are featuring everything from delicous food, both sweet and savory to holiday ornaments to organ...
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1:08:23
EP 18 - Multigenerational Living and Senior Scams!
The numbers don't lie...the senior population is booming while the younger generation is shrinking due to fewer and fewer people having children. That means there is a growing need for caregiving within families, which is leading to more multig...
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1:06:32
EP 17 - Tribute to Eggy the Rescue Dog
For many of you who have been watching and listening to this show, you've gotten to know May's Golden Retriever, Eggy, pretty well. She would often make cameo appearances during the show knowing exactly where the camera was. Eggy's story, like ...
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Ep 16 - Summer's Over! Let's Talk Business with Le Mieux's Janel Luu
The ladies of "Shoes Off Inside" took an unintentional break for part of the summer, but that's not a bad thing, especially for Kelly Hu, who traversed Europe, then felt the "burn" and mud at "Burning Man". Meanwhile, Tamlyn was busy attending ...
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Ep 15 - Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Tara!
This is the episode we've ALL been waiting for, especially Kelly Hu since she suggested this topic when we first launched "Shoes Off Inside". We are talking about SEX, a subject that most everyone is interested in openly or secretly. The proble...
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1:18:00
Ep 14 - Broadway's Desperate Need for Color
New York's Broadway has been referred to as the Great White Way since the early 1900s because of the spectacle of bright lights and dazzling theatre marquees. But that term could also describe, quite literally, the dominance of shows that have ...
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58:49
Ep 13 - Caregiving and Mental Health with Richard Lui
Richard Lui is a familiar face in television news. He currently serves as weekend anchor on MSNBC, but a role that he has played for years without compensation or awards is that of caregiver first to his ailing father and now to his mother. Thi...
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1:00:43
Ep 12 - "Joy Ride" Director/Writer Adele Lim
When the first trailer of "Joy Ride" came out with a little Asian girl telling a racist playground bully "F*K YOU" followed by a punch in the nose, we all knew this was a movie like no other. The stellar cast of some of today's most talented AP...
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Ep 11 - Can Politics Still Be Decent?
For the first time in U.S. history, a former president is facing federal charges. On Tuesday, June 13, Donald Trump was arrested, booked and arraigned in Miami. He pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of cla...
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Ep 10 - Dating and Relationships at Any Age
The old nursery rhyme did a real number on a lot of us as kids growing up in America..."First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes (insert name) in a baby carriage!" That is apparently how it's supposed to go, but not for everyone...not ...
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EP 9 - "Vaginal Rejuvenation": Fact vs. Fiction with Dr. Cheryl Iglesia
“Vaginal Rejuvenation” is a term tossed around in movies, TV shows and social media, but how many of us actually know what it is? Some think it’s all about nipping and tucking for better sex. Others think it’s a procedure to beautify the outer ...
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