Alan and Ray journey through the wildly popular Netflix TV series, 'Physical 100'. As they examine each quest, they analyze what strategies worked well and what strategies could've been better. They look back at some of the biggest moments during the competition and the controversial last challenge between the two finalists. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact

Ray, Alan, and Renee talk about the current state of Netflix and how our streaming behaviors have changed over the years. Netflix's 2023 slate has been called "kirkland-like" and they debate whether this is a good or bad thing. Also, is it too late for the DCEU? We look at whether the latest leadership changes at Warner Bros. could be the last hurrah for DC. Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact

Ray and Renee get into what makes A24 films unique and how this rare independent company is surviving in the big studio landscape. Also, they dive deep into Renee's favorite movie, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' after having some time to digest all the fixings of this robust film. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact

Original air date: 9/25/20We're sharing some of our favorite episodes in the past! Ray and Alan take on the 2020 remake of Disney’s 1998 ‘Mulan’. They notice the lack of depth in the writing, plot holes, and artistry of the movie. Discussed are the political controversies that surrounded the release, comparing it to 'Star Wars' and 'Black Panther', and what ‘diversity’ actually means to them. Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Intro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to reelasianpod@gmail.com

Original air date: 12/25/21We're sharing our favorite episodes in the past!Enjoy this special HOLIDAY episode where we talk about Netflix's latest holiday rom-com, 'Love Hard' starring Jimmy O. Yang and Nina Dobrev. The RAP share their highlights and lowlights about the film, discuss whether this film actually perpetuated harmful Asian stereotypes, and take on the ULTIMATE question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Get 15% OFF Twrl Milk Tea products by using REEL15 codeFollow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact

Ray sits down with writer-director Hon Hoang to talk about his award-winning short film "Breakdown". Hon talks about his process when creating this film. Michelle shares some insights on what goes into the costume design of a film. Sean talks about his first experience being on set and inspirations he got out of it. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Original air date: 5/7/21We're sharing some of our favorite episodes in the past! Ray, Alan, and Renee discuss Eddie Huang's coming-of-age, basketball drama and why it resonated differently among the team. They talk about the unique perspective of the Black/Asian cultural interactions, how the basketball scenes were shot, and where this fits in the ranking of popular basketball movies. Hint: Space Jam is still the best. Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact

Original air date: 11/26/2021We're sharing some of our favorite episodes in the past!Joined by special guests Sean Niu (Bund To Brooklyn podcast) and Musician/Adoptee Mel Taevin (@taevinmusic), this episode examines Justin Chon's latest film, 'Blue Bayou'. Listen in as they discuss what they love and didn't love about the movie, the adoptee experience, what's wrong with current adoptee laws, and the controversy surrounding this film. Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact

Ray and Renee sit down with Brad Jenkins, President & CEO of the AAPI Victory Fund, the first super PAC that’s focused on mobilizing AAPI eligible voters and moving them to the ballot box. Brad talks about the history and current status of AAPI voter engagement and how the Asian American population can really show up for this year's midterm election. We also talk about the viral Funny or Die piece, Between Two Ferns with President Obama back in 2014, which Brad helped put together. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Ray sits down with the director of The Justice of Bunny King, a heartwarming and heartbreaking story about a mother who is willing to do anything to regain custody of her children. Gaysorn shares her journey as a director, what it was like directing her first feature film, and what 'Bunny King' says about our society at-large. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

It's the finale of season 4!! The gang reflect back on some of their favorite moments from season 4, share movies + shows they're currently watching, and what listeners can expect for season 5. (31:20) Reel Asian Game Show sees if Alan, Renee, and Baldwin have what it takes to take the crown as movie champion. Winner gets In n' Out. MmmmmmGet 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Join the Axe Gang with us as we take a look into the iconic Kung Fu Hustle by Stephen Chow. They remember where they were they watched it for the first time, its impact today, and favorite moments from this classic film. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

The RAP team is listing our their top 5 FAVE API directors. These are filmmakers and storytellers that span across the globe, throughout different genres. Is your favorite director mentioned in this episode?? Listen and find outttttt ;) Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Ray and Baldwin talk about the astonishing journeyman drama, Lion, starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Based on a true story, it centers around a man who's on a quest to find his family home after being lost as a young boy. They talk about what made this film so gripping and some of the standout performances. Ray and Baldwin also share some of their trips back to their homeland.Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Ray sits down with the star of Inbetween Girl, Emma Galbraith, to talk about starting her career as an actor, her experience as the lead in a feature film, and her grassroots organizing. Learn more about Emma by following her on social @em.magining'Inbetween Girl', a film by Mei Makino. In Galveston, TX, 16-year-old, artistic, sardonic Angie Chen attends St. Michael’s, whereIn Galveston, TX, 16-year-old, artistic, sardonic Angie Chen attends St. Michael’s, where being a mixed white and Chinese American makes her an example of diversity. To make matters worse, her parents have decided to divorce immediately. To deal with this she turns to secret hookups with popular soccer teammate Liam behind the back of his adored social media influencer girlfriend Sheryl. As Angie contends with her parents’ divorce and her secret fling with Liam, she comes to discover what she wants – and who she wants to be.Inbetween Girl is available NOW on all major VOD platforms.Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Ray, Alan, and Baldwin take on this iconic 2000 wuxia film directed by Ang Lee, talking about what elements aged well over the years, whether or not it truly made an impact in Hollywood, and handout their MVPs. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

We're doing another listing! This time, it's our top 3 influential API actors in the game. It's an opportunity to highlight those who've been instrumental in cinema and how their careers have gone beyond the silver screen. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

We're joined by special guest, Christine Juang, Director of Community & Education from Hate Is A Virus to talk about the 1987 documentary, 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' This important documentary recounts the events leading up to and after the killing of Chinese American Vincent Chin, who was brutally murdered in Detroit for being mistakenly as Japanese on June 19, 1982. The team dive into why Vincent Chin's murder was so important back then and why it's important today and the issues with the criminal justice system. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

Ray and Saba discuss the entire To All The Boys trilogy starring Lana Condor, taking a look at what makes this teen rom-com universally so relatable, the state of rom-coms today, and whether Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky make it through college. Get 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/

It's another Top 5 episode, this time Ray, Renee, and Pragya are sharing their most significant indie films in API culture. Renee's Top 5: Origin Story | Minari | The Namesake | Flower Drum Song | Enter the DragonPragya's Top 5: Pale Cocoon | Paprika | Voices of a Distant Star | You Are Umasou | A Letter to MomoRay's Top 5: Saving Face | The Donut King | Gook | Origin Story | Happy CleanersGet 15% OFF a 12-pk of Twrl Milk Tea today by using REEL15 code!Follow us! www.facebook.com/ReelAsianPodcast | www.instagram.com/ReelAsianPodcast | Support this podcast! www.reelasianpodcast.com/supportIntro music is by Ryan Galvan | Show cover designed by Thy NguyenFor any inquiries, reach out to www.reelasianpodcast.com/contact Special thanks to our supporters:www.experiencesbyk.comwww.anniestcakes.comhttps://twrlmilktea.com/