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They Call Us Bruce

They Call Us Bruce

By: Jeff Yang & Phil Yu
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Hosts Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America. Art Social Sciences
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  • They Call Us Kpop Demon Hunters
    Jul 12 2025

    Jeff and Phil welcome Maggie Kang, creator and co-director of the hit Netflix animated feature Kpop Demon Hunters. She talks about the seven-year journey of bringing the film to life; behind-the-scenes insights on crafting an epic animated action musical that incorporates both supernatural demon lore and kpop idol culture; assembling the voice and music team to tell this uniquely Korean story; and the incredible, unexpected global response to the movie. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of making Kpop Demon Hunters.

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    56 mins
  • They Call Us Dylan Park-Pettiford
    Jul 4 2025

    Jeff and Phil welcome Dylan Park-Pettiford -- TV writer, combat veteran and author of the memoir Roadside: My Journey to Iraq and the Long Road Home. He talks about growing up as a Black/Korean American kid in Campbell, California; getting swept up in the post-9/11 patriotism that sent him to Iraq, where his days alternated between boredom and terror; losing his brother to gun violence; uncovering a part of his identity through family history; and the kinds of topics you might want to avoid writing about if your mom might eventually read your book.

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    48 mins
  • They Call Us The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of the World Right Now
    Jun 29 2025

    Jeff and Phil connect across travels and time zones to catch up and reflect on some of The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of recent weeks, including K-Pop Demon Hunters, New York City mayoral candidates, "rooftop Koreans," ICE raids, Squid Game, and space sushi.

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    43 mins
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