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!
I found this one difficult to get through simply bc I lost my best friend recently and it’s just too raw but what a lovely group of people and amazing chat!
Great podcast as always. The political discussion was fascinating. I had a question for Tamlyn on one of the things she said. She mentioned that “change is slow” and “change takes time” in regards to Democrats moving the country forward. I have an in-law who is a union negotiator and political activist and he said almost exactly the same words: “change takes time” when discussing Democratic policies with him. I’m guessing this must be an official message from the party at this point. Is this really considered a winning strategy for the Democratic Party? Biden ran on several intriguing policies in 2020 including a public option for the ACA and global student debt relief and on the former nothing further was said after the election and on the latter there have been breadcrumbs thrown out to some borrowers around the edges but nothing approaching the global relief which was confidently promised and is desperately needed by millions of borrowers who did what they were told and got a degree and are getting absolutely pummeled by this economy now. In 2008 Obama ran on “codifying Roe as my first act as President,” and he had the congress to do it in 2009, but then he pivoted and abandoned his plan and set the stage for its overturn a decade later. How long are we all going to have to wait for real positive change? 10 years, 20 years, three generations? At some point you have to deliver on your promises and not take endless support for granted. Beating Trump should be a slam dunk this time because he’s a known quantity at this point. But this election at best is extremely close. Why? I think there’s a lot of disgruntlement and disappointment and voters, especially older voters who have seen this for awhile, are growing tired of the “change takes time” and “just you wait” strategy. A lot of Harris voters that the Democrats desperately need to show up might just stay home because of this long earned disillusionment. Successful politics is about deliverables. FDR knew that, LBJ knew that, hell even Reagan know that as bad as some of those deliverables were. Why can’t the Democrats offer a concrete list of deliverables and pledge to enact them instead of the endless “just wait” meme?
Very entertaining show, ladies! Love hearing about Kelly and May's recent travels. As a big k drama fan, I enjoyed the discussion of Korea and the Hallyu phenomenon. Tamlyn's political discourses are appreciated. All of you discussing the historic nomination of Kamala is elucidating. And I learned about "squat toilets"! Look forward to Kelly's posts from Burning Man!
Asians should be worried as everyone on the threat to democracy not on if we can’t get a driver’s license. How about a party that doesn’t even count your vote and ousts their incumbent President so that the oligarchs can pick their candidate without a single vote or elector. So your vote does not even count. That’s the threat to democracy right there. Ballot Access and mail in voting is not a factor if your actual vote will never be counted. Maga 2024 people!!!
Oh my gosh I love you Ladies! I'm so excited to have found your YT channel! As an asian woman in my 50s raised here in the US coming from the Vietnam war when I was 2...finally someone understands and can relate to me! Love love love all of you! Thank you for being so open, vulnerable, connectable and cursing! LMAO!
Important Discussion. In his 2017 Instagram apology, Choe pretty much fesses up to the misogynistic bro-culture that MK&T describe, saying “How does one apologize for a lifetime of doing wrong? Through my past three years of recovery and rehabilitation, I’ve attempted to answer that question through action and understanding. In my life I’ve struggled deeply with an unnatural amount of hatred I’ve had towards myself. Most of my life I’ve been a scared hurt shame filled person, trying to mask my insecurities with false confidence and an outwardly negative behavior to validate myself as worthy.... I am truly sorry for the negative words and dark messages I had put out into the world.”
Great podcast as always! Happy AANHPI Heritage month! You know an interesting topic for discussion might be the evolution of the acronym that celebrates Asian American heritage. I’m old enough to remember when it was referred to as “AA”. AANHPI is the latest version and it’s great to see how the acronym has accreted all of the individual communities. Sort of like the ancient Schoolhouse Rock term “The Great American Melting Pot” evolving into “The Great American Salad Bowl” if you remember that…
Very troubling. Gone are the days of accountability and personal responsibility. Gone are the days of open and productive discussions and debates. Social media has given power to people who hide in the shadows. The world is not going in a positive direction in my opinion. Great podcast. Truly enjoyed!
College is supposed to be a place where students learn how to integrate new concepts, challenge their assumptions, and think critically about complex ideas. A person is educated when they learn to question everything, not drink the establishment or majority-rule kool aid, and not reactively take offense to any information that makes them uncomfortable and in turn attack the information disseminator. Colleges these days are too quick to indulge the group think of the mob at the expense of competing ideas and real enlightenment. Colleges are producing good worker bees these days, not good thinkers. I'm sorry you had to go through that, May.
That was a great interview. Came across it by accident. It was great to learn about the important work that Daniel (whom I had not heard of before watching this interview) has done/doing with banning dog meat trade in Korea. Deeply moved by the dedication and passion he brings to such a challenging cause. And you ladies are just beautiful.😊
I would say Daniel Henney sold his soul to the devil. I mean, South Korea sold his mother out of greed. South Korea sell a lot of children to get money. The nation considers selling off their own children a win-win. They get rid of the rejects and at the same time its a money-making machine. Most South Korean sold adoptees wouldn´t return to a country like that but he did it for money and fame. Most children of Korean sold adoptees wouldn´t either go bc of that horrible view on their own flesh and blood.
Lena gets a book and release on the criminal charges. If Lena gets sued she’ll claim she doesn’t have money to pay. People act like Lena because we allow it. The person that finally beats the $hit outta her will go to jail. See what happens when there’s no consequences?
Russell Wong, Daniel Henney, Henry Golding...um...definitely Henney! 😂 He is not in enough stuff! These guys are prime examples of what a gorgeous leading man is supposed to be! Masculine, beautiful, articulate, etc. ❤ ❤ ❤
I didn’t know who Daniel Henney was, but I just saw him on the Psick show and said who is this?!! When I tried to find more videos about him, yours came up and of course I just had to watch. I follow you on IG, so was totally familiar with you three (May, Tamlyn & Kelly). Also, I had no idea about the dog meat ban in S Korea, nor did I even know that it was consumed there in some places. This was an education. Thank you for this great interview.
