

Asians Represent!
Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui
Asians Represent! Is here to celebrate and examine Asian representation in tabletop games and pop culture. We do this by creating conversation, introducing new perspectives to the broader gaming community, and creating spaces for new voices in the industry.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Daniel & Drew are Tariff-ied | No Dice, No Problem #31
Daniel and Drew discussed the impact of US tariffs on the tabletop industry, the launch of the John Who? podcast, the closing of Daniel's LGS, their recent Wandering Blades one shot, and the most durable miniatures on this episode of No Dice, No Problem!Check out the John Who? podcast: johnwhopodcast.carrd.coLearn more about Wandering Blades: wanderingblades.comWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Visit HeroForge.com to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week.//FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 54min
League of Legends & Toxic Game Design | Episode 101 | Asians Represent!
In this episode, we dove into how game design can create toxicity in communities. How do the design choices behind popular MOBAs like League of Legends, DOTA, and Honor of Kings encourage (intentionally or not) toxic player behaviour?//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresentJoin the conversation on our Discord server | discord.gg/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit HeroForge.com to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week! Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent for all of your dice needs!//FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent YouTube | @aznsrepresent //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Mar 24, 2025 • 51min
Daniel & Drew Meet Border Control | No Dice, No Problem #30
Fresh from Breakout Con 2025, Daniel and Drew discuss their first in-person Warhammer 40K match, Daniel's wandering Blades playtests, Drew's encounter with Canadian border control, and more!Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Their custom dice are currently funding on Kickstarter. Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroforge/custom-dice today to see all backing tier options, and to gear up for your next big tabletop adventure with our new Custom Dice. And don’t delay–the Kickstarter ends April 4th//FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 52min
Celebrating 100 episodes! | Episode 100 | Asians Represent!
This is the 100th episode of the Asians Represent podcast! Daniel interviewed every member of the team to get their thoughts on the impact of the show. This episode also features a special appearance from an early contributor to the show!//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR The Asians Represent! podcast is brought to you by HERO FORGE! Visit HeroForge.com to start designing your custom miniature today and check back often: new content is added every week! Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent for all of your dice needs!//FOLLOW Join our Discord server | discord.gg/aznsrepresentWebsite | aznsrepresent.com Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent YouTube | @aznsrepresent Follow @aznsrepresent Blue Sky!//CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 21min
Daniel & Drew Get Schooled! | No Dice, No Problem #29
Daniel and Drew talk about going back to school, their upcoming appearance at Breakout Con, Daniel's trip to Japan, and their growing obsession with the game Balatro!Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, all within your browser. Their custom dice are currently funding on Kickstarter. Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroforge/custom-dice today to see all backing tier options, and to gear up for your next big tabletop adventure with our new Custom Dice. And don’t delay–the Kickstarter ends April 4th//FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 43min
How Gacha Makes Games Worse | Episode 99 | Asians Represent!
While it is widely accepted that gacha games have predatory monetization, what isn't discussed as often is how the mechanics that surround them actively make gaming experiences worse. In this episode, Liana and Pam discuss the gacha experience and how it leads to bad design and unsatisfying but addictive experiences.//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Blue Sky | @aznsrepresent YouTube | @aznsrepresent Follow Liana @valorliana and Pam @thedovetailor Blue Sky!//CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Feb 10, 2025 • 33min
Daniel & Drew Tried the Gundam Card Game! | No Dice, No Problem #28
Daniel and Drew shared their thoughts on the beta edition of the Gundam Card Game, a new trading card game of the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series coming out in July 2025!Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent to get amazing dice and accessories for all of your gaming needs!//FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
Mappa Mundi: An Exploration + Ecology RPG | Episode 98 | Asians Represent!
Daniel and Jeremy sat down to discuss the upcoming release of Mappa Mundi, a TTRPG driven by exploration and ecology that takes place in the world of Ecumene.Emphasising non-violent gameplay, Mappa Mundi tasks Chroniclers with working alongside the peoples, monsters, and creatures of Ecumene as a small but vital part of a wide ecosystem, with the power, skill, and knowledge to save that ecosystem from collapse.//LEARN MORELearn more about Mappa Mundi at threesailsstudios.com/mappamundirpg//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Jeremy @pixelgrotto Blue Sky!//CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Jan 27, 2025 • 54min
No Dice, No Problem #27: Daniel & Drew Experience the Worf Effect
The boys are back with the first episode of No Dice, No Problem in 2025! Daniel and Drew discuss their gaming goals for the year, learn about the "Worf effect", and Daniel's upcoming trip back to Japan!Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent to get amazing dice and accessories for all of your gaming needs!//FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
No Dice, No Problem #26: Daniel & Drew Celebrate the Holidays
Happy holidays! Daniel and Drew discuss their holiday plans, Arcane season 2, Amazon's Secret Level anthology series, dream miniature games, and their gaming hopes for 2025.Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


