

Asian Bitches Down Under
Helen Stenbeck
Roughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you’d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn’t give you the space to be heard? You make your own space. Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the complex intersectionality of gender, race and culture.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 28min
Be your own cheerleader.feat Neelu Kaur
Helen speaks with Neelu Kaur, a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach and Master Practitioner from the NLP Center of New York. Neelu's new book 'Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Women’s Cultural Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work' explores ideas of self-advocacy and wellness for leaders. Neelu Kaur (Official Web) Neelu Kaur (Linkedin) Neelu Kaur (Instagram) Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Feb 28, 2024 • 24min
Opportunities in theatre production. feat. Natalie Low
Natalie Low returns to the podcast speaking about the latest production Wit. Get you tickets here: Glen St TheatreRiverside Theatre Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Feb 23, 2024 • 41min
Who Will Stop the Rain | Invisible Nation
(00:00) Eating potatoes on a hot humid day (04:02) Who Will Stop the Rain (watch on-demand with Queer Screen)(22:35) Invisible Nation, the political impact and significant of Taiwan (36:30) One Day Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Feb 16, 2024 • 57min
Window Shopping | Revisting PAST LIVES | Oscars Nominations
(00:01) Intro; Window shopping, the contemporary shopping habits, wardrobe maturity (15:00) Revisiting Past Lives (39:00) 14 Days(43:00) 2024 Oscars’ Nomination (54:48) Taiwan films screening this weekend: Who Will Stop the Rain, Invisible Nation Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Feb 1, 2024 • 49min
Using 'woke agenda' to justify racist comments?
00:00 Butter chicken court case05:00 Jessie’s review on Poor Things10:55 long movies and tvs are draining13:45 anticipation of Three Women16:40 Cursed Bunny, Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur24:00 Brothers Sun and reactions to violent tv/films26:40 Renfield32:20 Bookstore owner claims that there should be more white/traditional-centric books37:27 side-tracked discussion about the new policy of introducing female students into Newington College Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
Return to the motherland | Taiwan's 2024 election | Nyad
We are back from our summer break! (00:00) Catch ups: Our summer break, Jessie’s trip to Taiwan(01:40) NPR’s interview with Taiwanese-American(12:25) Taiwan’s 2023 election(16:09) Foreign journalists in Taiwan(20:05) The complexity of fixers/stringers in the Taiwan/Foreign media realm(33:15) DPP Campaign advertisement(39:41) Our simple Christmas celebration with family (40:45) Nyad(53:30) Jessie’s cinematic experiences in Japan and Taiwan(01:02:00) Hope GapAsian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 9min
How history and movie perpetuates the male dominance
Final episode of 2023!(00:00) Winter solstice(01:30) Feelings about books of 2023, starved of good narratives.(04:10) Male bio-pics, the implications and lack of the female characters combine with how history is told(30:00) Stay True. Is grief narrative overpopulated in the publishing industry?(41:10) A Country of the Blind(45:50) Glossy (47:30) Leave the world behind(01:02:00) We are….. Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Dec 13, 2023 • 38min
Toys as cultural representations. feat. Samantha Ong (Joeydolls)
In this episode, Helen speaks with Samantha Ong, the CEO and founder of Joeydolls, a boutique toy store offering the world’s most diverse Asian dolls. Listen to Samantha's journey and how she found her passion in designing, and creating the dolls in hope to normalise the diveristy of different skin colours and cultures. Joeydolls Instagram: JoeydollsFacebook: Joeydolls Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Dec 7, 2023 • 16min
Avant Gardey, A Pail of Oysters and the implication of Taiwan's history
Helen doing solo recording on this short episode! Let us know your thoughts. Avant Gardey A Pail of OystersYour Name Engraved Herein Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under

Nov 30, 2023 • 53min
Handling kids' emotion, TwoSet Violin, Cat Person
Hey, we are back for a brief catch up! (00:00) School leadership election and the responsibilities of handling children’s emotions.(07:09) TwoSet Violins and their journey (15:50) Anticipation of Napoleon(16:30) Saltburn(26:00) Taiwanese bookshelves events in Sydney(30:09) 9 to 5, the reality of getting old(36:35) Cat Person, the film, the original New Yorker piece, and everything it represents modern dating ordeals Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, checkout other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under


