Between Nasi Goreng and Fried Rice
Episode 1 With Eric Wu
Eric and Eleanor discuss the differences and similarities about being in the East and South East Asian diaspora in London – from the perspective of being an Asian American as well.
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Episode 2 With Bonnie Chiu
Eleanor and Bonnie discuss what itmeans to be mothers and maintaining a cultural heritage in a mixed marriage away from home and family.
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Episode 3 With David Kam
David and Eleanor discuss the concept of ‘balik kampung’ – ‘returning home’ as Malaysians. What does that mean and how does being queer or disabled affect that choice?
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A shout out for Osian Clifford who did all the editing – it wouldn’t be the same without them
And Ash Johnston (@bbsway) who composed the theme music
Gratitude!
Episode 4 With Lin*
Lin* (she does not want her identity to be revealed) recounts her story – as when she was a baby in her mother’s stomach as they left Vietnam as part of the ‘boat people’. Part of the conversation is also about being a PA (personal assistant} and her future plans.
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