Sebastian D. Chow
Appeared on
- Apr 06 2021Listen Now
‘Monster Hunter’ and Overcoming Language Barriers
Reviewing 'Monster Hunter' starring Milla Jovovich and Tony Jaa, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Debating 'Overcoming Language Barriers' which was a key theme in the movie.
- Sep 09 2020Listen Now
Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Debuts on Disney Plus Premium Access! Special Review Episode!
Asian comedians Anna Luo and Sebastian D Chow review Mulan on Disney Plus! Starting with a non-spoiler review followed by a full spoiler-filled reaction! - Sep 02 2020Listen Now
Special All-Hot-Topics Edition! Debating NBA Playoff Boycott, Canadian Restaurants Closing, Schools Reopening and MORE!
On today's special all-hot-topics episode of RICE we'll be debating NBA Players Boycott, Half of Canadian Restaurants Expected to Close, New Trump Advisor Touts Herd Immunity, Whitby Bingo Woman Turned Away... AND MORE!!! - Aug 26 2020Listen Now
Asian Sports Culture… PLUS Trending Topics: Masai Ujiri Vindicated, Erin O’Toole’s Campaign to Take Back Canada
What role did sports play in your upbringing and family (either participating or watching)? What sports are popular in Asian countries versus non-Asian countries? - Aug 19 2020Listen Now
Nationalism East vs West… PLUS Trending Topics: Mulan Boycott, Bill Mourneau Resigns, USPS Sabotage!
What was your own sense of nationalism toward Canada / North America versus your sense of nationalism toward China / Asia? Are your views different from what was passed down from your parents? - Aug 14 2020Listen Now
BONUS EPISODE! Reviewing ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’ (Justin Lin)
Asian Movie Review of the Week: Better Luck Tomorrow! Directed by Justin Lin. Starring Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Sung Kang, Roger Fan, John Cho, Karin Ann Cheung. Distributed by MTV Films, Paramount Pictures. - Aug 12 2020Listen Now
Pressure to Overachieve… Plus Trending Topics: WeChat Ban, Kamala Harris VP, Cardi B WAP!
Debating Overachieving and Perfectionism! What pressures did you feel growing up to overachieve? Did you meet your parents' expectations? How has the need to overachieve affected your adult life? - Aug 05 2020Listen Now
Asian Superstitions and Myths… Plus Trending Topics: Replacing Ellen DeGeneres, TikTok Banned, Health Canada COVID-19 Tracing App
What superstitions were you taught growing up? Do superstitions still play a role in your life now? Also tackling trending topics including the TikTok Ban, Health Canada's COVID-19 Tracing App, and Trump Attempting to Delay the US Election. - Jul 29 2020Listen Now
Generational Divide Between Asian Parents and Their Children… Plus Trending Topics: Strip-Club Chicken Wings, Indian Matchmaker Gay Scandal
Debating the generational divide b/w Asian parents & their children. Topics include Strip-Club Chicken Wings (Lou Williams, NBA's LA Clippers), Indian Matchmaker's possible gay scandal & Donald Trump's lies about throwing the first pitch with NY Yankees. - Jul 22 2020Listen Now
Role and Treatment of Women… Plus Hot Topics: Five-Dollar Bill, Governor-General Payette
Debating the role and treatment of women in Asian circles. Discussing hot topics: Face of the Five-Dollar Bill, Governor-General Payette's Toxicity, Return of Live Comedy, and Youths Dressing as Seniors for Booze! - Jul 15 2020Listen Now
Climate Change and the Environment… Also Reviewing Studio Ghibli’s “Princess Mononoke”
Debating how Asians view climate change and saving the environment. - Jul 08 2020Listen Now
Asian Wealth and China’s Economic Rise… and Reviewing “Crazy Rich Asians”!
What were you taught about money and wealth from your Asian families? How does this differ from North American views on wealth? What are your thoughts on the rise of Asian countries like China as world economic superpowers? - Jul 01 2020Listen Now
Debating Asian Beauty Standards, Reviewing Netflix’s “The Lovebirds” Starring Kumail Nanjiani
What features are desirable to Asians in women and in men & how is that different from North American standards? Asians' use of cosmetic surgery and other procedures is quite prevalent. What are the most popular procedures? - Jun 24 2020Listen Now
How do Asians view interracial dating? Does Romeo Must Die hold up? Angus Reid poll shows troubling data.
Discussing how interracial relationships are viewed by Asians. Reviewing "Romeo Must Die" starring Jet Li and Aaliyah. Views on Angus Reid poll of Asians coping with increased racism since COVID-19 pandemic. - Jun 17 2020Listen Now
Is Democracy In Trouble?!? Reviewing “Always Be My Maybe” (Ali Wong, Randall Park)!
Debating whether democracy is in trouble and what happens if communist China becomes the sole world superpower? Also reviewing "Always Be My Maybe" featuring Ali Wong and Randall Park on Netflix. - Jun 11 2020Listen Now
Defund the Police?!? Revisiting Bong Joon-ho’s historic “Parasite” win!
Discussing the Defund The Police movement and revisiting Bong Joon-ho's historic "Parasite" win at the 2020 Oscars! - Jun 01 2020Listen Now
Anti-Black Racism, Ontario Nursing Homes, Huawei Court Decision, Kim’s Convenience
Explosive episode discussing anti-black racism and police accountability. Also discussing Kim's Convenience award wins, Ontario Nursing Homes, and Huawei Court Decision. - May 25 2020Listen Now
Wet Markets, Trinity Bellwoods Park Overcrowding, Reviewing Awkwafina’s “The Farewell”
What on earth is a wet market and do Asians really eat wild animals? Are the Trinity Bellwoods Park visitors representative of a deeper issue in Toronto? We also review "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina. - May 08 2020Listen Now
Netflix’s “The Half of It” (Alice Wu, Anthony Bregman)
RICE - Asian Comedy Podcast. Sharing the Asian perspective on entertainment, sports and trending topics. Today's show features discussion Netflix's "The Half of It" (Alice Wu, Anthony Bregman). - May 02 2020Listen Now
Never Have I Ever (Netflix)! Coronavirus COVID-19 protests in Canada and USA!
Discussion on Never Have I Ever (Netflix), COVID-19 protests in Canada & the USA. Feat. Toronto stand-up comedians Gina Siva, Veronica Antipolo, Sebastian D Chow and Samridhi Kumar.