Veronica Antipolo
Part midlife crisis and sassy leap of faith, Veronica Antipolo started stand-up comedy and storytelling after getting fired from “a good job” at 45, yet looking 27. She's featured in the Fresh Rice: New Asian Comedians webseries, and the co-founder of Mosaic Untold Lives - a storytelling platform for Women of Color. Her stories and writing have been featured in Stories We Don't Tell: The Book, CBC Radio's The Doc Project, and other publications. She is gregarious and hilarious Sassy La V.
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- May 25 2021Listen Now
‘Infernal Affairs’ and When Lies Become The Truth
Our All-Asian panel reviews 'Infernal Affairs' and discusses real-world examples of when lies become the truth, which is a topic plucked from the themes of the movie.
- May 18 2021Listen Now
‘Police Story (1985)’ and Clearing Your Name
All-Asian panel reviews 'Police Story (1985)' and discusses times in our lives we've been wrongfully accused and had to clear our names, which is a key theme from the movie. - May 18 2021Listen Now
‘Police Story (1985)’ and Clearing Your Name
All-Asian panel reviews 'Police Story (1985)' and discusses times in our lives we've been wrongfully accused and had to clear our names, which is a key theme from the movie. - May 04 2021Listen Now
‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ and Uniting Against A Bigger Threat
Reviewing 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' starring Alexander Skarsgard and Millie Bobby Brown. Discussing times in our lives we've united against a bigger threat, which is a key theme in the film. - Apr 27 2021Listen Now
SPECIAL EPISODE: Best Asian Movies Of All Time!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Discussing the best Asian movies of all time in honour of our official launch as part of The Sonar Network. - Apr 20 2021Listen Now
‘Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle’ and Asian Consumption of Marijuana
Reviewing 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle' starring John Cho (Harold) and Kal Pen (Kumar). Discussing Asian consumption of marijuana in honour, which is a key theme in the film. - Apr 13 2021Listen Now
‘The Raid’ and Friends Who Chose A Dark Path
Reviewing 'The Raid' (Serbuan Maut) written and directed by Gareth Huw Evans. Debating 'Friends Who Followed A Dark Path' which was a key theme in the movie. - 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. - Mar 30 2021Listen Now
‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ and Puppy Love
ASIAN MOVIE REVIEW: To All The Boys I've Loved Before DEBATE TOPIC: Puppy Love - Mar 22 2021Listen Now
‘Shin Godzilla’ and Bumbling Bureaucracy During Crises
ASIAN MOVIE REVIEW: Shin Godzilla DEBATE TOPIC: Government Disaster Response - Mar 15 2021Listen Now
‘Nomadland’ and Surviving Alone
ASIAN MOVIE REVIEW: Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland' DEBATE TOPIC: Surviving Alone As A Nomad - Mar 08 2021Listen Now
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ and Forgiving Our Enemies
ASIAN MOVIE REVIEW: Raya and the Last Dragon CULTURAL DEBATE TOPIC: Forgiving Your Enemies - Mar 01 2021Listen Now
‘Mortal Kombat’ and Depictions of Violence in Media
ASIAN CULTURE REVIEW: Mortal Kombat (1995) DEBATE TOPIC: Depictions of violence in Western and Eastern Media - Feb 22 2021Listen Now
‘Detective Chinatown’ and the #STOPASIANHATE Campaign
THIS WEEK'S TRENDING TOPICS: Florida Women Posed as Grannies for COVID Vaccine Non-Fungible Tokens, NBA Top Shot, Nyan Cat #StopAsianHate Chris D'Elia "It's Been Awhile" YouTube Video Naomi Osaka Wins Australian Open Ted Cruz Apology Tour - Feb 16 2021Listen Now
‘Minari’ and Cancel Culture
THIS WEEK'S TRENDING TOPICS: Trump Acquitted by US Senate Again! Chris Harrison Leaves Bachelor After Racism Controversy! ASIAN CINEMA OF THE WEEK: Minari (Lee Isaac Chung) - Feb 01 2021Listen Now
‘The Bling Empire’ and Asian Family Secrets
What was the biggest family secret you were unaware of until later in life? How did you find out? Why was it kept a secret? Did this revelation change your life in any meaningful way? - Jan 25 2021Listen Now
‘My Sassy Girl’ and Asian Criminality and Morality
What is your relationship and viewpoint on crime (and your parents viewpoints)? Do Asians have different viewpoints on crime from the general Canadian public? Are we more likely to commit certain types of crime or forgive other types of crime? - Jan 19 2021Listen Now
‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ and the Cost of Perfection
Do you generally consider yourself a perfectionist? What is the cost of the singular pursuit of perfection? What are you willing to give up? Is it possible to still live a balanced life? Are there aspects that are uniquely Asian? - Jan 11 2021Listen Now
Educating Asian Youth! PLUS: American Insurrection, The Weeknd’s Face!
What are your thoughts about the education you received (elementary through high school) in Canada? What was the racial makeup of the schools you attended and how did that affect you? - Jan 04 2021Listen Now
Are Foreign Vacations During Pandemic Ethical?!? PLUS: Luke Skywalker, Death of Cinemas, Soho Karen, Alexander Wang!
Canadian politicians' exotic vacations, reacting to Star Wars reaction videos, death of cinemas, Soho Hotel Karen, Alexander Wang allegations! - Dec 28 2020Listen Now
Do Asians Celebrate Christmas? PLUS: Luke Skywalker Returns, Queen’s Deepfake, Kirk Cameron Protest!
Asian Christmas celebrations, Luke Skywalker surprise return, Kirk Cameron caroling protests, Queen Elizabeth deepfake, and Lin Qi dies of poisoning! - Dec 21 2020Listen Now
Cyberpunk FAIL, Tom Cruise COVID Rant, and more HOT TOPICS!
THIS WEEK'S DEBATE TOPICS: 1) Cyberpunk 2077 Drama 2) Extended Lockdown 3) TI's Thot Prevention Hours 4) Tom Cruise COVID Rant 5) Filipino Vaccine Recipients 6) Football Coach Punches 9-Year-Old 7) Alberta COVID Ad Campaign. - Dec 14 2020Listen Now
Disney Invests in Asians… PLUS Trump Coup Escalates, COVID Vaccine, and more!
DEBATE TOPICS: 1) Disney+ Plus Asians 2) COVID-19 Vaccine Deployed in Canada 3) Trump Coup Attempt Escalates 4) Mariah Carey Christmas Special 5) Face Detection Powers Oppression of Uighurs 6) Taylor Swift Drops Evermore 7) Indian Farmers Protest - Nov 30 2020Listen Now
Did Mike Tyson Return Live Up to the Hype? Will Joe Exotic Be Pardoned by Trump? Plus More!
DEBATE TOPICS: 1) Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. 2) Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson 3) World's Loneliest Elephant 4) Joe Exotic Pardon 5) Eric Trump Disinformation Campaign 6) Black Friday / Cyber Monday 7) Ahsoka Tano Live Action Debut! - Nov 23 2020Listen Now
COVID Lockdown… PLUS Wipeout Contestant Dies, MAGA Georgia Boycott, Apple M1 Computers Blow Away PCs!
Debate Topics: 1) Toronto Lockdown 2) Apple M1 Computers Outperforming $10K Computers 3) NBA Free Agency 4) MAGA Georgia Boycott 5) Wipeout Contestant Dies 6) Mouthwash Killing COVID-19? - Nov 16 2020Listen Now
Hong Kong Mass Resignations, Million MAGA March, Rick Moranis Attacked!
Debate Topics: 1) Hong Kong Final Protests 2) Million MAGA March 3) Snowbirds Fly South 4) Rick Moranis Attacked! - Nov 09 2020Listen Now
US Presidential Election… PLUS Trending Topics: Baby Shark No. 1, Poppy Ban, Lori Loughlin!
Debating the US Presidential Election! - Nov 03 2020Listen Now
Asians & Black Culture… PLUS Trending Topics: Trump vs Biden, Sean Connery’s Legacy, Amy “Baron Cohen” and COVID App Alberta
In what ways do you think black culture and Asian culture influence each other. Why do you think this is the case When does it cross the line from appreciation to appropriation? - Sep 28 2020Listen Now
Revenge VS Forgiveness… PLUS Trending Topics: Trump Taxes, Quebec Woman Attempts to Poison Trump, Breonna Taylor Grand Jury
Think of times in your life where you've been wronged... was your first instinct forgive or to seek revenge (regardless on whether you acted on those instincts)? is there a difference in how Eastern and Western societies view payback? - Sep 21 2020Listen Now
Living Up to our Parents’ Legacy… PLUS Trending Topics: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies, Erin O’Toole COVID-19, Kawhi Leonard Loses!
What pressure do you feel to live up to your parents legacy? Further to that, what do you think your parents legacy is and what impact have they made on you and to the community? - Sep 16 2020Listen Now
Debating History of Sex Work in Asian Culture… PLUS Trending Topics: Chris Evans, Gender Reveal Wildfires, Mulan Boycott!
Discussing different types of sex work across Asian cultures (comfort women, geisha, ladyboys, concubines) throughout history… What role does sex work play in different Asian cultures? What is your personal view on sex workers? - 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.