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Podcast: Nuances: Our Asian Stories
Episode: S2 E12: Rod Kim on why an Asian Bruce Springsteen is overdue, full circle moments with his parents & music, and reclaiming his youth. BONUS: see why h...
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Rod had every intention of following the traditional path and become an automotive engineer in Indiana. But he chose to follow his passion instead. We talk about breaking the news to his family, how his parents struggled to understand what being a professional musician really means, and how the BLM protests have inspired him to reclaim his youth and be more vocal about his experiences. We touch on Asian expectations and stereotypes, and why he thinks we're overdue for an Asian American Bruce Springsteen or a Japanese Country star. We also get a glimpse of how...