Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

Thahn Tan has an article about fighting Asian stereotypes and that's all well and good. She believes that in order to dispel the idea of Asians being the Model Minority and other stereotypes we need to look at the data. I encourage you to read it. One thing that comes up in Tan's article and that has been bothering me lately, is the mischaracterization of a joke. During the Oscars Chris Rock made a cheap and hack joke about Asian accountants using kids as the punchline. It sucked, the kids were cute and ruined the foolishness of the joke with their cuteness. Yeah, Rock screwed up and did the very thing he criticizes. The AAPI community was in flames. Then members of the community went too far as they also were aghast by a joke told by Sacha Baron Cohen. Tan explains : ... actor Sacha Baron Cohen made a cringe-inducing reference to “very hardworking, little yellow people with tiny” private parts. Thanks, Hollywood. As if we needed more reminders that the powers that be...

And the others too afraid to say anything . I am Frank Chow and it's been awhile.

I've got work. Enjoy these links! Here are your highlights: Senate GOP meet John Kerry Enough of this Beyonce non-troversy, Shakesville Advice to the World Flip it and get away! License plate flipper A look at the choices for the Republicans in 2016 I appear on the latest episode of the Matthew Filipowicz Show around minute 34:00. Please support the show and become a member if you can. AAPI IN THE HOUSE!! Chow!

Check out the latest episode of the Matthew Filipowicz Show . We've started a new segment called "What's your Asian?", where I Frank Chow talk about all things Asian. Give it a listen here and don't forget to become a member ! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

This will be the last episode you'll hear from me as a "single" man. I'm headed off to Chicago to marry the love of my life. I honestly can't wait and wish it were tomorrow (June 23rd to be exact). There has been so much that has happened since we got engaged about a year and half ago...that it's finally happening is somewhat of a relief. I'll spare you all the gush and sentimental stuff, however I will say I couldn't be more blessed. I've met my better half, my partner in crime, and my best friend...I'm lucky enough to be marrying her. And at the end of all this, you may be able to get a better glimpse of me, who and what I really am. Hopefully Paddy K and I's humble podcast has offered a bit of an introduction, however I'll be able to share more post-marriage. It's only just begun. Thanks for stopping by! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Got caught up cleaning and running errands yesterday. The lady comes back from San Fran today and here best buds do as well. It should be a fantastically fun time...but I work all week. "Girl time" they call it. I've unfortunately had less time to write these past couple of months, I need to settle back into a groove. Find the right soundtrack. If anyone knows any cool writing workshops in LA, let me know! Here are your highlights: Florida grand jury to probe Trayvon Martin killing The Ryan budget, not so much a budget The Muppets have finally made it Do you feel that? Warrenmentum N-word bumper stickers NOT RACIST AT ALL!!! #smh Chow!

Please do yourself and watch this video. Sean Flannery is a fantastic comedian out of Chicago and one of the nicest comedians as well. Oh and those Puterbaughs are hilariously awesome women as well. As for Mr. Brice, well never met him, but hard not to like him after watching this video. Check out Sean's show schedule here . Laughter rulez. MARCH MADNESS HAS BEGUN! Here are your highlights: Listen to the 100th episode of the Matthew Filipowicz Show Google, what are you up to? Arizona has literally lost its collective mind Sandra Fluke must have the patience of Job Virginia Tech found negligent in 2007 massacre What left for the Redskins? Hopefully some O-Line Chow!

How's life? What's new? I'm trying to have a better outlook this week. I've been writing, eating smarter and training at the new job. Good times. So while I like those things that means I'm gonna have a little less blogging going on for a bit till I figure out my schedule. Don't worry it's 2012, RAGE is headed your way especially with the stupid coming from Elefuggs these days. Really Sweater Vest Man wins again ? Really?! We've got issues America. Here are your highlights: The Other Glass Ceiling , where are the black governors? The Redskins had a busy and productive day, getting weapons for RG3 and resigning muscle Don't you know that it's different for hippies The cartoon that Doonesbury wasn't allowed to share in teh papers Is that Austerity working yet? I think you know the answer... Chow!

Not only is Obama teh devil and hates teh Jeebus , but also too and what have you, he is pushing the most aggressive liberal policies ever and destroying the country . ON TOP OF THAT, he is guilty of being completely incapable of performing his basic duties as president, a "new-hire college graduate" and surrounded by lazies . It has become increasingly difficult to write satire these days. I can't tell if the right-wing in America is attempting to out crazy comedians in order to render the jokes useless or the scarier and more likely; they have lost their minds and now fully embrace it. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Here's my "Sweater Vest Man" song an ode to Rick Santorum's fashion and politics. It first aired on the Matthew Filipowicz Show earlier in the week. Don't forget to become a member and tune into the show if you're in D.C. on WeActRadio . Enjoy this and share it, the world must know of the greatest hero of all time!!! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

(More Shameless Self-Promotion) Well in the middle of the night, I woke up and my head hated me. I never used to get really bad headaches, but probably due to stress I get them every now and again. Last night was one of them. I feel like I went 12 rounds with Tyson this morning. I'm thinking it's time to do the whole doctor visit. It's been some time. Here are your highlights: Obama, no trouble raising money This is why I am suspect of home-schooling, child asks for Maryland lawmakers to vote down same-sex marriage FOR HER BIRTHDAY Komen for the Cure...except not Mitt Romney "not concerned about the very poor" , WELL I'LL BE I WOULD HAVE NEVER THOUGHT THAT Anything that references Lost Boys (the movie) gets a link from me! Chow!

I'm on YouTube folks ! That's right, after much consideration I finally decided to start uploading videos to YouTube. Most will be comedic videos for the awesome Matthew Filipowicz Show , however some will be random fits of rage. Here's the inaugural video, " Romney for Real ", check it out and some great interviews on the Matthew Filipowicz Show and don't forget to become a member. Oh and "like" the video if you sincerely do! Thanks for your support! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

It's Monday! Okay I'm not really excited about that, but at least we're a little bit closer to family time and holiday time. I have an audition today, hoping it goes well considering I don't know much about it. I'm also searching for a new job. Hopefully the new year and a shift in the economy will bring me some good fortune. Don't forget to listen to the latest episode of the TATPodcast. And starting compiling your lists folks, it's that time of year!! Here are your highlights: Lowe's caves to bigots , time to boycott Lowe's I will say this over and over, Gingrich will eventually right-wing himself out of the race Activists judges will hear Arizona racist ass illegal immigration law Well can't say much about this, Lady cooks meth in Wal-Mart How afraid of Elizabeth Warren are the Republicans? If Karl Rove's PAC attack ad is any indication, they are DEATHLY afraid. Chow!

And we're back! Due to trans-continental and trans-Atlantic moves, the TAT was delayed but we've got our act together and have drinks and tunes to discuss. On this installment, we discuss the merits of a name change and their relation to hallucinogenic drugs and diseases. Moving rapidly into drinks, Paddy details his rediscovery of Washington, DC and the abundance of craft beers on offer, specifically DC Brau . Frank gets sniffy with some Gran Centenario Anejo tequila, Old World Spirits Blade Gin , and shares a prohibition cocktail recipe, the Aviation. In music, Paddy gets into some sludge and stoner rock with Black Tusk and Red Fang while Frank shares the Dum Dum Girls and two unbelievably catchy tracks from French pop act M83 . Listen, enjoy and don't forget to follow us on Facebook , on Twitter and follow our playlists on Spotify ! Chow!

Named best stand-up comedian in Chicago by the Reader in 2010 and new to the West Coast, Beth Stelling is going to kill it in this city folks. I remember seeing her first show ever and dying laughing. She's only improved since, visit her site and do your best to see her live. In fact she's got a free show tonight at the Downtown Independent , be there! Welcome to La La Land Beth! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

With all the Shark Week I watch this seemed appropriate. So here's Ian Edwards , one of the first comedians I saw perform when I moved to LA. The "dumpling" line is fantastic. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Listen to the latest episode of the Matthew Filipowicz Show and learn all about Sharia Lawyers...yes it's me. Yes it's a shameless plug, however Matt's got a great show up today, so go listen why dontcha?! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

I did a skit with Matthew Filipowicz mocking the GOP and the current state of the debt ceiling talks. Listen! Also, Matt has a new membership program become a member , support independent radio and feed me!!! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

I appear on the latest release of the Matthew Filipowicz Show . Take a listen as we mock the media...I'm looking at you Chuck Todd and Luke Russert. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

And we're back! After a two-month hiatus due to a cross-country move by Frank and various scheduling conflicts -- damn you, time zones!!! -- we bring you more rage-tastic banter on drinks and tunes. No politics this week as both Frank and Paddy are burned out on the non-movement and broken systems in which they live. Drinks and music are helping ease the pain! Frank discusses Death's Door distillery and the art of sipping -- yes, sipping -- a pint into which you've just dropped a shot of liquor or coffee. No high-fives, no pounding the Jaegerbombs. Paddy talks beer tourism in London and discovers an excellent IPA from Buxton called Axe Edge and then moves on to another one of Cooley Distillery 's revival whiskeys, Connemara Peated Single Malt -- smokey! Moving right along to music, the dudes discuss new tunes from Panda Bear , August Burns Red , Touché Amoré and Bon Iver . All this and more in episode 8 of the Trans-Atlantic (and Continental) Throwdown! Don't for...