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Ep 3030: Nigel Might Follow Evelyn Back to Sweden - Quarantine Special #3

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Evelyn's flying back to Sweden on Wednesday. Nigel is thinking about joining her because they haven't implemented social distancing yet. We also call two of our COVID19 Rescue Team patrons - Debbie Li and Kerry Louise! 🍚 Since we lost all of our income for the next 6 months, now would be a really good time to support us financially via our Patreon! (You can always make a one time donation by signing up to Patreon and cancelling immediately after, please don't feel guilty at all about doing that.) 👕 We also have merch now at ricetomeetyoupod.com/merch --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 31, 202049 min

Ep 2929: My Cooking is Better Than Drugs - ft. Helen Goh (Ottolenghi)

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Helen Goh is a pastry chef and product developer for superstar chef Yotam Ottolenghi. We talked about her journey in cooking, her Malaysian/Australian background, and Evelyn's fantasy that involves 19 men. Buy Helen's cookbook Sweet which she co-wrote with Ottolenghi. You can find Helen on instagram. 🍚 In these tough times, we'd really appreciate it if you could support us financially via our Patreon! 👕 You can also support us by buying merch at ricetomeetyoupod.com/merch --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 26, 202048 min

Ep 2828: Quarantine Special #2 - Nigel Gets Cabin Fever

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Our special eps are now recorded remotely because we're responsible people! Nigel gets cabin fever and Evelyn tries to calm his nerves. We also gave one of our patrons Tom Green a call to see how he was doing. 🍚 Since we lost all of our income for the next 6 months, now would be a really good time to support us financially via our Patreon! (You can always make a one time donation by signing up to Patreon and cancelling immediately after) 👕 We also have merch now at ricetomeetyoupod.com/merch --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 24, 202036 min

Ep 2727: Nigel Finds the Most Perfect Bromance - ft. Michael Truong (Corner Shop Show)

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Michael Truong is an actor who's been in the viral web comedy series called CornerShopShow. Nigel and Michael hit it off, could this be the start of a beautiful bromance? Check out Michael's own podcast Respect the Mic! Find Michael on instagram and twitter, and check out CornerShopShow! 🍚 In these tough times, we'd really appreciate it if you could support us financially via our Patreon! 👕 You can also support us by buying merch at ricetomeetyoupod.com/merch Stay healthy everyone! We're here for you :) --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 19, 202051 min

Ep 2626: Special Quarantine Episode - It's Corona Time!

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Nigel and Evelyn had to cancel all their Melbourne Comedy Festival shows. Here's an episode for all the people quarantined and bored. We talk about our Coronavirus experience, why Nigel is really concerned about Evelyn, and why now is the best time to be a patron! 🍚 Since we lost all of our income for the next 6 weeks, now would be a really good time to support us financially via our Patreon! 👕 We also have merch now at ricetomeetyoupod.com/merch --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 16, 202043 min

Ep 2525: My Dad Bullied Bruce Lee - ft. Weng Yu

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Weng Yu is the assistant director of Fighting Spirit Film Festival. We talk about growing up in a Chinese restaurant, Bruce Lee, and how much of a banana (yellow on the outside, white on the inside) Evelyn is. Go check out Fighting Spirit Film Festival and signup to their mailing list. They're also on twitter. 🍚 We have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get extra episodes! --- 🎫 Tickets: 🎟 We're doing Rice To Meet You live podcast recordings: Melbourne, Australia - April 11th London, UK - May 30th Patrons get discount codes/free tickets! 🎟 MELBOURNE! Both Nigel and Evelyn will be there March-April doing shows. Evelyn's doing New Order and Nigel's doing his headline hour and Comedy Zone Asia. 🎟 LONDON! Nigel is hosting an Asian comedy night on April 27th. Evelyn will be on that show as well. --- Editor: Grace Ng 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 12, 202052 min

Ep 2424: Nigel and Evelyn Get Couples Therapy - ft. Crystal Yu (BBC)

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Crystal Yu is a Hong Kongese actress based in the UK, best known for playing Dr. Lily Chao on BBC One's Casualty. Turns out she's also a great couples therapist for Nigel and Evelyn too... Find Crystal on twitter and instagram. 🍚 We have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get extra episodes! --- 🎫 Tickets: 🎟 We're doing Rice To Meet You live podcast recordings: Melbourne, Australia - April 11th London, UK - May 30th Patrons get discount codes/free tickets! 🎟 MELBOURNE! Both Nigel and Evelyn will be there March-April doing shows. Evelyn's doing New Order and Nigel's doing his headline hour and Comedy Zone Asia. 🎟 LONDON! Nigel is hosting an Asian comedy night on April 27th. Evelyn will be on that show as well. --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Mar 5, 202048 min

Ep 2323: Asians Get Stopped at Border Control - ft. Phil Wang (Netflix, BBC)

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Phil Wang is a British Malaysian stand-up comedian. We talk about durians, border control, and Evelyn feels awkward while Phil and Nigel roast each other. Phil is super funny, go see him on tour! Buy tickets here. Also go follow him on twitter and instagram. 🍚 We have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get extra episodes! --- 🎫 Tickets: 🎟 We're doing Rice To Meet You live podcast recordings: Melbourne, Australia - April 11th London, UK - May 30th Patrons get discount codes/free tickets! 🎟 MELBOURNE! Both Nigel and Evelyn will be there March-April doing shows. Evelyn's doing New Order and Nigel's doing his headline hour and Comedy Zone Asia. 🎟 LONDON! Nigel is hosting an Asian comedy night on April 27th. Evelyn will be on that show as well. --- 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Feb 27, 202045 min

Ep 2222: It's Not an Addiction if it Motivates You - ft. Celeste Wong

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Celeste Wong is a top coffee barista, actress, and content creator. We talk about the secret to being successful, and Nigel raves about his new Nespresso machine. Go check out Celeste's instagram and buy her very own line of coffee beans from her website. Go listen to Celeste's Love What You Do podcast, and she'll also be at the Kent Coffee Festival on June 26/27. 🍚 We have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get extra episodes! --- 🎫 Tickets: 🎟 We're doing Rice To Meet You live podcast recordings: Melbourne, Australia - April 11th London, UK - May 30th Patrons get discount codes/free tickets! 🎟 MELBOURNE! Both Nigel and Evelyn will be there March-April doing shows. Evelyn's doing New Order and Nigel's doing his headline hour. 🎟 LONDON! Nigel is hosting an Asian comedy night on April 27th. Evelyn will be on that show as well. --- Editor: Grace Ng 📲 Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Feb 20, 202054 min

Ep 2121: I'm an Asian Stripper - ft. Samantha Sun

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Samantha Sun is a Chinese Canadian stripper, dancer, and circus performer. We talk about how being Asian affects stripping, and Nigel picks his stripper name. Find Samantha on instagram! She runs a stripper life drawing class every Monday in London which you should definitely attend. You can catch Samantha at Torture Garden on Feb 14 and 15. 🍚 We have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get extra episodes! --- 🎫Tickets: 🎟 We're doing live Rice To Meet You podcast recordings: Melbourne, Australia April 11th London, UK May 30th Patrons get discount codes/free tickets! 🎟 MELBOURNE! Both Nigel and Evelyn will be there March-April doing shows. Evelyn's doing New Order and Nigel's doing his headline hour. 🎟 LONDON! Nigel is hosting an Asian comedy night on April 27th. Evelyn will be on that show as well. --- Editor: Grace Ng 📲Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Feb 13, 202053 min

Ep 2020: My Speech Impediment Made Me Sound British - ft. Zing Tsjeng (VICE UK)

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Zing Tsjeng is executive editor at VICE UK. We talk about growing up in Singapore, why Singaporeans didn't like Crazy Rich Asians, and the most badass sex worker in history. Find Zing on twitter and instagram. And check out her Forgotten Women book series! And make sure you listen to United Zingdom when it comes out. 🎟 We're doing Rice To Meet You Live podcast recordings: Melbourne, Australia April 11th London, UK May 30th Patrons get discount codes/free tickets! 🎟 MELBOURNE! Both Nigel and Evelyn will be there March-April doing shows. Evelyn's doing New Order and Nigel's doing his headline hour. 🎟 LONDON! Nigel is hosting an Asian comedy night on April 27th. Evelyn will be on that show as well. 🍚 We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get bonus content! ----- 📲Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Feb 6, 202053 min

Ep 1919: Explaining Gay Sex to Your Asian Parents - ft. Jason Kwan

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Jason Kwan is a singer and model. We talk about differences between Western vs Asian karaoke, Evelyn comes out the closet, Nigel sings a line of mandopop. All of the firsts on Rice To Meet You! Jason will be headlining Bitten Peach: Peach Paradise on Feb 5th. Go see him live! Find Jason on Instagram. He's dropping a new single soon so follow him on Spotify as well! 🎟 DUBLIN! Evelyn is performing an extended set at Dublin's Chinese New Year's Festival (Feb 7) come and celebrate CNY with her! Tickets here. 🎟 LONDON! We have our very first Rice To Meet You Live event on May 30th. Buy tickets now! Patrons get a discount code. 🎟 Nigel is also hosting an Asian comedy night and doing shows in Melbourne. All dates on his website. 🍚 We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get bonus content! ----- 📲Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Jan 30, 202054 min

Ep 1818: Why Hotpot is Better than Relationships - ft. An-Ting Chang

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An-Ting Chang is a classically trained pianist and the director of Chinese Arts Now (CAN), an arts organisation that showcases contemporary Chinese art in the UK. We talk about the Asian work ethic, why she hates the term "world music", and why hotpot beats relationships! Go check out An-Ting's show Coalesce on Feb 19! This is the show that fuses electronic music with traditional Chinese instruments that we mentioned in the episode. Watch the trailer for CAN festival (seriously, it's really impressive), and find all CAN shows for the 2020 Lunar New Year here. Find An-Ting on twitter and instagram. 🍚 We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get bonus content! 🎟 LONDON! We have our very first Rice To Meet You Live event on May 30th. Buy tickets now! 🎟 DUBLIN! Evelyn is performing an extended set at Dublin's Chinese New Year's Festival (Feb 7) come and celebrate CNY with her! Tickets here. ----- 📲Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Jan 23, 20201h 9m

Ep 1717: A Queer Rom-Com Set in a Japanese Internment Camp - ft. ShayShay

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Japanese/Irish drag queen ShayShay talks about their family's time in a Japanese internment camp, growing up as an outcast, and their upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations! You can find ShayShay on instagram and their website. Check out Bitten Peach's 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration events: https://bit.ly/2FJMP1o Evelyn and Nigel will be going to Bitten Peach's Kawaii Karaoke on March 5th. Come hang out with us as we (Nigel) belt out our (his) favourite mandopop songs! (Anyone else like Jay Chou??) We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast, improve Asian representation in the UK, and get bonus content ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod DUBLIN! Evelyn is performing an extended set at Dublin's Chinese New Year's Festival (Feb 7) come and celebrate CNY with her! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evelyn-mok-stand-up-comedy-evelyn-mok-tickets-88752275445 ----- Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Jan 16, 20201h 1m

Ep 1616: I Donated My Eggs as a Side Hustle - ft. Elaine Chong

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Elaine tells us about the time she donated eggs, the time she was flashed at, and why Asian grandmas are the strongest women in the world. Check out Elaine's Asian grannies documentary we mentioned in the pod on youtube. You can find Elaine on instagram and twitter. 📣We're hiring an editor! It's a paid position and no prior experience required. If you'd like to help out, fill out this form. 🍚We have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content, shoutouts and more ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod 🎟LONDON! Nigel and Evelyn are doing headlining sets in February 2020: Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn's work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival (Feb 5): https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/evelyn-mok-work-in-progress/ 📲Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram Twitter Nigel Ng Instagram Twitter Facebook Evelyn Mok Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Jan 9, 202056 min

Ep 1515: A Fortune Teller Told My Mum I Was Gay - ft. Kuan-Wen Huang

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Kuan-Wen tells us about how homosexuality is viewed in Taiwan, some insane Taiwanese customs, and why he thinks the Taiwanese accent sounds friendlier than a mainland Chinese accent. You can find Kuan-Wen on twitter. We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod LONDON! Nigel and Evelyn are doing headlining sets in February 2020: Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn's work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival (Feb 5): https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/evelyn-mok-work-in-progress/ Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Jan 2, 202054 min

Ep 1414: I'm a White Guy Who Speaks Mandarin - ft. Jack Barry (Channel 4, Netflix)

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Our first white guest on Rice To Meet You! Jack speaks mandarin! We talk about his time living in Shanghai, and the worst ever secret santa gift. You can find Jack on twitter and instagram. We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod LONDON! Come watch Nigel's and Evelyn's shows: Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn's work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival (Feb 5): https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/evelyn-mok-work-in-progress/ Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Dec 26, 20191h 0m

Ep 1313: Adopted Into The White Man's World - ft. Rick Kiesewetter

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Rick is originally from Japan, and got adopted by American parents when he was a baby. We talk about his confusing identity, locating your parents with a phone book, and we do some fun Japanese accents (it's ok cause we're Asian too!) You can find Rick on Twitter and Instagram. We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod LONDON! Nigel and Evelyn are doing headlining sets in February 2020: Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn's work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival (Feb 5): https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/evelyn-mok-work-in-progress/ Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Dec 19, 201940 min

Ep 1212: How I Treated My Depression - ft. Sukh Ojla (BBC Asian Network)

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Mental health isn't talked about enough in the Asian community. Sukh talks about her struggles with depression and how hard it is to explain what it is to Asian parents. We cover sensitive topics in this episode so listener discretion is advised! You can find Sukh @forsukhssake on Twitter and instagram, find her tour dates here. We now have a Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/evelyn-mok-work-in-progress/ Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Dec 12, 20191h 1m

Ep 1111: You Can't Cook Thai Food Just Because You've Been In A Thai Woman - ft. Anna Sulan Masing

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We just launched our Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content every week ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod Anna loves food and believes in ghosts. There is no way we won't get along! We talk about her food career, from being a server in the catering industry to doing a PhD in food and identity. Go watch her IG stories rant on durian as mentioned in the episode. Make sure you check our her wonderful podcast Voices At The Table, recorded at live events that blend food, poetry, and general artsy stuff. You can find Anna on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annasulan/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/AnnaSulan). LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! Link will be up soon, so keep an eye out! Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Dec 5, 201957 min

Ep 1010: I LOVED Growing Up Black In Asia - ft. Masud Milas

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We just launched our Patreon! Support our independently-produced podcast and get bonus content every week ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod Our guest Masud Milas reminisces about his childhood in Hong Kong: the food, the jam-packed spaces and riding a skiff next to oil tankers. What a blast! Masud has a podcast called Mystery On The Rocks, go see their live recording in London on Feb 16 2020: https://angelcomedyclub.nutickets.com/54961175 You can find Masud on instagram (@masud.milas) and twitter (@Masudmilas). Really funny guy, go follow him! LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! Link will be up soon, so keep an eye out! Follow the show: Rice To Meet You Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricetomeetyoupod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RiceToMeetUPod Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Nov 28, 201952 min

Ep 99: This Is How We Grocery Shop

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How do Asians shop? What are the benefits of a bidet/bumgun? And Nigel does an impression of a famous historical figure... We just launched our Patreon! Rice To Meet You is a 100% self-produced podcast, so why not throw us a few dollars so we can keep making it? ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! Link will be up soon, so keep an eye out! Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Nov 21, 201942 min

Ep 88: Hit Me With A Wooden Spoon Right Now - ft. Abby C. Kumar

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We talk to broadcast hotshot Abby Kumar about peacocks, parents, and why Sri Lanka is great. Go follow our special guest Abby Kumar on instagram and twitter (@abbyckumar). LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! Link will be up soon, so keep an eye out! Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Nov 14, 201949 min

Ep 77: An Asian Who's Forgotten His Culture - ft. Sunil Patel

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We all have that friend, the Asian friend who is maybe not very asian at all and no matter how much we try to bring them back into the light, they are too far gone into the western world and will forever remain a banana or coconut! Well, this week's guest is just that, comedian Sunil Patel lives with Evelyn and he is probably the whitest asian we've ever met! In this episode, Evelyn takes the opportunity to air some grievances from their co-habitation whilst Nigel desperately tries to find the most asian thing about Sunil. We talk about Sunil's Gujarat roots, Evelyn's asian cooking and why asians wrap everything in plastic!? Go follow Sunil (@sunilpatelsolutions) on Instagram and (@SunilDPatel) Twitter and listen to his very funny podcasts Why is Harriet Crying? w. comedian Harriet Kemsley on spotify and iTunes and "Where are You Really From?" that he co-hosts with former R2MU-guest Eshaan Akbar on BBC Sounds! LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Evelyn will be doing a work-in-progress at the Vaults Festival Feb 5th! Link will be up soon, so keep an eye out! Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Nov 7, 201945 min

Ep 66: Why I Hate the Term 'Authentic Asian Food' - ft. Mandy Yin

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If you always wanted to know what it's like running an Asian restaurant, this is a MUST LISTEN episode! Master restauranteur Mandy Yin, who runs Malaysian laksa restaurant Sambal Shiok in London, talks about her humble street food beginnings, why she doesn't like the term "authentic Asian food", and what it's like giving up a high-flying corporate lawyer job to be a restaurateur. Go follow Mandy's restaurant Sambal Shiok (@sambalshiok) on Instagram and Twitter, but most importantly, go to their sambalshiok.co.uk to make a reservation! You won't regret it, we promise! Evelyn and I have been so many times. Laksa IS the king of noodles! (If you disagree, come on the podcast and we'll let you argue your point 😂) LONDON! Go buy tickets to Nigel's Soho Theatre run (Feb 3-Feb 8 2020): https://sohotheatre.com/shows/nigel-ng-culture-shocked/ Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Oct 31, 201955 min

Ep 55: Rush Hour, THE Best Film of All Time - ft. Ken Cheng (BBC Radio 4)

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This week's guest is Ken Cheng, professional poker player turned comedian. We talk about why Asians hate camping and the best movie franchise of all time - RUSH HOUR. Jackie Chan is our hero! Go follow our special guest Ken Cheng! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenchengcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Oct 24, 201935 min

Ep 44: Is It Racism, or Ignorance?

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We talk about a racist heckle Evelyn once got at a comedy club. Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Oct 17, 201938 min

Ep 33: It's Hard Being Vegan in Asia - ft. Bec Boey

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Our first Eurasian guest! Bec, Evelyn and Nigel talk about why we should call Eurasians "both" instead of "half", the British East Asian in Theatre advocacy group, and why it's hard to be vegan in Asia. Go follow our special guest Bec Boey! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/becboey/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/becboey Go follow BEATS as well: https://twitter.com/BeatsOrg Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Oct 10, 201945 min

Ep 22: Nigel Knows how to Use an Abacus

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Nigel and Evelyn talk about being an Asian comedian in a predominantly white country (the UK), bombing in front of your parents, and how to use an abacus. Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Oct 3, 201953 min

Ep 11: Poop Girl, Fat Girl, Get a Nose Job - ft. Eshaan Akbar (BBC, Comedy Central)

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Nigel, Evelyn and special guest Eshaan Akbar chat about the differences between South Asian and East Asian cultures. Nigel forgets one very important thing about Eshaan and hilarity ensues... Go follow our special guest Eshaan Akbar! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eshaanakbar/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eshaanakbar Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eshaanakbarcomedy/ Follow the show: Nigel Ng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrNigelNg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nigelngcomedy/ Evelyn Mok Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvelynMok Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvelynMoks/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod

Oct 3, 201949 min