The AM Podcast - A Podcast for Asian American Men
A podcast where two Asian American guys discuss various topics, invite and interview exceptional guests to share their stories and provide practical advice to help guys become the best version of themselves. Mike Tran is the creator of the Asian Menswear brand, the largest concentrated online Asian American male community, followed by notable Asian American figures such as DJ Steve Aoki, Director Jon M. Chu, TV Host Lisa Ling, and NFL Player Younghoe Koo, to name a few. Leo Chan is a menswear and lifestyle influencer and model who has worked with some of the world's most recognizable brands such as GQ, Audi, Men's Health, & Express. They both have the shared mission of bringing more positive Asian male representation to the forefront and providing an Asian American perspective to podcasting. Follow us on Instagram at @AsianMenswearPod. Please email us at AsianMenswearSocial@gmail.com for business inquiries or questions.
The AM Podcast - A Podcast for Asian American Men
The Impact of Linsanity, 10 Years Later (Linsanity was one of the most significant events that happened in 2012, first time hearing about Jeremy Lin, Linsanity 2.0? & more) | Barbershop Talk
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Mike Tran / Leo Chan
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Season 3
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Episode 83
It's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from being overlooked and on the brink of giving up his basketball dreams to becoming a superstar and one of the most talked-about athletes in 2012.
In this episode, we discuss:
2:45 - Linsanity Intro
4:30 - Linsanity went viral
5:25 - Leo talks about where he was when he first heard about Linsanity
12:20 - Jeremy Lin was something we had never seen before
12:45 - On the cover of Sports Illustrated and GQ
14:47 - Going over the Linsanity timeline
19 - Jeremy's journey was a reflection of the Asian American experience
20 - After the dust settled, the scrutiny came
21 - The beef between Lin and the Knicks superstar Melo
23 - Receiving a substantial Houston Rockets contract
26 - After ten years, we still don't have anyone remotely close to Jeremy Lin
27 - Linsanity continues to be an essential moment in Asian American history
30 - How popular basketball is to Asia and Asian Americans
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