Larkspur
Larkspur
Vicky Xie
Happy as a lark, I embrace my song and those of others, unguarded, warm, and free. Hello! I am Vicky, attempting to share the stories of fellow humans. One of the things that brings me the most joy is being able to have conversations with friends that make me laugh, challenge me, uplift me, and at the end of the day, remind me of all our humanity. This podcasting project is part of my never-ending journey in practicing empathy.
05: Learning Why the Caged Bird Cries        A Story about My Grandma
On this episode, I share one of my own stories — one involving me and my grandma. During a time when my grandma was struggling with her mental health, I travelled to her home in Arizona to find out why. Why was she crying, and why wasn’t anyone listening to her? This is a story about pain, repression, and multigenerational connection.
Sep 9, 2020
04: Summer in Belgium
Neurons, dating apps, Before Sunrise moments, independence, and empowerment: hear Danielle’s story of her unforgettable summer in Leuven, Belgium in 2018.
May 27, 2020
33 min
03: Kdrama Superlatives
Hear my and Connie’s picks for Kdrama superlatives, Favorite Kdrama, Most Underrated, Most Overrated, Best Couple, and Biggest Tearjerker! Dramas mentioned: My Girl, Dream High, SKY Castle, My Love from Another Star, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Reply 1997, Cheese in the Trap, Hyena, Chicago Typewriter, Healer
Apr 27, 2020
41 min
02: On Alan Yang’s Tigertail
This episode brings together 4 Asian American women to have a discussion on Alan Yang’s film Tigertail, a story that follows a Taiwanese man who immigrates to America.
Apr 24, 2020
25 min
01: On Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko
This episode features a discussion on Min Jin Lee’s novel, Pachinko. We will be talking about key highlights from our bookclub discussions, including themes of fate, identity, gender norms, and the immigrant experience.
Apr 21, 2020
31 min