In this SEASON FINALE of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie take a trip down memory lane and go off-script in this perplexing episode. We've come a long way - like 5 months, so join us as we revisit some previous topics like what it means to be Asian-American, reopen some debates like whether homemade or store bought chili oil is better, and have a few drinks in the process.NCO will be back for another season, better than ever, in the near future, so stay tuned for more as we take the pod back to the drawing board and return with more episodes and fun surprises!Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]      Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

What does it mean to succeed? In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie contemplate life in the workforce, recruitment out of college, and how our upbringing shaped our view of success. Join us as we discuss the bamboo ceiling, taking the easy way out, and what we really desire.Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected] the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

In this episode of No Coast Oriental, Stevie and James talk relationships. Join us as we discuss mixed race relationships, the nuances and challenges of dating as an Asian-American, non-monogamy, buying sex toys on GoPuff, and much more. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]     Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk affirmative action. Join us for our tenth episode as we discuss the pros and cons of affirmative action, our college applications, equity vs equality, whether college is a scam, and if race inequality will ever be solved.   Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

On this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk about parents. Join us as we discuss parenting styles, independence, tiger parents, how our parents shaped us, and how we shaped our parents.  Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

 In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk cultural appropriation. A common talking point in the discussion on race and social justice, cultural appropriation is when one culture adopts elements of another culture. Join us as we talk tattoos and Sushiritos, and as we attempt to create a definition for the term, consider its neutrality, and try to answer difficult questions in regard to cultural appropriation in the Asian-American community.Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie reflect on their time in elementary, middle, and high school. Join us as we expand on our backstories and talk about bullying, padding our college applications, student organizations, and why the college you go to might not really matter. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie answer YOUR questions! Join us as we revisit what it means to be an Asian-American, reflect on our insecurities growing up, and consider what it means to be an ally.Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk about food, namely the food they ate growing up and the food they enjoy now. Join us as we complain about the lack of great Asian restaurants in our hometown, the "weird" food we ate growing up, food censorship in children's anime, and whether or not homemade is better than store-bought when it comes to chili oil.Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk about mental health in Asian-American communities. Join us as we talk about the stats and research on the issue, trends in Asian-American mental health, and our personal experiences with emotional and mental health. This episode covers topics including depression and suicide, thus, listener discretion is advised. Follow the Pod on Twitter & Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: [email protected]  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)