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&apos;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 &amp; Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental   Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com      <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

The Asian-American community is a diverse one. While the conversation in many cities – especially on the East and West Coasts – concerns diversity, inclusion, and representation, Asian-Americans in the Midwest and Middle America are still seeking cultural identity. In this podcast, Stevie Zheng and James He, two Asian-American guys from the Chicago suburbs, talk about their experiences growing up in developing a sense of identity and finding community.