On this Third episode, we speak with Natalyn Pow, who is now based in Hong Kong following time in San Diego and. New York. We chat about Natalyn’s experiences in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, San Diego, and New York (3:37), Making the most out of the unexpected turns of life (8:40), Moving back to Hong Kong to spend time with family (16:01), Practicing presence and understanding locus of control (23:15), and finish off with a Final takeaway on life in COVID (35:31) 

On this first edition of the Dialogue Series, the first two guests of The Third Space reappear for a candid dialogue on The Asian American Identity. Through their South Asian and East Asian lenses, Saagar and Shaun unpack their (Pseudo) Asian American identities, expectations of Asian American communities, and the Asian Model Minority Myth. This podcast is a recording of a video discussion -- watch the video discussion on Facebook @third.culturespace 

"There's much value in keeping these languages in our society, in our homes and abroad, it's just a shame I had to realize this in hindsight" Part II of Episode 2: Shaun and I delve into his post on Subtle Asian Traits, a Facebook community for Asian people across the world. We explore the dynamic of economic expansion vs. language/ cultural expansion primarily in a Singaporean context.

"I'm smart enough to know I'm not that smart." On this second episode, we feature Shaun Tai, a Chinese Singaporean TCK now based in Michigan.  We go through his experience with the American homeschool program in China (7:06), Negotiating his cultural hybrid identity (12:12), Picking up Singaporean Culture: from learning Singlish to serving as a Singaporean Policeman (20:50), Debunking "The Fake Chinese" name he was given(26:16), and finish off with the cultural narratives apart of the Chinese majority (36:14).  Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode next week, where we break down Shaun's post on the infamous "Subtle Asian Traits" FB Page.

"Know if you're a sinker or a swimmer."  On this pilot episode, we speak with Saagar Chandiramani, my long time friend from Shanghai.  We go through the nature of the TCK Identity (9:29), his re-integration into Singapore for military service (15:34), codeswitching (18:52), and his take on music in a post covid world (26:46).

Feeling like life’s treadmill has come to a screeching halt and hungry for a refreshing travel experience? This is for you. Curious about cultural narratives and struggles apart from your own? This is for you. Nothing else to do and wondering what the heck Kyle Pang is up to these days? This is for you. Here’s the The Third Space. A podcast uncovering diverse stories. An opportunity to travel right from the edge of your seat.