Best Peahce Project Podcasts (2026)

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How to Survive Your Junior Year in HS & First Year at Harvard 1:01:27

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3+ y ago1:01:27

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Copy Editor Alison & Media/Projects Lead Sophie sit down to recap their respective school year. Among other topics are Sophie's questionable French teacher, frozen avocados at the Harvard dining halls, advice on how to survive your junior year in high school & first year in college, as well as thoughts on the TV show The Summer I Turned Pretty!…

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Take a Bite Out Of Asian Cuisine: South + Southeast Asia 23:33

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In this episode, Peahce's core editors—Annie, Nabeeha, and Jeanine—talk about their favorite Vietnamese, Indian/Pakistani, and Filipino dishes, respectively. We answer questions like: What's the distinction Indian and Pakistani cuisine? Is fish sauce a universal SE Asian thing? What are alternatives to boba milk tea? Tune in to hear about biryani, …

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Coming Out: Our and Your Stories 24:41

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Join the conversation about sexuality and relationships--romantic, platonic, and self--as a person of Asian descent with Staff Interviewer & Researcher Darnie Tran (they/them) and Interview Lead DeAnn Le (she/her) as they read coming out submissions from YOU, the Peahce community! You'll hear about our experiences with self-expression amongst conse…

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Environmental Breakdown 1:02:31

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This episode of the Peahce Podcast is made in partnership with Big Oofs Only, a podcast recorded and produced by Peahce staff writer Kim & their roommate Anson. Check out Big Oofs Only and The Peahce Project for more content like this :) Consider donating to the Sunrise Movement, BURN, Clean Air Task Force. -- Relevant/Mentioned Content: Come Heat …

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Peahce Love Confessions & Advice 43:05

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In this episode, Media Lead Sophie Cheng and Founder Arden Yum read out YOUR love confessions and advice—unrequited love, self-love, platonic love and everything in between. Be prepared to hear thoughtful responses and different takes on love. This episode also includes special audio messages from Peahce members and followers on their advice and ex…

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Hustle Culture and Academic Pressure 58:15

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Staff Writer Laurelei Bautista is joined by Peahce members Jeanine Esteban, Emily Xu, Caitlin Cheung, Alyssa Samson, and Anicka Cajigal to talk about the pressure in Asian communities to work hard and to work constantly. They cover topics including academic expectations, Zoom school, the stigma between STEM and Arts, and more!Follow your hosts on I…

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What's it Like Being Tik Tok Famous? 38:25

5y ago38:25

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Arden Yum, the founder of The Peahce Project, is joined by her friends Brandon Yau, Katelyn Liu, and Riya Mahtani to talk about the college process and the pressure to attend an Ivy League in Hong Kong versus New York, Brandon's TikTok fame and viral videos as @randyx, and his newest music project, BLAZNS. Follow The Peahce Project on Instagram @th…

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Imposter Syndrome 46:29

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Have you ever felt like you weren't good enough? Or that you need to live up to a certain image to the point that you fear you might get "exposed" for your true self? Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon called imposter syndrome! And that's totally normal. Join The Peahce Project's Media Lead Sophie Cheng, Graphic Designer/Illustrator Alec…

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Being Asian at our PWI 56:10

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What is it like being Asian at a wealthy, white high school in New York City? In today's episode, join Arts Lead Michelle Wen (@michellewenn) and her high school friends Diya Mehta (@diya_mehtaa), Shreya Mahajan (@shreyam.03), Karlo Antalan (@karloantalan), and Safiya Patel (@_safiya.patel_) in a conversation about their experiences as Asian studen…

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Growing Up in China 1:09:00

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In this episode, Media Lead Sophie Cheng and Arts Lead Michelle Wen sit down to talk about their experiences of living and growing up in China (specifically Beijing and Shanghai). Join them as they discuss about the different world of going to a international school in China, Michelle's affinity for Smiggle's stationery, the cultural differences be…

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How Teens are Taking Action for Educational Equity : a Conversation with Teens Take Charge Representative William Diep 28:36

5y ago28:36

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The Peahce Project Benecia Jude (Staff Writer) and Alexis De Castro (Peahce Ambassador) interview Teens Take Charge member William Diep. Teens Take Charge student-led organization fighting for educational equity in the nation's largest school system. The organization and Diep have been integral to fighting against systemic racism in the education s…

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Meet the Leads 1:07:33

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Who are the Leads of The Peahce Project (@thepeahceproject)? Join Arden Yum (Founder), Sophie Cheng (Media Lead), Annie Do (Editorial Lead), Michelle Wen (Arts Lead), Tiffany Vo (Communications Lead), DeAnn Le (Outreach & Interview Lead), and Rachel Cai (Graphic Design Lead) for an intimate conversation as they dive into their first impressions of …

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Being a White-Washed Asian 59:02

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In this episode, Media Lead Sophie Cheng is joined by her friend Ariel Chang to discuss about their experiences of being a white-washed Asian. They touch on personal experiences which vary from Sophie's cultural shock after living in China for 3 years, and Ariel's dating preferences. They also talk about shared sentiments of wanting to be white, fe…

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Growing Up Asian 1:03:06

5+ y ago1:03:06

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In this episode, Arts Lead Michelle Wen and Staff Writer Benecia Jude read anonymous stories about growing up asian, submitted through The Peahce Project's instagram page (@thepeahceproject). In addition to sharing community stories, they share their own personal experiences and cover topics from the model minority myth and skewed beauty standards …

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Not Your Average High School Experience 51:29

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Find out how much learning Mandarin was key to developing a sense of community and building strong friendships while navigating the turbulent years of K-12. In this episode, Tiffany Vo, The Peahce Project's Communications Lead, and her friends, Saiming, Jamie and Erica, give their insight on what it was like to be a part of the Portland Public Scho…

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Body Image and Diet Culture Affect Asia, Too 24:47

5+ y ago24:47

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Arden Yum is joined by her friend from Hong Kong, Katelyn Liu, and they discuss going on keto diets before fancy boat parties, Asian vs American beauty standards, toxic relationships with food, the attractiveness "tier list" made by boys in their grade, comparing looks with other people, social media, and so much more... Follow Katelyn on Instagram…

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Gossip Girl, But Not Really: Being Asian in a White NYC Private School 49:32

5+ y ago49:32

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In this episode, The Peahce Project founder Arden Yum is joined by two of her close high school friends, Riya Mahtani and Saya Shamdasani. They talk about growing up in a predominantly white private school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. No topic is left untouched: beauty standards, body hair, hookup culture, self-confidence, academic pressure…

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Film Dissection: Crazy Rich Asians 59:04

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Join The Peahce Project's staff writer, Michelle Wen, and media curator, Tiffany Vo, in their conversation dissecting the 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians, directed by Jon Chu. In this episode, they talk about their thoughts and how this movie has influenced them as Asian-American teenagers, but also critique the film's shortcomings by exploring the bac…

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Colorism: A Global Issue 37:31

5+ y ago37:31

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Join hosts Benecia Jude, Audrey Sun, and Denneen Macariola as they talk about colorism as a global issue. Guest speakers include Kavita Rai, founder of Justice in the Classroom, and Ria Nair, an Indian American high school student.

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Episode 1: The Pilot 10:19

5+ y ago10:19

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Welcome to The Peahce Podcast, a space where we aim to discuss and celebrate Asian identities. In our first episode, join hosts Hannah and Benecia as they discuss The Peahce Project's mission, as well as what it means to explore a multicultural background. Who are we, and what do we do?