What does it take to swim 12–16 hours in freezing openwater with no wetsuit, no rest, and no turning back?

In this episode of the Angry Asian Uncle Podcast, wesit down with Wen, the first Taiwanese person to ever swim across theEnglish Channel, to unpack the mental, physical, and culturaljourney behind one of the world’s most extreme endurance challenges.

Wen breaks down why channel swimming is 90% mindset,why athletes sometimes need to gain weight instead of losing it, and howopen-water swimming becomes a form of meditation, self-confrontation, and lifetransformation. We also dive into Asian cultural pressure, fat-shaming,fear of failure, and why many people stop themselves before they even start.

From swimming with sharks in the Catalina Channel, tofailing and retrying the Manhattan “20 Bridges” swim the very next day, Wenshares lessons about perseverance, identity, and redefining what’s possible —for athletes, for Asian communities, and for anyone who feels boxed in byexpectations.

This is not just a sports story.
It’s a story about doing hard things, owning failure, and keeping going whenthere’s nothing left to do but swim forward.

In this episode of Angry Asian Uncles, we sit downwith Kam Knight — international speaker, coach, and author — for a deep,honest conversation about desire, resistance, fulfillment, and the unseenpsychological forces that shape our lives.

We explore why wanting more doesn’t lead to happiness,why so many high-achieving people still feel empty, and how Asianupbringing, cultural conditioning, and unspoken emotional needs play amassive role in how we chase success.

Kam breaks down the concept of the “wanting mechanism”— a part of the brain designed to constantly create desire — and explains whymodern life, social media, and consumer culture have pushed this system intooverdrive. We also examine how financial success can actually make thingsworse, not better, if we don’t understand what’s happening internally.

Through the lens of Eastern philosophy, neuroscience, andreal-world experience, we discuss:

This episode is part philosophy, part psychology, and partcultural reflection — especially for those who grew up in achievement-focusedhouseholds but were never taught how to feel fulfilled.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I still feel emptyeven though I’m doing everything right?” — this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the Angry Asian Uncle Podcast, wesit down with Molly Lin, a Taiwanese film and entertainment industryprofessional with experience across Taiwan, the U.S., Canada, and Europe,to unpack one big question:

Why does Korean entertainment dominate globally whileTaiwanese content struggles to break through?

From the business realities of film financing and governmentfunding, to the lack of marketing budgets, language barriers, and culturaltranslation issues, this conversation dives deep into the structuralproblems holding Taiwan’s entertainment industry back.

We explore:

This episode is a raw, honest, and unfiltered look atthe realities of the global entertainment industry — and why ambition,marketing, and mindset matter just as much as talent.

If you care about film, media, culture, or why somecountries go global while others stay local, this is a must-listen.

In this episode of Angry Asian Uncles, Reynold andVic sit down with artist and author Rick Sorensen for a deep,thoughtful, and surprisingly funny conversation about art, creativity,culture, and what it means to be human.

Rick shares his unconventional journey—from struggling inwriting classes and dropping courses just to survive, to discovering that writingfollows the same process as drawing, and ultimately authoring a book on artand faith. The conversation spans everything from Renaissance drawingtechniques taught in middle school, to why the land you grow up onshapes your identity, to the fundamental differences between Eastern andWestern art.

The uncles also dive into modern art controversies (yes,including the infamous banana taped to a wall), comic books vs anime,Chinese calligraphy and character, and why society falsely tells us that only“special people” are creative.

At its core, this episode is about one powerful idea:
👉Creativity is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
When we stop creating, we disconnect from who we truly are.

This episode is part philosophy, part cultural commentary,and part therapy session—with plenty of classic Angry Asian Uncles humor alongthe way.

In this episode of the Angry Asian Uncle Podcast, wesit down with Mitch, founder of Access Billings, to talk aboutwhat accessibility really means — and why it’s still failing so many people.

From ADA laws and website accessibility, to restaurantswithout ramps, to the false belief that disabled people don’t havespending power, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the everydaybarriers faced by the disabled, blind, elderly, veterans, and families withchildren.

Mitch shares how grassroots action, communitypressure, and small, practical changes — like turning a two-inch lip into aramp — can make a massive difference. We also explore why accessibility worksbest when it’s not framed as a “disability issue,” but a benefit foreveryone.

This episode is honest, educational, occasionally funny, andultimately hopeful — showing how awareness, culture, and community can drivereal change when institutions fall short.

Modern dating isn’t failing because men are lazy or womenare too picky.
It’s failing because unhealed trauma is quietly running relationships,families, and society.

In this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable truths mostpeople avoid:

This conversation will make some people uncomfortable.
That’s the point.

Because until we stop blaming dating apps, gender wars, and“modern culture” — and start looking inward — nothing changes.

If dating feels exhausting, confusing, or hopeless…
This episode explains why.

In this episode of the Angry Asian Uncle Podcast,Reynold and Vic sit down with Thomas Carchidi, a retired police officer,martial artist, law school student, cancer survivor, and lifelong student ofcombat sports.

Thomas shares his journey into martial arts—from discoveringkarate as a child, training long before UFC and MMA went mainstream, andlearning under legendary fighters and instructors, to embracing BrazilianJiu-Jitsu as a lifelong practice. The conversation goes far beyond fighting.

This episode dives into:

Whether you train in martial arts or not, this episode isabout mindset, resilience, and personal growth—and why true strengthstarts in the mind long before it shows in the body.

What does Walt Disney, one of the greatestvisionaries of all time, teach us about failure, leadership, creativity, andpurpose?

In this powerful episode of the Angry Asian Uncle Podcast,we sit down with William Brunson, leadership coach and author of Faith,Leadership, and Walt, to unpack the untold struggles behind Disney’ssuccess — from bankruptcy, betrayal, and losing his first hit character, tobuilding Disneyland, EPCOT, and a global legacy.

This conversation goes far beyond Disney movies. We explore:

Whether you’re a creator, business owner, leader, parent,or dreamer, this episode will challenge how you think about obstacles,vision, and staying true to your purpose.

🎧 Listen, reflect, andask yourself:
What would Walt do — today?

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