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They Call Us Bruce

Jeff Yang, Phil Yu

Booking Overview

This is an interview-driven show about Asian American affairs, history, politics, arts, and community life, typically featuring artists, civic leaders, advocates, historians, and people with compelling personal or culturally relevant experiences. Credible pitches include Asian American authors, performers, filmmakers, civil rights advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and public figures with a substantive connection to the subject; booking difficulty is medium, with relevance and a strong personal or professional story more important than celebrity alone.

Metrics

Episodes: 334

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

angryasianman@angryasianman.com

hello@podcastpotluck.com

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Host

Jeff Yang - Journalist, author, and cultural commentator known for writing and commentary on Asian American life, popular culture, and politics.

Phil Yu - Writer, blogger, and cultural commentator best known for Angry Asian America and his work covering Asian American identity, culture, and current affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Asian American artists, performers, writers, civic leaders, policy experts, civil rights advocates, historians, community organizers, and individuals with a notable personal connection to Asian American history or current events.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a relevant cultural, civic, or advocacy organization, Recognized work in film, television, writing, or the performing arts, Public advocacy or policy work involving civil rights and constitutional issues, A documented family or personal connection to significant Asian American history, A compelling public story with broader cultural relevance

Recent Guest Discussions

Traci Kato-Kiriyama - Grief, Pre-grief, Caregiving For Aging Parents, Honoring A Loved One's Legacy, And Moving Forward After Loss.

George Kiriyama - Grief, Pre-grief, Caregiving For Aging Parents, Honoring A Loved One's Legacy, And Letting Go.

Kiana Hall - The Discovery And Naming Of Jimothy, Unexpected Viral Attention, Symbolic Public Reactions, And Monetization Of Internet Phenomena.

David Chiu - The History And Future Of The Great Star Theater, San Francisco Chinatown, Community Resilience, And Historic Preservation.

Alice Chu - The History, Preservation, And Revitalization Of The Great Star Theater; Chinatown's Legacy; And Its Connection To Bruce Lee.

Recent Topics

Society, Asian American Issues, Civil Rights, Immigration, Performing Arts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
They Call Us Bruce
:

They Call Us Preparing for the Inevitable

September 18, 2026

Jeff and Phil welcome their old friends George Kiriyama and Traci Kato-Kiriyama, siblings who recently lost their mother, Ikuko Kiriyama, to talk about remembrance, grief (or pre-grief), and letting go. They share personal stories of the Kiriyama family's journey with loss; the role of caregiving and supporting aging parents; the lessons learned from honoring a loved one's legacy; and the emotional process of letting go and moving forward.

They Call Us Jimothy

August 10, 2026

Jeff and Phil welcome Kiana Hall, the Seattle resident who spotted and named the viral phenomenon "Jimothy," the unusually-shaped raccoon who has captured the internet's heart. She talks about the fateful evening she encountered Jimothy on a neighborhood walk ("What am I looking at?"); why Jimothy has become a symbol of joy and resilience for so many, especially in this moment; the unexpected viral attention Kiana has received from the discovery; and the inevitable attempts to monetize and ex...

They Call Us The Great Star Theater

August 03, 2026

Jeff and Phil welcome Alice Chu, President of the legendary Great Star Theater in San Francisco's Chinatown -- the oldest Chinese theater in North America -- and David Chiu, City Attorney of San Francisco, to talk about the rich history, legacy and future of the Great Star and Chinatown at large. They talk about the mission to preserve and revitalize the century-old performing arts venue to serve the community; the continuing resilience of Chinatown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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Frequently asked questions

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They Call Us Bruce
:

How do I get in touch with They Call Us Bruce?

They Call Us Bruce is hosted by Jeff Yang and Phil Yu. Its publicly listed emails are angryasianman@angryasianman.com and hello@podcastpotluck.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for They Call Us Bruce?

The publicly listed emails for They Call Us Bruce: angryasianman@angryasianman.com and hello@podcastpotluck.com.

How many listeners does They Call Us Bruce have?

Podseeker estimates They Call Us Bruce reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for They Call Us Bruce?

They Call Us Bruce typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Asian American artists, performers, writers, civic leaders, policy experts, civil rights advocates, historians, community organizers, and individuals with a notable personal connection to Asian American history or current events. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a relevant cultural, civic, or advocacy organization; Recognized work in film, television, writing, or the performing arts; Public advocacy or policy work involving civil rights and constitutional issues. Recent guests include Traci Kato-Kiriyama, George Kiriyama, and Kiana Hall.

How hard is it to get booked on They Call Us Bruce?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does They Call Us Bruce cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Asian American Issues, Civil Rights, Immigration, and Performing Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

angryasianman@angryasianman.com

hello@podcastpotluck.com

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