Season 1 Epilogue: Now you’re getting to know us, what’s next?

Supported by 2023/24 Public Engagement Funds from Edinburgh Napier University, Asian!MacAsian! podcast has been created to directly address the issue of Scottish Asian’s under-representation in public media outlets. We launched this podcast programme in the hope that it would become a window for the Scottish public to get to know more about its Asian population. In order to achieve this goal, Asian!MacAsian! podcast will bring together Scottish Asian communities and individuals, researchers, practitioners, politicians, and government officials, to present the most authentic narratives and interactions concerning social affairs relevant to its Asian population in various forms, including storytelling, interview, debate and discussion. To do so, Asian!MacAsian! aims to promote the Scottish public’s culturally-focused understanding of its Asian population, while also enhancing the Asian community’s sense of belonging and unity in Scotland. Ultimately, the podcast programme sets out to promote cross-cultural dialogue and social inclusion across different ethnoracial groups within the wider Scottish society, and further combat racism to achieve better racial and ethnic justice in Scotland.

The first season of the podcast focuses on “AsianStorytelling”, wherein different generations of Asians from a range of geographic and cultural origins will share with you the stories about their culture, family dynamics and migration journey settling in Scotland.

Do you have any interesting stuff about the Asians living in Scotland that you want to share with us? Please contact us through asianmacasian@gmail.com.

S1E10: Hey, someone asks you to dance, you just say yes, simple as that! – Shannon from Taiwan #2

Welcome back to Shannon’s story! Shortly after her marriage, she and her husband, Martin, decided to leave Glasgow, and move to settle in a small Scottish town.

S1E9: Hey, someone asks you to dance, you just say yes, simple as that! – Shannon from Taiwan #1

Today, we’re sharing the story of Shannon – a woman who journeyed from the Far East, discovered the love of her life, and eventually made her home in Scotland. I first met Shannon in the early summer of 2024, in the picturesque town of Pitlochry – often known as the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. My first impression of her was that she was a warm and cheerful soul: a little shy at times, but with a contagious laugh that could light up any moment.

S1E8: Why I am here? What’s life gonna be like? – Jennifer from the Philippines #2

Welcome back to Asian MacAsian. In today’s episode, we continue with Jennifer’s story, focusing on her family, career, and how she found a way to navigate her own cultural heritage within a life settled in Scotland. From our conversation, it is not difficult to find out that Jennifer’s ideas of interpersonal relationships and family dynamics are still deeply rooted in Filipino culture.

S1E7: Why I am here? What’s life gonna be like? – Jennifer from the Philippines #1

Today, we bring you the story of Jennifer who immigrated from the Philippines to Scotland with her family, embarking on a new journey that is full of challenges and discoveries. Through family life, faith, and a strong sense of cultural identity, she has built a life that transcends the cultural differences between her Filipino heritage and the unique Scottish culture. Join us, let’s step into her story.

S1E6: Family means loyalty, people you can rely on, family is my mom – Arms from London (third generation Hong Konger) #2

Welcome back to Arms’ story! After getting through many
changes in his life, Arms came to the decision of taking an action of another change. So, what’s next? The answer is how about moving to Scotland!

S1E5: Family means loyalty, people you can rely on, family is my mom – Arms from London (third generation Hong Konger) #1

Our guest today is Arms. I first met him when I went to a networking event lunch club with older Chinese immigrants living in a smaller Scottish city, where Arms was there as a volunteer to help with the translation between English and Cantonese. During the event, I shared with him the idea of doing Asian!MacAsian podcast and he told me he is keen to be part of it, especially the idea of letting more Scottish people know about the Asian population living in Scotland. The following month, we travelled back to the city and visited him in his homey flat, where his dog greeted us at the door.

S1E4: I Am Learning, I Am Settling, I Am Here – Anshul from India #2

Welcome back. Anshul’s story continues. After living in Mumbai for a few years, Anshul’s husband got an opportunity to take on a job overseas. After a few rounds of discussions, the young family had decided to take the job position in Edinburgh, Scotland, and to be relocated there to start their new adventure. Nonetheless, this would also bring new challenges to this young family.

S1E3: I Am Learning, I Am Settling, I Am Here – Anshul from India #1

Our guest today is Anshul, who is originally from India and currently lives in Edinburgh with her husband and son. We visited her on a sunny afternoon at the weekend, and her son opened the door for us…

S1E1: This Is the First House I Feel That This Is My Home – Subida from Bangladesh #1

Our first guest is Sudipa, who recently settled in Scotland as a skilled immigrant due to a job relocation. She is a single mother living with her daughter in a flat in the western suburbs of Edinburgh—a flat she mentioned is the first property she has ever owned.

Introduction: Welcome to Asian!MacAsian! Podcast

The first season of the podcast will focus on “Asian
Storytelling”, wherein different generations of Asians from various geographic and cultural origins will share the stories about their culture, family dynamics and migration journey settling in Scotland.