Episodes
In Episode 36, we conclude our conversation with Garrett Wang. For seven seasons, he starred as Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager. In Part 3 of our interview, Garrett talks about the nuances of cross-cultural casting; negotiating the relative Asian-ness of Harry Kim (how "Asian" is playing the clarinet?); his very first on-camera acting role as an extra in Death Wish IV; and the heartbreaking missed opportunity to reprise the role of (a finally promoted) Harry Kim in Star Trek: Picard. 
Published 04/09/24
Published 04/09/24
In Episode 35, we welcome back actor Garrett Wang. For seven seasons, he starred as Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager -- which, at present time, makes him the Asian with the most screen time across the entire Star Trek franchise. In Part 2 of our interview, Garrett talks about some of the early struggles in his acting career -- including parental disapproval -- his personal favorite episodes of Voyager, and how, perhaps contrary to popular perception, Harry Kim was actually the "busiest"...
Published 03/26/24
Garrett Wang is best known for starring as Ensign Harry Kim for seven seasons on Star Trek: Voyager. A fan-favorite regular on the convention circuit, he currently co-hosts the popular podcast The Delta Flyers, which recaps Voyager and now Deep Space Nine. In Part 1 or our interview, Garrett talks about the epic, arduous audition process that earned him the role of Harry Kim, the glacial pace of Hollywood diversity from the nineties to now, and the meaningful moment he realized he was...
Published 03/19/24
In Episode 33, we welcome actor Christopher Aguilar. When he was 12 years old, he guest starred on Star Trek: Voyager, in the season three episode "Before and After," in which he played "Andrew Kim" -- the future son of Ensign Harry Kim and the grandson of Lt. Tom Paris and Kes. Wait, what? It's all very confusing and Christopher helps us clear it up. He talks about getting his start as a kid actor in Hollywood, channeling is own inner Kes while shooting Voyager, as well as his job eventually...
Published 05/24/23
Peipei Alena Yuan is a stunt performer, actress and filmmaker who served as the stunt double for Freda Foh Shen in the 2009 feature film Star Trek, directed by JJ Abrams. Outside of Star Trek, her long list of stunt credits includes Bullet Train, Stranger Things, The Terminal List, Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Flight Attendant, among many others. She talks about pivoting from visual effects to stunt work, her unexpected pivotal role in creating "Bully Maguire," and getting to perform a fight scene...
Published 12/15/22
It's another Away Mission, in which we invite fellow Asian American fans of Star Trek to do a deep dive into an episode of their choosing. We welcome writer and journalist Swapna Krishna to discuss "Lineage" from season seven of Star Trek: Voyager. We discuss the ridiculous lack of privacy regarding pregnancy on the ship, parenting wisdom from Tuvok, and a lonely night of soulful saxophone for Harry Kim.  
Published 11/02/22
Patrick Kwok-Choon plays tactical officer Lieutenant Commander Gen Rhys on Star Trek: Discovery. Outside of Star Trek, his credits include Open Heart, Backpackers, Shoot the Messenger, Wynonna Earp and SkyMed, among others. He talks being a part of Discovery's bridge crew, joining the tremendous legacy of Star Trek, and observing a healthy level of respect before putting his butt in the captain's chair.
Published 10/04/22
Kathryn Lyn has worn several hats on Star Trek, including as a writer/producer on Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. She also officially serves as Canon Consultant on Lower Decks, making her the go-to geek when the writers have deep-cut canon questions. She talks about her journey as a writer, her favorite episodes, and the tattoo that got her a job on Star Trek.
Published 09/08/22
Eric Bauza played the role of "Cerritos Conn Officer" on several episodes of the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Outside of Star Trek, he's a prolific voice over artist with dozens of credits, having provided voices for some of animation's most iconic characters -- including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety most recently on Bugs Bunny Builders. He talks about getting his breaks as a voice actor, almost getting cast as another Lower Decks character, and making merchandise from obscure...
Published 07/29/22
It's another edition of the Away Mission, in which we invite fellow Asian American fans of Star Trek to do a deep dive into an episode of their choosing. We welcome filmmaker Andrew Ahn to discuss "Timeless" from season five of Star Trek: Voyager. We discuss why Deanna Troi is a gay icon, how survivor's guilt can really age you, and Andrew's big ol' crush on Ensign Harry Kim.
Published 07/21/22
Amanda Wong is a Vancouver-based background artist on the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Her other credits include Carmen Sandiego, Rick and Morty, My Little Pony: The Movie and DC Super Hero Girls. She talks about becoming a Trekkie at 7 years old, her path to working in animation, and getting the specific nuances of Cardassian floor patterns just right. 
Published 07/06/22
Christina Chong plays Lieutenant La'an Noonien-Singh, the USS Enterprise's Chief of Security, on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Outside of Star Trek, her acting credits include Line of Duty, Heirs of the Night, Of Kings and Prophets, Dominion, 24: Live Another Day and Black Mirror. She talks about her humble beginnings as a performer, the burden of her character's infamous ancestry, and what it means for her to be a part of the Star Trek universe.
Published 06/30/22
Jacqueline Kim played the role of Ensign Demora Sulu -- daughter of Hikaru Sulu -- in the 1994 feature film Star Trek: Generations. As an actress, her other credits include Disclosure, Volcano, Xena: Warrior Princess, ER, The West Wing, Charlotte Sometimes and Advantageous, which she also co-wrote and produced. 
Published 03/17/22
It's another edition of the Away Mission, in which we invite fellow Asian American fans of Star Trek to do a deep dive into an episode of their choosing. We welcome writer Michael Golamco to discuss "The Measure of a Man" from season two of Star Trek: The Next Generation. We talk about the important questions: is Data the property of Starfleet? (No.) Does Data have a soul? (Maybe.) Did Picard and Louvois get it on? (Definitely.)  
Published 12/30/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actress Pay Chen.
Published 12/16/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actor Usman Ally.
Published 12/01/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actress Sumalee Montano.
Published 11/24/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. In this edition of the Away Mission, we welcome Arune Singh to discuss "Tuvix."
Published 11/11/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actor Tim Dang.
Published 11/04/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actress Caroline Junko King.
Published 10/26/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actor Art Chudabala.
Published 10/19/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. In this edition of the Away Mission, writer Nicole Chung discusses "Family."
Published 10/05/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actress and filmmaker Krista Jang.
Published 09/28/21
Featured on NPR! All The Asians On Star Trek is the podcast in which we interview all the Asians on Star Trek. Hosted by Phil Yu. On this episode, we welcome actress and filmmaker Lily Mariye.
Published 09/21/21