In Disney and Pixar’s latest feature film “Turning Red,” 13-year-old Mei-Lin Lee “poofs” into a giant panda when she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS). It’s the first Disney/Pixar film to be directed by a woman (a Chinese-Canadian to be precise), as well as the first to be helmed by an all-women leadership team. So I was thrilled to get the chance to interview Director Domee Shi (who directed Pixar’s 2018 Oscar-winning short “Bao”) and Producer Lindsey Collins...

The MSG Pod: Episode 010 – Judy Joo – NEW YEAR SPECIAL It’s the 2022 New Year Special with Iron Chef, TV star, and food writer Judy Joo! We chat about comfort food, changing careers, women supporting women, keeping things going through the pandemic, hard-to-please parents, Cooking with the Stars, K-Drama, Tottenham Hotspur, the power of the BTS Army and more! Plus, MiMi confesses that she can only cook two Korean dishes, but one of them just happens to be Judy’s favourite! Happy New Year from...

The MSG Pod: Episode 009 - Sanjeev Bhaskar - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL It’s the 2021 MSG Pod Christmas Special with TV star and national treasure Sanjeev Bhaskar! As well as festive frolics, we discuss the cultural impact of Goodness Gracious Me, his acclaimed drama series Unforgotten (and DI Sunny’s infamous backpack), the forthcoming Sandman Netflix show, what it’s really like to work with Paddington, his unlikely friendships with Roger Moore, Hugh Jackman and Alan Alda, Spamalot, what it means to...

AND WE'RE BACK! We kick off Season 2 of the MSG Pod with a very special episode. For one night only, on Sunday 5 September 2021, MiMi’s co-host was the wonderful Viv Yau from besea.n – Britain’s East and South East Asian Network and their very special guest was professional plant geek, broadcaster and best-selling author James Wong. With topics ranging from Marvel superpowers, desert island essentials, Final Destination movies, and who would win in a fight between a Triffid and an Ent, who...

On the morning of 1 February 2021, democratically elected members of Myanmar's ruling party, the National League for Democracy, were deposed by the Tatmadaw—Myanmar's military. The Tatmadaw proclaimed a year-long State of Emergency, declared power had been vested in Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing and declared the results of the November 2020 general election invalid. President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi were detained, along with ministers, their...

Activist, podcast host of But Where Are You From, director-founder of Bee Influence UK, and 1/6 of besea.n (the British East and South East Asian Network), the brilliant Viv Yau talks to us on her work with besea.n, (mis)represention in the media, finding #ESEAjoy wherever you can, the need to rally for white allies, eating anything but Dominoes, Chef Philli and other self-proclaimed Asian experts, and celebrating Lunar New Year with the Kim Nanosounds x besea.n LNY Twitch Livestream on...

Food writer, broadcaster and legendary baker Dan Lepard discusses his (very) showbiz beginnings, working as David Hockney’s private chef, and shooting models for Italian Vogue. He also talks about creating the St John’s Eccles Cake, the problems with (in)authenticity, his love for Japan’s marmalade-makers, the possible effects of Brexit, the rise of the foodie newsletter, and making space at the table for everyone. Meanwhile, Huong and MiMi discuss sourdough, and MiMi tries her hand at...

The MSG Pod Christmas Special with the legendary Nigella Lawson on how baking is a scam, cooking is anarchy, everything's good on toast, leftovers are the best bit, and more! Plus Huong and MiMi also talk Laoganma, liquorice, emergency snacks, shoddy knife skills, rice cooker settings, and passing the mic. PLUS a Christmas Giveaway with Yum Asia, the No. 1 Store for Premium Rice Cookers in the UK and Europe! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/theMSGpod Website:...

Comedian, actor and Rice To Meet You podcast host Evelyn Mok on loving IKEA, hating Wagamama, shouting at Spider-Man, dealing with hecklers, dreaming in Swedish, and more. Plus Huong and MiMi discuss instant noodles and *that* Japan Week episode of the Great British Bake-off. Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/theMSGpod Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheMSGpod Tweet: @TheMSGpod Instagram: @TheMSGpod Hosted by @meemalee and @mrshuongblack. Edited and produced by...

Chartered psychologist and 2013 Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson on doom scrolling, Twitter spats, power ballads, going viral, feeding kids and more. Plus Huong and MiMi read out listeners’ letters and talk comfort food. Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/theMSGpod Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheMSGpod Tweet: @TheMSGpod Instagram: @TheMSGpod Hosted by @meemalee and @mrshuongblack. Edited and produced by @meemalee. Guest star @foodandpsych. Music...

The 2011 Masterchef Champion on misconceptions about Japanese food, coping with the lockdown, (not) being vegan, US politics, and more. Plus Huong and MiMi talk navigating the school run during a pandemic, covid tests, and how they've used MSG in their cooking this week.