wah lum / Sifu Mimi Chan

162. Gail Simone on Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Mulan

Recorded May 22, 2020 – Gail Simone is not only a brilliant writer, but she is kind, generous, and inspiring. I had the honor of talking to her today about her work, inspirations, bears (not imaginary ones), and her advocacy for women.

ICYMI: 86. Mimi and Oscar chat Forty Fit-fu, keeping fit for the 40+

ICYMI: Happy Chinese New Year of the Pig!

137. Chinese New Year traditions

Happy Chinese New Year of the Rat! Lunar New Year is January, 25, 2020 this year, so today I am doing a special Chinese New Year episode!

136. Reflection on Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer, plus immigration and Hong Kong protests

Today I thought I would take some time to discuss a few hot topics in the news: immigration, democracy, and the protests that have been happening in Hong Kong.

[ICYMI] 110: Most common kung fu questions

131. What makes a good kung fu practitioner?

Sifu Mimi Chan and Sifu Oscar Agramonte on ‘What makes a good kung fu practitioner?’ Today Oscar and I sit down to discuss the characteristics that make a good practitioner. Wah Lum Tam Tai Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a traditional system taught by Grandmaster Pui Chan, my father.

[Rebroadcast] Margaret Suzy Wong Chan: Breast Cancer survivor on tai chi and Jamaican culture

116. San Diego Comic Con

Please note the blog and podcast are different! This week’s podcast is a wrap-up session with Oscar Agramonte, where we discuss all things SDCC and our experiences on the panel and at the con. Tune in! I just got back from the whirlwind that is San Diego Comic-Con.

113. My Travels to Italy, Spain, France, and Morocco

Hi everybody! I am here with a co-host by the name of Oscar Agramonte. Some of you may know him. We are talking about our world travels today. Particularly food. So, please go and eat if you haven’t already because this podcast is going to make you hungry. It makes me hungry thinking about it. Please make sure you are listening on a full stomach.

110. Most common kung fu questions I get!

Have I ever been in a fight? What was it like to train in China? What is it like training with my dad? Today, I discuss the most common kung fu questions I get asked. Have more questions? Send them my way!

105. Jonathan Marrs on indie filmmaking

Today I chat with documentary filmmaker and photographer, Jonathan Marrs. Over the years, his journeys throughout the world have solidified his interest in photography and filmmaking. In particular, his trips to Nepal and Thailand throughout his twenties taught him the influence of images and stories on worldviews. We discuss these in depth as well as the lens through which he sees the world today.