Love, Discovery & Dim Sum Podcast
An enlightening podcast that helps people discover more history and an Asian American perspective on race and culture. Hosted by husband-wife team of Baldwin "Only Won" Chiu & Larissa Lam
Episodes
May 13, 2025 • 22 mins
In this special episode of Love, Discovery and Dim Sum, hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu dive into a compelling review of the box office hit film Sinners, set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta. They explore how the film portrays the story of Chinese American families living in the segregated South during Jim Crow—a narrative that closely mirrors their own family history, as seen in their award-winning documentary Far Ea...
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April 17, 2025 • 23 mins
Grief doesn't follow a schedule—and healing isn't one-size-fits-all. In this heartfelt episode of Love, Discovery & Dim Sum, hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu (aka Only Won) open up about dealing with the loss of Baldwin's father and friends they've lost along the way. From honoring loved ones who have passed to navigating the complex emotions that follow, they explore how we can all make time and space for grief in our own un...
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January 16, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of the Love Discovery and Dim Sum podcast, hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won (Baldwin Chiu) kick off a series of episodes exploring themes of loss. They share their personal experiences with the recent wildfires that struck Pasadena and Altadena, their home communities, detailing the devastation to buildings and its profound impact on residents. The discussion emphasizes the importance of addressing both physical and e...
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February 28, 2023 • 24 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss the rise in anti-China rhetoric stemming from the "Chinese Spy Balloon" and the reintroduction of Alien Land Laws in states like Texas banning ownership of property by citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. They give background on the Alien Land Laws from the 1900s that discriminated against many Asians.
Intro: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro: "Turn This World Aroun...
Intro: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro: "Turn This World Aroun...
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October 18, 2022 • 26 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the increased presence of AAPIs in lead roles on TV such as Raymond Lee starring in Quantum Leap and Sandra Oh in Killing Eve and The Chair. Is this trend here to stay?
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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May 3, 2022 • 24 mins
Hosts, Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the need to balance of showing the pain and joy of Asian American Pacific Islander history and experiences. They celebrate AAPi Heritage Month by outlining overlooked contributions by the AAPI community in history, They also discuss a little known painful anti-Asian hate incident, the 1907 Bellingham Race Riot.
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This Wo...
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This Wo...
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March 9, 2022 • 25 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting why it's important to learn about Asian American women in history like Susan Ahn Cuddy and Patsy Mink. They also discuss the disturbing rash of attacks on Asian women in New York City.
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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February 24, 2022 • 24 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won give our take on Chinese American athletes like Nathan Chen and Eileen Gu at the Beijing Winter Olympics and discuss the complicated issues of identity they and other Asian Americans deal with their whole lives.
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro music: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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January 19, 2022 • 27 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss highlights of 2021 including Asian Americans in reality shows, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, rom coms, etc. while taking a sobering look at anti-Asian incidents in the past year. They take a look at their imaginary crystal ball and give some predictions for 2022.
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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October 21, 2021 • 17 mins
In honor of Filipino American History Month, Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss the significance of Filipino American historical figures such as Larry Itliong, The Rocky Fellars and celebrities of Filipino Descent such as H.E.R., Lou Diamond Phillips and Bruno Mars.
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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September 9, 2021 • 36 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Only Won aka Baldwin Chiu discuss the underestimated success of Marvel's latest film, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh. They give their review of the film, what they thought about the martial arts action and pet peeves they have about Asian stereotypes in films.
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
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Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
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August 30, 2021 • 28 mins
Hosts, Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss controversy around Shang-Chi actress Awkwafina's accent and accusations of appropriating a "Blaccent". They also debate what it means to sound "Asian" or "Black."
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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June 19, 2021 • 20 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss how Father's Day takes on a new meaning for Baldwin's family and how his father has changed since the making of Far East Deep South. They also discuss the new federal holiday, Juneteenth and its importance.
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Dim Sum" by Only Won
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Dim Sum" by Only Won
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April 29, 2021 • 21 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the consequences of excluding Asian American history and how it factors into anti-Asian hate today.
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro: "Dim Sum" by Only Won
Intro music: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro: "Dim Sum" by Only Won
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April 9, 2021 • 28 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss what the Asian community wants and what they would like to see in response to continued attacks and racism towards Asian Americans. They also make a big announcement about their documentary, Far East Deep South.
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Dim Sum" by Only Won
#stopasianhate #stopaapihate
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Dim Sum" by Only Won
#stopasianhate #stopaapihate
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March 24, 2021 • 41 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won address the recent Atlanta shooting and continued wave of anti-Asian violence and hate crimes. They also discuss whether calling out racism is spurring more racism and what animated films like Raya and the Last Dragon can teach us about reducing hate and racism.
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Intro song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro song: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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February 24, 2021 • 47 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the recent rise in Anti-Asian hate crimes and the factors causing people to continue to make Asians scapegoats for the pandemic. #stopAAPIhate
Follow on Twitter @LDDpodcast @LarissaLam @OnlyWon
Instagram @LDDpodcast @LarissaLamMusic @OnlyWonMC
Theme music: “Discovered” by Larissa Lam
End song: “Turn This World Around” by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Follow on Twitter @LDDpodcast @LarissaLam @OnlyWon
Instagram @LDDpodcast @LarissaLamMusic @OnlyWonMC
Theme music: “Discovered” by Larissa Lam
End song: “Turn This World Around” by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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January 14, 2021 • 28 mins
Hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss their reaction to the Capitol Riot in Washington, DC and take a historical look at various riots in LA as well as anti-Asian mobs and riots in the 1800s and early 1900s. They unpack lessons we can learn and the dangers of mob mentality.
Theme Song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
Theme Song: "Discovered" by Larissa Lam
Outro: "Turn This World Around" by Only Won ft. Larissa Lam
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December 31, 2020 • 31 mins
Hosts, Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss the best and worst moments of 2020. From Covid-19 to the Mandalorian to racial tensions, they take a look back at on this pandemic year. They also discuss their recent Golden Crane Podcast Award nomination.
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December 9, 2020 • 23 mins
Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won discuss how their family is dealing with the strain of Covid-19 lockdown, the importance of mental health and how you can help others during the holiday season to cope with isolation during the pandemic. They also give an update on their fall film festival virtual tour.
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