The Sifu Mimi Chan Show

MiOsc is back at sea. Join us for an evening conversation as we try to keep our thoughts concise amidst our most recent cruise. What is the difference between optimal vs ideal? Should we be adding or shedding actions to improve? And are we living in reality? I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions, reach out on social media @sifumimichan. https://youtu.be/FylbCGr5QaE THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 446. MiOsc on Optimal vs Ideal first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

Live from NYC it’s Perry Yung! I love seeing my friends when I travel. Perry and I catch up in a cafe on the Upper West Side on a chilly NYC day. Perry is a true activist and artist. From shakuhachi flute mastery to an actor on screen he inspires in so many ways. Best known as Father Jun on the hit show Warrior, he also keeps busy advocating for social justice . We discuss the challenges of the survival of art while the current administration has slashed funding and ways to learn how you can get involved. Perry has inspiring projects in the works which you should check out: Lucky FM2 in NYC on May 21-31 in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month. Tickets on sale now at La MaMa | Experimental Theatre Club in New York His newest film: Bunny Lovr: bunnylovr.utopia.film You can also support by tuning into tracks of his relaxing shakuhachi flute music: Bamboo, by Perry Yung You can follow Perry on Instagram to keep up with his work. I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions, reach out on social media @sifumimichan. Discussed in this episode: Slant film – Facebook Slant Film (@slantfilm) • Instagram photos and videos THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 445. Perry Yung on finding inspiration through activism and the arts first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

Happy year of the fire horse! I wanted to share a little about our CNY wrap-up with you all, so enjoy my impromptu episode! I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. Discussed in this episode: The Chan Family: Martial Arts Mastery and a Real-Life Mulan Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – Mimi Chan, Onchantho Am, Patti Jo Church-Houle – Orlando Magazine https://www.thehistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OCRHC_Womens-History-Breakfast-2026_02122026.pdf Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher – Resist and Unsubscribe THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 444. Happy Year of the Fire Horse first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

MiOsc is back, discussing the reality check needed on the benefits of tai chi vs. what you might be seeing on the internet. You may have seen an influencer online (usually shirtless, usually sporting six-pack abs with veins popping out of his biceps) claiming he got that body from doing a “Tai Chi Walk.” The caption promises that this simple, slow movement is the secret ancient hack to melting belly fat and getting shredded. Reality check. That guy did not get that body from Tai Chi. There are some incredible benefits to tai chi, but six-pack abs aren’t among them. Oscar and I discuss the true benefits of tai chi and the importance of community during turbulent times… like this one. Join us on youtube to watch our musings, and feel free to leave kind comment. I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. Discussed in this episode: Wah Lum Temple Jon Stewart episode Alex Pretti had a dangerous weapon: the truth | The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | BINGE THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 443. Reality check with MiOsc first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

It’s not every day you get to chat with a voicetramentalist. I’m speaking about none other than actor and comedian Michael Winslow. Michael had breakout performances in the 1980s Police Academy franchise and quickly became known as the Man of 10,000 Sound Effects and was featured in one of my favorite comedies, Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs. Michael and I are old friends. It was so much fun to talk with him about beatboxing, sound as an artform, and the importance of evolving. And in case you are wondering, YES! He does sound effects throughout this conversation. Tune in on Youtube also to watch us in person at the Wah Lum Cultural Center! I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. Discussed in this episode: AI vs. Human Element Spaceballs Police Academy THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 442. Michael Winslow on the importance of sound and Spaceballs! first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

The Mimi and Greg Show 2026! In this episode, I catch up with the legendary Greg Rucka as we talk about writing, pens, life, and his epic comic Lazarus Fallen with co-creator Michael Lark. Greg and I have been steadily podcasting together since 2019! Little did Greg know what he was getting into by saying yes to that first episode. Going on 7 years later, I am so grateful to call Greg a true friend. If you aren’t already subscribed to his newsletter, Front Towards Enemy, do yourself a favor and sign up—it’s free, it’s brilliant, and it’s the perfect way to stay up to date on all things Rucka. For those that don’t already know: Greg Rucka is a New York Times bestselling author of hundreds of comics and nearly two dozen novels. He is also the writer for his critically acclaimed and award winning film The Old Guard starring Charlize Theron and The Old Guard 2 streaming now on Netflix. I’m loving these conversations and hope you are too.  If you are, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. Discussed in this episode: Lazarus Fallen DC Comics Spencer Ackerman THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 441. Catching up with Greg Rucka first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

Matt Fraction is known for his incredible work on titles like “Hawkeye” and “Sex Criminals,” but today, we talk about his new acclaimed Batman run with Jorge Jimenez, and life at 50. It’s always fun to catch up with Matt. I’m especially grateful to hear he is back to full health after a scary brush with covid and hospitalization. We discuss life changes at 50 and I am energized by his joy for writing. If you haven’t started the Batman comic yet, don’t delay. You can also catch up on his ongoing comic Adventureman with Terry Dodson. I’m grateful to share in conversations with friends like Matt and would like to continue on this journey. My favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback. If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Discussed in this episode: Batman, 2025 Fraction, Jimenez Paper Asylum Jorge Jimenez Miles Morales, Brian Michael Bendis Scott Snyder Lego Batman Horror Express Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 440. Matt Fraction on Batman and the Big 5-0! first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

In this episode, Dan John and I continue our ongoing Sword in the Stone journey—using this classic book as a guide to examine the world we live in today. What began years ago as a shared exploration of education and mentorship has become something unexpected for me. As a scholar and educator, Dan graciously helps me navigate difficult but important distinctions, including the differences between fascism, communism, and socialism. So yes, he is fulfilling his role as an educator, but beyond that, I value his friendship and time. Dan is a busy man, and I truly appreciate his enthusiasm to discuss this book with me and the philosophical conversations that tangent from the chapter we are exploring. You don’t need to have read the book in order to enjoy this episode, but I highly recommend it! We also speak about the loss of one of the great storytellers of our time, Rob Reiner. I am very grateful to call Dan my friend and love the opportunity to learn from him. I hope you enjoyed the episode. If you did, please share this podcast with others and rate it on your platform of choice. You can also take one extra step to show your love by donating to the show on my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Discussed in this episode: Rob Reiner This Is Spinal Tap The Princess Bride When Harry Met Sally The Freshman (movie) Knives Out 3 Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 439. Coach Dan John on Classic Lessons for Modern Times first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

Gene Luen Yang is an award-winning author and comic creator of American Born Chinese, Lunar New Year Love Story, Superman Smashes the Klan, Shang Chi, and more. He is currently creating Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Books of Clash, check it out if you haven’t yet. I loved catching up with Gene and learning about his writing process and struggles to stay creative amidst the modern world distractions. It’s great to know that despite how prolific he is as a writer and artist, he is human, like the rest of us. Speaking of humanity, we also delve into the pros and cons of AI and what his hopes are for the future of art despite the rise of AI. It is such an honor to talk to guests like Gene.  If you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback.  If you would like to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, visit my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Discussed in this episode: Home – Cartoonist & Teacher | Gene Luen Yang TMNT – GLY issues Freedom App Minimalist App Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 438. Gene Luen Yang on TMNT, creativity, and the writing process first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

Oscar and I discuss the habits that hold up during busy or stressful seasons. Having just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary, we also talk about relationships. As we gear up for another holiday season — we share our best practices and commitments for staying healthy both mentally and physically. I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 437. MiOsc on Staying Well During Stressful Times + Relationship Talk first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.