They Call Us Bruce 224: They Call Us New Year 2024

Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.

What's up, podcast listeners? We've got another episode of our podcast They Call Us Bruce. (Almost) each week, my good friend, writer/columnist Jeff Yang and I host an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America, with a strong focus on media, entertainment and popular culture.

In this episode, we welcome back our pals Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of DIASPORA to take one last look back at the year that was, plus a look forward, with a special super-sized edition of The Good, The Bad, and The WTF (What's The Future). We discuss, among other things, the post-Everything Everywhere All at Once Multiverse, messy Asians, controversies, Beef, Past Lives, Joy Ride, Shortcomings, Elemental, hopes, dreams, fears, and much more. This episode is sponsored by the Netflix series The Brothers Sun.

Happy New Year 2017

And as always, thank you.



New year, new beginnings. For many, 2016 was a year of challenge, struggle and confusion -- for myself included. 2017 also aims to kick our collective ass, but I choose to rise up and kick ass back. I choose to fight because I have everything to fight for. May your year be one of rebirth, reinvention and leveling up.

It's time for a fresh start, so we might as well get started on January 1. As we hurtle towards the 17th year of this blog, I want to extend a huge thank you to my community -- our awesome readers, the people who continue to support and propel this project. Stay Angry, my friends.

- Phil

Happy Angry New Year 2016

And thank you.



Happy new year, dear readers. For better or for worse, 2015 was one hell of year.

As we look onward to new journeys, big changes and challenges over the next 365 days, I just wanted to say thank you for your incredible readership and support. This year marks the 15th anniversary of this website -- a pretty damn good reason to celebrate. As I look back at the last decade and a half, I find myself asking in amazement, "How did I get here?" The answer is community. The answer is you.

Thank you to everyone who will help make this next year awesome. Stay Angry.

Happy Angry New Year 2015

First, some thanks are in order.



Happy New Year. The last 365 days were pretty darn crazy on many levels. I can't remember the last time I was so relieved to put a year to bed. Onward. I am looking forward to new adventures and challenges in 2015. For now, let me express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the awesome parts of 2014.

Happy Lunar New Year from President Obama

"May this be a year of prosperity for you and your families..."



From the White House to your house, it's the Year of the Horse. For the record, here is a video message from President Obama extending best wishes to all in the AAPI community celebrating the Lunar New Year:

So who's getting a red envelope?

Gung Hay Fat Choy



Happy Lunar New Year! Best wishes to you and your loved ones in the Year of the Horse. Been seeing this handy graphic passed around, and thought I'd share, in order to maximize the proper distribution of blessings.

Do You Need to Give This Person a Lai See?

According to tradition, some of our brothers and sisters will be ringing in the new year by giving and receiving blessings in the form of lai see, those red envelopes containing -- hopefully -- hella cash money. Or maybe just a little bit of money. But the relationship dynamics of who gives and gets can be complicated.

So refer to this guide, and distribute and accept those blessings accordingly.

Happy Angry New Year

Happy New Year! Hoping your holiday celebrations are healthy, safe and blessed.

As we close the book on another crazy-ass 365 days, I just want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, the faithful supporters of this blog, for getting us through all the ups and downs, the tragedies and triumphs, the hallelujahs and WTFs. Personally and professionally, 2013 was one of the most eventful, challenging years of my life, and I want to thank you for your continued readership and support.

I foresee more changes and challenges in the coming year. Bring it. And Stay Angry, my friends.

happy angry new year

Happy New Year, Angry Readers. Just want to wish you and your loved ones an awesome new year. Thank you for all your support of this blog over the years. 2012 was crazy on many levels, but I'm looking forward to doing it all over again, and doing it better. Let's kick 2013's ass. Here's to more good times. Stay Angry.