On this episode of The Deep Dive Diaries, Violet and Lucia explore their core theme of Asian American identity through the lens of food and culture.

They break down tiaoliao (Chinese condiments), share their favorite Chinese dishes, and weigh in on the age-old debate: rice or noodles? Plus, they unpack how hotpot went from family tradition to global trend.

Tune in for a flavorful conversation full of personal stories, cultural insights, and—of course—strong opinions.

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Violet Evans & Lucia Wang are the co-hosts of the Deep Dive Diaries, a newly founded podcast created to share their experiences growing up in North Carolina, becoming Tar Heels at UNC-Chapel Hill, and navigating their first 9-to-5 jobs. In this episode, we explore the environmental impacts of North Carolina’s hog farming industry, as well as the legal ramifications and environmental disaster of the Duke Energy coal ash spill. These case studies underscore the interconnectedness of North Carolina with its people, wildlife, and environment.

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In Episode 4, Violet and Lucia reveal the top ten tales they've read in the past year. These books discuss themes of first-generation Asian American identity, explore the impacts of racism and colonialism, and provide perspectives on how certain political worldviews are developed. Listen in as we explore how intersectionality emerges in these thematic novels.

Content warning: this episode briefly mentions rape, substance abuse, and racial trauma.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Making a Scene, Constance Wu

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin

What We Kept to Ourselves, Nancy Jooyun Kim

Sea Change, Gina Chung

Bitter in the Mouth, Monique Truong

Legendborn, Tracy Deonn

So Help Me God, Mike Pence

Horse, Geraldine Brooks

Crying in Hmart, Michelle Zauner

The Immortalists, Chloe Benjamin

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