Episodes

  • Farewell (For Now)

    Farewell (For Now)
    Dec 11 2025
    In this (potentially) last episode, Violet and Lucia reflect on their podcast journey. They discuss challenges and successes, favorite episodes, and why they are choosing to end the podcast. Thank you to everyone who listened in 2025!

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    12 mins
  • Mooncakes and Memories: Midautumn Moon Festival

    Mooncakes and Memories: Midautumn Moon Festival
    Oct 6 2025
    In this episode of the Deep Dive Diaries, Violet and Lucia explore the traditional Chinese holiday, Midautumn Moon Festival. Across cultures, one moon connects us all— they share the festival’s background, its significance through food and art, and some of their favorite memories. Tune in to hear their takes on Midautumn Moon Festival compared to Thanksgiving!

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    34 mins
  • A Background of Education in China and the United States

    A Background of Education in China and the United States
    Aug 18 2025
    Amidst the current political landscape of international relations between China and the United States, Violet and Lucia reflect on what makes both cultures so different through education. In this episode, they share information about China's education (historic and present) and American education (historic and present), as well as similarities/differences.

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    56 mins
  • Pass the Mic: A Deep Dive into Chinese Karaoke

    Pass the Mic: A Deep Dive into Chinese Karaoke
    Jul 14 2025
    Drinking, eating, and karaoke often go hand in hand. In this episode, Violet and Lucia talk about all things karaoke, comparing Western and Chinese styles as well as describing their favorite KTV snacks and memories. Tune into this episode discussing the connections between karaoke, nightlife, and drinking culture!

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    29 mins
  • All About Dumplings

    All About Dumplings
    Jun 17 2025

    In this episode, Violet and Lucia discuss the history and cultural significance of Chinese dumplings, review their favorite dipping sauces, describe dumpling-making memories, and make dumplings for their friends to enjoy.


    Cookbook: First-Generation: Recipes From my Taiwanese-American Home, by Frankie Gaw

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    26 mins
  • Savoring China: Staples to Hotpot

    Savoring China: Staples to Hotpot
    May 8 2025

    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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    50 mins
  • NC and the Environment: Two Case Studies

    NC and the Environment: Two Case Studies
    Apr 15 2025

    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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    36 mins
  • Top Ten Tales of the Year

    Top Ten Tales of the Year
    Mar 13 2025

    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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    43 mins