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!

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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

https://youtu.be/_ZgeMTX3sw8

THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm

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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.

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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

https://youtu.be/P7jxDBgJNSQ

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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!

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Discussed in this episode:

AI vs. Human Element

Spaceballs

Police Academy

https://youtu.be/5TTlpp6mVlg

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