Episode 15 Physical: Team Mongolia Overcame the Odds in Netflix's "Physical Asia": implications of their success
Mongolians have been obsessed with Netflix's hit show Physical: Asia. The Mongolian team not only received support from Mongolians but also from all over the world because of how well they performed.
Their achievement represented the story of underdogs and also served as a true reflection of the potential that Mongolians possess.
We discuss the achievements of the Mongolian team, dive into the cultural aspects of trusting one another and self-belief, and how Team Mongolia’s performance on Physical: Asia broke the negative stereotypes Mongolians hold about each other.
Three Universals: On this episode, 100 Physicals replaced 3 universals.
Special Elements: Eagle cries (think archer pose), one mention of Chinggis (cue Julian singing)
Pocketcast | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
43min
Hosts: Anand, Dolgion, Julian
Date Recorded: Nov 21 2025
Date Released: Dec 10 2025
Keywords: pop culture | national pride | sports
Show notes:
Khaliun B’s article on the circus for the New York Times
Julian’s blog post about toxic masculinity in politicians
