Strong Asian Lead: Recent Episodes
Strong Asian Lead
The Asian American podcast covering Film, TV, cinema, history, and discrimination along with interview with legacy storyteller who made Hollywood what it is today.
From actors to screenwriters, directors to cinematographers, we explore the first steps to ignite your creative passion and enter the entertainment world. Whether you're dipping your toes in or already immersed, our casual chat and expert insights will guide you on your journey. Plus, we'll dive into the iconic movie 'Enter the Dragon' and discover its lessons for aspiring filmmakers.
Mas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at https://members.strongasianlead.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongasianlead/message
Dive into Hollywood as we reveal the transformative power of kindness and how 'paying it forward' can rewrite your starry destiny. Tune in to discover the hidden ripple effects of generosity in Tinseltown and be inspired to make a difference in your own way.
Jungle Book: https://members.strongasianlead.com/p/strongasianlead/resource/i/04a91b74-62de-4f9f-b443-a55518175975/?sgj=am
Mas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at https://members.strongasianlead.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongasianlead/message
In this empowering episode, we explore the transformative power of 'No'. We take you behind the scenes of Hollywood's glamour, sharing my personal stories from the industry and how I turned their rejection slips into stepping stones. Each 'No' they encountered was not a rejection, but the 'Next Opportunity' paving their path to success. Tune in to learn how you can apply these lessons to your own journey, transforming every 'No' into a new possibility.
3 Ninjas (1992):
https://members.strongasianlead.com/p/strongasianlead/resource/i/32b753d7-b8b4-4265-aca7-fe203cc27b25/?sgj=am
Mas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at https://members.strongasianlead.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongasianlead/message
In this candid episode, I share my personal stories of giving and receiving feedback throughout my career in Hollywood. The good, the bad, the ugly.I'll talk about how I learned to deliver constructive criticism without crushing spirits, and how to take useful notes without losing my vision.Plus, my best tips for making feedback work for you, not against you.Whether you're an actor, filmmaker, or just trying to navigate feedback at school or work, I hope my messy stories and hard-won lessons take the stress out of critique. Mas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongasianlead/message
Got tired of waiting on myself to restart the podcast. So I'm coming back, quick and dirty, run and gun style. A few thoughts here and there. Once a week, maybe twice.
Thank everyone who was still listening to the podcast even thought I wasn't posting. These show notes will get better too. Just doing this because I'd rather spend the time doing a podcast than doing an instagram post.
Mas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/strongasianlead
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member at https://members.strongasianlead.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongasianlead/message
What's it like to be mixed Asian actor in Hollywood? How has casting treated biracial people as "too Asian" or "not Asian enough" when it comes to booking a role? That's what we're discussing with Genevieve Kang, actor on Netflix's Locke and Key. Tune in to hear what it's like to be an actor in Canada and what does it take to make a career as an actor.
Genevieve's website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2002602/
Genevieve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievekng/
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
How do Asian American directors look at Western and Eastern projects and break down the differences in storytelling style and visual filmmaking? That's why Dinh and I talk about on this week's interview. We also discuss his projects and how they've developed over time and throughout Vietnam, France, and the Untied States. Dinh Thai is an award winning director and is a co-creator on the upcoming Freeform series, AZNBBGL, a coming-of-age story about three Asian American teenagers driven by a desire to break free from generational expectations and carve out their own place in the world, set in the vibrant Vietnamese community of Little Saigon in Southern California’s Orange County.
Dinh's website: https://www.dinhthai.com
Dinh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinhster/
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
What does having a literary manager mean in the industry and how does a writer work with their manager? And where do South Asians in entertianment go to network, find resources, and share experience? That's what we're discussing with Bash Naran, a former literary manager (now an agent at WME). Find out how writers can empower themselves to tell great stories while being authentically themselves.
Connect with The Salon: the salon.xyz
Thanks for listening
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Venmo: @StrongAsianLead or @MasMoriya
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
Katie and I discuss the life and struggles of being an actor and the skills that are helpful to have. We also discuss what it means to Katie to tell stories as a writer.
Links and Handles: Katie's IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4583512/ Katie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katie___chang/ Pantheon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0U58K58V50XWKXYFAZ3FVYB96J/ref=atv_dl_rdr?tag=justus1ktp-20
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Focusing on discussions around building a community based on equity, Masami reviews the state of inclusivity within the entertainment industry with author of How To Write Inclusively: An Analysis & How To Guide and screenwriter Ashwini Prasad. Ashwini speaks on the fluidity of identity and using privilege to stand up for the underrepresented and victims within the industry. Together Masami and Ashwini emphasize the need for internal, conscious change while working to saturate the industry with various perspectives in all stages of production.
Podcast Show Notes Guest Title: Ashwini Prasad Recording Date: 7/27/2021
Episode Transcript: https://strongasianlead.com/ashwini-prasad-interview/
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - The current state of social media space that demands content that speaks to everyone.
Topic 2 - The fluidity of identity.
Topic 3 - How Ashwini embraced, appreciated, and reclaimed her name and the culture behind it.
Topic 4 - What studios are doing right and areas that need improvement.
Topic 5 - Bringing in honest conversations for more inclusivity and representation.
Topic 6 - Letting the cast and story speak for themselves.
Topic 7 - Media’s influence on perceptions of ethnicities and cultures.
Topic 8 - The need yet reluctance for conscious, internal change.
Topic 9 - What it looks like to build a community based on equity.
Topic 10 - The importance of having many different perspectives in all stages of production.
Topic 11 - Using self-awareness to stand up for victims in the entertainment industry.
Topic 12 - Closing thoughts.
Links and Handles:
Ashwini’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theinclusivescreenwriter/?hl=en
Ashwini’s Website - https://theinclusivescreenwriter.com
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Filmmakers, Lizzie Jacobs and Phobe Yung, discuss their new upcoming project, a documentary film about the stolen children within Cambodia. They describe their passions and worries when it comes to the next steps for their project. Mas also provides them with similar stories and experiences to help the young creators continue on in their filming.
Podcast Show Notes Guest Title: The Stolen Child
Recording Date: 09/11/2021
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - (0:00 - 4:11) Backstory of “The Stolen Children”
Topic 2 - (4:12 - 5:42) Lizzie and Phobe’s prior film experience
Topic 3 - (5:43 - 8:40) Phobe’s film process as a producer
Topic 4 - (8:41 - 11:25) Why Documentary Filmmaking? Phobe’s love for documentary
Topic 5 - (11:26 - 15:36) Lizzie’s love for documentary, highlights Cambodia
Topic 6 - (15:37 - 16:16) Concerns about their upcoming trip to Cambodia
Topic 7 - (16:17 - 19:03) Lizzie’s mission to help others with the film
Topic 8 - (19:04 - 23:55) Phobe’s worries and concerns as a producer
Topic 9 - (23:56 - 28:42) Thoughts, hopes, and opinions on the film industry
Topic 10 - (28:43 - 31:22) Cambodian-American stories in media
Topic 15 - Wrapping up/Closing statements
Links and Handles:
The Stolen Children’s GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-stolen-children-film-part-2?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Lizzie Jacobs’ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizziejacobs1/
Phobe Yung’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/phoebeyyung/
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
The Stolen Children Webstie - https://www.thestolenchildrenfilm.com/
A Doc Website - https://a-doc.org/
The Stolen Children’s Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thestolenchildrenfilm?lang=en
The Stolen Children’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thestolenchildren/
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Episode Transcript: https://strongasianlead.com/transcript-the-stolen-children-lizzie-jacobs-interview/
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We sat down with Filmmaker Jon Lee Brody to discuss the entertainment industry and the frustrations we have moving up the ladder of Hollywood.
You can find more about Jon by following him at the links below.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonleebrody/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonLeeBrody
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonleebrody/
Transcript: https://strongasianlead.com/transcript-jon-lee-brody-interview/
Links and Handles:
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Website: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Donate - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Taking a look at the commonly overlooked, rich history of early Asian American cinema groups, Masami shares a reflective conversation with actress, former arts education director of East West Players, founder of Cold Tofu, and former Co-Chair of the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition, Marilyn Tokuda. Marilyn delves deep into her internal struggles at the beginning of her acting career and how the various mentors she had within the community were pivotal in shaping her journey. Masami and Marilyn emphasize the importance of early Asian American coalitions and activists and the need to continue advocacy in the entertainment industry.
Podcast Show Notes Guest Title: Marilyn Tokuda Recording Date: 10/12/2021
Episode Title: Cold Tofu Comedy w/ Marilyn Tokuda
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - The impact of East West Players.
Topic 2 - The impetuses and mentors who encouraged and sparked Marilyn’s acting journey.
Topic 3 - How she derived her strength from wanting to be different from Asian stereotypes. Topic 4 - The motivations and beginnings of how Marilyn started Cold Tofu Topic 5 - Finding her own unique voice within the Asian American community.
Topic 6 - The passionate history behind Cold Tofu’s success and development
Topic 7 - How nonprofit comedy groups stay financially stable.
Topic 8 - Marilyn’s involvement in East West Players.
Topic 9 - The importance of having positive role models within the Asian American community. Topic 10 - Coalitions’ effects on changing the theater and film industry.
Topic 11 - Breaking the cycle of silencing her own voice.
Topic 12 - Making noise to keep networks accountable.
Topic 13 - Demanding increasing initiatives and development for Asian Americans within the industry.
Topic 14 - Closing thoughts.
Links and Handles:
Marilyn’s IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0865795/
Masami's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masmoriya
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/donate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrongAsianLead
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates at https://members.strongasianlead.com
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
We're joined by Karen Tran Wood, Senior Publicity Manager at IW GROUP INC, Filiz Bahmanpour, VP of Product at GRACENOTE (a Nielsen Company),
and Travis Atreo, musician, artist, and CEO of FANDED.
We discussed how publicity can help any and all artists promote themselves and their careers, how data can be used to show us the evolving representation of Asian Americans in entertainment, and why it's important for artists to be themselves in order to have fulfilling careers as expressive artists.
This was a live recording at our in-person event on August 20, 2022. If you’re interested in attending an in-person event in the future, please subscribe to our newsletter at members.strongasianlead.com
Panelist Socials:
Travis Atreo: @travisatreo
Karen Tran Wood: @karenthuytien
Filiz Bahmanpour: @nielsenmedia
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
We watched Bullet Train had had many words to say about it. So we put it into a podcast episode for everyone to hear. Let us know your thoughts about it in the comments, on our socials, or even hit us up with an email.
If you're interested in our meetup, here's the link. https://www.strongasianlead.com/event
Hope to see you there!
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Things are extra busy at Strong Asian Lead and for me personally. Rent and bills still have to be paid and that means taking up a full time job as a freelancer. We want to keep doing podcasts and sharing interviews, but our small volunteer team can only handle so much. Our main focus is in person events, and we’ve found these to be the most impactful for the community. We hope that you’ll join us there and give us grace on our podcasts. Until then, take care!
Thank you everybody for continuing to subscribe. We are going on a hiatus and I know we haven’t been constantly on episodes but right now we have to take a break as we need to hire support staff for Strong Asian Lead. Until then stay strong and will be back as soon as we can. Take care. Be well.
Welcoming our new Co-Host, Maria Gee!! Follow her at @MariaAlexaG
Having trouble breaking into Hollywood?
Book your free discovery call
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
Deso: @MasMoriya
Music by Diana Chow
MixedAsian #MixedAsianMedia #StrongasianLead #sal #StrongAsianLead #Asian #AsianAmerican #YellowIsBeautiful #hollywood #filmmaking #screenwriting #scriptsensei #nonprofit #entertianment #deadlinehollywood #variety #cape #goldhouse #film #tv #clubhouse
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Another week, another podcast. I get angry in this episode and talk about my white "friends" who never respected me.
Having trouble breaking into Hollywood?
Book your free discovery call
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
Deso: @MasMoriya
Music by Diana Chow
MixedAsian #MixedAsianMedia #StrongasianLead #sal #StrongAsianLead #Asian #AsianAmerican #YellowIsBeautiful #hollywood #filmmaking #screenwriting #scriptsensei #nonprofit #entertianment #deadlinehollywood #variety #cape #goldhouse #film #tv #clubhouse
What is the conversation around Mixed Asian Media in Entertainment?
Follow @AlexfChester
Visit https://MixedAsianMedia.com
Submit your films/shorts/podcast/screenplays for MAM Fest https://filmfreeway.com/MixedAsianMed...
Having trouble breaking into Hollywood?
Book your free discovery call with Mas Moriya.
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
Deso: @MasMoriya
Music by Diana Chow
MixedAsian #MixedAsianMedia #StrongasianLead #sal #StrongAsianLead #Asian #AsianAmerican #YellowIsBeautiful #hollywood #filmmaking #screenwriting #scriptsensei #nonprofit #entertianment #deadlinehollywood #variety #cape #goldhouse #film #tv #clubhouse
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Let's talk Asian American cinema history, cause public school doesn't teach anything.
What to watch: Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir CLAIMING A VOICE History of MANAA Slaying the Dragon The Slanted Screen More than Miyagi
Having trouble breaking into Hollywood? Book your free discovery call with Mas Moriya.
Links: Strong Asian Lead Homepage Instagram - @strongasianlead_ Twitter - @strongasianlead Facebook – Strong Asian Lead Crowdfunding - LINK Patreon - LINK Youtube - CHANNEL Masami Moriya IG: @MasMoriya Twitter: @MasMoriya Deso: @MasMoriya Music by Diana Chow
This week, I speak with Tim Dang, former Artistic Producing Director of East West Players, the longest running POC/Asian American theatre company in America. Tim is an actor, producer and director who also teaches at USC. We also speak about his play, Beijing Spring.
Screenwriters, Directors, Filmmakers:
Book your free discovery call with Mas Moriya.
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
Deso: @MasMoriya
Music by Diana Chow
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Here's the podcast. This is the shownotes. Until we can have a professional to do it, this is what it's gonna be. Thanks for listening! Share with your friends how crazy I am. Ready to develop your career?
Screenwriters, Directors, Filmmakers:
Book your free discovery call with Mas Moriya.
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Masami Moriya
IG: @MasMoriya
Twitter: @MasMoriya
Deso: @MasMoriya
Music by Diana Chow
Here's the podcast. This is the shownotes. Until we can pay a professional to do it, this is what it's gonna be.
Thanks for listening! Share with your friends how crazy I am.
Films:
Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Chan is Missing (1982)
Year of the Dragon (1975)
Ping Pong Playa (2007)
Flower Drum Song (1961)
Go For Broke (1951)
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
Here's the podcast. That's all I'm gonna write This is the shownotes I have energy for. Until we can get on a real schedule, and pay someone to do it, this is what it's gonna be.
Thanks for listening! Share with your friends how crazy I am.
Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Youtube - CHANNEL
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A quick check in about our upcoming season 2 of the podcast and what's in store for 2022.
SAL Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
Patreon - LINK
Asian Film Network: Sign Up Here
David's Links:
David's Portfolio Page
Instagram - @davidmoriya
Twitter - @davidmoriya_
Thank you for your interest in our Clubhouse discussion on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This was an in-depth discussion and reviews from the people. The consensus? Good for representation, but not actually a great movie. Exciting, action-packed, and entertaining, but littered with plot holes, orientalizing of "magical Asians", bad third act, and another movie written by a majority White writers room.
Take a listen to the people and hear what they have to say. Thank you to all those who came to the room and shared your opinions with the public.
David AN - @a.n.publishing
Skye Nakamura - @skyenakamura
Ernest Lo - @E.l.1311
James Immanuel Mayuga - @just.james321
Keith Watabayashi - @kwatabayashi
Danita Patterson - @danitadestinypatterson
Bill Tung - @btung64
Hello Kiki - @luvpinkhellokitty
Harmony Zhang - @harmonyzhang
Captain China
Covan Rei - @covanrei
Craig T Williams - @redwallpro
SAL Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Twitter - @strongasianlead
Facebook – Strong Asian Lead
Crowdfunding - LINK
SAL Podcast Team:
Outreach Manager - Rachel Michiko Whitney (Website / @rachel_michiko)
Podcast Producer - Gina Kim (@gina.sk)
Social Media - Jenilee De La Fuente (Website / @jenilee_dlf) + Kevin Fenix (Website / @k.fenix)
Brand Voice - Rowenna-Riley Ji-Young Kim (@rowennarileykim)
Canva Designer - Dennis-Michael Broussard (Website / @carpe_dm)
Automated Transcript can be found here: https://strongasianlead.com/clubhouse-transcripts/ch-recording-shang-chi-honest-dis
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode of Strong Asian Lead Podcast, David interviews Justin Chon whose new film ‘Blue Bayou’ comes out this weekend. David and Justin discuss about the movie ‘Blue Bayou’, the influence of Asian American culture, how Justin got into the film industry, deportation, adoptees, film industry advice and more.
Topics discussed in this episode:
00:18—David’s film watching experience
07:07—Justin Chon’s Asian American influence
10:01—Justin’s entry to film scene
12:04—Why Justin took up directing?
18:35—Problem with Asian storytelling in Hollywood
21:25—Justin’s preparation for Blue Bayou
28:33—Justin’s learning about deportation process while researching for the film
30:16—Filmmaking lessons from Justin’s experience
31:36—Justin’s plans for future
33:14—Creators who inspire Justin
34:09—Justin’s advice for budding artists and filmmakers entering the industry
Buy your tickets HERE!
Follow Justin Chon
IG: @justinchon
IG: @BlueBayouFilm
Thank you Focus Features
SAL Links:
Strong Asian Lead Homepage
Instagram - @strongasianlead_
Crowdfunding - LINK
SAL Podcast Team:
Outreach Manager - Rachel Michiko Whitney (Website / @rachel_michiko)
Podcast Producer - Gina Kim (@gina.sk)
Social Media - Jenilee De La Fuente (@jenilee_dlf) + Kevin Fenix (Website / @k.fenix)
Brand Voice - Rowenna-Riley Ji-Young Kim (@rowennarileykim)
Canva Designer - Dennis-Michael Broussard (Website / @carpe_dm)
Audio Editor - Vanya Shruti (Fiverr / LinkedIn)
Transcript & Shownotes: Mohamed Syed (Fiverr)
Episode Transcript: https://strongasianlead.com/pod-transcripts/transcript-justin-chon
Calls to Action: Sign up for Asian Film Network (Beta) - http://asianfilmnetwork.com
Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) by - Kubbi https://soundcloud.com/kubbi Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tDexBj46oNI
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We're gonna do a quick check in and let you know what's going on with Strong Asian Lead. We still need a team and need help putting together the podcast and everything else, so this show notes are going to be very sparse. I appreciate your patience I appreciate that there's this might not be the most professional and well put together podcast episode but this is what we got to live with because I can't do everything myself. Which is the reason why we're checking in now because we've been off the air for a few weeks so please keep staying tuned in and be patient with artwork. Will keep coming out content and podcasting but we can only do so much at the same time. Thanks again for tuning in.
Shout out to Giant Leap Media for putting on a #GoldOpen for Shang-Chi
Get your tickets for Mixed Asian Media Festival - September 15 - 19th.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Recorded on 8.19.21
This is David. I'm not great at shownotes, so this is what we've got. We need a new shownotes peson, so if you're interested and great at taking notes, please email me at david@strongasianlead.com
Guests
Tony Giroux
Alex Chester
Lauren Lola
Ryan Alexander Holmes
Jenny Lee-Gilmore
Rachel Michiko Whitney
Naomi Sedgwick
Soma Helmi
TV and Film Recommendations
Helix
Shadow and Bone
Dave - Hulu
Breakshot
100% Half
So Yong Kim
The Replacements
Almost Asian
Love is a Many Splendid Thing - Film
Love is a Many Splendid Thing - TV
Queen Sugar
People Mentioned
Tiger Woods
Naomi Osaka
Hines Ward - Football player
Michael Norman - Sprinter
Keanu Reeves
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week David talks with writer and director, Soma Helmi, about the differences in the entertainment and film industries within Indonesia and the United States, why she was drawn to the story-shaping abilities of directing, finding peace with her mixed identity, and the powerful future of Indonesian and Indonesian American stories in Hollywood.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Soma Helmi
Recording Date: 29-07-2021
Episode Title: Expanding the Asian Diaspora w/ Soma Helmi
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - Upbringing in Bali
Topic 2 - Transitioning to different careers
Topic 3 - The story-shaping ability of directing
Topic 4 - Sustaining creativity during a pandemic
Topic 5 - The power of community and coming together
Topic 6 - First small production with Yoshi Sudarso and Miki Ishikawa
Topic 7 - Film industry in Indonesia vs. Los Angeles
Topic 8 - Power and universality of multicultural storytelling
Topic 9 - Being mixed race in Bali and feelings of being “othered”
Topic 10 - Finding peace with her mixed identity
Topic 11 - Indonesian stories in Western media
Topic 12 - The Weekend
Topic 13 - Southeast representation in the entertainment industry
Topic 14 - Closing thoughts
Mentioned Notes:
Future Women of TV of 2020
Yoshi Sudarso
Miki Ishikawa
Ryu Minami
Eat, Pray, Love (Film)
The Weekend Seed & Spark Campaign - www.theweekendshort.com
Links:
Handles:
Soma’s Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/somahelmi/
Soma’s Twitter -
https://twitter.com/somahelmi
Soma’s Website -
www.somahelmi.com
David's Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Recording Date: August 11, 2021 Episode Title: What Hollywood Doesn’t Understand Guests:
Alex Christian - https://instagram.com/alexchristianfit?utm_medium=copy_link
Darrick Collins - https://instagram.com/whateverittakesfilms?utm_medium=copy_link
Upendo William - https://instagram.com/upendomwilliam?utm_medium=copy_link
Amy Z Chan - https://instagram.com/amyzchan?utm_medium=copy_link
Vero Nica - https://twitter.com/mateconchipa?s=21
Topics Discussed: Asian Male Representation Diversity Budgets at Studios White Washing Diversity within our cultures and communities Intersectionality Publishing - Books turning into movies Asian American - North and South America Handles: D
David’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
SAL Links: https://strongasianlead.com/ Clubhouse - StrongAsianLead.club Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ / Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/ Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) by - Kubbi https://soundcloud.com/kubbi Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tDexBj46oNI Transcripts: https://strongasianlead.com/pod-transcripts/what-hollywood-doesnt-understad
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Taking a quick break from our scheduled programming. This week David talks about his journey within the entertainment industry, the brainchild that is ‘Strong Asian Lead’, and what drives him as a storyteller.
Podcast Show Notes
Recording Date: 08-05-2021
Episode Title: David Moriya & Strong Asian Lead
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - Introduction
Topic 2 - Growing up in California and moving to New York City
Topic 3 - Storytelling across various mediums
Topic 4 - The environment of the entertainment industry
Topic 5 - Los Angeles vs. New York City with Asian Americans in entertainment
Topic 6 - Living out of his car and the impact of COVID
Topic 7 - Building Strong Asian Lead and its evolution
Topic 8 - David’s growth as a screenwriter and creator
Topic 9 - The evolution of creating a story
Topic 10 - Creating ‘Rogue Photo’ and photography
Topic 11 - The future of Strong Asian Lead and new projects on the horizon
Topic 12 - Intersectionality of creativity and learning all aspects of production
Topic 13 - Finding that work-life balance
Topic 14 - Concluding thoughts
Links:
Handles:
David’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Episode Transcript: https://strongasianlead.com/pod-transcripts/david-moriya-strong-asian-lead
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) by - Kubbi https://soundcloud.com/kubbi Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tDexBj46oNI
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Approaching the entertainment industry from a different angle, David sits down to talk with marketing extraordinaire, incredible speaker, and mentor, Henry Ong. Not only does he touch upon his experience helping to launch some of the most successful projects in Hollywood to date, David and Henry dive into the intensity of re-centering your purpose, how influential media is in shaping perception, and the investment we need to have in the next generation of changemakers.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Henry Ong
Recording Date: 2021-06-18
Episode Title: Chasing Fulfillment w/ Henry Ong
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - How Henry sees himself
Topic 2 - Being a son of immigrants and his upbringing
Topic 3 - The story of his parents
Topic 4 - Henry’s evolution of self-identity
Topic 5 - Life-changing moments & re-evaluating current paths
Topic 6 - Asian Americans in the entertainment industry
Topic 7 - Marketing & how media shapes perception
Topic 8 - Authentic storytelling
Topic 9 - Mentoring the next generation of changemakers
Topic 10 - Everyone's on their own path
Topic 11 - The future of equity, inclusion, & representation
Topic 12 - Closing thoughts
Links:
Handles:
Henry’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryong/
Henry’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrhenryong/
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) by - Kubbi https://soundcloud.com/kubbi Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tDexBj46oNI
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Emphasizing the importance of South Asian representation in the larger Asian American conversation, this week David talks with director, writer, and actress, Sujata Day. They discuss how her debut feature film “Definition Please” came to be, how groundbreaking “Bend It Like Beckham” was, the realities of creating an indie film, and the continuous journey of building your table in Hollywood.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Sujata Day
Recording Date: 2021-06-23
Episode Title: Building The Table w/ Sujata Day
Topics Discussed:
Topic 1 - Combining both academic and creative endeavors
Topic 2 - Family support and the influence of culture on Sujata’s career
Topic 3 - The journey of “Definition Please”
Topic 4 - Creating short films and gathering her team
Topic 5 - Struggles of financing indie projects
Topic 6 - Incorporating her Indian American heritage into the movie
Topic 7 - Actors of color and secondary characters
Topic 8 - Bengali and South Asian representation in Hollywood
Topic 9 - Studios and agencies need to back BIPOC actors
Topic 10 - The dynamics of the writer’s room
Topic 11 - Building your table
Links:
Handles:
Sujata’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sujataday/
Sujata’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/sujataday
Definition Please Website - https://www.sujataday.com/definition-please
Definition Please Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/definitionplease/
Definition Please Twitter - https://twitter.com/DefnPlease
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
Mentioned Notes:
“7th Heaven” (TV Series)
Case Western University
“Awkward Black Girl” (Web Series)
Rabindranath Tagore
“Gook” (Film, Justin Chon)
“Ms. Purple” (Film, Justin Chon)
“Cowboy and Indian” (Short Film, Sujata Day)
LA Asian Film Festival
CAAM Fest
Austin Asian American Film Festival
Tina Mayberry
Debbie Allen
Dino Ray-Ramos
E Film/Company 3
Skywalker Ranch
Masala Lay’s Chips
Thumbs Up Soda
Bend It Like Beckham
Kim Saira & “Spill Your Guts” Petition
“Blowing Up Right Now”
OscarsSoWhite #EmmysSoWhite
Issa Rae
Matthew Cherry (“Nine Rides”)
Justin Chon
Tanuj Chopra
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, David sits down to talk with actor and content creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes to examine and go deeper into how content creation can help you tell your truth, the systemic colorism issues that plague the Asian American community, and the cultural significance of Rush Hour on his Black and Asian identity growing up.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Ryan Alexander Holmes
Recording Date: 2021-06-15
Episode Title: On Being Blasian w/ Ryan Alexander Holmes
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Learning how to make new friendships and the audition process during the pandemic
Topic 2 - Ryan and his identity
Topic 3 - Creating digital content throughout 2020 and 2021
Topic 4 - Breaking down what others see vs. how Ryan sees himself
Topic 5 - Strength in numbers
Topic 6 - Acting and navigating the industry as a multi-ethnic person
Topic 7 - Blasian representation in media
Topic 8 - Colorism in the Asian community
Topic 9 - Representation/role models growing up or lack thereof
Topic 10 - The cultural significance of Rush Hour
Topic 11 - The broken education system
Topic 12 - Closing thoughts
Links:
Handles:
Ryan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanalexh/
Ryan’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanalexh?lang=en
Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
Mentioned Notes:
Marlon Wayans & A Haunted House 2 (Film, 2014)
Kim’s Convenience Backlash - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-06-11/kims-convenience-simu-liu-jean-yoon-asian-representation
Adele Lim & Crazy Rich Asians
Dave Chapelle
Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (Guy Aoki vs. Sarah Silverman) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsNoO8xMs04
It Started With Words - https://itstartedwithwords.org/
Rush Hour (Film, 1998)
Yuri Kochiyama & Malcolm X
Black Lawyers Who Fought for Japanese Incarcerated Individuals
13th (Film, Ava DuVernay)
Amend: The Fight for America (Film, Will Smith)
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, David and Emi met with actress and industry veteran Miki Ishikawa to talk about her upbringing, the in’s and out’s of being a child actor, and continuing her journey to the acting career she has today. They also get into the nitty gritty of the many truths of representation across the Asian and Asian American diaspora, her experience on the set of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and 'The Terror: Infamy', and why the conversation towards a better future is never ending.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Miki Ishikawa
Recording Date: 2021-03-19
Episode Title: Authenticity & Acting
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - How Miki deals with grief and violence against communities
Topic 2 - Miki’s identity and background
Topic 3 - Representation
Topic 4 - Casting in Hollywood
Topic 5 - 'The Terror: Infamy'
Topic 6 - Closing thoughts
Topic 7 - Uplifting marginalized communities
Links:
Handles:
Miki’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikimou5e/
Miki’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikiishikawa
Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
Mentioned Notes:
The Terror: Infamy (Television Series, 1 season)
Minari (Film)
Yellow Rose (Film)
Lingua Franca (Film)
“No No Boy’ - https://bookshop.org/books/no-no-boy/9780295994048
‘Midnight in Broad Daylight’ - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/midnight-in-broad-daylight-pamela-rotner-sakamoto
‘Looking Like The Enemy’ - https://www.lookingliketheenemy.com/
‘Runaway Horses’ - https://www.waterstones.com/book/runaway-horses/yukio-mishima/9780099282891
‘Klara and the Sun’ - https://www.waterstones.com/book/klara-and-the-sun/kazuo-ishiguro/9780571366217
‘Black, Brown, and Yellow’ - https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520245204/black-brown-yellow-and-left
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Actress and activist Akemi Look hops on the pod to discuss the complexities of intergenerational trauma, her journey of healing through creative endeavors like dance and acting, the future of queer Asian American stories, and the necessity of why we need Asian American directors spearheading projects.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Akemi Look
Recording Date: 2021-02-04
Episode Title: Looking At The Larger Picture w/ Akemi Look
Episode Summary Introduction: Actress Akemi Look joins David and Emi to speak about her journey as an artist and performer, and her goals with amplifying the voices of the Asian American community.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Akemi’s identity
Topic 2 - Creative outlets Akemi was able to use for healing
Topic 3 - What has kept her going through hard times
Topic 4 - Goals Akemi is working towards
Topic 5 - Work that has made her feel fully in power
Topic 6 - What Akemi has seen in the entertainment industry as having contributed to the success of Asian Americans in Hollywood
Topic 7 - What is something that she’d like to see changed in the industry?
Topic 8 - Why do you think influencers and actors in power don’t speak out?
Topic 9 - Rapid Fire Questions
Links:
Handles:
Akemi’s Website - https://www.akemilook.com/
Akemi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akemilook/
Akemi’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/AkemiLook
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
The Ailey School - https://www.alvinailey.org/school
Jeff Gordon Writers Bootcamp - http://www.writersbootcamp.com/creative_team.asp
Daryn Wakasa & ‘Seppuku’ - https://iexaminer.org/a-conversation-with-daryn-wakasa-director-of-the-haunting-intergenerational-trauma-thriller-seppuku/
Steven Yeun NYTimes Article - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/magazine/steven-yeun.html
Hate Is A Virus - https://hateisavirus.org/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Wrapping up their two-part episode on microaggressions, David and Emi further discuss the importance of taking the initiative to learn on your own and how it helps not only yourself, but those around you. They also break down their frustrations with the lack of representation in the director’s seat and their confusion as to why we don’t see any Filipino nurses on medical dramas.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Emi Lea Kamemoto
Recording Date: October 2020 Episode Title: Microaggressions (Part 2) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto
Episode Summary Introduction: In this episode, David and Emi continue their conversation about microaggressions, what bystander intervention can look like, and more.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Taking the time to learn on your own
Topic 2 - The many ways bystander intervention can look like
Topic 3 - Being in a time of change
Topic 4 - Call-outs & call-in’s
Links:
Handles:
Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/
Defiant Changemakers Twitter - https://twitter.com/defiantchange?lang=en
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
Ron Howard Directing Biopic About Pianist Lang Lang - https://www.indiewire.com/2020/09/lulu-wang-ron-howard-lang-lang-movie-1234588312/
Adele Lim & Crazy Rich Asians - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/crazy-rich-asians-screenwriter-adele-lim-exits-sequel-pay-disparity-dispute-1236431/
NBC’s Lack of Filipino Representation on “Nurses” - https://www.colorlines.com/articles/why-are-there-no-filipino-nurses-medical-tv-shows
Gold House’s 2021 A100 List - https://goldhouse.org/a100/?y=2021
Resources Mentioned Notes:
Hollaback’s Bystander Intervention (“The Five D’s”) - https://www.ihollaback.org/bystander-resources/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.comand @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Breaking down the differences between feeling included and actually having the power and capability to speak up, David and Emi reunite once again for the first episode of a two-part series on microaggressions. From their personal experiences with Asian stereotypes to what spaces of equity and inclusion actually look like, they discuss the harmful repercussions of microaggressions and what steps we can take to solve the issue.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Emi Lea Kamemoto
Recording Date: October 2020
Episode Title: Microaggressions (Part 1) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto
Episode Summary Introduction: In this episode, David talks with Emi Lea Kamemoto about what microaggressions are, how it is embedded in the entertainment industry, and more.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - What are microaggressions?
Topic 2 - Navigating microaggressions and helping the communities around us
Topic 3 - Personal experiences
Topic 4 - “Calling out” vs. “Calling in”
Topic 5 - Responses to confronting microaggressions
Topic 6 - Perpetuation of microaggressions in the entertainment industry
Topic 7 - Being mixed-race and stepping into your confidence
Topic 8 - Creating spaces of equity and inclusion
Topic 9 - The downfall of “diversity hires”
Topic 10 - Generational repercussions of stereotypes
Topic 11 - Working towards sustainable solutions for the future
Links:
Handles:
Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/
Defiant Changemakers Twitter - https://twitter.com/defiantchange?lang=en
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
Saigon Bodyguards Remake w/ Chris Pratt - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/chris-pratt-wu-jing-to-star-in-saigon-bodyguards-remake-from-russo-bros-4090350/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Emphasizing the importance of solidarity and unity across all Asian American communities, David is joined by rapper/activist, jason chu, and triple-threat in the entertainment industry, Alan Z. They dive deeper into why being unapologetically yourself is crucial, the importance of Asian American ancestors, and the need to always push the conversation one level deeper.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: jason chu & Alan Z
Recording Date: 2021-05-05
Episode Title: Music As a Catalyst For Change w/ jason chu & Alan Z
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Introduction
Topic 2 - How they approach music as a social movement
Topic 3 - Their journey into rap/entertainment industry
Topic 4 - How they identify and how they bring that into their music
Topic 5 - People they want others to learn about
Topic 6 - Rapid Fire Questions
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
E. A. R. L.: The Autobiography of DMX - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/earl-dmx/1103476090
Be Water, My Friend: The True Teachings of Bruce Lee - https://www.waterstones.com/book/be-water-my-friend/shannon-lee/9781846046667
Face Value Album - https://orcd.co/jasonchu-alanz-facevalue
Links:
Handles:
Jason’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonchumusic/?hl=en
Alan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alanzmusic/?hl=en
Jason’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/jasonchumusic
Alan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlanZmusic
Jason’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0GLbbr3humz46fGwijwHQ
Alan’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUZULtrIfCQqxFehxcK63w
Jason’s Website - https://www.jasonchumusic.com/
David’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
SAL Links:
https://www.strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
SAL's Feature in Feedspot's Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com) and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio
Full Episode Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGNwTj-_UvXi5BUY1ZA2o9kOoP_gu7ySQp-gsU2K7VM/edit?usp=sharing
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned, and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Coming from a place of authenticity and truth, actresses, writers, and co-creators of Second Jen, Amanda Joy and Samantha Wan, join David this week to talk about everything and anything. From being locked in the trunk of a car during one of their early gigs, to breaking down the nuances of identity on screen and behind the camera, this week’s talk focuses on the importance of comedy as a vehicle for social change.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest(s): Amanda Joy & Samantha Wan
Recording Date: 2021-04-19
Episode Title: Diversity Behind The Camera w/ Amanda Joy & Samantha Wan
Episode Summary Introduction: Actresses, writers, and co-creators of Second Jen join David to speak about their show, having an impact through comedy, and more.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Amanda and Sam introduce themselves
Topic 2 - How they both met
Topic 3 - Second Jen and how the idea for the show came about
Topic 4 - Challenging society though comedy
Topic 5 - What does it mean to have more diversity in our lives and workplace?
Topic 6 - Changes they have witnessed throughout their series
Topic 7 - What they want people to know and understand about being Asian women and Asian women in comedy
Topic 8 - What's next for them?
Topic 9 - One message they'd like future agents and entertainment to take away
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
https://thetvjunkies.com/second-jen-samantha-wan-amanda-joy-season-2/ - TV Junkie Article
https://www.omnitv.ca/on/en/shows/second-jen/ - Click to Watch Second Jen (Season 3)
Links:
Handles:
Samantha's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthawan/?hl=en
Samantha's Twitter - https://twitter.com/thesamanthawan?lang=en
Amanda's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/notamandajoy/
Amanda's Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/notamandajoy?lang=en
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker Show - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14359536/
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
SAL's Feature in Feedspot's Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio.
Calls to Action: Join the movement, stay tuned, and follow us on Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What does it mean to be typecast and how does typecasting perpetuate stereotypes in the media and society? This week, I interview Nancy Wang Yuen - scholar and author of the book "Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism." Her data dives deep into inequities in Hollywood as well as how structural racism plays out in films.
Guest: Nancy Wang Yuen
Podcast Show Notes
Episode title: Nancy Wang Yuen
Topics discussed in this episode:
Topic 1: How Nancy is practicing self-care
Topic 2: What Nancy identifies as and her background
Topic 3: Cinema and TV influencing society
Topic 4: Nancy’s Book - Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism
Topic 5: The message Nancy wants future agents to take away
Topic 6: How she works with studios
Topic 6: Rapid Fire questions
Handles:
https://www.nancywyuen.com/about.html
Twitter -
https://twitter.com/nancywyuen
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/nancywyuen/
LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyyuen/
https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/nancy-yuen
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Nancy’s book:
‘Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism’
https://bookshop.org/books/reel-inequality-hollywood-actors-and-racism/9780813586298
‘Racial and Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Children’s Television Use and
Self- Esteem: A Longitudinal Panel Study’
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0093650211401376
‘The Rooney Rule’
https://www.visier.com/clarity/how-hr-can-tackle-diversity-using-the-rooney-rule/
Mentioned Notes: Mulan, Pachinko, Gran Tarino, Crazy Rich Asians
SAL Links:
Website -
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_/
Twitter -
https://twitter.com/strongasianlead
David's Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Music
Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) by - Kubbi https://soundcloud.com/kubbi Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tDexBj46oNI
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hollywood has a huge impact on our culture’s morals and values but often doesn’t think about it or even recognize its power at all times. It may seem like an innocent hobby now-a-days when you’re just going on your phone every day looking through Instagram feeds or watching movies; but the content we consume have a deep impact on society around the globe. Hollywood needs to take responsibility for the content they put out into this world. Tune in to our first podcast episode and listen as we discuss how Hollywood should be more responsible with what types of film and TV shows studios put out into the world.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Topic 1: Making an impact using the entertainment industry
Topic 2: Derogatary terms
Topic 3: History in Education
Topic 4: Article from 1970
Topic 5: Personal Experience
Topic 6: Responsibility of Hollywood
Topic 7: Stereotypes
Topic 8: Changing the industry
Topic 9: The idea of Strong Asian Lead
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gidra (Vol.2 No. 101) Article - “Amerasian Culture”
by Natsue - 1970. Sourced from
@denshoproject
Episode transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Calls to action: Join the movement, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram
Guest: Emi Lea Kamemoto
Title: Responsibility of Hollywood
Date - 11-02-2020
Emi’s Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/emi_lea_kame/?hl=en
SAL Links:
https://strongasianlead.com/
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_/
David's Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
Gidra (Vol.2 No. 101) Article - “Amerasian Culture” by Natsue - 1970.
Sourced from
@denshoproject
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Take our survey or sign up for our mentorship program at StrongAsianLead.com
Follow us on Clubhouse on the Strong Asian Lead Club or @asianamerican
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app