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GAYSIAN Interviews with Performers and Artists

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Hosted by Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring long-form interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works.

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Interviewing Andrea Pirolo & Vandad Kardar, Hosts of 'Too Hot For TV Talk Show' 2OF2

February 16, 2021 02:48 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

PART 2OF2: Comedians and Lovers Andrea Pirolo (@pirolo_lol) and Vandad Kardar (@totallymaturenow) discuss and joke about their relationship, current events & world news, the standup comedy scene and more on the TOO HOT FOR TV TALK SHOW (@toohotfortvofficial). Offering hot takes, deep conversations, insight and more. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with performers and artists about their craft while exploring the lif...

Interviewing Andrea Pirolo & Vandad Kardar, Hosts of 'Too Hot For TV Talk Show' 1OF2

February 16, 2021 02:46 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Comedians and Lovers Andrea Pirolo (@pirolo_lol) and Vandad Kardar (@totallymaturenow) discuss and joke about their relationship, current events & world news, the standup comedy scene and more on the TOO HOT FOR TV TALK SHOW (@toohotfortvofficial). Offering hot takes, deep conversations, insight and more. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with performers and artists about their craft while exploring the life experienc...

Interviewing Tiffany Hsiung, Director of 'Sing Me a Lullaby' and 'The Apology'

September 14, 2020 18:21 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

Interviewing award-winning director, writer, cinematographer, producer Tiffany Hsiung (The Apology, Sing Me a Lullaby). Tiffany Hsiung is an international award-winning filmmaker based in Toronto, Canada.  She recently received the prestigious Peabody Award for her debut feature ‘The Apology’ along with the DuPont Columbia Award and the Allan King Memorial Award. After an astounding world premiere at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival The Apology (2016) a story that follows the liv...

Interviewing Ryan Maglunob, Standup Comedian "Oh... And You Were Good Too"

August 19, 2020 12:06 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Interviewing standup comedian Ryan Maglunob and discussing his album, his creative process and his successful new videogaming YouTube channel. GAYSIAN Podcast Starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring long-form interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works.  Subscribe to Podcast: https://gaysian.simplecast.com/ Official Website: https://www.vongshow.com Fa...

BONUS EPISODE! Debating Amish Patel on 'China vs India'

August 13, 2020 07:05 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Debating Amish Patel on China vs India as the next world superpowers and their relationship to each other. GAYSIAN Podcast Starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring long-form interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works.  Subscribe to Podcast: https://gaysian.simplecast.com/ Official Website: https://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.co...

Interviewing Amish Patel, Standup Comedian and Writer "Fade to Brown" "Dino Dana"

August 11, 2020 07:05 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Amish’s life began as a classic fish out of two waters tale. From a young age he gained perspectives on both cultures and learned to deal with discrimination and xenophobia the best way possible, through humour. That’s right, Amish loved comedy from day one but he still got an Aerospace Engineering degree. Why? Why did Robert DeNiro become a cab driver before shooting Taxi Driver? A little something called commitment. After literally becoming a rocket scientist, Amish made up for lost time i...

BONUS EPISODE! Debating Jonathan Wilson on 'Body Image Issues in the Queer Community'

August 06, 2020 07:05 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Jonathan Wilson is the creator of My Own Private Oshawa (Governor General Award nominee, Chalmers Nominated, Dora Nominated, Best New Play). Second City Toronto's first openly queer actor on stage. Played Timon in the original Toronto production of The Lion King (Dora Award Winner!), directed by Julie Taymor. The Normal Heart at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, playing Ned Weeks (Larry Kramer). Creator of Kilt, 10 productions including Off Broadway. Voice actor including Pillsbury Doughboy and ...

Interviewing Jonathan Wilson, Playwright and Actor "My Own Private Oshawa" "Kilt"

August 04, 2020 07:05 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Interviewing playwright and actor Jonathan Wilson. Creator of My Own Private Oshawa (Governor General Award nominee, Chalmers Nominated, Dora Nominated, Best New Play). Second City Toronto's first openly queer actor on stage. Played Timon in the original Toronto production of The Lion King (Dora Award Winner!), directed by Julie Taymor. The Normal Heart at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, playing Ned Weeks (Larry Kramer). Creator of Kilt, 10 productions including Off Broadway. Voice actor inclu...

Vandad Kardar - Standup Comedian and Producer

July 28, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Standup comedian and producer Vandad Kardar discusses the end of his highly successful weekly comedy show "What's So Funny?" and what new projects are on his plate. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:   Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Fac...

Interviewing Vandad Kardar, Standup Comedian and Producer "What's So Funny?"

July 28, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Standup comedian and producer Vandad Kardar discusses the end of his highly successful weekly comedy show "What's So Funny?" and what new projects are on his plate. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:   Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Pag...

Interviewing Leonard Chan, Standup Comedian and Writer with New Album "Peanut Butter and Jellyfish"

July 20, 2020 04:05 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Standup comedian Leonard Chan discusses his new album "Peanut Butter and Jellyfish," the evolution of his comedy and life during the pandemic. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:   Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: http://www.facebook...

Leonard Chan - Standup Comedian and Writer with New Album "Peanut Butter and Jellyfish"

July 20, 2020 04:05 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Standup comedian Leonard Chan discusses his new album "Peanut Butter and Jellyfish," the evolution of his comedy and life during the pandemic. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:   Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: http://www...

Interviewing Jeffrey Kung (Kong Ling Qi), Singer Songwriter of "Real Life" and "Dream Girl"

July 13, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Jeffrey Kung (Kong Ling Qi) discusses bringing hip hop and rap to China and translating that success to North American audiences including his hit songs "Real Life," "Dream Girl," "Running," and "Boss." Also discussing today's current social climate including Trump's America and anti-Asian racism in the wake of COVID-19. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who...

Jeffrey Kung (Kong Ling Qi) - Award Winning Singer Songwriter of "Real Life" and "Dream Girl"

July 13, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Jeffrey Kung (Kong Ling Qi) discusses bringing hip hop and rap to China and translating that success to North American audiences including his hit songs "Real Life," "Dream Girl," "Running," and "Boss." Also discussing today's current social climate including Trump's America and anti-Asian racism in the wake of COVID-19. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and ar...

Jordan Power - Author of "Famous Anus: Stories From a Decade Under the Sinfluence," Co-Host of "Shame On You" Podcast

July 06, 2020 04:05 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Jordan Power discusses the end of his wildly successful podcast "Shame On You" and the release of his new book "Famous Anus: Stories From a Decade Under the Sinfluence." GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com...

Interviewing Jordan Power, Author of "Famous Anus: Stories From a Decade Under the Sinfluence," Co-Host of "Shame On You" Podcast

July 06, 2020 04:05 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Jordan Power discusses the end of his wildly successful podcast "Shame On You" and the release of his new book "Famous Anus: Stories From a Decade Under the Sinfluence." GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook...

Interviewing Martha Chaves, Standup Comedian "Chunky Salsa"

June 30, 2020 04:05 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Standup comedian Martha Chaves, Canadian Comedy Award's Standup Comedian of the Year, discusses the comedy industry in Canada and her comedy album Chunky Salsa. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: ht...

Interviewing Martha Chaves, Stand-Up Comedian

June 30, 2020 04:05 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Standup comedian Martha Chaves, Canadian Comedy Award's Standup Comedian of the Year, discusses the comedy industry in Canada and her comedy album Chunky Salsa. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook...

Interviewing Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Standup Comedian "Capricornication"

June 29, 2020 23:15 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Standup comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed discusses his new album Capricornication and how he created space for queer people of colour in the comedy industry with the runaway success of his show The Ethnic Rainbow. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official ...

Interviewing Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Stand-Up Comedian

June 29, 2020 23:15 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Standup comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed discusses his new album Capricornication and how he created space for queer people of colour in the comedy industry with the runaway success of his show The Ethnic Rainbow. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  ...

Interviewing Coko & Daphney, Comedy Duo

June 27, 2020 12:57 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Comedy duo Coko & Daphney discuss how they joined forces and carved out their own space in the highly competitive improv space with their hugely successful monthly show. Congrats to them for playing in front of sold-out audiences for over six-and-one-half years! GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their publish...

Interviewing Jeffrey Sotto, Novelist "Cloud Cover"

June 23, 2020 04:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Novelist Jeffrey Sotto discusses his award-winning novel Cloud Cover and opens up about his past struggles with self-confidence, eating disorders and mourning. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: htt...

Interviewing Jeffrey Sotto, Novelist

June 23, 2020 04:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Novelist Jeffrey Sotto discusses his award-winning novel Cloud Cover and opens up about his past struggles with self-confidence, eating disorders and mourning. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Featuring longform interviews with entertainers, creators, performers, writers and artists who delve into their life experiences and examine their published works. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook ...

Interviewing Selena Vyle (Nicky Nasrallah), Drag Queen and Musical Improv

June 22, 2020 04:06 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Drag queen Selena Vyle (Nicky Nasrallah) discusses her plethora of performances styles (musical improv, drag, sketch, musical theatre) and how she's spending her time during quarantine. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Sharing the Gaysian perspective on entertainment, culture and trending topics. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/vongshow Instagram: http://www.instagr...

Interviewing David Arnold, Activist

June 21, 2020 02:16 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Activist David Arnold discusses surviving the AIDS pandemic and the parallels to the current COVID-19 pandemic. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Sharing the Gaysian perspective on entertainment, culture and trending topics. WEB PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:  Official Website: http://www.vongshow.com Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/vongshow Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vongshow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/vongshow YouTube Channel: ...

Interviewing Jen Sakato, Standup Comedian "The Dozen"

June 03, 2020 15:18 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Stand-up comedian Jen Sakato discusses growing up mixed race and the current state of comedy. Her new album "The Dozen" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and all major music platforms. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Sharing the Gaysian perspective on entertainment, culture and trending topics.

Interviewing Jen Sakato, Stand-Up Comedian

June 03, 2020 15:18 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Stand-up comedian Jen Sakato discusses growing up mixed race and the current state of comedy. Her new album "The Dozen" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and all major music platforms. GAYSIAN starring Vong Show, official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Sharing the Gaysian perspective on entertainment, culture and trending topics.

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