KollabCast
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsThe official podcast of the Kollaboration Movement. Join hosts Marvin Yueh, Minji Chang, and sometimes a guest or two as they share stories from the front lines of the Kollaboration Movement. The crew meets weekly to chat about current events, issues, and pop culture from an Asian American (and sometimes Canadian) perspective.
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Episodes
Episode 108 - Creating Honest Art w/ Travis Atreo & Joseph Vincent
February 24, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThis week we are joined by two amazing musicians who have recently releases new albums, Travis Atreo and Joseph Vincent. Together we talk about the joys and challenges of creating music in the digital age, as well as chat about the latest pop culture topics including Minji's impressions of The Great Wall, why John Wick 2 is awesome, stuff we didn't learn in history class, and PewDiePie. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Joseph Vincent, the track is “Memories” off his...
Episode 107 - Clarissa Takes on the World w/ Clarissa Wei
February 17, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week we welcome back journalist Clarissa Wei to the KollabCast! Since we last talked to her on episode 26, she's been all around China, Tibet, the Amazon, and is now planning a trip to Costa Rica, all while working as a freelance journalist. Clarissa shares how writing about where food comes from has led to her passion for conservation practices and even starting her own business. We also have a great round-table chat about running 5ks, foraging in the forest, and the Grammys! This we...
Episode 106 - Allegiance and Resistance w/ Greg Watanabe
February 10, 2017 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBGather around! Actor Greg Watanabe joins the KollabCast this week to chat about his experience as a part of the original Broadway cast of Allegiance as well as the importance of learning lessons from the past, especially in light of current events. We also chat about the power of the arts to tell hidden stories, the power of comedy to relieve frustrations, and the power of Super Bowl commercials to annoy a bunch of people. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Dia Frampt...
Episode 105 - High and Lows w/ Dia Frampton
February 03, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWe kick off the Year of the Rooster, and also year 3 of the KollabCast(!), by welcoming our guest, and friend of Kollaboration, singer-songwriter Dia Frampton. She joins hosts Marvin and Minji to talk about Lunar New Year as well as Oscar noms and controversies. We also chat about Dia's upcoming album (out March 3rd), and the highs and lows of her journey as a musician and budding actor. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Dia Frampton, the track is “Crave” off her upc...
Episode 104 - Welcome to the Sundance w/ Roseanne Liang
January 27, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis week, we bring you a special KollabCast recorded live from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival at Park City, Utah! We're joined by Kiwi-Asian director Roseanne Liang who just made her Sundance debut with her short Do No Harm! We chat with Roseanne about her journey as a creative as well as discuss our personal Sundance Festival experiences these last few days. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by Paul Dateh, the track is “Fire” off his latest album “Invisible World” now availabl...
Episode 103 - Playing Real Life Heroes w/ Jimmy O. Yang
January 20, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week our guest is Jimmy O. Yang, an actor, comedian, and friend of Kollaboration. We talk to Jimmy about his latest role in Patriots Day, the feature film about the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing (in theaters now), and his journey from stand-up comedy to acting. We also chat about #SaltBAE, having too much swag, and what Minji does to people who steal her stuff. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by Paul Dateh, the track is “Fire” off his latest album “Invisible World” now ava...
Episode 102 - Milk Pens & Golden Globes
January 13, 2017 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week we celebrate California coming out of it's 5-year drought (ok so we're only 40% recovered)! Our hosts chat about the latest racist ramblings of a daytime talk show host, celebrate Aziz Ansari hosting SNL, and our favorite Asian retail crossovers (but really stationary and milk pens). We also talk Golden Globe moments, awards season, and look forward to our upcoming week at Sundance! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by Paul Dateh, the track is “Fire” off his latest albu...
Episode 101 - New Year Sniffles
January 07, 2017 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's our first podcast of the new year and try as it might, not even the flu can keep us down and the KollabCast keeps its streak alive with 101 straight weeks of podcasting! This week's episode is a little shorter due to the compromised states of our hosts but we do get in some good discussion about the Mariah Carey meltdown, faulty memories, and our new year intentions! What are your intentions this coming year? This week’s intro & outro music is provided by Paul Dateh, the track is "Fir...
Episode 100 - KollabCast LIVE!
December 30, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWe made it to episode 100! To celebrate we did our first ever live podcast with some of our favorite guests (you can watch the video archive of our stream at https://youtu.be/m1LBeG9pplw). Together we wrap up 2016 by discussing our favorite moments of 2016, a year where good moments were often overshadowed. Thank you to all our listeners who have joined us over the past 100 weeks and here's to a good 2017 and the next hundred KollabCasts! Thanks to Visual Communications for lending us spac...
Episode 99 - Ancient One Answers
December 24, 2016 10:12 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe're here on the edge of our 100th episode! It's just Minji and Marvin this week as we discuss our holiday traditions, JLaw's butt scratching shenanigans, and how it's a good time to be Asian American in media. We also dive into the recent Margaret Cho/Tilda Swinton drama over the Dr. Strange casting. Happy Holidays! Dont' forget, next week we'll be recording our 100th episode LIVE on Thursday December 29 at 3pm PST! Check out www.kollaoration.org for more details next week This week’...
Episode 98 - Finding the Balance w/ Sean Miura
December 17, 2016 07:48 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis week the Moana talk continues as our guest (and friend of the pod) Sean Miura can't stop thinking about it. We also chat briefly about Golden Globe noms, Kubo, and the importance of respecting your source material, before diving into our main topic, the response letters that the LA Times published this week that defended Japanese Internment during WW2. We talk about what balanced coverage really means, and how the media and entertainment industry might be able to contribute to that bala...
Episode 97 - How Far We'll Go w/ Lily Rugo
December 10, 2016 06:30 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBMinji returns to the podast this week as we record on our intern Lily's last day in the office! We send her off in style by offering tons of unsolicited life and career advice! We also discuss Minji's newest obsession, Disney's latest animated feature Moana, and the culture of Disney movies in general! Stay shiny everyone! P.S. Here's the link to the medium article Marvin couldn't remember the title of This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Timothy John, the track is “St...
Episode 96 - Welcome to the Potluck w/ Ada Tseng & Will Choi
December 01, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBSince Minji was busy this week, Marvin put out the call and put together a superteam of podcast hosts from the Potluck Podcast Collective, Ada Tseng, host of Saturday School and creator of Haikus with Hotties, and Will Choi, host of Drunk Monk and creator of the Asian AF variety show at UCB. Together they tackle the serious issues, like the Gilmore Girls revival and talking about podcasting. Order the 2017 Haikus on Hotties Calendar now at haikuswithhotties.com This week’s intro & outro...
Episode 95 - Happy Posi Thanksgiving w/ Timothy John
November 24, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThis week our hosts sit down with Timothy Johm, the LA based singer-songwriter who was the winner of this year's Kollaboration STAR finale showcase! We keep it posi as we disucss taking a break from Social Media, parental expectations, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Marvin also makes one last rant about the increasing encroachment of X'mas season (keeping it posi of course)! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Timothy John, the track is “Intertwined” off his debut...
Episode 94 - Create the Future w/ Lily Rugo
November 19, 2016 03:28 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe're coming at you after an epic Kollaboration weekend of inspiration and celebration with the Asian American creative community! The 2016 EMPOWER Creative Leadership Conference and STAR Finale Showcase are in the books and Marvin, Minji, and our intern Lily sit down to debrief and decompress. We also chat about Jackie Chan's honorary Oscar, the new adoptee documentary series AKA Seoul, and reflect on the past week since the election and the importance of creative works in our future. Thi...
Episode 93 - Remember when? (Clip Show)
November 11, 2016 17:06 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBWhew, what a week huh? Our hosts have been busy preparing for Kollaboration's biggest events of the year, the EMPOWER Creative Leadership Conference and Kollaboration STAR Asian American Talent Showcase and with all the craziness from the election, we weren't able to bring you a proper episode. So in lieu of that, here is our first ever clip show where Marvin picked some of his favorite silly moments from our first 92 episodes, because let's face it we all need some laughs right now right? ...
Episode 92 - #ThanksgivingComesFirst
November 04, 2016 09:14 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis week Marvin and Minji discuss what they've been working on the last few weeks for Kollaboration, the Kollaboration EMPOWER Creative Leadership Conference and STAR Showcase. We also discuss some heavier topics in honor of October being Domestic Abuse Awareness Month as well as how to describe the politics of casting. Finally, Marvin once again picks up the defend Thanksgiving against the encroaching tyranny of X'mas! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by Aberbeats ft. Priska, ...
Episode 91 - Life Rules are Comedy Rules w/ Will Choi & Dhruv Uday Singh
October 28, 2016 09:58 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThis week we talk about making funny with guests improv artists Will Choi and Dhruv Uday Singh, who will both be performing in the upcoming installment of Will's "Scarlett Johansson Presents" an Asian American comedy showcase Will produced in reaction to the whitewashing of Ghost in the Shell earlier this year. In addition to the show, the crew discusses the tragic season premiere of The Walking Dead (spoiler alert!), the different meanings of "Asian", and discuss bringing our ethnic foods t...
Episode 90 - Telling Our Stories Right w/ James Yi & Alex Chi
October 21, 2016 08:40 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week we welcome James Yi and Alex Chi, two producers for the upcoming film about the 1992 LA riots GOOK, to the KollabCast! This episode we discuss family road trips, drill down on Asian representation, talk remakes, and celebrate getting our Kollaboration panel onto the SXSW 2017 program! We also chat to our guests about their film project, and the importance of telling the often forgotten Korean-American perspective during the LA Riots. Support the Kickstarter for GOOK here! Thum...
Episode 89 - The Asian American Beat w/ Jeff Yang
October 15, 2016 03:06 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week we're joined by veteran journalist and world's best dad Jeff Yang! We chat about his years of experience covering Asian American issues as a journalist and columnist as well as weigh in with our thoughts on the latest Mulan script leak and the momentum of Asian Americans in media. Mostly though, we just listen to Jeff being smart and eloquent. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Paul Dateh, the track is “Invisible World” off his latest album of the same name ...
Episode 88 - The Most Auspicious Episode
October 07, 2016 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBMinji's back from NYC but now it's Marvin's turn to call in from out of town as he's in Oregon on assigment! This week, our hosts get together for lucky episode 88 to chat the latest viral videos, live theater audiences, and how Asians are coming in strong this Fall TV season, and not only in the US! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Paul Dateh, the track is “Invisible World” off his latest album of the same name now available on iTunes and Amazon! As always, send ...
Episode 87 - The One Before 88
September 30, 2016 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBIt's just Minji and Marvin this week as we barrel our way towards the most auspicious of episodes next week. We talk a little about this week's first presidential debate and ponder Asians in the wild west. We also talk about our "Asian" names, how we pronounce them, and how our personal relationships with them have evolved. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Paul Dateh, the track is “Invisible World” off his latest album of the same name now available on iTunes and A...
Episode 86 - The Invisible World of Paul Dateh w/ Paul Dateh & Lily Rugo
September 23, 2016 04:50 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week we're joined by returning guest Paul Dateh who just released a new album 3 years in the making! Together we chat about recent pop culture news and random musings including the Emmys, NBC's Asian snack showdown, and why a house would have only spoons. Our new intern, and Kollaboration Boston Associate Director, Lily Rugo also joins in! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Paul Dateh, the track is “Invisible World” off his latest album of the same name now avail...
Episode 85 - That NYC Hustle w/ Sung Lee
September 15, 2016 18:46 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBNew York based beatbox artist, and 2014 Kollaboration Star winner, Sung Lee (aka SungBeats), joins us this for this week's Podcast. This week we discuss being told how to eat pho, Steve Aoki's new docuentary, and how there's a new live-action Mulan in the works. After that we chat with Sung about that NYC hustle, how he got his start busking in New York's subway stations, and we also check in on how Minji's developing as a New Yorker. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our gue...
Episode 84 - Voice Your Vote w/ Alton Wang
September 08, 2016 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week we're coming at you sonically from three directions with Marvin in LA, Minji in NYC, and our guest Alton Wang (of APIAVote) from DC! We chat about Minji's adventures in moonlighting as a New Yorker, Marvin's rediscovery of staged theater, and Alton's thoughts on a controversial casting call. We also chat with Alton about the importance of civic engagement and getting out the vote, especially in the API community. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest G Yamazawa...
Episode 83 - Podcast Redux w/ G Yamazawa
September 01, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThis episode was supposed to be brought to you live from the Comedy Comedy Festival Podcast Lounge... but someone forgot to hit record... ANYWAYS, this is our do-over episode with our guest, poet, hip hop artist, and Kollab Alum G Yamazawa! We recap the Comedy Comedy Festival, chat about the highs and lows of the Kollaboration competition circuit, and talk poetry, life, and the south with our guest. This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest G Yamazawa, the track is "Ride Out...
Episode 82 - Singles and Cargo Shorts w/ Philip Wang
August 26, 2016 01:35 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBPhilip Wang of Wong Fu Productions joins us this week on the KollabCast to chat about and his new original series "Single by 30" that just premiered on YouTube Red. We also talk about how Asian American media, digital media and Wong Fu themselves have evolved over the last decade. Most importantly, the crew weighs in on one of the most divisive issues of the current moment... Cargo Shorts! Watch the first episode of "Single by 30" free at https://youtu.be/E1ztTOYICtk This week’s intro &...
Episode 81 - The Podcast Podcast w/ Jenny Yang
August 19, 2016 04:28 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB#1 KollabCast guest Jenny Yang returns to talk about her epic up coming comedy festival, The Comedy Comedy Festival: A Comedy Festival! We talk about the wealth of Asian American comedic talent and our excitement of showcasing more improv and storytelling comedy into the public consciousness. Roundtable topics include racist snapchat filters, the most awesome olympic swimmer Fu Yuanhui, and we ask ourselves, what exactly are Asian American issues in policy? This week’s intro & outro music...
Episode 80 - The Cinnabon Monster w/ Eddy Hong & Josephine Chang
August 12, 2016 01:30 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis week, a wild Cinnabon Monster appears! Actors and Writers Edward Hong and Josephine Chang join us this week on the podcast to chat Olympics, eastern medicine, and Chinese money in Hollywood. Minji also makes a pitch to bring the Asian American voice to South by Southwest, it's super effective! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by the beautiful and talented Alfa, check out her new single “Bare Feet” on Spotify or own it on iTunes and Amazon! As always, send us your listener...
Episode 79 - The KCon is On w/ Mike Bow & Linda Dong
August 05, 2016 06:12 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThis week we welcome two amazing YouTube creators, Mike Bow and Linda Dong, to the KollabCast! This week's topics include Matt Damon's dragonslaying adventures in China, casting anxieties, bookreading, and the new Chinese Superman. We also chat about the last weekend's K-Con, where three of our panelists were a part of. Flower Boys, teen K-pop stars, and the increasing influence of Korean pop culture, we discuss it all on this week's show! This week’s intro & outro music is provided by the...
Episode 78 - The Academy & Beyond w/ Aubrey Magalang
July 28, 2016 12:51 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBOur summer intern Aubrey returns to the KollabCast to back up our hosts as we podcast on this hot summer day. This week we discuss Comicon, Cosplay, and Motherlands. Minji also debriefs on her trip to Boston to speak at the Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations Conference. We also do a belated debrief on the new APA members of the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences, and our thoughts on the future of Asians in American Media. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollabora...
Episode 77 - Princes of Marco Polo w/ Remy Hii & Leonard Wu
July 21, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis week we welcome a few warriors from the court of Kublai Khan. Remy Hii and Leonard Wu of the original Netflix series Marco Polo join us to chat about world events, emmy noms, and representation. We also chat about the making of Marco Polo season 2, creating shows for streaming, and working on a truly international production. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Inch Chua, check out the music video to the track “Mousedeer” As always, send us your listener questi...
Episode 76 - Outcreating Negativity w/ Chris Lam & Michelle Khare
July 14, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBHow's everyone doing? It's been a tough few days since we last talked, but together we can get through it. This week we welcome video producers (and work BFFs) Chris Lam and Michelle Khare to talk about dealing with all the bad stuff in the world and what it means to be an ally and have solidarity, also we talk about the craziness that is Pokemon Go, and Marvin talks about his experience at Podcast Movement 2016. Finally we have an extended chat about creating content for minority voices. ...
Episode 75 - Life Imitating Art
July 07, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week it's just our hosts Marvin and Minji on the 75th episode of our podcast. We chat about weddings and summerjams before taking on a reader suggested featured topic to discuss whether life actually imitates art. Highlights include Minji recounting being maid of honor at her best friend's wedding, REO Speedwagon sing alongs, why playing the villain always seems to be so much fun, and more! This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Inch Chua, check out the music vide...
Episode 74 - Awkwafina Checks In w/ Awkwafina
July 01, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week's KollabCast spans from coast to coast as Minji's in the Bay, Marvin's back in LA, and special guest Awkwafina joins in from NYC. Together we chat about the new Academy class, bad judges, and Wong Fu's new lip sync video. In addition we ask Awkwafina questions about her career, her inspiration, and her upbringing. We also learn a lot about BD Wong! This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Inch Chua, check out the music video to the track "Mousedeer" As always,...
Episode 73 - RomComs and Adulting
June 23, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBNo guests? No Problem! It's a Marvin and Minji cast this week as they talk about the new podcasts in their lives, that awesome Constance Wu interview from Vulture, our parent's immigrant stories, and how our relationships with our parents has changed as we've learned how to adult. Also the Brexit, we talk a little about the Brexit. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Clara C, check out her new single “Electric” available now on iTunes! As always, send us your listen...
Episode 72 - Let's Talk Things Out w/ Taz Ahmed
June 17, 2016 01:38 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIt's been a crazy week since we last talked. Minji and Marvin bring on another White House Champion of Change, and fellow podcaster, Taz Ahmed to talk through all the heavy events that has happened in the past few days and get a few (hundred) thoughts off of our chests. But not before a lighter roundtable segment where we talk fasting for Ramadan, internet-ordered manservants, and the joys of podcasting. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Clara C, check out her new ...
Episode 71 - Coast to Coast
June 10, 2016 20:11 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIt's just Marvin and Minji this week as we come at you from both west and east coasts! This week our hosts chat about wedding culture and the many rituals that we celebrate before diving into a conversation about voter engagement and civic duty. Minji shares her experience of voting in Tuesday's California Primary while Marvin feels left out since he's not allowed vote. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Clara C, check out her new single “Electric” available now on i...
Episode 70 - Fellow Young People w/ the Kollab Interns
June 04, 2016 01:51 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis week the Kollaboration Interns, Brianna and Aubrey, join us on the KollabCast to offer up some of their youthful perspectives! We cover a wide range of topics including the week's heavy events, internet trolling, anime, and APAHM. We also discuss AZN culture and get schooled about K-Pop. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Travis Atreo, check out his new single “Excited” available now on iTunes and Amazon Music! As always, send us your listener questions at pod...
Episode 69 - The Courage to Be Well w/ traci kato-kiriyama
May 26, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week, in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we talk about wellness and mental health, especially from an Asian American perspective, with special guest, multi-disciplinary artist, and community organizer traci kato-kiriyama. In addition, we also chat about the recent LA APA Heritage Month concert, Google's tribute to Yuri Kochiyama, and talk data (but really language). This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Travis Atreo, check out his new single “Exci...
Episode 68 - Sensory Overload w/ Andrew Ahn & Naomi Ko
May 19, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBDirector Andrew Ahn and writer/actor/art historian Naomi Ko join us the podcast. This week we finally hear about Minji's trip to Korea (her first in 11 years) as well as Andrew's own recent Korea trip (his first after 22 years) to show his film Spa Night at the Jeonju International Film Festival. The crew also talks K-Pop culture, how to make art history cool, and reflections on the history of the Kollabcast. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Travis Atreo, check out...
Episode 67 - Barack's Soft Hands w/ Jenny Yang
May 12, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBWe are 2 weeks into APA Heritage Month and a lot has happened. This week the esteemed Jenny Yang, one of the newly anointed White House Champions of Change, returns to the KollabCast to share her experiences at the White House along with Minji, who was also there. In addition to recounting their DC adventures, we also chat Ali Wong's new comedy special, APAHM #memes, and our Asian American identity awakenings. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Travis Atreo, check ou...
Episode 66 - Fix It in Post w/ Sean Miura & Audrey Kuo
May 05, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMinji's out hanging out with the Obamas in DC so Marvin invited some friends from the community to chat. Our guests this week are friend of the show Sean Miura and his friend Audrey Kuo, Executive Director of API-Equality LA and a one of the organizers of Protect Koreatown. Our topics this week include Beyonce's Lemonade, Bread, the Fashion of the Future, and an extended conversation about gentrification in LA's KTown and Little Tokyo communities. This week’s intro music is provided by Ko...
Episode 65 - Film Festivals and Impressionists w/ Chris Dinh & Julie Zhan
April 28, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis week we take a break from covering the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival to chat with the stars of the new feature film Comfort, Chris Dinh and Julie Zhan. We chat cheating on tests, film festivals, being critical, and how the impressionist movement was pretty much the digital media of the 19th century. Hang tight, this episode goes places! This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration SF Alum Jayne Rio, check out her new EP #Undone on SoundCloud! As always, send us you...
Episode 64 - Big Phony and Megan Lee's Guide to South Korea w/ Bobby Choy & Megan Lee
April 21, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIt's another max-power episode this week as we welcome the always wonderful Megan Lee and the fresh from Korea Bobby Choy to the KollabCast! We chat about airplane horror stories, luggage mishaps, and the latest in Hollywood whitewashing crimes. Bobby and Megan also share their expert travel advice for Minji's upcoming trip to Seoul. Take notes! This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration SF Alum Jayne Rio, check out her new EP #Undone on SoundCloud! As always, send us your list...
Episode 63 - Yes And... w/ Keiko Agena & Will Choi
April 14, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week the KollabCast welcomes fellow podcasters Keiko Agena and Will Choi from the Drunk Monk Podcast! Together, this podcasting dream team discuss TV tattoo competitions, racist flirting, and Conan in Korea. We also talk improv with our guests, who are longtime improv partners in the LA comedy scene, and try to coax juicy Gilmore Girls details from Keiko. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration SF Alum Jayne Rio, check out her new EP #Undone on SoundCloud! As always, se...
Episode 62 - Blame it on Mercury w/ Anto Chan
April 07, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWatch out everyone, Mercury is in retrograde, but don't worry, the KollabCast is here to get you through it. This week we're joined by Anto Chan, Toronto-based comedian, poet, past Kollaboration host and master of the pun. This week's topics include performing stand-up in Asia, horoscopes, Asian American figure skaters, middle child problems, and tattoo regrets. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration SF Alum Jayne Rio, check out her new EP #Undone on SoundCloud! As always, ...
Episode 61 - Fire Prince Rufio w/ Dante Basco
March 31, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week, the KollabCast is joined by an artist that has inspired multiple generations of Asian Americans over the past decades. Whether you know him as Rufio of the Lost Boys, or Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation, Dante Basco is an Asian American Icon who's made a career being a badass on screen. Join us as we chat with Dante about superheroes, A Tribe Called Quest, his origins as a breakdancer, and of course, his iconic roles. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Blazi...
Episode 60 - Sam Loves VR w/ Samantha Futerman
March 24, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOur post-SXSW coverage continues as filmmaker and actor Samantha Futerman joins us this week to gush about virtual reality. Minji shares her thoughts on comic book movies and Chris Nolan, and Marvin ponders if animated Asian characters given the whitewashing treatment mean the same as live action ones. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Blazing Rays of the Sun, check out their new albumYoung Love available now! Subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or via our RSS f...
Episode 59 - Knee Deep in Festival Season w/ So Yun Um
March 17, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBFestivals festivals everywhere! This week we invite So Yun Um, a filmmaker, critic, and festival programmer for the upcoming Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, to talk film, festivals,and family. Minji also checks in from her adventures at South by Southwest in Austin, and Marvin reports in from his weekend at CAAMFest in San Francisco. This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Blazing Rays of the Sun, check out their new albumYoung Love available now! Subscribe to...