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5d ago

We welcome TARIK HEITMANN, his first interview with any podcaster!! Manager to Mandalorian & Ahsoka Actor Diana Lee Inosanto, Emmy Series Director Jane Wu, Into the Badlands 2nd Unit Director Andy Cheng and many others. See what managers do beyond agents duties and how much time it takes to build a pitch to take on a new client he loves and admires. He was raised in Hamburg, Germany, and a graduate of UCLA. Tarik currently is owner to the new LA Upstairs Comedy Club, a Partner/Manager of Kinetic Media Partner and prior to being a manager, was a former agent in ICM Partners, one of Hollywood's preeminent talent agencies working with international directors, writers and IP holders. He now represents many clients in both the live action and animation community. OG YOLK Podcast Guest hosted by film Producer/Director ROCKY JO and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Tarik Heitmann, Patrick Lee, Rocky Jo from Entertainment Hot Sauce and http://www.rockyjo.com, Larry Tazuma, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & audio editor @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Dec 11

CAROL LIN is an American former journalist, best known as the FIRST national television news anchor to report on the September 11 attacks, reporting for CNN, at 8:49 a.m. on the day of the attacks. Lin previously worked as a reporter for ABC News and reported for NPR. Now an author for her new book WHEN NEWS BREAKS, now out for sale! - 2025 ThirdRailPress. OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosts former YOLK Writer Barbara Chen and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Barbara is an independent consultant and writer in New York who has held major communications roles at the NYPD, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Columbia University. OG YOLK was created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Carol Lin, Barbara Chen, Jen Thym, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Dec 6

JANE WU talks with OG YOLK about how she learned her storyborading skills on the way based on her strong skillset drawing fashion design! Then directing one of the best animation series of all time. Her juggling her work life, personal life and bread making life. Jane has also been waiting for her SwordMaster, not her prince, to make her own sword. Calling all the SwordMasters to make her a sword! OG YOLK, hosts are Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to JANE WU, Justine Chang, Christopher Sean, Patrick Lee, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, our sponsors Venerable Injury Law Alex Tsao, Mike Azagra, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Nov 27

We welcome Chef John Liu! He's a proud member of the 1 in 8 Americans who have worked at McDonald’s, began his career in 1984 at a McDonald’s in Malibu, where he worked every position before studying at the University of California, Irvine. This first job gave him a foundation in the skills he carries into his own kitchen and dining room today--teamwork, customer service, and efficiency. Those lessons shaped John’s career not just in food, but across his time in the corporate world. Today, as chef and co-owner of Chifa 國偉 in Los Angeles, John blends his love for Chinese and Peruvian cuisine with the principles McDonald’s taught him—running an efficient kitchen, creating a welcoming experience, and treating every guest like family. OG YOLK Podcast hosts are Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Okina Tran, Guenevere Chin, McDonald's team, and team @ogyolkpodcast @ltgoto @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Oct 31

** fyi - if you watch on our YouTube channel OG YOLK Generasian Next, drink your beverage every time you see George pick up his water cup, it’s alot! LOL OG YOLK presents double headers - SHERMAN AUGUSTUS, actor/producer at Marengo House of (musician/martial artist/former NFL player) soon to be released in theaters - Stranger Things Season 4/5. And we brought back producer of Worth the Wait’s GEORGE LEE of Blood Red films, Founder of Venture 3D and Storyoscopicfilms.com. Sherman Augustus also produced and starred in his film Death Letter Blues out on Amazon right now. He started out on the Sean Penn & Robert Duvall film Colors and been on so many tv shows we grew up on as well as shows in the past 10 years: Into the Badlands, Westworld, and The Young &The Restless, just to name a few. Thank you to @shermgus @itsyoboigeorge @ogyolkmagazine team Og YOLk’s CJ Bautista @undersiege360 @campbellmoon_ @real_trust_real_care for your space, @sommertimecasting & @pariswangofficial for intro/outro music #shermanaugustus as Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan #strangerthings4 #strangerthingscast #movietheater #jamesgunn #thelanterns #tvshow #dcuniverse #dcsuperheroes father #johnstewartgreenlantern #senior #netflix

Oct 22

Actor/Voice Actor/EP/Producer OSRIC CHAU from the film Worth the Wait, horror Superhost, Hallmark Christmas series Holidazed etc, and CW's The Flash series, Green Arrow, DC's Legends of Tomorrow series was made for the Ryan Choi character in the Flash. Canadian actor, best known for his role as Kevin Tran in the CW series Supernatural, and Vogel in the BBC America series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Osric has since produced 16 of his own projs and writes his own stories after 23 years in show business! Look out for his feature Knight Terror! Osric talks with OG YOLK Podcast host Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. It was created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to @OzfromBC Osric Chau @osricchau, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial who made our intro/outro music.

Oct 21

OG YOLK Podcast presents QUOC BAO TRAN, Director of The Paper Tigers movie, Bookie short and his website http://pov-films.com where you can see more of his short film work. Bao discusses the challenges of indie budget action filmmaking, the risks he took and the inspiration he received from his mentor Corey Yuen, Hong Kong action filmmaker. @_tranquocbao OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Alex Luu and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Tim Kwok, @alex98mos Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, @alex98mos our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360 @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Sep 26

FRANCIS JUE is an American actor and singer known for his work in theatre, film, and television, particularly for his 2025 Tony Award-winning performance in DAVID HENRY HWANG's play Yellow Face. Jue first appeared in New York in 1984. His Broadway credits include M. Butterfly and Pacific Overtures, and his extensive stage career encompasses regional theatre, Off-Broadway, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Jue has also held recurring roles on TV series such as Madam Secretary and The Good Wife and Joyful Noise with Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. Achievements so far: Tony Award: Won for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role as Hy in Yellow Face (2025). Lucille Lortel Awards & Obie Awards: Received these for his role in Yellow Face, among other awards for his work. Broadway: M. Butterfly, Pacific Overtures, and Thoroughly Modern Millie (creating the role of Bun Foo). Plus a Philly Award, a Zoni Award, a Drama-Logue Award and numerous Bay Area Critics Circle Award. Other notable theatre: Soft Power, Cambodian Rock Band, King of the Yees, and regional productions. Find him on IG @francisjueactor Thank you to Francis, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 , @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Sep 13

Howard “Quiggly” Chang is a celebrated artist behind the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. Through a vision and inspiration after a life changing event, he creates Ancientz Collectible Art "toy". Howard reflects on his journey of combining faith and creativity. This line continues Howard’s legacy of designing unforgettable heroes, now inspired by spiritual truths and reimagined for a new generation hungry for stories of purpose, unity and hope. Howard's wife Gloria is his Marketing division helping him bring this amazing collection to life! His other contributions to the toy industry while working at times as at Varner Studios as a toy concept artist from the 1990's creating toy ideas for Playmates (TNMT, Star Trek, Exo-Squad) just to name a few. Howard's IG are @quiggly.daze and @ancientz_official and his website https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ancientz/ancientz#:~:text=Limited%2Dedition%20art%20toys%20that,goal%20by%20the%20campaign%20deadline . OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosts by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Co Host Sommer Nhut Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Sep 11

For season 2 of OG YOLK, we welcome AAF's Advertising Hall of Fame Inductee and most humble person, BILL IMADA is founder, chairman and chief connectivity officer of IW Group, a minority-‐ owned and operated advertising, marketing and communications agency focusing on the growing multicultural markets. OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to marginalized individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Gratitude to Bill Imada, Liliana Chen and Tammy Jin from IW Group, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & audio @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Sep 1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gUtvqjSmitzhkzOUrgpXy?si=ocF4HuPERxSNoDXDPr8VzA We welcome LANI LOLONG, an emerging Costumer and Immigrant that built her life from a past traveling from her small village to her American life. She was able to bring herself over and working with a Filipino family. Afterward, Lani continued to survive on her own to successfully have a loving family and follow her Hollywood dream. She currently writing her memoir and a screenplay feature about her inspiring story. We will follow up again to her premiere once it goes in production! So excited for her! Find her at @smart_curious Thank you To Lani, her filmmaker husband Jason Gurvitz for marrying such a marvelous person, team OG YOLK, @campbellmoon_ and @sommertimecasting @ltgoto

Aug 18

The Sansei Rocker HARRY MANAKA is a retired former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) executive now living in Washington State. Prior to beginning his career with the IRS, Harry played in several bands during what he refers to as the Sansei Dance Party era. Sansei is Japanese for Third Generation. Harry and his wife, the former Christine Kuroda, also once owned a popular nightclub and restaurant called the Baby Lion Supper Club in Los Angeles, CA. With the onset of the pandemic, Harry decided to write his memoirs for the sake of his children and grandchildren, who knew nothing about his musical past. Chronicles of a Sansei Rocker provides an insider’s look at the people, places, and music that went into making the Sansei Dance Party era the unique period in history that it came to be. OG YOLK Generasian Next hosts Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nhut Nguyen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Jul 30

We proudly announce the release of its latest episode featuring the trailblazing comedian, actress, singer and activist Margaret Cho. In this engaging and unfiltered interview, Cho opens up about her decades-long career in comedy and entertainment, her role in shaping Asian American representation, and her thoughts on current issues impacting AANHPI communities. With her signature blend of humor and authenticity, Cho offers listeners a rare glimpse into her creative process, personal struggles, and continued advocacy for LGBTQ+ and marginalized voices. Ms. Cho currently is the Executive Producer & Narrator for TURA, the documentary about Tura Satana on the life of "Faster, Pussycat. Kill. Kill!" film star / Asian American actress Tura Satana. A wild ride chronicling Tura's brutal childhood, burlesque career, cult movie stardom, and impact as a female icon and cinema pioneer directed & produced by Cody Jarrett. Check out www.margaretcho.com for 2025 CHOLIGARCHY tour schedule and give a listen to her new album LUCKY GIFT. OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Ryan Millis @ryandanielvalentine and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nhut Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to ones who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Jul 26

OG YOLK GenerAsian Next presents acclaimed Director JEROME YOO, a Seoul-born filmmaker based in Vancouver, B.C.. His films often explore complex themes of cultural identity, existentialism, and youthhood, blending surreal elements that blur the boundaries between dreams and reality. Growing up in Canada, there is a pulsating undercurrent in his works, conveying a profound longing to reconnect with his motherland. MONGRELS is currently nominated for Best Original Screenplay and the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award at the Canadian Screen Awards and has picked up awards globally throughout its festival run. VOD across the US and Canada now! "In rural Canada in the 1990s, a Korean family – a widower, his teenage son, and young daughter – attempts to find footing in a new land while navigating the dark forests of grief. Sonny has been hired to eradicate the feral canines plaguing the town, while sensitive Hajoon figures out what it means to be a man. Finally, young Hana, missing her mother, dreams up ways to make her return." Starring Sein Jin, Jae-Hyun Kim, Da-Nu Nam, and Candyce Weir. Thank you @jeromeoyoo, production co. Musubi Arts and Penderpr.com! OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to ones who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Jul 18

Thank you to @bruce.locke for your time with Larry Tazuma. BRUCE LOCKE was originally not a martial artist and yet is known for some of the action characters he has portrayed. He has played alot of Asian roles. His fame began after his role in Robocop 3 and continued after portraying Shang Tsung in the Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series and Man In The High Castle. His favorite role until now was in Robocop 3, and his first appearance was in General Hospital. Watch for his leading role in SIDESLIP film and Life Cycle 63. He's also authored "Who the Hell Are You" available on amazon and nationally ranked tennis player and single-digit-handicap golfer! OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to marginalized individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Jun 25

“REAL FOOD. REAL GOOD.” THE SERVING SPOON Founded by HAROLD SPARKS in 1983, The Serving Spoon provides excellent food that is not only “Love At First Bite,” but a place where customers feel like family. Today, the restaurant is an Inglewood institution led today by Harold's grandchildren, JUSTIN JOHNSON and JESSICA BANE! Justin was a Captain in the Air Force and Jessica was in HR, the Johnson kids decided to continue the tradition of family business via hardworking restauranteurs and share the iconic food and highly reputable family diner experience. They bought it from their parents, J.C. and Angela Johnson. Try it at least once, parking is free and smiles are free. They are known for their French Toast. but I feel like their short rib deserves some love too. You can find them @theservingspoon and their website www.theservingspoon.net Thank you Justin for sharing time with us and grateful to Actor/Foodie Alex Cottrell @latryguy for introducing us to this yummy new joint and our first Black Guest in YOLK history! Woohoo!!! Thank you to the OG YOLK Generasian Next Team: @campbellmoon_ @undersiege360 @sommertimecasting and @ltgoto Larry Tazuma for missing this and finally Annie Tom for the space to record.

Jun 19

@ogyolkpodcast, we welcome DIANA WENG, Actor/Dialogue Coach/Networker & dabbled in CD as well! By helping Directors get Actors she worked with or know, yet she still finds time to be creative in the artistic way through painting and drawing. Not to mention Scout Coordinator for her community! She talks as fast as I do! Please look, listen, and subscribe! Thank you to @Diana.weng.35 for sharing time with me, team @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine @undersiege360 @pariswangofficial @ltgoto and @sommertimecasting

Jun 6

ASIAN PERSUASIAN, an Asian American vocal harmony group based in Southern California, performs favorite songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, including doo-wop, Motown, and pop. Kenny Itagaki (Inouye’s older brother), Gary Asamura and Dave Suga started the group over 40 years ago with Inouye and Jeff Louie joining later. They invited their audiences to relive the “oldies but goodies” of their youth. Helen Ota and Marlene Yamane-Chau joined later as leads! Just want to honor by mentioning that Mr. Suga and Sharlene Inouye passed, who was in the original singing group with Gary and Kenny. In recent years, Asian Persuasion has appeared at such events as Keiro no Hi, Boogie at the Bonenkai, Higashi Honganji Obon Festival, Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival, Gardena Valley JCI Matsuri, and Big Budokan Bash. We thank this fun and talented harmony band for making time for us as their first guest appearance to our show🙏🙏🥰. Please like and share this particular episode because we need to enjoy and appreciate pioneers of our unified cultures in art, music and creativity in every form. Thanks to Jaimee Itagaki @jaimee_i for intro me to this endearing band, to Venerable Injury Law and Mike Azagra, team @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine editor @campbellmoon_ @sommertimecasting

May 31

DAVID HENRY HWANG, presently Tony nominated for YELLOW FACE for 2025 best dramatic play., an American playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB, Golden Child, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and two other nominations (Golden Child and Flower Drum Song). Three of his works (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face, and Soft Power) have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He helped Prince write the song Solo with spoken word. Currently writing for the revival of Flower Drum Song for EW Players premiere in 2026 at his David Henry Hwang Theater! Video available on https://youtu.be/IoWeq8zvLoI Thank you for being on our humble show @thedavidhenryhwang thanks to Rachel Dart, Barbara Chen, @yomyomfphil for intro, team @ogyolkpodcast @undersiege360 @ogyolkmagazine @ltgoto and @sommertimecasting

May 30

Miranda Kwok is a writer-actor-producer best known as the Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the U.S. television series adaptation "The Cleaning Lady," based on the original Argentine series "La Chica Que Limpia." Produced by Warner Bros. and FOX Entertainment, Kwok developed "The Cleaning Lady" for the Fox Network. Previously, Kwok served as a Writer/Supervising Producer for "The 100" on the CW Network, for seasons 4-7. She earned a full tuition scholarship at The Los Angeles Film School for their Feature Development Program. With her first screenplay "Song of Silence," Kwok won the Grand Prize in the Slamdance Screenplay Competition. With her first TV spec script, Kwok landed her first staff writer position on "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" on the Starz Network. Kwok is a motorcyclist, black belt martial artist, and trained crisis counselor. She is an alum of Claude Watson School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Toronto. Thank you to Miranda for sharing time with us, team @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine @undersiege360 @pariswangofficial for helping us record, Mobotory @avidbeing @ltgoto and @sommertimecasting

May 30

ROSE MARIE VEGA has been actively associated with the most successful companies (Lorimar, Universal, NBC, Alliance Atlantis, HBO) and shows that made history in television (Dallas, Law and Order, Friends, CSI, True Blood,...). In 2011, based on her experience from Business Affairs to International Sales with a strong and proven track record, Rose-Marie founded RMVISTAR, a boutique company providing TV Distribution and Consulting services focused primarily on the Multi Media Spanish Speaking Markets, including Latin America, U.S. Hispanic, Spain and Portugal. The Company promotes Latin American productions (movies, series, documentaries, formats) and represents well recognized producers, such as Muse Entertainment, Discovery Canada among others. She currently works with Miranda Kwok, the Showrunner of titled show. OG YOLK wanted to showcase 2 magnetic and successful women for our 49th/50th episode being a part of history of a relatable story in America and globally. Thank you to Rose Marie, team @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine @avidbeing of Mobotory @campbellmoon_ @mrchristophersean and @sommertimecasting !

May 29

The man who shall not be found! TIM KWOK, Film Producer and EP of many films, recently Hypergalactic - working with Toei Animation and J. K. Simmons and Sam Richardson, etc. His other films include Medallion with JACKIE CHAN, Knights of the Zodiac and Vampire, just to name a few. OG YOLK thanks TIM, Mobotory (provided space)and @kevinbostoncao for being the Guest Host! Additional thanks to team @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine @ltgoto @ avidbeing @pariswangofficial @sommertimecasting @harryduyoung @campbellmoon_

May 22

Alan Pao is the CEO of TUNNEL POST the Santa Monica based full service post-production company. Having guided over a couple hundred films through various phases of the post-production process, Alan has become one of the foremost experts in the post industry. Over the last decade, Alan has also produced and executive produced over 200 feature films spanning various genres. Some of the upcoming titles include Roger Donaldson’s spy thriller NOVEMBER MAN, the horror thriller IT FOLLOWS, as well as REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS, executive produced by Martin Scorsese. 2005, Pao founded Tunnel, where he pioneered a proprietary digital intermediate workflow for end-to-end picture finishing. Pao currently directs various key operations at Tunnel, including film financing, color correction, post sound, visual effects as well as architecting supply chain automation solutions for major film studios. In 2024, Pao established Scriptini, a collection of AI-powered filmmaking tools and resources designed to support and enhance the creative process for both emerging and established filmmakers. Philanthropist for https://rootedinpeace.com/ Thank you to Alan, the OG YOLK team, @campbellmoon_ , @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, @ltgoto Larry Tazuma, Mobotory & @avidbeing for the space <3 and @sommertimecasting !

May 15

Olivia Cheng is a dynamic actress and activist born in Edmonton, Alberta to working class, Cantonese-speaking immigrant parents. It was they who helped co-found the Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association's Mandarin program within the city's public school system to which Olivia credits for her ability to speak Mandarin and instilling in her a reverence for her culture. She enrolled in her first acting class at age six, and at age 19 she booked her first local commercial. After finishing school, she became a videographer for Global TV Lethbridge, before moving back to Edmonton to work as a broadcast and print journalist. She was cast in "Broken Trail", which was nominated for 16 Primetime Emmy Awards and would go on to win four, including the Emmy for Outstanding Mini- Series. "Broken Trail". In 2014 Olivia booked a breakout, leading role in the Netflix series, "Marco Polo, & recently appeared in SYFY's "Deadly Class" executive produced by the Russo Brothers. In 2022, Olivia starred in the Original series "Warrior" as a slaying, powerful, brothel Boss. Olivia starred in 2022 for another season on AppleTV+'s hugely successful post- apocalyptic series SEE, led by Jason Momoa, again fighting the bad guys! Her first short film "Dinner with Dex" as a writer director premiered at the London International Film Festival in 2021 and has gone on to win awards at the Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival and the Tokyo International Short Film Festival. And starring currently in the LUCKY STAR film out now, directed by GILLIAN MCKERCHER! Stay tuned for limited theater release in Canada! THANK YOU to the MPR firm, Larry Tazuma, CJ Bautista @undersiege360 for video edit and Campbell Moon Jung @campbellmoon_ for audio edits! You guys rock! thanks to also @ogyolkmagazine !

May 7

Film debuts May 13 on VOD, and will be in limited theaters tba! Thank you to Pender PR, and the Lucky Star cast and crew for making such a meaningful, universally relatable film. We look forward to seeing a GILLIAN McKERCHER film at https://www.kinosum.com/ and @kinosum . TERRY CHEN and OLIVIA CHENG are known by their numerous television and films. @terrykelichen - Last of Us (season 1), Wild Card, Expanse, Sight (2023), The Lake, Falling with Viggo Mortensen, and Demonic with Director Neil Blomkamp. @thatoliviacheng - directed "I Am Raquel", known for her work in Warrior, Swat: Under Siege, and Marco Polo, among other shows. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast , our Video Editor - CJ Bautista ⁨@UnderSiege360⁩ our sponsor Mobotory @avidfoodie , and intro /outro by DJ ⁨@pariswangofficial⁩ and @sommertimecasting

May 5

OG YOLK welcomes GILBERT CHEAH served as Associate Publisher of A Magazine for 7 years. In fact, when Larry Tazuma was Editor of Yolk Magazine, they met in Hawaii at the 1995 Asian American Journalists Association convention, and (according to Gilbert) even took pictures together with several other A Magazine staff. In this holiday season episode recorded in Singapore, Larry was happy to reunite with him and reminisce about those pre-Y2K years. After leaving A Magazine, Gilbert led a successful reign as Publisher and Managing Director of Singapore Tatler Magazine. Currently, he is in the exclusive Vogue100, Anna Wintour's handpicked community of creative voices from around the world. He is a luxury brand consultant and he hosts his own podcast and YouTube show, HealthZone With Gilbert Cheah. Thank you for gracing our show @gilbertcheah , Larry Tazuma @ltgoto , OG YOLK Team, Audio Editor @campbellmoon_ , and @sommertimecasting

Apr 23

We have our 41st episode. Welcome, our Opera Singers The Verdi Chorus concert this April 26-27!**note: I meant 5th amendment. . . and we had to rush this interview for the space time restrictions, apologies for the urgency! Renowned Filipino baritone ROBERTO PERLAS GOMEZ, is one of the featured guest Soloists this Spring for the Verdi Chorus. He made his international debut as Marcello in La bohème with the Shanghai Opera. And the other Soloists: – ALEXANDRA BASS, Mezzo-soprano, earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music and part Asian! Soprano TIFFANY HO, Vietnamese singer and acts in her own solos and leads the soprano section at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles; “Concerts for Hope,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting hearts, through music, for incarcerated individuals, those battling drug and alcohol addiction in rehab centers or facing homelessness in shelters, and other spaces. We also have SARAH WANG, alto Singer, and finally Anne Marie Ketchum- originally a Singer herself and Conductor, the Founding Artistic Director of The Verdi Chorus, was also the Artistic Consultant for The Camp in Santa Monica for the 42nd year. One of the key missions of the Verdi Chorus is to bring first rate opera to the Los Angeles community at the lowest prices possible – and in the intimate and acoustically perfect sanctuary of Santa Monica's First Presbyterian Church, audiences can do exactly that on April 26 and 27, with the Verdi Chorus Spring Concert "Bella Bellini". Led by Anne Marie, the VERDI CHORUS is the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus! This program, in the words of Ms. Ketchum, highlights "one of the most beloved composers of the Bel Canto period," and will feature selections from three of Bellini's most beloved operas – La Sonnambula, Norma, I Puritani and Verdi's La Forza del Destino. Thank you to Anne Marie, Roberto, Alexandra, Sarah and Tiffany for being on our pod! Gratitude to @OGYOLKMagazine, Davidson & Choy Publicity, Campbell Moon Jung for editing this so fast @campbellmoon_ , team OG YOLK, Larry Tazuma, 1st Presbyterian Church for letting us record there and @sommertimecasting!

Apr 21

We welcome George Hirose is a New York City based Japanese-American photographer. He was born in the Bronx, and teaches at Pratt Institute. In 2013, his project to capture all 39 of the East Villagegardens was covered by the New York Times. His photos were always taken at night. In 2008 he published an art book called Blue Nights. https://www.georgehirose.com Thank you to Actor/ Guest Host @philnee for hosting this episode in NYC, to CJ Bautista for editing this 3rd ep @undersiege360 & @ogyolkmagazine @ogyolkpodcast & team OG YOLK Larry Tazuma, and @sommertimecasting !

Apr 21

Bobo Le & Jeremy Hoffman- The Vancouver natives gets a breakout role in Andrew Ahn’s refreshing reimaging the 1993 romantic comedy. For BoBo, her big screen debut after small parts in series like The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. Le plays opposite Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang in the Vancouver-shot film and has a great rapport with the actor as Chris’s cousin and confidant. For Jeremy, he’s known for A Fandemic: 50 Fans Celebrate 50 Years of Cinema (2021), The Wedding Banquet (2025) and Eddie's Stereotype (2010). He’s not just an Actor, he’s a Musical theater Actor & Musician, past projects include SpongeBob SquarePants and Wizard of Oz.

Apr 20

ALFRED HSING is an American Actor, Producer, Director, Martial Artist, and Stuntman/Coordinator. After over a decade of intensive training in both America and China, Hsing won the first American gold medal in wushu taolu history at the 2009 World Wushu Championships held in Canada. He has been a Stuntman in many films with Jet Li, Donnie Yen, and Jackie Chan, etc! He also stunt coordinated The Legend of the White Dragon and acted in The Book of Boba Fett working with Jon Favreau in the Star Wars Universe! Now he’s currently starring as Fu Sheng In Train Dreams with Joel Edgerton showcased first in Sundance Film Festival and will be released by Netflix this year! Stay tuned!! Thank you to @alfredrocks for being a Guest at OG YOLK, Larry Tazuma @ltgoto, CJ Bautista @underseige360 editor, and Michael Matsuda for the tour of the Martial Arts Museum in Glendale, CA! More thanks to OG YOLK team & @sommertimecasting

Apr 15

Quan Phung - Media executive, Television Producer and Consultant with more than 25 years in the global scripted television business, working at industry leading studios and platforms (Fox, NBC), independent production companies (Topic Studios/First Look Media, Bluegrass Films) and start-up ventures (Slingshot Global Media). Now at MIQUAN Prods. Thank you Quan, we didn’t know EPs can be this fun , funny and informative at the same time! Love out there for Tiayoka McMillian -Writer and @campbellmoon_ for editing this! Thank you to @ogyolkmagazine @ogyolkpodcast , Larry Tazuma @ltgoto , Alex Tsao at Venerable Injury Law, Tommy tam and OG YOLK team. - @sommertimecasting

Apr 9

We are delighted to have MAYUMI YOSHIDA for this episode because she is a talented moving machine of creative energy. You can find her works on Vimeo: Akashi, Tokyo Lovers and her poignant music video for Singer Amanda Sum with stars like Tzi Ma and Olivia Cheng in it. Mayumi is more than just mult-hyphenate, she resided in many countries and her journey is felt through her stories. Thank to www.Thecreativeindependent.com where I used their well written intro to introduce her in the episode. During this time period, we want to express love to all our past and present Guests & our team, and will continue to thank @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine , @immyyoume Larry Tazuma, @pariswangofficial, our Editor @undersiege360 and @sommertimecasting

Mar 17

We welcome our YOLK guests: ALI SHER and BILL DEVLIN! They produce their live comedy shows and bring other renown Comedians to their shows. Comedians are a tight group of friends that support each other through decades of controversy and tragedy, providing laughter for everyone, even the hecklers! BILL DEVLIN - Stand Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer. Bill Devlin’s Comedy & Cocktails is one of the longest running shows at the world famous Hollywood Improv. Devlin has performed with Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, David Spade and many more. He’s been written about in the Irish Herald, The Irish News and profiled on NBC’s Today in LA and NPR. Devlin’s TV variety show The Un-Invited Guests with Bill Devlin; starred Devlin and legend Dom Deluise. He Is currently the National Spokesman for the Pilipino fast food chain Jollibee. ALI SHER - Born in Russia, his dad is Chinese and Mom is Russian. Ali wanted to be a Comedian since he was young. He grew up with watching many famous Russian Comedians and when he went to the U.S., he volunteered for 3 years at the famous HA-HA Club to learn everything about comedy shows and watching comedians perform instead of taking comedy classes. Ali has since performed at there and at the Laugh Factory, Flappers, World Famous Comedy Store, The Icehouse, and touring. Thank you to both of these gentlemen and bringing the laughter to our @ogyolkpodcast episode @billdevlincomedy and alicomedyofficial , to Larry Tazuma, OG YOLK Magazine, @campbellmoon_ for editing it, Tommy Tam, Tin Yen, Alex Tsao of Venerable Injury Law, @sommertimecasting !

Mar 15

EWP will present the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band, featuring music from Dengue Fever—the LA band that inspired the play after Yee attended one of their Long Beach concerts. This poignant new classic of the American theater canon has taken the country by storm, and EWP is proud to be the first to bring this production to Los Angeles County, the home of the largest ethnically Cambodian population outside of Cambodia. This play is directed by Chay Yew. This part-play, part-rock concert explores the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor as he returns to Cambodia after 30 long years. As his daughter prepares to prosecute one of the regime's most notorious war criminals, the ghosts of their shared past begin to stir. This deeply moving story weaves back and forth through time as father and daughter confront history, turning to music as a path towards healing. Show wraps on March 23, buy your tickets if it's not sold out. https://www.eastwestplayers.org/crb We happily have 2 cast mates of the show: KELSEY ANGEL BAEHRENS and TIM LIU Kelsey Angel Baehrens (she/hers) is a proud Filipina-American actor and Director from O‛ahu. Her travels with Cambodian Rock Band began in 2022 as Neary in the Hawai‛i community premiere. She then toured with the OG Cyclos as understudy to "Neary/Pou" from 2022-23. She is deeply honored to return to this story as the Lead "Sothea/Neary" and to complete this circle with her heroes. TIM LIU playing "Ted/Leng" was born and raised in New Jersey. He most recently performed in Cambodian Rock Band at Arena Stage (DC) and ACT/5th Ave (Seattle). Additional theatre credits include off-broadway performances with Audible Theatre (Good Enemy, dir. Chay Yew), Pearl Theatre Company (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, dir. Eric Tucker), Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, HERE Arts Center, and other NYC Theaters. Regionally he has worked with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, B Street Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, and Centenary Stage Company, etc. Recent TV and Film credits include: A Father’s Son (w/ Ronny Chieng and Tzi Ma), Knock at the Cabin (M Night Shyamalan), and New Amsterdam (NBC). The critically acclaimed cast will continue their performances through the extension, including Kelsey Angel Baehrens* as Neary/Sothea, Abraham Kim* as Rom/Journalist, Tim Liu* as Ted/Leng, Jane Lui* as Pou/Guard, Joe Ngo* as Chum, and Daisuke Tsuji* as Duch, along with production understudies Zandi De Jesus*, Alex Hsu*, and Kevin Vann. Grateful to @denguefever, Kelsey, Tim, Davidson and Choy Publicity firm & Peter Goldman for making it possible, Ximon Wood, @Eastwestplayers, Lauren Yee, Chay Yew, Jaimee Itagaki, Larry Tazuma, @CampbellMoon_ -Editor, @ogyolkmagazine, @ogyolkpodcast and @sommertimecasting !

Mar 14

1st known from 21 Jump Street as “Officer Ioki” and brought the first cop series bromance with his 2 colleagues. DUSTIN NGUYEN is now the Lead, “Tay”, in a brilliant, award winning and critically acclaimed film The Accidental Getaway Driver directed by talented Sing J. Lee. Story of an elderly Vietnamese cab driver, during a routine pickup, is taken hostage at gunpoint by 3 Orange County convicts. It’s not his first award winning film, he was in Little Fish with CATE BLANCHETT as “Jonny, a drug addict”. He directed his first film critically acclaimed film Once Upon a Time in Vietnam among some other wonderful films, and also directing episodes in Warrior in season 2 and 3, produced by Shannon Lee. Look for him in the new upcoming series Dope Thief as “Son Pham” with our other prior YOLK guest KIEU CHINH, and directing the film, The Last Mission which is in preproduction! This is a zoom interview and will be uploaded later on the YOLK video launch date, so audio interview avail now! Thank you to Jay Schwartz (his Mgr), Larry Tazuma, OG YOLK Magazine, CJ Bautista @underseige360, Tin Yen, YOLK intro/outro done by @pariswangofficial, Tommy Tam, @sommertimecasting and @ogyolkpodcast

Mar 4

We welcome to the podcast- SALLY YEH, not to be confused by the other Actor/Singer Sally Yeh. Sally’s background in media spans from Actor, Author, Journalist, Radio and TV Host and film Producer, working with companies in China, India, Canada and the US, including MTV, Warner Bros, Universal and China Film Group. An MFA Graduate of AFI and also prestigious UC Berkeley, philanthropy of the Buddy Program, she has had more than five careers while others have just two. Saying she’s type A is underselling her achievements. Sally does not get tired from her efforts of contributing to the global entertainment landscape. Have a listen to this thriving, humble and impactful powerhouse, SALLY YEH. Thank you to Sally Yeh, Yuri Elvin for the intro, OG YOLK magazine, Larry Tazuma @ltgoto, team OG YOLK Podcast, @campbellmoon_ (Singer/Editor) and @sommertimecasting!

Feb 27

YOLK welcomes a one of a kind, MICHAEL MATSUDA is founder and president of the 1st Martial Arts History Museum in the U.S., which is located in Glendale, California. Designed by the artists of #Disney, #Dreamworks and The Simpsons, it is filled with culture, history, tradition and more. They hold events, seminars, tour visits and movie screenings. We were just there for Curtis Wong, famed Mag Publisher for Inside Kung Fu and Blackbelt, and Jackie Chan’s BFF. Michael is a definite multi-hyphenate, Writer, Editor, and a 6th Generation Monkey Master! After you hear this episode, I hope you check out the museum. Www.martialartsmuseum.com Thank you to @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, Tin Yen, Tommy Tam, @ltgoto Larry Tazuma, CJ Bautista, Sommer’s husband John Paul and @sommertimecasting.com

Feb 9

Welcome to a special episode of OG YOLK GenerAsian Next, the MING NA WEN episode! Albeit shorter than our usual session, we are grateful for her time. Her streaming work in the Disney Star Wars family, her Marvel family, Mulan film, Joy Luck Club film and upcoming film, Karate Kid: Legends! Thank you to APA Summit and McDonalds for sharing her time with us. Thank you to Mark Fenlon (her Commercial Agent), Larry Tazuma @ltgoto @ogyolkmagazine @sommertimecasting Campbell Moon Jung @campbellmoon_ Tin Yen, Tommy Tam, Amy Lee Stevenson and @pariswangofficial and @harryduyoung @hongkongharry2009

Feb 2

YOLK welcomes this year’s Grammy nominated musician and another person named Chung as our guest! Coincidence? Yes, and ppl always thinks he’s Filipino but he’s not. Please meet, past Latin Grammy winner DALE EDWARD CHUNG, a Film, Theater, TV & VO Actor. He is also a Director, Producer, Singer, & Musician. He starred in the SAG Award winning film, "Unspoken" by Stacey Marbrey and was a featured artist on Grammy winning album, "Sakura" by Masa Takumi. Google him, his family has a plethora of stories being Americans over a century ago. Thank you to Dale, Larry Tazuma, CJ. Bautista @undersiege360 - our Sound Editor, OG YOLK Mag, Tommy Tam and me 🤓 @sommertimecasting.

Jan 29

We are happy to have 1 of our own, he was one of the YOLK Editors and Writers., and now look where he is now! Philip W. Chung has written and produced for theatre, film and television. He was the Co-founder/Artistic Director of the Asian American theatre company Lodestone Theatre Ensemble[1] and is the current creative director for director Justin Lin's company YOMYOMF.[2][3][4] His producing projects include the upcoming LGBTQ-themed horror film Moonshadow,[5] the Stage 13/HBO Max Asian food series Family Style,[6] Google's first 360 degree live-action film Help[7] directed by Justin Lin (also Writer), the U.S.-China co-production Hollywood Adventures starring Zhao Wei (Co-Producer and Co-Writer),[8] the Artbound/PBS documentary East West Players: A Home On Stage (Consulting Producer),[9] and the Karen Gillan-starring indie film Late Bloomers (Associate Producer).[10]. Chung has taught Asian American studies courses at UC Santa Cruz and playwriting at the L.A. Cultural Affairs Dept. and the Asian American Writers Workshop. His play My Man Kono about the life of Charlie Chaplin's Japanese American valet Toraichi Kono premieres off-Broadway in NYC in 2025. His play Unbroken Blossoms, about the making of the 1919 D.W. Griffith-directed silent film Broken Blossoms. He is also writing features for Netflix and Buzzfeed Studios. Thank you to Venerable Injury Law Office abs Alex Tsao for the space for the interview, OG YOLK Magazine, @ogyolkpodcast, Larry Tazuma @lgoto, @sommertimecasting, Tin Yen, Tommy Tam and CJ Bautista, 1 of our Editors.

Jan 23

Hi We welcome Walter Nishinaka, a taiko player and Podcaster from Los Angeles. He started Little Tokyo Talks to create opportunities to listen to the stories of the locals of Nikkei America. A yonsei (fourth generation) Japanese American born and raised in Los Angeles, Walter also is a third-degree black belt in karate. He loves food, Little Tokyo, and talking to people, so he started the podcast so he can talk to his friends about their lives, Little Tokyo, and food! His purpose is to explore Japanese ,American culture and community in Los Angeles. https://www.littletokyotalks.com/ Thank you to Brian Kito for the space for the interview, OG YOLK Magazine, @ogyolkpodcast, Larry Tazuma @lgoto, @sommertimecasting, Tin Yen, Tommy Tam and Campbell Moon Jung, our 2nd Editor. STAY TUNED for our next episode to wrap our head around the CA fires that occurred the last 2 weeks and still is rampant tragically. Praying for 2025 events to aid the survivors.

Dec 31, 2024

Legend among legends: One of the most celebrated photographers in Singapore and Asia, RUSSEL WONG. A native Singaporean, he reminds us his name is with one “l”. He was the first Singaporean to break into the notoriously difficult Hollywood movie industry and has worked with famous celebrities, including Joan Chen, Isabella Rossellini, Oliver Stone, Paloma Picasso, Michael Jackson, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Glenn Close, David Lynch, Bruce Willis and Jackie Chan. He is also among the elite photographers commissioned to photograph covers for Time magazine, more than 15x. Russel has worked on countless movie sets, including publicity shoots for Oscar award winning ANG LEE’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon film and JON M.. CHU’s blockbuster, Crazy Rich Asians ,just to name a few. See links below! https://www.russelwongphoto.com/ https://www.russelwongphotoart.com Thank you to Russel, @Jimmytaenaka, Larry Tazuma @ltgoto, CJ Bautista @undersiege360, @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, Tommy Tam, Tin Yen, Amy Tu Stevenson & @sommertimecasting

Dec 23, 2024

Long before Rotten Tomatoes was a household name and on every movie critic’s email list, did you know YOLK magazine was making T-shirts and providing Jet Li photos for the startup website? Listen to our Christmas episode as we talk to PATRICK LEE, one of the founders of Rotten Tomatoes and its first CEO. He’ll take us back to the beginning, back before the dot com bubble and the burst and how they managed to keep the company alive while everyone else was going out of business. His regrets and his ambitions in developing innovative companies. Plenty of new projects to promote, including @StoneSoupSocial and the ultra exclusive community, Fanverse. Finally manifesting, and honoring his magical family life with his wife Michelle Sun, and daughter, Stephanie. Thank you Patrick @rottendoubt, Larry Tazuma @ltgoto, Editor/Singer @CampbellMoon_, @ParisWangofficial and our Sponsor Venerable Injury Law Office’s Alexander Tsao, and Mike Azagra, and Tommy Tam! Please support @ogyolkpodcast, real stories and real interviews!

Dec 12, 2024

When Director ROCKY JO ventured into the filming business, he took the whole marathon of life and didn’t rush his talent. Instead he nurtured it to bring more depth, heart and like the cliche, soul to his stories. Working in various production companies and learning editing first to fine tune the post production of storytelling, Rocky tried it all. Ultimately showing those same companies his value & resilience and backing his talent and great attitude to their benefit and Rocky’s. Check his work out at www.rockyjo.com. Appreciate your time with us, Rocky!! Thank you to Mike Azagra for Co-Hosting, Editor Campbell Moon Jung, @ogyolkmagazine, Venerable Injury Law Officer, and @sommertimecasting.

Dec 11, 2024

Finally, the Photographers episode of so many amazing fotos of YOLK mag with Guest Host ALEX LUU, one of the former Editors of YOLK Magazine. What happened during those sessions and how some of the iconic photos were created! Thank you to Alex Luu, Tina Tran, OG YOLK mag, Tommy Tam, Larry Tazuma, Sommer Nguyen and Mike Azagra from Venerable Injury Law Office! @ogyolkmagazine @ogyolkpodcast @sommertimecasting

Nov 26, 2024

Welcome CHRISTOPHER SEAN to the OG YOLK GenerAsian Next podcast! We are so ecstatic to have you not only talk about your acting career, but also your vital support of https://www.bestbuddies.org. @mrchristophersean is a versatile actor known for his captivating performances on both the big and small screens. Born in Washington and raised in California, to a NAVY veteran father and Japanese native mother, Sean always had a passion for the arts and paved the way for Mixed Asian Actors for voiceovers! After completing his education, Sean dove headfirst into the entertainment industry. He has since appeared in a variety of popular television shows, including "Hawaii Five-0," "You," and "Days of Our Lives," where he played the ground breaking gay role of Paul Narita for four years. Sean has also made his mark online, appearing in the hit Emmy awarded series "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries" and lending his voice to the character of Kazuda Xiono in the animated amazing series "Star Wars Resistance" as well as voicing DC's Nightwing in "Gotham Knights." Thank you to Andrea McKinnon of http://www.amckpr.com/ for having him on our podcast! We also thank Mike Azagra for Co-Hosting, and Larry Tazuma, Campbell Moon Jung- Editor, @ogyolkmagazine, and @sommertimecasting

Nov 19, 2024

Phil Nee is an American actor living in NYC. Born and raised on New York's Lower East Side, Phil was a photographer in the graphic arts department at ABC-TV. He started moonlighting as a stand up comic around 1980, and is often called the Godfather of Asian American stand up comedians. During the early 2000's, Phil did the bi-coastal stint between NYC and L.A. performing stand up and and comedy improv with the group "Cold Tofu". Phil got off the road and signed with the New York-based About Artists Agency. He has recently appeared on "The Equalizer" on CBS, "Marvel's The Defenders", "House of Cards", and "Kevin Can Wait". He can also be seen in the film "Second Act" in a scene with Jennifer Lopez, and on season 2 of "Strangers" on Facebook Watch, where he plays the dad to the lead character played by Zoe Chao. He has also been a character in the popular video game, "Grand Theft Auto V! Phil brings his talent to all genres and mediums! Thank @philnee, Larry Tazuma and our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360. Happy to also have our @ogyolkpodcast and @ogyolkmagazine! Thank you to our Listeners!

Oct 26, 2024

Brooklyn-based Artist and Writer, Angelo Ragaza founded “A Magazine” in the 90s! Then he followed that by interviewing subjects that spanned the worlds of the arts, culture, business, and politics, including singer-songwriters Alicia Keys and Erykah Badu, model Naomi Campbell, human rights icon Winnie Mandela, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, and many others. In addition to penning a few screenplays, I am developing, as lyricist and arranger, a queer, pop-infused, English-language update of Bizet’s opera Carmen. Angelo currently practices photography at http://ragaza.nyc/. Thank you to MOCA Chinatown NYC for letting us record at their museum, to Herb Tam and the rest of his team for the exhibit and panel, Tommy Tam, @ogyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, @ogyolkpodcast!

Oct 21, 2024

Alexander Tsao is a Shareholder/Partner at Venerable where his current practice primarily focuses on personal injury/tort law, business/commercial litigation, and complex real estate and corporate transactions. With a diverse legal background, and having worked as a senior associate for one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, Mr. Tsao currently represents a wide array of clients in his practice at Venerable. In addition to his civilian practice, Mr. Tsao currently is an Educator at LMU in Legal Environment in Business and was formerly a judge advocate/military lawyer in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a Chief Prosecutor, Chief Civil Law Officer, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. Thank you to Larry Tazuma @ltogo, OG YOLK Magazine, CJ Bautista @undersiege360 and Sommer Nguyen @sommertimecasting! Pls follow @ogyolkpodcast for more upcoming episodes.

Oct 7, 2024

OG YOLK Generasian Next Podcast with the FOUNDERS is here!!! And we welcome the Editors of most of the issues from the @ogyolkmagazine years joining this episode after 30 years. Introducing BARBARA CHEN as Guest Host and 🤓thank you to Larry Tazuma @ltgoto Larry Tazuma C.j. Bautista @undersiege360, Tommy Tam, Tina Tran, @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine @sommertimecasting @pariswangofficial for the YOLK intro and outro, #community #asianexcellence #comebacks

Sep 25, 2024

YOLK would love to introduce TIM WANG for being with us for this OG YOLK episode. Founder and Principal at TDW+Co, and serves on the Pacific Northwest Advisory Council of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. Wang's sense of service is driven by his love for his community and his commitment to promote inclusivity in the world. Larry is from Seattle as well, and they got to catch up on the OG hometown together reminiscing over their youth. Thank you to Tim Wang’s find him on LinkedIn and thanks to Larry Tazuma, CJ Bautista @underseige360, @sommertimecasting, @ogyolkmagazine, Tommy Tam, Tin Yen and @ogyolkpodcast!

Sep 15, 2024

Dennis Young, based in NYC currently, a Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Glocal Media. Dennis Young brings experience from previous roles at Soundtrack Channel, reelplay.com and Directv. Dennis Young holds a 1993 - 1996 Master Of Business Administration in Marketing, Finance And Marketing, Finance @ University Of California - Los Angeles. With a robust skill set that includes Strategic Partnerships, Satellite, Start-ups, Television, Business Development and more. Dennis Young has 2 emails and 1 mobile phone numbers on RocketReach. https://www.glocal.tv Thank you to Dennis Young, Larry Tazuma @ltgoto, @sommertimecasting @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine and Tommy Tam and Editor CJj Bautista @underseige360

Sep 3, 2024

We welcome Tina Cheng, a serial entrepreneur and C-level startup executive in the consumer internet space. Her latest venture, Capsul, uses Computer Vision to turn modern, timeless jewelry into a unique "Time Capsul" that holds your precious memories. Prior to founding Capsul, Tina was the COO of Coordinates Collection, a customized jewelry startup, and the CEO of Jigocity, an e-commerce company with 200+ employees and operations in six countries in Asia! Www.capsuljewelry.com Thank you to @thetinacheng, Larry Tazuma @ltogo, @ogyolkpodcast @OGYOLKmagazine, @Pariswangofficial for editing it and Producer Sommer Nguyen @sommertimecasting. Thank you for listening!

Aug 28, 2024

Actor/DJ Paris Wang is guest Interviewer for today. He interviews an award winning Teacher. We should all appreciate Teachers who take pride and consideration in their students! RON LEGASPI, born and raised in long beach, CA, where Paris met him. Graduated from Cal State Long Beach, with a multiple credential in teaching, which means he can teach grades K-8th grade. With over 20 years of servicing the school district as a teacher. He currently works in Downey, CA. He teaches Engineering and Competitive Robotics coaching, in addition to his past teaching of 3D design. Ron's recent accomplishments is taking his robotics team to the VEX robotics world championship 3 years in a row! in 2016 he was selected as one of 3 Microsoft Innovative Educator experts. “Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts are inspiring examples of educators applying new ways of teaching and learning in the classroom that motivates students and empowers them to achieve more,” - Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Worldwide Education, at Microsoft. in 2007 at the 28th annual Golden Bell awards. he was awarded the Outstanding TEC program in the Downey schools district. When he’s not teaching, his hobbies, include being a Musician, Performer, Lead Singer, and rockstar. He currently is in a 80’s cover band called “the Phoebe Kates” During his downtime of not being a rockstar, he is a family man. "With great honor, we bring a gentle man Scholar & Rock Star, Ronald Legaspi" - PARIS WANG thank you to OG YOLK, Larry Tazuma for having a day off, @Sommertimecasting and CJ Bautista @undersiege360 for editing this!

Aug 6, 2024

Excuse me, I mean Ultra Marathon Runner=D!! We are grateful to welcome Derek Kwik from Hong Kong. This is his first podcast and he smashed it! Derek started BraveSoldier Ventures, he is also a Public Speaker, Author, and Co-Chairman of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Derek Kwik is all about conquering challenges, giving back and inspiring others in the process. The key to his success: repetition, adaptability and perseverance. He is an early "returnee" to Asia with over 25 years of market entry experience. Derek Kwik is one of the most respected technology community leaders and is involved with nearly every accelerator/incubator/co-working space in Hong Kong! thank you to Desiree Sumilang Kwik for being his biggest cheerleader and Derek as hers! Thank you to Larry Tazuma @ltogo @ogyolkmagazine @ ogyolkpodcast, our Editor @undersiege360 @sommertimecasting and every Listener!

Aug 5, 2024

Hi, please excuse us for a new space we tried while on this recording with Mr. Lee. We won't be back recording here again, thank you! Mr. George Lee is a Producer of https://bloodredfilms.com/ and is Co-Founder and CEO of Storyoscopic Films and also in the past, for Venture 3D. Mr. Lee’s experience in the motion picture business include co-production, financing, foreign distribution and licensing of major Hollywood studio films in Asia and currently in the U.S. In January 2016, Mr. Lee became partners with one of Hollywood’s biggest directors, Michael Bay, in a new company, called 451 Media Group. Thank you to Paris Wang for editing this episode. @itsyoboigeorge @pariswangofficial @ltgoto @sommertimecasting @UnderSiege360 @OGyolkmagazine

Jul 24, 2024

Lyle Del Mundo is a Cultural Consultant aka Cultural Attache and has helped build some of the biggest brands and personalities in the world. Some of his past and current clients include Jordan Clarkson, Bella Poarch, H.E.R., Verizon Wireless, Ciroc Vodka, Universal Pictures, and many more. With over 20 years of experience as a marketer and event producer, he has helped connect the dots within the Filipino community and general market around the world. The former President of one of the oldest and largest Filipino American non-profit organizations in Los Angeles, SIPA. He was responsible for rebranding, redevelopment of leadership, restoring the organizations economic health, and seeing the completion of SIPA’s 3rd affordable housing project and new offices during his tenure. He founded and is currently busy with Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (F.A.C.E), non-profit national organization uplifting the next generation of Filipino-Americans to tell their stories through Music, Film, Fashion and Creative Arts. Thank you to the following fantastic supporters of this show: Venerable Law office for providing the space, CJ Bautista- Editor of audio and video @undersiege360, @OGyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, @sommertimecasting and @ogyolkpodcast. Thank you for still listening! <3

Jun 6, 2024

Welcome to our soft relaunch of YOLK magazine via podcast! Introducing successful Producer, Martial Artist, American Actor with amazing audio voice Performer with her Bruce Lee podcast - Flowing with Shannon Lee, thriving Writer and businesswoman. She is the daughter of late martial arts film star, Bruce Lee and retired martial arts teacher, Linda Lee Cadwell, the granddaughter of Cantonese opera singer, Lee Hoi-Chuen, and the younger sister of the late Brandon Lee. We were fortunate to have her with us since she was on the cover of YOLK vol. 5. no.1, the Yolk GenerAsian Next Podcast! Note: Sommer (me) was too excited to talk to her, and Larry fanboyed her, so please support our enthusiasm, her soothing voice and demeanor couldn't quell it. READING HER BOOK ASAP. Thank you to the following fantastic supporters of this show: Walter Nishinaka of Little Tokyo Talks pod and Brian Kito for providing the space, CJ Bautista- Editor of audio and video @undersiege360, Paris Wang - Videographer @ParisWangOfficial, @OGyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, @sommertimecasting and @ogyolkpodcast. Thank for listening and welcome to our first episode!

Jun 6, 2024

We were entertained with his many theatrical accents and educated by Arnold Chun, an American Actor/Director. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated from the Humanities Magnet Program at Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, CA. He holds a B.A. in East Asian/European History from UC Irvine. Arnold has appeared in many hit shows like, "Kidding, The Big bang Theory, Hawaii 5-0, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Last Ship. Arnold also plays "Kotomichi" on the Emmy-winning Amazon series "The Man in The High Castle". Arnold is also a filmmaker. Winning the award for Best Short Film at the Harlem Int. Film Fest in 2008 for "Eli's Liquor Store". Arnold is also passionate about community and has helped expand a senior center in Koreatown for the mentally ill, in addition to addressing Mental Health issues in the Asian American Community. One of his most memorable experiences in humanitarian work was a month long trip to India as a short term missionary. Thank you to Mobotory for allowing us to do our interview there, to Arnold Chun @arnoldhchun and Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360 and the OG YOLK team.

Jun 6, 2024

DAME KIEU CHINH NGUYEN We are grateful to have our guest, Dame Kieu Chinh on this YOLK podcast and I had the immense pleasure to interview her. In her career spanning over sixty years from 1957 to the present, Ms. Nguyen has received many accolades including an Emmy Award in 1996. On of her most renown roles is in The Joy Luck Club as Suyuan Woo, mother to Ming-Na Wen's character (1993). In the 1960s, in addition to Vietnamese films, she also appeared in several American productions including A Yank in Vietnam (1964) and Operation C.I.A. (1965), the latter opposite Burt Reynolds. Ms. Nguyen also produced a war epic Faceless Lover (or Warrior, Who Are You) (1971), which later would be remastered and shown in the U.S. at the 2003 Vietnamese National Film Festival. Also the famous episodes in MASH where she played a Korean love interest for Alan Alda's Hawkeye character. In 2005, Ms. Nguyen starred in Journey From the Fall, a film tracing a Vietnamese family through the aftermath of the fall of Saigon, the re-education camp, the boat people tragedy, and the initial difficulties of settling in the U.S. In 2016, she returned to Vietnam to inaugurate the 50th school which was built in Hanoi under the Vietnam Children's Fund where she is President and Co-Chair. She is an avid advocate for the Vietnamese American active duties and our Veterans. In 2021, she released her memoir Kieu Chinh An Artist in Exile. Currently you can watch her on MAX, The Sympathizer series co-starring Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh, and Hoa Xuande. I recommend you all read her book or google her, this bio is too abbreviated and does not represent her intriguing life and work fully. Thank you to @OGyolkmagazine, @undersiege360 CJ Bautista for editing, @pariswangofficial for video (to be released later), @TimChang, Mandla Daley, Emerson College LA, Thao Sofo (my sis), @ltogo, and team YOLK! - - @sommertimecasting

May 13, 2024

Tim Chang, Associate Dean of Student Life and Administration, from Loyola Marymount University School of Education, where he was the Associate Dean for Business Services in the School of Education. He accomplished a B.A. from Bradley University in Psychology and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University. This person goes above and beyond when it comes to educated human being! Thank u to @OGyolkmagazine CJ Bautista for edit @undersiege360, Emerson College LA, @teamchang, Mandla Daley & YOLK crew! 🤗🤓

Apr 7, 2024

Giving Larry Tazuma the day off, we welcome an intelligent and spiritual entrepreneur who worked under Deepak Chopra, then started her own company of mental and physical wellness. What we all need right now! Introducing Summer Rathswohl, she brokers skincare and supplements for total health wellness and maintenance. Her IG is @summersspecialties. We also share a mutual BFF hairstylist @hairbyramon (note: I have not been having my hair colored for a year, fyi), thank you to @pariswangofficial for adding the intro/outro to this episode. CJ usually does it, but we got backups! @OGyolkmagazine @ltgoto @sommertimecasting note: in my intro to Summer, I mention YOLK magazine but actually OG YOLK Podcast Generasian Next. . . . <3 Follow us at @ogyolkpodcast

Mar 18, 2024

Carl Bressler recently hit the halfway mark of 25+ for the goal of performing fifty characters named "Berg". He enjoys acting, guesting as an older actor in acting classes, advises senior executive challenges in the entertainment business and involved in all kinds of entrepreneurial ventures, particularly if charitable and/or for social good. Single, and has one handsome champion Rower son, and Carl traveled through 45 countries "just to see them" and still counting. Faux commercial by @pariswangofficial ; Thank you to @carlbressler @ogyolkpodcast @ltgoto @OGyolkmagazine @sommertimecasting and editor @undersiege360

Feb 15, 2024

Larry Tazuma and Sommer Nguyen welcomes PARIS WANG, and Actor and DJ/Producer of Electronic music tracks. He ventured in event planning in his 20s and decided music was his first love. Paris' discovered his other passion was acting after entertaining people on the stage. He talks here about his never-ending desire to entertain audiences even when the industry itself is challenging, as life as well. Fun fact: Paris did our intro/outro, please follow him at @pariswangofficial, @OGyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, @sommertimecasting

Feb 5, 2024

Alexandra Chun pursued a medical career, but then after a relationship with a musician enlightened her to a career in Performing Arts. She was cast in NYC Another World and then she returned to Los Angeles to work in numerous film and television shows in recurring and guest-starring roles in dozens of shows, including but not limited to Mrs. Davis (2023), the first Saw film and NBC's The Event. In 2013, she starred in Innocent Blood, an indie suspense thriller, playing a mother hell-bent on retrieving her kidnapped son, for which she earned an Acting Award at the Monaco Film Festival. Among so many Theater credits, her most recent had her playing alongside other international award-winning actresses in Carry the World at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance. @alexandrajindo, CJ Bautista- Editor of audio and video @undersiege360, intro/outro by @ParisWangOfficial, @OGyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, @sommertimecasting.

Jan 26, 2024

Happy to have a former Yolk Writer/Editor be our guest today, Alex Luu, a solo performance/theater artist, Teaching Artist, and writer. He is with the Los Angeles County Arts Ed Collective and a previous Teaching Artist with the Ford Theater and East West Players. Alex also created a workshop called My Own Story to teach underrepresented & underserved youth/people of color to bring their own stories to life. Credit: episode edited by CJ Bautista @undersiege360 and commercial parody written by Sommer @sommertimecasting, and VO by Paris Wang @pariswangofficial and @OGyolkmagazine @ltgoto - Host.

Jan 12, 2024

Chat up with my hubby, JP (hardworking RN) while host Larry Tazuma is on his day off. Edited with skills by CJ Bautista, thank you CJ, you're a great human, you can follow him here @undersiege360, and thank you! @sommertimecasting, @pariswangofficial for the intro/outro!