ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST

Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players, talks about his manifesto "The 51% Preparedness Plan for American Theatre".  Tim also discusses how he counsels young AsianAm actors in taking on stereotypical roles. (Intro: Honestly)

JT Tran, aka the "Asian Playboy", tells us how he went from a NASA engineer to the world's best instructor for Asian pickup artists. JT discusses the "Asian poker face", the difference between a cold pickup and a warm pickup, and how to equip young Asian men to reach their full potential. (Intro: Delusions)

Walter Hong delves deeply into what it takes to be a professional standup comedian -- the long hours, low pay, nonexistent dating life -- and why he is absolutely dedicated and passionate about it.(Intro: Clean House)

Author Joy Huang Stoffers debuts her fiction novel WHASIAN on November 2nd! Joy talks with Ken about her character Ava Ling Magee, the writing process, and the many aspects of being "Hapa" -- a person of mixed ethnic heritage. (Intro: Breakthrough Moment)

Vivian Matsushige shares deeply about what it is like to live as a paraplegic, the skiing accident which caused her condition, and her resolve to live a grateful and purpose-filled life. (Ken’s Intro: Zen Christianity)

Actor Randall Park from FRESH OFF THE BOAT talks about the success of his TV show, the current state of Asian Americans in entertainment, and the casting of his 7-month old girl as a crime detective. (Ken’s Intro: Golf Fail)

Superblogger Ranier Maningding posts daily about racism and sexism on his popular FB page "Love Life of an Asian Guy". Ranier talks about why AsianAm men get a bad rep romantically, the myth of reverse racism, and xenophobic anti-Asian rhetoric. (Ken’s Intro: Irrelevant?)

Actress Krista Marie Yu discusses her starring role on the new ABC sitcom "Dr. Ken".  Krista talks about what it's like to to work with movie star Ken Jeong, her non-competitive approach to auditions, and her love of selfies.  (Ken’s Intro: The Band)

NASA Scientist Ashwin Vasavada shares about his work with Mars Rover "Curiosity" and his quest to find out if we are alone in the universe. Ashwin talks about his own faith, as well as his opinions on intelligent design, creation science, and climate change. (Ken’s Intro: 9/11 Memories)

Filipino American Pastor Danny Cortez recounts saga of how he became a gay-affirming minister, and how his own son "came out" to him soon after.  Danny also shares about the often difficult changes his formerly Southern Baptist church went through as a result. (Ken’s Intro: Facebook Photo)