Ben and Ryan have a telepathic connection with Bap Ross aka Lyricks, aka Rick Lee of YOX. The guys share their top go to MCs and which asian artist gave us a sense of pride. Realizing with age that parental expectations unexpected turn and evolve we remind ourselves that our parents are works in progress like the rest of us. Bap Ross breaks down our snacks as he gifts us the exact same tentacle ridden dried squid. As our bodies betray us the guys talk about staying healthy and choosing between the unwanted; receding hairline vs Friar Tuck.

Socials for Rick Lee

https://www.instagram.com/yox_rick/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bap_ross

https://www.instagram.com/officialyox/

https://www.youtube.com/@YEAROFTHEOX/

7 weeks of Jin on 106 & Park Freestyle Friday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRIX1AcCckY

IG - Ben & Ryan

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Socials

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Ben and Ryan invites Ryan’s other best friend to the pod where the 2 best friends of Ryan meet. Sophia's family owned the famous Hwagyo style Chinese restaurant, The Dragon which was a K-Town staple for many family gatherings. Getting exposed to food and the kitchen at an early young age, Sophia attended culinary school upon graduating high school. After being in the industry as Chef de Cusine, a restauranteur, chef to some celebrities, Sophia now brings us a flavor that is familiar to all LA natives. Queen Cali red sauce is an ode to the famed Red Sauce from King Taco.

Ben & Ryan have fellow Korean, SWF2 & SMF Judge, Season 1 ABDC rival, Mike Song of the Kinjaz on the pod. Ryan once again reminds us he was the one to beat back in the day on the Kollaboration stage. Back when Ben was a Jabbawockee Mike was in a rival crew, Kaba Modern on ABDC. The guys all share the moment they knew dance was going to be important in their lives. For Mike, his sister took him to a UCLA Korean Culture Night that changed his life.

Ben and Ryan’s latest guest Andrew of Boos Philly turns out to be quite the renaissance man. The journey started in Philly and kicks off at boarding school where Andrew took a year abroad in France. Now being back a culture man his sights now have more perspective & depth. Ryan envies the wild resume Andrew shares but Ben finds a colleague when Andrew mentions Blockbuster Video. Here are some of the bullet points for this episode w/ Andrew; T.G.I.Fridays, America's Next Top Model Logger, MTV's Real World, Indie Movie Producer, Blockbuster Video Employee, and Commodities Broker.

Ben and Ryan hang with friend/side-piece, co-host, Mike Kiim Comedy. Why do we always say sorry? Why does Ben look Filipino? Someone's got an addiction to Temu and somebody fears he's not a good Korean. Ben and Ryan trusts Mike to be gentle to their ears for this week's episode. To have this all make sense check out the episode.

Mike Kim Comedy’s Socials

https://www.youtube.com/@mikekimcomedy

https://www.instagram.com/mikekimcomedy

https://www.tiktok.com/mikekimcomedy

https://www.instagram.com/thesetbreaker

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-set-breaker/id1482574125

https://open.spotify.com/show/7HUlztUsJERO4LCNpb8V3z

IG links Ben & Ryan

https://www.instagram.com/btek_benchung

https://www.instagram.com/ry_boogie

Socials

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YouTube:

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Twitter:

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Ben & Ryan gets a visit from fellow Kinja, Lawrence Kao. Lawerence and Ben shared the stage on ABDC (America’s Best Dance Crew) on rival teams. After hearing about the dating app’s algorithm matching Ben with the exact opposite of what he’s looking for, Lawerence and Ryan wants to do a church hop for Ben. Ben respectfully turns it down. Before Churches and Popeyes, there was Pioneer Chicken and Ben will never turn down Pioneer Chicken. Have you guys had Pioneer Chicken?

Ben and Ryan invites friend, hyung and Korean trailblazer, Glen Yun, The GZA, G. Rod, G-Doobie of D9. Ben breaks down the need to be prepared for the opportunities that presents itself. Ryan found the key to surviving intimidating hardcore gangsters and Glen corroborates Ryan’s findings. Ben and Ryan remember the wild night in the penthouse at The Palms chowing down on surf & turf with strippers and rapper French Montana. Glen shares the struggles, the successes and everything in between that lead to the creation of D9. “Your network is your net worth” - G, G-Doobie, G.Rod, GDubz, The GZA, Glen, Glen Yu n.

Ben and Ryan are delightfully surprised by Sierra’s unfamiliar perspective. Sierra Lynn, our latest guest ventured out to California at a young age from Upstate New York to pursue her dreams of modeling. From small town to big city, we’re all ears when Sierra shares how she met her current BF and her experience with interracial dating. The domi life quickly became a distant memory when she met her then customer and now boyf. Ryan seeks satisfaction to a burning question. Ben tries to gain advice from Sierra’s perspective when navigating the friendship/relationship noon-chi game*. Now 5 years later still happy with her man as we learn and try to spread the good word that yellow fever is not exclusive to white/black/brown men but also women.

*Noon-chi - 눈치 - Korean word for situational/environmental awareness to react and take initiative or a step back to interact with others - what I like to call IRL spider-sense.

Sierra Lynn IG

https://www.instagram.com/miss_sierralynn

IG - Ben & Ryan

https://www.instagram.com/btek_benchung

https://www.instagram.com/ry_boogie

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Ben and Ryan’s latest guest got into a fight with Thor in KTown and was shot by the president of a rival biker gang called Mayans M.C. Peter Jae ‘Pedro Peter, Peter Pedro’ joins us this week on Conversasians. Pedro grew up in NY then made his way to LA to be cast in a short series that became a feature film called KTown Cowboys. Inspiring others to pursue their dream while staying humble and true to himself, Pedro has made our guys true believers. Ben and Ryan are captivated by Pedro’s energy and message as they try to urge him to run for the Mayors office. Vote for Pedro!

Peter Jae IG

https://www.instagram.com/peterjaenyla/

Pedro fights with Thor, Chris Hemsworth - Blackhat Movie Scene:

https://youtu.be/RODKLybLGmo?si=7QeR1ULAoZI_3dhA&t=39

KTwon Cowboys IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3414960/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_16_act

KTown Cowboys Episode 1:

https://youtu.be/h-TLWOwbW24?si=FFhK_TK3lkovFXEi

KTown Cowboys Feature Movie Trailer:

https://youtu.be/Py5-_EZ3V7A?si=1JqgJlMYYDDQrJp2

IG - Ben & Ryan

https://www.instagram.com/btek_benchung

https://www.instagram.com/ry_boogie

Socials

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/_Conversasians

Ben and Ryan have a special guest - PK and Mike Kim Comedy joins us a second time. PK helped many get their first big stage opportunity which includes our very own Ben & Ryan. Before Ben and Ryan were friends they were rivals as Unique & SI Squad. PK set the stage for many Asian Americans to showcase their talents at Kollaboration. Ben was a part of this event and named Kollaboration. Ryan and PK finally clear the air on a situation from many years ago. We get in to how PK got his start and everyone ends up sharing a little bit of their wilder past.