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Bryan G. Stevenson is a filmmaker who’s worked with Nike, the Madbury Club, Apple, and most recently, as the Equal Justice Initiative’s videographer! EJI is a nonprofit committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the US, founded by Bryan A. Stevenson– Bryan G.’s uncle. In this ep, Joanna, Scott, and Bryan chat about filmmaking from home films to feature film sets like Just Mercy. Bryan shares insights from director Destin Cretton, his cameo appearance in the film, and what it was like dropping out of UPenn to work in New York. Tune in to hear some good advice, our thoughts on TikTok, and what an over-caffeinated Scott sounds like.

See more of EJI:

⟡ Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/

⟡ The Legacy Museum & National Memorial for Peace and Justice: https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/

⟡ Watch Just Mercy: https://www.justmercyfilm.com/

See more of Bryan:

⟡ Bryan’s website: https://yanville.com/

⟡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/yanville/

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⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edamamepod

⟡ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeCpbGUT/

Joanna details her first 72 hours in New York City, from smashed fingers to (almost) celebrity sightings to broken phones. It’s juicy, it’s short, it’s a must-listen.

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In this minisode, Joanna and Scott share some fresh stories and some traumatic throwbacks, from weekend updates to panic-worthy memories. A top 10 weekend of Scott's life. Joanna's first time in Berkeley. Minor car accidents in parking lots. Thievery on the streets of Paris. This minisode is layered and from the good to the bad, she has it all... Listen for a good time and for some good luck!

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Tommy Do is a comedian, writer, actor, professional figure skater, and so much more. In this episode, we chat with Tommy about everything from Prince Philip to the Moderna vaccine to injury-healing passions for truffle-flavored anything. Tommy shares hot takes on thank-you cards, stories on set with Kristen Bell, and dish soap conspiracy theories.

Does Aladdin have to fly in Disney on Ice and how does Tommy feel about it? Was there really free cocaine at his first comedy show in LA? How can you make it as a writer in the entertainment industry? You’ll never know unless you listen....

See more of Tommy and his work:

⟡ His iconic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy__do

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Nicholas D'Apolito (aka Nick Dap) is a graphic designer! He's designed album covers for artists like Alexander23, Jeremy Zucker, and Ariana Grande, and if you can believe it, he's still a student at Columbus College of Art & Design. In this episode, Scott, Joanna, and Nick chat about eating habits, lucky numbers, and what it means to be an Ohioan. Listen if you're curious about what it's like to work with Ariana Grande or if you're curious about all the easter eggs on the "positions" album cover. This episode will inspire you if you've got big dreams/aspirations. Spoiler alert: everything starts with a DM. See more of Nick on Instagram @nick.dap or at his website, nicholasdapolito.info!

Ellie Chen and Jensen Syneff are best friends, Stanford grads, and co-founders of Oddli, a new sustainable brand making clothing from fabric that should’ve been thrown away! In this episode, we chat about Oddli’s viral TikTok (Joanna’s TikTok inspiration), the origins of the brand, and what new collections are coming soon. Tune in to hear Scott, Joanna, Ellie, and Jensen talk fruit Halloween costumes, iconic childhood songs, and creative inspirations. Find more of Oddli @oddliclothing on Instagram and TikTok and shop their beautiful pieces at oddli.com!

Are eyebrows body parts? Is that big baby on TikTok actually an average-sized toddler? Joanna and Scott catch up with Leo, their ex-co-worker/friend, on their favorite movies, irregular body proportions, and their weekly obsessions. If you stan Boss Baby and/or Black Swan, this is an episode for you. Find Leo at @leo_cooperband on Instagram and at leocooperband.com! 

This week, Scott + Joanna play six degrees from Kevin Bacon with past Edamame guests. As a friend of the pod, find out how many connections you are from Nick Jonas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Obama, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, Conan Gray, Conan O'Brien, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. If that doesn't convince you, listen for some top-tier unsolicited life advice. As always, follow Edamame on Instagram @edamamepod for more fun content!

Brenda + Clara Liang are students, sisters, and co-founders of Siren Basics, a new affordable underwear brand empowering self-confidence and acceptance. In this episode, we talk about some of the values behind Siren (what is hygge and how do you pronounce it?) and how the two turned their idea into a business. Two guests mean twice the fun, so tune in to hear Scott, Joanna, Brenda, and Clara chat about their underwear journeys, travel stories, and what 2014 smells like. Join the sisterhood at sirenbasics.com and see more of Brenda + Clara @sirenbasics, @brendaliang, and @minijelloworld on Instagram!

In this minisode, Joanna and Scott chat about how they're feeling a year after quarantine. Join them down memory lane as they chat about how they were feeling in March 2020 versus how they're feeling now. As always, follow us for more content on Instagram @edamamepod!