Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

Welcome back to part 2 of Ben and Anthony's conversation with award-winning performance artist Lil Buck!

00:00: Consciously breaking barriers and stereotypes

03:30: First music video

06:00: Working with Yo-Yo Ma and the power of collaboration

12:00: How do you define success? 

20:00: What do you feel like you've mastered? 

22:00: Outro

Socials: 

Instagram: @lilbuckdalegend 

Website: lilbuck.com

Facebook: Lil Buck

YouTube: Lilbuckdalegend

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Back for the third time on the pod is dancer and choreogrpaher Vinh Nguyen, who chats about his role as a creative director, fatherhood and some of his career highlights so far.

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Interview starts

03:30 - Being a new father

10:00 - How do you prepare for that life change?

15:00 - Was there a moment where you felt ready for that next chapter?

23:00 - You are your biggest critic

30:00 - Being a creative director

38:00 - Working and touring with Jackson Wang

48:00 - What's next for you?

50:00 - What do you feel like you've mastered?

54:00 - Outro 

Socials: 

Instagram: @v1nh

Youtube: @v1nhnguyen

Website: http://www.vinhcreative.com/

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This is part one of Ben and Anthony's interview with Philip Chbeeb, who discusses his Covid experience, how he creates a space for unfiltered thoughts through The Missing Self, and unpacks the way we approach cancel culture. 

00:00: Intro

04:00: Covid experience

06:00: The Missing Self

15:00: Navigating conflict

18:00: Which of your videos have had the best reaction?

23:00: Appraoching controversial topics

31:00: Cancel culture

38:00: End of part 1 

Socials:

Instagram: @phillipchbeeb

Twitter: @PhillipChbeeb

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Welcome back to part 2! In this half, Philip Chbeeb talks with Ben and Anthony about his research into psyhcology, and embracing the fluidity that comes with being human. 

00:00: How Covid shaped they way we navigate the media landscape

06:00: Therapy and researching psychology 

07:00: Writing a book 

08:00: What does The Missing Self mean to you? 

19:00: How would you define success? 

21:00: Mastering

28:00: Outro

Socials: 

Instagram: @phillipchbeeb

Twitter: @PhillipChbeeb

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Australian dancer, actress and content creator Smac McCreanor joins Ben and Anthony to chat about her journey into professional dance, chanelling confidence into creating, and her future aspirations.

00:00: Intro 

02:00: Interview starts

04:00: Origins story

10:00: Dance Competitions

12:00: Moving to LA

18:00: Not making plans

22:30: What’s your practicing regiment like?

25:00: Missing out on a big job

30:00: Constantly honing your craft

32:30: Social media

37:30 : The opposite of lazy

43:00: What’s your definition of success?

47:30: Quick fire questions

52:00: What do you feel you have mastered?

54:00: Outro

Socials:

Insta: @smacmccreanor

Twitter: @smacmccreanor

TikTok: @smacmccreanor

YouTube: Smac McCreanor

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KINJAZ crew member Bam Martin is back on the pod this week, disucssing fatherhood, his relationship with dance, and KINJAZ experience so far. 

00:00: Intro

02:20: Interview starts

04:00: Covid and post-Covid experience

08:00: Family Life

32:00: What are your goals?

40:00: Do you ever feel pressure to update your style to suit current trends?

44:00: How’s your Kinjaz experience been?

56:00: End of Part 1

Socials:

Insta: @bam_martin

Twitter: @bam_martin

TikTok: @bam_martin

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Part two of Bam Martin's talk with Ben and Anthony; discussing past successes and future aspirations.

00:00: Welcome back

01:00: How has your 2023 been so far?

03:20: Where do you get your sense of humility?

12:00: What’s 2023 looking like for you?

24:30: What do you want to achieve in 2023?

27:30: How do you define success?

30:30: Lightning Round

37:30: If you could go back in time and give advice to younger Bam what would it be?

41:00: What’s one thing you think you’ve mastered?

49:00: Outro

Socials:

Insta: @bam_martin

Twitter: @bam_martin

TikTok: @bam_martin

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This week, podcaster, personal coach, prison minister and ex gang member Johnny Chang shares his moving personal story with Ben and Anthony — opening up about his time in a gang, life in prison, and his relationship with his parents.

00:00: Intro

02:30: Interview start

04:00: Johnny’s Story

06:00: Joining a gang/Gang life

25:00: Life in Prison

42:00: Johnny’s relationship with his father

50:00: Ben’s relationship with his father

01:01:00: Learning to understand religion

01:23:00: How Johnny feels about speaking out

01:32:00: Johnny’s relationship with his mother

01:42:00: Where Johnny is at now with his life

01:46:00: Quick fire questions

01:51:00: What do you feel like you’ve mastered in your life?

01:58:00: Outro

You can hear more from Johnny on his socials: 

Insta: @noscriptfellowship

Youtube: @Johnny-Chang

TikTok: @theejohnnychang

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Today, Ben and Anthony are joined by newest member of the Kinjaz crew, Nick Joseph, who talks about his dance career so far, choreographing for BTS, and creating his own clothing line. 

00:00: Intro

02:00: Origin story

07:00: Dance as a career

12:00: Working with BTS

16:00: Crafting an individual style

21:00: Joining the Kinjaz crew

28:00: Getting into fashion and launching unto thee

31:00: Taking time for yourself

35:00: Defining success

37:00: Lightning round

42:00: Mastering patience

43:00: Outro

You can follow Nick on Instagram @nickjxseph and Youtube here

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Comedian, actor and writer Sherry Cola is on the pod to talk about some *very* exciting upcoming projects, in addition to discussing the feeling of liberation that comes with being yourself, coming out, representaton and more...

00:00: Intro

07:00: Origin story

13:00: Climbing the ladder: breaking into creative industries

23:00: The asian immigrant experience and familial support

32:00: Coming out and shifting societal narratives

42:00: Shortcomings (2023)

44:00: Joy Ride (2023)

46:00: Backing yourself, working hard and speaking up

54:00: Mastering conversation

57:00: Outro

Socials:

Insta: @shrrycola

Twitter: @shrrycola

Good Trouble S5 comes out March 16 on Hulu

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