KollabCast

This week we're joined by singer/songwriter and multi-Kollaboration alum AJ Rafael! He talk to us about his recent adventures in musical theater and shares some stories behind his recent musical projects. Along the way we also chat about Minji becoming her mom for a Buzzfeed shoot, the many layers of children's media, and diversity (or the lack thereof) on broadway.

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Blazing Rays of the Sun, check out their new albumYoung Love available now!

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AJ Rafael @ajRAFAEL AJ's YouTube

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In the aftermath of the 2016 Academy Awards, we call on the insight of the Angry Asian Man himself, Phil Yu, along with Dis/oritet/ed Comedy co-founder Atsuko Okatsuka, to talk diversity and help us make sense of what we all saw. Together we talk about the bad dated jokes and ask ourselves why the Asian community seems to be all but invisible in the celebration of media. We also chat about the phenomenon of Trump,  reflect on the "Obama Effect", and do some soul-searching about age and wisdom.

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Alum Blazing Rays of the Sun, check out their new album Young Love available now!

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Phil Yu @AngryAsianMan Angry Asian Man

Atsuko Okatsuka @Atsysays www.atsukookatsuka.com Follow our hosts at: @minjeeeezy @marvinyueh

Jason Lee of the Jubilee Project joins us on this week's KollabCast to talk about his new feature length documentary project Save my Seoul. We chat with him about starting the Jubulee Project and  his adventures documenting human trafficking prostitution in South Korea. We also chat about the folly of youth, #OscarsSoWhite, the current Asian American hot topics, and our expertise in teen slang.

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Toronto Alum Plaitwrights, check out their newest album Jane’s Dad’s Cadillac 

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Jason Lee @JasonYLee_ Save my Seoul Jubilee Project

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Director Andrew Ahn returns to the KollabCast to talk about the Sundance premiere of his feature film Spa Night, who's star won the Sundance Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Performance! Together we chat about Andrew's experience at Sundance and gain some more insight about being an Asian American filmmaker. We also discuss the 2016 Grammy performances, Beyonce's Formation music video, and an adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado in Austin that stars actual Asians for once! 

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Toronto Alum Plaitwrights, check out their newest album Jane’s Dad’s Cadillac 

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Andrew Ahn @AndrewAhnFilms andrewahnfilms.com

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This week we pack the podcast studio with double Kim power with badass dancer & actor Ellen Kim and, fresh from shooting at the X Games, photographer Tim Kim (no relation!). Together we chat Valentines Day, Parenthood (and parents), Networking, Lunar New Year, and the Super Bowl (but actually more regarding the halftimeshow).  Along the way we also touch on the challenges of pursuing a creative career and the importance of embracing risk!

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Toronto Alum Plaitwrights, check out their newest album Jane’s Dad’s Cadillac 

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Ellen Kim @ellenkimchee Youtube

Tim Kim Instagram www.tim.kim

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Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of the KollabCast! We start our second year with a bang with our friend, actor/writer/producer Naomi Ko, who joins hosts Marvin and Minji to discuss visiting home as an adult, the new trend of series continuations, books on tape, and Naomi's secret passion of writing erotic fan fiction. Strap in, this podcast goes places!

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Toronto Alum Plaitwrights, check out their newest album Jane's Dad's Cadillac 

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Naomi Ko @konaomie http://www.konaomi.com/

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We made it to 52 episodes! To celebrate, we bring back our best friend and one of our favorite guests, Sean Miura, to talk about the trip to Salt Lake City he just took along with Minji to attend the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. We also talk Macklemore, strange casting decisions, and recent beefs in science. Thanks to everyone for supporting the KollabCast during our first year!

This week’s Intro/outro music is provided by our friend, Producer, Rapper, & DJ Kero One. Check out his newly released album Reflection Eternal!

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Sean Miura @seanmiura www.downlikejtown.com The Untitles Asian American Podcast

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This week, a jetlagged Marvin returns to the hosting chair in LA after 6 weeks abroad. To celebrate, we welcome special guest Alex Hwang, lead singer of the rock band Run River North as well as a Kollaboration Staff Alumnus. Together, the crew discuss the recent Oscar nominations, surviving The Revenant, memories of Alan Rickman, and the trials and tribulations of a rising rock band. 

This week’s Intro/outro music is provided by our friend, Producer, Rapper, & DJ Kero One. Check out his newly released album Reflection Eternal!

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Alex Hwang (Run River North) @RunRiverNorth RunRiverNorth.com

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Can you believe we're already at 5o episodes? Oh how time flies. This week Marvin and Minji discuss the last week of Marvin's Asian trip, the influence of the recently departed David Bowie, and the ongoing awards season! Here's to the next 50 episodes!

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Toronto Alum Plaitwrights

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It's just Marvin and Minji for the very first KollabCast of 2016. This week, our hosts chat about New Year's resolutions, Making a Murderer, and Marvin's visit to the Nanjing Massacre Memorial. We also discuss whether being "too old" for Coachella is a thing that exists. Are you ready for 2016?

This week’s intro music is provided by Kollaboration Toronto Alum Plaitwrights

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