This Moment

In this episode Jason and Marcus talk about the Swedish hip hop scene and react to the passing of the legendary rapper DMX.

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In this episode, Marcus catches up with Emmy Award-winning journalist and OZY co-founder & CEO Carlos Watson. He talks about his humble beginnings and how those experiences helped him successfully pivot from one industry to the next.

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In this episode, global tech ethnographer Tricia Wang helps us unpack the recent spa shooting in Atlanta, the growing number of hate crimes against Asians in the United States, and the origins of “yellow peril.” Tricia also talks about how easily misinformation can be spread online and the importance of community building through neighborly outreach.

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In this episode, Marcus celebrates three women in the culinary world all from different countries and areas of expertise. We hear from Bon Appétit’s new Editor-in-Chief, Dawn Davis, who previews the latest issue of the magazine titled “How 1971 Changed the Way We Eat Forever.” Next up is Gail Simmons, the cookbook author and judge on Bravo’s Top Chef. Gail details how she found her lane in the food space and shares the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices. Then we hear from Emelie Svensson, the co-owner of Restaurant Agnes, located in Stockholm. Emelie talks about her experience as an adopted Korean Swede and how she manages her restaurant.

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In this episode, Jason and Marcus react to the ongoing attacks against Asian Americans and take a stand against hatred. Later, Jason details his issue with the portrayal of the city of Malmö on a new TV show and Marcus shares how he stays creative during the pandemic.

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In this episode, Jason and Marcus react to current events including President Biden’s historic 1.9 trillion dollar relief bill and Oprah’s TV special with Meghan Markle. They also reflect on this time last year when the COVID pandemic suddenly became a reality.

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In this episode we react to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's comments in regards to LeBron James and athletes who spread social/political messages; Basically telling LeBron and everyone to "stay in their lanes." Has Zlatan earned himself a red card? Tune in!

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In this episode we follow the story of trailblazing hip hop manager Sophia Chang; the first Asian woman in hip hop. Sophia tells us how she left Canada and embarked on a journey that led her to cross paths with some of the biggest artists in the music business. Some of her notable clients include ODB, RZA, GZA and D'Angelo. Sophia shares how these relationships have impacted her life and led her down the path she's on now.

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In this episode Jason and Marcus catch up with chef Roger Mooking for an honest conversation about music, food and his push to highlight stories from BIPOC communities in Canada. Also discussed is the importance of self care and techniques to cope with emotional trauma.

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In this episode we hear from Hip-Hop legend Wyclef Jean as he shares how he went from being a kid in Haiti who’d never seen a white person to becoming one of the most internationally acclaimed musicians in recent memory. Wyclef talks about his signature sound, musical influences and even his creative process behind some of of his biggest production hits like “My Love Is Your Love” with Whitney Houston. Also mentioned is the impact The Fugees had on the Swedish hip hop scene and his relationship with Avicii.

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