The OG YOLK GenerAsian Next Podcast

OG YOLK Photographers JAIMEE ITAGAKI, HUEY TRAN, & SHANE SATO Reunion

Finally, the Photographers episode of so many amazing fotos of YOLK mag with Guest Host ALEX LUU, one of the former Editors of YOLK Magazine.
What happened during those sessions and how some of the iconic photos were created!
Thank you to Alex Luu, Tina Tran, OG YOLK mag,
Tommy Tam, Larry Tazuma, Sommer Nguyen and Mike Azagra from Venerable Injury Law Office!

Ultraman: Rising’s Leading Man, CHRISTOPHER SEAN, a Superhero in Art & in Life!

Welcome CHRISTOPHER SEAN to the OG YOLK GenerAsian Next podcast! We are so ecstatic to have you not only talk about your acting career, but also your vital support of https://www.bestbuddies.org. @mrchristophersean is a versatile actor known for his captivating performances on both the big and small screens. Born in Washington and raised in California, to a NAVY veteran father and Japanese native mother, Sean always had a passion for the arts and paved the way for Mixed Asian Actors for voiceovers! After completing his education, Sean dove headfirst into the entertainment industry. He has since appeared in a variety of popular television shows, including "Hawaii Five-0," "You," and "Days of Our Lives," where he played the ground breaking gay role of Paul Narita for four years. Sean has also made his mark online, appearing in the hit Emmy awarded series "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries" and lending his voice to the character of Kazuda Xiono in the animated amazing series "Star Wars Resistance" as well as voicing DC's Nightwing in "Gotham Knights." Thank you to Andrea McKinnon of http://www.amckpr.com/ for having him on our podcast! We also thank Mike Azagra for Co-Hosting, and Larry Tazuma, Campbell Moon Jung- Editor, @ogyolkmagazine, and @sommertimecasting

PHIL NEE: NYC Comedian/Photographer turned Drama Actor, When is a Good Time to Quit the Business?

Phil Nee is an American actor living in NYC. Born and raised on New York's Lower East Side, Phil was a photographer in the graphic arts department at ABC-TV. He started moonlighting as a stand up comic around 1980, and is often called the Godfather of Asian American stand up comedians. During the early 2000's, Phil did the bi-coastal stint between NYC and L.A. performing stand up and and comedy improv with the group "Cold Tofu".
Phil got off the road and signed with the New York-based About Artists Agency. He has recently appeared on "The Equalizer" on CBS, "Marvel's The Defenders", "House of Cards", and "Kevin Can Wait". He can also be seen in the film "Second Act" in a scene with Jennifer Lopez, and on season 2 of "Strangers" on Facebook Watch, where he plays the dad to the lead character played by Zoe Chao. He has also been a character in the popular video game, "Grand Theft Auto V! Phil brings his talent to all genres and mediums!  Thank @philnee, Larry Tazuma and our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360.  Happy to also have our @ogyolkpodcast and @ogyolkmagazine! Thank you to our  Listeners!

LAKAN ANGELO RAGAZA: Rival Magazines Who Respect Each Other?

Brooklyn-based Artist and Writer, Angelo Ragaza founded “A Magazine” in the 90s! Then he followed that by interviewing subjects that spanned the worlds of the arts, culture, business, and politics, including singer-songwriters Alicia Keys and Erykah Badu, model Naomi Campbell, human rights icon Winnie Mandela, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, and many others. In addition to penning a few screenplays, I am developing, as lyricist and arranger, a queer, pop-infused, English-language update of Bizet’s opera Carmen. Angelo currently practices photography at http://ragaza.nyc/. Thank you to MOCA Chinatown NYC for letting us record at their museum, to Herb Tam and the rest of his team for the exhibit and panel, Tommy Tam, @ogyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, @ogyolkpodcast!

ALEXANDER TSAO: How to Practice Law & Support the community?

Alexander Tsao is a Shareholder/Partner at Venerable where his current practice primarily focuses on personal injury/tort law, business/commercial litigation, and complex real estate and corporate transactions. With a diverse legal background, and having worked as a senior associate for one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, Mr. Tsao currently represents a wide array of clients in his practice at Venerable. In addition to his civilian practice, Mr. Tsao currently is an Educator at LMU in Legal Environment in Business and was formerly a judge advocate/military lawyer in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a Chief Prosecutor, Chief Civil Law Officer, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. Thank you to Larry Tazuma @ltogo, OG YOLK Magazine, CJ Bautista @undersiege360 and Sommer Nguyen @sommertimecasting! Pls follow @ogyolkpodcast for more upcoming episodes.

OG YOLK Founders & Editors Reunion: Why did they disappear?

OG YOLK Generasian Next Podcast with the FOUNDERS is here!!! And we welcome the Editors of most of the issues from the @ogyolkmagazine years joining this episode after 30 years. Introducing BARBARA CHEN as Guest Host and 🤓thank you to Larry Tazuma @ltgoto Larry Tazuma C.j. Bautista @undersiege360, Tommy Tam, Tina Tran, @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine @sommertimecasting @pariswangofficial for the YOLK intro and outro, #community #asianexcellence #comebacks 

TIM WANG: How Did He Change the Marketing Strategy of the Pacific Northwest to Unite Communities?

YOLK would love to introduce TIM WANG for being with us for this OG YOLK episode. Founder and Principal at TDW+Co, and serves on the Pacific Northwest Advisory Council of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. Wang's sense of service is driven by his love for his community and his commitment to promote inclusivity in the world. Larry is from Seattle as well, and they got to catch up on the OG hometown together reminiscing over their youth. Thank you to Tim Wang’s find him on LinkedIn and thanks to
Larry Tazuma, CJ Bautista @underseige360,
@sommertimecasting, @ogyolkmagazine, Tommy Tam, Tin Yen and @ogyolkpodcast!

DENNIS YOUNG: How To Bring Content From Asia to American Channels?

Dennis Young, based in NYC currently, a Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Glocal Media. Dennis Young brings experience from previous roles at Soundtrack Channel, reelplay.com and Directv. Dennis Young holds a 1993 - 1996 Master Of Business Administration in Marketing, Finance And Marketing, Finance @ University Of California - Los Angeles. With a robust skill set that includes Strategic Partnerships, Satellite, Start-ups, Television, Business Development and more. Dennis Young has 2 emails and 1 mobile phone numbers on RocketReach. https://www.glocal.tv Thank you to Dennis Young, Larry Tazuma @ltgoto, @sommertimecasting @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine and Tommy Tam and Editor CJj Bautista @underseige360

TINA CHENG: How to Begin Startups in a Man’s Startup Game?

We welcome Tina Cheng, a serial entrepreneur and C-level startup executive in the consumer internet space. Her latest venture, Capsul, uses Computer Vision to turn modern, timeless jewelry into a unique "Time Capsul" that holds your precious memories. Prior to founding Capsul, Tina was the COO of Coordinates Collection, a customized jewelry startup, and the CEO of Jigocity, an e-commerce company with 200+ employees and operations in six countries in Asia! Www.capsuljewelry.com Thank you to @thetinacheng, Larry Tazuma @ltogo, @ogyolkpodcast @OGYOLKmagazine, @Pariswangofficial for editing it and Producer Sommer Nguyen @sommertimecasting. Thank you for listening!

Are there Teachers Who Educate Beyond Just Books? Yes, RON LEGASPI Does!

Actor/DJ Paris Wang is guest Interviewer for today.  He interviews an award winning Teacher. We should all appreciate Teachers who take pride and consideration in their students! RON LEGASPI, born and raised in long beach, CA, where Paris met him.  Graduated from Cal State Long Beach, with a multiple credential in teaching, which means he can teach grades K-8th grade. With over 20 years of servicing the school district as a teacher.  He currently works in Downey, CA.  He teaches Engineering and Competitive Robotics coaching, in addition to his past teaching of 3D design.   Ron's recent accomplishments is taking his robotics team to the VEX robotics world championship 3 years in a row!   in 2016 he was selected as one of 3 Microsoft  Innovative Educator experts.  “Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts are inspiring examples of educators applying new ways of teaching and learning in the classroom that motivates students and empowers them to achieve more,” - Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Worldwide Education, at Microsoft. in 2007 at the 28th annual Golden Bell awards. he was awarded the Outstanding TEC program in the Downey schools district. When he’s not teaching, his hobbies, include being a Musician, Performer, Lead Singer, and rockstar.  He currently is in a 80’s cover band called “the Phoebe Kates”   During his downtime of not being a rockstar, he is a family man. "With great honor, we bring a gentle man Scholar & Rock Star,  Ronald Legaspi" - PARIS WANG thank you to OG YOLK, Larry Tazuma for having a day off, @Sommertimecasting and CJ Bautista  @undersiege360 for editing this!