The OG YOLK GenerAsian Next Podcast

Stranger Things & the DC Universe? We welcome Actor, SHERMAN AUGUSTUS & Producer of Horror Films GEORGE LEE

** fyi - if you watch on our YouTube channel OG YOLK Generasian Next, drink your beverage every time you see George pick up his water cup, it’s alot! LOL OG YOLK presents double headers - SHERMAN AUGUSTUS, actor/producer at Marengo House of (musician/martial artist/former NFL player) soon to be released in theaters - Stranger Things Season 4/5. And we brought back producer of Worth the Wait’s GEORGE LEE of Blood Red films, Founder of Venture 3D and Storyoscopicfilms.com.
Sherman Augustus also produced and starred in his film Death Letter Blues out on Amazon right now. He started out on the Sean Penn & Robert Duvall film Colors and been on so many tv shows we grew up on as well as shows in the past 10 years: Into the Badlands, Westworld, and The Young &The Restless, just to name a few.
Thank you to @shermgus @itsyoboigeorge @ogyolkmagazine team Og YOLk’s CJ Bautista @undersiege360 @campbellmoon_ @real_trust_real_care for your space, @sommertimecasting & @pariswangofficial for intro/outro music#shermanaugustus as Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan #strangerthings4 #strangerthingscast #movietheater #jamesgunn #thelanterns #tvshow #dcuniverse #dcsuperheroes father #johnstewartgreenlantern #senior #netflix

Supernatural & Superhero, Scientist, Superhost Actor OSRIC CHAU breaks into Christmas Movies!

Actor/Voice Actor/EP/Producer OSRIC CHAU from the film Worth the Wait, horror Superhost, Hallmark Christmas series Holidazed etc, and CW's The Flash series, Green Arrow, DC's Legends of Tomorrow series was made for the Ryan Choi character in the Flash.
Canadian actor, best known for his role as Kevin Tran in the CW series Supernatural, and Vogel in the BBC America series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Osric has since produced 16 of his own projs and writes his own stories after 23 years in show business! Look out for his feature Knight Terror! 
Osric talks with OG YOLK Podcast host Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. It was created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to  @OzfromBC  Osric Chau @osricchau, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial who made our intro/outro music.

The Paper Tigers film Director QUOC BAO TRAN With OG YOLK Editor Alex Luu & What The Risks Are To Make Films!

OG YOLK Podcast presents QUOC BAO TRAN, Director of The Paper Tigers movie, Bookie short and his website http://pov-films.com where you can see more of his short film work. Bao discusses the challenges of indie budget action filmmaking, the risks he took and the inspiration he received from his mentor Corey Yuen, Hong Kong action filmmaker. @_tranquocbao OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Alex Luu and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Tim Kwok, @alex98mos Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, @alex98mos our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360 @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Actor FRANCIS JUE, Workshopped Himself To 2 Tony Awards!

FRANCIS JUE is an American actor and singer known for his work in theatre, film, and television, particularly for his 2025 Tony Award-winning performance in DAVID HENRY HWANG's play Yellow Face. Jue first appeared in New York in 1984. His Broadway credits include M. Butterfly and Pacific Overtures, and his extensive stage career encompasses regional theatre, Off-Broadway, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Jue has also held recurring roles on TV series such as Madam Secretary and The Good Wife and Joyful Noise with Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. Achievements so far: Tony Award: Won for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role as Hy in Yellow Face (2025). Lucille Lortel Awards & Obie Awards: Received these for his role in Yellow Face, among other awards for his work. Broadway: M. Butterfly, Pacific Overtures, and Thoroughly Modern Millie (creating the role of Bun Foo). Plus a Philly Award, a Zoni Award, a Drama-Logue Award and numerous Bay Area Critics Circle Award. Other notable theatre: Soft Power, Cambodian Rock Band, King of the Yees, and regional productions. Find him on IG @francisjueactor
Thank you to Francis, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 , @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Genius Designer Creates New Legendary Toy, ANCIENTZ, Welcome HOWARD CHANG!

Howard “Quiggly” Chang is a celebrated artist behind the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. Through a vision and inspiration after a life changing event, he creates Ancientz Collectible Art "toy". Howard reflects on his journey of combining faith and creativity. This line continues Howard’s legacy of designing unforgettable heroes, now inspired by spiritual truths and reimagined for a new generation hungry for stories of purpose, unity and hope. Howard's wife Gloria is his Marketing division helping him bring this amazing collection to life! His other contributions to the toy industry while working at times as at Varner Studios as a toy concept artist from the 1990's creating toy ideas for Playmates (TNMT, Star Trek, Exo-Squad) just to name a few. Howard's IG are @quiggly.daze and @ancientz_official and his website https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ancientz/ancientz#:~:text=Limited%2Dedition%20art%20toys%20that,goal%20by%20the%20campaign%20deadline.
OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosts by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Co Host Sommer Nhut Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Ad Legend BILL IMADA & His 35 Year Legacy of Making Companies Look Good

For season 2 of OG YOLK, we welcome AAF's Advertising Hall of Fame Inductee and most humble person, BILL IMADA is founder, chairman and chief connectivity officer of IW Group, a minority-‐ owned and operated advertising, marketing and communications agency focusing on the growing multicultural markets.
OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to marginalized individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations.
Gratitude to Bill Imada, Liliana Chen and Tammy Jin from IW Group, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360  & audio @Campbellmoon_ Jung,  @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Filipina Emerging Costumer- LANI LOLONG, From A Small Village vs. American Life

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gUtvqjSmitzhkzOUrgpXy?si=ocF4HuPERxSNoDXDPr8VzA
We welcome LANI LOLONG, an emerging Costumer and Immigrant that built her life from a past traveling from her small village to her American life. She was able to bring herself over and working with a Filipino family. Afterward, Lani continued to survive on her own to successfully have a loving family and follow her Hollywood dream. She currently writing her memoir and a screenplay feature about her inspiring story. We will follow up again to her premiere once it goes in production! So excited for her! Find her at @smart_curious Thank you To Lani, her filmmaker husband Jason Gurvitz for marrying such a marvelous person, team OG YOLK, @campbellmoon_ and @sommertimecasting @ltgoto

What is a Sansei Rocker? Ck Out HARRY MANAKA: Musician & Author of Chronicles of a Sansei Rocker During the 60s, A Time of Innocence & Turmoil

The Sansei Rocker HARRY MANAKA is a retired former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) executive now living in Washington State. Prior to beginning his career with the IRS, Harry played in several bands during what he refers to as the Sansei Dance Party era. Sansei is Japanese for Third Generation. Harry and his wife, the former Christine Kuroda, also once owned a popular nightclub and restaurant called the Baby Lion Supper Club in Los Angeles, CA. With the onset of the pandemic, Harry decided to write his memoirs for the sake of his children and grandchildren, who knew nothing about his musical past. Chronicles of a Sansei Rocker provides an insider’s look at the people, places, and music that went into making the Sansei Dance Party era the unique period in history that it came to be.
OG YOLK Generasian Next hosts Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nhut Nguyen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to individuals who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editor CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Icon MARGARET CHO: Representing Asian Americans Through Humor, Song & Activism, Our Cover 1st Model

We proudly announce the release of its latest episode featuring the trailblazing comedian, actress, singer and activist Margaret Cho.
In this engaging and unfiltered interview, Cho opens up about her decades-long career in comedy and entertainment, her role in shaping Asian American representation, and her thoughts on current issues impacting AANHPI communities. With her signature blend of humor and authenticity, Cho offers listeners a rare glimpse into her creative process, personal struggles, and continued advocacy for LGBTQ+ and marginalized voices. Ms. Cho currently is the Executive Producer & Narrator for TURA, the documentary about Tura Satana on the life of "Faster, Pussycat. Kill. Kill!" film star / Asian American actress Tura Satana. A wild ride chronicling Tura's brutal childhood, burlesque career, cult movie stardom, and impact as a female icon and cinema pioneer directed & produced by Cody Jarrett. Check out www.margaretcho.com for 2025 CHOLIGARCHY tour schedule and give a listen to her new album LUCKY GIFT.
OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Ryan Millis @ryandanielvalentine and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nhut Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to ones who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, @ltgoto, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360  & @Campbellmoon_   @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

Director JEROME YOO’s Mongrels Eats Up The Film Festival Circuit

OG YOLK GenerAsian Next presents acclaimed Director JEROME YOO,  a Seoul-born filmmaker based in Vancouver, B.C.. His films often explore complex themes of cultural identity, existentialism, and youthhood, blending surreal elements that blur the boundaries between dreams and reality. Growing up in Canada, there is a pulsating undercurrent in his works, conveying a profound longing to reconnect with his motherland. MONGRELS is currently nominated for Best Original Screenplay and the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award at the Canadian Screen Awards and has picked up awards globally throughout its festival run. VOD across the US and Canada now!
 
"In rural Canada in the 1990s, a Korean family – a widower, his teenage son, and young daughter – attempts to find footing in a new land while navigating the dark forests of grief. Sonny has been hired to eradicate the feral canines plaguing the town, while sensitive Hajoon figures out what it means to be a man. Finally, young Hana, missing her mother, dreams up ways to make her return."  Starring Sein Jin, Jae-Hyun Kim, Da-Nu Nam, and Candyce Weir. Thank you @jeromeoyoo, production co. Musubi Arts and Penderpr.com!
OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission - through our grass roots programming, we focus attention to ones who are fearless in their contributions to affect society in the best beneficial, equitable path in the Arts, Entertainment, Business, and other occupations and organizations.
Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360  & @Campbellmoon_   @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial