- Brandon Soohoo: Martial Arts, Defining Roles as a Child Actor & Redefining His Own Image
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1h 5m - Jun 18, 2024 - JOHN PARK: struggles of an LA MURALIST through Ai, staying relevant, and his own culture
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S1E9 - 1h 14m - Apr 26, 2024 - SOSUPERSAM: From Dancer to DJ Queen: Her Discovery, Defining the R&B Scene in LA and 143 🎧
In this unforgettable melodic episode, SOSUPERSAM, a name synonymous with LA's R&B renaissance, takes us on a journey from backup dancer to DJ queen, changing the music scene one track at a time. 🎧✨
Dive into the start of 143 Radio, curated vibes and dominating as a female Asian DJ that set the tone of LA’s music scene. Sam's story isn't just about beats; it's a tale of breaking barriers, pioneering the R&B sound in LA, and hosting legendary parties that have become the talk of the town.
From ocean trout tartar that's "sexier than salmon" to a Duck Confit that'll make you a duck person (if you weren't one already), food on the Pod takes center stage, proving that great music and great food are the ultimate duo.
Sam opens up about motherhood, music, and her mission to keep the connection warm, proving she's not just spinning records but weaving a rich tapestry of cultural representation that resonates far beyond the turntables.
Don't miss out on this journey of rhythm, flavor, and soul. FOLLOW us on your favorite platform, and LEARN MORE ABOUT the incredible guests who are cooking up change, one episode at a time. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast fix. Because here at Durian Pod, we're serving up stories that are too good to miss. 🍴🎶✌️
#CreativeJourney #Sosupersam #DjingJourney #RbMusicScene #MusicCareer
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Welcome to the Pod SOSUPERSAM!
5:25 - Amuse: Ocean Trout Tartare
8:26 - Growing Up in Los Angeles
18:35 - Journey to Becoming a DJ
21:08 - Learning DJ Skills
24:26 - Introduction to 143
25:54 - Origin of 143 Event
31:05 - 143 Event at Footsies Bar
37:10 - Challenges and Perseverance
42:35 - The Favorite Dish
42:44 - Overcoming Female DJ Stereotypes
51:25 - Mary's Duck Breast Recipe
53:46 - Defining Success Moments
56:58 - Impact of 143 on R&B Scene
59:50 - Launch of 143 Radio
1:03:20 - The Final Bite
1:06:14 - So Super Sam's Future Contributions
1:09:25 - Top 3 R&B Songs Ever
1:12:30 - OUTRO
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S1E8 - 1h 12m - Mar 25, 2024 - KAZUMI: Her Unapologetic Path to Success, Creating Community within her OF Empire, and Dominance in the Adult Entertainment Space 🌟
🌟 We're rolling out the red carpet for Kazumi, an Asian American adult entertainer, marketing genius, and a trailblazer who's unapologetically crafting her path to empire-building. From couch surfing to commanding the adult entertainment space and taking viral marketing to new heights, Kazumi's journey is anything but conventional. 🌶️
FOLLOW us as we explore how Kazumi leveraged the pandemic downtime into a skyrocketing career, using her knack for viral marketing to create a brand that's as spicy as it is successful. Discover the resilience behind the sparkle, the brains behind the brand, and the sheer willpower it takes to stand tall in an industry that's constantly evolving.
OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR for this feast of an episode is Hexclad, the official cookware partner of TDP.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Kazumi's views on societal norms, self-love, and why embracing your true self is the ultimate key to success. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how Kazumi strategizes her viral hits and plans to conquer new industries.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform to hear the full, unfiltered story of a woman who's rewriting the rulebook on success, one viral moment at a time. And don't forget to FOLLOW us on Instagram @TheDurianPod for more inspiring stories, mouth-watering culinary adventures, and glimpses into the lives of those who dare to defy the norm.
#DurianPod #Kazumi #SuccessStory #ViralMarketing #AdultEntertainment #CulinaryDelights #UnapologeticPath
#MinorityRepresentation #OvercomingChallenges #SensoryExperience #BodyPositivity #Entrepreneur
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Welcome Kazumi to the Pod!
4:06 - AMUSE: Ocean Trout Crudo with Yuzu Marmalade Ponzu and Sesame Chili Oil Crisp
8:40 - Kazumi's Cultural Upbringing
12:58 - Discovering Her Sexual Identity
16:53 - Courage in Adult Entertainment Career
19:33 - Adult Entertainment Income Revealed
20:06 - Overcoming Career Failures
21:58 - Seeing her Marketing Genius x Strategies
24:30 - Navigating Cancel Culture & Parasocial Relationships
29:10 - Ice Spice Moment: Becoming a "Silly Goofy Guy"
31:09 - Fried Blue Calderon Shrimp with Chám Núoc Mǎm Me Chili Sauce
33:44 - Recognizing Success Milestones
37:35 - Embracing Authenticity and Reclaiming Yourself
39:45 - Kazumi on What Our Favorite Meal ever is
44:00 - On her experience on Soft Bite Underbelly
48:20 - Kazumi's Advice on Branding Yourself
49:40 - Diving Deep on Marketing
53:15 - Kazumi's Future Plans
56:33 - The Final Bite: Ligma Provisions Miyazaki A5 Australian Wagyu with Smoked Ikura and White Truffle
59:34 - OUTRO
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S1E7 - 1h 3m - Mar 11, 2024 - Vanessa Dew: Kombucha Queen's Split from Pharma, Stereotyped in a Boardroom & Her Healthade Journey
Embark on an inspiring journey with Vanessa Dew as she trades her pharma career for a true calling amidst the lush green world of entrepreneurship. 🍃 In this heartwarming episode of the Durian Pod, Vanessa opens up about the daring leap of faith that led her to co-found Healthade Kombucha, a multimillion-dollar brand that's fermenting success nationwide. Discover how she navigated societal expectations, embraced her Asian American identity, and found the courage to build a business that reflects her passion for health and wellness.
Vanessa's story isn't just about leaving a well-paying job; it's a testament to the power of self-love, seeking solutions in health in an industry that is more about patching the problem than fixing it, the strength drawn from cultural roots, and the resilience required to innovate in the face of uncertainty. From moving glass jars in palettes to steering a kombucha empire, her tale is a must-watch for anyone craving a dose of motivation. Tune in, be moved, and let Vanessa's transformative experience fuel your own dreams. Don't forget to follow the Durian Pod for more episodes that defy the norm and celebrate culinary triumphs, diverse voices, and raw entrepreneurial spirit. #QuittingPharma #TrueCalling #HealthadeKombucha #DurianPod 🌟
#AsianRepresentation #TrueCalling #VanessaDu #VanessaDuInterview #ChineseHeritage
0:00 Intro
1:43 Welcoming Vanessa to the Pod
3:07 Amuse: Truffled Burrata & Kimchi Crema on Focaccia with Smoked Ocean Trout and Graza EVO
5:48 Vanessa's Upbringing as a LA Native
7:47 Life in Encino, Her Mom's Cancer that pushed her to become a Doctor
9:58 David's insight on How Healthcare Used to be vs Now
12:07 Vanessa's Grandmother as a Driving Force in her Life
13:20 Working for a Fortune 50 Company and Changing Her Perspective
14:20 Transitioning from Healthcare...to Healthade
16:30 The Biggest Fears walking into Entrepreneurship
21:00 Vanessa on "Embracing My Chinese Heritage After Rejecting it for 18 Years"
22:40 The growth of Asian Founders in the CPG World, from 20 to Thousands
24:32 Hedy, on Rooted Fare and the Journey she and her Co-Founder Ashley Are On
26:49 How beliefs can help and hinder you
28:11 Embracing Culture & being called an Intern at a Distributor's Warehouse Meeting
30:56 Hedy's PB&J K-12 American vs. Asian Cultural Internal Conflict
33:18 The Favorite Dish: Australian Wagyu Zabuton with Rosalynn Cilantro Scallion Sichuan Chimichurri from Ligma Provisions
36:12 Quitting her pharma jo, buying glass jars at Bed Bath and Beyond and Couponing
38:29 How people affect some of the hardest decisions you have to make
40:02 Surviving the mental battle of F#*& This & Bouncing Back
41:24 Jasper on the growth in 3 years of the Rosalynn Team
42:22 Rolemodels in CPG, if any?
45:11 Vanessa's Mother on Asking Questions
48:08 New and upcoming products at Healthade
49:48 The Final Bite: Hokkaido Scallops with Santa Barbara Uni, Ikura & Torched Iberico Pork Fat from Campo Grande
51:29 Outtro
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S1E6 - 52m - Jan 16, 2024 - Director Adele Lim: Dropping Crazy Rich Asians, Directing Joyride, the power of Mahjong and Dumplings, Becoming a Force in Hollywood
Adele Lim, Director, Writer and Producer gained widespread recognition for co-writing the screenplay for the blockbuster film "Crazy Rich Asians" - her work on this movie was lauded for its portrayal of contemporary Asian culture and its success in breaking barriers for representation in Hollywood. Lim is also recognized for her advocacy for inclusivity and representation in the entertainment industry. Her work and outspokenness have made her a prominent figure in discussions surrounding diversity in Hollywood.
Her creative vision, commitment to authentic storytelling, and efforts toward inclusivity continue to make Adele Lim a respected figure in the world of film and television. Welcome to the Pod Adele!
0:06 Intro
1:29 Intro
1:44 Welcoming Adele to the Pod!
3:36 Amuse Bouche: Iberico Pork Fat Fired Kumiai Oysters
5:57 Trademarking "The Adele"
6:42 Adele's Origin - from Malaysia, Culinary discovery by Anthony Bourdain and then the move to Boston
9:33 How young love brought Adele to Los Angeles
10:23 Studying Beverly Hills 90210, adapting to a Southern Californian Accent and overcoming being the only Asian person in the writer's room
13:00 Being in TV and then failing, every other Wednesday
15:03 Developing a thicker skin, representation in the TV & Film Industry
16:47 David on unlearning what culturally you grow up with
17:20 How common stories, like being forced to be a doctor a lawyer, are common - but not something you should define yourself as
18:27 Jasper on the similarities between the Culinary World & the TV & Film Worlds
20:20 The Favorite Dish: Jumbo Thai Water Prawns with Pickled Peach Nam Jim reduction, smoked ocean trout row
22:06 Adele's reaction to the Favorite Dish. JUICY
22:51 Crazy Rich Asians, the impact of the movie, the fallout on the sequel, pay inequity and leaving the project
28:20 Adele's personal story about Mahjong and making dumplings
33:39 Jasper's Grandmother and Bracket Mahjong
36:13 Sign up for DraftKings (we're just messing) but hey we're looking for sponsors
36:43 Raya the Dragon, Disney and Animation
39:30 The meshing of cultures, deep cultural exploration and the meaning of Raya
42:40 Joyride, on Directing, and the biggest comedic rollercoaster of 2023
46:52 About John M. Chu
46:36 Adele's advice on writing and the impact of being in the moment
48:55 Jasper on culinary and finding balance
50:23 Hedy's Journey with her Co-Founder Ashley from Rooted Fare
51:43 The entertainment space as a whole and putting in the work for those 10,000 hours
54:42 The Final Bite: Astrea Oscietra Hybrid Caviar with Hokkaido Scallop with Yuzu Garlic Crema
56:46 Thank you to Astrea Caviar & Charlie!
58:24 Adele's future in TV and Movies
59:33 Ending the Pod
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S1E5 - 1h 0m - Jan 1, 2024 - Founder Jing Gao: Running her Chili Oil Empire, being shoved out her restaurant and bouncing back - Fly by Jing
Jing Gao, the founder of Fly by Jing, joins TDP! She is a culinary entrepreneur celebrated for her artisanal Sichuan cuisine. Fly by Jing, has gained widespread acclaim for its premium, handcrafted sauces and spices that bring authentic Chinese flavors to kitchens worldwide. Known for her expertise in creating bold and flavorful products, Jing Gao has become a leading figure in the culinary world, redefining the way people experience and appreciate Chinese cuisine globally.
0:06 Intro
1:25 Welcoming Jing to the Pod!
4:44 On her Upbringing
5:31 Assimilation as Jenny
6:47 Food Memories of Chengdu
11:00 Taking on Tech
13:14 Deciding to break the mold
16:06 Jumping Ship
26:07 About Jing’s Favorite Restaurant in Chengdu
38:52 On Failure & Her Failed Restaurant Partnership, Baoism
44:36 Almost wanting to quit, the struggles of her supper club
46:57: The Evolution of Fly by Jing and Reclaiming Her Power
55:50 The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp
1:04:24 Opening of SUA Marketplace in Larchmont
1:08:00 Ending
FOOD on the Pod
2:55 Amuse: Charred Bali Squid in Nam Jim Basil Dragonfruit Salad
37:28 Favorite Dish: 7 Day Dry Aged New Zealand Lamb, aged in Fly by Jing Mala Powder and Charred in Zhong Sauce on a Mint & Micro Cilantro Salad
1:02:02 Final Bite: Hokkaido Scallop in Cilantro Scallion Pickled Garlic Szechuan Peppercorn Chimichurri featuring Fly by Jing Szechuan Chili Crisp
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S1E4 - 1h 8m - Dec 18, 2023 - Cole Walliser: One Way Ticket from Canada, Getting Sponsored at 14, and becoming Director of Glambot
Cole Walliser was already a multi-hyphenate when he moved to LA from Canada; he danced, wrote, and more, switching between his various skills to pay his bills while pursuing his dreams in the City of Stars. Cole is best known for directing celebrities on the red carpet for slo-mo video portraits for Glambot, but also works on other projects, including his own coffee company called Cafe Colione.
0:06 Intro
0:47 Welcoming Cole to the Pod
1:29 Trying out Chiva's Regal Japanese Whiskey
4:15 Becoming friends over Fish Tanks as Reefers
4:43 The Big Question about Cole's Hair
5:54 On Cole's Upbringing as Chinese Swiss German
9:18 Cole's Parents and their support of his skateboarding career
12:02 Moving from Canada to Los Angeles
13:41 How citizenship affected Cole's opportunities and how he overcame them
16:49 How David does everything (seriously)
17:18 Jumping head on into art
23:55 Working with multiple brands and building brand partnerships
26:10 Fighting through struggles of trying to get opportunities
28:21 How being a good person matters above your work
31:30 Finding balance from working all the time and sustainable practices
32:57 Jasper always working too much, even analyzing dishes on dates (smh)
34:08 Full focus 3 years of making videos doing nothing else
37:35 About Glambot
42:11 How BTS of Glambot changed everything
45:46 Directors in the Industry
47:13 Cole's Advice for future Directors, his love of Conan o'Brien, the Tonight Show Debacle
51:10 What's next from Cole, Cafe Corleone
56:21 Ending
FOOD on the Pod
2:28 Amuse: Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi with Yuzu Marmalade Ponzu and XO Caramelized Hoison
21:51 Favorite Dish: Dry Aged New Zealand Rack of Lamb with a Basil & Mint Passion Fruit Nam Jim Reduction, Thai Chilies and Fly by Jing Chili Oil
54:36 Final Bite: Poached and Charred Spanish Octopus, Lobster Tom Yum Tomato Sauce
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S1E2 - 57m - Dec 5, 2023 - Marvel Director Chase Conley: On losing friends over Sobriety, why finishing the job means getting chosen, Miles Morales, and forgetting how he met Jasper, twice.
Chase is now the Episodic Director at Marvel Animation Studios working on X-Men 97', but got his start copying pages from the comic books his grandpa would get him in town. This led him on an incredible journey from being offered a job at Marvel at 19 (and turning it down), moving to Korea while working as a comic illustrator, and more, and being supported by the few other Black visionaries in his industry.
0:06 Intro
1:04 Welcoming Chase to the Pod
4:20 How Chase & Jasper Met, Twice
5:49 Chase's Upbringing in Morganton, North Carolina & His Family Dynamics
10:50 Discovering who his father was
12:27 How Cartoons Shaped his Childhood
14:34 Family Support and making the jump full on into art and animation
17:07 Conforming into school through drawing
18:36 Heroes Con and His Big Break
19:49 What Storyboard Artists Are
21:13 What moving to South Korea did for him
27:02 Winning a Marvel Portfolio Review at 19
30:28 Finding out when Drawing was it
39:30 Meeting Peter Ramsay of Marvel Animation, Spider-Man into the Spiderverse
42:53 The influence of Miles Morales, a "Black Spiderman" and its societal impact
46:38 Cultural washing of characters vs. creating new characters
48:21 How creative can be just as rewarding as rapping, playing basketball
51:19 The proliferation of culture through food
54:39 On getting fired at Pizza Hut and his first job loss in Direct to Video at Warner Brothers
59:25 As an Episodic Director at Marvel Animation and X-Men 97
1:12:00 Ending
FOOD on the Pod
3:17 Amuse: Blue Fin Tuna Tostado with White Truffle Oil and Microgreens
37:10 Favorite Bite: Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Cilantro Szechuan Chimichurri
1:09:54 Last Bite: Jumbo Thai Water Prawns with Astrea Caviar on candied tomato jam and yuzu tzatziki sauce
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S1E3 - 1h 13m - Dec 5, 2023 - Celebrity Chef Dafne Mejia: Getting fired by Drake, ending up on Hell's Kitchen, and becoming a celebrity chef
Celebrity Chef Dafne Mejia is best known for being the Runner-up on Hell's Kitchen, Season 21. She has since jumped to heights of the culinary world, becoming a private chef for Celebrities and Billionaires alike and is an active presence on Social Media with her Italian and Honduran inspired recipes.
0:06 Intro
0:43 Welcoming Dafne to the Pod!
3:02 Dafne's upbringing, difficult parents and drawing?
4:46 Almost becoming a Gynecologist
6:41 Switching Careers against her parents wishes
8:25 Being in San Francisco and Culinary School
10:29 Jasper on Fulfillment
13:01 Being a Chef packing Heat in the streets of Downtown SF
13:37 Becoming Drake's Private Chef
16:15 The Burger Mishap: Getting Fired by Drake
18:47 Taking on the pressure of the kitchen
19:44 How a DUI almosted ended everything for Dafne
22:19 Almost quitting on the line because of the toxic kitchen workplace
24:42 Bouncing back and working at the Four Seasons, the drama that ensued
27:38 Being Latina, Female and commanding the kitchen
31:19 When becoming a Chef became a reality
33:37 Getting on Hell's Kitchen as the Top 2 on Season 21
35:25 Her Parents finally changing their tone about her being a Chef
38:03 David on doing whatever the family wants
38:85 Jasper on working in Finance and Tech for 10 years and just dipping
40:52 On failing, over and over. Skateboarding and more
44:53 Reflecting on her culinary journey and advice for future Chefs
47:07 Background on David's story, becoming Beverage Director at Rosalynn and now the host of the Durian Pod
49:44 What's next for Chef Dafne
52:58 Ending
FOOD on the Pod
1:51 Amuse: White Truffle Mozzarella with Fly by Jing Szechuan Chili Crisp, Microgreens
30:03 Favorite Dish: Iberico Pork Ribs from Campo Grande, Yuzu Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce, and Lobster Tom Yum reduction
51:41 Final Bite: Longanisa Meatballs with Australian Wagyu and Kurobuta Pork Belly, Caramelized Brown Sugar, Cilantro Szechuan Chimichurri
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S1E1 - 53m - Dec 5, 2023
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