The KINJAZ are back! To kick off Season 3, Ben and Anthony are joined by long-time friends of the pod, Keone and Mari Madrid. The choreographer and director duo are back to discuss their upcoming Broadway debut, and their individual journeys with mental health. 00:00: Intro 05:00: Broadway journey 21:00: Relationship to dance 24:00: Mental health and the importance of therapy 34:00: Relationships and communication 39:00: Coping with depression and opening up 52:00: Future...

We're re-releasing this epsiode from season one in honour of the recent passing of Stephen Boss.  Mental health is such an important thing to talk about. If you or someone you know is struggling in any way, please reach out to somebody and know you're not alone. We acknowledge that this episode may be triggering for some people — at the bottom of this page we've added a list of organisations that provide short and long term mental health support services.  -  Today, we have an OG dance...

Hosts Ben, Anthony and Chad recap the wildest and most emotional moments of Season 2, including all the learning and all the laughs. 00:00 – Intro 04:00 – Funniest pod 12:45 – Someone new you met through the pod 23:30 – Most memorable moment of Season 2 25:30 – Most emotional moment of the season 29:18 – Wildest stories 34:15 – Who do we want to bring back next season? 40:00 – Biggest takeaways from Season 2 51:00 – What do you feel you’ve mastered? Hosts Ben Chung Anthony...

Tik Tok sensation, dancer, and entrepreneur Michael Le (justmaiko) is on the pod, talking all things content creation and the importance of focusing on what you love.  00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 07:00: Having an entrepreneurial spirit 11:00: Blowing up on Tik Tok and creating content 19:00 Spider-man cameo and cool opportunities 21:00: Starting Joystick 24:00: Focusing on what you love 26:00: Starting therapy and opening up 32:00: Defining success 34:00: Lightning...

Sitting down with Anthony and Ben this week is actor, dancer, and director Dante Basco, who talks about his experience growing up in Hollywood, Asian representation in the arts, and working on projects with a lasting impact. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 09:00: Pursuing dance and film 15:00: Asian representation in Hollywood 22:00: Learning from the greats 30:00: The auditioning process 32:00: Moving into directing 36:00: The reality of the Hollywood experience 43:00: Making art...

Dan Matthews — rapper, creative producer, and managing partner at International Secret Agents — joins Ben and Anthony on the pod, opening up about being. a Korean adoptee, meeting his biological family, and his creative pursuits.  00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 05:00: Adoption story and connecting with his biological family 14:00: Documenting his story as a Korean adoptee 20:00: The emotional journey of being an adoptee 23:00: Navigating a language barrier 24:00: Connecting...

On the pod this week is Chad Mayate and Charles Nguyen, talking about the Poreotics journey, the highs and lows of being in the spotlight, and their history with KINJAZ. 00:00: Intro 07:00: Origin stories 17:00: America’s Best Dance Crew 28:00: Winning ABDC 34:00: The challenges of being in the spotlight 41:00: Rebranding Poreotics and crew dynamics 1:00:00: Poreotics joining the Kinjaz crew 1:15:00: Charlie leaving the squad and directing and directing Miniotics 1:30:00:...

On the pod this week is celebrity trainer, athlete, and motivational speaker Brandon Schram, who discusses the key to consistency, his sources of motivation, and the power of knowledge. 00:00: Intro 04:00: Origin story 12:00: Family history, identity, and reaching out to different communities 16:00: Being your own guide 19:00: Working with celebrity clients 22:00: Self-educating and becoming a certified trainer 24:00: Trial and error mentality 25:00: The importance of...

On the pod this week is the multitalented global superstar, singer, fashion designer and director Jackson Wang, who opens up about his history with Kinjaz, the creative process, and the importance of knowing it’s okay not to be okay. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Origin story 07:00: Being a K-pop trainee 09:00: Pursuing multiple passions: from fencing to performing 16:00: Breaking into K-pop, the trainee system, and learning Korean 19:00: The history of Jackson and Kinjaz 24:00: Making...

Ray Ricafort, Co-Founder of Eayikes, and Sonia Park, Eayikes’ Membership Director and Project Manager for Home-y Made Meals, are on the pod this week, discussing how their non-profit ventures help to provide a sense of belonging, community, and empowerment for all people. 00:00: Intro 04:00: Eayikes’ origin story 08:00: Choosing Eayikes’ direction 10:00: Home-y Made Meals 13:00: The desire to help others and working for non-profits 18:00: Defining food 24:00: Building relationships...

Co-founder of Offset Med, Disability Cosultant, and Spinal Cord Injury survivor repping Quest Crew Teejay Lee joins Ben and Anthony. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Origin story 06:00: Getting into a car accident and aftermath 20:00: Hospital experience 25:00: Being paralysed 30:00: Re-gaining physical sensations 39:00: Becoming an occupational therapist 42:00: Running Quest Dance Studio 45:00: One day at a time: Giving back and connecting with others 47:00: Founding Offset Med 52:00:...

Multi-talented dancer, director, and choreographer Daniel ‘Cloud’ Campos deep dives into his breakdancing roots, the creative process, alongside navigating mental health, and his (many) artistic endeavours. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 06:00: Finding magic in breakdancing 10:00: Inspirations and storytelling through dance 14:00: Red Bull BC One: The pressures, challenges and euphoria of competing 20:00: Ted Talk experience 22:00: Evolving dance style 24:00: Exploring different art...

On the pod this week is singer, songwriter and producer Mike Posner, who discusses everything from his experiences as an artist in the music industry, to his six-month trek across the US, and climbing Mount Everest. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Origin story 08:00: The release of ‘Cooler Than Me’ and what came next 12:00: Writing music for other artists 15:00: Being dropped, finding a new manager and writing ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza’ 18:00: Shifting belief systems, manifesting success and being...

DJ and former dancer Diane “Danga” Palaganas shares her experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis, touching on her diagnosis, the emotional journey of living with MS, and how her perspective on life has changed. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 06:00: MS diagnosis 17:00: The emotional journey of MS 21:00: Adapting to MS and reconnecting with people 26:00: Navigating MS in a relationship 30:00: Current projects 32:00: Advice for people living with MS 34:00: Finding information on...

Pro parkour and tricker athlete Bailey 'Bagels' Payne is on the pod, discussing motivation, content creation, and future goals. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 05:00: From cheerleading to the art of parkour 09:00: Signature moves 11:00: Work ethic, motivation, and bouncing back after injury 16:00: A day in the life: Training and diet 18:00: Content creation 22:00: Current goals 24:00: Innovating and adapting in tricking and parkour 31:00: What comes next 34:00: The euphoria of...

Content creator, brand strategist, and Tik Tok star Morgan Hennessy-Shea discusses finding self-confidence through hip-hop, the physical and emotional journey of transitioning, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the media. 00:00 Intro 04:30 Origin story 13:00 Blowing up on Tik Tok 18:00 The journey to identifying as trans 21:00 Expressing masculinity through dance 25:00 Representation in the media 37:00 Top surgery and hormone therapy 43:00 Male privilege 53:00...

Friend to the pod, Miles Brown returns to talk about transitioning from dance into acting, the last season of Black-ish, and how he priorities his joy in his work.  00:00 Intro 03:00 Recap over two years 05:40 Last season of Black-ish 08:00 Growing up on set 12:00 Developing during quarantine 15:00 The acting world vs. the dancing world 18:00 Transitioning from acting into dance 26:00 The influence of his dad 27:00 Releasing an album 31:00 Joy over money 33:00 Production...

Dancer-turned-chef-turned-restauranteur, Josh Espinosa, with business partner, Peter Rosenberg, join up with Kinjaz to talk about the origin of their partnership, Sampa's business pivots through the pandemic, and how dance informed the restaurant's food. 00:00 Intro 03:00 Origins in Kaba Modern 05:00 Josh's movement into the culinary arts and fine dining 12:00 The choreography of a meal 20:00 When the pandemic hit 23:00 Working a side hustle  26:00 Connecting to the dance...

Returning guest and Kinjaz brother, Arnel Calvario opens up about sexuality, Culture Shock LA, and about the liberatory potential of engaging with the historical roots of dance artforms.  00:00 Intro 06:00 Culture Shock LA 11:43 Transitioning from passion to purpose 15:30 Moving onto large scale shows  22:00 Social media's influence on dance 24:00 Roots B4 Branches 27:00 Unlocking the histories of dance artforms 45:00 Coming out  56:00 Navigating learning amdist cancel...

Actor, singer, director, entrepreneur, member of F4 and the Korean Mandopop duo Kangta & Vanness, Vanness Wu goes deep with the hosts about not being able to dance as a kid, learning about success from people around him, and how his faith influences his art.  O0:00 Intro 05:00 Origin 08:00 First finding joy in dance and performing 12:00 Getting signed 16:00 Appearing in Run DMC vs. Jason Nevin's 'It's like that' video 18:00 Moving to Taipei and pitching demos 24:00 Learning to...

Executive Producer at Walt Disney Studios, co-host of Sweet or Savory Podcast, and real-life Disney Princess Alyssa Navarro talks vision boards, life, and expecting the unexpected. AJ Rafael and Alyssa Navarro singing Reflection 05:00 Origins 11:00 Disney Launchpad Incubator Program 19:00 Manifesting 26:00 Balancing life Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

Singer/Songwriter and 1/4 of Kpop group FX,  Amber Liu is back on the pod. Amber's first interview on the pod. 10:00 Life after quarantine 23:00 rekindling creativity Kirby and the Forgotten Land 32:00 Dealing with pressure Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

Dancer / Choreographer turned Filmmaker Kevin Tancharoen discusses how to navigate creativity, without being pigeon-holed. The Brother's Sun on Netflix announcement. 06:00 Origins Britney Spears Onyx Hotel Tour Mortal Combat Rebirth Trailer 18:00 Failure with Fame the remake 25:00 Self-doubt Jabbawockeez Regeneragte (Behind the Mask) 42:00 Book of Boba Fett 55:00 Defining Success Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in...

Model, actor, entrepreneur, and Bling Empire's Kevin Kreider joins Ben and Anthony to talk about navigating America and the entertainment industry as an Asian man. 04:00 Kevin's origins 26:00 Taking Risks Huffington Post video on dating 42:00 Removing the roadblocks to get you to where you want to go 47:00 Change Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

Serial entrepreneurs, youtube vloggers, parents, husband and wife duo, and hosts of the Get Close podcast Bart Kwan and Geo Antoinette are on the sofa to talk journey, business, and partnership. 05:00 Origins 19:31 JK Films 23:16 Barbell Brigade 43:50 Working together as a couple 1:02:10 Defining Success Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions