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Breaking into Hollywood: A Beginner's B...
From actors to screenwriters, directors to cinematographers, we explore the first steps to ignite your creative p...
01:14:01
August 22, 2023
Paying it Forward: The Secret Door to H...
Dive into Hollywood as we reveal the transformative power of kindness and how 'paying it forward' can rewr...
01:04:36
August 15, 2023
No Stands For Next Opportunity: Kicking...
In this empowering episode, we explore the transformative power of 'No'. We take you behind the scenes of ...
01:10:04
August 08, 2023
Honest Insights: How to Give and Receiv...
In this candid episode, I share my personal stories of giving and receiving feedback throughout my career in Holly...
01:01:02
August 01, 2023
Return of the Podcast!
Got tired of waiting on myself to restart the podcast. So I'm coming back, quick and dirty, run and gun style....
00:37:38
July 25, 2023
Mixed Asian w/ Genevieve Kang
What's it like to be mixed Asian actor in Hollywood? How has casting treated biracial people as "too Asian" or "no...
01:38:40
October 18, 2022
Directing w/ Dinh Thai
How do Asian American directors look at Western and Eastern projects and break down the differences in storytellin...
01:02:12
October 11, 2022
Literary Managment & South Asian Empowe...
What does having a literary manager mean in the industry and how does a writer work with their manager? And where ...
00:52:27
October 06, 2022
Acting as a Career - Katie Chang
Katie and I discuss the life and struggles of being an actor and the skills that are helpful to have. We also disc...
00:43:59
September 29, 2022
Inclusive Screenwriting - Ashwini Prasa...
Focusing on discussions around building a community based on equity, Masami reviews the state of inclusivity withi...
00:59:41
September 22, 2022
The Stolen Children - Elizabeth Jacobs ...
Filmmakers, Lizzie Jacobs and Phobe Yung, discuss their new upcoming project, a documentary film about the stolen ...
00:31:48
September 15, 2022
Jon Lee Brody - Filmmaker / Screenwrite...
We sat down with Filmmaker Jon Lee Brody to discuss the entertainment industry and the frustrations we have moving...
01:19:30
September 08, 2022
Cold Tofu Comedy w/ Marilyn Tokuda - LE...
Taking a look at the commonly overlooked, rich history of early Asian American cinema groups, Masami shares a refl...
01:02:34
August 30, 2022
LIVE: Evolving AAPI Representation w/ K...
We're joined by Karen Tran Wood, Senior Publicity Manager at IW GROUP INC, Filiz Bahmanpour, VP of Product at GRAC...
00:48:06
August 22, 2022
Bullet Train Review w/ Maria Gee & Kiri...
We watched Bullet Train had had many words to say about it. So we put it into a podcast episode for everyone to he...
01:20:33
August 12, 2022
Still on Hiatus - Working Hard
Things are extra busy at Strong Asian Lead and for me personally. Rent and bills still have to be paid and that me...
00:02:53
July 25, 2022
CH: Hidden Gems and General Discussion
Our clubhouse discussion and recommendations of Asian and Asian American films, Tv, and series. We also discussed ...
02:30:45
April 03, 2022
Going on Hiatus, again.
Thank you everybody for continuing to subscribe. We are going on a hiatus and I know we haven’t been constantly ...
00:01:45
February 24, 2022
Cross-Ethnic Performances w/Maria Gee
Welcoming our new Co-Host, Maria Gee!! Follow her at @MariaAlexaG Having trouble breaking into Hollywood? Book yo...
00:49:42
February 08, 2022
Why I embrace my AsAm Identity
Another week, another podcast. I get angry in this episode and talk about my white "friends" who never respected m...
00:54:52
February 01, 2022
Mixed Asian Media w/ Alex Chester
What is the conversation around Mixed Asian Media in Entertainment?    Follow @AlexfChester Visit https:...
01:00:51
January 25, 2022
Documentaries on Asian American Cinema
Let's talk Asian American cinema history, cause public school doesn't teach anything.  What to watch: Amy Tan: U...
00:46:34
January 18, 2022
LEGACIES: TIM DANG - Preserving History...
This week, I speak with Tim Dang, former Artistic Producing Director of East West Players, the longest running POC...
01:39:00
January 13, 2022
Asian American Stories or Stories with ...
Here's the podcast. This is the shownotes. Until we can have a professional to do it, this is what it's gonna be. ...
00:49:40
January 11, 2022
5 Asian American Films that Changed my ...
Here's the podcast. This is the shownotes. Until we can pay a professional to do it, this is what it's gonna be. T...
00:47:10
January 06, 2022
2022! Let's Level Up!
Here's the podcast. That's all I'm gonna write This is the shownotes I have energy for. Until we can get on a real...
01:19:35
January 04, 2022
CH: Shang-Chi Honest Reviews
Thank you for your interest in our Clubhouse discussion on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This was an ...
02:43:06
September 23, 2021
Justin Chon / Impact & Storytelling (Se...
In this episode of Strong Asian Lead Podcast, David interviews Justin Chon whose new film ‘Blue Bayou’ comes o...
00:42:31
September 17, 2021
Check in: Taking a Break is Good for yo...
We're gonna do a quick check in and let you know what's going on with Strong Asian Lead. We still need a team and ...
00:26:46
September 07, 2021
CH - Mixed Asians in Media
Recorded on 8.19.21 This is David. I'm not great at shownotes, so this is what we've got. We need a new shownotes...
03:27:05
August 20, 2021
Expanding the Asian Diaspora w/ Soma He...
This week David talks with writer and director, Soma Helmi, about the differences in the entertainment and film in...
01:00:18
August 18, 2021
CH - What Hollywood Doesn't Understand ...
Recording Date: August 11, 2021 Episode Title: What Hollywood Doesn’t Understand Guests:  Alex Christi...
01:41:48
August 12, 2021
David Moriya & Strong Asian Lead
Taking a quick break from our scheduled programming. This week David talks about his journey within the entertainm...
00:36:19
August 11, 2021
Chasing Fulfillment w/ Henry Ong
Approaching the entertainment industry from a different angle, David sits down to talk with marketing extraordinai...
01:04:48
August 03, 2021
Building The Table w/ Sujata Day
Emphasizing the importance of South Asian representation in the larger Asian American conversation, this week Davi...
01:14:41
July 27, 2021
On Being Blasian w/ Ryan Alexander Holm...
This week, David sits down to talk with actor and content creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes to examine and go deeper ...
01:08:20
July 20, 2021
Authenticity & Acting w/ Miki Ishikawa ...
This week, David and Emi met with actress and industry veteran Miki Ishikawa to talk about her upbringing, the in...
01:11:38
July 13, 2021
Looking At The Larger Picture w/ Akemi ...
Actress and activist Akemi Look hops on the pod to discuss the complexities of intergenerational trauma, her journ...
00:53:08
June 29, 2021
Microaggressions (Part 2) w/ Emi Lea Ka...
Wrapping up their two-part episode on microaggressions, David and Emi further discuss the importance of taking the...
00:27:22
June 24, 2021
Microaggressions (Part 1) w/ Emi Lea Ka...
Breaking down the differences between feeling included and actually having the power and capability to speak up, D...
00:59:19
June 22, 2021
Music As a Catalyst For Change w/ jason...
Emphasizing the importance of solidarity and unity across all Asian American communities, David is joined by rappe...
00:49:09
June 15, 2021
Diversity Behind The Camera w/ Amanda J...
Coming from a place of authenticity and truth, actresses, writers, and co-creators of Second Jen, Amanda Joy and S...
00:46:27
June 08, 2021
The Impact of Typecasting w/ Nancy Wang...
What does it mean to be typecast and how does typecasting perpetuate stereotypes in the media and society? This we...
00:54:12
May 06, 2021
The Responsibility of Hollywood w/ Emi ...
Hollywood has a huge impact on our culture’s morals and values but often doesn’t think about it or even recogn...
01:18:05
April 27, 2021
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00:01:57
February 26, 2021
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