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From sports betting and Kalshi prediction markets to Labubu blind boxes, mystery subscriptions, and video game loot boxes, the thrill of taking chances is everywhere Kelli (00:00) Hi everyone, welcome to the Goldsea Podcast. My name is Kelli and today I want to talk about something that's been very mainstream lately. Are we gambling without realizing it? I want you guys to think about the last tim...

From practicing dating to avoiding a lonely dinner, Japan’s rental-partner services offer connection without the expectations of a real relationship. Did you know, in Japan you can “rent” a girlfriend to visit an amusement park with you or hire a boyfriend to join you for dinner? The reality is much less scandalous than the internet makes it seem. These businesses are essentially paid-companion se...

This Chinese folk tale illustrates the importance of honesty, especially when it looks and feels exactly like admitting failure. Come closer, my darlings, and let me tell you about a boy named Ping, who lived long ago in a valley of tiled rooftops, plum trees and green rice fields beneath the mountains. Ping loved growing things. Give him a seed no larger than a freckle, and he would tuck it into...

A s Erik Spoelstra begins his milestone 18th season guiding the Miami Heat, the addition of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo launches a thrilling new chapter for the franchise's legendary coach. Erik Spoelstra enters the new NBA season with a new centerpiece in Miami after the Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.  The two-time MVP joins Bam Adebayo and gives Spoelst...

To enjoy the benefits of partner dancing requires coping with some social and racial aspect of participating in a dance community. Tom Kagy (00:01.496) Hello, this is Tom Kagy with Unconventional Wisdom. In the last couple of episodes, I talked about the physical and mental benefits of partner dancing. Today I promised to discuss the social aspect from the perspective of an Asian American. Of cour...

Chinese supermodels, South Asian newcomers and Asian American favorites brought debuts, dramatic wings and unforgettable looks to the 2026 runway. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned to Los Angeles with some of the brand’s most famous Angels, extravagant new wings and one of its most diverse groups of Asian models yet. The show was held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City and was divid...

A homegrown love finds domestic bliss without the benefit of exotic overseas settings . Is domestic bliss A thing? Or must we fly across Sea after moonlit sea For an instagrammable set? Is it cool to kiss Under a moon over Avila Without hearing strains Of foreign tongues and flamenco? Can our hearts catch fire Just down a familiar highway Over hamburgers And jalapeno curly cheese fries? Can we fal...

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier delivers a legendary victory over No. 2 Notre Dame in a week featuring clutch NFL finishes, MLB playoff action, and NBA season tip-off storylines. Bear Bachmeier delivered one of the biggest victories in BYU football history, leading the No. 8 Cougars past No. 2 Notre Dame, 28–24.  The Thai American quarterback threw for 224 yards and a touchdown, rushed for two...

Japanese American actor Noah Fleder combined decades of martial arts training with filmmaking and motion-capture technology to bring some of today’s most exciting action characters to life. Not only is Noah Fleder a Japanese American actor, filmmaker and third-degree black belt, he also impressively performed as eight different fighters in Mortal Kombat 1. He was born and raised in Los Angeles in...

Victor discusses the tactics fitness grifters and charlatans employ to infiltrate your headspace and your wallets. Victor (00:00) Hello, and welcome again to another edition of Getting Fit by First Principles. As part of my dedication to this first principles idea, I feel that I have to discuss this idea of media literacy as it pertains to fitness, but really, this is a skill that can be extrapola...

Beauty pageants in the Philippines are more than glamorous competitions as they represent community pride and a chance to shine on the world stage. In most countries, a beauty pageant is just another televised competition, but in the Philippines, they feel more like the World Cup, complete with intense training and passionate fans. Filipinos do not wait for Miss Universe. Beauty contests of all ag...

Rising star Callina Liang follows up standout performances in Presence and Bad Genius by stepping into the iconic role of Chun-Li in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming Street Fighter adaptation. Callina Liang is set to take on her biggest role yet in Street Fighter , Paramount Pictures’ upcoming adaptation of Capcom’s video game franchise. Releasing October 16th, the film casts Liang as Chun-Li, who rec...

These five Asian restaurants combine incredible venues, live entertainment and unforgettable photo opportunities for an experience that extends far beyond the food. Los Angeles has no shortage of incredible Asian food, but when you want your night out to feel like an entire event, these five restaurants offer some of the most unforgettable Asian dinner experiences. Hidden underneath Pershing Squar...

After a record-setting freshman campaign that earned him Big 12 Offensive Freshman honors, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier is back to lead the Cougars’ dynamic offense. BYU’s Bear Bachmeier has emerged as one of the most notable young quarterbacks in college football, building on a record-setting freshman season that made him a central figure in the Cougars’ offense. Now in his sophomore campaign,...

In the first half of a long Chapter 13 we meet Dimitri Pavlovitch Kanov, a Russian Buryat Mongol General who looms large in Jack Tang's plan to create a federation designed to change the global power structure. Chapter THIRTEEN       The beeping of the cellular phone aboard the Russian TU-22M jet—a medium bomber converted into a flying headquarters—didn’t register in the m...

After helming chaotic comedy hits like The Eric André Show and Twisted Metal, director Kitao Sakurai is steering Capcom's legendary fighting franchise into a major theatrical blockbuster. Director Kitao Sakurai is taking on his biggest professional challenge yet with Street Fighter,  the upcoming adaptation of Capcom’s landmark fighting-game franchise set for release October 16th.  In ad...

The ultra-sleek, all-electric Cadillac Celestiq brings the future to today for those who insist on the ultimate in power and luxury. Our editorial team got a closer look at the debut of the Cadillac Celestique Night Test at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week earlier this fall. Finished in stunning Caspia Metallic—a sophisticated tricoat finish—this particular commission w...

Following a dramatic playoff victory last year and a stellar 2026 campaign, Jeeno Thitikul looks to add another trophy to her remarkable LPGA resume in Shanghai. Jeeno Thitikul returns to the Buick LPGA Shanghai this year looking to defend the title she won in dramatic fashion in 2025.  Thitikul came from four shots behind with five holes to play before forcing a playoff with Minami Katsu.&nb...

As we get older, friendships require more intention, communication, and effort. But what happens when that effort isn't mutual? Hi everyone, welcome to the GoldSea Podcast. Today we are going to talk about adult friendships. Why are adult friendships so hard to maintain? Have you ever stopped reaching out to somebody and realized that the only reason you guys were still friends was because you wer...

This Indian folk tale shows how loyal friends can combine to do far more than the sum of their individual abilities. Come closer, my darlings, and let me tell you about four friends who lived in a great green forest in India, where banyan roots twisted like sleeping dragons, parrots flashed between the trees, and the lotus pond held a little piece of the sky. The first friend was Chitra the deer....

Here's why partner dancing may be the best way to preserve your youthful vitality while enjoying endless urban adventures. Tom Kagy (00:01.42) Hello, this is Tom Kagey with Unconventional Wisdom. Last week I discussed why becoming a partner dancer in the wild takes some effort, a willingness to endure a lot of repetition, insecurity, embarrassment, and intense physical exertion at an hour when mos...

This Chinese American designer transformed his love of hip-hop and New York street style into Public School, earning fashion’s biggest honors and high profile collaborations.  Asian American designer, Dao-Yi Chow transformed his New York City childhood into one of the most celebrated menswear brands in America. He was born and raised in the Big City by Chinese immigrant parents who owned two flowe...

Victor reviews his fitness goals over the past year and how he used the ideas presented in previous episodes. Victor (00:00) Okay, so welcome back. We have the thirteenth episode of the podcast dropping just in time for spooky season, also known as October. Now, around this time in twenty twenty five is when I started to take body composition and fat loss a lot more seriously. Because around that...

Zheng Qinwen’s WTA 1000 comeback title headlines a dramatic weekend that also featured historic postseason wins for Steven Kwan and Natalie Nakase. Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win the China Open singles title, defeating fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva in two sets during Sunday’s final.  The victory capped a dramatic turnaround for Zheng, who reached a career-high No. 4 in the...

Following her 2025 debut studio album, the viral-born artist kicks off her latest musical era with a deeply personal single. Lyn Lapid looks to open a new chapter with “one good thing,” her latest single and a potential preview of her next album.  Published in September, the track marks Lapid’s first single released this year. Her 2025 debut studio album, Buzzkill , explores loneliness, relat...