Pop Nerd Lounge

Stepping into Pop Nerd Lounge this week is Abby Chung! This delightful young lady has accomplished A TON at such young age. She's danced with legends like Janet Jackson, set up her own foundation - For Kids By Kids, and she's been a successful choreographer and dancer at only 19. We bonded over Justin Timberlake, spoke about typecasting, and she gave me some insights on how social media impacts a...

We Shannan today's guest! William and Shannan Mahnken have become a beloved couple by many from the hit Netflix series, "Queer Eye." We talk about their experience on the show, balancing a "pay-the-bills job" with your passions and what's life for them after the show. William's Insta Shannan's Insta William's Twitter Shannan's Twitter

Austin Giorgio is what I like to call a modern day musical entrepreneur. Following his appearance on "The Voice," Austin puts in the sweat equity towards his musical empire. We talk about if artists should have a business background, is success location dependent and we talk about Austin finding his "circle" or team to join him on his musical journey. Austin's Website Austin's IG Austin's Single W...

EZI stops by the Pop Nerd Lounge this week and we talk about her family influence in music, mental health and she tries her hand at song association. EZI’s Instagram EZI’s website

Season 3 of Pop Nerd Lounge is here! For our first episode we have Michelle Grace Hunder. She's one of the top music photographers in Australia. She's had two series in the National Sound and Film Archive of Australia. She's also been the official tour photographer for acts like Ruel and Seth Sentry. We talk her about her path as a music photographer, empowering female photographers, and the impor...

Writer, Artist and Musician Morgan Harper Nichols has touched the lives of many strangers with her moving and beautiful works of art. Nichols created a project where anonymous strangers would share their story with her and she would then create artwork for them. In this season 2 finale we speak with Morgan about creating artwork with stories and messages. Morgan's Website Morgan's Instagram Morgan...

Kristen Hoffman is a fashion designer residing in Oklahoma. As a fellow Oklahoman, I know what it’s like to build your creative portfolio in a scarce art space. She educates me on the fashion scene in Oklahoma, we talk about avoiding trends, and how to develop personal style. Kristen’s Instagram Kristen’s Website

Dana Alexa is a worldwide known professional dancer and choreographer. She’s taught internationally and has collaborated with artists such as Jason Derulo and Fergie. She’s worked in several different mediums including television, music videos and digital media. We talk about her story with dance, her thoughts on the constantly evolving industry, and her views on today’s classroom culture. Dana’s...

Teaming up with Tobias Ellehammer, The EZ Twins took the world by storm with their qualifier on Season 3 of "World of Dance." We talk about their dance origin story, breaking out of creative ruts, and their advice to aspiring dancers looking to make it in the industry. EZ Twins on Instagram EZ Twins on YouTube

DJ Shawn Denae joins me as we speak with a recent contestant on NBC’s summer hit "Songland." We talk about Max Embers's experience on the show, his songwriting process, and yes he plays an exciting round of Song Association! Max on Instagram Max on Twitter Max on Spotify

Our guest is a food and lifestyle Youtuber specializing in Asian Cuisine with a twist. Dzung Lewis developed a following dubbed as the “Busy Beez” reaching nearly 1 million people. We nerd out on Vietnamese food, talk about growing up with Asian cuisine and how she left the corporate world in pursuit of the creative lifestyle. Honeysuckle YouTube Channel Dzung's Website Dzung's Instagram

In this digital age, it's hard to stand out as a cover artist among the many musicians out there. Jonah isn't simply a cover artist. He transforms into a storyteller with each song he chooses to make his own. Some of his well known covers include "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran, "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5, and he recently covered "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber. Listen as we chat abo...

Rebecca Vocal Athlete has built a charming community on YouTube with over 400,000 subscribers. She's entranced her viewers with witty commentary and astute observations as a vocal coach. We bond over our love of Brendon Urie from Panic! at The Disco, talk about the importance of focus on mental health, and we even play a fun game of song association. Rebecca On YouTube Rebecca On Instagram Rebecca...

Jackie Fernandez is a two-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor but wanted to explore her creative side more. She spent years developing and creating InstagramTV's first series about a workspace from a person of color point of view. We talk all about her new series #Ghostwriters, her story of creating the show, and stepping into one's boldness. Jackie on Instagram Watch #Ghostwriters Jackie's Websit...

Jej Vinson stole the hearts of millions as he became the one to watch this season on "The Voice." His audition alone has the most views on YouTube of any contestant in Voice History. We talk about his journey to "The Voice," the importance of the Asian Representation movement, and singing for President Barack and Michelle Obama. Jej on Instagram Jej on Twitter Jej on YouTube

When I got the chance to sit down with DJ Shawn Denae and Charlie Harding from the hit music podcast, Switched on Pop, I knew I had to do a panel/roundtable talk about pop music. We discuss artists becoming more involved songwriting and producing, and the increase of transparency in the songwriting process. We also chat about my favorite group, Panic! at the Disco. Sinners and Vros, stick around a...

While many followed the KonMari (Marie Kondo Method) buzz, started outlining a fitness plan, and made new goals for the year, the objective to live a life of purpose was there. But how many fall off the bandwagon? Kathleen Ventura, an entrepreneur, and intentional living expert speaks with me on what it means to live a value aligned lifestyle. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ KathleenVentura.com ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Popnerdlounge.com⁣⁣ ⁣⁣...

It's been a fun eight episodes, but it's time to take a break so we can deliver you even better content! Listen to find out how to stay up to date and find out when we return.

Editor of the Asian Voices section at HuffPost sits down with me to speak about Asian Representation. We talked about what Asians in media looked like for her growing up, her path to creating Asian Voices, and what her hopes are for Asian representation in 2019.

District 78 is a musical group based in Los Angeles, CA. You might've heard their work on shows like America's Best Dance Crew, The LXD, So You Think You Can Dance, and most notably Dancing with The Stars. I chat with them about their career with television, how they were formed and what they're looking forward to next! If you're a music junkie, you'll love this episode. Guest: District 78 ( @Dist...

Jake Triplett along with Ty and Kyle bought a limo, drove through the 48 contiguous states and performing acts of kindness along the way. Their goal? To get on the Ellen show. Join me as Jake and I chat about the crazy trip across America in 80 days. Guest: Jake Triplett - @triplettjake The FB Watch show - https://www.facebook.com/watch/248069459305613/ Ellen We Bought A Limo Social - @EllenWeBoug...

Audri Bartholomew became a standout contestant when she belted a powerful rendition of "Never Enough" during her audition of "The Voice." I talk with her about growing up with music, her memorable audition, and her fans - her #audrience, and more! Audri - @audri__b audrib.com Pop Nerd Lounge: Produced and Hosted by Steph Pham Logo Design: Vee Koh

Host Steph Pham joins Entertainment Weekly Senior Writer and author Anthony Breznican for an off-brand TedTalk on his journey to becoming a writer. He discusses his inspirations as a story-teller and gives incredible advice to aspiring creatives and passionate dreamers. Guest - Anthony Breznican: @Breznican https://www.anthonybreznican.com Host/Producer/Editor - Steph Pham Logo Designer - Vee Koh

In this episode, I talk about the recent successes of Asian focused projects. I also share my path as a creative and my influences who inspired me along my journey. Produced and hosted by Steph Pham. Logo design by Vee Koh.

In this episode, we chat with DJ Shawn Denae! She takes us through her journey to DJing and we nerd out about Charlie Puth. We'll hear from her on how she discovered his music and her experience at the "Voicenotes" show. Produced and Hosted by: Steph Pham Audio Mastering and Sweetening: Shawn Denae Logo Design: Vee Koh