The Marty Party Podcast

Hi everyone, happy new year! As we kick off 2026, many of us are thinking about New Year's resolutions—new goals to achieve, new versions of ourselves to become. But what if the real question isn't about getting more done, but about coming more alive? Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path and Good Work, and writes one of the most thoughtful newsletters on work, meaning, and designing a l...

My guest in this episode is Steve Chung—former exec at Fox and CJ ENM, and now COO of Azuki, one of the most disruptive forces in next-gen anime and Web3. I've been trying to get Steve on the podcast for almost two years, and it's well worth the wait.  In this conversation, we go beyond the buzzwords. Steve breaks down the bold moves Azuki is making to build what a next-gen media company could act...

In this episode I dive into the inspiring journey of my childhood best friend turned Zumba sensation, Prince Paltu-Ob. From breaking into the top tier hip-hop dance crew in the Philippines to becoming the country's number one Zumba instructor with a thriving dance studio and music career, Prince's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Princess is a force to be reckoned with in the world of danc...

How has streaming changed from the days when Lost and Desperate Housewives were first launched on abc.com? I've waited over two years to record this episode with Albert Cheng, who is the VP of Amazon Prime Video for the US and former COO of Amazon Studios.  Years before Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, Albert made history in entertainment while at Disney by being the first to put TV episodes on iTunes an...

In this episode I sit down with Haley and Romain, two inspiring individuals who have embraced intentional living. Joined by their shared love for food, travel, and philosophy, we delved into a range of important life topics. From choosing a fulfilling career to establishing a healthy relationship with money, they share valuable insights that will make you question your own choices. What sets Haley...

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Eugene Choi, the CEO of Collab Asia, the largest creator network in Asia Pacific that manages over 1500 channels of top creators across eight countries. I've had the pleasure of knowing Eugene since my YouTube days, and he has been not only a good friend but also a mentor, providing invaluable advice for my career in the entertainment industry. I...

First episode in 2023.  Over the holiday break, I had the pleasure of speaking with my GSB classmate Matias to learn about what he's been up to, and as part of the mission of this podcast of discovering the pivotal moments in life, I was able to learn from Matias what it was like for him growing up in Argentina, and how that has shaped him to be who he is today.  It was a fascinating conversation...

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to share this episode with you. I've been wanting to record this the moment I met Tony, and now it's finally here. Tony is a true inspiration, and he exemplifies what it means to hustle and chase after our dreams.  As an introduction, Tony Yang is the founder of Dream3, a Web3 platform that's taking a cinematic approach towards NFTs to solve Hollywood's content bottlene...

This episode is with Shawn Maghboulegh. He's a serial entrepreneur, master marketer, and a trusted ally to content creators. Over the past 3 years, Shawn has played a major role in the creator space. Even though he doesn't see himself as an agent, he's personally landed hundreds of brand deals for creators, ran several content houses that generated massive publicity and attracted celebrities such...

This episode is with my good friend Eric. I've known him since high school when I first moved back to the US and he's always been known as the guy that makes awesome music videos, but somewhere along the line he's stopped making content.  Fast forward 10 years later, after building his career in finance, after business school, after ending a 7 year relationship, he decided to move to NY where we r...

This is the only podcast episode I've recorded in 2021, but it is a culmination of the many lessons that I've learned at Stanford, specifically as we touch upon energy management and how do we cope with stress.  In this episode, we've covered how Gus came about becoming a venture capitalist, his big why that gets him to do what he does today, and the compassion he has for every person to be more m...

"To win the long game, I had to learn to separate the process from the result." Today's episode is a lengthy one that's broken into 2 parts. I'm joined by Meng Chiang, a long time friend who's currently the wine director for Quality Branded, one of the top 50 restaurant groups in the US. Meng currently runs the wine program for 3 of its restaurants in New York City. To me, Meng's career has always...

"To win the long game, I had to learn to separate the process from the result." Today's episode is a lengthy one that's broken into 2 parts. I'm joined by Meng Chiang, a long time friend who's currently the wine director for Quality Branded, one of the top 50 restaurant groups in the US. Meng currently runs the wine program for 3 of its restaurants in New York City. To me, Meng's career has always...

I am so excited to share this episode with you. I've got MISS KO on my show! She was one of the first female hip hop artists that had a major breakthrough in the music industry in Taiwan. In 2012, she won the best new artist award at The Golden Melody Awards which is equivalent to the Grammy's in the Greater China market, and I personally believe she paved the way for the rising hip hop scene in T...

From this episode I've had the privilege to connect with Jason Ve, the VP of Strategy and Business Development at 88rising. (They rep Rich Brian, Nikki, Joji!). Side plug: Please check out Joji's new album that was just released this week. You will be hooked by the song "Tick Tock". Guaranteed.  For the next 30 minutes, we'll hear more about what 88rising does as a music label, and then move to Ja...

From this episode I'm joined by Will Chang, the co-founder of PartingPro, a start-up that helps digitize the funeral home business. I've known Will back in college from UCLA as an alum, so we never had a conversation beyond hi. Earlier this year, I started noticing that he's been posting a lot on instagram where he's sharing different learnings and experimentations that he's doing, from him doing...