Yin & Young Podcast

James (aka Young): In my first ever solo podcast, I experiment with a stand up routine that's incredibly personal and emotional... I was very much in doubt if I even wanted to share this. I then did some cursory internet research about the effects of sharing personal pain publicly: it can help, not just myself, but others as well in their healing process. So this is for me and this is for you...

James shares his experience attending the spiritual retreat the Hoffman Process and Y&Y share their thoughts on Hamilton the musical. - Episode Notes: * Some friends of Dan listen to the podcast.  * James watched Hamilton recently and is donating his car. * Overall, the Hoffman process was helpful, though the cost is pretty high for a week (James was sponsored). * At the retreat, no discu...

Our first live podcast: "Just a Bad Date?". We discuss with returning guests Laura and Aaron the nuances of coercion versus a "bad date". We delve into the spectrum of sexual assault and the issues with male/female communication. Thank you all for the comments and questions! Here's some of the articles/videos referenced in the podcast: I went on a date with Aziz Ansari. It turned into the worst ni...

An in depth discussion with returning guest Aaron Estrada about talent/effort in the martial arts, our favorite animes, and a short talk about porn. Improvised piano intro by James. Nature vs. Nurture. Some people are just naturally more talented in martial arts, sports, or a specific activity than others. The people who are talented and passionate will get to the 99th percentile. You have to...

Episode 25 - Loved Ones Yin and Young are back with a heart-felt, inspirational, and incredibly depressing show for the holidays. =) Catching up on what they’re watching:  Dan is watching a bunch of TV shows. James watched "Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl" and spiraled him into a funk. James remembers his last day with his friend, Reggie, who passed away from cancer. Reggie knew when it was his time....

Tonight we're speaking with film/tv, theatre, and voice actor Feodor Chin! Noted voice actor for Overwatch as Zenyatta. The only time he has ever played Zenyatta was at an eSports Convention at UCSD. "Experience Tranquility" is the sound byte that Feo likes most. Went to high school in San Francisco and had an inkling to act. His major was no longer offered the year he matriculated into UCLA. Star...

Yin & Young are catching up with writer/director James Z. Feng, who is now based out of Taiwan. Special guest host Aaron "the fish" Estrada. Lived in South Dakota for a year before moving all around the Bay Area and winding up at UCSD with Young. Tragedy was the catalyst for Feng to go from ranked tennis player to filmmaker. The Chinese film industry requires every actor to keep grinding in order...

Dan and James discuss past/future dates, car troubles, inevitable death and the nature of talent and effort. Also... Busy periods for Chinese Restaurants - Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's, Mother's Day. James recaps his second date with the white girl with Yellow Fever. The girl turns out to be very particular and wants to have the guy pay for everything.  James has a better d...

Dan, James and Laura meet with LA Native, DVDASA podcast guest, performer, writer, transporter...Bill Poon! DVDASA one of the inspirations that led James to podcast. Bill Poon was a frequent DVDASA guest. Growing up as a son of a Chinese restaurant owner. Dan and Bill relate to similar childhoods and hanging out in Chinatown during different eras. Laura's immigrant experience is different due to t...

Dan and James have a chat with polymath Seng Chen. Seng is an artist (photographer, musician, writer), cyclist, and a traceur (practitioner of parkour aka freerunning). James get some tips on cycling and briefly touches upon his solo ride from LA to San Diego. Seng doesn’t listen to music while cycling because he likes to “hear myself suffer”. Perception that minorities are not welcome to some act...

James and Dan discuss their past dating regrets. James rehashes a recent date from the initial approach to the end of the date, where he foils himself with his need to control the narrative. Being a director, James wanted to set up the scene with the perfect soundtrack, lighting, and conversation only to interrupt the mood with his constant staging of the moment. Dan talks about his own use of soc...

Yin & Young are back with an interview with writer Breana Harris! We dig in to her mysterious past filled with stories of Area 51, ghosts, disturbing movies and dreams of Pre-Raphaelite artists. Highlights: Live musical opening! Laura Cox returns! Our MVP RWG (resident white-Brazilian girl) Area 51, the moon landing and going to Mars Watching rated R movies and porn Movie talk: Baby Driver, Wonder...

Y&Y w/ RJA: Martial Arts, Race, and Life in Taiwan Yin & Young are back! In this episode we speak with martial artist and writer Robert Jay Arnold (孔有有). Based in Taiwan, Robert is a martial arts lineage holder for Gao style Bagua Zhang (高式八卦掌）and a published author (links below). In this episode we get into some deep topics: - Growing up as a black kid in Ohio near the KKK - Martial arts...

Byron's the director of the feature films Bang Bang, Raskal Love, and Las Vegas Story (all films can be found here: http://www.beyondcinemaprod.com/#work). He joins us from Germany and shares some of his life experiences and spiritual thoughts. Formative years living in many cities and locales including a four year stint in China living with various relatives. Asian gangs were an early focus of By...

Yin & Young Episode 15 - Film Director Henry J. Kim Be sure to subscribe/review us on iTunes!: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yin-young-podcast-jys/id1185421015? In this episode James (aka Young) talks with filmmaker Henry J. Kim about his journey from being a comic book enthusiast to film director, his thoughts on the craft, and the ethics of directing. Highlights: Warriors documentary in th...

Actor/Performer Judy Lei shares her tumultuous journey from growing up in East New York to Smith College and back to NYC to pursue acting. Highlights: - James met Judy at her one person show: The World's Greatest http://heyjudylei.com/theworldsgreatest/ - Judy is a hustling, Brooklyn girl - Comparing Chinatowns of NYC, SF, and LA - Smith College was a culture shock for Judy, seeing nature for the...

In this episode we talk with 10th planet student/ jiu jitsu practitioner/competitor/instructor Aaron Estrada! Topics: - Aaron's Filipino background - Aaron being sent home to live in the Philippines with various relatives - CSUN Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Asian guilt - Expressing emotions as a kid and learning emotions - Debate on whether Bruce Lee is a fighter and the definition of a "fighter" - Desir...

Gordon justifies watching “Ghost in the Shell”. Theater has lots of seats available. / Mike Newman - writer, comic, specializing in writing idiot comedy with his writing partner / Industry demand has changed from spec scripts to original pilots. / Studying chemistry these days to help tutor students. / "Get Out" film review. / Are Asians more complicit in racism against African Americans? / Iron F...

Introducing actor Freya Adams! Freya starred in “Advantageous” and has been in quite a few TV shows. Return of LGBTQ community champion, screenwriter, Brazilian, and suburban woman Laura Cox! Topics: Recently moved from NYC to LA, just in time for pilot season. / Freya Adams origin story begins in Illinois and being one of the few people of color. / Whitewashing /
 * Women aren’t allowed to have e...

Gordon’s origin story and how he decided to get into the editing field / Gordon has secret Vlogs locked away for Old Man Gordon to rediscover / Delving into interracial dating / How one scene from Full Metal Jacket ruined the reputation of Asian women / White Savior Myth / LANGUAGE CORNER / Gordon: NEET - Not in Education, Employment, or Training https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEET / Daniel: Japane...

In this episode James shares a tale of the Latina that ghosts him and of the mysterious drunk girl from Fullerton. Gordon Greer joins us for the first time and he relates his terrible Tinder date. / Highlights (chronological): James and Dan talk Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, takedowns / The Latina tale. / When do you ask a girl, “Where’s this going?” / The Girl from Fullerton tale. / Gordon talks Sur...

In Episode 8, we talk with filmmaker Ivy Chu about her formative years moving from Taiwan to the U.S. during high school, finding her calling in film after college and eventually moving back to Taiwan to work on international co-productions. || Highlights: Differences in education between Taiwan and the U.S.: stress levels, getting enough sleep / How an economics background helps as a producer. Fi...

Yin & Young are back from hiatus. James recaps his trip through the southern states, starting from Austin, James then heads to Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, and finally to New Orleans. HIGHLIGHTS Austin - Esther Follies, Salt Lick BBQ Too much heart clogging foods To intervene or not to intervene Memphis - Elmwood Cemetery Nashville - Free lesson at a boxing gym to work off calories MA...

In this episode we speak with martial artist Eddie Niwata. Eddie has been practicing Choy Li Fut for over 20 years and currently teaches Choy Li Fut and Tai Chi. Heads up: this episode is going to be heavy on martial arts (techniques, training, style comparisons) with a bit on Asian American identity and racism in the first section. HIGHLIGHTS (in chronological order): Kendo Choy Li Fut Mixed Race...

Yin & Young Episode 5 - Laura Cox - Writer, Suburban Woman, Champion of Outsiders Spend Valentine’s listening to the soothing voice of Dan Yin = ) http://www.jamesyshih.com/yin-young-podcast/2017/2/14/yin-young-episode-5-laura-cox In this episode, Dan and James speak to storyteller, grammar queen, LGBT advocate, beer drinker, cat and breakfast burrito lover, Laura Cox. HIGHLIGHTS New guitar intro...