Podcasts by $6.99 Per Pound

The Final Episode of $6.99 Per Pound from 2020-12-29T13:00

Welcome to the final episode of the $6.99 Per Pound Podcast. Jojo, Jaeki and Michael get together one more time to reminisce around the last two years working together and where they are all hea...

$6.99 Live #06 w/Tricia Kim | Rachel Dolezal 2.0, Unemployment, Goodbye Michael 😭 from 2020-09-16T19:43:28

$6.99 Live episode #06! This week we talk about the Jessica Krug scandal, The Whitney canceling an exhibit after Black Artist called out their underhanded dealings, the future of unemployment, w...

$6.99 Live #05 w/Donnie Kwak | RIP Chadwick, NBA Strike and Boys State from 2020-09-05T12:56:30

$6.99 Live episode #05! This week we talk about the passing of Chadwick Boseman and his legacy, DNC vs. RNC, NBA players on strike, decline of GAP and casual wear, importance of Community Colleg...

$6.99 Live #04 | Jacob Blake, Uber out of Cali, and Ichiro 4eva from 2020-09-01T20:34:10

$6.99 Live episode #04! This week we talk about ... the shooting of Jacob Blake, the inmates fighting the wildfires in California, Flint residents reaching a $600 million settlement with the sta...

$6.99 Live #03 | Escape from New York, Kamala, and Weird Al? from 2020-08-20T00:20

$6.99 Live episode #03! This week we talk about the record number of people leaving from New York, Kamala Harris’s VP Nomination, saving the Post Office, Intermittent Reinforcem...

$6.99 Live #02 | TikTok Ban, Census Undercount, and Getting Financially Naked? from 2020-08-12T15:05:33

$6.99 Live episode #02! This week we talk about Indian matchmaking, Trump’s Tik Tok & Wechat ban, why you need to fill out the Census, how to talk about money and get financially naked with ...

$6.99 Live #01 | China Mac, Tik Tok, Meditation, and Asian Pride from 2020-08-07T17:53:42

Welcome to our first episode of $6.99 Live! This week, talk about the Uncle Rogers Rice cooking reaction video, controversy around China Mac organizing a protest in Brooklyn, What is next for Ti...

Why $6.99 Per Pound is going live on Twitch! from 2020-07-15T16:17:34

Hi $6.99 Per Pound listeners - we are going to be going live on Twitch officially on August 3rd! Don't worry the podcast stream is not going anywhere. Twitch live streaming is growing steady and...

Asian American's Place in Hip-Hop with Jeff Chang, Award-Winning Author and Journalist from 2020-07-08T21:16:28

This week Jaeki and Jojo sit down with Author and cultural critic, Jeff Chang, to talk about his journey as a Hip-Hop author and journalist and the current state of the Asian America.  He h...

Designing AR Branded Experiences at Google - Seth Cheeks, Sr. Visual Designer from 2020-07-01T10:00

This week, we sat down with Seth Cheeks, Sr. Visual Designer at Google, about how he creates AR Branded Experiences and his journey of becoming an Senior-level designer at Google. As a High Scho...

Fighting for your Neighbor with Ron Kim, NY Assemblymember of District 40 from 2020-06-17T10:00

This week, we sat down with Ron Kim, NY Assemblymember of District 40, to talk about what it is like to be a politician at the New York State Level. His journey in politics started when we barge...

We Get Real with Licensed Therapist Jessica Kim Gruber, LMFT from 2020-06-11T11:00

Our last episode of our Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo sit down with Jessica Kim Gruber, Licensed LMFT Therapist in the state of New York, and o...

Ace Your Next Interview with Jeff H Sipe, International Career Coach from 2020-05-26T10:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jojo and Jaeki talk with Jeff H Sipe, International Career Coach, to provide actionable steps for anyone looking for a job right...

Printing 3D Facemasks for Frontline workers with Madison Bondoc, e-NABLE D.C. Chapter Lead from 2020-05-07T10:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki spoke with Madison Bondoc, leader of a volunteer 3D printing chapter in Washington DC called Listen

Mental Health in the Face of Hate with Joy Lieberthal Rho, LCSW from 2020-05-04T11:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist Joy Lieberthal Rho about how Asian Americans can take ca...

Stay Active from a Distance with Fitness Guru Ryan Chow, PT & DPT from 2020-05-01T10:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Ryan Chow, PT & DPT returns to the pod and explains to Jaeki and Jojo how to improve their fitness and stay fit during this ...

Keeping It All The Way 100 with Social Scientist Dr. Sam Han, PhD from 2020-04-29T10:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Sam Han rejoins the podcast from his residence in Western Australia to make sense of what the world is going th...

Power to the People with John C. Yang and Marita Etcubañez of Asian Americans Advancing Justice from 2020-04-24T10:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo spoke with John C. Yang (President) and Marita Etcubañez (Director of Strategic Initiatives) of Asian Americans A...

Being an International Student During the Virus with Zeyi Yang, Columbia University Masters of Journalism Candidate from 2020-04-22T11:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo talk with Zeyi Yang, Wuhan native and international student at Columbia University, about his ex...

Call Your Representatives With Steven Raga, Chief of Staff for District 30 of the NY State Assembly from 2020-04-18T13:53:42

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

This episode, Jaeki and Jojo spoke with Steven Raga, the Chief of Staff for District 30 of the NY State Assembly, which covers Q...

Beijing Under Lockdown With Rachel Zheng & Nan Liu from 2020-04-15T10:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

In this episode, Jaeki and Jojo talk with Rachel Zheng & Nan Liu in Beijing to get a first hand account of what life was lik...

Keep Your Bar & Restaurant Alive with Fat Buddha’s Owner Cliff Cho from 2020-04-01T12:42:35

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki says: 

“Yo, we caught up with Cliff Cho, owner of famed New York City bar Fat Buddha and the ...

Wuhan Beyond The Virus with Ivy Yang, Founder of the Wuhan Reboot Project from 2020-03-25T12:00

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis 

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asi...

Being a Women of Color in the Workplace with Girls We Know The Podcast from 2020-03-18T22:45:34

Jojo says:

This week, we teamed up with the fabulous ladies of Collective Shades to talk about being a WOC (Woman of Color) in the workplace and navigating the treacherous competition at ...

Fighting Fires with Lt. Sarinya Srisakul, First Asian Woman Firefighter at FDNY from 2020-03-04T21:41:32

Career: FDNY Firefighter

Sarinya’s Personal Mantra: "To your own self, be true"

This week Jaeki & Joann sit down with Sarinya Sris...

Building Strategic Partnerships with Shelley Worrell, Founder of caribBEING from 2020-02-19T19:53:19

Career: Founder & Chief Curator of caribBeing

Shelley’s Personal Mantras: "Show me your company an...

Publishing a Book with Seth Berkman, author of ‘A Team of Their Own’ from 2020-02-05T11:00

Career: Author & Sports Journalist

Seth’s Personal Mantra: “Stay Winning”

This week Seth Berkman joins Jaeki and Jojo to talk abou...

Behind the Counter | Lunar New Year Special from 2020-01-25T16:56

We are back just in time for the real new year with our first episode of 2020! Hosts Jaeki Cho and Joann Cho sit down to talk about how they celebrate the new year as Koreans. We also get into t...

Life in Transit with Joanna Briley from 2019-11-04T13:00

Jaeki says:

“I always wanted to speak with those that work for the MTA. They move New York, but we've all had our gripes with the subway--the delays, the construction, the rising prices, ...

Behind the Counter | Get to Know Your Hosts Jaeki & Joann Pt. 2 from 2019-10-15T13:18:44

Michael says…

Joann and Jaeki fly solo this week to catch up one-on-one with each other for this special “Behind the Counter” episode. Joann opens up about her not so great day at work, l...

Live Conversation with Scott “Chops” Jung of the legendary Mountain Brothers | Artist & Music Producer from 2019-09-30T20:26:51

Jaeki says...

“Yo, Chops is a legend. His work with the Mountain Brothers—notably, “Galaxies” and “Paper Chase”—wasn’t good Asian-American music, but great hip-hop record...

Capturing the Moment with Shomi Patwary | Music Video Director & Commercial Filmmaker from 2019-09-04T09:00

Jaeki Says...

Shomi didn’t start his professional career as a filmmaker, but he always had the foresight on what’s to come. Hailing from Virginia Beach and obsessed with hip-hop culture, ...

Divine Intervention | Talk with Actor Elijah Martinez on Wu-Tang: An American Saga from 2019-08-19T10:00

Jaeki says…

“For the upcoming Wu-Tang: An American Saga series on Hulu, Elijah plays Divine, the older brother of the crew’s leader RZA. For those familiar with the Staten Island collecti...

Keeping Up with Kimmy | Interview with Huffpost Asian Voices Editor Kimmy Yam from 2019-07-30T10:00

Joann Says...

Kimmy Yam is one of the most exciting voices reporting on Asian America right now. She is the Asian Voices Editor at Huffpost, covering issues that...

Question the Obvious with Dr. Sam Han | Social Scientist, Professor, and Author from 2019-07-15T11:00

Jaeki says... "Sam Han is one of the most knowledgeable human beings I know personally. An expert in all things cultural, new media, religion, U.S. and East Asia. He’s a 1.5-generation immigrant li...

Bearing the Burden with Rich Tu, host of First Gen Burden Podcast | Cultural Taste Maker from 2019-07-01T11:00

Michael Says…

This week we bring you a special collaboration with the illustrious First Gen Burden Podcast. Jaeki and Joann sit down with host Ri...

Don't GTA this Shit with International Rapper Kevin G2 Hwang from 2019-06-18T15:02:15

Jaeki says:

"G2 has a presence. Flailing his locs and speaking in his signature raspy voice, I first met the hospitable Texan in Seoul, as he was carving a name for himself as a new rap u...

All Things Azn with Baesians Vicki Ho and Kathleen Tso | Founders of Banana Magazine from 2019-06-03T10:00

Jaeki Says… “Since the term “banana” is used to describe someone who’s white inside and yellow outside (like Twinkie), at first I had questions about Banana Magazine. Then I read the first print is...

Behind the Counter | Get to Know our Founder and Advisor, Julie Young from 2019-05-21T02:25:39

Jaeki says...

Julie Young is an older sister figure to many. A Korean adoptee raised in an Italian-Irish household, married to an African-American husband and a mother of mixed-race child...

Getting Vulnerable with Palak Vani | Conversation with Author, Anxiety Coach, Mental Health Entrepreneur from 2019-05-06T11:00

Jojo says...

“This week on $6.99 we have the lovely Palak Vani, an author, anxiety coach and entrepreneur. In this episode, Palak tells us about her passion for mental health advocacy and...

Hacking Human Behavior with Consumer Neuroscientist, Dr. Manuel Garcia-Garcia from 2019-04-22T11:00

Julie Says...

This week on $6.99, we go deep with consumer neuroscientist, Dr. Manuel Garcia-Garcia. Born in Spain, Dr. Garcia-Garcia is a global thought leader in the industry and curren...

Behind the Counter | Get to Know our Producer, Michael Ken Stewart from 2019-04-08T11:00

Jojo says:

This week of our Behind the Counter series, we interview our incredible producer Michael Ken Stewart! Michael has transformed our humble podcast to the professional production ...

F*ck Cliches with Rob Lim | Skateboarder & Fashion Designer from 2019-03-26T12:00

Jaeki says...

"Rob Lim was a sponsored skater hailing from Houston, Texas by way of Los Angeles, California. Ever since his move to New York City in the late 2000s, he worked for esteemed...

Serving Good Asian Jokes with Comedians Fumi Abe and Mic Nguyen, Hosts of Asian, Not Asian from 2019-03-11T12:00

Jojo says, "Today we have a very special cross-over episode, with another fellow Asian American run podcast, aptly named Asian NOT Asian Pod. Hosts Fumi and Mic are both accomplished stand-up co...

A Conversation with Tastemaker and Modern-Day Mad Man: Jaysn Kim from 2019-02-25T18:24:07

 Jaeki says,

"Yo, Jaysn Kim is an advertising executive who has worked with global brands such as Budweiser, Samsung, YouTube, and Nike. Born in Germany, raised in Los Angeles, but t...

"Own Your Story" | Slant’d Co-Founder Krystie Mak on Building an AsAm Media Company from 2019-02-11T13:33:02

Michael says... This week we are joined by the ferocious Krystie Mak. She is a brand strategist and co-founder / Chief Creative Officer of Slant’d, a magazine/media company that celebrates Asian A...

Malik Yoba | Living Without Limits and "Leading with Love" from 2019-01-28T13:00:23

Jojo says: We have a very special treat for you guys! Julie Young, my incredible mentor and founder of $6.99 Per Pound, is our co-host for today's episode. She brought in one of her dearest friend...

Behind the Counter | Get to Know our Sound Master, Marcus 'Avec Plasir' from 2019-01-15T13:00:15

Jaeki says: “Back at it again! Here’s another sporadic, but gorgeous Behind the Counter episode, where the creators of $6.99 get in a cypher to share knowledge. Our sound engineer Marcus ‘Avec Pl...

All Sports Everything with Shana Renee Stephenson from 2018-12-17T13:00:15

Julie says, "Shana Renee Stephenson is making serious waves in the sports culture world. With past experience at ESPN, she's made a name for herself in a male-dominated field. As a sports culture c...

Creating Your Own Blueprint | A Conversation with Polymath Hustlers Sahra Nguyen & Ryan Biazon from 2018-12-03T13:00:14

Jojo says: All of us are familiar with the trope, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” Growing up, I hated being a generalist. I was pretty good at most things but not the best at ONE thing. Howev...

Race, Power, and Education with Professor Zaire Dinzey-Flores from 2018-11-19T13:00:18

Julie says, "This week $6.99 takes you to school to stimulate your intellectual with the impressive Dr. Zaire Dinzey-Flores. She's a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Latino and Caribbean...

"Know Your Worth" | Living Fearlessly with Fashion Stylist and Creative Consultant Marie Choi from 2018-11-05T13:01:08

Jojo says: Marie Choi is a stylist and creative consultant based in New York City. Her diverse works span from fashion editorials to music videos, having worked with brands like Prada, Absolut, BET...

"Never 86 an item!" | Tales from the Kitchen by Rice & Gold's Executive Chef Jae Lee from 2018-10-22T12:00:33

Jaeki says: “I have a lot of respect for Jae Lee. When I first met him in my early 20s, he was still a young cook grinding in the kitchen. He didn’t attend a prestigious culinary school, but hustl...

Behind the Counter | Get to Know Your Hosts from 2018-10-08T12:34:29

Huge thanks to all of our listeners for waiting patiently. We have a lot of amazing interviews in the chamber but for our first episode of Season 2, we decided to serve it up family style. In this ...

Demystifying Fitness Myths with Physical Therapist Ryan Chow: "Consistency is Key, Not Intensity" from 2018-06-04T12:00:12

Jaeki says: “Ryan Chow’s skills as a physical therapist are on point. We first met as friends and I was impressed by his knowledge on nutrition and body movement. So I booked several sessions with ...

Justin Chon -- Actor, Filmmaker and Activist from 2018-05-14T13:14:53

Jaeki says: “Justin Chon is a legend in my book. You’ve seen him from The Twilight Saga as Eric Yorkie or subscribed to his popular YouTube channel of 220,000 followers. I loved his Sundance-winn...

From Behind the Scenes to In Front of the Camera with Chelsea White from 2018-05-07T11:58:27

Jojo says: Chelsea White is the modern day renaissance woman, hustling in NYC as a host, writer, producer and mother of TWO adorable cats (s/o to Tanooki and Miranda Hobbes). You’ve seen her name...

Criminal Defense Attorney & Sports Agent | Josh Stevens from 2018-04-30T12:30:50

Joann says: "It's a Jerry Maguire and Law and Order mashup! Our guest today is a two-for-one deal, a true renaissance man. Josh S. Stevens is an accomplished criminal defense lawyer and sports ag...

Editor & Writer | Donnie Kwak, East Coast EIC of The Ringer from 2018-04-20T14:18:05

Jaeki says: "Donnie has done numbers at VIBE, Complex, ESPN, and currently works at The Ringer. A solid editor, great writer, soccer enthusiast, '90s rap nerd, and an overall inquisitive soul. He...