Podcasts by Yin

Yin&Young Podcast EP 68 - Married Life, Cooking, Regret and Time from 2023-08-28T14:36:14

In this episode Dan (Yin) and James (Young) share their experiences with married life. Dan gives his perspective as someone who has been married longer and also has children. In contrast, James, wh...

Yin&Young Podcast Episode 67 - Kelly Hebestreit - Art, Identity, and Please Take Off Your Shoes from 2023-04-29T15:29:28

In this episode we had the privilege to chat with Hong Kong-based artist Kelly Hebestreit! Kelly does creative, introspective work in photography, poetry, film, and many other mediums. Her work exp...

Yin&Young Episode 66 - Peter Kageyama - Writer from 2023-02-03T03:26:48

Yin & Young the podcast is back with a new episode with writer Peter Kageyama! Peter is a writer whose latest book, 1950s noir thriller “Hunter’s Point” featuring Asian American lead characters, re...

Yin&Young Episode 65 - Matty Beavers - Cinematographer from 2023-01-29T09:32:50

Welcome back to Yin & Young the podcast! In this episode we chat with Matty Beavers! Matty is a cinematographer, filmmaker, YouTuber, vlogger, anime fan, Japanese language learner, and an all aroun...

Yin&Young Episode 64 - Mayu Nakamura (中村真夕) - Filmmaker from 2022-12-15T15:57

Thanks for your patience Yin & Young listeners! We’re back after a break to bring you this episode with filmmaker Mayu Nakamura! In this short episode, we were lucky to have a chance to chat with M...

Yin&Young Episode 63 - Sam Sakamoto - Writer, Traveler, Former English Teacher in Japan from 2022-09-15T15:24:37

Hi Yin & Young listeners! Help support this podcast by clicking our sponsor link for Magic Mind, an effective productivity drink, link: magicmind.co/yny.  Enter code YNY20 within 10 days of this ...

Yin and Young Episode 62 - Living in Japan and Other Stories from 2022-08-01T07:09:37

Hi Yin & Young listeners! In this episode (recorded earlier this year) James adjusts to living in Japan and Dan shares some of his stories. Near the end we discuss martial arts and communication is...

Yin and Young EP61 - Geoffrey Oki - Designer, Creator, New Dad from 2022-05-31T14:38:59

Hi Yin & Young listeners! We’re back finally with a conversation with artist, creative director, and new father Geoffrey Oki! Follow Geoff Oki: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gokid/ * Twit...

Yin&Young EP60 - Rama Reddy - Writer, educator, and MMA coach from 2022-03-28T13:50:12

In this episode we chat with Rama Reddy, a mixed martial arts coach that has trained and taught around the world (US, Taiwan, Brazil, India) and currently lives in Germany. From Rama’s website: “I ...

Yin&Young EP59 - Michael Newman and James in Japan from 2022-02-13T14:33:14

Recorded late 2021. Synopsis: Michael Newman (former TV writer, from episode 12, link below) has moved to Japan. James is also in Japan and at the time was quarantining in a fancy hotel. Today’s p...

Yin&Young EP 58 - Young Leaving Taiwan: Therapy, Career, Taiwanese Pride from 2021-12-05T15:20:42

Recorded in Tainan, Taiwan summer of 2021, James and Dan chat to discuss updates with James’s life as he prepares to leave Taiwan to head back to the US. James shares some of the relationships and ...

Yin&Young EP 57 - Young in Quarantine (Taiwan, Feb 2021) from 2021-06-01T14:57:50

Recorded February 2021 in Taipei, Taiwan, James (aka Young) shares his experience of what it’s like in a quarantine hotel on the last day of his quarantine. The pandemic situation has changed drast...

Yin&Young EP 56 - Paul Hoi - Experimental Landscape Photographer and Visual Artist from 2021-04-19T16:45:14

Consider supporting Yin & Young on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yinyoungpodcast Dan and James are back with an enlightening chat with artist Paul Hoi! Paul shares his background, his artistic ...

Yin&Young EP 55 - Lillian So - Transformation Coach from 2021-04-05T18:09:47

Yin & Young are back with a great conversation with transformation coach Lillian So! Lillian shares her journey of self discovery and eventual path into helping others live their best life.   HIG...

Yin&Young EP 54 - Rachel Lo - Struck CEO&Co-Founder from 2021-02-18T13:25:22

In this episode we chat with the Struck CEO & Co-Founder, Rachel Lo! She shares her journey coming from a secular, technical background to developing an astrology-based dating app. Even if you're a...

Yin&Young EP 53 - Musician Strike Three: Movies, Music, and the Asian American Moment from 2021-01-31T08:16:40

In this episode, Yin & Young chat with young musician James Huang aka Strike Three of Strike it Rich Records (SIR Records). We discuss Asian American representation in film and music, what it’s lik...

Yin&Young EP 52 - Election Night 2020 from 2021-01-21T07:53:42

Happy Inauguration Day! On this special day, we’re releasing an episode we recorded back on November 3rd, election night 2020. It marked the 4 year anniversary of Yin & Young the Podcast. We’re joi...

Yin&Young EP 51 - Terrace House Boys&Girls in the City w/ Nicole McLendon from 2020-12-29T07:29:33

Happy Holidays Everyone! In this episode, our guest is screenwriter and Terrace House fan, Nicole McLendon. Nicole was a fellow intern with James at a development house. The topic of this episode ...

Yin&Young EP050 - Emi Higashiyama - Taiwanese Language, History, Identity from 2020-09-23T05:50:45

In this episode, James and Dan chat with Emi Higashiyama about the Taiwanese language and history of the Hokkien dialect family. Emi Higashiyama is a historic preservationist, specializing in Japan...

Yin&Young EP049 - Shannon Tetteh - Qigong, George Floyd, White Supremacy from 2020-08-15T22:57

Recorded during the nationwide George Floyd protests, we chatted with Shannon Tetteh–a graduate of Fisk University (a historically black university), a certified massage therapist, and a current do...

Yin&Young EP048 - Actor Paul Yen (Vietgone, Little Fires Everywhere) from 2020-07-13T00:00

Hi All! We recorded this podcast at the start of the lockdown with actor Paul Yen! Paul is a politically aware actor who can be seen on Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere” in the role of Scott. Paul w...

Yin&Young EP047 - Filmmaker Valerie Soe - Love Boat, K-Pop&Mental Heath from 2020-06-20T20:57

Hope everyone has been safe and healthy. We recorded this at the start of 2020 before the pandemic with filmmaker/Asian American studies professor Valerie Soe! We talk about her feature documentary...

Yin&Young Podcast EP45 - Coronavirus, Life Inside, Asian Racism (recorded live) from 2020-03-27T08:15:08

In this episode, recorded live March 15, 2020, Dan, James and returning guest Darren discuss life indoors as Los Angeles begins to tighten its quarantine/stay at home regulations. We also discuss s...

Yin&Young Live Streaming tonight at 830pm PST from 2020-03-16T01:30:25

Yin&Young - EP44 - Eric Chen #YangGang from 2020-03-15T00:48:12

Back with a podcast with Eric Chen, a speech and debate coach and supporter of former presidential candidate Andrew Yang. He has helped organize events and social media promotion in support of Yang...

Yin&Young - EP43 - Writer/Director Henry B. Chen from 2020-01-31T23:58:07

Yin & Young…are back! Thank you for your patience (I’ve learned to say that instead of “sorry for the delay”, which I am). For this highly anticipated podcast episode we’re speaking with writer, di...

Yin&Young - EP42 - Martial Arts Life Lessons from 2019-10-29T03:02:55

Hi All! Yin & Young are back with an episode sharing the lessons they’ve learned training martial arts and how they’ve applied them to their own lives. HIGHLIGHTS: - Dan enrolled his kids to a kun...

Yin&Young - EP41 - Filmmaker Jeff Man - Loneliness, Growth, Acceptance from 2019-08-07T07:41:51

Welcome back! It’s been 3 months, but this podcast is still alive! If you’d like to help us out to be more consistent, consider being a patron on our Patreon or offering your skills as an audio edi...

Yin&Young - EP40 - Actor Gregory Yuan and DP Richard Sue from 2019-05-08T05:56:26

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Yin&Young's Patreon Page is Up! from 2019-03-12T01:13:22

Finding guests, editing, posting on social media, takes a lot of time and effort. To help support our podcast and make it more sustainable, a small donation can go a long way. Take a look at our...

Yin&Young EP39 - Filmmaker Darren Kwan and Post Oscars Talk from 2019-03-10T05:25:41

Highlights

* Darren Kwan - originally from the Bay Area, worked at a tech company in Silicon Valley before deciding on a career change to filmmaking.

* Jam...

Yin&Young EP38 - Young in Tokyo from 2019-02-05T08:56:11

Aka the Kitasenju Crew episode. Note: the podcast starts in Japanese but then switches to English for most of the show. Warning: explicit sexual content discussed. Apologies for the delay! I (Jame...

Yin&Young EP37 - Dating Coach Jeremy Jong from 2018-12-26T01:30:55

Merry Christmas Yin & Young listeners! Today, we're sharing a very special episode, particularly for those men looking for that special someone this holiday season and into the new year. James (aka...

Yin&Young EP36 - Don't Just Settle from 2018-11-14T03:19:51

Yin & Young are back with a new podcast, the two of them revisit important topics and Young shares new stories: Catching up on what we've been doing. Yin got his Certified Scrum Master Talking a...

Yin&Young EP35 - Writer/Director Alex Chu - Part 2 from 2018-10-09T00:59:06

Part 2: Race, Politics and Filmmaking - Canada doesn't have the institutionalized racism as the US. Asian American filmmakers require good execution and the confidence to tell their own personal st...

Yin&Young EP35 - Writer/Director Alex Chu - Part 1 from 2018-10-08T09:27:35

Welcome back to Yin & Young the podcast! In this episode we spoke with Alex Chu, the writer and director of “For Izzy” (links below), an amazing film on the film circuit that delves into mental dis...

Yin&Young EP34 - Rapper Von Aizen - Part 2 from 2018-09-01T01:57:56

For Part 1 go here: https://youtu.be/QVh-ec7wf6A EP34 continued - * Von and James both got into DVDASA podcast. * Von majored in Asian American Studies because the subject spoke to him. * Discusse...

Yin&Young EP34 - Rapper Von Aizen - Part 1 from 2018-09-01T01:57:29

For part 2 go here: https://youtu.be/eHm7QO0C2To Joint podcast with Von Aizen, host of the Voncast Show!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dhy8DaPbSqYFaVqLJuUKA Yin & Young are back with a two ...

Yin&Young EP33 - Actor/Martial Artist Tiger Sheu from 2018-07-30T07:37:36

Yin & Young Episode 33 is here with Actor, Martial Artist Tiger Sheu! Tiger and James (Dan was unable to join this time) chop it up in our longest podcast to date!

Highlights:
* Tig...

Yin&Young EP32 - Film Talk and Death&Dating in Taiwan from 2018-07-04T09:22:17

Yin & Young discuss film and Young returns to Taiwan for a funeral and revisits a potential love. New intro/outro song!

*Cinema Corner/Film Talk:*

INFINITY WAR 00:00-14:10

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Yin&Young EP31 - Writer Vicky Luu from 2018-06-15T18:40:20

Yin & Young and returning guest Laura Cox meet with writer and Young’s fellow Milpitas home girl Vicky Luu! * Vicky and James went to the same high school, but didn’t connect until recently in LA ...

Yin&Young Episode 30 - Actor George Q. Nguyen from 2018-05-20T21:29:36

After a month-long hiatus, Yin & Young are back with an interview with actor George Q. Nguyen discussing his path from SF to LA and balancing a day job with an acting career. - Young met George in...

Yin&Young Episode 29 - Cinema Corner&James' Trip to Korea and Taiwan from 2018-04-10T05:55:06

In this episode Y&Y review: The Last Jedi, Blade Runner 2049, and Lady Bird. James shares his adventures in Seoul, South Korea and Taiwan, and has a personal revelation.

CINEMA CORNER ...

Yin&Young Episode 28: Actor, Writer Teo Yoo (유태오) from 2018-03-23T07:33:55

Yin & Young Episode 28: Actor, Writer Teo Yoo (유태오)

Yin & Young meet with actor, writer Teo Yoo in Seoul and delve deep into his journey as an actor from Germany, to America, to th...

Young - EP01 - Self Love from 2018-03-16T07:19:54

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. ...

Yin&Young EP27 - The Hoffman Process (and some Hamilton) from 2018-02-17T18:31:11

James shares his experience attending the spiritual retreat the Hoffman Process and Y&Y share their thoughts on Hamilton the musical.
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Episode Notes:
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Yin&Young LIVE EP01: Just a Bad Date? from 2018-01-25T21:57:31

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 issue...

LIVE STREAM Tonight 9p-1030p PST: Just a Bad Date? from 2018-01-25T02:53:36

Yin&Young EP26: Martial Arts, Anime, and Adult Content - Guest Aaron "Koi" Estrada from 2018-01-18T06:46:31

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.

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Yin&Young EP25 - Loved ones from 2017-12-21T08:47:43

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...

Yin&Young EP24 - The King of VO: Feodor Chin from 2017-12-05T03:02:23

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 U...

Yin&Young Episode 23 - Hustling in Asia with James Z. Feng from 2017-10-29T23:49:37

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 arou...

Yin&Young Episode 22 - Dates, Death, and Talent from 2017-10-11T08:22:14

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...

Yin&Young Episode 21 - Bill Poon - The Thoughtful Transporter from 2017-09-28T07:14:43

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 DVDA...

Yin&Young Episode 20 - Seng Chen - Artist, Cyclist, Tracer from 2017-09-16T05:40:41

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 cycl...

Yin&Young Episode 19 - Own Worst Enemy from 2017-08-29T20:01

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. Bein...

Yin&Young Episode 18 - Breana Harris and the Pre-Raphaelites from 2017-08-10T06:00:33

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. H...

Yin&Young Episode 17 - The Journey of Robert Jay Arnold from 2017-07-18T08:55:56

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 ...

Yin&Young Episode 16 - Byron Q: Writer/Director, Traveler, Meditator from 2017-06-24T16:43:32

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 ...

Yin&Young Episode 15 - Film Director Henry J. Kim from 2017-06-12T01:12:43

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 Y...

Yin&Young Episode 14 - Actor/Performer Judy Lei from 2017-05-24T03:42:41

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 ...

Yin&Young EP13 - Aaron "Fish" Estrada from 2017-05-12T05:36:52

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 Philippin...

Yin&Young Episode 12: Comedy Writer Michael Newman from 2017-05-01T06:54:42

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...

Yin&Young Episode 11 - Actor Freya Adams and the return of Laura Cox from 2017-04-16T22:03:26

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! Top...

Yin&Young Episode 10 - Enter the Gordon from 2017-03-30T03:25:56

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 fr...

Yin&Young Episode 9: The Girl from Fullerton and other tales––also, Gordon Greer! from 2017-03-22T07:08:11

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. ...

Yin&Young Episode 8 - Ivy Chu - Filmmaker: From Taiwan to the U.S. and back from 2017-03-13T08:35:38

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 Tai...

Yin&Young Episode 7 - Young in the South from 2017-03-02T07:52:56

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. ...

Yin&Young Episode 6 - Martial Arts Talk with Eddie Niwata from 2017-02-22T08:25:20

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 t...

Yin&Young Episode 5 - Laura Cox from 2017-02-14T07:59:27

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...

Yin&Young Episode 4 - Ronnie Alvarez from 2017-02-05T07:48:21

Yin & Young are back with our first official guest podcast! We took a month off for the holidays, but promise we'll have a weekly schedule from now on. Ronnie Alvarez is a Los Angeles based actor ...

Yin&Young #3 - Americanness, James’s Bad Date, Dan Ghosts on a Girl from 2016-12-26T02:32

Happy Holidays! In this episode, Dan and James talk about the different nuances of Americanness. James shares a bad date he had with a overly critical girl and the concept of being thirsty versus b...

Yin&Young: Episode 2 - Election Night Blues, Dating Advice, and Principles from 2016-12-18T22:42:38

Recorded on election night, Yin and Young (Dan and James) share their election anxieties, dating experiences and advice, as well as what it means to stand up for what you believe in. Young gets in ...

Yin&Young Episode 1 - The Beginning - Asian American Identity, Superstitions, Martial Arts, and Whitewashing from 2016-12-11T00:00

The first podcast of Yin & Young (aka Dan & James) where they introduce each other, navigate asian american identity, discuss Chinese/Taiwanese superstitions, martial arts, and whitewashing in Holl...