We’re so happy to have Aileen Cho, a licensed therapist based in the Southern California area, as our guest this episode! Aileen is a 2nd generation Korean-American clinician that offers psychotherapeutic services in both English and Korean. In this podcast (a first for Aileen) she shares her personal and professional insight into intergenerational trauma, marriage challenges, and the various ways she helps individuals to find their own way to heal. Aileen’s website: https://www.aileenbcho.com/ Contact Aileen (currently not accepting new clients until Sept. 2024): aileen@aileenbcho.com Highl ..read more

Writer Peter Kageyama joins Yin & Young again to talk about MIDNIGHT CLIMAX the second novel of the Kats Takemoto series. Peter joined us last time (EP 66) discussing HUNTERS POINT the first Kats Takemoto novel and in this book we delve more into Kats wartime past, Chinatown gangs, and secret government mind control experiments. Peter shares insight into the writing process of this novel and what is important to him as a writer. Highlights: - 00:11 Intro: photo of Peter’s dad by Dorothea Lange and Feodor Chin is the voice actor for Peter’s novels. - 03:35 Reintroducing Peter and his first ..read more

Welcome back Yin & Young listeners! It’s been a long time since our last episode; Young was busy with his wedding (congrats!) but now that’s done, we’re happy to be back with guest Daniel Tong! Daniel is an editor based in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. Daniel has a passion for editing and shares his journey finding his place in the filmmaking industry. Highlights: 01:56 Young ran into Daniel at a high school reunion. 05:50 Daniel’s family is ethnically Chinese from Burma. 07:15 Shares the start of his love for movies and the arts. 10:04 Young and Daniel rehash one of their early film proj ..read more

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, who’s newly married, shares some of his feelings transitioning into married life. Highlights: No real major changes for Young after marriage, but there are some nuanced shifts in family dynamics with Young, his parents, and the in-laws Compromises to create more quality time with one’s partner, while still managing some time for hobbies. Figuring out each other’s palette when cooking. Discussi ..read more

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, recently became an Amazon bestseller. In this episode we discuss Peter’s background as a Sansei (third generation Japanese American), his work in non-fiction (For the Love of Cities) and fiction, and much more. Peter’s website: peterkageyama.com Peter’s non-fiction work: www.fortheloveofcities.com Highlights: Peter shares a bit of historical background about Hunter’s Point, San Francisco. Pet ..read more

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 around good dude. In this episode we get to hear about Matty’s artistic beginnings and aspirations, his lived experience as an African American and Filipino, and much more. Matty’s work: https://linktr.ee/mattybeavs Matty’s Instagram (@mattybeavs): https://www.instagram.com/mattybeavs/ Highlights: Matty is currently pursuing his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Cinematography at the University of Sout ..read more

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 Mayu about her experiences growing up in Japan, studying/working abroad, and what stories she wants to tell as a filmmaker. Follow Mayu Nakamura’s work here: Website: https://mayunakamura.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/missyn510 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayun510/ HIGHLIGHTS: Worked in documentaries after graduating with an MFA from New York University. Released a rece ..read more

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 podcast release to get up to 40% off a subscription. Afterwards, you can still get you 20% off a one time purchase. Thank you so much to Magic Mind for being Yin & Young’s first sponsor! In this episode we have the privilege to chat with Sam Sakamoto! Sam is a writer, traveler, rock climber, avid Rams fan, and former English teacher in Japan. HIGHLIGHTS: James and Sam met during ..read more

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 issues based on recent experiences. Dan also shares his experience trying the energy drink Magic Mind to help his productivity. Our listeners get a special discount! Go to magicmind.co/yny and enter code YNY20 within 10 days of this podcast release (7/31/2022) to get up to 40% off a subscription. Afterwards, you can still get you 20% off a one time purchase. Thank you so much to Magic Mind fo ..read more

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: Japanese Mottainai - もったいない - what a waste   James: Taiwanese 機會, ki-hōe (ji1hui4 in Mandarin) - opportunity related term in Mandarin: 危機, wei2ji1 - crisis &n ..read more