The OG YOLK Podcast

OG YOLK
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Hosted by Actor/Writer/former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission is through our programming - the podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond.

  1. Aug 18

    60th Anniversary of ULTRAMAN! Japan House LA to get #shortclipsvideo of #creation of #ultraman

    Japan House Los Angeles had this sold out event, OG YOLK was honored to be present to this Tsuburaya documentary screening of ULTRAMAN PHENOMENON. Japan House had these amazing speakers about this documentary:  Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters (2018) Director HIROKAZU KORE-EDA, Co-Directors of Emmy winning Ultraman: Rising animation film SHANNON TINDLE & JOHN AOSHIMA. Ultraman created by Tsuburaya Productions https://tsuburaya-prod.com @tsuburayaglobal @tsuburayaprod I was able to get a few clips of them all talking and the audience was enraptured. www.japanhousela.com @JapanHouseLA @shannon_tindle @johnaoshima The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast created/hosted by Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to JAPAN HOUSE LA, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @ltgoto, our sponsored by Mobotory, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

  2. Aug 16

    DRAGONFEST Expo keeping Martial Artists & #martialartsfilms legacies alive! BENNY THE JET, MICHAEL JAI WHITE, GERALD OKAMURA, ERIC LEE, & more! #fighterlife #livinglegends

    MICHAEL JAI WHITE, BENNY THE JET, GERALD OKAMURA, ERIC LEE, THE RHEE BROTHERS RONALD THOMAS, LADY LALLAINE REED and BILLIE SMITH. And FOUNDER MICHAEL MATSUDA. www.martialhartsmuseum.com  @MartialArtsMuseum-w2d  @martialartsmuseum IG  if you want to watch https://youtu.be/ETWbyGiiJB4  The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @ltgoto, our sponsors Venerable Injury Law Alex Tsao, Mike Azagra, Mobotory, @sommertimecasting @harryduyoung and @Pariswangofficial

  3. Aug 16

    #burbank #filmfestival #redcarpetinterview #mayor TAMALA TAKAHASHI & #filmmakers #emmywinner #directors KABIR AKHTAR

    www.burbankfilmfestival.org Check out this event https://youtu.be/RFOHOoKp19I if you want to watch instead of listen.  We talked to Mayor TAMALA TAKAHASHI, actor JAIME KING, multi-Emmy winner KABIR AKHTAR, Michael Madsen's sons Max and Christian, etc. At the Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF), their mission is to champion inclusive and culturally diverse perspectives and content. In this era of ever-evolving technology, BIFF embrace new opportunities to showcase unique stories, honor independent filmmakers, and foster insightful discussions about their work with Q&As, panels, mixers, and filmmaker events year around. BIFF remains dedicated to cultivating independent film and celebrating extraordinary filmmaking from around the world. They set a high standard for excellence and recognize emerging talent, providing not only a gateway to expand their careers, but also crucial support in securing funding and distribution for their cinematic art. The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Dale Van Slyke and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @ltgoto, our sponsors Venerable Injury Law Alex Tsao, Mike Azagra, Mobotory, @sommertimecasting @dnvslyke and @Pariswangofficial

  4. Aug 16

    DEREK KWIK from HK! Being the OG Influencer b4 it got trendy. #outdoors #interview , #bonding w/ #nature #privateinvestors #publicspeaking

    We got to talk to DEREK KWIK again at one of his favorite eateries Chipotle, while he was visiting CA! Some street sounds and bus but mostly easy interview! thank you! Venture capitalist, private investor, public speaker, author, ultra-marathon runner and Co-Chairman of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Derek Kwik is all about conquering challenges, giving back and inspiring others in the process. The key to his success: repetition, adaptability and perseverance. “No matter how well you prepare, there are always variables outside your control, and you have to be ready for them. Can you think on your feet? Can you be flexible? Can you keep moving forward?” he says. “Never give up. Keep moving. Get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” https://www.thosewhoinspire.com/meet-the-ip/derek-kwik/ The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to Derek Kwik, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, Mobotory, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

  5. Jul 26

    GABRIEL PREVOST-TAKAHASHI joining Netflix's series Avatar, The Last Airbender at Ba Sing Se Episode

    Alongside his acting work GABRIEL PREVOST-TAKAHASHI is a filmmaker whose work explores complex characters and underrepresented histories. As a writer, Gabriel's limited series Go For Broke, centered on the experiences of Asian American soldiers during World War II, earned third place in the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and Bell Media Series Development Program. Gabriel serves as co-founder and executive producer of Van-Asia Productions, with multiple projects slated for release in the coming months. The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to  @gabrielprevost_ , Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, and @sommertimecasting

  6. Jul 26

    Part 2 #rentalfamily #director HIKARI Talks her #awardwinning #shorts #brendanfraser #hikari

    PART 2 OF 2 - Writer, director, and producer HIKARI (also known as Mitsuyo Miyazaki, no relation to the other famous Miyazaki)) has received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout her career, spanning her short films, the TV series Beef, and the feature film Rental Family! Co-written by Stephen Blahut and released on Disney & released on Hulu. Rental Family starring cast Brendan Fraser, Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira, Akira Emoto, Shannon Gorman and Kimura Bun! The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to @thehikarism, Yasuko, @ltgoto, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 @ltgoto, our sponsor Mobotory, @sommertimecasting @avidbeing

  7. Jul 15

    BANDIT Film by BRIAN L. TAN, OG YOLK talks shorts vs. features for this crimethriller & #genre #films

    Crime thriller directed by BRIAN L. TAN; produced by Adaptif Films, in association with Aufklärung Pictures / Viking Sunset Studios / Naga Film Starring Wafta Saifan, Roy Sungkono, T. Rifnu Wikana, Claresta Taufa, Kiki Narendra, A. Rani Someng, Bukie B. Mansyur, Abdurrahman Arif, Ben Sumadiwiria, and Joseph J.U. Taylor Desperate for cash to pay for his pregnant wife Maya's (Claresta Taufan) medical bills, Gatra (Wafta Saifan Lubis) turns to his childhood best friend Tiar (Roy Sungkono) for help. The two share a checkered past, and when they spot a vintage G-wagon abandoned on the side of the road, they decide to solve their problems with one last score. What they didn’t count on? The dead body in the trunk. From director Brian L. Tan, BANDIT is an Indonesian crime thriller set and shot entirely on location in Bali. @bandit.film #BanditFilm  www.bandit.film  @brianltan  The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK Podcast hosted by Actor/Writer former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to Brian, Tara, Ursula, Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & @Campbellmoon_ Jung, @ltgoto, our sponsor Mobotory, @sommertimecasting and @avidbeing

  8. Jul 3

    Asian & Black Americans Unite Making The Best Fried Chicken In Southern CA- BRED HOT CHICKEN

    www.bredhotchicken.com BRED HOT CHICKEN, Costa Mesa, CA. BRED HOT SCOTT & LAURA KEARSE, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Bred Hot Chicken. Located in Costa Mesa, CA at the Anti-Mall Lab, easy parking on weekdays. The podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond. OG YOLK is Guest hosted by Caylee So, filmmaker and Director, founder of Cambodian Town Film Festival and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Van Uyen Nguyen. Created by the founding members of the original YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson, Larry Tazuma and Tin Yen. Thank you to @caylee_so Team @ogyolkpodcast, @ogyolkmagazine, our Editors CJ Bautista @undersiege360 & our sponsor Mobotory, @sommertimecasting and @Pariswangofficial

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Hosted by Actor/Writer/former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Tu Stevenson and Tin Yen. The OG YOLK mission is through our programming - the podcast serves the community by uplifting the inspiring voices that reshape our world through fairness and shared access in the arts, business, and beyond.

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  • Creator
    OG YOLK
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
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