Reppin

Evelien Kong
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Representing...raw and authentic conversations with notable people from all different backgrounds and professions. From your favorite celebrities, best selling authors to newsmakers, these are people you THINK you know. They'll share their stores and experiences and you'll find out who they really are, what the stand for and you'll find out what they represent. Subscribe to Reppin for a unique blend of Hollywood insights and real-life lessons that transcend the silver screen. From navigating the cutthroat industry to mastering the art of resilience, our podcast delivers universal wisdom for life in general, all while fostering a sense of positivity that's contagious.

  1. From Spotlight to Self-Discovery: Laura Sohn returns!

    2D AGO

    From Spotlight to Self-Discovery: Laura Sohn returns!

    What happens when you step away from the path everyone expects you to follow? Actress Laura Sohn returns to Reppin for a powerful conversation about redefining success, owning your identity, and finding belonging on your own terms. Laura broke out globally on the hit NBC drama The Blacklist, and has appeared across television in NCIS and God Friended Me. Her work spans network television and the New York stage—always bringing depth, nuance, and authenticity to the stories she tells. But this conversation goes beyond the highlight reel. Laura opens up about the pressure so many of us feel—from family, culture, and society—to chase a very specific definition of success. In her twenties, she made the bold decision to step back from a hit show and ask a bigger question: What actually matters? What followed was a period of reflection, humility, and growth. It’s an honest conversation about curiosity, culture, family, and the courage it takes to stop proving yourself—and start owning who you are. Laura is also currently starring in the New York play JESA at The Public Theater. JESA follows four Korean American sisters who reunite to perform their father’s ancestral ritual honoring the dead. What begins as a ceremony quickly erupts into sibling clashes, humor, and the messy truth about what holds people together. If you’ve ever: questioned your path felt caught between cultures or wondered where you truly belong this conversation will resonate. 🎭 See Laura live in JESA!! https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/jesa/ 🎧 Listen to Reppin:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421 🌐 More episodes:https://reppin.tv Say hi! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  2. K-Pop: The Rose Finding Success On Your Own Terms

    FEB 25

    K-Pop: The Rose Finding Success On Your Own Terms

    🎙️ How The Rose Broke the K-Pop System | Behind the Music, Mental Health & Friendship | Full Interview Go behind the scenes of The Rose: Come Back to Me — the new documentary about the Korean indie rock band who defied the K-pop industry to stay true to themselves. This in-depth conversation with award-winning filmmakers Eugene Yi and Diane Quon explores the real story behind The Rose’s rise, their fight for creative freedom, and the universal themes of identity, resilience, and friendship. 🎬 The Rose: Come Back to Me isn’t just a K-pop documentary — it’s a story of courage, loyalty, and the power of choosing your own path in a system built to control it. 🔥 In this exclusive interview, we dive into: Why The Rose left the K-pop trainee system to pursue their own sound How they fought back after being exploited by their record label What it means to be a Korean rock band in a K-pop world How the film champions mental health, masculinity & vulnerability Why Asian artists are still being boxed in — and how this story breaks that mold The personal journeys of filmmakers Eugene Yi and Diane Quon, and how they walked away from neuroscience and corporate media to chase their own creative dreams 🎧 Whether you’re a fan of K-pop, The Rose, indie documentaries, or stories about mental health, immigrant identity, and artistic defiance, this episode is for you. ✨ This isn’t just a Korean music story — it’s a universal story. A story about what it means to stand up for your truth, honor your friends, heal from grief, and stay grounded in your purpose even when the world pushes back. 👊🏼 Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. And don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews that spotlight the power of storytelling and representation. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421 The Gram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/?hl=en If you've seen the film post your review on Letterboxed and IMDB! Here are the links! https://letterboxd.com/film/the-rose-come-back-to-me/ https://m.imdb.com/title/tt36589890/ 🌹 Follow The Rose: 📸 Instagram: @official_therose REPPIN 📢 Listen to the full podcast episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421 FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/?hl=en Reppin's website: https://www.reppin.tv/ #TheRose #ComeBackToMe #TheRoseDocumentary #KpopBand #KoreanRockBand #MentalHealthInMusic #AsianRepresentation #BreakingTheSystem #IndieDocumentary #AsianAmericanFilmmakers #MusicIndustryTruth #FriendshipAndLoyalty #CreativeFreedom #UniversalStory #RockNotKpop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  3. Sonia Manzano: The Latina Legend Who OWNED Sesame Street

    FEB 25

    Sonia Manzano: The Latina Legend Who OWNED Sesame Street

    The Maria From Sesame Street Who BROKE TV’s Mold & Changed EVERYTHING for Latino Kids You think representation in media is new? Nah. This episode hits DIFFERENT. We’re talking to the OG — the legendary talent who defined Maria on Sesame Street for 40+ years. She wasn’t just a character. She was a MOVEMENT. Sonia Manzano isn’t just “Maria” — she’s a trailblazer, an Emmy-winning writer, and a cultural icon who paved the way for Latino voices on TV. Growing up in the Bronx, Sonia broke barriers as one of the first Latina actresses on national television. Beyond acting, she shaped stories behind the scenes, winning multiple Emmys as a Sesame Street writer and creator of Alma’s Way, a groundbreaking animated series empowering Latino kids to embrace their identity and think critically. Sonia’s work has been a beacon of representation, education, and cultural pride for generations. Back in the 50s and 60s, there was ZERO space for people of color on TV. ZERO. She grew up in the Bronx, a young Latina with ZERO examples on screen to look up to — until she became one. This isn’t just nostalgia. This is the foundation of how Latino kids started seeing themselves on TV. Period. We get into: How she owned her identity while holding down one of the most beloved kids’ shows EVER Breaking generational trauma and building cultural pride through media Why representation isn’t just nice to have — it’s ESSENTIAL for the future Here’s the deal — we all face challenges in breaking through the noise, the stereotypes, and the limitations people try to put on us. Whether it’s your culture, your background, or your dreams, this episode is a reminder that YOU have the power to create your own space. To tell your own story. To be the voice that others desperately need. If she could do it, so can you. Ready to stop waiting for someone else to represent you? Ready to break barriers and build your legacy? Hit play and get inspired! Subscribe, share, and drop a review — because every time you do, you’re helping us push this mission further. Let’s grow this community and show the world what REAL representation looks like. Real Stories. Real Identity. Real Power. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts →https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📸 Follow us on IG → @reppin_podcast 🌐 Explore more stories → www.Reppin.tv YOUTUBE:    / @reppinpodcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  4. Julie Kim is bothered and unapologetic

    FEB 24

    Julie Kim is bothered and unapologetic

    She’s Bothered. She’s Unapologetic. And She’s Saying What We’re All Thinking. Award-winning comedian, national headliner, and writer Julie Kim is done shrinking herself to make others comfortable. In this sharp, funny, and deeply real conversation, she unpacks the everyday microaggressions and quiet biases women—especially women of color—deal with constantly. From confronting manspreaders in premium class to shutting down a heckler mid-joke about childbirth, Julie’s turning these moments into something powerful, hilarious, and true. 🎤 Seen on Just for Laughs, The Debaters, and sold-out stages across North America, Julie is done and speaking up. We’re not overreacting. We’re just done being quiet. We’re bothered—and unapologetic. Learn more about this powerhouse! Julie's site: https://www.juliekimcomedy.com/ Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliekimcomedy/ 🎧 Listen now on Reppin – the podcast that amplifies identity, courage, and unapologetic truth. 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast 📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast Reppin's website: https://www.reppin.tv/https://www.reppin.tv/ 🙌 Subscribe for bold stories, big laughs, and real conversations with people who’ve had enough—and are using their voices to change the game. #JulieKim #ReppinPodcast #BotheredAndUnapologetic #WomenInComedy #AsianVoices #ClapBackCulture #JustifiedRage #SpeakUp #FeministComedy #Microaggressions #empower #inspire #community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  5. FEB 24

    One Dog. One Addict. One Last Chance.

    He lost everything. Then a dog knocked on his door. Now he's saving lives across America. Let that sink in. Steven Knight was battling addiction, homelessness, trauma, and shame. He was out of options, out of hope—until one tiny, black dog named Jayde showed up and changed everything. This isn’t your average redemption story. This is about connection, purpose, and how a foster dog became the reason a man chose to live—and how that one moment sparked Dogs Matter, the ONLY organization in the U.S. that fosters dogs for people going into rehab. 💡 WHY THIS MATTERS:Here’s the brutal truth: Thousands of people are ready to get clean but don’t go to rehab—because they have no one to care for their dog. That hesitation? It can be a death sentence. But Dogs Matter flips the script. They foster your dog so you can focus on recovery. Then, when you’re back on your feet? You’re reunited. This episode dives deep with Steven Knight, CNN’s 2024 Hero of the Year, and founder of Dogs Matter. We talk: His decades-long battle with addiction Being rejected by his own therapist for being gay The power of unconditional love from a dog Why connection is the opposite of addiction What it really means to rebuild your life from nothing If you’ve ever felt lost, if you’ve ever needed a sign, if you’ve ever underestimated the power of a pet—this is your episode. 🔥QUOTES TO LIVE BY: “The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety. It’s connection.”“Jade didn’t just save me. She gave me a reason to stay alive.”“Dogs teach us everything we forget: be present, love hard, judge less.”“We foster dogs. We save lives. Full stop.” 🎙️About Reppin’Reppin’ is where real ones rise. We spotlight the unapologetic, the underestimated, and the unbreakable. We dive deep into identity, purpose, and power—unfiltered. No fluff. Just fuel. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:🐾 Learn more about Dogs Matter: www.dogsmatter.org📲 Follow Steven Knight on Instagram: @DogsMatter🐶 Support Dogs Matter with a donation → Save lives. Reunite families. 🔊 Don’t just scroll. Press play.Because sometimes, a second chance doesn’t bark—it knocks.And sometimes, a dog saves the human. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast/featured APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/ 👉 LISTEN NOW.👉 SHARE this with someone who needs hope.👉 SUBSCRIBE for more real stories that hit deep. #AddictionRecovery #DogsMatter #ReppinPodcast #StevenKnight #SobrietyStory #AnimalRescue #DogFoster #MentalHealthAwareness #ConnectionIsHealing #CNNHero2024 #Reppin #LGBTQVoices #PetTherapy #SecondChances #RecoveryIsPossible #podcast #dogs #animals #petlovers #inspire #empower #positive #humanfirst #authenticity #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  6. From the Police Beat to Street Beats-Meet DJ ACE

    FEB 24

    From the Police Beat to Street Beats-Meet DJ ACE

    🎧 From Bed-Stuy to the Badge: DJ ACE’s Unfiltered Journey Through the Streets, the System & the Sound What do you call someone who grew up in tough neighborhoods in Brooklyn, rose through the ranks of the NYPD with empathy and grit, and rocks the turntables like a pro? You call him DJ ACE the Cut Lieutenant. He’s got one of the dopest sounds I’ve ever heard, and he's the man who helped me revamp the Reppin theme song into what you hear today. ACE takes us through his life growing up in Brooklyn Bed-Stuy during one of NYC’s most dangerous chapters, navigating the complexities of being Black and blue, and finding purpose through music, mentorship, and service. Growing up street-smart in 1980s Brooklyn Life lessons from his parents that helped him survive and thrive The truth about community policing, empathy, and high-stakes decision making Behind-the-scenes of being a cop in NYC — from partner dynamics to EDP calls His lifelong love of DJing, and how it became a bridge to community connection Follow DJ ACE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djace78/ ACE'S website: https://www.djace78.com/abouthttps://www.djace78.com/about 🎧 Listen now on Reppin – the podcast that amplifies identity, courage, and unapologetic truth. 🎥 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast📲 Follow the journey on Instagram: @reppin_podcast🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Reppin on Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  7. FEB 24

    The Heiress Who Said ‘Tax Me More!'

    What if the person with everything decided the system was broken—and then put her money where her mouth is? That’s not a headline. That’s Marlene Engelhorn’s real life. In this episode of Reppin, Marlene—yes, a multi-millionaire heiress from Vienna—breaks down why growing up rich wasn’t the dream everyone assumes… and how waking up to her privilege pushed her to become one of the most outspoken voices for wealth redistribution, tax reform, and economic justice. This isn’t performative philanthropy. It’s not guilt. It’s ACTION. REAL action. She literally gave away her inheritance. She co-founded Tax Me Now. She’s building a citizens' assembly to decide how to redistribute her wealth—democratically. If you’re someone who cares about social justice, economic inequality, wealth privilege, or what real accountability looks like, this episode is basically a masterclass. And if you’ve ever wondered why the system feels rigged—or what actual allyship looks like when someone with power steps up—this conversation is going to hit hard. You’ll hear Marlene get real about: The emotional and social cost of extreme wealth The moment she realized her “normal” wasn’t normal at all The awkward truth about privilege, friendships, and trust How relationships, care, and humanity drive real social change This is the kind of episode people talk about. Share. Replay. Because it's not just a story—it’s a blueprint for a better world. 🔥 If you want an episode that challenges your thinking, expands your empathy, and shows what real responsibility looks like—hit play now. Listen, share, and subscribe to Reppin for more raw, game-changing stories that redefine identity and impact. Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  8. Osric Chau : When The World Tells You No.

    FEB 24

    Osric Chau : When The World Tells You No.

    🔥 “I didn’t want to change myself—I wanted to change the world around me.” That one of the many amazing insights from Osric Chau. In this powerful, deeply personal, and transformative episode of Reppin, I sit down with actor, producer, and changemaker Osric Chau—you know him from Supernatural, Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, and most recently, the history-making “Worth the Wait” on Tubi. But this conversation is different. For the first time ever, I share something I’ve never said out loud—how I struggled with my own identity, how I once wanted a nose job to “look more white,” and how hearing Osric's story helped me finally understand the depth of what representation really means—for all of us. 💥 WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: 🎯 The Real Cost of Representation: Why not seeing yourself reflected in media isn’t just disappointing—it’s damaging. Osric and I unpack how these absences shaped our self-worth and cultural understanding. 🎯 The Fearless Mindset: How Osric made the bold decision to take a one-way flight to the Philippines—no budget, no backup plan, just a script and relentless faith. (Spoiler: it changed his life—and career.) 🎯 Lessons on Resilience, Identity & Grit: From navigating Hollywood as “one of the very few Asian guys” to becoming someone others now look up to, Osric opens up about leadership, legacy, and trusting his future self—even when the odds are stacked. 🎯 Soft Power, Real Impact: Representation isn’t just about being seen. It’s about shaping perception, shifting culture, and reclaiming the narrative. Osric breaks down how normalizing our stories rewires what the world thinks is beautiful, capable, and powerful. 🎯 Exclusive Insight Into “Worth The Wait”: Osric dishes on his new groundbreaking rom-dram anthology on Tubi—the platform’s first-ever original Asian-American film with an all-star cast (Ross Butler, Lana Condor, Andrew Koji). Spoiler: it’s changing the game. 🧠 WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN: This is more than an interview—it’s a mirror. Whether you’ve struggled with identity, want to blaze your own path, or just need a reminder that your voice matters—this episode is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen, heard, and empowered. OSRIC'S SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/osricchau/?hl=en 🎧 STREAM NOW 📲 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421 WATCH THIS FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/?hl=en 👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share—your support helps amplify the voices and stories that matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
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Representing...raw and authentic conversations with notable people from all different backgrounds and professions. From your favorite celebrities, best selling authors to newsmakers, these are people you THINK you know. They'll share their stores and experiences and you'll find out who they really are, what the stand for and you'll find out what they represent. Subscribe to Reppin for a unique blend of Hollywood insights and real-life lessons that transcend the silver screen. From navigating the cutthroat industry to mastering the art of resilience, our podcast delivers universal wisdom for life in general, all while fostering a sense of positivity that's contagious.

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  • Creator
    Evelien Kong
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Suburban Outlaw Productions