Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

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kNOwing Your Limits | Keone and Mari Feb 13, 2023

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The KINJAZ are back!

To kick off Season 3, Ben and Anthony are joined by long-time friends of the pod, Keone and Mari Madrid. The choreographer and director duo are back to discuss their upcoming Broadway debut, and their individual journeys with mental health.

00:00: Intro

05:00: Broadway journey

21:00: Relationship to dance

24:00: Mental health and the importance of therapy

34:00: Relationships and communication

39:00: Coping with depression and opening up

52:00: Future aspirations: Writing and directing

59:00: Mastering collaboration

1:02:00: Outro

You can see Keone and Marie in the new musical Once Upon a One More Time at the Marquis Theatre, New York City.

Socials:

Insta: @keonemadrid, @_marimadrid

Twitter: @KeoneMadrid, @_marimadrid

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In Loving Memory of Stephen “tWitch” Boss | The Art of the Honest Hustle Jan 10, 2023

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We're re-releasing this epsiode from season one in honour of the recent passing of Stephen Boss.

Mental health is such an important thing to talk about. If you or someone you know is struggling in any way, please reach out to somebody and know you're not alone. We acknowledge that this episode may be triggering for some people — at the bottom of this page we've added a list of organisations that provide short and long term mental health support services.

Today, we have an OG dance community head Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who came from the grassroots dance community and broke his way into Hollywood.

Twitch has done everything from competing on shows like Star Search, The Wade Robson Project, and So You Think Can Dance, and found himself as a runner-up in all those shows. He didn’t let the loss from these shows take him off his path to make his mark for dance. He kept pushing, and in doing so found opportunities to venture into other disciplines such as acting and hosting.

The gold about Twitch’s story is not all the accolades and projects he’s been on, but really his sharply focused “WHY.” In this chat, Twitch really breaks down the importance of being honest and true with yourself.

He says that at the end of the day, the “hustle” just becomes noise that will never quiet down until you figure out what is authentic to you. This couch conversation goes deep and hits home in the realest way.

UK:

Mind have a list of 24/7 mental health crisis hotlines: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helpl ines-listening-services/

The Listening Place: https://listeningplace.org.uk/i-need-help/

Local Mind support services: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/

Maytree Suicide Respite Centre: https://www.maytree.org.uk/

SOS Silence of Suicide: https://sossilenceofsuicide.org/talking-suicide/

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/shout-85258/

Hub of Hope (mental health support database): https://hubofhope.co.uk/

US:

Call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988: https://988lifeline.org/

IMAlive at 1-800-784-2433: https://www.imalive.org/

DBSA have an extensive list of hotlines: https://www.dbsalliance.org/crisis/suicide-hotline-helpline-information/

The Jed Foundation: https://jedfoundation.org/

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

The Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Samaritans USA: http://www.samaritansusa.org/contact.php

Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/

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Real Life, Real Stories, Real Gamechangers | Season 2 Finale Ben Chung, Anthony Lee & Chad Mayate Sep 20, 2022

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Hosts Ben, Anthony and Chad recap the wildest and most emotional moments of Season 2, including all the learning and all the laughs.

00:00 – Intro

04:00 – Funniest pod

12:45 – Someone new you met through the pod

23:30 – Most memorable moment of Season 2

25:30 – Most emotional moment of the season

29:18 – Wildest stories

34:15 – Who do we want to bring back next season?

40:00 – Biggest takeaways from Season 2

51:00 – What do you feel you’ve mastered?

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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The Pursuit Of Happiness Is Success | Michael Le Sep 12, 2022

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Tik Tok sensation, dancer, and entrepreneur Michael Le (justmaiko) is on the pod, talking all things content creation and the importance of focusing on what you love.

00:00: Intro

03:00: Origin story

07:00: Having an entrepreneurial spirit

11:00: Blowing up on Tik Tok and creating content

19:00 Spider-man cameo and cool opportunities

21:00: Starting Joystick

24:00: Focusing on what you love

26:00: Starting therapy and opening up

32:00: Defining success

34:00: Lightning round

43:00: Outro

You can follow Michael on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube @justmaiko

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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You Are A Reflection Of Your Tribe | Dante Basco Sep 05, 2022

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Sitting down with Anthony and Ben this week is actor, dancer, and director Dante Basco, who talks about his experience growing up in Hollywood, Asian representation in the arts, and working on projects with a lasting impact.

00:00: Intro

03:00: Origin story

09:00: Pursuing dance and film

15:00: Asian representation in Hollywood

22:00: Learning from the greats

30:00: The auditioning process

32:00: Moving into directing

36:00: The reality of the Hollywood experience

43:00: Making art that has an impact

46:00: Defining success

50:00: Mastering artistic processes

55:00: Outro

You can follow Dante on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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Healing Starts With Self-Awareness | Dan Matthews Aug 29, 2022

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Dan Matthews — rapper, creative producer, and managing partner at International Secret Agents — joins Ben and Anthony on the pod, opening up about being. a Korean adoptee, meeting his biological family, and his creative pursuits.

00:00: Intro

03:00: Origin story

05:00: Adoption story and connecting with his biological family

14:00: Documenting his story as a Korean adoptee

20:00: The emotional journey of being an adoptee

23:00: Navigating a language barrier

24:00: Connecting family

28:00: International Secret Agents

34:00: Becoming a producer and collaborating with peers

36:00: Being a musician

43:00: Defining success

46:00: Lightning round

49:00: Mastering writing and performing

50:00: Outro

You can follow Dan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Spotify @danakadan

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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Letting Go In Order To Grow | Chad and Charles Aug 22, 2022

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On the pod this week is Chad Mayate and Charles Nguyen, talking about the Poreotics journey, the highs and lows of being in the spotlight, and their history with KINJAZ.

00:00: Intro

07:00: Origin stories

17:00: America’s Best Dance Crew

28:00: Winning ABDC

34:00: The challenges of being in the spotlight

41:00: Rebranding Poreotics and crew dynamics

1:00:00: Poreotics joining the Kinjaz crew

1:15:00: Charlie leaving the squad and directing and directing Miniotics

1:30:00: Reflecting on the Poreotics x Kinjaz journey

1:38:00: Lightning round

1:54:00: Mastering different moves, and mastering how you feel

1:59:00: Outro

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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Never Negotiate With Your Goals | Brandon Schram Aug 15, 2022

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On the pod this week is celebrity trainer, athlete, and motivational speaker Brandon Schram, who discusses the key to consistency, his sources of motivation, and the power of knowledge.

00:00: Intro

04:00: Origin story

12:00: Family history, identity, and reaching out to different communities

16:00: Being your own guide

19:00: Working with celebrity clients

22:00: Self-educating and becoming a certified trainer

24:00: Trial and error mentality

25:00: The importance of consistency

31:00: Everyday routine and nutrition

39:00: Meditation time

41:00: Sources of motivation

47:00: Dealing with lulls in motivation

49:00: The highs and lows of the hustle

52:00: Defining success

57:00: Lightning round

1:02:00: Mastering body control movements

1:04:00: Outro

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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Power In Confiding In Your Tribe | Jackson Wang Aug 09, 2022

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On the pod this week is the multitalented global superstar, singer, fashion designer and director Jackson Wang, who opens up about his history with Kinjaz, the creative process, and the importance of knowing it’s okay not to be okay.

00:00: Intro

02:30: Origin story

07:00: Being a K-pop trainee

09:00: Pursuing multiple passions: from fencing to performing

16:00: Breaking into K-pop, the trainee system, and learning Korean

19:00: The history of Jackson and Kinjaz

24:00: Making creative visions a reality

31:00: Joining the Kinjaz family

32:00: Upcoming album: MAGIC MAN

37:00: Struggling with mental health, opening up, and being authentic

42:00: The transient nature of fame and constantly pushing

44:00: Relationship with fans

46:00: Asian representation in entertainment

48:00: Street Dance of China

52:00: Self-care by doing what you love

54:00 Defining success

55:00 Lighting round

1:04:00: Maserty: Seeing the whole picture

1:08:00: Outro

Jackson’s album MAGIC MAN comes out on 02/09/2022 — You can watch the music video for his new single ‘Cruel’ here.

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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Breaking Barriers By Serving | Home-y Made Meals with Sonia Park and Ray Ricafort of Eayikes Aug 01, 2022

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Ray Ricafort, Co-Founder of Eayikes, and Sonia Park, Eayikes’ Membership Director and Project Manager for Home-y Made Meals, are on the pod this week, discussing how their non-profit ventures help to provide a sense of belonging, community, and empowerment for all people.

00:00: Intro

04:00: Eayikes’ origin story

08:00: Choosing Eayikes’ direction

10:00: Home-y Made Meals

13:00: The desire to help others and working for non-profits

18:00: Defining food

24:00: Building relationships with the unhoused community

27:00: Working together

35:00: How to get involved with Home-y Made Meals

41:00: Kinjaz-Eayikes collaboration and finding the inspiration to serve

50:00: Eayikes’ annual retreat

1:00:00: Soulversations

1:07:00: Defining success

1:15:00: Lightning round

1:24:00: Investing in people

1:28:00: Outro

You can find out more information about Eayikes’ Wilderwonder camping experience here, and, if you’re feeling inspired to connect more with the people around you, the Soulversations card game can be purchased directy on this website.

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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