Boy Meets East - From Anime Fights to a Lifelong Obsession

Welcome to the very first episode of East of Everywhere. In this foundational episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the personal story behind Boy Meets East. It’s a journey that starts with a chance encounter with a groundbreaking anime, winds through a deep appreciation for film, and confronts the walls of intimidation that many of us feel when looking at a culture that isn't our own.This is the "why" behind the entire project. This is my origin story.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• Anime: Samurai Champloo• Film: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon• Director: Bong Joon-ho (Parasite)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’s the single best way to help a new show like ours find its audience.Thanks for joining East of Everywhere! If this episode made you think, the best way to support us is by sharing it with a friend and leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast app.✉️ Join Boy Meets Inbox🐦 Follow us: @BoyMeetsEast on X • Instagram • TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@BoyMeetsEast🔄 Your Boy's other adventures:• Required Watching – deep dives into must-see films for filmmakers.• Emerging – real-time screenwriting insights from rising writers.Until next time, keep exploring—and keep learning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.