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Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

by Kinjaz Podkast

Welcome to the Kinjaz PodKast! This is where we literally talk about anything and everything that is awesome to us. From dance, to business, to straight up LIFE topics…we go IN! We will be talking to inspirational movers and shakers from various industries to dive into their stories of how they’ve built themselves into who they are today. You will receive firsthand tips, life hacks, and endless amounts of inspiration…GUARANTEED. So let’s talk!

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  1. SideKuest w/ Mike Song | WSWF Recap Pt. 2 & SideKuest Finale

    Mike reflects on who truly comes out on top from a show like Street Woman Fighter, and closes out this season of the PodKast with his own reflections on another unforgettable chapter in his Motherland.

  2. SideKuest w/ Mike Song | WSWF Season Recap Pt. 1

    Mike looks back on this season of Street Woman Fighter—the battles, the artistry, and the epic moments that made this season a global hit. (PART 1)

  3. SideKuest w/ Mike Song | The next big KPOP star is... a Kinja?!

    BIG NEWS: A Kinjaz member is about to shake up the K-pop world! Mike discusses Bailey Sok's upcoming debut with the new group, "ALL DAY PROJECT" from legendary K-pop producer Teddy Park, and explains why this could redefine the industry—and possibly open new doors for dancers worldwide. Let's…

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  4. SideKuest w/ Mike Song | 5 Things Every Team Should Know

    In this episode, Mike shares 5 game-changing lessons for any dance crew, creative team, or company looking to build something that lasts. Whether you're battling on a big TV stage or growing a brand with your squad, these strategies will help you stand out, stay aligned, and succeed for the long...

  5. SideKuest w/ Mike Song | Judging a Korean Dance TV Show

    Mike discusses how being a Judge on Street Woman Fighter can be a double-edged sword, along with some perspective from his experiences on the 1st seasons of America's Best Dance Crew & NBC's World of Dance.

  6. SideKuest w/ Mike Song | Trailer

    The Kinjaz Podkast returns for a special bonus season! Join guest host Mike Song as he embarks on a journey to Korea to judge the hit TV show "Street Woman Fighter" and reconnect with his Motherland.

  7. Season 3 Finale | Chad Mayate

    Ben and Anthony are joined by podcast producer and fellow Kinja – Chad! The three of them sit down and re-cap series 3 of the podcast, looking at the guests that have been on. They also take a moment for some self-reflection and look at what the future holds. 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Podcast starts...

  8. Don’t Chase What Can Be Gone Tomorrow | Jackson Wang

    Jackson Wang returns to the podcast. He speaks about love, loneliness and his advice to upcoming creatives. 02:00: Intro 6:55: Jackson reflects on his 20s 10:46: His life goals 12:40: His toughest moment 20:38: Love and relationships 33:00: How low moments can make you stronger 45:32: Jackson's...

  9. Document Your Life. No One Else Will Do It Better Than You | Mike Song

    Mike Song is back on the pod! In this episode, Mike opens up about when his father went missing last year; reflecting on the support he recieved from friends and strangers, his family's experience of the ordeal, and the importance of documenting your experiences for your future self. 00:00: Intro...

  10. BE The Change You Want To See | Kiel Tutin

    Influential choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is on the pod! In this episode Tutin delves into his experience working with iconic K-Pop artists and musicians worldwide, and also his personal journey; from discovering his passion for dance, to balancing work and life, and where he envisions...

  11. How To Build A Successful Community | Mike Pak

    Introducing: The runner and co-founder of Koreatown Run Club - who hates running (well, it's a love/hate relationship). Mike Pak talks to the Kinjaz about his different entrepreneurial ventures, fusing passion with business, and the importance of having compassion for others. 00:00: Intro 02:11:...

  12. Winning Is A Macro Game | Joe Jitsukawa

    Actor, comedian, entrepreneur and YouTuber Joe Jitsukawa is on the pod talking about forging his YouTube career, creating JKFilms, and perseverence. 00:00: Intro 01:40: Interview starts 03:10: Origin story – school, drugs and gang life 30:00: Youtube 45:00: How did you figure all of this out...

  13. Technology Can’t Replace Reputation | Addy Chan (Part 2)

    Part 2 of Addy Chan's chat with the Kinjaz touches on what she does to maintain balance and what she's learned about herself through therapy. 00:00: Creating rotuines 06:00: Therapy takeaways 21:00: Lightning round 27:00: What do you feel like you've mastered? 35:00: Outro Socials: Insta:...

  14. Technology Can’t Replace Reputation | Addy Chan (Part 1)

    Choreographer, producer and talent manager, Addy Chan, jumps into the booth to speak about love, social media, and her history with the Kinjaz. 4:50 - Addy's history with the Kinjaz 9:33 - Her and Mike Song's love story 14:17 - Her relationship with social media 24:35 - Addy's values Socials:...

  15. True Love Is A Choice | Carissa & Michael Alvarado AKA “Us The Duo”

    Us the Duo, the husband-and-wife folk band who rose to fame on Vine, share their story with Ben and Anthony; from how they met on an AJ Rafael music video, to creating music together whilst being in a relationship. 04:05: Carissa and Michael’s love story 16:31: How they got into music 20:30…

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  16. You’ll BE READY When You HAVE TO BE | Jawn Ha

    Jawn Ha, dancer, choreographer, and member of the Kinjaz speaks about his experiences during the pandemic, how fatherhood changed him, and how he defines success. 02:00: Intro 04:55: Jawn's time on breakdance China 11:55: How he was impacted by the pandemic 16:40: The lifestyle and mindset change...

  17. Be Bold To Be YOU | Kaycee Rice

    20-year-old acclaimed dancer, choreographer and actress Kaycee Rice joins Ben and Anthony this week; she talks about falling in love with dance, creating her own clothing brand, and publicly talking about mental health. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 06:00: Weirdo Apparel 08:00: Balancing work...

  18. Success Is ONLY Possible With The Right Mindset | Jaspreet Singh (Part 2)

    Welcome back to part 2 of Beth and Anthony’s talk with the self-titled ‘Chief Executive Money Nerd’ Jaspreet Singh. 00:00: Beginning to invest (practical advice) 08:00: Being an opportunist 10:00: Safety vs risk in investing 12:00: Personal investments 18:00: Good debt vs bad debt 21:00…

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  19. Success Is ONLY Possible With The Right Mindset | Jaspreet Singh (Part 1)

    In this week’s episode, entrepreneur Jaspreet Singh delves into all things finance and investment, offering advice on everything from how to start investing, to weighing up safety and risk when it comes to money. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 18:00: Financial self-education and role models...

  20. Where Focus Goes Energy Flows | Lil Buck (Part 1)

    Lil Buck — the world-renowned artist who's collaborated with the likes of Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Versace, Yo-Yo Ma and more – joins the Kinjaz to talk about growing up in Memphis, his love and pursuit of dance, and consciously breaking social barriers. 00:00: Intro 03:30: Origin story 08:00…

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  21. Where Focus Goes Energy Flows | Lil Buck (Part 2)

    Welcome back to part 2 of Ben and Anthony's conversation with award-winning performance artist Lil Buck! 00:00: Consciously breaking barriers and stereotypes 03:30: First music video 06:00: Working with Yo-Yo Ma and the power of collaboration 12:00: How do you define success? 20:00: What do you...

  22. True Growth Comes From Doing | Vinh Nguyen

    Back for the third time on the pod is dancer and choreogrpaher Vinh Nguyen, who chats about his role as a creative director, fatherhood and some of his career highlights so far. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Interview starts 03:30 - Being a new father 10:00 - How do you prepare for that life change?…

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  23. Unlocking Understanding Through Authentic Curiosity | Phillip Chbeeb (Part 1)

    This is part one of Ben and Anthony's interview with Philip Chbeeb, who discusses his Covid experience, how he creates a space for unfiltered thoughts through The Missing Self, and unpacks the way we approach cancel culture. 00:00: Intro 04:00: Covid experience 06:00: The Missing Self 15:00:...

  24. Unlocking Understanding Through Authentic Curiosity | Phillip Chbeeb (Part 2)

    Welcome back to part 2! In this half, Philip Chbeeb talks with Ben and Anthony about his research into psyhcology, and embracing the fluidity that comes with being human. 00:00: How Covid shaped they way we navigate the media landscape 06:00: Therapy and researching psychology 07:00: Writing a…

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  25. Chasing Milestones Over Goals | Smac McCreanor

    Australian dancer, actress and content creator Smac McCreanor joins Ben and Anthony to chat about her journey into professional dance, chanelling confidence into creating, and her future aspirations. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Interview starts 04:00: Origins story 10:00: Dance Competitions 12:00: Moving...

  26. Owning Confidence In Your Brand | Bam Martin (Part 1)

    KINJAZ crew member Bam Martin is back on the pod this week, disucssing fatherhood, his relationship with dance, and KINJAZ experience so far. 00:00: Intro 02:20: Interview starts 04:00: Covid and post-Covid experience 08:00: Family Life 32:00: What are your goals? 40:00: Do you ever feel pressure...

  27. Owning Confidence In Your Brand | Bam Martin (Part 2)

    Part two of Bam Martin's talk with Ben and Anthony; discussing past successes and future aspirations. 00:00: Welcome back 01:00: How has your 2023 been so far? 03:20: Where do you get your sense of humility? 12:00: What’s 2023 looking like for you? 24:30: What do you want to achieve in 2023?…

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  28. Finding Hope In The Face Of Chaos | Johnny Chang

    This week, podcaster, personal coach, prison minister and ex gang member Johnny Chang shares his moving personal story with Ben and Anthony — opening up about his time in a gang, life in prison, and his relationship with his parents. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Interview start 04:00: Johnny’s Story…

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  29. Finding Purpose Through Service | Nick Joseph

    Today, Ben and Anthony are joined by newest member of the Kinjaz crew, Nick Joseph, who talks about his dance career so far, choreographing for BTS, and creating his own clothing line. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 07:00: Dance as a career 12:00: Working with BTS 16:00: Crafting an individual...

  30. Power In Embracing Your Uniqueness | Sherry Cola

    Comedian, actor and writer Sherry Cola is on the pod to talk about some *very* exciting upcoming projects, in addition to discussing the feeling of liberation that comes with being yourself, coming out, representaton and more... 00:00: Intro 07:00: Origin story 13:00: Climbing the ladder…

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  31. kNOwing Your Limits | Keone and Mari

    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…

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  32. In Loving Memory of Stephen “tWitch” Boss | The Art of the Honest Hustle

    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…

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  33. Real Life, Real Stories, Real Gamechangers | Season 2 Finale Ben Chung, Anthony Lee & Chad Mayate

    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...

  34. The Pursuit Of Happiness Is Success | Michael Le

    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...

  35. You Are A Reflection Of Your Tribe | Dante Basco

    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:...

  36. Healing Starts With Self-Awareness | Dan Matthews

    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…

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  37. Letting Go In Order To Grow | Chad and Charles

    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...

  38. Never Negotiate With Your Goals | Brandon Schram

    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...

  39. Power In Confiding In Your Tribe | Jackson Wang

    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...

  40. Breaking Barriers By Serving | Home-y Made Meals with Sonia Park and Ray Ricafort of Eayikes

    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:...

  41. Cultivating a Life of Service | TJ Lee

    Co-founder of Offset Med, Disability Cosultant, and Spinal Cord Injury survivor repping Quest Crew Teejay Lee joins Ben and Anthony. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Origin story 06:00: Getting into a car accident and aftermath 20:00: Hospital experience 25:00: Being paralysed 30:00: Re-gaining physical...

  42. Creating Greatness in the Face of Fear | Daniel 'Cloud' Campos

    Multi-talented dancer, director, and choreographer Daniel ‘Cloud’ Campos deep dives into his breakdancing roots, the creative process, alongside navigating mental health, and his (many) artistic endeavours. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 06:00: Finding magic in breakdancing 10:00: Inspirations...

  43. Your Beliefs Become Your Reality | Mike Posner

    On the pod this week is singer, songwriter and producer Mike Posner, who discusses everything from his experiences as an artist in the music industry, to his six-month trek across the US, and climbing Mount Everest. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Origin story 08:00: The release of ‘Cooler Than Me’ and what...

  44. Finding Your Warrior Spirit | Diane 'Danga' Palaganas

    DJ and former dancer Diane “Danga” Palaganas shares her experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis, touching on her diagnosis, the emotional journey of living with MS, and how her perspective on life has changed. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 06:00: MS diagnosis 17:00: The emotional journey…

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  45. The Power Of Mastering A Single Skill | Bailey “Bagels” Payne

    Pro parkour and tricker athlete Bailey 'Bagels' Payne is on the pod, discussing motivation, content creation, and future goals. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 05:00: From cheerleading to the art of parkour 09:00: Signature moves 11:00: Work ethic, motivation, and bouncing back after injury…

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  46. Finding & Owning Identity by way of Representation | Morgan Hennesy-Shea

    Content creator, brand strategist, and Tik Tok star Morgan Hennessy-Shea discusses finding self-confidence through hip-hop, the physical and emotional journey of transitioning, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the media. 00:00 Intro 04:30 Origin story 13:00 Blowing up on Tik Tok...

  47. The Power of Thinking like a Kid | Miles Brown

    Friend to the pod, Miles Brown returns to talk about transitioning from dance into acting, the last season of Black-ish, and how he priorities his joy in his work. 00:00 Intro 03:00 Recap over two years 05:40 Last season of Black-ish 08:00 Growing up on set 12:00 Developing during quarantine…

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  48. Using The Pandemic To Launch A Dream | Josh Espinosa and Peter Rosenberg

    Dancer-turned-chef-turned-restauranteur, Josh Espinosa, with business partner, Peter Rosenberg, join up with Kinjaz to talk about the origin of their partnership, Sampa's business pivots through the pandemic, and how dance informed the restaurant's food. 00:00 Intro 03:00 Origins in Kaba Modern...

  49. Finding Purpose Through Self-Love | Arnel Calvario

    Returning guest and Kinjaz brother, Arnel Calvario opens up about sexuality, Culture Shock LA, and about the liberatory potential of engaging with the historical roots of dance artforms. 00:00 Intro 06:00 Culture Shock LA 11:43 Transitioning from passion to purpose 15:30 Moving onto large scale...

  50. What’s Meant For You Will Always Be | Vanness Wu

    Actor, singer, director, entrepreneur, member of F4 and the Korean Mandopop duo Kangta & Vanness, Vanness Wu goes deep with the hosts about not being able to dance as a kid, learning about success from people around him, and how his faith influences his art. O0:00 Intro 05:00 Origin 08:00 First...

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Welcome to the Kinjaz PodKast! This is where we literally talk about anything and everything that is awesome to us. From dance, to business, to straight up LIFE topics…we go IN! We will be talking to inspirational movers and shakers from various industries to dive into their stories of how they’ve built themselves into who they are today. You will receive firsthand tips, life hacks, and endless amounts of inspiration…GUARANTEED. So let’s talk!

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