Reppin
by Evelien Kong
the world knows what they're known for. this show finds out who they are. reppin is a documentary-style conversation podcast that goes beyond the bio, beyond the headline, beyond the role. real conversations with athletes, artists, executives, journalists, and creatives — about identity, race, mental health, success, self-worth, grit, courage and more. it's about owning your story. no apologies. no filtered narrative. real stories. just the person behind the title, telling it straight, in their own words. hosted by evelien — a tv producer and director with 25+ years pulling the real story out of extraordinary people, now doing it one conversation at a time. new episodes twice a month, wherever you listen. here, we're human first. find us on: website: www.reppin.tv youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast</a
Episodes
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your goal is to break all limitations and just LIVE | regan aliyah of xo, kitty
"i'm gonna try to do as much as my heart desires." regan aliyah of netflix's xo, kitty on going all in. she's young. the perspective isn't. it came from her family: they taught themselves music because they couldn't afford lessons. the most talented people she knew. most never broke through....
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she survived a serial killer. now what? I kara robinson chamberlain returns
content warning: the conversation covers child abduction, sexual assault, and violent crime. she survived a serial killr. now what? kara robinson chamberlain was fifteen when she was abducted and assaulted by a serial killer for eighteen hours. kara managed to save herself — and remembered enough...
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she found out what she was capable of — tiffany yu
at nine, a car accident took her father and left one of her arms permanently paralyzed. every time since, when someone decided what she couldn't do, she went and found out for herself. tiffany yu relearned how to write. got herself to the bathroom alone in a wheelchair. stood at the bottom of a...
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liz sargent: what do you owe the people you love?
what happens when both choices are the right thing: the life you want, and the family who needs you? liz sargent lived that question for years. every time her sister anna needed help, the phone rang. so she did what she does with fear: she wrote it down. then she turned it into a film and cast…
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9/11, 25 years later — a new yorker's reflection (re-release)
i was there. this is my city. this is what i actually remember. this is the real moments i had. i'm re-releasing this one for the 25th anniversary. it's just me this time, no guest — my own reflections on 9/11, as a new yorker, in my home, twenty-five years later. i don't want to give you the...
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25 years later: the 9/11 hate crime survivor who forgave the man who shot him | rais bhuiyan (re-release)
**listener discretion is advised. twenty-five years ago, rais bhuiyan was shot in the face, ten days after 9/11, just because he looked different. i'm re-releasing this conversation for the 25th anniversary — him telling you what happened next, in his own words. rais came to america for the idea…
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yia vang: he ran from who he was. now, it's his greatest superpower.
a kid threw away his mother's Hmong food so no one would see it — the same food just made his restaurant one of Time's "World's Greatest Places." yia vang is a Hmong chef in Minneapolis, a James Beard semifinalist whose restaurant vinai has landed on the New York Times Restaurant List and Bon...
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blondie in china: how's she's the outsider with the inside track
she's blonde. she's australian. and she's been living in china for over a decade. turns out being the outsider has given her the inside track. amy lyons built Blondie in China from the outside in — nearly 600,000 subscribers who show up every week because she takes them somewhere real. street…
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the moment they chose courage
some people wait for permission. these six didn't. osric chau bought a one-way ticket to a country he'd never lived in — and bet on himself. laura sohn walked away from a hit network show in her 20s to build a life on her own terms. chris pang's own team told him to pass on crazy rich asians. he...
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eva noblezada, two-time tony nominee (hadestown, miss saigon): no one's putting me in a box
eva noblezada spent her whole career refusing to be handled, boxed in, or told who to be. and i need you to hear how she says it. she's a two-time tony nominee — for miss saigon, and for hadestown, the broadway musical that takes a centuries-old greek myth and blows it wide open with jazz, blues,...
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yvonne chapman: show up. stay true.
three major roles are landing for yvonne chapman at once. that's not what this conversation is really about. she's kyoshi in netflix's avatar: the last airbender, madeline in hulu's the season, and soon on screen with michael douglas, willem dafoe and ellen barkin in oliver stone's white lies....
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crazy rich asians. the season. one of the faces breaking hollywood's mold.
chris pang. one of the faces proving hollywood wrong about asian actors. chris pang — charlie's angels, joyride, crazy rich asians, and now hulu's the season, set against the stunning backdrop of hong kong high society, where mystery and drama follow every relationship in the room. chris plays...
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Permission to Speak: Allison Gill’s Courage Under Fire
listener discretion advised. this episode contains discussion of sexual assault. — allison gill was one of the first four enlisted women in the navy's nuclear program. she was sexually assaulted. she reported it. it was mishandled. she got PTSD. and then she went on camera for an oscar-nominated...
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Golf Champion… and Privilege
What happens when you reach the top of your field — and still feel completely alone? I sit down with world-class golfer and long-drive champion Alexis Belton for a conversation about what success doesn’t always show you — being visible, accomplished, even celebrated… and still feeling invisible…
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How Hip Hop & Bruce Lee can inspire your own power
What do Bruce Lee, hip hop, and you have in common? More than you think. Acclaimed author and cultural critic Jeff Chang joins us for a conversation that goes way beyond Bruce Lee—and straight into identity, race, representation, belonging, and the pressure to become someone else just to fit in....
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What No One Tells You About Infertility, Marriage & Finding Hope I Candace Wohl
My next guest has proven you should never underestimate the power of determination and hope. Meet Candace Wohl, she is a writer, public speaker and women’s health advocate. Her evolution towards becoming that advocate began when she and her husband Chris, who were in their late 20s then, were...
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Why So Many of Us Don’t Feel Like We Belong | HBO’s Eugene Yi
What does it actually mean to be seen—and to belong—without having to earn it, explain it, or change yourself just to be understood? That’s the question at the center of this conversation with Eugene Yi, an Emmy-winning director known for powerful documentary work including Free Chol Soo Lee, The...
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Angie Thomas: The Power Of Story
Stories don’t just reflect the world—we use them to understand it. And few writers do that more powerfully than Angie Thomas. Angie is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, the global bestseller that sparked worldwide conversation and became a major film. She’s also the…
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Adam Kinzinger's Breaking Point
Breaking Point: Adam Kinzinger on January 6 and the Courage to Stand for Your Values What happens when standing by your values could cost you everything — your career, your friendships, even your sense of belonging? In this episode of Reppin, I sit down with former U.S. Congressman, U.S. Air…
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XO, Kitty’s Gia Kim on Identity, Confidence & Representation
On this episode of Reppin, we talk with Gia Kim from Netflix’s hit teen series XO, Kitty about her role as Yuri Han, LGBTQ+ representation, and turning life challenges into confidence and personal power. Gia opens up about playing Yuri, the confident “queen bee” at an international school in…
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Ready Or Not! Here Comes Warrior Olivia Cheng
Olivia Cheng on Warrior, Netflix’s Marco Polo, Ready or Not 2 & Owning Your Voice If you know Olivia Cheng, you know she brings fearless, complex women to life. She’s Ah Toy on Warrior, Mei Lin on Netflix’s Marco Polo, and now starring in the hit sequel Ready or Not 2. Today on Reppin, Olivia…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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Janet Yang & The Rose: The Power Of Being Seen
What happens when one of Hollywood’s most iconic producers teams up with one of the world’s most beloved bands to tell a story about identity, resilience, and belonging? In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Janet Yang — the force behind The Joy Luck Club and The People vs. Larry...
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Far East Movement & the rise of The Rose
Reppin: James Roh on The Rose Documentary, Far East Movement’s Historic Breakthrough & The Rose’s Rise What does it take to break barriers, top the charts, and still stay rooted in community? In this episode of Reppin, I sit down with James Roh — artist, manager, and founder — to unpack the…
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From the Grind to Global Greatness: Chef Pam becoming the World’s Best
Ever wondered what it really takes to rise from peeling potatoes to being named the World’s Best Female Chef? In this powerful episode of REPPIN, I sit down with Chef Pam Soontornyanakij aka Chef Pam— the culinary visionary behind Bangkok’s acclaimed restaurant Potong — and the 2024 winner of…
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From the NYC Streets and 911: My Personal Reflections
The events of 911 changed everyone. It changed everything about how we see each other, how we carry pain, and how we find hope. I recorded this episode just a few days after this past 9/11 anniversary, and it’s not my usual format. I’m really reflective here—sharing something deeply personal and...
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General Hospital's John J. York: Family & Faith
🎙️ From Soap Star to Survivor: John J. York’s Unbelievable 30-Year Legacy & Life-Saving Battle | Reppin Podcast You know him as Mac Scorpio — the tough, beloved brother of Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, a role he’s made iconic for over 30 years. But what you didn’t know? Off-camera, John J....
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We Are Pat: Reclaiming the Punchline, Redefining Identity
🎙️ TRIBECA EXCLUSIVE — “We Are Pat” w/ Rowan Haber | SNL, Identity & Reclaiming the Narrative What do you do when the only version of you the world sees… is a joke? In this Tribeca Film Festival special episode of Reppin, filmmaker Rowan Haber sits down to talk about their deeply personal and...
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Reclaiming Power: Uttera Singh on Sexual Shame, Culture & Healing | Tribeca Film Festival Interview
🔥 This isn’t just a film. This is a conversation we ALL need to have. I'm coming to you straight from the Tribeca Film Festival—one of the most prestigious, culture-shifting film events in the world. Founded by Robert De Niro after 9/11 to revive NYC’s creative spirit, Tribeca is where bold...
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Reppin: What 2024 Taught Me.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. 2024 has been a year of profound change and growth for me, and I want to invite you to take this journey with me. It’s been full of powerful moments—some that challenged me, others that opened my eyes to new truths about life, love, and what it means to be…
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Nigel Barker's Journey from Model Judge to Change-Maker
Join us for an unforgettable episode featuring the one and only Nigel Barker! Known globally for his dynamic role as a judge beside Tyra Banks on *America's Next Top Model* , Nigel has captivated audiences with his expertise and charisma. But there’s so much more to him than what you see on...
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Entrepreneur Mike Amoia on Building a Multi-Faceted Empire
Mike Amoia's rise to success is the epitome of a self-made journey. Starting from humble beginnings, Mike's career began as a young music producer at just 22. He took on freelance assistant editing roles at MTV, VH1 and Sony Studios, working tirelessly through night shifts loading tapes and...
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Exposed and Betrayed: A CIA Agent's Harrowing Tale
Meet Valerie Plame, a dedicated CIA agent, driven by love for her country and its ideals. Her career involved high-stakes missions to prevent nuclear proliferation--working to protect America and its people. In 2003, she was blindsided by her own government's actions. When her true identity was...
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Zoro: Beyond the Beats - A Story of Courage and Perseverance
Zoro, a renowned drummer whose rhythms have graced stages worldwide, has shared platforms with icons like Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, and the legendary Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire. But long before he achieved these incredible milestones, he was known as Danny Donnelly. Fatherless and…
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Exclusive: The docuseries Reppin On The Road
Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into a project that actress Yvonne Chapman (Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender, CW's Kung Fu and Superman and Lois) and I are teaming up to develop! We're hoping to bring the captivating stories from the Reppin podcast to life on your TV screens as a...
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Yvonne Chapman turns the table on Reppin's 100th!
Join me for an amazing milestone as we celebrate the 100th episode of "Reppin" with the talented actress Yvonne Chapman! Yvonne starred in Netflix’s megahit “Avatar the Last Airbender.” She was also a series regular on the CW’s ground breaking “Kung Fu" - the first network drama in television...
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Reppin 99: Behind the Mic
I'm psyched to bring you another exciting episode as part of our special three-part countdown to our 100th episode milestone! In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and shining the spotlight on the man who's been behind the scenes on Reppin since day one - Nelson Pinero. As my technical...
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Love & Leadership: Allison Kluger's Success Formula
Thank you for joining me as I kick off part one of a special three-part series in celebration of Reppin's upcoming 100th episode milestone! ]Today, I am thrilled to welcome back the extraordinary Allison Kluger, who holds a special place in my heart as not only a past guest on Reppin but also as…
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Sneaker Stories: How Adam King is making a statement with 1587
Have you ever been nervous about taking chances? Did you ever have an idea about something you wanted to do? Pursue a dream but were scared to bet on yourself? How about trying to be something you felt like you needed to be instead of being yourself? We get it! My guest today has definitely been...
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Ezinma: Hip Hop Violinist
Meet EZINMA, the visionary artist who's revolutionizing the music industry one note at a time! Join us as we unveil the mesmerizing tale of a trailblazer whose journey from a small-town upbringing to global acclaim will leave you inspired and invigorated. In this captivating episode, we explore…
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Lady Pink: Graffiti Royalty
Lady Pink is my guest today! We will embark on a thrilling journey in this podcast episode as we unravel the awe-inspiring story of a true graffiti pioneer and living legend. I'm Evelien, your guide into the extraordinary life of an original NYC graffiti artist who shattered the boundaries of her...
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Justice Unleashed: from Jay Z to power plays for equal pay
Reppin is kickin off 2024 with a real fire starter! So consider yourself warned. I’ve got Jennifer Justice aka JJ, she' an entertainment and live experience executive known for her expertise in building artists careers and business portfolios by marrying art and commerce. She’s a bad ass…
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Reppin Wrap Up 2023
It's the end of the 2023!!! How did we get here so fast?! As we are about to begin a new chapter, 2024 (!) it's been such an a full and amazing year on Reppin. I've been so lucky to have wonderful guests and hope you've enjoyed the conversations. But let's end this year together? You and I having...
About this show
the world knows what they're known for. this show finds out who they are.
reppin is a documentary-style conversation podcast that goes beyond the bio, beyond the headline, beyond the role. real conversations with athletes, artists, executives, journalists, and creatives — about identity, race, mental health, success, self-worth, grit, courage and more. it's about owning your story. no apologies.
no filtered narrative. real stories. just the person behind the title, telling it straight, in their own words.
hosted by evelien — a tv producer and director with 25+ years pulling the real story out of extraordinary people, now doing it one conversation at a time.
new episodes twice a month, wherever you listen.
here, we're human first.
find us on:
website: www.reppin.tv
youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast</a
Hosted by
Evelien Kong
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