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Welcome! The Linsider shares conversations on the entertainment industry from a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. If you are new to the show, consider starting from Episode 1 with Kenny Leu. Evergreen content.
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In the final episode of Season One of The Linsider, Ming Beaver Kwei and I discuss his career in film crisscrossing around the US, Europe and the Greater China region. Beaver's producing credits include: I REMEMBER (2020), THE MEG (2018), SOPHIE'S REVENGE (2009), THE PAINTED VEIL (2006) and the upcoming LEGEND OF SUN AND MOON.--- Send in a voice me…
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No guest this week so I talk to you straight from the heart and share some of my thoughts. I discuss skills I picked up during this 1+ year of stay at home quarantine. I call them COVID skills. I talk about my experience podcasting over the last 3 months and where I plan to go with The Linsider. Finally, I share what I mean when I say that media an…
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Nate and I have a conversation on his upbringing and experience as an entrepreneur. He cites his belief that we should acknowledge and celebrate our differences and understand what makes each of us unique and excel. Nate talks about listening, respecting and serving our communities.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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Christina Eichelberger Holding
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Christina Eichelberger Holding and I share a conversation about music and movies. Christina comes from a family of filmmakers / artists and supporters of the arts. We chat about the importance of understanding the balance between art and commerce and the insane amount of work it takes behind the scenes to make art / music commercial.--- Send in a v…
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Mei Melançon and I share a conversation about working a cross-cultural storyteller in Hollywood. Mei has started with acting and successfully transitioned to a screenwriter and producer. We discuss how her childhood and upbringing as a third culture kid has had an impact on the stories she writes and the perspectives she can bring to the table.--- …
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Thuc Doan Nguyen discusses her career from advertising on Madison Avenue to Hollywood screenwriter and essayist. She's got a differentiated and valuable perspective so listen in to our conversation this week on The Linsider!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linsider/message…
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Gregory J Bradley and Lee Anthony Smith
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Gregory J Bradley and Lee Anthony Smith are the writers of WAR a movie starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. We recount Greg and Lee's journey to Hollywood (with some wild stories!) and they give an honest and respectful account on the making of WAR. This movie was a mixed bag and we all learned a lot from the making of the film and we hope you will l…
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Amy Huang on her adventures as an amateur standup comedienne and her work as a VC as a mainland Chinese in the US. Amy hails from the most populous province in China and grew up heavily influenced by famous Chinese female comediennes and actresses. We discuss the importance of storytelling for a company attracting investors and also as a VC attract…
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Storytelling Workshop
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Sharing a workshop I did put together by The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC). This workshop was held on March 26, 2021 under the title of Industry Leaders: Storytelling in Television and Film, with Eli Attie and Jason Lin. Eli Attie is an Emmy-winning TV writer and producer on drama series including THE WEST WING and HOUSE.--- Send…
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Arune Singh on how the comic book industry has evolved over the years and the acceptance of geek culture. How he initially started as a reporter and recently took on the role as Director of Brand, Editorial at Skybound Entertainment. Jason Lin and Arune Singh share a frank conversation about representation in entertainment and how achieving mediocr…
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I am changing the release day of new episodes to Thursday mornings. As a bonus episode, I discuss why I started The Linsider, what I hope to bring with this podcast and provide some recommendations you can check out.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linsider/message…
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Dwain Worrell on building his career in Hollywood. How he initially started writing in China after college and the story of his first break into Hollywood. Jason Lin and Dwain Worrell share a conversation about storytelling, how we can turn our passion into craft and hone craft into a career. Dwain's first produced script was THE WALL directed by D…
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Ryky Tran Burrfection
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Ryky Tran on breaking into and working in Hollywood and ultimately why he left and how he created his YouTube channel Burrfection, a knife centric channel. Jason Lin and Ryky Tran share a conversation about Hollywood and the unique challenges Asians need to overcome in the industry and how we can work to change things.--- Send in a voice message: h…
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Zao Wang on working across US and China and why he's passionate about telling personal stories and the importance of putting in the work day in and day out. Jason Lin and Zao Wang share a conversation about what it means to come from a family of filmmakers (third generation), the key to longevity in the entertainment industry and figuring out ways …
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Jamie Lai on working across Asia and the US and why she's passionate about bridgebuilding and elevating Asian / Asian American stories and narratives. Jason Lin and Jamie Lai share a conversation about the journey of moving to Asia as a young adult, uncovering great stories from around the world that can stand out and finding ways to overcome the b…
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Paget Kaget on fulfilling your creative spirit and just doing while embracing flaws and challenges. Jason Lin and Paget Kagy have a conversation about the journey into writing, acting and producing. What it means to be Asian American today and why we should celebrate all the different paths to discover how we express our creativity.--- Send in a vo…
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Kenny Leu on the journey of acting and storytelling. Jason Lin and Kenny Leu have a conversation about the journey into acting and what representation means to Kenny. Kenny discusses how being present has lead to incredible opportunities and shares a difficult and healing family moment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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