Best Sean Huang Podcasts (2024)

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#48 Nuanced Activism & Standing for Something with Johnathan 1:28:53

10d ago1:28:53

1:28:53

In this episode, we're joined by Johnathan @jonahsahn , a pioneering content creator who began his journey in 2008. His unique perspective as a Black American and Filipino has made him a powerful voice at the intersection of Black and Asian identity. In 2020, he founded the Black and Asian Alliance Network, promoting solidarity between these commun…

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#47 Building Queer Asian Spaces & Community with Tai 1:03:29

19d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

In this episode, we're joined by Tai, who is a freelance creative director. His hunger for building community ultimately led to the creation of Naarak in August of 2022, and he is now an event organizer in the gay API NYC nightlife scene. In this episode, we chat about: Community resilience and fostering an environment where gay API have an accepti…

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#46 Social Media and the Future of Queer Visibility with Mike Curato 54:43

4M ago54:43

54:43

This episode, we're joined by Mike Curato, a gay first generation half Filipino-Irish American author and illustrator of books. He has created many picture books for young children, including his debut queer young adult graphic novel, Flamer, and upcoming books centering diverse creators and audiences. In this episode, we chat about: The launch of …

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#45 Uplifting Our Chinatowns and API Creatives with Harry Trinh 1:11:48

5M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In this episode, we're joined by Harry Trinh, a queer Asian American art director and experiential designer based in NYC, and the Head of Creative of Welcome to Chinatown. In this episode, we chat about: His latest work with Welcome to Chinatown Pivoting from corporate life into his mission-driven work Understanding the value of community-centered …

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#44 Building the Equitable Future of Work and Entrepreneurship with Susan Liao 59:09

5M ago59:09

59:09

In this episode, we're joined by Susan Liao, a product leader and champion of liberatory leadership working at the intersection of digital innovation, social entrepreneurship and non-profit impact strategy. In this episode, we chat about: Her journey into tech and product Navigating her life through agencies and startups Pivoting from the corporate…

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#43 The Value of Identity and Self-Expression with Haruka Aoki 1:00:23

7M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

In this episode, we're joined by Haruka Aoki, a queer Japanese artist and poet-illustrator, who takes us on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. In this episode, we chat about: The challenges of integrating into a new community The impact migration can have on identity and intersectionality The power of manifestation and the importa…

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#42 Collective Change and Community-Centered Design with Lee-Sean Huang 1:01:57

9M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

This episode, we’re joined by an extra special guest, Lee-Sean Huang (he/they), a queer first-generation Taiwanese, Cantonese American designer and educator based in New York City and Providence. Lee-Sean Huang is the director of Design Content and learning at AIGA and a co-founder, creative director of Foossa, and teaches design and innovation at …

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#41 Embracing Imagination and Manifesting Reality with ONCH 57:13

9M ago57:13

57:13

In this episode, we’re joined by an extra special guest, ONCH, a multi-talented artist and jewelry designer based in Los Angeles. We chat about: The power of dreaming and creating a vision of our future Using a dream diary to record, capture, and realize everyday dreams ONCH's journey from Taiwan and finding oneself Setting intentions and manifesti…

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#40 Allyship, Accountability, & Performative Activism with Johnathan Gibbs 1:10:25

10M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

This episode, we're joined by our lovely returning guest, Jonathan Gibbs, creator of the Black and Asian Alliance Network, a proud, gay, Black and Filipino American filmmaker, storyteller, podcaster, and gamer based in Brooklyn, NY. In this episode, we chat about: The importance of solidarity among marginalized communities Issues of performative ac…

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#39 Inclusive Healthcare & Showing Up for Our Communities with Dr. Jonathan Tolentino 49:52

11M ago49:52

49:52

In this episode, we’re joined by an extra special guest, Dr. Jonathan Tolentino, Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Miami. We chat about intersectional healthcare and the importan…

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#38 The Transformative Power of Community & Joy with Kim Thai 50:11

1y ago50:11

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In this episode, we’re joined by a returning friend, Kim Thai, a queer Vietnamese writer, Emmy-award winning producer, social justice advocate, and mindfulness teacher based in New York. We chat about community building, cultivating joy, and her latest work with Ganeshspace, a mindfulness organization that creates healing spaces for historically ex…

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E-5 Dan Bell 1:05:25

1y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

We are joined d this episode by the big man, owner of the biggest Raw total in Powerlifting history, Dan Bell!!

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Rush Hour -3 Ladies Night! Only Fans and How to Approach a Girl 1:39:16

1y ago1:39:16

1:39:16

In episode 3 we have Ladies Night with Hunter Henderson, Bria Penson, and Liz Schultheis! We cover some powerlifting, their Only Fans content, how to approach someone in the gym, and more listener questions and confessions.

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Rush Hour -2 Shane Hunt and Dawson Windham 1:32:26

1y ago1:32:26

1:32:26

Shane Hunt and Dawson Windham join the podcast today. We go over their prep for the Ghost Clash meet in Miami on Feb 18. We also cover some listener questions and get to know these young up and comers.

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Rush Hour -1 USPA in Trouble. What position on a Train is best 1:25:36

1y ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Welcome to the NEW Rush Hour podcast! Hosted by Andy Huang and Chad Penson. We talk about the recent shake up with USPA. Give an update on life currently. And go through some listener confessions and questions. Surprise guest, John Haack hops on!

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#37 Finding belonging at the intersection of art & activism with Haruka Aoki 1:25:33

1+ y ago1:25:33

1:25:33

This episode we're joined by an extra special guest, Haruka Aoki. Haruka (she/they) is a queer Japanese artist, author and illustrator of children’s books based in Queens, New York City. Their narrative artwork, which has appeared in New York Times and the Washington Post, aims to inspire individuals with both wit and sincerity as their hand drawn …

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#36 Fire Island and the gay white gaze with Johnathan Gibbs 56:45

2y ago56:45

56:45

In this episode, we are joined by a special returning guest, Johnathan Gibbs, to talk about the latest gay movie Fire Island, and also reflect on the harmful impact of the gay white gaze on our queer Asian communities. In this episode we talk about: Reflect on Fire Island movie’s representation of queer Asian perspectives and stories The gay white …

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#35 Journey into the world of design and creating inclusive toys with Linda Jiang 59:17

2y ago59:17

59:17

Excited to be joined by Linda Jiang, a toy designer living in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, we delve into the world of the doll industry and the representation of gender-inclusive doll design. Linda Jiang (she/they) is a toy designer living in Los Angeles, California; unceded Tongva land. Linda’s work centers around designing inclusive …

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#34 Chasing perfection: body image, PEDs, and social media with Dr. JT (Jonathan Tolentino) 1:11:01

2y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

We’re joined by Dr. JT (Jonathan Tolentino) once again to talk about our society’s obsession with the perfect physique. We chat about body and muscle dysmorphia, PEDs, the impact of social media, and how this ultimately impacts both our queer and Asian communities. Dr. JT is the Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residenc…

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#33 State of COVID & healing our queer Asian identities with Dr. JT (Jonathan Tolentino) 1:09:48

2+ y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

We have another beautiful episode chatting about COVID, our mental health, and our future. We're joined by an extra special guest Dr. JT, Jonathan Tolentino, who is the Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Ped…

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E- 13 Showdown Recap 1:15:03

2+ y ago1:15:03

1:15:03

In this episode we recap the Showdown Meet. We go over our diets, weight cut, and the meet. We also talk about John's quad injury, our attempts, and our impression of the meet overall. Then we go over our future plans and goals!

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E- 12 JP Price 1:29:58

2+ y ago1:29:58

1:29:58

We are joined JP Price: Gym owner, Meet director, and super strong Powerlifter who has a 959lb raw squat and 1003lb wrapped squat, along with a 639lb bench. We talk about the Showdown meet and the state of powerlifting right now.

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E- 11 Ashton Rouska 1:12:45

3y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

On the podcast this episode we have 2021 USAPL 105kg Bational champion, Ashton Rouska. We talk about his meet, prep, and career outside of the platform. We also talk about his military life and his plans for his next big meet.

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#32 Rainbow-washing and performative allyship of pride 46:39

3y ago46:39

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This week, we're joined by our favorite Derek Tran once again to chat about the state of COVID, rainbow-washing, performative allyship, and showing up authentically. In this episode we talk about: Derek's Tinder profile. Yes. Really. COVID mask mandates going down in many parts of America Rainbow-washing and performative allyship from companies Goo…

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#31 Activism & Asian culture: showing up & calling in our community with Derek Tran 41:04

3y ago41:04

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Another wonderful episode with our lovely guest Derek Tran, to talk about issues surrounding activism, current-day events, and the Asian culture. In this episode we talk about: Flashback to Xanga? Livejournal? Our COVID check-in and thoughts on the CDC directive to remove masks in the US Trump's rhetoric that catalyzed so much of the Asian hate we …

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E- 10 Sean Noriega Hamstringpapi 1:38:35

3y ago1:38:35

1:38:35

This episode features 83kg powerlifter, the Hamstringpapi, Sean Noriega. We talk about his programming, USAPL Nationals, and his coaching. We also talk about his thoughts about the USAPL potentially leaving the IPF.

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E- 09 Q and A 1:20:10

3y ago1:20:10

1:20:10

This episode we answer questions from our listeners. We cover a little of everything from programming to our creatine protocols.

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E- 08 Chad Penson 1:27:19

3y ago1:27:19

1:27:19

On the podcast this time we have, Chad Penson, 198lb Powerlifter and recent winner of the Kern US Open. We talk to Chad about his long but low key career and how has has emerged to become one of the best of all time.

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E- 07 Dan Bell 1:28:52

3y ago1:28:52

1:28:52

This episode we have the man responsible for the biggest Powerlifting total in Knee wraps and Raw, Dan Bell. We talk about his love for Coors Light, whether he is the Florida man, and his Kern prep and upcoming battle with John. Dan also talks about his plans for after Powerlifting, his daily life, and we debate on whether or not they should put an…

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E-06 Hunter Henderson and Ryan Sylva 1:48:15

3y ago1:48:15

1:48:15

This episode we are joined by the dynamic duo of Hunter Henderson and Ryan Sylva. We preview the Kern Open a little and talk about Hunter's prep and competition. We also get some insights on Ryan's coaching strategies and what we can do in the offseason to get better.

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#30 Stop Asian Hate and addressing rise in anti-Asian hate crimes with Derek Tran 55:42

3y ago55:42

55:42

Derek Tran and I chat about the rising anti-Asian hate crimes and what we can do to keep ourselves safe and sane during this time. In this episode we talk about: COVID and where we are at with vaccinations Issues with performative social media activists How allies can show up - with more actionable steps The intersection of mindfulness and activism…

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E- 05 Ed Coan 1:49:22

3y ago1:49:22

1:49:22

This episode features 2 Goats and a Panda, and not its not about Zoo Animals. We are joined by the legend Ed Coan. Listen as he breaks down our weaknesses, talks about his career, and reveals a secret exercise that he used to do.

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E- 04 Garret Fear 1:32:48

3y ago1:32:48

1:32:48

We are joined by the always entertaining, Garret Fear. We talk about some of his internet beefs, why he is choosing to lay off gear right now, and what projects he has coming up. We also discuss how we can make Powerlifting better, and Garret proposes a fantastic idea to make competitions better!

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E- 03 Hybrid Showdown Recap 1:31:21

3y ago1:31:21

1:31:21

In this episode we recap John's performance at the Hybrid Showdown. We go in detail his water cut leading up to the meet, his attempt selection and reasoning for them, and his side event where he did Ninja warrior the next day with Jujumufu. We also highlight some stand out performances by the other lifters from the Hybrid Showdown.…

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E- 02 Russ Swole 1:28:07

3y ago1:28:07

1:28:07

This episode includes special guest, Russ Swole...AKA Buff Chocolate. We talk about his current training and business projects, and also get into his goals and plans for the future.

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#29 Leading by example: compassion and mindfulness with Kim Thai 1:11:53

3+ y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

This episode, I’m joined by Kim Thai, founder of ganeshspace, an organization dedicated to making mindfulness a more equitable space. We chat about the current politics of America, how we can show up with compassion in activism, understanding ourselves before helping others, and her journey of finding her queer identity after marriage. Enjoy! Kim T…

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Episode -69 54:57

3+ y ago54:57

54:57

Welcome to the first official Episode of 2 Bros 1 Shaker cup! We start with introductions and what we have been up to recently. We discuss training and our plans for the year. Then we get into some of the segments we will be having in our show. We promise this wont be the typical powerlifting/interview show, so check it out!…

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#28 Storytelling and the richness of our Asian history with Randy Kim 1:22:14

3+ y ago1:22:14

1:22:14

On this episode of Yellow Glitter, I’m joined by Randy Kim, a queer, second-generation Viet-Khmer American from Chicagoland and podcast host of The Banh Mi Chronicles, highlighting uplifting important Asian voices. We chat about the Asian diaspora, how to heal the trauma of our parents, coming out, the importance of storytelling history of Asian cu…

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King of the Lifts Holiday Special 1:39:29

3+ y ago1:39:29

1:39:29

We kick off our new Podcast with a collaboration with King of the Lifts. We talk about our Christmas wish list, who's been naughty or nice, and some interesting MFK discussions. Part 1/2 on this holiday/year end special.

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#27 A graphic tale of honesty, darkness, truth and love with Mike Curato 1:13:51

3+ y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Curato, a queer Asian author and illustrator, to talk about his latest graphic novel, Flamer, inspired by his own personal life story. We cover a lot of topics including, mental health, bullying, suicide, and the wave of intolerance plaguing our country, and also looking ahead at how we can all do better. Mike…

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#26 Paving ways & coming out in the world of hockey with Jon Lee-Olsen 1:02:15

3+ y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In this episode, we are joined by Jon Lee-Olsen, a professional ice-hockey player who made headlines as the first openly out player in Europe and third in the world. We talk about his experience coming out nationally, managing relationships alongside a sports career, and his experiences as a transracial adoptee. Jon (he/him) is Danish transracial a…

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#25 Moving mountains and the importance of visibility with Rain Valdez 57:24

3+ y ago57:24

57:24

In this episode, we are joined by Rain Valdez to talk about her journey from the Philippines and Guam to the Emmy-nominated actress and producer she is today. We talk about her Emmy-nominated show, Razor Tongue, as well as her recent work on Disclosure highlighting the impact Hollywood has had on the trans community. We have a beautiful conversatio…

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#24 Discovering our voice & living our unapologetic truth with Amazin Lêthi 1:37:49

3+ y ago1:37:49

1:37:49

In this episode, we are joined by Amazin LeThi, LGBTQ+ sports ambassador, former competitive bodybuilder, entertainment executive, and fitness author to chat about current events and her life journey. We talk about trans-racial issues, equity and representation in media, and body positivity, homelessness in our queer community, and so much more. Am…

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#23 Representation and equity in media with Ian Alexander & Vivien Ngô 1:34:51

4y ago1:34:51

1:34:51

I am joined by none other than Ian Alexander (Buck Vu of The OA) and Vivien Ngô (Trinh Phan of Queen Sugar) to talk about what it’s like being gaysian in the entertainment industry, their humble beginnings as children of Asian immigrants, and their latest thriller, Daughter. They share some mindful advice on how to create a more equitable workspace…

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#22 Activism, direct action, and expressing solidarity with Kalaya’an Mendoza 44:22

4y ago44:22

44:22

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kalaya’an Mendoza, a nonviolent direct action trainer and disaster preparedness expert, to talk about the current climate and advice for those who headed out to protest in the streets. We chat about how we can show solidarity with Black folx and addressing racism within our Asian community. Kalaya’an Mendoza …

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E- 62 Eric Spoto 1:10:05

4y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

This episode we are joined by former Bench Press champ, Eric Spoto, who has benched 722lbs in competition. We talk about what he has been up to lately, his thoughts on the big benchers that are rising up now, and we talk about some of his training and philosophies.

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#21 Combating racism towards Asians amidst COVID-19 with Derek Tran 42:33

4y ago42:33

42:33

With the novel coronavirus spreading all around the world, so has intolerant attitudes towards Asians. Hate crimes have increased to unsettling amounts and it seems to get worse with each passing day. I am joined in this conversation with our returning guest Derek Tran to unpack the racism towards Asians and offer some advice on how to navigate it.…

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#20 Managing Change During Turbulent Times with Ning Zhou and Marti G Cummings 1:26:52

4y ago1:26:52

1:26:52

We are living in an unprecedented era with many of us confined in our own homes, facing uncertainty around COVID-19, and experiencing sudden changes in employment. Join us for a session as we have a chat on staying physically and mentally healthy amidst COVID-19, establishing mindfulness to stay present and peaceful, understanding trauma responses …

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#19 Finding Opportunity During COVID-19 and Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility 20:39

4y ago20:39

20:39

This episode, we talk about the continued struggles with COVID-19 here in NYC. But in light of this, there is also opportunity to connect with friends, family, our finances, emotions, feelings, and the planet. We also touch on some of the discriminatory laws that were recently passed against trans folks in Idaho. This episode, we talk about: The cu…

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#18 Lessons from the Coronavirus on privilege, xenophobia, and mindfulness 19:30

4y ago19:30

19:30

This episode, I talk about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. I share how our privilege and ignorance has led us where we are today, why we may be past the point of containment, why getting rid of wet markets is not the solution, addressing xenophobia, and advice on how to cope with emotions during this time. This episode, we’re going to chat about t…

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