#18 After Dark - Bryant Pham & JP: How Airsoft Is Changing The Firearms Industry, Being Asian In America, Family Dynamics & Finding Confidence Through Equalizer Hobbies - Skating, Video Games, Airsoft, Firearms & Fitness

Apr 29, 2022

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In this week’s episode of After Dark, I sat down with co-host JP and our good friend Bryant Pham. Bryant is well spoken, highly intelligent and talented. I first met Bryant at the range when he came out to test his brand new AR-15 and I was blown away by how his prior airsoft experience carried over into shooting firearms. Our conversation began with Bryant sharing how his parents escaped from Vietnam and the cultural impact that many first generation Americans experience being raised by immigrants. Bryant discusses the challenges that Asian men face in today's society and exemplifies how key factors and cultural differences shaped who he is today. The three of us discuss: high school sports, skateboarding, racism, equalizer hobbies & much more! Check out YouTube to watch the full video interview.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introducing Bryant

00:45 How We Met

02:14 Bryant’s Parents Escaping Vietnam

05:28 Growing Up In East San Jose

07:22 JP on Childhood Similarities

12:15 Racism & Challenges In School

17:41 High School Sports

21:08 Bryant’s Passions

35:12 Equalizer Hobbies

43:33 Finding Inspiration Through Media

45:19 Getting Into Firearms

49:41 The Training Value of Airsoft

1:13:08 Innovation In The Airsoft Industry

1:23:46 Finding Human Connection

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