Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

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 journey 21:00: Relationship to dance 24:00: Mental health and the importance of therapy 34:00: Relationships and communication 39:00: Coping with depression and opening up 52:00: Future aspirations: Writing and directing 59:00: Mastering collaboration 1:02:00: Outro You can see Keone and Marie in the new musical Once Upon a One More Time at the Marquis Theatre, New York City. Socials:  Insta: @keonemadrid, @_marimadrid Twitter: @KeoneMadrid, @_marimadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 may be triggering for some people — at the bottom of this page we've added a list of organisations that provide short and long term mental health support services.  -  Today, we have an OG dance community head Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who came from the grassroots dance community and broke his way into Hollywood. Twitch has done everything from competing on shows like Star Search, The Wade Robson Project, and So You Think Can Dance, and found himself as a runner-up in all those shows. He didn’t let the loss from these shows take him off his path to make his mark for dance. He kept pushing, and in doing so found opportunities to venture into other disciplines such as acting and hosting. The gold about Twitch’s story is not all the accolades and projects he’s been on, but really his sharply focused “WHY.” In this chat, Twitch really breaks down the importance of being honest and true with yourself. He says that at the end of the day, the “hustle” just becomes noise that will never quiet down until you figure out what is authentic to you. This couch conversation goes deep and hits home in the realest way. - UK: Mind have a list of 24/7 mental health crisis hotlines: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ The Listening Place: https://listeningplace.org.uk/i-need-help/ Local Mind support services: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/ Maytree Suicide Respite Centre: https://www.maytree.org.uk/ SOS Silence of Suicide: https://sossilenceofsuicide.org/talking-suicide/ YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/shout-85258/ Hub of Hope (mental health support database): https://hubofhope.co.uk/ US: Call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988: https://988lifeline.org/  IMAlive at 1-800-784-2433: https://www.imalive.org/ DBSA have an extensive list of hotlines: https://www.dbsalliance.org/crisis/suicide-hotline-helpline-information/ The Jed Foundation: https://jedfoundation.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ The Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Samaritans USA: http://www.samaritansusa.org/contact.php Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 29:18 – Wildest stories 34:15 – Who do we want to bring back next season? 40:00 – Biggest takeaways from Season 2 51:00 – What do you feel you’ve mastered? Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Spider-man cameo and cool opportunities 21:00: Starting Joystick 24:00: Focusing on what you love 26:00: Starting therapy and opening up 32:00: Defining success 34:00: Lightning round 43:00: Outro You can follow Michael on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube @justmaiko Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: Asian representation in Hollywood 22:00: Learning from the greats 30:00: The auditioning process 32:00: Moving into directing 36:00: The reality of the Hollywood experience 43:00: Making art that has an impact 46:00: Defining success 50:00: Mastering artistic processes 55:00: Outro You can follow Dante on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 connecting with his biological family 14:00: Documenting his story as a Korean adoptee 20:00: The emotional journey of being an adoptee 23:00: Navigating a language barrier 24:00: Connecting family 28:00: International Secret Agents 34:00: Becoming a producer and collaborating with peers 36:00: Being a musician 43:00: Defining success 46:00: Lightning round 49:00: Mastering writing and performing 50:00: Outro You can follow Dan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Spotify @danakadan Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 spotlight 41:00: Rebranding Poreotics and crew dynamics 1:00:00: Poreotics joining the Kinjaz crew 1:15:00: Charlie leaving the squad and directing and directing Miniotics 1:30:00: Reflecting on the Poreotics x Kinjaz journey 1:38:00: Lightning round 1:54:00: Mastering different moves, and mastering how you feel 1:59:00: Outro Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 16:00: Being your own guide 19:00: Working with celebrity clients 22:00: Self-educating and becoming a certified trainer 24:00: Trial and error mentality 25:00: The importance of consistency 31:00: Everyday routine and nutrition 39:00: Meditation time 41:00: Sources of motivation 47:00: Dealing with lulls in motivation 49:00: The highs and lows of the hustle 52:00: Defining success 57:00: Lightning round 1:02:00: Mastering body control movements 1:04:00: Outro Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 09:00: Pursuing multiple passions: from fencing to performing 16:00: Breaking into K-pop, the trainee system, and learning Korean 19:00: The history of Jackson and Kinjaz 24:00: Making creative visions a reality 31:00: Joining the Kinjaz family 32:00: Upcoming album: MAGIC MAN 37:00: Struggling with mental health, opening up, and being authentic 42:00: The transient nature of fame and constantly pushing 44:00: Relationship with fans 46:00: Asian representation in entertainment 48:00: Street Dance of China 52:00: Self-care by doing what you love 54:00 Defining success 55:00 Lighting round 1:04:00: Maserty: Seeing the whole picture 1:08:00: Outro Jackson’s album MAGIC MAN comes out on 02/09/2022 — You can watch the music video for his new single ‘Cruel’ here. Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: Eayikes’ origin story 08:00: Choosing Eayikes’ direction 10:00: Home-y Made Meals 13:00: The desire to help others and working for non-profits 18:00: Defining food 24:00: Building relationships with the unhoused community 27:00: Working together 35:00: How to get involved with Home-y Made Meals 41:00: Kinjaz-Eayikes collaboration and finding the inspiration to serve 50:00: Eayikes’ annual retreat 1:00:00: Soulversations 1:07:00: Defining success 1:15:00: Lightning round 1:24:00: Investing in people 1:28:00: Outro You can find out more information about Eayikes’ Wilderwonder camping experience here, and, if you’re feeling inspired to connect more with the people around you, the Soulversations card game can be purchased directy on this website. Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices