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California Asians share favorite people, places and stories.
Kyle Larson Leads the 2026 NASCAR Cup Standings into the Final Stretch
Riding a wave of late-season momentum, reigning champion Kyle Larson leads the NASCAR Cup standings with the November title race rapidly approaching.
Japanese American driver Kyle Larson enters the final stretch of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season leading the championship standings, with the Nov. 8 title race still ahead.
After 36 races, Larson has one win, 15 top-five finishes, 21 top-10s and 1305 laps led. His playoff run has gained momentum: he finished fifth at Darlington, ended a 51-race winless streak with a victory at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, and followed with a second-place finish a...
The Japanese Artist Behind teamLab’s Immersive Digital Worlds
After founding teamLab with a group of university friends, Toshiyuki Inoko created interactive museums that have attracted millions of visitors worldwide.
Most museums ask visitors not to touch the art, but Toshiyuki Inoko created one where interaction is fully encouraged, attracting millions to visit some of the world’s most recognizable immersive exhibitions.
Inoko was born in Tokushima City, Japan, in 1977. Before becoming an artist, he was already experimenting with the way physical spaces could influence people. He once transformed an entire classroom using wood and cardboard, which generated lines of students eager to experience it...
Asian Identity Thriller: Midnight in Karakorum – Pt. 16
CIA Director Martin Underwood finds himself facing the rapid progression of a large-scale conspiracy engineered by Jack Tang about which he had received intelligence but had failed to take timely action.
Chapter FIFTEEN - 2nd Half
What now concerned Underwood most wasn’t just that he had ignored the report. He had done much more. Just after returning from his Tokyo meeting, Tang had submitted a proposal to the Pentagon to upgrade existing radar systems to make them capable of defeating stealth capabilities. According to the proposal, Tang would create a new generation of radar-oriented ASICs...
Takashi Yamazaki Follows Up His Oscar-Winning Success with Godzilla Minus Zero
Following the massive global success of Godzilla Minus One, filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki is diving straight back into post-war Japan for the sequel.
Takashi Yamazaki is the Japanese director, screenwriter and visual-effects supervisor behind 2023’s Godzilla Minus One, and his next film returns to the franchise with Godzilla Minus Zero.
Set in 1949, two years after Godzilla Minus One, the film follows the Shikishima family as postwar Japan struggles to rebuild before a new Godzilla threat emerges. Yamazaki again serves as director, writer and VFX lead. It opens in Japan November 3rd, followed by a Nort...
I Finally Understand the Anime Obsession
After discovering anime just three years ago, I've developed a deep appreciation for its storytelling, characters, and emotional depth. In this episode, I share my favorite anime why I believe these stories deserve to be appreciated as more than just cartoons.
Kelli (00:00) Hi everyone, welcome back to the Gold Sea Podcast. My name is Kelli and today I have a confession because I finally understand the anime obsession.
For most of my life, I never really understood why people were so obsessed with anime. I knew people loved it. They had their favorite characters, shows...
Five Players to Watch This College Basketball Season
Five Asian players across the country are poised to make an impact in the upcoming men’s college basketball season.
As we anticipate the upcoming college basketball season, several players will look to build on their previous performances and establish themselves as key contributors for their teams.
Xaivian Lee headlines the group after a winding college career. The Korean Canadian guard spent three seasons at Princeton, earning two-time Ivy League honors, before transferring to Florida this past season, where he averaged 11 points and 4 assists for a team that earned a number one seed in...
This Eagles Cheerleader is Also a Data Scientist
After earning two Stanford degrees, Sophia Chun built a career that combines advanced analytics with professional dance on an NFL sideline.
Sophia Chun can analyze data for one of the world’s largest social-media platforms during the week, then perform in front of more than 60,000 football fans as a Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader.
Originally from Orange County, California, Chun began dancing when she was only three years old. Her late grandmother enrolled her in classes because she had so much energy and that early decision eventually helped Chun build a life combining two fields that are ra...
Bedtime Story: The Firefly and the Giant
This Filipino folk tale depicts a grudge match between a tiny firefly and several large gorillas.
Come closer, my darlings. There’s room for both of you, and for that corner of the blanket that always seems to wander away. Tonight I’ll tell you a story from the Philippines, where a little firefly once had a very large problem. This is our gentler telling of an old tale about an ape called Amomongo and a firefly called Iput-Iput.
One evening, when the sky was turning the purple of a ripe plum, Iput-Iput flew along a vi...
Ann McFerran Went From Pre-Med Student to Beauty Mogul
Thai American entrepreneur Ann McFerran left the pre-med path and used her artistic talents to build one of beauty’s most recognizable lash and press-on nail brands.
Ann McFerran turned the false eyelashes she once used to build her confidence into Glamnetic, a beauty brand that generated approximately $50 million in sales during its first year.
McFerran was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and immigrated to the United States at seven years old with her mother and sister. The family settled in Manteca, California, where she was one of the few Asian students in her community and of...
Is He a Racist or a Racketeer?
In this podcast Unc Wis tackles the question on the minds of many Americans about the man leading the United States.
Tom Kagy (00:01.119) Hello, this is Tom Kagy with Unconventional Wisdom.
Some people wonder is Donald Trump really a racist or just a racketeer exploiting an underserved constituency?
Yes, that is a trick question. The answer is he's both.
Donald Trump has not only made no secret about his racism, but has made sure the racism is loudly embodied in his policies and well reported. Why? Because his brand of official...
Jason Y. Lee Bridges Political and Social Divides Through Jubilee Media’s Viral Video Formats
By creating hit formats like Middle Ground and Surrounded, Jason Y. Lee turned a non-profit passion project into a media empire generating 400 million monthly views.
Jason Y. Lee has built Jubilee Media into a popular digital platform by producing videos that bring people with opposing viewpoints together to discuss politics, identity and social issues.
The company’s flagship YouTube channel has 11 million subscribers, and its content generates nearly 400 million monthly views across platforms. The platform’s content and reach helped set the stage for Jubilee’s partnership with CNN for a town hall featur...
The Unspoken Stereotypes of Women’s Sports
In this episode, we explore the stereotypes surrounding girls' sports and why certain sports have become associated with different expressions of femininity and sexuality.
Kelli (00:00) Hi everyone, welcome to the Goldsea Podcast. My name is Kelli and today we're going to talk about something that's a little bit controversial. This is something I've genuinely been thinking about lately, and it's about the sports we grew up playing. Why do certain girls gravitate towards certain sports? And why do we associate different sports with completely different types of women?
When I think of my childhood, sports...