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A fiction show about a Korean American son (Joel Kim Booster) who wants to come out to his mom (Esther Moon), but can't because they don't speak the same language.

James Kim


    • Sep 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES

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    Introducing: Magnificent Jerk with Maya Sugarman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 25:17


    Maya Sugarman joins James Kim to talk about their new podcast, Magnificent Jerk, from Apple TV+ and Pineapple Street Studios. The documentary series follows Maya on a journey to discover who her uncle really was. Starting with a box of his forgotten screenplays, the series sees her discovering that he was a member of a Chinese gang who went to jail before turning his life story into the Crazy Six screenplay (albeit with a few twists).

    Introducing: You Feeling This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 17:27


    You Feeling This? is a new fiction anthology show about love. It's 10 intimate stories about people trying to connect with each other in Los Angeles. The entire show is out now.

    Introducing: Appearances

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 39:32


    A new fiction show about family connection, love and inner strength. Appearances is written, directed and sound designed by Sharon Mashihi. It's brought to you by Mermaid Palace and Radiotopia. Listen to more episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appearances/id1531380479

    EP. 1: Moaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 30:03


    The story begins with a moan. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers team includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids. The end credits song is “Haenim” by Kim Jung Mi. CAST: Joel Kim Booster plays PAUL / Esther Moon plays GINA / Mildred Marie Langford plays SHAYLA / Remy Ortiz plays DANNY / Todd Masterson plays RYAN / Ify Nwadiwe plays TROY / Taeho K plays YOUNG PAUL / James Bak plays PAUL'S DAD. Other actors in this episode include Frank Stoltze, Yamid Aramoni, Raphael Gatchalian, Lisa Brenner, Blake Zimmerman, Tony D’Amato, Anthony Patiu, Chris Mclean, Julian Park, and Aaron Mendelson. Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, and Joe Kim.

    EP. 2: Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 21:12


    Paul goes to the river bed. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen. The end credits song is "I DON'T CARE" by 박혜진 Park Hye Jin. CAST: Joel Kim Booster plays PAUL / Esther Moon plays GINA / Mildred Marie Langford plays SHAYLA / Remy Ortiz plays DANNY / Todd Masterson plays RYAN / Taeho K plays YOUNG PAUL / Taylor Coffman plays STEPHANIE. Other actors in this episode include Becca Murray, Finnegan Forsyeth, Mary Knauf, and Ava Reas. Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, and Joe Kim.

    EP. 3: Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 26:52


    Paul goes to a dinner. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids. The end credits song is “HEART IN YOUR HEARTBREAK” by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart. CAST: Joel Kim Booster plays PAUL / Esther Moon plays GINA / Mildred Marie Langford plays SHAYLA / Remy Ortiz plays DANNY / Todd Masterson plays RYAN / Taylor Coffman plays STEPHANIE / Naomi Ko plays ZO / Casey O'Brien plays WARREN / Taeho K plays YOUNG PAUL / James Bak plays PAUL'S DAD / Brooke Iskra plays STUDENT / Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield plays JACKIE. Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, and Joe Kim.

    EP. 4: Dancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 24:35


    Paul goes dancing. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids. The song "Gou Talk" by Peggy Gou is featured in the club scene. The end credits song is “BAGS” by Clairo. CAST: Joel Kim Booster plays PAUL / Esther Moon plays GINA / Mildred Marie Langford plays SHAYLA / Remy Ortiz plays DANNY / Todd Masterson plays RYAN / Taylor Coffman plays STEPHANIE / Naomi Ko plays ZO / Casey O'Brien plays WARREN / Taeho K plays YOUNG PAUL / Jeanne Heo plays MS KIM / Brian Lee plays KEVIN / Vivian Yoon plays CLAIRE. Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, and Joe Kim.

    EP. 5: Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 21:39


    Paul takes a deep breath. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen. The end credits song is “Paul” by Big Thief. CAST: Joel Kim Booster plays PAUL / Esther Moon plays GINA / Todd Masterson plays RYAN / Taylor Coffman plays STEPHANIE / Naomi Ko plays ZO / Casey O'Brien plays WARREN / Kristina Gerber plays SERVER / Vivian Yoon plays CLAIRE. Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, and Joe Kim.

    EP. 6: Ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 22:37


    This is where the story ends. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids. The end credits song is “Nililiya” by Joyce Kwon. CAST: Joel Kim Booster plays PAUL / Esther Moon plays GINA / Mildred Marie Langford plays SHAYLA / Remy Ortiz plays DANNY / Todd Masterson plays RYAN / Taylor Coffman plays STEPHANIE / Naomi Ko plays ZO / Casey O'Brien plays WARREN / Vivian Yoon plays CLAIRE / James Bak plays PAUL'S DAD. Other actors in this episode include Chris Yejin, Oscar Cha, Tricia Tongco, and Joe Kim. Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, and Joe Kim.

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