Now In Color

Screenwriter, producer, and filmmaker, Kevin. T Morales joins Sandie to talk about the lifelong journey of storytelling. He comes from a family of artists and storytellers, and he's even had lunch with Francis Ford Coppola. In this episode, Kevin gives advice to aspiring filmmakers and directors on how to find your voice, write through grief, and maybe consider moving out of the United States. Of course, we also talk about the three filmmakers that inspired him to find his voice: Alejandro Iñárritu, Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón. Liked what Kevin had to say? Follow him for more filmmaking tips and advice on Twitter: @KevinTMorales Connect with Now In Color: Twitter: @now_incolor Instagram: @nowincolorpodcast  

Recorded in the height of COVID-19 and the overdue racial reckoning of America. Emmy-award winning video journalist and correspondent Dolly Li tells the untold story of Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Tu Youyou, who discovered the cure for malaria in ancient Chinese texts. We discuss Black Lives Matter, Asians For Black Lives, what makes this particular moment in time different than previous fights for civil liberties, and how we can stand in solidarity to move forward. 

Note: This episode was recorded at the end of February 2020, a few days before COVID-19 was reported in the United States.  CW: Hate speech regarding anti-Blackness in Josephine Baker's life is used in this episode.  ___ Let's travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties. Candace Maxwell (as seen on Netflix, STARZ, and the CW) tells the story behind the glitz & glamour of Josephine Baker, an actress, singer, dancer, social activist, and war hero. We discuss the difficulties of the entertainment industry, following your dreams, and what we can learn from Josephine Baker's legacy.    Music: Magic - Yung Kartz; Blue Skies - Josephine Baker; You Drive Me Crazy - Josephine Baker

Crossposted from the hit podcast First Generation Burden, created and hosted by Rich Tu. We recorded this episode when New York City was first ordered to shelter-in-place back in late March. We talk about anti-Asian sentiments across the country, the perception of content post-COVID-19, and the Myth of Assimilation.    If you haven't already, be sure to listen and subscribe to First Generation Burden wherever you get podcasts! 

So...it's been a while, and 2020 didn't exactly go as we all hoped it would.    Music: Magic - Yung Kartz

In the season finale, Sandie is joined by notorious "troublemaker," Simon Tam, the frontman of The Slants. Over the span of almost a decade, the band fought to keep their name with the U.S. Trademark Office and finally won a historic freedom of speech case with the Supreme Court in 2017. Think trademark law doesn't apply to you? Think again! Simon not only discusses this case, but also what it was like to grow up in Southern California, bullying, grief, and his newly released memoir, Slanted.    At the end of this episode, there is also a sneak preview of their Broadway show in development! Enjoy.  ___   This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @brickbybrickstudios) and sponsored in part by Dylan (IG: @Dylan_Underwear). Use the code NOWINCOLOR to get 10%!    ___   Music: good morning by Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SQWFdnbzlgI

Note from Sandie: You thought just because I'm out of the country means I'll neglect this podcast? Think again! Also hej from Copenhagen and the Faroe Islands! __ This week, Sandie is joined by writer and activist Beatriz Kaye (the founder of the @BedStuyBookClub, a book club dedicated to women and femmes of color). Beatriz tells the story of Jose Rizal, who is regarded as a national hero to the Philippines during the end of Spanish colonialism. Beatriz talks about giving up space and self care. Sandie talks about laying down for all of 2016. They both discuss cancel culture, letting people live, and restoring hope and healing through their own forms of activism.  ___ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @BrickByBrickStudios) and sponsored in part by Dylan (IG: @Dylan_Underwear). Get 10% off your first order of Dylan with the promo code: NOWINCOLOR. 

Note from Sandie: I feel like I always fall into a mid-season slump, where I get really sick or work begins to pile up. I'm so sorry!  ___ This week, law student Renée de Jesus joins Sandie to talk about the case for de-segregation of schools before Brown v. Board of Education: Mendez v. Westminster. They discuss microaggressions, terrible startups, and how to decolonize your education (and mind).  ___ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @brickbybrickstudios) and sponsored in part by Dylan Underwear (IG: @dylan_underwear). Use the promo code: NOWINCOLOR to get 10% your first purchase of Dylan. 

CW: The following episode contains discussions surrounding police violence, infant loss, disordered eating, and Black maternal loss.  ___ This week, writer and activist Jesi Taylor Cruz joins Sandie to tell the story of Korryn Gaines. Jesi discusses the undocumented violence on Black mothers throughout history and the trauma it has left not only in this country but for black and brown mothers everywhere. They further discuss the fears for their own safety in public spaces and more. While these topics are difficult and uncomfortable, it is important to bring stories like this to the forefront.    ___   This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @brickbybrickstudios) and sponsored in part by Dylan Underwear (IG: @dylan_underwear). Use PROMO CODE: NOWINCOLOR to get 10% off your first order of Dylan!

This week, comedian and producer Edward Pokropski joins Sandie to tell the the history (and cycle of cultural appropriation) of SPAM, found in beloved dishes such as Budae Jjigae (부대찌개 or Korean Army Stew) and musubi. Edward also talks about the adoptee experience and making peace with his identity. Sandie talks about ugly crying to her mom about balancing the creative life with paying the bills. They both give feedback to NextShark's editorial board.  ____ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @BrickByBrickStudios) and is sponsored in part by Dylan Underwear (IG: @Dylan_Underwear). 

This is a special crossover episode with the hit podcast, $6.99 Per Pound. Jaeki Cho, creator of Alumni, producer of 'Bad Rap,' and co-host of $6.99 Per Pound joins Sandie to tell the history of Asian Americans in hip hop, who have been there since the genesis of the genre and culture -- both behind the scenes and in front of the screens. They talk about cultural appropriation, the marketability (but also innate talent) of Awkwafina, representation, and so much more.  ___ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @BrickByBrickStudios) and sponsored in part by Dylan Underwear (IG: @Dylan_Underwear). You can also listen and subscribe to bi-weekly episodes of $6.99 Per Pound (IG: @699perpound) anywhere you get podcasts!  

If you're a Harry Potter or Doctor Who fan, this episode is for you! This week, writer and podcaster Constance Gibbs (of Nerds of Color, TARBIS, etc) joins Sandie to discuss all the racial nuances of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. She talks about the complexities of being POC in the super-white nerd and fandom culture. They talk about shipping, fanfiction, and so much more! Constance also tells the story of her second favorite Potter: Richard Potter, the first African American stage magician.  __ This magical episode is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @BrickByBrickStudios) and sponsored in part by Dylan Underwear (IG: @Dylan_Underwear). You can download and listen to Now In Color anywhere you get podcasts. Follow on IG @NowInColorPodcast and Twitter @Now_InColor for more updates! 

This week, comedian and filmmaker Angel Yau joins Sandie to tell the story of the creators of Panda Express. If you thought it was a bunch of white people, you thought wrong! Angel talks about the benefit of being quiet and observant in a Chinese household, something Sandie really could learn. They talk about representation, toxic Asian Facebook groups, and the American Dream.  ___ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @brickbybrickstudios). Follow Now In Color on IG @nowincolorpodcast and Twitter @now_incolor

This week, an actual professor of African history and comedian, Justin Williams, joins Sandie to tell the story of the revolutionary first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah. Justin Williams is literally the only qualified person on this podcast. They talk about the good ol' days of living in a railroad apartment under the BQE, dating in New York City, and checking out the notorious Union Pool. If you want to laugh out loud and learn some serious African history, this is the episode for you.  __ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @BrickByBrickStudios). You can find Now In Color anywhere you get podcasts and on IG: @nowincolorpodcast and Twitter: @now_incolor 

Actor and producer, Jimena Perea joins Sandie to tell the story of the hidden revolutionary hero of South America: Manuela Sáenz. Her work for women's rights and freeing South America from Spanish colonial rule was largely overshadowed by Simón Bolívar, her totally toxic lover. Or was it romantic? Find out as Jimena bring this bad ass woman's story to life. Okay, and seriously, how do you pronounce Jimena's last name? Sandie really, really can't pronounce it.  __ This podcast is presented by Brick By Brick Studios (IG: @brickbybrickstudios). IG: @nowincolorpodcast/Twitter: @now_incolor

This week, stage tech and photographer, Aaron Amodt joins Sandie to tell the story of the Chinese magician Ching Ling Foo...and his infamous rival, Ching Ling Soo. A magician never reveals his secret, but we'll give you a hint: one of them is in yellowface. If Rachel Dolezal can get away with it, why are we even surprised a master of illusion in the late 1800s could, too? Aaron also discusses his time traveling with the Ringling Brothers, working in theater, and much to Sandie's dismay, how Josh Groban (Sandie's first true celebrity crush) slid in some DMs!  ___ Now In Color is presented by Brick By Brick Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Follow them on IG: @BrickByBrickStudios. Follow Now In Color @NowInColorPodcast and subscribe, rate, download anywhere you get podcasts!

This week, fashion designer and tailor, Jessica Yuen, joins Sandie to tell the story of Wong Kim Ark, a Chinese-American who brought birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court when denied entry during the Chinese Exclusion Act. Before this, Sandie stalked Jessica as an audience member when she was on a panel for Asian-Americans in the arts. It sounds creepy, but a beautiful friendship actually forms...like Netflix's You. Kidding! Don't romanticize stalking, you guys. It's gross. Anyway, they talk about growing up as one of the only Chinese families on the block, and the guilt they live with in the often misunderstood realities of being in an interracial relationship.  ___ This episode is presented by Brick by Brick Studio (IG: @brickbybrickstudios). You can find Now In Color anywhere you get podcasts (IG: @nowincolorpodcast/ Twitter: @now_incolor)

It's Black History Month and the day before Lunar New Year -- welcome to Season 2 of Now In Color, presented by Brick By Brick Studios. That's right, folks, Sandie has moved from her living room to an actual studio. To kick off this season premiere, Ezra Bynum comes by again and tells the story of Robert Smalls, a former slave turned sea captain and politician who commandeered a Confederate ship. Basically, an action movie should be made about him because in 2019, we are done with mediocre white man narratives.  ___ IG: @nowincolorpodcast, @brickbybrickstudios

Do you ever wonder why you're often treated like a circus freak or why your culture is put on an exhibition display? Well, it's probably because we are all Afong Moy -- the first "Chinese Lady" brought to the United States to literally be placed in a box to be gawked at. This week, comedian and actor SJ Son joins Sandie to tell the story of Afong Moy (it's also not her real name). SJ tells white people to read 5 articles per day. Sandie agrees. They also discuss interracial dating under the white gaze. 

This week, comedian and member of the amazing sketch comedy group (now featured on Comedy Central) Astronomy Club, Monique Moses joins Sandie to tell the story of Toussaint Louverture, known as the Black Napoleon. Sandie apologizes multiple times to her therapist for skipping therapy for MONTHS now. Monique shares a personal and heartfelt story. And we all need to go back to therapy! 

Meet Madam C.J. Walker -- America's first self-made millionaire, who also happened to be a black woman and the first in her family born outside of slavery. This week, Atheer Yacoub, comedian and host of No Fly List, tells the story of Madam C.J. Walker. Sandie drinks bulletproof coffee (she stopped after day 2). Atheer talks about growing up in Alabama. They both discuss positive psychology and bringing more hope into this hell fire we are currently living in. 

By now, we all know that the first Thanksgiving wasn't as peaceful and lovely as we've been told. There was A LOT of bloodshed. Today, Sandie tells the story of Squanto, the famed Native American who served as an interpreter and liason between the Native American tribes and the Pilgrims...but, uh, how did he even know English that well in the first place? Who was he really? Was Squanto even his real name? Find out in this special Thanksgiving episode! 

This week, Sandie and Rich Tu come together with a special collaboration episode of Now In Color and First Generation Burden. In honor of Veterans Day, Sandie tells the story of the forgotten Chinese-American soldiers who fought in the Civil War, focusing specifically on Joseph Pierce.  Rich talks representation, Awkwafina, and Harvard. Sandie talks about creative burnout. At one point in this episode, their friendship transcends to a deeper level: Rich manages to get some tears flowing out of Sandie. Vulnerability is where it's at, y'all.    This is a special collaboration episode with First Generation Burden featuring Rich Tu: "First Generation Burden is a series of conversations with immigrants the children of immigrants. It is a platform to celebrate the unique and diverse immigrant population in this America. Also, it’s just a bunch of fun conversations with good people." You can find First Gen Burden on iTunes, SoundCloud, and anywhere you get your podcasts! Find out more about First Gen Burden: https://firstgenburden.com/

You may be wondering: Sandie, where have you been? Her apartment flooded, and she got very exhausted by the end of it all (it's actually still an ongoing issue). But this week, she's back! And she's joined by Melissa Slaughter, former actress and current co-creator of Hapa Mag and co-host of the podcast "We're Not All Ninjas." They talk about Celeste Ng's latest article about the harassment of Asian American women. Melissa tells the story of the forgotten Japanese-American Zoot Suiters, the bad boys that both Melissa and Sandie probably would have fallen for. Sandie talks about high school history projects. They both urge everyone to go to therapy and avoid the downfalls of the dreaded intergenerational trauma.  

NOTE: First of all, sorry for the delay! I was traveling, and then my apartment flooded. It's a whole thing. ANYWAY. This week, Sandie is joined by Christina Lee, one of the creators of Resistance Cranes. Last year, Resistance Cranes raised over $10k for refugees and low-income immigrants. And they are doing it again this year from 10/19 - 10/20, so if you are in the NYC area please stop by the Beam Center (Follow this link for more details and to RSVP to fold cranes: https://www.facebook.com/events/1146996232143993/). Christina tells the story of the first Asian-American Hollywood (demi) star Anna May Wong, a gorgeous human and talented actress, who deserved so much more than she got. Sandie and Christina go deep into consuming problematic media, and how they grapple with their own implicit biases and privileges. 

This week, Sandie is joined by Kwame Siriboe to discuss how Mao Zedong's Communist Manifesto influenced Black Radicals in the United States, including the founder of the Black Panthers. Kwame and Sandie discuss their alma mater, and their multiple missed connections. Kwame thinks this is a test. Sandie wants to bridge some gaps. They both talk about intergenerational trauma (a common theme in this podcast), representation in media, and the importance of voting. 

This week, Sandie is joined by actor/writer/producer Ariel Estrada to discuss the Philippine-American War. They delve into a much larger and deeper topic of colonialism, and the insidious effects it still has on us today. Ariel shares the story of how deeply it affected him, and how colonialism ultimately led him to one of the most life-altering experiences anyone could ever expect. 

This week, Sandie is joined by award-winning director, actor, and writer Yhá Mourhia Wright, who tells the story of Dorothy Height -- a champion for both civil rights and women's rights.Yhá Mourhia gets into conspiracy theories of oppression. Sandie talks about the Instagram spiral. They discuss the importance of intersectional feminism, the performance art of current state of activism, and how Susan B. Anthony was basically the worst. Like, how are we still celebrating her? Now? In front of our salads?!

Actor and producer Ezra Bynum (IG: @walks_his_own_pacee) joins Sandie this week to tell the story of the very first FBI case in the United States during the Roaring 20s: The Osage Tribe Murders. Sandie talks intergenerational trauma. Ezra gets matched on Tinder. They delve into the paranormal, why they both hate the woods, and how the Native Americans are (rightfully) haunting America forever.  __ Now In Color is a weekly podcast that brings those who have been erased in history back to the forefront giving them the voice and place that they deserve. Subscribe and rate on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud! Follow on IG: @NowInColorPodcast and Twitter: @Now_InColor. 

Award-winning visual artist and MTV's VP of Design, Rich Tu, joins Sandie this week to tell the story of Pedro Flores, the innovator of the yo-yo. Sandie fangirls over the Jersey Shore with Rich, the only person who will entertain the conversation. Rich discusses hip-hop culture, and why it resonates with so many Asian-Americans. Sandie and Rich delve into Asian-American identity, invisibility, and representation.    Now In Color is a weekly comedic podcast that brings those who have been erased in history back to the forefront. This podcast is now available on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher. You can now subscribe (and review) for a new episode every week! For updates, follow @Now_InColor on Twitter and @NowInColorPodcast on IG. 

Sandie and Nico discuss bad representation in theater. Nico discusses the story of Crispus Attucks, whose death shapes American history in more ways than one. 

Nekoro Gomes (writer/comedian) joins Sandie to discuss the 1968 NYC Teachers' Strike and how veiled racism within our educational system still affects the community today.    Now In Color is a weekly podcast that brings those who have been erased in history back to the forefront. Subscribe and leave a review! 

Chris and Sandie discuss anxiety, who gets to assign meaning to art, and fanfiction. Chris then tells the story of Anthony Johnson, who has become known in history as the "first black slave owner." But there's more to Johnson's story than we may think.