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Hosted by rapper/producer Chong Ali, Umami Nights explores the creative journey of Asian artists and beyond.

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    • Jul 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Episode 25 - Live from Studio oizoioi w/ Hoey Farmer & Zipperhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 74:05


    Recorded live from Phoi Friday at Studio oizoioi, we have stand up comedian Hoey Farmer fill in as co-host in Day Know's absence. We also have Zipperhead jump in as we talk about how Hoey's social media fame was a red flag for his new job, Hoey getting banned from Tiktok live, pornstar and video game crossover and many many more relevant topics that you definitely care about. Big shout once again to our sponsors Lemak and Bonjour Banh Mi

    Episode 24 - Live w/ Zipperhead & Hoey Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 66:51


    Podcasting live from Phoi Friday at studio oizoioi, we chat to special guests Zipperhead and Hoey Farmer. Big thank you to our sponsors Lemak and Bonjour Banh Mi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umaminights/message

    Episode 23 - Live from Phoi Friday w/ BADPOSTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 69:18


    In this episode of Umami Nights, Chong Ali and Day Know pod live from Phoi Friday at studio oizoioi with special guests BADPOSTURE. We get into the highs and lows of a music career and ask: Is it worth it? We also chat to restaurateur Thang Tran and Pro MMA Fighters Nick Kepu and Nate Law who happened to be in the audience. Big thank you to the sponsors of Phoi Friday: Lemak and Bonjour Banh Mi. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umaminights/message

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    Episode 22 - People Behind the Music Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 66:42


    Part 2 in a 2 part series. We continue our conversation with Michael and Joanne from People Behind the Music about the Vietnamese diaspora and themes that are expressed by the artists that come from it. We dive into the cultural nuances between the different identities within the Vietnamese community and how those relationships play out. That and plenty more ideas in this episode. If you have any input, comments, suggestions, criticisms, please hit us up! we want to hear about all of your experiences! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umaminights/message

    Episode 21 - People Behind the Music Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 35:15


    In part 1 of this 2 part series, I kick back with Michael and Joanne from People Behind the Music to talk about how Michael's start in the music industry and explore PBTM's journey through a notoriously tricky landscape that is the music business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umaminights/message

    Episode 20 - Lacerated ball sack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 76:13


    We talk way too long about Zac Snyder's cut of Justice League and give it our 'out of 10' score. Lacerated ball sacks get brought up by Busy Home Cook as we discuss American reality TV and then we dive straight back into movies as we froth over Donnie Yen joining the cast of John Wick 4. Floyd Mayweather makes even more money 'fighting' Logan Paul and we open up our Umami Box from Urban Food Culture. visit @urbanfoodculture urbanfoodculture.com check out oizoioi.com.au for the latest drop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 19 - A consul, an advocate and a mediator walk in the door

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 74:23


    Chong Ali and Day Know return from Darwin from a 4 day studio session and is greeted by a non caring, non podcast participating Busy Home Cook who completely ignores their conversational efforts and instead catches up on her work. Personality tests, Asia Rising Together show, Eternals and romance about food, it's as exciting as it sounds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 18 - Tinder for old people

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 77:02


    We waste your time with Day Knows incomplete personality test. We update Ling Ling's new menu and follow up with bitcoin's happenings and goings. Movie reviews is more like a series review with Jupiter's Legacy and we dissect Day Know's dating life on Tinder. Check out oizoioi.com.au for the latest drip --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 17 - Read the room

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 75:30


    We start by shouting out our 10 undefeated listeners. Leelow from Pass the Aux on 4ZZZ jumps on the line to explain crypto to us (kind of). We discover a Brisbane bar/restaurant with the lamest marketing. The Busy Home Cook does the quickest review of 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' in the history of Netflix reviews. OIZOIOI presents Umami Nights Podcast https://oizoioi.com.au/ for the latest wearable aesthetics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 16 - The Last Samurai

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 121:39


    The Busy Home Cook calls out Chong Ali for calling her a samurai 7 years ago. Winners for the oizoioi.com.au NC100 Snapbacks are drawn. Gilly from tacticaledge.com.au joins us on the line and offers us 10% off (use promo code gilly10). We debate whether we should clean bird poo or let other nature do it for us. PLUS: We review Godzilla vs Kong and Yasuke!!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 15 - Glass half full

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 71:15


    Mr. Lemak gets poo on his finger, is it his or his babys? Round the Twist on Netflix is awesome according to The Busy Home Cook, Day Know and Chong think it's whack. Day Know gives out Mortal Kombat spoilers and a fly dies in Chong's wine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 14 - They speak in cursives

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 78:00


    The Busy Home Cook completely takes over the show with her Tik Tok food hacks and feet on the table ways. Chong and Day Know try to keep the show on the rails but The Busy Home Cook and her on the mic chewing ways are way too disruptive to make this show listenable. Don't tune into this, it's terrible. For real. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umaminights/message

    Episode 13 - Oakley Kwon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 72:20


    Actor, Director and Producer Oakley Kwon joins us for a chat on the show as she takes us through her creative journey from her first production in grade six, her reoccurring role on Neighbours to starring in the wildly successful Hungry Ghosts series on SBS.

    Episode 12 - To parent or to game? PS5 dramas and Chris Evans is not Pete Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 68:31


    Busyhomecook is on a spy mission so it's just Chong Ali and Day Know nerding out on gaming for most of the episode. We also catch up on celebrity chef Pete Evans and the fun things that he's been up to.

    Episode 11 - Jackie Chan and K-Rudd the Gold miners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 67:18


    The show has taken on a life of it's own now with Busyhomcook and Day Know coming on to co-host. Straight off the tracks and into the weeds with this episode.

    Episode 10 - Day Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 77:03


    Day Know joins me to co-host an episode where we talk about my adventures in radio, fine dining and our connection to Hip Hop and Black culture.

    Episode 9 - Nyan Tun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 81:55


    Nyan Tun is an artist/creative and half of rap group BADPOSTURE. We sit down for an in depth chat about his art, growing up in Logan, metal health and his latest EP 'Kids In Space'.Listen to 'Kids In Space': https://open.spotify.com/album/6mPfgvl2pYkk6xAN7m1Ty6?si=j1_aQSPVQ4K7_uTEZCrTBg

    Episode 8 - Thang Tran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 53:17


    Owner of the notorious 'Lemak Express' Thang Tran sits down and talks about his journey from his academic path, his successful pharmacy career and his eventual transition into the hospitality industry. What does being the owner of a successful business entail and how did he go from pharmacist to becoming his own boss in just one month.

    Episode 7 - Kuya James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 66:03


    Recorded on the 8th of April 2019, Aria nominated producer James Mangohig aka Kuya James sat down for a really honest chat about being an Asian Australian in the Aussie music industry, representation, equity and POWER! This was one of the most inspiring and informative chats I’ve done so far so I’m really happy to be sharing this one once again. Kuya James has been on a tear recently releasing some solo work collaborating with other high callibar artists, his latest release ‘Trust’ featuring the sister Emily Wurramurra is getting a bunch of radio love, the visuals for that joint are equally as amazing so make sure you check that one out.Kuya James - TRUST ft. Emily Wurramara X Kino Mchughhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goa2FFcPefQ

    Episode 6 - Covidsane in the Membrane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 45:49


    This episode DOES NOT HAVE A GUEST. Please don't tune in if you are expecting anybody else to chime in, this episode is just me in a bit of a Q&A session from questions I took from my IG stories. Thank you to Mark, Amy and Kelvin for throwing those questions my way. I will be working on getting more guests in for future episodes so skip this one if you hate hearing me talk for about 45 minutes non stop. Oh, and follow the Umami Nights Playlist. Peace.

    Episode 5 - Aven Yap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 58:09


    This weeks guest, writer, musician and film maker Aven Yap

    Episode 4 - Motion Max, Bboy Tepo & Bboy Shiba

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 61:58


    This weeks guest, 2019 BrisAsia Dance (B.A.D.) winners Motion Max and Bboy Tepo and B.A.D. organiser Bboy Shiba.

    Episode 3 - Josephine A Dino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 74:17


    This weeks guest is actor, animator and artist Josephine A Dino.

    Episode 2 - Ashwin Segkar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 59:54


    This weeks guest Stand Up Comedian and Radio Host Ashwin Segkar was recorded on the 17th of December 2018.

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    Episode 1 - David Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 56:31


    Welcome to Umami Nights, the show that dives deep into the world of creatives who are out there hustling and killing the game. Hosted by rapper/producer 'Chong Ali' Umami Nights was previously a radio show on 4ZZZ Digital that has now transitioning into a podcast format where the focus is solely on having cool conversations with super talented creatives.This episode featuring David Fischer was recorded on the 3rd of December 2018.Follow the Umami Nights playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lsDFXJ8U88RkVhvTJFs71?si=QCaNjEkhSCidGGwxnG_XjgFacebook: www.facebook.com/umaminights/IG: www.instagram.com/umaminights/

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