LOCAL GODZ
Episodes
Writer, Professor, Cultural Scholar Oliver Wang #038
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Wang may be the coolest college professor alive. A faculty member of the Department of Sociology at Cal State, Long Beach, Oliver spent his ado...
Mr. Vietnam Worldwide SUPDAWK #037
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An international man of mystery, SUPDAWK is Mr. Vietnam Worldwide. From his (alleged) roots in Chicago, to his overnight fame blessing the Internet wi...
Wellness Expert and Matcha Dealer Remy Morimoto Park #036
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Remy Morimoto Park is the Asian of the Future! A third generation Asian American from New Jersey by way of Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo, Remy sh...
SoCal Asian Advocate aka Seaside Guy Eric Ou #035
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From being mistaken by JasonTheWeen as a generic OC Asian guy to becoming the personification of the SoCal Asian lifestyle, Eric Ou has already lived ...
The New Prince of Dark Pop Johnny Huynh #034
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Seattle and raised in the nearby city of Bothell, Johnny Huynh is on the vanguard for the new school of Dark Pop artists. Johnny discusses his...
Founder of Kollaboration Paul "PK" Kim #033
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A veteran MC and comedian who has appeared and hosted at such legendary venues as The Comedy Store in Hollywood, The Hollywood Improv, and The World F...
Modern Chinese Style with DAWANG's Daisy Wang #032
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Qingdao, Shandong Province, Daisy Wang was raised with an appreciation and admiration for Chinese history and culture... only to be surprised ...
Men's Style Guru Jeff Yamazaki #031
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Men's style guru Jeff Yamazaki breaks down the fundamentals of dressing well as a man, from his own fashion epiphanies as a young adult, to the im...
Journalist, Filmmaker, and Cultural Consultant on SINNERS Dolly Li #030
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and documentary filmmaker Dolly Li discusses her body of work covering immigrant stories in America for the South China Morning Post with G...
Director of Disney Pixar's Hoppers Daniel Chong #029
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Disney Pixar’s latest director Daniel Chong has come a long way since his halcyon days reading comic strips and watching Saturday morning cartoons. ...
LA's Mahjong Mistress Angie QQ #028
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Lin is one of the leaders behind the latest craze that is sweeping the nation and taking over LA: mahjong. Better known as Angie QQ, the founde...
Miss Ko is the Teresa Teng of Rap #027
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hip-hop pioneer and Taiwan rap icon Miss Ko takes us on a journey from her roots in Forest Hills Queens, to discovering her cultural identity in Taiwa...
Season 1 Finale - LOCAL GODZ 026
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marco and James look back on the first season of LOCAL GODZ, reflect on what they learned, and consider whether or not they want to re-up for another ...
Mike Song - LOCAL GODZ 025
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary dance icon Mike Song shares how his Korean identity makes him a better dancer, his observations on how dance culture has changed over the ye...
Wesley Chan - LOCAL GODZ 024
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker and co-founder of Wong Fu Productions Wesley Chan talks about 20 years of working in traditional and "new" media, how the Asian Am...
Jen Chae - LOCAL GODZ 023
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pioneering Korean beauty advocate and content creator Jen Chae talks about growing up Korean American in Kansas, her mother's influence on her bea...
Kaila Yu - LOCAL GODZ 022
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary import model, singer-songwriter, and journalist Kaila Yu talks about the gangster origins of ABGs, growing up in Upland, the import car scen...
Miles Canares - LOCAL GODZ 021
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Canares talks about how his Filipino roots, love for streetwear, growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, and a keen eye for spotting food trends a...
Michael Le - LOCAL GODZ 020
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur, dancer, and content creator Michael Le talks about finding a new identity through dance, diversifying his business interests across the ...
David So - LOCAL GODZ 019
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actor, content creator, and podcaster David So reflects on fatherhood, the role his Korean identity plays in his life, real life Korean dram...
Aileen Xu - LOCAL GODZ 018
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator, entrepreneur, and artist of life Aileen Xu aka Lavendaire talks about making life your masterpiece, traveling to Asia, reconnecting w...
Stephanie Poetri - LOCAL GODZ 017
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri talks about the creation of her breakout hit "I Love You 3000", performing and producing music with 88ris...
Tim Chantarangsu - LOCAL GODZ 016
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian American pioneer Tim Chantarangsu talks about being a different kind of Asian on YouTube, his 9-season run on Wild 'N Out, how his comedy an...
David Suh - LOCAL GODZ 015
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Portrait photographer and content creator David Suh discusses the secrets behind self-acceptance, taking selfies you love, the difference between bein...
Rebecca Benedict - LOCAL GODZ 014
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator and fitness influencer Rebecca Benedict talks about growing up as an adoptee from China in a white family, her speedrun through Asian ...
Lord Maynard Llera - LOCAL GODZ 013
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef, owner, and James Beard Foundation 2024 Best Chef: California award winner Lord Maynard Llera shares what it was like to win the "Oscars of ...
Andy Nguyen - LOCAL GODZ 012
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurateur and serial entrepreneur Andy Nguyen breaks down the secrets behind successful enterprises like Afters Ice Cream and Trill Burgers, why Li...
Jason Chu - LOCAL GODZ 011
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rapper, content creator, and idea architect Jason Chu talks about making Asian American history fun for audiences both young and old, why Asian adopte...
Arika Sato - LOCAL GODZ 010
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arika Sato dishes on the early days of YouTube, being a pioneer in social media content creation, how her background in broadcast journalism makes her...
Kevin Woo - LOCAL GODZ 009
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and singer-songwriter Kevin Woo talks about being developed in the K-Pop system as a member of the Korean boy band U-KISS, making his Broadway d...
Elephante - LOCAL GODZ 008
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DJ and producer Tim Wu aka Elephante reflects on his Michigan roots, going to Harvard with Jeremy Lin, taking the leap from corporate consultant to fu...
Twaydabae - LOCAL GODZ 007
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef, author, and content creator Tue Nguyen aka Twaydabae gives us her take on modern Vietnamese cuisine, opening a restaurant in the Asian food dese...
Vivian Chan - LOCAL GODZ 006
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion designer Vivian Chan, founder and creative director of her own eponymous label VIVIANCHAN, talks about finding beauty in the broken, honoring ...
Your Korean Dad - LOCAL GODZ 005
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Korean Dad aka Nick Cho shares the story behind his viral TikTok content, his beginnings as a coffee guru, ideas on how to foster a more complete...
Ryan Alexander Holmes - LOCAL GODZ 004
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and content creator Ryan Alexander Holmes breaks down his Blasian identity, the importance of advocating for both Black and Chinese cultural nar...
Gilbert Galon - LOCAL GODZ 003
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tigerbelly referee and The Casuals MMA host Gilbert Galon discusses his career in entertainment, growing up Filipino across the country, mall theology...
Johan Lam - LOCAL GODZ 002
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johan Lam talks Japanese Denim, developing a personal sense of style, making things that get better with time, and the craft behind 3sixteen, Self Edg...
Sung Kang & Lyrics Born - LOCAL GODZ 001
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Superstar actor Sung Kang and legendary rapper Lyrics Born talk masculinity, being pioneers, and the challenges of staying creative throughout their c...