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266. Goodbye 2021. Hello 2022

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! Did anyone see that Larry David episode about how late you can continue to say Happy New Year? Is mid-January too late? Fortunately for me, I have Lunar New Year coming up to reset that Happy New Year anyway. I digress.

ICYMI Episode 223. How to improve your martial arts training

I usually take a short break the last couple of weeks of the year, but I had so many wonderful guests lined up we decided to keep going! Instead, I am taking the first couple of weeks in January to reset and hope you revisit this conversation with Oscar and I as we discuss how to improve your martial arts training. These principles can be applied to any sport or exercise program. As it is the start of the New Year, hope you find some of these tips useful and helpful.

ICYMI Episode 228. White House Director of National Drug Control Policy: Dr. Rahul Gupta on covid19 vaccines.

I usually take a short break the last couple of weeks of the year, but I had so many wonderful guests lined up we decided to keep going! Instead, I am taking the first couple of weeks in January to reset and hope you revisit this conversation with Dr. Rahul Gupta as we discuss dispelling myths about vaccines and the responsibility we have as humans to protect one another. I want to congratulate Dr. Gupta on his newly appointed position as the White House Director of National Drug Control Policy.

265. Dan John on Never Let Go

Coach Dan John discusses the importance of reverence, perseverance, and appreciation for education. We have been on a journey for several episodes exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone.

I am grateful for Dan’s friendship and wisdom. Dan has a knack for uncovering profound life lessons during our discussions and I am fortunate to be on the receiving end of these treasures.

In Memoriam: Da Bass Man Phil Chen

Phil Chen is a well-known Jamaican bassist that I called ‘Uncle Phil’ throughout my life. He was one of England’s most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including Jeff Beck, and the Rod Stewart band, but is probably best known for his later work with The Doors. He has played with high-profile musicians like Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Elton John, BB King, The Skatalites, Chuck Berry, and Bob Marley to name a few.

264. Greg Rucka on discipline, learning and creativity

I am always grateful when Greg Rucka graciously takes time out of his busy writing schedule to podcast with me.

In this episode, we avoid current events and delve into some self-reflection on the relationship between creativity and content as well as the importance of discipline.

263. NAPAWF on the AAPI community and reproductive justice

The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect AAPI lives, families, and communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, they elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States.

262. Matt Fraction on Hawkeye, Shang Chi and Adventureman

In this episode, Matt Fraction discusses his role as a consulting producer on Disney Marvel’s Hawkeye! As a fan of Matt’s original comic series created with David Aja, I was psyched to see that his version of Hawkeye was coming to tv.

Matt shares his experience working on the film and the glamour of the series premiere in Hollywood. We recorded this episode a day before it airs, so let us know what you think of the show now that it is streaming on Disney+.

261. Spencer Ackerman Book Club on the Ottoman Empire and NAS

Spencer Ackerman was a guest on my show discussing his book Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump. During our conversation he mentioned he was reading a book called My Name is Red and was so enthusiastic about it, I decided to give it a read.

260. Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk on Native American culture and climate crisis

Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk is a board member of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, a former co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition & and a part of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.

We discuss the historic and present-day struggles of Native Americans and their displacement from their lands. Regina educates me on petroglyphs, the Bears Ears National Monument, and the climate crisis.

259. Stewart Kwoh on The Asian American Education Project

Stewart Kwoh is a nationally recognized leader and expert in race relations, Asian American studies, nonprofit organizations and philanthropies, civil rights, and legal services. He co-founded Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles and the Asian American Education Project.

258. Ed Brubaker on writing, comics, and tv shows

Ed Brubaker needs no introduction to comic book fans. Ed is one of the most acclaimed writers in comics, having won the Eisner and Harvey Awards for Best Writer five times, among others.

Ed shares his inspiration writing Pulp, Reckless, Friday, and Gotham Central. It was fascinating to hear his origin story on how he discovered comics and when his love for writing began.