Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and aspiring comedian Josh Yang in Toronto, Canada. The HWMIY?
Podcast will document the host's experiences as new entertainers and artists looking to "make it" in the entertainment industry.
Ep. 82 - Freestyle Fridays w/ Rio D ( ) Our first guest of Series 4 is Lebanese Canadian rapper Rio D that co-host, Josh Yang, met in Buenos Aires while living there in November, 2023. They connected on their shared passion in creative expression & we’re excited to hear his experience grinding out content & music in the rap game! Full ep. on YouTube, link in Bio.
Next episode on Thursday, July 11th with Toronto based rapper, Rio D!!
While traveling & living in Buenos Aires, co-host Josh met Lebanese Canadian rapper Rio D at digital nomad meet ups in the city and quickly connected on their creative pursuits. We’re excited having Rio D come on the podcast to share his experience getting into the rap game grinding out songs and content promotion. Check out his single “No Queens on King “, “Night in Madrid”, and “Mystic Gohan” on Spotify!
Ep. 81: Series 4 Premiere - New Energy w/
It’s a new Series with new horizons and time for us to change the game & bring in some new energy. It’s been 7 months since our Series 3 Finale episode & a lot has happened for our co-hosts. Josh spent 3 months living in Argentina & Brazil while Lucas got married in Mexico (with Josh as a reception co-host). We come back together after all these changes to announce some “making it” updates. We share our new circumstances and new goals while keeping things light. Get ready for a crazy Series 4! Full ep on YouTube, link in Bio!
SERIES 4 PREMIERE! JUNE 28th! We’re back again kicking off a new series with some new energy 😅 Full episode releasing Friday, June 28th! Links in Bio!
It’s here! Ep. 80 - Series 3 FINALE!
Recorded Nov. 9th, 2023 in Vancouver 🫣 Co-hosts & provide an update of their journey from March - November 2023 in regards to life changes, health, travels, and the changes in our“making it” goals. WE’RE BACK! Series 4 premier to come soon!
Check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Links know Bio.
Ep. 79 - Golden Delicious w/ Cardi Wong
This week, we have Vancouver based actor, Cardi Wong, joining us to talk about his first lead role in a feature film, "Golden Delicious"! A coming of age story about high school senior Jake who comes to terms with his own sexual identity while being pushed and pulled in different directions from various influences like family, relationships, and new romance. It's an exciting role that we dive into with Cardi as well as his origins and motivations to act from childhood to graduating from the Capilano University's Acting for Stage and Screen program, and his experience on shows like Supergirl, Hudson & Rex, and voice acting on Supernatural Academy as series regular, Braxton!
Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, we have Vancouver based actor, Cardi Wong, joining us to talk about his first lead role in a ...
Next Ep! Thursday, March 9th w/ Vancouver actor Cardi Wong ( ) joins us to share his experience appearing on shows like Supergirl, Hudson & Rex, voicing Braxton on The Supernatural Academy & his first Lead Role in the feature film, Golden Delicious!
Ep. 78 - A Kung Fu Story w/ Stanton Chong
Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh Yang
It's the first new episode of the year and we're have a blast from the past this week with Vancouver based film maker and action designer Stanton Chong! Stanton has directed a variety of short action films with his YouTube Channel Eunoia Creations and film festivals like the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. He's worked on action films in China with the Jackie Chan Stunt team and on the CW's Supergirl as an action designer.
We talk about his inspirations, journey through filmmaking and his most recent project, "Africa: A Kung Fu Story", where he went to Tanzania with a documentary crew to film their experience teaching the young monks of an African Shaolin monastery called Shaolin Tanzania. Over 17 days, Stanton helped teach these young monks about filmmaking and how to tell their story of Shaolin martial arts with practical filmmaking skills!
Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh YangIt's the first new episode of the year and we're have a blast from the past this week with Vancouver base...
We're BACK! Ep. 77 - Resurrection w/ Lucas & Josh
After an impromptu four months away, Lucas and Josh are back right before the holidays to let all of our listeners know that we're coming back strong in 2023! Catch up with us on this episode as we share everything that went on in the last four months of travels, career shifts, and reflections over a year of podcasting! We touch on high school reunion nostalgia, what it means to be in our 30's now, big life changes and refocusing on a new year of resolutions and making it in our creative endeavors!
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Hosted by actor Lucas John Ng and comedian Josh YangWe're back! After an impromptu four months away, Lucas and Josh are back right before the holidays to let...
Ep. 76 - Creative Reasons w/ Clif Knight: A Comedian!!
This week, we have Toronto based Guyanese comedian, Clif Knight, joining us to share his experience performing comedy for 6 years in Toronto and his insight in the Canadian/American/European comedy scenes, the pros and cons of full time comedy versus balancing a 9-5 job, and standout experiences performing a one man show in Edinburgh in 2018 during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the recent release of his first comedy set on a streaming site for Out for Laughs, Season 1, on OUTtv which you can subscribe to on Amazon Prime Video! This episode is quite the comedy intensive education on the life of a comedian!
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Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, we have Toronto based Guyanese comedian, Clif Knight, joining us to share his experience performin...
Ep 75 - Reminiscing w/ Kristy Yee!!
This week, Vancouver based podcaster, Kristy Yee, joins us to share the origins of their award winning podcast, S**t We Don't Tell Mom, with co-host Angie Tian! From sharing personal stories amongst friends one night to creating a podcast that presents intimate stories of their lives managing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Kristy and Angie want to help provide the tools and personal experiences to normalize personal mental health and well-being.
Tune in to hear more about the podcast and visit their website: https://www.sh*twedonttellmom.com/
YouTube Ep. Link:
https://youtu.be/9nKb1ne2hyk
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, Vancouver based podcaster, Kristy Yee, joins us to share the origins of their award winning podcas...
Ep. 74 - Streams w/ Christopher Yip!
This week, we talk with Edmonton born, and Toronto based, Chinese Canadian writer/director, Christopher Yip, as he is in post-production on his upcoming series "Streams Flow from a River" which is set during a snowstorm in the home of a Chinese immigrant family in rural Alberta. We talk about the themes of family and generational perspectives of diasporic communities and Christopher's own work channeling his experiences. Former HWMIY Podcast guests are also involved in "Streams", with Jinny Wong as a member of the cast, and comedian/writer Leonard Chan involved with writing an episode of the series!
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, we talk with Edmonton born, and Toronto based, Chinese Canadian writer/director, Christopher Yip, ...
Ep. 73 - Everything, Everywhere w/ Lucas & Josh!
This week, it's just the two of us, we can make it if we try! Both co-hosts, Lucas and Josh, share some updates in their "making it" journey since the end of Series 2 with Lucas making the big move back home to Vancouver! We discuss the highs and lows of juggling life, day job, family, and love all within the pursuit of art and everything, everywhere... all at once. Which segues nicely into our second half breakdown of the break out movie of the year, Everything, Everywhere, All at Once led by the OG of international cinema, Michelle Yeo! A must see cinematic triumph jam packed with absurd comedy, poignant nostalgia, and family catharsis.
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, it's just the two of us, we can make it if we try! Both co-hosts, Lucas and Josh, share some updat...
Ep. 72 Clip - Milton Ng - On Growing Up as a Shy Kid
Ep. 70 Clip - Series 2 Finale - Josh & Lucas get Sentimental
Ep. 69 Clip - Aaron Au - On Developing Project Based on Story & Character
Ep. 72 - Find Your Door w/ Milton Ng!!
This week, we have the very funny and talented Milton Ng joining us as a filmmaker, producer, and stand up comedian based out of Vancouver! Milton shares how he first got inspired to perform on stage when he saw a mic'ed up mop saleswoman at the Richmond Night Market in Vancouver. Milton has also worked on the technical side of the film industry for years for productions like Arrow, Deadpool, and The Interview. He also produces award winning short films and digital content through his own production company, Dear Hero Studio! He's collaborated with HWMIY Podcast alums Curtis Lum and Kent Leung on these short films and is currently developing a feature length film with Curtis based on his life story growing up in his family's Chinese restaurant!
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, we have the very funny and talented Milton Ng joining us as a filmmaker, producer, and stand up co...
Next Episode - May 31st w/ Milton Ng !! Our next guest is Vancouver comedian and filmmaker Milton Ng! Milton’s journey started with growing up in Alberta in his family’s Chinese restaurant to studying at the Vancouver Film School, to performing stand up comedy and running his own production company, Dear Hero Studios!!
Ep. 71 Clip - Martin Leon - The Impact of his First Comedy Central Recording
Hola! We're back for Series 3!
This week, we go international with our friend and guest from Mexico City, comedian Martín León. He's one the first openly gay comedian in the Mexican comedy scene starting in 2010. He's recorded for Comedy Central four times and co-hosts four, count em, FOUR podcasts! Links below!
We chat with Martín about his experience pushing the boundaries of societal norms in Mexico City and how to navigate taboo subjects. He shares how he started performing comedy, why he loves it, his path to recording for Comedy Central Latin America, and juggling all of his podcasts!!
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.We're back for Series 3! This week, we go international with our friend and guest from Mexico City, comedian ...
Ep. 70 - Series 2 Finale!
It's that time of year, another successful series of the Have We Made It Yet? Podcast is in the books! In the finale, we recap a season of great guests and great stories of making it! We also celebrate our time in Toronto as friends and co-hosts starting a podcast two years ago and now with Lucas heading home to Vancouver, a bittersweet salute to our time in Toronto! Check out the video episode below
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.Welcome to the two year anniversary and Series 2 Finale of the Have We Made It Yet? Podcast! We do a recap of...
Ep. 69 - Never Too Late w/ Aaron Au!
This week we have Vancouver based Producer Aaron Au, joining us to talk about the project development side of film and television as a Director of Production and Development at Brightlight Pictures. He's produced features like 2 HEARTS and most recently FLOAT (Andrea Bang, Robbie Amell). For TV he's produced pilots for Sony/Hulu, FOX, and season 1 of Netflix’s FIREFLY LANE. Aaron is currently developing a comedy series titled BANANA BOYS based on the novel by Terry Wu.
During the podcast Aaron shares where he sees Asian creators and projects going in the current industry, what he looks for when finding new projects, and encourages Asian creators out there to keep developing ideas and reach out to him with spec scripts and portfolios!
Reach out and email Aaron: [email protected]
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week we have Vancouver based Producer Aaron Au, joining us to talk about the project development side of...
Next episode, Tuesday, January 25th with Vancouver Film & TV Producer Aaron Au!
Aaron is a Director of Production & Development at Brightlight Pictures where he's produced features like Elsewhere, 2 Hearts, and most recently, Float with Andrea Bang and Robbie Amell. His work in television includes pilots WOKE (Lamorne Morris, Blake Anderson) for Sony/Hulu, NEXT for Fox, and Season 1 of Netflix's Firefly Lane. Aaron is currently developing a comedy series titled BANANA BOYS based on the novel by Terry Wu!!
Ep. 68 Clip - Matthew Tsang - The Value of Art School to Young Artists
Ep. 68 - The Act of Making w/ Matthew Tsang.
This week, Matthew Tsang, the Creative Director for David Zwirner Art Galleries, an international, contemporary art gallery with gallery spaces in New York City, London, Paris, and Hong Kong, joins us to share his experience navigating the art and design world throughout his career from a graduate program at the Rhode Island School of Design, to UNIQLO as Senior Global Art Director, to David Zwirner. He gives us his perspective on the value of art schools and how they help artists focus on the making or the process of creating art. We also discuss current influences in the modern art space with the pandemic, BLM movement, and the growth of NFTs!
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Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang.This week, Matthew Tsang, the Creative Director for David Zwirner Art Galleries, an international, contempora...
Next Episode Dec. 21st! w/ Matthew Tsang!
Matthew is the Creative Director of David Zwirner Galleries that have gallery spaces around the world with three in New York, and one in each of London, Paris, and Hong Kong! We're very excited to have Matthew on the podcast to share his path in the Art world from competing a graduate program at the Rhode Island School of Design to David Zwirner and his views on artistic authenticity. If you're interested in art and design, you don't want to miss this episode! Check out David Zwirner Galleries here: https://www.davidzwirner.com/
Ep. 67 Clip - Grace Chan - On Her Fandom of WWE Wrestling
Ep. 67 - My Way w/ Grace Chan!
This week, Hong Kong born and Vancouver raised Canadian actress joins us from Hong Kong to share her experience going from SFU Communications graduate to winner of the Miss Hong Kong 2013 & Miss Chinese International 2014 pageants! We discuss how she handled the spotlight as a pageant winner and the support she received from family. As a mother of two, and a working actress, TV host, and model in Hong Kong, Grace shared how she has balanced her career with motherhood as well as her growing social media following and content. We also get to know a different side of her that's not as well known, mainly her high school obsession with WWE wrestling! Full episode on YouTube and all streaming platforms!
Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh YangThis week, Hong Kong born and Vancouver raised Canadian actress joins us from Hong Kong to share her experienc...
Next episode, Tuesday, Dec. 7th w/ Hong Kong Actress/Model Grace Chan!
The Vancouver raised SFU alum joins us on the next episode to talk about how her life got flipped, turned upside down since winning the Miss Hong Kong 2013 Pageant and embarking upon a career in acting, tv hosting, and modeling. She is now balancing career opportunities with being a loving mother of two in Hong Kong and she shares her journey along the way to "making it" in her own terms. Don't miss this episode!
Ep. 66 Clip - w/ Phoebe Miu (Actress) - On What To Do With Your Audition Slides
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Ep. 82 Clip w/ rapper Rio D ( @realriod ) sharing a great stat for podcasters everywhere! Only 1% of all podcasts have more than 21 episodes and it’s all about the grind and determination! We get up to a lot more stuff talking about entering the rap game and the grind of content creation. Full episode out tomorrow! . #makingit#havewemadeityet#hwmiypodcast#realriod#rapper#toronto#music#spotify#actor#lucasjohnng#comedian#joshyang
Ep. 81 - Series 4 Premiere w/ @lucasjohnng & @joshyangcomedy 😂 In the middle of heartfelt moment of self reflection, the energy shifts suddenly to a coughing fit and a breakdown of focus 🤣 We’re bringing a new energy to Series 4! Episode links in Bio. . #hwmiypodcast #makingit #podcast #actor #comedian #lucasjohnng #joshyang #asian #podcast #bloopers
Ep. 72 Clip - Milton Ng - On Growing Up as a Shy Kid
Ep. 70 Clip - Series 2 Finale - Josh & Lucas get Sentimental
Ep. 69 Clip - Aaron Au - On Developing Project Based on Story & Character
Ep. 71 Clip - Martin Leon - The Impact of his First Comedy Central Recording
Ep. 68 Clip - Matthew Tsang - The Value of Art School to Young Artists
Ep. 67 Clip - Grace Chan - On Her Fandom of WWE Wrestling
Ep. 66 Clip - w/ Phoebe Miu (Actress) - On What To Do With Your Audition Slides
Ep. 65 Clip - Steffi Tupe - On Her Directing Style
Ep. 64 Clip - Kontent (Rapper) - Filming the Paint Scenes in his New Music Video
Ep. 63 Clip - Lucas & Josh - Let's Talk About Shang Chi!
Ep. 62 Clip - Humberly Gonzalez - On Handling Disappointment & Planting Seeds
Ep. 61 Clip - Jai Day (Actor) - On Jackie Chan's Work Ethic on Set
Ep. 60 Clip - Drew McKay (Musician) - Drew On What Drives Him to Create Music
Ep. 59 Clip - Ronald Hae - (Comedian) - Understanding "Room" Conditions in Comedy Great clip with Toronto comedian and teacher Ronald Hae as he shares some advice for new comedians tackling different rooms and environments for comedy shows.
Ep. 58 Clip - William Wu (Director) - Challenges of Directing a Student Short Film
Ep. 57 Clip - Shirley Yip (Screenwriter) - On Selling your Screenplays based on "You"
Ep. 56 Clip - Vanessa Chiu (Radio Host) - Life as a Radio Host in Prince George, BC
Ep. 55 Clip - Nick Fernandes (Comedian) - Comedians and Their "Look Likes"
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