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They Call Us BruceThey Call Us Korea & Hollywood's FutureJeff and Phil welcome pop culture pals and cultural critics Dino-Ray Ramos and Rebecca Sun to discuss two new similarly-flavored TV series, Butterfly and Tempest. They explore the cultural significance of these Korean and Korean-adjacent shows, their unique storytelling approaches, and the evolving landscape of Asian American representation in global content. They discuss the future of authentic Asian storytelling in Hollywood -- beyond stunt casting and "flower vases"; the role of diaspora creatives; and the balance between small, intimate stories and larger global narratives. They also caution against Hollywood's inevitable exploitation and commodification of K-culture.
2025-10-041h 21
Dystopian Fiction Has Been Moved to Current AffairsDune (Parts 1&2)Episode 36 takes us to the desert planet of Arrakis for our discussion of Dune, with particular reference to the 2021/2024 films as well as Frank Herbert's books.
Our themes centre on the depiction of colonial power and imperialism, with particular reference to messiah figures, the 'white saviour', and religious messaging for political gain.
We also look at Dune as early cli-fi, the environmental messaging of co-existing with the natural world, and the impact of capitalism on the environment.
We reference a number of pieces of literary criticism in this episode, and we recommend reading t...
2025-08-241h 05
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us SuperheroesJeff and Phil welcome back pop cultural pals Rebecca Sun and Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss recent superhero movies like Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps. (But really, a good excuse for friends to hang out and gab, because it's been a minute.) They talk about the so-called "woke" Superman, where the heck Shang-Chi has been, watching these movies in a world of real-life supervillains, and the significance of superhero narratives in the context of Asian American identity, history and culture.
2025-08-0149 min
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us The Wedding BanquetJeff and Phil welcome back their old pals Rebecca Sun and Dino-Ray Ramos to talk about The Wedding Banquet, writer/director Andrew Ahn's contemporary re-envisioning of Ang Lee's 1993 beloved romantic comedy, starring Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, and Han Gi-Chan. The big question: does this remake justify its existence? They discuss the film's fresh take on LGBTQ+ themes and family dynamics; some of the more questionable but necessary narrative turns; and why Joan Chen and Youn Yuh-jung are Asian American cinema royalty.
2025-04-261h 06
brb crying026: ari, can we be friends? / stand-up dramedyNins decodes several meanings in the song and music video "we can’t be friends (wait for your love)" by Ariana Grande. Arns clings onto the humanity of grief through Alok Vaid Menon's comedy special "Biology!".0:00 - Intro5:13 - Nins: "we can't be friends" by Ariana Grande28:13 - Arns: ALOK's Biology! Comedy Special45:13 - OutroReferenced in this episode:"we can’t be friends (wait for your love)" by Ariana Grande music video & Spotify “'We Can’t Be Friends Anymore (Wait For Your Love)” by...
2025-03-0447 min
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us Squid Game Season 2Jeff and Phil welcome back the crew — Rebecca Sun and Dino-Ray Ramos — to discuss season two of the global sensation Squid Game, which is officially Netflix's most watched show ever. In what is quite possibly this podcast's longest episode ever, they discuss the return and evolution of some fan-favorite characters, their least favorite new characters, the biggest new twists in the deadly game, and whether or not Gong Yoo gets worthwhile screen time in his return as the mysterious Recruiter. And of course: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of Squid Game Season 2.
2025-01-032h 00
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us AfrAIdJeff and Phil welcome back old friend Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss the techno-horror movie AfrAId, starring John Cho. They talk about John Cho's suburban dad thriller era and why it might not be a great idea to surrender every aspect of your family life to artificial intelligence (i.e. it might subscribe you to a meal prep delivery service). Also -- spoiler warning -- The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of AfrAId.
2024-09-0655 min
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us Monkey ManIn Episode 236, Jeff and Phil welcome their old friends Sujata Day (Definition Please, Heroes' Feast) and Dino-Ray Ramos (DIASPORA) to talk about the action revenge thriller Monkey Man, written/directed by and starring Dev Patel. They discuss this new take on storytelling from the South Asian diaspora, this blessed era of the Dev Patel Glow-Up, some of the political, religious and cultural controversy surrounding the movie, and of course, the badass action sequences (both borrowed and new) -- including the moment that had everybody in the movie screaming. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of Monkey Man.
2024-04-131h 00
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us The Brothers SunIn Episode 225, Jeff and Phil welcome back their favorite usual suspects, Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of DIASPORA, to do a deep dive into the Netflix family crime drama The Brothers Sun, starring Michelle Yeoh (but not before a brief recap of recent award show happenings, including the Emmys and Golden Globes). They discuss "rice rocket energy," the #1 Seafood Restaurant, why the San Gabriel Valley is the perfect setting for this Asian American gangster show, and their hopes for a second season of The Brothers Sun.
2024-01-201h 20
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us New Year 2024In Episode 224, Jeff and Phil welcome back their pals Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of DIASPORA to take one last look back at the year that was, plus a look forward, with a special super-sized edition of The Good, The Bad, and The WTF (What's The Future). They discuss, among other things, the post-Everything Everywhere All at Once Multiverse, messy Asians, controversies, Beef, Past Lives, Joy Ride, Shortcomings, Elemental, hopes, dreams, fears, and much more. This episode is sponsored by the Netflix series The Brothers Sun.
2024-01-091h 28
Problematic FavePeppermint - 'Murder By Death'Before there were flames on the side of Madeline Kahn's face in Clue, Peter Sellers was doing full-on yellowface in the Robert Moore's whodunit? Murder By Death -- and we talked to singer, dancer, actor, and RuPaul's Drag Race icon Peppermint all about it!
Set up as a send up of the "old dark house" genre, the film had an incredible cast including the aforementioned Sellers in yellowface; the OG Obi-Wan , Alec Guinness; queen Maggie Smith; Columbo -- I mean, Peter Falk, the Bride of Frankenstein Elsa Lanchester; Eileen Brennan, who also starred in Clue as well...
2023-09-011h 21Problematic FaveDylan Adler - 'Kung Fu Panda'If anything, the biggest takeaway from this episode of Problematic Fave with stand-up comedian and writer Dylan Adler (The Late Late Show with James Corden) it's that Tai Lung, the villain in Kung Fu Panda, is giving masc top energy and is a queer icon.
In this week's episode, we talk about the the 2008 animated feature starring Jack Black and Angelina Jolie and as delightful as it is, this classic is giving Orientalism for the children!
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2023-08-111h 13Problematic FaveLagueria Davis And Aaliyah Williams - 'Barbie'Greta Gerwig's Barbie starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and a small town of pretty actors has been unleashed into the wild and there is a lot to be discussed -- and what better people to discuss this with than with Black Barbie: A Documentary director Lagueria Davis and producer Aaliyah Williams, a pair that has been living, breathing everything Barbie since this documentary about Black Barbie was born. Davis's aunt, Beulah Mae Mitchell worked on the Mattel assembly line and had a hand in changing the landscape when she asked her her boss Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie “Wh...
2023-08-041h 07Problematic FaveShar Jossell - 'Bringing Down The House'Join us this week as journalist and We're... Just Like That podcast co-host Shar Jossell takes us on a journey through the Queen Latifah-Steve Martin feature comedy Bringing Down The House from 2003. We explore the profound problems, humor and surprisingly insightful examination of the influence of hip hop on the dominant culture that this movie serves. And yes, there are a lot of racist moments.
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2023-07-221h 09Problematic FaveA 'Joy Ride' Bonus Episode!In this different, BONUS episode of Problematic Fave, we bring you into the world of press conferences!
Dino-Ray Ramos moderated a press conference for the forthcoming comedy Joy Ride directed by Adele Lim and written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong & Teresa Hsiao. They were joined at the official press conference by the movie's stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu as well as the "sexy boys" Chris Pang, Rohain Arora, and Alexander Hodge.
This doesn't follow the regular Problematic Fave pod format as it is a press conference, obvi -- and it is a good...
2023-07-0728 minProblematic FaveMaureen Ryan Says To "Burn It Down"There are a lot of problematic films and TV series in Hollywood, but what about the industry itself? In this week's episode Dino-Ray Ramos chats Maureen Ryan, journalist, critic and author of the book "Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood" which unpacks the toxicity of Hollywood. If you thought there were problematic people and systems in place in the film and TV industry, than this book will prove you right and then some.
Even though she unpacks a lot of the bad in Hollywood, she also gives hope with roads to...
2023-06-231h 07Problematic FaveMargaret Cho - 'Flower Drum Song'Flower Drum Song was a benchmark in the the Golden Age of Hollywood grandeur and musical beauty -- and it was very racist by 2023 standards. We unpacked this Ro with stand-up comedian, actress, activist, and blazer of all trails Margaret Cho (Fire Island, Good Trouble, Hacks, Flight Attendant).
Cho and Dino-Ray Ramos talk at length about the Rodgers and Hammerstein movie 1961 musical based on the 1958 Broadway musical on -- which was based on 1957 novel of the same name by the Chinese American author Chin Yang Lee.
The Oscar-nominated film gave us memorable performances including "I Enjoy Being A Girl"...
2023-06-1559 minProblematic FaveJose Richard Aviles - 'Boys Don't Cry'It's Pride! And what better way to dive into it than revisiting culturally relevant, trailblazing -- and traumatic -- movies about the LGBTQ+ community.
This week we welcome artist, urban planner, activist, and host of the Fruta Fresca podcast, Jose Richard Aviles to talk about the film Boys Don't Cry directed by Kimberly Peirce and starring Hilary Swank, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of the real-life trans man Brandon Teena and his murder in Nebraska in 1993. They had lots to say about this very poignant -- but very problematic film for 2023.
2023-06-081h 16Problematic FaveSeriesFest With Keith Garcia, Geo Conjure, Sexy Sadie, And Electra Dupri (BONUS EPISODE)To kick off Pride Month we have a treat for you: a BONUS LIVE EPISODE of Problematic Fave!
In this special episode, we travel to SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado where Problematic Fave host Dino-Ray Ramos moderated a special RuPaul's Drag Race conversation with local Denver drag queens Geo Conjure, Sexy Sadie, and Electra Dupri as well as Keith Garcia, artistic director of the Sie FilmCenter at Denver Film -- who is also a "drag mentor" of sorts, having worked with Drag Race winners Yvie Oddly (season 11) and Willow Pill (season 14).
2023-06-0220 minProblematic FaveSuChin Pak and Kulap Vilaysack - 'The Office': A Benihana ChristmasHappy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! What better way to celebrate than with the spectacular ladies from the Add To Cart podcast, journalist and MTV News pioneer SuChin Pak and writer and actress Kulap Vilaysack who was but a young ingenue when she was featured in the "A Benihana Christmas" episode of The Office -- which we dive DEEP into for this ep of Problematic Fave. Vilaysack talks about her experience being involved this very divisive episode which stepped back into the spotlight when her co-star in the ep Kat Ahn talked about it. There is a lot to...
2023-05-261h 06Problematic FaveAmy Nicholson - 'Revenge of the Nerds'To many, Revenge of the Nerds is an innocent cult classic underdog story from 1984 -- but it is kind of trash. Actually it's a lot of trash and we unpacked a lot of that garbage with film critic and podcast co-host of Unspooled Amy Nicholson!
It's amazing how this movie contained sooooo many problematic moments including a specific moment that is wildly offensive and would totally not fly today. We talk to Nicholson about THAT scene and how this movie constantly makes bad choices. We dive deep into this one so get your pocket protectors ready because...
2023-05-181h 28Problematic FaveJojo T. Gibbs - 'Bring It On'I said BRRRR! It's cold in here! There must be a Problematic Fave in the atmosphere!
We kick off season 2 of Problematic Fave with a live episode that was recorded at SXSW in March. We were more than happy to welcome actor Jojo T. Gibbs who chose to talk about the iconic cheerleading cinematic and very problematic masterpiece known as Bring It On! You may recognize her from the series Twenties as well as the cannibalistic thriller Fresh. She also stars alongside Megan Stalter in the Hannah Pearl Utt-directed rom-com Cora Bora which made its premiere at...
2023-05-111h 01
Problematic FaveProblematic Fave Season 2 TrailerHowdy folks! Dino-Ray Ramos is back for SEASON 2 of PROBLEMATIC FAVE! This season we will continue to explore film and TV series that we absolutely loved but now, they are are a little bit -- or a lotta bit problematic.
We have a great lineup of guests this season and we will also be looking to the listeners to share their problematic faves. We want to hear from you! Email us at thisisdiaspora@gmail.com your problematic fave movies and films and tell us why you love them and why they are problematic. We...
2023-05-0403 min
They Call Us Bruce193: They Call Us BeefJeff and Phil welcome back the Bruce Crew, perennial favorite guests Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of DIASPORA, to slice, dice and discuss the Netflix series BEEF. They talk about the evolution and future of Asian American storytelling, the seductive appeal of the worship leader oppa, and what happens when Asian American character are allowed to be their whole, messy, specific selves. Also, stick around for the bonus SPOILER discussion at the end of the episode. This episode is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more about updated COVID v...
2023-04-121h 13
They Call Us Bruce191: They Call Us Everything Everywhere All Asian OscarsRecorded the day after the 95th Academy Awards, Jeff and Phil welcome perennial favorite guests Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of DIASPORA to debrief and discuss a historic night at the Oscars, for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Daniels -- and Asians in general.
2023-03-2141 min
Dark DynastiesWhat To Listen To Next: Death by FameIf you enjoyed Dark Dynasties, check out a new podcast from ID: Death by Fame. Listen to episode 1, The Price of Glee with Dino Ray Ramos, here. Follow Death by Fame wherever you get your podcasts. People come to Hollywood to find fame and fortune. The lucky ones see their star rise and are catapulted into an untouchable bubble of fame. But all too often these once beloved icons are met with a disturbing fate – either through an untimely death or a scandal that brings their world crashing down around them. Every week, host and criminal defense lawy...
2023-01-3133 min
They Call Us Bruce185: They Call Us New Year 2023Jeff and Phil welcome the new year with one last look back at the year that was, in the kind of super-sized conversation they only reserve for two of their perennially favorite guests: Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of Diaspora. They discuss personal developments, the tired and tiring buzzwords of diversity, and finally falling to COVID-19. They also go three rounds of a special new year edition of The Good, The Bad and The WTF: Boost, Mask and Unknown Variant, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Find an updated COVID...
2023-01-141h 44
Death by FameThe Price of Glee with Dino Ray RamosWelcome to Death by Fame, the companion podcast to the Price of Glee and Death by Fame on ID and discovery+, hosted Sara Azari, criminal defense Lawyer in Los Angeles. Sara’s represented big criminal cases at the state and federal level, and has seen the special brand of crime and scandal that thrives in Hollywood firsthand.On this episode, Sara is joined by Dino Ray Ramos, former Associate Editor at Deadline and the current Founder and Editor in Chief of Diaspora. Sara and Dino will discuss the disastrous rise and fall of the hit show Gl...
2023-01-0933 min
Disappeared: The Bradley SistersDeath by Fame: The Price of Glee with Dino Ray RamosIf you enjoyed Disappeared, check out a new podcast from ID: Death by Fame. Listen to episode 1 now and follow Death by Fame wherever you get your podcasts. People come to Hollywood to find fame and fortune. The lucky ones see their star rise and are catapulted into an untouchable bubble of fame. But all too often these once beloved icons are met with a disturbing fate – either through an untimely death or a scandal that brings their world crashing down around them. Every week, host and criminal defense lawyer Sara Anzari will break down a different ca...
2023-01-0933 min
Problematic FaveEugene Cordero - 'Rush Hour'I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is: it's Filipino American History Month! The bad news is: It's the end of the first season of Problematic Fave -- but don't fret! We have a wonderful guest to help wrap the first season: Loki, Easter Sunday, and Star Trek: Lower Decks actor and Filipino American ambassador of swag Eugene Cordero (@eugcordero)!
To end our inaugural season Eugene decided to revisit the classic buddy martial arts action comedy Rush Hour -- and boy, oh boy -- this movie is as cringey as it is f...
2022-10-271h 25Problematic FaveKen Cheng And Andrew Ti - 'Manhattan'In this week's episode, we really lean into the "problematic" of it all. I mean, we are leaning on it so much we are about to topple over. That said, we welcome screenwriter/producer Ken Cheng (Easter Sunday, Wilfred) and Yo, is this Racist? podcast co-host and writer Andrew Ti (mixed-ish, the upcomingThat '90s Show) as we have a spirited discussion about Manhattan. Yes, that Manhattan directed by Woody Allen. The format is a little different this time around. Ken is well aware of how fucked up the movie is and talks about why he chose it -- but...
2022-10-0657 minProblematic FaveMinisode 9.5 - Do All Queer Movies Have To Be So Traumatic?From Bros to My Policeman to The Inspection, Dino-Ray Ramos has watched a lot of films that include LGBTQ stories, characters, and narratives at its center. Some of them were good, some of them were bad, and more them were worse -- but many of the movies had some sort of queer trauma that was just so exhausting. Will we ever get to a point where a queer movie doesn't have to include a queer person being beaten up, murdered, harassed, humiliated, degraded, abused or demeaned?
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2022-09-2912 minProblematic FaveValerie Complex - The Fun and Fatigue of TIFF and Film Festival LifeThe Toronto International Film Festival took place from September 8 to 18 and... our guest Valerie Complex (Instagram, Twitter) has thoughts. This week Dino-Ray Ramos and the Deadline journalist have a conversation about this year's TIFF and the ups and downs about that film festival life. From TIFF to Sundance to Venice to Telluride to Cannes to SXSW, they have been to many festivals and have had many... interesting experiences. More than that, the pair discuss how the festival circuit plays into the Hollywood ecosystem and how major festivals are in desperate need for more inclusivity in their press pool.
2022-09-221h 13Problematic FaveMinisode - The Emmys Of It AllYou take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have the 74th Prime Time Emmy Awards! This year there was a lot of good (Sheryl Lee Ralph! Squid Game! Zendaya! Jerrod Carmichael! Quinta Brunson! Lizzo!) and there was a lot of meh (everything else) so it makes it the perfect topic for Dino to rant about for 15 minutes.
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2022-09-1515 minProblematic FaveCristela Alonzo - 'Soapdish'The 1991 ensemble comedy Soapdish is a masterpiece. In fact, it is one of comedian and actress Cristela Alonzo's (Twitter, Instagram) favorite movie. I mean, it has an ALL STAR CAST that includes Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Downey, Jr., Elisabeth Shue, Carrie Fisher, Teri Hatcher, Cathy Moriarty, Garry Marshall, Kathy Najimy -- this cast was STACKED. The movie is very hyperrealistic, hyper self-aware and hyper high camp. It is almost a perfect comedy... except that ending. In this week's episode Alonzo unpacks the good, the bad and the very bad about Soapdish.
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2022-09-081h 37Problematic FaveMinisode 7.5 - We Need More Love For 'Mo' And 'This Fool'There are two shows that aren't getting enough attention are two very dope-ass shows Mo on Netflix and This Fool on Hulu. Dino-Ray spends this minisode scolding everyone who have yet to watch both.
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2022-09-0106 minProblematic FaveKristen Lopez - "Forrest Gump"Stupid is as a stupid does indeed.
This week we welcome journalist Kristen Lopez (Instagram: @kristenlopez88; Twitter: @Journeys_Film) to the pod and we talk about the Oscar-winning 1994 Robert Zemeckis Forrest Gump starring Hollywood Bosom Buddies icon Tom Hanks and in case you haven't watched it lately, it has some problems. From the portrayal of people with disabilities to whether or not Forrest was considered "disabled", Lopez and Dino-Ray Ramos unpack a lot about this beloved film in this super-sized episode (I mean, there's a lot to talk about).
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2022-08-261h 50Problematic FaveMinisode 6.5 - Kenya Barris and the Reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz"Remakes, reboots, revivals and reimagining of films and TV series are great -- but a new "reimagining" of The Wizard of Oz? It feels a little... much. Whether you want it or not, black-ish creator Kenya Barris and Warner Bros. are creating a newly framed story of Dorothy and her little dog, too. What are your thoughts? Let us know via Twitter or Instagram. You can also email us at thisisdiaspora@gmail.com.
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2022-08-1808 minProblematic FaveSierra Teller Ornelas - "Falling Down"I don't remember Falling Down being this racist.
Rutherford Falls co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas (Twitter and Instagram) and Dino-Ray talked about the Joel Schumacher drama starring Michael Douglas and we went on one helluva journey unpacking this film about a white man who has a bad day in L.A. We talk about Ornelas's love for Robert Duvall, the great POC character actors in this film and we compare Barbara Hershey's character to Farrah Fawcett's in the iconic made-for-TV movie The Burning Bed. We also spend too much time talking about Farrah Fawcett's catalogue of made-for-TV movies.
2022-08-111h 08Problematic FaveMinisode 5.5 - Franck Eggelhoffer from "The Father of the Bride"In this first "Problematic Fave" minisode, I ask the question: Is Franck Eggelhoffer (played by the iconic Martin Short) from The Father of the Bride racist? Or maybe even a bad stereotype? Listen to the short episode and tell us your opinion via Twitter (@realdiaspora) or email us at thisisdiaspora@gmail.com.
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2022-08-0406 minProblematic FaveClaudia Forestieri & Brigitte Munoz-Liebowitz - "Sixteen Candles"Claudia Forestieri (Twitter: @PlanetClaudia; Instagram: @claudiforest) and Brigitte Munoz-Liebowitz (@brigliebs on Twitter and Instagram) of the HBO Max series Gordita Chronicles which is cut from the same cloth as this week's film: Sixteen Candles! Well, it's similar because it's a coming-of-age comedy but it definitely isn't as problematic. As much as the world celebrates John Hughes's directorial debut, it has a lot of problems... A LOT. From the Long Duk Dong of it all to the very problematic rapey banter from Farmer Ted and Jake Ryan, we talk about all of it!
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2022-07-281h 02Problematic FaveTre'vell Anderson - "The Help"They are kind. They are smart. They are important. We are back with a new episode featuring the illustrious Tre'vell Anderson (@rayzhon on IG; @TrevellAnderson on Twitter). As you can tell from the intro, we are discussing the Oscar-winning film The Help -- and there is PLENTY to discuss. (and for the record, we recorded this episode a minute ago when the world wasn't as garbage as it is now...I mean, it was garbage when we recorded but so much more garbage has happened since!). Nonetheless, Tre'vell had a lot of good insight and we had a lot...
2022-07-071h 02
Problematic FaveBrooke Obie - "Cloud Atlas"Journalist, writer and xoNecole EIC Brooke Obie (follow her on Twitter and Instagram) bring Cloud Atlas to Problematic Fave and oof -- it is a journey. There are lots of problems with it, obviously but Brooke also points out some glimmers of good stuff in this sci-fi epic.
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2022-06-241h 03Problematic FaveJarrett Hill - "Will & Grace"Journalist, writer, producer and FANTI podcast co-host Jarrett Hill (@JarrettHill on Twitter and Instagram) stopped by to talk about the lauded TV series Will & Grace -- and we have thoughts.
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2022-06-1758 minProblematic FaveSujata Day - "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"Definition Please director and Insecure alum Sujata Day (@sujataday on Twitter and Instagram) talks Steven Spielberg's classic Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Doom. All we can say is that "they tried."
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2022-06-1059 min
Problematic FaveProblematic Fave TrailerGLAAD Media Award-winning podcaster and DIASPORA founder Dino-Ray Ramos hosts Problematic Fave, a podcast where we talk about why he talks to a guests about all the problematic things about their favorite TV series and films.
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2022-06-0402 min
They Call Us Bruce154: They Call Us Everything Everywhere All at OnceJeff and Phil welcome back their old friends Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of Diaspora to discuss their new favorite movie, Daniels' multiverse masterpiece Everything Everywhere All at Once. From Ke Huy Quan to butt plugs to hot dog hands, this film has it all and then some.
2022-04-051h 31
Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin PakRent Me (with Dino-Ray Ramos)This week Ku and Su are joined by writer, editor, and host of the limited podcast series "UnErased: The Deportation of Adoptees in America,” Dino-Ray Ramos. Dino shares the company that fuels his love for slogan t-shirts and SuChin immediately forgets she is recording a podcast to start shopping. Ku of course comes through with great TV recommendations for the fall, and Su shares what she’s learned as a renter. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentione...
2021-09-2836 min
They Call Us Bruce133: They Call Us Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsJeff and Phil welcome their old pals Rebecca Sun of The Hollywood Reporter and Dino-Ray Ramos of Diaspora for a spoiler-filled debrief and discussion of Marvel's SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. There are many, many mispronunciations.
2021-09-091h 28
First of All#155 - Spilling Tea & Creating Diversity in Hollywood with Dino-Ray RamosTimes are a-changing in Hollywood when it comes to putting stories from minority voices up on the screen. How does it all work? How have people made a lasting difference in this very historically white male dominated industry? In this week's episode, we get a little peek into the world of a seasoned Hollywood journalist working in "the trades". Our guest is Dino-Ray Ramos, who has been amplifying marginalized communities through his journalism for two decades. He shares insight on the inner workings of the machine and his perspective covering stories of for the BIPOC, female, & queer communities, once...
2021-08-261h 22
Strong Asian LeadBuilding The Table w/ Sujata DayEmphasizing the importance of South Asian representation in the larger Asian American conversation, this week David talks with director, writer, and actress, Sujata Day. They discuss how her debut feature film “Definition Please” came to be, how groundbreaking “Bend It Like Beckham” was, the realities of creating an indie film, and the continuous journey of building your table in Hollywood.
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Guest Title: Sujata Day
Recording Date: 2021-06-23
Episode Title: Building The Table w/ Sujata Day
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2021-07-271h 14
Straight GuysEpisode 29: Love Is Not Love w/ Dino-Ray RamosDino-Ray Ramos is the creator of DIASPORA, a TV and film publication for marginalized voices, and he's also our latest guest! Dino dropped by to chat about corporate Pride, visors, and shrimp scampi.
2021-06-091h 19
Bitch Talk PodcastRamping up to 500 - Throwback to our LIVE 100th Episode EventSend us a textWe're throwin' it back to 2015 and our first official live event celebrating out 100th episode. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 21 for our 500th Zoom episode event!In this episode, we're live from the Hemlock Tavern (RIP) in San Francisco in 2015 with special guests comedian Reggie Steele, Broke-Ass Gourmet Gabi Moskowitz, Deadline editor Dino-Ray Ramos, and documentary film Director Angela Tabora (who is now Bitch Talk's official co-host!) You'll hear Karyn Paige who was an original host/producer of Bitch Talk and our longtime producer Char. We're definitely a l...
2020-10-061h 29
Bitch Talk PodcastQuarantine Basic with Dino-Ray RamosSend us a textWe're kicking off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a bang! Dino-Ray Ramos, Associate Editor at Deadline, has been on the show a handful of times, but none more appropriate than now considering he was just awarded one of the A100's Most Impactful Asians of 2020 (with the likes of Awkwafina and The Rock?!?). So, naturally, we start off the interview discussing kimchi and shrimp chips. Dino shares the important question he asks himself when preparing to write an article, his call to lift up marginalized voices, and his experience at t...
2020-05-0550 min
Southern Fried AsianDino-Ray Ramos | TXIt's Southern Fried Asian in the time of Corona as Keith welcomes entertainment reporter and Deadline.com editor Dino-Ray Ramos to the podcast. Dino describes his FilAm Texas roots growing up the son of an Air Force father (2:45), forging an Asian American identity in college (4:30), and his high school's secret connection to Friday Night Lights (8:00). Later, he shares how he got started in journalism while in college (11:30), blogging about fashion to being a publicist in the Bay Area (13:00), writing about inclusion and diversity in his reporting (16:15), and launching his first podcast (19:00). He also reflects on how coverage...
2020-04-1551 min
KollabCastEpisode 195 - Asian American Film Festivals & LAAPFF PreviewOn this episode of the KollabCast, we begin the road to APA Heritage Month with a preview of one of the month's biggest events, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, hosted by our community friends at Visual Communications. Deadline Hollywood editor Dino-Ray Ramos joins the podcast along with Festival programmers Eseel Borlasa and Lindy Leong to talk about why Asian American film festivals are important, as well as give us a preview of the hottest films coming to LAAPFF 2019. Learn more about Visual Communication's 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival at festival.vcmedia.org I...
2019-04-0600 min
New HollywoodJD PardoJD Pardo (@JDPardo) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss his career and role on the new show 'Mayans MC'. Produced by David Janove
2018-09-0426 minNew HollywoodAdina PorterAdina Porter (@AdinaPorter) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss her Emmy nomination and work on American Horror Story. Produced by David Janove.
2018-08-2240 minNew HollywoodRuPaulRuPaul (@RuPaul) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss their Emmy nomination for RuPaul's Drag Race. Produced by David Janove
2018-08-1529 minNew HollywoodHenry GoldingHenry Golding (@henrygolding) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss his career and role in Crazy Rich Asians. Produced by David Janove
2018-08-0837 minNew HollywoodJimmy O. YangJimmy O. Yang (@FunnyAsianDude) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss his career and work on Silicon Valley and Crazy Rich Asians. Produced by David Janove.
2018-08-0131 minNew HollywoodDaveed Diggs and Rafael CasalDaveed Diggs (@DaveedDiggs) and Rafael Casal (@RafaelCasal) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss their new film "Blindspotting". Produced by David Janove.
2018-07-1852 minNew HollywoodDiane GuerreroDiane Guerrero (@dianeguerrero__) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss her career and book 'My Family Divided'. Produced by David Janove.
2018-07-1133 minNew HollywoodW. Kamau BellW. Kamau Bell joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss his show United Shades of America and his Netflix Special Private School Negro. Produced by David Janove
2018-06-2742 minNew HollywoodDeWanda WiseDeWanda Wise joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray Ramos to discuss her show She's Gotta Have It. Produced by David Janove.
2018-06-1935 minNew HollywoodQueen Sugar Live!The cast and showrunner of Queen Sugar join Deadline's Dino Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss their show live from the ATX Festival!
2018-06-1526 minNew HollywoodSonequa Martin-GreenSonequa Martin-Green joins Deadline's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss her CBS All Access series "Star Trek: Discovery". Produced by David Janove, music by Pete Blyth.
2018-06-1233 minNew HollywoodTommy and Codie OliverTommy and Codie Oliver join Deadline's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss their OWN series "Black Love". Produced by David Janove, music by Pete Blyth.
2018-06-0526 minNew HollywoodAnna AkanaAnna Akana joins Deadline's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss her Youtube Red series "Youth & Consequences". Produced by David Janove, music by Pete Blyth.
2018-05-2927 minNew HollywoodWill Yun LeeWill Yun Lee joins Deadline's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss his career and his role on The Good Doctor. Produced by David Janove.
2018-05-2233 minNew HollywoodLogan BrowningLogan Browning joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss her career and work on "Dear White People". Produced by David Janove.
2018-05-1535 minNew HollywoodJustin SimienJustin Simien joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss his career and work on Dear White People. Produced by David Janove.
2018-05-0842 minNew HollywoodAdria ArjonaAdria Arjona joins Deadline Hollywood's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss her career and her role in Pacific Rim 2 and Life of the Party. Produced by David Janove.
2018-05-0124 minNew HollywoodJeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJeffrey Bowyer-Chapman joins Deadline's Dino Ray-Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss his career and role on "unReal". Produced by David Janove. Music by Pete Blyth.
2018-04-2424 minNew HollywoodDarren CrissDarren Criss joins Deadline's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss his career and work on American Crime Story: Versace. Produced by David Janove. Music by Pete Blyth.
2018-04-1729 minNew HollywoodWesley WongWesley Wong joins Deadline's Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka to discuss his role in Pacific Rim Uprising. Produced by David Janove
2018-04-0318 minNew HollywoodShangelaShangela from Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars joins Deadline Hollywood's Dino Ray Ramos for a discussion about her upcoming projects including competing on Drag Race All Stars. Produced by David Janove.
2018-03-2128 minNew HollywoodWilson CruzWilson Cruz joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss his career and his role on Star Trek Discovery. Produced by David Janove.
2018-03-1322 minNew HollywoodLena WaitheLena Waithe joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss her work on Master of None and her new show The Chi. Produced by David Janove.
2018-03-0633 minNew HollywoodBrian Tyree HenryBrian Tyree Henry joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss his career and his work on the upcoming season of Atlanta Robbin'. Produced by David Janove.
2018-02-2718 minNew HollywoodWinston DukeWinston Duke joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss his career and role in Black Panther. Produced by David Janove.
2018-02-1323 minNew HollywoodLetitia WrightLetitia Wright joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss her role in the new movie Black Panther. Produced by David Janove.
2018-02-0622 minNew HollywoodPhoebe RobinsonPhoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss her new HBO specials. Produced by David Janove.
2018-01-3015 minNew HollywoodKeala SettleKeala Settle ("The Greatest Showman", Broadway's "Waitress") joins Deadline's Amanda N'Duka and Dino Ray-Ramos to discuss her work on The Greatest Showman. Produced by David Janove.
2018-01-1621 minNew HollywoodDiarra KilpatrickActress/Writer Diarra Kilpatrick joins hosts Amanda N'Duka and Dino-Ray Ramos to discuss her series "American Koko". Produced by David Janove.
2017-12-1516 minNew HollywoodSinqua WallsActor Sinqua Walls joins hosts Amanda N'Duka and Dino-Ray Ramos for the inaugural episode of New Hollywood.
2017-11-1723 min
Bitch Talk Podcast158 - Dino-Ray Ramos Recaps SundanceSend us a textEpisode 158 of the Bitch Talk podcast is ready for you just in time for that commute home. Listen in as we chat with the Off White Podcast creator and Tracking Board writer Dino-Ray Ramos talk about his first visit to the Sundance Film Festival and which films he thinks will be this years breakout hits. Enjoy! #listensharerepeat #bitchpleaseSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without...
2017-01-3147 minBitch Talk Podcast152 - End of 2016 with Dino-Ray RamosSend us a textAt this point it's just a tradition to have friend of show Dino-Ray Ramos on Bitch Talk's end of the year podcast. Just because 2016 has raked us over the coals with an unprecedented amount of celebrity deaths and a US president elect (still questionable) who hasn't disclosed his tax returns, is the color orange, has no political experience, and is a foul human - we can still wax poetic about this past year and laugh. Thanks for listening to the last BT podcast of the year and remember to #ListenShareRepeat.Support...
2016-12-2249 min
The Hideout SessionsHideout Sessions Ep.109Hideout Sessions - Episode 109 Just when you were still reeling from the knock out blows of the last show, I’ve lined up some more musical haymakers to keep you on the ropes for another few weeks. The usual mixed bag of wonderfulness, so keep it locked and keep telling the world when ever you get the chance. We’re now more popular than ever, so you’re doing some excellent work!! Thank you. Love you loads…Ross xx P.S. GET IN TOUCH ON: HIDEOUTSESSIONS@MAC.COM https://twitter.com/RossPTH https://soundcloud.com/ross-pth Tracklist: 1. Pete Cannon Meets Gh...
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