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The Asian American AthleteCoaching the Columbia Women’s Basketball Team, Playing D1 College & Pro Hoops, and a Legendary Basketball Journey with Megan GriffithIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Megan Griffith, the Head Coach of the Columbia women’s basketball team, on her basketball journey as a player and coach. During the episode, Megan talks about her family’s back story, growing up in the Philadelphia area, and playing sports in her early days (3:20).She also shares about her experiences playing college basketball at Columbia (8:04) and pro basketball in Europe (10:28) before eventually making the transition into coaching (13:32).She gives us an inside look at how she lande...2025-06-0439 minThe Asian American AthleteA College Basketball Coaching Journey, Coaching at Powerhouse D1 Basketball Programs, and Life as an Assistant Coach with Arizona Basketball with Ken NakagawaIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews college basketball coach Ken Nakagawa. During the episode, Ken shares about his family’s background, where he grew up, and his introduction to basketball (3:35).He talks about becoming a student manager for the Long Beach State men’s basketball team (7:57), joining the coaching staff of the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, and his experiences at Gonzaga, including multiple Final Fours (12:54). He gives us an inside look at his current coaching experience with the University of Arizona's men's basketba...2025-05-1539 minThe Asian American AthleteBecoming a Star for the Princeton Women’s Basketball Team, Developing Into a D1 Level Athlete, and Career Highlights with Skye BelkerIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Princeton women’s basketball player Skye Belker. During this episode, Skye shares about her family’s background, where she grew up, playing a variety of sports in her childhood, and how playing multiple sports helped her as a basketball player (3:17). She talks about her experience with college recruiting and committing to Princeton (10:18), her training regimen (12:46), and highlights from her high school career (14:03).She gives us an inside look at her freshman season at Princeton (15:30), her sophomore season (2017), most m...2025-05-0130 minThe Asian American AthletePlaying D1 College Football at TCU, Becoming a Record-Setting Kicker, and Developing Confidence as an Athlete with Jonathan SongIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college football player Jonathan Song. During the episode, Jonathan shares about his family’s back story, growing up in Fort Worth, playing soccer while growing up, and how he got started playing football (3:02).He talks about his high school football days at All Saints’ Episcopal School (11:20), his training regimen and how he developed as a kicker (13:32), his experience with college recruiting, and how he landed at TCU (20:10).He gives us an inside look at his TCU f...2025-03-0743 minThe Asian American AthletePlaying College & Pro Soccer, Goalkeeping for an Undefeated Team at Santa Clara, and Coaching Soccer for Over 30 Years with Eric YamamotoIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Eric Yamamoto on his soccer journey as a player and coach. During the episode, Eric talks about his family’s background, growing up in San Jose, playing sports in his childhood, and how he got started playing soccer (2:49).He gives us an inside look at how he landed at Santa Clara University to play college soccer (7:31) and his college career starting from his freshman season (10:45) and culminating in an incredible senior season, during which his team went undefeated and won a co-National Championship (15:50).He also shares ab...2025-02-0636 minThe Asian American AthleteBuilding a 20-Year Career in MLB Operations with the San Francisco Giants and Becoming an All-American Swimmer at Texas A&M with Clara HoIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Clara Ho, the Director of Baseball Personnel Administration for the San Francisco Giants, about her career and journey in the sports world. During this episode, Clara shares about her family’s backstory, where she grew up, and her youth swimming days (3:06). She talks about her collegiate swimming career at Texas A&M (9:51), her experience competing internationally for the USA Women’s Swimming National Team (10:58), her experience as an Asian American athlete (12:23), and her favorite memories from her swimming career (13:28).She gives us an inside look at how sh...2024-12-0536 minThe Asian American AthletePlaying D1 College Baseball at Boston College & Holy Cross, Developing Athletic Ability, and Life as a College Baseball Star with Nick WangIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college baseball player Nick Wang. Nick talks about playing sports in his childhood, how he got started playing baseball, and how the winning sports culture in Boston impacted him while he was growing up there (4:13). He gives us an inside look at the training and skill development that helped him become a college baseball player (11:29), playing multiple sports (13:23), and his favorite memory from his high school baseball career (14:39). Nick talks about his college baseball experience, including landing at Holy Cross for his freshman season (18:11), transferring...2024-11-1235 minThe Asian American AthleteLife as a Pro Soccer Player, Playing D1 College Soccer at Minnesota & Stanford, and Representing the US on the International Stage with Katie DuongIn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews pro soccer player Katie Duong.During this episode, Katie talks about where she grew up, her family’s background, and how she got her start playing soccer (3:35). She talks about her college soccer experiences, including her experience with college recruiting and how she landed at the University of Minnesota (9:08), transferring to Stanford (12:48), and her favorite memories from her college soccer career (15:05).She talks about her pro soccer experiences, including the experience of getting drafted (15:51), her pro soccer career path thus far (16:35), and a day-in-the-life for her as...2024-10-2226 minThe Asian American AthleteProspect Watch (2024 Edition): 11 Up & Coming Asian American Basketball, Baseball, and Football Players We’re Excited to Follow with Patrick PratumratHost Justin Hong is joined by Patrick Pratumrat on the 2024 edition of “Prospect Watch,” which showcases and celebrates up-and-coming Asian American athletes.On this episode, they shine the spotlight on 11 electrifying, young basketball, baseball, and football players: college basketball players Dylan Harper (9:12), Ishan Sharma (12:25), Ashley Chea (15:16), Skye Belker (19:07), and Xaivian Lee (22:56), college baseball players Christian Lim (26:13), Justin Lee (30:40), Cameron Kim (33:09), and Nick Wang (36:53), college football player Noah Fifita (39:55), and NFL player Johnny Wilson (43:23). Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podca...2024-10-0747 min
Still Friends ShowBest Gym in Las Vegas : Fit Club | Still Friends Show Ep.98Tune in for an hilarious & insightful sit-down with Ryan Diaz, owner of "the best gym in Las Vegas" Fit Club. From crazy crack stories to hosting Jay Cutler & Ronnie Coleman's first workout ever together and much more on episode 98 of Still Friends Show!
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Still Friends ShowNico Ali Walsh The Boxing Phenom & Grandson Of Muhammad Ali | Still Friends Show Ep.97Tune in for Top Rank professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh's first time addressing the glove controversy of his last fight, being the grandson of the historical figure & boxing legend Muhammad Ali, boxing kids around the neighborhood, Flava Flave becoming his godfather & getting him into Devin Haney's gym and much more on episode 97 of Still Friends Show!
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Still Friends ShowExposing Las Vegas' Top Casinos & Influencers with Vegas Pauly C | Still Friends Show Ep.96Tune in for an insightful & jaw dropping sit-down with the biggest unbiased & most informed figure in the social media scene Vegas Pauly C as he sits with Justin to talk about the casinos ruining the Las Vegas lure, the dishonest & misleading influencers of Las Vegas and much more on episode 96 of Still Friends Show!
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Still Friends ShowHow To Build a Brand with Raleigh Robertson | Still Friends Show Ep.95Tune in for insights & secrets to building a successful brand from Wahiawa,HI born & raised businessman Raleigh Robertson joins Justin & Aupuni to talk America's Olympic gold medal success, flag football in the Olympics, what event Justin could qualify for at the Olympics and much more on episode 95 of Still Friends Show!
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Still Friends ShowBryce Mitchell WAS RIGHT!? | Still Friends Show Ep.94Tune in as Justin & Aupuni have a Bryce Mitchell-like epiphany followed by a heated debate on Tacomas, 4Runners & the real Hawaii Boi vehicle. The boys talk pet monkeys & wolves, the UFC's explanation for it's flyweight roster cuts, Umar Nurmagomedov looming over the UFC's Bantamweight division and much more on episode 94 of Still Friends Show!
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Still Friends ShowPalestine's Deadliest Warrior | Still Friends Show Ep.93Tune in for a just the boys recap of UFC 304, Belal's boring belt, Tom Aspinall's first-ever heavyweight interim championship defense, Puni's confirmed upcoming fight against California's #1 flyweight, fighting with Domino's Pizza & more on episode 93 of Still Friends Show!
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Still Friends ShowPFL Superstar Mads Burnell | Still Friends Show Ep.92Tune in for the return of PFL superstar Mads Burnell to the show to talk his most recent victory at PFL 5, Jake Paul's victory over Mike Perry, his upcoming fight weeks away & more on episode 92 of Still Friends Show!
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