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Tran's World Podcast

Tran's World Podcast

By Johnny Tran

A podcast dedicated to answering the hardest questions about society, cultural behavior, and being a transplant in a major city.
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Episode 11 - Goodbye 2019 (Season Finale)

Tran's World PodcastJan 02, 2020

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Episode 11 - Goodbye 2019 (Season Finale)

Episode 11 - Goodbye 2019 (Season Finale)

In this short 16 minute segment, Daniel and Johnny review the first season and say goodbye to 2019. 

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Credits:  

Host - Instagram @JohnnyTranderson 

Co-host - IG@Ddianich  

@TransWorldPodcast

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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.

Jan 02, 202016:53
Episode 10 - I Party with the Nurses Feat. Kaitepie, RN

Episode 10 - I Party with the Nurses Feat. Kaitepie, RN

Summary: In this 52 minute segment, our guest Kaitepie spills the beans on the infamous Tran parties, her YouTube community and the pressure of being a nurse.  - "We used to make crazy drinks like Flaming Dr. Peppers, in high school bro." "It was called a 'Just been fucked' party." "Hey, come into the party, but you have to come in through the window." "She was like, 'That guy right there, Johnny Tran. He bought all the alcohol. He's the one.'" "I filmed the day that I retook the test and I have my live reaction of me figuring out that I passed and I bawled like a baby." " -- Credits:  Host - Instagram @JohnnyTranderson  Co-host - IG@Ddianich  Guest - IG@Kaitepie  - Youtube: Kaitepie RN ---  Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.

Dec 17, 201952:55
Episode 9 - Rags, Roots, & Film Feat. Raghav Ravi

Episode 9 - Rags, Roots, & Film Feat. Raghav Ravi

In this 61 minute conversation, we discuss with our guest, Raghav Ravi, his upcoming short film, a robbery he suffered on the road, & reconnecting with our roots as millennials. “It’s hard to really define a person based on what you find out about them to a test score.” “Maybe it’s a bigger problem on how we treat Asian kids, not necessarily on the school.” “I know when somebody’s not likable.” “Artists realize as they make work that the work you create will not always be like the work you admire.” “Inspiration doesn’t always portray itself in similarity.” “I fucking love America, dude.” -- Credits: Host - Instagram @JohnnyTranderson Co-host - IG @Ddianich Guest - @Riggidyrags @raghavravifilm - www.raghavravi.com --- Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Nov 26, 201901:00:49
Bonus Episode - Flip It & Reverse It (Special Edition) Feat. Tareq from Channel T.

Bonus Episode - Flip It & Reverse It (Special Edition) Feat. Tareq from Channel T.

Summary:  In this 62 minute segment, Tareq AbuZaineh from @Chvnnel.T interviews your hosts Johnny & Daniel. They discuss the inner workings of podcasting, the unseen planning it takes, and the struggles we encounter while developing ourselves.  --- Notable Quotes: "The cyber world becomes their reality. Say a kid who gets famous from streaming, just gets enamored in it." "We've assimilated to the American experience. We're not abandoning our culture at home, but we're blending it with our current American values." "You can't control a guest." "You can't force things out of them." "We bring value period. Regardless of where you're from, what you know, and what you have been raised in." "If you don't have the capacity to connect to it, then you're not my audience." --- Credits: Instagram: @t.abu.z (personal) & @chvnnel.t  Twitter: @tabuzofficial  Periscope: @TareqAbuZaineh

Nov 12, 201901:02:20
Episode 8 - Needles, Chakras, and Acupuncture Feat. Dr. Philip Leu L.Ac.

Episode 8 - Needles, Chakras, and Acupuncture Feat. Dr. Philip Leu L.Ac.

Summary: In this 70 minute episode, our hosts and special guest, Dr. Philip Leu L.Ac., dispel the mysteries of acupuncture, visit the skepticism of astrology, and staying grounded through our addictions.
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Notable Quotes:
“Just as much as lavender smells nice, smelling shit is aromatherapy as well ‘cause it turns you off to whatever that is.”
“We create electromagnetic fields off of our fingertips. When you touch some things, you can feel the static. There’s proof.”
“I haven’t really thought about the human body from the context as you described it as running on electricity.”
“I love Ktown, so many good times, but I wouldn’t fucking live there.”
“Have you seen someone lose their phone at a party? Is that worse or on the same playing field as someone losing their last little bit of heroin?”
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Credits:
Host - Instagram @JohnnyTranderson
Co-host - IG @Ddianich
Guest - @Dr.Phil_Acupuncture
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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Oct 29, 201901:10:17
Episode 7 - Go Fail or Go Home

Episode 7 - Go Fail or Go Home

In this 1 hour podcast, we revisit some failures, successes and lessons learned since we got to Southern California.

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Notable Quotes:

“I can’t unburn that bridge.”

"Why are people scared to take chances? They’re scared to take chances because they’re afraid to fail.”

“When you started using your credit card more than your debit card, BIG PROBLEM.”

“And finally, I’ve been able to really get hold of myself. I feel like my skills are in the right place, my head-space is in the right space, my heart’s in the right place…. Just going for that next level leap.”

“The best time to take risks is when you’re young.”

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Credits:

Host - Instagram @JohnnyTranderson

Co-host - IG @Ddianich

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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.

Oct 22, 201958:46
Episode 6 - Culture Shocked by Money Feat. Kelsey Ohara

Episode 6 - Culture Shocked by Money Feat. Kelsey Ohara

In this 50 minute segment with our first-ever guest, Kelsey Ohara, we discuss our parents’ relationship with money and its effects on our splurging habits; also, we hover on topics related to twerk culture, cultural appropriation & cultural assimilation. “People who grow up poor don’t really like talking about finances & stuff because it's an embarrassing point for most people.” “Your 20s are the best time. Use that time to buy what you want, drive what you want, spend it on yourself and be selfish.” “If it bangs, it bangs.” “I love getting blindsided.” “It wasn’t even about like appropriating culture… it was a class, just come and dance.” “That feeling that that put me in was so distinct that I can still feel it today. It’s embarrassment. It’s a lot of embarrassment.” --  Credit:  Host - Instagram @JohnnyTranderson  Co-host - IG @Ddianich  Guest - IG:Koharaaa ---  Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Oct 15, 201950:30
Episode 5 - Man Up & Cry

Episode 5 - Man Up & Cry

In this 45 minute segment, Daniel and Johnny read a few letters, discuss gender norms in relationship to males and their emotions, and also, the pressures of being a kid with unlimited information.

“Everyone’s the center of their universe, and it’s really easy to get wrapped up in your own shit.”

“Most men are afraid to cry”

“When you [men] need to let your emotions out, you let it out. And when you need to have your head clear, you’ll have your head clear.”

“It’s the wild west of information.”

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Credits: 

Host - Instagram@JohnnyTranderson 

Co-host - IG @Ddianich 

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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.

Oct 08, 201945:51
Episode 4 - A Tale of Two Socialites

Episode 4 - A Tale of Two Socialites

Summary:
A 39 minute segment about the differences between a socialite and someone who’s social.
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“If you’re okay with being comfortable, then what does that mean? It means you’re comfortable with yourself.”
“The problem is, if I hang out with some fuckboys, that automatically makes me a fuckboy…. Well I’ve just engaged in some fuckboy activities.”
“I was trying to save a sinking ship at that time.”
“If you feel like calling someone, you should call someone.”
“One of the biggest ways to add value to your life is by really digging in and really investing in the people that are around you and care about you.”
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Credit:
Host - Instagram@JohnnyTranderson
Co-host - IG @Ddianich
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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Sep 17, 201939:04
Episode 3 - Validate Me

Episode 3 - Validate Me

Summary:
A 34 minute segment about finding validation through social media and how it effects societal interactions.
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Notable Quotes:
“You only follow what you want to follow, and you block whatever you want to block…. Everyone has something to say about the other side.”
“That really goes to show the polarization that exists inside the platform.”
“I’d rather be hearing what their arguments are rather than just completely abolishing them because I think that’s the issue with social media.”
“Does validation of the content that you put out make the content good?”
“Is social media ever going to die?”
“The best thing to do in life is to shit on yourself.”
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Credit:
Host - Instagram@JohnnyTranderson
Co-host - IG @Ddianich
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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Sep 03, 201934:30
Episode 2 - Don't Be a Sellout

Episode 2 - Don't Be a Sellout

Summary: A 39 minute segment of us giving kudos and unloading shit on people in the media we like & dislike. --- Notable Quotes: "I would love to see some really opinionated, unfazed people in the media that represent us. "Do we copy black culture?" "I haven't been able to feel a connection or a relation to them and I think it's because a majority of them are from overseas." “You’re a sellout. Based on your latest YouTube show and content you’re putting out. You sold out. You went out for the youtube money and you’re not a real person anymore.” "Are we clowns sometimes? Yes." "In that process, don't lose who you are. Be yourself. Be authentic to your background and authentic to who you are as a person and what you represent." "Just because I'm Asian doesn't mean I'm going to like your fucking music. I'm not gonna like your music just because you're an Asian person doing it." Credit: Host - Instagram@JohnnyTranderson Co-host - IG @Ddianich --- P.S. - Sorry for any background noise you might hear, we were having a party. #Tran'sWorld Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Aug 24, 201939:56
Episode 1 - Growing Up American Feat. Johnny Tran & Daniel Dianich

Episode 1 - Growing Up American Feat. Johnny Tran & Daniel Dianich

Summary: A 31 minute segment about growing up american, recalling a racially charged incident after a night out, and replaying our decision to not physically hurt a drunk individual who was looking for a fight.  --- Notable Quotes: "The struggles that we go through are still universal." "...I was actually screaming at the top of my lungs at him to get the fuck out of the car.' "It is so sad in my POV that someone can go through their life being so angry and visibly upset about someone they've never met before. And they're listening to the rhetoric that's being spit by politicians & by the media about cultures that they have no connection to or no understanding about." "All the Asian people that you see in the media today, they all have great value and they bring their own value to the table. I don't see my role, where I fit in the world, exposed to the media." --- "Asian Americans have more value to bring to society than being pigeon-holed in just Asian shit." "I don't want to be limited and I don't want to say that we're never going to talk about these things." --- Credit:  Host - Instagram@JohnnyTranderson Co-host - IG @Ddianich --- Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for adults +18. Please don't take anything too seriously and all advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
Aug 14, 201931:01