Welcome to Season 2 of the Embarrassed by Night Podcast! Andy quit doing the pod fulltime, but we have definitely not seen the last of him at the stools. In the first episode of this new era of EBN Pod, Fred welcomes photographer and skater Kim Newmoney to the show, and they dig deep into Kim's adolescence as one of two Asian families in her Georgia hometown, the climate of Asian-American pop culture, untold family histories, and much more! Kim Newmoney @kimnewmoney is an LA-based photographer who began her career in Greensboro, NC. Known for her vibrant portraits of comedians, she has shot for dozens of publications and TV networks including Comedy Central, Vice, Showtime, O Magazine, Vogue, Elle, and many more. An avid rollerskater, she posts her eight-wheel exploits regularly via @newmoney.forever. Embarrassed by Night is coming to San Francisco as part of SF Sketchfest 2/3/24, then Little Saigon Orange County for our big Tet show 2/17/24! Follow us on IG @embarrassedbynight for full details and tickets. Keep up with Fred @fredle and check out more tunes by @7uppercuts on all streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred and Andy welcome standup comedian Alex Duong as they guzzle some sữa đậu nành and ramble on about how a Tesla changes you, non-comedy dreams, (hypothetical) fatherhood, and of course generational trauma! Alex Duong (@dapperduong) is a Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, and actor. He grew up in Dallas, Texas where he graduated from North Dallas High and went on to pursue a degree in medicine. While studying, he sold a short-story to a family friend in the industry. Now based in Los Angeles, he has written for Netflix's Historical Roast With Jeff Ross and became the first Vietnamese cis-male to perform on Comedy Central (Roast Battle Season 3). He performs all over Southern California, including regular appearances at The World Famous Comedy Store. Make sure to follow us @embarrassedbynight for show updates and exclusive comedy clips. Keep up with the hosts via @fredle @andyvanandyvan. Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred and Andy chill in the alternative location as the sun goes down, chatting about the BANGER Embarrassed by Night Sacramento show, why Fred doesn't fuck with Harry Potter, alternative English names, and much more! We got some shows coming up. 9/23 626 Laugh Market 626laughmarket.eventbrite.com 9/29 Mic Drop in San Diego ebn.eventbrite.com Use code EBN for $5 off either show! Be sure to follow us on IG for ticket information and for updates and clips from our podcast and live show. Keep up with the hosts @fredle and @andyvanandyvan Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

After a joyous run of memorable guest appearances, Fred and Andy have a classic solo dolo session to chat about gambling failures, BTS x Joe Biden, the year that Fred worked for a cult, the saddest thing Andy's heard thus far on this podcast, and much more! We got some shows coming up! 8/26 626 Laugh Market in Monterey Park 9/2 Embarrassed by Night Sacramento 9/29 Embarrassed by Night San Diego Be sure to follow us on IG for ticket information and for updates and clips from our podcast and live show. Keep up with the hosts @fredle and @andyvanandyvan Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred and Andy welcome actor and audiobook narrator Quyen Ngo to the nhậu as they ramble on about the San Jose Viet community, shrooming abroad, Mario Lopez, being a 'fairweather Vietnamese,' and much more! The vibes are high on this one, folks. Quyen Ngo (@_quyenngo) is a Vietnamese-American actor, audiobook narrator, facilitator, and anti-philanthropist. She received an Audie nomination for best audiobook narration for Nguyen Phan Que Mai’s The Mountains Sing. You can catch her starring in the short film Supermarket Affairs which is making the festival rounds and will be next screened at The Viet Film Fest in Orange County in early October. Make sure to follow us @embarrassedbynight for updates and exclusive comedy clips. Our next shows are coming up in September 2nd in Sacramento, and September 29th in San Diego! Keep up with the hosts via @fredle @andyvanandyvan Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred welcomes the homie Phong Le to the nhậu as they chop it up about landing the role of a lifetime, immigrant parents’ reactions to their kids’ lifestyles, the current SAG strike, and much more! Phong Le (@_phongle) is a Vietnamese American actor/filmmaker born and raised in Springfield, VA and a George Mason University alumni. He appeared as a major guest star on the NBC hit drama THIS IS US and can soon be seen on HBO/A24’s THE SYMPATHIZER as well as the new Apple TV+ series SINKING SPRING. Make sure to follow us @embarrassedbynight for updates and exclusive comedy clips. Our next shows are coming up in September in Sacramento, and San Diego! Keep up with the hosts via @fredle @andyvanandyvan Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred and Andy welcome filmmaker Linh Tran to the nhậu, where we explore the origins of our passions, life-changing mustaches, and why there’s no rush to represent the Viets in our art. Linh Tran is a filmmaker based out of Chicago who recently made waves on the film festival circuit with her debut titled Waiting for the Light to Change. Keep up with the hosts via @fredle @andyvanandyvan Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred and Andy welcome the the homie and incredible comedian Sammy Cantu to the nhậu, where we discuss the challenges of running a show in a Vietnamese concert hall's lobby, following your dreams after experiencing loss, why Sammy's never been to a concert before, and how much money you'd do a Vietnamese accent for. Bonus clip at the end is sure to deliver! We apologize for the janky audio quality on this episode, and appreciate you bearing with us as we get accustomed to our new equipment and integrating A/C (it's summer!). Major improvements on deck for the next show, we promise. Sammy Cantu is a Mexican-Vietnamese comedian and model from San Diego who is part of the Embarrassed by Night family. You can catch this handsome bastard in San Diego on 7/2, SF on 7/5, and Seattle 28-30. Be sure to follow him on IG @boom_shenanigans! Our next 626 Laugh Market is going down Friday night 6/30 at an all-new venue, The Rabbit Hole in Downtown Alhambra! Get tickets at 626laughmarket.eventbrite.com (code EBN for $5 off) and make sure to follow us @embarrassedbynight for updates and exclusive clips! Keep up with the hosts at @fredle @andyvanandyvan Theme song by @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

Fred and Andy welcome the amazing comedian Nina Nguyen to the nhậu, where we discuss the intensity of Houston Viets, influencers doing standup, hosting bar shows for the troops, and much more! Nina Nguyen is a standup comic from Houston TX. She was a Standup NBC finalist, a writer for CBS Diversity Showcase and just recently performed at Limestone Comedy Festival. We have lots more Embarrassed by Night Live shows in the works as well as 626 Laugh Market coming your way, so be sure to follow us for live show updates and comedy clips on IG at @embarrassedbynight! Follow our special guest Nina @ninanguyens Keep up with the hosts at @fredle @andyvanandyvan @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message

On this episode, Fred and Andy welcome Embarrased by Night Live stalwart and absolute killer comedian Viet Nguyen to the nhậu, where we discuss Viet's first jobs in America, his family in Saigon discovering his viral clips, the pros and cons of taking a standup class, and much more!We have lots more Embarrassed by Night Live shows in the works as well as 626 Laugh Market coming your way, so be sure to follow us for live show updates and comedy clips on IG at @embarrassedbynight! Follow our great buddy Viet  @vietspeekenglizh  Keep up with the hosts at @fredle @andyvanandyvan @7uppercuts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embarrassedbynight/message