Human Crayon
Human Crayon
Simon Tran
Join aspiring actor and writer Simon Tran as he invites his friends, diverse in race, background, and interests, to process social issues, identity and culture, post grad life, and all that important stuff.
Sarah Yu is Queen of her Mountain
Post Thanksgiving podcast episode with Sarah Yu! We talk about centering ourselves post college, how f*uckups aren't as consequential as you think, and why you need to have diverse friends to stay sane. 
Nov 26, 2017
The "M" in Mikko stands for Musical Theatre
Back from another hiatus, I'm happy to announce that I have Mikko Juan as my guest! Mikko and I talk about what it's like to move home after college, the actor hustle, and the growing presence of Asian Americans on stage. 
Oct 20, 2017
Maddie is the Woke  Cheerleader that Everyone Needs
Wow Human Crayon Fam. It's been like ~3 months. I know. Life gets busy. Life gets overwhelming. But I'm glad I'm back to tell and share more stories and good, (hopefully) entertaining and refreshing conversations.This time I am joined by one of my besties from da-SHOUG (Washougal) WA, Madeline Down. She's one of the most positive, supportive, and cheesy dad joke enthusiasts I've ever met. We talk about our weird bro/sis/dating relationship, how to get the confidence to really invest in your passions, the impact of storytelling in all forms, and how white women need to get on the intersectionality train. What a good conversation, what a good friend.
May 10, 2017
Don't Mess with Flo the SJW. She knows Krav Maga and has an MPA
I'm back after a whirlwind of a month! I'm so glad to be back.This week I am joined by Krav Maga master in the making and one of my super inspiring and impressive friends, Florence Sum. we talk about how art is so important in this political climate, how POC need to continue to not be deterred, what policy work is about, and why Scarlett Johansen needs to just stop. 
Feb 15, 2017
If Havana is Cheddar Cheese, and Havana is like Beyonce, is Beyonce like Cheddar Cheese?
Havana McElvaine joins me on the first Human Crayon episode of 2017. She's someone who runs people down (on the soccer field), but never would do that to anyone in life. We talk about middle child problems, the privileges and downsides of being a student athlete, how we want to travel and change the world, and why Beyonce takes you to new levels.
Jan 13, 2017
Theresa and I Spice up the real meaning of paella and give each other love
I'm joined by Theresa for my third episode! The conversation required more time, because Theresa is more than 5000 miles away! We talk about living abroad, why we may be too good to work in offices, and talk about our artistic endeavors. Theresa gives me the affirmation I needed, and persuades me to get some paella ;)
Dec 15, 2016
I do a Cultural Detox with Future Rep. Louie Tan Vital
Louie Louie!!! This is the second podcast of “Human Crayon” with my guest Louie Vital. We sit down and talk about our API identities backgrounds, why white hometowns suck for people of color, and what it means to decolonize oneself. We also chat about how Louie is going to move to DC and become that cool and impressive DC friend that “I know.”   
Dec 4, 2016
Don't Drink a Shrimp Cocktail in Front of Cierra
For my first podcast episode ever, I interview my dear friend and podcast NERD Cierra Purdom. We talk about marine life, the role of the writer, and processing today's political climate through our humanities backgrounds.  
Nov 16, 2016