the Durian Pod
the Durian Pod
Rosalynn Media
This is the Durian Pod:🎙️ Dive into the extraordinary stories of success, against societal odds with The Durian Pod. Hosted by David Pham, Jasper Lynn, and Hedy Yu, this video podcast brings you inspiring stories of individuals who defied the norm and soared to the top in their industries.  🌟 Discover the secrets to their triumphs and raw hardships, rooted in their minority backgrounds and driven by unwavering determination. From heartfelt conversations about upbringing to navigating uncharted territories in different career paths, each episode pairs inspiration with delicious food and drinks made by the people who bring you LA’s most exciting Supper Club, Rosalynn.🎧 Join us now on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify to savor the sweet taste of resilience and ambition with mouthwatering dishes in store. Meet the Hosts:🍸 David Pham: By day, he's an oncology pharmacist, saving lives. By night, he transforms into a Beverage Director at Rosalynn and an aspiring DJ, spinning tracks and heads (with his incredible craft cocktails). His unique blend of expertise and creativity sets the stage for thought-provoking conversations.🍽️ Jasper Lynn: As the Head Chef and Host of Rosalynn Supper Club, Jasper knows that the key to success is a pinch of passion and a dash of innovation. His culinary prowess adds flavor to each part of the show, from the Amuse, to the Favorite Dish, and of course, the ever-so-decadent final bite while his story inspires you to take that leap of faith.🌱 Hedy Yu: The co-founder of Rooted Fare and a fellow entrepreneur, Hedy is a driving force as our Producer on the show. Her infectious positive personality has made her a champion of the Asian community and she continues to make her mark with that nommy Black Sesame Crunchy Butter.
TDP 001: Celebrity Chef Dafne Mejia: Getting fired by Drake, ending up on Hell's Kitchen, and becoming a celebrity chef
Celebrity Chef Dafne Mejia is best known for being the Runner-up on Hell's Kitchen, Season 21. She has since jumped to heights of the culinary world, becoming a private chef for Celebrities and Billionaires alike and is an active presence on Social Media with her Italian and Honduran inspired recipes.FOLLOW DAFNE:https://www.instagram.com/chef_dafne/https://twitter.com/chefdafne?lang=enLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-durian-pod/id1709030054Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0IaysKRix5svq0UaNRTVb4FOLLOWhttps://www.instagram.com/thedurianpodhttps://twitter.com/thedurianpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thedurianpod?_t=8huYRzTOEaA&_r=1OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR:Hexclad: https://www.hexclad.com/
Dec 6, 2023
53 min
TDP 002: Cole Walliser: One Way Ticket from Canada, Getting Sponsored at 14, and becoming Director of Glambot
TDP 002: Director Cole Walliser: One Way Ticket from Canada, Getting Sponsored at 14, and becoming Director of GlambotCole Walliser was already a multi-hyphenate when he moved to LA from Canada; he danced, wrote, and more, switching between his various skills to pay his bills while pursuing his dreams in the City of Stars. Cole is best known for directing celebrities on the red carpet for slo-mo video portraits for Glambot, but also works on other projects, including his own coffee company called Cafe Colione.FOLLOW COLE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colewalliser/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/colewalliserCheck out the incredible work Cole's done: https://www.colewalliser.com/?fbclid=IwAR3R52axbadJQsR2xruRRth-0Wis2kU-lqryw1a1nHg33pSGTg1xIm8IhTULISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-durian-pod/id1709030054Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0IaysKRix5svq0UaNRTVb4FOLLOW:https://www.instagram.com/thedurianpodhttps://twitter.com/thedurianpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thedurianpod?_t=8huYRzTOEaA&_r=1OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR:Hexclad: https://www.hexclad.com/
Dec 5, 2023
57 min
TDP 003: Director Chase Conley Marvel: On losing friends over Sobriety, why finishing the job means getting chosen, Miles Morales, and forgetting how he met Jasper, twice.
TDP 003: Director Chase Conley Marvel: On losing friends over Sobriety, why finishing the job means getting chosen, Miles Morales, and forgetting how he met Jasper, twice.Chase is now the Episodic Director at Marvel Animation Studios working on X-Men 97', but got his start copying pages from the comic books his grandpa would get him in town. This led him on an incredible journey from being offered a job at Marvel at 19 (and turning it down), moving to Korea while working as a comic illustrator, and more, and being supported by the few other Black visionaries in his industry. FOLLOW CHASE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintchase/Check out the projects Chase has been part of: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0174765/LISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-durian-pod/id1709030054Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0IaysKRix5svq0UaNRTVb4FOLLOW:https://www.instagram.com/thedurianpodhttps://twitter.com/thedurianpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thedurianpod?_t=8huYRzTOEaA&_r=1OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR:Hexclad: https://www.hexclad.com/On our menu this Pod:Amuse: Blue Fin Tuna Tostado with White Truffle Oil and MicrogreensFavorite Bite: Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Cilantro Szechuan ChimichurriLast Bite: Jumbo Thai Water Prawns with Astrea Caviar on candied tomato jam and yuzu tzatziki sauce
Dec 5, 2023
1 hr 13 min