The Session Up Podcast

EPISODE 27: Don Tran

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

On this Session the homie Don sat down and shared his story with us. Don is a former Marine Raider. He did tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He went on to start his own businesses. This man is a true Badass! Super humble and inspiring.

EPISODE 26: Death In Cambodia w/ Robert & Dorothy

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode we sat down with Robert and Dorothy of Death in Cambodia Podcast. Robert shares stories of his time growing up in Cambodia and escaping the khmer rouge. Fighting for his life and freedom in the jungles of Cambodia to running and operating a top Donut distribution company. We are so inspired and humbled from this one. Tune in!

EPISODE 25: Too Nice Chuck

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 6 Jan 2022 23:13:01 +0000

On this episode we took the Session over to our brotha Chuck’s Gym in Long Beach called Too Factor Athletics. We got to know more about how he got into professional fighting, coaching, and running a business. Tune in!

EPISODE 24: Dorothy of Death In Cambodia Podcast

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode Dorothy Chow, the Host of Death In Cambodia Podcast joins us on the Session! This was a fun and informative episode. We talk about her father’s time in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge, her upbringing as a Cambodian-American, the start and early success of her Podcast, her Boss Lady mentality and so much more! This is a good one! Tune innnn!

EPISODE 23: Khmer Renaissance with Sotheara Lim

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode, our friend Sotheara of Khmer Renaissance joined the Session! We had such an amazing conversation, but most importantly, how Khmers in our specific generation can be mentors and role models for younger Khmers. We discussed investing in others, passing on knowledge, breaking the “Crabs in a bucket” stereotype, but also how there is no longer a need for competition within our community. It was a powerful and therapeutic discussion filled with passion that will stay with us for a very long time. And, of course, we did it over Hennessy VSOP; just three Khmer men politicking over some drinks.

EPISODE 22: Mental Health with Sambo Sak

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (mental health) — Thu, 6 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We sat down with our friend Sambo and touched on mental health and his story of surviving suicide. By far one of our deepest episode yet. He shares lots of great information on mental health. His story is very inspiring and he goes into very detailed info. We know his experience and his story may not be for everyone, but there is someone out there who needs to hear it.

Episode 21: Mea Lath

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Mea Lath joins us on the Session. Mea is a role model and leader in the Khmer Community, protecting and passing down Cambodian culture. We learned so much on this episode about our own culture and we know you will too. This was such an amazing episode with an amazing person. We talked about how she got into traditional dancing, Cambodia and our culture, our first time seeing the Angkor Wat, meeting her idol, financial literacy and so much more. Tune in!

Episode 20: Army Vet SFC Dawson Ret.

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Army Veteran SFC Dawson Ret. Also Danny's future Father In-Law sat down with us. We talk about his time in the service, the racism he experienced growing up, what it was like being in a gas chamber, and so much more. This is a good one! Tune in!

Episode 19: Johnny from SweetGrass

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode our friend Johnny, the owner of SweetGrass stops by the Session. He drops a lot of great knowledge on this one. We talk about how he started this concept, the success of the business and his super secret plans for SweetGrass! Tune in!

Episode 18: Attacks On The Asian Elderly

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

As you all may know. There have been 1 too many attacks on Asians lately, specifically on the elderly. We took this time to speak on the importance of standing up for our peoples. We need to all come together no matter what race and do better for our Community with Unity.

Episode 17: Would You Rather

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000

We did a fun episode using our Pod Decks; Would you rather. Also while sipping on some Golden Wat Cognac. Enjoy!

Episode 16: The Shellfish Cook

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 08:07:55 +0000

Our good friend Theye from High School joins us on the Session. She shares her "Hood Story", how she got into cooking, and a whole lot more. We also get to try some of her Lobster Rolls! Tune in!

Episode 15: Army Vet Gorntiar So(aka Brazy)

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode, our friend and Army Vet Gorntiar So(aka Brazy) joins us on the Session. We get pretty deep on this one. She shares her struggles going through dark times, losing her friend in the army, mental health, her time in Iraq and whole lot more!

Episode 14: Soup Pha

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Cambodia Town's very own Soup Pha joined us on the Session to share his story. He speaks on how he got into music, his time on The X-Factor, going trough dark times and so much more! Tune in!

Episode 13: 2020 Recap

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Fri, 1 Jan 2021 22:33:02 +0000

2020! What a year it has been. So many ups and downs, good and bad. This will be a year we will never forget. Enjoy this episode as we recap our 2020. Thank you to all the supporters who has been showing Love all year. Cheers to 2021!

Episode 12: The Bro Code

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we switched things up a little bit. We reacted to a Viral video of a guy who works in a cell phone repair shop who was stuck in a tough situation. He was offered money to not repair the phone so his wife doesn't see his call history. What would we do if we were him? Does the bro code still apply? Frankie and Ken joins us on this one so you know it's going to be a lot of laughs!

Episode 11: Sandy Rachana Nou of Cambodia Town

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:57:23 +0000

The Princess of Long Beach Cambodia Town, Sandy Nou stops by the Session. She talks about being a huge contributor to the community, past relationships, the Cambodian culture and the future for our city.

Episode 10: Michael Cabacungan From Smoke Point Barbecue

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Mike comes through to the Session to talk about the Chef Life! He also talks about his days in culinary school, becoming a Head Chef and starting his own catering business. Tune in!

Episode 9: The Big Bro Brandon

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Our big bro Brandon joins the Session. He talks about his childhood growing up in Seattle, how he met us, running multiple businesses as an Entrepreneur, and a whole lot more. Always a great conversation when we link up. Tune in!!!

Episode 8: Jason Wang

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Jason Wang came through to the Session. He talks about his upbringing, financial stability, getting his Masters and his crazy Card collection!

Episode 7: Frank Gundro

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Frank Gundro stops by the Session. We talk about family life during the Pandemic, the pros and cons of Social Media, living a healthier lifestyle and so much more. Mr. Gundro drops a lot of knowledge on this one. Tune in!

Episode 6: Mac and Ron

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:08 +0000

Mac and Ron came through to the Session. They talk about their humble beginnings, how they blew up on Tik Tok, Tekashi 6ix 9ine joining Tik Tok, and so much more.

Episode 5: G Funk Supreme

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (g funk supreme) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 07:00:06 +0000

Mr. Cambodian Excellence, aka G Funk Supreme stops by the Session to drop some Gems. He talks about growing up in the eastside of Long Beach, starting "Khmmunity", life as an engineer, new album, and so much more. As always, he came to motivate and inspire!

Episode 4: Q & A

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Wed, 2 Sep 2020 07:00:01 +0000

We did a Q & A responding to questions and topics sent to us on our Instagram story. We talk about the struggles of the podcast, mental health, masculinity, drinking problems and more!

Episode 3: Priority Barber Club Co Owners, Jimmy & Johnny.

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:00:15 +0000

Episode 3: Priority Barber Club Co-Owners, Jimmy & Johnny came through to bless us with an episode. They share their story from being Barbers to becoming co-owners of their own Barbershop. #Podcast #longbeach #Barbershop

Episode 2: Growing Up In The LBC

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:00:23 +0000

On this episode we talk about our experiences growing up in our hometown city, Long Beach Ca. Van and Andrew joins us to share our stories.

Episode 1: Quarantine Life

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Mon, 3 Aug 2020 17:18:29 +0000

Episode 1 of The Session Up Podcast. On this episode we talk about what it's like during these tough times of this pandemic. We had our friends Frankie and Rotana join us to share our experiences and share some laughs.

The Session Up Podcast Trailer

Sessionuppodcast@gmail.com (Phil) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:07:48 +0000

Quick teaser for The Session Up Podcast.