Tremendous Talk Podcast

Finding The Funny With Prarthana Mohan

This week on the Tremendous Talk Podcast we are honored to be joined by Prarthana Mohan - director of Amazon Prime’s PICTURE THIS! In this conversation, we chat about all things PICTURE THIS - from creating the perfect cozy comfort film, embodying what family looks and feels like in every way, the joy of creating an epic wedding through the film, and bringing beautifully nuanced characters to life on screen. From incredibly insightful advice from this amazing director to knowing the world needs you and expecting more, we are so grateful to bring this chat to you. It definitely has tidbits that everybody can relate to and resonate with. Welcome to the Tremendous Talk Podcast Prarthana Mohan!  In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia (Simone Ashley) receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the next five dates she goes on. With her sister's wedding looming and family playing matchmaker, her ex (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) reappears, throwing both her love and professional life into chaos. Watch PICTURE THIS streaming NOW on Amazon Prime! Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wWkGWXIshA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wWkGWXIshA]  Prarthana Mohan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prarthana_mohan1 [https://www.instagram.com/prarthana_mohan1/?hl=en] Prarthana Mohan on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2752786/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2752786/]  PICTURE THIS on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DV8V2ZZB/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DV8V2ZZB/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r]  Join your hosts, Ashley and Law, as they guide you through culture in the realms of Hollywood and speak to industry professionals in the spotlight. They cover individuality and self-discovery, visibility on screen and their parallels to society, pop-culture and more. This is a safe space to break down all the walls with big screen names who hold even bigger places in our hearts and the unsung heroes behind the scenes! From who they are to their favorite snack - get into the nuances with some of your favorite folx. So grab a boba tea and leave your shoes at the door. Welcome to Tremendous Talk!  Hosted by Ashley Rapuano Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/rapuanoashley/] & Lawrence Sharma [https://www.instagram.com/lawjsharma/] 🎙️ Produced by Lawrence Sharma, Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, Joseph Garalde [https://www.instagram.com/joeydoingthings/], and Jeremiah Abraham [https://www.instagram.com/jerabraham/], in collaboration with Tremendous [https://www.instagram.com/tremendous_comm/]. ✨ The Tremendous Talk Podcast jingle is by Jarod Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/jared_sanchez_music/] and Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, produced at Hammsterden Records [https://www.instagram.com/hammsterden_records/]. 🎶 LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65]  LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Twitter 🐦: https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk [https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on TikTok 🔥: https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on YouTube 📹: https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Facebook ✴️: https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/ [https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/]  #WeAreTremendous #TremendousTalkPodcast

Following The Fear With CONTROL FREAK Director Shal Ngo

This week on the Tremendous Talk Podcast we are so excited to chat with Shal Ngo! Shal Ngo is the director of CONTROL FREAK - which follows a motivational speaker (Played by legendary Kelly Marie Tran) who is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head. CONTROL FREAK is streaming NOW on Hulu!  Shal Ngo was bitten by the film bug early! From carrying his family’s video camera on his shoulder, graduating from NYU and winning a SyFy Channel Film Contest, to mixing genres and blurring the line between art and entertainment - Shal is no stranger to bringing a story to life!  In this episode, we break down CONTROL FREAK on how he worked with his amazing team of artists and filmmakers to bring the film to life, writing authentic cultural touches into the story, the magic of horror movies, our shared love of practical effects, and truly shaping such a terrifying experience. Welcome to the Tremendous Talk Podcast, Shal Ngo!  Shal Ngo’s Website: https://www.shalngo.com/ [https://www.shalngo.com/]  Shal Ngo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shallknow/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/shallknow/?hl=en]  Shal Ngo on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2486657/?ref_=nmbio_ov_bk [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2486657/?ref_=nmbio_ov_bk]  Join your hosts, Ashley and Law, as they guide you through culture in the realms of Hollywood and speak to industry professionals in the spotlight. They cover individuality and self-discovery, visibility on screen and their parallels to society, pop-culture and more. This is a safe space to break down all the walls with big screen names who hold even bigger places in our hearts and the unsung heroes behind the scenes! From who they are to their favorite snack - get into the nuances with some of your favorite folx. So grab a boba tea and leave your shoes at the door. Welcome to Tremendous Talk!  Hosted by Ashley Rapuano Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/rapuanoashley/] & Lawrence Sharma [https://www.instagram.com/lawjsharma/] 🎙️ Produced by Lawrence Sharma, Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, Joseph Garalde [https://www.instagram.com/joeydoingthings/], and Jeremiah Abraham [https://www.instagram.com/jerabraham/], in collaboration with Tremendous [https://www.instagram.com/tremendous_comm/]. ✨ The Tremendous Talk Podcast jingle is by Jarod Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/jared_sanchez_music/] and Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, produced at Hammsterden Records [https://www.instagram.com/hammsterden_records/]. 🎶 LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65]  LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Twitter 🐦: https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk [https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on TikTok 🔥: https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on YouTube 📹: https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Facebook ✴️: https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/ [https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/]  Contact: hello@tremendoustalk.com #WeAreTremendous #TremendousTuesdays #TremendousTalkPodcast

Andrew Ahn On Chosen Family, Birding, and All Things THE WEDDING BANQUET!

This week on the  podcast we are so grateful to chat with ANDREW AHN! Andrew Ahn is an incredible director (who’s work you absolutely need to stop everything to go watch right now if you haven’t) having been the directing force behind the feature film Fire Island and episodes of Bridgerton, Deli Boys, Generation, and so much more! His latest feature film THE WEDDING BANQUET debuted at Sundance in 2025 to pure excitement, and is in theaters nationwide NOW! We’ve got jujubes and chestnuts! We got a full Korean wedding! We have IVF! We have so so so much. There is truly something for everybody to relate to in this film, and we can’t even count the amount of times we’ve either screamed at the screen or we’ve cried while watching. But THE WEDDING BANQUET is definitely a love letter to the queer AAPI community. This film means so much to us, and we can’t wait for you to watch it! Welcome to the Tremendous Talk Podcast, Andrew Ahn!  Make sure to get your tickets to see THE WEDDING BANQUET - IN THEATERS NOW!!!  From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee's expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-Chan, Joan Chen, and Academy Award Winner Youn Yuh-Jung, THE WEDDING BANQUET is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive. Andrew Ahn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewahnfilms [https://www.instagram.com/andrewahnfilms]  Andrew Ahn on X/Twitter: https://x.com/andrewahnfilms [https://x.com/andrewahnfilms]  Andrew Ahn on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3821224/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3821224/]  Join your hosts, Ashley and Law, as they guide you through culture in the realms of Hollywood and speak to industry professionals in the spotlight. They cover individuality and self-discovery, visibility on screen and their parallels to society, pop-culture and more. This is a safe space to break down all the walls with big screen names who hold even bigger places in our hearts and the unsung heroes behind the scenes! From who they are to their favorite snack - get into the nuances with some of your favorite folx. So grab a boba tea and leave your shoes at the door. Welcome to Tremendous Talk!  Hosted by Ashley Rapuano Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/rapuanoashley/] & Lawrence Sharma [https://www.instagram.com/lawjsharma/] 🎙️ Produced by Lawrence Sharma, Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, Joseph Garalde [https://www.instagram.com/joeydoingthings/], and Jeremiah Abraham [https://www.instagram.com/jerabraham/], in collaboration with Tremendous [https://www.instagram.com/tremendous_comm/]. ✨ The Tremendous Talk Podcast jingle is by Jarod Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/jared_sanchez_music/] and Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, produced at Hammsterden Records [https://www.instagram.com/hammsterden_records/]. 🎶 LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65]  LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Twitter 🐦: https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk [https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on TikTok 🔥: https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on YouTube 📹: https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Facebook ✴️: https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/ [https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/]  Contact: hello@tremendoustalk.com #WeAreTremendous #TremendousTalkPodcast

Kelly Marie Tran is an Unstoppable Force in The Wedding Banquet!

This week on the Tremendous Talk Podcast we are so honored to speak with KELLY MARIE TRAN!!! Kelly is the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas, she’s our favorite hero! You know her from her incredible work in Star Wars as Rose Tico, Raya and the Last Dragon as Raya, Forge from SXSW, Control Freak on Hulu, and her latest movie, THE WEDDING BANQUET by Andrew Ahn! It is a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. It’s got a legendary cast, drag queen performances, a very gay house, a whole Korean wedding, and so much more! This movie means so much to us, and we’re so grateful we got to talk to Kelly about her journey in making the film and these amazing relationships with her castmates. Welcome to the Tremendous Talk Podcast - KELLY MARIE TRAN!  Watch THE WEDDING BANQUET only in theaters on Friday, April 18th! Tickets are on sale now!  Bonus points if you watch Kelly Marie Tran in CONTROL FREAK now streaming on Hulu!  Kelly Marie Tran’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4511652/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4511652/] Join your hosts, Ashley and Law, as they guide you through culture in the realms of Hollywood and speak to industry professionals in the spotlight. They cover individuality and self-discovery, visibility on screen and their parallels to society, pop-culture and more. This is a safe space to break down all the walls with big screen names who hold even bigger places in our hearts and the unsung heroes behind the scenes! From who they are to their favorite snack - get into the nuances with some of your favorite folx. So grab a boba tea and leave your shoes at the door. Welcome to Tremendous Talk!  Hosted by Ashley Rapuano Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/rapuanoashley/] & Lawrence Sharma [https://www.instagram.com/lawjsharma/] 🎙️ Produced by Lawrence Sharma, Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, Joseph Garalde [https://www.instagram.com/joeydoingthings/], and Jeremiah Abraham [https://www.instagram.com/jerabraham/], in collaboration with Tremendous [https://www.instagram.com/tremendous_comm/]. ✨ The Tremendous Talk Podcast jingle is by Jarod Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/jared_sanchez_music/] and Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, produced at Hammsterden Records [https://www.instagram.com/hammsterden_records/]. 🎶 LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65]  LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Twitter 🐦: https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk [https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on TikTok 🔥: https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on YouTube 📹: https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Facebook ✴️: https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/ [https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/]  Contact: hello@tremendoustalk.com #WeAreTremendous #TremendousTuesdays #TremendousTalkPodcast

What Could Be Better Than This with MOANA 2’s Hualālai Chung

This week on the podcast we speak to Hualālai Chung who plays Moni in MOANA 2! Hualālai has quickly become one of our favorite people, and you’ll definitely find out why in this episode. We get into it ALL from the casting process for MOANA 2, bringing Moni and the story to life, Pasifika representation, the actual *magic* of seeing your animated character on screen for the first time, and the journey from being a fire knife performer at Aulani to being in a legendary Disney film breaking $1 billion at the box office. Get ready to write down some quotes from this one - you’re going to be inspired. Welcome to the Tremendous Talk Podcast, Hualālai Chung!  And be sure to watch MOANA 2 - now available for streaming on DISNEY+!  Bonus points if you check out Hualālai’s latest single - “Let Go” on all streaming platforms!  🎶 What could be better than this? 🎶 Hualālai Chung’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.hualalai [https://www.instagram.com/mr.hualalai]  Hualālai Chung’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12533314/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3 [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12533314/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3]  Hualālai Chung’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yQnOZL6KBqo4Ar4glh6F0 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yQnOZL6KBqo4Ar4glh6F0]  Join your hosts, Ashley and Law, as they guide you through culture in the realms of Hollywood and speak to industry professionals in the spotlight. They cover individuality and self-discovery, visibility on screen and their parallels to society, pop-culture and more. This is a safe space to break down all the walls with big screen names who hold even bigger places in our hearts and the unsung heroes behind the scenes! From who they are to their favorite snack - get into the nuances with some of your favorite folx. So grab a boba tea and leave your shoes at the door. Welcome to Tremendous Talk!  Hosted by Ashley Rapuano Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/rapuanoashley/] & Lawrence Sharma [https://www.instagram.com/lawjsharma/] 🎙️ Produced by Lawrence Sharma, Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, Joseph Garalde [https://www.instagram.com/joeydoingthings/], and Jeremiah Abraham [https://www.instagram.com/jerabraham/], in collaboration with Tremendous [https://www.instagram.com/tremendous_comm/]. ✨ The Tremendous Talk Podcast jingle is by Jarod Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/jared_sanchez_music/] and Ashley Rapuano Sanchez, produced at Hammsterden Records [https://www.instagram.com/hammsterden_records/]. 🎶 LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7MBTXD5E62on83cKfKO7gH?si=1db9369ef2fb4e65]  LISTEN to Tremendous Talk on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tremendous-talk-podcast/id1690092029]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/tremendoustalkpodcast/]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Twitter 🐦: https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk [https://twitter.com/TremendousTalk]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on TikTok 🔥: https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@tremendoustalkpodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on YouTube 📹: https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TremendousTalkPodcast]  FOLLOW Tremendous Talk on Facebook ✴️: https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/ [https://www.facebook.com/tremendoustalk/]  Contact: hello@tremendoustalk.com #WeAreTremendous #TremendousTalkPodcast