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The Paris Chong Show

Leica Gallery Curator Paris Chong. Hosts a talk show delivered by video + podcast talking with her artsy-fartsy friends...and don"t forget Disco, her second son.

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00:04:56

The Creative Drive: Mark de Paola's Need to Shoot |...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/27

Photographer and director Mark de Paola discusses his frequent shooting schedule and how essential photography is to his well-being. He shares anecdotes about his close relationship with fellow photographer Sylvie Blum, highlighting her prolific work and their shared history, including his role in helping her stepson get into art school. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Mark de Paolahttps://youtu.be/uH3PRc212Kohttps://www.theparischongshow.com🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠

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00:09:20

Feminism and Photography | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/25

Join photographer and director Mark de Paola as he discusses his unique approach to art, emphasizing bravery and individuality. He shares insights into his creative process, his respect for women in his work, and anecdotes about photographing iconic figures like Henry Fonda and Sammy Davis Jr. Mark also highlights his popular photography classes at Leica, where he encourages students to develop their own artistic thumbprint.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Mark de

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01:05:11

Mark de Paola, From Fashion Photography to Filmmaking...

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2025/08/20

Paris Chong sits down with acclaimed photographer and director Mark de Paola to discuss his diverse career and upcoming projects. Mark, known for his fashion photography and commercial directing, reveals he is currently focusing on motion pictures, with two films, *A Stab at Heaven* (starring Ema McKie) and *Better Than Dead*, in development for release, plus a third big film. He also shares insights into his unique teaching philosophy at Leica, where he encourages students to be "brave"

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00:03:55

Small Venues, Big Moments | Show Clip

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2025/08/18

Desiree Astorga and Paris Chong discuss their preference for smaller, more intimate music venues over large crowds, with Desiree recounting her experience shooting a NoFX show at the San Pedro Pier and the challenges and gratitude of being credentialed for major events like the X Games. Desiree also mentions a new photo series she's planning, called "Dynamo Series," which will feature women, including musicians and athletes, and be shot entirely on film.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with

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00:03:55

Photographing NFL Stars Off-Field | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/15

Desiree Astorga explains that she met NFL players through her chiropractor and built relationships with them, enabling her to photograph them at games, practices, and even their homes, eventually leading to credentialing with ESPN. She emphasizes that these relationships are built on friendship, not "groupie" behavior, and that she helps them with charity events while they support her endeavors.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Desiree

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00:03:01

The Evolution of a Creative | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/13

Paris Chong and Desiree Astorga discuss Desiree's past and current work, including her background in social media and TV, her photography of bands and Ray Barbie, and her desire to make money from her photography by holding shows and potentially collaborating with Skullcandy for her podcast.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Desiree Astorgahttps://youtu.be/WwnUyzLmq_ohttps://www.theparischongshow.com🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio

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00:04:51

From Radio Waves to Video Streams | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/11

Paris Chong and Desiree Astorga discuss Desiree's podcast, "The Desiree Show," which started as a radio show and is now transitioning to a podcast format, including video. Desiree mentions her past radio stations, World Tune Radio and Dash Radio, and talks about her extensive show preparation, unlike Paris Chong who prefers to improvise. They also touch on the challenges and discomforts of being on camera and performing in front of large crowds.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Desiree

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00:36:18

Desiree Astorga, Behind the Lens for Skate, NFL, and...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/06

Paris interviews Desiree Astorga, a talented photographer known for her work in sports, particularly skateboarding. Desiree shares the intriguing story of her last name, which isn't her birth name, and the humorous discovery that her family's Italian heritage was a fabrication. She discusses her Belgian mother's background as an Olympic diver and her own athletic upbringing, which led to her passion for sports photography. Desiree highlights her love for the skateboarding community, emphasizing the

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00:06:42

The Allure of Leica | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/04

Paris and Bil discuss the unique draw of Leica cameras, with Paris noting their cult-like appeal and Bil sharing his personal obsession, including owning multiple models and trading them. Bil emphasizes his desire for a personal Leica to pass down to his children, particularly his son Dorian, who is already interested in photography and shooting film. They touch upon the resurgence of film photography and a cinematographer's process of digitally shooting and then transferring to film for a

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00:05:41

Humanity's Place in an AI World | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/08/01

Bil Brown and Paris Chong discuss the limitations and potential dangers of AI, with Bil asserting that AI cannot be a true artist as it lacks the ability to create or think independently, only compute based on existing data. He plans for the revived "Black and Gray" magazine to explore the "negative spaces" where AI cannot reach, focusing on what it means to be human in a world increasingly shaped by simulation. He references the controversial comedy routine "The

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00:06:20

Unexpected Connection to Kentucky's Elite | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/07/30

Bil Brown explains how his magazine work led him to a 15-year career as an agent, primarily for Amazon Fashion, where he managed over 600 photographers, stylists, and digitechs across multiple studios in several states. However, this relationship ended when he discovered Amazon was using his talent to train their AI, leading them to propose a "collab agreement" where he would pay them to hire his own talent, which he refused. Inspired by this, he's now taking a "vow of

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00:09:06

An Accidental Path to Photography | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/07/28

Bil Brown discusses the upcoming revival of his "Black and Gray" magazine, where he plans to feature both established and emerging artists, with Matt Mercury joining as an associate publisher. He then shares his varied professional background, from avant-garde poetry at the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics to accidentally becoming a photographer, even meeting Robert Frank through Allen Ginsberg. Brown also recounts his 15-year career as an agent, where his primary client was

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00:48:16

Bil Brown: From Avant-Garde Poetry, Fashion...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/07/24

Paris sits down with her friend, artist, and talented, Bil Brown. They kick off the conversation with a lighthearted discussion about Bil's long hair and a humorous, unexpected suggestion of a live haircut. Bil shares a funny anecdote about his last haircut being during the pandemic and a Jim Morrison quote about bad haircuts. Paris then reminisces about how she first met Bil years ago at a convention in Las Vegas, even before their more memorable meeting at Leica, a detail she didn't recall until

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00:07:06

The Evolution of Paris's Artistic Soul | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/07/14

Paris Chong and Hussain Manawer discuss his birthday dinner plans with friends Mar and Caitlin, who will be bringing their kids. They also briefly touch upon his recent meal choices, mentioning salmon, calamari, and fries. Paris jokingly refers to the situation as "the parents show show." Later, in a deeper conversation, Paris reflects on her podcast journey, describing it as an extension of herself and a platform for talking with friends. She recounts her past in radio, volunteering at KCRW and

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00:08:17

Simple Things & Sudden Verse | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/07/11

Hussain Manawer shares one of his poems, which focuses on healing, mental health, and emotional resilience, emphasizing being present for oneself during difficult times. After reading, he discusses his creative process, explaining that his poems often come to him spontaneously as a "gift" of emotion, rather than being meticulously planned. He emphasizes the importance of capturing these moments immediately, as they can quickly fade. They then transition to discussing Paris Chong's own poem that

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00:04:18

A Safe Space to Cry | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/07/09

Hussain Manawer and Paris Chong discuss how Hussain's grief over his mother's passing has influenced his work as a poet. Hussain feels privileged to receive people's emotions as a form of currency during his performances, noting how many people cry. He views these emotional responses as a positive release for the audience and feels a responsibility to provide a safe space for them to express their feelings. Hussain sees his poetry, which often speaks about his mother, as part of his healing process

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00:06:42

Grief, Inspiration, and the Sunday Times Bestseller |...

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2025/07/07

Paris Chong interviews Hussain Manawer about his life and his books, particularly how his mother's death inspired his first book, "Life is Sad and Beautiful." They discuss the emotional impact of losing a parent, and how it affected their own lives. Hussain shares about his mother's special treatment of him on his birthdays and his lingering question of whether she would be proud of him now. They also touch on Hussain's struggle to let love in again due to the fear of heartbreak, and his feelings of

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00:42:06

Hussain Manawer: Poetry, Grief, and Healing in an...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/06/21

Paris Chong sits with Hussain Manawer, a poet and public speaker, on his birthday. They discuss Hussain's life, his career, and his two Sunday Times bestseller books, "Life is Sad and Beautiful" and "I Wanted to Quit Too." The conversation delves into personal topics such as the loss of Hussain's mother, his struggles with letting love in, and his close relationship with his father. They also touch upon his creative process, his diverse audience, and some of his most memorable performances,

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00:10:00

Nudity and Nature: How Mona Kuhn's Childhood Shaped...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/06/16

Mona Kuhn discusses her multilingual upbringing, learning German, Portuguese, and English. Born in Sao Paulo to German parents, she initially spoke German at home, then learned Portuguese in school. Her transition to the US at 18 necessitated truly learning English, which she did by immersing herself in a dorm setting. This multilingual background influenced her experiences and her son's upbringing, who also learned multiple languages from a young age.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Mona

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00:05:20

Weaving Photography and Music in Immersive Art | Show...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/06/13

Mona Kuhn discusses her recent artistic shift towards multimedia projects, specifically her "Kings Road" series. She explains that after years of focusing on traditional photography and print making, she felt the need to explore new avenues post-pandemic. This led her to create a 12-minute film composed of still photographs that are projected onto multiple walls, creating an immersive experience. The project, which also incorporates an original score by her husband, a composer, traveled extensively

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