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  • Episode 351: Phil Wong

    Episode 351: Phil Wong
    Feb 7 2026
    Phil Wong is our next guest on The Yay – The rare triple threat of actor, singer and comedian, I last saw him in SF Playhouse’s Into The Woods. He’s worked with TheatreWorks, CalShakes, A Contemporary Theatre and the Berkeley Rep, among others. He was a guest artist in the Tony Award winning Freestyle Love Supreme. He’s also an amazing cook! Jake and I talk about Phil’s upbringing, his amazing multiple set of skills and where the future will take him. You can reach Phil directly via Instagram: @phillywongsteak In 2020, I was a part of the Brecht Project – a group of writers, actors and directors assembled by Susan E. Evans (Episode 23) and Scott Munson (Episodes 13, 53 and 284) – where we would reinterpret the one act plays of Bretold Brecht and adapt them in the age of Trump. You’d think we would be beyond that age after 2021 – well 2024 happened and Trump is back. And so we’re back. In April 2026, the Brecht Project will present 10 new plays that will be performed online (including my piece, Judicial Process), and you can be a part of our production. The GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/fear-and-misery-of-the-fourth-reich) will greatly help us pay for actors and writers – and you’ll help shed even more light to our most darkest time in American history. On the Yay, we often talk about mental and spiritual health, especially for us actors, because our emotions are our currency. My good friend Cary Ann Rosko (Episodes 77 and 296) is not only a great actress, but is a psychotherapist and she’s opening up her business to the online community. She’s offering virtual psychotherapy services to individual adults in California. Check out her website, https://www.caryannroskomft.com/what-i-offer, and take the first step in taking care of your personal health. Sometimes we need a hand to hold in healing, and Cary has her hand out, waiting to help you. SHOWS: Sunday In the Park With George (Shotgun Players) Extended until Feb 15th Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/ The Mountaintop (Oakland Theatre Project) Feb 5 – 15 James Mercer II (Episode 326) is a co-director of the show https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/mountaintop Julius Caesar (SF Shakes) Feb 26 – April 29 (check website for details) Brandon DiPaola (Episode 306), Evan Held (Episode 226) and Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) are in the show https://www.sfshakes.org/performance/tour/ What The Constitution Means To Me (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 22 – Feb 8 Kim Donovan (Episodes 80 & 223) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org M Butterfly (SF Playhouse) Feb 5 – March 14 Dean Linnard (Episode 336) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/m-butterfly/ Playground SF Solo Performance Festival Good Grief! Tales from a Persistent Blockhead Jan 26, 31, Feb 1 and 8 Carolyn Doyle (Episode 56) wrote and is performing this show When You Are Called Feb 5, 7 & 8 Diana Brown (Episode 242) wrote and is performing this show After Happy (Central Works) Feb 28 – March 29 Patricia Milton (Episodes 270 & 303) wrote the play https://centralworks.org/after-happy/#showtab=details Girls – Chance – Music (ACT/Vineyard Theatre) March 12 – April 19 Pam MacKinnon (Episode 350) is directing the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is an understudy in the show https://www.act-sf.org/whats-on/2025-26-season/girls-chance-music Dial M For Murder (City Lights Theatre) March 12 – April 12 Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show Maria Marquis (Episode 331) is in the show https://cltc.org/event/dial-m/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)
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    1 ora e 16 min
  • Episode 350: Pam MacKinnon

    Episode 350: Pam MacKinnon
    Jan 24 2026
    We are blessed to have Tony Award-winning director Pam MacKinnon, the woman who has been artistic director at ACT since 2018. This will be her last season at ACT. Jake and I will talk about Pam’s amazing legacy, her views on what’s happening with bay area theatre today and where she sees herself in the future. You can learn more about Ms. MacKinnon via her Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pam_MacKinnon .. and her IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5068999/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_pam%2520mackinnon Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Sunday In the Park With George (Shotgun Players) Extended until Feb 15th Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/ Julius Caesar (SF Shakes) Feb 26 – April 29 (check website for details) Brandon DiPaola (Episode 306), Evan Held (Episode 226) and Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) are in the show https://www.sfshakes.org/performance/tour/ What The Constitution Means To Me (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 22 – Feb 8 Kim Donovan (Episodes 80 & 223) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org M Butterfly (SF Playhouse) Feb 5 – March 14 Dean Linnard (Episode 336) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/m-butterfly/ Playground SF Solo Performance Festival Good Grief! Tales from a Persistent Blockhead Jan 26, 31, Feb 1 and 8 Carolyn Doyle (Episode 56) wrote and is performing this show When You Are Called Feb 5, 7 & 8 Diana Brown (Episode 242) wrote and is performing this show Clara Jan 17, 22, Feb 1 and 6 Linda Ayers-Frederick (Episode 31) wrote and is performing this show https://playground-sf.org/solofest/ After Happy (Central Works) Feb 28 – March 29 Patricia Milton (Episodes 270 & 303) wrote the play https://centralworks.org/after-happy/#showtab=details Dial M For Murder (City Lights Theatre) March 12 – April 12 Nick Madracchia (Episode 43) is in the show Maria Marquis (Episode 331) is in the show https://cltc.org/event/dial-m/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)
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    1 ora e 8 min
  • Episode 349: Richard Silberg

    Episode 349: Richard Silberg
    Jan 10 2026
    Jake and I next welcome Richard Silberg, a voice actor and teacher that specializes in teaching English through storytelling. He has worked in Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Timor-Leste. We’ll talk about his upbringing, his work overseas, the power of storytelling and his future. You can learn more about Richard via his website: https://www.richardsilberg.com Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ What The Constitution Means To Me (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 22 – Feb 8 Kim Donovan (Episodes 80 & 223) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org M Butterfly (SF Playhouse) Feb 5 – March 14 Dean Linnard (Episode 336) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/m-butterfly/ Playground SF Solo Performance Festival Good Grief! Tales from a Persistent Blockhead Jan 26, 31, Feb 1 and 8 Carolyn Doyle (Episode 56) wrote and is performing this show When You Are Called Feb 5, 7 & 8 Diana Brown (Episode 242) wrote and is performing this show Clara Jan 17, 22, Feb 1 and 6 Linda Ayers-Frederick (Episode 31) wrote and is performing this show https://playground-sf.org/solofest/ After Happy (Central Works) Feb 28 – March 29 Patricia Milton (Episodes 270 & 303) wrote the play https://centralworks.org/after-happy/#showtab=details Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)
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    1 ora e 24 min
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