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28/08/2026

The correlation between your birthday and the year you'll have 🧐

Did you know that each new year puts you in a different house that'll push various new things into your life depending on your age and the house you're in? First house years are all about a new beginning, just like twelve-year houses are about completing cycles, and there's a lot more depending on your house.

There's a lot more about the year you can have through your birthday and writer Alice Smith walks us through it all.

You don’t need to know your birth chart to try this 2,000-year-old astrological technique. All you need is your age.

27/08/2026

'Unprecedented Times' tells a story of change, joy, and love ☀️❤️

The latest book on our must-read list, 'Unprecedented Times', written by Malavika Kannan, stars Rishi Kumar, a burnt-out climate activist. We delve deep into Rishi's psyche, her relationships, and what makes them.

Writer Aleenah Ansari interviews author Malavika Kannan on the intricacies of the book and how it came to be.

The author's "Unprecedented Times" asks what it means to grow up, find belonging, and make meaning from our lives.

27/08/2026

Summer may be coming to an end, but these girls always make it feel hot ☀️

From BINI to underscores to Hayley Kiyoko, there's no denying that these women only make bops. But there are a lot more artists on this list that'll turn your head, and probably end up on your playlist.

JoySauce Radio is back with writer Anjana Pawa sharing her current favorite songs and artists to close out summer.

From underscores to BINI, these Asian diasporic pop girlies are bringing the heat. Press play on the songs defining the end of summer.

26/08/2026

To be a stunt double is the path we didn't know we could take 😤

Stunt doubles have to be the MVPs of any movie, from high-stakes action to guiding actors; we're here to support them. Victor Paguia has to be recognized for his work on FBI, Zombieland, and so much more.

As Paguia gears up for his first Emmy ceremony, writer Brandon Streussnig talks to him about his career.

The Filipino American discusses his career, his Emmy nomination for "FBI," and the wild stunts that defined his Hollywood journey.

26/08/2026

'Paper Flowers' has us in tears, and we can't stop going back 😢

Filmmaker Mahesh Pailoor took Shalin Shah's journal and impactful essay to form the basis of 'Paper Flowers.' And this movie tells the compelling story of Shah's life, his legacy, and why we must keep going.

Writer Andy Crump shares his conversation with Pailoor and the thought process behind the film.

The filmmaker discusses his latest film and its subject's powerful message about gratitude and living fully.

25/08/2026

Zombies are soooo back with 'Colony.' 🧟

If there's a movie that'll bring you tears while having you at the edge of your seat, it has to be 'Train to Busan.' And Yeon Sang-ho is bringing another zombie special to us that's redefining the genre.

'Colony' heads into theatres on August 28th, and this time the setting is a skyscraper. And writer Andy Crump talks to Yeon Sang-ho about everything zombie.

The South Korean filmmaker transforms zombies into a metaphor for AI and a world where information moves faster than individual thought

25/08/2026

Are we losing what it means to be 'woke' in Hollywood? 🧐

While we may be seeing a rise in popularity of Asian media like 'K-pop Demon Hunters' and 'BTS', recent UCLA reports show that we're seeing a downturn in representation. And with Disney's new movie 'Hexed' removing all of its Filipino roots, what does that have to say?

Writer Andy Crump answers all of this and what he thinks about the situation.

The changes to Disney's "Hexed" raise an uncomfortable question: Is Hollywood quietly retreating from the diversity gains of recent years?

24/08/2026

Boomer parents will steal your job and then ask why your unemployed... 😒⁠
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We've got Jimmy O. Yang's debut comedy special, "Good Deal," available to watch on the JoySauce TV network:

https://joysauce.com/joysauce-streaming-video/

21/08/2026

Charli XCX takes control of her identity in 'Music, Fashion, Film' 🎤

After becoming a pop sensation following the release of her 'Brat' album, Charli XCX has been at the forefront of culture. But this album shifts gears and brings out a different side of Charli XCX, sonically and thematically, as she lets us into the feelings behind her life.

Writer Jalen Jones unpacks the entire album, from its songs to the creative process behind it in his latest article.

On "Music, Fashion, Film," the singer-songwriter swaps spectacle for sincerity and asks what remains when the cultural moment finally ends.

20/08/2026

'Spa Night' continues to bring up relevant topics 10 years after its premiere 🧖

Following a Korean American teenager named David, played by Jeo Seo, the film was the first of its kind to show Q***r Asian American identities. David's story is one filled with tension as he finds his way, helping men cruise in a Korean spa while his parents remain unaware of his actions.

Andrew Ahn, the filmmaker behind 'Spa Night,' has a lot to reflect on at the film's anniversary screening, and writer Anjana Pawa recaps it all for us.

Ten years later, the film remains a powerful portrait of Asian American identity and the complicated process of figuring yourself out.