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Playing D1 College Football at San Jose State, Becoming a Star Wide Receiver, and Inspiring Asian American Athletes with Jeremiah Fung

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college football player Jeremiah Fung. During this episode, Jeremiah shares about his family’s background, growing up in Palo Alto, and how he got started playing football (3:05). He talks about his high school football career, including his experience as being a team captain all 4 years (5:37), the adjustment to playing tackle football (6:38), and his training regimen (7:54). He discusses his experience with college recruiting and how he landed at

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Playing D1 College Football at San Jose State, Becoming a Star Wide Receiver, and Inspiring Asian American Athletes with Jeremiah Fung
May 11, 2026

Playing D1 College Football at San Jose State, Becoming a Star Wide Receiver, and Inspiring Asian American Athletes with Jeremiah Fung

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college football player Jeremiah Fung. During this episode, Jeremiah shares about his family’s background, growing up in Palo Alto, and how he got started playing football (3:05). He talks about his high school football career, including his experience as being a team captain all 4 years (5:37), the adjustment to playing tackle football (6:38), and his training regimen (7:54). He discusses his experience with college recruiting and how he landed at
Playing D1 College Soccer at Northwestern, Serving as Team Captain, and An Amazing Soccer Journey with Kelsey Kwon
March 10, 2026

Playing D1 College Soccer at Northwestern, Serving as Team Captain, and An Amazing Soccer Journey with Kelsey Kwon

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college soccer player Kelsey Kwon. During this episode, Kelsey shares about her family’s background, growing up in Washington state, how she got started playing soccer (2:40), and her youth soccer experience (5:19). She talks about playing club soccer (11:39), her experience with college recruiting, and how she landed at Northwestern University to play soccer (18:22). She talks about her soccer career at Northwestern, including her college d
Playing D1 Baseball at Notre Dame, An Amazing Baseball Journey, and Preparing Student-Athletes for Baseball & Life Success with Danny Jung
Jan. 27, 2026

Playing D1 Baseball at Notre Dame, An Amazing Baseball Journey, and Preparing Student-Athletes for Baseball & Life Success with Danny Jung

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews founder of Jung Baseball and former D1 college baseball player Danny Jung. Danny talks about his family background, growing up in Southern California, and how he got started with baseball (2:58). He gives us an inside look at his youth baseball experience (4:37), the training and skillwork that helped him develop as a player (10:24), his middle school and high school baseball experiences (13:17), and how he landed at Notre Dame to play college basebal
Building a Career in the Sports Industry, Working in Pro Soccer, and Becoming a Leader in Sports Medicine with Meeja Richards
Dec. 16, 2025

Building a Career in the Sports Industry, Working in Pro Soccer, and Becoming a Leader in Sports Medicine with Meeja Richards

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews certified athletic trainer and sports medicine leader Meeja Richards. During this episode, Meeja shares about her family’s background, growing up in Indiana, and her experience playing sports (2:26). She talks about starting off her career in sports with athletic training in college (6:29), her routines as an athletic trainer (12:00), and injury prevention tips for athletes (14:26). She gives us an inside look at her career path (17:04), her experienc
Playing College Baseball at Ole Miss & Illinois State, Developing Into a D1 Level Athlete, and An Incredible Baseball Journey with Luke Cheng
Oct. 29, 2025

Playing College Baseball at Ole Miss & Illinois State, Developing Into a D1 Level Athlete, and An Incredible Baseball Journey with Luke Cheng

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college baseball player Luke Cheng. Luke talks about his background, where he grew up, and how he got started playing baseball (2:52). He gives us an inside look at the training and skill development that helped him become a college baseball player (5:21), making the leap in performance on the field during high school, and realizing that he could play in college (10:25). Luke talks about his experience with college recruiting, how he landed
Prospect Watch (2025 Edition): 12 Up & Coming Asian American Baseball, Basketball, and Football Players We’re Excited to Follow with Patrick Pratumrat
Oct. 15, 2025

Prospect Watch (2025 Edition): 12 Up & Coming Asian American Baseball, Basketball, and Football Players We’re Excited to Follow with Patrick Pratumrat

Host Justin Hong is joined by Patrick Pratumrat on 2025 edition of “Prospect Watch,” which showcases and celebrates up-and-coming Asian American athletes. On this episode, they shine the spotlight on 11 electrifying, young baseball, basketball, and football players they’re excited about: high school athlete Tyson Park (5:45), college athletes Aliyahna Morris (9:58), Brayden Burries (12:21), Lino Mark (14:43), Mason Pike (17:14), Micah Alejado (20:53), Bear Bachmeier (23:50), Tiger Bachmeier (27: