What does life look like growing up around legends of Hong Kong cinema? John Chiang Jr. joins Nik on The Nomadic Mic to discuss his experience of discovering identity while carrying the weighted legacy of his parents.


01:25 - How John and Nik know each other
02:45 - What was it like for John growing up?
04:08 - Who are John's parents?
05:35 - Talking about legacy
09:30 - John joining the film industry
10:50 - From actor the chef
16:30 - The glamor of being a chef, as portrayed in movies
19:50 - How experiences form our identity
21:00 - Expanding on identity and wearing masks
26:30 - How do characters differ on set vs the kitchen?
30:00 - Growing in the public eye and letting it forge your personal brand
35:45 - What kind of special feedback does John get from his parents
40:00 - The Nomadic Mic set
44:50 - Being a good storyteller in life
50:00 - Nik's long story about the book "When Breath Becomes Air"
52:00 - Living in a distracted world
54:40 - Dopamine detox
56:00 - The 70's were Peak times for Hong Kong cinema
58:50 - John's dad winning Asia's best actor
1:02:00 - A fight breaks out at the disco
1:04:30 - John's mom's career trajectory
1:07:00 - The 70s were crazy. Need to learn martial arts.
1:09:55 - What would John say to his younger and older self?