Introducing: Magnificent Jerk with Maya Sugarman

Maya Sugarman joins James Kim to talk about their new podcast, Magnificent Jerk, from Apple TV+ and Pineapple Street Studios. The documentary series follows Maya on a journey to discover who her uncle really was. Starting with a box of his forgotten screenplays, the series sees her discovering that he was a member of a Chinese gang who went to jail before turning his life story into the Crazy Six screenplay (albeit with a few twists).

The story begins with a moan. MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers team includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.  The end credits song is “Haenim” by Kim Jung Mi.  CAST: Joel Kim Booster......PAUL  Esther Moon......GINA   Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA  Remy Ortiz......DANNY  Todd Masterson......RYAN  Ify Nwadiwe......TROY  Taeho K plays......PAUL  James Bak......PAUL'S DAD Other actors in this episode include Frank Stoltze, Yamid Aramoni, Raphael Gatchalian, Lisa Brenner, Blake Zimmerman, Tony D’Amato, Anthony Patiu, Chris Mclean, Julian Park, and Aaron Mendelson.  Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

Paul goes to the river bed.  MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen.  The end credits song is "I DON'T CARE" by 박혜진 Park Hye Jin. CAST:  Joel Kim Booster......PAUL  Esther Moon......GINA  Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA  Remy Ortiz......DANNY Todd Masterson......RYAN Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE Other actors in this episode include Becca Murray, Finnegan Forsyeth, Mary Knauf, and Ava Reas.  Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

Paul goes to a dinner.  MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.  The end credits song is “HEART IN YOUR HEARTBREAK” by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart. CAST: Joel Kim Booster......PAUL Esther Moon......GINA Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA Remy Ortiz......DANNY Todd Masterson......RYAN Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE Naomi Ko......ZO Casey O'Brien......WARREN Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL James Bak......PAUL'S DAD Brooke Iskra......STUDENT Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield......JACKIE Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

Paul goes dancing.  MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.  The song "Gou Talk" by Peggy Gou is featured in the club scene.  The end credits song is “BAGS” by Clairo. CAST: Joel Kim Booster......PAUL Esther Moon......GINA Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA Remy Ortiz......DANNY Todd Masterson......RYAN Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE Naomi Ko......ZO Casey O'Brien......WARREN Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL Jeanne Heo......MS KIM Brian Lee......KEVIN Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

Paul takes a deep breath.  MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen.  The end credits song is “Paul” by Big Thief. CAST: Joel Kim Booster......PAUL Esther Moon......GINA Todd Masterson......RYAN Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE Naomi Ko......ZO Casey O'Brien......WARREN Kristina Gerber......SERVER Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

This is where the story ends.  MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.  The end credits song is “Nililiya” by Joyce Kwon. CAST: Joel Kim Booster......PAUL Esther Moon......GINA Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA Remy Ortiz......DANNY Todd Masterson......RYAN Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE Naomi Ko......ZO Casey O'Brien......WARREN Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE James Bak......PAUL'S DAD Chris Yejin......GINA'S MOM Other actors in this episode include Joe Kim, Tricia Tongco, and Oscar Cha.  Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.