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In this episode of Southside by Night, we sit down with Dre Fangupo, one of the most explosive names to come out of the Run It Straight scene. Known for his viral appearances in Runnation , Dre has built a reputation off pure impact, heavy collisions, standing starts, and moments that have put entire divisions on notice. But beyond the clips and the chaos, there’s a mindset behind it all. We get into what it really takes to step into that arena, the mentality behind high-pressure collisions, and the people that helped Dre get to where he is today. This is a conversation about, discipline, resilience and community on and off the field.

James Jarvie, co-owner of The Fight Centre alongside his best mate Ben Johnston, is celebrating 10 years in the combat sports industry. Jarvie opens up about the ups and downs of operating a combat sports gym, finding a work life balance and some of his amazing experiences he's had and the people he's met along the way. You can find Jarvie on the floor or on the phone at The Fight Centre in Meadowbrook, Logan or online at tfcgym.com.au

Decided to drop a solo pod after coming out of a bit of a weird headspace recently while I was getting a root canal. If rambles about main character syndrome, taking ages to get good at stuff and unwatchable visuals dueof terrible lighting and gimble problems then you're in for a treat!

In this episode we check in again with Andy Ho also known as Hoey Farmer. It's been about 6 months since we'd had a good chat and since then, Andy's been touring around the country, launched new content series and uncovered more creative insights that he shares with us.

Day Know & Busyhomecook make their long awaited return to the show to complete the legendary line up that originally brought the show to the next level (of chaos). After Chong and Day Know trace back Day Know's origin story, true to form, Busyhomecook crashes the show and the reunited crew talk about Vegans, cooking repertoire, fasting and ChatGPT amongst other very valuable topics.

Andy Ho wants to be the Lebron of content creators. We talk about creating for the love of the game and which one of Andy's character is most requested. We also talk about chasing social media trends and when it's OK to make racist jokes. Catch Andy at Laugh at Lemaks on Wednesday at Lemak Kitchen and Bar @ Wooloongabba

Olympic weightlifter Aisake Tuitupou joins Umami Nights for a deep dive into the grind behind the gold. From growing up in a proud Tongan family to chasing the barbell dream, Aisake opens up about his journey through failure, mindset, and finding strength in struggle. We talk early beginnings, cultural identity, and what it means to carry not just your own hopes but your community’s too. Through all the highs and the lows, Aisake has emerged as a champion not just in sports but also in life

Tanera Nathan drops in and opens up about the heartbreak of unfulfilled dreams on the rugby field, and how it became the fire that fueled his evolution into one of the most recognisable voices in Australian MMA. Chong and Tanera talk about the importance of showing up and paying it forward to the next generation. This one’s for anyone who's ever had to pivot, rebuild, and fight for a second chance.

Chong Ali catches up with his good brother Thang Tran for an overdue hang and try to sound smart while getting every fact wrong (some things never change). The boys reminisce about how a failed Bone Thugs show scarred them, second opinion DNA testing and growing up in temples. Chong also takes this opportunity to try out a new segment idea 'You're Asian Right?' which only confused and agitated Thang. Thang Tran is the owner of 'Lemak Kitchen and Bar' in Woolloongabba and several 'Lemak Express' stores throughout Brisbane.

Chong Ali sits down with Lorina Thompson and found out that he's been pronouncing her name wrong all these years. Lorina opens up about her new love for stand up comedy and shares her first experience on stage sober. We test if Panadol works on Lorina and talk about looking guilty when the police rock up.

Chong Ali catches up with Andy Ho as they dive into the grind of stand up comedy vs the online popularity of Andy's Hoey Farmer character. They also talk nuisance streamers, Kanye West ( a little bit) and creating art that our community didn't quite understand. Andy Ho hosts 'Laughs at Lemak' with Sahib Rana every Wednesday at Lemak Kitchen and Bar at Wooloongabba.

Recorded live from Phoi Friday at Studio oizoioi, we have stand up comedian Hoey Farmer fill in as co-host in Day Know's absence. We also have Zipperhead jump in as we talk about how Hoey's social media fame was a red flag for his new job, Hoey getting banned from Tiktok live, pornstar and video game crossover and many many more relevant topics that you definitely care about. Big shout once again to our sponsors Lemak and Bonjour Banh Mi

Podcasting live from Phoi Friday at studio oizoioi, we chat to special guests Zipperhead and Hoey Farmer. Big thank you to our sponsors Lemak and Bonjour Banh Mi

In this episode of Umami Nights, Chong Ali and Day Know pod live from Phoi Friday at studio oizoioi with special guests BADPOSTURE. We get into the highs and lows of a music career and ask: Is it worth it? We also chat to restaurateur Thang Tran and Pro MMA Fighters Nick Kepu and Nate Law who happened to be in the audience. Big thank you to the sponsors of Phoi Friday: Lemak and Bonjour Banh Mi.

Part 2 in a 2 part series. We continue our conversation with Michael and Joanne from People Behind the Music about the Vietnamese diaspora and themes that are expressed by the artists that come from it. We dive into the cultural nuances between the different identities within the Vietnamese community and how those relationships play out. That and plenty more ideas in this episode. If you have any input, comments, suggestions, criticisms, please hit us up! we want to hear about all of your experiences!