Archives: Episodes

Carlos Puente

Carlos Puente started CARDON Media in 2016 as a family-owned company with experience in sales, customer service, advertising and marketing. Their first client was the long-established community newspaper Mid Valley News and represented them in the community handling all their distribution and sales. The next few years CARDON Media grew to represent other local newspaper covering 15 cities in the SGV. In 2018 CARDON Media published its own newspaper called “El Monte NOW” which later grew to “San Gabriel Valley NOW” newspaper which published its last issue in 2021. The San Gabriel Valley NOW brand has grown into social media, radio and soon video streaming (Roku) and will start publishing the ”San Gabriel Valley NOW” magazine and “SGV NOW $avings” Magazine this year.

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Carlos Aguilar

Carlos Aguilar is from La Puente, CA and is a multimedia producer, writer and content strategist with over 20 years experience creating content for broadcast and digital audiences. He wrote, directed and produced a series of documentaries on American Idol, NASCAR, The WWE and Oprah Winfrey. He served as Sr. Story Producer on Bristol Palin’s Lifetime reality series and produced for the Daytime Emmys.

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Let’s Take a Recap – Part 3

The hosts, Scott and Russell, are once again joined by Victoria to share some moments from each show that stood out to them. In this 3rd part of Review Time they go through Episodes 40 – 60, starting with Danny Woo all the way to Tomoko Hino.

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Sam & Bo Xu

Sam Xu & Bo Xu are twins from Xiamen, China. When the boys were nine years old their mother immigrated to America but due to some misfortune in the paperwork only Bo was able to go with her. Four years later Sam was able to join his family in Lemoore, CA. During High School Bo started up his YouTube Channel (bomiiao) posting some comedy skits. A turning point in their channel happened when they posted a different look at a trending video topic and it went virial. With the knowledge of how to create good content that people like to watch the boys took to TikTok with a passion. Sam was the one to make his own TikTok account first where he started to gain a lot of views. When Bo joined TikTok he started a fun competition between their accounts. Making use of the trends on TikTok they were able to grow their accounts to the point where they could take brand deals and support themselves. With the money they made posting content they bought their own place in the San Gabriel Valley and an apartment closer to the college they are attending.

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Brian Fuller

Born in Pasadena, California, Brian Fuller has called the San Gabriel Valley home for most of his life. An IT professional working for MSP, Impact Networking, Brian is employed as a vCIO for their client, Warmuth Law. Information technology has been a career choice for him for over twenty years after graduating from USC with a B.S. in Business Administration. Beyond the walls of academia and commerce, he enjoys the outdoors that bless the San Gabriel Valley area. If not hiking in the hills of the Angeles National Forest above his childhood hometown of Altadena, it may be enjoying the manicured gardens of the Huntington Library in San Marino, Descanso Gardens in La Canada, and the Arboretum in Arcadia. A fan of all things Pasadena, he is a volunteer known as a white suiter with the Tournament of Roses that holds the New Year’s Day Parade and the famous Rose Bowl. Seeking to accomplish a significant feat every year, Brian is currently completing his master’s thesis in Geographic Information Science at his alma mater, USC.

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Jesse James Youngblood

Jesse James Youngblood is a distinctive character actor known for his roles in 300 (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007), Heathens and Thieves (2012), True Blood and Medium (2010). Jesse was born in Lubbock, Texas and when he was a young boy his mother moved to Whittier, California. Jesse’s humble beginnings caused him to develop a philosophy of “Never Say Never.” No matter how many people would tell him he could not do it, he constantly reached for the top. Jesse was a skinny little kid that focused on building up his mind, body and soul. He became interested in fitness and nutrition along with the arts and incorporated them into a successful bodybuilding career; including such titles as Mr. Los Angeles and Mr. California. During this part of his life he fine-tuned his commitment to work, dedication, motivation and discipline which has served him well in his acting career.

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Ryan Asao

Ryan Asao is the best kept secret of the San Gabriel Valley. He is the epitome of what a Realtor should be. His #1 priority is his client. His open door policy makes him available to his client at any hour of the day. Ryan is personable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Due to his kind demeanor and excellent communication skills, he makes the whole transaction a smooth and enjoyable experience for all involved. Specializing in entry level living, Ryan always treats his clients like he would want to be treated. He takes the time to explain the process to first time home buyers and is the person they can trust when making one of the most important investments of their life. Ryan also makes it his business to get his client top dollar for their property. He provides useful tips to increase the value of ones home and accentuate the homes best features. He takes great pride in his work and values his clients. When you work with Ryan Asao, expect the best and get more!

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Tomoko Hino

Tomoko Hino was born in Sasebo Japan. Her mother is Japanese and father is Black, French and Native American. She came to the United States in 1989 at the age of 12. One of her teachers at Alhambra High School introduced her to considering being a “Makeup Artist” as a career. After graduating from the cosmetology school, she did makeup jobs for Japanese commercials while also working at a hair salon. Shortly after she was offered to work at a Japanese Senior Facility in Los Angeles.

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Alberto Martinez – Part 1

Alberto Martinez has helped achieve maximum marketing, digital, web and social media results by providing thoughtful leadership and hands on experience in web3, video and content production, web design/development, digital and traditional marketing, Local/SEO/SEM and creative services.

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Seiko Nagata

Seiko Nagata opened Seiko’s Auto Service Inc. in January 2014 with a mission of providing high quality vehicle service and repair. At an early age Seiko was introduced to the automotive industry for a class that was offered at his High School. Since 1998 he has been working in the industry training under and then working for a family friend until he bought his own auto service shop. For a couple of years Seiko had gone to Japan for intensive training on automotive. He has worked in Japanese specialty shops throughout the years as well as some European makes. His shop specialize in Hybrid Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles as well as other Japanese brands such as Honda, Acura, and Subaru.

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