Bowen Yang

Clark interviews actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, Las Culturistas). Bowen details growing up in Aurora, Colorado as a Chinese-American, and how his experiences with racism shaped him from an early age. Clark and Bowen discuss how they processed—and are still processing—everyday racial aggressions. Clark asks Bowen about being sent to gay conversion therapy by his parents, and Bowen reveals his ongoing journey with practicing gratitude and forgiveness. Clark and Bowen also discuss Bowen's transition to castmember on SNL, and what "Love, Simon" meant to Bowen. Plus, Bowen reveals he knew one of Elijah McClain's murderers from his hometown. Finally, Bowen shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm.

Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)
Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)

Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @weare.paradox)