Last week tonight with john oliver
a lot of talented folks touch each episode but here are just a few I’m proud to have helped get to air:
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (S10E01)
Asian Americans (S08E14)
The Philippine Elections (S09E10)
Homelessness (S08E28)
Subway (S09E12)
I have newer stuff, too. Let’s talk.
🏀Iso Ball🏀
An antisocial college basketball recruit with a penchant for trash talk on the court earns unwanted attention as the university’s first Asian-American star – much to the disappointment of his immigrant parents. (½ hr comedy)
2018 NYTVF Official Script Selection
2019 Austin Film Festival Comedy Pilot Second Rounder
Recommended on the #WGAStaffingGrid - Patrick Meighan says: “A laugh on every page. This script was a genuine delight. I fucking dare you to read it and not love it.”
☠️The Urge👻
In the small town of Quaintview, where the horror universe has come to life, a support group helps reformed villains lead normal, mundane lives while resisting the urge to kill again. (animated comedy)
2019 ScreenCraft Animation Competition Quarterfinalist
🚑THE OVERNIGHT🇵🇭
In New York City in 1989, three Filipina nurses working the overnight shift learn that the “American Dream” may not apply to everyone. Based on my family’s experiences.
High Maintenance (spec)
A protective father gifts his daughter a thoughtless birthday present. The Guy and a frustrated client get stuck in traffic while borrowing a flashy vehicle for the day.
SCRIPTS
My Life: Growing Up Asian in America - published by MTV Books/CAPE
Fish Out of Nowhere Slant’d magazine, Issue 02
On Grief Medium
On Grief Part 2: Gratitude Medium
Personal essays
vulture
- The 9 Best Comedy Podcasts for Every Kind of Basketball Fan
- Want to Try Podcast: The Ride? Start Here.
- Want to Try Chris Gethard’s Beautiful/Anonymous? Start Here
- Why Do So Many Comedians Love Pro Wrestling?
- Want to Try Punch Up The Jam? Start Here
- This Week in Comedy Podcasts (weekly contributor)
(all of these and more can be found here)
other stuff that’s still kinda funny i hope
- 7 Shirts To Ensure Your Co-Workers Don't Mistake You For The Delivery Guy Again FLEXX
- Results Are In: Jackie Chan Is Everyone's Dad FLEXX
- Margaritaville, Inc.'s Annual Report, By Jimmy Buffett Weekly Humorist
- It's Not A Theme Park, It's HBO Weekly Humorist
Funny or Die (paid):
- 8 Summer Cocktails To Help You Forget About Your Soul-Crushing Job
- "Justin Trudeau is Not MY President," By An American Citizen
- 7 Clouds That Are Trying Too Hard
- O.J. Simpson Explains The Gap In His Resume
- 8 Cutest Animals Slaughtered on Game of Thrones
- The Rest of Arya Stark's To-Do List
- 5 Game of Thrones Analogies You Definitely Don't Need
- 7 Quotes From Villains After Finding Out Spider-Man Is In High School
- Brendan Fraser's Review of 'The Mummy': "Not Enough Brendan Fraser"