JoySauce

I’m Jonathan Sposato, the creator of Joy Sauce, an innovative entertainment platform designed for American Asians. Our platform features original dramatic series, engaging reality shows, well-crafted articles, podcasts, and selected content from other creators. My background is half-Chinese and half-Korean, and yes, I have an Italian surname, which can be a bit puzzling (I'll explain that later). As I grew up in the U.S., I often noticed a lack of representation for people like me on television. When I did see Asian faces, they were typically cast as servants, villains, or the punchline of a joke. This inspired me to take action and be part of the change. Many other Asian Americans are also working towards this goal, and together we can make a bigger impact. I believe our community is filled with joy, and Joy Sauce aims to create a platform where we can celebrate our happiness and strength. I’m convinced that showcasing powerful AAPI imagery can help shift the narrative and challenge existing stereotypes.

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Sasami's latest album is another natural pivot for the artist

3 days ago | joysauce.com | Andy Crump

Imagine it’s 2022. You’re looking for new music; whatever’s out now, fresh on the market, unheard by your external auditory meatus. Reviews for Squeeze, the sophomore record from Sasami Ashworth (better known as just Sasami), are positive, so you tune in expecting another dose of the shoegaze-y dream pop comprising her 2019 self-titled debut. What you get instead is “Skin a Rat,” a malicious industrial grind of unrestrained ferocity, led off with sing-song repetition of the title. It’s tense.
Southeast Asia-set action comedy 'Fight or Flight' is a bumpy ride

6 days ago | joysauce.com | Siddhant Adlakha

A plane full of assassins flying from Bangkok to San Francisco sounds like an enticing premise. In certain moments, James Madigan’s Fight or Flight exudes the appropriate level of chaos—like in its opening scene, an in medias res depiction of the air-borne action reaching its zenith. There are guns, chainsaws, several Asian women kicking *ss in martial arts gi, and for some reason, even a chainsaw. These introductory images promise something farcical and fun.
Check out Rosé's 'Messy' music video from the 'F1' movie soundtrack

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

The music video sees Rosé in Las Vegas cityscapes intercut with scenes from the F1 film starring Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris and Kerry Condon. The film, directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, is set for release on June 27. Its reported budget of more than $300 million is also reflected in the ensemble lineup for the film’s soundtrack released via Atlantic Records: Ed Sheeran, Burna Boy, Tate McRae, Raye, Chris Stapleton, Peggy Gou and more.
Why prospective Columbia students are thinking twice about attending

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

Columbia University is losing the trust of current and prospective students from all around the globe. For years, the school has been seen as one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, especially for international and immigrant students. But recent events have made many prospective students rethink whether they will apply and attend.
The real lesson from Lisa's Met Gala 'Rosa Parks crotch' moment

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

New sentences are invented on the Internet every day. And Monday’s Met Gala gave us a doozy: “Is that Rosa Parks on the crotch of K-pop superstar Lisa’s Louis Vuitton fit?”The question, sparked by zoomed-in photos of Lisa’s lace bodysuit, lit up timelines and algorithms.
Ngoc-Tran Vu is preserving the legacies of South Vietnamese soldiers

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Andy Crump

What does the incoming generation owe to the outgoing? What burdens must the young carry on behalf of the old? If we refuse them, what happens to the historical record? Will we forget the past’s tragedies and horrors? Soberingly, who would we be without them? Questions like these linger in the clearing where art joins with activism.
‘Andor’ uses real colonial horrors to re-forge the Star Wars saga (Chapter 3: Ep. 7-9)

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Siddhant Adlakha

With this week’s trilogy—“Messenger,” “Who Are You?” and “Welcome to the Rebellion”—Andor reaches its tipping point, as the Star Wars saga we recognize begins to take shape. For much of its second season, the show has dealt in outstretched tension, built not on the unknown, but on the inevitable. As a prequel whose general outcomes have already been written, this approach makes sense.
Acting icon Lisa Lu finally gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Pioneering actress Lisa Lu, whose career has spanned more than six decades across film, television, and stage, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. At 98 years old, Lu is the oldest actor ever to receive the distinction. Her star is placed next to Lucy Liu and that of Anna May Wong, the first Asian American actress to be recognized on the Walk.
The Shib Sibs are returning to competitive figure skating

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Olympic bronze medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani are making a surprise return to competitive figure skating after more than seven years away from the sport. The brother-sister duo, known as the Shib Sibs, announced this week that they will compete in the upcoming season ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The Shibutanis last competed at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, where they earned bronze in both the ice dance and team events.
Danielle Chang turns to Taiwan for latest season of 'Lucky Chow'

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

Chang’s passion for culture, travel, and identity is at the forefront as she explores boar hunters, rice farmers, and some of the island’s most beloved food vendors. Ahead of the premiere, JoySauce spoke with Chang about her journey from art curator, to festival founder, to TV host, and why Taiwan was the natural next step for Lucky Chow. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.