Ongline 王线 &#187; John Ong

Donate to Rev. Oliver White’s church.

Duration: 42:09 | 24.7MB | Mono |

I have learned a lot from my experience involving in the Grace Community United Church of Christ fundraising. Listen to why I feel so passionate about this project and how I understand if you don’t support this cause. And emotional sharing of one of the many reasons why I will be proudly taking my Citizenship Oath this Thursday, and officially becoming an American.

Follow me on Twitter (@JohnOng) to get the latest update about my Citizenship Oath ceremony this Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Ongline #413 He Stood Up for Us

John Ong — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:09:34 +0000

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Duration: 28:10 | 15.7MB | Mono |

I spoke to Rev. Oliver White about his last hope to raise $200,000 by June to save his church. A church who stood up for GLBT equal rights, including marriage. That caused 2/3 of the congregation to leave. Now it’s time for us to help him continue his loving ministry.

It doesn’t matter if you’re religious, or gay. This is an inspiring story about doing the right thing. And deserve our support. Please make this happen.

PLEASE DONATE HERE

The tweet from Dan Savage that got me going. I will tell you more next week about the whole adventure. And the original article from Frederick Melo.

Rev. White’s detail contact information if you want to mail him a check. This is directly from the official website of Grace Community United Church of Christ.

Ongline #412 Oath Ceremony

John Ong — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:02:58 +0000

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Duration: 19:01 | 17.6MB | Stereo |

There’s an update of my citizenship application process. Next step is the Oath Ceremony. Find out when I’ll be officially an American.

Ongline #411 Citizenship Approved

John Ong — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:21:13 +0000

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Duration: 36:05 | 33.3MB | Stereo |

Sharing with you the whole process of my my citizenship interview on this past Thursday, April 26, 2012. It’s finally done! Now I just have to wait patiently for my Oath ceremony.

Ongline #410 Crazy or Funny

John Ong — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:03:22 +0000

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Duration: 29:28 | 27.2MB | Stereo |

This week’s topic: Wedding gigs, meeting a new friend, craziness or funniness, big wedding or small wedding? Citizenship test this Thursday. Follow me on Twitter. @JohnOng

Ongline #409 Low Key Birthday

John Ong — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:07:55 +0000

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Duration: 33:03 | 30.5MB | Stereo |

Giving you an update on my low key birthday. 2 more questions from my citizenship civics test. Leemei Tan’s new cookbook – Lemongrass and Ginger. Recipes I like from the book. Nick Thomas’s HIV status. Be safe!

You still have a chance to win the cookbook “Lemongrass and Ginger“. Go to MyCookingHut.com and find out how to enter!

Win Leemei Tan’s cookbook!

Ongline #408 My Cooking Hut

John Ong — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:18:17 +0000

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Duration: 40:01 | 36.9MB | Stereo |

One of my Penang Hokkien Podcast listener, LeeMei Tan, has an interesting cook book coming out. I invited her to talk about her food journey from blogging to a published cookbook.

Find out how much influence her mom had on her cooking journey. How and when she started gaining her interests in food and cooking.

Her book is Lemon Grass and Ginger, Vibrant Asian Recipes, and I hope you’ll pick up a copy online or from your local bookstore when it’s available in April.

Please visit LeeMei’s website:

MyCookingHut.com

Be sure to follow her on Twitter and visit her website for her new cookbook give-away contest on MyCookingHut.com.

Ongline #407 Civics Test & Interview

John Ong — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:36:26 +0000

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Duration: 30:57 | 28.6MB | Stereo |

This week’s show is recorded in the backyard of our house. Updating you with my citizenship application process. Attacked by big scary flying insects. Screamed a few times like a girl. Squirrel attack. The new iPad.

The questions from my Civics Test this week:

1. How many Senators are there in the USA?

2. How many voting members are there in the House of Representative?

Tweet or leave a comment!

Ongline #406 Nightingale Tales by Bihzhu

John Ong — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:43:30 +0000

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Duration: 39:34 | 36.5MB | Stereo |

I am so fortunate to be able to talk to my current favorite singer, Bihzhu. She and I came from the very same beautiful island of Penang.

I invited her on my show to talk about her newly released album Nightingale Tales. I’m very sure that many of you would love her music. Please support her by purchasing her album. I bought mine digitally. And so can you, no matter where you are.

Buy “Nightingale Tales” digitally. Download now.

You name the price. However much you think the music deserve, you pay that much.

By buying her album, you are facilitating her future music creation. And we all benefit. I love her music, and I love her more because she’s a fellow Penangite. And super genuine and talented.

Visit her website for more information:

Bihzhu.com

Concert information:

Monday, March 12, 2012

No Black Tie

17 Jalan Mesui Off Jalan Nagasari 50200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

9.30pm

RM30

+6 03 2142 3737 for reservations/info

Map available at www.noblacktie.com.my

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Living Waters Market & Center for Harmonious Living

12201 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA

7.00pm & 9.15pm

$12 in advance/ $15 at the door

All ages

+1 952 938 1929 for reservations/info

Map available at www.livingwatersmarket.com

Ongline #405 Straight Menz

John Ong — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:47:49 +0000

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Duration: 38:36 | 22.1MB | Mono |

The title says it all. The queens came back this week to talk about straight men. What we think about them. What they think about us. What makes us the same, what makes us different. Very interesting.

Ongline #404 Paranormal Queens

John Ong — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:37:29 +0000

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Duration: 43:17 | 24.7MB | Mono |

The queens are back! This time, we cross the bridge to the other side and talked about our fascinations for the paranormal.

Ongline #403 Queens Talk Movies

John Ong — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:49:54 +0000

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Duration: 36:15 | 20.4MB | Mono |

A few asked me to post pictures of the queens. I spoke to them, and decided to keep their handsome faces a mystery. Put your imaginations to work.

Tea Time with the Queens are back to discuss movies! Gearing up for the Academy Awards!

Ongline #402 What Makes You You

John Ong — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:12:26 +0000

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Duration: 37:17 | 20.7MB | Mono |

I have my gay friends back for another segment of “Tea Time with the Queens”.

This week, we talked about our perception of ourselves, then we go around and ask the others to talk about us from their perspectives.

Ongline #401 Korean Food & Podcasting Virgins

John Ong — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:21:47 +0000

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Duration: 31:00 | 17.3MB | Mono |

I invited 2 of my friends to sit down with me in my studio and we talked about our dinner. I introduced them to Korean food. And we also learn a bit more about Paul and Aaron. And you will hear from them more for the next few weeks.

Ongline #400 Chinese New Year

John Ong — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:14:33 +0000

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Duration: 27:18 | 25.2MB | Stereo |

Chinese New Year. Discovered a new fun song “Hot Couture” by Manila Luzon. Chicken soup. Healthy gay fellowship.

Ongline #399 Becoming An American

John Ong — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:40:15 +0000

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Duration: 45:00 | 26.8MB | Mono |

This week, I share a very intimate story of how and why I have taken the first step of becoming and American. There will be more shows documenting my journey into becoming a citizen of the United States of America.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr Day to all. A very nice day to be sharing this story with you.

Ongline #398 $20 Plus Guilt

John Ong — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:08:35 +0000

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Duration: 29:07 | 26.9MB | Stereo |

Thank you to Mike who donated for Ongline. I really appreciate the money and the thoughts. Find out what happened when a lady asked me for money in a parking lot. Feeling old when you see kids grow up.

Please click on the image below to see more of my Christmas pictures on Flickr:

Santa! Fe! Merry Christmas

John Ong — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:19:58 +0000

Gay kids: You’re perfect as you are. I love me too.

John Ong — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:28:49 +0000

I posted a video of Jonah Mowry expressing his fear and torment for being bullied because he is gay. If you indentify with Jonah. Here’s a video from an adult who has been through it, and lived to be happy and successful. But most of all, being able to love yourself as you are, because you are perfect as you are.

I know the day will come. The day you are able to tell yourself, “I love me too.”

Ongline #397 Salt Pork Turkey

John Ong — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:10:27 +0000

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Duration: 46:12 | 27.7MB | Mono |

I talked turkey. My long-time friend’s visit from Singapore. My wall of illuminations. My advice to parents if their children are gay.

Parents: Please don’t let your children go through this

John Ong — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:36:20 +0000

Parents: watch this video. If you have a gay child or suspect you have a gay child, please don’t let them come to this.

You have to tell them clearly that it doesn’t matter if they’re gay, they’ll be loved exactly the same. Otherwise they have no one to turn to when they hear mean things about them or being called names. Jonah may not be gay. But what if he is? What about those gay kids out there?

Don’t wait for your children to come to you to tell you they are gay. They are probably afraid that you won’t accept them. Say it. Clearly to them. You will love them just the same. Straight or gay. So they don’t have to go through what Jonah has to.
It broke my heart watching this video.

If after watching this video, you’re thinking about how to face your relatives that your son or girl is gay, then you forgot to put your children’s needs before your own pride.

If you are can’t play it on your iOS devices or Android, try this MP4 direct link: WATCH VIDEO HERE (if you don’t have Flash)

Updated:
Here’s a link to Jonah’s response to his video yesterday.

Ongline #396 New & Old

John Ong — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:20:10 +0000

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Duration: 24:27 | 22.6MB | Stereo |

New job. New podcasting principle. Listener and singer Jason Brock. Having an old friend here in Kansas City for Thanksgiving.

Ongline #395 Knowing Cathy

John Ong — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:14:38 +0000

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Duration: 1:04:25 | 38.1MB | Mono |

Cathy is back to sharing more deeply about her experience and changes that came with her transitioning into a woman. Cathy, whom I first knew as Michael, shared so openly about her experience. You’ll find her triumphs, challenges ahead, courage and joy, very inspiring.

Ongline #394 Finding Cathy

John Ong — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:29:09 +0000

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Duration: 42:22 | 25.3MB | Mono |

My listener, turned friend, share her story of being a transgender woman. I have had some other transgender women on Ongline before. But they are usually at the later part of the transition process. I thought it would be nice to let people know in details of what the process is like, and hopefully inspire further understanding and compassion.

Cathy is generous enough to share her time and stories with us.

Steve Jobs. 1955-2011.

John Ong — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:44:48 +0000

Steve Jobs, originally uploaded by John Ong.

An icon and a legend. A genius. A personality like no other. A huge loss. A sad day for me, like losing a friend. This plaque means even more for me today.

Ongline #393 Regurgitate Pride48 Vegas

John Ong — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:04:36 +0000

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Duration: 51:05 | 30.8MB | Mono |

Talking about my experience of Pride48 Vegas 2011. Find out who I had a little crush on. Find out what made me feel uncomfortable. And what my regret was.

PLEASE consider donating to Pride48 to keep this cool community going for the LGBT & LGBT friendly podcast community.

Ongline #392 Walking Down the Strip

John Ong — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:54:40 +0000

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Duration: 26:43 | 25.9MB | Stereo |

Walking down the Vegas strip hunting for a can of hairspray. Join me for the walk.

Listen to me on Pride48 LIVE from Vegas

John Ong — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:31:46 +0000

Listen to us LIVE on Pride48.com on 9/18/2011. This Sunday.

USA Eastern: 9/18. 8pm.
Central: 9/18. 7pm.
Pacific: 9/18. 5pm.
Malaysian time: September 19. 8am.

Mark your calendar. I need lots of you to tune in live and interact with us.

Thanks @LalaLauren for the artwork!

Ongline #391 Reflecting

John Ong — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:02:18 +0000

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Duration: 27:01 | 25MB | Stereo |

Reflecting how 9/11 impacted me. Going to Vegas for Pride48 this Friday. Found this nice happy song “The Heart Way“.

Download the song from Share The Love website.

Ongline #390 Between Jobs

John Ong — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:58:15 +0000

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Duration: 28:57 | 17.7MB | Mono |

Talking about the career change that happened recently. Big trip coming up to join the Pride48 Vegas event.

My farewell website:

http://SoLongOng.com

Support Pride48.com:

http://Pride48.com

Rosie Vest Confession

John Ong — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:09:35 +0000

I started creating a page on my hidden website about my Rosie Vest because I wanted the audience department to pick me to be in the audience of Rosie’s new show in Chicago.

I didn’t want to do it on Ongline because I was slightly embarrased about this. After buidling the page using iWeb, I decided I should own up to my pass. I’m not sure if I’m more embarrassed about the denim vest, the rhinestones, my Rosie obsession, or all the above. I’ll let you decide.

Here’s the link to the hidden “shame“.

Ongline #389 Husband and Husband

John Ong — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:48:09 +0000

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Patrick’s Article on ACLU.org

Duration: 41:42 | 22.9MB | Mono |

This week we have Patrick and Seongman back to Ongline to tell us more about their actual wedding day. They share in details of when they went to the City Hall, what they went through emotionally, and what they see their marriage as being more than just for the two of them.

Article about Patrick and Seongman on Korea Daily (In Korean)

I also want to invite Seongman back to chat with me about Asian food, married to a Caucasian (just like me), being gay Asians and more.

Ongline #388 Patrick and Seongman

John Ong — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:21:17 +0000

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Duration: 31:49 | 17.5MB | Mono |

One of my very loyal listener got married in New York last Sunday. Patrick Plain and Seongman have generously agreed to take the time to chat with us about their relationship and marriage.

Find out how they met. Got together. How did marriage come into their lives.

One of the many news articles & their photo:

Ongline #387 Local Gays

John Ong — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:46:01 +0000

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Duration: 56:55 | 52.2MB | Stereo |

When I went back to Malaysia several months ago, I met with a bunch of my local gay friends. I convinced them to talk to me about being gay and living in Malaysia. It is both insightful, touching, and at time, sad.

Their experience and views may not reflect all gay people. But this is the reality for some in Malaysia.

Ongline #386 Pride48 in Vegas, Baby!

John Ong — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:50:55 +0000

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Duration: 47:33 | 27.1MB | Mono |

First Google+ podcast. Big announcement! I’m going to Las Vegas in September for Pride48. My weekend July 4th weekend. Special guests telling us all about the technical setup and hotel arrangements toward the end of the show!

Visit Pride48.com for more information about Pride48 in Vegas!

Ongline #259 Is That a Poop?

John Ong — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:39:32 +0000

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Show #259 | Duration: 47:02 | 43.3 MB | Stereo |

The royal Ongness is in the house. Literally, walking around the house, in bed, classic Ongline. BUT, all done in my new recorder and its built-in microphones.

Click on image for more photos mentioned in the show:

Oh My Pod:
Show 274 It’s Wide and Long …

Love is simply, love. No “but”.

John Ong — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:41:12 +0000

Ongline #385 I’ve Got Specs Appeal

John Ong — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:45:41 +0000