Talks At Google
List of Talks at Google events hosted by Jessie Huang. Highlight was definitely interviewing David Duchovny from “X-Files” and “Californication.”
Talks At Google Host, Organizer, and One-time Moderator
In a past life, I enjoyed hosting speakers for Talks At Google (essentially, TED talks that took place on Google campuses). This invariably involved coming up with speaker and topic ideas, pitching proposals to the Talks At Google committee, and if OKed, planning and executing the Talk from end to end.
I found the process exciting and fulfilling. Lot’s of cold emailing and calling. Puts hair on the proverbial chest.
I even got to personally interview David Duchovny, which was beyond thrilling.
David Duchovny - "Every Third Thought" | A Musical Performance & Conversation
David Duchovny & Band
moderator: Jessie Huang (me)
Watch a conversation with David Duchovny, star of The X-Files and Californication, as he performs tracks from and discusses his 2nd full-length album Every Third Thought.
Jordan Klepper & Esquire’s Jeff Gordinier: "From The Daily Show to The Opposition" | Talks at Google
Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show)
Moderator: Jeff Gordinier (Esquire)
Comedian Jordan Klepper, former correspondent on The Daily Show, discusses his new Comedy Central late-night spin-off, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper with Esquire’s Jeff Gordinier. Watch Jordan speak of his experience creating a satirical show in today's political climate (Trump presidency).
Dr. Ramon Resa: "RAMON RISING Film: Ramon Resa, MD from Abandoned Boy to Doctor" | Talks at Google
Dr. Ramon Resa
Born into neglect and poverty, Dr. Ramon Resa, the subject of the forthcoming documentary Ramon Rising, discusses his harrowing journey from abandoned farm boy to renowned pediatrician. Battling against all odds, he persevered and shares a story of hope that we can all relate to.
Sushi Nakazawa: "How Jiro Dreams of Sushi Changed Two Men's Lives" | Talks at Google
Founders Of Renowned Restaurant Sushi Nakazawa
Moderator: Jeff Gordinier (Esquire)
Chef Daisuke Nakazawa made his public debut in 2011 in the acclaimed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi as the protege of renowned chef Jiro Ono. Nakazawa’s appearance in this documentary spurred an unlikely series of events that led to NYT 4-starred restaurant Sushi Nakazawa being born. Hear the remarkable story of how a restaurateur named Alessandro Borgognone made it happen. The talk is moderated by Food & Drinks Editor of Esquire, Jeff Gordinier. The talk is translated by Emi Kariya.
Resulting Esquire article penned by Gordinier: Is This Guy the Most Hated Restaurateur in America?