Podcast Summary: The Eddie and Natashia Huang Interview with Throwing Fits
Episode Release Date: April 23, 2025
In this engaging episode of Throwing Fits, hosts Eddie Wong and Natashia Huang delve deep into their personal lives, professional endeavors, and the cultural landscapes they've navigated. The conversation seamlessly weaves through their relationship history, experiences at Vice Media, the creation of their documentary Vice is Broke, and their recent relocation from Los Angeles back to New York City.
1. Relationship Beginnings and Development
Eddie and Natashia share the serendipitous nature of their relationship, highlighting their parallel lives in close proximity without initially connecting.
- Natasha (00:51): "You're a poet."
- Eddie (01:18): "Did I try to hit on you at Freehold?"
They discuss the concept of the Red String Theory, emphasizing how timing and parallel paths eventually led them together despite living adjacent lives.
- Natasha (01:29): "It's just like, you don't meet somebody until the time is right, but you're always in the same place."
Their journey culminates in an unconventional elopement story, revealing the challenges and spontaneity of their union.
- Natasha (03:14): "And then Streets was out, and then I decided I didn't want to marry him anymore..."
- Natasha (03:19): "I think he's with me to have access to her."
2. Professional Experiences at Vice Media
The couple recounts their time working at Vice Media, painting a vivid picture of the company's culture and internal dynamics.
- Eddie (01:11): "I would watch these miserable, just, like, you know, trudge off to work every morning."
They discuss the undercurrents of Vice's work environment, including amusing anecdotes about office conditions and relationships with colleagues.
- Eddie (02:02): "Blood, guts everywhere."
- Larry (02:02): "I thought it was kind of fire."
Their roles evolved as Eddie became the co-host of the Canal Street Dreams podcast and produced the documentary Vice is Broke, exploring the company's financial struggles and internal conflicts.
3. Creation of Vice is Broke Documentary
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the making of their documentary, offering insights into its themes and the challenges faced during production.
- Eddie (55:43): "What are the big, big pivotal scenes or important scenes in this documentary is when you met up with Gavin McInnes."
- Larry (67:16): "It's a really passionate, emotional wreck. Right, right."
They delve into their interactions with key figures like Gavin McInnes and reflect on Vice Media's decline, emphasizing the importance of maintaining creative integrity against corporate pressures.
- Larry (76:08): "Every single one was like, Gavin was the better person."
- Larry (78:45): "When they did the Viceland deal, I just knew something was wrong..."
Eddie highlights Tony Bourdain's pivotal support during challenging times, underscoring the personal connections that influenced their professional paths.
- Larry (83:27): "Tony Bourdain went out of his way to just call up Foster Kramer and did an interview to clear the air and support me."
4. Fashion and Fit Checks
Injecting humor into the conversation, Eddie and Natashia engage in a lively fit check segment, showcasing their unique fashion choices and playful banter about each other's purchases.
- Natasha (05:36): "I'm wearing an L.L. Bean jacket with... Margiela tabby ballet flats."
- Larry (06:36): "I got tricked into Buying that bag."
Notable exchanges include humorous critiques of each other's clothing and accessories, adding a lighthearted dimension to the episode.
- Eddie (08:10): "Silk blend."
- Natasha (08:48): "Bottega Andola... that's my diaper bag though."
5. Relocation from Los Angeles to New York City
The couple discusses their decision to move back to New York from Los Angeles, citing professional autonomy and a more vibrant community as key motivators.
- Larry (13:34): "Best choice we've ever made."
- Natasha (29:34): "I missed just being connected to people. I think LA was super isolating for us."
Eddie elaborates on the economic and creative differences between LA and New York, emphasizing the hustle and independent spirit that New York fosters.
- Larry (15:03): "I'm just getting a few hundred bucks with Cream Rama. Like, I'll go make a few hundred bucks..."
- Larry (15:46): "I don't want to be an LA restaurant, like that restaurant scene is not fun to me."
Their plans include opening a restaurant in New York that reflects their culinary passions and artistic sensibilities.
6. Parenting and Relationship Dynamics
Navigating parenthood, Eddie and Natashia share candid moments about raising their son, balancing professional responsibilities, and maintaining their relationship.
- Natasha (19:11): "We're getting a tall boy, a cute cock."
- Larry (42:06): "We have fought because we start keeping score."
They discuss their strategies for conflict resolution, such as foot massages and morning coffees, ensuring their partnership remains strong amidst the demands of parenting.
- Larry (42:44): "Foot massage. I make a very good coffee in the morning."
- Natasha (42:59): "Let me get the coffee first."
7. Insights on Vice Media's Decline and Industry Challenges
Eddie and Natashia provide a critical analysis of Vice Media's financial downturn and the broader challenges within the film and television industry, highlighting issues like corporate control and limited creative freedom.
- Larry (24:14): "Probably upwards of 600,000 because we can't even get into their international deals."
- Larry (25:17): "There's so, you know, the corporate oligarchs have taken over."
They discuss the importance of finding supportive financiers who understand and value creative integrity, as opposed to succumbing to mainstream pressures for guaranteed returns.
- Larry (25:11): "He just wanted the insider take. He didn't care that I wasn't focused mainly on the economic downfall."
- Larry (30:07): "Everything's arm's length... New York people just roll up on you like Kramer and Seinfeld."
8. Humor and Personal Anecdotes
Interspersed with serious discussions, the episode is rich with humorous anecdotes, playful teasing, and light-hearted moments that showcase Eddie and Natashia's chemistry.
- Larry (07:15): "Dude with, like, a basketball nickname. Like, J Money."
- Natasha (55:33): "I'm not a jealous girl, but I'm just like let me find out."
Their playful exchanges about rogue clothing and humorous takes on parenting add levity to the conversation.
- Natasha (37:01): "He found a rogue pair of panties that I got nothing."
- Larry (38:35): "I got new pants yesterday. So this morning, I'm hanging a weird pair of, like, stretchy black pants on one of my hangers."
9. Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors
As the interview wraps up, Eddie and Natashia reflect on their journey, offer constructive feedback to the hosts, and discuss upcoming projects, including their documentary's anticipated release.
- Larry (67:16): "The film is dedicated to Anthony Bourdain."
- Eddie (85:03): "Natasha pasta. It's fire."
They express gratitude for the platform to share their stories and solidify their commitment to continuing their creative ventures.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
- Natasha (01:29): "It's just like, you don't meet somebody until the time is right, but you're always in the same place."
- Eddie (03:19): "I think he's with me to have access to her."
- Larry (24:14): "Probably upwards of 600,000 because we can't even get into their international deals."
- Natasha (29:34): "I missed just being connected to people. I think LA was super isolating for us."
- Larry (67:16): "The film is dedicated to Anthony Bourdain."
- Eddie (85:03): "Natasha pasta. It's fire."
Conclusion
This episode of Throwing Fits offers a compelling blend of personal storytelling, professional insights, and candid discussions about navigating complex industries and relationships. Eddie and Natashia Huang provide listeners with an authentic glimpse into their lives, underscored by humor and heartfelt reflections.