Asian Pop Nation
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -Asian Pop Nation is a radio show that airs every Tuesday 8 - 10pm on SYN in Melbourne, Australia. You can find a podcast version of our weekly shows here. Asian Pop Nation is a SYN Media Podcast.
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S2 E8 - Iconic Music Videos (25/06/24)
July 09, 2024 12:46 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn honour of our last episode for Season 2, we are going to look back into some of the most memorable music videos that shaped us! From the ones that made us cry when we were kids to the ones that made us scratch our heads a bit, we will be taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our personal faves and maybe some of yours as well! (01:09) Angsty 2nd-gen K-pop MV's (K.Will, Big Bang, JYJ & F.T. Island) (13:04) An MV filled with pure nostalgia (BTS) (15:58) Silly & Goofy MVs (S...
S2 E7 - APN's Interview with tiffi
June 23, 2024 10:39 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWith the weather getting colder every single day, you might need a little remedy for the sickness you might have caught and what's a better cure than the brand new single titled 'cold medicine' released by the Western Sydney bedroom pop artist herself, tiffi! She joins Le & Lisha to chat all about the inspiration behind her latest tracks as well digging into what made tiffi the young musical gem she is today! 🐰 You can listen to cold medicine on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. You can...
S2 E7 - Tiffi, Tokyo's own dating app & Chinese Video Games (18/06/24)
June 23, 2024 10:33 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBI wonder what has been the talk of the town lately? Would it be our full interview with the Australian singer-songwriter, tiffi or Tokyo's local government creating their own dating app or Chinese video games that has recently piqued the interest of some of our team members aka JP & Le? Guess you have to listen to this episode to hear all of the goss... (01:56) APN's interview with tiffi! (38:32) Tokyo's government-created dating app (and why dating apps are a nightmare) (49:50) Upcomi...
S2 E6 - A Look into Sports Anime & Aespa's Armageddon (11/06/24)
June 16, 2024 04:29 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThere seems to be two very specific topics that the APN team can't seem to stop thinking about these last couple of weeks: sports anime and why Haikyuu reigns supreme (allegedly) & the first studio album release to come from South Korean girl group, aespa. So, it only makes sense that we yap all about it on this episode! (01:46) Mini deep dive into the genre of sports anime (22:24) Aespa title tracks (Supernova & Armageddon) thoughts (32:18) Aespa first full-length album, Armageddon, t...
S2 E5 - Concerts Galore (28/05/24)
June 03, 2024 05:37 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHave you been feeling like there are a million concerts happening in Australia all at once? Well the APN team can definitely relate heavily to this sentiment as this week, we will be going through the long list of Asian acts heading down under very shortly and who you should keep tabs on! Sticking to things locally happening in our part of town, Jessie & Ethan gives us all the details from this year's Japan Festival in Box Hill plus some conversations about a certain wicked tale. 🧙♀️ (02:0...
S2 E4 - Met Gala Madness & More (21/05/24)
May 24, 2024 15:42 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIf this seems like we are slightly late to the game when it comes to chatting all about the Asian celebrities who attended this year's Met Gala... you would be right as this week, we are bringing you an episode that was semi-late to the party! 😅 But hopefully you will forgive our poor timing since we also brought some fun local topics revolving around a throwback television series, a more intimate film festival & a crash course into an interesting Chinese food concept. (01:53) Met Gala 202...
S2 E3 - Dreamhack Melbourne 2024 (07/05/24)
May 12, 2024 12:21 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBAre you looking for the insider scoop into the latest feud between the Korean entertainment companies, HYBE & ADOR or what might have happened during this year's DreamHack? Or maybe you just wanted to hear the APN team chat about an old but beloved topic aka Asian food? Well, this episode will definitely serve up all of those dishes straight to you! (01:43) The HYBE vs. ADOR controversy (24:01) DreamHack Melbourne 2024 (38:13) We miss food from the motherland 😢 Follow us on Instagram, ...
S2 E2 - RIP to Anime & White Fever (30/04/24)
May 09, 2024 06:44 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIt's time to relive the sadness that certain anime fans might have experienced in the month of April, especially if you were a fan of shows such as, Yuri!!! On Ice and Jujutsu Kaisen. But if you are someone who is looking for a humorous cure to this devastating blow, maybe APN's review of the latest ABC TV series, White Fever, might just help you out. 😉 (01:52) Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence cancellation (11:20) Nanami Kento from Jujutsu Kaisen getting a memorial in Kuantan, Ma...
S2 E1 - Monkey Man, Coachella & A Brand New Face (23/04/24)
April 26, 2024 10:32 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBComing to you semi-live from the SYN studios, the APN team has returned with an all new season alongside an all new member! Not only will you meet Annabella, but you also get to hear us go bananas over Dev Patel's directorial debut film, Monkey Man, the madness of Coachella 2024 and the Melbourne pop-up shop takeover. (02:08) Hi Annabella! 👋 (06:50) Monkey Man (33:12) Coachella 2024 Weekend 1 - Asian artists & a sprinkle of drama (45:46) The concept of K-pop pop-up shops Follow us on...
S1 E9 - Season One Wrap Up! (09/04/24)
April 19, 2024 12:24 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBAnd just like that, we have reached the end of our first season of APN 2024! 🎉 Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to the plethora of live events we attended such as the new Souled Out Fest, Thuy's solo show & the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Speaking of reflecting on the past, Le & Lisha also take us through some of their personal faves from the first quarter of the year! P.S: We aren't going anywhere, don't worry. See you next week! 😉 (02:43) Souled Out Fest 2024 (1...
S1 E8 - 3 Body Problem (02/04/24)
April 12, 2024 09:59 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIf you want to hear our thoughts about the latest Netflix show, based on an award-winning Chinese novel, called 3 Body Problem, the ITZY concert in Melbourne & us revisiting an old friend known as the 2024 live-action Avatar series... you better listen to this episode! (01:42) 3 Body Problem (28:40) Revisiting Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender (39:50) ITZY "Born To Be" Tour in Melbourne Follow us on Instagram @asianpopnationsyn, or on Facebook and Twitter @asianpopnation Please n...
S1 E8 - APN Season 1 Episode 8 (02/04/24)
April 12, 2024 09:59 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIf you want to hear our thoughts about the latest Netflix show, based on an award-winning Chinese novel, called 3 Body Problem, the ITZY concert in Melbourne & us revisiting an old friend known as the 2024 live-action Avatar series... you better listen to this episode! (01:42) 3 Body Problem (28:40) Revisiting Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender (39:50) ITZY "Born To Be" Tour in Melbourne Follow us on Instagram @asianpopnationsyn, or on Facebook and Twitter @asianpopnation Please note...
S1 E7 - Oscars, Music Faves & Toriyama (26/03/24)
April 04, 2024 03:06 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBefore we officially say goodbye to the month of March, the APN team gather around to pay our respects to Akira Toriyama, the iconic creator behind Dragon Ball, while also highlighting some of the small Asian wins from this year's Oscars ceremony & some of our favourite recent music! (01:30) Asian wins at the 2024 Oscars (10:54) Current music faves - Atarashii Gakko!, Jude Chiu, NMIXX (20:03) Current music faves - INFINITE, Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Laufey (30:16) Remembering Akira Tor...
S1 E7 - APN Season 1 Episode 7 (26/03/24)
April 04, 2024 03:06 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBefore we officially say goodbye to the month of March, the APN team gather around to pay our respects to Akira Toriyama, the iconic creator behind Dragon Ball, while also highlighting some of the small Asian wins from this year's Oscars ceremony & some of our favourite recent music! (01:30) Asian wins at the 2024 Oscars (10:54) Current music faves - Atarashii Gakko!, Jude Chiu, NMIXX (20:03) Current music faves - INFINITE, Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Laufey (30:16) Remembering Akira Toriyama...
S1 E6 - APN Season 1 Episode 6 (19/03/24)
March 25, 2024 03:38 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe are diving deep into all things fictional-related on this episode of APN as we not only chat about 3 shows (Marry My Husband, A Sign of Affection & Frieren) all in one go but also take a look into all the fictional/real people that we might have accidentally thought were Asian when we were younger... (01:46) Marry My Husband (11:37) A Sign of Affection (24:16) Frieren (32:28) Fictional asian-coded non-asians (43:04) Non-fictional asian-coded non-asians (and a song) Follow us o...
S1 E6 - Assigned Asian & Show Reviews (19/03/24)
March 25, 2024 03:38 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe are diving deep into all things fictional-related on this episode of APN as we not only chat about 3 shows (Marry My Husband, A Sign of Affection & Frieren) all in one go but also take a look into all the fictional/real people that we might have accidentally thought were Asian when we were younger... (01:46) Marry My Husband (11:37) A Sign of Affection (24:16) Frieren (32:28) Fictional asian-coded non-asians (43:04) Non-fictional asian-coded non-asians (and a song) Fol...
S1 E5 - APN's Interview with Amber Liu
March 11, 2024 05:53 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIt truly feels like a blast from the past to once again have the one and only Amber Liu, revisiting the APN virtual studios in 2024 after making her appearance back on our first ever episode of 2023! The global pop artist, hailing from California, joins Tracy & Le to chat all about her current "No More Sad Songs" tour as Amber makes her way cross to Australia & New Zealand this month. Touring isn't the only thing keeping Amber booked and busy though as we also take a trip down memory lane th...
S1 E5 - APN Season 1 Episode 5 (05/03/24)
March 11, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 57 MBMarch is already proving itself to be an insanely jam-packed month here at APN as we kick off our first ever interview of the year with a familiar face aka Amber Liu in the lead up to her first solo headline shows in AUS & NZ! The excitement only continues with some of the APN team members sharing their early thoughts of the 2024 live action Avatar: The Last Airbender series plus some travelling stories coming from Le & Ethan. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the mus...
S1 E5 - Amber, Avatar & Adventures in Asia (05/03/24)
March 11, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 57 MBMarch is already proving itself to be an insanely jam-packed month here at APN as we kick off our first ever interview of the year with a familiar face aka Amber Liu in the lead up to her first solo headline shows in AUS & NZ! The excitement only continues with some of the APN team members sharing their early thoughts of the 2024 live action Avatar: The Last Airbender series plus some travelling stories coming from Le & Ethan. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the mu...
S1 E4 - APN Season 1 Episode 4 (27/02/24)
March 02, 2024 07:26 - 1 hour - 65 MBTo finish off the month of love, we take a deep dive into one of the most influential rom-com movies, that clearly still has a special place in our hearts (for several opposing reasons) called Crazy Rich Asians. If you ever wondered what the APN team had personally thought of the 2018 hit Hollywood film plus the general evolution of Asian representation in the big screen, then you definitely want to listen in! 🀄💸 Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on...
S1 E4 - The Crazy Rich Asians Deep Dive (27/02/24)
March 02, 2024 07:26 - 1 hour - 65 MBTo finish off the month of love, we take a deep dive into one of the most influential rom-com movies, that clearly still has a special place in our hearts (for several opposing reasons) called Crazy Rich Asians. If you ever wondered what the APN team had personally thought of the 2018 hit Hollywood film plus the general evolution of Asian representation in the big screen, then you definitely want to listen in! 🀄💸 Follow us on Instagram @asianpopnationsyn, or on Facebook & Twitter @asianpop...
S1 E3 - APN Season 1 Episode 3 (20/02/24)
February 27, 2024 05:24 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhile we continue on our little February love train discussing fictional ships we could spend countless of hours debating on, if you also want a hefty conversation into some of the complexities regarding Asian fetishization, as discussed by Xenia & Liz... then you have come to the right place here on APN! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for...
S1 E3 - An Absolute Shipshow (20/02/24)
February 27, 2024 05:24 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhile we continue on our little February love train discussing fictional ships we could spend countless of hours debating on, if you also want a hefty conversation into some of the complexities regarding Asian fetishization, as discussed by Xenia & Liz... then you have come to the right place here on APN! Follow us on Instagram @asianpopnationsyn or on Facebook & Twitter @asianpopnation Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'...
S1 E2 - APN Season 1 Episode 2 (13/02/24)
February 20, 2024 09:23 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOnly in APN will you hear the perfect mashup of romance & prosperity as we bring you into our Valentine's and Lunar New Year special episode! ❤️🧧 Tune in to our unofficial dating advice corner & life stories during the LNY time of year as well as an introduction to our brand new team member, Liz! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all the...
S1 E2 - Valentine's Day / Lunar New Year (13/02/24)
February 20, 2024 09:23 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOnly in APN will you hear the perfect mashup of romance & prosperity as we bring you into our Valentine's and Lunar New Year special episode! ❤️🧧 Tune in to our unofficial dating advice corner & life stories during the LNY time of year as well as an introduction to our brand new team member, Liz! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all th...
S1 E1 - APN Season 1 Episode 1 (06/02/24)
February 10, 2024 07:13 - 53 minutes - 49 MBYou thought you saw the last of us? 😏 Well, APN is finally back to bless your ears for the year of 2024! See this episode as the perfect way to get a taste of who the APN 2024 team are while also finding out what we all got up to during the holiday break. (Spoiler alert: talks about travelling back to the motherland will make it's appearance) Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org...
S1 E1 - New Year Resolution Type Beat (06/02/24)
February 10, 2024 07:13 - 53 minutes - 49 MBYou thought you saw the last of us? 😏 Well, APN is finally back to bless your ears for the year of 2024! See this episode as the perfect way to get a taste of who the APN 2024 team are while also finding out what we all got up to during the holiday break. (Spoiler alert: talks about travelling back to the motherland will make it's appearance) Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.or...
S4 E10 - APN Season 4 Episode 10 (05/12/23)
December 16, 2023 09:22 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIt's officially a wrap for APN 2023! 🥺 Come take a trip down memory lane with us as we recap on how 2023 has been treating us all... Now whether you have tuned in all the way from the start of the year, listened to us casually or just started listening to our voices right now, our team wanted to also share our biggest thanks to you, dear listener! Thank you for always being down to listen to our chaos & antics plus for joining us in our little Asian pop culture bubble every episode. ❤️ P...
S4 E9 - APN Season 4 Episode 9 (28/11/23)
December 01, 2023 11:39 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBAs we start counting down to the end of APN's run for 2023, the team decided to take this as an opportunity to gush over some of our new favourite content like Red Velvet 3rd studio album, Chill Kill, and the latest animated series from Netflix called Blue Eye Samurai. Plus you might hear some fun stories associated with this year's Animaga Expo so listen in to some pure chaos! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have lis...
S4 E8 - APN Season 4 Episode 8 (14/11/23)
November 17, 2023 13:07 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBFor our third-last show of the year, the team gets behind the mic to spill the tea about TWICE's second visit Down Under, the flicks we saw at this year's Japanese Film Festival, and an update on the goings-ons in the world of K-Pop. 🎧 🍵 Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Insta...
S4 E7 - APN Season 4 Episode 7 (07/11/23)
November 09, 2023 10:02 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBGet into the APN groove with not one but TWO interviews with Meaningful Stone and Jacqui! The team also deep dives into the latest controversial ‘Australian-style' sushi restaurant in New York and two ✨ interesting ✨ League of Legends and Overwatch K-pop collabs that are making rounds. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all the wonderful ...
S4 E7 - APN's Interview with Jacqui
November 09, 2023 10:02 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBWith songs that ooze sass and confidence, weaving together nu jazz, neo-soul, RnB, and pop, Jacqui's music, including her EP, 'Birthday' are products of a deeply spiritual process of self-actualisation and fulfilment, and has made her a force to be reckoned with that grows stronger with each release. APN had the pleasure of chatting with her about what it was like to perform at SXSW in Sydney and the poignant meaning behind some of her songs. You can follow Jacqui on YouTube and Instagram ...
S4 E7 - APN's Interview with Meaningful Stone
November 09, 2023 10:01 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBShe is a musician who seeks and sings about the meaning of life. From her first full-length album, 'A Call From My Dream', which won her rookie of the year at the Korean Music Awards in 2021, to the more dreamy garage guitar sound of her latest EP, listen to Meaningful Stone (Kim Jimin) talk about their music and what it was like to perform in Australia for the first time. You can follow Meaningful Stone on Instagram to hear all about their future releases and updates. See omnystudio.com...
S4 E6 - APN's Interview with GAC
November 02, 2023 04:04 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBDiscover the Indonesian powerhouse trio GAC (Gamaliél Audrey Cantika) known for blending R&B and dynamic pop in their music. After a decade-long journey and solo projects, they're making a highly anticipated comeback at SXSW. Tune in to hear Noah and Marzi speak to them about their music, their comeback as a group and what to expect from them in the future! You can follow GAC on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok to hear all about their future releases and updates. See omnystudio.com/listene...
S4 E6 - APN Season 4 Episode 6 (31/10/23)
November 01, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 55 MBAs the shadows grow longer and malevolent spirits stir, APN invites you to a special Halloween episode👻🎃! Join us by the flickering campfire as we share chilling tales of our most hair-raising nightmares, unearth the spookiest corners of Asia, and explore the irrational fears that send shudders down our spines. Stay with us for Noah and Marzi's interview with the incredible Indonesian group GAC! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That me...
S4 E5 - APN Season 4 Episode 5 (24/10/23)
October 28, 2023 10:32 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWelcome to APN's Movie Mayhem! Stay tuned to hear about some recent Asian films of interest including Past Lives, The Creators, Nimona and some Wes Anderson short films. We will also be talking about the english dub cast announcement of Hayao Miyazaki's latest film. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us ...
S4 E4 - APN Season 4 Episode 4 (17/10/23)
October 24, 2023 11:09 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBSYN is navigating some tricky waters, and on APN, we're getting all nostalgic about our time with SYN. We're going to be reminiscing about our PAX adventures, Radwimps concert reviews, and chats about Korean pro gamers being excepted from military service. If you've enjoyed our content, like the highlights on the show this week, please consider chipping in during SYN's emergency fundraiser. Your support will keep the good times rolling! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podc...
S4 E3 - APN Season 4 Episode 3 (10/10/23)
October 14, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHayfever season may not be slaying but APN certainly is 😎! With the insanely huge South by Southwest festival in Sydney coming up soon, its time for us to run down of the most exciting artists and films featured there. We will also be speaking about some Street Woman Fighter 2 drama and spilling our thoughts about our recent reading habits! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org...
S4 E2 - APN Season 4 Episode 2 (03/10/23)
October 11, 2023 11:17 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAPN's agenda for this week: Gush about some of our most anticipated films airing at the Japanese Film Festival Spill some tea about 'baggy jeans' and the concept of banned songs in South Korea Highlight some of the best underrated anime series out there Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Faceb...
S4 E1 - APN Season 4 Episode 1 (26/09/23)
October 01, 2023 10:31 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHow can we kick off Season 4 of APN? By celebrating the birthdays of two of our APN members of course! Tune in to hear about Jessie's anime recommendations and Le's discussion of nostalgic childhood games 😎. Additionally, we will be sharing our thoughts about the recent One Piece live action by Netflix, running down some new anime resurrections and reviewing the P1harmony concert in Melbourne! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That mean...
S3 E10 - APN's Interview with Rainbow Chan
September 20, 2023 10:56 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBMulti-disciplinary AND multi awarding winning artist, Rainbow Chan joins Tracy and Tharuki to chat about the cultural significance of her latest single 'Seven Sisters', details about her upcoming theatrical debut and much much more! You can follow Rainbow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to hear all about her future releases and updates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E10 - APN Season 3 Episode 10 (12/09/23)
September 20, 2023 10:46 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBFor our last episode of Season 3, we are bringing back our much-beloved member mixtape🥳! Stay tuned for some of the best song recommendations handpicked by our cast of APN hosts including Jessie, Tracy, Xenia and Tharuki! We will also be chatting to the amazingly talented, multidisciplinary artist, Rainbow Chan, about her latest single release and upcoming theatrical debut 😉. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have liste...
S3 E9 - APN Season 3 Episode 9 (05/09/23)
September 12, 2023 12:06 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWe are bringing back the Y2K theme this week in honor of Tracy's bday🥳! Tune in to hear about the music, movies, and anime we thought were reminiscent of the Y2K era (1995-2005)! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnation See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
S3 E8 - APN's Interview with Vanessa Len
September 01, 2023 11:08 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFor our first interview of Season 3, we will be chatting to the amazing Asian-Australian author, Vanessa Len 🥳! Her debut novel 'Only A Monster' won the 2022 Aurelis Award for best fiction and the sequel 'Never A Hero' is out now! Tune in to hear about her writing process, the importance of Asian representation in media and much more! You can follow Vanessa on Instagram and her website to hear all about her future releases and updates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E8 - APN Season 3 Episode 8 (29/08/23)
September 01, 2023 10:57 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThe internet has been thriving as always so on this week's agenda, we will be speaking about the recent growth in Asian Americans speaking out toxic Asian friendship groups as well as some Asian parenthood norms including the quest to find the perfect name and postnatal care! We will also be chatting with award winning Asian-Australian author Vanessa Len! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM ...
S3 E7 - APN Season 3 Episode 7 (22/08/23)
August 26, 2023 08:42 - 51 minutes - 47 MBAs we count down the days till spring, the world of kpop blesses us with an early spring shower of amazing releases. Join us as we talk about some of the most recent kpop releases, the Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA), how fans protest an idol/company's actions, and last but not least, some cursed anime we absolutely do not recommend. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn...
S3 E6 - APN Season 3 Episode 6 (15/08/23)
August 19, 2023 01:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBAs SYN's resident Asian music and culture show we thought it would be very fitting this week to delve into some of our divisive opinions about recent kpop albums including New Jeans and Itzy. Languages can often be the gateway into many different cultures so we will also be speaking about the trails and tribulations of learning them. PS tune in till the end for our whacky segment of the week 👀 Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That me...
S3 E5 - APN Season 3 Episode 5 (08/08/23)
August 12, 2023 11:23 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBNames are very important to us here at Asian Pop Nation so you can definitely consider this a name-centric show. Join us as we run down some new kpop groups with whacky names as well as appreciate the big name girl group, Red Velvet's 9th anniversary EP. Don't go anywhere if you want to hear about deceptive animals 👀. Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8...
S3 E4 - APN Season 3 Episode 4 (01/08/23)
August 05, 2023 04:59 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week's installment of APN is very much an amalgamation of movies and music as our APN hosts share their thoughts about the trending Barbie movie (spoiler free of course) and the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival. Speaking of festivals, Lisha and Le will be ranting about how the actions of one man ruined Kuala Lumpar Festival in Malaysia and our fellow music enthusiasts at APN have some opinions about Rolling Stone's list of the greatest Korean Pop music. Please note that...
S3 E3 - APN Season 3 Episode 3 (25/07/23)
July 26, 2023 00:46 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBPull up a chair and get cozy for this week's installment of APN 😎~ Tune in to hear about JYP's newest audition program, A2K, and Tony Leung's cameo in the most recent NewJeans MV. If books by Asian authors and news about Japanese insurance dating sims pique your interest make sure to stick around till the end 👀! Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Tuesday from 8pm to...