Asian Pop Nation

APN is starting off Season 3 with a Kpop throwback as we run down the best of Kpop 2023 so far. Lisha and Tracy will also be screaming about the recent SHINEE comeback and we can't forget the much beloved Anime Attack 😎. 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 privacy information.

We're about to spill some hot tea here on Asian Pop Nation so buckle up for the ride everyone as we delve into the recent controversy surrounding Jocelyn Chia and Malaysia 👀! We will also be speaking about the infamy of Netflix live action adaptations as well as some of the weird and interesting food trends in China. 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 privacy information.

Another week another slay 😎! On this week's agenda, we will be discussing the very mysterious Studio Ghibli movie coming up as well as our thoughts and experiences at Oz Comic Con and a spoiler free review about the Elemental movie. But the true star of the show tonight is our two part Pride Month segments 🥳! 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 privacy information.

Its a quieter show this week on APN but that doesn't mean we can't bring the hype! 😎 Join Jessie and Tharuki as they rave about their anticipation for the upcoming Oz Comic Con and listen to Tracy give her preliminary review on American Born Chinese and the Wong Kar Wai retrospective screening at Cinema Nova! 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 privacy information.

APN is in studio this week 🥳! Tune in to the crisp clear audio quality of our hosts as we ramble about some of the most recent tv shows/movies we've been into, including Trigun and the new Spiderman: Across The Spiderverse movie! We will also be reminiscing about childhood asian snacks, reviewing awesome books by Asian-Australian authors and exposing some of the juicy details around the EXO-CBX vs SM Entertainment controversy 😉. 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 privacy information.

Sydney/Eora based artist BIRDEE王煒, known for blending elements of her Chinese, Greek and Russian lineage into her own unique sound, joins Jessie and Tharuki on APN! Tune in to hear more about her newest EP 'On My Own' as well as her first headline tour across Australia and some of the challenges she's overcome as an indie artist! You can follow BIRDEE on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to hear all about her future releases and updates You can find out more about the 'On My Own' tour here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Pop Nation is back with another whacky episode! Buckle up for the ride as we talk to the amazing BIRDEE王煒 about her recent EP 'On My Own' and her upcoming tour across Australia! We will also be doing a bday bash for our man in Japan, JP, and listening to Le rant about the new Legend of Zelda game 😎. Tune in to hear much much more ~ 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 privacy information.

Time flies and in the blink of an eye we're halfway through Season 2 already. Join us as we take a trip to Japan through JP's stories and reminisce about the good old days of 2nd generation boy groups. Lisha and Le will also be reviewing the PH-1 concert in Melbourne as the rest of us discuss the impact of social media 😎. 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we present to you our first member mixtape of this year! 🎉 Tune in to hear song picks and discussions from each of our fellow APN hosts! Listen to JP talk about fish or Lisha about her post concert depression and much much more 😉. 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many of us approach that assignment grind portion of the year, APN is here to remind us all to chill with some more recommendations! Come celebrate the birthday of one of our dear members, Xenia and tune in to our latest manga and webcomic obsessions. We will also be turning into bonafide fashionistas as we review some of the fits delivered at the Met Gala this year! 😎 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new season usually means new content and often new voices on the airwaves 👀. Featuring a welcome party for our new member Tharuki, and the long awaited return of Anime Attack, APN will also be bringing you the latest hits we've been bopping our heads to and reviewing the finale of Boys Planet! 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first interview of Season 2, we welcome the amazing Phum Viphurit, the Thai-Kiwi singer-songwriter known for his alternative indie pop tracks. Join Lisha and Le as they chat with him about his world tour, recent album and life as a third culture kid! You can 'The Greng Jai Piece' on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube. You can follow Phum on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to hear all about her future releases and projectsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting off the fresh new season with APN's movie/tv show marathon special! Join us as we sit on chairs in Suzume, teleport through pipes in Super Mario Bros and beat big bad villains in John Wick 4 😎! We will also be talking to the amazing Phum Viphurit about his tour across Australia and New Zealand and his most recent album. 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our last interview of Season 1, we bring double the trouble😎. Ethan and Jessie sit down with Srirachi and Waki to talk about their upcoming performance at the Srirachi Safari event in Melbourne as well as their individual creative process behind their sick hip hop/rnb style music. You can find out more about Srirachi Safari on Instagram and their website. You can follow Srirachi on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to hear all about her future releases and projects You can follow Waki on Facebook, Spotify and Tiktok to hear all about his future releases and projects See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ending with a bang as we here at APN wrap up our final show of Season 1 🎉! Featuring not only a super exciting joint interview with Srirachi and Waki but also some of our recent discussions regarding Edgar Wright and the April Fools shenanigans the Duolingo bird has gotten up to 😉. 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following her amazing win at the American Song Contest 2022, natural born performer and K-pop artist, AleXa graces APN with her presence. Tune in for more as she joins Ethan, Lisha and Jessie in studio to talk about her journey and growth as a K-pop artist and recaps her Girls Gone Vogue tour across New Zealand and Australia You can listen to Girls Gone Vogue EP on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube You can also follow AleXa on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to hear all about her future releases and projects See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's installment of what Asian countries are doing about the falling birth rate, APN presents the next contender; China. We will also be speaking with the amazing k-pop solo artist AleXa about her Girls Gone Vogue tour and some of the upcoming animes being adapted from manhwas. Tune in for more shenanigans hehe 🤭 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If catchy melodies and intimate storytelling is your jam, look no further than the idyllic tunes from the 23 year old artist and producer, khai dreams! Join Lisha and Le as they sit down with Khai to talk about their long awaited debut album 'Absolute Heartbreak' and the creation process behind their music/lyric videos! You can listen to Absolute Heartbreak on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube. You can also follow khai dreams on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to hear all about their future releases and projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picture this: hilarious stories told through a giant slideshow of Microsoft Paint illustrations. That is exactly what you come to expect from comedian Jenny Tian as she sits down with Ethan and Jessie ahead of her upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF). Tune in to hear more about her journey as a standup comedian 👀 You can find out more about Jenny Tian's shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website here. You can also follow Jenny Tian on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook to hear more about her shenanigans and future projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early(?) April Fools! We are back this week with not one but two interviews🤭! Tune in for more as we speak to comedian Jenny Tian about her upcoming shows at the MICF and chat with khai dreams about their debut album. We will also be running down some of the upcoming Asian concerts and events in Melbourne and reviewing a past event, the Sonica Music Festival! 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hailing all the way from Hong Kong, singer, producer and songwriter, Gareth. T sits down with Lishalini to share the creative process behind his music and unique music videos. Tune in for more as he delves into the meaning behind 'loner anthem' and creating his first album. 🤭 You can listen to loner anthem on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube. You can also follow Gareth T on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to hear all about his future releases and projects See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the season starts pouring rain, we at APN start pouring our thoughts into the most recent news 😎. Featuring an interview with the amazing Gareth T as well as our thoughts about Asian representation at this year's Oscars can it get any better? You bet it can, as we scour the deepest depths of the internet for the weirdest tech inventions so you don't have to! 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With music as gentle and comforting as his name, Singaporean artist Gentle Bones (AKA Joel Tan), joins Jessie to talk about his first self titled album debut last year and his collaboration with the world's most established Mandopop act JJ Lin ahead of his upcoming performance at the SONICA Music Festival. 😉 You can listen to the Gentle Bones EP on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube. You can find out about the SONICA Music Festival on their official website here. You can also follow Gentle Bones on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube to hear all about his future releases and projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us here at APN as we chat about what we did over the spicy four month holidays and interrogate fellow host, JP, about his recent life changes 🤔. We will also be speaking with Singaporean artist Gentle Bones, who will perform at the SONICA Music Festival this week and much more. Stay tuned! 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off our first interview of the year is the one & only Amber Liu, a talented Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter and rapper who you may know from the K-pop girl group f(x). As an artist who constantly breaks the barriers within the music industry, she joins Jessie to talk about what she's been up to lately with regards to her upcoming performance at the SONICA Music Festival in Melbourne, plus some juicy secret intel about her next album and world tour! 😉 You can listen to Z! on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. You can find out about the SONICA Music Festival on their official website here. You can also follow Amber Liu on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch to hear about all her future releases and projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guess who's back? Yep, its us here at APN finally making our big return with our first episode of 2023! 🎉 Join us as we re-introduce our 2023 APN team while also casually exposing ourselves (through various new Asian concerts, music, films and more), dive into our very first 2023 interview with THE Amber Liu, in anticipation for her first Australian performance at the SONICA Music Festival and much much more! 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 11pm for all the wonderful tunes. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @asianpopnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.