Asian Pop Nation

46:26

S2 E6 - Baby Shark Boy's K-pop debut & our anime and...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/10/01

What can we look forward to in this episode of APN.... Annabella, Denise, and Jessica take to the mics to talk about the latest news and greatest hits to come out of Asia. Greatest hits referring to the newest K-pop idol introduced to the industry, who technically had a pre debut song that hit 17 Billion views on YouTube.... (0:06) Bulletproof Boy Scouts aren't so bulletproof anymore (9:22) Baby shark boy debuts as a K-Pop idol??!!!!!!! (17:17) KCON LA 2026 (27:14) Thai BL recs! (34:52) Anime

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23:37

APN's Interview with nabii

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/27

Korean-Australian artist/producer/DJ, nabii flew into the studio to chat with the APN team all about her newest single ‘somewhere i belong’, her musical journey, and the importance of creating safe spaces for BIPOC women in the electronic music scene! 🦋 Her music, she calls her ‘brain sounds’ are ethereal and euphoric - blending electronic, dance and hyperpop styles to create an atmosphere that you can both feel emotions deeply but also just dance around in your room without

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54:20

S2 E5 - A Slice of APN: We yap about our Favs + nabii...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/27

This episode, Annabella, Renisha and Denise take to the floor to share with you their favourite recommendations in Asian media. From slice of life manga/k-dramas, a global K-pop girl group, and Shojo anime recs! Finally we end the episode with our interview with Korean-Australian artist, producer and DJ: nabii <3 (0:04) Slice of Life: Annabella's Version (10:24) Renisha's K-Pop Group Shoutout: X-IN (18:51) Denise's Anime Attack (30:47) nabii Interview: Part 1 (44:16) nabii Interview: Part 2

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56:52

S2 E4 - The Gaang talk about K-pop girl groups, a new...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/25

Jess, Denise, Renisha and Annabella are back in the studio talking all things Asian pop culture - from anime, to K-pop to... celebrating the countless contributions to the scene from our favourite Filipino icons, think Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga etc. etc. (0:51) BABYMONSTER 101 with Renisha! (12:40) Who is RESCENE and where did they come from all of a sudden?? (20:04) Anime attack: Sparks of Tomorrow! (32:23) Avatar The Last Airbender: Legend of Aang movie review (46:21) We gush over our favourite

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32:12

S2 APN's interview with Chuey

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/11

Chuey is a Sydney based Taiwanese-Australian songwriter and producer blending electronic sounds with heartfelt melodies that come together to create a nostalgic yet new sound. His singles ‘Anemoia’ and ‘Heritage’ are not only some of APN’s favourite tracks they have played on air, but also a homage to growing up in an Asian household and appreciating memories we overlook and take for granted as children. 🏠💛 In this interview Denise and Annabella talk to Chuey about

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58:11

S2 E3 - Laufey, BTS and the GRAMMYs, C-dramas +...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/11

This episode, listen to the APN team chat to Sydney-based artist Chuey, about all things 'Heritage' and his musical journey. They also talk about their experience at A Matter of Time Tour here in Melbourne - a magical night of music sung by Grammy award winning artist Laufey. Speaking of the Grammys, BTS have officially announced they will not be submitting their songs to the Grammys...we have thoughts. And finally we gush over our favourite C-dramas, if you are looking for a new drama to watch -

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59:26

S2 E2 - Unboxing new KATSEYE and J.Y. Park singles on...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/10

Second episode of the season and the APN team are doing a deep dive into the worldwide phenomenon Pop Mart as well as reviewing the latest music to come out of girl group KATSEYE, and K-pop industry veteran J.Y. Park aka JYPapi... Finally we have a look at the MIFF lineup back in August and talk about some of the Asian films we are looking forward to! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM

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48:47

S2 E1 - APN is Back to Sing Our Hearts Out for the...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/10

Welcome back to Season 2 of Asian Pop Nation, where the current gang welcomes new volunteers Renisha and Amanda! This episode is all about them and what they're bringing to the Nation of Asian Pop, plus some more catching up with talks of upcoming concerts and karaoke as a staple of Asian culture! And it wouldn't be APN without your usual controversy, this time involving Love and Deepspace, a game we've talked about so many times on the show... Safe to say we definitely addressed the elephant (or

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57:56

S1 E10 - That time I got reincarnated into a new...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/01

Another mega podcast episode mashup of some of our favourite chats over the course of season 1 on APN! Anime fans this one is a must listen - in celebration of the release of the final episode of the My Hero Academia anime, we reminisce and reflect on this modern classic as well as talk about the genre of Reincarnation orIsekaianimes from slimes to ASMR microphones, we cover all the wackiest reincarnation forms of media out there. Finally, sandwiched in between these Anime Attacks are a discussion

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47:14

S1 E11 - Throwback Saturday with some Crunchy(roll)...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/09/01

This episode of Asian Pop Nation is a special one, because we're doing a throwback show! Join Jessica and Denise as they talk about their nostalgic childhood and high school experiences in their hometown of Jakarta, and their favourite Asian media growing up! Other than that, they also talked about a peculiar vertical drama series fusing African-American and South Korean culture along with the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation Please note

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53:46

S1 E9 - APN goes to ITZY, XLOV and interview Wen Pei!

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/08/19

A must-listen episode of APN concert reviews and chats! Hear them talk about ITZY's TUNNEL VISION tour, and XLOV's debut Oceania tour - two concerts with some very pretty idols performing. Finally, an interview with Wen Pei who opened for Mei Semones - another gig they also attended! Live Asian music is so alive here in Melbourne :D Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll

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60:13

S1 E8 - Romcoms, Music, and Controversies

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/08/19

In this episode of Asian Pop Nation, we talked about some asian (or not asian?) romcoms, sampling in popular K-Pop songs, and more controversies in the K-Pop scene about a certain chairman of a large music corporation... 👀 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation 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 Saturday from 12am to 2pm for all the wonderful tunes

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40:15

S1 E7 - Asian Pop Nation x Talk On Your Fork!

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/08/19

For this special episode, the gang here at Asian Pop Nation were joined by the wonderful hosts Eugenie and Beth over at Talk On Your Fork, where we talked about everything food, culture, and cuisine! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation And follow Talk On Your Fork on their Instagram too! @talkonyourfork.syn 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

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32:50

APN's interview with Wen Pei

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/07/05

Wen Pei is a singer-songwriter and artist (and fellow SYN host on The Hoist!) whose soft and enchanting melodies sung in Hokkien and Mandarin, will have you feeling the windy breeze and warm sun on your face no matter where you are listening from. While the APN team first learnt of her through the opening night of Limitless Play at No Vacancy Gallery last year, she most recently opened for Japanese-American jazz-influenced indie rock artist Mei Semones last month on Sunday 14th June. 🐈🍂 Hear us

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27:21

APN's interview with Cupnoodle

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/06/13

APN had the pleasure of interviewing Cupnoodle - a Thai German independent singer-songwriter based in Bangkok, Thailand. She has been releasing the most delicious soul and jazz infused pop music since 2020 - writing from an in-between space fusing Asian and Western music styles, singing in English and Thai, and she is unafraid to be playful in her lyrics and music. Her latest single "A.I. CAN'T DO" is a track that celebrates how music is so human - something that cannot be replicated by AI, and will

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49:14

S1 E6 - APN on Japan: maid cafes, romanticising...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/06/11

Coincidentally, the APN team had a lot to say about Japan this episode beginning with maid cafes, One Piece Live Action - and ending with a discussion on how Japan is romanticised online, with people on TikTok romanticising their hometowns by pretending it is 'Tokyo, Japan' 🇯🇵🌸 ... We had so much to say about BTS last episode that we continued that discussion here as well! We had a full retrospective of BTS and their (coming up to) 13 year long career as we truly felt the need to borahae just a

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61:05

S1 E5 - Project Sekai, iconic K-pop debuts and BTS...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/06/11

A jam packed episode filled with throwbacks to some iconic K-pop debuts and one of the team's most favourite rhythm games they were obsessed with (arguably still) Project Sekai!! As well as more recent happenings in the Asian pop world - most importantly the long awaited comeback of BTS post-military service, with the album, 'ARIRANG'. Listen to hear our initial thoughts and opinions of this comeback and a retrospective on BTS's career thus far. 💜 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter -

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51:07

S1 E4 - K-pop wars and departures, the Winter...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/06/04

In this episode APN revisit an...altercation between Knetz and SEA Kpop fans over concert etiquette, as well as report on a very recent (at the time of recording) shock departure of Heeseung from ENHYPEN. More topics include a segment on older genres of Asian pop as well as, your favourite, an anime attack!! (0:04) Intro (2:13) Anime Attack: Sentenced to Be Absolute Trash (15:31) K-Pop Wars: SEAblings vs. Knetz (24:35) Asian Pop History! (32:52) Heesung leaving ENHYPEN... (42:57) Asian Exellence in

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39:32

APN's Interview with comedian Harry Jun!

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/04/24

Last week APN had the pleasure of sitting down with comedian Harry Jun, who was visiting Melbourne for his run of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. His show titled "Inside Jokes, Outside Voice" actually sold out its entire Naarm run (we are so proud 🥹), and our team who luckily snagged tickets can absolutely see why. So if you missed out on seeing his set, this interview is a must-listen! Jessica, Denise and Annabella chat to Harry Jun (not to be confused with K-pop idol Harry June of

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45:55

S1 E3 - You met APN at a very ATEEZ, Bridgerton and...

Asian Pop Nation ·

2026/04/03

HOW WE FEELIN OUT THERE? APN, PRESENT!!! 🫡 Not me quoting songs two podcast episode captions back to back. This week Denise and Annabella talk about their experience at the In Your Fantasy tour at Rod Laver arena and give you a quick run down on the iconic group, ATEEZ. They also both gush over the representation in Bridgerton S4 🏰 and the adorable new starters in the upcoming Pokemon: Wind and Waves 🦎🦉🐕. As well as a commentary on the "You met me at a very Chinese time in my life" trend...

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