Asian Pop Nation

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Asian Pop Nation is a radio show that airs every Saturday 12 - 2 pm on SYN in Melbourne, Australia. You can find a podcast version of our weekly shows here. Asian Pop Nation is a SYN Media Podcast.

  1. APN's Interview with comedian Harry Jun!

    3 DAYS AGO

    APN's Interview with comedian Harry Jun!

    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 DKB, its an inside joke 😉, you have to listen to the end to find out) about "choppelgangers", bed-rotting, how he went from a high-school teacher to comedian, and of course all about his comedic process behind the show! (0:04) Witty Banter with Harry Jun (3:19) Inside Joke, Outside Voices (11:30) From teacher to comedian (16:50) Multicultural/multilingual comedy (23:54) Edinbrugh Fringe and shoutout to Jenny Tian! (26:30) Growing up Korean-Aussie and introducing Korean culture (33:36) Socials and future projects!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation And follow Harry Jun on Instagram - @_harryjun_ 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! Or find all the songs we have ever played on APN in the past here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  2. You met APN at a very ATEEZ, Bridgerton and Pokemon time in their lives

    3 APR

    You met APN at a very ATEEZ, Bridgerton and Pokemon time in their lives

    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...   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! Or find all the songs we have ever played on APN in the past here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  3. It's getting hot in here...APN on Heated Rivalry and Hotpot Bomb Controversy

    3 APR

    It's getting hot in here...APN on Heated Rivalry and Hotpot Bomb Controversy

    This week APN dropped it like hot, hot, hot, oh jigeum feeling so hot. No we did not play HOT by SEVENTEEN but we did talk all things Heated Rivalry - the hot new show generating lots of discussion and love, and Hotpot Bomb  - the hot new food product that claimed to be the 'first' of its kind...generating lots of discussion and hate. And finally, Annabella again makes the most of her solo time in the studio and yaps about her favourite neighbours, BOYNEXTDOOR and explains all about their lore/concept. (7:54) Heated Rivalry and its Asian-ness (?) 🏒 (22:19) Logan "The Cucumber Guy" and Fly By Jing's Hotpot Bomb 💣 controversy (33:20) WHO'S THERE? THE BOYNEXTDOOR 🩵🚪 !!! (their new live album is so good...)   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 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  4. Going back to ZEROBASE before starting my new era: Year of the Fire Horse

    3 APR

    Going back to ZEROBASE before starting my new era: Year of the Fire Horse

    Hello and welcome back to Asian Pop Nation! The very first show of 2026, and the first of the Year of the Fire Horse 🐴🔥. Episode one meant only one person in the studio, your Executive Producer for 2026 - Annabella! She took many liberties this solo show to talk all things ZEROBASEONE before they d*sbanded and how much she loves member, Seok Matthew - who somehow healed her inner cultural identity crisis with learning her mother tongue.  She also talks about the many songs she had lined up for that show to make up for lack of people, you can view the tracklist on our Instagram or listen to the APN 2026 S1 playlist here!  (3:56) The ZEROBASEONE special 3 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 (23:20) Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year? Why are we still having this debate...   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 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  5. APN's interview with L!FE

    18 FEB

    APN's interview with L!FE

    L!FE is a Melbourne-based Filipino songwriter and producer, whose music combines hip-hop, rock and pop styles, with honest lyrics about, well, life! All its highs, all its lows and what it is like to be a human and alive. A week prior, APN attended L!FE's release party for his new EP 'I'm a Human Being' and fell in love with his energetic hip-hop beats you couldn't resist head bopping to, and infectious stage presence. We were so grateful to be able to talk to him live in the studio and hear him perform his song 'Show Me What You Got' (which he definitely did!).     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 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  6. L!FE, Golden Bachelor racism & upcoming anime releases (29/11/25)

    18 FEB

    L!FE, Golden Bachelor racism & upcoming anime releases (29/11/25)

    Apart from our interview with L!FE and watching him perform his banger single 'Show Me What You Got', the APN team came together to discuss the unfortunate racism Golden Bachelor winner, Sunny had been receiving following the show. As well as some upcoming anime releases and a certain badly drawn angle of one of our most beloved characters...   (0:07) Golden Bachelor winner Sunny and racist comments (10:58) Interview with L!FE (30:30) Live performance of 'Show Me What You Got' by L!FE (35:18) Upcoming anime releases - and recent memes ;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 have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  7. Asians at the GRAMMY's and going back to the homeland (22/11/25)

    18 FEB

    Asians at the GRAMMY's and going back to the homeland (22/11/25)

    This week the APN team talk all about their experience at L!FE's EP release party and seeing JXCKY as an opener as well as the GRAMMY nominations having an Asian representation moment with some names nominated such as KATSEYE, Rosé, Bruno Mars and HUNTR/X. Finally, we end the show with Ashly's experience visiting her homeland in China and why if you are a fan of all things pop-culture, you should join her in visiting too! (4:13) Jessie, Ashly and Jessica at L!FE's EP release party (with APN fav 'JXCKY' opening!!) (14:28) Asian representation finally at the GRAMMY's, but why is the APN team concerned? (26:24) APN's guide to fan conventions (37:39) Ashly's trip to China Pt.1 - China trees >> Australia trees?? (50:08) Ashly in China Pt.2 - fan communities galore (8 level mall dedicated to merch??) and food!   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 12pm to 2pm for all the wonderful tunes!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr
  8. APN at Limitless Play + TWICE 'This is For' tour!

    25/11/2025

    APN at Limitless Play + TWICE 'This is For' tour!

    In the week leading up this show, the team at APN had been out and about completing various side-quests! The local scene for Asian art was truly thriving that week! Jessica, Annabella and Denise saw the 2005 Japanese film 'Linda Linda Linda' that was remastered and brought to Melbourne by the Asian Cinema Collective. They also went to see four incredible local Asian Australian musicians at Limitless Play, the opening event of No Vacancy gallery headlined by Juniper Care, with wonderful openers Wen Pei Low, JXCKY and Robert Baxter!!! And finally, a not-so-local band graced Australia with their presence....and that was none other than TWICE. Give this episode a listen to hear all about it!!! (2:55) Linda Linda Linda - we love female friendship and miss high school! (11:40) Limitless Play at No Vacancy Gallery - we love local artists! (26:54) TWICE - we love women! (37:22) A discussion on K-pop generations - we love the vibes of 3rd gen! (46:08) What is poppin' in Asia - we love when Asian songs go viral!   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 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
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Asian Pop Nation is a radio show that airs every Saturday 12 - 2 pm 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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  • Creator
    SYN Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 SYN Media
  • Show Website
    Asian Pop Nation