Asian in Aotearoa

Jenna Wee
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Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) is a podcast exploring the lives and work of Asian creatives, one conversation at a time. Learn more about our local Asian creative scene as guests ponder questions geared towards courage, creativity and community. Musicians, artists, writers, designers, theatremakers, poets and more!

  1. After Hours: POLITICS with Storyo

    12/30/2025 · BONUS

    After Hours: POLITICS with Storyo

    Elina Ashimbayeva (Storyo) joins Jenna from Joshua Tree for a catch-up about politics. Asian in Aotearoa: After Hours with Storyo is a limited mini-series where two creator friends talk about love, desire, money, class, politics and power — the things we message friends about, joke about, avoid and obsess over. Anti-polished/pro-discomfort etc. Expect oversharing (not advice).  Thank you to our friends who generously sent through questions. Recorded in Tāmaki & Joshua Tree, CA! Comment/DM us with feedback, advice, thoughts, love etc. ;) LINKS asianinaotearoa.com | @asianinaotearoa on IG storyo.co.nz | @storyo.co on IG

    38 min
  2. After Hours: MONEY with Storyo

    12/14/2025 · BONUS

    After Hours: MONEY with Storyo

    ⚠️ Money triggers ahead! Jenna is joined by Elina Ashimbayeva (Storyo) to answer questions, discuss topics and share hot-takes all about MONEY. Asian in Aotearoa: After Hours with Storyo is a limited mini-series where two creator friends talk about love, desire, money, class, politics and power — the things we message friends about, joke about, avoid and obsess over. Anti-polished/pro-discomfort etc. Expect oversharing (not advice).  Thank you to our friends who generously sent through questions. Recorded in Tāmaki & NYC! Comment/DM us with feedback, advice, thoughts, love etc. ;) LINKS asianinaotearoa.com | @asianinaotearoa on IG storyo.co.nz | @storyo.co on IG

    1 hr
  3. After Hours: LOVE & DESIRE with Storyo

    11/25/2025 · BONUS

    After Hours: LOVE & DESIRE with Storyo

    ⚠️ This episode gets spicy, with discussions about love, desire, sex, body stuff and other sensitive topics. Listen with care and/or headphones.  Jenna is joined by Elina Ashimbayeva (Storyo) to answer questions, discuss topics and share hot-takes surrounding love, desire, dating and more. ❤️‍🔥 Asian in Aotearoa: After Hours with Storyo is a limited mini-series where two creator friends talk about love, desire, money, class, politics and power — the things we message friends about, joke about, avoid and obsess over. Anti-polished/pro-discomfort etc. Expect oversharing (not advice).  Thank you to our friends who generously sent through questions. Recorded in Tāmaki & NYC! Comment/DM us with feedback, advice, thoughts, love etc. ;) LINKS asianinaotearoa.com | @asianinaotearoa on IG storyo.co.nz | @storyo.co on IG

    1h 12m

  4. 11/02/2025

    60. FIFTH Birthday Special with Amanda Grace Leo

    Amanda (梁宿娴) from Episode 1 is back! Here, Jenna and Amanda are reflecting, manifesting, laughing and celebrating five years of Asian in Aotearoa and their friendship. Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandagraceleo  https://www.instagram.com/graceandtarot We mention Tanya Barlow from Episode 2 and her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@hellotanyapod  Asian in Aotearoa is hosted by Jenna Wee. This episode was recorded in Jenna’s living room.  ​⁠⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠⁠​⁠⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠⁠​⁠⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠ Thanks for listening! If you like what you're hearing, rate this thing five stars and leave a comment x

    47 min

  5. 04/08/2025

    59. Marc Conaco & navigating creative chaos

    This episode wraps up season three! Marc Conaco is a Bisaya illustrator, designer, curator and producer of Asian in Aotearoa. Here, we dive into the six-month rollercoaster ride of podcast production, handling the guest lineup, schedule conflicts, and general chaos while also answering some questions sent in from past guests. Follow @marcconaco Fill out the season three feedback survey, HERE. ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

    52 min

  6. 03/18/2025

    58: A rhythm of resilience: drummer Swap Gomez on music, life and leadership

    Swap Gomez is a multi-faceted creative - a professional drummer, director, producer, editor and events coordinator. He has toured and recorded around the world with international artists, he runs and curates the annual Drummers Day Out and currently performs with CHAII, Yoko Zuna and The Delivery Boyz. In this episode we hear about Swap’s creative projects, his birth chart (very heavy on Aries), leadership and connection to his ancestors. Keep up to date with Swap on IG: @swapgomez @chaiimusic @yokozunabeats ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

    56 min

  7. 02/25/2025

    57. Inside Zed Xu’s creative universe: filmmaking, performance art, painting

    Zed Xu 榛子瞬 is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, originally from China. Zed's artistic practice spans painting, performance art, and filmmaking, driven by their experience as a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent Asian migrant. Zed is yet another guest with a vipassana experience to share (!!) and we also delve into where they’re at in their creative evolution. Spoiler: it's exciting! Keep up to date with Zed’s mahi: @zedsishun @zishun_studios Find @zedxufilm on YouTube and TikTok, @zedzishun is also on rednote.__ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

    59 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    Special: Year of the Snake Panel Recording at Auckland Art Gallery

    In celebration of Lunar New Year and Pride month, Asian in Aotearoa returns to the stage for a special Year of the Snake panel and podcast recording. Recorded at Auckland Art Gallery, host Jenna Wee sits down with an all-Queer panel reflecting on their creative process, inspiration, growth – and what Year of the Snake might look like for them. Meet the Panel: Steven Junil Park 박준일 (he/they): Korean-born artist handcrafting functional objects and clothing under the label, 6x4. Mariadelle ‘Abbey’ Gamit (they/she): Pinay artist, DJ and co-director of Asia and Pasifika-led arts organisation, All My Friends. Nathan Joe 周润豪 (he/him): Chinese-Kiwi multi-award-winning playwright, dramaturg and performance poet. Thank you to Ellie, Fern and the team at Auckland Art Gallery for making this special episode possible. __ Asian in Aotearoa is a podcast that explores the lives of Asian creatives, one conversation at a time. We explore our relationship to creativity, courage, compassion, community and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our work. Founded in November 2020 by Jenna Wee, the podcast – now 50+ episodes deep – has featured artists, writers, actors, musicians, theatre-makers, directors and more. LINKS ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

    48 min
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Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) is a podcast exploring the lives and work of Asian creatives, one conversation at a time. Learn more about our local Asian creative scene as guests ponder questions geared towards courage, creativity and community. Musicians, artists, writers, designers, theatremakers, poets and more!

Information

  • Creator
    Jenna Wee
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jenna Wee
  • Show Website
    Asian in Aotearoa