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Welcome one and all to the 18th episode - thanks for checking it out.
This episode I challenge you to name all the original performers of the songs I play on the show, plus we have an interview with Director/ Actress Siu Ta (Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle) just before the world premiere of her first documentary, Daddy Tran: A Life in 3D.
Also see what my Fortune Cookie’s answer is to a question from a listener and if anyone out there wants $15 seat tickets to the Korean Music Festival at Hollywood Bowl this coming May 17th, 2008 - let me know ASAP.
For any comments, suggestions, feedback, requests and questions for my Fortune Cookie, leave a comment at Popcast88.com or email me at christine [at] popcast88.com.
Please remember, if you would like to support the podcast, I ask that you support the artist by buying their albums through YesAsia.com by the links provided on this site.
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What seems like an eternity, I’m back with a new show with new music from artists who’ve recently ‘Comeback’ to the spotlight this year. Music from Andy from Shinhwa, Jewelry, Namie Amuro and Toshinobu Kubota.
Also I review the recently published (and previously blogged about) “Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food” by Jennifer 8 Lee, ask my Magic Fortune Cookie if I’m going to have any chocolate anytime soon and give a sneak preview of some of the films premiering at the Hot Docs International Film Festival (April 17 - 27).
If you want the Enhanced M4A version of the show, with Chapters, Pictures and Links please visit Popcast88.com for download and subscription links.
For any feedback, suggestions, comments, requests or if you want to ask my Magic Fortune Cookie something, please leave a comment at Popcast88.com or email me at christine [at] popcast88.com.
POP 88 #17 - The COMEBACK Show
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I’ll admit, I’m fairly out of the loop when it comes to North American television, however, Apprentice Series 6 runner up, James Sun recently taped what he calls an Asian Pop Culture show, K POP.
K … several things jump out at me.
1 - On his blog he says it’s an Asian Pop Culture show - it’s called K POP: The Korean Wave - A closer look into Korean pop culture. This is where I will shameless plug my podcast POP 88 which truly IS an Asian Pop Culture show inclusive of things, Japanese, Chinese AND Korean. My pronunciation may be a tad mangled, but I claim to be no expert.
2 - Apart from the title, I really have no idea what the show is about, or what I’m to expect in terms of content. Sure the trailer looks really flashy in its MTV-style camera work and upbeat track, but how many times have we been duped paying for a movie ticket only to find out the best bits were in the trailer? So far I see bits of interview segments with singers and dancers, the club scene and a shot of an actress eating - groundbreaking.
3 - The caption for girl group SeeYa went out as CIA, which tells me, whomever is putting this together, doesn’t really know much about Korean pop culture to even get that right. It was written on their album … in English.
4 - While attractive, seemingly bright with an A-type personality that hits you like a ton of bricks, James Sun, talks a really huge game. I do think he’s an excellent businessman - but as a host/ reporter? I suppose anything is better than the over explanation of Arirang Showbiz Extra.
Of course, these are the things that immediately jump out at me and I do know how hard it is to produce decent programming especially for such a niche market. I’ll wait till the third episode.
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I’ve been shuffled! …
Well, the good folks over at Boston Progress Radio - which is an space for Asian American artists to stretch their stuff - recently invited me to partake in their new column Shuffled!
Click here to see what random songs popped out of my iPod!
Much thanks go out to my video iPod for working as it should and Eugene who had to cut me down from 8 songs to 6 - *sigh … do you think Chae Yeon will ever forgive me? *runs and cries*
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Happy New Year Everyone!
Since this is the last show of the year, I thought I would share with you my personal favorites of 2007. All have been released this year and no, it’s not all Chae Yeon. I’m actually surprised at my list of top 10, (in no particular order) for this year.
You can also listen to me mull about trying to find a good ramen place in downtown Toronto, my favorite film and album of this year as well as trying to figure out what my New Year’s resolution is going to be. I’d also like to know what your favorite songs released in 2007 were and also your New Year’s resolution - I’m still trying to figure mine out.
Leave a comment over at Popcast88.com or send an email to christine [at] popcast88.com.
Again! Happy New Year to Everyone and see you all in 2008! (Continued)
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
Christmas, Holiday, Wintery music just in time for the Festive Season with music from J, K, Fly To the Sky, Ayumi Hamasaki and Gackt plus a whole lotta pictures goodness all wrapped up tightly in this Enhanced Podcast.
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the Happiness the Holiday Season brings to you and your family.
For requests, comments, suggestions and feedback, leave a comment at Popcast88.com or email at christine [at] popcast88.com. (Continued)
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Hello Everyone,
Thank you for downloading our 14th episode.
This episode includes your requests played, plus an interview/ conversation with Olivia Cheng from the new docudrama Iris Chang: The Rape of Nanking (*note there is use of cursive words - but I think we’re all adults) and highlights from the Reel Asian Book Launch.
The Reel Asian International Film Festival is going on now till November 18th (Sunday) - lots happenning so check the site for details.
For requests, feedbacks, suggestions and comments, please leave a message at Popcast88.com or you can send an email to christine [at] popcast88.com. (Continued)
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Happy 13th Episode Everyone!
It’s November and it marks a really busy month for me - listen and find out why!
New music from Gospellers, Minwoo and a request for some old school S.E.S. plus in honor of it being our 13th episode, we have an interview with producer/ actress Caroline Mangosing who talks about her new horror/ suspense film using the backdrop of Filipino supersition and mythology in Ang Pamana: The Inheritance.
The film screens as part of the many films at the Reel Asian Film Festival happening Nov 14 - 18th in Toronto.
Ang Pamana: The Inheritance Screening
Where: Innis Town College - Sussex and St George
When: November 17th, 2007
Time: 9:00PM
Ticket: $10
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions or requests, leave a comment at Popcast88.com or send an email to christine [at] popcast88.com.
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