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The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestWhat We ValueAs the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares ideas on shifting the role of business in society.2020-05-0152 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestWhat We ValueAs the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares ideas on shifting the role of business in society.2020-05-0152 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestFrom Manoush: The Opportunity Of BoredomWith many of us stuck at home right now, it's natural to feel bored and listless. But our new host Manoush Zomorodi is kind of an expert in boredom - she wrote a book and gave a TED Talk on the topic - and she says it doesn't have to be so bad. In 2018, Guy Raz interviewed Manoush for our episode "Attention Please." Listen to why we might actually need to feel bored in order to jump-start our creativity.2020-03-1810 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestFrom Manoush: The Opportunity Of BoredomWith many of us stuck at home right now, it's natural to feel bored and listless. But our new host Manoush Zomorodi is kind of an expert in boredom - she wrote a book and gave a TED Talk on the topic - and she says it doesn't have to be so bad. In 2018, Guy Raz interviewed Manoush for our episode "Attention Please." Listen to why we might actually need to feel bored in order to jump-start our creativity.2020-03-1810 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestInspire To ActionOriginal broadcast date: May 18, 2018. What motivates us to take up a cause, follow a leader, or create change? This hour, TED speakers explore stories of inspirational leadership, and what makes some movements more successful than others. Guests include high school history teacher Diane Wolk-Rogers, writer and behavioral researcher Simon Sinek, 2016 Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tomasdottir, professor of leadership Jochen Menges, and writer and activist Naomi Klein.2019-11-2952 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestInspire To ActionOriginal broadcast date: May 18, 2018. What motivates us to take up a cause, follow a leader, or create change? This hour, TED speakers explore stories of inspirational leadership, and what makes some movements more successful than others. Guests include high school history teacher Diane Wolk-Rogers, writer and behavioral researcher Simon Sinek, 2016 Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tomasdottir, professor of leadership Jochen Menges, and writer and activist Naomi Klein.2019-11-2952 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestRiskWhy do we revere risk-takers, even when their actions terrify us? Why are some better at taking risks than others? This hour, TED speakers explore the alluring, dangerous, and calculated sides of risk. Guests include professional rock climber Alex Honnold, economist Mariana Mazzucato, psychology researcher Kashfia Rahman, structural engineer and bridge designer Ian Firth, and risk intelligence expert Dylan Evans.2019-11-0851 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestRiskWhy do we revere risk-takers, even when their actions terrify us? Why are some better at taking risks than others? This hour, TED speakers explore the alluring, dangerous, and calculated sides of risk. Guests include professional rock climber Alex Honnold, economist Mariana Mazzucato, psychology researcher Kashfia Rahman, structural engineer and bridge designer Ian Firth, and risk intelligence expert Dylan Evans.2019-11-0851 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe Unknown BrainOriginal broadcast date: February 20, 2015. The brain can seem as mysterious as a distant galaxy, but scientists are starting to map and manipulate its many regions. In this hour, TED speakers take us on a trip through the human brain. Guests include neuroanatomist Jill Bolte-Taylor, neuroscientists Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Nancy Kanwisher, and Rebecca Saxe, and philosopher David Chalmers.2019-08-3052 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe Unknown BrainOriginal broadcast date: February 20, 2015. The brain can seem as mysterious as a distant galaxy, but scientists are starting to map and manipulate its many regions. In this hour, TED speakers take us on a trip through the human brain. Guests include neuroanatomist Jill Bolte-Taylor, neuroscientists Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Nancy Kanwisher, and Rebecca Saxe, and philosopher David Chalmers.2019-08-3052 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearest7 Deadly SinsOriginal broadcast date: February 6, 2016. Sinful behavior is human, and nearly impossible to avoid. In this hour, TED speakers talk about the guilty pleasure of behaving badly and the challenge of confronting sin — and avoiding it. Guests include psychologist Christopher Ryan, former Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett, activist Dave Meslin, epidemiologist Gary Slutkin, entrepreneur Nick Hanauer, book editor Parul Seghal, and record-holding Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings.2019-07-0552 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearest7 Deadly SinsOriginal broadcast date: February 6, 2016. Sinful behavior is human, and nearly impossible to avoid. In this hour, TED speakers talk about the guilty pleasure of behaving badly and the challenge of confronting sin — and avoiding it. Guests include psychologist Christopher Ryan, former Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett, activist Dave Meslin, epidemiologist Gary Slutkin, entrepreneur Nick Hanauer, book editor Parul Seghal, and record-holding Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings.2019-07-0552 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestJumpstarting CreativityOur greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on jumpstarting creativity. Guests include economist Tim Harford, producer Helen Marriage, artificial intelligence researcher Steve Engels, and behavioral scientist Marily Oppezzo.2019-05-1051 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestJumpstarting CreativityOur greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on jumpstarting creativity. Guests include economist Tim Harford, producer Helen Marriage, artificial intelligence researcher Steve Engels, and behavioral scientist Marily Oppezzo.2019-05-1051 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestA Better You(Original broadcast date: June 16, 2017.) Many of us are lured by the promise of self-improvement, but find it hard to follow through. In our 100th episode, TED speakers reveal ways to discover our better selves. TED speakers include entrepreneur Jia Jang, Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe, psychologist Emily Balcetis, technologist Matt Cutts, and New York Times columnist David Brooks.2019-02-2252 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestA Better You(Original broadcast date: June 16, 2017.) Many of us are lured by the promise of self-improvement, but find it hard to follow through. In our 100th episode, TED speakers reveal ways to discover our better selves. TED speakers include entrepreneur Jia Jang, Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe, psychologist Emily Balcetis, technologist Matt Cutts, and New York Times columnist David Brooks.2019-02-2252 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestForgivenessOriginal broadcast date: May 12, 2017. When loss, violence, or betrayal test our willingness to forgive — how do we do it anyway? This hour, TED speakers explore the challenges and benefits of forgiving others — and ourselves. Guests include mental health advocate Sue Klebold, co-authors Thordis Elva and Tom Stranger, and writer Elizabeth Lesser.2019-01-1152 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestForgivenessOriginal broadcast date: May 12, 2017. When loss, violence, or betrayal test our willingness to forgive — how do we do it anyway? This hour, TED speakers explore the challenges and benefits of forgiving others — and ourselves. Guests include mental health advocate Sue Klebold, co-authors Thordis Elva and Tom Stranger, and writer Elizabeth Lesser.2019-01-1152 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestExtrasensoryOriginal broadcast date: March 7, 2014. In this hour, TED speakers question whether we can experience the world more deeply by not only extending our senses — but going beyond them. Guests include artist Neil Harbisson, engineer Todd Kuiken, speech scientist Rupal Patel, and sound expert Julian Treasure.2019-01-0452 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestExtrasensoryOriginal broadcast date: March 7, 2014. In this hour, TED speakers question whether we can experience the world more deeply by not only extending our senses — but going beyond them. Guests include artist Neil Harbisson, engineer Todd Kuiken, speech scientist Rupal Patel, and sound expert Julian Treasure.2019-01-0452 min
The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestLiving with earthquakes in JapanFor the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters? 2018-06-1900 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestLiving with earthquakes in JapanFor the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters?2018-06-1900 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestGetting into K-Pop as an anime fanBTS' 'Fake Love' is everywhere at the moment and for Aki, she is surprised at how big K-Pop has become especially in the US. Joey also recognises how influential and powerful the internet is behind the success of K-Pop, but what does he think of the music itself?2018-06-1200 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestFooly Cooly returns after 17 yearsFooly Cooly is Joey and Aki's all time favourite anime and new episodes have been released for the first time in 17 years. Why was there such a long wait? And was it worth it?2018-06-0500 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Devilman Crybaby donkey sound scene: a critical analysisJoey and Aki receive a question from a listener requesting they break down THAT scene from Devilman Crybaby. You know, the one where the girl makes donkey sounds. Their response might surprise you!2018-05-2900 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestWhich anime made you cry?This week Joey and Aki answer some of your questions on the hashtag #sbsanime. What is the first anime they watched together? Which anime made them cry? Find out on this week's episode of The Anime Show2018-05-2900 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestAmerican sushi & what to eat in JapanJoey and Aki share with you some of their favourite places to eat in Japan. Some of their recommendations might surprise you. Also, what does Joey think of sushi in America? 2018-05-2200 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Do you know your 90s Shonen Jump series?Joey tests Aki on her Shonen Jump knowledge. Do you think you can name more Shonen Jump series than Aki?2018-05-1500 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe Shonen Jump MuseumJoey relived some of his favourite manga memories with a trip to the Shonen Jump museum in Tokyo. How much do you know about Shonen Jump series?2018-05-1500 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Yaoi, Yuri & LGBTQI+ in JapanThe LGBTQI+ community is really well represented in Yaoi and Yuri manga and anime, so why is it so under-represented in Japan's 'real-life'?2018-05-0800 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestWhat's the LGBTQI+ community in Japan like?Japan had their Gay Pride parade recently and 5, 000 people attended. Joey and Aki didn't even know there was a Gay Pride parade in Japan, so they talk about the LGBTQI+ community, what issues people in the Japanese LGBTQI+ community face, and where the best nightlife is for the LGBTQI+ community (the duo were surprised!)2018-05-0800 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe Top Japanese YouTubersIt's all about Japanese YouTubers this week. Joey and Aki let us in on who we need to know about in the Japanese Youtubing scene, and who some of their faves are. Joey got his sister into one of his faves and she doesn't watch any Japanese YouTubers. They want to know if there's any Japanese Anime YouTubers you love?2018-05-0100 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Joey's sister's supernatural storyJoey's sister has heightened supernatural senses. He shares a story about when she went on a ghost tour at one of Australia's most haunted places.2018-04-2400 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestJapanese horror movies vs Western horror moviesJoey and Aki are talking Japanese horror movies, and the differences with Western horror films. Joey's not stoked about the topic this week. He doesn't like scary movies (who can blame him?) but Aki loves them, and is convincing him to watch some with her. The duo reveal their biggest fears and we find out if Joey prefers to watch horror movies or Yaoi Anime...2018-04-2400 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Joey's Japanese testJoey tests Aki on her knowledge of Japanese grammar. Does Aki get it right? Does Joey actually know the answer? How did you go?2018-04-1700 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestLearning Japanese; how you can do it tooJoey learnt Japanese from his parents, but Aki had to learn Japanese later in life, which is a lot harder. So, Aki's here to help everyone who's learning (or wants to learn) a language. She reveals the different methods she's used, gives her tips on what works best, and - ever though Joey doesn't think text books are the great for learning a languag - Aki has a good text book recommendation and apps that can help.2018-04-1700 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Joey's pet peeveAs a music lover, Joey hates when people where clothes with musicians they don't know on them. What are your thoughts?2018-04-1000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestRemembering Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao TakahataStudio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata died last week, aged 82. Joey and Aki are remembering the amazing man that was behind so much of Studio Ghibli's success. He had many Anime titles to his name, like Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko (just to name a couple). He was involved with Red Turtle too. He was very highly regarded in the industry, and joey explains why he played such a vital role in getting Studio Ghibli off the ground.2018-04-1000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: The $10K Anime figurine Joey wants to buyJoey reveals the time he first laid eyes on an Anime figurine worth $10,000. He is serious about wanting to purchase it. If only he had room in his house...2018-04-0300 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe most expensive Anime merchWhat happens when a couple both want to buy the same Anime figurine? Joey and Aki talk about the most expensive Anime figurines they've ever seen and spill on the most they've spent. Plus, findout how they make Anime merch purchase decisions, and what it would take for them to spend thousands of dollars on a figurine.2018-04-0300 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: The world's first animated YouTuberJoey and Aki introduce you to the (self-proclaimed) world's first animated YouTuber. In the country where YouTubers are highly embraced, one of the hottest personalities is just a series of ones and zeros.2018-03-2700 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestJoey and Aki's favourite anime is finally getting a sequelOne of Joey and Aki's favourite anime is getting a sequel after 18 years! The pair describe why it's such a great Anime and why the sequal's hype is real. Plus they preview an upcoming live-action adaptation of an Anime series (which hopefully won't suck), and some news about Kizuna Ai, the first animated YouTuber.2018-03-2700 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Advice for learning languagesJoey shares his experiences learning Japanese and shares some wisdom for those learning new languages.2018-03-2000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestGoing to school as a young Anime fanFlying solo this week, Joey talks about his history with all things Otaku. Which manga and anime he grew up with. How he got so good at Japanese, and he reveals some of the hardships he faced going to school as a young anime fan.2018-03-2000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestExtra: How to please your Otaku partnerJoey steps out of his comfort zone and reveals the little thing he does that makes Aki very happy.2018-03-1300 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe life of an Otaku coupleWhat its like to be an Otaku couple. Joey and Aki explain about the weird and wonderful things they get up to at Anime conventions, and let us know if they'd ever do couple cosplay. Plus there's one topic they only ever have fights about.2018-03-1300 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: If Anime awards were like the OscarsJoey has an opinion on how the winners for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are chosen, and Aki has a clear prediction on the film that would end up winning a lot of awards if it was chosen like the Oscars.2018-03-0600 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestForget the Oscars, we're talking Anime AwardsWhile Joey and Aki were disappointed with the lack of Anime nominations at the Oscars, they want to talk all things Anime Awards. Anime's answer to the Oscars were on recently; the Crunchyroll Anime Awards! Joey and Aki have some thoughts about the winners and what films they think deserved to win. The duo also think the awards system needs a change; maybe they need to break it into 2 sections: fan voted awards and academy voted awards. There's a few problems with the Crunchyroll Awards (they'll spell it out for you). But, it's still very cool of them...2018-03-0600 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Will Joey marry Aki?Would Joey marry Aki if he had to choose between her and an Anime character? Ooooh, it's an interesting answer!2018-02-2700 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestAnime you want to marry (kiss, and do away with)Joey and Aki play the ultimate test of loyalty to anime characters! Which famous anime (and Pokemon characters) do they want to kiss, marry, or...do away with. Aki puts Joey on the spot and asks if he'll marry her! 2018-02-2700 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Missing a train in Japan (it's an experience)If you miss the last train in Japan, you'll spend a very long night outside...2018-02-2000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestBest and worst of JapanAki's heading back to America. But before she does she's sharing a list of her 'best and worst' about Japan. Japan's healthy (and good!) food is so delicious. She doesn't have a lot of negatives (but find out her little niggles in this ep). Joey doesn't like that trains don't run 24/7 in Japan, it makes it hard to enjoy a night out!2018-02-2000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: The biggest problem with Gijinkas todayJoey and Aki fight over whether there are good Gijinkas anymore. Joey gets passionate about why he thinks they aren't good (hint: #memes). 2018-02-1300 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestA debate over Gijinkas; why they're good and really badJoey and Aki have very different opinions on Gijinkas (don't worry, if you don't know what that means, Aki explains it for you). Aki's been following them for a while and can appreciate them. She thinks there's some really good ones out there. Joey doesn't understand the appeal. He thinks they're really stupid and uncreative. Thoughts?2018-02-1300 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Joey in Anime formAki shares a little too much about her relationship with Joey when she makes up an Anime film title that describes the two of them. Joey plays it safe and calls their life boring.2018-02-0600 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestThe Anime that makes us cryJoey and Aki admit they cry watch Anime. They're answering all your questions; Aki compares her boyf to an Anime film, and Joey talks about his favourite female anime characters.2018-02-0600 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestEXTRA: Not all films that win awards are goodWith the Oscar nominations out this week, Joey says people shouldn't just watch the nominated films (or the award winners). You need to find films you like; just because a film wins an award doesn't mean you're going to love it.2018-01-3000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestWhy are there no Anime Oscars nominees?Why don't Anime films get nominated at the Oscars? Joey and Aki let us know which Anime films they thought deserved a gig this year, and some reasons why Anime often gets overlooked. They're asking for your thoughts...do you think the Oscars are bias against Anime, or is there another reason as to why they rarely get a look in?2018-01-3000 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestManga and Anime creators who passed away with incomplete workThis week Joey and Aki are in the SBS PopAsia studio and they're talking about Manga and Anime creators who have passed away with incomplete work. The Manga artist for 'Wolf Children,' sadly, recently passed away. The duo talk about a list of creators who passed away with unfinished work like Satoshi Kon, the lead singer of Boom Boom Satellites, Osamu Tezuka and Usui Yoshihito. They talk a lot about Satoshi Kon and 'Dreaming Machine'. Do you think they should create an Anime from his Manga? 2017-12-1400 minThe Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearestBonus pod all about WINNING an epic anime prize packPrize includes a double weekend pass to Madman Anime Festival Brisbane, a double pass to see Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (in cinemas from May 18), a 3-month AnimeLab Premium voucher and a DVD bundle with: Sword Art Online Vol. 1 Aincrad Part 1, Tokyo Ghoul Season 1, Love Live! The School Idol Movie, PLUS Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo – signed by Yuko Miyamura (Japanese voice actor of Asuka)! Go to sbs.com.au/theanimeshow to enter!2017-12-1400 min
Prince Mak PodcastEp 15. Prince Mak's HSC experience and his advice for youThis week Prince Mak talks about his HSC (year 12 exam) experience. He says it was a nightmare. He was always a last minute person so he'd leave his studying until the last minute; he'd study in the few days before an exam, which was quite stressful. He did pretty well considering. Not so well in his English and Physics exam, but nailed his Chinese and Music exam, and did pretty well in Math. His advice for students studying their final year 12 exams now is: don't stress, study study study, stay focused, sleep early, sleep well and good luck to you...2017-10-1834 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 14. Culture Shock in Thailand and what Prince Mak did thereThis week Prince Mak tells us all about his trip to Thailand; he got culture shock but had an amazing time. The food was great, he LOVES coconut juice. Prince Mak had two fresh coconuts everyday. He loved the food too. He got a massage everyday because they were so cheap; it cost about $10 (AUD) for an hour. The star also did a lot of water sports like snorkelling, jet-skiing and parasailing - you can check out his trip on this week's Prince Mak Diaries! He stayed at some amazing hotels including one with its own pool and one on to...2017-10-1136 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 13. Prince Mak's best school memory and having to deal with racismThis week Prince Mak talks about his school days. He says he got into a lot of fights, which often had to do with racism. He was a victim of racism a lot. There weren't a lot of Asian kids at his school. But he was a good kid, even though he got into fights. He doesn't have the best memories from his school days...his favourite memory? Prince Mak's dad would bring him McDonalds for lunch three out of five days and the kids looked up to him because they were jealous. The famous star also reveals a day...2017-10-0431 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 12. Tips on learning a new languageThis week Prince Mak gives advice on how you can learn a new language. He says you can begin by learning new phrases and remembering those. His biggest tip is to become friends with someone who speaks the language you are learning, and only that language. It will force you to speak that language (instead of reverting back to English). It's the best way, Prince Mak believes, to learn a new language. The pop star also has some tips for getting more YouTube views...2017-09-2739 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 11. The day in the life of an actor; Prince MakThis week Prince Mak tells us about his busy schedule, and what it takes to succeed as an actor. Prince Mak goes to a class at 9 am every day; he's not really part of the class but he learns from listening and watching other actors who are part of a drama. The drama is kind of like China's version of Game of Thrones, so he watches the actors learn horse-riding, fighting, acting and script reading. He then goes to his own classes, learning martial arts. He's out until about 9 pm, and gets to bed at about 10 - 11 pm to start h...2017-09-2033 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 10. Prince Mak shows off his rapping skillzThis week Prince Mak treats you to some rapping. He shows off his rapping, hip-hop skillz. It's pretty funny, but the boy's got skill and can rhyme like a champion. Get your ears ready for a treat.2017-09-1330 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 9. How to prepare for KCONThis week Prince Mak tells us how to prep for KCON 2017 AUSTRALIA!! He says to get there early; it's open for a long time and you want to try everything. Wear comfortable clothes; you're barely sitting down so you want to make sure you're comfy. Stay hydrated. Expect long lines, especially for panels featuring celebrities - get there early so you're first in line. Go to the toilet before the concert starts because you don't want to miss anything! Stay safe and enjoy your time.2017-09-0632 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 8. Prince Mak's advice to himself as a single manThis week Prince Mak gives himself some advice about being a single man, especially on Valentine's Day in China. China has multiple Valentine's Days and Prince Mak hates them. He'd say to himself, "Fighting" and "go for it." He wants to know, what do you do for the day of love?2017-08-3134 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 7. Why Prince Mak goes by the name 'Prince'This week Prince Mak explains why he goes by the name 'Prince.' His middle name is Prince, and when he asked his Dad why, he explained it's because his Dad is the King. Prince Mak's not sure if that's true or not, but his actual name is Henry, so Henry Prince Mak. He couldn't use the name Henry when he started in the industry because there was already Super Junior's Henry. Also, Prince Mak hurt his neck this week - it's in a brace. Don't worry, he's ok but the story sounds a bit scary!2017-08-2429 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 6. What Prince Mak ate when he hung out with GOT7's JacksonThis week Prince Mak hung out with his mate, GOT7's Jackson (no, we're totally not jealous...), they ate Two Minute Noodles and packets of chips (still not jealous...) and spoke about what projects they had coming up, and took some funny photos - Prince Mak's going to upload one on his social media soon. Prince Mak says Jackson is doing really well in China! Plus, Prince Mak shares his tips on staying up late to study and what he'd do if he was a girl for one day...2017-08-1638 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 5. Prince Mak spills some facts about your fave idols that you might not knowThis week Prince Mak gives us fun facts about our favourite K-pop idols. Some may surprise you! BTS' Jin has a funny story from his debut stage, Suzy and Rain have interesting audition stories, Girls' Generation's Sunny has a crazy birthday fact and Girl's Day's insured her legs for a huge amount of money. And, that's only just the beginning...2017-08-0934 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 4. The life of a K-pop traineeThis week, Prince Mak spills all the deets about the life of a K-pop trainee. Each company's trainee regime is different, but every trainee will have to stick through some kind of rigorous program in order to become K-pop idols.For Prince Mak, he had to get up at 5:30AM every day and train for the whole day until 1AM. Various lessons will be packed into each day, such as vocal, dancing, acting (which is essential since this is where most money is made), and language lessons. Trainees will have to work hard at these lessons because there will be regu...2017-08-0135 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 3. How to deal with failure, and audition tipsThis week Prince Mak let's us know how to deal with failure, and gives his best audition tips. Rejection happens to everyone. Everyone fails, and that's where success grows from. Prince Mak tells us what he's failed at and how he's overcome that. 2017-07-1927 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 2. The difference between K-pop and Western popThis week Prince Mak talks about the differences between the South Korean pop music industry and the Western pop music industry (mainly in America). In Korea singers are known as 'idols' and they don't always have to be really good singers; they have to have a range of skills. Korea's 'trainee' system doesn't exist in America, because the Western pop industry chooses artists' on their talents, whereas in Korea they believe hard work and training is just as (if not more) important than natural skill. Talent shows are different between the two countries, K-pop groups have 'visual' members who are b...2017-07-1234 minPrince Mak PodcastEp 1. The life of a foreign K-pop fanThe life of a foreign K-pop fan: The songs are in Korean so you can’t understand them, except for the English parts. If you use an iPhone to translate words from Korean to English, words come out wrong, like 'oppa' become 'oops.' Your non K-pop fan friends think you must be a fan of 'Gangnam Style' because they assume it's the only song that’s ever been released in Korea. The struggle when you're waiting for subtitles; you watch a video without knowing what they're talking about until someone subs it. K-pop fans know about idols' blood types, so you have to...2017-07-0437 min
One Way to be a K-pop StarEp 11. What made Psy (Gangnam Style) so successful<div>One Way's Peter and Sky talk about how Psy became such an iconic figure. He became something unique. He got famous from his energy on stage; he's a great performer and sells out his live shows. Before singing, he was a producer; he knows what people want. He was successful because he didn't try to look 'cool,' he didn't try to be super stylish. He went for the dorky/geek look instead and owned it. He knew how to appeal with his strong points and his character. He went everywhere, worldwide, without speaking English. He just s...2017-05-0430 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 10 - Advice to new K-Pop artists (from Lesley Chiang)<div>Peter Hyun and Sky have a special guest this week: Lesley Chiang (Peter Chun's daughter). She gives advice to new artsists, telling them to never stop practicing. You have to be the best because there's so much competition. You have to love what you do. Enjoy it. Find gratitude in every opportunity you get. Never stop growing as an artist. There's no short-cut. Talent doesn't lie. You have to be the best and know you're the best and find your passion. To be creative; it doesn't work if you don't love what you do. Take a break...2017-04-2726 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 9 - How you get a demo to a publisher<div>Peter and Sky talk about how you can get into a songwriting camp, or how you get a demo to a publisher. It's good to have connections, and you need to be willing to work hard and persist. It helps if you're signed to a label. Companies get thousands of songs a day, so it helps if you're signed to a label or if you have someone representing you. Publishers are open to any songwriters. Call up, get as much information as you can, and find out the guidelines. It's very formal. They sign you up for sev...2017-04-2028 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 8 - Why plastic surgery is a big part of K-Pop culture<div>One Way's Sky and Peter Hyun talk about plastic surgery as part of Korea's pop culture. Nowadays people are very open about getting plastic surgery and it's just as common among male stars as female. It's become part of Korea's culture because everyone wants to be beautiful, they want to enhance their looks, everyone has a complex about themselves. The duo think Koreans worry too much about what other people think; they're very self-conscious. So many tourists come to Korea for cosmetics too. Celebrities get surgery because they want to look better on TV. So many people g...2017-04-1327 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 7 - How to be a K-Pop star; have you got what it takes?<div><b></b>This week is the 'best of' from One Way's Peter Hyun and Sky. Giving you the best tips about being a trainee, revealing what happens after you debut, what it's like to prepare for an album and what it's like to be backstage at a TV show. All you need to know if you want to be a K-Pop star, or have ever wondered what it's like to be a famous idol. Have you got what it takes?<br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~...2017-04-0640 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 6 - The new way of promoting K-Pop music<div>This week Peter and Sky talk about the new way K-Pop companies promote their artist's music. It's less about being discreet and a lot more to do with previews, teasers and pre-promotion. Everything used to be very secretive and a lot of the time music was 'leaked'. Are you a fan of video teasers?</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OneWayToBeAKpopStar/~4/2T7vZlgW-Cc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-03-3120 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 5 - What happens backstage at a music show<div>This week Peter and Sky tell us what happens backstage on the day of a music show. They get up before sunrise, get their hair and makeup done, have a dry practice, then a camera rehearsal and finally perform on the TV. It’s a very tiring day. The duo also admit they don’t really like K-Dramas or TWICE’s ‘Knock Knock.’ But why?<br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OneWayToBeAKpopStar/~4/KQhQb50d6ug" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-03-2327 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 4 - How to prepare for an album<div>This week Peter and Sky tell us what it's like (and how to) prepare an album. The artists decide on a concept, the company collects songs from producers (SM sometimes collects 1000 songs to choose from), getting everyone in a studio at the same time, album covers and choreography. They reveal what it was like producing music for Super Junior and why they were stuck in a recording studio with the boy band for 12 hours! And insight in to the diet regime for pop stars; it's strict, especially for the girls. But why?<br /></div>...2017-03-1636 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 3 - What happens after you debut<div>- K-Con coming to Australia </div><div>- Trial run, what type of artists will come</div><div>- Travelling as an idol isn't that glamorous</div><div>- Idols can't go anywhere or do anything when travelling</div><div>- Only rest they get is on the plane</div><div>- Two break ups in K-Pop this week </div><div>- How do idols find the time to meet (and date) people?<...2017-03-0933 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 2 - preparing for your debut<div>- The rise of Asian pop stars touring Australia is great<br /></div><div>- Ailee coming to Australia</div><div>- Why it's harder for a solo artist compared to a group <br /></div><div>- Being in a group, you can bounce ideas, get them to answer interview questions you don’t want to, have someone to chat to when you’re down<br /></div><div>- Maknae - Sky was One Way's Maknae ...2017-03-0239 minOne Way to be a K-pop StarEp 1 - Becoming a K-pop trainee<div>One Way's Peter and Sky give you the lowdown on how they got started in the K-pop music biz.<br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OneWayToBeAKpopStar/~4/9Z97Nc_f2ZA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-02-2327 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - New Album, Dream Guests & Favourite B-Sides- Summer Festival season over - gearing up for new album release
- Favourite part of album release process
- Yohei and Hiro's dream guests
- Monthly J-Rock Chart
- Favourite B-Sides2016-09-0612 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Speaking English, Summer Fesitvals & Hokkaido- 50th show - has their English improved?
- Summer festivals - favourite act they've seen so far?
- Tochigi Prefecture
- Hokkaido travel tips
- Recording the new album2016-08-3011 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Summer Sonic, Favourite Sports & Exist- Summer Sonic Festival
- Studio Coast show with The Blossoms
- Favourite Sports
- This weekend festivals
- New album 'Exist'2016-08-2310 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Rock in Japan, Scuba Diving & Bathrooms- Rock in Japan festival - 60,000+ attendees, amazing show
- TV promotions for new single 'Swan' - backstage antics?
- Scuba diving licence
- Filming 'Swan' video & Japanese bath culture
- Upcoming ALXD merch?2016-08-1613 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Rock in Japan, Obon Festival & Fireworks- Rock in Japan Festival 2016
- Obon Festival in August - Summer vacation time
- Fireworks festivals
- What did Yohei and Hiro do during Summer holidays when they were young?2016-08-0913 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Summer Tunes, Aussie Winter & Childhood Dreams- Upcoming gig with UK band Blossoms
- J-Rock album recommendations for the Summer time
- Winter in Australia - going skiing/snowboarding
- Childhood dreams2016-08-0208 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - HY & Big Mama, Tarzan & Ice Cream- Special guests: Hide from HY & Masato Kanai from Big Mama
- New [Alexandros] single in August
- The Legend of Tarzan soundtrack
- Shoutout from movie director David Yates
- Favourite ice cream flavour?
- J-Rock Charts Update
- Taiwanese band MAYDAY2016-07-2614 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Swan, Zootopia, Yohei the Model- New song for J-Drama 'ON'
- Hiro watched Zootopia
- Summer Sonic festival
- Yohei's mystery movie recommendation for the Summer
- New group photo reactions2016-07-1909 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Osaka Castle, Diving in Hawaii & Sleep- Osaka Castle show
- New Album
- Hawaiian Holiday
- Sleep Music
- Glastonbury dreams2016-07-1316 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Festival Fun, Studio Arguments & Vegetables- SiM presents DEAD POP FESTIVAL
- Tales of Festival
- Do the boys have arguments in the studio when writing songs?
- If the boys of [Alexandros] were vegetables..2016-07-0510 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Break Time, Big Announcement & Bass TipsAre you an aspiring bass player? Lucky for you, our resident host and bass player Hiro fills you in on what you need to know to get started. The boys also explain how their Law studies help them out in everyday life (or not). Also Yohei and Hiro can't wait to let you in on their big news!2016-06-2814 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J-Rock Sessions with [Alexandros] - Kings of the Castle, Father's Day & ProposalsThe boys of [Alexandros] will soon be Kings of Osaka Castle as they get ready for their upcoming VIP party concert. Yohei and Hiro also fill us in on how they celebrated Father's Day, their favourite tracks to perform live, and give advice on marriage proposals!2016-06-2115 min
The J-Rock Sessions with AlexandrosSBS PopAsia - The J - Rock Sessions With [Alexandros] - Rainy Season, Miyako Island & KaraokeDo rock stars go to karaoke? If so, what songs do they sing? Yohei and Hiro reveal all. Plus the boys tell us about rainy season in Japan, Miyako Island and.. ..interior decorating?2016-06-1414 min
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