Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone: Recent Episodes
Asya Ahmadasri
Join Asya Ahmadasri every second Tuesday at 4 PM on OAR FM Youth Zone where Asya gives her thoughts and delves deeper into the theories of popular films, books, TV shows and other fun things.
Join me as I speak to Megan Bowker and Casey Josey from the 5-member Dunedin band, Acacial Drift! We discuss music creation, the rise of AI, their upcoming gig, and Megan's experience as a deaf performer. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and my friend Raihanah Rahman as we talk about the psychology of the mind and how we can learn to ground ourselves in times of stress. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Marnie Broshahan as we talk about modern day Hollywood and the weird things that go on behind the scenes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Juliet for its 65th anniversary! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I dive into one of my favourite K-Drama's ever! It's about meticulous stone cold revenge and it stars my favourite actress, Song Hye-kyo. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Robert Shand as we pick up the old debate: which vampire is better, stronger, and cooler? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and author Daniel Cromar as we discuss his debuting book series The Starlight Symphony. How did he start writing? Which is his favourite character? What was the hardest hurdle? Hear it here first! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
I'm talking to some of the cast of 'Pas de Trois' and 'Adeline's Cottage'! Joining me today is Megan Bowker, Grace Johnston, Caitlin Proctor, and Daniel Cromar. We're talking about being a part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival and the journey in getting there, so stay tuned! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Double Take Productions is taking 'Entertaining Angels Unaware' to the Dunedin Fringe Festival! Join Director and Playwright Penelope Hare, Actor and Designer April McMillan Perkins, and myself as we talk about our creative process so far. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Bianca Roger as we talk about the glorious hilarity that is the Cats (musical), and the disgusting disgrace of the movie adaptation! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Harry Almey as we talk about the legendary Goon Show! He's directing for the Fringe Festival and it's definitely something you don't want to miss. Grab your grandparents and strap in, we're about to get silly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about the Bollywood classic, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, with Tamanna Dhakal. She's a film lover and I'm a chatterbox-- we both have a lot to say about the recurring themes of love and family in this must-watch film. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Six days into the new year and life is already turning upside down. Let's greet 2026 with our eyes wide open, yeah? Here's what's going on with the world right now. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Ever wondered how stories make it to the stage? What does it take to become a playwright? Today I am joined by Allison Horsley from Playmarket to answer these questions! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Robert Shand as we delve into the fascinating world of vampires! Side by side, how do the worlds of Twilight and Vampire Diaries differ? What made them so popular? And what could be made differently? Tune in! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Penelope Hare as we talk about The Globe's new upcoming pantomime, Alice in Wonderland! As director, Penelope will share her experience bringing everything together for the stage. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Jalen Blake-Kaiwai as we talk about broadway! Hamilton, Wicked, and plans on how we're gonna make it big out there! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Today I am joined by Harry Almey, one of the candidates who ran for Political Rep at OUSA! He'll be telling me about his experiences campaigning and what it was like to run on the board. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Season 3 is coming out! Join me as I take a deep dive into the beloved characters of Jujutsu Kaisen the parallels the narrative sows. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
I am joined by my friend, Natalie Shaw, and we will be talking about movie sequels. What makes them bad, what makes them good, and the common pitfalls. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
I am joined with my friend, Natalie Shaw, and we will be talking about Generation Alpha growing up in the modern world today. We'll reminisce on our own childhoods and address the possible dangers of the internet. Stay tuned! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about my favourite anime of all time, Naruto! I will be breaking down the elements that made this anime one of the top animes of all time, starting with the plot and characterisation. Don't miss out!! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk with Clare Adams, a Theatre Lecturer at Otago University who will be bidding her goodbye to Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Arina Aizal as we delve into our childhoods and talk about the classical tale of Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus. Magic, romance, and sass; this movie has it all. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I have a talk with my friend Eli Shear-Baggish, an American exchange student with an interest in wordplay and politics. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Tobey Maquire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland; who did it best? Three different iterations of the spandex-clad superhero and three different opinions. Join me, Cocoplum Morriessey-Smith, and Matt Creba as we talk about it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I have a chat with Brent Caldwell, someone quite well-known in the theatre scene in Dunedin! He's the man, he's the legend, and he's here today to talk about his journey. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and my guests, Cocoplum Morrissey and Matthew Creba, as we delve into the topic of relationships! What makes a good relationship? Can girls and guys be just friends? How do those relationships change as we age? Let's talk about it! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me in my final instalment of talking about Teen Wolf. Today we'll be going over the Mcall Pack's characters and my favourite character dynamics, such as Scisaac, Chelissa and of course Sciles! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Tune in as I get into this Chinese Drama that made me cry, laugh and fall in love with the leads. If you love time-loops, comedy, and simple ancient period pieces with little to no politics, then this is the drama for you! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about Chinese Drama, The Masked Heiress, a comedically terrible series that just needs to be talked about! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Tune in as I get into the deterioration of Scott and Stiles' relationship in the TV show, Teen Wolf. This is the third instalment of this mini series, check out the previous episodes if you haven't already! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I revisit last episode's topic and focus on the downfall of Teen Wolf. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about the rise and fall of Teen Wolf, the popular teen drama following the story of Scott Mcall and Stiles Stilinski. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Episode 54 - The "Bad Boy" Trope in Fiction - Join me as I try to analyse why we as consumers love the villains and the so-called 'bad boys' in fiction. Is it the charisma? The sad back story? Perhaps it's a call to our baser human instincts. Tune in to find out!This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk and theorise on the true terrifying life of celebrities. Is a life of riches, prestige and recognition worth the stalkers, ineptitude and chains? Tune in and let's find out together. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about growing up in a household with siblings and how that bond grows and changes as you age. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and my older brother, Fahim Ahmadasri, as we talk about the King of Pop's rise to fame and how he made history. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about one of the funniest slapstick comedy novels I've read in a long time! It follows a One Punch Man-esque plot with plenty of dry and sarcastic humour.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I finally finish up my thoughts on what I think the true message of Barbie is!This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I finally delve into Greta Gerwig's Barbie! I'll be giving my take on the film and going over a few critiques from a few other reviewers in the media. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
We're back with more types of readers! Are you the Drama or the Self Spoil? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as talk about what type of readers there are. Which one are you? The Annotator, the Spine-Breaker, or the Flash? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about one of my favourite reading websites, Novel Updates, and the best books you can find there recommended by me! :D This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I reflect on my journey as the host of Thoughts & Theories. I will be talking about how I've improved, the adjustments I made and my tentative plans for the future. Thank you for all the brilliant hours we've spent together! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about South Korea's famous 2020 film, The Call, featuring Park Shin-Hye and Jeon Jong-Seo in an amazing thriller. It follows the fates of two young girls whose lives are severely impacted by a singular brick phone that connects them together in a dangerous thread of time, murder and betrayal. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about the viral Korean Drama, The Glory, starring Song Hye Kyo, Lim Ji Yeon and Lee Do Hyun. The Drama follows a girl who had faced horrendous bullying in the past and has come back years later to take her revenge. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I continue from where I left off in Episode 39 - The Maze Runner Series (Part I), where I will talk a little about the 'Individual vs. Collective' dilemma as well as spend the rest of the episode venting my hatred for Teresa Agnes! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about my favourite Dystopian Film Series, The Maze Runner, where I will delve into the heads of my favourite characters and discuss important moral dilemmas. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I wrap up this mini segment of Charmed, where I finally delve into the most tragic love story of them all: Phoebe Halliwell and half demon, Cole Balthazar. The toxic relationship which should never be cultivated in reality but the relationship we were all rooting for in fiction. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I continue from where I left off in Episode 36 - Charmed 1998 (Part I), and talk about Piper Halliwell's sweet romance with her Whitelighter Leo. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about one of Channel WB's biggest hit TV Shows in the late 90s! Charmed is a literal cult classic following three witchly sisters, starring Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano and Shanon Doherty. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I continue from where I left off in Episode 34 - iCarly (Part I), where Naim Ahmadasri and I speculate about the BTS of iCarly and the darker side of Hollywood. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about Nickelodeon's hit SitCom iCarly! A beloved show that was ahead of its time about the life of eCelebrities and fanshipping culture. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I continue from where I left off in Episode 32 - Harry Potter (Part I), where I talk about discrimination within the fictional world of HP and outside of it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about J.K Rowling's Harry Potter in a deepdive of Dumbledore and Tom Riddle's characters. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about romance in all its ups and downs, from courting to Tinder and from love to heartbreak. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I uncover what it really means to be a celebrity, ripping away all that glamour to see what's hiding underneath. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I analyse both the book and film adaption of J.G Ballard's High Rise, a dystopian commentary on future society through the 1970's lense of chaos, hubris and the law of the jungle.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about the wonders of the human imagination and what amazing stories we have come up with as a result of it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join my father, Dr. Ahmadasri Alaudin, and I as we talk about Malaysia today and the current circumstances around the up and coming government election. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I revisit my favourite film of all time, Crimson Peak, where I try my best to analyse the characters instead of just fangirling. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and my friends, Janet Hollard, Katia Goodwin and Kyla Craig, as we revisit the infamous Twilight Saga. This time we will be delving deeper into the relationship dynamics and the smaller nuances of what it means to be a vampire. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about the new and upcoming Little Mermaid! It's been circulating around a lot on the internet so let's talk about it! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I talk about moving on from high school to university and the fear that comes with leaving our childhood behind. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I reflect on my journey on Thoughts & Theories so far and understanding deeper on what it means to spend our time. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Kaitlyn Marsh and I as we reminisce about our childhood and the changing of times through the High School Musical Trilogy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Paige Milburn and I as we talk about the NCEA reforms and education differences from different countries and cultures. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me as I discuss the current hot topic that is Marvel's latest film, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Theories, music, plot, I address it all. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Time travel is a massive sub-genre in Sci-Fi and it can be interpreted and theorised in countless ways. Join Hamish Morgan and I as we talk about a few that caught our attention. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
What makes humans tick? Join Ahmadasri Alaudin and I as we delve into the human psyche to further understand human nature. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Max Cumberpatch and I as we take apart the saga that is Stephanie Meyer's Twilight and criticise anything and everything about it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
The road to self love is long and hard. Before all that healing comes all the pain and hurt. Tune in as I talk about my journey in change, insecurity and self image. Trigger warning: this show mentions topics of suicide. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
What does it truly mean to hope for something? Join Kees Tapine and I as we explore the philosophical idea of hope and how it has historically changed along with society. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Puteri Ahmadasri and I as we talk about the media and how it has changed and developed over the years. Are we becoming too dependent on technology? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Muaz Ahmadasri and I as we talk about the 2016 horror film, Don't Breathe, as well as our exasperation at the characters and their decisions. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Naim Ahmadasri and I as we compare how differently Korean and Western media approach the idea of filming a TV series depending on audience, popularity and demand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Puteri Ahmadasri, Muhammad Shah Izwan and I as we take apart the horror movie genre and find out how if differs between cultures. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Hamish Morgan and I as we discuss the latest hilarious Hollywood blockbuster film, Red Notice, starring Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Ahmadasri Alaudin and I as we discuss the nonfiction novel, A Week In September, following the story of Scott Heywood who fought in WWII and later on became a prisoner of war. It's a story of enduring love and maintaining hope, don't miss it and tune in! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Puteri, Muaz Ahmadasri and I as we delve into the ongoing Korean drama, Jirisan. Listen as we try to guess and theorise where this suspenseful and mysterious drama will take us next. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Katia Goodwin and I as we talk about the fandom culture and what it's like to be an active fan as well as the negatives and positives within the community. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Hamish Morgan and I as we discuss the trending Korean TV show Squid Game and the Japanese TV show Alice in Borderland and how it reflects the truth about human nature. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Fahim Ahmadasri and I as we talk about the near dystopian future through the lens of the 2009 animation film, Astro Boy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Kyla Craig and I as we talk about everyone's favourite childhood mermaid show H2O! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join my sister, Puteri Ahmadasri and I as we delve deeper into the minds of Tori Vega and her bizzare friends in the hit TV show Victorious! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Asya and Kyla Craig as they theorize and discuss about the film Crimson Peak. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz