Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.Podcaster: Jan LeeProduced and edited by: Amirul KarimExecutive producer: Ernest LuisA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.
S1E1: Explore The Straits Times’ podcasts
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Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.
S1E2: The story of Kangxi Coming, the little Taiwanese talk show heard around the world
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How a variety talk show with one of the oddest hosting pairings became one of the most successful in the Chinese language entertainment scene.
S1E1: Chinese drama My Fair Princess: The cast's dramatic off-screen lives
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It is one of the most famous Chinese period dramas ever, but where are the members of its main cast now?
S1E84: Update for new #PopVultures series from April 2024 onwards
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E83: Will Taylor Swift win the Nobel Literature Prize someday?
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One of our guests also shows us the brilliance of her lyrics by reading them out to us. What are your faves?
S1E82: Unpacking the tragedy of Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun
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The actor was found dead in an apparent suicide after a two-months long high-profile investigation into his alleged misuse of drugs.
S1E8: Singaporean model Bonny Hicks and her book that ignited a culture war
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Revisiting the legacy of a 1990s Singaporean icon
S1E81: 2023 wrapped: Biggest news and happenings in entertainment
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Host Jan Lee recaps everything from Barbieheimer to K-pop boyband BTS entering the military
S1E80: 'Book Club' Pt 2! Dissecting Britney Spears' memoir The Woman In Me
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Part Two: The horror of how Britney Spears came to be placed under a 13-year-long involuntary conservatorship.
S1E79: 'Book Club' Pt 1! Dissecting Britney Spears' memoir The Woman In Me
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Part One of the bombshells the pop star dropped in her best-selling book.
S1E78: Everything Taylor! Taylor Swift, her new man, her old men, her music and more
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Three Swifties discuss the pop star’s romance, music and how she has changed and matured
S1E7: When Xiao Zhan’s fans waged war on fan fiction
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How they "mass-reported" to Chinese authorities, a fan fiction about him and fellow actor Wang Yibo.
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S1E77: Why K-pop’s Fifty Fifty girl group suffers negative public opinion
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Find out why netizens back their agency instead in an ongoing dispute.
S1E6: How an 'Andy Lau obsession' drove a father to suicide
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It can be traced back to his daughter's lifelong fixation with the Hong Kong movie star.
S1E77: Why are writers and actors in the US on strike?
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This marks the first time since 1960, that both labour unions representing writers and actors, are on strike together.
S1E76: A recap of the #MeToo wave in Taiwan
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Explore the emergence of an unprecedented #MeToo movement in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.
S1E5: Lawsuit that broke K-pop boy band TVXQ in half: Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
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Revisit the watershed 40-month legal dispute between SM Entertainment and former TVXQ members, thathas seen a repeat attempt by three EXO members recently.
S1E75: Unpacking the Johnny & Associates sexual abuse scandal
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Allegations about the prominent Japanese talent agency first date back to the 1980s.
S1E4: How Anita Mui started a triad war: Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
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The series of events unfolded after the late Hong Kong superstar retired from the music scene in 1992.
S1E74: Star Awards 2023: What went right, what went wrong
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Why is an awards show reimagined to be a 'concert' this year?
S1E3: HK star Leslie Cheung's queer legacy: Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
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April 1, 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the Asian pop icon's death.
S1E73: Thai boys love series star Mew Suppasit sparks furore over 'queer baiting' phrase and actual meaning
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How celebrities in this genre are marketed and their relationship with LGBTQ audiences.
S1E2: Edison Chen sex photogate (Pt 2): Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
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The shocking sex scandal that forced him actor and pop star Edison Chen of Hong Kong's film industry.
S1E1: Edison Chen sex photogate (Pt 1): Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
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It has been exactly 15 years since the scandal first broke on Jan 27, 2008. Get a cuppa, sit back and let us transport you back in pop culture history.
S1E72: An update and Prince Harry's Spare!
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E71: Kylie Jenner's 'climate criminal' controversy: Celebs and climate change
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E70: Avril-is-dead, Larry Stylinson and all the fandom conspiracies in between
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E69: The Adam Levine cheating scandal explained
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E68: Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the nuances of stories about minority groups
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E67: Batgirl cancelled, drama with The Flash aka Ezra Miller in DC's Extended Universe
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E66: BTS takes a break and fans are ‘Jung-shooked’
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E65: Reflections on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E64: The disturbing 'memeification' of Johnny Depp-Amber Heard's trial: #PopVultures
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E63: Will Smith and Chris Rock: Unpacking that shocking Oscars slap: #PopVultures
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E62: Why we need to talk about Kanye's personal issues: #PopVultures
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E61: Barbie Hsu gets married again! A deep dive into her dramatic romances: #PopVultures
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E60: Why do Chinese netizens hate Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy?: #PopVultures Ep 60
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E59: Idols and their dating life: #PopVultures Ep 59
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E58: Reviewing pop culture in 2021: #PopVultures Ep 58
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E57: Oh, all the things we didn't know about Wang Leehom: #PopVultures Ep 57
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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
S1E56: Chinese entertainment updates, divorces, marriages and BTS gets on Instagram: #PopVultures Ep 56
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#PopVultures Ep 56: Chinese entertainment updates, divorces, marriages and BTS gets on Instagram
S1E55: Rebecca Lim gets engaged, Britney Spears is free and Taylor Swift revisits Red (and Jake Gyllenhaal): #PopVultures Ep 55
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#PopVultures Ep 55: Rebecca Lim gets engaged, Britney Spears is free and Taylor Swift revisits Red (and Jake Gyllenhaal)
S1E54: Dissecting Singapore's Night Owl Cinematics influencer scandal: #PopVultures Ep 54
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#PopVultures Ep 54: Dissecting Singapore's Night Owl Cinematics influencer scandal
S1E53: Let's talk Shane Pow, Chantalle Ng, Britney Spears and Squid Game!: #PopVultures Ep 53
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#PopVultures Ep 53: Let's talk Shane Pow, Chantalle Ng, Britney Spears and Squid Game!
S1E52: China cancels Little Swallow Vicki Zhao, Word Of Honor star Zhang Zhehan and cracks down on entertainment industry: #PopVultures Ep 52
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#PopVultures Ep 52: China cancels Little Swallow Vicki Zhao, Word Of Honor star Zhang Zhehan and cracks down on entertainment industry
S1E51: Kris Wu implodes and the #MeToo movement in Chinese entertainment: #PopVultures Ep 51
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#PopVultures Ep 51: Kris Wu implodes and the #MeToo movement in Chinese entertainment
S1E50: Britney Spears' conservatorship and Sam Jo leaves - 50th episode bonanza!: #PopVultures Ep 50
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#PopVultures Ep 50: Britney Spears' conservatorship and Sam Jo leaves - 50th episode bonanza!
S1E49: Naomi Osaka and celebrities' media dilemma: #PopVultures Ep 49
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#PopVultures Ep 49: Naomi Osaka and celebrities' media dilemma
S1E48: The Jay Chou podcast pop quiz and deep dive: #PopVultures Ep 48
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#PopVultures Ep 48: The Jay Chou podcast pop quiz and deep dive
S1E47: The return of Bennifer (OG edition): #PopVultures Ep 47
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#PopVultures Ep 47: The return of Bennifer (OG edition)
