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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.

Asya Ahmadasri


    • Jun 22, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    107 - Psychology of Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 38:56


    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

    106 - Holly-WEIRD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 53:19


    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

    105 - The Globe's "Romeo & Juliet"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 54:12


    Join me and my guests from The Globe Theatre: Director Brent Caldwell, Romeo Actor Chris Cook, and Juliet Actress Cait Gordon! We're talking about The Globe's rendition of Shakespeare's classic tale of Romeo & Juliet for its 65th anniversary! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    104 - The Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 51:14


    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

    103 - Twilight vs Vampire Diaries [Part II]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 48:55


    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

    102 - The Kindling by Daniel Cromar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 56:45


    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

    101 - 'Pas de Trois' & 'Adeline's Cottage' in Dunedin Fringe Fest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 52:21


    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

    100 - Entertaining Angels Unaware' in Fringe Fest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 51:39


    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

    99 - Cats (musical)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 52:37


    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

    98 - The Goon Show on Fringe Fest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 48:48


    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

    97 - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham [Part 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 55:33


    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

    96 - Happy New Year...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 53:43


    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

    95 - Scriptwriting with Allison Horsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 44:02


    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

    94 - Twilight vs Vampire Diaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 38:25


    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

    93 - The Globe's Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 49:40


    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

    92 - Talking Broadway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 48:50


    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

    91: OUSA Executive Election for 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 49:59


    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

    90 - Jujutsu Kaisen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 47:46


    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

    89 - LTT: 'Sonomnia' &The Globe's `Lords & Ladies'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 47:32


    Join me as I talk about this week's Lunchtime Theatre with Shannon Burnett and Janelle Connor, for 'Sonomnia'. Do you love phones? You'll love this! I am also joined by The Globe's cast of 'Lords & Ladies': Sheena Townsend, Steve Parker, and Eva Catijn. It's whimsy and fun, so come along! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    88 - LTT: 'What the #%!&' & 'Riding in Cars with (Mostly Straight) Boys'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 41:08


    Wanna watch something cool this week? Otago Uni's Lunchtime Theatre is back again! Today I am joined by Lauren Watt and Janelle Hargood, who are involved in the cabaret 'What the #%!&'. I am also joined by Hazel Simes who is directing next week's LTT, 'Riding in Cars with (Mostly Straight) Boys'. Tune in! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    87 - Delulu is the Solulu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 51:35


    Join Budianto, Sarah Putri, and I as we talk about the modern solution: being delulu. How do we let ourselves gain confidence? How do we shake negativity off our backs? And most importantly, what superpower would we like? Let's talk about it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    86 - Pas de Trois and Adeline's Cottage (Lunchtime Theatre)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 52:59


    What's going on in Dunedin this week? Otago University has two awesome lunchtime theatres for us! I am joined by the amazing talents behind the scenes of Pas de Trois (with director Jordan Wichman and playwright Penelope Hare) and Adeline's Cottage (with director Eli Graham and playwright Alex Gourdie). Intrigued yet? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    85 - Moral Dilemmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 48:20


    Today I am joined by Roshan James and Ikhwan Hariz where we'll be diving into some of philosophies most asked questions: Nature vs Nurture, Love vs Money, Blissful Ignorance vs Harsh Reality. Let's talk about it! Content Warnings: Discussions of death and sexual assault. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    84 - We Live in Dystopia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 54:21


    Join me as I talk about our dystopian present; touching upon subjects like Plastic Surgery, A.I, Capitalism, Class Consciousness, Repeating History and The War. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 83 - [Naruto Shippūden] Season 1-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:44


    Today I am joined with my good friend Kees Tapine and we will be breaking down season 1 and 2 of Naruto Shippūden. Starting with Gaara, the newly minted Kazekage, we're in for a wild ride. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 82 - Danny Phantom (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 50:48


    Katia Goodwin and I are back with more insights on poor old Danny! Let's continue taking a look into Danny Phantom's life and how fandom keeps his story alive. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 47:18


    This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 80 - Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 46:59


    Today I am joined by Sarayah Smith where she will be bringing awareness to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and her journey with battling it. Content Warnings: Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Implied Suicide, Mental Health Awareness. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 79 - An Interview with indie artist Anna Laurence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 52:42


    Today I am joined by singer and songwriter, Anna Laurence! She's young, based in Dunedin and she's here to share her professional journey in making music and expanding her brand. Tune in! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 78 - A Crash Course on Dungeons & Dragons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 48:23


    Today I am joined by one of my dearest friends, Eva Captijn! We're both avid players of Dungeons & Dragons and we're here to share the love! (And maybe have a cheeky little demonstration too) Stay tuned~ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 77 - The Debut of Paige Milburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 39:36


    Join me as I have a discussion with singer and songwriter, Paige Milburn. She's just released her first ever single 'Wanting More' on Spotify and this is how it happened. Stay tuned! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 76 - The Impact of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 47:15


    I am joined by Amelia Phipps-Green, Bekah Teague, and Lily Schaumann! Music is everywhere, from the bus ride home to the peaceful lulls of sleep. Today we will be talking about the impact it holds in our daily lives. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 75 - Death in Fiction and Celebrity Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 46:05


    Death is weird, right? Today we dive into the death of many prominent figures in the media and the sad (sometimes hilarious) deaths of our beloved pets. I am joined by my old friends Avery Hunter, Hetty Finney Waters, Lily Hamblin, and Nassima Choukry. Tune in! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - Episode 74 - Games for the Summer!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 49:00


    Join me as I recommend three awesome games to play during the school holidays! Diablo, Overcooked, or Life is Strange will leave you wanting more, whether it's for a multi-player experience or a rich storyline to sink your teeth into. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 26-11-2024 - Episode 73 - Feeling Homesick and Vulnerable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 53:52


    Times are tough and sometimes you just want a solid hug from your mum. Join me as I try to put the feelings of homesickness and vulnerability into words. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 12-11-2024 - Episode 72 - Hogwarts Legacy (Game Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 51:36


    What's a better way to kick off the summer than to laze around and play games? I just finished playing Hogwarts Legacy and let me tell you if you should do the same! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 29-10-2024 - Episode 71 - The Villain's Mother (Book Rec)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 54:06


    Join me as I talk about my current favourite read, The Villain's Mother. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 01-10-2024 - Episode 70 - Sequels [Part I]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 52:56


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 17-09-2024 - Episode 69

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 48:10


    This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 03-09-2024 - Episode 68 - Generation Alpha

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 56:07


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 20-08-2024 - Episode 67 - Naruto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 51:35


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 06-08-2024 - Episode 66 - The Life of Clare Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 51:24


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 23-07-2024 - Episode 65 - Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 54:16


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 09-07-2024 - Episode 64 - A Talk with Eli!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 47:36


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 25-06-2024 - Episode 63 - Who is the Best Spider-Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 51:19


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 11-06-2024 - Episode 62 - The Life of Brent Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 50:39


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 28-05-2024 - Episode 61 - Platonic and Romantic Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 53:26


    Join me and my guests, Cocoplum Morrissey-Smith and Matt 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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 14-05-2024 - Episode 60 - [Teen Wolf] Character Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 53:43


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 30-04-2024 - Episode 59 - Dramatic Self-Help Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 53:58


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 16-04-2024 - Episode 58 - The Masked Heiress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 53:15


    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

    Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 02-04-2024 - Episode 57 - [Teen Wolf] Scott & Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 52:40


    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

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