As promised here is the first of 3 new episodes to make up for my getting busy/ coming down with pneumonia.
It was a slight challenge getting a hold of Director Lixin Fan. After all, his prestigious award-winning documentary film LAST TRAIN HOME had him being invited to festivals left, right and center. Not bad for a Canadian film and a debut feature for this young director from China.
The podcast is of course the edited, film focused version, but I’ll make the entire Skype interview (a full 30+ mins.) available should people be interested. We went more into depth about the Zhang family as well as freedom of expression and censorship while working within China. And then we also talked about food and his thoughts upon landing in Toronto (Scarborough) when he first came.
February 16, 2010 at 8:01 am · Filed under Announcement
For those who haven’t been listening to my sessions over at OMGKPOP, I’m recovering from pneumonia whilst also waiting to secure an interview with Director Lixin Fan w. his new film Last Train Home.
And because I’ve been absent for so long, I’ll be releasing not 1 but 3 episodes at the same time. Be sure to download all of them!
Apologizes for the delay in getting this episode out. I explain all in the podcast so please listen.
Some new and old tracks played in this episode including new/ established artists The Shinbi and HybRefine.
As always if you enjoy what you hear, I ask that you show your support by purchasing the CDs and DVDs using the links provided on the site - or you can buy a T-shirt!
Congrats to Erik from our NING Community site who wins this month’s member giveaway.
For any questions, suggestions, comments, feedback etc, feel free to leave a message over at POPCast88.com or send an email to christine [at] popcast88.com.
But you have to join the Popcast88.Ning.Com site and become a member for your chance to get one in our monthly giveaway!
This episode brings you the latest from Fly to the Sky and Namie Amuro. I announce the winners of our Kollaboration 9 Ticket Giveaway and tell you how you can snag one at the event for yourself.
BIG NEWS! … I’m now syndicated with Soompi Radio Club!
You can now listen and chat along with other listeners over at the IRC @ Rizon Network channel #soompi.radio. I’ll update this post once I know the timeslot.
In this episode, the latest from Gackt, T and a ‘Then and Now” set featuring Jewelry.
POP 88’s first episode of 2009 brings you new music from Tenjochiki, Stanley Huang and Teriyaki Boyz. Hear me review some of the films I saw over the holidays and fangirl over Korea’s newest girl group After School. Plus listen in on how you can enter to win tickets for yourself and guest to attend Kollaboration 9 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Also, join the community at Ning to enter for our monthly member giveaway.
November 9, 2008 at 11:21 am · Filed under Announcement
Hey everyone! I just wanted you to know that along with the blog, POP 88 now has it’s own community site in the guise of a social network on Ning. Now if you have any questions that relate to the podcast or the state of J-Pop or K-pop in general, you can write about it in the forums, leave a comment to Christine’s page to just say hi, or even write a little bit about yourself so other POP 88 listens can know who you are.
We’re thinking about giving out some prizes to people who participate in POP 88’s community site, so join today!
The site is going to be going under some heavy renovation from now until November. I’m very excited as I’m completely in love with the new logo. Please look forward to the many surprises that we’re currently preparing for our relaunch. Until then, I’ll just be releasing non-stop music mixes that are a bit on the low maintenance side and doesn’t involve such a heavy production as my usual shows.
This episode you’ll hear the latest in house music including new CHEMISTRY, Tenjochiki aka The Grace, PUFFY AmiYumi and Clazziquai Project.
Again, if you would like to support the podcast, please do so by supporting the artist and buying their music using the links provided.
Still taking requests, so you can leave a comment at Popcast88.com or send an email to christine [at] popcast88.com.
The Opening Night film … Justin Lin’s FINISHING THE GAME … plus tickets to the afterparty. Roger Fan is scheduled to attend the screening and he’ll most likely be at the party getting his drink on.
So how can you enter to win? Easy.
Simply name another film from the director of Reel Asian’s Nov. 14 Opening Night Film, FINISHING THE GAME. For the answer and full schedule of RA’s exciting line-up, log onto www.reelasian.com!! Send your contest entry to contest@jooksings.com. All entries with the correct answer will be randomly drawn on November 9th and winners will be notified by email or phone.
Thanks to everyone who participated and a special thanks to YA Entertainment for providing the boxed sets for this contest.
Winners for Round #4 for Spring Waltz Caption This are:
Jennifer from Florida
Caption: Sand in my pants.Sand in my pants.Oh My Gosh sand in my pants.
… and…
Nikki from Louisiana
Caption: Hehehe at this speed, she’ll never catch me! EAT MY KIMCHEE FREAK!!!
… and from 8Asians.com
Diane from Montreal
Caption: *looking at the camera*
- Sometimes, having a girlfriend is like taking care of a little sister.
- Look! I hit the wall and it falls!
…and
darkmoon from Greensboro, NC
Caption: Honey, this is all we can afford with our dual incomes in the state of California…
Congrats to all the winners - look out for your congratulatory emails!
A podcast featuring interviews, news, games and the best in J-pop, K-pop and other Asian pop music today. Just like radio, only not! Hosted by Toronto’s Christine Miguel
Jennifer from Florida
Diane from Montreal
