https://oar.org.nz/shows/thoughts-and-theories/ (C)Otago Access Radio en-nz Asya gives her thoughts and delves deeper into the theories of popular films, books, TV shows and other fun things. Thoughts and Theories Asya gives her thoughts and delves deeper into the theories of popular films, books, TV shows and other fun things. no Otago Access Radio podcast@oar.org.nz Asya Ahmadasri Thu, 28 May 2026 08:29:32 +1200 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:29:32 +1200 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 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 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 0:53:19 08973b1e-c726-4db5-ada1-97f736247097 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:54:12 a9557cfb-5974-440c-ac63-d91ece38bbed Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:51:14 6aa0b8d8-e952-495e-b46e-db23ada866dc Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:48:55 cd951de3-86f8-472e-b6b6-c3e9109ca5e9 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:56:45 1b9c89d8-4e05-4986-bc1d-1665392df664 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:52:21 313649fe-8022-4c2c-9e44-398cf947699a Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:51:39 a0355633-bf8f-4a68-a36a-954d73356070 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:52:37 8e860301-8db4-4637-b47f-becdbf213d42 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:48:48 6b88c525-8560-4413-96c6-de093dee2e4c Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:55:33 bd33938a-fe6b-46a6-9a2e-31421b405b7f Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:53:43 ed67991c-cdd4-4a0e-9365-7a09664d8207 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:44:2 15dfbddf-5909-4942-9625-bc93ca93f8c9 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:38:25 07de87b7-a45c-4125-a4e2-30e8c4912744 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:49:40 9c514545-a3e7-47eb-b0aa-270bcf0101bc Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:48:50 afd79bd8-1127-429f-b62a-220c107090e4 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:49:59 d6e33897-7c80-41fd-a94e-592cfba55161 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:47:46 09532d7a-d1c7-4c09-ba48-120136ff84a8 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1300 episodic