
Ep.5 — Maria Mo: Music, Identity, and Growing Up Korean in Aotearoa
In this episode of Banana Lab, Romy sits down with Maria Mo — classical pianist and broadcaster for RNZ Concert. Maria shares her path into music (later than most people expect), how she’s navigated ...
26 Jan 37min

Ep.4 — Alex Kim: Creativity, Identity, and the Asian New Zealand Experience
In this episode, Romy interviews Alex Kim — producer, creative, and the other half of the Banana Lab Podcast.Alex shares his journey growing up Asian in Aotearoa, navigating identity and expectations,...
2 Des 202537min

Ep.3 — Growing Up Asian in Aotearoa with Sam Yang
In Episode 3 of Banana Lab, Romy sits down with Sam Yang for a warm, funny, and reflective conversation about growing up Asian in Aotearoa.Together they explore:• childhood stories and chaotic teenage...
18 Nov 202544min

Ep.2 — Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan: On Identity, Culture & Representation in Aotearoa
In this episode of Banana Lab, Romy Lee sits down with Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan — Green Party MP, Egyptologist, and proud Kiwi-Asian trailblazer — to talk about growing up in Pakuranga, navigating identity,...
4 Nov 202540min

Banana Lab Podcast - What the heck is this all about?
Meet your host Romy Lee.Join us as we start this journey of sharing the unique experiences of Asian New Zealanders. We'll talk about all things mental health, personal development, cultural identity, ...
6 Sep 202512min



















