Harry Jun: Deep-Fried Scottish Food, Gen Z TV Nostalgia & The Aussie Comedy Scene

Harry Jun: Deep-Fried Scottish Food, Gen Z TV Nostalgia & The Aussie Comedy Scene

📺 Episode Summary:

In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn talks to Korean-Australian comedian Harry Jun about navigating the world of comedy and pop culture during unpredictable times. From moving to a new city before the pandemic to discovering hidden gems in television, Harry shares some hilarious and thought-provoking insights.

What’s in this episode:

• The Scottish Obsession with Deep-Frying: Ever wondered why Scots fry everything? Harry breaks down this delicious cultural mystery with a comedic twist.
• MasterChef Dreams: Harry’s burning desire to be on the hit cooking show, and why he thinks every comedian secretly wants to cook on TV.
• TV’s Retro Revival: The rise of nostalgia as Gen Z brings back everything from 80s and 90s pop culture, and why it’s all so darn cool.
• Round the Twist & Strange Kids’ TV: Harry discusses the iconic Australian children’s show and why it left such a lasting impression.
• Vocal Fry & American Speech Patterns: What’s with all the vocal fry? Harry explains this speech trend taking over American pop culture.
• Inside the Australian Comedy Scene: Why Australia’s comedy scene feels like one big, close-knit family, and how Harry’s experiences shaped his career.
• Practical Effects vs CGI: The timeless debate — do practical effects still have a place in modern filmmaking, or is CGI ruling the roost?

Whether it’s deep-fried food, quirky TV shows, or the Australian comedy scene, this episode has it all.

🎭 About Harry Jun:

Harry Jun is a Sydney-based comedian, host, and writer with a unique voice and perspective shaped by his Korean-Australian heritage. He is best known for his work on ABC’s Good Game: Spawn Point and his role as co-host of the SBS podcast Say Kimchi. Harry blends cultural commentary, observational humor, and an easygoing style that resonates with audiences across the globe.

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Harry Jun – Comedian & Writer

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Duration: 58 minutes

Season: 3, Episode 13

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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