Support Local & Tune In To 5 Interesting Podcasts By Local Creatives
By Sng Ler Jun
If you don’t already know, podcasts are making a comeback. They come in various lengths: some present themselves as 5-minute sound bites that present bite-sized news to digest between tasks, while others may marathon for hours for an immersive storytelling experience. Easily accessible with a smart device, podcasts are so convenient that you can tune in to your audio favourites anytime and anywhere.
When asked, listeners tune in to podcasts for a myriad of reasons. Some find themselves making use of podcasts to gather industry insights or keep up-to-date with news, while others tune in for entertainment or educational purposes. Given its eclectic nature and convenience, it’s safe to say that the medium is here to stay.
Ahead of Asia Podcast Festival, we have curated a list of podcasts, made by Singaporean content creators, for you to binge on.
Freelance Creative Exchange
The pandemic may have upended the lives of many, but it may not necessarily be the same for those working in the gig economy. Suitable for both aspiring and veteran freelancers alike, the Freelance Creative Exchange is Asia’s first podcast about freelancers by freelancers. The brainchild of media agency CreativesAtWork, the podcast episodes feature established freelancers and their experiences navigating about the gig economy.
Tune in to Freelance Creative Exchange on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.
1 Foot In
Brand marketer by day, avid podcaster by night. Gregh Yeo is an up-and-coming Singaporean podcaster whose first podcast series 1 Foot In is an underrated gem. Meant for job-seekers—think fresh graduates or those looking for a mid-career switch—the podcast series put a spotlight on individuals who have landed themselves in a coveted spot at one of the top or fastest growing companies here on the sunny island.
Tune in to 1 Foot In on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.
Singapore Noodles
This is for the foodies. Singapore-born and Australia-based chef Pamelia Chia created this podcast series with one mission in mind: to keep the Singaporean heritage alive with an online repository of soundbites. Singapore Noodles is a testament to this resolve and features guests—including local hawkers, Masterchef Singapore finalists, Makansutra founder KF Seetoh, and more—who share their take on hot button topics, such as food culture appropriation, bastardisation of dishes and more.
Tune in to Singapore Noodles on Spotify and YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Financial Coconut
Known as Singapore’s first financial literacy podcast, Financial Coconut features content that aims to empower Singaporeans with nuggets of financial wisdom. The weekly podcast boasts a slew of insightful content—think debunking financial myths, strategies and even tips and tricks to save more—for you to devour on the go. If anything, this is perfect for those who are new to financial planning or are looking to be more financially literate
Tune in to Financial Coconut on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The LITO Podcast
Dan is a creative entrepreneur (or as he calls it ‘cereal entrepreneur’) who owns businesses in the realms of digital publishing, interactive design, and brand development. Rebecca is a commercial and advertising photographer who has collaborated with Facebook, Condé Nast Traveler, Monocle and The New York Times. Together, the duo forms The LITO Podcast, a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Expect plenty of intimate conversions as the duo banter between episodes about their first jobs, mental health, and more!
Tune in to The LITO Podcast on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Keen to find out more? Check out this year’s Asia Podcast Festival (1 Nov - 3 Dec 2021) where we celebrate and recognise podcast excellence in Asia. Join community conversations as we bring together only the best in the industry to discuss themes revolving around the unique landscape of podcasting in Asia. Or simply sign up for Podlab, a four-week long workshop where you get to learn from industry experts to supercharge your podcast career.
