Podcast Episodes
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Season 1 Episode 77
Singapore prides itself on self-reliance—except in one beloved corner of public life: the hawker centre. In this episode, we explore why the state in…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Muscle Imperative: Lifting for Longevity
Season 1 Episode 76
Strength training isn’t just having a moment—it’s becoming the new foundation of fitness. In this episode, we explore why gyms, apps, and health expe…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Cacophony of Pickleball: A Nationwide Nuisance
Season 1 Episode 75
Pickleball may be America’s fastest-growing sport—but it’s also becoming its loudest headache. In this episode, we dive into the surprising national …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Charcoal Tandoor's Diminishing Flame
Season 1 Episode 74
The tandoor has shaped centuries of cooking—but its charcoal-fired glow is fading. In this episode, we explore why traditional tandoor ovens are disa…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Lying Flat and the Asian Corporate Revolt
Season 1 Episode 73
Across East Asia, young workers are hitting a breaking point. In this episode, we dive into the region’s growing wave of corporate despair—from rigid…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Indonesia: Badminton Glory and National Pride
Season 1 Episode 72
In Indonesia, badminton isn’t just a sport—it’s a heartbeat. In this episode, we explore why a Tokyo Olympic gold in women’s doubles sent the nation …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Broiler Boom: Scale, Trade, and Suffering
Season 1 Episode 71
Chicken is now the world’s favorite meat—cheap, abundant, and traded across continents. But behind its meteoric rise lies a far more complicated stor…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Humble Comfort: Hong Kong's Two-Dish Culinary Boom
Season 1 Episode 70
Hong Kong’s hottest food trend isn’t fine dining—it’s a $4 takeout box. In this episode, we explore the unexpected rise of “two dishes and rice,” a h…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Tofu: A Culinary Rescue from Politics
Season 1 Episode 69
Why has a 2,000-year-old food become a political punchline? In this episode, we unpack the strange culture war around tofu—a staple across Asia for m…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Power Slap: Violence and the Viral Knockout
Season 1 Episode 68
What happens when a sport removes the very thing that keeps athletes safe—defense? In this episode, we dive into the explosive rise of Power Slap, Am…
4 months, 2 weeks ago