Commuting to work doesn’t always have to feel lonely, especially if you have the companionship of a good podcast or two. Podcasts are back in trend, and it’s easy to see why. Listening to podcasts is a great way to de-stress and have a short escape from the mundane, all while learning new things, seeing (or hearing) from new perspectives or simply just having a good laugh.
Don’t know where to start? Covering a range of emerging topics such as mental health to local affairs like the recent GST hike, we’ve curated a list of local podcasts for you to listen and learn.
R U OKAY?
As you can probably tell from its title, this relatively new podcast centers on the topic of mental health and wellness. Jean Danker, a seasoned Class 95 DJ and a familiar face to most Gen X-ers invites a star-studded lineup to have heartfelt, relatable conversations on the topic. Her lively conversations with guests including homegrown musician JJ Lin and local actress Joanne Peh don’t just shed light on the reality of mental health struggles in everyday life, but also give insights on healthy ways to cope.
Available on: MeWatch, Spotify
Something Private
Started by the team behind Our Grandfather Story, this podcast delves into the somewhat niche topic of women’s health and wellness. With female guests across all trades, host Nicole Lim discusses a range of issues from feminist literature to birth control pills. She seeks to provide a safe space for important conversations to be held, and for curious females to listen in and learn.
Available on: Online, Spotify
Yah Lah But
If you’re into local headlines and want to hear them dissected in an unfiltered, straightforward fashion, this one’s for you. In their own words, Haresh and Terence, a comedic duo from the YouTube channel Ministry of Funny, hold “the most uncensored conversations” in the “much-censored country of Singapore”. Balancing the weightiness of controversial issues with witty banter, listeners are bound to learn and laugh a lot while listening in.
Available: Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts
The Woke Salaryman Podcast
With an aim to break down large financial concepts into bite-sized, applicable tips, The Woke Salaryman started out as a web-comic which garnered a sizable following of 400k over their Facebook and Instagram pages. In the audio version, the hosts cover financial topics every Gen X-er would want to know about: personal finance, career topics and even trending content – such as discussing Netflix hit Squid Game from a financial standpoint!
Available On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podtail
SG Explained
This Singapore-centric podcast is for those of you who can memorise nearly every lyric to classic NDP songs. Hosts Elliot and Rovik are just like you and I – regular Singaporeans with a ton of curious questions about this Little Red Dot we live in. They explore the complexities of this city-state, examining the origins of intriguing icons like the Kallang Wave and unpacking sensitive topics like where our CPF Funds go to.
Available On: Spotify
