Podcast #12 – Collecting the oral histories of Queer Singaporeans (A conversation with Hannah) 1 Sep 2021 Oral history is an increasingly popular method of recording the experiences of groups that may be left out of official documented archives or from national narratives. Today, we speak to…
Podcast #11 – The history of Singapore’s Blogfather (A conversation with mrbrown) 15 Aug 202116 Aug 2021 Lee Kin Mun, better known as mrbrown, is known as the Blogfather of Singapore and has become a cultural icon with his skits and witty takes on life here. Today,…
Announcements My Top Twitter Threads 14 Aug 2021 Here's a collection of my most-read Twitter threads on history and current affairs. Last Updated 14 August 2021 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1358620140888236032?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1364491504857714690?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1261620918415028225?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1392025786157129728?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1424562776257695748?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1304694129406824448?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1330699037482205185?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1186953599060008962?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1338816533032669184?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1349206772544753664?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1193846240288468993?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1383275714451894277?s=20…
Newsletter Issues Historyogi Post Issue 87 27 Jul 2021 The 87th issue of The Historyogi Post is out! – Listen to all ten episodes of the Historyogi Podcast's first season – Stubborn local Boomers & stolen TikTok dances –…
Podcast #10 – How can we effectively tackle racism in Singapore? (A conversation with Sharvesh) 30 Jun 202116 Aug 2021 Singapore has recently seen a surge in discussions on racial discrimination after several troubling incidents, including physical attacks. Today, we speak to Sharvesh, co-founder of the Instagram account Minority Voices,…
Podcast #9 – The history & effects of Singapore’s media regulation policies (A conversation with Cherian George) 24 May 202116 Aug 2021 Singapore Press Holdings recently announced major structural changes to its media business, which has suffered losses for many years. Today, we speak to Professor Cherian George, a media scholar from…
Podcast #8 – How should Singapore handle death, grief & funerals? (A conversation with Bernard Chen) 10 May 202116 Aug 2021 The ongoing pandemic has caused a wave of death, grief and mourning across the world. But even before Covid-19, Singapore has been dealing with how best to support an ageing…
Podcast #7 – The history & significance of The Substation in Singapore (A conversation with T Sasitharan) 3 May 202116 Aug 2021 The Substation, an independent arts venue at Armenian Street, recently announced its impending closure to much dismay after operating for 31 years. Today, we speak to Mr T Sasitharan, Cultural…
Newsletter Issues Historyogi Post Issue 84 16 Apr 202116 May 2021 The 84th issue of The Historyogi Post is out! - Listen to podcast episodes on the history of AIDS & the Five Power Defence Arrangements - Devan Nair's shock resignation…
Podcast #6 – A Beginner’s Guide to the Five Power Defence Arrangements (A Conversation with Euan Graham) 21 Mar 202116 Aug 2021 The Five Power Defence Arrangements turn 50 this year. However, the FPDA, which brings together Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, is little known by the public…
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