Best Kenn Delbridge Podcasts (2025)

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Speak Solid Singlish Ep1 - Can (Resissue) 3:30

13d ago3:30

3:30

This is a reissue of the first episode of a mini-series featuring the most iconic Singapore sound of all - the English-based creole language known as Singlish. With a special guest, I will teach you a new word or phrase of Singlish, so that you can speak like a true local. It's part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek. My Singlish guest is …

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227977 Planet Gong Venus 110Hz (Reissue) 3:32

27d ago3:32

3:32

We visit Ash, a sound therapy practitioner, at her home to listen to Paiste Planet Gong Venus. The gong is tuned to A2 (110Hz), based on the planetary orbit of the 2nd planet from the Sun. This was recorded with our 3Dio Free Space Pro II Binaural Microphone into a Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect. The…

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068721 Deep Ocean Titanium + Universe Gongs (Reissue) 4:56

1M ago4:56

4:56

You're listening to a 42" Deep Ocean Titanium Gong and a 42" Universe Gong, performed by Christina, Founder of Space 2B. Space 2B is a collective of mindfulness mentors who share a belief that meditation and sound can transform you from the inside out. Close your eyes feel the richness of the sound waves surround you. This was recorded with our 3Di…

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227977 Frosted Crystal Singing Bowls (Reissue) 6:07

2M ago6:07

6:07

We visit Ash, a sound therapy practitioner, at her home to listen to a sound healing session with a set of frosted crystal singing bowls. The sounds of nature (cicadas!) add a soothing backdrop to the clear tones of the bowls This was recorded with our 3Dio Free Space Pro II Binaural Microphone into a Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphon…

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227977 Koshi Chimes (Reissue) 2:09

2M ago2:09

2:09

We visit Ash, a sound therapy practitioner, at her home to listen to her 2 Koshi chimes. The bamboo resonance tube has 6 silver-welded tones and creates a unique spatial immersion. This was recorded with our 3Dio Free Space Pro II Binaural Microphone into a Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect! The Sound H…

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068721 Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls (Reissue) 2:37

3M ago2:37

2:37

You're listening to Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, performed by Christina, Founder of Space 2B. These bowls are made of pure quartz infused with crystals, gemstones, and precious metals. Space 2B is a collective of mindfulness mentors who share a belief that meditation and sound can transform you from the inside out. Close your eyes feel the richne…

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Red Packets & Lion Dances 4:34

3M ago4:34

4:34

Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in Singapore, and a major theme is prosperity. It ranges from giving hong bao (红包), red packets with cash, booking a lion dance troupe or going for the mega jackpot at the national lottery. To mark the Year of the Snake, I'm going to track down a troupe and record a full performance. Will I manage to find one…

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3D2N Singapore-Hongkong-Singapore 5:44

4M ago5:44

5:44

Singapore is a regional travel hub, & one of most popular routes is between Singapore & Hong Kong, two cities joined by a common past as part of the British Empire, now both leading Asian destinations. I brought along my portable recorder and started recording from the moment I passed security at the gate for SQ822 to Hong Kong #changiairport #hong…

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Rain, Rain, Go Away!!! 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Traditionally, December is the wettest month of the year, but 2025's January is proving to be very different with a month's worth of rainfall in a day (Jan 10th) and non-stop rain thereafter. The continuous rain is good for watering plants and filling reservoirs, but the monsoon rains are really good for helping you destress and nod off to dreamlan…

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ASEAN Championship Semi-Finals 3:45

5M ago3:45

3:45

Singapore's Lions exceeded expectations and made it into the semi-finals of the 2024 ASEAN Championship Semi-Finals against Vietnam. It's 30 years since the 1994 M-League & Malaysia Cup double, and fans showed up in full voice to support the national side at Jalan Besar Stadium on Dec 26th. Recorded in immersive binaural stereo with the 3Dio FS II …

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Singaporeanisms - Home Sweet Home 2:39

6M ago2:39

2:39

I'm striking up conversations with people I meet & asking them questions about Singapore. In this episode, I talk to someone who loves the feeling of coming home, and an international student studying linguistics who loves feeling local because he's learnt when to say "lah" and when to say "leh" Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askabou…

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The State Of Singlish - An Update 7:59

6M ago7:59

7:59

5 years ago, I asked a Linguistics professor about Singlish: I went back to see Assoc Prof Tan Ying Ying and ask for an update on the State of Singlish in 2024. Hear. Here. Singapore. Is Singlish Going Global? Vice Principal Texting Scandal Is Singlish Declining? #singapore #singlish #podcast #podcasting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Singaporeanisms - Code-Switching & Kopi Khoo 3:47

9M ago3:47

3:47

I'm striking up conversations with strangers & asking them questions about Singapore. This time, I talk to a code-switcher about how Singaporeans can glide effortlessly between English and Singlish, and then drop by Joo Chiat to hang out with a non-coffee drinking barista who sells artisanal coffee from a hole she made in her kitchen wall to custom…

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You Otter Go to the Night Safari! 3:58

9M ago3:58

3:58

The Night Safari in Mandai is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the big draw has always been to see animals at night; lions, elephants, rhinos - the bigger, the better, you might think when it comes to entertainment value. And yes, when the lions roar, it's a sound that inspires awe and terror at the same time. But on my trip, the best sound I …

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How to Survive the Hungry Ghost Festival! 5:28

10M ago5:28

5:28

The Hungry Ghost Festival this year runs from August 4th to September 2nd. According to legend, it's when the Gates of Hell are opened, and spirits wander the earth. Those who believe will burn offerings to appease these spirits. I've compiled a cheeky list of ten tips to help you through the month. Ghost Festival Hear. Here. Singapore. #hungryghos…

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Singaporeanisms - Majulah Singapura! 2:44

10M ago2:44

2:44

As Singapore celebrates its 59th Birthday on Friday August 9th, I'm out and about again asking strangers questions about Singapore. In this episode, I'm at not one, but TWO cafes - Nylon Coffee at Everton Park and the Coffee Bar at Chye Seng Huat Hardware, the Art Deco gem on Tyrwhitt Road Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askaboutsinga…

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Singaporeanisms - Makan & National Service 2:49

10M ago2:49

2:49

I'm walking up to strangers & asking them questions about Singapore. I'm still in Everton Park, and 2 more coffee lovers took the challenge to answer "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You?" For their time, they got a delicious cup of mocha from Nylon Coffee Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askaboutsingapore #evertonpark #nylonco…

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Singaporeanisms - Food & Heritage 4:05

10M ago4:05

4:05

I decided to get curious and approach strangers to ask them questions about Singapore. For the first ep, I'm in Everton Park, one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore, and barter a fantastic coffee from Nylon Coffee in exchange for strangers answering, "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You? Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strang…

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Cicadas (Reissue) 3:07

11M ago3:07

3:07

Everywhere you go in Singapore, you hear them. The distinctive rhythm initially holds steady, then ramps up until it blurs into a continuous note that can cause hearing loss if enough of them are around. They are... cicadas. Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Listen on H…

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Kranji War Memorial (Reissue) 3:33

11M ago3:33

3:33

22km from the city centre, on a quiet hill, lie the remains for over 4,400 who died in the line of duty during World War II. The Singapore Memorial bears the names of 24,346 soldiers and airmen killed in SE Asia, who have no known grave. The Kranji War Memorial reminds us that modern and prosperous Singapore owes a debt to those who made the ultima…

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Asian Koel aka Uwu Bird (Reissue) 2:58

11M ago2:58

2:58

It's the bird that everyone hates, because of it's annoying call: the Asian Koel starts calling for a mate from as early as 5am, and it's wail has been described as u-wu / oo-oh / ooh-whoo: whichever way you spell it, Singaporeans aren't fans, and some 600 call NParks to complain every year. But did you know that the Asian Koel does do one thing th…

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Singapore Musical Box Museum (Reissue) 2:59

11M ago2:59

2:59

Presenting our very first episode for an encore. Take a trip to Singapore’s first musical box museum, which aims to share the short history of musical boxes & how they made their way to Singapore. It's at 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619 and is open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. We recorded the music boxe…

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Nylon Coffee Roasters (Reissue) 2:32

12M ago2:32

2:32

Start your morning right with an artisanal coffee brewed by the baristas at Nylon Coffee Roasters at 4 Everton Park #01-40, Postcode 080004. In this episode, you'll hear Grinding Beans Mechanised Tamping Espresso Machine w Brew Boiler and Steam Boiler Frothing Milk Cup Cleaning Try to identify each step as it happens! Their Coffee Bar overlooks a s…

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Lion Dance (Reissue) 1:47

12M ago1:47

1:47

Every Chinese New Year, across Singapore, you'll hear lion dances to bring good luck in the new year. Learn more about the simple instruments used and, most importantly, how much it costs to get a lion dance troupe over to your home/office/shop to raise the roof and start the year right! For some reason, this is our most popular episode, and it's p…

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Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls (Reissue) 11:18

12M ago11:18

11:18

Immerse yourself in a south bath of Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls at The Singing Bowl Gallery. The Full Moon bowls are struck under a full moon, which is said to imbue each bowl with a special aura that makes the note of the bowl more ethereal. The address is 160 Robinson Road #04-12 SBF Centre, Singapore 068914. I'm on a short break, so I'm re…

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SPLICE Cast Sonic Logo 2.0 10:22

1y ago10:22

10:22

The sonic logo for every Hear. Here. Singapore episode has undergone a total makeover, and in this episode, we follow the long and winding road that ended up at the legendary Snakeweed Studios to re-record the guitar part, with founder Leonard Soosay working the board. The SPLICE Cast sonic logo was produced by Omer Abdullah, Geoff Kent, Philip O'M…

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Betting on Numbers, Singapore-Style! 4:32

1y ago4:32

4:32

When passing the scene of a traffic accident, most folks rubber neck to see the aftermath, and no more. In Singapore, gamblers note down the license plates and then go place a bet on that number coming up in the draw. Welcome to the insane world of gambling on numbers and the folly of trying to beat the house! Hear. Here. Singapore. National Counci…

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Murder Most Fowl 4:52

1y ago4:52

4:52

Out and about again with my parabolic mic, I decided to track down a single cicada and record it going through a full cycle of the iconic cicada song. Alkaff Mansion is a good spot to get away from the city and record cicadas... but there are also plenty of crows there. Crows happen to be a natural predator of the noisy critters... and mayhem ensue…

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Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club 4:16

1y ago4:16

4:16

Bird Singing enthusiasts have been coming to Ang Mo Kio Garden West since the 70s, bringing their pride and joy to hang on rods as the birds and owners socialise. What started out as a handful of hobbyists is now a space for as many as 1,000 cages for daily gathering of nature's most beautiful singers. Visitors are always welcome at the Kebun Baru …

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Flamingo a Go-Go 4:46

1y ago4:46

4:46

Jurong Bird Park, featured in early episodes early in 2020, shifted in January 2024 to Mandai, to be next to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & River Wonders. So, it was time to visit my feathered friends in their new digs, and get up close to the American Flamingos. The way the old place was laid out, you couldn't get that close. Now, in the Crimson We…

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Attempted Murder On Orchard Road 6:50

1y ago6:50

6:50

Attempted Murder? On Orchard Road?!? Has Hear. Here. Singapore. pivoted to being a True Crime podcast? No - we're still 100% focussed on the sonic delights of Singapore, but with a newly acquired parabolic microphone, I've been recording birds. I started around my condo, then Botanic Gardens, Dempsey Hill and, finally, on to the famous shopping str…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Taking MC 5:14

1y ago5:14

5:14

When you're ill, it's understandable to take a day off work after seeing a doctor who issues the necessary Medical Certificate, aka MC. But when you want a day off but haven't got the necessary annual leave allowance, it's a sly practice to "fake" being ill to get that MC and a free day off work! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo" Hea…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sinkie 4:05

1y ago4:05

4:05

We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and By Singaporeans Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Nasir" Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #…

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Speak Solid English - No.1 Passport In the World 3:42

1+ y ago3:42

3:42

Founded as a port, Singapore has grown into a leading SE Asian hub for trade and travel and welcomes visitors for both business and pleasure. It's a two-way street, though: Singaporeans also LOVE to travel, and the Singapore Passport was recently ranked no.1 because it grants holders visa-free travel to 196 countries across the world. Shaiful Risan…

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Speak Solid Singlish - O$P$ 5:41

1+ y ago5:41

5:41

Singaporeans love to abbreviate things, and illegal loansharks have popularised O$P$ - short for Owe Money, Pay Money. With credit companies popping up, getting your hands on quick cash no longer requires you get in bed with gangsters, and the legacy of these dodgy dealers is now stuff of stories kids are told to warn them to be financially prudent…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Last Bus, Last Train! 5:20

1+ y ago5:20

5:20

In Singapore, getting home at night means a hard stop with the last bus / last train: beyond that, you're paying top dollar to get your butt home. We get the inside dope on how to maximize your nights while minimizing wallet damage for getting back for enough shut-eye for hijinks the next day! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo" Hear.H…

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Speak Solid Singlish - HDB & BTO 5:31

1+ y ago5:31

5:31

Public Housing in Singapore is awesome and has been a big part of Singapore's journey from kampung villages to First World status. Hang w Fai as he explains the ups and downs as well as recommendations on which HDB estate has the best chow Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Fai Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #par…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sleazey Does It 4:18

1+ y ago4:18

4:18

Having a good time in Singapore can be tricky - go to the wrong place, and you'll have a nice time, but not a great time. Learn about Siam Diu, the Thai-themed Discotheques, and how to chit-chat with the "servers" Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Denboy Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolid…

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Till We Meet Again 2:47

1+ y ago2:47

2:47

Today, January 23rd 2024, marks a year since I lost my brother, Paul. He & his wife loved to travel, but because of his illness and the pandemic shutting borders, he never got to see Jewel at Changi Airport. So I spent a few hours grabbing sounds he would have heard at T1, T2, T3, and Jewel. The sounds in the episode are (in order) Roadside drop-of…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Wayang at Work 4:27

1+ y ago4:27

4:27

Singlish is used everywhere in Singapore, including the work place. Office politics become toxic when someone starts to "wayang" - slang for Theatre or Acting - which means to skive off work! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Ah Lim. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries …

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Speak Solid Singlish - Chope 4:01

1+ y ago4:01

4:01

Learn the secret o how to 'reserve' a seat in a hawker centre, food court, coffee shop with a 10 cent packet of tissues - The Art of the Chope! Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp …

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Speak Solid Singlish - Cashless Society 5:02

1+ y ago5:02

5:02

The past meets the future as the Lion City moves towards a ca$hless society - digital payments are taking over, and our friend Roy waxes philosophically on the inevitability of progress against the loss of the chill out 90s vibe of Singapore Roy was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singli…

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Speak Solid Singlish - A Fine City 3:57

1+ y ago3:57

3:57

A Fine City sounds like a tourism slogan, but it's got a deadly double meaning: getting fined! Singapore loves its clean, graffiti-free streets, but hear from our new friend Zaki on how he was slapped with a most unfortunate fine for parking his bike on double-yellow lines. Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Si…

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Speak Solid English - Ordering Drinks Part 3 Beer! 3:10

1+ y ago3:10

3:10

Our 3rd drink ordering episode brings us back to Newton to get BEER!!!! Yes, we can't leave you without explaining the joys of getting a bottle of cold suds at a hawker centre to round off a lovely day. Our Singlish beer buddy was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Dia Hakim Dr…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Ordering Drinks Part 2 Pasar Malam 3:50

1+ y ago3:50

3:50

We take our thirsty selves to the Pasar Malam, the Malay Night Market, to teach you how to quench your thirst with drinks more colourful that a rainbow. When our posh Brit realizes he's lost his cheat sheet, how will he survive? Our Singlish bud was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebasti…

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Speak Solid English - Ordering Drinks Part 1 Hawker Centre 3:37

1+ y ago3:37

3:37

In this ep, we help you quench your thirst at a local hawker centre, where tea, locally known as teh, can be customized exactly to your taste buds. But will our posh Brit be able to use his drinks cheat sheet to master this simple task? Our Singlish hawker was voiced by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore We…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Swearing 3:56

1+ y ago3:56

3:56

Finally, the episode our Singlish expert has been waiting for - swearing! Blue language can be enormously colourful in Singlish, but will our stiff upper lip Brit let our loose-lipped local fire away with unchecked profanities?!? Our potty mouth Singlish friend was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by no-one who cares to be identi…

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Speak Solid English - National Service 3:41

1+ y ago3:41

3:41

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, we explore the mandatory 2-year national service for Singaporean males. Stand up straight, face forward, and let's accomplish the mission! My most excellent Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Cepat! Cepat! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapor…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Boleh" 3:25

1+ y ago3:25

3:25

In this ep of Speak Solid Singlish, we delve into how "bo" can be added as a prefix for many other words to create a sorry situation: "bo" means "no", which only leaves everyone even more desperate to have My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and the ep was written by Jedidiah Huang. Bo Knows "No" Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah …

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Shiok" 2:50

1+ y ago2:50

2:50

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things... My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #co…

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