Penang Hokkien Podcast 庇能福建
The very first podcast entirely in Penang style Hokkien. A fun show for Penangites and all who understand the Chinese Hokkien language or 閩南語 (Min Nan). Funny and casual chats with no topic restrictions. We talk about things that you will only share with your closest friends. 這是播客里的首個檳城福建話節目。無所不談。話題精彩。大膽突破。又超搞笑。這个是全世界兮頭一个庇能福建播客。有講有俏，有啉有放尿。
Episodes
PGHK 1095 Khuànn-Ko-Tâi 看歌台 (Attending Concerts)
Remember your first concert? What was it like? Do you still love going to concerts? We’d love to hear about your concert experiences from our guests!
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PGHK 1094 Pha̍k-ji̍t 曝日 (Sun Tanning)
Do you enjoy soaking up the sun, or are you trying to avoid it at all costs? We’d love to hear your thoughts and reasons for either choice!
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PGHK 1093 Pàng-Pue-Ki 放飛機 (Getting Stood Up)
Have you ever been stood up or ghosted by friends, colleagues, or family? Or maybe you’ve been the one who couldn’t make it to appointments? LOL.
Let’s chat about our experiences.
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PGHK 1092 Tâng-Kái-Kuí 筒解鬼 (Ghosts in Amulates)
This week we will learn about why Francis Yip Cheng had to stop the successful online persona of Shopping Diva. It has something to do with all the ghost living inside his tangkai or amulet! We will also hear how Niau-kui took care of a young ghost at a children’s hospital.
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PGHK 1091 Tsia̍h Léng-Muî-Hong 食冷門風 (Underrated Tourist Attractions)
We shared a bunch of lesser-known holiday spots around the globe that we believe deserve more attention.
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PGHK 1090 Sam-Thài-Tsú 三太子 (Three Crown Prince Deity)
We’ve invited a couple of guests to share their insights on Sam-Thài-Tsú, the mythical stories, and how we honor this beloved deity in our culture.
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PGHK 1089 Hok-Kiàn La̍h-Ji̍t-Tôo 福建曆日圖 (Hokkien Calendar Illustration)
This week, we had a chat with Sumidik, also known as Kenny Ng, about his latest Hokkien calendar illustration series. We also learned about his inspiration and the process behind creating this project. Plus, we’ll show you how to get your hands on his artwork!
Kenny aka Sumidik's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sumidik/
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PGHK 1088 Ian-kuí 煙鬼 (Smokey Ghosts)
Sambai Belacan’s house seems to be haunted again! After waking up from a strange dream where he felt an invisible cat walked on his shoulder, and it left him feeling a warm sensation on his arm.
A-Hua shared a poltergeist video with us.
Titkue’s Silat teacher found an old bottle filled with smoke and many more.
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http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2026-06
PGHK 1087 Tsò-jîn 2 做仁2 (Content Creation 2)
We’re picking up where we left off last week, diving into content creation! This week, we explored how to handle public comments and criticism.
If you haven’t had a chance to catch the first part, you can always revisit last week’s episode.
https://www.youtube.com/live/c3scmenvMjs?si=-AtB4Hrm90kVObQM
Gu-leng Tsinn: https://www.youtube.com/@nevertoosmall
Wiwi Wawa: https://www.facebook.com/wil
PGHK 1086 Tsò-jîn 1 做仁1 (Content Creation 1)
Ever curious about what it takes to be a content creator? We’re excited to chat with a variety of content creators from our PGHK community to find out!
This is just the beginning of our conversation. Don’t miss part 2 next week!
Gu-leng Tsinn: https://www.youtube.com/@nevertoosmall
Wiwi Wawa: https://www.facebook.com/willyfoodtravel
48Holiao: https://www.facebook.com/weare48holiao
A Loung:
PGHK 1085 Wí-Wí Wa-Wa 喡喡咓咓 (WiwiWawa)
Hey, come hang out with us as we chat with the amazing WiwiWawa! He’s been a big deal in the PGHK scene, and this week, he opened up about his childhood and life experiences that we might not have heard before. Beyond all the food reviews and laughs, who really is WiwiWawa? I bet you’ll find some surprising tidbits about him.
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PGHK 1084 A-Lôung Kuí-Kò-Sū 阿竜鬼故事 (A-Lôung’s Ghost Stories)
Headmaster A-Lôung shared his experiences with ghosts in Penang and Korea. He also recounted how someone once suggested he make a significant change in his life to ensure he lived past 46.
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PGHK 1083 Kang-tshiónn-kuí 工廠鬼 (Factory Ghosts)
Our guest came back with even more ghost stories from the factory he used to work at, and he even shared some Malay rituals to calm down hysteria cases and cleanse the factory from ghosts.
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PGHK 1082 Tsò-Kuí Tsò-Kuài 做鬼作怪 (Being Creative)
We had a chat with Francis Yip Cheng about his creative projects, and we also got to hear some interesting stories about his life.
Francis Yip Cheng's Facebook Page
Penang Kiann, Penang lang video
Penang 584 video
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PGHK 1081 Kóng-ke 講雞 (Let’s talk about Chicken)
How much do you know about chickens? Do you even eat them?
Our guests shared their chicken stories, from slaughtering one to different breeds of chicken.
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PGHK 1080 Phû-tô-tsiú 葡萄酒 (Wine)
Tek Kok A Boy is a sommelier, which means he’s a trained wine expert who shared his wine knowledge with us this week. He also answered some questions for us. I learned so much about wine! Let me know if you’re a wine drinker? And what your wine of choice is.
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PGHK 1079 Mián huân-ló lui 免煩惱鐳 (Financial Freedom)
Can’t wait for you to join us as we chat about financial freedom. We’ll explore how it looks different for everyone. What does it feel like to finally be free from financial worries and have the freedom to pursue your passions?
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PGHK 1078 Ū-ná tsia̍h, ū-ná kóng 有若食，有若講 (Mukbang - Let’s eat and chat on camera!)
This week, we’re sharing our PGHK group mukbang! We had a great time eating and chatting while on camera.
Do you enjoy watching people eat, or do you find it a bit off-putting? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
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PGHK 1077 Môo-Môo-Gû-bīn-kuí 毛毛牛面鬼 (An old Mimic Ghost with Momogu's Face)
We’re excited to bring you more ghost stories this month! We’ve got some new faces sharing their own spooky tales, and our beloved MMG is back to share a chilling story about a hantu raya in Gentut.
This month’s stories include a nail on the wall with rusty water leaking out, a Gentut man in crying, and a ghostly cat. The ghost man, speaking in Cantonese, says, “I want to go home, but I can’t see
PGHK 1076 Pa̍k-Tshuì-Khí 縛喙齒 (Wearing Dental Braces)
We’re excited to share our braces journeys, from childhood to adulthood! I imagine you’ll discover some fascinating insights into braces when you give them a try. We also discussed the reasons behind our braces choices. How many of you are still wearing your retainers?
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PGHK 1075 Hip-Hì翕戲 (Movie Production)
Have you been on a movie set? How much do you know about what goes on behind the scenes on a movie set? Join us this week to hear about our guests’ experience on a film set, including A-Loung’s movie debut!
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PGHK 1074 Khit-Siān Ngiau-Káu Bô Tshù Tuà 乞善貓狗無厝蹛 (Stray Dogs and Cats)
This week, we had the pleasure of inviting Jady, the founder of Rescued by Love, to share her insights on rescuing stray cats and dogs. She emphasized the significance of taking small steps to help control the stray dog and cat population. Her sharing was both informative and inspiring, encouraging us to take action rather than simply looking away when we encounter these vulnerable animals.
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PGHK 1073 Kuè Bée-Nî 過馬年 (CNY Year of the Horse)
Wishing you a happy Fire Horse New Year! We chatted about Chinese New Year decorations and snacks that we like. We also came up with some good luck horse-themed New Year greetings.
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PGHK 1072 Thàu-Bêng-Lāu-Kuí 透明老鬼 (Transparent Old Ghost)
We’re back before CNY to share some more interesting and scary ghost stories! Here are just a few of them: an old lady who’s transparent, a haunted Singapore gay cruising spot, different ways to ward off evil spirits, and a girl trapped in a room at a resort apartment.
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PGHK 1071 Tőuk Tőuk Tshiāng 篤篤鏘
A-Loung and I visited the Teochew Puppet & Opera House in Penang last year, and we're lucky enough to have our previous guest Touk Touk Tshiang (Ling Goh), the owner of the museum, to give us a tour.
Please visit the museum when you get a chance, what a pleasant experience.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeochewPuppetAndOpera/
Website: http://teochewpuppet.com/
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PGHK 1070 Kóng-sóng 2 講爽 2
Our long-time listener, guest, and friend, Sambai Belacan, shared a recent big success and recognition of his photography work in France.
Not only did his photos of Penang get some commercial usage in partnership with a tea house, his work was also recognized by the Malaysian Consulate in France.
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PGHK 1069 Kóng-sóng 1 講爽 1
Some of you suggested that we should have some weeks where we can talk about any topic. Kinda like our Clubhouse rooms. So, here’s the first one.
We also continue to share some of our thoughts about our last 20 years of PGHK. Including some details of what happened at our PGHK20 dinner. This episode also included a bonus mini ghost episode!
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PGHK 1068 Àn-Thâu Tsò--Khí 按頭做起
This is the first recording since I returned from Malaysia, and I am so rusty. We might as well start from scratch!
We also let those who didn’t get to attend the event ask questions about our in-person 20th Anniversary Celebration events last year.
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PGHK 1067 Án-tsuánn Kôo-Tsuá-Tshù 焉怎糊紙厝
This week we get to actually visit 358 Custom Effigies Workshop and hear from 358 his work process and the traditions of the craft.
h358 亚福糊纸店 358 Custom Effigies Workshop
You can also check out the YouTube video of this episode.
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PGHK 1066 Tsia̍h-Hong Khioh-“Bag” 食風抾 Bag (Packing for Trips)
Are you an over packer or under packer? What are somethings you can't leave home without for your travels? Come share your tips and your packing rituals before a trip.
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PGHK 1065 Bí-Thai-Ba̍k-Kuí 米篩目鬼
We’re back with another episode of ghost stories. This one includes several funny ones! Momogu’s weird worm on his head. Revisiting a dead family member through a medium. Corner room that is forcefully added to a hotel floor with shower noise.
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PGHK 1064 Kui-Kee-Kháu Tsò-Hué 規家口做夥
On the last day of our PGHK20 anniversary events, we shared our thoughts about the 20th anniversary celebrations. The common thread is that it felt like a family reunion. No matter if we have met for the first time or multiple times, everyone felt familiar and comfortable to be around.
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PGHK 1063 Pī-néeng Hok-kiàn Jī-tsa̍p Tsiu-nî Tsò Tuā-lāu-jua̍ 庇能福建二十週年做大鬧熱
Recapping the first two days of our big 20th anniversary celebrations in Georgetown, Penang. If you’re there, I hope this will bring some sweet memories back to you. And if you’re not there, hopefully this will give you a sense of what happened that weekend.
Putting together this video really brought lots of warm and fuzzy feeling I felt that weekend. Thank you all for being a part of the PGHK fa
PGHK 1062 Siàu-Liām Pī-Néeng 數念庇能
What are the things that you love about Penang?
If you were to leave Penang now. What are the things you’ll miss Penang the most? Food and non-food. Come listen to what our guests have to say. Share yours in the comments.
Special thanks to our recording location sponsor Citadines Connect George Town, Penang.
Food sponsor: Momogu - Blind in the Kitchen
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PGHK 1061 Kuè-khì-ê Jī-tsa̍p-nî 過去兮二十年
It’s such a rare occasion where a bunch of our regular guests and listeners would be recording in a physical space, so I took this opportunity to ask them to recall their favorite episodes or moments over the past 20 years of Penang Hokkien Podcast episodes.
Special thanks to our recording location sponsor Citadines Connect George Town, Penang.
Food sponsor: Momogu - Blind in the Kitchen
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PGHK 1060 Sàng-tsia̍h 送食
Food delivery is so common these days. Are you one of those who use it? Which app and service do you use?
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PGHK 1059 Kôo-Tsuá-Tshù 糊紙厝 (Building Paper Houses)
We invited a professional master of building paper houses and effigies for the dead to share his career. He also shared his journey into this profession and the future of this industry in Penang.
Facebook: 358 亚福糊纸店 358 Custom Effigies Workshop
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PGHK 1058 Kheeh-Tsàn Âng-Sann-Kuí 客棧紅衫鬼
We’re back for more ghost stories. This week’s stories include a handsome and light-complected ghost in someone’s dream. Blinking light and bad TV reception in a hotel. And a red dressed found in the closet the next morning in a hotel room.
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PGHK 1057 Âng-môo-tsia̍h 紅毛食
What Western food do you enjoy making and eating? Find out from my guests in this episode, and share your favorites.
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PGHK 1056 Sàng-kèe-kong 送嫁公
We invited a professional male wedding chaperone to share his profession with us. He also answered all the questions you had!
To contact our special guest for your wedding needs, WhatsApp him:
Jason Loh 羅明隆
017-5151-687
Northern GoGoGo 北马搞怪团:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/northerngogogo
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@northern_go
PGHK 1055 Medan Lâng Medan人 (Medanese)
We invited a special guest from Medan to share this neighboring city of Penang.
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PGHK 1054 Kuí Tshit-thô Hio̍h 鬼佚陶葉
Have you ever witnessed leaves on a plant moving without any wind? Are those ghosts playing with the leaves?
Animal communicator looking for Kang Hu Kiann’s lost cat.
Jeff the killer in Genting.
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PGHK 1053 Bué-pái Ki-huē 尾擺機會
One last push for you to get your tickets to join our PGHK20 party.
All sale ends on October 1, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Get your tickets and find out more from https://PenangHokkien.com/20
Add your PGHK photos in Namsai’s Google Doc:
Google Doc Memorabilia Book
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PGHK #1052 Kée-gâu 假敖
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is what everyone is talking about. But how much of AI do you actually use in your daily life and for work? Come share your usage and share some tips.
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PGHK #1051 Kiann-su 驚輸
Are you one of those who are stressed out if you’re not the first ones to get something.
Come share some of the most kiann-su people you know!
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PGHK #1050 Sé-sann洗衫
Some of you may know, one of the things I hated the most is doing laundry. So, I want to hear about your laundry routine. How often do you do laundry? And share your laundry tips and hacks!
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PGHK #1049 Tsionn-tsiap 漿汁
Let’s talk about sauces. From soy sauce to fish sauce. Ketchup to mayonnaise. Dipping sauces to cooking sauces. What are your favorites?
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PGHK #1048 Kàu-tuà bē hiâm sè 夠蹛袂嫌細
We’re back this week to for the second part of this two-partner interview with Gulling Tsinn to learn about his schooling and how he stepped into the world of YouTube that gain him over 3 million subscribers @nevertoosmall. And also how he turned his following into a career and calling for sustainability.
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PGHK #1047 Gû-leng-tsinn-kiánn 牛奶精囝
In our first chat with a long-time listener, Gulling Tsinn, we chatted about his childhood and how it shaped his successful career, including his YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. He shared his creative pursuits as a kid in Perlis, from music to artistic exploration.
Come back next week for the second part of the interview where he shared his schooling and how he got into into his
PGHK #1046 Tshiú-pio手錶
Are you a watch collector? Do you even wear watches? Come share your experience about wearing watches and which retro watches did you own?
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PGHK #1045 Tsa-bóo-gí-na-ang-kong-á-kuí l姹婦囡仔俑公仔鬼
This is the second part of a two-parter recording. This is a detailed and scary account by Tek Ko of his childhood encounter that traced back to a tragic death of a murdered female ghost in his great great grandfather’s old house.
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PGHK #1044 Kheeh-tsàn-khioh-pâng-kuí 客棧擷房鬼
This is the first part of a two-parter long recording. Scary hotel housekeeping ghost. Big hair ghost from Penang followed Namsai’s friend back home. Playing prayers on music player isn’t effective. Finding lost cat in haunted area of the condo.
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PGHK #1043 Pak-hái-tsiah-há-mi̍h 北海食何物
This week, we’re having a group study and I’m compiling a list of places to eat in Penang when I’m back in November. I’ll share the Google list of places. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments!
Here's our current list of restaurants on Google Maps.
北海食好料 Good Eats on Mainland Penang
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PGHK #1042 O̍h-tshiàunn-gua 學唱歌
Come learn about singing from a professional singer. She will share her life as a professional singer as well as giving us some tips on how to sing better!
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PGHK #1041 Kuí-sió-mōi 鬼小妹
We have an extended episode with lots of ghost stories including mysterious happenings in a factory. Ghost attacking a disrespectful student during an overnight stay at school. Husband’s dead sister came back for their attention.
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PGHK #1040 Tuā-hàn-bueh-tsò-hà-mi̍h 大漢欲做何物
Do you remember as a kid, what you wanted to be when you grow up? All those forms and essays we had to write about our future occupations. How many of you said you wanted to be a teacher?
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PGHK #1039 Mah-î-pô 媽姨婆
In Chinese culture, we have specific titles for each of our relatives. With those titles we can tell the relationships for that family member. But, how many of those titles do you know?
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PGHK #1038 Phuá-pēnn-kìm-tshuì 破病禁喙 (Food to Avoid When You're Sick)
What can’t you eat when you’re sick or foods to avoid when recovering from an illness or a surgery?
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PGHK #1037 Tuā-kiô-puànn-bīn-kuí 大橋半面鬼
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A young listener shared his experience seeing some of his ancestors at Cheng Beng.
We also discussed child ghosts and more.
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PGHK #1036 Special PGHK20 Live Ticket Sale + Q&A
Listen to this episode to learn exactly how you can buy your tickets to our 20th anniversary celebrations.
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PGHK #1035 Phùn-thâu-lōo 判頭路
I know this isn’t the most pleasant topic, but layoffs are unfortunately happening all over the world these days. Even if it’s not from retrenchment, we may also lose our jobs out of other circumstances. What would you do if that happened to you? Especially if you have a family to support.
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PGHK #1034 Tha̍k-tsheeh-sî-e-láu-kòo-sū 讀冊時兮老故事
We had a blast reminiscing about our school days! We shared some of our funniest and most memorable moments, like the nicknames we gave our teachers.
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PGHK #1033 拍算做鬧熱 Phah-suìnn-tsò-lāu-jua̍h
I’m excited to be planning a special celebration together with you for our podcast’s 20th anniversary weekend in Penang! I’ll have more details to share next month, so stay tuned. In the meantime, don’t forget to sign up for the PGHK Newsletter to get all the latest updates.
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PGHK #1032 Ông-tè Pa-Pa 王帝爸爸 (King Father)
Because May 8th is my dad’s birthday, I wanted to share something special with you all. My dad, Ong-te Pa-pa, meant the world to me and many others. Losing him in November was incredibly painful and sad. But I don’t want to keep his memory to myself. I want to share him with you because I know many of you also know him through our show. He’s always been my biggest supporter, encouraging me to purs
PGHK #1031 Tshèng-tsí-pue-tshia 銃子飛車
We had a lovely chat with our beloved guest Tsheng-tsi. She shared her childhood, growing up, and how she’s found such fulfillment in her career. You’ll get to know her better and discover her amazing achievements!
Thanks, Eng Kok Tiong, for your technical assistance.
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PGHK #1030 Kuí-bē-phêng-kó 鬼賣蘋果
Guess what? Many of our guests came back with some spooky tales! There was a swimming ghost, a python ghost, a ghost fruit vendor, and even a ghost that got mad at the homeowners for wanting to move away. Talk about a haunted house!
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PGHK #1029 Thâu-môo 頭毛 (Hair)
We had a great time sharing stories about our hair! We talked about all the crazy hairstyles we’ve had, how we like to style it, and the different ways we’ve cut it.
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PGHK #1028 Ngiau 貓
Since we were chatting about dogs last month, it’s only right to switch gears and talk about cats. We shared all about our feline friends, including their personalities, photos, and funny stories. Oh, and guess what? Chai even came to visit me at the studio a few times!
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PHGK #1027 Hû-miâ 魚名
We had a blast trying to match fish names in different languages. We also grouped them into different price ranges and, of course, how yummy they are!
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PGHK #1026 Hiâu-lo̍k e kuì-jîn 姣鹿兮貴人
I really appreciate how Hiau Lok was so open about how his childhood and his complex relationships with his parents still impact him in his adult life. He also shared what food from Penang that he truly missed the most.
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PGHK #1025 Liáu-kái Hiâu-lo̍k 瞭解姣鹿
Hiau Lok and I had a really honest chat about his childhood. Find out why he had to turn off his computer before her mother came home. He also shared how teachers played an important role in his life. His sharing will help us further understand the other side of Hiau Lok in next week’s episode.
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PGHK #1024 Phah-jī-kuí 拍字鬼
We came back with even more spooky tales, like an office ghost typing on the keyboard, a dad being possessed, and even a ghost in Sambai Belacan’s room! We also went to Balik Pulau and talked about frogs and toads.
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PGHK #1023 Káu 狗
This week we shared stories about dogs. We shared interesting and funny stories about our own dogs but also didn’t shy away from unpleasant subjects of animal cruelty and dog’s interesting behavior.
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PGHK #1022 Hèng-tshù 興趣
What are your hobbies? And how does it qualify something as a hobby? Our guests shared their hobbies, and some turned theirs into a money making avenue.
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PGHK #1021 Nā-to̍h-kong 拿督公
We invited a researcher of Datuk Kong to share her findings with our listeners. Did you know there are multiracial Datuk Kong in Malaysia? Come learn more from Dr. Tan Ai Boay.
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PGHK #1020 食經濟風 Tsia̍h-keng-tsé-hong
Are you a luxury traveler or a budget traveler? This week we discussed ways to travel economically, including sharing a bed with a stranger in a foreign country. Do you dare to travel this way?
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PGHK #1019 Kha-tshuinn 尻脽
This week, we come back after CNY holiday, and went straight to talking about the behind! Yes, buttocks. Butts. But specifically, what recently happened to A-Long’s butt.
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PGHK #1018 Kuè tsuâ-nî kóng tsuâ-kóo 🐍 過蛇年講蛇古
We welcomed in the year of the Snake as we wish everyone a healthy, prosperous, and happy new year. We also took the occasion to share some of our own encounters with Tok Panjang - 🐍 snakes!
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PGHK #1017 Kuē-bâng-ke̍k 粿芒極
We ended up spending a lot of time talking about Kuih Bangkit while we discussed traditional CNY kuih. We also briefly touched on newer Chinese New Year kuih.
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PGHK #1016 Kuí-hiáng-kha-ta̍h-tshia-tsing鬼響骹踏車鐘
We’re back with more ghost stories. A man walking extremely slowly at her mother’s wake. Bicycle bell rung by ghosts. Sword being pulled by a ghost. India ghosts walking by bed looking for things.
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