My Singapore Life Podcast

In the 1990s, a comedy show about a middle-class Chinese family and their Malay and Indian neighbours captivated audiences. Actress Daisy Irani recounts her Singapore story. Read by Karen Tan. My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 19-year-old takes an intensive Mother Tongue course – and bonds with other Mandarin misfits. Read by Karen Tan and written by Denyse Yeo.   My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clubbing on weekends in the 90s often meant going to Jiak Kim Street. Here’s how one young man embraced his party tribe. Read by Lim Yu-Beng and written by Ramesh Krishnan.   My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zig-ah-zig-ah! A teenager obsessed with Sporty Spice discovers Girl Power after joining a singing contest. Read by Karen Tan and written by Kristal Melson. My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singaporean playwright Haresh Sharma says there is no real coming of age until one has come face-to-face with unbearable loss. Read by Lim Yu-Beng.   My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager rebel came face-to-face with stereotypes – while riding pillion on a racing bike. Read by Pam Oei and written by Shirlene Noordin. My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five boys opened for Bryan Adams and had a radio hit – until reality came crashing down. Read by Lim Yu-beng and written by Christopher Toh.   My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brand new mall, a mysterious older friend and an innocent game of “pen fairy” – what could go wrong? Written by Adeline Chia. Read by Pam Oei.   My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990s Singapore. Join us on a journey back to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Facebook and Friendster, there was BBS, as romance and adventure met old-school tech. Written by Clara Chow. Read by Pam Oei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second episode: An insecure teenager goes on a hunt for a pair of Cross Colours jeans at Far East Plaza. Written by Pooja Nansi. Read by Pam Oei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode: Adventures in ice cream stick “gunfights”, Panini football stickers and Vanilla Ice. Written by Marc Nair. Read by Lim Yu-Beng. My Singapore Life showcases heartfelt true stories from CNA Lifestyle about life, love and loss in the Lion City – read by some of Singapore’s finest actors. We begin with a series of short essays about coming of age in 1990's Singapore. Join us on a journey back in to a more innocent time before smartphones, Instagram and Netflix.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.