Penang Hokkien Podcast 庇能福建

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-05-12.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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 pursue my dreams. And I'm so grateful for his own creativity that instilled in me the belief that I can do whatever I want in life. I truly owe it all to him. Love you, Papa. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-05-05.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-28.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-21.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Twitter (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Twitter (John's) @JohnOng Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-14.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Twitter (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Twitter (John's) @JohnOng Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-07.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Twitter (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Twitter (John's) @JohnOng Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-31.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Twitter (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Twitter (John's) @JohnOng Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-24.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Twitter (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Twitter (John's) @JohnOng Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-17.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Twitter (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Twitter (John's) @JohnOng Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John's) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-10.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-03.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-24.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-17.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-10.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-03.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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 -

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-01-20.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

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. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-01-13.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We shared interesting stories from our workplace. Anonymous complaint letter and being robbed at work among other stories. This will be an ongoing series, please let me know if you have your own workplace stories to share. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-01-06.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This will be an ongoing series of our roommate stories. This includes good ones and bad ones. We even have a guest who admitted that she's the bad roommate! But not as bad as a serial killer! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-12-30.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Chelsia Ng (Liliuan Thang) shared with us her recent album launch - "Book One: Songs for You and I". She shared many personal stories about the new songs, including two Penang Hokkien songs about Penang food and her mom! Please support our fellow Penangite talent by purchasing her limited edition album box set and stream her music! Buy her limited album on her website: https://www.chelsiang.com/products/book-1-songs-for-you-and-i-box-set Stream her songs: https://open.spotify.com/album/5jdsuOI91TjG9MivsGCzts https://music.apple.com/us/album/book-one-songs-for-you-and-i/1782302670 [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-12-23.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Suahu returned to share his college years and his career path. Also find out what his hobbies are. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-12-16.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

I reconnected with one of our first listeners of PGHK, Suahu. He shared with us his childhood and how he discovered PGHK. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-12-09.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

A listeners shared why three stories of this hotel is so haunted. Hikers cut his own middle finger for speaking disrespectfully in the hiking trail. And many more! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-12-02.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We discussed the imported culture of autumn traditions to Malaysia. Those of us living abroad also shared their autumn experience. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-11-25.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We shared our breakup stories from romantic lovers to friendships. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-11-11.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We talked about dressing up for Halloween, drama, and simply playing with your mom's makeup, dress, and shoes. This also inspired a Chinese Opera theme fashion show at our PGHK 20th anniversary weekend. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-11-04.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We're back for more ghost stories. Haunted experience for a realtor. Momogu shared his ghost encounter at his night school. Besaikong also shared his friend's pontianak ghost hanging on the tree. We also discussed the black and white ghosts from hell. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-10-28.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We are blessed with so many varieties of local fruits in the Southeast Asia region. How many of these fruits have you heard of or even tasted? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-10-21.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This week we invited a property agent, Jun/Doraemon to share his job of buying and selling properties in Penang. He also shared his career before getting into the realty industry. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-10-14.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This week a new batch of listeners sat down and chatted with me about my move to the USA, college, and my romantic relationships. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-10-06.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Once again, we switched roles and have PGHK listeners interviewed me for this episode. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-09-30.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We switched our seats around, and have the listeners of PGHK interviewed me for the next three weeks! If you have any additional questions you'd like to ask, feel free to leave them in the comments. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-09-23.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Walking down memory lane of the past 19 years of this space we created together called Penang Hokkien Podcast as we celebrate our 1000th episode. Let's keep this space going for another 1000 episodes! Thanks for the love and support you have given to the show and to me personally. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-09-16.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

I was so happy and touched to get to meet up with you in person when I was in Penang. If you didn't get to join the gathering, you'll get to see and hear from some of the listeners who were there. Some of them I've know for years, but only meeting in person for the first time. Thank you for your years of support and friendship. Please come join us this weekend for our 1000th episode recording! Learn how to join the recording. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-09-09.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We are back for more ghost stories including at camping trips, KOMTAR shop are, and find out what the color of my aura. And see if you can hear a voice saying "hello, hello" on the left side at 1:09:39? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-09-02.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This week, we discussed about baking, including the types of baked goods we like and different models of ovens we use. How much experience do you have when it comes to baking? Come learn from our guests. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-08-26.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We invited several members of the State Chinese (Penang) Association members to come share their heritage. We also asked them about the recent hit video "Mama Me-Yah!", a Chinese Peranakan family tale. Mama Me-Yah!: https://youtu.be/3IEmvWNbdJI?si=rkTYBgVFC58mHbAI State Chinese (Penang) Association Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/scpapenang/ [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-08-19.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Namsai returned shared her live after secondary school and her career path into advertisement and music video production industry. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-08-12.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Namsai opened up to talk about her childhood. Find out more about her duty as a child in a household of a business minded mother. Of course there's ghost stories. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-08-05.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This week's ghost stories we discussed ghosts that can move thing, aka poltergeist. Acknowledging a crying ghost at word by offering her food and drinks. Out of body experience by another guest being attached by a bird ghost. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-07-29.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Previously we shared our experiences in primary school. This time, we moved on to discussing our secondary school life. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-07-22.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We invited Tiffany Choong, one of the authors of MikuBooks.com to come share with us her book of illustrations of Penang and its culture. All other books from Mike Books at https://mikubooks.com Buy the Art of Joy Everyday Penang by Tiffany Choong: https://clarity8.com/everyday-penang-tiffany-choong.html https://www.instagram.com/bulanlifestyle_art/ (Instagram) [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-07-15.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We have Mama Kush's owner, a professional nyonya kuih baker and vendor here to share with us why got into this profession and business. Mama Kuih info: https://mamakuih.com (Website) https://facebook.com/mamakuih (Facebook) https://instagram.com/mama.kuih (Instagram) https://wa.me/60124898368 (WhatsApp) ❤️ Support PGHK

This week we discussed how attention-seekers use the internet and social media for fame and profit. What crossed the line of authenticity? Are you into that kind of viral content? PGHK Takes Over New World Park event on August 10, 2024. Register on Facebook. https://fb.me/e/zcOOYnCrH Follow PGHK WhatsApp Channel for announcements. https://PenangHokkien.com/whatsapp [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-07-01.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

Sambai Belacan returned to Malaysia after the breakup. And find out who beat him up? And why he decided to return to Paris. If you haven't listened to all four episodes of Sambai Belacan's stories, here are all first 3 episodes: Ep 1 - https://youtube.com/live/N-35ioAmhdo Ep 2 - https://youtube.com/live/TNb54eFQyI4 Ep 3 - https://youtube.com/live/2ckqGUIM-8c [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-06-24.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This week we learned about Sambai Belacan's life studying in Paris, France. How he stumbled info photography. And find out how his relationship was with his older boyfriend. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-06-17.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

This is part 2 of a four-part Pride Month series with Sambai Belacan. Let's find out more about his life during puberty and what he did after secondary school. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-06-10.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

We're kicking off Pride Month with a month-long series of conversations with Sambai Belacan. Find out about his childhood, family, and first crush in school. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-06-03.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

The dead came back to ask for a karaoke set. Don't mention any ghost encounters at home, go straight to the temple. A performer shared his experience on paying respects to ghosts at a studio space. Seeing ghost at a cinema and more. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-05-27.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK

What was your Primary School experience like? Come share your stories with us! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2024-05-20.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK