RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a7be6a08-8c2b-4bdf-99da-2f8c9afcbb32 -- Rendered At Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:34:22 +0000 Living it up in Lion City! https://redcircle.com/shows/living-it-up-in-lion-city en All rights reserved. Rindo Ramankutty "Livin' it up in Lion City!" is a podcast about life in the sunny island of Singapore, where friends and I talk about our experiences and our takes on stuff happening on this little red dot. I'm a guy from India living in Singapore for more than a decade. We're not experts, celebrities, or captains of industry - this is all about regular conversations, with regular people. Hope you enjoy this little podcast! a7be6a08-8c2b-4bdf-99da-2f8c9afcbb32 episodic no Rindo Ramankutty living.it.up.in.lion.city@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/a7be6a08-8c2b-4bdf-99da-2f8c9afcbb32 no full Immigration, Integration, Identity Immigration, Integration, Identity 5 2 Rindo Ramankutty We have a chat with Maria Isaeva, a long time resident of Singapore who recently left the country, about identity, about integration, and what it means to call Singapore home. We have a chat with Maria Isaeva, a long time resident of Singapore who recently left the country, about identity, about integration, and what it means to call Singapore home. 5ece92c3-43ce-4339-81f7-cabacdaa55ba https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/immigration-integration-identity Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:04:24 +0000 3240 no full Racism: Why is it so hard to talk about it in Singapore? Racism: Why is it so hard to talk about it in Singapore? 4 2 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Racism is a touchy topic in Singapore, but there has been a resurgence in dialogue in light of recent events that highlight the problem of racism in Singapore. The voices are many, and highly polarized. So how do we talk about this effectively? We chat with Mohd Suhaile, a former journalist, Syafiqah Taufek, a grad student in the Department of Malay Studies, NUS, and Daniel Goh, Associate Professor of Sociology, NUS.</p> <p>This is part of the series Coming Together, a collaboration with NGO The Whitehatters.</p> Racism is a touchy topic in Singapore, but there has been a resurgence in dialogue in light of recent events that highlight the problem of racism in Singapore. The voices are many, and highly polarized. So how do we talk about this effectively? We chat with Mohd Suhaile, a former journalist, Syafiqah Taufek, a grad student in the Department of Malay Studies, NUS, and Daniel Goh, Associate Professor of Sociology, NUS.

This is part of the series Coming Together, a collaboration with NGO The Whitehatters.

]]> <p>Racism is a touchy topic in Singapore, but there has been a resurgence in dialogue in light of recent events that highlight the problem of racism in Singapore. The voices are many, and highly polarized. So how do we talk about this effectively? We chat with Mohd Suhaile, a former journalist, Syafiqah Taufek, a grad student in the Department of Malay Studies, NUS, and Daniel Goh, Associate Professor of Sociology, NUS.</p> <p>This is part of the series Coming Together, a collaboration with NGO The Whitehatters.</p> 5eebf132-2783-4901-8e8c-044338deae25 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/racism-why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-about-it-in-singapore Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:07:17 +0000 4451 no full What do Foreigners need to know? What do Foreigners need to know? 3 2 Rindo Ramankutty <p>In the wake of rising anti-foreigner sentiments in a country that has always been labeled an "expat paradise", what do foreigners need to know, when arriving in Singapore?</p> <p>We have a chat with expats Melissa and Amanda.</p> <p>This episode is part of the series "Coming Together", a collaboration with <a href="%20https:/thewhitehatters.sg/">The Whitehatters</a>, a local NGO that seeks to foster dialogue between various communities of topics of social cohesion.</p> In the wake of rising anti-foreigner sentiments in a country that has always been labeled an "expat paradise", what do foreigners need to know, when arriving in Singapore?

We have a chat with expats Melissa and Amanda.

This episode is part of the series "Coming Together", a collaboration with The Whitehatters, a local NGO that seeks to foster dialogue between various communities of topics of social cohesion.

]]> <p>In the wake of rising anti-foreigner sentiments in a country that has always been labeled an &#34;expat paradise&#34;, what do foreigners need to know, when arriving in Singapore?</p> <p>We have a chat with expats Melissa and Amanda.</p> <p>This episode is part of the series &#34;Coming Together&#34;, a collaboration with The Whitehatters, a local NGO that seeks to foster dialogue between various communities of topics of social cohesion.</p> 446429cb-e4d8-4527-9926-82d8f91dfd9b https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/what-do-foreigners-need-to-know Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:24:10 +0000 3952 no full The "True Blue" vs the "New": the blurred lines of Singaporean-ness The "True Blue" vs the "New": the blurred lines of Singaporean-ness 2 2 Rindo Ramankutty <p>What makes a Singaporean "Singaporean"? We have a conversation about Singaporean identity,  about notions of "true blue Singaporeans" and "new Singaporeans",  and why this is prevalent in contemporary discourse today.</p> <p>Our guest is Danny Koordi, a podcast producer and founder of the local podcaster community Podcast SG.</p> What makes a Singaporean "Singaporean"? We have a conversation about Singaporean identity,  about notions of "true blue Singaporeans" and "new Singaporeans",  and why this is prevalent in contemporary discourse today.

Our guest is Danny Koordi, a podcast producer and founder of the local podcaster community Podcast SG.

]]> <p>What makes a Singaporean &#34;Singaporean&#34;? We have a conversation about Singaporean identity,  about notions of &#34;true blue Singaporeans&#34; and &#34;new Singaporeans&#34;,  and why this is prevalent in contemporary discourse today.</p> <p>Our guest is Danny Koordi, a podcast producer and founder of the local podcaster community Podcast SG.</p> 9cc7d05a-9394-459e-a4e6-a1475d522571 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/the-true-blue-vs-the-new-the-blurred-lines-of-singaporean-ness Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:21:00 +0000 4349 no full "Integration" - what does this word really mean? "Integration" - what does this word really mean? 1 2 Rindo Ramankutty <p>In the first episode of the series "Coming Together" in collaboration with the NGO theWhiteHatters.sg, we have a conversation about the local sentiments of foreigners seemingly not integrating in Singapore, and what the word "integration" actually means.</p> In the first episode of the series "Coming Together" in collaboration with the NGO theWhiteHatters.sg, we have a conversation about the local sentiments of foreigners seemingly not integrating in Singapore, and what the word "integration" actually means.

]]> <p>In the first episode of the series &#34;Coming Together&#34; in collaboration with the NGO theWhiteHatters.sg, we have a conversation about the local sentiments of foreigners seemingly not integrating in Singapore, and what the word &#34;integration&#34; actually means.</p> 32c02bf5-1c73-4b0a-9ed2-104cc5248a8b https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/integration-what-does-this-word-really-mean Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:21:38 +0000 3567 no full We talk about Metal, and the Metal scene in Singapore We talk about Metal, and the Metal scene in Singapore 31 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>I have a chat with two friends Tomas and Michele about the metal genre, and the scene in Singapore.</p> I have a chat with two friends Tomas and Michele about the metal genre, and the scene in Singapore.

]]> <p>I have a chat with two friends Tomas and Michele about the metal genre, and the scene in Singapore.</p> ed41069f-879e-4f62-9b0e-e5dcd20ed5bc https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/we-talk-about-metal-and-the-metal-scene-in-singapore Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:05:34 +0000 4612 no full A Candid Conversation about Interracial Dating in Singapore (Part 2 of 2) A Candid Conversation about Interracial Dating in Singapore (Part 2 of 2) Rindo Ramankutty A new episode A new episode 8922df9c-0a9b-4910-9769-f1ca9c8949e0 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/a-candid-conversation-about-interracial-dating-in-singapore-part-1-of-2-0 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:46:53 +0000 3387 no full Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore Part 4: Conversations with Singaporeans Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore Part 4: Conversations with Singaporeans 29 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>In the fourth episode of the series "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore", I chat with Singaporeans I know to get their takes on the issue of rising nativism, nationalism and protectionism during COVID times, and even before that.</p> <p>Huge shoutout to Gary Tan of "Not Again Podcast"; Deeban, Josiah and Shaun of "Lords of Lobang"; and Jon Wang of "Longkangkitties" for being part of this and providing their insight!</p> In the fourth episode of the series "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore", I chat with Singaporeans I know to get their takes on the issue of rising nativism, nationalism and protectionism during COVID times, and even before that.

Huge shoutout to Gary Tan of "Not Again Podcast"; Deeban, Josiah and Shaun of "Lords of Lobang"; and Jon Wang of "Longkangkitties" for being part of this and providing their insight!

]]> <p>In the fourth episode of the series &#34;Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore&#34;, I chat with Singaporeans I know to get their takes on the issue of rising nativism, nationalism and protectionism during COVID times, and even before that.</p> <p>Huge shoutout to Gary Tan of &#34;Not Again Podcast&#34;; Deeban, Josiah and Shaun of &#34;Lords of Lobang&#34;; and Jon Wang of &#34;Longkangkitties&#34; for being part of this and providing their insight!</p> ac687e8d-2570-4dfb-9932-dad876936c7e https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-4-conversations-with-singaporeans Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:34:57 +0000 3373 yes full A Candid Conversation about Interracial Dating in Singapore (Part 1 of 2) A Candid Conversation about Interracial Dating in Singapore (Part 1 of 2) 28 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Jasmin and I talk about interracial dating in Singapore, our experiences with dating across cultural and racial lines, and how we handle perceptions other people have of our love lives.</p> Jasmin and I talk about interracial dating in Singapore, our experiences with dating across cultural and racial lines, and how we handle perceptions other people have of our love lives.

]]> <p>Jasmin and I talk about interracial dating in Singapore, our experiences with dating across cultural and racial lines, and how we handle perceptions other people have of our love lives.</p> 0e6a8f9a-08b1-4fbf-8a7d-f8ad51094a6c https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/a-candid-conversation-about-interracial-dating-in-singapore-part-1-of-2 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:16:25 +0000 3151 no full Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore, Part 3: A Chat with Avijit Das Patnaik, on the Impact of Online Hate Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore, Part 3: A Chat with Avijit Das Patnaik, on the Impact of Online Hate 27 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>I have a chat with Avijit Das Patnaik, an Indian citizen who was a target of online vitriol over a contentious facebook post he shared in 2018. We talk about how he incurred the wrath of the internet, how it changed his and his family's lives, and why that incident got the reaction that it did.</p> <p>Check out the other episodes on the series "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore" here: https://livingitupinlioncity.com/tag/uxs/</p> I have a chat with Avijit Das Patnaik, an Indian citizen who was a target of online vitriol over a contentious facebook post he shared in 2018. We talk about how he incurred the wrath of the internet, how it changed his and his family's lives, and why that incident got the reaction that it did.

Check out the other episodes on the series "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore" here: https://livingitupinlioncity.com/tag/uxs/

]]> <p>I have a chat with Avijit Das Patnaik, an Indian citizen who was a target of online vitriol over a contentious facebook post he shared in 2018. We talk about how he incurred the wrath of the internet, how it changed his and his family&#39;s lives, and why that incident got the reaction that it did.</p> <p>Check out the other episodes on the series &#34;Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore&#34; here: https://livingitupinlioncity.com/tag/uxs/</p> c8b45a07-7935-4efa-a465-e269f06a5409 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-3-a-chat-with-avijit-das-patnaik-on-the-impact-of-online-hate Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:10:50 +0000 3673 no full 26. Being a Foreigner: A Singaporean in Estonia 26. Being a Foreigner: A Singaporean in Estonia 26 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>I chat with good friend Nikki, a Singaporean living in Estonia. We talk about living life as a foreigner, the startup scene in Tallinn, and most importantly, we talk about food.</p> <p>We recorded this episode way back in February 2020, right before COVID took the world by storm.</p> I chat with good friend Nikki, a Singaporean living in Estonia. We talk about living life as a foreigner, the startup scene in Tallinn, and most importantly, we talk about food.

We recorded this episode way back in February 2020, right before COVID took the world by storm.

]]> <p>I chat with good friend Nikki, a Singaporean living in Estonia. We talk about living life as a foreigner, the startup scene in Tallinn, and most importantly, we talk about food.</p> <p>We recorded this episode way back in February 2020, right before COVID took the world by storm.</p> 6cf0eee5-540c-49fb-b0ec-c315deebc97e https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/26-being-a-foreigner-a-singaporean-in-estonia Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:49:46 +0000 4022 no full 25. Understanding Cultural Intelligence with Ling Ling Tai 25. Understanding Cultural Intelligence with Ling Ling Tai 25 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>I seek to understand what cultural intelligence means, with Ling Ling Tai, a seasoned learning and development professional on increasing intercultural awareness, and cultivating inclusive workplaces. She's the founder of Culture Spark Global, that focuses on exactly this, and also the host of the podcast Leaders of Learning, which is the top podcast in South East Asia on personal and organizational development.</p> <p>https://www.culturesparkglobal.com/</p> <p>https://leadersoflearning.asia/</p> <p><a href= "https://leadersoflearning.asia/">https://leadersoflearning.asia/</a></p> I seek to understand what cultural intelligence means, with Ling Ling Tai, a seasoned learning and development professional on increasing intercultural awareness, and cultivating inclusive workplaces. She's the founder of Culture Spark Global, that focuses on exactly this, and also the host of the podcast Leaders of Learning, which is the top podcast in South East Asia on personal and organizational development.

https://www.culturesparkglobal.com/

https://leadersoflearning.asia/

https://leadersoflearning.asia/

]]> <p>I seek to understand what cultural intelligence means, with Ling Ling Tai, a seasoned learning and development professional on increasing intercultural awareness, and cultivating inclusive workplaces. She&#39;s the founder of Culture Spark Global, that focuses on exactly this, and also the host of the podcast Leaders of Learning, which is the top podcast in South East Asia on personal and organizational development.</p> <p>https://www.culturesparkglobal.com/</p> <p>https://leadersoflearning.asia/</p> <p><a href="https://leadersoflearning.asia/" rel="nofollow">https://leadersoflearning.asia/</a></p> c069ecd0-f528-412d-b62e-669f20c1f6ba https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/25-understanding-cultural-intelligence-with-ling-ling-tai Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:16:07 +0000 2710 no full 24. Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore: Part 2, The Nature of Local Discomfort over Foreigners 24. Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore: Part 2, The Nature of Local Discomfort over Foreigners 24 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>This is Part 2 of the series on "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore".</p> <p>This episode, we analyze the nature of local discomfort over foreigners in Singapore.</p> <p>More links to references can be found on the website here:</p> <p><a href= "http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-2-the-nature-of-local-discomfort-over-foreigners/"> http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-2-the-nature-of-local-discomfort-over-foreigners/</a></p> This is Part 2 of the series on "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore".

This episode, we analyze the nature of local discomfort over foreigners in Singapore.

More links to references can be found on the website here:

http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-2-the-nature-of-local-discomfort-over-foreigners/

]]> <p>This is Part 2 of the series on &#34;Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore&#34;.</p> <p>This episode, we analyze the nature of local discomfort over foreigners in Singapore.</p> <p>More links to references can be found on the website here:</p> <p><a href="http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-2-the-nature-of-local-discomfort-over-foreigners/" rel="nofollow"> http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-2-the-nature-of-local-discomfort-over-foreigners/</a></p> a52f6392-1b63-48e7-ac76-e61dec272630 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/24-understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-2-the-nature-of-local-discomfort-over-foreigners Mon, 25 May 2020 16:09:43 +0000 2645 no full 23. COVID19, and the Dehumanization of Chinese People in Popular Culture 23. COVID19, and the Dehumanization of Chinese People in Popular Culture 23 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Recent conversations with friends and observations around social media have highlighted the pervasive "otherness" of Chinese people in popular culture, during the COVID19 coronavirus crisis, and even outside of that. Rooted in history, propaganda and internet culture, I try to understand why people struggle to find Chinese people "relatable".</p> <p>Liziqi's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cnliziqi</p> <p>background music credits: <a href= "https://www.purple-planet.com/">https://www.purple-planet.com/</a></p> Recent conversations with friends and observations around social media have highlighted the pervasive "otherness" of Chinese people in popular culture, during the COVID19 coronavirus crisis, and even outside of that. Rooted in history, propaganda and internet culture, I try to understand why people struggle to find Chinese people "relatable".

Liziqi's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cnliziqi

background music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com/

]]> <p>Recent conversations with friends and observations around social media have highlighted the pervasive &#34;otherness&#34; of Chinese people in popular culture, during the COVID19 coronavirus crisis, and even outside of that. Rooted in history, propaganda and internet culture, I try to understand why people struggle to find Chinese people &#34;relatable&#34;.</p> <p>Liziqi&#39;s youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cnliziqi</p> <p>background music credits: <a href="https://www.purple-planet.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.purple-planet.com/</a></p> 57b6986a-1a5c-415b-9220-b58f3696ceeb https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/23-covid19-and-the-dehumanization-of-chinese-people-in-popular-culture Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:22:45 +0000 1500 no full 22. Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore: Part 1, The History of Immigration and the events that built up the anti-foreigner narrative 22. Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore: Part 1, The History of Immigration and the events that built up the anti-foreigner narrative 22 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>This is Part 1 of the series on "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore".</p> <p>In this episode the history of immigration in Singapore, and various events along the way that built up the anti-foreigner narrative here. As a foreigner myself, I believe it's important to understand the hows and the whys, and how to deal with the situation.</p> <p>I referenced a whole bunch of sources for this podcast series - I've listed them in the podcast website. Do check them out, some make for fantastic reading!</p> <p><a href= "http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/xenophobia-in-singapore/">http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/xenophobia-in-singapore/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> This is Part 1 of the series on "Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore".

In this episode the history of immigration in Singapore, and various events along the way that built up the anti-foreigner narrative here. As a foreigner myself, I believe it's important to understand the hows and the whys, and how to deal with the situation.

I referenced a whole bunch of sources for this podcast series - I've listed them in the podcast website. Do check them out, some make for fantastic reading!

http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/xenophobia-in-singapore/

 

 

]]> <p>This is Part 1 of the series on &#34;Understanding Xenophobia in Singapore&#34;.</p> <p>In this episode the history of immigration in Singapore, and various events along the way that built up the anti-foreigner narrative here. As a foreigner myself, I believe it&#39;s important to understand the hows and the whys, and how to deal with the situation.</p> <p>I referenced a whole bunch of sources for this podcast series - I&#39;ve listed them in the podcast website. Do check them out, some make for fantastic reading!</p> <p><a href="http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/xenophobia-in-singapore/" rel="nofollow">http://livingitupinlioncity.com/podcast/xenophobia-in-singapore/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 95bf51f7-89bf-428d-8fbf-645e8859cbee https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/22-understanding-xenophobia-in-singapore-part-1-the-history-of-immigration-and-the-events-that-built-up-the-anti-foreigner-narrative Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:21:48 +0000 2220 no full 21. It's 2020! The State of the Podcast - what's been going on last year, and what you can look forward to this year 21. It's 2020! The State of the Podcast - what's been going on last year, and what you can look forward to this year 21 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Happy new year!</p> <p>It's 2020, and I talk about some of the cool things that happened last year, and some things you all can look forward to, this year.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> Happy new year!

It's 2020, and I talk about some of the cool things that happened last year, and some things you all can look forward to, this year.

Enjoy!

]]> <p>Happy new year!</p> <p>It&#39;s 2020, and I talk about some of the cool things that happened last year, and some things you all can look forward to, this year.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> ae9ad2f2-a94e-4065-b34b-9155c37af71f https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/21-its-2020-the-state-of-the-podcast-whats-been-going-on-last-year-and-what-you-can-look-forward-to-this-year Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:00:36 +0000 1050 no full 20. Livin' it up in Geylang! 20. Livin' it up in Geylang! 20 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Geylang is widely known as the 'red light district' of Singapore, a den of sin and debauchery that should be given wide berth, as common wisdom goes. What's it really like though? Friends and I talk about the history of this infamous neighbourhood, and personal experiences living here.</p> Geylang is widely known as the 'red light district' of Singapore, a den of sin and debauchery that should be given wide berth, as common wisdom goes. What's it really like though? Friends and I talk about the history of this infamous neighbourhood, and personal experiences living here.

]]> <p>Geylang is widely known as the &#39;red light district&#39; of Singapore, a den of sin and debauchery that should be given wide berth, as common wisdom goes. What&#39;s it really like though? Friends and I talk about the history of this infamous neighbourhood, and personal experiences living here.</p> 1aa542e9-aab7-4104-8d33-9361745750aa https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/20-livin-it-up-in-geylang Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:23:48 +0000 3994 yes full 19. Two Food Delivery Riders voice their thoughts on the recent PMD ban that very nearly plunged Singapore into Anarchy 19. Two Food Delivery Riders voice their thoughts on the recent PMD ban that very nearly plunged Singapore into Anarchy 19 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>We recorded this episode two days after the ban was announced. We asked two friends who do food delivery about the ban and how it would affect them.</p> We recorded this episode two days after the ban was announced. We asked two friends who do food delivery about the ban and how it would affect them.

]]> <p>We recorded this episode two days after the ban was announced. We asked two friends who do food delivery about the ban and how it would affect them.</p> a7f229a9-8e6d-43d6-b08f-c9c835e1b20f https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/19-two-food-delivery-riders-voice-their-thoughts-on-the-recent-pmd-ban-that-very-nearly-plunged-singapore-into-anarchy Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:29:56 +0000 2396 no full 18. We talk about the book "200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom" and the Bicentennial Experience 18. We talk about the book "200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom" and the Bicentennial Experience 18 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Suraj and I talk about a book we've been reading, called "200 years of Singapore and the United Kingdom". It's an interesting book that aims to provide a more balanced understanding of Singapore's history, viewed through the lens of both Singaporean and British voices.</p> <p>We also talk about the Singapore Bicentennial Experience at Fort Canning. If you haven't seen it yet, CHECK IT OUT NOW! It's pretty awesome.</p> Suraj and I talk about a book we've been reading, called "200 years of Singapore and the United Kingdom". It's an interesting book that aims to provide a more balanced understanding of Singapore's history, viewed through the lens of both Singaporean and British voices.

We also talk about the Singapore Bicentennial Experience at Fort Canning. If you haven't seen it yet, CHECK IT OUT NOW! It's pretty awesome.

]]> <p>Suraj and I talk about a book we&#39;ve been reading, called &#34;200 years of Singapore and the United Kingdom&#34;. It&#39;s an interesting book that aims to provide a more balanced understanding of Singapore&#39;s history, viewed through the lens of both Singaporean and British voices.</p> <p>We also talk about the Singapore Bicentennial Experience at Fort Canning. If you haven&#39;t seen it yet, CHECK IT OUT NOW! It&#39;s pretty awesome.</p> 3b9d2dffa97a46aabd63c16e477d7cca https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/18-we-talk-about-the-book-200-years-of-singapore-and-the-united-kingdom-and-the-bicentennial-experience Tue, 15 Oct 2019 07:40:44 +0000 2781 no full 17. What makes a city boring? 17. What makes a city boring? 17 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>What makes a city boring? Friends from Singapore, Spain and Belgium weigh in.</p> What makes a city boring? Friends from Singapore, Spain and Belgium weigh in.

]]> <p>What makes a city boring? Friends from Singapore, Spain and Belgium weigh in.</p> f1c51a3fe0b74c3998b0d97b7881a346 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/17-what-makes-a-city-boring Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:41:04 +0000 4372 no full Revisiting "Disneyland with The Death Penalty" and William Gibson, the man behind Singapore's infamous label Revisiting "Disneyland with The Death Penalty" and William Gibson, the man behind Singapore's infamous label 16 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>"Disneyland with the Death Penalty" has become synonymous with Singapore. Spawned from an essay in 1993, does the epithet still apply? And why is a phrase from 3 decades ago still being used, in any discussion about Singapore?</p> <p>This episode looks at the historical, social and political context around William Gibson's essay.</p> "Disneyland with the Death Penalty" has become synonymous with Singapore. Spawned from an essay in 1993, does the epithet still apply? And why is a phrase from 3 decades ago still being used, in any discussion about Singapore?

This episode looks at the historical, social and political context around William Gibson's essay.

]]> <p>&#34;Disneyland with the Death Penalty&#34; has become synonymous with Singapore. Spawned from an essay in 1993, does the epithet still apply? And why is a phrase from 3 decades ago still being used, in any discussion about Singapore?</p> <p>This episode looks at the historical, social and political context around William Gibson&#39;s essay.</p> b23380bb57364d9f88ea8b42411d2e29 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/revisiting-disneyland-with-the-death-penalty-and-william-gibson-the-man-behind-singapores-infamous-label Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:26:36 +0000 2349 no full 15. Being a Foreigner: German in Singapore, Singaporean in Germany 15. Being a Foreigner: German in Singapore, Singaporean in Germany 15 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>A German friend - who lives in Singapore - and a Singaporean friend - who's lived in Germany - talk about their experiences living life as foreigners. About language, about culture shock, about stereotypes, about racism...</p> A German friend - who lives in Singapore - and a Singaporean friend - who's lived in Germany - talk about their experiences living life as foreigners. About language, about culture shock, about stereotypes, about racism...

]]> <p>A German friend - who lives in Singapore - and a Singaporean friend - who&#39;s lived in Germany - talk about their experiences living life as foreigners. About language, about culture shock, about stereotypes, about racism...</p> 90eff9871dcf4f2791bb6978912aa95b https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/15-being-a-foreigner-german-in-singapore-singaporean-in-germany Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:28:22 +0000 5123 no full 14. The exclusionary nature of colonial architecture, the myth of the lazy native, and the movie scene in Singapore 14. The exclusionary nature of colonial architecture, the myth of the lazy native, and the movie scene in Singapore 14 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Hafiz from episode 13 is back, and we chat about a lot of things: about how a lot of colonial architecture was exclusionary, how that famous sign at Cavenagh Bridge may have been meant to keep local riffraff out, how the trope that "Malays are lazy" is a myth perpetuated by colonialists, and about the movie scene in Singapore, then and now.</p> Hafiz from episode 13 is back, and we chat about a lot of things: about how a lot of colonial architecture was exclusionary, how that famous sign at Cavenagh Bridge may have been meant to keep local riffraff out, how the trope that "Malays are lazy" is a myth perpetuated by colonialists, and about the movie scene in Singapore, then and now.

]]> <p>Hafiz from episode 13 is back, and we chat about a lot of things: about how a lot of colonial architecture was exclusionary, how that famous sign at Cavenagh Bridge may have been meant to keep local riffraff out, how the trope that &#34;Malays are lazy&#34; is a myth perpetuated by colonialists, and about the movie scene in Singapore, then and now.</p> 9cdc4b988e7e49979878c411dba4f26b https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/14-the-exclusionary-nature-of-colonial-architecture-the-myth-of-the-lazy-native-and-the-movie-scene-in-singapore Sun, 19 May 2019 14:37:03 +0000 4086 no full 12b. The Lion King: Why *is* the Lion a universal symbol of leadership and courage? 12b. The Lion King: Why *is* the Lion a universal symbol of leadership and courage? 13 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Ever wonder why the lion is called the King of the Jungle? Is there more to "The Lion King" than meets the eye?</p> <p>We look at cultural depictions and symbolism of lions in history, and make some interesting - even if implausible - connections.</p> <p><br /> Sources:</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> <a href= "https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/150391/1/Strawn_2005_What_Is_Stronger_than_a_Lion.pdf"> https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/150391/1/Strawn_2005_What_Is_Stronger_than_a_Lion.pdf</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> <a href= "https://www.jstor.org/stable/40341534?read-now=1&googleloggedin=true"> https://www.jstor.org/stable/40341534?read-now=1</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Lion roar credit: BBC Sound Effects Library, <a href= "http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/">http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk</a></p> Ever wonder why the lion is called the King of the Jungle? Is there more to "The Lion King" than meets the eye?

We look at cultural depictions and symbolism of lions in history, and make some interesting - even if implausible - connections.


Sources:

https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/150391/1/Strawn_2005_What_Is_Stronger_than_a_Lion.pdf

 

https://www.jstor.org/stable/40341534?read-now=1

 

Lion roar credit: BBC Sound Effects Library, http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk

]]> <p>Ever wonder why the lion is called the King of the Jungle? Is there more to &#34;The Lion King&#34; than meets the eye?</p> <p>We look at cultural depictions and symbolism of lions in history, and make some interesting - even if implausible - connections.</p> <p><br/> Sources:</p> <p> <a href="https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/150391/1/Strawn_2005_What_Is_Stronger_than_a_Lion.pdf" rel="nofollow"> https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/150391/1/Strawn_2005_What_Is_Stronger_than_a_Lion.pdf</a></p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/40341534?googleloggedin=true&read-now=1" rel="nofollow"> https://www.jstor.org/stable/40341534?read-now=1</a></p> <p>  </p> <p> Lion roar credit: BBC Sound Effects Library, <a href="http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk</a></p> 9a24c27fa5d24dc899602a5ca736f363 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/12b-the-lion-king-why-is-the-lion-a-universal-symbol-of-leadership-and-courage Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:00:54 +0000 1781 no full द्वादश: Munshi Abdullah, the Father of modern Malay Literature, a.k.a That New Statue at Boat Quay द्वादश: Munshi Abdullah, the Father of modern Malay Literature, a.k.a That New Statue at Boat Quay 12 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Rindo chats with a redditor about Munshi Abdullah, also known as the father of modern Malay literature. He arrived in Singapore in 1819, along with Stamford Raffles, and wrote about life in Singapore in its early years, in his autobiography "Hikayat Abdullah".</p> <p>A statue of Munshi Abdullah has been erected close to the Raffles statue at Boat Quay, one of four others to celebrate the Singapore Bicentennial, acknowledging his influence in the young colony.</p> Rindo chats with a redditor about Munshi Abdullah, also known as the father of modern Malay literature. He arrived in Singapore in 1819, along with Stamford Raffles, and wrote about life in Singapore in its early years, in his autobiography "Hikayat Abdullah".

A statue of Munshi Abdullah has been erected close to the Raffles statue at Boat Quay, one of four others to celebrate the Singapore Bicentennial, acknowledging his influence in the young colony.

]]> <p>Rindo chats with a redditor about Munshi Abdullah, also known as the father of modern Malay literature. He arrived in Singapore in 1819, along with Stamford Raffles, and wrote about life in Singapore in its early years, in his autobiography &#34;Hikayat Abdullah&#34;.</p> <p>A statue of Munshi Abdullah has been erected close to the Raffles statue at Boat Quay, one of four others to celebrate the Singapore Bicentennial, acknowledging his influence in the young colony.</p> cc4d414d81714346b7701ffe2641ae88 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/-munshi-abdullah-the-father-of-modern-malay-literature-aka-that-new-statue-at-boat-quay Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:58:14 +0000 2868 no full El11n: Rants El11n: Rants 11 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Random stuff. Rindo talks about what kept him from soapboxing on the podcast, why Mass Effect 3 is the greatest thing since Mass Effect 3, and how youtube is bigger than Sagittarius A*.</p> Random stuff. Rindo talks about what kept him from soapboxing on the podcast, why Mass Effect 3 is the greatest thing since Mass Effect 3, and how youtube is bigger than Sagittarius A*.

]]> <p>Random stuff. Rindo talks about what kept him from soapboxing on the podcast, why Mass Effect 3 is the greatest thing since Mass Effect 3, and how youtube is bigger than Sagittarius A*.</p> d02b150956df43dfa3f2c062de9e3045 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/el11n-mr-rindo-ramankutty-rants Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:59:55 +0000 1542 no full X. Being a Foreigner: A Singaporean in Stockholm X. Being a Foreigner: A Singaporean in Stockholm 10 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Khai talks about life as a foreigner in Stockholm, about Crazy Rich Asians, and about the interesting Swedish philosophy of "Lagom"... unless when it comes to KFC.</p> Khai talks about life as a foreigner in Stockholm, about Crazy Rich Asians, and about the interesting Swedish philosophy of "Lagom"... unless when it comes to KFC.

]]> <p>Khai talks about life as a foreigner in Stockholm, about Crazy Rich Asians, and about the interesting Swedish philosophy of &#34;Lagom&#34;... unless when it comes to KFC.</p> 3c98132766174f0eace5f475acaf5930 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/x-being-a-foreigner-a-singaporean-in-stockholm Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:51:10 +0000 3798 no full NINE: The Singapore Bicentennial, Going Beyond The Colonial Narrative, and Colorizing Old Photos NINE: The Singapore Bicentennial, Going Beyond The Colonial Narrative, and Colorizing Old Photos 9 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Shian Bang and I have three beers too many, while chatting about the Singapore Bicentennial, going beyond the colonial narrative, and his hobby of breathing colour into old black-and-white photos.</p> <p><br /> Check his photography at https://www.bangphotography.net/</p> Shian Bang and I have three beers too many, while chatting about the Singapore Bicentennial, going beyond the colonial narrative, and his hobby of breathing colour into old black-and-white photos.


Check his photography at https://www.bangphotography.net/

]]> <p>Shian Bang and I have three beers too many, while chatting about the Singapore Bicentennial, going beyond the colonial narrative, and his hobby of breathing colour into old black-and-white photos.</p> <p><br/> Check his photography at https://www.bangphotography.net/</p> 62af7a8c7ed14d169d2ae82abb330e99 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/nine-the-singapore-bicentennial-going-beyond-the-colonial-narrative-and-colorizing-old-photos Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:28:13 +0000 2325 no full E8: Singaporean Folkore E8: Singaporean Folkore 8 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>This episode, we explore Singaporean folklore, and realize that there is more historical context to the stories, than the popular narratives.</p> <p>The Malay Annals, a historical chronicle of the region, throws some light into these 'legends', and we learn more about the history of the region, which unfolds centuries before Stamford Raffles ever set foot in Singapore.</p> <p>Read the Malay Annals here:<br /> <a href= "http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/403dde58-c3c4-4a53-ba21-f11e813f434f.aspx"> http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/403dde58-c3c4-4a53-ba21-f11e813f434f.aspx</a></p> <p>Watch the documentary "Hunt for the Red Lion" here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypT_Foy552E">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypT_Foy552E</a></p> <p> </p> This episode, we explore Singaporean folklore, and realize that there is more historical context to the stories, than the popular narratives.

The Malay Annals, a historical chronicle of the region, throws some light into these 'legends', and we learn more about the history of the region, which unfolds centuries before Stamford Raffles ever set foot in Singapore.

Read the Malay Annals here:
http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/403dde58-c3c4-4a53-ba21-f11e813f434f.aspx

Watch the documentary "Hunt for the Red Lion" here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypT_Foy552E

 

]]> <p>This episode, we explore Singaporean folklore, and realize that there is more historical context to the stories, than the popular narratives.</p> <p>The Malay Annals, a historical chronicle of the region, throws some light into these &#39;legends&#39;, and we learn more about the history of the region, which unfolds centuries before Stamford Raffles ever set foot in Singapore.</p> <p>Read the Malay Annals here:<br/> <a href="http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/403dde58-c3c4-4a53-ba21-f11e813f434f.aspx" rel="nofollow"> http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/403dde58-c3c4-4a53-ba21-f11e813f434f.aspx</a></p> <p>Watch the documentary &#34;Hunt for the Red Lion&#34; here:<br/> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypT_Foy552E" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypT_Foy552E</a></p> <p> </p> 9df2e197e7814e16bf54431ade35b501 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/e8-singaporean-folkore Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:36:38 +0000 4141 no full 7. Who are these "asshole Indian Nationals" everyone seems to have a story about? 7. Who are these "asshole Indian Nationals" everyone seems to have a story about? 7 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>Virtually everyone in Singapore seems to have a "you know that one Indian national ah..." story to tell. What's the deal? Who are these asshole Indian nationals, and where do these perceptions come from? Rindo, an Indian national himself, asks Raj why it's so.</p> <p> </p> <p>We use the term NRI a lot. NRI is "Non-Resident Indian" a term used for Indian passport-holders living outside of India, aka Indian national.</p> Virtually everyone in Singapore seems to have a "you know that one Indian national ah..." story to tell. What's the deal? Who are these asshole Indian nationals, and where do these perceptions come from? Rindo, an Indian national himself, asks Raj why it's so.

 

We use the term NRI a lot. NRI is "Non-Resident Indian" a term used for Indian passport-holders living outside of India, aka Indian national.

]]> <p>Virtually everyone in Singapore seems to have a &#34;you know that one Indian national ah...&#34; story to tell. What&#39;s the deal? Who are these asshole Indian nationals, and where do these perceptions come from? Rindo, an Indian national himself, asks Raj why it&#39;s so.</p> <p> </p> <p>We use the term NRI a lot. NRI is &#34;Non-Resident Indian&#34; a term used for Indian passport-holders living outside of India, aka Indian national.</p> 7478fa66c645477f901f1a61208d6457 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/7-who-are-these-asshole-indian-nationals-everyone-seems-to-have-a-story-about Thu, 22 Nov 2018 17:04:16 +0000 3876 no full Episode 6: Bias and Cultural Hegemony Episode 6: Bias and Cultural Hegemony 6 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>My brother and I talk about bias, cultural hegemony, and post-colonial hangover that creep into any conversation about Singapore, and non-Western countries in general.</p> My brother and I talk about bias, cultural hegemony, and post-colonial hangover that creep into any conversation about Singapore, and non-Western countries in general.

]]> <p>My brother and I talk about bias, cultural hegemony, and post-colonial hangover that creep into any conversation about Singapore, and non-Western countries in general.</p> 66e26bad01314ebd84418860aa35a12c https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/episode-6-bias-and-cultural-hegemony Sun, 11 Nov 2018 07:29:51 +0000 4035 no full Episode Five: Feedback From Friends and the Ftate of the Fodcast Episode Five: Feedback From Friends and the Ftate of the Fodcast 5 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>We want to thank our viewers and friends for listening to our podcast, and for providing invaluable feedback. In this episode we talk about some of the things our friends had to say.</p> We want to thank our viewers and friends for listening to our podcast, and for providing invaluable feedback. In this episode we talk about some of the things our friends had to say.

]]> <p>We want to thank our viewers and friends for listening to our podcast, and for providing invaluable feedback. In this episode we talk about some of the things our friends had to say.</p> 6d89d0802d0646cd8fd419d16d42ee6d https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/episode-five-feedback-from-friends-and-the-ftate-of-the-fodcast Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:49:29 +0000 2460 no full Ep.4: Being a Foreigner Ep.4: Being a Foreigner 4 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>What's it like being a foreigner? We talk to a Singaporean who lived overseas, and a Canadian who lives here in Singapore.</p> <p>#Singapore #NewZealand, #Canada #Foreigner #Experience #Life</p> What's it like being a foreigner? We talk to a Singaporean who lived overseas, and a Canadian who lives here in Singapore.

#Singapore #NewZealand, #Canada #Foreigner #Experience #Life

]]> <p>What&#39;s it like being a foreigner? We talk to a Singaporean who lived overseas, and a Canadian who lives here in Singapore.</p> <p>#Singapore #NewZealand, #Canada #Foreigner #Experience #Life</p> aed86526bac14c39b9ceccff57feb727 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/ep4-being-a-foreigner Sat, 01 Sep 2018 08:45:57 +0000 4051 no full Episode 003: Soul of Singapore Part II Episode 003: Soul of Singapore Part II 3 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>In this episode, we follow up on the questions we had about the narrative of Singapore's soul (or lack of it) in Episode One. Three Singaporean friends weigh in on the discussion about the perception of Singapore, and the feedback we got from Episode One.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>One of the news articles we discussed in this episode:<br /> <a title= "https://sg.news.yahoo.com/top-values-singapore-society-include-kiasu-complaining-self-centred-survey-093021416.html" href= "https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsg.news.yahoo.com%2Ftop-values-singapore-society-include-kiasu-complaining-self-centred-survey-093021416.html" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">sg.news.yahoo.com/top-values-singa…y-093021416.html</a></p> In this episode, we follow up on the questions we had about the narrative of Singapore's soul (or lack of it) in Episode One. Three Singaporean friends weigh in on the discussion about the perception of Singapore, and the feedback we got from Episode One.

Enjoy!

One of the news articles we discussed in this episode:
sg.news.yahoo.com/top-values-singa…y-093021416.html

]]> <p>In this episode, we follow up on the questions we had about the narrative of Singapore&#39;s soul (or lack of it) in Episode One. Three Singaporean friends weigh in on the discussion about the perception of Singapore, and the feedback we got from Episode One.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>One of the news articles we discussed in this episode:<br/> <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsg.news.yahoo.com%2Ftop-values-singapore-society-include-kiasu-complaining-self-centred-survey-093021416.html" rel="nofollow">sg.news.yahoo.com/top-values-singa…y-093021416.html</a></p> 5b801ac3f14c499691aa0df4765d0507 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/episode-003-soul-of-singapore-part-ii Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:51:12 +0000 3737 no full Episode 002: Arts in Singapore, feat. Luke Tan of Mural Lingo Episode 002: Arts in Singapore, feat. Luke Tan of Mural Lingo 2 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>We talk to good friend and artist Luke Tan of Mural Lingo, about art, Singapore and other stuff.</p> We talk to good friend and artist Luke Tan of Mural Lingo, about art, Singapore and other stuff.

]]> <p>We talk to good friend and artist Luke Tan of Mural Lingo, about art, Singapore and other stuff.</p> 73e4d3821e684fd0aa314cb8658d5c79 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/episode-002-arts-in-singapore-feat-luke-tan-of-mural-lingo Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:35:06 +0000 2922 no full Episode #1: Does Singapore have "Soul"? Episode #1: Does Singapore have "Soul"? 1 1 Rindo Ramankutty <p>We talk about our gripes with relation the popular perception of Singapore, of "lacking soul", and discuss whether it's balanced or biased...</p> We talk about our gripes with relation the popular perception of Singapore, of "lacking soul", and discuss whether it's balanced or biased...

]]> <p>We talk about our gripes with relation the popular perception of Singapore, of &#34;lacking soul&#34;, and discuss whether it&#39;s balanced or biased...</p> 4a90acaa08954b10a561b9d59fc487c5 https://livingitupinlioncity.libsyn.com/episode-1-does-singapore-have-soul Mon, 20 Aug 2018 03:10:07 +0000 2507 no