Hear. Here. Singapore.

Hear. Here. Singapore.

Be sonically immersed in Singapore, and hear the stories behind the sounds of this Southeast Asian city republic. From immersive location recordings to humours observations of Singlish, every episode brings you to the Lion City. This podcast sounds best on headphones, so you can Hear... Here

Hosted by Kenn Delbridge

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Recent Episodes

April 25, 2024

560159 Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club

Bird Singing enthusiasts have been coming to Ang Mo Kio Garden West since the 70s, bringing their pride and joy to hang on rods as the birds and owners socialise. What started out as a handful of hobbyists is now a space for…
April 9, 2024

729825 Flamingo a Go-Go

Jurong Bird Park, featured in early episodes early in 2020, shifted in January 2024 to Mandai, to be next to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & River Wonders. So, it was time to visit my feathered friends in their new digs, and g…
March 27, 2024

238880 Attempted Murder On Orchard Road

Attempted Murder? On Orchard Road?!? Has Hear. Here. Singapore. pivoted to being a True Crime podcast?  No - we're still 100% focussed on the sonic delights of Singapore, but with a newly acquired parabolic microphone, I'…
March 13, 2024

Speak Solid Singlish - Taking MC

When you're ill, it's understandable to take a day off work after seeing a doctor who issues the necessary Medical Certificate, aka MC. But when you want a day off but haven't got the necessary annual leave allowance, it's a…
March 5, 2024

Speak Solid Singlish - Sinkie

We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singapo…
Feb. 27, 2024

Speak Solid English - No.1 Passport In the World

Founded as a port, Singapore has grown into a leading SE Asian hub for trade and travel and welcomes visitors for both business and pleasure. It's a two-way street, though: Singaporeans also LOVE to travel, and the Singapore…

Recent Blog Posts

Those First Six Numbers

In 2021, there was a internet trend where someone who say Tell me you're (X) without telling me you're (X) X could be anything - a profession, a mood, a generation - and the idea was that you had to convey that without being so explicit. It basica…

Podcast Reboot!

This podcast took a 1 year break in late 2021, and I've been asked a few times, "why?" So let me explain... The concept of this podcast has been interesting sounds in Singapore, and where possible, recording them with immersive techniques, to reall…

The Singing Bowl Gallery

Our Binaural microphone is a 3Dio Free Space Pro II and Christina performed a sound bath with the microphone placed where someone lies down and is surrounded by Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls.  The aim of the Singing Bowl sessions is to ach…