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Hong Kong Lit Club#9: A Conversation with Siobhan McDermott on Myth, Heritage, and MagicJoin Julia for a captivating interview with Siobhan McDermott, author of the enchanting middle-grade fantasy series, Paper Dragons. We dive deep into the wellspring of her creativity: the rich tapestry of her dual Irish-Chinese heritage. Siobhan shares how the myths and legends told by her parents not only shaped her childhood, but also built the very foundations of her magical worlds.In this episode, Siobhan traces her writing journey from its earliest spark, recalling how her imagination first took flight during the regular ferry trips from Lantau Island to Hong Kong. She opens up about her creative...
2026-02-081h 01
Hong Kong Lit Club*BONUS EPISODE* #8: Three Women, One Wok: Reinventing a Home KitchenA follow-up to Episode #7, this is our most personal episode yet. It’s not an interview; it’s a kitchen recording. Inspired by her previous conversation with James Beard-nominated author Christine Wong, our host, Julia — a Frenchwoman living in Hong Kong — decides to put the celebrated cookbook The Vibrant Hong Kong Table to the ultimate test.Armed with two of Christine’s iconic veganised recipes (“Jing Seui Daan” steamed eggs, with no eggs, and “Yu Heung Ke Ji” fish-fragrant eggplant — with no fish!), she embarks on a culinary experiment that becomes a beautiful family affair. Joining her is her valiant mothe...
2026-01-2631 min
Hong Kong Lit Club#7: Macaroni Soup, Minus the Ham: Christine Wong on Reimagining Hong Kong's Iconic Foods, Plant-BasedGuest: Christine Wong – James Beard Award-nominated author, plant-based cook, food photographer, and sustainability advocate.In this episode, we chat with Christine Wong in a bustling Hong Kong cha chaan teng about her culinary journey, the art of veganizing iconic comfort foods, and how our food choices connect to culture, family, and the planet’s health.Key Topics & Discussion Points:The Spark of the Journey: How making baby food for her toddlers ignited a path to culinary authorship and plant-based advocacy.The Vibrant Hong Kong Table: The story behind her James Beard-nominated cookbook; a mission to preserve culi...
2025-12-171h 00
Hong Kong Lit Club#6: On Othering: Minding the Human Gap with Ritu HemnaniAward-winning author Ritu Hemnani joins us for a powerful conversation on writing as a tool for empathy and social change.We begin with her poem, "Mind the Gap," which hijacks the London Underground's warning to frame the xenophobia faced by Asian communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ritu reveals how this mundane phrase becomes a metaphor for prejudice, bystander silence, and the fear of being targeted.We explore her cinematic craft, moving from nostalgic Chinatown memories to a tense tube car confrontation, and how her drama background fuels her character-driven empathy.The discussion expands...
2025-10-0553 min
2025-08-1316 min
Hong Kong Lit Club#5: The Black Line: The Silent Struggles of Family Life with Jennifer WongIn this heartfelt episode, we explore Jennifer Wong’s short story "Burden", a poignant tale of family tension, cultural identity, and the silent struggles of aging in Hong Kong. Through the eyes of a child narrator, the story unveils the fractured relationship between a grandfather deemed a "fu lui" (burden) and his family, set against the cramped flats of Mei Foo and fleeting trips to Shenzhen. Writer Jennifer Wong joins us to discuss the autobiographical echoes in her work, the power of child narrators, and how Hong Kong’s spatial and economic pressures shape familial bonds.In the...
2025-07-1650 min
Hong Kong Lit Club#4: A Museum of the Mundane - Hong Kong in 39 Objects with Dr Antony HuenIn this episode, we explore A Personal History of Hong Kong as 39 Everyday Objects, a visually striking poem by Dr. Antony Huen that transforms mundane items—from bamboo scaffolding to Octopus cards—into a curated museum of collective memory. Blending personal nostalgia with cultural commentary, the poem invites readers to reconsider Hong Kong’s identity through the lens of the ordinary.Dr. Huen joins Julia in the Deep Dive segment to discuss:Why objects, not people or places, became his framework for Hong Kong’s story.The tension between local, colonial, and global influences in the poem.How...
2025-06-0552 min
Hong Kong Lit Club#3: When Home Is A Language: A Conversation With Wong YiIn this deeply personal episode, we explore Overseas Bride, a short story by Wong Yi that captures the emotional toll of migration, language loss, and the fragile ties between love and belonging. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s shifting identity, the story asks: What does it mean to leave home when home is a language?Wong Yi reads an excerpt in Cantonese (followed by the whole story English), and joins Julia for a conversation about:Mother tongue as sacrifice – Why losing Cantonese can feel more devastating than physical displacement.Marriage as escape – How the story...
2025-05-0357 min
Hong Kong Lit Club#2: Dining After Dark: A Dystopian Feast with Rinkoo RamchandaniWould you break the law for a taste of home?In this episode, we explore dystopian food culture, sibling bonds, and the power of culinary memory through Rinkoo Ramchandani’s Pushcart Prize-nominated short story A Fistful of Feet. Set in a near-future New York where meat is illegal, the tale follows rule-following accountant Jane Chan as she risks prison to dine at an underground "eateasy" – and reconnect with her estranged brother.In the "Deep Dive" interview section of the show, Julia and Rinkoo discuss the author's inspiration behind this speculative story, family dynamics when confronted with...
2025-03-2951 min
Hong Kong Lit Club#1: The Sounds of Hong Kong and the Heartache of a Grandchild with Maureen TaiMalaysian author Maureen Tai reads her prose poem Life We Can No Longer See, a text both poignant and lighthearted about a teenager grappling with the ageing of his beloved grandfather. The poem was inspired by the many evocative sounds of Hong Kong. In the discussion that ensues, In the conversation that ensues, Maureen and Julia delve into the complexities of caring for elderly loved ones, cultural attitudes towards death, and the evolving use of technology in maintaining human connections. The writer shares personal insights, the importance of being present, and the influence of diverse cultural backgrounds on her...
2025-02-0553 min
À vos arts, prêts... Partez ! - Radio Campus ParisNina Mardigras - Salle de basket du YMCA, rue de Trévise, ParisBonjour, je m’appelle Nina et aujourd’hui je vais vous parler de basketball, du YMCA et d’un lieu chargé d’histoire.
L’œuvre dont je vais vous parler aujourd’hui est un lieu. Il s’agit de la plus vieille salle de basket au monde, qui se trouve au 14 rue de Trévise à Paris. Cette salle est construite par l’architecte Emile Besnard en 1893.
Entrer au 14 rue de Trévise c’est faire un saut dans le temps. Fermez les yeux un instant et laissez-vous transporter. Le terrain se trouve dans une pièce de forme ovale, aux murs très hauts. Le sol es...
2024-04-2300 min
TST RADIOS3E01 : L'Hebdo à l'heure irlandaise !L'Hebdo TST Radio est de retour pour une 3ème saison. Et pour redémarrer, on a decidé de parler d'Irlande !
- Interview de Martial Benoit, joueur de flûte irlandaise : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngRyexALu4g
- ZIchronik d'Eric : le ccercle de mes idoles irlandaises disparues
- Voyage en Irlande tout en clip avec Julia
- L'histoire du Hell Fire racontée par Fabien
- Les lieux de tournage connus en Irlande avec Mathias
Animation : Corentin, Mathias, Julia, Eric, Mathias...
2022-09-1255 min
The Breakdown®The Breakdown - 30th January 2021 It's the last show of the first month of the year and here's what we've got for you this week...Billy Nomates - 'Heels'Leah Nobel - 'Talking To The Dog At The Party'Xiu Xiu - 'Bottle Of Rum' (feat. Liz Harris)Arlo Parks - 'Hope'The Hold Steady - 'Spices'Tune-Yards - 'Hold Yourself'Pink Grease - 'Fever'Sophia Kennedy - 'Cat On My Tongue'Yu Su - 'Futuro'Wasuremono - 'I Feel Fine...
2021-01-301h 57
Programme BMort à la ligne | Épisode 4Épisode 4 | Va-t-on disrupter la mort ?Une bonne partie de nos vies, désormais, s'écrit, se construit, se passe sur le web. On pourrait donc penser, assez logiquement, que la mort elle aussi y a trouvé sa place. Mais est-ce si simple ?Certes, la crise du Covid-19 a précipité l'invention de nouveaux usages pour «gérer» le deuil à distance. Malgré cela, les univers numériques, les réseaux sociaux où la mise en scène du bonheur prime bien souvent sur la tristesse, sont encore loin d'avoir totalement accepté la mort.Comment se vit la mort en...
2020-05-1518 min
Programme BMort à la ligne | Épisode 3Épisode 3 | Internet et le suicide.Une bonne partie de nos vies, désormais, s'écrit, se construit, se passe sur le web. On pourrait donc penser, assez logiquement, que la mort elle aussi y a trouvé sa place. Mais est-ce si simple ?Certes, la crise du Covid-19 a précipité l'invention de nouveaux usages pour «gérer» le deuil à distance. Malgré cela, les univers numériques, les réseaux sociaux où la mise en scène du bonheur prime bien souvent sur la tristesse, sont encore loin d'avoir totalement accepté la mort.Comment se vit la mort en...
2020-05-1418 min
Programme BMort à la ligne | Épisode 2Épisode 2 | La mort est-elle instagrammable?Une bonne partie de nos vies, désormais, s'écrit, se construit, se passe sur le web. On pourrait donc penser, assez logiquement, que la mort elle aussi y a trouvé sa place. Mais est-ce si simple ?Certes, la crise du Covid-19 a précipité l'invention de nouveaux usages pour «gérer» le deuil à distance. Malgré cela, les univers numériques, les réseaux sociaux où la mise en scène du bonheur prime bien souvent sur la tristesse, sont encore loin d'avoir totalement accepté la mort.Comment se vit la mort en...
2020-05-1318 min
Programme BMort à la ligne | Épisode 1Épisode 1 | Des fantômes et des données en ligneUne bonne partie de nos vies, désormais, s'écrit, se construit, se passe sur le web. On pourrait donc penser, assez logiquement, que la mort elle aussi y a trouvé sa place. Mais est-ce si simple ?Certes, la crise du Covid-19 a précipité l'invention de nouveaux usages pour «gérer» le deuil à distance. Malgré cela, les univers numériques, les réseaux sociaux où la mise en scène du bonheur prime bien souvent sur la tristesse, sont encore loin d'avoir totalement accepté la mort.Comm...
2020-05-1213 min