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GHOST MAPS: True Southeast Asian Horror StoriesNorman Chella shares Iban and Malaysian Ghost Stories - DEAD AIRPodcast librarian, Norman Chella, chats with Kyle about how his Iban heritage has influenced his relationship to the supernatural in Malaysia.►FIND NORMAN HERE: Norman's IG:https://www.instagram.com/normanchella/Norman's website:https://normanchella.com►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.E.A.R._(video_game)https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Horror-Nikesh-Murali/dp/9358561106►DEAD AIR CREDITS:Wayne Rée - Host / WriterKyle Ong - Host / ProducerJoline Lim - Art Director►SUPPORT & FIND US HERE:
2023-12-131h 44
The Modern Golden Age PodcastThe Modern Golden Age Podcast #1 - Norman ChellaIn this episode, I talk with Norman Chella, a polymath and prolific podcaster about thinking, sound and writing notes.You can follow Norman on his website and Twitter:https://thatsthenorm.com/https://twitter.com/NormanChellaReference Notes:Andy Matuschack live stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGcs4tyey18Joel Chan on Game Review - https://twitter.com/JoelChan86/status/1357387283259924483?s=20&t=rM01fMrIz5ARpuav3J2mfAThoughtmine - https://thatsthenorm.com/thoughtmine/Norman's article on...
2022-04-221h 11
The Rumah Roy Podcast#36: Norman Chella - Of Podcasting Kings, Failure & Staying True To Your VoiceNorman Chella is a Podcast Rainmaker. A producer and host, his portfolio includes Podlovers Asia, AntiFool, Tempered Fables, This is Norm, Ants under the Sun and Roam FM. In this episode we discuss the impact of MCO on our local communities, the podcasting scene in Malaysia, building your voice, sustainable work cultures, the fear of failing, Norman's processes and much more. As always we hope you enjoy this episode and if you're liking the content please do follow us on all streaming platforms, rate us on Apple podcasts and subscribe on You Tube. We love hearing from you, so...
2021-03-011h 39
Seek to Speak#8 Podcasting your Voice: Expression through Introspection with Podcasting Solopreneur, Norman Chella!Episode 8 is joined by Malaysia’s podcasting guru, host, and producer, Norman Chella! Once the Head of Marketing at a Japanese Fintech company, Norm now has his own content creation outfit, ThatsTheNorm Media, specializing in podcasting. He produces and hosts many high-quality shows like Podlovers Asia, AntiFool, Tempered Fables, This is Norm, and Ants under the Sun. His current big project is Roam FM, a podcast all about Roam Research. Check out just how diverse his body of work is on thatsthenorm.com.This episode is all about finding your voice and the courage to...
2020-10-0542 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingPodlovers Season 3 Coming Soon!Hello there, Norman here and welcome to Podlovers Asia, season three, coming in. If you are just tuning into the show, Podlovers Asia covers the Asian podcasting scene through conversations with producers, hosts, and independence as well as leaders in the podcasting space covering anything related to Asia's podcasting ecosystem.And that as a very strange phrase to say, because what is the Asian podcasting ecosystem with every country, every market having, their own factors, their own nuances. That makes it unique. I, your host am on a mission to map that out so that anyone t...
2020-10-0101 min
OtiumFMAli Abdaal: Content Creation, The Perfect Note-Taking AppIn this episode, we talk with Ali Abdaal, a Cambridge university medicine graduate, a former doctor in the UK National Health Service and a prolific YouTuber, making videos about life as a medical student, productivity tips, tech, Roam Research, Notion and more.We talked about:Ali's note-taking origin story: From storing notes on close-up magic to seduction, medicine and now book notesHis information capture workflow, using Evernote, Notion and Roam for specific uses.Why Ali thinks he is not a creative personDefining creativity from remixing content as opposed to originalityPursuing the perfect note-taking app, and the...
2020-09-161h 37OtiumFMMaggie Appleton: Digital Anthropology, Digital Gardens and Illustrated NotesIn this episode, we talk with Maggie Appleton who is the Art Director, Metaphor Designer & Anthropological All-Rounder at egghead.io.Soon to start a Masters in Digital Anthropology, she is known for her contributions to digital gardens as well as illustrated notes. She is at the forefront of visual thinking and when it comes to Roam, she's done a lot as well. I'm using her theme right now for my private Roam!We talked about:The dark times pre-Roam and how she discovered itHer digital garden and definitions of an evergreen note, growing from...
2020-07-2458 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingReviewing Season 2: Plans for the future, Building the Group, and the month break!Here's a not-so-quick review of Season 2! I'll be taking a month break for the time being to focus on the group, plan content for the future and much more!Full shownotes coming in later this week! (Sorry for the rush ep!)LinksPodlovers Asia GroupSplice Low-Res 3: Freelancing opportunities in spite of covid (Future Plans for Podlovers Asia)Splice Coverage
2020-05-1714 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingIndian Noir's Nikesh Murali shares how to write critically acclaimed fiction and capture India's Crime and Horror podcasting sceneIn this episode, we are having a chat with the host of Indian Noir, Nikesh Murali!Nikesh is a critically acclaimed crime and horror writer, as well as a globally acclaimed spoken word artist, the creator and voice behind India's number one storytelling podcast, Indian Noir. He is a Commonwealth short story prize winner and DWL story prize winning writer also received the honorable mentions for the Katha short story prize twice.He's also the author of a multi award-winning Amazon bestselling short story collection, the Killing Fields and novel His Night Begins is adapted to an audio version for...
2020-05-081h 18
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingDanny Koordi of Fabl Productions talks becoming an independent podcast producer in Singapore and taking a leap of faithThis time, a quick trip to Singapore to chat with podcast producer Danny Koordi!Danny is a fulltime podcast producer and founder of Fabl Productions, creating narrative shows for clients and companies who want to convey a message in podcast format. I've known Danny since the Asia Podcast Summit last year, and this was a good time to get an update on what he's up to, building up Fabl Productions and more.We talked about:The leap of faith from auditing at KPMG to fulltime podcastingThe mindsets, struggles and worries behind starting your own...
2020-05-0154 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingCovering India's Podcasting Scene and the Pursuit of Passion w/ Naga Subramanya of Passion People PodcastIn this episode, we're traveling to India to have a chat with Naga Subramanya of the Passion People Podcast!Naga is a podcaster and host of the Passion People podcast, a show dedicated to sharing the stories of relatable people so that listeners can get encouraged to chase their dreams. He also co-founded O2 Pod Collective, an advocacy group of podcasters in Bangalore, India to push forward the medium of podcasting!In this episode, we talk about:The mission behind the Passion People podcast, Naga's observations and predictions on the Indian podcasting scene
2020-04-241h 01
This is NormMaking a daily show is hard...here's why!I'm falling behind guys, this is pretty hard. 😅Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-2005 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingEvo Terra of Podcast Pontifications shares starting Podcast #40, why privacy is an illusion and growing the Asian podcast ecosystemIn this episode, I had a chat with the wonderful Evo Terra!Evo is the host of the Podcast Pontifications podcast, a podcast about... podcast pontifications. In this show, he talks about the things that you should be thinking about when starting your own show or talking about the podcast industry in general.With 16 years in the podcast industry and his first ever show in 2004, Evo is a powerhouse when it comes to podcasting, as host of show number 40 from the very beginning.In this chat, we talked about:His origin story, how he shared his...
2020-04-171h 00
This is NormPluralsight is free for April!If you're interested in learning a new technical skill while stuck at home, Pluralsight is here for you! Get access to all the courses this entire month :)Links:https://www.pluralsight.com/https://thatsthenorm.com/Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-1301 min
This is NormThe Psychology of a WFH UniformI have a favourite jacket that I use to do work in. It helps me to focus - what about you?ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-1203 min
This is NormTrying out Descript for the first time!I'm trying out a new tool to edit my podcasts - Descript! You should check it out: think of it as a Google Docs for podcasts. ;)Thanks Evo Terra for the recommendation!Main LinksDescript websiteLike the show?MORE EPISODES HERECheck out the main website!Buy me a coffee! :)Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-1103 min
This is NormBrand Confusion is a real thingBrand Confusion is a real thing, and here's why.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-1004 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingTech in Asia's Nathaniel Fetalvero discusses content marketing strategy, Asia's tech entrepreneur listenership, and covering business failuresIn this episode, we'll be talking with Nathaniel Fetalvaro of Tech in Asia!Nat is the host of Startup Snapshot, a podcast by Tech in Asia, the leading publication covering the Asian tech scene. He is the interviewer, host and orchestrator behind the show, brought it together up to 3 seasons. Now launching a new segment called Deep Dive, Nat shares his experience growing a podcast for the tech audience in Asia. I've known him since the Asia Podcast Summit last year so this is more a catch up between the both of us :)We talked about...
2020-04-101h 21
This is NormDo you need a Focus Corner?What you need in your Focus Corner:Barriers to protect yourselfClarity of ObstaclesNo phones!ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0905 min
This is NormWhy Facebook is a Job nowI barely go to Facebook for fun anymore. Here's why.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0806 min
This is NormI'm now a SuperLearner Certified Coach!Helping out people who want to reach their goals through memory and speedreading techniques, I can now be your professional cheerleader and guide! Let me help you remember things better :)LinksMy Coach PageSuperLearner MasterclassThatsTheNorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0703 min
This is NormBiographies and their advantagesBiographies are great to read, there's a ton of advantages. But why do those advantages exist in the first place? I think it's because:Comparison is a source of strengthPerspectives are widened with greatsYour circles are larger, and therefore standards are set higher.More in this episode.Links: The tweet that got me thinkingThatsTheNorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0605 min
This is NormThe Modern Rules of EmailBe informalMake it easyHeadlines, Headlines, headlines.???Profit.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0505 min
This is NormDISCOVERY: Virtual Museum Tours and other Arts resources!Bored at home? Want to look at some amazing art online? I discovered this Tweet thread of arts resources. Go check out some (virtual) museums, narrative scripts, books, and more!The Tweet ThreadThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0403 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingPodcast Engineers' Dave Visaya talks podcast editing as a business, The Big Picture, and The Philippines Podcasting SceneIn this episode, we're going to have a talk with Dave Visaya of Podcast Engineers!Dave is a specialist in podcast editing, providing editing services for renowned clients around the world. Not only that, he has his own show called The Big Picture, diving into the success stories of entrepreneurs all across The Philippines.We talked about:Dave's Superhero origin storyHow he got into podcast editing and building Podcast EngineersLessons that he learned going from a frustrated musician to teaching others how to build their own businessesEnjoy!...
2020-04-0357 min
This is NormWhy enthusiasm is infectious and opens doors for youI connected with someone just because I was happy about doing so. That enthusiasm went through the internets. Here's why.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0303 min
This is NormWhy Malls are Malaysia's bread and butterDid you know that Malaysians love malls? I have a strange theory about that. There are two reasons why: the weather, and our boredom.Here's what I mean.ThatsTheNorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0203 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingEPISODE HIJACK: Podcasting as a solopreneur vs. business in Malaysia with Renegade Radio's Kelvin TayThis is an episode hijack! With the advent of my new interview show, AntiFool, I'm on a mission to deconstruct wisdom from the few to share with the many.This one is about podcasting, hence why we're here!We talked about Malaysia's podcasting space, and how to build it from two different perspectives: as a solopreneur and as a business. An interesting chat with my good friend, Kelvin Tay of Renegade Radio.For the full info to this episode, you can check out the following link:https://thatsthenorm.com/kelvin-tay/For more info...
2020-04-0155 min
This is NormRebecca Black: Friday is for Anti-BullyingWe all know Rebecca Black for her hit song 'Friday' years ago.But did you know that she's gone through a lot since the age of 13, and is now an anti-bullying advocate?Friday doesn't seem as bad now, does it?Main linksEssay: What I Learned from Being a Target of Internet Hate at Age 13Rebecca Black's YouTube ChannelThatsTheNorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-04-0104 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingBONUS: Podlovers Asia Group Beta is launching!Hey there, this is just a quick bonus episode to let you know:I'm launching the Podlovers Asia Group soon! It's going to be in Beta and I'll have groups, topics, and much more for the podcasting community.Sign up for the beta here: https://podloversasia.com/groupbeta/Cheers!
2020-03-3102 min
This is NormIdeascale: Packaging ideas into different sizes for everyoneWith the change in attention economy nowadays, we want to consume information in different ways: shorter. Faster. Impactful and more.Let's talk about scaling your ideas to fit the masses.ThatsTheNorm.Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-03-3105 min
This is NormLove Letters from Ronald and Nancy ReaganWrite letters to your loved ones, they'll appreciate it. Here's an excerpt from Ronald Reagan to his lovely wife, Nancy.Main linkshttps://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/love-letter-ronald-reagan-nancy/https://heavy.com/news/2016/03/brian-mulroney-nancy-reagan-funeral-canada-prime-minister-love-letter-ronald-reagan/Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-03-3004 min
This is NormStop doing cover letters, here's what we should do insteadI'm sick of cover letters. They don't work well, there's plenty of templates out there in the world, and you have many other ways to show how good you are.Here's what you can do.thatsthenorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-03-2905 min
This is NormWhat conversations have you overheard in a language they assumed you don't know?I taught Japanese high school kids to ask me who’s the cutest girl in English class.This is an audio version of an answer I gave on Quora! Hope you enjoy.Original Answer:What conversations have you overheard in a language they assumed you don't know?Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-03-2815 min
This is NormA Strange Theory: Putting a face to a crisisI have a strange theory about reacting to a crises or an enemy. Maybe it might explain the racial attacks surrounding Coronavirus. Otherwise, humans wouldn't be profiling by race so much would they?LinksJiaYang Fan's TweetAs Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Xenophobia and Anti-Asian RacismThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-03-2705 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingBangkok Podcast's Greg Jorgensen talks living in Thailand, Getting 200 members on Patreon and The Thai Podcasting SceneIn this episode, we're sitting down to have a chat with a successful podcaster based in Thailand!Greg Jorgensen is host of the Bangkok Podcast, and is on a journey to cover everything about the lovely city of Bangkok. Since 2011(!!), he covers a TON, from history to culture, specific locations and developments in the city over time, and more. All in 250+ episodes! With ~200 patrons in his Patreon, he has a whole list of loyal listeners supporting him which is amazing to hear.We talked about:Greg's journey to Bangkok and what compelled him to start the podcastHow he...
2020-03-261h 03
This is NormAction Comics #1000 and the power of comic booksThis time, we're going to talk about comic books! We take a quick dive into how comic books work well as a medium to convey wisdom for everyday life.LinksAction Comics 1000Action Comics 1000 ReviewThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at Eterna Garden, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
2020-03-2607 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingThe Tao of Self Confidence Podcast: Empowering Asian Women with Sheena Yap ChanIn this episode, we are going to be talking with Sheena Yap Chan of the Tao of Self Confidence Podcast!The Tao of Self Confidence Podcast is a show to boost the self confidence of Asian women. Spanning over 750 episodes (!!), Sheena has been on this amazing quest to share their voices, sharing their stories, vulnerabilities and lessons, to empower her listeners. I am personally a fan of Sheena, she has done so much for the Asian podcasting community. The first time I saw her name was when she wrote an ultimate list of Asian podcast! It was one of the...
2020-03-1935 min
Tempered FablesEP 36: Dancing in the DarkIn this episode... A soldier and his wife are on a video call before the inevitable.The genres are... Family. Loss.Warnings...there are no warnings this time, but a tip: Watch out for the time.Music CreditsLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Rate us on Podchaser!
2020-03-1511 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingBuilding Podcast Network Asia, Omnichannel analytics and more with Ronster Baetiong of HustleshareWarning: this episode is rated E for explicit!In this episode, we take a quick trip to the Philippines to have a deep and funny chat with Ron Baetiong of Podcast Network Asia!Ron is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 10 years building all kinds of things. Coming from a tech background, he's built a nightlife app called Partyphile that has closed down due to unfortunate circumstances, and from there he started Chatbot.ph, a chatbot solutions company.In the midst of all of this, he wanted to take his lessons (going through the different stages of...
2020-03-1254 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingSaigoneer's Mike Tatarski covers Vietnamese culture, content curation and the Vietnamese podcasting sceneIn this episode, I had a lovely chat with Saigoneer's Editor-in-Chief, Mike Tatarski!Saigoneer is a publication covering the city of Saigon, and Vietnam in general. They cover quite a number of topics ranging from culture, society, food and drinks, to serious issues too! Their podcast is a roundtable of the Saigoneer team talking about the latest happenings in Vietnam. Pretty fascinating!We talked about:Transitioning into Vietnamese cultureThe Saigoneer's mission to cover everything in SaigonHow the team curates its contentAn overview of the Vietnamese podcasting sceneDo we have plenty of English-language podcasts? How about...
2020-03-0532 min
Tempered FablesEP 35: My Favourite SongIn this episode…She was modelling for her friend's next art piece. He gets distracted…Genres include: Romance.No warnings this time! Maaaaybe it'll get slightly…heated, shall we say.Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Pepper's Theme - Full Mix" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2020-03-0215 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingJarrod Watt talks building podcasts in multilingual Hong Kong and uncovering Australia's Greatest Forgotten InventorHow's it going mates? We're going to be talking to one of the most talented podcast editors I've ever chatted with, Jarrod Watt!Jarrod is a serial producer, writer, journalist and sound-hound (it's what he calls himself as someone in love with beautiful sound design).The orchestrator behind many podcasts published by the South China Morning Post, Jarrod covers a multitude of issues in Hong Kong, coming from 2 decades of audio production experience.In that time, he discovered the truth behind a severely underrated Australian inventor by the name of Henry Sutton in the town of Ballarat, Australia...
2020-02-2753 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingAsian Sustainable Issues, Pangolins And More W/ Sustainable Asia's Marcy Trent LongIn this episode, we talk about sustainable issues, reporting on them, and pangolins! 😅Marcy Trent Long of the Sustainable Asia podcast is on a mission to cover specific issues within the region, ranging from deep mining to waste, plastics and more. Sustainability is in the name after all!I knew Marcy through the Asia Podcast Awards, where Sustainable Asia was a finalist for Asia's Best Podcast!We talked about:How to tackle sustainable issues from an Asian perspectiveGoing undercover(!) to get the perfect narrativeThe difference between covering issues in Asia and the worldAnd of course, pangolins!Enjoy :)Timestamps[2:58] How Marcy cre...
2020-02-211h 04
Tempered FablesEP 34: Painters Of Our LivesIn this episode...A bartender observes his painter friend, as he finds his muse and tries to paint her. Genres include...Life, Romance, Art. Rate us on Podchaser!Discuss this episode on Kyrie!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Simple Duet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Heartbreaking" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech...
2020-02-1728 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingBuilding The IMDB Of Podcasts W/ Bradley Davis Of PodchaserIn this episode, I had a chat with Bradley Davis, CEO of Podchaser!If you don't know yet, Podchaser is built to become the IMDB of podcasts: You can find any show, episode and even creator in the podcasting space through this platform. It's like a social network, but much more welcoming :)Growing rapidly, especially with the recent $1.65m in seed round funding(!!), Podchaser is out there for us creators and listeners to discover, market and share our love for podcasting. Amazing stuff. It works best especially in Asia, in a region where the Apple device penetrate rate isn't as...
2020-02-1452 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingAndrew Wang Of Inspired Money Shares His Journey, And The Mission Behind The Asian American Podcasters AssociationIn this episode, I had an amazing chat with Andrew Wang of the Inspired Money podcast, which is a Forbes Top 10 Personal Finance Podcast (whew!). While he's not working on the show, Andrew, or Andy (whichever works!), is also a Financial Advisor and the Managing Partner of Runnymede Capital Management based in New Jersey.While he's not running the business, he's interviewing actors, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders and even a former WWE wrestler to help you get inspired and shift your mindset on money. Really powerful stuff!He is also Co-Founder of the Asian American Podcasters Association, aimed to showcase the...
2020-02-0648 min
Tempered FablesEP 33: The Architect Of LifeIn this story...The Architect of Life takes you on a tour throughout the Afterlife. Genres: Life, Fiction There are no warnings this time. Rate us on Podchaser!Discuss this episode on Kyrie!Support this podcastMusic from https://filmmusic.io“Path of the Goblin King” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io“Industrious Ferret” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io“Moonlight Hall” by Kevin MacLeod (htt...
2020-02-0219 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingCreating A Community Around Your Podcast W/ Sidwyn Koh Of KyrieShownotesIn this episode, we're going to talk about community for podcasters. The best person to talk about this is Sidwyn Koh of Kyrie.fm (http://Kyrie.fm) !Kyrie is a platform for podcasters to connect with their listeners: every episode you put out comes with discussion threads that listeners and chime in and contribute to! If listeners get to chance to connect with you, the host, it'll lead to greater loyalty, interaction and sustain of long-term listeners. This episode is half chat half interview: we decided to make this an episode after Sidwyn reached out to me about my pain...
2020-01-3145 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingActivating Voices Across Asia With Whooshkaa's Rob Loewenthal And Semin NurkicIn this episode, I had a chat with Rob Loewenthal and Semin Nurkic about Whooshkaa and their expansion into Asia! Great timing as well as they have announced their partnerships with Ripple, the Malaysian broadcasting company as well as Astro Radio, a popular radio network in recent months.They had a booth at RadioDays Asia last year, which was the inaugural broadcast/podcast event held right here in Kuala Lumpur. Though there was a ton of booths covering broadcasting tech as well as solutions for radio stations and the like, Whooshkaa caters for all kinds of audio content, including podcasts...
2020-01-2445 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingSplice Media's Alan Soon Talks About Asia's Media Transformation, Splice Beta 2020, And Asian Podcasting Trends(https://www.notion.so/thatsthenorm/splicebeta.com) In this episode, we talk with Alan Soon of Splice Media!Alan started Splice to help drive and cover the transformation of media in Asia. Coming from 2 decades of experience in media and journalism, he is quite the powerhouse when it comes to this amazing journey. With the upcoming Splice Beta 2020, he's bringing niche media startups from all parts of Asia to showcase and celebrate them! (Also includes a podcasting track!)We talk about:Splice's Mission: covering the transformation of mediaPodcasting influences and trends in AsiaAlan's beliefs & valuesThe birth of micro-communities, niche media...
2020-01-1643 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingRob Walch Of Libsyn Talks Privacy In Podcasting, Attribution And Podcast EthicsShownotesThe issue of privacy in podcasting should be discussed more: attributions, the ability to track listeners, and more are highlighting our need for 'Pethics' aka. podcast ethics. In a medium where it is where we don't have to opt-in to listen to a show, how do we know that our privacy is secure?In this episode, I had a conversation with Rob Walch of Libsyn to discuss this. Enjoy!Timestamps[3:34] Companies tracking listeners, without their knowledge, without opt-in[7:09] Companies don't tell podcasters they are tracking their listeners sometimes[8:24] One company hung up the phone when asked if they're sharing IP...
2020-01-1038 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingAsia's Podcast Industry, Brand Overhaul, And Podlovers Accountability (Reviewing Season 1)In this episode, I reflect on the first season of Podlovers Asia, Asia's Podcast Industry, and the upcoming Public Accountability Board! Enjoy. :)Timestamps:1:59 Asian countries to cover for 20204:02 Lessons from running the show (Guests, Audio quality, shownotes)7:12 The great things I learned from running the show (Mission, Value, people's support)9:02 Podlovers updates (New content categories)9:59 Podlovers Accountability Board12:40 Why am I doing this?13:37 Brand Overhaul aka. The Chicken14:34 What's coming up next? Splice Beta 202015:04 The secret codeword15:46 Question for you!Links:Podlovers Accountability Board: bit.ly/podloverspublic (bit.ly/podloverspublic) Splice Beta 2020: splicemedia.com/splicebeta2020 (splicemedia.com/splicebeta2020) The new...
2020-01-0616 min
Tempered FablesReviewing 2019: Favourite Stories, Lore, And The Break (Cloever's Journal)In this Cloever's Journal, I review 2019, taking a look at Season 2 and 3, my favourite stories, and the big break in between. Plus, updates for next season!PSA: Tempered Fables will be taking a month break to write the next batch of stories. The next story will come out on February 3rd! Support this podcast
2019-12-2712 min
Tempered FablesEP 32: The Gift For Tommy TurnerSummary: On Christmas Eve, Little Tommy Toner ventures into the chimneys for a surprise. Genres: Fantasy, a little imagination. Magical. Holidays. Family. Warnings: Nothing much...I think...maybe just some feelings. Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" by Kevin MacLeod @ https://incompetech.comLicense: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Support this podcast
2019-12-2211 min
Tempered FablesEP 31: Journey To Gojarna Of The Northern IslandsTake a journey through Gojarna, otherwise known in the world of Tempered Fables as Eternal Winter.Genres: Fantasy!Songs CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Drums of the Deep" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Stompdance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Rite of Passage" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Ghost Story"...
2019-12-1827 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian Podcasting2020 Podcast Predictions And Predicting The Asian MarketGood day! This is my reaction to the recently posted 2020 Podcast Predictions from Top Industry Leaders, released by Pacific Content.It's a super great article and I just want to discuss some of the points brought up in there.Enjoy![00:40] The Apple vs. Spotify Platform War[02:30] Malaysia's current podcast sentiment, Spotify's integration and Apple's efforts[05:50] The Third: Google and its rise of features[07:55] Lack of Apple Podcast visibility in Asia[08:50] UI/UX Features will be the key[10:34] Continued consolidation of podcasts[11:54] Asian Gimlet-sized deals a possibility?[12:57] More revenue models is good![14:47] The role of local podcasting networks[16:29] Disrupting advertising metrics[17:53...
2019-12-1223 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingExploring Music & Sound Design W/ Russell Sim Of KITA! PodcastIn this episode, I take a deep dive into the mind of Russell Sim, the resident musician of the KITA! Podcast. If you're unfamiliar, KITA! is a show that showcasing Malaysian voices and spoken word performances. Storytellers get on the air according to a theme, and with the help of the KITA team, take you through an experience. Russell helps out with weaving that experience through music and sound design.We talk about his thought process when composing music, his history, inspirations and advice for budding musicians.Without further ado, let's get right into my chat with Russell Sim!Main...
2019-11-2941 min
Tempered FablesEP 30: Son Of The Smoking FatherIn this episode... The son of a nomadic tribe tracks down the last of his family.The genres are... family, life, spirituality.Warnings... some level of Spanish involved.Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"At Rest" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.comLicense: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Pepper's Theme, Full Mix" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.comLicense: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support this podcast
2019-11-2320 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingPodcast Market Update In Asia! Q3 2019 #5In this episode, I try to connect a few datasets together: from global smartphone usage, to OS's (OSses? Oh-Esses?) and the advent of Spotify for Podcasters and Google Podcast in Asia.Then, I give my personal thoughts to how you should position yourself as a podcaster company, brand and potential player to this exciting region! 😄Full Credits, Articles, LinksMacWorld.co.UK: iPhone vs Android Market Share (February 2019)https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iphone/iphone-vs-android-market-share-3691861/ (https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iphone/iphone-vs-android-market-share-3691861/) Statcounter: Mobile Operating System Market Share Worldwidehttps://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/worldwide (https://gs.statcounter.com/os...
2019-11-1319 min
Tempered FablesEP 29: The Chance Is UsSummary: A boy finds a gold coin that teaches him about chance and opportunityGenres include...fiction, and lifeWarnings include...monologues, and that’s pretty much it!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Frozen Star" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Mesmerize" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://cr...
2019-11-1143 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingGoogle, Asian Identity And Diversity: Reflection After Asia Podcast Summit #4In this episode, I reflect on what happened during the live event of the Asia Podcast Summit, setting it up, and my take on what's coming next!During the event, we had a couple of talks:Google and The Future of Podcasting by Stacie Chan, GoogleContent Creation With Mics by Adwin Lin, Audio TechnicaPodcasting In Asia: Challenges and Trends: a panel discussion moderated by yours truly, with panelists Niki Torres of Chief Best Friends podcast, Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions and Rindo Ramankutty of the Livin' it up in the Lion City! Podcast.We also had the announcement of the...
2019-11-0920 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingUsing Design In Podcasting With Kush Khandelwal! #3In this episode, I'm excited to have a good conversation with Kush Khandelwal! Kush is Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Design at Renegade Radio. His experiences in designing and creating within various industries like Fashion, Tech, F&B, and even Blockchain had led him to where he is now, working on all parts of the creative spectrum. We're talking sound design, video, photography and graphics design. I wanted to have a quick chat with him about proper design practices in podcasting. Maybe there are certain trends that are doing really well right now, and maybe there are certain colour...
2019-11-0840 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingLaunching The Asia Podcast Summit W/ Ling Ling Tai And Raven Lim Of MeaVox Live! #1In this episode, I am excited to talk about the upcoming Asia Podcast Summit and the Asia Podcast Awards! This interview is done with the two Founders of MeaVox Live, a Singaporean podcast company, providing consultation and education services about podcasting. Ling Ling is the Chief Podcast Educator and host of the Leaders of Learning podcast, reaching 300,000 downloads as well as top five on Apple Podcasts in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia!Raven Lim is the Podcast Consultant who co-founded the Tomboy Tirade Podcast, Asia's first and only all female comedy chat show. She has launched another show called...
2019-11-0147 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingUnlocking Malaysian Voices With Kelvin Tay Of Renegade Radio! #2In this episode, I sat down to have a chat with Kelvin Tay, the CEO of Renegade radio.Renegade Radio is an independent Malaysian podcasting network based right here in Kuala Lumpur. They produce shows, incubate ideas and promote the medium of podcasting throughout the nation!I sat down with Kelvin to have a chat about:How Renegade radio came to be (eg. what horror podcast inspired him to start!)The origins of the nameWhat he thinks about the Malaysian podcasting space, andWhat he thinks is needed, from a network's perspective.If you are a budding podcaster and you need...
2019-11-0126 min
Podlovers Asia: All about Asian PodcastingIntroducing The Podlovers Asia Show!Podlovers Asia was designed to reach out to key players in the Asian podcasting scene!It could be an up-and-coming or successful podcaster, from various genres, ranging from business and tech to fiction and comedy. It could also be a key player further down the chain, from producers to other reporters, media companies, you name it. All to paint a great picture of how it's booming. If you're interested in this space, whether you're a budding podcaster, a brand, or an avid listener, you've come to the right place!About myself, I'm a podcast consultant, a creative podcaster, and obsessed...
2019-11-0102 min
Tempered FablesEP 28: Saheo, Sage Of InstrumentIn this episode...A dwarf gains the power to learn the makings of any device.The genres include: Fantasy, Magic, DwarvesWarnings: Really bad/funny dwarven accents I guess? Ah well, had fun doing them haha. Also, Sages! Look out for them haha. If you had been listening to my stories, you might recognise somebody...Featuring the voice of Jeff Kassim from Renegade Radio! Music Credits Music from https://filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io) "The North" by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com) )License: CC BY ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ) Music from https...
2019-10-2731 min
Tempered FablesEP 27: Her HandA scientist tries to bring her wife's hand back to life.The genres are...strange, fiction, loss?Warnings: Weird. Crazy talk. Monologues.Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Heartbreaking" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Colorless Aura" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Subscribe below:CaptivateApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyBreakerCastboxOvercastPocket CastsPodbeanRadioPublicStitcher
2019-10-1413 min
Tempered FablesEP 26: Akumu, The NightmareIn this episode...A man and a child talk about nightmares.Genres include: Horror? Speculative horror?Try not to listen to this at night. :')Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Ghost Story" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Subscribe here!
2019-09-2914 min
Tempered FablesCloever's Journal: Apology And LossI'm sorry. Let's get right back into the show.Next episode will be released on the 30th September!temperedfables.com Support this podcast
2019-09-2407 min
Leaderonomics FM: Leadership PodcastPennywise Show EP4: The Money-Happiness Conundrum with Norman ChellaBe frightened no more, as this show is no scary clown but, the reality check we all need when it comes to managing our finances. In the fourth episode, host Pravin Nair talks to Norman Chella about the relationship between money and our lives. Norman is a freelance writer, voice actor and podcaster. In his blog; normanchella.com, he writes about our relationship with money and its role in society today.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2528 min
Tempered FablesEP 25: The Goodwill WriterA writer encounters a strange book that takes him on a journey throughout his life.ANNOUNCEMENT: I will be taking a break until the 22nd April! In the meantime check out the other episodes if you haven't already. I've got a few plans coming :)Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Hard Boiled" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Opportunity Walks" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music...
2019-03-241h 09
Tempered FablesEP 24: A Southern EscapeA Southern man looks back on his life, living for revenge.Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Plaint" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from [https://filmmusic.io "Colorless Aura" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Mesmerize" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2019-03-1814 min
Tempered FablesSPECIAL EPISODE: In MemoriamA scientist tries to save a homeless man who traded his memories away for cash.This story was submitted to and published in: Money Stories From Malaysians Volume 1, curated by Suraya Zainudin of RinggitOhRinggit.com!You can purchase the ebook as well as physical copy here!Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Hard Boiled" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Mesmerize" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC...
2019-03-1330 min
Tempered FablesEP 23: Log And CreaThe two main characters in our minds meet for a weekly checkup.Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Mesmerize" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2019-03-1110 min
Tempered FablesEP 22: Red StringsThey prayed in front of the shrine. A red string of fate connects them.Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Ripples" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from [https://filmmusic.io "March of the Spoons" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Simple Duet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2019-03-0822 min
Tempered FablesEP 21: Arc The KingTwo Gods were dancing in our night sky. The Father teaches the Child about responsibility and roles.Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Mesmerize" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Ripples" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Suonatore di...
2019-03-0515 min
Tempered FablesEP 20: The Crossroads BunnyA man has a strange conversation with a bunny in a suit, in the middle of nowhere.Subscribe here!Music CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"March of the Spoons" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"Moonlight Hall" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io"The Forest and the Trees" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2019-02-2820 min
Tempered FablesEP 19: A Romantic BurdenA man faces his regrets beside his wife's final moments. Support this podcast
2019-02-2615 min
Tempered FablesEP 18: Beyond The EdgeA painter gets thrown to the edge of nothingness to reach the peak of his imagination.WARNING: This story is...very surreal. You may not understand it, and that's okay. I hope you enjoy the ride! Support this podcast
2019-02-2136 min
Tempered FablesEP 17: Ramen In The RainMe, her, two bowls of ramen and gratitude. Support this podcast
2019-02-1715 min
Tempered FablesEP 16: Us, ConstellationsA quick tale on the Sun and the Moon, and their constellations. Support this podcast
2019-02-1307 min
Tempered FablesEP 15: Wali And The DeepThe echo of the largest whale is overshadowed by the howl of something even more sinister... Support this podcast
2019-02-1014 min
Tempered FablesEP 14: Celebrate The EndTwo fireworks talk to each other about the end of their lives.UPDATE: Audio is now fixed! Previously, something bad happened to the audio, so I recorded the entire thing again. Hope you enjoy the episode!Side note, I left the notes at the end in their original format because the words there are normally unscripted, and are better off said naturally. if I can restore the audio from the original recording that would be great, I'll do it eventually for sure :) Support this podcast
2019-02-0615 min
Tempered FablesEP 13: Burning PaintingsA boxer turned counselor. A man turned arsonist. An interrogation room for art. Support this podcast
2019-02-0222 min
Tempered FablesEP 12: Wagging TailsKieran the stray dog buys some bread and listens to the gossip of others. Support this podcast
2019-01-3117 min
Tempered FablesEP 11: Melody's WayA woman and her only treasure. A man and his longing for her. A lovely, lovely violin. Support this podcast
2019-01-2718 min
Tempered FablesSeason 2: IntroductionWelcome back, My Dear Friend.I hope you've rested well over the holidays. Now, let's enjoy some stories, shall we?Welcome back to the Tempered Fables, my name is N.T. Cloever.Come, sit by the fire; let me tell you a story. Support this podcast
2019-01-2403 min
Tempered FablesReviewing Season 1: Creating A Narrative Podcast, Voices And Bloopers!To end 2018 on a good note, I've decided to share what I learned from making this podcast. It's a good first season I have to say.SIDE NOTE: When I said 'targets', it sounded demeaning for some reason. I used that term in a marketing sense, ie. the target market, the 'right listener'. You're still dear to me! Hope that clears it up! Support this podcast
2018-12-1432 min
Tempered FablesEP 10: Steps Of GiantsDr. Newt Leapfrogger the frog scientist dreamt of reaching what's out there beyond the sky. After a faint vision, he begins his adventure. Support this podcast
2018-11-2334 min
Tempered FablesEP 9: Your Life Is A PinwheelWhen the old meet the young, and the young meet the old.PS. I should start seriously marketing this, huh?- N.T. Cloever Support this podcast
2018-10-2017 min
Tempered FablesEP 8: Lotus Of The ClothThis is a tale told by the Bard: Lotus of the Cloth, Lady of the Lake. A retelling of a poem I performed live in Kuala Lumpur a few weeks ago.P.S. Now getting into voice talent work! Woo! Support this podcast
2018-10-0310 min
Tempered FablesEP 7: Living WildfireA girl who can't speak talks to the world with dance.Finally a new episode! I went into a trance writing this one: I hope it brings you in as well. We all need a little bit of immersion, a little bit of dance!For more info, check out: temperedfables.com Support this podcast
2018-09-2017 min
Tempered FablesEP 6: The DeadlineA man supposedly boards the wrong train, when all hell breaks loose. For more info, check out temperedfables.com! Support this podcast
2018-07-1117 min
Tempered FablesEP 5: Patchwork ChildA boy with scars learns how to live despite of it, helping others with their own.Initially performed live at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, in front of a small audience. I'm happy to say that they enjoyed it! Inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold and silver dust.UPDATE: The Tempered Fables is now also available on the following platforms! - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tempered-fables/id1400476035- Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMjU0NTljL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz- Breaker: https://www...
2018-07-0413 min
Tempered FablesEP 4: Mon AmourA recalling of romance, blurred between reality and dream. Support this podcast
2018-06-1312 min
Tempered FablesEP 3: The End ContinuesDeath comes to take him, but he has a choice of who to die instead. Support this podcast
2018-05-2311 min
Tempered FablesEP 2: Heaven Is AliveA man has to answer three questions given by an All-Seeing Being, before passing through the gates of heaven. Support this podcast
2018-04-0509 min
Tempered FablesEP 1: Luck, The Sage Of DreamsLuck, The Sage of Dreams, visits a remote tribe to experience tradition, new stories and an interesting group of characters.Thanks for listening! Support this podcast
2018-02-1858 min
Tempered FablesIntroducing The Tempered Fables!An introduction to the Tempered Fables: monthly short stories. This is a podcast to house the short stories, or fables I have made in my spare time. Under the pen name N.T. Cloever, coupled with some simple sound design, some self-recorded guitar instrumentals, I take you on a journey through my mind.The purpose of these fables is to get you thinking and leave you with a lesson to remember. For more information, do check out: temperedfables.comYou may also listen to this through the following platforms:- Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tempered-fables/id1400476035 - Google...
2018-02-1602 min