Penang Hokkien Podcast 庇能福建

This week, we’re having a group study and I’m compiling a list of places to eat in Penang when I’m back in November. I’ll share the Google list of places. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments! Here's our current list of restaurants on Google Maps. 北海食好料 Good Eats on Mainland Penang [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-07-21.mp3 Supp...

Come learn about singing from a professional singer. She will share her life as a professional singer as well as giving us some tips on how to sing better! YiLing Chaing YouTube Channel YiLing Chaing Facebook Page Don't forget to buy your tickets to PGHK20 dinner! BUY PGHK20 Tickets [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-07-14.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on...

We have an extended episode with lots of ghost stories including mysterious happenings in a factory. Ghost attacking a disrespectful student during an overnight stay at school. Husband’s dead sister came back for their attention. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-07-07.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Glob...

Do you remember as a kid, what you wanted to be when you grow up? All those forms and essays we had to write about our future occupations. How many of you said you wanted to be a teacher? Get your PGHK20 tickets now. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-06-30.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Sp...

In Chinese culture, we have specific titles for each of our relatives. With those titles we can tell the relationships for that family member. But, how many of those titles do you know? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-06-23.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @Pen...

What can’t you eat when you’re sick or foods to avoid when recovering from an illness or a surgery? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-06-16.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John. Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’...

PGHK20 Announcement: Get your tickets now at https://PenangHokkien.com/20 A young listener shared his experience seeing some of his ancestors at Cheng Beng. We also discussed child ghosts and more. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-06-09.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok...

Listen to this episode to learn exactly how you can buy your tickets to our 20th anniversary celebrations. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-06-02.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John. Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram...

I know this isn’t the most pleasant topic, but layoffs are unfortunately happening all over the world these days. Even if it’s not from retrenchment, we may also lose our jobs out of other circumstances. What would you do if that happened to you? Especially if you have a family to support. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-05-26.mp3 Support PGHK Follo...

We had a blast reminiscing about our school days! We shared some of our funniest and most memorable moments, like the nicknames we gave our teachers. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-05-19.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John. On...

I’m excited to be planning a special celebration together with you for our podcast’s 20th anniversary weekend in Penang! I’ll have more details to share next month, so stay tuned. In the meantime, don’t forget to sign up for the PGHK Newsletter to get all the latest updates. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-05-12.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubho...

Because May 8th is my dad’s birthday, I wanted to share something special with you all. My dad, Ong-te Pa-pa, meant the world to me and many others. Losing him in November was incredibly painful and sad. But I don’t want to keep his memory to myself. I want to share him with you because I know many of you also know him through our show. He’s always been my biggest supporter, encouraging me to purs...

We had a lovely chat with our beloved guest Tsheng-tsi. She shared her childhood, growing up, and how she’s found such fulfillment in her career. You’ll get to know her better and discover her amazing achievements! Thanks, Eng Kok Tiong, for your technical assistance. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-28.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @Jo...

Guess what? Many of our guests came back with some spooky tales! There was a swimming ghost, a python ghost, a ghost fruit vendor, and even a ghost that got mad at the homeowners for wanting to move away. Talk about a haunted house! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-21.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House G...

We had a great time sharing stories about our hair! We talked about all the crazy hairstyles we’ve had, how we like to style it, and the different ways we’ve cut it. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-14.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (J...

Since we were chatting about dogs last month, it’s only right to switch gears and talk about cats. We shared all about our feline friends, including their personalities, photos, and funny stories. Oh, and guess what? Chai even came to visit me at the studio a few times! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-04-07.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @...

We had a blast trying to match fish names in different languages. We also grouped them into different price ranges and, of course, how yummy they are! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-31.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John. O...

I really appreciate how Hiau Lok was so open about how his childhood and his complex relationships with his parents still impact him in his adult life. He also shared what food from Penang that he truly missed the most. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-24.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien...

Hiau Lok and I had a really honest chat about his childhood. Find out why he had to turn off his computer before her mother came home. He also shared how teachers played an important role in his life. His sharing will help us further understand the other side of Hiau Lok in next week’s episode. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-17.mp3 Support PGHK...

We came back with even more spooky tales, like an office ghost typing on the keyboard, a dad being possessed, and even a ghost in Sambai Belacan’s room! We also went to Balik Pulau and talked about frogs and toads. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-10.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK 💛 Follow me on: 👋 Clubhouse @JohnOng 👋 Penang Hokkien Podcast House 👋 Glob...

This week we shared stories about dogs. We shared interesting and funny stories about our own dogs but also didn’t shy away from unpleasant subjects of animal cruelty and dog’s interesting behavior. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-03-03.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK 💛 Follow me on: 👋 Clubhouse @JohnOng 👋 Penang Hokkien Podcast House 👋 Global Hokkien Speak...

What are your hobbies? And how does it qualify something as a hobby? Our guests shared their hobbies, and some turned theirs into a money making avenue. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-24.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK 💛 Follow me on: 👋 Clubhouse @JohnOng 👋 Penang Hokkien Podcast House 👋 Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok...

We invited a researcher of Datuk Kong to share her findings with our listeners. Did you know there are multiracial Datuk Kong in Malaysia? Come learn more from Dr. Tan Ai Boay. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-17.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK 💛 Follow me on: 👋 Clubhouse @JohnOng 👋 Penang Hokkien Podcast House 👋 Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK...

Are you a luxury traveler or a budget traveler? This week we discussed ways to travel economically, including sharing a bed with a stranger in a foreign country. Do you dare to travel this way? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-10.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK 💛 Follow me on: 👋 Clubhouse @JohnOng 👋 Penang Hokkien Podcast House 👋 Global Hokkien Speakers H...

This week, we come back after CNY holiday, and went straight to talking about the behind! Yes, buttocks. Butts. But specifically, what recently happened to A-Long’s butt. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-02-03.mp3 ❤️ Support PGHK 💛 Follow me on: 👋 Clubhouse @JohnOng 👋 Penang Hokkien Podcast House 👋 Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @Pen...