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Berlin Midnight Meows
by Sponge Cake
Join Sponge Cake, a Hongkonger living with her talkative cat in the heart of Berlin. You’ll hear the adventures of a Cantonese speaker in a foreign land, and even a touch of cat ASMR. No sugar-coating here – just real talk, hilarious rants, unpopular opinions and some seriously dangerous stories that might affect her social credit.But it’s not all serious business. Her hypersensitivity has led her to discover some life hacks that beat the 5-minute crafts she binged (and secretly has a love-hate relationship with). If you have problems falling asleep, this is perfect for you. You can reach me at [email protected].
Episodes
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Yapping About Taiwanese Hiphop and Fushigi Kei (LIVE SHOW)
/ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\ Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3zE54VD Uff, life’s been crazy busy, but hey, I’m still around! (Follow @sisispongecake on Instagram if you wonder why.) This is part 2 of the live recording I did back in September, diving into East Asian music. In this half, we vibe to some alternative gems,...
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Yapping About City Pop and K-pop (LIVE SHOW)
/ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\ Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3zE54VD On September 14th, I hosted a live podcast recording, "Berlin Midday Meows," in Moabit, Berlin. We had a laid-back listening session where we dove into some city pop and K-pop tracks that I selected—each with a fascinating historical context and…
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Keyboard Warrior For Life
I've been a keyboard warrior my whole life, ever since I got my hands on the internet. As a late millennial born in the 90s, I navigated through various weeb forums and became an active (and sometimes toxic) member of online communities. You'll also get the backstory on how I developed such an...
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Are You Woman Enough
Recently, there's been a heated debate surrounding the gender of two female boxers participating in the Paris Olympics. This has sparked discussions about traditional gender definitions and highlighted that even cisgender individuals aren't free from gender discrimination. While I've learned a…
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Japan Ichiban - Rediscovering My Asianness
After five years away from Asia, I finally returned and traveled to Tokyo, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions. Tokyo felt more like Hong Kong than Berlin and yet, not my home at all. Check out my rough travel diary with a bit of personal reflections and a lot of cultural rediscoveries…
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First Time Out of My Bedroom (LIVE SHOW)
On April 27th, I gathered with a group of Berliners in Moabit, Berlin to gossip about everything (especially our families). We covered topics from broader social issues to the most intimate anecdotes of our lives. While many feel pressured to be cool and unique in Berlin, some of us found…
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Marriage May Not Perform Better Than ETF
After going through a divorce, I genuinely wish the best for people when they get married—it's no easy journey. Some people had more ups and downs than cryptocurrency. Sorry for always bringing up financial stuff; I'm from Hong Kong and grew up with ticker symbols as my lullaby. Are there any…
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Toxic Relationship is Simple Happiness
Hooray! Lunar New Year is finally basically over, so now I am gonna rant about this festival. Honestly, I might just be a lazy shit, so I am always slow with podcast updates. Getting lazy-shamed by comedians is a new experience for me as a cliche workaholic Asian. Have you ever given advice to…
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Too Awkward For A Gang Bang
There are two things I find difficult as a socially awkward introvert - small talk in a work meeting and small talk before sex. Dating apps might have closed the door for some extroverts, but it has definitely saved my ass. People tend to create a stereotypical image of the person they are…
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50 Shades of Poverty
My favorite topic - how “being poor” is different from “being poor”, speaking from my experience as the "middle class" kid in the working class world. Poor people also need some authentic and diverse representation beyond the fundraising campaigns. No competition here, just remembering what my…
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The Wettest Childhood Memory
Berlin is getting cleaner, but it's losing a bit of that famous poor and charm. Same story back in Hong Kong. I'm feeling nostalgic for the bustling wet markets where Asian moms scored all their essentials and gossiped, the best networking location for them. Ever wondered why people hold eggs up…
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The Asian Mom Theory
Visiting the gynecologist is the worst experience, so bad that it feels like my soul would escape from my body. Do you know that many comedians are actually trying to save money on therapy by doing stand-up? As part of the workaholic folks, I have some advice that I often fail to follow myself…
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It Could Happen To You
My biggest joy is checking what's in the junk email every week. Besides the notifications about someone matching with me on Tinder, there's some other juicy stuff that keeps me awake all the time. It's hard to believe that English has become my primary survival tool, despite my initial promise to...
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Give Me Back My Pork Belly
Being away from Hong Kong has kinda left me out of the loop when it comes to what's expected socially. But I'll never forget the battles I faced with my body while growing up. These days, I can wear whatever I want without a second thought, but back then, even buying new clothes was a nightmare....
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Noises, Mystery, and Glimpses of the Past
I am sure it’s not just me, silence expectations often surprise newcomers in Germany. Is loud chewing a punishable offense? Also, let’s stop shying away from the mystery behind the suspicious content recommended to us on social media. A little sentimental after this - time to revisit an old...
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Berlin vs Hong Kong: An Unsolicited Showdown
Getting down to the surface after my years of internship in Berlin, here's the topic of my presentation – German efficiency (Entschuldigung, where?). You're gonna hear my review on everyday experience, vibes, and all that jazz. Heads up, I’ve got a bunch of complaints, so join me or beat me!
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Trailer
Setting the expectation! You are gonna hear what I wanna do with this podcast, and what you can expect in the following episodes. No big promises, just a laid-back journey with surprises in store.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Sponge Cake, a Hongkonger living with her talkative cat in the heart of Berlin. You’ll hear the adventures of a Cantonese speaker in a foreign land, and even a touch of cat ASMR. No sugar-coating here – just real talk, hilarious rants, unpopular opinions and some seriously dangerous stories that might affect her social credit.But it’s not all serious business. Her hypersensitivity has led her to discover some life hacks that beat the 5-minute crafts she binged (and secretly has a love-hate relationship with). If you have problems falling asleep, this is perfect for you. You can reach me at [email protected].
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Join Sponge Cake, a Hongkonger living with her talkative cat in the heart of Berlin. You’ll hear the adventures of a Cantonese speaker in a foreign land, and even a touch of cat ASMR. No sugar-coating here – just real talk, hilarious rants, unpopular opinions and some seriously dangerous stories...
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Berlin Midnight Meows is created and hosted by Sponge Cake.
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