周末飲冰室 Podcast

Name of Podcast: 周末飲冰室 (jyutping: zau1 mut6 jam2 bing1 sat1)

What topics are covered: This is a weekend talk show podcast.

Why is it good to listen?

The host 黃偉民 (wong4 wai5 man4) is an experienced editor, reporter and political commentator, and 陳海琪 (can4 hoi2 kei4) also known as Ocean Chan is a renowned DJ in Hong Kong. They both have a lot of life experience, which contributes to their poignant and thoughtful sharing. Ocean’s tone is comfortable to listen to and her pronunciation is clear; Wong’s speech is also clear and well paced. Wong’s background exposed him to knowledge in Asian history, social affairs, humanity and sociology and applies his knowledge when dissecting and discussing current issues.

The podcasts are available here and also on iTunes here.

How often are the podcasts updated? The program is updated weekly.

Length of the podcasts: 180 minutes each.

Description of the podcast:

This podcast is in the nature of a couple friends having a talk over tea on the weekend. Wong and Ocean share their views and reflections on current affairs by delving into history of Asia, especially that of China. They share about the ups and downs, good and bad, and haves and have-nots in life and in the society. The hosts talk about a wide variety of topics, from politics to philosophy to psychology, and discuss how either of them would apply the theories, along with their life experience, to how they would handle and view each topic. They do not take calls from listeners and do not have guests.

The whole series is intelligent and thought provoking which will help listeners reflect on their lives and also current social issues.

Summary: This podcast is recommended if you want to listen to casual talk in Cantonese.

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