Best Splice Cast Podcasts (2024)

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Singaporeanisms - Code-Switching & Kopi Khoo 3:47

2M ago3:47

3:47

I'm striking up conversations with strangers & asking them questions about Singapore. This time, I talk to a code-switcher about how Singaporeans can glide effortlessly between English and Singlish, and then drop by Joo Chiat to hang out with a non-coffee drinking barista who sells artisanal coffee from a hole she made in her kitchen wall to custom…

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You Otter Go to the Night Safari! 3:58

2M ago3:58

3:58

The Night Safari in Mandai is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the big draw has always been to see animals at night; lions, elephants, rhinos - the bigger, the better, you might think when it comes to entertainment value. And yes, when the lions roar, it's a sound that inspires awe and terror at the same time. But on my trip, the best sound I …

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How to Survive the Hungry Ghost Festival! 5:28

3M ago5:28

5:28

The Hungry Ghost Festival this year runs from August 4th to September 2nd. According to legend, it's when the Gates of Hell are opened, and spirits wander the earth. Those who believe will burn offerings to appease these spirits. I've compiled a cheeky list of ten tips to help you through the month. Ghost Festival Hear. Here. Singapore. #hungryghos…

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Singaporeanisms - Majulah Singapura! 2:44

3M ago2:44

2:44

As Singapore celebrates its 59th Birthday on Friday August 9th, I'm out and about again asking strangers questions about Singapore. In this episode, I'm at not one, but TWO cafes - Nylon Coffee at Everton Park and the Coffee Bar at Chye Seng Huat Hardware, the Art Deco gem on Tyrwhitt Road Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askaboutsinga…

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Singaporeanisms - Makan & National Service 2:49

3M ago2:49

2:49

I'm walking up to strangers & asking them questions about Singapore. I'm still in Everton Park, and 2 more coffee lovers took the challenge to answer "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You?" For their time, they got a delicious cup of mocha from Nylon Coffee Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askaboutsingapore #evertonpark #nylonco…

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Singaporeanisms - Food & Heritage 4:05

3M ago4:05

4:05

I decided to get curious and approach strangers to ask them questions about Singapore. For the first ep, I'm in Everton Park, one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore, and barter a fantastic coffee from Nylon Coffee in exchange for strangers answering, "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You? Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strang…

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Cicadas (Reissue) 3:07

4M ago3:07

3:07

Everywhere you go in Singapore, you hear them. The distinctive rhythm initially holds steady, then ramps up until it blurs into a continuous note that can cause hearing loss if enough of them are around. They are... cicadas. Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Listen on H…

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Kranji War Memorial (Reissue) 3:33

4M ago3:33

3:33

22km from the city centre, on a quiet hill, lie the remains for over 4,400 who died in the line of duty during World War II. The Singapore Memorial bears the names of 24,346 soldiers and airmen killed in SE Asia, who have no known grave. The Kranji War Memorial reminds us that modern and prosperous Singapore owes a debt to those who made the ultima…

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Asian Koel aka Uwu Bird (Reissue) 2:58

4M ago2:58

2:58

It's the bird that everyone hates, because of it's annoying call: the Asian Koel starts calling for a mate from as early as 5am, and it's wail has been described as u-wu / oo-oh / ooh-whoo: whichever way you spell it, Singaporeans aren't fans, and some 600 call NParks to complain every year. But did you know that the Asian Koel does do one thing th…

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Singapore Musical Box Museum (Reissue) 2:59

4M ago2:59

2:59

Presenting our very first episode for an encore. Take a trip to Singapore’s first musical box museum, which aims to share the short history of musical boxes & how they made their way to Singapore. It's at 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619 and is open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. We recorded the music boxe…

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Nylon Coffee Roasters (Reissue) 2:32

5M ago2:32

2:32

Start your morning right with an artisanal coffee brewed by the baristas at Nylon Coffee Roasters at 4 Everton Park #01-40, Postcode 080004. In this episode, you'll hear Grinding Beans Mechanised Tamping Espresso Machine w Brew Boiler and Steam Boiler Frothing Milk Cup Cleaning Try to identify each step as it happens! Their Coffee Bar overlooks a s…

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Lion Dance (Reissue) 1:47

5M ago1:47

1:47

Every Chinese New Year, across Singapore, you'll hear lion dances to bring good luck in the new year. Learn more about the simple instruments used and, most importantly, how much it costs to get a lion dance troupe over to your home/office/shop to raise the roof and start the year right! For some reason, this is our most popular episode, and it's p…

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Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls (Reissue) 11:18

5M ago11:18

11:18

Immerse yourself in a south bath of Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls at The Singing Bowl Gallery. The Full Moon bowls are struck under a full moon, which is said to imbue each bowl with a special aura that makes the note of the bowl more ethereal. The address is 160 Robinson Road #04-12 SBF Centre, Singapore 068914. I'm on a short break, so I'm re…

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SPLICE Cast Sonic Logo 2.0 10:22

5M ago10:22

10:22

The sonic logo for every Hear. Here. Singapore episode has undergone a total makeover, and in this episode, we follow the long and winding road that ended up at the legendary Snakeweed Studios to re-record the guitar part, with founder Leonard Soosay working the board. The SPLICE Cast sonic logo was produced by Omer Abdullah, Geoff Kent, Philip O'M…

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Betting on Numbers, Singapore-Style! 4:32

6M ago4:32

4:32

When passing the scene of a traffic accident, most folks rubber neck to see the aftermath, and no more. In Singapore, gamblers note down the license plates and then go place a bet on that number coming up in the draw. Welcome to the insane world of gambling on numbers and the folly of trying to beat the house! Hear. Here. Singapore. National Counci…

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Murder Most Fowl 4:52

6M ago4:52

4:52

Out and about again with my parabolic mic, I decided to track down a single cicada and record it going through a full cycle of the iconic cicada song. Alkaff Mansion is a good spot to get away from the city and record cicadas... but there are also plenty of crows there. Crows happen to be a natural predator of the noisy critters... and mayhem ensue…

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Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club 4:16

6M ago4:16

4:16

Bird Singing enthusiasts have been coming to Ang Mo Kio Garden West since the 70s, bringing their pride and joy to hang on rods as the birds and owners socialise. What started out as a handful of hobbyists is now a space for as many as 1,000 cages for daily gathering of nature's most beautiful singers. Visitors are always welcome at the Kebun Baru …

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Flamingo a Go-Go 4:46

7M ago4:46

4:46

Jurong Bird Park, featured in early episodes early in 2020, shifted in January 2024 to Mandai, to be next to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & River Wonders. So, it was time to visit my feathered friends in their new digs, and get up close to the American Flamingos. The way the old place was laid out, you couldn't get that close. Now, in the Crimson We…

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Attempted Murder On Orchard Road 6:50

8M ago6:50

6:50

Attempted Murder? On Orchard Road?!? Has Hear. Here. Singapore. pivoted to being a True Crime podcast? No - we're still 100% focussed on the sonic delights of Singapore, but with a newly acquired parabolic microphone, I've been recording birds. I started around my condo, then Botanic Gardens, Dempsey Hill and, finally, on to the famous shopping str…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Taking MC 5:14

8M ago5:14

5:14

When you're ill, it's understandable to take a day off work after seeing a doctor who issues the necessary Medical Certificate, aka MC. But when you want a day off but haven't got the necessary annual leave allowance, it's a sly practice to "fake" being ill to get that MC and a free day off work! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo" Hea…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sinkie 4:05

8M ago4:05

4:05

We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and By Singaporeans Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Nasir" Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #…

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Speak Solid English - No.1 Passport In the World 3:42

8M ago3:42

3:42

Founded as a port, Singapore has grown into a leading SE Asian hub for trade and travel and welcomes visitors for both business and pleasure. It's a two-way street, though: Singaporeans also LOVE to travel, and the Singapore Passport was recently ranked no.1 because it grants holders visa-free travel to 196 countries across the world. Shaiful Risan…

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Speak Solid Singlish - O$P$ 5:41

9M ago5:41

5:41

Singaporeans love to abbreviate things, and illegal loansharks have popularised O$P$ - short for Owe Money, Pay Money. With credit companies popping up, getting your hands on quick cash no longer requires you get in bed with gangsters, and the legacy of these dodgy dealers is now stuff of stories kids are told to warn them to be financially prudent…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Last Bus, Last Train! 5:20

9M ago5:20

5:20

In Singapore, getting home at night means a hard stop with the last bus / last train: beyond that, you're paying top dollar to get your butt home. We get the inside dope on how to maximize your nights while minimizing wallet damage for getting back for enough shut-eye for hijinks the next day! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo" Hear.H…

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Speak Solid Singlish - HDB & BTO 5:31

9M ago5:31

5:31

Public Housing in Singapore is awesome and has been a big part of Singapore's journey from kampung villages to First World status. Hang w Fai as he explains the ups and downs as well as recommendations on which HDB estate has the best chow Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Fai Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #par…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sleazey Does It 4:18

9M ago4:18

4:18

Having a good time in Singapore can be tricky - go to the wrong place, and you'll have a nice time, but not a great time. Learn about Siam Diu, the Thai-themed Discotheques, and how to chit-chat with the "servers" Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Denboy Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolid…

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Till We Meet Again 2:47

10M ago2:47

2:47

Today, January 23rd 2024, marks a year since I lost my brother, Paul. He & his wife loved to travel, but because of his illness and the pandemic shutting borders, he never got to see Jewel at Changi Airport. So I spent a few hours grabbing sounds he would have heard at T1, T2, T3, and Jewel. The sounds in the episode are (in order) Roadside drop-of…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Wayang at Work 4:27

10M ago4:27

4:27

Singlish is used everywhere in Singapore, including the work place. Office politics become toxic when someone starts to "wayang" - slang for Theatre or Acting - which means to skive off work! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Ah Lim. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries …

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Speak Solid Singlish - Chope 4:01

10M ago4:01

4:01

Learn the secret o how to 'reserve' a seat in a hawker centre, food court, coffee shop with a 10 cent packet of tissues - The Art of the Chope! Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp …

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Speak Solid Singlish - Cashless Society 5:02

11M ago5:02

5:02

The past meets the future as the Lion City moves towards a ca$hless society - digital payments are taking over, and our friend Roy waxes philosophically on the inevitability of progress against the loss of the chill out 90s vibe of Singapore Roy was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singli…

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Speak Solid Singlish - A Fine City 3:57

11M ago3:57

3:57

A Fine City sounds like a tourism slogan, but it's got a deadly double meaning: getting fined! Singapore loves its clean, graffiti-free streets, but hear from our new friend Zaki on how he was slapped with a most unfortunate fine for parking his bike on double-yellow lines. Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Si…

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Speak Solid English - Ordering Drinks Part 3 Beer! 3:10

11M ago3:10

3:10

Our 3rd drink ordering episode brings us back to Newton to get BEER!!!! Yes, we can't leave you without explaining the joys of getting a bottle of cold suds at a hawker centre to round off a lovely day. Our Singlish beer buddy was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Dia Hakim Dr…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Ordering Drinks Part 2 Pasar Malam 3:50

11M ago3:50

3:50

We take our thirsty selves to the Pasar Malam, the Malay Night Market, to teach you how to quench your thirst with drinks more colourful that a rainbow. When our posh Brit realizes he's lost his cheat sheet, how will he survive? Our Singlish bud was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebasti…

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Speak Solid English - Ordering Drinks Part 1 Hawker Centre 3:37

12M ago3:37

3:37

In this ep, we help you quench your thirst at a local hawker centre, where tea, locally known as teh, can be customized exactly to your taste buds. But will our posh Brit be able to use his drinks cheat sheet to master this simple task? Our Singlish hawker was voiced by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore We…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Swearing 3:56

12M ago3:56

3:56

Finally, the episode our Singlish expert has been waiting for - swearing! Blue language can be enormously colourful in Singlish, but will our stiff upper lip Brit let our loose-lipped local fire away with unchecked profanities?!? Our potty mouth Singlish friend was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by no-one who cares to be identi…

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Speak Solid English - National Service 3:41

1y ago3:41

3:41

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, we explore the mandatory 2-year national service for Singaporean males. Stand up straight, face forward, and let's accomplish the mission! My most excellent Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Cepat! Cepat! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapor…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Boleh" 3:25

1y ago3:25

3:25

In this ep of Speak Solid Singlish, we delve into how "bo" can be added as a prefix for many other words to create a sorry situation: "bo" means "no", which only leaves everyone even more desperate to have My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and the ep was written by Jedidiah Huang. Bo Knows "No" Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah …

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Shiok" 2:50

1y ago2:50

2:50

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things... My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #co…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Dating Part 3 3:22

1y ago3:22

3:22

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 3rd and final part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario reaches its climax, as the r'ship hits "ai stead mai" status! My Singlish guest voice is the multi-talented Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petri…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Dating Part 2 3:12

1y ago3:12

3:12

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 2nd part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario with "Su" now takes to the streets, to learn the lingo of love when it comes to getting out on a date in the Lion City. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Dating Part 1 3:01

1y ago3:01

3:01

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign continues with a 3-part lesson on Dating! We present a faux romcom dating scenario with "Su", as she teaches the finer points of how the local language of love is spoken. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petrina Kow …

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Siao" 3:07

1y ago3:07

3:07

Our 4-episode mini-series to help you Speak Solid Singlish concludes with "Siao" - the hokkien word for crazy. In Singlish, it's flexible - it can be a good kind of crazy, and it can be out-and-out bonkers mad! My Singlish guest voice is the brilliant voice talent Sebastian Sim, & this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. We've had a lot of reall…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Wah Lau" 3:05

1y ago3:05

3:05

Speak Solid Singlish brings home the bacon in this ep by teaching you how to express your shock at things you encounter, via "Wah Lau". We'll also teach you the many variants you can use for different situations. My Singlish guest voice is Sebastian Sim, & this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidia…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Kiasu" 3:17

1y ago3:17

3:17

Our 2nd Speak Solid Singlish episode looks at the 3 Kias - Kiasu, Kiasi and Kiabor. Will you speak like a local just from listening to this series? Maybe, maybe not, cos this is part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek. My Singlish guest is Sebastian Sim, one of Singapore's best voice over talents. This episode was written by Jedidiah Huang…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Can" 3:30

1+ y ago3:30

3:30

Kicking off the 3rd season of Hear Here is the first episode of a mini-series featuring the most iconic Singapore sound of all - the English-based creole language known as Singlish. With a special guest, I will teach you a new word or phrase of Singlish, so that you can speak like a true local. It's part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek.…

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178897 Solari Board 4:28

1+ y ago4:28

4:28

What is the sound of nostalgia? In Singapore, a city remarkable for its progress since independence in 1965, you can now visit an exhibition at The National Museum of Singapore and hear one panel of the iconic Solari Board that welcomed visitors to our island at Changi Airport's Terminal 2. The exhibition runs until Nov 19th, 2023. Now Boarding Exh…

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068613 Thian Hock Keng Temple 3:22

1+ y ago3:22

3:22

One of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Singapore is Thian Hock Keng temple in Chinatown: it used to face the beach and ocean, and sailers and merchants would come to give thanks or seek blessings from Mazu, Goddess of the Sea. Over the years, with land reclamation, it's now many blocks from the water, but it's still one of the must-visit t…

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270020 Durians - The King of Fruits 8:43

1+ y ago8:43

8:43

The smell has been described as old socks, rotten eggs, and dead grandmothers, but for those who know, it reigns supreme with it's hard as nails spikes on the outside and custardy fleshy seeds inside. We hang out with Ah Seng at Ghim Moh Food Centre and talk Durians Ah Seng Durians Wikipedia Honeycombers 11 Best Durian Stalls Seth Lui 15 Honest Dur…

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169208 Singapore English 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

Of all the things you hear in Singapore, the one thing that's most likely to catch your ear is the English accent here: hear comparisons to major English accents (US, AU, UK) and dive into the unique qualities that set our English apart, especially in Asia Singapore English Wikipedia Singlish Coxford Dictionary #immersivesound #3Dio #sonyD10 #singa…

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270020 Hawker Centre Coffee 101 3:59

1+ y ago3:59

3:59

For those thinking of visiting Singapore, our welcome mat is always out! This episode is for those who come to our sunny island, and want to know how to order coffee... like a local! Visit Singapore - Order Kopi Like a Local Seedly - How to Order Coffee Like a Pro Serious Eats - A Guide to Singapore Coffee Expat Living - All you need to know about …

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