Meaning in Madness: Recent Episodes
Clarice Fong
Sometimes life doesn't make sense. But we try.
Also - Ask the Nerd, a special segment on your burning questions.
Note - episodes are recorded in English, with a smattering of Tagalog.
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I have a long chat with my friend Vea, a breast cancer survivor at age 33, about her personal journey before and during the pandemic. This episode is twice as long as my average podcast episode, but I hope you'll listen to the end :)
If you would like to get in touch with Vea, drop me a line at podcast@claricefong.com and I'll pass the message along :)
The last episode of the season started with how life is more complicated nowadays, and doing business is more challenging. I got two entrepreneurs to weigh in. Carson said that life is complicated because of overchoice (he didn't use that word, though) – and it's because of women. (We know that women bit is not true, though.) We also talked about coffee, iPhones, and man's most basic need (the internet). Vanessa (from online dating episode fame) also joins us on this discussion on why life has gotten, well, complicated.
Yes, that was a lot of parentheses for an episode description. You can complain via podcast@claricefong.com. Or say thank you. I'm happy to hear from you, either way.
Will take a quick break before I get started on Season 2!
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It was one long conversation that I ended up with TWO episodes on KPop with Cheska. In this one, we uncover why KPop artists draw in teenagers across the globe. There is a reason why the term Oppa became almost commonplace (at least in the Philippines).
Want to ask Cheska something? Drop me a line on podcast@claricefong.com. I'll make sure it gets to her!
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In a world of ZOOM meetings, we no longer know if people are working in pyjamas or in proper clothes. Does it matter, really? And how do you make remote working, well... work? Listen to my friend Val as she shares what her company has done and how it helps her manage the WFH revolution.
(This episode is an aside to the actual topic we agreed to record – pandemic homeschooling – but the content is just too good to throw away. Thanks, Val!)
As usual – comments via podcast@claricefong.com :)
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Meet Vicente. He's not Spanish or Portuguese. His surname is Lochschmidt. He's half-Austrian, half-Brazilian. And he lived in Portugal, Taiwan, Vienna, and Brazil. Plus he speaks Portuguese, German, and English. Definitely not your ordinary Joe.
And yes, he's single.
(Apologies for the sound quality for this episode, not quite sure what happened on my end. You can whine about it on podcast@claricefong.com)
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Ever wondered about online dating but never dared to ask? Well, Kim and Vanessa share their experiences and tips on how to navigate once-unknown territory called Christian online dating. This episode is slightly longer because there isn't much to edit out - the conversation was so rich and insightful, I had to keep practically every second in. Except when Kim started talking about his ongoing relationship. (That's just for us, sorry!)
Want to hear more? Drop me a line on podcast@claricefong.com
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Since we're talking about madness, I thought I'd ask my former radio co-host Lorraine what's the craziest thing about being a single mom. Listen to what she has to say. What's your brand of crazy? Drop me a line on podcast@claricefong.com – and perhaps join the conversation!
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How does Lorraine dodge weird questions around being a single mom? Here's a preview of our conversation. Stay tuned for the full episode, out on Monday!
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To the uninitiated, KPop belongs to another dimension. Now that it's becoming cool, I needed to get a quick download. Cheska shares how KPop has taken the world by storm, and what makes KPop different.
LONG CONVERSATION means there is PART 2!!!
Send your KPop questions (or any other question) to podcast@claricefong.com
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Just two social media managers and digital marketers doing a massive brain dump on algorithms, fake social media posts, and why life shouldn't be complicated. (Editor's Note - this has been one of the hardest episodes to edit b because of the randomness of my conversation with Karen. Also, 70% Tagalog. Sorry, international listeners!)
The stuff I've edited out may just make it to another episode. I haven't decided yet.
Buzz me at podcast@claricefong.com if you have anything to add to the bag of mixed nuts that is Episode 6,
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A semi-random conversation with social media manager, Karen. This is what happens when you put together two people who think too much about too many things and ask them to stick to one subject. (In short, it doesn't happen.)
Full episode on Monday! I promise, it has more clarity than the trailer.
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Meet Cedric and Kim, two graphic artists who decided to have some fun (and poke some fun at people they know). This is a story of how an inside joke became a popular comic strip that gained a following through social media. What's next for this dynamic duo? Listen to find out!
You can find So Asian Comics on Facebook, where they drop new toons every two weeks.
And as an anti-climax, you can get in touch with me through podcast@claricefong.com
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Precious (or Prex for short) shares her struggles with adapting to working from home. Also what she anticipates as they go back to the office. 90% Tagalog conversation (apologies for non-Tagalog speakers!) I might be able to give you a translation but it will take a while. Drop me a line on podcast@claricefong.com – even if it's just to say hello!
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Episode is 90% in Tagalog. (Sorry to the English speakers!) Buhay ng ordinaryong commuter, alin kay Prex. Abangan ang buong kabanata sa Lunes! (Nahasa Tagalog ko, in fairness!)
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When I started a podcast, I knew I wanted a few episodes with my friend Yas, who I've formed a close friendship with in recent years. (First few minutes will give you the very short back story.) I asked her - how have you been spending your time during the quarantine/lockdown? Her answer – escape via anime. Then she proceeded to give me a crash course on the shounen genre (which I have never heard before) – I now have Hunter x Hunter on my list of things to watch. What's your favourite anime series? Drop me a line on podcast@claricefong.com – feedback and comments are welcome, too!
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What is it about anime that draws people in? My friend Yas rediscovered her love for cartoons fairly recently, and while away the pandemic watching Japanese animation.
Stay tuned for the full episode with Yas, who initiates me to the magical world of shuonen.
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Danica asks - how do I let my boss know that I'm doing my job when he's not around to see me at work? How do I get him to acknowledge that I'm actually getting on pretty well?
Let's dig into the wonderful world of performance management. (Yes, we know you hate it, too.)
Comments, questions, or brilliant ideas? Get in touch through podcast@claricefong.com
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How should you present your achievements at work?
M-E-T-H-O-D-I-C-A-L-L-Y
Preview of my chat with Danica on Performance Management. Hear the full episode on Monday, 29 June 2020.
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My good friend John picks my brain about why I decided to do a podcast and how I came to the decision. Plus a few laughs.
For a copy of the survey we talked about on the show, drop me an email on podcast@claricefong.com. Suggestions and feedback are also welcome!
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On the pilot episode of this podcast, I asked my good friend John to dig into the reasons behind starting this pet project. Here's a snippet of our conversation which reveals a bit of the dynamics in many of my friendships.
Listen to the full episode as the podcast launches on Monday, 15 June 2020 :)
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