Podscape

Through PODSCAPE, we prototyped a new type of “public performance” together with 插班生 The Freshman, in their very first, live radio talkshow! In case you missed the livestream - we are releasing this experience as a ✨BONUS✨ episode of #PODSCAPE Season 2! It features Carrie and Diya from 插班生 The Freshman, reflecting about the stories shared by Pasir Ris residents, their personal memories and encounters in the neighbourhood, and the catchy Pasir Ris jingle. Listen now! 

In our final episode of Season 2, we discover what it means to live, work and play in Pasir Ris! Mathilda D’Silva, the founder of Ocean Purpose Project and long-term Pasir Ris resident, shares with us how beach clean-ups in her backyard connect her with the local community, and in return, how Pasir Ris inspires her work. Listen also to discover how sustainable communities are built through touchpoints of love and what they organically love. Stay till the end to check out the jingle that 插班生 The Freshman specially made for Pasir Ris!

Our island city is a hive of activity, and Singaporeans know how to work hard and play harder! Join us as we share how the iconic resort town got its reputation as a recreational sanctuary, and hear directly from the residents as they share with us their favourite past times and hobbies in Pasir Ris today. This episode, we chat with Mr Francis Ng, a resident and regular angler, who shares his fishing journey and how it became more than just a hobby to him!

From the mangroves to the beach, Pasir Ris is filled with countless stories. In this episode, we dive into the stories of the other residents of Pasir Ris: our wildlife neighbours living in the rivers, parks, beaches, and rainforest by the sea. Videographer and Photographer duo Dan Ng and Jayaprakash Bojan, producers of "Residents of the Park" and residents of Pasir Ris, joins us in this episode to share with us about the friends in their backyard, and how we can continue to co-exist together in harmony. Click this link to explore and hear more of Pasir Ris' wildlife residents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JPPIsQn4Qk

In this stop of our audio journey, we share the first impressions of Pasir Ris, while challenging some of the preconceived notions that we've heard. Hear from the residents as they describe the sounds and stories of their home, and how these enhance and shape the soul of the neighbourhood. Joining us for this episode, Heritage Expert Stefanie Tham shares her experience as a curator of the Pasir Ris Heritage Trail, and what unique features she discovered while exploring Pasir Ris! Listen to The Freshman's song, "Call Me (Not Maybe)", featured in the podcast here: https://youtu.be/W9eLmfclZ2M

We open the new season in Pasir Ris by exploring the origins, development and future hopes for Pasir Ris Town. With its iconic beachfront at the centre, listen to how the neighbourhood transformed from a kampong to the well-loved home it is today. Former Pasir Ris resident, Samat Sulaiman shares past memories and his future hope for Pasir Ris, as we cogitate together the true cost of development. 

PODSCAPE – Sounds & Stories of The City returns for Season 2 in Pasir Ris! The anticipated second season seeks to explore the neighbourhood’s identity as a sanctuary together with its residents and visitors. This season features a new collaboration with sound artist Nathaniel Mah to create soundscapes together with Pasir Ris residents, and with local musical duo 插班生 The Freshman, who will be hosting their very first ‘live’ talk show!

What does home and a sense of belonging look like in Bukit Panjang? Dan, Rebecca, Adib and Stella uncover the answers by listening to stories on the ground. Join us as residents share multi-cultural experiences with neighbours and why they keep returning to the heart of Bangkit even after moving out. This episode also features love letters written to the neighbourhood, including an incredible story of a toddler’s first words. Tune in to find out! — shophouseandco.com/podscape — Host: Dan & Rebecca of LitoLabs. Editing & Sound Design: Artwave Studio. Producer: Shophouse & Co 

Join Dan, Rebecca, Adib and Stella as they explore the origin story of Bukit Panjang, through the memories and stories of long-time residents. Beginning from the historical Sin Wah Theatre to the livelihood of the first settlers, we will uncover the evolution of Bukit Panjang to the modern times. Let’s go on an audio journey to learn about the neighbourhood’s evolution through the lens of ordinary lives on the ground! — shophouseandco.com/podscape — Host: Dan & Rebecca of LitoLabs. Editing & Sound Design: Artwave Studio. Producer: Shophouse & Co

Dan, Rebecca, and Adib share their personal stories of living in the town with Stella and, we introduce our creative collaborator, sound artist Ng Sze Min. — shophouseandco.com/podscape — Host: Dan & Rebecca of LitoLabs. Editing & Sound Design: Artwave Studio. Producer: Shophouse & Co

Lets begin with a warm hello! Get to know the creators of PODSCAPE, Adib & Stella of Shophouse & Co, who gives a glimpse into the backstory and vision of the project including how it links to their placemaking work.  We’ll also introduce your hosts for this season of PODSCAPE: Dan & Rebecca of the chart-topping 'The Lito Podcast'. This first season of PODSCAPE spotlights the town of Bukit Panjang and this episode was recorded on-site at a coffeeshop in the town itself! Hear us chat about why we are there, our personal connections with the neighbourhood, and why we think you should subscribe to the podcast:) PODSCAPE is also much more than just this podcast! Find out what else it is as we drop information about the PODSCAPE pop-up where you can record your stories and have it part of future episodes. Thanks for listening! -- Produced by Shophouse & Co.  Editing and Sound Design by:  Ng Sze Min, Artwave Studio This season of PODSCAPE: Bukit Panjang is part of NAC’s Arts in Your Neighbourhood programme. --- ++ Creators of Podscape: Shophouse & Co ~~  shophouseandco.com/podscape | @shophouseco | podscape@shophouseandco.com ++ Hosts: LITO ~~ Litolabs.com | @litolabs ++ Sound Design: Artwave Studio ~~ Artwave.studio | @artwave.studio -- ++ PODSCAPE Pop-up location ~~ Inclusive playground and exercise corner near Bukit Panjang Town Council, 256 Bangkit Rd, Singapore 670256 |  14, 21, 28 March 2020. 9am to 12pm ++ NAC Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN) ~~ artsforall.sg/ayn

What is PODSCAPE all about? Get a glimpse of what to expect in the podcast, the people behind it, and what we hope to achieve with it! If you listen carefully, you'll know which neighbourhood will be the focus of our first season!  -- For more: shophouseandco.com/podscape, IG:@shophouseco  // Soundscape and music by Ng Sze Min // Feat. Dan & Rebecca of Lito ~ litolabs.com

Dan, Rebecca, Adib and Stella travel to the heart of Bukit Panjang to explore neighbourhood stories about the one and only Bangkit Market. Tune in as they discuss the role the small local businesses play in the identity of a neighbourhood and find out why residents call Bangkit "the Orchard Road of Bukit Panjang"! Finally, we say goodbye for now in this closing episode of the PODSCAPE Podcast in Bukit Panjang, and share our personal reflections in this project. — shophouseandco.com/podscape — Host: Dan & Rebecca of LitoLabs. Editing & Sound Design: Artwave Studio. Producer: Shophouse & Co

Did you know the Bukit Panjang constituency is home to the highest number of community gardens in Singapore? This episode will explore the wild side of Bukit Panjang, as we hear stories about the community’s encounters with nature and enjoyment of many greens spaces - from canals, nature reserves, ponds, park connectors. — shophouseandco.com/podscape — Host: Dan & Rebecca of LitoLabs. Editing & Sound Design: Artwave Studio. Producer: Shophouse & Co