Penang Hokkien Podcast 庇能福建

Our long-time listener, guest, and friend, Sambai Belacan, shared a recent big success and recognition of his photography work in France. Not only did his photos of Penang get some commercial usage in partnership with a tea house, his work was also recognized by the Malaysian Consulate in France. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2026-01-26.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

Some of you suggested that we should have some weeks where we can talk about any topic. Kinda like our Clubhouse rooms. So, here’s the first one. We also continue to share some of our thoughts about our last 20 years of PGHK. Including some details of what happened at our PGHK20 dinner. This episode also included a bonus mini ghost episode! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2026-01-19.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

This is the first recording since I returned from Malaysia, and I am so rusty. We might as well start from scratch! We also let those who didn’t get to attend the event ask questions about our in-person 20th Anniversary Celebration events last year. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2026-01-12.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

This week we get to actually visit 358 Custom Effigies Workshop and hear from 358 his work process and the traditions of the craft. h358 亚福糊纸店 358 Custom Effigies Workshop You can also check out the YouTube video of this episode. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2026-01-05.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

Are you an over packer or under packer? What are somethings you can't leave home without for your travels? Come share your tips and your packing rituals before a trip. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-12-29.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

We’re back with another episode of ghost stories. This one includes several funny ones! Momogu’s weird worm on his head. Revisiting a dead family member through a medium. Corner room that is forcefully added to a hotel floor with shower noise. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-12-22.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

On the last day of our PGHK20 anniversary events, we shared our thoughts about the 20th anniversary celebrations. The common thread is that it felt like a family reunion. No matter if we have met for the first time or multiple times, everyone felt familiar and comfortable to be around. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-12-15.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

Recapping the first two days of our big 20th anniversary celebrations in Georgetown, Penang. If you’re there, I hope this will bring some sweet memories back to you. And if you’re not there, hopefully this will give you a sense of what happened that weekend. Putting together this video really brought lots of warm and fuzzy feeling I felt that weekend. Thank you all for being a part of the PGHK family. Let’s get to another 20 years! [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-12-08.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

What are the things that you love about Penang? If you were to leave Penang now. What are the things you’ll miss Penang the most? Food and non-food. Come listen to what our guests have to say. Share yours in the comments. Special thanks to our recording location sponsor Citadines Connect George Town, Penang. Food sponsor: Momogu - Blind in the Kitchen [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-12-01.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

It’s such a rare occasion where a bunch of our regular guests and listeners would be recording in a physical space, so I took this opportunity to ask them to recall their favorite episodes or moments over the past 20 years of Penang Hokkien Podcast episodes. Special thanks to our recording location sponsor Citadines Connect George Town, Penang. Food sponsor: Momogu - Blind in the Kitchen [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-11-24.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

Food delivery is so common these days. Are you one of those who use it? Which app and service do you use? [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-11-17.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

We invited a professional master of building paper houses and effigies for the dead to share his career. He also shared his journey into this profession and the future of this industry in Penang. Facebook: 358 亚福糊纸店 358 Custom Effigies Workshop [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-11-10.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

We’re back for more ghost stories. This week’s stories include a handsome and light-complected ghost in someone’s dream. Blinking light and bad TV reception in a hotel. And a red dressed found in the closet the next morning in a hotel room. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-11-03.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

What Western food do you enjoy making and eating? Find out from my guests in this episode, and share your favorites. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-10-27.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

We invited a professional male wedding chaperone to share his profession with us. He also answered all the questions you had! To contact our special guest for your wedding needs, WhatsApp him: Jason Loh 羅明隆 017-5151-687 Northern GoGoGo 北马搞怪团: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/northerngogogo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/northerngogogo YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@northern_gogogo TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@northern_gogogo [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-10-20.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

We invited a special guest from Medan to share this neighboring city of Penang. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-10-13.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

Have you ever witnessed leaves on a plant moving without any wind? Are those ghosts playing with the leaves? Animal communicator looking for Kang Hu Kiann’s lost cat. Jeff the killer in Genting. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-10-06.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

One last push for you to get your tickets to join our PGHK20 party. All sale ends on October 1, 2025 at 11:59pm. Get your tickets and find out more from https://PenangHokkien.com/20 Add your PGHK photos in Namsai’s Google Doc: Google Doc Memorabilia Book Donate for FUN Photo Booth & 360 Glam Cam: https://PenangHokkien.com/support [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-09-29.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

A.I. Artificial Intelligence is what everyone is talking about. But how much of AI do you actually use in your daily life and for work? Come share your usage and share some tips. [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-09-22.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube:

Are you one of those who are stressed out if you’re not the first ones to get something. Come share some of the most kiann-su people you know! Add your photos to Namsai's Photo Book for PGHK20: Add Your Photos Here Donate to some fun stuff Namsai is planning for the PGHK20 Party: https://PenangHokkien.com/donate/ [ratings] http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/penanghokkien.com/media/PgHkn-2025-09-15.mp3 Support PGHK Follow me on: Clubhouse @JohnOng Penang Hokkien Podcast House Global Hokkien Speakers House TikTok (PGHK) @PenangHokkien TikTok (John's) @John.Ong Instagram (PGHK) @PenangHokkien Instagram (John’s) @John.Ong Watch this episode on YouTube: (((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))