Season 1
Alina Amir — What the Future of Learning Could Look Like
July 6, 2021
After quitting her job as a management consultant, Alina signed up for a teaching fellowship that would change the course of her life. As a teacher and educator, she is one of the co-founders of Arus Academy: a social enterp…
We Talk About Aliens! feat. Khoo Hsu Chuang and Julian Ng | Cincai² Bocai
May 19, 2021
When a trio of ex-colleagues haven't caught up in a while, all bets are off! They explore the big questions: are aliens among us? UFOs are just a matter of fact now? What about cryptocurrency? And how would you sort out the …
Surviving Schizophrenia: A Mother and Son Story
May 7, 2021
When Madam Kim falls into a depression following her divorce, her young son Kee Whay decides he should become a doctor. His wish: to mend his mother's broken heart. But as his own struggles with schizophrenia begin to emerge…
Hidayah Hisham — When Grief and Incarceration Meet in Film
April 22, 2021
When Hidayah Hisham was nine, she was unable to make sense of her Dad’s disappearance. 17 years later, she confronts her own past when she films the story of Siti — a daughter fighting for her father’s freedom — in her docum…
Life's Most Important Resource (Not Money) feat. Aaron Tang | EZ On The Money #2
March 24, 2021
Financial writer Aaron Tang, explains why we never seem to have enough time - and why your time, and not wealth, is your most precious resource. If you’re someone who has money (and less time), Aaron reveals the formula of h…
How Much Money Is Enough? feat. Julian Ng | EZ On The Money #1
Feb. 23, 2021
Determined to transform his relationship with money, Ezra begins the conversation about personal finance. With Julian Ng, co-founder of robo-advisor Akru , they discuss how much money is enough for you to have a life you lov…
Pasi Sahlberg — What We Learn When We Let Kids Play
Jan. 18, 2021
Pasi Sahlberg puts forth the case as to why play is an essential part of every child’s life. We discover the benefits of children and young people when they follow their own ideas and interests, in their own way, and for the…
hey Christmas, bye 2020.
Dec. 30, 2020
In this final episode of 2020, Ezra calls up a friend and finds out how the coronavirus affected his Christmas plans. Bio Johanan Sen has worked across the fields of strategic consulting, data-driven marketing, creative adve…
Takahara Suiko — Processing The Rage is Tiring
Dec. 14, 2020
Takahara Suiko is the brainchild behind The Venopian Solitude, the genre-defying experimental electro-pop-nusantara indie band. In this episode, she reflects on the concept of “Hō-ren-sō” (報・連・相) from her time in Japan; how …
Project Notes: How To Lead a Band and the Virtues of Being Lazy
Dec. 14, 2020
Project Notes: where tips, thoughts and takeaways come together. This episode features Takahara Suiko (ep 003), bandleader of the Venopian Solitude, singer-songwriter, actor, writer (and now podcaster). She explores the natu…
Damian Hughes — Sit Down When You Punch
Nov. 26, 2020
Best-selling author (and now podcaster) Damian Hughes shares what it's like to be in the corner of a world boxing title fight. Also, what does it take to deliver a message that has maximum impact? How does storytelling help …
Project Notes: Behind High Performance and Guided Discovery
Nov. 26, 2020
On this bonus episode, Damian Hughes (ep 002) explains the common feature of high performers and explains the significance of the Dunning–Kruger effect. Notable mentions in the chat include: José Mourinho and the principle o…
John Hendry — On Why Relationships Matter
Nov. 12, 2020
Ezra reconnects with his ex-house master from school, John Hendry. In this episode, John discusses how the loss of a loved one can alter one's perspective on relationships. Committing his life as an educator for more than 50…
Project Notes: The 5 Key Elements of a Quality Relationship
Nov. 12, 2020
On this bonus episode, John Hendry (ep 001) shares the 5 key elements of a quality relationship. The basic elements of a quality relationship are trust, forgiveness, integrity, hope (optimism), and compassion. And while they…
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Nov. 4, 2020
This is hardly a trailer. At best, it's a friendly reminder. Every fortnight, join Ezra Zaid on a narrative journey as he trails the footprints of individuals navigating the prospect of discovery and adversity. The podcast h…