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There's never been a better time to understand what's going on in Asia. That's why we talk to the people who know it best. The Asia In-Depth podcast brings you conversations with the world's leading experts and thought-leaders on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia — and beyond. Subscribe today.
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Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.
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Commerce Confidential is VML’s captivating take on business podcasts. Tune in to hear from a diverse array of business leaders, ecosystem partners, and commerce experts in Asia Pacific as they share their experiences, insights, and strategies for unlocking omni-channel growth. Whether you’re seeking immediate results or aiming to build an enduring brand, this podcast provides the roadmap for achieving success in the ever-evolving world of commerce.
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ASIA PACIFIC TODAY covers hot topics in Business, Politics, Economics and Societies in our region. Host Mike Ryan interviews leaders of influence from Business, Government, Academe, Arts and Entertainment throughout the Asia Pacific. New Episodes are uploaded weekly. As part of our programming, THE NARRATIVE is an issues-oriented show. It discusses, debates and at times exposes the hot news stories, controversies and issues of the day.
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In this podcast, we cover all things regulation, compliance and risk management across Asia-pacific. Interviewing key market participants, getting to know them, what keeps them up at night and deep-diving into the challenges faced across the industry. Hosted by co-founders, Nick Wakefield & Brad Maclean.
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Bullet Train

Asia Pacific Arts

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Bullet Train is a podcast produced by Asia Pacific Arts, an online magazine based in Los Angeles that has been covering pan-Asian arts and entertainment since 2003. Launched in February 2015, Bullet Train features pop culture stories connecting Asia with the rest of the world. We'll travel from Chinese dramas, K-pop and Bollywood to YouTube, karaoke and comic books and take you where you didn't even know you wanted to go.
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25 years has gone since one of the most progressive agendas for women’s rights and gender equality came about: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. As time has gone by, feminists around the world are taking stock, where are we now and how far has we yet to go in our quest for social and gender justice? Listen to interviews with activists from around the world that was conducted at the regional Beijing+25 forums in Europe/Central Asia and Asia-Pacific. The podcast is led by Women’ ...
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Hosted by Actor/Writer/former YOLK Editor-in-Chief Larry Tazuma and Producer/Casting Director Sommer Nguyen. Created by the founding members of YOLK Magazine, originally started in 1994 by Tommy Tam, Amy Lee Tu and Tin Yen. The YOLK Rebirth’s mission is to showcase Asian advancement and progression in the Arts, Entertainment and other fields outside the traditional career paths taken by Asians.
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‘INSPIRING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH TRAVEL’Despite losing my sight (registered blind/legally blind) due to a genetic version of Macular Dystrophy some 20 years ago, I still travel extensively mostly by myself. A great deal of travel is playing in blind/disabled golf events worldwide as I am one of the top blind/disabled golfers in the world having won 16 major titles in blind and disabled golf.I am posting podcasts from my travels around the world, Tibet, the USA, South Africa, the Khyber Pass i ...
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Adventure Travel beckons the daring, thrill-seeking, explorers of the world. Tune in weekly as our hosts discuss and interview like minded outdoor enthusiasts on the 10Adventures Podcast. Join the ever-growing community of intrepid adventure travellers and get inspired as you learn more about hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, trekking, cycling, thru-hiking, skiing and more. On each episode you will hear directly from passionate adventure travellers, guides, authors, globetrotters, tour op ...
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We are Vermeer Partners, and we’ve created this series to shed light on some of the topics running hot in the investment community today. With insights from industry experts in their own Golden Eras, we reveal some of the issues investors face in today’s often complex, investment world. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional or an enthusiast beginning your investment journey, we hope you gain some valuable insights and enjoy the series along the way. And if you want to find out mor ...
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Very Public Affairs Pod

Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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The Centre for Corporate Public Affairs is a membership-based organisation acknowledged internationally as a thought leader by business leaders, academics and professionals working in the field of corporate public affairs in the Asia-Pacific region. Each episode examines an aspect of best practice in corporate public affairs internationally, providing insight and guidance to public affairs practitioners working in corporations, connecting public affairs practitioners with ideas and practical ...
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Colored Folklore

Colored Folklore, LLC.

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Mythology extends past the Greek and Roman pantheon, and European fairy tales are only one section in the worldwide folklore lexicon. Every other Monday, join your host Gree, long time folk tale fan and short time global studies scholar, as we delve into stories from traditionally overlooked cultures from all over the planet. If you’re interested in hearing about myths and fables and legends from civilizations that have honed storytelling over thousands of years, “Colored Folklore” is the po ...
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Move8 Fitness Movement | Meet people who are FIT for GOOD

AFT Podcasts by AsiaFitnessToday.com | Co-hosted by Jasmine H. Low & Nikki Yeo

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Move8 • Move It • MoveAID is a fitness movement that advocates wellness education and action, making fitness accessible to all layers of society. The movement was founded by co-hosts Nikki Yeo & Jasmine Low as a way to get more people moving; head outdoors to enjoy nature and living their best lives. They get up close with everyday heroes who use their own fitness for good and find out what’s their secret to happiness.
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In the early 1980s, Walt Disney Productions was struggling, largely bolstered by the success of its theme parks. Within fifteen years, however, it had become one of the most powerful entertainment conglomerates in the world. Staging a Comeback: Broadway, Hollywood, and the Disney Renaissance (Rutgers University Press, 2023) by Dr. Peter Kunze argue…
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In Hispano Bastion: New Mexican Power in the Age of Manifest Destiny, 1837-1860 (University of New Mexico Press, 2023), historian Dr. Michael J. Alarid examines New Mexico's transition from Spanish to Mexican to US control during the nineteenth century and illuminates how emerging class differences played a crucial role in the regime change. After …
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"With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear that 1949 was actually the beginning, not the end, of the Chinese revolution." Building from this premise, Andrew G. Walder's new book looks at the ways that China was transformed in the 1950s in order to understand why and how Mao's decisions and initiatives - among those of other leaders - had the effec…
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In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, a handful of powerful European states controlled more than a third of the land surface of the planet. These sprawling empires encompassed not only rainforests, deserts, and savannahs but also some of the world’s most magnificent rivers, lakes, marshes, and seas. Liquid Empire: Water and Power in the Coloni…
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When U.S. presidents clash with corporate titans, what tips the balance of power? In The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry (Regnery History, 2024), acclaimed presidential historian Tevi Troy takes readers on a riveting journey through the biggest battles between CEOs and the nation's commander …
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Commercial Banking in Kenya: A History from Colonisation to Digital Age (Routledge, 2024) investigates the impact of commercial banks in Kenya right through from their origins, to their role during the colonial period, the process of adaptation following independence, and up to their responses to new challenges and economic policies in the twenty-f…
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’The Weirdo’ is a podcast for people who live up to its name. It’s a very popular weekly Chinese-language show, where younger generation Chinese living both inside China and elsewhere come together to talk about topics ranging from international relations to personal relationships, from current events to the big issues of our time. It’s, as the hos…
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In this episode, we sit down with Tim and Renee, better known as the "thruhikers" on YouTube and social media. They share their incredible journey of balancing busy careers while completing some of the world’s most iconic long-distance hikes. From their first steps on the Pacific Crest Trail to setting record trail times and creating a hiking app i…
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We visit Northern Italy, stopping first in Murano to learn about the island’s glass production today, then across to Lombardy to reflect on the outstanding works on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Plus, what are the challenges of designing bespoke interiors fit for the sky? We meet the founder of a luxury brand, Unique Aircraft.…
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Ezgi Başaran on "The New Spirit of Islamism: Interactions Between the AKP, Ennahda and the Muslim Brotherhood" (IB Tauris). The book looks at the aspirations of Islamist actors in Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia from 2011 to 2013, seeking to understand how they viewed each other and whether they prioritised pragmatism or religious ideology. Become a memb…
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OG YOLK Podcast with the FOUNDERS is here!!! And we welcome the Editors of the most of the @ogyolkmagazine years. 🤓thank you to Larry Tazuma @ltgoto Larry Tazuma CJ C.j. Bautista @undersiege360, Tommy Tam @ogyolkpodcast @ogyolkmagazine #community #asianexcellence #comebacks由OG YOLK GENERASIAN NEXT
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Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sou…
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Over 150 years ago, Marx published the first volume of Capital, a systematic and voluminous account of capitalism, from the economic bedrock all the way up to the social and political consequences. The book itself would stand as one of the most influential and decisive texts of all time, proving to be a wildly fruitful foundation for further resear…
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In this episode of The 10Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Thai Hang, a local guide based in Saigon, to explore why Vietnam is a top destination for winter cycling escapes. Thai shares his insights on Vietnam’s diverse regions, each offering unique experiences for cyclists—from the mountainous North to the flat, lush Mekong Delta in the South. W…
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This episode focuses on a cluster of issues of longstanding significance in Southeast Asia and in Southeast Asian Studies – plantation agriculture, global commodity chains or supply chains, exploitation of labour and environmental degradation, and resistance. To discuss these issues, we are joined by Dr. Alyssa Paredes, an environmental and economi…
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Underground Leviathan: Corporate Sovereignty and Mining in the Americas (U Nevada Press, 2024) explores the emergence, dynamics, and lasting impacts of a mining firm, the United States Company. Through its exercise of sovereign power across the borders of North America in the early twentieth century, the transnational US Company shaped the business…
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When scholars and policymakers consider how technological advances affect the rise and fall of great powers, they draw on theories that center the moment of innovation—the eureka moment that sparks astonishing technological feats. In Technology and the Rise of Great Powers: How Diffusion Shapes Economic Competition (Princeton UP, 2024), Jeffrey Din…
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When the USSR collapsed in 1991, the world was certain that Communism was dead. Today, three decades later, it is clear that it was not. While Russia may no longer be Communist, Communism and sympathy for Communist ideas have proliferated across the globe. In To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism (Basic Books, 2024), Sean …
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From the spring of 1942 until the summer of 1944, some 45,000 Jewish men were forced to accompany Hungarian troops to the battle zone of the Soviet Union. Some 80% of the Jewish forced laborers never returned home. They fell prey to battle, starvation, disease, and grinding labor, aggravated immensely by brutality and even outright murder at the ha…
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This week on Commerce Confidential - APAC Edition, we're diving into the fascinating world of AI with Daniel Hulme, CEO of Satalia, a WPP company. Join host Aadit Bimbhet as he chats with Daniel about the real potential of AI for brands and agencies. Get ready to unpack some surprising truths, like why automation isn't as intelligent as we think an…
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On October 20, 2024, Indonesia will inaugurate Prabowo Subianto as its new president. Ever since his election win back in February, world leaders have been courting Prabowo, meeting with him even before he has taken office. Prabowo seems to love presidenting around the world much more than current President Joko Widodo did during his ten years in o…
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There was nothing inevitable or natural about the rise of US finance capitalism in the early twentieth century. In Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower, Mary Bridges shows how US foreign banking began as a side hustle of Gilded Age tycoons and evolved into a more staid, bureaucratized network for bolstering US influence o…
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How a journey through Italy casts light on secrets, stereotypes, and the manipulation of information in eighteenth-century science. In 1749, the celebrated French physicist Jean-Antoine Nollet set out on a journey through Italy to solve an international controversy over the medical uses of electricity. At the end of his nine-month tour, he publishe…
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From the eighth to thirteenth centuries along China’s rugged southern periphery, trade in tribute articles and an interregional horse market thrived. These ties dramatically affected imperial China’s relations with the emerging kingdoms in its borderlands. Local chiefs before the tenth century had considered the control of such contacts an importan…
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For the next few weeks on the 10Adventures Podcast, our host Richard will be embarking on his own adventure across the globe, so instead of a new episode, we’re revisiting one of the most memorable past episodes of the podcast. Although it originally aired some time ago, the stories and insights remain just as compelling. We hope you find it as enj…
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From the Rockies to the Himalayas, the bond between horses and humans has spanned across time and civilizations. In this archaeological journey, William T. Taylor explores how momentous events in the story of humans and horses helped create the world we live in today. Tracing the horse's origins and spread from the western Eurasian steppes to the i…
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