Local Podcasts to Listen to in Singapore

The term podcast is a portmanteau of the words iPod and broadcast. The dictionary defines a podcast as a digital audio file that plays different shows and interesting topics you can listen to while driving, working out, cleaning the house, and doing just about any task.

Podcasts can be streamed through different online apps and usually come in a series format. Podcasts have become so popular that large companies, TV and radio networks, comedians, and even churches use this format to target their audience.

Unlike vlogs, podcasts require less production efforts as you only have to have a great audio equipment, a good script, and the right content for your niche.

This latest version of radio shows serves two main purposes: to entertain and inform the listeners. Moreover, you can learn new skills by just listening to a podcast based on your interest. There are plenty of shows or genres that will teach you about specific fields of study, career goals, and industry.

Whether you want to pass the time or learn something new, here are the top five local podcasts in Singapore that you should add to your playlist.

Yah Lah But…

Hosted by Haresh & Terence, this podcast talks about the latest events and issues in Singapore through witty banters and uncensored discussions.

The duo is the same team from the YouTube channel called Ministry of Funny that features satirical and intellectual videos and interviews. If you enjoy listening to a podcast that uses humor to help address an issue and express their opinions through shared laughter, then this duo is worthy of your subscription.

Yah Lah But.. is available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify.

Sex & Singapore City

An interesting local podcast in Singapore that is worth tuning in to is the Sex and Singapore City hosted by Nixalina Watson. She rose to fame in London for her informative beauty and fashion trends and relatable dating blogs.

The channel podcast is dedicated to all strong females, featuring a witty and uncensored girl talk related to dating, female lifestyle, sex, and other personal stories.

You can listen to the podcast on iTunes, Podcast Player, Spotify, Stitcher, and sexandsingaporecity.com

Supernatural Confessions

If you’re into Asian ghost stories, paranormal encounters, and supernatural creatures, check this local podcast in Singapore entitled Supernatural Confessions.

The podcast documents and discusses the underlying themes of scary stories, including demonic possessions, occult practices and theories, hauntings, and hard-to-believe paranormal activities.

If you are seeking answers related to these stories, the podcast can also provide spiritual help. The hosts conduct a podcast live stream every Friday, 10 PM SGT.

Listen to Supernatural Confessions through Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Radio Public, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.

Political Agenda

Brought to you by an organization that supports democracy called New Naratif, Political Agenda is a local podcast in Singapore where you can listen to stories about equality and social change in Southeast Asia.

The podcast shares serious topics about Singapore’s current affairs and issues on a national level including politics, gender inequality, harassment, colonization, human rights, and many more.  You can play and listen to the roundtable discussion series via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on newnaratif.com (including transcripts and images).

The Financial Coconut

The Financial Coconut is Singapore's First Financial Literacy Podcast. This local podcast in Singapore is perfect for those seeking financial tips, practices, and strategies to achieve their long-term financial goals as part of adulting.

If you want to learn about wealth management, personal finance, and investment, then this is the perfect channel podcast for you.

Subscribe and listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.