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Suji Owen
SCMP Contributor
Suji Owen first moved to Hong Kong in 2004 and has been a regular contributor to Post Magazine since then. She has also channeled her passion for podcasts by working as a podcast consultant and being a judge of the Independent Podcast Awards.
Listen to poets Mary Oliver and Ocean Vuong discuss the nature of being, or revisit Slavoj Zizek’s writings with these podcasts
In this moving episode, Diane Weipert watches a couple and becomes emotionally invested in the silent movie of their lives.
We wear hand-me-downs when we’re kids and hoodies as a student – what influences these choices?
If you’re fan of Derek Guy’s laser-sharp fashion insights and menswear tips on X (formerly Twitter), check out his conversation with Carroll.
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This 2019 episode is about one of the first computer programs that could simulate human conversation – and act as a robot therapist
We take a look at the entertaining – and mildly terrifying – developments in tech in these 5 series, Shell Game, Bot Love, Syynth Sleuths and more
Hosted by Ira Glass since 1995, This American Life is a catalogue of stories from ‘nobody who’s famous’ … we recommend the episode ‘The Long Fuse’
This week’s round-up is all about enhancing food, whether it’s through appreciation, sharpening your technique, widening your knowledge or throwing in a little MSG magic
This inspirational podcast celebrates romance in all its myriad forms with episodes detailing the poignant moments that define our relationships
Transport yourself from the air-conditioned bubble of summer city life with shows that reconnect you to nature
From Bruce Lee to the rise and fall of Bikram Choudhury’s yoga school, ESPN’s 30 for 30 makes the deepest of dives into all things sport
Already missing the Paris Olympics? Take solace in this collection of sports-related shows that’ll entertain everyone from mega marathoners to armchair umpires
Arguably the most digestible of all history podcasts, the BBC’s You’re Dead to Me offers 30-minute blasts from the past that will inform and entertain all age groups
From Music Blocks to Mission Responsible, here are podcast recommendations for curious kids that steer clear of gore and profanities
Expect episodes on Spam, vasectomies and hikers at Dyatlov Pass with this podcast that launched in 2008 and now has an archive of 2,000 episodes
A professional cricketer and candidates for Mensa and a Mars mission offer entertaining perspectives, while elsewhere there is more cogent advice for those tempted to do it themselves
Each week we highlight a contender for best podcast episode of all time – this week, a podcast where people resolve a moment from their past
Dwell upon what could have been with these podcasts about sliding-doors moments of regret or relief with hosts such as John Green and Chion Wolf
Each week we highlight a contender for best podcast episode of all time – this week, a 2020 episode from a pod by PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman
Whether you’re looking for jaw-dropping facts about your mind and body or petrifying peeks into the afterlife, there is a podcast for you
Designed with sustainability at heart, fashion reseller Vestiaire Collective’s Paris office looks and feels like a home, with its vintage mid-century furniture, custom lighting and curtains made from Covid mask fabric.
Having returned to London after 15 years in Asia, interior designer Alice Keswick has wasted no time stamping her inimitable signature style onto her Notting Hill town house.
A natural palette accentuating magnificent views of Tai Po has created a tranquil retreat perfect for relaxing after a hard day’s toil.
Interior designer Liz Lau transformed a couple’s 2,000 sq ft flat in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, by focusing on simplicity, while making sure the detail was spot on.
A Tai Tam flat that draws aesthetic influence from the owners’ luxury ski chalet in Japan makes the family of four feel right at home.
It took 14 drafts to get the layout of this stunning one-bedroom flat right, but for interior designer JJ Acuna and his clients, it’s the little things that matter.
When Nadia Zhu and Andrew Schantz bought their Mid-Levels flat they already knew how they wanted it to look, thanks to a file they kept of all the features they admired in hotels they have stayed in.
A Pok Fu Lam flat unites mid-century modernism with textures and clean lines to create a space for a family to share.
Two flats in a 1980s Sai Ying Pun block have been combined to create an urban oasis, with outsize terrace covered with plants.
Interior design lacks respect in Hong Kong, says Horace Pan. To put that right he advocates better education, agreed standards, and continuing professional development.
