We bring you real-life stories and heartfelt experiences from one of Singapore’s lesser-known and more enigmatic communities. From teens to young adults, representing numerous countries, and from various backgrounds, join Emma for a lively and insightful journey into the unique life of homeschoolers in Singapore. Catch the all-new all episodes on Spotify every month with highlights from each episode on YouTube every week. Podcast theme by axylumbeatz (instagram.com/axylumbeatz)
3 Years of The Socially Awkward Podcast
For the last time, "thank you for listening to The Socially Awkward Podcast."
The Socially Awkward Podcast turns 3, and we are taking a break. The podcast has seen John, Rebecca, and Emma through various life events, a huge collective one being the pandemic. Producing 1 episode per month during periods of Covid restrictions while juggling studies and personal life was never easy. However, the skills and memories that producing the podcast has brought are invaluable and will be forever treasured by everyone on the team.
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who helped make this podcast possible, including our families, team members, mentors, and guests!
12/3/2022 • 57 minutes, 40 seconds
Do You Still Like "Playing" Dress Up?
When we were kids, there was probably a time in our lives when we dressed up as fictional characters. Whether it was putting on a random white coat and pretending to be a doctor, or dressing up as Superman for Halloween. Well, is cosplay any different? Claire talks about how she got into cosplaying, why she cosplays, what to be aware of when joining the cosplay community, and how to start cosplaying yourself!
Whether you share Cayley and Claire's hobby of cosplaying or are just curious as to why some people do it, have a listen to this episode! There may have been some inaccurate preconceived notions that you have as it isn't something that people come in contact with often, but the best is to listen to what someone who cosplays has to say about it.
8/6/2022 • 30 minutes, 37 seconds
The Giving Tree Giving Us An Existential Crisis
Growing up reading the story The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, Emma, Rebecca, and Cayley take a deep dive and relook at the morals of the book. Considered the "most divisive piece of children's literature", the relationship between the Tree and the Boy is heavily debated, with multiple interpretations and understandings of the story. The three of them chat about this story in the context of a parent-child relationship, bring up the point that the emotions of the boy are not written about, and how we may be more similar to the boy than we'd like to think.
What is your interpretation of this story? How has it changed over time?
