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Berlin Midnight Meows

A blend of Asian Culture and the life in Berlin - ”Bedtime stories for grown-ups.” Join Sponge Cake, a Hongkonger living with her talkative cat in the heart of Berlin. You’ll hear the adventures of a Cantonese speaker in a foreign land, navigating constant culture shocks and the challenges of growing up in a grassroots environment. No sugar-coating here – just real talk, hilarious rants, unpopular opinions and some seriously dangerous stories that might affect her social credit. But it’s not all

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01:05:34

Yapping About Taiwanese Hiphop and Fushigi Kei (LIVE...

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2024/11/17

/ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\ Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3zE54VD Uff, life’s been crazy busy, but hey, I’m still around! (Follow @sisispongecake on Instagram if you wonder why.) This is part 2 of the live recording I did back in September, diving into East Asian music. In this half, we vibe to some alternative gems, including iconic tracks from Taiwanese hip-hop and the unique fushigi kei genre. Next episode, I’ll be back with updates on my daily chaos and finally spill what’s been keeping me so busy lately. Stay

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01:03:53

Are You Woman Enough

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2024/08/05

Recently, there's been a heated debate surrounding the gender of two female boxers participating in the Paris Olympics. This has sparked discussions about traditional gender definitions and highlighted that even cisgender individuals aren't free from gender discrimination. While I've learned a lot about human biology and sports event eligibility, I want to take a non-expert approach here to reflect on my own "woman eligibility." As someone who presents as a conventional-looking cis-woman, I will

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50:55

Japan Ichiban - Rediscovering My Asianness

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2024/07/23

After five years away from Asia, I finally returned and traveled to Tokyo, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions. Tokyo felt more like Hong Kong than Berlin and yet, not my home at all. Check out my rough travel diary with a bit of personal reflections and a lot of cultural rediscoveries, especially if you are a weeb. To my friends: tune in to this episode if you still haven't heard back from me about "how was your trip?"

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43:22

Marriage May Not Perform Better Than ETF

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2024/04/18

After going through a divorce, I genuinely wish the best for people when they get married—it's no easy journey. Some people had more ups and downs than cryptocurrency. Sorry for always bringing up financial stuff; I'm from Hong Kong and grew up with ticker symbols as my lullaby. Are there any other malevolent kids out there who secretly wished their parents would split? You're not alone. I also shared my ideal type to connect with the socially unpopular crowds.

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35:26

Toxic Relationship is Simple Happiness

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2024/02/26

Hooray! Lunar New Year is finally basically over, so now I am gonna rant about this festival. Honestly, I might just be a lazy shit, so I am always slow with podcast updates. Getting lazy-shamed by comedians is a new experience for me as a cliche workaholic Asian. Have you ever given advice to your friends and regretted it, sometimes even losing friends like this? Also, do you feel like you need to lie to people because you care about their (fragile) feelings?

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42:46

Too Awkward For A Gang Bang

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2024/01/08

There are two things I find difficult as a socially awkward introvert - small talk in a work meeting and small talk before sex. Dating apps might have closed the door for some extroverts, but it has definitely saved my ass. People tend to create a stereotypical image of the person they are dating. I was sometimes seen as the emotionless dating machine, while usually, I am just an Asian struggling with memorizing European names.

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46:18

50 Shades Of Poverty

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/11/28

My favorite topic - how “being poor” is different from “being poor”, speaking from my experience as the "middle class" kid in the working class world. Poor people also need some authentic and diverse representation beyond the fundraising campaigns. No competition here, just remembering what my mom used to say about growing her own food and sharing one piece of meat with her whole family. I can never beat her on that, just like some rich kids can never outearn their parents.

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36:43

The Wettest Childhood Memory

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/10/22

Berlin is getting cleaner, but it's losing a bit of that famous poor and charm. Same story back in Hong Kong. I'm feeling nostalgic for the bustling wet markets where Asian moms scored all their essentials and gossiped, the best networking location for them. Ever wondered why people hold eggs up to the light? Oh, and don't get me started on those adult magazines – turns out they were my first education teachers.

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36:16

The Asian Mom Theory

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/10/01

Visiting the gynecologist is the worst experience, so bad that it feels like my soul would escape from my body. Do you know that many comedians are actually trying to save money on therapy by doing stand-up? As part of the workaholic folks, I have some advice that I often fail to follow myself, but seriously, let's stop being stupid! Of course, I didn't forget to mention my mom - how I was born as a grassroots kid and she trained me to be even more grassroots!

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37:06

It Could Happen To You

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/09/19

My biggest joy is checking what's in the junk email every week. Besides the notifications about someone matching with me on Tinder, there's some other juicy stuff that keeps me awake all the time. It's hard to believe that English has become my primary survival tool, despite my initial promise to avoid it at all costs. You will hear the most inappropriate content so far in this episode, along with plenty of wild thoughts. Grab your headphones before hitting play.

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37:34

Give Me Back My Pork Belly

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/09/10

Being away from Hong Kong has kinda left me out of the loop when it comes to what's expected socially. But I'll never forget the battles I faced with my body while growing up. These days, I can wear whatever I want without a second thought, but back then, even buying new clothes was a nightmare. And then there's my parents' upbringing, which just added more layers to Hong Kong's already intense beauty standards – a blend of communism and consumerism that doesn't do any favors to anyone.

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33:57

Noises, Mystery, and Glimpses of the Past

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/09/03

I am sure it’s not just me, silence expectations often surprise newcomers in Germany. Is loud chewing a punishable offense? Also, let’s stop shying away from the mystery behind the suspicious content recommended to us on social media. A little sentimental after this - time to revisit an old acquaintance who still lingers in my thoughts. Of course, you are not gonna miss my golden household tips.

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36:26

Berlin vs Hong Kong: An Unsolicited Showdown

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/08/26

Getting down to the surface after my years of internship in Berlin, here's the topic of my presentation – German efficiency (Entschuldigung, where?). You're gonna hear my review on everyday experience, vibes, and all that jazz. Heads up, I’ve got a bunch of complaints, so join me or beat me!

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02:24

Trailer

Berlin Midnight Meows ·

2023/08/26

Setting the expectation! You are gonna hear what I wanna do with this podcast, and what you can expect in the following episodes. No big promises, just a laid-back journey with surprises in store.

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