The Playground

The NHS is the UK's National Health Service, established in 1948, and in this episode, we talk about issues NHS faces: low pay, inadequate resources, and staff strikes. Nurses feel burnt out and unsupported, with a lack of resources to provide adequate care and while the rest of medical staff demand better compensation for their long hours and heavy workloads, the government faces challenges in increasing NHS funding without raising taxes or worsening inflation...

 Rysa analyzes the most important aspects and practical details of true crime, sensationalized by the media. The investigation doesn't stop even after the case is closed, and this case is very odd.

When an entire family is found hanging from the ceiling of their quaint home in Burari, Delhi, it seems as they agreed to a mass suicide. But as the investigation progresses... Some secrets are uncovered, and this theory is challenged...

Theater can open many doors - to the worlds inside of you and outside of you.

Dhiya Aiyer is a theatrical student who loves being on stage. Her life was transformed on stage during her first play when she realized her social anxiety was gone and her true self appeared. 

The liberation on stage is the essence of Dhiya’s life and the freedom she feels while creating using drama is helping her discover more deeper levels of herself and society...

In this episode, we are learning about a new culture and traditions. Our guest Izmer from Malaysia who now lives in Cambodia talks about his experiences with fasting during Ramadan. Fasting is practiced in the Muslim world, in which they do not eat until sunset. Fasting builds gratitude and humility with people, and empathy for those who don’t have food to eat. After 4 weeks, Muslims celebrate Eid in mosques and with their families. 

???????? Izmir now lives in Cambodia...

Mark is interviewing authors of Animarathon - a radio station in Jakarta featuring a growing selection of ani songs and nurturing anime culture. Today we will hear all about the passions of anime lovers - crushes, nice characters, and why fans are collecting figurines. Hear all about the three distinct types of anime enthusiasts and the emotional side of anime that may bring a tear or two and how Animarathon started their cool journey...

Entrepreneurship is a really cool vehicle to figure out who you are. It can help you understand what kind of mindset you have, how you tackle problems, and how you react differently to different situations.

Devi Shany shares her journey of founding Ascend Now and changing the educational systems...

Mei is interviewing Mohamini - her high school friend from Italy who grew up in India as a vegetarian but decided to become a vegan.

Being a vegan is not only an investment in your health, but in the well-being of nature, animals, and society. It is not about the meat and food and tastes - it is more about the industry and all the animal-based products that are very toxic to the environment...

 Parents have their own perspectives and look down on arts as not-so-good career choices such as law, medicine, or engineering. Shriya and Ishita talk about stereotypes of career choices in India and how they both overcome the challenges around art not being a good career path...

Being a Third Culture Kid or TCK and moving often is sometimes hard but it also provides so many opportunities and new skills. Mika tells his story about countries he lived in and what being a TCK means for him. 

Find out how many languages Mika speaks, why he considers Malaysia his origin culture country but loves Singapore the most and what are the three ‘trick’ topics he uses while making new friends...

In this super cool episode, Maia and Hang Chong dive into some serious stuff about our society. They're talking about how skills and talents are valued differently, and how we often overlook the health of our planet and the needs of future generations.

Hang Chong Tan is a member of the Foodscape Collective and an environmental educator. Hang Chong is all about a different kind of leadership and living simply so that everyone can thrive...