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We tell contemporary stories of interest and, like the “maquerel" in Old French - a “go-between”, Mackerel is a broker of experiences. We’re a little off-beat, not terribly mainstream and always ready to dive deep into things because so much of life exists on a spectrum. Incidentally, the mackerel is a long-distance swimmer, super hardy and nutritious. Which is what we strive to create: Solid, hearty content.

  1. 10/26/2020

    A Bouquet of Thoughts - In Conversation with Mok Zining

    Mackerel interviews Mok Zining, author of The Orchid Folios, published by Ethos Books.

    44 min
  2. In Conversation with Joshua Kam

    08/24/2020

    In Conversation with Joshua Kam

    Join us as we chat with the 2020 Epigram Books Fiction Prize winner, Joshua Kam, as he takes us on a sparkling road trip through his madcap yet mellifluous debut novel,  How the Man in Green Saved Pahang, and Possibly the World, available at leading bookstores and at Epigram.

    43 min
  3. Young People And The Environment: Two Singaporeans Talk The Walk

    06/24/2020

    Young People And The Environment: Two Singaporeans Talk The Walk

    Hannah Ng and Yogesh Tulsi talk about what they're doing to protect the environment. Just as it took a boy to say that the emperor wasn’t actually wearing any clothes, it’s our young people like Hannah and Yogesh who are stepping up to take charge.

    45 min
  4. How Are Things On YOUR Island? Pt 3 - Yen Phang, Carolyn Oei, Marc Nair: Singapore

    06/17/2020

    How Are Things On YOUR Island? Pt 3 - Yen Phang, Carolyn Oei, Marc Nair: Singapore

    This is Part 3 of our series of fabulous conversations with people who have found themselves “stranded” on three different islands – Siargao in the Philippines, Gili Trawangan in Indonesia and the little red dot of Singapore. In this final one of these conversations, Carolyn and Marc speak with artist Yen Phang. We talk about going a little claustrophobic after weeks of having our freedom short-circuited, of various government campaigns that infantilise the population and the ignominy of living on an island that doesn’t want to be an island, whose inhabitants are growing increasingly overweight and suffering from a shortage of Vitamin D.

    39 min
  5. How Are Things On YOUR Island? Pt 2: Ashleigh Sanderson, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

    06/10/2020

    How Are Things On YOUR Island? Pt 2: Ashleigh Sanderson, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

    We explore the answers to this question over three conversations with three fabulous people who have found themselves “stranded” on three different islands – Siargao in the Philippines, Gili Trawangan in Indonesia and the little red dot of Singapore. This is Part 2 and we’re speaking with Ashleigh Sanderson who went to Gili Trawangan to scuba dive and to volunteer at the island’s horse and cat clinic, thinking that it would be a short holiday. Fast forward eight weeks (and counting) and Sanderson is still there. It’s fair to say that Sanderson might have gone stark raving mad if it hadn’t been for Batty, the little rescue kitten.

    45 min
  6. How Are Things On YOUR Island? Pt 1: Michelle Villarosa, Siargao

    06/03/2020

    How Are Things On YOUR Island? Pt 1: Michelle Villarosa, Siargao

    How are things on YOUR island? We explore the answers to this question over three conversations with three fabulous people who have found themselves “stranded” on three different islands – Siargao in the Philippines, Gili Trawangan in Indonesia and the little red dot of Singapore. We start with Michelle Villarosa on Siargao in the Philippines, who tells us more about the importance of looking inward to find stability, lush coconuts and Filipino dramatics. Background sound effects courtesy of the island. Enjoy!

    47 min

  7. 06/01/2020

    Mackerel Moments #5 - Longing & Belonging

    Mackerel Moments #5 - Longing & Belonging An interview with Epigram authors Jennani Durai and Inez Tan on writing about home, identity and humour in their respective short story collections.

    30 min

  8. TRAILER

    Intro: How Are Things On Your Island?

    This is an intro to a series of three conversations that focuses on being on an island. In a situation such as this global pandemic that we’re in, what could be more perfect than being on an island? Cut off from covidiots and with plenty of sunshine and sand between your toes and beautiful sunsets to see you though the madness. Well. It depends on which island you’re on. We speak with people coping with the coronavirus lockdown on Siargao (the Philippines), Gili Trawangan (Indonesia) and Singapore. The first of these conversations will air on Wednesday 03 June 2020.

    5 min
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We tell contemporary stories of interest and, like the “maquerel" in Old French - a “go-between”, Mackerel is a broker of experiences. We’re a little off-beat, not terribly mainstream and always ready to dive deep into things because so much of life exists on a spectrum. Incidentally, the mackerel is a long-distance swimmer, super hardy and nutritious. Which is what we strive to create: Solid, hearty content.

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