Generations on the Move
Migration history digitized;
Living narratives unfound in textbooks;
Discovered only in real life.
City Series Ep.6: Waves, Words, and Belonging: A Musician’s Prelude in Perth
In this episode, our host Kevin and our guest Hamie explore the evolving meaning of “home” through the lens of cross-cultural experience. Hamie reflects on her journey from Shanghai to Perth: a story told through classrooms, beaches, and music rooms. From quitting piano in China to finding her rhythm again through saxophone and school bands, her music journey captures how creativity can bridge cultures. Although her connection to China has shifted over time, Hamie admits that she still feels deeply rooted in both worlds. For Hamie, belonging is about harmonizing cultures, one note, one friendship, and one memory at a time.
It all started in a small suburb with a dream for hope
that began our journey to interviewing individuals worldwide
Over three an a half years...
93 migrant stories archived...
with 40+ episodes uploaded on
3 official languages, 4 dialects...
reached 1000+ followers on
launched three unique podcast series (China, Europe, Global City Series)
a 7-member team of mavericks
eager to uncover the hidden dialogues suppressed by shared displacement, fear, and loss of home...
City Series Ep.2: From 1933 Factory to Dshijie: Tracing Shanghainese Through Time
This episode turns to the fading soundscape of Shanghainese in modern Shanghai, from the historic halls of 1933 Old Millfun to the neon nostalgia of Dàshìjiè. Our guest Mr. Liu reflects on how fewer young people speak the dialect, why some see no need to learn it, and why others insist on its preservation as a cultural heirloom. Against the backdrop of Shanghai’s rapid urban development and influx of migrants, Kevin and Liu weigh the dialect’s shifting role (from everyday necessity to symbolic artifact) and ask what it means to pass a language to the next generation in a city always looking forward.
Europe Series Ep.9: From New Hampshire to Munich to HK
In this episode, our guest James shares his personal anecdotes and contrasts the relaxed mentorships of American schools with China’s competitive academic culture, and Germany’s more synthesized approach. He reflects on the cultural differences that shaped his character and resilience, noting how in embracing difference, he has found his own comfort in solitude and strength in adaptability. We conclude by challenging the fixity of "culture" and questioning how the word is open to self-definition through growth.
Europe Series Ep.6: A Philosopher's Approach to Modern Life
This episode brings us to Birmingham, UK, where we embark on an intellectual journey with Darren. Darran grew up in Redditch, a newly developed town near Birmingham, during the 1960s and 70s. Although the town lacked the cultural depth of larger cities, it fostered a creative spirit among its residents. During his teenage years, Darran found solace in music and literature, particularly drawn to the works of existentialist writers like Camus and Sartre. These influences, along with his involvement in a band, helped him develop a deep appreciation for philosophy and literature, which later became central to his intellectual pursuits.
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