{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#557 ft. Mark Tan - Rice Media: Building a “Creative Disneyland” and Cultural Powerhouse","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b27ebdd1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5272,"description":"On this episode, Mark Tan, the founder of Rice Media, stops by the Yah Lah BUT studio to talk about what inspired him to start the alternative publication. Get the inside scoop on the drama behind their first big story on Steven Lim, and that unforgettable exchange between a Rice Media reporter and Pritam Singh at the WP press conference. We also explore what’s next for Rice Media, and where Mark sees it carving out its place in Singapore’s evolving media landscape.Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about ancient Singapore’s Game-of-Thrones-esque history!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:41) Intro(07:04) Why Rice Media Was Started(13:15) The First Article With Steven Lim(24:45) What Rice Looks For In a Writer(27:47) Expanding to Thailand(36:11) Rice's Business Model(41:03) Mark's Thoughts On The MP Cheating Saga(01:08:19) Optimism Despite Everything(01:15:05) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!Reference LinksSteven Lim: One Last Shot at FameUncanny Coincidences and Things Left Unsaid at the Workers’ Party Media ConferenceFind Rice Media, Mark Tan and his “shameless plug” 🤣Rice MediaRice Media InstagramRice Media TikTokMark Tan’s LinkedInRemindsmeof CandlesOne Shiok ThingChina's Pan Zhanle BREAKS WORLD RECORD to win 100m Freestyle Olympic GOLD! | Swimming Paris 2024Twisters stole my design.. I can prove it!Renaissance Periodization YouTube channelMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Lvk5K12uIp8q5bBqjTX7ifPJqJOT83Ao1XFNVRr_Xoo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdl/ZGY1MDIzMGVjZThh/OWI0MzllMzQ5ZWQ2/Zjg0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}