Shelf Life with Yumiko

About Shelf Life with Yumiko

Shelf Life is the most colourful addition to the SPH Radio originals family. Hosted by Yumiko, she explores the passion behind toy collecting and the stories of those who dedicate their lives to it. Each episode features in-depth conversations with toy collectors and promoters, highlighting their love for toys and the thrill of owning the rarest, most exclusive limited edition pieces. Yumiko delves into the world of one-of-a-kind collectibles, uncovering what makes these treasures so valuable and meaningful. From hidden gems to highly sought-after editions, Shelf Life celebrates the art, nostalgia, and excitement of collecting in a vibrant and engaging way.

Publisher

Yumiko

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2025

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Why Everyone in Singapore Went Crazy for These Plushies!

   Ever wondered how a simple plush collectible became the must-have hype item in Singapore?

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Can a homegrown Singaporean NFT project become the next Disney or Sanrio?

   In this episode, we sit down with Gregory, the Founding Partner of Imaginary Ones, to talk about their massive evolution. We dive into their shift toward physical toys to capture a younger audience, their cutting-edge AI content platform "Babio," and their plans for a major streaming platform partnership. Plus, watch us unbox the highly anticipated "Dumpling Darlings" collection! See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Is Pokémon Trading Card Game the New Stock Market?

   How did a childhood hobby turn into a high-stakes investment market?

Who has been a guest on Shelf Life with Yumiko

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Singapore's number one Harry Potter fan
• Terence Tee
• Querios
• Samantha Sim
• Shyam the Collector

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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