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Show overview
The C Word With Calista - SYOK Podcast [ENG] has been publishing since 2020, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 55 episodes. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 38 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 12 months ago. The busiest year was 2021, with 18 episodes published. Published by HITZ.
From the publisher
The world is full of interesting people, and Calista Leah Liew wants to talk to them all. Whether in front or behind the camera, in the era of social media: everything is content. If you’re curious about what’s behind those highlight reels, well, welcome to The C Word! For sponsorships or collaborations, email [email protected] or WhatsApp 012-2494632
Latest Episodes
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S6 Ep 10“Influencers Are Everywhere But Few Are Brave Enough to Speak Up" | The C Word EP10: Ceddy
It’s the season finale of The C Word and guess who’s back? 👀 That’s right — C for Ceddy! But this time, he’s not just “CEO of Makan-Makan." He’s everywhere now: TV, radio, podcasts… literally everywhere lah! In this episode, Ceddy opens up about how life has changed since we first met and how he’s stayed grounded through it all, with the same values and strong work ethic. A full-circle moment with a good friend you won’t want to miss!
"When Someone's Mean, I Write It in My Book" | The C Word with Calista EP9: Neriah
She started out vlogging and singing on YouTube—but instead of support, Neriah faced bullying in high school for simply doing what she loved. Rather than let the hate define her, she turned those hurtful words into powerful lyrics—and even made a few exes cry along the way. In this episode, Calista chats with content creator and singer-songwriter Neriah, as she opens up about how she turned pain into something amazing and how music became her safe space to share real stories with her fans!
"I’ve Lost Over 100,000 Followers Just Because I Changed the Way I Look" | The C Word with Calista EP8: Gaston Pong
He sings in English, Malay, Chinese, Korean—even Thai. So, what’s next—French? Gaston Pong is more than just a multilingual talent—he’s a music powerhouse. From viral covers that caught the attention of global stars like Stray Kids to becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after producers, his rise has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Calista sits down with Gaston to chat about his journey—from teaching himself music production on YouTube, to experimenting with AI for songwriting, to facing the realities of losing followers after a major image change. The road to success isn't always pretty, but Gaston proves that passion and persistence speak every language.
"If You Want to Get Numbers, Focus on Helping People First" | The C Word with Calista EP7: Sir Race
Studying... and MATHS too? Sounds boring, right? But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Meet Sir Race — the teacher who’s turning "I hate Maths" into "I got an A!" Through his creative online lessons on TikTok, Sir Race has helped students go from failing grades to succeeding in SPM. In this episode, he shares how he makes learning fun, and opens up about the challenges he faced when people doubted his unique teaching style.
"Trust Your 17-Year-Old Self—She Might Write a Platinum Song" | The C Word with Calista EP6: mxmtoon
From viral bedroom covers to internet stardom, mxmtoon shares her journey into music and how she fully embraced the digital world—from posting her art to streaming games. She also reflects on writing her platinum hit Prom Dress at 17 and how it all led to touring with her studio album, Liminal Space! Join Calista and Maia as they dive into the evolution of mxmtoon’s social media presence on The C Word!
S6 Ep 5"It Wasn’t My Intention to Bully That Girl" | The C Word with Calista EP5: Gajen Chandra
Who exactly is the TikTok “It Group,” and how did they rise to fame? In this episode, we chat with Gajen Chandra, who went viral on TikTok during the MCO. He shares how following a trend once got him into trouble, how the landscape has evolved over the past five years, and his journey to launching his own brand, Chandra Skin.
S6 Ep 4“It’s Going To Be My Vocals On It” | The C Word with Calista EP4: Olivia Marsh
Straight from South Korea to Kuala Lumpur, Olivia Marsh joins Calista on The C Word to chat about her brand-new EP, Meanwhile! The talented singer-songwriter opens up about her journey from writing and composing for others to finally stepping into the spotlight with her own voice on the track!
S6 Ep 3”Looking Back, Did I Really Make That?!“ | The C Word with Calista EP3: Kofi Gyimah
Kofi Gyimah does it all—volleyball, music, content creation, and photography. But why is he archiving his own music? This week on The C Word, Calista dives into his journey, exploring his many passions and life online!
S6 Ep 2”Why All the Hate? I Don’t Get It" | The C Word with Calista EP2: daiseygorgeous
On this episode of The C Word with Calista, we’re joined by the fabulous daiseygorgeous—or as many of you know her, Park Bob! From posting random content during the MCO to discovering her signature sound and internet persona, daisey has become a standout influencer in the 2NE1 community.
S6 Ep 1“They Called Me ‘YB TikTok’” | The C Word with Calista EP1: YB Syed Saddiq
Dubbed "YB TikTok," he made waves as one of the first elected MPs to be on TikTok, using it to educate Malaysians on public policies and connect with the younger generation. Don't miss this inspiring and insightful conversation!
S5 Ep 6Cabibibi | The C Word S5EP06
Cabibibi joins us on C Word! Cabibibi is a popular Malaysian content creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. She shares videos on her daily life, beauty tips, fashion advice, and funny skits. Her lively personality makes her videos enjoyable to watch.
S5 Ep 5Jesse McCartney: Celebrating 20 Years Of Being A Beautiful Soul | The C Word S5EP05
American actor and singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney joins us on C word ! Get to know the singer like never before. Celebrating 20 Years Of Being A Beautiful Soul !
S5 Ep 4Secrets Of A Singer-Songwriter: How Devin Kennedy Does It All | The C Word S5EP04
Meet Devin Kennedy, the talented musician from LA who's all about soulful tunes and catchy beats. Get an insider's peek into his world as he spills the beans on what it takes to create amazing music.
S5 Ep 3Reading The Future Of YouTube Success | The C Word S5EP03
Chelsea Wong, a two-time Miss Malaysia titleholder, full-time YouTuber, model, singer, and emcee, shares her journey to success in the content world. Chelsea initially found tarot card reading intriguing after receiving an accurate reading. This led her to explore the possibility of creating a YouTube channel dedicated to tarot card readings, which later became a booming success on the platform.
S5 Ep 2The World Of David James | The C Word S5EP02
David Benjamin James, an English former professional footballer, shares a side of his life that we never knew about. David James's love for paintings and gaming enthusiasm would make you say , 'I never knew that!'.
S5 Ep 1We’re Back! | The C Word S5EP01
The C Word returns with an electrifying new season, promising bigger content coming your way! Along with 5 tips for content creators here's What you can expect this season.
S4 Ep 10Lullaboy, American-born, Singapore-raised, and ready to take on the world | The C Word S4E10
His new song is called Shortcut To Heaven, to Lullaboy's journey has been full of exciting experiences! From realising his love for music during military service, to studying at Berklee School of Music, to interning at YG Entertainment (and spending the day with Lisa from Blackpink?!), safe to say he's got plenty of stories to tell!
S4 Ep 9The Face of Football with Adam C | The C Word S4E9
Even if you don't watch football (like me), you'll definitely recognise Adam Carruthers. He's been on TVs all over the country, coz let's be real, the amount of cafes, restaurants and mamaks that show the matches is.. uncountable. The Qatar World Cup is coming, so we got him in the studio to educate us a little bit more on both the cup, and the game in general!
S4 Ep 8A Collection of (Real-life) Ghost Stories II | The G Word Halloween Special
Episode 2 of some real-life paranormal experiences! Calista's family all seem to have experienced very similar things - and we're trying to connect the dots! This week, we talk to cousin Gary, who has stories as recent as a couple of weeks ago; aunt Sheila, who has the first "bad" experience we've come across so far; and 13 year old cousin Laila, who is as unfazed as anything with her experiences - guess it really does run in the family!
S4 Ep 7A Collection of (Real-life) Ghost Stories | The G Word Halloween Special
Jumping off from last season's runaway success ghost hunting episode with Uncle Wally, we get various family members to tell us their real-life spooky experiences - and delve into the family connection of medium abilities. This episode, Uncle Wally kicks us off with an experience from Aunt Patty; Calista's mom Maria has a story about Uncle Johnny; and Emma has quite a few tales that will make your hair stand on end!