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Ep 271#266 - Ong Ye Kung pens letter to healthcare workers & SG influencer names and shames online trolls

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On Monday, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung sent a letter to public healthcare workers to boost their morale and encourage resilience in the face of the Omicron wave. Did it have the desired effect? Elsewhere, SG influencer Chrysan Lee called out cyber bullies and other lewd commentators who made jokes about her chest being flat. Is this the most effective way to deal with cyberbullying today? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" Ep 265 w/ Reggie from The Financial Coconut Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Ong Ye Kung pens letter to healthcare workers The letter from Ong Ye Kung - Healthcare workers may not need to take unpaid leave if they run out of sick leave Healthcare workers pen anonymous open letters: S'pore nurses can't even rest Healthcare system remains stable despite high number of COVID-19 cases, says Gan Kim Yong S'pore healthcare worker hopes public will not forget struggles of medical staff as Covid-19 measures 'loosen' We always find the most convenient examples and pick on our own healthcare system. | by Koh Teng Han SG influencer names and shames online trolls S'pore influencer names & shames online users who make degrading comments about her chest One Shiok Comment Comment from joellaiwj Comment from kcplsky One Shiok Thing I Built Shoes To Walk On Water! by YouTuber JLaservideo About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music | Apple

Feb 24, 20221h 8m

Ep 270#265 - GST hikes, wealth taxes & more from Budget 2022, with Reggie from The Financial Coconut

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Last Friday, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his first-ever budget proposal, with the theme “charting our new way forward together". We talk through the major points with Reggie, founder of the Financial Coconut (TFC), whose team focuses on all things-related to money. In this episode (Part 1), we’ll cover the first 2 main talking points:(1) the GST hike and (2) new taxes on the wealthy. For Part 2, head on over to the episode on TFC at the link below, where we’ll talk about (3) changes to the CPF, (4) changes to taxes on businesses and (5) support for businesses and industries. Click here for Part 2 of our collaboration with TFC! Click here to check out the TFC website! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok us dancing. 'nuff said Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast About Budget 2022 From a GST hike to CDC vouchers: 9 things you need to know about Budget 2022 Budget 2022: A cheat sheet Singapore Budget 2022: Charting a new path forward 6 Things From Singapore Budget 2022 That Will Affect You Financially Peace!

Feb 21, 20221h 3m

Ep 269#264 - Healing The Divide’s Iris Koh raises almost $100K for legal fees & runner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games

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Iris Koh, the founder of anti-vaccine group, Healing the Divide, raised over S$96,000 in one week to foot her legal fees in court hearings. Are there that many anti-vaxxers in SG willing to help her by donating that much money to her? Also, one of SG’s top runners, Soh Rui Yong, was excluded from the SG contingent travelling to May’s SEA Games based on his conduct. Is this a fair outcome for Soh and for Singapore? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Healing The Divide’s Iris Koh raises almost $100K for legal fees Iris Koh, Healing the Divide founder, raises S$96,000 in just 1 week to foot legal fees Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh granted bail, handed new charge of obstructing police Judge freezes access to funds donated to protesting truckers in Canada : NPR Runner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games Top marathoner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games as conduct ‘continued to fall short’: SNOC SEA Games: Marathoner Soh Rui Yong won't appeal exclusion, vows to do 'self reflecting' David Moyes stands by cat-kicking Kurt Zouma with West Ham star again available to play One Shiok Comment Meme by bigslothboi Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Sifu - Live Action Adaptation Release Trailer Netflix’s The Sandman Series Is ‘All About Surprising You’, Says Neil Gaiman – Exclusive Image | Empire

Feb 18, 202256 min

Ep 268#263 - Actress Vikneswary Se discusses her love of love, dancing and phonetics

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Hold up! Another star of our MARS TV series enters YLB’s orbit! This time, Vikneswary Se brings her deep philosophical thoughts about love and relationships to the podcast, plus she also talks about her work as a tutor and why she’s obsessed with teaching phonetics. Oh, we also cover other child-friendly topics like clubbing, dancing and lots and lots of alcohol! You can catch our awesome new TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM starring Vikki here: https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok us dancing. 'nuff said Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Find Vikneswary Se here! Instagram One Shiok Thing Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige & Kendrick Lamar FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Russell Brand YouTube channel Quote - "I want a world where friendship is appreciated as a form of romance."

Feb 16, 20221h 33m

Ep 267#262 - Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to evacuate & WSJ writer gets backlash about wearing shoes indoors

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On Sunday night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Singaporeans in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible, given the threat of an imminent Russian invasion. What exactly brought about this tense political situation that has escalated so quickly? Elsewhere, a Wall Street Journal columnist wrote about her insistence on wearing shoes into others’ homes, and this enraged a lot of readers outside of the US. Is there any merit to what she’s advocating? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to evacuate Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to leave as soon as possible: MFA Ukraine war cloud over Asia | The Straits Times The Russia-Ukraine crisis, explained | Vox Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end Yuval Noah Harari argues that what’s at stake in Ukraine is the direction of human history In Moscow, Macron found a different, tougher Putin WSJ writer gets backlash about wearing shoes indoors WSJ op-ed argues for keeping shoes on inside the house, triggered netizens having none of it 'Rude As F**k': Internet Enraged by Viral Story About Wearing Shoes Inside One Shiok Comment Comment by kuang89 Comment by taufiqj993 One Shiok Thing Line Goes Up – The Problem With NFTs NOPE - Official Trailer

Feb 14, 202251 min

Ep 266#261 - Raeesah Khan gets fined but WP leadership could face criminal charges & leaked screenshots show staff making lewd comments

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The Committee of Privileges released a bombshell report that recommended a $35,000 fine for Raeesah Khan, but more importantly, also referred WP’s Pritam Singh and Faisal Manap to the public prosecutor for further investigations into their role in the whole RK affair. What are the implications of this report for the political scene in Singapore? Elsewhere, a car rental company is under fire after screenshots of their employees making lewd comments about potential hires over email were leaked to the public. What kind of repercussions will the company face from this fiasco? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Raeesah Khan gets fined but WP leadership could face criminal charges Official Report of the COP (PDF) COP proposes fine of S$35,000 for Raeesah Khan, further investigation into WP leaders Pritam Singh, Faisal Manap COP explains why Pritam Singh's misconduct deserves further investigation Sylvia Lim's notes from WP meeting damaging to Pritam Singh's testimony: COP WP's Dennis Tan votes against report, calls for higher fine for Raeesah Khan's repeated lie Depending on Parliament vote, charge & verdict, WP's Pritam Singh & Faisal Manap may lose seats Leaked screenshots show staff making lewd comments Managers at car rental firm exposed after sending explicit e-mails about women job seekers Screenshots of emails show S'pore employees making sexual comments about job applicants One Shiok Comment DM from Germany and DM saying we're like a "good beer" Comment from accidentaljuist One Shiok Thing The Tinder Swindler | Official Trailer | Netflix Sam Harris' podcast on the ethics of apology

Feb 11, 20221h 3m

Ep 265#260 - US-born Chinese athlete Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold & NTUC Fairprice accused of fowl play with chicken weight

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American-born Chinese athlete Eileen Gu was crowned the new golden girl of China athletics after she won gold at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. But why has her meteoric rise captured the attention of both Western and Chinese media as well as online commentators? Back home, a TikTok video accusing NTUC Fairprice of mislabelling the weight of a chicken product went viral, and prompted multiple PR statements from the company. Why is this issue ruffling so many feathers? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast US-born Chinese athlete Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold Beijing claims Eileen Gu as a daughter after golden day for China at Winter Olympics [Video] China's Eileen Gu lands 1620 trick to clinch GOLD in Women's Freeski Big Air Final | Beijing 2022 Eileen Gu is the poster child for a new type of Chinese athlete. But one wrong move could send her tumbling Winter Olympics - Cold warrior: why Eileen Gu ditched Team USA to ski for China US-born Chinese skater Zhu Yi savaged online after Olympics blunder Eileen Gu Says 90% of Posts on Chinese Social Media Are 'Positive' Armand Duplantis (the pole vaulter Haresh referred to) NTUC Fairprice accused of fowl play with chicken weight Woman cries foul after realising label on chicken sold in NTUC FairPrice is inaccurate FairPrice: Contact us directly if pricing of items wrong, don't circulate unverified claims Sheng Siong & Cold Storage give more chicken than weight on packaging indicates: Shin Min Daily News One Shiok Comment Comment by SgRedSha Comment by sha7reef One Shiok Thing Lil Dicky - $ave Dat Money feat. Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan How fake breasts, nipples, penis transformed Pam & Tommy stars Lily James, Sebastian Stan into iconic ’90s couple for Hulu show | SCMP

Feb 9, 202255 min

Ep 264#259 - Joe Rogan apologises for using N-word & SG women targeted in “leaked photo” scam

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Joe Rogan came under fire recently for his choice of guests on his podcast, and now a clip of him using the N-word repeatedly on his show has surfaced. Are the calls to cancel Joe Rogan justified? Closer to home, young SG women are being targeted in new “leaked photo” scams. What does this new scheme entail? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! Joe Rogan apologises for using N-word Popular US podcaster Joe Rogan apologises for using racial slurs Dwayne Johnson backtracks after dividing fans with Joe Rogan defence Spotify quietly removes 113 episodes of Joe Rogan’s podcast amid ‘misinformation’ and N-word controversy JRE MISSING - This website automatically detects episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience that were removed Spotify’s attempt to use the Facebook playbook over Joe Rogan won’t wash SG women targeted in “leaked photo” scam Young women in Singapore targeted in 'leaked photo' scams 'Kidnapped' man, 21, turns out to be scam victim instructed to isolate in S'pore hotel room One Shiok Comment Comment from cutegirlgirl39 Comment from accidentaljurist One Shiok Thing All of Us Are Dead | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Demetri Martin on Instagram

Feb 7, 20221h 3m

Ep 263#258 - Experts call for easing of SG’s COVID restrictions & NYT’s “Singapore Chicken Curry” recipe causes outrage

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With our high vaccination and booster rates, experts say that Singapore has a window of opportunity to ease some Covid-19 measures, especially since the Omicron variant seems to be less severe. Elsewhere, New York Times’ butchering of the “Singapore Curry Chicken" recipe has sent Singaporeans into a frenzy. Why the big deal? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! Experts call for easing of SG's COVID restrictions Singapore in strong position to ease Covid-19 restrictions further: Experts UK study on Covid-19 variant Omicron bolsters evidence of lower hospital risk Singapore approves Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill for COVID-19 treatment in adult patients Explainer: Why EU nations are lifting Covid-19 restrictions despite high case numbers and should Singapore do the same? NYT’s “Singapore Chicken Curry” recipe causes outrage New York Times on boil over its bizarro ‘Singaporean Chicken Curry’ Singaporean Chicken Curry Recipe - NYT Cooking One Shiok Comment Comment by Kcplsky Comment by Kumarbabu1919 One Shiok Thing A first date but they’re both serial killers Spikeball

Feb 5, 202252 min

Ep 262#257 - US warns against travel to SG & BMT exercise mats raise online furore

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On Monday, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised against travel to a dozen countries because of high rates of coronavirus infection, one of which was Singapore. Why is SG getting labelled with such a bad rep, in spite of the heavy lockdowns we’re still experiencing? Closer to home, pictures of BMT recruits doing push-ups on foam exercise mats were posted on social media, and they went viral as online commentators started to question - should soldiers be allowed creature comforts like exercise mats while training? This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, who are here for you with the best tools to get your balls ready for Valentines Day! Get 20% OFF @manscaped+ Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! "Life Exchange" on Audible List of Pilot finalists (help us bump up our ratings and comments!) US warns against travel to SG US CDC classifies S'pore as 'Very High Level of Covid-19', advises people to avoid travelling here Many countries yet to see peak in Omicron wave, should ease curbs slowly: WHO "Utterly Shameful” — Lim Tean calls out PAP gov’t again after US CDC classifies Singapore as Level 4: COVID-19 destination [Oct 2021] US raises COVID-19 travel alert for Singapore to highest risk level [Jan 2022] US CDC says COVID-19 level in Singapore 'unknown' in updated travel notice [Jan 2022] COVID-19: Ong Ye Kung responds to US CDC travel notice to avoid Singapore BMT exercise mats raise online furore 'Mattress next?' Photos of NSFs training with 'yoga mats' see keyboard warriors rolling up their sleeves One Shiok Comment Comment by fanofippo Comment by bigslothboi One Shiok Thing Scream | Official Trailer (2022 Movie) DAVE is coming (Official TV Show Trailer)

Feb 2, 202249 min

Ep 261#256 - Actor-musician-funnyman James Kumar talks about MARS, Forrest Gump and why he loved CB

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Star of our MARS TV series, James Kumar drops by YLB to talk about how he started his career as a director but ended up in front of the camera, how Forrest Gump inspires him till today, and how he thrived during the COVID lockdowns. Oh, and did we mention what a riot he was on set? The one and only James Kumar! You can catch our NEW TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM starring James here (free to watch from 2nd February onwards): https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Find James Kumar here! Instagram Facebook Shop Rebel Shop One Shiok Thing 100 Tips for a Better Life As the End Nears, We Need to Give Ozark the Recognition It Deserves | Esquire Happy! | Netflix

Jan 30, 20221h 40m

Ep 260#255 - SG extends F1 race another SEVEN years & Dee Kosh says he’s not a pedophile

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On Thursday, it was revealed that Singapore has renewed the contract to host the F1 race by another whopping 7 years, which is the longest extension since this night race was first incorporated in 2008. What does this say about our outlook on COVID in the coming few months? Also, Dee Kosh uploaded his first video since 2020, where he addressed the charges against him and wanted to "correct the falsehoods that have been circulated by the media". We examine how the public seems to be reacting to his video. This episode is brought to you by Manscaped, who are helping 4 million men worldwide step up their game with their Performance Package 4.0. Get 20% OFF @manscaped+ Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory SG extends F1 race another SEVEN years Singapore Grand Prix renews contract to host Formula 1 night race Singapore renews Formula One deal until 2028; this year's night race to be held on Oct 2 Expats head for the exit as 'easy' Singapore's COVID controls bite Dee Kosh says he’s not a pedophile Dee Kosh drops 9-minute clip, says he's not a pedophile YouTuber Dee Kosh to plead guilty to sexual offences, including exploitation of young persons One Shiok Comment Comment from beefgoulasch Comment from Majestic_Economist_6 One Shiok Thing Screenplayed Instagram acct The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties

Jan 28, 20221h 1m

Ep 259#254 - Unvaxxed allowed to worship in groups of 5 & Peter Dinklage calls out Disney for “Snow White” remake

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It was recently announced that concessions would be made for unvaccinated worshippers to attend private worship in small groups of 5. This was due to appeals made by a couple of religious organizations in the last few weeks. Is this really a case of “double standards”? In Hollywood, “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage called out Disney for their upcoming live-action remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”. But is it too early to be judging the product, even before it’s made? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Unvaxxed allowed to worship in groups of 5 Unvaccinated people can continue attending private worship in groups of up to 5 from Feb 1 Churches appealing for concessions for unvaccinated worshippers when new Covid-19 rules kick in on Feb 1 Peter Dinklage calls out Disney for “Snow White” remake Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms (Exclusive) Peter Dinklage says 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' live-action remake is 'backwards' One Shiok Comment Comment by kumarbabu1919 General comments on Reddit about the live event One Shiok Thing Mandai Wildlife Reserves FB post about Le Le Does Not Compute article

Jan 26, 202250 min

Ep 258#253 - Our first-ever LIVE podcast, where we talked through YOUR favourite Yah Lah But episodes in 2021!

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Welcome to our first ever LIVE podcast recording, which was recorded as part of Funny Fridays at the National Gallery! And for this momentous occasion, we decided to pay tribute to all the awesome listeners who have supported YLB all this while by looking back at the Top 5 episodes of 2021, based on YOUR listens! Was it Raeesah Khan, NOC or Xiaxue that lived rent-free in our brains this year? What hot topics were YOU dying to discuss? And what other shenanigans did we get up to during this live podcast? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Thanks to the awesome team behind the Light to Night Festival 2022 for making this happen! Funny Fridays was just one part of the festival, and there are a ton of other exhibits and activities you can check out at and around the National Gallery. Find out more at this link!

Jan 23, 202233 min

Ep 257#252 - President Halimah calls out employers for penalizing workers taking COVID leave & SG crowned “Most Instagrammable Place In The World”

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President Halimah Yacob posted on Facebook on 8th Jan about the recent case of a pest control technician who was jailed for potentially exposing the public to COVID-19 by refusing a swab test and returning to work. In the same post, she called out employers who have incentive policies that penalize workers when they take sick leave due to COVID-19. What can we expect to arise from the attention on this topic? Elsewhere, a global travel website listed SG as the “Most Instagrammable Place In The World” , ahead of other popular tourist destination like New York and Tokyo, Really meh??? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory President Halimah calls out employers for penalizing workers taking COVID leave Pest control technician jailed 5 weeks after refusing Covid-19 swab test to avoid being on MC Man who didn't want to lose $100 work incentive jailed for refusing sick leave, Covid-19 swab test 'Not fair' for employers to deprive workers of allowance when they take sick leave due to COVID-19: President Halimah - CNA SIA needs to rethink its position on MCs, News - AsiaOne SG crowned “Most Instagrammable Place In The World” Singapore crowned the most Instagrammable place in the world in 2022 One Shiok Comment Comment by lepauvreane Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Single’s Inferno | Official Trailer Archive 81 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Jan 19, 202250 min

Ep 256#251 - Should OCBC be held responsible for phishing scams & Razer gets called out for misleading N95 mask claims

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In December 2021, around 469 OCBC customers were conned of a total of $8.5 million by an SMS phishing scam, leaving many bewildered victims stripped of their life savings overnight. Many customers have since come forward to question the bank’s response to the scam, asking if more could have been done to prevent this. Elsewhere, YouTuber Naomi Wu called out Razer for false advertising on the purported N95 certification of the Razer Zephyr mask product, which led to Razer amending their marketing materials. Is it an overreaction from the YouTuber? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Should OCBC be held responsible for phishing scams? OCBC S'pore scam victims, many who lost life savings, slam bank for underwhelming response Nearly 470 people lose at least $8.5m in phishing scams involving OCBC Bank OCBC phishing scam underscores trade-off between convenience and security, with bank customers at risk: Experts IMDA urges more businesses to sign up with anti-SMS spoofing registry to combat scams Commentary: Phishing and other SMS scams – shouldn’t banks bear the cost? How the OCBC SMS Phishing Scam Works and Who Else is Vulnerable Razer gets called out for misleading N95 mask claims Razer admits its masks aren't N95 grade after all | GamesRadar+ Razer retracts N95 mask claims after YouTuber exposes flaws, slams company for 'dishonest' marketing One Shiok Comment Comment by accidentaljurist Reddit poll by Cuban_Kiwi One Shiok Thing Andsoforth's Around The World In 80 Days Markus Eder's The Ultimate Run - The Most Insane Ski Run Ever Imagined

Jan 17, 20221h 0m

Ep 255#250 - Another ASK-ME-ANYTHING episode where we answer your BURNING questions

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It’s our 250th episode, and to commemorate the occasion we’ll answer the deepest and most exciting questions, as chosen by YOU! How we deal with rejection, how to start your own podcast, and the worst disagreements we’ve ever had - we answer these questions and many more in this loooooooong episode! Our upcoming National Gallery event at the Light To Night Festival: ARTSPLAINING FT. MINISTRY OF FUNNY & ASSISTANT CURATOR JENNIFER K.Y. LAM - register here Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory The thread of questions for our AMA YLB AMA questions thread One Shiok Thing What We Wear at -71°C (-95°F)? Yakutia, Siberia Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Jan 14, 20221h 43m

Ep 254#249 - WHO now says boosters are not a viable strategy & Bentley driver tries to run down security officer

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WHO experts warned that repeating booster shots of the COVID vaccines is not a viable strategy going forward against emerging variants. In Singapore though, Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung recently said that we may need annual booster shots in the future. What should we make of this difference in messaging? Elsewhere, a Bentley driver draws the ire of the internet and even Minister Chan Chun Sing himself, by threatening to run over a security officer in order to force his way into Red Swastika School. Could he have done it any other way without going viral? Some YLB housekeeping: Ep 250 is our Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) episode! Here's the link to submit your questions Our Google Nest x YLB giveaway has a winner! Check out our IG to find out if it was YOU! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory WHO now says boosters are not a viable strategy WHO warns against repeated COVID-19 boosters, says too soon to treat the virus like flu Repeat Covid Booster Shots Risk Overloading Immune System, EU Regulators Warn - Bloomberg COVID booster shots may be needed every year: Ong Ye Kung S'pore can neither remove all social restrictions nor go for 'zero-Covid' strategy: Ong Ye Kung 7 questions about Covid-19 booster shots, answered - Vox Level of satisfaction with Govt’s handling of Covid-19 closely tied to daily case numbers: IPS study - TODAY working-paper-43__living-with-covid-19-in-singapore-attitudes-challenges-and-the-way-ahead.pdf WHO Director: Booster Shot Programs ‘Will Likely Prolong The Pandemic’ Amid Global Vaccine Inequality Bentley driver tries to run down security officer New videos show Bentley driver cut queue to go into Red Swastika School, tell security guard he doesn't know how to control traffic Chan Chun Sing slams Bentley driver who tried to force his way into school, drove into security guard One Shiok Comment Comment by tomatomater Comment by OriginalGoat1 One Shiok Thing Cambodia's landmine-sniffing rat hero Magawa dies Scream (2022) - Final Trailer - Paramount Pictures

Jan 12, 202250 min

Ep 253#248 - Djokovic wins Australian visa battle & Soh Rui Yong is beaten at 2.4km challenge

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So after a protracted back and forth between Australian authorities and his legal team about his medical exemption from vaccination, tennis superstar and vaccine-hesitant Novak Djokovic has won the court battle to avoid deportation and to compete in the Australian Open. Why has this story divided opinion around the world? Elsewhere, Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km challenge finally happened, and he actually didn’t win this time! Who were the winners and who gives a hoot about this event anyway? Reminder: Help us know who's coming for our SOLD OUT live show on 21st Jan 2022 by sharing this IG link! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Djokovic wins Australian visa battle Novak Djokovic: Tennis star wins court battle to stay in Australia - BBC News ‘Even in a real prison, prisoners get three meals a day’ – Novak Djokovic’s mother hits out at treatment of world No. 1 - Eurosport Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know - ABC News This spat is about more than Novak Djokovic, COVID and tennis: It's about borders and sovereignty - ABC News Soh Rui Yong is beaten at 2.4km challenge National runner Jeevaneesh Soundararajah breaks Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km record at Pocari Sweat run - TODAY Tiong Bahru residents pen letter of support to family in National Day banner targeted by racist remarks | The Straits Times One Shiok Comment Comment by MISSYhelpla Comment by OriginalGoat1 One Shiok Thing TikTok re-enactment of Bollywood song by @simplejee The Weeknd: Dawn FM review – a stunning display of absolute pop prowess

Jan 10, 20221h 12m

Ep 253#247 - Police combing through CCTV footage of Clarke Quay NYE revelers & actress Jacelyn Tay talks sex with her son

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HELLO 2022! We can’t think of a better way to welcome the new year than by defying COVID restrictions, which is what a few hundred revelers did on NYE when they congregated as a group at Clarke Quay and improvised their own countdown party. The authorities have promised to comb CCTV footage to identify the culprits, but what exactly are they looking for? Elsewhere, actress Jacelyn Tay was ridiculed by Xiaxue and other online commentators after she publicly shared a conversation with her 10-year-old son about sex. We debate whether there was any harm done by her post. Reminder: Help us know who's coming for our SOLD OUT live show on 21st Jan 2022 by sharing this IG link! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Police combing through CCTV footage of Clarke Quay NYE revelers Crowd at New Year’s Eve gathering at Clarke Quay swelled to hundreds and became 'too big to control', say eyewitnesses Public weariness sets in against Covid-19 curbs in Singapore, despite anger and disappointment with New Year countdown crowds New Year's Eve gathering at Clarke Quay 'potential superspreading event': COVID-19 task force CCTV of NYE at Clarke Quay being checked: Lawrence Wong Actress Jacelyn Tay talks sex with her son Xiaxue Blasts Jacelyn Tay For Sharing Her Conversation With 10yo Son About Anal Sex Jacelyn Tay’s Son Wants Her To Cane Him Even Though He Hasn’t Been Naughty One Shiok Comment Post by mellymusk Thread by tiramisu-matcha One Shiok Thing late night drives with u - a Spotify playlist by Babyv The Hook Up Plan | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Jan 7, 20221h 8m

Ep 252#246 - A look back at 2021: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News topics

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So this is 2021! In a look back at this crazy year, we deep dive into the Top 10 Trending News as collated by Google Trends. Some of these topics might be familiar as we covered them on our podcast, while others might surprise you, in a “WTF?” kind of way. We’re also doing a festive season giveaway of a Google Nest Hub courtesy of our friends at Google, so listen up to find out how to participate! And one last thing: for the first time ever, catch us at a YLB live show in 2022! Find us here! FUNNY FRIDAYS (LIVE): MINISTRY OF FUNNY | KUMAR - Link to buy tickets Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Google Search Trends 2021 https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2021/SG/ One Shiok Comment Comment by u/buttthenhor Comment by Majestic_Emrgency_8 One Shiok Thing You Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix Free Guy | Official Trailer

Dec 28, 20211h 41m

Ep 251#245 - Tennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault allegations in Zaobao interview & Loh Kean Yew is SG’s first badminton world champion

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Today we discuss tennis and badminton, and how SG has made waves in both racquet sports in the last couple of days. First, the mysterious case of Peng Shuai that has captivated global media in the past month sees another major twist; this time, it’s SG’s very own Lianhe Zaobao which publishes the first video interview with the tennis star since her explosive posts alleging sexual assault first surfaced on Chinese social media. Why is everyone watching and dissecting this interview? Second, SG shuttler Loh Kean Yew made sporting history by winning the BWF World Championships 2021. We discuss the significance of his achievement, and whether this is as proud a moment as Joseph Schooling’s Olympic Gold. BTW, it's our 250th ep coming up so... ASK-ME-ANYTHING #3! It's time for YOUR QUESTIONS so please fire away! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Tennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault allegations in Zaobao interview Lianhe Zaobao Facebook video of the interview (with English subs) Chinese tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of sexual assault | Reuters Lianhe Zaobao article on Peng Shuai Appearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai does not address our concerns: WTA | The Straits Times Peng Shuai: Everything you need to know about the saga - A complete timeline of events China condemns ‘malicious hyping’ over Peng Shuai | China | The Guardian Social media users in China dodge censors to discuss Peng Shuai case online - CNA The Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's Censorship | WIRED WTA does the right thing in standing up to China over Peng Shuai | The Guardian Novak Djokovic throws support behind WTA's 'courageous' stance on Peng Shuai | Express Loh Kean Yew is SG’s first badminton world champion ‘Singapore, this is for you’: city-state’s first world champion shuttler Five things to know about Singapore's new badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew | The Straits Times One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Thread by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Tyron Woodley: It's Time To Put Some Respect On Jake Paul's Name War x Love - Haaran Pjey

Dec 20, 202156 min

Ep 250#244 - Photos of escaped Changi lions’ treatment provokes discussion & Ms Universe 2021 made to meow by host Steve Harvey

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2 lions broke free of their enclosures at Changi Airport this week and had to be tranquilized by a team from Mandai Wildlife Group. While they are currently safe and stable, photos surfaced of their less-than-ideal transit conditions, which raised questions about the lions’ origins and destination. Elsewhere, host Steve Harvey gets flak for asking Miss India to do an animal impersonation onstage during the Miss Universe 2021 contest, rather than asking her about her background in advocacy. Did Steve screw up again? BTW, it's our 250th ep coming up so... ASK-ME-ANYTHING #3! It's time for YOUR QUESTIONS so please fire away! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Photos of escaped Changi lions’ treatment provokes discussion Two lions sedated after breaking free of container in Changi Airport Lions that escaped in Changi Airport don't belong to S'pore Zoo Lions sedated after escaping container at Changi Airport have recovered from anaesthesia Sedated lion seen in photos online suspected to be 1 of the escaped lions at Changi Airport Escaped Changi lions were on ‘legal, commercial shipment:’ SIA Lion at S'pore Zoo tests positive for Covid-19 Two lions roam around Singapore airport after escaping Ms Universe 2021 made to meow by host Steve Harvey Steve Harvey Asked Miss India to Meow During Miss Universe Miss Universe defends Steve Harvey after he had her meow onstage in front of millions during the competition One Shiok Comment Comment with trailer about RK saga Comment via IG DM about Spotify's rating system (Article link) One Shiok Thing The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent -Official Red Band Trailer (2022) Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal Inside Job | Official Trailer | Netflix

Dec 18, 202148 min

Ep 249#243 - Pritam Singh testifies to Committee of Privileges & New Zealand to ban smoking for future generations

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Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh finally gave his side of the story in the Raeesah Khan saga to the Committee of Privileges, in a 9-hour grilling session fronted by Minister Edwin Tong. But how much closer are we to the truth after today? Elsewhere, New Zealand took a bold step toward a smoke-free future by making it progressively harder for young people to legally obtain cigarettes. Could this ever work in Singapore? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Pritam Singh testifies to Committee of Privileges Pritam says he told Raeesah in Oct.3 meeting that she ought to 'take responsibility & ownership of the issue' WP chief Pritam Singh denies telling Raeesah Khan to lie, but says he took no steps to correct untruth for 2 months Pritam Singh denies asking Raeesah Khan to take lie 'to the grave', but says no steps taken to correct untruth from Aug to Oct WP chief Pritam Singh 'didn’t feel a wrong had been done' to police by Raeesah Khan’s false allegations: Privileges committee Why Raeesah Khan might have lied: Pritam Singh and Edwin Tong's testy exchange Committee of Privileges Reports (with links to videos) New Zealand to ban smoking for future generations New Zealand to ban smoking for next generation in bid to outlaw habit by 2025 New Zealand Is Banning Tobacco. Should the World Follow? One Shiok Comment Comment by Mofsterboi Comment by OriginalPoster2020 One Shiok Thing GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE - Official Trailer (HD) The Matrix Resurrections – Official Trailer 2

Dec 13, 202157 min

Ep 248#242 - Straw poll reveals SGeans “not confident” of their skills & Better.com CEO faces backlash for firing workers over Zoom

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At a panel discussion on future skills featuring an appearance by Minister Chan Chun Sing, a straw poll showed that a majority of the attendees were only “slightly confident” that their skills would be relevant in a few years' time, while 19% expressed that they were “not confident”. How should we interpret this data point about the SG workforce? Elsewhere, the CEO of Better.com, Vishal Garg, has apologised for how he handled the layoffs of 900 employees at his company, which was done over a Zoom call. We discuss whether there really is a way to better execute layoffs. Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Straw poll reveals SGeans “not confident” of their skills Straw poll finds S'poreans not confident of their skills; business leaders say it's a good sign SSG | Skills Demand For The Future Economy SkillsFuture report pinpoints skills Singaporeans urgently need in the next 3 years Better.com CEO faces backlash for firing workers over Zoom 900 Better.com employees learn their jobs are being eliminated in a Zoom call Better.com Zoom firing: Employees share what it was like - CNN Better.com execs resign after controversial mass zoom layoff Better.com C.E.O. Apologizes for Firing Workers Over Zoom - The New York Times What it feels like to be laid off on Zoom during this crisis 5 Things the Better.com CEO Did Wrong When He Fired 900 People--Over Zoom One Shiok Comment Comment by NiceNefariousness771 Comment thread for Ep 240 One Shiok Thing Ariel Heelwani vs Paul Heyman 👊 Who Wins The Promo War? | This Is How to Cut A Killer WWE Promo! Kirby Jenner on The Roku Channel (NOT Hulu, like Haresh mentioned on the podcast)

Dec 9, 202154 min

Ep 247#241 - Former MP Yaw Shin Leong says WP asked him to “stay silent” & will MOE allow teachers to be ”sugar babies”?

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In another twist in the Raeesah Khan saga, former MP Yaw Shin Leong came out on Facebook to dispute Pritam Singh’s account of events surrounding his expulsion from WP in 2012. Who’s telling the truth? Elsewhere, a Sugarbook user complained to the MOE about a teacher who allegedly advertised herself on the platform as a “sugar baby”, saying that teachers should be held to a “higher standard”. Is it wrong for an educator to moonlight as a “sugar baby”? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Former MP Yaw Shin Leong says WP asked him to “stay silent” Yaw Shin Leong, expelled by WP in 2012 for not addressing alleged affair, now claims party asked him to ‘stay silent’ Press Release on Committee of Privileges Special Report.pdf A line of questioning during Raeesah Khan's Dec. 2 hearing could be due to misunderstanding of Pritam Singh's quote Statement from WP Post by Sudhir Will MOE allow teachers to be "sugar babies"? Sugarbook user alleges teacher advertised herself as 'sugar baby', complains to MOE MOE investigates complaint that teacher sought sugar daddy on controversial website Sugarbook One Shiok Comment Comment by flylikeawind Comment from Leothu One Shiok Thing Spider-Man Rated-R Excerpt from interview with Ralf Rangnick

Dec 7, 20211h 0m

Ep 246#240 - Raeesah Khan’s testimony opens can of worms for WP leaders & Grab’s share price tumbles after going public

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On Friday evening, an interim report featuring Raeesah Khan’s testimony was released by the Committee of Privileges, and it painted the Workers’ Party in a bad light. Most damning of all was that the WP leadership allegedly asked Khan to keep up her lie in Parliament. We dissect the report and her explosive testimony. Elsewhere, Grab finally listed on NASDAQ, making a billionaire out of founder Anthony Tan - at least momentarily, until the share price subsequently dipped more than 20%. What does this mean for Grab’s future? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check out the sample that we've included in this week's podcast! #folklory Raeesah Khan’s testimony opens can of worms for WP leaders Raeesah Khan testifies to privileges committee that WP leaders told her to keep to lie made in Parliament Raeesah Khan's testimony to parliamentary committee: Timeline of events since August Pritam Singh wrote 'Substantiate?' on sexual assault victim anecdote but Raeesah Khan didn't understand Conflicting accounts in Raeesah Khan saga open 'can of worms'; Workers' Party must limit damage, say analysts Where does the truth lie? Comparing the accounts of Raeesah Khan and WP chief Pritam Singh Full report by COP WP chief Pritam Singh prepared to give evidence to Parliament committee probing former MP Raeesah Khan 6 main points from WP cadre Loh Pei Ying's testimony on Raeesah Khan incident Grab’s share price tumbles after going public Grab founder's stake sheds billion-dollar mark after shares sink 20.5% by debut close What is a SPAC? Explaining one of Wall Street’s hot trends One Shiok Comment Post by GoldGene3631 Comment by taufikj993 One Shiok Thing Ralf Rangnick's first press conf as Man Utd manager Disney and Pixar’s Soul | Official Trailer | Disney+

Dec 5, 20211h 16m

Ep 245#239 - Workers’ Party MP Raeesah Khan resigns & Singapore crowned world’s second most expensive city

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Workers’ Party MP Raeesah Khan abruptly resigned from her position as an MP and from the party on Tuesday afternoon, just hours before she was due to face an internal disciplinary hearing. WP’s leaders came out with the details of what happened, and it turns out that they knew of Khan’s lies a lot earlier than the public. How did this happen? Also, Singapore tied with Paris in second place on The Economist’s list of most expensive cities in the world, only behind Tel Aviv. What should the average Singaporean make of this news? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check out the sample that we've included in this week's podcast! #folklory Workers’ Party MP Raeesah Khan resigns WP leaders told by Raeesah Khan in August she had lied, decided to give her time to deal with matter: Pritam Singh Raeesah Khan's resignation relieves pressure on Workers' Party after she lied in Parliament, say observers No by-election in Sengkang GRC after Raeesah Khan's resignation: WP Raeesah Khan resigns: What happens when MPs vacate their seats - TODAY Most Sengkang residents polled support resignation of MP Raeesah Khan 'Trailblazer' or liability to Workers' Party?: Local political commentators react to Raeesah Khan's resignation Singapore crowned world’s second most expensive city Singapore overtakes Hong Kong as most expensive place to live in Asia Pet peacocks are allowed but must be kept securely, says NParks after girl was attacked One Shiok Comment Comment by manofficial One Shiok Thing Invisible String by Taylor Swift (studio session) What Does It Take To Be A Debt Collector? | On The Red Dot | Just Don't Tell Mum - Part 3

Dec 2, 20211h 7m

Ep 244#238 - Are the vaccines effective against Omicron & MrBeast’s viral Squid Game video sparks discussion

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In the past week, a new variant of COVID was identified in South Africa, and it was named the Omicron variant. The CEO of Moderna has said that the current vaccines are likely to be less effective against this variant, and several countries have shut their borders to prevent its spread. What about here in SG? Elsewhere, YouTuber MrBeast created a jaw-dropping real Squid Game competition and setup for his latest video, and like its source material, the video went crazy viral worldwide. However, is it really as big of a deal as many people are claiming? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check out the sample that we've included in this week's podcast! #folklory Are the vaccines effective against Omicron? The Omicron Variant: We Still Know Almost Nothing - The Atlantic Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron, markets tumble - TODAY Biden says Omicron 'not a cause for panic' as G7 urges action - TODAY Do Covid-19 vaccines work against Omicron? 5 things to know about the new variant When and how we’ll know if Omicron is worse than Delta Lambda, Mu ... Omicron? Why the WHO skipped ‘Nu’ and ‘Xi’ to name latest coronavirus variant MrBeast’s viral Squid Game video sparks discussion $456,000 Squid Game In Real Life! 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes Are Missing the Point A YouTuber Is Facing Criticism For Spending $3.4 Million Recreating ‘Squid Game’ For Views IRL 'Squid Game' gets 100 million YouTube views in 4 days Mr Beast vs. Netflix Squid Game Reaction Gets Completely Roasted On Twitter One Shiok Comment Comment by dat_rak One Shiok Thing You Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix Adrian Bliss on YouTube

Dec 1, 202154 min

Ep 243#237 - Actor and entrepreneur Andie Chen talks about acting, fatherhood and the future of the metaverse

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Actor, father, entrepreneur, and now metaverse evangelist Andie Chen tells us about relocating during a pandemic, the differences between Singapore and Taiwan, and how the metaverse is going to take over! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Thinking of what gifts to get this holiday season? Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! This is the baby we've been working on! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check it out now! #folklory Find Andie Chen here: Instagram Facebook His new company, Freedom Nation His latest movie, Late Night Ride Here are our one SHIOK things! Home Sweet Home Alone | Official Trailer | Disney+ "I Hope This Grief Stays With Me" - Andrew Garfield Fights Back Tears And Celebrates His Mom Arcane | Final Trailer | Netflix

Nov 26, 20212h 3m

Ep 242#236 - Lawrence Wong discusses identity politics and tribalism & SG Army gets rid of 5BX

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In a speech about “identity” at the Institute of Policy Studies, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged the struggles of marginalised groups and assured them that they were all part of the “Singapore family”. Does this truly signal an upcoming change in the status quo? We break down his speech and Q&A. Also, the SG Army announced that the traditional 5BX, the bane of every soldier’s existence since the inception of NS, will soon be replaced by a more structured stretching regime. How will this affect the average soldier’s morning routine? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Thinking of what gifts to get this holiday season? Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! This is the baby we've been working on! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check it out now! #folklory Lawrence Wong discusses identity politics and tribalism Concerns of all communities should be addressed, but politics cannot be based exclusively on identities or tribalism: Lawrence Wong [Lawrence Wong's Script] Managing the tensions of tribal politics Lawrence Wong outlines five strategies to prevent tribalism, identity politics taking root in Singapore Q&A with Minister Lawrence Wong at IPS-RSIS Conference on Identity SG Army gets rid of 5BX Bye to 5BX for Singapore Army servicemen, and hello to PX and fewer injuries One Shiok Comment Comment by actuallyjdchua One Shiok Thing Web3/Metaverse Chat With Mark Zuckerberg Getting Cinematic Footage: Any Location, Every Time. - Mark Bone YouTube channel

Nov 24, 20211h 4m

Ep 241#235 - Violent COVID protests erupt across Europe & Pew survey reveals: what do SGeans find meaningful in life?

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Protests broke out across Europe over the past weekend, as Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark all saw demonstrations against the latest COVID restrictions meant to curb the “fourth wave” of the virus hitting Europe. We compare the situation in these countries with that of SG. Also, we discuss the results of a Pew Research Center study that surveyed what people in different countries find meaning in. The results for Singapore were quite surprising! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Thinking of what gifts to get this holiday season? Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! This is the baby we've been working on! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check it out now! #folklory Violent COVID protests erupt across Europe Covid: Huge protests across Europe over new restrictions Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge Angry and Divided, Austrians Argue Over a Lockdown and Vaccine Mandates WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard | WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard With Vaccination Data Pew survey reveals: what do SGeans find meaningful in life? People in S'pore find most meaning in life from family, jobs, & least from pets, travel: Study Where people around the world find meaning in life | Pew Research Center gov.sg | Updates to Safe Management Measures from 22 Nov 2021 One Shiok Comment Comment by tomatomater Post on YLB by internetlurker96 One Shiok Thing Singapore’s tech-utopia dream is turning into a surveillance state nightmare - Rest of World Pam & Tommy - Official Teaser Trailer (2022) Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman

Nov 22, 202156 min

Ep 240#234 - SG obesity rate balloons in 2020 & transgender actress named ‘Amanda Man‘ in latest Jack Neo movie

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Based on MOH's latest National Population Health Survey, which collected data from over 6,000 Singaporeans and PRs aged between 18 to 74, SG’s obesity rate has risen to the highest level since 2010. Is this really a surprise, given the COVID situation? Elsewhere, Jack Neo apologized for naming the character played by a transgender actress in his upcoming movie ‘Amanda Man’, and also announced that they will be changing the character’s name. Why the outrage? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! FOLKLORY - Thinking of what gifts to get this holiday season? Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! This is the baby we've been working on! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check it out now! #folklory SG obesity rate balloons in 2020 Obesity rate rises to highest level since 2010; MOH urges public to exercise and adopt healthier diet Infographic for the survey New nutrition labels for pre-packaged drinks from end-2021 Obesity among Singaporeans remains a problem despite headways made in war on diabetes: Ong Ye Kung Transgender actress named 'Amanda Man' in latest Jack Neo movie Jack Neo apologises for transgender actress being named 'Amanda Man' in 'Ah Girls Go Army' movie One Shiok Comment Comment thread for YLB #233 Article by RestoftheWorld that misquotes "telegenic" Singaporean Comment by honey_cornflakes One Shiok Thing Bus Driving POV WTF with Marc Maron, Ep 1278 "Canceled Comedy" w/ Kliph Nesteroff and David Bianculli

Nov 20, 202156 min

Ep 239#233 - SG extending F1 contract & Shanmugam calls Amos Yee‘s supporters “hypocrites”

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Minister of Transport S Iswaran recently revealed that SG is in talks to continue hosting the F1 night race next year. Having only discussed this topic on YLB #165 in June, we revisit the debate of whether SG should move on from the F1 race. Elsewhere, Shanmugam wrote a Facebook post that called out the “hypocrisy” of media outlets and activists that had supported Amos Yee when he was convicted for wounding religious feelings in SG many years ago. Is there any merit to his call-out? Love from our sponsor - FOLKLORY Thinking of what gifts to get this holiday season? Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! Check it out now! #folklory Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! SG extending F1 contract S'pore in talks to continue hosting F1 Grand Prix Singapore Turns F1 Pit Building Into Temporary Hospital for Covid Patients Singapore still an attractive global investment hub, but lacks element of fun: GIC top exec International Reddit thread that is supportive about Singapore's F1 YLB Ep#165 Shanmugam calls Amos Yee's supporters “hypocrites” Shanmugam labels Amos Yee's supporters hypocrites for silence now that provocateur faces child porn charges Post by MP Shanmugam Post by Adrian Tan US court gives Amos Yee, who faces child porn, grooming charges, time to 'talk to loved ones' on prosecution offer One Shiok Comment Comment by u/IamtheAlbinoApe Comment by Majestic_Emergency_8 One Shiok Thing The Joe Rogan Experience #1732 - Ben Shapiro Illegal Chips by MSCHF & Mythical Entertainment

Nov 17, 20211h 21m

Ep 238#232 - Kaws art showcase stopped by court order & Kendall Jenner’s dress at BFF’s wedding ignites debate

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A court injunction was served at the VIP preview of a new Kaws showcase at Marina Bay that featured a 42-metre-long inflatable created by the artist. We run through all the key players involved in this debacle and try to make sense of the situation. Elsewhere, Kendall Jenner wore an ultra-revealing dress to her BFF’s wedding reception, and posted selfies on Instagram. Users on Twitter reacted angrily, saying that nobody should wear THAT to a wedding. Are the complaints legit? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! Kaws art showcase stopped by court order Singapore court orders halt to display of Kaws’ Companion, giant inflatable sculpture, at ‘Kaws: Holiday’ event KAWS:Holiday organiser says allegations made against them are 'groundless' About - The Ryan Foundation Kendall Jenner’s dress at BFF’s wedding ignites debate Kendall Jenner’s scanty wedding attire has social media up in arms: ‘Blatantly disrespectful to the bride' One Shiok Comment Comment by allthingsquaint Thread on YLB Ep #230 One Shiok Thing Surprise Proposal While Hiking Redwood National Park | 81 Days In USA Billie Eilish ft. Alicia Keys - Ocean Eyes - Live on The Late Late Show

Nov 14, 202156 min

Ep 237#231 - SG allows “soft” music in F&B outlets & YouTube removes “Dislike” numbers

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SG has finally allowed F&B outlets to play background music, albeit only “soft recorded music”. This comes alongside the easing of several other measures that signifies SG’s move towards living with COVID, so we discuss what the next couple of weeks will look like. Elsewhere, YouTube announced that after extensive testing, it will be making private the numbers of “Dislikes” from all videos going forward. Supposedly, this is for the benefit of creators, but is it really? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! SG allows “soft” music in F&B outlets Singapore prepares to rock softly as Covid music ban partially relaxed - CNN Recorded music to resume at F&B outlets, event zone sizes to increase from Nov 10 Those vaxxed, living in same household can dine in groups of 5 “What About People With No NRIC?” Restaurant Owners Cheer 5-Pax From Same Household Dine-in, Concerned About Enforcement Singapore to End Free Covid Treatment for Those 'Unvaccinated by Choice' - The New York Times Trevor Noah & Ronnie Cheng on SG's COVID restrictions Forum: Expiry date for 'fully vaccinated' status a matter of public interest YouTube removes “Dislike” numbers YouTube is making dislike counts private for everyone - The Verge YouTube Removes Dislikes So Now Nobody Will Know How Much We Hate Chris Pratt As Mario - The Gamer Facebook and Instagram will now allow users to hide ‘Like’ counts on posts | TechCrunch One Shiok Comment Comment from Cuban_Kiwi Comment from F4HM1 For reference Chowing Down With Singapore's Minorities | On The Red Dot | Who We Are, What We Eat - Part 1 One Shiok Thing Narcos: Mexico | Season 3 Trailer | Netflix Best Of: Bill Burr | Netflix Is A Joke

Nov 11, 202159 min

Ep 236#230 - Impending execution of M’sian drug trafficker draws international attention & anti-vaxx group‘s videos removed from YouTube

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This past week, the impending execution of a convicted Malaysian drug trafficker who allegedly has “severe mental disabilities" drew criticism from activists, international NGOs and even billionaire Richard Branson. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s execution has since been delayed as he tested positive for COVID-19 in prison, but why the sudden international scrutiny on his death sentence? Also, Healing The Divide, an anti-vaxx group based in Singapore, was deemed to have violated YouTube’s policies and had its videos removed from the platform. We discuss if this is the best way to combat the medical misinformation being peddled to the anti-vaxx or vaccine-hesitant people in SG. Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! Impending execution of M’sian drug trafficker draws international attention Execution of Malaysian drug trafficker stayed after he gets COVID-19 - CNA Statement by the AGC Petition started to save man with intellectual disability from death penalty, MHA says he 'clearly understood nature of acts' Drug trafficker on death row found by High Court to have altered accounts to reflect lower education qualifications: MHA - CNA Lawyer for drug trafficker facing execution objected to disclosure of psychiatric records in court: AGC Chilling Letter Details Execution of 'Intellectually Disabled' Inmate - VICE Joint Local Statement on the death penalty case of Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam in Singapore - EU Delegation to Singapore Stop the killing of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam - Richard Branson's Blog Capital punishment in Singapore - Wikipedia What are the aims of punishment? - BBC Bitesize Anti-vaxx group's videos removed from YouTube 'Healing The Divide' Founder Says They're Intelligent Vaxxers, Mulls Legal Action Over Defamatory Comments Statement by MHA Facebook post by MHA Healing The Divide's fundraising campaign [closed] One Shiok Comment Comment by u/hotgarbagecomics Comment by pillybaxtoodles One Shiok Thing It might Break Your Pinky Heart. Namewee 黃明志 Ft.Kimberley Chen 陳芳語【Fragile 玻璃心】@鬼才做音樂 2021 Ghosician - Namewee Badminton: Singapore's Loh claims Hylo Open title after Malaysian opponent Lee retires

Nov 10, 20211h 7m

Ep 235#229 - Healthcare workers to receive $4K reward & F45 studio posts racially insensitive video

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To recognise their “courage and invaluable work”, the Ministry of Health will be awarding 100,000 public healthcare workers $4,000 each. We discuss what this gesture means, and if it’s enough to stem the tide of healthcare workers leaving the industry in 2021. Elsewhere, an F45 fitness studio faced backlash for posting a “Happy Deepavali” greeting video featuring 2 of their members making racially insensitive gestures. How could this have happened, after the racial issues we’ve been facing in the past year? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Our NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras! Healthcare workers to receive $4K reward 100,000 public healthcare workers involved in Covid-19 fight to get $4,000 each - The Straits Times MOH | News Highlights Adding Covid-19 ICU beds takes time, healthcare manpower constraints 'most important' bottleneck: MOH - TODAY Resignation rates among healthcare workers in Singapore up this year; MOH to increase ICU capacity - CNA Allowing healthcare workers to go on leave will bring them 'much-needed relief': Ong Ye Kung Budget debate: Pay hikes for over 56,000 public healthcare workers from July; nurses get up to 14% more - The Straits Times 'I haven't seen the daylight in ages': Pressure on healthcare workers as COVID-19 cases spike - CNA F45 studio posts racially insensitive video F45 fitness studio in Serangoon Garden apologises for ‘racially insensitive’ Deepavali video - TODAY One Shiok Comment Comment by Extreme_Virus One Shiok Thing The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts The Blossoms, Fontaines DC and Catfish and the Bottlemen

Nov 7, 202155 min

Ep 234#228 - Pro wrestler “The Statement” Andruew Tang on the future of wrestling in Singapore

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Eeeeeyakkkkk! There was a lot of buzz recently when WWE unveiled their first ever Singaporean wrestler, Dante Chen. But what does it really take to make it to the pinnacle of the wrestling business? We speak to the pioneer of the local wrestling scene, Andruew Tang AKA “The Statement”, and find out how Singapore Pro Wrestling has coped with the hiatus on live events, and how he intends to bring more Singaporean talent to the next level. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find "The Statement" Andruew Tang here: Instagram Singapore Pro Wrestling Facebook SPW website SPW YouTube MOF videos featuring "The Statement" and SPW: WWE Wrestling Moves Only Singaporeans Understand CNY ASSHOLES - How To Deal With Them POKEMON GO PRANK in Singapore! Who is the REAL Nas Daily? Free WiFi Prank on Students NDP 2018: The REAL Singapore! Here are our one SHIOK things! Sway: Is Mark Zuckerberg a man without principles? My Buddy Bonemasher | Ep 1 Iz Dreams of Wrestling 💪🏻 | FULL EPISODE | @Mediacorp okto The Tim Ferriss Show #542: Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant

Nov 5, 202157 min

Ep 233#227 - Opposition MP Raeesah Khan admits to lying in Parliament & Elon Musk ends world hunger

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There was a bombshell revelation in Parliament on Monday, as Workers’ Party MP Raeesah Khan admitted that her past account of accompanying a sexual assault victim to the police station had been fabricated. What’s next for the youngest ever MP? Also, Elon Musk promises to sell billions of dollars of Tesla stock to fund a UN campaign if it can really help end world hunger. Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Opposition MP Raeesah Khan admits to lying in Parliament Raeesah Khan admits to lying about accompanying rape victim to police station, apologises for allegations WP MP Raeesah Khan referred to committee after admitting she lied to Parliament about sexual assault case What is parliamentary privilege and what happens when it is breached? MP Raeesah Khan shouldn’t have shared account containing ‘untruths’ in Parliament: WP chief Pritam Singh Statement from The Workers' Party Statement from AWARE (31 Oct) Statement from AWARE (4 Oct) Elon Musk ends world hunger Elon Musk Willing to Sell Tesla Stock to ‘Solve World Hunger’ | Complex Tweet by Elon Musk One Shiok Comment Comment by u/derekfcw Comments on #226 One Shiok Thing Roger Federer's new tram Will Ferrell Talks ‘Shrink Next Door,’ Christmas Carol Movie ‘Spirited’

Nov 3, 20211h 3m

Ep 232#226 - Local football prodigy offered Premier League contract but unable to skip NS obligations

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It's a short one today, folks! Singapore-born footballing talent Harry Birtwhistle, 17 years old, has been offered a professional contract to play with the Wolverhampton Wanderers of the Premier League, but has been disallowed from skipping his National Service obligations or even renouncing his SG citizenship to pursue the opportunity. Is this a fair move by MINDEF? How will this decision factor into young SG athletes’ futures as they chase their dreams? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Local football prodigy offered Premier League contract but unable to skip NS obligations 1st S'pore-born footballer to sign for EPL club applied to renounce S'pore citizenship to 'evade NS': Mindef Birtwistle rewarded with professional contract | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Football: Wolves defender Birtwistle, 17, 'so honoured' to be first S'pore-born player in EPL Football: A timeline of the Ben Davis saga Parliament: Minister Ng Eng Hen's full speech on why Mindef rejected footballer Ben Davis' deferment request Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians, defaulted on NS obligations: MINDEF One Shiok Comment IG DM from listener in Sydney (no link) Comment by MirroMask One Shiok Thing Fakkah Fuzz's Special: "System Down" UFC 267: Glover Teixeira makes history against Jan Blachowicz to win light heavyweight title

Oct 31, 202152 min

Ep 231#225 - HDB’s new Prime Location Public Housing & writers slam Wang Lei as choice of speaker

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National Development Minister Desmond Lee unveiled the new PLH model under HDB, which aims to keep public housing in prime locations “affordable, accessible and inclusive for Singaporeans”. What difference will it make for the average SGean? Also, to the chagrin of a few other local authors, Wang Lei, the getai singer, was selected to speak on “dying trades” as part of the Singapore Writer’s Festival. Why the anger? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! HDB’s new Prime Location Public Housing MND announces stricter ownership criteria for HDB flats in prime locations, including 10-year minimum occupancy period New ‘prime location’ HDB flats not available for singles, non-nuclear families HDB | Priority Schemes Home seekers see benefits of 10-year MOP, limitations on resale buyers for new prime HDB flats First BTO project in Rochor under new prime housing model to launch in November Stricter criteria for public housing in prime areas could deter some new families, say property analysts 106 HDB resale flats sold for over S$1m in first half of 2021, over 4-fold increase year-on-year Here’s How Much You Need To Earn To Be ‘Rich’ in 23 Major Countries Around the World Writers slam Wang Lei as choice of speaker Authors angry foul-mouthed entertainer Wang Lei invited as S'pore Writers Festival guest speaker S'pore marine biologist calls out getai host Wang Lei for promoting products made from endangered giant clams Swedish black metal band Watain's gig in Singapore cancelled due to 'security concerns' One Shiok Comment Comments on YahLahBut Part 3 Comment by stotyreturns One Shiok Thing Jetson One - Official Launch A WES ANDERSON-ISH SINGAPORE - An Architectural Short Film in 4K / Archifest 2021

Oct 28, 202146 min

Ep 230#224 - Special dine-in rules for Bloomberg Forum & Xiaxue interviews Sylvia from NOC

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Over the weekend, it was revealed that local and foreign delegates at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum (NEF) to be held from 16th-19th November would be allowed to dine together in groups of up to 5 at pre-designated restaurants in the city, in spite of the current curbs that limit dining-in to a maximum of 2 people until 21st November. Double standards? Elitism? Why are so many people furious? In the same weekend, Xiaxue broke the internet by dropping a feature-film-length interview with Sylvia Chan. How are people reacting to this shocking new chapter in the NOC saga? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Special dine-in rules for Bloomberg Forum Participants at Bloomberg forum must be vaccinated, undergo daily testing Bloomberg forum protocols similar to current arrangements for MICE events, which allow groups of 5 to dine in: EDB, STB Non-socially distanced music festival to be trialed Gan Kim Yong explains 5-person dining in rule for Bloomberg forum, stresses event's importance for S'pore Bloomberg forum: Not 'practical' to extend dining in for 5 to Singaporeans – Gan Kim Yong Xiaxue interviews Sylvia from NOC Sylvia Chan’s 2-hour interview with Xiaxue summarised in point form Former NOC influencers react to Sylvia Chan interview with Xiaxue All the questions Sylvia Chan didn’t really answer during that 107-minute long interview One Shiok Comment Comment by accidentaljurist Comment by spacerabbit10 One Shiok Thing DICKS: Do you need to be one to be a successful leader? EVERYTHING WRONG WITH WOKE CULTURE | and the impact on feminism (2021)

Oct 26, 20211h 7m

Ep 229#223 - Alec Baldwin’s prop gun misfires on Hollywood set and kills cinematographer & no guilty plea for man behind livestreamed row with bus driver

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On the movie set of “Rust”, in which Alec Baldwin is acting and a producer, a prop gun in the actor’s hands misfired and killed their cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Does Hollywood have a problem with safety? Also, the courts rejected a man’s guilty plea after he had live-streamed his tense and allegedly xenophobic row with a bus driver. Why did they do so? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Alec Baldwin’s prop gun misfires on Hollywood set and kills cinematographer What is a prop gun and how do they work on movie sets? Here's what we know about Alec Baldwin incident Alec Baldwin prop gun shooting: Star didn't know gun had live rounds Alec Baldwin says he's 'fully cooperating with police' after fatal shooting on 'Rust' set Who was Halyna Hutchins? Tributes paid to director of photography killed by prop gun FACTBOX-Five facts about Alec Baldwin No guilty plea for man behind livestreamed row with bus driver Court rejects guilty plea of man who live-streamed row with bus driver, after lawyer disputes ‘essence’ of harassment charge Minister weighs in after incident of passenger abusing bus driver One Shiok Comment Reddit thread for YLB Ep221 on Dave Chappelle Comment by DangerousCrime One Shiok Thing Alien Worlds | Netflix Official Site House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths | Netflix Official Site

Oct 24, 20211h 6m

Ep 228#222 - SG electricity retailers suddenly shut down & another NOC exposé reveals even worse allegations beyond employee abuse

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The liberalisation of the SG energy market that began in 2018 was supposed to herald a bright new future for consumers. However, 3 electricity retailers have suddenly thrown in the towel in the past week, leaving their customers back at square one. Was there anything that could have been done differently? And NOC is back in the news again, with a fresh set of allegations by staff and ex-staff, this time with screenshots and evidence neatly categorized in a dedicated blogpost. We discuss what surprised us in this round of allegations. Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! SG electricity retailers suddenly shut down Lights out for some electricity retailers in Singapore: Why and what it means for consumers askST: Why are electricity retailers shutting and what are my options if my retailer is folding? Households encouraged to use electricity 'prudently' as costs increase due to rising fuel prices: Gan Kim Yong Singapore electricity provider iSwitch Energy quits market, pressure on others Another NOC exposé reveals even worse allegation Calls to cancel NOC's Sylvia Chan grow after fresh allegations of workplace abuse surface One Shiok Comment Reddit thread for YLB Ep221 on Dave Chappelle One Shiok Thing When M.I.T. Asked Dorian Abbot to Speak, It Invited Criticism Japanese Love for trains drove him to open a special cafe in Singapore | Wong Kim Hoh

Oct 21, 20211h 12m

Ep 227#221 - Comedian Dave Chapelle’s Netflix special ignites “transphobia” controversy & Hooters staff complain that their new uniforms are inappropriate

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Recently, streaming platform Netflix came under a firestorm of criticism from the LGBTQ+ community both outside the company and internally, with transgender Netflix staff planning a walkout on 20th October. All this was caused by the launch of Dave Chapelle’s final standup comedy special on their platform, which contained “transphobic” content, and the CEO’s defense of the material in spite of the backlash. Why is everyone closely watching this controversy, and why would it matter to someone in Singapore? Elsewhere, the Hooters franchise unveiled a new uniform for their servers that ruffled feathers, so much so that they had to backtrack on the implementation of these uniforms. Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions! YLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews! Comedian Dave Chapelle’s Netflix special ignites “transphobia” controversy Netflix Trans Employees Plan Walkout Over Dave Chappelle Special | Variety A timeline of Netflix's Dave Chapelle special fallout | sfgate Ted Sarandos' Defense of Dave Chappelle Special Misses the Point | Variety Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ Is Not a Simple Victim-Bully Story | The Atlantic Actually, Netflix, Content Like Dave Chappelle’s Transphobic Comedy Special Does “Directly Translate To Real World Harm” | Yahoo Family of trans woman who Dave Chapelle in Netflix special said was hounded to death for defending his jokes in 2019 slam woke mob trying to cancel him: Sister says you can't 'demand everyone see it your way' | Daily Mail Netflix's support of Dave Chappelle is setting a dangerous precedent. Here's why. | USA Today Dave Chappelle Accomplished Exactly What He Wanted To | Slate Dave Chappelle vs. trans people vs. Netflix | Vox Hooters staff complain that their new uniforms are inappropriate Hooters amends uniform policy after employees condemn ‘disturbing’ new shorts One Shiok Comment Comment from GoldGene3631 Comment from cutegirlgirl39 One Shiok Thing How do lava lamps help with Internet encryption? | Cloudflare #1718 - Dr Sanjay Gupta | The Joe Rogan Experience

Oct 19, 20211h 8m

Ep 226#220 - SGeans itching to travel on VTL crash SIA website & unvaxxed NBA star Kyrie Irving banned from playing

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Recently, with the announcement of VTLs with 11 different countries, SGeans have been flocking to travel agents and airline offices to plan their year-end trips. But as Haresh personally discovers, the VTL isn’t as attractive a prospect as it looks on paper. In the NBA, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving has been banned from playing or training with his team as long as he remains unvaccinated. Is he being a “voice for the voiceless”, or just a selfish diva? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! SGeans itching to travel on VTL crash SIA website No lack of interest in S'pore for leisure travel under VTL despite higher costs, risk of longer stay if infected Singaporeans flock to SIA service centre at Ion after news of easing of Covid-19 travel curbs Singapore Airlines website hit by 'technical difficulties' after announcement on vaccinated travel lanes Vaccinated and want to travel? Here's what you need to know Unvaxxed NBA star Kyrie Irving banned from playing Kyrie Irving on not getting vaxxed: Just doing what's best for me Vaccines not a must for NBA players The Nets’ Kyrie Irving won’t play until he’s vaccinated One Shiok Comment Comment by xpkerx2000 Comment by honey_cornflakes One Shiok Thing Intersections of Singapore (Art) What Dinoraurs ACTUALLY looked like?

Oct 16, 202158 min

Ep 225#219 - Viral sensation Jaze Phua reveals how to get 1.5 million TikTok followers in a month and addresses the toxicity on YouTube

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Content creator Jaze Phua recently exploded on TikTok, gaining 1.5 million followers in a month, largely based on his Squid Game videos. We discuss how TikTok differs from other platforms he’s been on, and where he sees the future of entertainment and social media. And of course, we talk about the current issue of the toxic culture among Singapore YouTubers - why and how did we come to this? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Jaze Phua here: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Here are our one SHIOK things! The Guilty | Official Trailer | Jake Gyllenhaal | Netflix Days Gone Demon Slayer

Oct 14, 20211h 19m

Ep 224#218 - Study discovers what makes Singaporeans happy & NOC claps back at allegations of toxic work environment

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A study by a social enterprise, Happiness Initiative, uncovered that several socio-demographic factors such as household income and sexual orientation had a disproportionately large impact on Singapore residents’ happiness. Also, YouTube channel Night Owl Cinematics, after facing a tsunami of online criticism for the way its co-founder, Sylvia Chan, verbally abused her employees, is now doubling down in its latest PR statement and denying the allegations. Is that a good or bad PR move? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Study discovers what makes Singaporeans happy ‘Purpose, perseverance, support, money and sexual orientation’: Study maps out what makes a person in Singapore happy Happiness Initiative NOC claps back at allegations of toxic work environment Sgcickenrice IG account that detailed the screenshots and allegations NOC's Sylvia Allegedly Used Vulgarities On Staff, Group Chat Screenshots Leaked In TikTok Exposé | GirlStyle Singapore 'We need this job': People claiming to be Night Owl Cinematics staff speak up against public fallout | Mothership.SG Colgate and MILO distance from NOC co-founder Sylvia Chan post bullying claims | Marketing Interactive Night Owl Cinematics hits back at allegations of toxic work culture | AsiaOne Production firm Night Owl Cinematics calls employee abuse allegations a ‘massive’ smear campaign | todayonline One Shiok Comment AMA post by mmmmky Comments about YLB 217 - Soh Rui Yong One Shiok Thing FB page for Hor Fun Premium Fury vs. Wilder 3 video: See Tyson Fury’s knockout of Deontay Wilder from amazing angle

Oct 12, 20211h 15m

Ep 223#217 - Marathoner Soh Rui Yong gets real about his “arrogance”, what hate comments rile him up the most, and why 700 packets of chicken rice is the best thing ever

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This week, we come face to face with the outspoken and controversial Singapore athlete and SEA Games gold medalist, Soh Rui Yong. Never one to mince words, he reveals what he thinks about comments that he’s arrogant, the origins of his competitive drive, and also explains why he’s offering 700 packets of chicken rice as a prize for his 2.4km Challenge. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Soh Rui Yong here: Facebook account Instagram account Official Website and Blog Soh's GoGetFunding campaign Commentary: Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km challenge tapped into our love-hate relationship with the distance | CNA Here are our one SHIOK things! The Master: The Long and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer Atlanta Season 1 Official Trailer YLB Ep 206

Oct 9, 20211h 16m