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Ep 287#282 - PM Lee warns US about Russia-Ukraine war & Penthouse model Pui Yi’s sexy photos enrage Vietnamese
EIn a dialogue with The Wall Street Journal editorial board in early April, PM Lee warned that the US should not define the war in Ukraine as a battle between democracies and autocracies, as that would immediately place China on the defensive. This was just one of many truth bombs he dropped; what other interesting nuggets of knowledge did he share? Closer to home, Malaysian influencer and Penthouse cover model Pui Yi had to apologize for wearing the traditional Vietnamese dress, the ao dai, in an inappropriate manner in her photos. What went wrong? 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 Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #5 PM Lee warns US about Russia-Ukraine war Defining Ukraine war as democracies vs autocracies puts China in 'wrong camp' & 'makes things more difficult': PM Lee PMO | PM Lee Hsien Loong at the Dialogue with the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board (Apr 2022) Tommy Koh concerned about S'poreans' acceptance of Russian-Chinese narrative of Ukraine war FB Post by Tommy Koh Penthouse model Pui Yi’s sexy photos enrage Vietnamese Malaysian influencer Ms Puiyi apologises over ao dai photos One Shiok Comment Comment by RockGroundbreaking42 Comment by allthingsquaint One Shiok Thing The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel S4 - Official Trailer | Prime Video The Rescue | Official Trailer | Disney+

Ep 286#281 - S’poreans more open to non-Chinese PM & life-sized LKY wax figure appears on eBay
EAccording to a study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) and CNA, Singaporeans have become more open to having a non-Chinese prime minister or president. Having just appeared in the topically-relevant CNA documentary “Regardless of Race”, we break down the study’s findings and figure out what it means for our future. In the United States, a Minnesota-based eBay seller was discovered to have life-sized LKY wax figures for sale, at a cool $15,900 USD each. We speculate who might actually buy these figures, and why… 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 Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #3 S'poreans more open to non-Chinese PM More S'poreans open to having non-Chinese as PM or president: CNA-IPS study CNA-IPS survey finds generational divide in views on existence of racial discrimination, dealing with racism "Regardless of Race" (The CNA Show) - Part 1 "Regardless of Race" (The CNA Show) - Part 2 Our Podcast with Dr Janil (Ep280) The CNA-IPS Study Life-sized LKY wax figure appears on eBay US-based eBay store selling life-sized Lee Kuan Yew wax figures for S$21,571 One Shiok Comment Post by butthenhor Comment by Kumarbabu1919 One Shiok Thing Onewheel GT vs XR // It Just Got WAYYY Better 👀 Anthony Chen said to be in talks to direct Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sienna Miller film

Ep 285#280 - Dr Janil Puthucheary dissects our appearance in “Regardless of Race”, his political awakening, and Will Smith’s slap
EIt was a real pleasure this week to have Dr Janil Puthucheary, Chairman of OnePeople.sg and Senior Minister of State at MCI, swing by the YLB studio for a chat. We speak to him about his experience helming the CNA documentary, “Regardless of Race” (which we also appeared in), the secret MP’s football team, and even discuss whether Will Smith should be punished! 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 Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #3 Find Dr Janil here! Facebook Finding Out That We All Have Hidden Racial Bias | Regardless Of Race: 5 Years On - Part 1/2 What Can We Do About Our Implicit Racial Biases? | Regardless Of Race: 5 Years On - Part 2/2 One Shiok Thing Portugal vs Macedonia Highlights Singapore vs Philippines LIVE | FAS Tri-Nations Series

Ep 284#279 - Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars & Omega x Swatch collaboration causes chaos in SG
EThe slap that was heard around the world! By now, everyone has heard or has aired an opinion about whether Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars ceremony is justifiable. We discuss why it’s not a straightforward answer. In SG, chaos ensued at Swatch stores due to the large crowds that queued to buy the Omega x Swatch moonswatch collaboration. Why the crazy hype for this non-limited release? 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 Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #3 Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscars 2022 Incident: Everything to Know Will Smith Did a Bad, Bad Thing - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Tiffany Haddish Reacts to Will Smith Smacking Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars Chris Rock Tour 2022: How to Buy Tickets - Variety Will Smith Reveals Details of His Open Marriage With Jada Pinkett Smith Comedians Rally Around Chris Rock, Express Concern About Violence Towards Comics: “Now We All Have To Worry” Omega x Swatch collaboration causes chaos in SG Omega x Swatch queues: ‘It’s not life and death’ – Shanmugam "I'm done" — Swatch manager walks out on customers One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic_Emergency_8 Comment by marcwjacob One Shiok Thing jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy | Official Teaser Kevin Owens impersonates “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in WrestleMania taunt: Raw, March 21, 2022

Ep 283#278 - POFMA issued to Wake Up SG over KKH allegations & wedding ang bao rates spark discussion
ELate on Sunday night, the government issued a POFMA direction correction to Wake Up Singapore regarding the alleged story of a miscarriage that occured under KKH’s watch. What is the general sentiment towards Wake Up Singapore now that the truth is out? Also, an opinion piece on Mothership about wedding ang bao market rates triggered fierce debates online; $370 for a dinner at Capella Hotel? Can we replace ang baos with gifts? We discuss these questions and more. SURFSHARK Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/YLB - Enter promo code YLB for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! 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 Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #3 POFMA issued to Wake Up SG over KKH allegations Wake Up Singapore apologises for posting woman's claims that she lost her baby following KKH police report KKH files police report over woman's 'incorrect' claim that she waited 4 hours for treatment and lost baby | The Straits Times What Happened – Wake Up Singapore Wedding ang bao rates spark discussion Thanks for inviting me to your wedding dinner but please don't expect an ang bao to 'cover cost' One Shiok Comment Comment by astrolight5 Comment by aimepoonz One Shiok Thing Servant of the People - Trailer It Takes Two – Official Launch Trailer

Ep 282#277 - Singapore eases COVID restrictions & Tung Lok shames customer for ducking bill
EOn Thursday, PM Lee announced the easing of COVID restrictions in Singapore, most notably the limit on group sizes and the mask mandate outdoors. We discuss some of these measures and how people are feeling about them. Elsewhere, the restaurant group Tung Lok shamed one of its customers on social media after he ordered and refused to pay for his dish, an Irish duck; the customer allegedly disputed the exact origins of the duck. What the duck? We discuss why this might not have been the best PR approach for the company. Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Follow our progress 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 Singapore eases COVID restrictions Singapore eases Covid-19 rules: What you need to know - from mask wearing to gathering rules Optional mask-wearing outdoors, group size cap raised to 10 from March 29 as part of 'living with Covid-19': PM Lee PM Lee Hsien Loong on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore on 24 March 2022 | YouTube Tung Lok shames customer for ducking bill Tung Lok Group roasts diner for refusing to pay over 'not an Irish duck' claim, gets flamed by netizens instead Irish Duck distributor confirms PLQ restaurant serves Irish ducks after man said duck not Irish One Shiok Comment Thread on YLB276 Comment by Mofsterboi One Shiok Thing ONE Championship ONE X Daily Stoic on YouTube

Ep 281#276 - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas sparks fierce debate & Russia replaces McDonald’s
ELia Thomas, a transgender collegiate athlete from the US, sparked fierce debates this past week when she competed in and won several women’s events at a NCAA swimming competition. Many called this a moment of change for the sport, while others were appealing for the NCAA to disallow transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports entirely. How can one talk about this dicey issue without getting cancelled? Also, in response to McDonald’s pulling out of Russia in protest of their invasion of Ukraine, the restaurant chain Uncle Vanya has filed a patent for a fast food chain logo that is eerily similar to McDonald’s own logo. What is going on in Russia? 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 Watch our new sci-fi comedy MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM here! Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #2 Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas sparks fierce debate Lia Thomas NCAA Swimming Championship Controversy Continues | National Review NCAA swimmer calls for rule change after losing to Lia Thomas Lia Thomas interview: The story of the Penn swimmer at the heart of the transgender athlete debate - Sports Illustrated Lia Thomas becomes 1st transgender woman to win NCAA championship The 'Golden' Ratio: The One Number That Describes How Men's World Records Compare With Women's - The Atlantic Russia replaces McDonald’s Russian fast food chain to take over McDonald's, logo looks like McDonald's logo but sideways Long queues for McDonald’s in Russia before it closes, look like 1990 when first store opened One Shiok Comment Our IG post asking for guest ideas Comment by staleroti One Shiok Thing Tinariwen on Colbert Report (Haresh managed to find a clip with Subtitles!!) Streets of Rage 4 Trailer

Ep 280#275 - Kanye West’s IG suspended for using racial slur on Trevor Noah & otters go on killing spree in Yio Chu Kang
EThe Kim-Kanye-Pete controversy took a dark turn when Kanye West used a racial slur to attack Trevor Noah, which led to the suspension of his IG account. Wait, what Kim-Kanye-Pete controversy; why are we even talking about this celebrity feud? Is it really newsworthy or is there something deeper to discuss? Closer to home, otters went on a killing spree in Yio Chu Kang and decimated a private pond of its population of 8 koi and 50 goldfish. Coupled with recent sightings of otters in town, will this event swing public opinion about the presence of otters in our urban areas? SURFSHARK Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/YLB - Enter promo code YLB for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! 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 Watch our new sci-fi comedy MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM here! Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #1 Kanye West’s IG suspended for using racial slur on Trevor Noah Kanye West’s Instagram account suspended over racial slur attack on Trevor Noah The Kim-Kanye-Pete Controversy | The Daily Show 'The Kardashians' Trailer: Kim and Pete Davidson, Plus Kanye Divorce - Variety US comedian Pete Davidson blasting off to space next week Otters go on killing spree in Yio Chu Kang Otters kill 8 koi fish & 50 goldfish reared for 13 years in Yio Chu Kang, family dog couldn't save them Otters cross road diagonally from Funan to St Andrews Cathedral a la Shibuya road junction One Shiok Comment Comment by actuallyjdchua One Shiok Thing Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio How Theranos drama The Dropout gets scam and tech culture right

Ep 279#274 - M’sia politicians drag Singapore into Umno debate & Naomi Osaka rattled by heckler at Indian Wells
EIn the run up to the Johor state elections last weekend, Malaysian politicians went back and forth about whether Singapore would have been more or less developed if it was under Umno’s rule. Why was Singapore dragged into this debate between political rivals? Elsewhere, at her second round match at the tennis tournament, the Indian Wells Masters, Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears by a fan shouting “Naomi, you suck!” Severely rattled, she ended up losing the match, and raised the question: how else can we prevent verbal abuse of athletes? Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #1 Folklory on Instagram (coming soon) 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 Watch our new sci-fi comedy MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM here! M’sia politicians drag Singapore into Umno debate Umno-led BN wins two-thirds majority in Johor polls | The Straits Times M'sian politicians argue: S'pore more developed as there’s no Umno-BN. If S'pore had Umno, it'd be more developed. - Mothership.SG 'Um, no': Johor politician roasted for claiming Singapore could be more developed with Umno in charge - AsiaOne Ex-M'sia finance minister Lim Guan Eng rubbishes claim that an Umno-led S'pore will be more developed - Mothership.SG Umno the source of political instability, says Syed Saddiq | Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Naomi Osaka rattled by heckler at Indian Wells Tennis 2022: Naomi Osaka brought to tears after being heckled at Indian Wells Naomi Osaka addresses crowd after fan heckles her during loss at Indian Wells One Shiok Comment Comment from homegirlflyer Thread about MC honour system One Shiok Thing Lofi Girl celebrates 10m YouTube subs with scholarships - Music Ally Sezairi is first S'pore singer to have a song hit 100 million streams on Spotify

Ep 278#273 - Can Singapore work with honour-based MC system & Chelsea football club faces sanctions because of Russian owner
EAs we move beyond the pandemic, can the no-MC-needed sick leave policy that many employers have been practising still continue into the future? Also, the UK government sanctions Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for his close ties to the Kremlin, but is this fair for the fans of the club? Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! The Folklore Issue #1 Folklory on Instagram (coming soon) 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 Watch our new sci-fi comedy MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM here! Can Singapore work with honour-based MC system Some firms rethinking MC policy, but will an honour-based sick leave system be a reality in the long run? | CNA Employers that require staff with Covid-19 to submit MCs may have work pass privileges suspended | The Straits Times Appraising or remunerating employees based on sick leave goes against guidelines: MOM | BT Jail for pest control technician who refused swab test, MC as he wanted S$100 work incentive | CNA Chelsea football club faces sanctions because of Russian owner Chelsea frozen, Roman Abramovich sanctioned - Can teams still play? How does it impact transfers, spending? Roman Abramovich Chelsea sanctions reignite vital Super League debate after major statement One Shiok Comment Comment by junglejimbo88 Comment by OriginalGoat1 One Shiok Thing Luka Modric celebrates Real Madrid's win over PSG It's Official: Jeff Hardy is All Elite! | AEW Dynamite, 3/9/22

Ep 277#272 - Uniqlo defends decision to stay in Russia & Gojek driver clashes with dog owner about cancellation of ride
EAgainst the overwhelming trend of corporations pulling out of or cutting business ties with Russia, Uniqlo doubled down on its decision to keep its almost-50 stores open in the country. The CEO even justified the decision by stating that clothing is a basic human need. Does their explanation have any merit? Closer to home, a pair of dog owners refused to cancel their Gojek booking after the driver rejected them because of their pets. He filmed their heated interaction, which has since gone viral and has divided opinion online. Who’s in the wrong? Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts - https://folklory.com/ 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 Watch our new sci-fi comedy MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM here! Uniqlo defends decision to stay in Russia Uniqlo keeps Russian shops open as clothes a 'necessity' - BBC News What a business sticking with Russia ought to mean | Reuters International firms are facing louder calls to quit Russia - here's why brands like Starbucks, KFC, and Uniqlo are choosing to stay Fast Retailing Defiant As It Keeps Russian Uniqlo Stores Open Coca-Cola, Pepsi say they will halt business in Russia - CNA Netflix, TikTok, Samsung, Others Exit Russia Over 300 Companies Have Withdrawn from Russia - But Some Remain | Yale School of Management Gojek driver clashes with dog owner about cancellation of ride Angry Gojek driver insists dog owner cancel his ride, for booking the 'wrong service'. He refuses. Who is right? One Shiok Comment Post by Kumarbabu1919 Comment by u/kosherjellyfish One Shiok Thing I saw Roberto Carlos play Sunday league... & it was gloriously sh*t Masquerade on Netflix

Ep 276#271 - Minister Josephine Teo defends SPH Media Trust & MP Shawn Huang cries about SG science and tech
ELast Friday, Minister Josephine Teo defended the government’s stance of financially supporting SPH Media Trust to the tune of $900 million over 5 years. She explained the government’s stance and answered questions posed by Pritam Singh and Leong Mun Wai. What underlies the concern about SPH Media Trust’s funding and business models? Also in parliament, MP Shawn Huang nearly came to tears when recounting the success of a cybersecurity pilot program, and raised eyebrows when he gave a shoutout to his daughter for her birthday. Bubble tea, expiring degrees, birthday shoutouts - what is with the new MPs and their interesting choices of Parliamentary topics? Follow and support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! Folklory | We create personal podcasts about your favourite stories 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 Minister Josephine Teo defends SPH Media Trust Josephine Teo addresses questions by Leong Mun Wai & Pritam Singh on government's funding of SPH media Govt to provide SPH Media Trust with funding of up to S$900 million over five years - TODAY Shanmugam on govts helping the media: 'You have no choice if you want high-quality journalism' SPH Media Trust's leadership choices show openness to diversity, says Josephine Teo Inside Maximum Security | CNA Documentary MP Shawn Huang cries about SG science and tech Jurong MP Shawn Huang Gets Emotional In Parliament While Speaking On S'pore's Science & Technology One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 IAmDavidSparkle on Spotify One Shiok Thing Indiana Jones 5's Time Travel Could Flip The Franchise's Ending Trope Hugh Jackman on Tim Ferris' podcast

Ep 275#270 - Minister Shanmugam comments on 377A & MP Ang Wei Neng suggests expiry date for degrees
EIn parliament, Minister Shanmugam commented on the courts’ recent judgement in the constitutional challenge to Section 377A, and reinforced that the government will not proactively enforce the law. Is this a step in the right direction? In the same parliamentary sitting, MP for West Coast GRC Ang Wei Neng put forth a “radical idea” of setting expiry dates on degrees conferred by local universities. After receiving a massive backlash online, he clarified that his idea was merely “food for thought”. Is the backlash warranted? Follow and support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! Check it out on https://folklory.com/ 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 Minister Shanmugam comments on 377A Government considering 'best way forward' on 377A, will respect different viewpoints: Shanmugam - CNA Transcript of speech by Mr K Shanmugam Section 377A stays on the books, but cannot be used to prosecute men for having gay sex, rules Court of Appeal - AsiaOne Singapore activists fail to overturn colonial-era LGBTQ criminalization law | GLAAD Video by Johnson Ong Section 377A court ruling largely erases uncertainty on prosecution but legal position 'remains untidy': Lawyers - Today MP Ang Wei Neng suggests expiry date for degrees MP Ang Wei Neng responds to 'fervent' reactions over suggestion for expiration date for local university degrees One Shiok Comment Comments thread on YLB #268 Reddit comment by Intelligent-Form5678 One Shiok Thing UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal - Friend Turned Foe | Fight Preview It’s Your Friends Who Break Your Heart - The Atlantic

Ep 274#269 - “Just Saying” producer Dew Francis reveals his motivation behind the talk show, how COVID changed him for good, and why he hates Single’s Inferno
EIn this episode, we speak to local creative Dew Francis of “Just Saying” fame, and discover what it takes to produce and star on Singapore’s most beloved online talk show. Known for being “raw” and “authentic” in everything he does, Dew also reveals how COVID changed him for good, including how it motivated him to get in the best shape of his life. Oh, we also have a deep philosophical debate about why he loves Singapore Social but hates Single’s Inferno! 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 Our awesome new TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM Find Dew Francis here! Instagram Just Saying on YouTube Nonchalant clothing line One Shiok Thing Hay Dairies Goat Farm I Am David Sparkle on Spotify Fat Anvil Studios: Jewellery Making Workshops

Ep 273#268 - What the Russia/Ukraine war means for Singaporeans & SG postpones resumption of team sports
EIn the past few days, the news cycle has been dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is going on, how are people around the world responding, and how should we in Singapore think about this? We also discuss how detrimental the ban on team sports has been for the national psyche, and dissect the MTF’s decision to postpone the resumption. Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" 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 What the Russia/Ukraine war means for Singaporeans '[My parents] called me in tears to say goodbye in case they do not make it': Young Ukrainians in S’pore on pain of being away from family during invasion Singaporean among 12 people evacuated from Ukraine: Malaysia foreign ministry - CNA Post by Calvin Cheng Asia, say no to Nato - Kishore Mahbubani In Ukrainian shoes – or boots – Bertha Harian Lessons for small states like Singapore from Ukraine - Bilahari Kausikan Could Ukraine be neutral, like Finland? Western powers have realised Russia is largely immune to sanctions Russia's Putin: The US is parking missiles "on the porch of our house" Czechs refuse to play Russia in 2022 World Cup play-offs: FA How to help Ukraine Official Website of the Ukraine, administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute Donate to UNICEF UN Ukraine Humanitarian Fund SG postpones resumption of team sports The Big Read: With team sports yet to fully resume after prolonged timeout, society is all the poorer for it One Shiok Comment Comment by hello_casper Comment by zeezeeway One Shiok Thing Charlie Puth on TikTok The Weeknd x DAWN FM Experience - Official Teaser | Prime Video

Ep 272#267 - Actress/writer Malene Waters talks about serial killers, Excel spreadsheets and Twitter beef
ETo celebrate the launch of our MARS TV series, we have one of the stars from the show as a guest; today, actress/writer Malene Waters touches down on YLB’s “campsite”! In her first ever podcast, Malene goes deep about her obsession with Excel spreadsheets, her Twitter beef episodes, and why she’s so into serial killers! You can catch our awesome new TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM starring Malene 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 Malene Waters here! Instagram One Shiok Thing DCanon Has Discontinued All But Nine EF Prime Lenses: Report Vincenzo | Official Trailer | Netflix All The Angles: Ronaldo's goal vs. Brighton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 250#244 - Photos of escaped Changi lions’ treatment provokes discussion & Ms Universe 2021 made to meow by host Steve Harvey
E2 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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