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

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

Nov 14, 202156 min

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

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

Nov 11, 202159 min

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

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

Nov 10, 20211h 7m

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

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

Nov 7, 202155 min

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

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

Nov 5, 202157 min

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

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

Nov 3, 20211h 3m

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

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

Oct 31, 202152 min

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

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

Oct 28, 202146 min

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

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

Oct 26, 20211h 7m

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

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

Oct 24, 20211h 6m

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

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

Oct 21, 20211h 12m

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

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

Oct 19, 20211h 8m

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

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

Oct 16, 202158 min

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

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

Oct 14, 20211h 19m

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

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

Oct 12, 20211h 15m

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

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

Oct 9, 20211h 16m

Ep 222#216 - Whistleblower claims Facebook puts profits before people & government chatbot “Jamie” doles out safe sex advice

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Recently, an ex-employee of Facebook, Frances Haugen, testified at a US Senate hearing about how there is no accountability within Facebook’s leadership with regards to the harm caused to users of the social media platform. Is Facebook really as evil as it sounds? Also, users found that “Ask Jamie”, the AI chatbot service that answers FAQs on most SG government services websites, will dole out safe sex advice whenever asked about positive COVID-19 tests. The Ministry of Health has since taken down the chatbot on their website, but what caused the glitch in the first place? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Whistleblower claims Facebook puts profits before people Facebook Whistleblower: What You Need to Know | Time 4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony : NPR Facebook and WhatsApp outage: Downtime and whistleblower testimony renew focus on dangers of Facebook’s global reach Frances Haugen on 60 Minutes: Why the Facebook whistleblower leak is different from its other PR crises - Vox Mark Zuckerberg hits back at Facebook whistleblower claims | The Guardian The Facebook Files - WSJ What the Wall Street Journal Got Wrong - About Facebook Telegram founder says over 70 million new users joined during Facebook outage Government chatbot “Jamie” doles out safe sex advice MOH temporarily disables Ask Jamie chatbot after 'misaligned replies' - CNA One Shiok Comment Comment by u/Flocculencio Comment by markliao8 One Shiok Thing Sengkang residents in awe as hundreds of migratory starlings flock & swirl in a beautiful dance Midnight Mass | Official Trailer | Netflix

Oct 7, 202158 min

Ep 221#215 - Police to interview Raeesah Khan over claims in Parliament & wild chickens divide the community at Dover Close

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Recently in Parliament, Minister Shanmugam pressed opposition MP Raeesah Khan to divulge more details about a claim she had made about the police’s poor management of a case of sexual assault. Khan refused, reasoning that she needed to maintain confidentiality. Who’s right or wrong? Also, a community of wild chickens has appeared in Dover Close, dividing residents’ opinions about wildlife in their estate. What will be the fate of these free-range chickens? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Police to interview Raeesah Khan over claims in Parliament Shanmugam: Police to interview Raeesah Khan over mishandling of rape report claim after she refuses to divulge info - Mothership Shanmugam asks WP's Raeesah Khan for details on allegations of police mishandling rape case - CNA Police to speak to Raeesah over alleged rape victim's claims Supporting Victims of Sexual Crime - MHA's YouTube channel Workers' Party motion on gender equality passed in Parliament with amendment from PAP MP - CNA Helping rape victims in Singapore who come forward - The Straits Times Wild chickens divide the community at Dover Close Dover Close residents' split views on wild fowls that moved into the estate during pandemic - Mothership.SG Sin Ming estate chickens to be moved to Seletar farm after WFH residents complain they're noisy - Mothership.SG All chickens in the world descended from red junglefowl species native to S'pore - Mothership.SG One Shiok Comment Comment by RockGroundBreaking42 Comment by Lepak-King One Shiok Thing Red Light, Green Light Instagram filter created by dude.sg Midnight Mass | Official Trailer | Netflix

Oct 5, 202159 min

Ep 220#214 - SG panel rejects the idea of bicycle registration & social worker lambasts Mediacorp talk show as “immoral”

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The Active Mobility Advisory Panel, tasked by the SG government with reviewing rules for on-road cycling, has concluded that bicycle registration and licensing of cyclists are not recommended. Why was this done in spite of the increasing number of incidents between motorists and cyclists? Also, a social worker has singled out the Mediacorp talk show ‘Hear U Out’ as “immoral” for exposing their guests’ private family disputes. We discuss whether it’s really “immoral” as he claims. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! SG panel rejects the idea of bicycle registration No bicycle registration needed; motorists should keep 1.5m distance when passing cyclists: Panel Road users welcome 'fair' proposals for cycling rules but some want tougher measures Social worker lambasts Mediacorp talk show as “immoral” S’pore social worker says shows like ‘Hear U Out’ are ‘immoral’ for exposing people’s private matters Chantalle Ng was once hospitalised for a week after her father hit her Huang Yiliang's heart 'ripped to shreds' by Chantalle Ng's abuse allegations One Shiok Comment Comment by tiramisu-matcha Comment thread on YLB subreddit One Shiok Thing Coldplay X BTS - My Universe Take That - Back for Good (Official 4K Video)

Oct 2, 20211h 6m

Ep 219#213 - Singapore population registers record drop & runner Soh Rui Yong crowdfunding $180,000 for legal fees

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Singapore’s annual Population in Brief report revealed that total population fell 4.1% to 5.45 million as a result of COVID-19. We discuss the numbers and why it’s alarming for SG’s future. Also, runner Soh Rui Yong is in the news again, but this time for launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise $180,000 to pay for damages and legal fees in his defamation suit vs. fellow runner Ashley Liew. Why are people so incensed by this? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Singapore population registers record drop S'pore total population falls 4.1% due to Covid-19, largest year-on-year drop since data collected in 1970 - Mothership.SG How Covid-19 and other trends hit Singapore's population - in 8 charts - The Straits Times Debrief: Population decline raises issues around Singapore society, identity - The Straits Times Runner Soh Rui Yong crowdfunding $180,000 for legal fees Marathoner Soh Rui Yong crowdfunding at least S$180,000 to pay Ashley Liew over defamation suit - Mothership.SG Blogpost: $180,000 Crowdfunding Appeal - Help Me Win This Case One Shiok Comment Comment by _jwee Comment by MISSYhelpla One Shiok Thing This Video Has 36,950,101 Views - YouTube Escape The Undertaker | Official Trailer | Netflix

Sep 30, 20211h 5m

Ep 218#212 - Singapore tightens COVID restrictions & BooksActually co-founder accused of misconduct by ex-employees

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As quickly as we embarked on a COVID-endemic strategy, Singapore has tightened restrictions on social gatherings once again. It’s not the first time we’ve clamped down to reduce the spread, but why is there so much more frustration this time? In other news, the co-founder of indie bookstore BooksActually, a longstanding bastion of Singapore literature, was accused by several female ex-employees of misconduct in a bombshell exposé published by Rice Media over the weekend. Was the SingLit community complicit in letting this open secret slide? Love from our sponsor - MANSCAPED This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world ➤ Get 20% OFF @manscaped+ Free Shipping with promo code YLB at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Singapore tightens COVID restrictions Singapore reports a record 1,939 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths - CNA Singapore Returns to Work-From-Home as Covid Cases Surge - Bloomberg 'This is poor planning': Covid-19 home recovery patients voice confusion, frustration over what to do - The Straits Times Daily Covid-19 cases to hit over 3,000 if unchecked, straining hospitals already under ‘tremendous pressure’: Task force - TODAY Covid-19: A mask-off scenario in Singapore only possible in 1-2 years, says expert BC's Restart: A plan to bring us back together BooksActually co-founder accused of misconduct by ex-employees Built on uneasy compromises: The young women behind BooksActually speak up BooksActually's Kenny Leck apologises for 'causing pain' after female ex-employees allege misconduct - The Straits Times Facebook Post by Kenny Leck BooksActually saga: Sing Lit Station ends partnership NAC says it has no existing partnerships with BooksActually, amid allegations over bookstore’s co-founder Kenny Leck LATEST: Joint Letter About BooksActually from Math Paper Press Authors Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Thread on YLB Ep #210 ➤ Comment by kish_speed Here are our one SHIOK things! ➤ Zircon Lounge - Strangers ➤ Vienna's Radical Idea? Affordable Housing For All

Sep 27, 20211h 15m

Ep 217#211 - Paul, the Singaporean deminer who cleared landmines in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq

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And we thought our jobs were tough! This week, we speak to Paul Laurence, a Singaporean who clears unexploded RPGs, landmines and IEDs in war-torn countries for a living. After a long career in the SAF, Paul has worked as a deminer in places such as Afghanistan, South Sudan, Iraq, Somalia and Papau New Guinea. We read about him in an eye-opening feature in Rice Media, and really wanted to know: what does he now think about the stuff we complain about in Singapore? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! The Rice Media feature that got us talking! Meet Paul, The Singaporean Who Cleared Taliban Landmines In Afghanistan Here are our one SHIOK things! Dante Chen vs. Trey Baxter: WWE NXT 2.0, Sept. 21, 2021 This Will NEVER Happen Again || The WORLD RECORD That Will Stand Forever (G.O.A.T Athlete) Paralympics: Tokyo 2020 was 'highly successful Games' for Singapore, says chef de mission

Sep 25, 202155 min

Ep 216#210 - Opposition MP Jamus Lim questions masks outdoors & MMA fighter Victoria Lee tells us what motivates her

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This week, Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim wades into the argument on whether SG should continue its mask mandate in a FB post, triggering a fierce debate online. We also spoke to MMA fighter Victoria Lee, the teenage sensation who burst onto the scene in 2021 with 2 consecutive victories in ONE Championship. With heavy expectations weighing on the 17-year-old’s shoulders as Angela Lee and Christian Lee’s younger sister, we discuss the pressures of juggling school work and fighting, and what a normal day is like for a family of fighters. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Opposition MP Jamus Lim questions masks outdoors Jamus Lim's FB post COVID-19: Remove mask mandate outdoors, says MP Jamus Lim Calls grow among experts in Singapore for mandatory vaccination as Covid-19 cases spike The Impact of Mask Distribution and Promotion on Mask Uptake and COVID-19 in Bangladesh Largest study of masks yet details their importance in fighting Covid-19 Research - Government trust, perceptions of COVID-19 and behaviour change We talk to MMA fighter Victoria Lee Victoria Lee's next fight for ONE Championship this Fri, 24 Sep ONE domination a family affair but Lee siblings focused on their own journeys MMA: Victoria Lee, 16, wins by submission on her One Championship debut Victoria Lee's IG page One Shiok Comment YLB Subreddit thread for Ep209 (about the SAF general) Post from kosherjelly One Shiok Thing Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Trailer 这个那个 (The Caifan Song) | The Ann & Ben Show Ep 3

Sep 22, 20211h 13m

Ep 215#209 - SAF General appointed as CEO of pre-school sector agency & Clown PR stunt gets backlash

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At the end of the year, a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) General, Tan Chee Wee, will be appointed chief executive of the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). We debate whether a high-ranking military officer really has the competence and knowledge to oversee SG’s pre-school sector. Also, an enrichment centre behind a PR campaign involving clowns loitering around outside primary schools has apologised for the panic caused. What gives? Love from our sponsor - MANSCAPED This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! SAF General to head SG's early childhood agency SAF's first inspector-general to oversee S'pore's pre-school sector from Dec 15 Ah Boys To CEOs: An Academic’s View Of Singapore’s Military Elite Clown PR stunt gets backlash from public and police 'Viral marketing nonsense': Speech Academy Asia apologises for clown stunt outside primary schools Multiple police reports lodged against 'clowns' approaching children at primary schools Philips' guerrilla bear stunt backfires in Singapore Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by u/Pillybaxtoodles ➤ Comment by flylikeawind Here are our one SHIOK things! ➤ Super League rage, Ronaldo mania and the fight for the soul of Manchester United ➤ A throng of Internet sleuths are on the Gabby Petito case. Why has it sparked so much interest? (not really a "shiok" thing, reader discretion is advised)

Sep 20, 20211h 15m

Ep 214#208 - Yale-NUS student talks honestly about the school‘s closure, Chan Chun Sing‘s explanation & Calvin Cheng

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Since the bombshell news about the closure of Yale-NUS, we’ve not heard directly from actual students about how they’re coping with the loss. So we connected with Ethel Pang, a final-year student at Yale-NUS, to find out what she and her peers have been doing since learning of the school’s imminent closure. Also, she shares her views about Minister Chan Chun Sing’s explanation in parliament about the issue, and gives a glimpse of what Yale-NUS students and faculty are planning for their next steps. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! The Yale-NUS Closure Merger of Yale-NUS, USP will mean more affordable, accessible education, says Chan Chun Sing Yale-NUS closure: No consultation due to 'sensitive' issues Petition · NUS – Reverse the Mergers and #NoMoreTopDown Here are our one SHIOK things! This Is What The Surface Of Venus Sounds Like Joe Rogan chatting with Bret Weinstein The "Male Gaze" is Why You're Ugly Till next time, peace!

Sep 17, 20211h 36m

Ep 213#207 - Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s “illiterate” insult goes viral & SGeans worry about how the new Copyright Act will affect their weddings

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At the recent livestreamed parliamentary debate, a hot mic caught part of a private conversation between several MPs, in which Minister Vivian Balakrishnan had allegedly labelled opposition politician Leong Mun Wai “illiterate”. The minister has since written a FB post revealing that he has apologized to Leong for his remarks, so why are SGeans online making a ruckus about this? Also, we discuss the new copyright laws that will grant rights to photos taken to the photographers by default, rather than to the commissioning party. How will this affect your wedding photos? Love from our sponsor - Disney+! This episode is brought to ya by Disney+ and their show "Only Murders in the Building". It's a comedy-mystery series revolving around a true-crime podcast! We've watched the episodes that are out and it's GOOD. New episodes drop every Tue, so check them out! ➤ https://www.disneyplus.com/ Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s “illiterate” insult goes viral S'pore Parliament session lasted 13.5 hours till 12.30am on Sep. 15, 2021 CECA debate: Hot mic catches 'illiterate', 'lousy school' remarks Vivian Balakrishnan apologises to Leong Mun Wai over comments Google Cache of original Yahoo article SGeans worry about how the new Copyright Act will affect their weddings Rights to wedding photos will belong to photographers by default with Copyright Act changes Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by muffinmaaan ➤ Comment by OK-Maintenance-4414 Here are our one SHIOK things! ➤ Power Rangers on YouTube ➤ Craig Ferguson fun with guests compilation - part #1

Sep 15, 20211h 8m

Ep 212#206 - Why young, single SGeans are moving out earlier & athlete Soh Rui Yong’s publicity stunt angers commandos

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A recent feature by CNA highlights a trend of more young, single Singaporeans moving out from their parents’ homes to live in their own rental spaces. We discuss if this is a good idea, how COVID has changed things, and delve into our own experiences for answers. Also, athlete Soh Rui Yong has supposedly angered commando soldiers with his open challenge to run 2.4km in under 7 minutes. But is this spat just a further extension of this viral marketing stunt? Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. There's a promo for Sept: 9/9 Smiley Sale $100 off, till 19 Sept (T&Cs apply). So check 'em out! ➤ https://bit.ly/zenyum_invisible_braces! Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Why young, single SGeans are moving out earlier The Big Read: Affluent and craving space to grow, more single millennials leave the nest for greater freedom Athlete Soh Rui Yong’s publicity stunt angers commandos Soh Rui Yong issues challenge to run 2.4km in less than 7min Soh Rui Yong claims some 'black sheep' Commandos & 'keyboard warriors' tried to smear him Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by LeStench ➤ Comment by [deleted] Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Emma Raducanu discusses winning the 2021 US Open ➤ Ronaldo strikes as United hit Newcastle for four

Sep 13, 20211h 6m

Ep 211#205 - Paralympic gold only worth 20% of Olympic gold & Simu Liu might get cancelled in China

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We talk about the recent calls for Singapore’s Paralympians to be awarded the same sweet $1,000,000 reward that Olympians receive for winning gold. Also, Simu Liu and Shang-Chi might get cancelled in China for something he said in an interview 4 years ago. Is the anger justified? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Paralympic gold only worth 20% of Olympic gold? Yip Pin Xiu has 5 Paralympic gold medals, but her total award is equivalent to 1 Olympic medal. Why? The Paralympics strive for inclusion. But some rules unfairly exclude athletes with severe disabilities The number of companies congratulating world record breaker Yip Pin Xiu is absolutely incredible Facebook post by Tommy Koh Paralympians now paid same as Olympians for winning medals US Paralympic athletes will receive equal pay for the first time at the Tokyo Olympics Simu Liu might get cancelled in China Simu Liu Accused Of “Insulting China” After 2017 Interview Shows Him Calling China “Third World" ‘Shang-Chi’ is a box office hit and a milestone for Asian representation—but fans in China may never see it One Shiok Comment Comment by u/AI_Killeu Comment by Valuable-Economy-327 One Shiok Thing "SELFIE" by Porta dos Fundos WRS' Name Our Giant Panda Cub

Sep 11, 202159 min

Ep 210#204 - Ho Ching questions MOH decision & fake F&B reviews exposes smear campaign

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From conspiracy theorists group-buying ivermectin, to even PM Lee’s wife Ho Ching herself publicly questioning MOH’s decision to stop announcing the number of unlinked cases, it seems like everyone has differing opinions on Singapore’s COVID strategy. Are Singaporeans ready to live with COVID? Also, a series of bad online reviews of restaurant Mentai-Ya leads the business owner to uncover a smear campaign that implicates one of his competitors. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Ho Ching questions MOH decision MOH to stop providing number of linked, unlinked COVID cases Facebook post by Ho Ching People in S'pore buying ivermectin drug typically used to treat horses to prevent catching Covid-19 Ivermectin not approved as treatment for Covid-19, consumers strongly advised not to self-medicate: HSA Facebook post by Ong Ye Kung Indonesians ignore warnings in rush to buy anti-parasite drug for Covid-19 Malaysia's Hospitals Are Overwhelmed by COVID. Politicians Are Pushing Ivermectin to Cure It. Reddit thread of one Singaporean's COVID experience Fake F&B reviews exposes smear campaign Internet bullies led business owner to some disturbing findings One Shiok Comment Comment by marcwjacob Comment by Designer_Year_5884 One Shiok Thing "Informer" web series by VICE The Matrix Resurrections: First Full Trailer on Thursday, Teaser Website Launches

Sep 9, 202153 min

Ep 209#203 - Authorities encourage limits on social gatherings & Singapore is the most fatigued country in the world

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In response to the recent spike in COVID cases, the Ministry of Health advised that all individuals should limit themselves to one social gathering a day, while social gatherings and interactions at workplaces will not be allowed from 8th September. What does this mean for Singapore’s plan to become COVID-endemic and to open up further? Also, a study of data by a UK mattress provider places Singapore as the “most fatigued” country in the world. Are we truly the most tired nation on the planet? Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. There's a promo for Sept: 9/9 Smiley Sale $100 off, with T&Cs apply. So check 'em out ➤ https://bit.ly/zenyum_invisible_braces! Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! MOH encourages limits on social gatherings Singapore facing increasing likelihood of 'exponential rise' in COVID-19 cases, quick action needed: MOH Covid-19: Workplace social gatherings banned from Sept 8; public urged to reduce non-essential social activities for 2 weeks Bus interchange Covid-19 clusters likely to be workplace transmission: Kenneth Mak Lawrence Wong's FB post on needing everyone's "cooperation to reduce R" Singapore "most fatigued" country S'pore most tired country in the world Singapore is 'most fatigued' country in the world – and we’re tired of it Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by GlitteringMall3529 ➤ Comment by jonlim02 Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ No Time To Die Trailer ➤ Honest Government Ad | Carbon Capture and Storage

Sep 6, 202153 min

Ep 208#202 - Joe Rogan, world’s #1 podcaster, gets COVID & mysterious death at SingPost Centre ​​

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What a strange week it’s been, with that August rain and chilly weather! Mainstream media had a field day when the world’s #1 podcaster Joe Rogan announced on IG that he contracted COVID-19. What did people have to say about the most prominent proponent of vaccine hesitancy getting the virus, and what medicine did he actually take to get better? Closer to home, the search for a missing senior citizen ended sadly in the basement car park stairwell of SingPost Centre, where his body was found 5 days after his disappearance. We try to make sense of the strange circumstances around this case. Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! ➤ Our IG to check out our well-exfoliated faces ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Joe Rogan gets COVID Joe Rogan has Covid – and his treatment will make health experts feel ill Joe Rogan, A Podcasting Giant Who Has Been Dismissive of Vaccination, Has Covid White House blasts Joe Rogan for discouraging vaccination on his podcast Here's Why Joe Rogan's COVID Treatment Is Problematic Ariel Helwani Unloads On Joe Rogan & Brendan Schaub Over Rumors Mysterious Death at SingPost SingPost Centre death: How the elderly man could have ended up in the stairwell Man, 45, drowns after he allegedly accepted dare to swim across S'pore River in Boat Quay during 7th month Our one SHIOK comments Comment by royscn Comment by sha7reef Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ No-Armed Table Tennis Player Ibrahim Hamadtou Against Park Hong-kyu | Table Tennis | Tokyo 2020 ➤ The EVOLUTION Of Cristiano Ronaldo At Manchester United! Links about Mental Health Getting help National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 Mental well-being Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: eC2.sg Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6385-3714 Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 Counselling TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 1800-353-5800 Peace!

Sep 4, 20211h 1m

Ep 207#201 - OKLETSGO’s Dzar Ismail on Radio DJs vs. podcasters, cancel culture, and how he deals with haters

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This week, we had the chance to pick the brain of 1 of the 3 men behind Singapore’s #1 podcast, OKLETSGO, Dzar Ismail! He talks about the difference between being a radio DJ and a podcaster, tips for anyone looking to create their own podcast, and what to do when the President of Singapore demands an apology from you! It goes for 2 hours, so you know we went DEEP! Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Dzar Ismail here! OKLETSGO Instagram, and Spotify Plan B Instagram and Spotify NJU Instagram and Spotify Here are our one SHIOK things for this ep! #1698 - Neill Blomkamp | The Joe Rogan Experience Smartless on Spotify Mantis Shrimp Packs a Punch | Predator in Paradise

Sep 1, 20212h 2m

Ep 206#200 - PM Lee says Chinese Privilege is “entirely baseless” & Yale-NUS announces shock closure

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It's our 200th episode!!! And we are discussing EPIC topics! In the National Day Rally, PM Lee asserted that it is “entirely baseless” to claim that “Chinese privilege” exists in Singapore; an assertion that eclipsed the rest of the content of his speech. What was that and all the ensuing hoo-hah about? Also, Yale-NUS shocked everyone last Friday by announcing that the school would be merged with NUS’s USP program, effectively closing the school down for good. Students and faculty mourned the decision, while some online commentators rejoiced the shuttering of our first liberal arts college. But what does this decision really mean for all the stakeholders involved? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! PM Lee's take on "Chinese Privilege" Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act planned in Singapore National Day Rally 2021: ‘Entirely baseless’ to claim there is Chinese privilege in S’pore, says PM Lee Singapore will pass new laws to combat racism, workplace discrimination: PM Lee PMO | National Day Rally 2021 (Chinese) Yale-NUS closing down NUS to merge Yale-NUS and University Scholars Programme into new college; engineering and design schools to be combined Few Senior Figures had a Voice in Yale-NUS and USP Merger Decision Yale-NUS College to close in 2025 Before NTU, There Was Nantah. Have We Forgotten How Students Struggled To Save It From Demise? One Shiok Comment Comment by pillybaxtoodles Comment by Hayata One Shiok Thing 𝙳𝙴𝙽𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁 , the Parkour experts Ronaldo likes water

Aug 30, 20211h 16m

Ep 205#199 - VP Kamala Harris’ visit to Singapore ruffles feathers in China & OnlyFans U-turns on its decision to ban adult content

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris’ first official trip overseas was to Singapore - a big deal in bilateral relations. Why did her visit ruffle so many feathers of Chinese netizens, such that they would label Singaporeans as “bootlickers”? And why did Seah Kian Peng, NTUC Fairprice CEO’s bad joke about Kamala Harris’ name upset many other people? Also, OnlyFans U-turns on its recent decision to ban sexually explicit content. What gives? Will creators ever trust OnlyFans based on these recent events? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Kamala Harris' Trip to Singapore Singapore branded 'running dogs' and 'bootlicker' by Chinese netizens as Kamala Harris' Southeast Asia visit draws ire What US Vice-President Kamala Harris did in Singapore on Monday PM Lee Hsien Loong, US Vice-President Kamala Harris hail robust, enduring S'pore-US partnership Seah Kian Peng discovers Kamala is 'alamak' spelt backwards, deletes 'not appropriate' post subsequently US, China accuse each other of 'bullying' nations Full interview: Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on US-Singapore relations US Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam delayed over 'anomalous health incident' in Hanoi OnlyFans' U-turn on its decision to ban porn OnlyFans Drops Planned Porn Ban, Will Allow Sexually Explicit Content OnlyFans founder blames banks for ban on porn If OnlyFans falls, so does porn as we know it One Shiok Comment Comment by pillybaxtoodles Comment by KimJiHoon One Shiok Thing Inseparable: Ten Years Joined At The Head TeamSG's Yip Pin Xiu's full race as she wins GOLD in Women's 100m Backstroke S2

Aug 26, 20211h 3m

Ep 204#198 - Malaysia army video causes anxiety during NDP & doctor acquitted of molestation charges after 4 years

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Over the NDP weekend, on Facebook, Minister Shanmugam shared a Malaysia army video that was released during NDP 2021, and highlighted that the bulk of the video was in English, insinuating that it was a targeted message. This caused some angry reactions from Singaporeans online, but also left some people puzzled as to what the big deal was. Also, a doctor accused of molestation in 2017 was finally acquitted of his charges after 4 years. However, this leaves us with the question: what should happen to the accuser? Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Malaysia army video released during NDP Malaysia posts English-language military video coincidentally during Singapore's NDP; Shanmugam notices Post by MP Shanmugam Entire SAF Was Mobilised 27 Years Ago, Due To Joint Military Exercise In Johor Doctor acquitted of molestation charges after 4 years 'It was humiliating': Doctor acquitted of molestation charges tells of painful experience [Feb 2020] Anaesthetist charged with molesting woman at Mount Elizabeth Hospital four times in one evening I'm sick of Singaporean men being put down in this country - Reddit link How false accusations mess things up for EVERYONE. - Reddit link SMU molestation case: Accused didn't think victim meant it when she said 'stop' One Shiok Comment Comment by pornsubmod_throwaway Comment by sanictaels One Shiok Thing Six figures in 6 days MyKayla Skinner's YouTube channel

Aug 23, 20211h 11m

Ep 203#197 - Singapore opens up to Germany and Brunei & OnlyFans bans sexually explicit content

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On 19th August, the Singapore government announced Vaccinated Travel Lanes to Germany and Brunei; it will be the first time SG residents can go for quarantine-free leisure travel since we shut our borders last March. Sounds good, but why are people still upset about this? Elsewhere, the subscription site OnlyFans upsets its huge base of content creators and users by announcing that it will block sexually explicit photos and videos from October due to pressure from “banking partners and payment providers”. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Singapore's new Vaccinated Travel Lanes Singapore to launch its first vaccinated travel lanes with Germany and Brunei OnlyFans bans sexually explicit content OnlyFans to bar sexually explicit videos starting in October OnlyFans porn ban a 'kick in the teeth' for creators - BBC News Full statement from OnlyFans OnlyFans policy change disappoints Australian creators OnlyFans promotes its SFW app as it seeks funding at a $1B+ valuation One Shiok Comment Comment by Flocculencio Comment by Pseudein One Shiok Thing Watching the Watchers Luc Longley and the missing chapter of "The Last Dance"

Aug 21, 20211h 0m

Ep 202#196 - Chaos after US withdraws from Afghanistan & YouTuber Dee Kosh charged over sexual offences against minors

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Heavy, heavy topics this week, as we dissect the timeline of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and ask: how did the country get back to this situation, 20 years after 9/11? Also, about a year after the story first broke, the sordid details of the allegations against YouTuber Dee Kosh are finally revealed, and it goes way deeper than expected. PLUS, Haresh directly addresses recent criticism of him as “inauthentic”!! Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! SUPPORT us by listening/rating our Audible audio pilot, Life Exchange: https://www.audible.com/pd/Life-Exchange-Podcast/B094L5W823 US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Timeline of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan - FactCheck.org U.S. left Afghan airfield at night, didn’t tell new commander How will the Taleban's comeback in Afghanistan affect Singapore and the region? Lee Kuan Yew on Afghanistan in 2009: Trying to make a country out of Afghanistan is a distraction How you can help Afghanistan's refugees, women, and children in crisis Dee Kosh Charged Former DJ Dee Kosh charged with sexually exploiting young person and other sex-related offences One Shiok Comment Comment by hotgarbagecomics Comment by spiderman015 One Shiok Thing London Grammar - Hey Now (Live) Power Rangers x TMNT

Aug 19, 20211h 12m

Ep 201#195 - Radio DJ Joshua Simon talks about LGBTQ representation, his new single “We Are Done”, and why Katy Perry is awesome

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Another week, another guest! This week, we talk to Radio DJ / singer-songwriter / podcast host Joshua Simon as he gets personal about his moving story of coming out to family, and shares more about his newest single, “We Are Done”, coming out this week! He also goes deep into where LGBTQ representation in Singapore is at, and why he will never forget his half hour interviewing Katy Perry. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Joshua Simon here! Instagram, YouTube, Spotify The SG Boys Podcast Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Season 1 Trailer | KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS The Amazing Showman WE ARE DONE by Joshua Simon on Spotify Peace!

Aug 17, 20211h 35m

Ep 200#194 - Mediacorp responds to allegations of bias by ex-BBC journalist & Japanese mayor gets flak for biting Olympic medal

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Following allegations that one of its editors had said "viewers did not like watching darker-skinned presenters" to former BBC journalist Sharanjit Leyl , Mediacorp fired back with its own statement. But what can we make of Mediacorp’s response? Elsewhere, a Japanese softballer is going to have her gold medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown was photographed posing with and biting her medal. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! SUPPORT US by listening/rating our Audible audio pilot, Life Exchange: https://www.audible.com/pd/Life-Exchange-Podcast/B094L5W823 Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Undone - Official Trailer Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Peace!

Aug 14, 202156 min

Ep 199#193 - Rapper Yung Raja on his Jimmy Fallon feature, being an Artist vs. a Sellout, and why Bill Gates rocks

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We talk to Singaporean rapper sensation Yung Raja, whose most recent claim to fame was having his song “Mami” featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. We chart his meteoric rise in the media scene, from a teenage actor on local TV shows like “Fighting Spiders” to winning an Asian Academy Creative Award for hosting an international MTV program. And we also talk about what it means to be an “Artist” vs. a “Sellout”. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Yung Raja here! Instagram, YouTube, Spotify His fashion label Peace Oeuvre Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! MESSI AT BARCELONA: THE ULTIMATE HISTORY Songs of National Day by zaobao What each of us can do by Bill Gates Peace!

Aug 12, 20211h 49m

Ep 198#192 - The 2-step easing of COVID19 rules in S’pore & Nas Daily loses 500,000 followers amid controversy

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On Aug 10 2021, Singapore will enter the next phase of COVID19 restrictions, but for the better! But if you’re not vaccinated, you’ll have a lot less freedom. What are the differences? Should we be hopeful, or should we expect another lockdown? Elsewhere, Nas Daily is coming under a barrage of fire in the Philippines, but is there more than meets the eye? Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. Use promo code "YahLahButZenyum" for SGD156 off, valid till 20 Aug 2021. So check 'em out ➤ https://bit.ly/zenyum_invisible_braces! Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Dr Jason Leong Hashtag Blessed | Official Trailer | Netflix India's Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold after 87.58m throw Peace!

Aug 8, 20211h 0m

Ep 197#191 - Comedian Dr Jason Leong on anti-vaxxers, Malaysian politics & his dreams of becoming Singaporean

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We talk to stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong from across the causeway about his journey giving up medicine for comedy, and how he’s been adapting since COVID19 hit the live performance scene (hint: he’s been killing it online, and even released his own Netflix special last year). We also talk about how much he loves Singapore. For real. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Dr Jason Leong here! Instagram, YouTube, Twitter & Facebook His Netflix Special "Hashtag Blessed" | Trailer Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Men's High Jump Final UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane Malaysia Men’s Doubles win Badminton Bronze Peace!

Aug 5, 20211h 22m

Ep 196#190 - URA gets backlash for apparent powers of safe distancing officers & the NDP poster that spurred racist comments

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A viral CCTV video uploaded by local actor Nick Mikhail showed safe distancing officers and ambassadors entering his home without a warrant, under suspicion of COVID-19 breaches. URA fired back, but did they dig a bigger hole for themselves? What powers do safe distancing folk have anyway? Elsewhere, a Govt poster for NDP that showed an Indian family stirred up racist comments online, but is it fair criticism? Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. Use promo code "YahLahButZenyum" for SGD156 off, valid till 20 Aug 2021. So check 'em out ➤ https://bit.ly/zenyum_invisible_braces! Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Must-Try KWAY CHAP | A 40 Years Traditional Kway Chap Hawker ➤ Eurosport's "The Secrets of the 100m World Record” Peace!

Aug 3, 20211h 3m

Ep 195#189 - Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over “Black Widow” release & dating apps in SG to show vaccination status

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Last week, “Black Widow” star actress Scarlett Johansson sued Disney for breaching their contract after it streamed the film at the same time as its cinema release. A big part of it has to do with money and earnings, but with Hollywood big names supporting her, is there more to it? Elsewhere, dating apps are allowing Singaporeans to display their vaccination status, but in the US, an anti-vaxx dating app is pulled from the app store. WTF is going on? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Victoria Lee’s MMA Win ➤ Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky Peace!

Aug 1, 20211h 1m

Ep 194#188 - Simone Biles’ Olympic withdrawal divides the Internet & Joseph Schooling bows out of the games

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Last week, arguably the greatest ever gymnast, Simone Biles, pulled out of the Olympic games, citing mental health concerns. Following that, the Internet was abuzz with heaps of praise for her and her bravery. But there were the naysayers too, who called her a "quitter". Is that justified? Elsewhere, Olympic champion Schooling failed to advance in his pet event and exited the games, but is it fair to criticise him? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Microsoft Flight Simulator Game ➤ All or Nothing Manchester City | Trailer Peace!

Jul 30, 20211h 11m

Ep 193#187 - Anti-vaxxers start petition against easing of restrictions for vaccinated people & Norwegian female athletes fined for not wearing bikinis

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During the parliamentary sitting on 26 Jul, MPs Lawrence Wong and Ong Ye Kung spoke of potential easing of restrictions, but only for vaccinated people. Since then, a petition was started against that policy by an anti-vaxxer. Is it really discrimination or are they over reacting? Elsewhere, singer Pink has offered to pay the fines of the Norwegian team, but the over-sexualisation of female athletes is getting buzz at the Olympics. Fair or too extreme? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Reaching people on the internet in 2021 - The Oatmeal ➤ John Mayer interview on Apple Music Peace!

Jul 27, 20211h 13m

Ep 192#186 - NDP 2021 is postponed (did we predict that?) & a SG women refuses to share lift with deliver rider

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After political debate, an online petition, and much chatter online, it was announced that NDP 2021 is postponed to 21 Aug, with the fireworks and fighter jet displays cancelled. But is that fair? Are people still pissed? Elsewhere, a viral video showed a woman in Hougang forcing a delivery rider to take the next HDB lift. The reason - COVID19. Rude or justifiable? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Griff - Save Your Tears in the Live Lounge ➤ Quentin Tarantino on Joe Rogan’s Podcast Peace!

Jul 25, 202157 min

Ep 191#185 - MP Ong Ye Kung explains the slide back to P2HA & the petition to cancel NDP 2021

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On 22 July 2021, the whole of Singapore reverts back to Phase 2 Heightened Alert (a.k.a PATOOHA) and people are pissed. But Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung explains that it’s not because of the KTV cluster - it’s the cluster at Jurong Port Fishery + 200,000 unvaccinated seniors. So how do people feel about that? On a related note, a petition to cancel NDP has gotten more than 35,000 signatures (and counting). Should it still carry on? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Jeff Bezos in space ➤ 10 Minutes of Perfection - Fleabag Peace!

Jul 22, 20211h 5m

Ep 190#184 - The horrible death at River Valley High School & the SG secret intelligence service launches a recruitment website

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On 19 July 2021, the whole of Singapore had to confront the gruesome reality that a Sec 4 student attacked and caused the death of a Sec 1 student at River Valley High School. It’s so tragic, and so unfamiliar to Singapore. We try to wrap our heads around this still developing story. On a more light-hearted note, Singapore's secretive intelligence agency (SID) goes public with their recruitment drive. Is this ironic, or the new way forward? If you or someone you know needs help: Getting help National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 Mental well-being Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: eC2.sg Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6385-3714 Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 Counselling TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 1800-353-5800 Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Warrior Movie - Trailer ➤ Quiet Place 2 - Trailer Peace!

Jul 20, 20211h 4m

Ep 189#183 - KTV COVID-19 cluster gets Singapore buzzing & actress Chantalle Ng forgets her car, but why is that on the news??

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Within a few days, Singapore has gone from “ready to open up” to “wtf is going on?” with the still-developing COVID-19 cluster at KTVs. Aside from the climbing numbers, a lot of questions are being asked about the people involved, the fact that KTVs were still operating, and how this will impact restrictions. Elsewhere, a Mediacorp actress forgets her car and she gets 4 articles in mainstream media. Why? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Model Railroader Channel ➤ Jerry Seinfeld on Tim Ferriss’ podcast Peace!

Jul 16, 20211h 3m