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It’s Climate Action Week here in Singapore (did you even know that?) and the Govt has laid out plans for the civil sector to lead the charge towards reducing carbon emissions. What’s in the plan? Does it sound realistic or too good to be true? Elsewhere, Yung Raja’s latest single “Mami” gets featured on the “Do Not Play” segment of Jimmy Fallon’s show. Is that a low blow, or is there really no such thing as “bad publicity”? 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! ➤ Drone pilot creates 'F-16 fighter plane' doing stunts over Bishan-AMK Park ➤ Boys and their toys: Family converts HDB common area into Nerf combat zone Peace!

Within the span of 2 weeks, there have been numerous articles across mainstream media about purchases of GCBs (Good Class Bungalows) by CEOs of Tech companies (e.g. GRAB, Razer & Secret Lab). But why are these newsworthy? Is it right to disclose their names even? Elsewhere, a TikToker who trespassed a rhino enclosure to do a somersault for his TikTok video gets charged in court. But is this going to be the norm? 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! ➤ Ozark - Trailer ➤ I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Season 2 - Trailer Peace!

On 6 Jul 2021, MPs Ong Ye Kung and Tan See Lee spoke in parliament in response to claims about CECA by Leong Mun Wai from the PSP. It got heated, but did people agree with what the PAP said? Or could their approach have been better? Elsewhere, the Ministry of Law has proposed a bill that forces people to credit content creators if their work is shared on social media. Good move or something that will “censor” social media? 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! ➤ Emma Raducanu fans show support as run ends; teen set to rocket up rankings ➤ NDP 2021 Theme Song - The Road Ahead Peace!

This week in Parliament, Ministers will be talking about CECA and the “false allegations” that foreigners get a “free hand” to live and work in SG. But why is it important to talk about it? Do people know enough about CECA in the first place? Elsewhere, friends and family of Ben Glynn, the British non-masker, have allegedly raised $50,000 for his legal fees in the “oppressive regime” of Singapore. WTF? 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! ➤ Attack on Titan: Trailer ➤ Henderson Variety on YouTube Peace!

So Bill Cosby is free again, after his conviction got overturned. People are pissed, but what are they pissed about? Because it’s not a simple case - does this mean he is innocent? Or is it a legal technicality? What happens next? Back home, it’s been confirmed - NDP 2021 will be a live event again, at the Marina Bay floating platform! But what and how will it happen? Is it too soon? 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! ➤ Sexy Beasts - Official Trailer ➤ Roger Federer vs Adrian Mannarino - Wimbledon 2021 Peace!

Amidst increasingly public struggles faced by hawker stall owners, as well as calls to preserve the UNESCO-approved hawker culture, NEA went ahead and increased the rent of some hawker stalls. KF Seetoh went public, but does he have a point? Is NEA to blame? Elsewhere, it’s been revealed that members of SG’s wealthy class are victims of a scam. Is that goofy, or is that a warning sign? 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! ➤ Conan Says Farewell To Late Night ➤ Behind The Savage: Dan Hardy BREAKS DOWN Rodtang Peace!

On Fri, 25 Jun, MP Lawrence Wong delivered a 1-hr speech and 30-min Q&A on the topic of race, and racism. He said stuff that other politicians have never mentioned (like “Chinese Privilege”) but are people happy? What did Opposition Leader Pritam Singh think? Elsewhere, a man in Singapore is being investigated for offering women up to SGD22,500 for a “bukkake” photoshoot. But is he wrong to do so? 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! ➤ Make Us Dream - Trailer ➤ Last Train Home - John Mayer Peace!

We speak to Fakkah Fuzz, who was the first-ever guest on our first-ever podcast back in 2018. Since then, He’s had multiple comedy specials since then, including one for Netflix back in 2019. We talk to him about recent events in Singapore and his upcoming new special, “System Down”. With a whole bunch of jokes in between. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Fakkah Fuzz here! Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & Facebook Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Reflecting on My Failure to Build a Billion-Dollar Company Bill Hicks - Anti-Intellectualism Peace!

As other cities open up Covid-19 travel restrictions, Singapore (and Hong Kong) remain strict, especially for non-citizens. But strict enough to make expats leave? Should we even be worried if they do? Is it fair for them to be so critical? Elsewhere, a seafood restaurant in Punggol allows customers to take crabs for walks before eating them. Nice gesture or marketing gimmick? 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! ➤ All Eyes on Me (from Bo Burnham’s “Inside”) ➤ Black Summer Peace!

In part 2 of one of our most requested episodes ever, we continue the chat with writer/ commentator Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh about CMIO & SAP schools, how LKY’s policies may have influenced the racial landscape of Singapore (for better or worse) and what the majority can do when racist incidents happen. Part 2 of 2. Our previous episodes with Sudhir! YLB #172 - Part 1 with Sudhir YLB #154 - Our first podcast with Sudhir 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! Disney’s Loki - Ep 1 Sweet Home Trailer Opening of Euro 2020 Find Sudhir! Musings from Singapore - His Blog SudhirTV on Facebook, Telegram, Instagram Peace!

In part 1 of one of our most requested episodes, we chat with writer/ commentator Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh about recent racial incidents in SG, frameworks for talking about race, the recent drama around People’s Association & ex-MP Amrin Amin, and even Lee Kuan Yew. We go deep into topics mainstream media will never go into, so it’s gonna be A LOT to unpack. Part 1 of 2. Our previous episodes with Sudhir! YLB #173 - Part 2 with Sudhir YLB #154 - Our first podcast with Sudhir 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! Disney’s Loki - Ep 1 Sweet Home Trailer Opening of Euro 2020 Find Sudhir! Musings from Singapore - His Blog SudhirTV on Facebook, Telegram, Instagram Peace!

On 9 Jun, Chinese Daily Lianhe Zaobao published an opinion piece on racism in SG after recent events. However, it got a lot of backlash from the intelligentsia of Singapore, resulting in an open letter. But why were they pissed? Elsewhere, John Chu says he should have made brown characters in his “Crazy Rich Asians” film “more human”. But is it just a PR stunt or does he mean it? 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! ➤ Raya and the Last Dragon | Official Trailer ➤ Battlefield 2042 Official Reveal Trailer Peace!

We talk to Yao Lishan, our writer-director for our Chinese TV series “The Amazing Showman”. We speak about his life as a filmmaker, from leaving Investment Banking in NYC to pursue film in China, to life as Executive Assistant to John Woo for 10 years. We also pick his brain on the differences in the film industries of China vs Singapore, and why banning foreign films might actually be good for us. 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! ➤ What Are You Doing With Your Life? The Tail End ➤ Joma Tech ➤ Portrait of a Lady on Fire [Official Trailer] Peace!

Prof David Lye is back at it again with a message to S'poreans. On 7 Jun 2021, the researcher at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) said certain messages & open letters are giving him sleepless nights. What is he referring to? Elsewhere, local Telco Circles.Life’s racially-themed IG post got massive backlash. Why are people pissed? 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! ➤ Roger Federer’s FB Post with pics ➤ Post by Joe Rogan about Floyd vs Logan Peace!

Singapore was set abuzz with the racist video that went viral. People were pissed, including MP Shanmugam, but what happens next? Elsewhere, SG’s policy on China’s Sinovac vaccine has pissed off Chinese nationalists, including a supposed Chinese national based here, who accused SG of “sucking USA’s balls”. 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! ➤ Love Death + Robots Volume 2 - Trailer ➤ Disney’s Cruella - Trailer Peace!

Upcoming Marvel hero Simu Liu bared all on Facebook about the cancellation of the show he stars in. Was it fair or is he being “entitled”? Back home, SG internet is abuzz with a leaked audio of SG Streamer KiaraaKitty detailing how she allegedly scammed up to 7 guys in the past. But did she do anything illegal? Find us! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Even LeBron James Isn’t Eternal ➤ The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Peace!

The pandemic and the GameStop saga made everyone more interested in personal investing and trading. We hear terms like Forex, but does it sound too good to be true? So we spoke to Eden Koh, a forex trader and coach, who answered all the queries we had, and more. Full disclaimer - this episode is brought to you by OctaFX, a forex trading platform. They provide a great service, so check them out! And they’re also got a kickass promo! Our Sponsor - OctaFX! This episode is brought to ya by OctaFX, an online Forex trading platform that makes it pretty damn easy to get started. Promo time! Promo Code Use the promo code "YAHLAHBUT100" and get a 100% top-up when you sign up for an account with OctaFX. So if you deposit $100, you get another $100 for free! Sign up at ➤ http://bit.ly/YahLahBut_OctaFX Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes and more promo info! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Best Smart Locks for 2021 ➤ Dave Season 2 trailer ➤ Harman Kardon Home Speaker ➤ Arnold’s Fried Chicken Peace!

It’s week 3 of PA-TOO-HA (P2HA) and things are looking optimistic, but should the Singapore F1 event still happen this year? What are the pros and cons? Did we miss it in 2020? Elsewhere, the People's Association apologised to the couple who went public about their photo being used for decorations without their consent. But how did it happen in the first place? And why do things like this keep happening? Our Kickass Sponsor - YOUTRIP! This episode is brought to ya by YouTrip, Singapore’s first multi-currency mobile wallet that allows you to pay in over 150 currencies with no transaction fees or markups. And they wanna show you some love! Promo Code - YLB15 Use the promo code "YLB15" when you sign up for YouTrip and get S$15 off your next Taobao purchase! And if you're already a user, there are deals for you too! Check out the deets at ➤ https://www.you.co/sg/youtrip-it-online-2021/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes and more promo info! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ ComfortDelGro throws shade at GRAB ➤ Abundance Buns Peace!

The long-form train continues with the release of our first-ever Chinese comedy series: “The Amazing Showman”, hot on the heels of our first audio pilot & Tamil TV pilot. We chat (and laugh a lot) with the star of the show, the great Noah Yap. He’s been a long-time MOF contributor, and is basically our adopted acting child. We talk YouTube, TikTok, acting, Jade Rasif vs MOM and laksa. Our Chinese TV Series, so show some love! ➤ The Amazing Showman Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Harry Mack x Marc Rebillet ➤ Neil deGrasse Tyson on Joe Rogan ➤ Hup Hup Laksa Peace!

At a recent forum, AWARE Chief Corinna Lim said practices that skew views of what it means to be a man should be reviewed, especially in National Service which she said should be “gender neutral”. But is the enlistment of women a good idea? Elsewhere, John Cena uploaded a video apologising to Chinese fans after referring to Taiwan as a country, during his press tour for Fast & Furious. Is he a "coward", or is there more to it? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤ Life Exchange Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Marriage Story - Trailer ➤ Stories of Elderly Hawkers (@wheretodapao) Peace!

The once-famous satirical Facebook page, SMRT Feedback, posted something that questioned the loyalty of Muslims to their country, and pissed off the internet. FB User Syazana Yahya then filed a police report, which caused SMRT Feedback to delete its post and issue an apology. But what wrong did they do? And should we always be lodging police reports for speech? Elsewhere, diners at hawker centers could soon be fined $300 if they don’t clear their tray. But do we need such rules? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤ Life Exchange Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ NBA playoffs 2021 ➤ peekmaister and frsmri on Instagram Peace!

It’s Week 1 of “Phase 2 Heightened Alert” and it feels weird. So weird that some retailers are actually calling for a Circuit Breaker. But why? Elsewhere, an aesthetic doctor who analysed Fann Wong’s face at the Star Awards 2021 incurred the wrath of celebrity stylist David Gan and Fann Wong’s lawyers. But did the doctor do anything wrong? What about David Gan talking about the doc’s mother? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤ Life Exchange Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Wibmer's Law - Fabio Wibmer ➤ The Serpent | Official Trailer Peace!

When the Delhi Chief Minister tweeted a warning about the variant from Singapore and pleaded with Indian officials to stop flights from SG, Vivian B curtly tweeted back that “politicians should stick to facts''. That was badass, but why did the rumour start in the first place? And what could the impact be? Elsewhere, an exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum by artist Amanda Heng aims to rebuke the stereotypical image of SIA’s Singapore Girl, by crowdsourcing pics of women’s bare butts. Is this “send nudes” in disguise or something more? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson pays tribute to father after scoring winner ➤ WAYNE BRADY - YouTube Peace!

In a viral Whatsapp message that was verified by TODAY and the Straits Times, Dr David Lye, an infectious diseases expert, said the situation in SG is “likely more dangerous” than what it was just before Circuit Breaker in 2020. But why did this message come through social media first, before mainstream media? Elsewhere, at the Miss Universe pageant in Florida last weekend, Miss Singapore Bernadette Belle donned a cape that said “Stop Asian Hate”. Why? And what was the reaction? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Singaporean artist imagines, what if Princess Diana were still alive? ➤ Snake Eyes Official Trailer Peace!

The youngest honouree in Forbes 30 Under 30 2021 class, 19-year-old Harsh Dalal from Singapore, was unceremoniously removed from the list after Tech In Asia revealed inconsistencies in his and his company's credentials. However, what's more shocking is that SPH and CNA had also produced features glorifying his supposed achievements in the past year, inadvertently helping to legitimize his claims. We discuss about the editorial oversight (or lack of) in mainstream media that led to this fiasco. Elsewhere, Elon Musk flip-flops about Bitcoin being used to purchase Teslas because of the cryptocurrency's environmental impact, and sends the price into a tailspin... but is there more to his tweet than meets the eye? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ NBA Play-In Tournament ➤ When Football Becomes Art Peace!

On 6 May, SPH announced that it was spinning off its media business into a non-profit arm. At the press conference, the SPH CEO lost his cool and created the buzzword of the year in "umbrage". More controversial details have emerged of how the SG government will support SPH's plans, including bringing ex-minister Khaw Boon Wan back as the chairman of the new entity. Elsewhere, someone on the MRT was filmed not wanting to wear a mask. People were calm, unlike the other confrontations that happened. Even the PM issuing a statement! WTF is going on? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ How Louis CK Tells A Joke ➤ Joe Rogan podcast w/ Dave Chappelle Peace!

On 1 May 2021, it was announced that Chew Shou Zi, a Singaporean, will be the new CEO of TikTok. But why did his nationality cause so much debate in SG internet about “how Singaporean” he is? Elsewhere, Will Smith shared his dad bod on Instagram and got lots of praise. 2 days later, he announced his new show about getting fit. Was his “honesty” just a marketing gimmick? Check out League of Nova ➤ https://leagueofnova.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Wi-Fi 6, explained: how fast it really is ➤ ian kung on YouTube Peace!

After Part 1 (YLB Ep #150), we round up all the questions with the next (and final) installment of this round of AMA. More saucy questions like the future of YLB, who’d win in a fight between Terence and Haresh, and deep questions about who we’re grateful to. Enjoy! AMA Part 1 ➤ http://bit.ly/YLB_AMA_Part1 Get the perfect audio gift with FOLKLORY ➤ https://folklory.com/ Go to our LIVE SHOW ➤ https://comedydose2.peatix.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes and links from the pod! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Bo Burnham to Release Netflix Comedy Special Titled 'Inside' ➤ A Better Tomorrow - Trailer Peace!

We finally had the chance to sit down with writer / commentator SudhirTV to pick his brain about his “non-establishment” views, his political awakening, and his obsession with Burning Man (???)! It was a deep conversation with lots of truth bombs about life in SG, so you’ve been warned! FOLKLORY ➤ Get the perfect Mother's Day gift at https://folklory.com/ OUR UPCOMING LIVE SHOW ➤ https://comedydose2.peatix.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Kominsky Method Trailer Season 1 ➤ KRAMER VS KRAMER Trailer ➤ NOMADLAND | Official Trailer Find Sudhir! ➤ Musings from Singapore - His Blog ➤ SudhirTV on Facebook, Telegram, Instagram Peace!

7 of the 15 Ministries will have new Ministers leading them after PM Lee unveiled his new Cabinet line-up. But what does it imply about the frontrunner for PM & the future of SG? Elsewhere, SG Internet was shocked by how little the prize money was for the football award when posts about it were shared on social media. But is the criticism fair? FOLKLORY ➤ Get the perfect Mother's Day gift at https://folklory.com/ OUR SHOW ➤ https://comedydose2.peatix.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ UFC 261: Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas ➤ Elon Musk is hosting Saturday Night Live Peace!

A mother who accompanied her 3-year-old son to swim school spoke out against being told to cover up because her swimsuit was apparently too sexy for the other husbands & fathers present. Fair or not? Elsewhere, Joanna Dong’s cover song at the recent star awards got roasted by netizens, which caused her to say “Singaporeans get what they deserve”. WTF happened? FOLKLORY ➤ Get the perfect Mother's Day gift at https://folklory.com/ OUR SHOW ➤ https://comedydose2.peatix.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Kirby Jenner’s IG Profile ➤ “Stone Cold” & Chris Jericho Peace!

12 clubs, including the likes of Man Utd, Liverpool, Barcelona & Juventus, announced plans to form a European Super League. It’s probably the biggest footballing announcement in years, but why are so many people pissed off? Closer to home, Abercrombie & Fitch, of shirtless men fame, will be closing all their SG stores. We talk about....their...ahem…”legacy” in Singapore. OUR SHOW ➤ https://comedydose2.peatix.com/ FOLKLORY ➤ Get the perfect Mother's Day gift at https://folklory.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Truth About my Son - Mark Rober ➤ TIME Magazine's latest cover done by a Malaysian Peace!

This is our 150th YLB episode and to celebrate our awesome fans and 500,000+ streams in little over a year, we’re gonna answer questions our listeners have been asking us since the dawn of time. When did Haresh meet Terence, how much we fight, the future of YLB, and even something about porn. So please enjoy part 1, and part 2 will be done next week! AMA Part 2 ➤ http://bit.ly/YLB_AMA_Part2 Our Folklory Launch! Get the perfect Mother's Day gift at ➤ https://folklory.com/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) ➤ Lights. Camera. Singapore on meWATCH Peace!

After local retailer Naiise announced that they’ll be closing their last outlet at Jewel Changi Airport, news spread that some vendors are still owed up to $10,000. Cue debt collectors, but are they even legal? And is Naiise to be pitied or to be chastised? Elsewhere, Innisfree got flak for their “paper bottle” which one user realised has a PLASTIC bottle inside. False marketing or no? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Marvel Studios' Loki | Official Trailer ➤ This Transformers robot transforms BY ITSELF Peace!

On Thursday afternoon, DPM Heng (a.k.a Sugar Daddy Heng) made a monumental announcement that means he’s no longer in the running to be PM. But what happens next? And what does this mean for Singapore? In other news related to a group of men, a local renovation firm announced a cleaning service by topless men. Controversial? Or brilliant marketing? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Triller Fight Club: Jake Paul vs Ben Askren ➤ WePresent | Ezra Acayan photographs the Taal volcano eruption Peace!

Earlier this year, 2 roads in Singapore were selected to trial pedestrianisation. 3 months in, the reactions are mixed and Ho Ching has suggested licenses for bicycles. What’s going on? Elsewhere, a couple in Seoul mistook a graffiti artwork by JonOne as being “participatory”, and painted over it. But what really happened? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Balaji Srinivasan on The Time Ferris Show ➤ Snowrunner Game Peace!

After weeks of political aggression and sanctions, Chinese celebs like Eason Chan and Dilraba called for boycotts of Nike, H&M, Adidas and other western brands to stand with Xinjiang cotton. It’s one complicated story, but what exactly happened? Back home, SMRT station staff will soon start carrying signs to remind commuters not to talk on public transport. Does that make any sense? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ A chair made for needy pets ➤ Danielle Baskin & her creative work Peace!

We’ve got a TV Pilot and we need your help to make it a full series. Details below! As for the episode, we speak to the writer-director of said episode, SSV, who worked with us to turn our idea into Singapore’s FIRST space comedy TV show, which we executive produced. The show is called “Mars Poyi Sernthuttom”, and we’re so proud of it. So we talk to SSV about his experience making shows across different languages, why comedy and stories are important, and the best friggin briyani in Singapore. The episode is a PILOT, and we’ll only get the full series if this episode does well. So please show it some love at https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Check SSV at https://www.facebook.com/cosmicultimapictures/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ WandaVision | Official Trailer ➤ Is It Better to Know? | Hidden Brain Media ➤ Samy's Curry Restaurant | Home Peace!

On Apr 5, 75% of staff may return to the office, up from the current 50%. And the public service is taking the lead. But will “work from home” disappear, or will it stay forever? Elsewhere, the Suez Canal is being held up by one of largest container ships in the world. What caused it? What does it mean? Why is it so ridiculous? EDIT: At the time of this upload, we’re aware that the ship is apparently “free”. But there’s still a jam. Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Is the ship still stuck? ➤ Francis Ngannou overwhelms Stipe Miocic to claim heavyweight title Peace!

A leaked video of the students urinating on others during a suspected hazing ritual at Ngee Ann Poly went viral, and police are investigating. Plot twist in the middle is that one of the students who was peed on said it was “consensual”. WTF? Elsewhere, the Orange Ballroom is forced to close for 20 days for allowing a couple to have THREE weddings with 275 guests in total. But who’s to blame - the couple or the ballroom? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson Biopic ➤ Animate Your Family Photos Peace!

The CEO of You Tiao Man posted her reply on Facebook, but the weirder thing is that the email was sent from a professional work email at PCF Sparkletots. People started hating on them, but was this whole incident even worth time in the public eye? Elsewhere, Clarence Chew became the first SG-born player to qualify for an Olympics singles event, but is that big a deal? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Restaurant trolls thieves who broke into Las Vegas taco store ➤ Glitterbomb Trap Catches Phone Scammer (who gets arrested) Peace!

We have a heart-to-heart with Anthony Chen, arguably Singapore’s most decorated filmmaker (1 Cannes Camera D’or award + 6 Golden Horse awards baby!). We talk about films, but also about stuff you’ve never heard before - like his standing ovation in Kazakhstan and how he angered the Taiwanese media when he won his first award. Samsung's "SHORT & SHARP" ➤ https://www.samsung.com/sg/short-and-sharp/ Along with us, he’s also a fellow founder of Samsung’s “SHORT & SHARP”, a mobile-first film festival, where aspiring filmmakers can win up to SGD20,000 with a ONE-minute film. We’re so proud to be part of this, so please check it out at the link above. Submissions are open so go on! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Bob Moses - All I Want (Original Mix) ➤ AWARE Saga Podcast ➤ Ilo Ilo (2013) | Trailer Peace!

On 14 Mar 2021, the TODAY newspaper published an op-ed article criticising cancel culture and “wokeness”. It was by Dana Teoh, a student of media veteran Bertha Henson. It pissed a lot of people off, but why? Elsewhere, an article about an internationally-famous music conductor from SG who now delivers food also divided the internet. Why? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ MuchDank - YouTube ➤ Hollywood bigwigs shower praise on creators of Minnesota bowling alley drone video Peace!

We finally watched the FULL interview and we try to make sense of it all. Was it fair? Why do some people hate it, while others love it? What could come next? And does it matter to Singaporeans? Elsewhere, the MCCY announced that they are investigating a potential copyright infringement of the song after videos of students in India singing it surfaced online. Is that necessary or is the Govt overreacting? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Search For Meaning | Rick and Morty ➤ I Knew I Loved You ft. Darren Hayes | The Crooner Sessions #86 Peace!

We speak to BiogirlMJ, one half of the duo behind the viral facebook page “Just Keep Thinking”, which has amassed more than 80,000 followers and tons of viral videos in a very short time. She makes videos about Singapore nature featuring stuff and places you wouldn’t believe exist in our country. So we ask her everything we’ve tried to understand, especially the recent current affairs in the world of wild boars and forests. Check BiogirlMJ & Just Keep Thinking out here: ➤ https://www.facebook.com/JustKeepThinkingsg/ ➤ https://www.instagram.com/justkeepthinkingsg/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Messi-Ronaldo show may be ending - but the Mbappe-Haaland spin-off has already begun ➤ The brilliant launch vids of “The Thrust Boys” ➤ McDonald's S'pore bringing back McGriddles, chocolate pie & Kitkat McFlurry from Mar. 4 ➤ Takoyaki grills Peace!

MCCY’s Minister Edwin Tong announced a national FOOTBALL project to encourage youths to train and go professional. It even includes a “football curriculum” for primary school students. But is it aiming too high? Elsewhere, ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan appeared in a video released this week talking about casual racism and stereotypes. Is it too soon given his sexual harassment allegations? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Reddit comment that touched Terence ➤ Where Does Religion Come From? : NPR Peace!

In the same week that the Substation announced their closure, education minister Lawrence Wong announced that the first university of the arts will be formed by an alliance between NAFA and Lasalle. But why are some people pissed? Elsewhere, SingPass will soon be used to verify ages of people buying beer from vending machines by the end of 2021? First TraceTogether, now this?? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Publisher Says ‘Allen v. Farrow’ Used Audiobook “Without Permission” ➤ SpaceX Starship SN10 launch and stick landing! Peace!

After weeks of buzzing, the Substation finally announced their decision to close permanently after 30 years of being a mainstay in the SG arts scene. Some people are sad, some people are angry and some people are pissed at the National Arts Council. Why? Elsewhere, spin cycle instructors have responded to news that 2 women were hospitalised with a potentially fatal muscle breakdown after class. But who’s to blame? SAMSUNG'S SHORT & SHARP FILM FESTIVAL This episode was proudly brought to you Samsung. We're co-founders of their mobile-first film festival, which is now open for entries! More info at https://www.samsung.com/sg/short-and-sharp And check out the poster on our IG at https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4buFlntlw/ Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Veteran Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat ➤ Bread Boys on YouTube Peace!

After a couple of attacks on people, a wild boar was captured in Punggol on the afternoon of Fri, 26 Feb. By the evening, it was euthanized due to “aggressive behaviour”. But was that really the best thing to do? Elsewhere, Boris Johnson’s decision to review vaccine certificates or “passports” sparked a petition against it which has gotten more than 200,000 signatures. But do they have a point or are they being unfair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Jan Hakon Erichsen (@janerichsen) ➤ Victoria Lee vs. Sunisa Srisen | ONE Championship Peace!

On Feb 21, Pastor Joanne Chow published a post on the instagram account of @Thir.st, a local Christian publication, asking women not to dress in a revealing or provocative manner, so as not to incite lustful thoughts from men. It caused a huge kerfuffle online, but why? Elsewhere, a new app promises to allow SG drivers to book desirable parking spots in malls ahead of time. But do we really need something like that? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Laid Back - Bakerman ➤ Sony FX3 Full-Frame Camera Peace!