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Ep 138YLB #132 - NUS drops Viswa Sadasivan & Disney drops Mandalorian star Gina Carano

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The case of the alleged sexual harrassment by Ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan continues, with him being dropped by NUS for “all projects”. He also steps down from the NUS Alumni Advisory Board. So why did AWARE just put out a statement responding to...his statement? Over in the US, the Mandalorian’s Gina Carano claims she was bullied by Disney, after they dropped her for her social media posts. Is that fair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Erling Haaland – 23 Goals In Only 22 Bundesliga Games ➤ How actress helped catch an NYC attack suspect Peace!

Feb 22, 20211h 6m

Ep 137YLB #131 - Australia fights back against Facebook & the Kranji forest clearing screw-up

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Overnight, Facebook literally turned off their services in Australia and caused a news Australia is still pressing on with their law forcing Facebook to pay news publishers, but what does this mean for the future of internet content? Back home, Singaporeans are pissed that parts of Kranji forest were cleared incorrectly. But are the people responsible for the error being let off too easily? ONE CHAMPIONSHIP! This episode was proudly brought to you ONE Championship, who are having their next event on 26 Feb! Get your tickets at https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/21_one26feb WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS! Share this podcast episode on IG stories and tag @ministryoffunny & @ONEChampionship and you could win a PAIR of tickets to their event. We’ll announce the winner on Wed, 24 Feb. Good luck! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Mortal Kombat 2021 – Official Trailer ➤ Connect@Changi facility Peace!

Feb 19, 202152 min

Ep 136YLB #130 - The most controversial part of Budget 2021 & David Letterman gets called a “bully”

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Our DPM a.k.a. Sugardaddy Heng unveiled the budget for 2021 on 16 Feb, and it covers A LOT. It looks good on paper, but is it really that good? Could there be alternatives to the GST hike? Elsewhere, David Letterman is facing backlash for the questions he asked Lindsay Lohan during an interview from 2013. A video clip went viral, but is it fair to call him a “bully”? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Best Of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ➤ Mbappe scores three sensational goals vs Barcelona Peace!

Feb 18, 202159 min

Ep 135YLB #129 - The consequences of the horrible car crash at Tanjong Pagar & the Malaysian Govt wants to stop sugar daddies

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On 13 Feb, Singapore woke up to the horrible news of a car crash that killed all 5 passengers. Investigations are ongoing, but is it just the fault of the driver? What about the car or even the road? Elsewhere, the Malaysian government wants to ban Sugarbook, an app that matches “sugar daddies” with “sugar babies”. But is the app doing anything wrong? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Robin Who? Robbing You ➤ Super Nintendo World - Official Tour with Shigeru Miyamoto Peace!

Feb 15, 20211h 7m

Ep 134YLB #128 - Should Singapore companies withdraw from Myanmar & the man who scammed $1m by impersonating Ho Ching

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A week after the coup d’etat by Myanmar’s military on 1 Feb 2021, SG businessman and Razer co-founder Lim Kaling cut his minority shareholding of a Burmese tobacco company. But should all Singaporean companies cut ties? Are there even a lot of such companies? Closer to home, a man scammed over $1m by impersonating Ho Ching. Why Ho Ching? And is it that easy? ONE CHAMPIONSHIP! This episode was proudly brought to you ONE Championship, who are having their next event on 26 Feb! Get your tickets at https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/21_one26feb WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS! Share this podcast episode on IG stories and tag @ministryoffunny & @ONEChampionship and you could win a PAIR of tickets to their event. You’ve got 1 week, and then we’ll announce the winner. Good luck! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel | Official Trailer ➤ Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Peace!

Feb 12, 202156 min

Ep 133YLB #127 - Sexual harassment, patriarchy in Singapore, & Viswa Sadasivan vs Sharul Channa (Feat. AWARE Singapore)

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We talk to Margaret Thomas, founder member & current president of AWARE Singapore, and Jasmine Ng, board member of AWARE & producer of their acclaimed podcast, SAGA, which documents the dramatic events of 2009. We talk about the show and dive deep into feminism in Singapore. We also talk about the recent case of Viswa Sadasivan and his alleged sexual harassment of Sharul Channa and at least one other woman. Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are the links we mention in the pod ➤ https://www.aware.org.sg/ ➤ https://www.reach.gov.sg/ And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Margaret - SIR Official Trailer ➤ Jasmine - Promising Young Woman Official Trailer ➤ Terence - Residents of the Park ➤ Haresh - T-Pain featuring Marc Rebillet on Twitch Peace!

Feb 11, 20212h 13m

Ep 132YLB #126 - Ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan accused of sexual harassment & SG Condo forbids maids from using facilities

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On 4 Feb, ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan after he was accused of sexual harassment by Sharul Channa, a famous local comedienne whom he interviewed for his TV show. Since then, at least one other woman has shared a similar experience and AWARE has made a statement too. But what happens now? Elsewhere, a local condo issued a notice forbidding domestic helpers from using the facilities and people are pissed. But is it fair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Name A Cockroach After Your Ex ➤ Microsoft Flight Simulator Singapore Add-On Peace!

Feb 9, 20211h 13m

Ep 131YLB #125 - Backlash against Dover Forest development & does MOE want to track our kids’ web history?

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A viral video of Clementi forest in 2020 shone light on development plans for the Clementi and Dover forests. But do we always have to choose between nature and development? Elsewhere, a petition was started to lobby against MOE tracking the computer habits of all students who have school-issued laptops/ tablets. But should kids have that much freedom online? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Straw Millionaire in Singapore at Ramen Matsuri (No.1) ➤ Just Keep Thinking Facebook Page Peace!

Feb 2, 20211h 10m

Ep 130YLB #124 - US travellers get deported from Bali after tweeting & fake news about CNY safety ambassadors

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On 17 Jan 2021, Kristen Gray, a US “digital nomad” living in Bali for the past year, posted a Twitter thread proclaiming her “elevated lifestyle” that went viral and pissed off Indonesians. 10 days later, she and her partner were deported. Why? Back home, a fake message circulating on WhatsApp claimed that 5,000 temp staff will be hired to enforce COVID restrictions during CNY. Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Alice in Borderland | Official Trailer ➤ A Very Fatal Murder Podcast Peace!

Feb 1, 202152 min

Ep 129YLB #123 - Sec 4 student detained for terrorist attack plans & Redditors take on Wall Street with GameStop stock

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On Jan 27, the ISD issued a press release with details on a 16-year-old Singaporean boy who was detained in Dec 2020 for planning terrorist attacks on 2 mosques in SG. How worried should we be? Elsewhere, the Redditors vs Wall Street via GamesStop saga continues to unfold, but what happened? And what happens from here? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Terence's Fav Wildlife Photographer ➤ Daniel LaBelle on YouTube If you know anyone who you think needs emotional or mental support, check out the numbers here https://www.gov.sg/article/call-these-helplines-if-you-need-emotional-or-psychological-support Peace!

Jan 29, 20211h 3m

Ep 128YLB #122 - A mother gets pissed at SAF for making her wait & ALL bicycles in SG now need brakes (feat. Rishi Budhrani)

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On Jan 23, a mother posted on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page about how frustrated she was at having to wait 2 hours for her son to book out of camp. The internet was divided, but does she have a point? Elsewhere, the Ministry of Transport issued a statement declaring that ALL bicycles on SG public paths and roads will be required to have brakes. Why? Featuring Rishi Budhrani, one of Singapore's top stand up comedians! Our live show ➤ https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/53489-comedy-show-e-ticket/ Our audio project ➤ Folklory.com Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week!\ ➤ Khan Academy: Sal Khan : How I Built This with Guy Raz : NPR ➤ The yamseng app by DJBeng ➤ AWARE Saga Podcast Peace!

Jan 26, 20211h 25m

Ep 127YLB Week in History #2 - 18 years after GLADIATOR, Russell Crowe says kids these days have “no focus”

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In Jan 2003, Russell Crowe became famous for “Gladiator”. 18 years later in Jan 2021, he became infamous for getting pissed at a tweet that called "Master and Commander", his other movie, “sleep-inducing”. He said kids have “no focus”, but does Gen Z actually have shorter attention spans? We debate this. And we also review our fav Reddit comments from the past week. Here's the article about Russell Crowe vs the tweet https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jan/18/when-film-stars-attack-russell-crowes-reaction-to-criticism-could-set-a-trend Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Peace!

Jan 25, 202150 min

Ep 126YLB #121 - The pride flag controversy at SMOL eatery & tighter COVID rules for CNY?

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On 18 Jan, the owner of SMOL eatery, a local F&B establishment, uploaded a CCTV video of a random man who ripped off a pride flag on display and hurled abuse at the staff. People pissed and an outpouring of support came, but is there more to it? With CNY coming up, there are murmurings of tougher COVID measures. Does that make sense? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! New Radicals perform ‘You Get What You Give’ Singaporean music director behind J.Lo's performance at US President Biden's inauguration Peace!

Jan 22, 202152 min

Ep 125YLB #120 - MOE gets backlash after rant by transgender student & Boris Johnson wants UK to be “like Singapore”

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A transgender student recently ranted on Reddit about MOE blocking her hormone therapy. The post went viral, and MOE responded with a post of their own. It got backlash, but was it fair? Elsewhere, the British PM Boris Johnson tasks his UK Chancellor with transforming the UK into the “Singapore of Europe”. Should we be proud or is it just politics? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! James Harden explodes for triple-double in Nets debut What Is Clubhouse, The Invite-Only Social Media App? Peace!

Jan 19, 20211h 7m

Ep 124YLB #119 - Trump’s social media ban & Uncle Roger gets backlash about China

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President Trump’s ban from Big Tech platforms has been lauded by loads of people, but is it a good thing? Closer to home, Malaysian comedian Uncle Roger got backlash for taking down a video collab with Mike Chen (Strictly Dumpling) because of his views on China. Correct move or just pandering to appease Chinese fans? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Manchester United is Top! Ghost of Tsushima - Official Trailer Peace!

Jan 15, 20211h 4m

Ep 123YLB Week in History #1: 2017 Australian Open & the birth of Wikipedia

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It’s our new “3rd EPISODE”, where we look at 2 interesting things that happened this week in any past year. Today, it’s the epic tennis final between Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal (2017) and the birth of Wikipedia (2001). We also have a section dedicated to our fans’ comments on Reddit. We’re experimenting, so please let us know what you think. Be honest. Check out our #YLB Subreddit and let us know if this format tickles your loins. And here's a link to the live show we're doing with Rishi B on 6 Feb -> https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/53489-comedy-show-e-ticket/ And check out Folklory.com, our new project! Peace!

Jan 14, 20211h 3m

Ep 122YLB #118 - Backlash against TraceTogether’s data use & PM Lee listed on Carousell for $5m

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On 4 Jan 2021, the Govt revealed that data from the TraceTogether app could be used by the police for investigation of crimes, which prompted a LOT of debate. WTF or fair compromise? Elsewhere, troll accounts have started listing prominent Singaporeans and places for sale on retail app Carousell. Funny or dangerous? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Parliament Sitting 4 January 2021 (English interpretation) Japanese ex-SIA stewardess reveals entire retrenchment process: 'I felt like I was unemployed' Peace!

Jan 11, 20211h 7m

Ep 121YLB #117 - Rioters run wild on Capitol Hill & the 3 women accused of whitewashing Mahjong

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Trump supporters went apeshit and stormed Capitol Hill to protest the 2020 US Election results, but why is that being referred to as a catastrophe of epic proportions? Elsewhere, 3 Texas-based Caucasian women who started a company called Mahjong Line have been accused of cultural appropriation with their “trendy” tiles. Fair criticism or no? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! LongBeachGriffy - YouTube Jack Ma’s absence stirs memories of disappeared Chinese tycoons Peace!

Jan 8, 20211h 3m

Ep 120YLB #116 - KL-Singapore High Speed Rail gets #Cancelled & Man Utd’s Cavani gets banned for a “racial slur”

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On 1 Jan 2021, the plans for the KL-SG HSR was scrapped after SG & M’sia couldn’t agree on a way forward. But after all the work since 2013, why did this happen? Elsewhere, Uruguayan soccer player Edinson Cavani received a 3-match ban and a £100,000 fine for an Instagram comment. Is it fair? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! José Mourinho to Dele Alli: "you are so fuc*ing lazy guy" RESIDENT EVIL 5 Peace!

Jan 3, 20211h 14m

Ep 119YLB #115 - News in 2020 we wanted to talk about but DIDN’T

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2020 has been _______ . We’ll leave that to you to fill up. Amidst the craziness, that are stories we didn’t cover on YLB for whatever reason. From UFOs to naked people in Bedok to BREXIT and Singapore having the biggest “masturbation gap”, we close the loose ends before 2021 takes over. Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Queen’s Gambit | Official Trailer | Netflix United go second as late Rashford winner sinks Wolves Peace!

Dec 31, 202057 min

Ep 118YLB #114 - Ah Boys to Men actor and other celebs flout COVID Rules & the influencers selling “pre-loved” pillows

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Maxi Lim, the Ah Boys to Men actor, is being investigated for flouting COVID19 rules at his recent wedding, while Sonia Chew and 12 other local celebs did the same at a gathering back in Oct 2020. Why do celebs keep doing this? Elsewhere, a recent viral campaign selling pre-loved pillows from Influencers claimed it was a “social experiment”. WTF is going on? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama - Audiobook Football: Dresden fans buy 72,000 tickets for match in empty stadium Peace!

Dec 25, 20201h 4m

Ep 117YLB #113 - Singapore moves into Phase 3 & hotel staycations cause 7-hour queues

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On 14 Dec 2020, Singapore stopped again to watch PM Lee announce Phase 3 starting on 28 Dec 2020. But why that date, and what does it mean for Singaporeans? On a different note, this past weekend saw check-in queues of up to 7-hours form at various hotels. Are staycations really the best idea now? Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur | Official Full Trailer RF Cap | UNIQLO Peace!

Dec 15, 202056 min

Ep 116YLB #112 - Is Warners Bros killing the cinema industry? Feat Antti Toivonen, co-writer of Tiong Bahru Social Club

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Warner Bros announced that they’ll be releasing their entire 2021 slate of movies (17 of them) simultaneously on their streaming platform AND cinemas. Lots of Hollywood big guns have fired back and slammed them, but is that the future of films? Joining us is Antti Toivonen, a SG-based Finn who’s a veteran of the creative industry and also the co-writer of Tiong Bahru Social Club, a local film that just got released and was the opening film of the Singapore International Film Festival. Check out Folklory.com, our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Bags + Camera Gear | Peak Design Official Site Carrd - Simple, free, fully responsive one-page sites for pretty much anything Peace!

Dec 12, 20201h 19m

Ep 115YLB #111 - MP Shanmugam is unhappy with UN’s decision on cannabis & Yeezy release draws huge crowds in Orchard

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On 2 Dec 2020, the UN reclassified Cannabis and no longer considers it a risky narcotic. But MP Shan was unhappy and said it’s because of “money”. Does he have a point? Back home, the latest release of the Yeezy Bred 350 Sneakers caused huge crowds to gather outside a Foot Locker store. Why? And should Foot Locker be responsible? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! HIGH - An interactive film by Royston Tan Singapore Approves First Lab-Grilled Chicken | The Onion Peace!

Dec 7, 202057 min

Ep 114YLB #110 - Singapore becomes the 1st country to approve lab-grown meat & SAF NSFs get new army vests

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Food tech startup Eat Just got the go-ahead to sell their lab-grown meat in Singapore, which will be a world’s FIRST. But would you want to eat lab-grown meat? Or should we wait for more testing? Elsewhere, the SAF announced a new high-tech load-bearing vest. But is it really all that amazing, or is it just a “wayang” PR exercise? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Weeknd - In Your Eyes ft. Kenny G (Official Live Performance) SpaceX Starship Is About To Soar To Its Highest Altitude Yet In Test Flight Peace! Peace!

Dec 3, 20201h 11m

Ep 113YLB #109 - A child rapist gets whipped 146 times in Aceh & the horse-petting event that got backlash

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The public flogging took place in the conservative province of Aceh, which is ruled under Sharia Law. Human rights organisations want caning to be abolished but what about caning in Singapore? Elsewhere, fashion label In Good Company & EQUAL, a horse-based therapy charity, got backlash for putting horses in ION Orchard mall for an event. But was that fair criticism? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Crown | Official Trailer | Netflix Incredible Tales Full Episode on YouTube Peace!

Nov 30, 20201h 14m

Ep 112YLB #108 - Will a UNESCO listing actually be good for “hawker culture” and the breast cancer ad that went wrong

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Come Dec 2020, we’ll find out if our “hawker culture” is officially listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. But will it actually do anything to preserve hawking, or is it just lip service? Elsewhere, a breast cancer ad by the Breast Cancer Foundation rubbed people in all the wrong ways. But does that make it a good ad? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The erasure of Mesut Ozil Dash & Lily | Official Trailer | Netflix Peace!

Nov 24, 20201h 0m

Ep 111YLB #107 - A widow gets rejected as a foster parent by the authorities & George Clooney gives his friends $1 million each

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First, a widow gets rejected as a foster parent by the Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF) BECAUSE she’s a single parent. Then, her daughter posts about it on Facebook and it goes viral. Then NUS Prof rebutts her points. But why were people pissed? Elsewhere, George Clooney gave each of his 14 best friends $1 million each to say thanks, but was it a good idea? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Tiong Bahru Social Club Trailer IOHA (@instituteofhumananatomy) Official TikTok Peace!

Nov 20, 20201h 2m

Ep 110YLB #106 - Calvin Cheng’s “social experiment” on Facebook & local YouTuber gets “sued” by a “marketing guru”?

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Ex-NMP & current social commentator Calvin Cheng did a Facebook "social experiment” criticising WP's Jamus Lim and Raeesah Khan for their material pursuits. But was it useful or just unnecessary fluff? Elsewhere, local YouTuber Rishi is facing legal action by a “marketing guru” he made a video about. WTF is going on? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! PLAYSTATION 5: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ClipDrop App (AR Copy Paste) Peace!

Nov 16, 20201h 16m

Ep 109YLB #105 - 21 members of S Korean “cult” arrested in Singapore & can STB + Pokemon Go help tourism?

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Members of the infamous Shincheonji Church from South Korea were arrested here in S'pore after investigations began in Feb 2020. But why are they considered a “cult”? Does SG have other cults? Elsewhere, Singapore Tourism Board has a tie up with Pokemon Go to promote local tourism. Will it work? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Holidate | Official Trailer "DEBATE NIGHT 2020!" — A Bad Lip Reading of the First Presidential Debate of 2020 Peace!

Nov 13, 202052 min

Ep 108YLB #104 - What’s next after Biden finally beats Trump & EVA Air launches speed dating on flights

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We recorded this episode JUST as Biden was confirmed as POTUS 46, but what happens next? What’s the worst that Trump could do? Elsewhere, EVA Air from Taiwan launches flights to nowhere with speed dating for 40 singles. Good idea or WTF? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Joe Biden wins: The White House will now have dogs after 4 years Sonder: The Realization That Everyone Has A Story Peace!

Nov 8, 20201h 4m

Ep 107YLB #103 - Was MP Shanmugam’s statement on Parti Liyani fair & Baby Shark Becomes Most-Watched YouTube Video

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MP Shanmugam divided the Internet with his Ministerial statement on the controversy around Parti Liyani’s case. Why? Elsewhere, Baby Shark dethrones Despacito as the most-watched video on YouTube with 7 billion views and shows why Korean Pop Culture is taking over the world. Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! JayLaw's YouTube Channel Post by the Projector Peace!

Nov 5, 202054 min

Ep 106YLB #102 - Why Mahathir’s Tweet got banned & the ugly reality of Robinson’s liquidation

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Last week, French’s President Macron pissed off the Muslim world and now Dr Mahathir from Malaysia pisses off Twitter. What exactly did Mahathir say that was considered hate speech? Was the backlash he got fair? Back home, Robinson’s announced their closure after 162 years, but should we be nostalgic or worried? 30% OFF! This episode was proudly brought to you by Wolf+Wald, who make kickass organic and sugar-free drinks. Get 30% OFF at https://www.wolfwald.com/ by using the promo code “YAHLAHBUT” (T&Cs below) $30 min. spend Valid for our SG-based listeners only Valid till 2 Nov 2020 GIVEAWAY RESULTS If you took part in the giveaway last week, CHECK YOUR INSTA DMs. Cos we may have slid into them ;) Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Medium Post by Chrissy Teigen OCEAN - John Butler Peace!

Nov 1, 20201h 9m

Ep 105YLB #101 - France’s President Macron pisses off the Muslim world & how cashless payments may be hurting hawkers

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President Macron rightly condemned the horrible murder of a French teacher by a terrorist, but in the process, he said some things that angered Muslims around the world. Why? Back home in Singapore, a viral social experiment showed our Hawkers could be getting screwed by cashless payment apps. How liddat? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Naval Ravikant on Joe Rogan's Podcast The Haunting of Bly Manor | Official Trailer Peace!

Oct 29, 20201h 12m

Ep 104YLB #100 - Will Malaysia go into “emergency” rule & our favourite moments from 100 YLB episodes

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If you’re wondering WTF is going on in Malaysia’s “emergency” discussions, we do a recap so you don’t have to. Heads up that at the time of this upload, Malaysia’s royal rulers were still in discussion. On a happier note, this is our 100th FRIGGIN YLB episode so THANK YOU ALL! As we get emo, we do a recap of our epiphanies so far. 30% OFF! This episode was proudly brought to you by Wolf+Wald, who make kickass organic and sugar-free drinks. Get 30% OFF at https://www.wolfwald.com/ by using the promo code “YAHLAHBUT” (T&Cs below) $30 min. spend Valid for our SG-based listeners only Extended till 2 Nov 2020 GIVEAWAY TIME Share this podcast episode on Instastories and tag @ministryoffunny and @wolfandwald and you could win a lovebundle of 2 x bottles of pure apple juice, 2 x bottles of sparkling apple and 6 x Street Food Lemonade cans! You’ve got 1 week, and we’ll announce the winner 2 episodes from now in EP#102. Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! MMA: Dominant Khabib calls time on undefeated career - CNA Borat bounces back just ahead of US elections with 'outrageous' pranks Peace!

Oct 25, 20201h 13m

Ep 103YLB #99 - NUS Professor fired for sexual harassment & what is the future of nightlife in Singapore?

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Another week, another case of sexual harassment from NUS/ NTU. But this time it’s a Prof. What happened and what impact does the case have? Elsewhere, news of Phase 3 is bubbling. But nightlife venues are gonna remain close. So how? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Apple's iPhone 12 & 12 Pro MagSafe Cases Gimlet Media's Homecoming Podcast Peace!

Oct 22, 20201h 6m

Ep 102YLB #98 - Amos Yee is charged with child porn in the US & are sneaker resellers unethical?

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Amos Yee has gone from being a YouTube star to international free-speech hero to an asylum-seeker in the US. But last week, he was charged with solicitation of child porn. What happened? Elsewhere, a recent CNA video glorified a 16-year-old who makes SGD30,000 a month reselling sneakers with the help of computer bots. Yay or nay? 30% OFF! This episode was proudly brought to you by Wolf+Wald, who make kickass organic and sugar-free drinks. Get 30% OFF at https://www.wolfwald.com/ by using the promo code “YAHLAHBUT” (T&Cs below) $30 min. spend Valid for our SG-based listeners only Valid till 25 Oct 2020 GIVEAWAY RESULTS If you took part in the giveaway last week, CHECK YOUR INSTA DMs. Cos we may have slid into them ;) Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Hitman Game Franchise Rich URL Chrome Extension Peace!

Oct 18, 20201h 11m

Ep 101YLB #97 - SIA’s onboard meals are world-famous after selling out in 30 mins & SG home cam footage sold on porn sites

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SIA recently launched an A380 “plane restaurant” and home-delivered premium meals, and it’s sold out faster than hotcakes. Some people think it’s great, some think it’s dumb. Why? Elsewhere in SG, hackers have stolen homecam footage from SG flats and are selling them on porn sites. Do people even care? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Mario Kart at Live at Home Harry Mack Freestyles on Omegle Peace!

Oct 14, 20201h 2m

Ep 100YLB #96 - Spotify employees “offended” by Joe Rogan’s podcast & XiaXue complains to the Workers Party

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Spotify employees are demanding censorship of Joe Rogan’s unfiltered podcasts but should he listen? Back home in Singapore, XiaXue’s rants on Instastories about the state of her HDB estate pisses a whole bunch of people off. Why? 30% OFF! This episode was proudly brought to you by Wolf+Wald, who make kickass organic and sugar-free drinks. Get 30% OFF at https://www.wolfwald.com/ by using the promo code “YAHLAHBUT” (T&Cs below) $30 min. spend Valid for our SG-based listeners only Valid till 25 Oct 2020 GIVEAWAY TIME Share this podcast episode on Instastories and tag @ministryoffunny and @wolfandwald and you could win a lovebundle of 2 x bottles of pure apple juice, 2 x bottles of sparkling apple and 6 x Street Food Lemonade cans! You’ve got 1 week, and we’ll announce the winner 2 episodes from now. Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch Nobel Peace Prize for Black Hole Discoveries Peace!

Oct 11, 20201h 0m

Ep 99YLB #95 - Did Trump really get COVID19 & a STOMPer is shocked by “large private parts” on RWS statues

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Days after his "shitshow" of a debate with Joe Biden, Trump tests positive for COVID19. But could it be just an election tactic? Elsewhere, naked statues by artist Fernando Botero at RWS are deemed inappropriate for children by a forum letter to STOMP. Fair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Barcelona & Juventus in same Champions League Group The NBA Finals & Lebron James Peace!

Oct 3, 202056 min

Ep 98YLB #94 - The Bellagraph Nova Group saga & hanging the SG Flag could get you fined $1,000

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We finally talk about the BN group controversy, and ended up questioning our own sanity. Elsewhere, we found out that hanging the SG flag outside your house past 30 Sep is actually an offence. Why?? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Chef's Table BBQ - Season 8 Criminal - the Netflix Interrogation Series Peace!

Sep 29, 20201h 6m

Ep 97YLB #93 - SG Otters eat James Dyson’s fishes and is N.O.C.’s Ryan Tan’s dating another influencer?

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In an interview with the Times, billionaire James Dyson revealed that his fish were eaten by otters in Singapore. And a local influencer was called out for feeding bread to wild boars. So who’s wilder - animals or people? Elsewhere, N.O.C’s Ryan Tan seems to be dating again months after a public divorce and calls for privacy. Why do we care? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Shoutout to Nurses from Terence (and Haresh) - Y'all Rock! Heung-min Son scores FOUR against Southampton Peace!

Sep 23, 202056 min

Ep 96YLB #92 - Elderly cleaner “coerced” into spending $13,180 on beauty products and SIA considers “flights to nowhere”

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In another “David vs Goliath” story, news broke of a 63-year old cleaner allegedly coerced by employees of OPATRA’s beauty salon. But is it fair to accuse them? Elsewhere, SIA tries to rally up customers by considering “flights to nowhere”, where people take off AND land at Changi Airport. Good idea? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Shye - The Singer First day of the Premier League: Liverpool 4-3 Leeds Utd Peace!

Sep 14, 202053 min

Ep 95YLB #91 - Changi Airport Group's Liew Mun Leong vs Parti & our thoughts on Tenet

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We go deep into the case that has taken the Singaporean internet by storm. It’s still developing, but dang it’s interesting. Then we talk about something else that is as confusing - the movie, Tenet. This episode is proudly brought to you by ShopBack! They've got a big sale coming up on 9/9 so download the app at https://app.shopback.com/sf2020yalahbut! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! RunwayML - Machine Learning for Creatives The World of the Married Official Trailer Peace!

Sep 8, 20201h 11m

Ep 94YLB #90 - PM Lee’s “Free Riders” vs Pritam Singh & the Chinese words that got a USC prof banned

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Why are people pissed with PM Lee’s use of the phrase “Free Rider”? Elsewhere, a USC Prof was suspended for saying a Chinese word that sounds like a racial slur. Fair? This episode is proudly brought to you by ShopBack! They've got a big sale coming up on 9/9 so download the app at https://app.shopback.com/sf2020yalahbut! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Joe Rogan Experience #1527 - David Blaine Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Peace!

Sep 5, 202055 min

Ep 93YLB #89 - Things that CB has made us realize go #BetterTogether (or not!)

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These past few months have been weird. But it’s also made us realize some things that we never thought of before. This episode was done in collaboration with ShopBack (who love Yah Lah But too). So show them some love! This episode is proudly brought to you by ShopBack! They've got a big sale coming up on 9/9 so check them out https://app.shopback.com/sf2020yalahbut! Our #YLB Subreddit - Links to all the things we speak about! Athletes Are Finished Playing America’s Rigged Game Trevor Wallace's YouTube Channel Peace!

Sep 2, 20201h 10m

Ep 92YLB #88 - A gay pastor shares his thoughts on Christianity, TrueLove.Is & LGBTQ issue

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We speak to Pastor Miak Siew from Free Community Church, i.e. the only church in Singapore that “affirms same-sex and transgender relationships” as being “consistent with Christian faith and teachings”. And of course, he shares his thoughts on TrueLove.Is. Listen to the other 2 episodes in this trilogy exploring LGBTQ and religion! YLB #83 - TrueLove.Is and the Controversy Behind What They Do YLB #85 - A gay man’s thoughts on TrueLove.Is and other LGBTQ+ issues, feat. Sean Foo Our #YLB Subreddit - Links to all the things we speak about! The Batman Teaser Trailer (2021) Gentle Bones' New Track - 你還不知道 "In the Air Tonight" Live Performance Peace!

Aug 30, 20202h 3m

Ep 91YLB #87 - Was the Tangs’ hijab case really “discrimination” & Circles.Life ad gets backlash

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On 18 Aug 2020, news broke of Tangs Dept Store being investigated for a case where their staff allegedly requested a part-time promoter to remove her hijab. Things blew up and even President Halimah got involved. But was it really a case of discrimination? Elsewhere, Circles.Life got called out for their ad promoting a course to catch wild boars in SG. Why? Get Your Calli Low-Cal Ice Cream! Use the promo code "mofxcalli" for 15% off ➤ http://bit.ly/MOFxCalli Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Chef's Table: BBQ | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/VnvG08masio Untitled Goose Game https://goose.game/ Peace!

Aug 23, 20201h 18m

Ep 90YLB #86 - The Dee Kosh saga & should restaurants or customers be blamed for not social distancing?

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Yesterday, local YouTuber/ Radio DJ Dee Kosh admitted that there is “some truth” to the avalanche of sexual harassment allegations. Police investigations are ongoing, but how did all this happen? Elsewhere, a FB post by a restaurant owner about customers flouting social distancing rules went viral, but was it fair? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! FC Barcelona 2-8 Bayern Munchen - Highlights https://youtu.be/fwgEyZNgIVA Messages from our listeners and fans --> No link, so here's just a bunch of heart emojis

Aug 19, 20201h 3m

Ep 89YLB #85 - A gay man’s thoughts on TrueLove.Is and other LGBTQ+ issues, feat. Sean Foo

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We speak to Sean Foo, founder of "Dear Straight People", Asia's leading LGBTQ+ platform which reaches 300,000+ people per month. We cover some deep topics and we also discuss the podcast we did last week with Pastor Norman and Tou Chen from TrueLove.Is on their controversial approach to LGBTQ issues. Listen to the other 2 episodes in this trilogy exploring LGBTQ and religion! YLB #83 - TrueLove.Is and the Controversy Behind What They Do YLB #88 - A gay pastor shares his thoughts on Christianity, TrueLove.Is & LGBTQ issue Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! The "Dear White People" Website https://dearstraightpeople.com/ Peace!

Aug 16, 20201h 27m