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Ep 161YLB #155 - Our ASK-ME-ANYTHING episode (Pt. 2) where we answer more BURNING questions

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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!

May 4, 20211h 48m

Ep 160YLB #154 - SudhirTV on Burning Man, the SG Media Landscape and Chinese Privilege

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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!

Apr 30, 20212h 1m

Ep 159YLB #153 - What the Cabinet reshuffle means & the $250 SG Premier League for Young Player of the Month

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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!

Apr 25, 202155 min

Ep 158YLB #152 - A mother is told to wear a t-shirt due to her “revealing” swimsuit & Joanna Dong gets roasted

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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!

Apr 22, 20211h 6m

Ep 157YLB #151 - Europe’s biggest football clubs piss fans off with proposed “super league” & Abercrombie closes in SG

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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!

Apr 20, 20211h 8m

Ep 156YLB #150 - Our first-ever ASK-ME-ANYTHING where we answer your BURNING questions (Part 1)

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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!

Apr 15, 20211h 27m

Ep 155YLB #149 - Naiise visited by debt collectors on their last day of business & K-beauty brand Innisfree accused of “greenwashing”

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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!

Apr 11, 202158 min

Ep 154YLB #148 - DPM Heng steps down as leader of 4G team & SG’s new “hunky guy cleaning service”

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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!

Apr 9, 202158 min

Ep 153YLB #147 - “Pedestrianise” road experiment gets mixed reactions & the couple who painted over a $672,000 artwork

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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!

Apr 5, 20211h 4m

Ep 152YLB #146 - Chinese celebs boycott Nike and Adidas over Xinjiang cotton controversy & SMRT staff to start shushing us on trains

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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!

Apr 3, 202159 min

Ep 151YLB #145 - Our first space comedy TV show, and it’s in TAMIL! (feat. SSV, our writer-director)

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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!

Mar 31, 20211h 41m

Ep 150YLB #144 - Is this the end of “work from home” in SG & the Suez Canal gets jammed up

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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!

Mar 29, 20211h 4m

Ep 149YLB #143 - Ngee Ann poly students urinating on others & the couple in trouble for having THREE Weddings

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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!

Mar 24, 202150 min

Ep 148YLB #142 - CEO of You Tiao Man replies to angry Sparkletots email about tattoos & the first SG-born table tennis Olympian

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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!

Mar 22, 202155 min

Ep 147YLB #141 - Anthony Chen on directing a Marvel movie, awards acceptance speeches & the future of film in Singapore

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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!

Mar 19, 20211h 30m

Ep 146YLB #140 - The controversial "woke" article by Bertha Henson’s student & the SG music conductor from Russia who now delivers food

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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!

Mar 17, 20211h 0m

Ep 145YLB #139 - Why Oprah’s interview with Meghan and Harry is so polarizing & “Count on me, S’pore” copied in India

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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!

Mar 14, 20211h 8m

Ep 144YLB #138 - A viral nature “influencer” on the Kranji forest clearing, wild boars & SG nature (feat. Biogirl MJ)

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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!

Mar 12, 20211h 38m

Ep 143YLB #137 - The Govt’s project to unite S’poreans through football & is Viswa Sadasivan talking about casual racism?

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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!

Mar 9, 20211h 0m

Ep 142YLB #136 - Singapore’s first ARTS university & SingPass to be used to verify age when buying beer

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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!

Mar 6, 20211h 2m

Ep 141YLB #135 - The Substation closes down amidst outcries & the 2 women hospitalised after a spin class

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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!

Mar 3, 20211h 10m

Ep 140YLB #134 - A wild boar gets euthanized in SG & thousands sign a petition against “vaccine passports” in the UK

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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!

Feb 28, 202156 min

Ep 139YLB #133 - SG Pastor asks girls to dress more “modestly” & the new app that allow you to “chope” parking lots

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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!

Feb 24, 202158 min

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