Ep 93: Pretty Privilege
SURPRISE, DOUBLE RELEASE! T-minus-7 to the end of T42 OMG?! Kishan comes to terms with pretty privilege (his), Joel can't relate, and something about Pink Dot.
Jun 27, 2025•56 min
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Two best friends in Singapore who each bought microphones talk about anything from science to popular culture, the arts and life in Singapore. Hosted by Joel and Kishan. Advisory: Mature content, 18+.
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Ep 92: Your Venus is in Hypochondria
Your besties reunite after several months apart and do not talk about the Singapore election or anything remotely important.
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Ep 91: Peace, Joy, and PrEP
It's the final season of T42! To kick us off, we elder millennials invite Medli to give us some Gen Z wisdom, and we discuss what's in and out for 2025.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Ep 90: Iambic Pentameter
Season finale bell! In this episode, we end of the season by discussing sexy singlish, a racism, and animals in the news. See y'all next season!
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Ep 89: Itadakimasu
In this episode, we discuss health and wellness, mid-life crises, our mortality, and the F1 apocalypse.
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Ep 88: Bang Bang Bang
We meander.
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Ep 87: Cakap Satu Buat Satu
In this extra special episode, we are joined by our friend and historian Faris Joraimi to discuss the merits of Malaysian cuisine, talk about pride month LGBTQ+ drama, and do a deep dive into the politics of the new Fort Canning colonial statues. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Ep 86: Guitar Hero
In this episode, we discuss the coming Lee-to-Wong dynasty change, talk about our ministers' social media posts, and interview two special guests. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Ep 85: Arun and Samuel
In this episode, we discuss the concerns arising from MOE's attempt at a lesson around the horrors in Gaza. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Ep 84: True Singapore Ghost Stories #27
When we saw "the cult of woke" on the cover of the new TSGS, we thought this was gonna be a fun little Gen Z supernatural romp. What we got instead was a terrifying journey into paranoid eschatology and the darkest corners of the boomer imagination.
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Ep 83: Think About the Egg Station
Discussed in this episode: Joel may have bronchitis, Kishan is attacked by a gay in public, some smartass clearly thought it'd be fun to gamify digital literacy for seniors, a Brisbanite hits on Joel and it goes badly for all involved, the magical world of oud, and for some reason: Joakim Gomez.
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Centre 42 and T42 present: The Gaza Monologues
In support of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Centre 42 and T42 Podcast (Singapore) have heeded the call of Ashtar Theatre (Palestine) to present The Gaza Monologues. These monologues were written and performed by Gazan teenagers under Ashtar Theatre's mentorship to give voice to their horror, hope, and resilience in the face of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza in the years 2008 and 2009. It is now 2023, there is another war, and these monologues are still tragica...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Ep 82: George, Peter, John and Wai Kit
We dropped off a bit to take care of our mental health, amongst other things, but are back with an episode we recorded over a month ago - don't worry, still fresh can eat. We discuss choices made during LKY's 100th birthday celebrations, religious alternatives to halloween, and how homophobia and the haze may be connected.
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Ep 81: Anita Sarawak is Still Alive
Your girls catch up over biscuits and finger banging, botox and sea creatures... the dubious gayness of Troye Sivan, wanting to f*ck until one's skin falls off, the mysterious fate of Anita Sarawak, stealing from the British Museum, your mother's sodium intake, and somnambulant golden showers.
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Ep 80: Presidential Siam Diu
Our lukewarm take on the 2023 Singapore Presidential Election, featuring a scintillating array of experts (i.e. whoever picked up the phone).
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ep 79: Top Today, Bottom Tomorrow
It's Season 5 and we shoot the febreeze about Heartstopper 2, teenage love, dating, the Barbie Movie, and the presidential election.
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Ep 78: Family
In this extra-special, season finale, we celebrate Pride with a discussion on PinkDot's campaign theme ("Celebrating all Families"), close read the PinkDot campaign video, talk about what it means to come out, and share our own coming out stories. Happy Pride y'all! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr
Ep 77: Chaotic Question Time
We did an anon questions on IG and y'all served us some FETID INQUIRIES. We do our best to answer all of them. Content warning: frank discussions of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, fat-shaming, and filthy gay trash. Featuring musical guest Weish, with her latest single: "house".
May 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Ep 76: Teacher
Pride season is nearly upon us, and nothing kickstarts the merriment like sharing and therapizing trauma on a Public Platform™️. Merry Pridemas. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
May 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Ep 75: East Coast Park
Joel and Kishan go for a walk in East Coast Park, a hostage situation in which Joel rants at Kishan on a variety of subjects, with some breaks. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Mar 10, 2023•52 min
Ep 74: Valentine's Gay
Come and be our Valentine as we talk about what this season of love means to us, two single, gay, elder millennials. Happy Valentine's Gay! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Ep 73: Inebriated Things
We get back from a night out and read the gays and ourselves for filth. CW: Homophobic language. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr
Ep 72: 377a Parliamentary Debates
Section 377A has been repealed! We follow the parliamentary debates with a bucket and mop. .+++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Ep 71: Five Foreign Listeners
In this extra special episode, our fabulous, fabled, five foreign listeners take center stage as they share with us little snippets about themselves and their takeaways from listening to the podcast. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Ep 70: Straight Men, Radical Climate Activism, Laika
In this episode, we discuss straight men, share our views on radical climate activism, and pay tribute to space dog Laika. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Ep 69: Cann*bis, Quiet Quitting, DART
In this episode, we discuss the brouhaha around canehbis use in the region, the phenomenon of quiet quitting, and the benefits of poking an asteroid. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr
Ep 68: Gay Aging, The Queen, Misophonia
In this episode, we discuss what it means to grow older gay in Singapore, ruminate on the death of Queen Lizzie and what it means for the monarchy, and chew on misophonia, with plenty of delicious digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Ep 67: 377A
In this episode we discuss the repeal of section 377A, and what this means for LGBTQ+ folks in Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Ep 66: Is it Can be Allow?
Hey besties!! We are back for Season 4!! Pull up a chair, pop open that bottle of wine, and gather round for more of our same (ish), shrill shenanigans. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Philip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Aug 14, 2022•47 min
Ep 65: April is the Cruellest Month
In our Season 3 finale, we discuss the April tea, from dance party shenanigans, to being let out of our cages, the Lawrence Wong ascendency, and the lastest whisperings in the 377A Saga. Bye until next time besties! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min
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