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+.
In our Chinese New Year special, we work through our un-excitement, lay bare CNY superstitions, play a game of Huat or No Huat, and send you off with a special T42 edition of the lo-hei ceremony. +++ 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.
We're back for Season 2 babababeow! In our return to the airwaves, we deep the Heaty vs. Cooling divide, reflect on the past month of queerphobic shenanigans, and marvel at the science of dry January. +++ 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.
It's our season finale! In this episode, we hand out awards to the Best (and Worst) of Singapore 2020, and discuss the future of socialising: roaring 2020's or pit-stop before Apocalypse? Also, looking ahead to 2021, year of the vaccine, Kishan teaches us how to have better conversations with the sceptical about science. +++ 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...
In this episode, we invite extra special guest Joel Kang as we attempt a T42 at sea! We do a deep-dive on the gripping new podcast around the AWARE saga, highlight the importance of bee hoon, discuss activism, homophobia, and growing up gay 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.
In this episode, we talk about the ubiquity of shopping malls, discuss using they/them pronouns, and take a closer look at lab-grown meat. +++ 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.
In this episode, we talk about food glorious food, dissect what it means to celebrate Thanksgiving in Singapore, and commemorate World AIDS Day by dropping a bit of HIV/AIDS science. +++ 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.
In this episode, we delve deep into the labyrinth that is Ikea and discuss our obsession with it. We also take a closer look at Netflix's The Crown and talk about the monarchy. Plus, we teach you how to fall in love with 36 questions. +++ 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.
In this episode, we take a look at a list of Singaporeans' top phobias and discuss the new face of gender-bending fashion Harry Styles. Plus, we sum up everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine. +++ 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.
It's Christmas Eve in November and as a special Yuletide treat, we read to you from Cold Storage's "Christmas Feasts Chosen With Care Food & Gift Guide 2020". Merry Christmas one and 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.
In this episode, we size up the 5Cs of yore and suggest 5 new ones. Plus, we scratch our heads over the new Covid Clubbin Pilot Scheme, and shout out a new gay 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.
In this episode, we celebrate Halloween by talking about the ghosts of Singapore and our experiences at Old Changi Hospital. We also take a look at domestic tourism and discuss what to do during the year-end holidays. +++ 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.
In this episode, we discuss the language phenomenon that is code switching, talk about Trace Together and the information we so willingly send to the Cloud, and diss Netflix's Emily in Paris because... ew. +++ 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.
In this episode, we discuss clubbing in Singapore (and reminisce about our first clubbing experiences). talk about the effect porn has on our perception of sex, and shout-out the Singapore Writers' Festival, with heapfuls of 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.
In this episode, we dissect the phenomenon that is Hai Di Lao in Singapore, process our schadenfreude about Trump's sickness, and talk about the implications of epigenetics in our life choices. +++ 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.
It's our 20th episode and we celebrate it with a series of hot-takes on Peranakans, rich people getting away with it, and the abomination that is gender reveal parties. Peppered with plenty of 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.
In this extra special episode, we're joined by Neo Swee Lin & Lim Lay Siu! Together, we talk about their livestream music act, The NeoKELELims, discuss living under a culture of fear, and review The Pitch, with plenty of juicy 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.
In this episode, Joel goes solo and delivers an audio essay on the body in gay male culture, taking you on a critical romp through a world filled with Instagays, Kafka-esque machines, Body Nazis, and Fascist Aesthetics. Why are gay men so fixated on perfect gym bodies? What are the pitfalls? Are we all just going through it?
In this XXL episode, we invite extra special guest Kir from a threesome as we discuss relationships and sex in Singapore, from interracial dating and finding "the one", to marriage and having children. +++ 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.
In this episode, we discuss how Joel has taken up running (and enjoys it!), social media, and explore the wellness industry with the Netflix documentary Un(Well), 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.
In this episode, we invite you to take a walk with us on the wild side as we discuss nature and our relationship with it here in Singapore. Featuring extra special guest David Tan. +++ 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. Birdcalls from xeno-canto.org.
In this episode, it is a return to form! We commiserate with the A-level students of the UK and share our own experiences, talk about death in cafes, bitch about postmodern internet content, and fantasise about decomposition. +++ 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.
In this extra juicy episode, it's all things Singapore. We dish on our National Day cynicism, enthuse about our favourite Singlish expressions, and go to town on the Classic Singapore TV dump on Netflix. +++ 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.
In this extra special episode, we share our changing personal relationships with religion and spirituality. Featuring extra special guest Sean. +++ 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.
In this extra special episode, we discuss brown love, Racial Harmony Day, the Netflix series Indian Matchmaking, cancel culture, and the bewildering world of Gen-Z slang, with heapfuls of digressions along the way. Featuring extra special guest and dear friend Pooja Nansi.
In this episode, we discuss the good and (mostly) bad of the New Normal™, and pay tribute to the cell-line of Henrietta Lacks. +++ 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.
In this episode, we discuss our top things to have come out from this election season, Hallo Polis, and read some patriotic poetry, because 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.
In this episode, we celebrate all things Pride. We talk about attending our very first Pride parade, Pink Dot, and the Netflix documentary Disclosure, all sprinkled with delicious digressions. +++ 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.
In this extra special episode, we celebrate our birthday weekend! We discuss how we feel about getting older, Cancer season and astrology, and why time seems to move faster the older we get. +++ 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.
In this episode, we return to our three-part format and talk about what it means to move to Phase 2, discuss the TERF she-who-must-not-be-named, and shed light on solar storms, all served with heaps of delicious digressions. +++ 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.
In this episode, we delve deep into growing up brown in Singapore and performative allyship. +++ 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.
