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T42

Joel and Kishanrss.com

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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Episodes

Ep 64: Internet History

In this episode, we dwell on some Internet goings-on and quiz each other on our Google search histories, which takes up from Worcestershire Sauce to Chloe Sevigny, and whether it's ever appropriate to pee on someone's hand. +++ 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, 202251 min

Ep 63: Chicken Curry

For the first time of T42, we take our mics into the kitchen as we attempt a multi-sensory culinary escapade, cooking the much discussed NYT's Singaporean Chicken Curry on air, so you have to. You are welcome. +++ 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, 202252 min

Ep 62: Friendship

In this episode, returning special guest Pooja Nansi joins us as we talk about friendship. +++ 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, 202259 min

Ep 61: Gay (Part 2)

If you need something to drown out (or usher in) CNY, just play this episode at full volume. It's more shrills and spills as we carry on answering your filthy queer questions. We go deep on first crushes, how to cope with loneliness, and the all important question: can you wear inside clothes outside? +++ 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 freemus...

Aug 14, 20221 hr

Ep 60: Gay (Part 1)

In this extra special episode, the screeching hits new levels with our guest Nicholas Deroose, one of the hosts of Singapore's first gay podcast, "Queercast" back in the noughts. We talk about Queercast, and reminisce about gay Singapore in the early 2000s. Then we answer some questions from Instagram. Open relationships? Tops and bottoms? Orgies? Which ministers would be shoot, marry, shag? We've got it all! CW: very gay. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 6 min

Ep 59: Aging

In this episode, we talk about all things aging. We list some unique elder-millennial signs of aging, discuss what it means for us to grow old, and think about our funerals. +++ 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, 202259 min

Ep 57: Random

In this episode, we talk about all the random things that have been going on in our mundane existence in this tiny island. +++ 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, 202254 min

Ep 58: TODAY Youth Survey, Regrets, TikTok Food Challenges

In this episode, we talk about the much-discussed TODAY Youth Survey on LGBTQ acceptance , delve (unnecessarily) deep into our regrets, and use science to pick apart TikTok food challenges. +++ 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, 20221 hr

Ep 56: Wine

In this extra special episode, come learn about all things wine with our good friend and sommelier, Josh! BYOB and join us as we take our shenanigans to unnecessary heights with our very first "4D-episode". +++ 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, 202259 min

Ep 55: Updates

In this episode, we introduce a new face on T42. +++ 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, 202259 min

Ep 54: Complain

In this episode, we talk about Singapore's love of complaining. And then we complain. A lot. +++ 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, 20221 hr

Ep 53: Hungry Ghost Festival, Shan Deadlifts, Pandas, De*Kosh, the Ballmer Peak

In this episode, we talk about the Hungry Ghost Festival, do a rundown on a number of recent happenings, and discuss the Ballmer Peak and how alcohol could actually help us perform better. +++ 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, 202258 min

Ep 52: Changi Airport, Anti-Vaxxers, Duchenne Smile

In this episode, we talk about recently-dethroned, former World'd Number 1 Changi Airport, dish on Anti-Vaxxers (and the science behind mRNA vaccines), and discuss the Duchenne Smile and the strange semiotics of talking with a mask on. +++ 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, 202253 min

Ep 51: National Day Speshur

We're back for Season 3, and just in time for National Day! We commemorate this festive occasion by reviewing the MacDonald's crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger, listen to some NDP songs, and *gasp* maybe even release one of our onw!? +++ 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, 20221 hr 2 min

Ep 50: Post-Pride Mop-Up

It's our Season 2 Finale! But it's also the end of Pride, and in recognition of that, we do a mop-up of recent Singapore queer shenanigans. We review F*GH*G the show but also its accompanying Slur Gate, alongside Pride-flag Gate, and Homophobia in Tik Tok Gate. So many gates, so many lukewarm takes. Some bonus material (but not batteries) included. See you next season, besties!! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sof...

Aug 14, 202254 min

Ep 49: Birthday Spechur

In this episode, we celebrate our birthdays by combing through our teenage blogs for choice pieces to share with the world. Strap in, cringe alert! Then we ruminate on growing older, the ferocity of youth, and young people on the Internet. +++ 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, 202256 min

Ep 48: Racism

In this episode, we contemplate the state of race relations in Singapore. CW: Racism. +++ 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, 20221 hr 10 min

Ep 47: May Round Up

In this episode, part therapy part bitch-fest, we comment on news articles highlighting dismaying shenanigans that happened in the month of May. +++ 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, 20221 hr

Ep 46: Mother Tongue, Reopening, Netflix Reccs

In this episode, we relive collective trauma about Mother Tongue, take a hard look at the world opening up again, and recommend stuff watch to get us through Phase 2 part deux. +++ 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, 202258 min

Ep 45: One Year Anniversary Spechur

It's our first anniversary!!! To celebrate, we take some questions from you, our listeners, which leads to a chat ranging from the mundane to the profane. Then, we muse a little sadly (but not despairingly) about the relentless hentak kaki of the pandemic. +++ 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, 202258 min

Ep 44: MacDonalds, Gym Culture, Mutations

In this episode, we wonder out loud why Singaporeans are so fixated by MacDonalds, work through Gym Culture and why everyone's freaking out about gyms closing, and get a lesson from Kishan on Mutations and how not to be afraid of them (GET VACCINATED!). +++ 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, 202258 min

Ep 43: ST Forum

In this episode, in celebration of SG 160, Singapore's drop to 160th place in the World Press Freedom Index, we turn to the freest part of our media landscape: the Straits Times forum. +++ 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, 202244 min

Ep 42: Deep Chat - School

In this episode, our good friend, singer-songwriter Weish joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about School. We discuss elitism in the Singapore school system, the emotional life of teachers, school horror stories, and cast our thoughts back to when we were wee school-going tiddle tots. +++ 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.o...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep 41: Deep Chat - Vegetarianism

In this deep chat on vegetarianism, we're joined by our dear friend and long-time vegetarian, Sean! We talk about the Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, discuss cultural and moral dimensions of going vegetarian, and leave you with some cooking tips and food recommendations. +++ 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, 202259 min

Ep 40: At the Zoo

In this special outdoor episode, we head to the Singapore Zoo. We talk about animals, the ethics of zoo-keeping, and go in search of the blue-crowned pigeon. +++ 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, 202242 min

Ep 39: Housing, "Wokeism", Gratitude

In this episode, we discuss housing in Singapore, wade through some shitty public discourse, and lean why we should be grateful. +++ 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, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep 37: Absurdity, Dating Apps, Meditation

In this episode, we look at the absurdity of smileyface-gate, delve the murky depths of dating apps, and find our centre with meditation. +++ 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, 20221 hr

Ep 36: The Culture Wars, Awkward Situations Survival Guide, ASMR

In this episode, we break down the "Culture Wars" and their discontents, give you a handy guide to surviving common Awkward Situations, and puzzle over the science of ASMR. +++ 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, 202252 min

Ep 35: Singapore Hazards, Britney Spears, The Human Microbiome

In this episode, we talk through some of the numerous Hazards of living in Singapore, discuss the Britney Spears saga, and learn the surprising importance of our Microbiome. +++ 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, 202255 min
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