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The Friday Podcast

A weekly podcast with well known subjects every week talking about what's behind the facts. Hosted by Iyas Lawrence.
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Pod. 124 Nino Kayam TALKS ABOUT THE UNPLANNED BENEFACTION

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Nino Kayam talks about wasting resources, accepting the moments and making good use of it. Anindyo Baskoro or known better as Nino Kayam is the N-word that we all sing to when we talk about RAN. We all probably know how they come about but in today's episode, we talked about how Nino stayed in what he believes and how achievements aren't the reason to keep on going but to learn and adapt to what the people want. After 15 years with RAN and 7 years with LaleIlma...

Jan 08, 202152 minSeason 3Ep. 124

Pod. 123 Enzy Storia TALKS ABOUT TURNING FEARS TO LAUGHTERS

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Enzy Storia talks about dealing with insecurities, taking chances and conversations backstage No better way for us to start the year with a brand new episode featuring Enzy Storia, the lady that kept you entertained throughout 2020 as a part of The Tonight Show. On this episode, you can still hear her classic laughter but we took it a step further and talked about more important stuffs like how she finally found the courage to encounter her weakness and fear of...

Jan 01, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 123

Pod. 122 Gita Wirjawan TALKS ABOUT LOOKING FOR LUCKY NARRATORS FOR THE LONG GAME

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Gita Wirjawan talks about not running for politics, gambling on ideas and keeping up with the youth. Merry Christmas from us at Makna Talks and on this special day instead of the bearded man in red, we have Gita Wirjawan with us to spread the message of positivity. Gita Wirjawan was once the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia or as the man would say, he was once in public service. Today, pak Gita is an Indonesian entrepreneur, investment banker, phi...

Dec 25, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 122

Pod. 121 Luna Maya TALKS ABOUT DOING EVERYTHING SEAMLESSLY IN ONE TAP

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Luna Maya talks about the biggest blessing, being relevant and the power in her hand. Luna Maya started just over 20 years ago in this entertaining industry when probably most of you were out there making a mess in the kitchen. From the cover of magazines to companying your breakfast on morning music shows, Luna have done it all. You will hear how Luna try to keep it up to the social standards and lowering down egos to still make it relevant. We partner up with...

Dec 18, 202059 minSeason 3Ep. 123

Pod. 120 Afgan TALKS ABOUT THE HOLDUP THAT WAS NEEDED

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Afgan talks about skipping auditions, the fans and being back with a healthier state of mind. What’s your Afgan song story? We believe you’ve jammed on one or two during your high or lows but today we get to know how it all started. From skipping auditions for The Cure to being back from a needed hiatus. Afgansyah Reza is here on Makna Talks to talk all about it. Only on Spotify!

Dec 11, 202045 minSeason 3Ep. 120

Pod. 119 Rachel Amanda TALKS ABOUT BEING CORNERED OVER PRIVILEGES

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Rachel Amanda talks about growing up in the industry, the pressures and #KitaSemuaSahabat When you were out there making scenes in a shopping mall asking for toys, Rachel Amanda Aurora was acting scenes after scenes as a child. With over 50 works, Amanda is still considered as Indonesia’s most talented actress and we teamed up with @cerdasberkarakter.kemdikbudri to talk about the pressures at home, school and work. Here is a podcast to understand the danger of ...

Dec 04, 202059 minSeason 3Ep. 119

Pod. 118 Cantika Abigail TALKS ABOUT TEMPORARY SEPARATIONS

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Cantika Abigail talks about the day she was told to leave, building confidence and asking for a sign. You may know her as a part of a trio that once was made to entertain many of us and they exactly did what they were supposed to do. on top of their career, they were asked to go their own ways and today we meet the confident, brave and brand new soloist, Cantika Abigail. Out here to talk about her latest release but ended up with a conversation about body posit...

Nov 27, 202053 minSeason 3Ep. 118

Pod. 117 Erastus Radjimin TALKS ABOUT BEING THE DUMBEST IN THE ROOM

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Erastus Radjimin talks about game changing hospitality, taking no salary and waiting for the light after the dark. Erastus “erry” Radjimin fell in love with the world of hospitality despite being introduced to hotels as a boy. From what started as a personal joy, he now owns 17 hotels in Indonesia that started off with his first, known best as Artotel. Today, things are better than it was a few months ago. Sales dropped by 80 percent and a 10% occupancy was con...

Nov 20, 202057 minSeason 3Ep. 117

Pod. 116 Andrea Gunawan TALKS ABOUT STEPPING UP YOUR ONLINE DATING GAME

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Andrea Gunawan talks about dating in 2020, misconception of online dating and seeking common ground. What’s a better way to find your ideal online date with a few tips and tricks by the love guru we all love, Andrea Gunawan aka Catwomanizer. On this episode, we teamed up with Ok Cupid for the advice we didn’t know we all needed for dating in 2020 and broke some misconceptions. Unlike our podcast with Catwomanizer 2 years ago, hopefully you’ll find love on your ...

Nov 13, 202049 minSeason 3Ep. 116

POD.115 Moshe Panjaitan TALKS ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Moshe Panjaitan talks about the third internet wave, persuading the boomers, and being in a bit of a rush. Internet of Things may sound easy to understand but it's much more complicated than what you think. Although they said the same thing about the internet a few decades ago. We talked with Moshe Panjaitan CEO of Miota International Teknologi to explain how this technology works and how it can change the way we live better by using the internet. This podcast ...

Nov 06, 202057 minSeason 3Ep. 115

POD.114 Hannah Al Rashid TALKS ABOUT BREAKING THE SILENCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Hannah Al Rashid talks about raising the voice for her, fighting for logic, and #GerakBersama In the beginning, Hannah Al Rashid left London to Indonesia when she was going to apply for work at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), but it didn’t happen and instead, she was offered to become a model in a video clip. Thankfully she took the gig. After countless roles in movies, now she uses her fame as a platform to voice out against gender inequality an...

Nov 03, 202059 minSeason 3Ep. 114

POD.113 Nadya Hutagalung TALKS ABOUT SAVING OUR GREATEST THREAT, MANKIND.

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Nadya Hutagalung talks about the escape, meeting the holiness, and saving lives from losing one. The beautiful Nadya Hutagalung took the flight to Tokyo and began her modeling journey at the age of 12. What started as a school holiday went on for 4 years and became one of her first job in the industry. That was before she became an MTV VJ in 1995, when she had to escape Australia to Singapore with a police escort. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse...

Oct 30, 202059 minSeason 3Ep. 113

POD. Spesial Sumpah Pemuda: Youth Leadership

In case you missed out our takeover at @hardrockfm earlier today, it's now out on Spotify! to celebrate sumpah pemuda we teamed up with @ideafestid and talked with @hadiismanto__ and @miobyrda about youth leadership.

Oct 28, 202039 minSeason 3Ep. 113

POD. 112 Princess Megonondo TALKS ABOUT THE FAST PACE GENERATION

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Princess Megonondo talks about the night that changed her, the friendly competition in life, and the importance of university. Princess Megonondo was made Miss Indonesia in 2019 after successfully winning Miss Jambi in the same year but that didn't stop her from going forward and finishing the top 40 during the Miss World contest in 2019. Today, Princess has passed on her crown but continues to do good especially at University in Binus International. We teamed ...

Oct 23, 202052 minSeason 3Ep. 112

POD. 111 Kai & Manda TALKS ABOUT THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION OF TRANSACTIONS

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Kai & Manda talks about the rise of values in coins, investing in the future and an introduction to Tokocrypto. Most likely you've heard the term Cryptography, but after watching multiple videos about what it is, you still don't get it, do you? well, let us help you out and explain not only what it is, but to get you started in investing on your first Crypto Assets. We teamed up with Tokocrypto to discuss the future of digital transactions and making sure b...

Oct 20, 20201 hrSeason 3Ep. 111

Pod. 110 Podkesmas TALKS ABOUT THE ONE YEAR WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGED

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Podkesmas talks about the four characters, taking it all seriously and the future strategies. The squad may not be back on their podcast, but they are here at ours. Taking a quick break just before kicking off season 4 of Podkesmas. A visit to our HQ was filled with conversations about the beginning, taking the jokes aside and the possibilities of expansion with Ananda Omesh, Angga Nggok, Surya Insomnia and Imam Darto. Check out today’s podcast only on Spotify ...

Oct 16, 202050 minSeason 3Ep. 110

Pod. 109 Pamungkas TALKS ABOUT THE DREAMS AND DEDICATION

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Pamungkas talks about the drastic changes, healing a broken heart and the sweat of doing it all alone. No, not the football player but the talented singer, producer and songwriter Pamungkas. Without a doubt he is currently the biggest in the game when it comes to music in Indonesia. Despite the fact that he has no answer to how this all happened, check out today’s episode to know how hard this all takes, one note at a time. Only on Spotify!

Oct 09, 202055 minSeason 3Ep. 109

Pod. 108 Bintang Emon TALKS ABOUT THE GREAT MOMENTS THAT TAKES TIME

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Bintang Emon talks about the stand up dream, trapped in a strip club and learning to let go. There is a man in charged of keeping us entertained during this pandemic strike, his name is Bintang Emon. The stand-up comedian that everyone were talking about for the past year. Although you’ve seen him on your Instagram and family group chat on WhatsApp, in real life, Bintang is the kind of kid your mother wants you to be. His hardworking and life changing stories w...

Oct 02, 202056 minSeason 3Ep. 108

Pod. 107 Adinia Wirasti TALKS ABOUT PLAYING ROLES FOR THE CHANGE WE SEEK

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Adinia Wirasti talks about her faith in film, the rough beginning, and saying yes to #eyesaidyes. Many of us adore Adinia Wirasti not only because she starred in the most popular high-school flick in 2002, but because of Adinia’s intelligence, her friendly personality off camera, and her big heart for donating her cornea at @lionseyebankjakarta. You can talk for hours about the books she reads, the different roles she played, or how she started off as a bully v...

Sep 25, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Pod. 106 Andhyta F. Utami TALKS ABOUT RAISING A VOICE, NOT SEA LEVEL

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Andhyta F. Utami talks about fighting the facts, the threats we live in, and finding the right solution. Andhyta Firselly Utami or Afu is the type of person you’d be compared to by your parents. Her studies abroad, writings, and intelectual presence is felt even without her saying a word. There is a lot in what Afu does, but she prefers being called as an environmental economist and pun expert. This episode, we spoke about the truth, the sad and dirty facts of ...

Sep 18, 202056 minSeason 3Ep. 106

Pod.105 Iga Massardi TALKS ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO LINK TO THE GENERATION

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Iga Massardi talks about being overlapped, risking it all, and the tough life of Kota Bekasi. Iga Massardi is an Indonesian musician, vocalist, producer, and guitarist of Barasuara. He was also the guitarist for Tika and The Dissindents, The Trees and the Wild, and Soulvibe. But to keep it simple, Iga is the man who's responsible in making Batik looks good on stage. In today's episode, Iga speaks the truth about making music and what it takes to make your child...

Sep 11, 202052 minSeason 3Ep. 105

Pod.104 Fatih Respati TALKS ABOUT BEATING TALENTS WITH HARDWORK

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Fatih Respati talks about being a student before becoming an athlete, no place for fun, and pure hard work. Fatih Respati isn't your regular high school neighbor, he’s in to win it all the way in the United States. Unlike many students out here, Fatih is out there making his name to the top of the league carrying Indonesian flag on his back by playing basketball. But in this episode, he explains why being a student-athlete isn't always fun and how is he putting...

Sep 04, 202043 minSeason 3Ep. 104

Pod.103 Mikha Angelo TALKS ABOUT BEING AN AMATEUR ONCE

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Mikha Angelo talks about making music for others, stepping out of the zone, and apologizing. Mikha Angelo is a musical genius that plays, writes, and produces music for top names of the country from Raisa to, Fatin, to Rendy Pandugo and the list goes on. The 22 year old always knew that this is the industry that he will grow but it hasn't been that easy from being known as as the XFactor boy, to the overtunes and now releasing his debut solo album: Amateur. Lis...

Aug 28, 202044 minSeason 3Ep. 103

Pod.102 DEDDY CORBUZIER TALKS ABOUT ENDING THE ERA OF MAGIC

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Deddy Corbuzier talks about the threat of free speech, disliking the past and sacrifices. Deddy Corbuzier is probably your go to podcast host to hear about the latest controversies on the web, from politic related news, public figures fighting over personal matters or people apologizing for their mistakes. But before his successful YouTube channel, Deddy was known as a mentalist and professional illusionist winning awards worldwide and made history for his tele...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Makna Talks Spesial 17an Bersama Rossa (Part 6)

In today’s Independence Day special episode, we bring you a legend for many of us, the talented Rossa. You've probably heard her from your mother’s go-to jams, your go-to karaoke song, or probably from TikTok videos that people dance along to. Rossa remains to be one of the most popular artists in Indonesia and other countries, she also became one of the best selling Indonesian artists of all time based on her album sales and sold over 10 million copies in the region. But all that success isn't ...

Aug 16, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Makna Talks Spesial 17an Bersama Rossa (Part 5)

In today’s Independence Day special episode, we bring you a legend for many of us, the talented Rossa. You've probably heard her from your mother’s go-to jams, your go-to karaoke song, or probably from TikTok videos that people dance along to. Rossa remains to be one of the most popular artists in Indonesia and other countries, she also became one of the best selling Indonesian artists of all time based on her album sales and sold over 10 million copies in the region. But all that success isn't ...

Aug 16, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Makna Talks Spesial 17an Bersama Rossa (Part 4)

In today’s Independence Day special episode, we bring you a legend for many of us, the talented Rossa. You've probably heard her from your mother’s go-to jams, your go-to karaoke song, or probably from TikTok videos that people dance along to. Rossa remains to be one of the most popular artists in Indonesia and other countries, she also became one of the best selling Indonesian artists of all time based on her album sales and sold over 10 million copies in the region. But all that success isn't ...

Aug 16, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Makna Talks Spesial 17an Bersama Rossa (Part 3)

In today’s Independence Day special episode, we bring you a legend for many of us, the talented Rossa. You've probably heard her from your mother’s go-to jams, your go-to karaoke song, or probably from TikTok videos that people dance along to. Rossa remains to be one of the most popular artists in Indonesia and other countries, she also became one of the best selling Indonesian artists of all time based on her album sales and sold over 10 million copies in the region. But all that success isn't ...

Aug 16, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Makna Talks Spesial 17an Bersama Rossa (Part 2)

In today’s Independence Day special episode, we bring you a legend for many of us, the talented Rossa. You've probably heard her from your mother’s go-to jams, your go-to karaoke song, or probably from TikTok videos that people dance along to. Rossa remains to be one of the most popular artists in Indonesia and other countries, she also became one of the best selling Indonesian artists of all time based on her album sales and sold over 10 million copies in the region. But all that success isn't ...

Aug 16, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Makna Talks Spesial 17an Bersama Rossa (Part 1)

In today’s Independence Day special episode, we bring you a legend for many of us, the talented Rossa. You've probably heard her from your mother’s go-to jams, your go-to karaoke song, or probably from TikTok videos that people dance along to. Rossa remains to be one of the most popular artists in Indonesia and other countries, she also became one of the best selling Indonesian artists of all time based on her album sales and sold over 10 million copies in the region. But all that success isn't ...

Aug 16, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 102
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