Rachael’s Getting Married! Our girl finally announces her engagement to the love of her life who almost dated Josh? 👰🏻‍♀️Rachael reckons with her sense of self: Wife, Partner, Plus-one. We all love a wedding but society has fewer scripts for those who don’t want to vanish inside one. 🙋🏾‍♂️Meanwhile, Josh is newly single, over the gay relationship narrative™ and tired of chasing milestones in a Singapore still not built for queer commitment. 💃🏻And Sam Jo has ...
May 15, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We kick off a brand new season of our little gay podcast with drag and comedy icon Bianca Del Rio, who joins us backstage from her show in Hawaii. Here to spill the tea and throw plenty of shade, the clown queen tells Josh and Sam Jo why she doesn't consider herself a legend (yet), why she doesn't watch Drag Race today, and a shocking revelation about RuPaul. Bianca reveals her side of the story about the viral club incidents involving a heckler and a very tipsy Tina Burner. Amid all the wicked ...
Jan 13, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Recording this episode in the thick of Brat Summer and the Hungry Ghost month, The SG Boys contemplate something which we have always dreaded - old age and all of its accompanying health issues. Josh reveals his recent ordeals with costochondritis and oral mucoceles, while Sam Jo, in true Ashlee Simpson fashion, grapples with acid reflux, vocal nodules and his fear of death. Are we old yet? Probably. Are our bodies starting to betray us? Most definitely. But who said ageing can’t be glorious? Ju...
Sep 16, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Shawn Soh aka Plantbro joins us for an intimate chat about being often introverted, sometimes lonely, but always gay and happy to dance through life on his own terms. Shawn looks back on life-changing moments that, albeit painful, have helped him to blossom: from voluntarily signing himself up for conversion therapy to parting ways with a good friend who could not accept his sexuality. He tells us why he uprooted his life in London to move back to Singapore, and shares how his once-disapproving ...
Jun 22, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Harris Zaidi may be the festival director of Pink Fest, but don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got, he's still, he's still Harris From The HDB Block! The gay month is upon us and Harris is here to give us the lowdown on Singapore's annual Pride festival that celebrates all things LGBTQ. From movie screenings and pink pasars to an inclusive career fair and inaugural fashion show. June is set to be the most colourful month ever - as it should be! Ever the kaleidoscopic one himself, Harris reca...
May 24, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Is it okay to be gay and Christian at the same time? From the crossroads of Shibuya to the cross at the end of the road, Josh searches for spiritual belonging. He attends Singapore's first LGBTQ+ affirming church and deepens his relationship with his parents by taking them to Japan for the first time. Meanwhile, the karaoke mic is back in the hands of Sam Jo who’s singing out loud again! Inspired by three heavenly divas: Sister Mary Clarence, Tenitra Michelle Williams and Charlotte 'Crazy Chick'...
Apr 24, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 14
We kick off 2024 with Leon Cheo, the creator, writer and director of People Like Us, a gay Singaporean web series that has been nominated for an International Emmy. Leon recounts various milestones in the show's history, from how it was developed with Action For Aids and gayhealth.sg to raise HIV and Aids awareness, to Season 3's recent premiere and inclusion of a trans character. Leon tells us why it is important that his characters are anything but saints, and why the show does not censor itse...
Jan 09, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Relax! It’s not the end. But we’re saying goodbye to 2023. And by we, we mean Sam Jo, Joshua, Kennede and Rachael! It’s time for a reunion so we’re checking in on each other before taking on a new year. Kennede reveals why he really left the podcast, and shares some lessons he has learned from both his breakup and an LGBTQ+ camp. Joshua reflects on overcoming the shame of his past. Rachael is now a Forbes 30-Under-30 Honouree. And Sam Jo… has a pop culture reference for everything discussed. Hav...
Dec 21, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 12
It's been a tough year for The SG Boys, but thankfully our favourite divas have taught us that Nothing Really Matters, we are Stronger than yesterday and yes, we can make it Through The Rain. In our first tête-à-tête in the longest time, we go off on tangents nobody asked for: Escapism through entertainment, anxiety messing with our reality, our millennial bodies betraying us, Josh falling deliciously in love, Sam Jo encountering Oprah Winfrey in an army camp toilet, why is everything so freakin...
Dec 04, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Short Circuit is Singapore’s first queer short film festival that is currently in its seventh edition. Festival director Isaac Tng and his teammates Daryl Cheong and Pearl aka Phoo Myet Che join us for a chat about reel-istic representation and self-expression through film, art and volunteerism. Our conversation cruises into the dark alleys of Singapore’s gay history, including lesbian Samsui women, and chances upon a shocking realisation that Naomi Campbell may not be as famous as we think. Sho...
Oct 14, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
It's a full house and royal flush with the team behind King, the award-winning one-(wo)man play presented by T:>Works. Playwright and performer Jo Tan, director Irfan Kasban and choreographer Mitch Leow chat about the maKing of the show and why they ain’t joKing when it comes to breaKing down gender constructs. We also meet Stirling da Silva, Jo’s drag king persona who makes us rethink our self-expression, feminine energy and fondness for giraffes. King runs 10 to 13 August. Tickets: https://...
Aug 08, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In our first cross-country episode recorded entirely over Zoom, Josh rings up Sam Jo as he celebrates Pride in Canada! Together, we hop on another call with Maxie Andreison from the Philippines, the only Asian queen in the WOW Presents Plus’ drag singing competition, Queen Of The Universe. Discover Maxie's coming out story, her love for karaoke and what it's really like filming a reality singing contest. Check out the full video version of this episode exclusively on our Instagram @thesgboys See...
Jul 11, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 8
What does family mean to you? For parents-to-be Ching and Cally, it's about being free to love each other and welcoming their newborn into this world. The couple behind LGBTQ+ platform Prout share why they have chosen to start a family in Singapore, despite the challenges that rainbow families still face here. They also tell us all about Prout's new web app that connects the community to critical service providers, and why companies should stop expecting free labour from queer folk during Pride ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Drag queen-cum-Samsui woman Opera Tang drops by to discuss Baby Queen, her documentary feature that’s taking international film festivals by storm. Fresh off her Songkran tour, Opera tells us why Taobao is responsible for her iconic lewk, how she reconciles her feminine energy with societal masculinity, and spills the piping hot tea on her fellow queens. Warning: This episode includes plenty of burping and salty commentary, courtesy of King of Fried Rice (not sponsored). See omnystudio.com/liste...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Comedian and content creator Mark Kinoshita aka Auntie aka Minerva McGonagall joins us for a chat about navigating our queerness both online and on the streets. Mark revisits his early clubbing days, when his friends successfully "shocked the gay" out of him; Josh looks back on his past relationships and how social media affected them; and Sam Jo recounts overcoming a certain "furtive shame" with his first public kiss. Warning: This episode comes with A LOT of cackling. Plus, clips from our live...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In our lengthiest (and girthiest) episode yet, writer and former “angry young man” Alfian Sa’at joins us for one fierce hour to uncover his life as a poet, playwright and alleged agent of chaos. Alfian tells us about his multiple brushes with censorship, the importance of semantics and why the recent repeal of Section 377A reminds him of - wait for it - a ruined orgasm! We also discuss his fear of heights, his time in medical school and what a Facebook user like him really thinks of Gen Z. See o...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Showgirl extraordinaire Kak Nina Boo was once told that she was not pretty enough, but she has since outlived all her naysayers to become one of Singapore's most beloved drag icons. The Tanglin Halt native and former girlfriend of Sang Nila Utama takes us back to a time when she waited tables and performed at the Boom Boom Room, and when police raids were all the rage at Changi Point. She also shows us who the real Nina is under all that makeup - an introvert with a penchant for horror flicks an...
Feb 22, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! Chinese New Year is around the corner and what better way to usher in the Year of the Rabbit than to check out fengshui readings based on our zodiac animals? Sam Jo the Dragon may find himself soaring overseas, while Josh the Horse could do with some powerful women in his life. We contemplate not just our fates, but also video game monsters, ancient folklore and all things superstitious. A Note from Sam Jo: In this episode ...
Jan 18, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! After a much-needed hibernation, Josh and Sam Jo surprise each other with belated Christmas gifts that reference some of their favourite pop and R&B divas. They also muse about the year ahead as Sam Jo dangerously approaches Singapore's property-buying age for singles, and Josh grapples with the aftermath of his recent breakup. Trigger warning: This episode mentions suicide and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is ...
Jan 18, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Do we fear or embrace the changes that life brings? Sam Jo is now balls deep in drag. Kennede is using his voice louder than ever. And Joshua is single again. The boys come together, over a bottle of sparkling wine, to reflect on where they are currently in their lives. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 03, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Everybody say REPEAL! Singapore is finally repealing 377A, the law that criminalises gay sex. We celebrate this historic moment with the return of OG SG Boy Kennede to relive the euphoria and tears from repeal night, and ask the bittersweet question that's on all our minds: what next? Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Sep 05, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 13
How do you try to keep things straight… when you’re anything but? Queer people in Singapore have had to 'act straight' for so much of their lives. Either to navigate rules which do not favour them, avoid discrimination or simply fit in and be accepted in society. This is the premise for Wild Rice's Straight Acting, a hopeful, heartfelt comedy about two couples and the drama of trying blend a little hetero fiction into their queer realities. We speak to two of the play’s stars, Darren Guo and Deo...
Jun 28, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
We're back with answers to the questions you've asked us each time you slip into our DMs. Do we live with any regrets? What were the moments from the podcast that were edited out and why? What song best represents us - and why did Kennede leave?! (jk that's already been answered). [Trigger Warning] A Note From Us: There is a point in the episode where we discuss an incident of violence in Singapore, which an ally of our community experienced. We thought this story was important to inc...
Jun 01, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 11
When Josh was 15 years old and struggling to understand his sexuality, his PE (physical education) teacher came out to him. Scott represented a healthy, positive example of a queer person living confidently in Singapore back in the 2000s. In our new episode, they reunite after all these years. We also meet his incredible partner of 12 years, Fabian. Together, the couple share a story that not only inspires, but also reminds us of the love that we deserve. For media requests or collaborations, co...
May 04, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The SG Boys squad catch up after some major personal milestones: Josh is back after a life-changing trip to Seoul with his boyfriend; Rachael has shacked up with her boyfriend; and Sam Jo (still single, hi) is now an award-winning drag queen, JoJo Sam Clair! We cover all that and what we REALLY think about the recent government survey on LGBTQ+ issues. Let's have another kiki 😉 📸 : @thekytstudio Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contac...
Apr 06, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Aarti Olivia Dubey proudly embraces being Big, Brown and Queer. The body positive fashion blogger behind Curves Becomes Her joins us as this week's extra special guest. A mental health therapist turned activist-writer, Aarti tells us why it's been tough growing up not just big, but also brown and bisexual in Singapore. They share why they started SG Brown Queers, some of the powerful stories from the support group, and why mee hoon goreng would be their last meal on earth. 📸 : @bxbyqueen ...
Mar 12, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Her name is Andrea Razali (@AndreaRazali) and this is her story. An entrepreneur, actress, model and beauty pageant winner, Andrea is the first Singaporean trans woman to appear on the covers of New York Times Style: Singapore and L’Officiel. But behind the glamorous photoshoots and wonderful accolades is a jaw dropping story waiting to be told. Andrea recalls the first time she heard the word ‘transgender’, reflects on the friends she’s lost through the years and reveals...
Feb 21, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It's a Mariah Christmas, Darling! Or should we say, Pauriah? @pauriahcarey is arguably the biggest Mariah Carey lamb (read: fan) in Singapore, so he joins us in celebration of the Queen of Christmas this festive season. We gush about growing up with our favourite pop divas, reflect on the past year and set goals for 2022. Also, witness the dramatic battle between Sam Jo and Pauriah to find out who's more Obsessed with The Elusive Chanteuse. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys ...
Dec 23, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 6
It’s not every day in Singapore that you meet 2 gay, married men raising a child. What may be a dream for many of us is a reality for Cameron and Andre. We speak to the couple about their relationship - from when they met to how they navigated the surrogacy process and ended up pushing a baby stroller together. Theirs is a powerful story of unique family dynamics, overcoming social stigma and, ultimately, love. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or co...
Dec 10, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Singaporean musician lewloh dives into the art of heartbreak, grief and healing from it. Does the '30 Day No Contact Rule' really work? Is it wise to write songs about your ex? How long does it take to move on from someone you once loved? Listen to Lew's new album 'michigan/missinghim' out now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3CUpup4zXABeyEfMZNDfA8?si=WFGl9Zw6ScuCUzdKJek99g Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communi...
Nov 16, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
