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 @peony...
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 the dark reality of bei...
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 collabor...
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
3 gay men share 3 dark tales of terror in this spooky Halloween special of The SG Boys podcast! From playful poltergeists in an army bunk to harrowing house hauntings, these ghost stories are not for the faint of heart. Music artist lewloh joins us for this eerie episode in the first of two guest appearances. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listen...
Oct 26, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In June this year, Wild Rice's play, Faghag*, starring local thespian Pam Oei, sparked a heated debate over the use of the term. For the first time since then, Pam reflects on the uproar and her role as an LGBTQ+ ally. She takes us back to the days of Happy, a gay bar that held Faghag Appreciation Nights and probably the loudest arm wrestling matches. As Countdown Queen of Pink Dot, Pam tells us why repealing 377A is also her fight, and why infighting and misogyny are the last things our communi...
Oct 21, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Dive into the sex lives of The SG Boys, from our best and worst hook-ups to our fetishes, fears and lessons learned the hard way. Who said that the condom doesn't always fit? And who once felt like Mariah Carey in bed? They say that size doesn't matter, but The SG Boys: Season 3 promises longer episodes and scintillating guests from our beloved LGBTQ+ community. First up is (SG) boy next door and self-professed vanilla sex lover Jenson Gabriel Tan. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @Th...
Oct 13, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A special bonus episode before the launch of Season 3 dedicated to LGBTQ+ Singaporeans who ask themselves: "Is this where I belong?" With Singapore's National Day Parade happening this weekend, we reach out to pop star Tanya Chua, who celebrates the 20th anniversary of her iconic song 'Where I Belong' and shares some love and advice for the LGBTQ+ community. This episode also features an exclusive performance by LA-based gay musician Wrabel. Enjoy the chat and Happy Birthday Singapore! Subscribe...
Aug 20, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In the season two finale of The SG Boys, Kennede reunites with Josh and Sam Jo. Together, they celebrate and reflect on the triumphs and challenges each of them have faced in the making of this series. What does the future hold for The SG Boys podcast? All will be revealed in this reunion. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Jul 28, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We chat with Indu, the lead for Same But Different, a legal guidebook that collates existing community laws in Singapore and applies them to situations that LGBT couples and families might face. We also speak to Mick, one of their volunteers about his experience as a trans person living in Singapore and the obstacles that he faces. Our guests discuss the legal and social challenges faced by the LGBT community, tackle the notion of "ignorance is bliss" when it comes to legal arrangements, and sug...
Jul 14, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 14
June was a rollercoaster ride - from Pink Dot to celebrating Josh and Sam Jo's birthdays. With #FreeBritney we revisit Josh's interview with Britney Spears and discuss her conservatorship. Finally, one of the most inventive musicians today, St. Vincent, calls in to share some encouragement to the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omn...
Jul 02, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Singapore's Biggest Drag Queen - Becca D'Bus - sits down with The SG Boys for an intimate chat on everything that'll make you go "whoa!" and Josh reveals the story behind the 'XL' in his Instagram handle. Not one to shy away from speaking her mind, Becca offers unique perspectives on activism, allyship, the art of drag and what it means to be larger than life. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. A Note From Becca: There is a point in this interview where I translate the Ma...
Jun 14, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Recorded just days before Singapore announced its Heightened Alert phase, this episode answers questions that many of you have asked on Instagram, such as "Who do we think is the cutest guest on the podcast?" and "What’s our type?" Also, guess which of us just got attached!? Listen to find out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Update: We are in the midst of figuring out how to record future episodes in a safe manner, while adhering to strict safe distancing rules in Singapore. Henc...
May 17, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We chat with Jamie Lim to hear her coming out story as a lesbian, as well as discuss gender expectations, Pokémon and the possible sociopolitical factors linked to one's sexuality. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
3 generations of gay men come together to learn how life was like in the 80's and 90's before the age of Grindr. Our special guest, Johnson Ong aka DJ Big Kid, has been on the front line of #Ready4Repeal, the movement to repeal Section 377A that criminalises gay sex in Singapore. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 18, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We celebrate Kennede's birthday and share personal stories of how birthdays have also been tough for us through the years. Ren, our new Astrolo-gay, joins the show to break down our horoscopes and uncover what's in the stars for The SG Boys. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We chat with popstar Conan Gray who shares a powerful message to the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore. We also pull up an interview which Joshua did with Shangela from Rupaul's Drag Race, which included a message of unity in response to Section 377A. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 21, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This is the filler episode, the one where we just kick back, chit-chat and say what's on our mind. We discuss Bling Empire, Britney Spears, Drag Race, dating pet peeves, annoying jingles that play in retail stores, celebrity crushes and 11 years of Beyoncé beating up skinny bitches - let's unpack that! Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Mar 15, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Our new episode on The SG Boys podcast tackles a topic close to our hearts, loneliness. This has been an issue of concern in the LGBTQ+ community, especially in Singapore where feelings of being separate from society are prevalent. We share our personal stories and the resources that continue to help each of us cope and rise from our perceived isolation. This episode is in response to the many messages we receive daily from queer people in Singapore sharing their experiences, truth and stories w...
Mar 07, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Singapore’s pride & glory, Vanda Miss Joaquim, graces our podcast this week, taking us back to her childhood, to the controversial Voguelicious days (the daring all-gay dance group from the early 2000s) and of course, to the runway of Rupaul’s Drag Race Thailand. This is an episode for the ages - one not to be missed! So start your engines... Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rach...
Feb 28, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Meet the man behind Heckin' Unicorn, a popular Singaporean queer brand with uniquely designed LGBTQ+ merchandise and a powerful voice for individuals in the closet. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Who gets a rose? Because both Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day are happening this week - there will be drama! Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com A big thank you to this week's sponsor, Sugar & Spice! Sugar and Spice is a virtual sexuality festival returning for the third time Mar 23 - 27 for 5 days. For more information visit www.sugarandspice.asia ! Tickets ar...
Feb 07, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The SG Boys are back with their most personal episode yet, as they go back to the day each of them came out of the closet to their family. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 01, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the final episode of The SG Boys in 2020, all bets are off! Sam Jo switches bodies with Kennede. Josh is out of analogies. They go on tangents for days but it's still a serve. What has the world come to?! Looking back at the year they've had - from surviving a pandemic with their sanity intact, to the silver linings and lessons the global lockdown has taught them - the boys are confronted with the age old question, was she worth it? Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys @Josh...
Dec 28, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The SG Boys interview The Harmonics, an LGBTQ+ choir from Hong Kong, to learn their story and what life is like for a queer person there. Also reflecting on the Co-Curricular Activities they joined in school, the boys recount stories of bullying, insecurities and moments of courage. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys @JoshuaSimonXL @KennedeCY @SamJoexotic For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudi...
Dec 20, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Meet Paul Ng, a man in a throuple that is on its way to becoming a four-way relationship. Discussing Paul's journey through polyamory, the boys are challenged yet again with their definition of true love as they uncover the quad's romantic and sexual dynamics, learning how it works for them individually and together. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys @JoshuaSimonXL @KennedeCY @SamJoexotic For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe c...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Let's have a kiki with Preetipls, Singapore's TOP podcaster and SG Girl. Featuring highlights from The SG Boys x Chai Me,Bitch crossover episode - we spill chai, discuss the importance of allyship, the annual Pink Dot event, the tricky nature of social media activism and discover how Preeti found love in a not so hopeless place... Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys @JoshuaSimonXL @KennedeCY @SamJoexotic For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Ra...
Dec 07, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
At the age of 18, every male citizen of Singapore is mandatorily conscripted to serve in the military, be it in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Civil Defence or Police Force. Josh, Kennede and Sam Jo recount what their experiences were like in their 2 years of national service. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys @JoshuaSimonXL @KennedeCY @SamJoexotic For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com See omnystudio.com/list...
Nov 30, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
