The case of the alleged sexual harrassment by Ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan continues, with him being dropped by NUS for “all projects”. He also steps down from the NUS Alumni Advisory Board. So why did AWARE just put out a statement responding to...his statement? Over in the US, the Mandalorian’s Gina Carano claims she was bullied by Disney, after they dropped her for her social media posts. Is that fair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Erlin...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 138
Overnight, Facebook literally turned off their services in Australia and caused a news Australia is still pressing on with their law forcing Facebook to pay news publishers, but what does this mean for the future of internet content? Back home, Singaporeans are pissed that parts of Kranji forest were cleared incorrectly. But are the people responsible for the error being let off too easily? ONE CHAMPIONSHIP! This episode was proudly brought to you ONE Championship, who are having their next even...
Feb 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 137
Our DPM a.k.a. Sugardaddy Heng unveiled the budget for 2021 on 16 Feb, and it covers A LOT. It looks good on paper, but is it really that good? Could there be alternatives to the GST hike? Elsewhere, David Letterman is facing backlash for the questions he asked Lindsay Lohan during an interview from 2013. A video clip went viral, but is it fair to call him a “bully”? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Best Of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdow...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 136
On 13 Feb, Singapore woke up to the horrible news of a car crash that killed all 5 passengers. Investigations are ongoing, but is it just the fault of the driver? What about the car or even the road? Elsewhere, the Malaysian government wants to ban Sugarbook, an app that matches “sugar daddies” with “sugar babies”. But is the app doing anything wrong? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Robin Who? Robbing You ➤ Super Nintendo World - Offici...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 135
A week after the coup d’etat by Myanmar’s military on 1 Feb 2021, SG businessman and Razer co-founder Lim Kaling cut his minority shareholding of a Burmese tobacco company. But should all Singaporean companies cut ties? Are there even a lot of such companies? Closer to home, a man scammed over $1m by impersonating Ho Ching. Why Ho Ching? And is it that easy? ONE CHAMPIONSHIP! This episode was proudly brought to you ONE Championship, who are having their next event on 26 Feb! Get your tickets at ...
Feb 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 134
We talk to Margaret Thomas, founder member & current president of AWARE Singapore, and Jasmine Ng, board member of AWARE & producer of their acclaimed podcast, SAGA, which documents the dramatic events of 2009. We talk about the show and dive deep into feminism in Singapore. We also talk about the recent case of Viswa Sadasivan and his alleged sexual harassment of Sharul Channa and at least one other woman. Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are the links we mention in the...
Feb 11, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 133
On 4 Feb, ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan after he was accused of sexual harassment by Sharul Channa, a famous local comedienne whom he interviewed for his TV show. Since then, at least one other woman has shared a similar experience and AWARE has made a statement too. But what happens now? Elsewhere, a local condo issued a notice forbidding domestic helpers from using the facilities and people are pissed. But is it fair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for ...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 132
A viral video of Clementi forest in 2020 shone light on development plans for the Clementi and Dover forests. But do we always have to choose between nature and development? Elsewhere, a petition was started to lobby against MOE tracking the computer habits of all students who have school-issued laptops/ tablets. But should kids have that much freedom online? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Straw Millionaire in Singapore at Ramen Ma...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 131
On 17 Jan 2021, Kristen Gray, a US “digital nomad” living in Bali for the past year, posted a Twitter thread proclaiming her “elevated lifestyle” that went viral and pissed off Indonesians. 10 days later, she and her partner were deported. Why? Back home, a fake message circulating on WhatsApp claimed that 5,000 temp staff will be hired to enforce COVID restrictions during CNY. Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Alice in Borderland | O...
Feb 01, 2021•53 min•Ep. 130
On Jan 27, the ISD issued a press release with details on a 16-year-old Singaporean boy who was detained in Dec 2020 for planning terrorist attacks on 2 mosques in SG. How worried should we be? Elsewhere, the Redditors vs Wall Street via GamesStop saga continues to unfold, but what happened? And what happens from here? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Terence's Fav Wildlife Photographer ➤ Daniel LaBelle on YouTube If you know anyone ...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 129
On Jan 23, a mother posted on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page about how frustrated she was at having to wait 2 hours for her son to book out of camp. The internet was divided, but does she have a point? Elsewhere, the Ministry of Transport issued a statement declaring that ALL bicycles on SG public paths and roads will be required to have brakes. Why? Featuring Rishi Budhrani, one of Singapore's top stand up comedians! Our live show ➤ https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/53489-comedy-show-...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 128
In Jan 2003, Russell Crowe became famous for “Gladiator”. 18 years later in Jan 2021, he became infamous for getting pissed at a tweet that called "Master and Commander", his other movie, “sleep-inducing”. He said kids have “no focus”, but does Gen Z actually have shorter attention spans? We debate this. And we also review our fav Reddit comments from the past week. Here's the article about Russell Crowe vs the tweet https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jan/18/when-film-stars-attack-russell-cro...
Jan 25, 2021•50 min•Ep. 127
On 18 Jan, the owner of SMOL eatery, a local F&B establishment, uploaded a CCTV video of a random man who ripped off a pride flag on display and hurled abuse at the staff. People pissed and an outpouring of support came, but is there more to it? With CNY coming up, there are murmurings of tougher COVID measures. Does that make sense? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! New Radicals perform ‘Yo...
Jan 22, 2021•52 min•Ep. 126
A transgender student recently ranted on Reddit about MOE blocking her hormone therapy. The post went viral, and MOE responded with a post of their own. It got backlash, but was it fair? Elsewhere, the British PM Boris Johnson tasks his UK Chancellor with transforming the UK into the “Singapore of Europe”. Should we be proud or is it just politics? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! James Harden ...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 125
President Trump’s ban from Big Tech platforms has been lauded by loads of people, but is it a good thing? Closer to home, Malaysian comedian Uncle Roger got backlash for taking down a video collab with Mike Chen (Strictly Dumpling) because of his views on China. Correct move or just pandering to appease Chinese fans? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! Manchester United is Top! Ghost of Tsushima -...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 124
It’s our new “3rd EPISODE”, where we look at 2 interesting things that happened this week in any past year. Today, it’s the epic tennis final between Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal (2017) and the birth of Wikipedia (2001). We also have a section dedicated to our fans’ comments on Reddit. We’re experimenting, so please let us know what you think. Be honest. Check out our #YLB Subreddit and let us know if this format tickles your loins. And here's a link to the live show we're doing with Rishi B...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 123
On 4 Jan 2021, the Govt revealed that data from the TraceTogether app could be used by the police for investigation of crimes, which prompted a LOT of debate. WTF or fair compromise? Elsewhere, troll accounts have started listing prominent Singaporeans and places for sale on retail app Carousell. Funny or dangerous? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Parliament Sitting 4 January 2021 (English interpretation) Japanese ex-SIA stew...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
Trump supporters went apeshit and stormed Capitol Hill to protest the 2020 US Election results, but why is that being referred to as a catastrophe of epic proportions? Elsewhere, 3 Texas-based Caucasian women who started a company called Mahjong Line have been accused of cultural appropriation with their “trendy” tiles. Fair criticism or no? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! LongBeachGriffy - YouTube Jack Ma’s absence stirs mem...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 121
On 1 Jan 2021, the plans for the KL-SG HSR was scrapped after SG & M’sia couldn’t agree on a way forward. But after all the work since 2013, why did this happen? Elsewhere, Uruguayan soccer player Edinson Cavani received a 3-match ban and a £100,000 fine for an Instagram comment. Is it fair? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! José Mourinho to Dele Alli: "you are so fuc*ing lazy guy" RESIDENT EVIL 5 Peace!...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 120
2020 has been _______ . We’ll leave that to you to fill up. Amidst the craziness, that are stories we didn’t cover on YLB for whatever reason. From UFOs to naked people in Bedok to BREXIT and Singapore having the biggest “masturbation gap”, we close the loose ends before 2021 takes over. Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Queen’s Gambit | Official Trailer | Netflix United go second as late Rashford winner sinks Wolves Peace!...
Dec 31, 2020•58 min•Ep. 119
Maxi Lim, the Ah Boys to Men actor, is being investigated for flouting COVID19 rules at his recent wedding, while Sonia Chew and 12 other local celebs did the same at a gathering back in Oct 2020. Why do celebs keep doing this? Elsewhere, a recent viral campaign selling pre-loved pillows from Influencers claimed it was a “social experiment”. WTF is going on? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Dreams from My Father by Barack Obam...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 118
On 14 Dec 2020, Singapore stopped again to watch PM Lee announce Phase 3 starting on 28 Dec 2020. But why that date, and what does it mean for Singaporeans? On a different note, this past weekend saw check-in queues of up to 7-hours form at various hotels. Are staycations really the best idea now? Check out Folklory.com , our new project! Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur | Official Full Trailer RF Cap | UNIQLO Peace!...
Dec 15, 2020•56 min•Ep. 117
Warner Bros announced that they’ll be releasing their entire 2021 slate of movies (17 of them) simultaneously on their streaming platform AND cinemas. Lots of Hollywood big guns have fired back and slammed them, but is that the future of films? Joining us is Antti Toivonen, a SG-based Finn who’s a veteran of the creative industry and also the co-writer of Tiong Bahru Social Club, a local film that just got released and was the opening film of the Singapore International Film Festival. Check out ...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 116
On 2 Dec 2020, the UN reclassified Cannabis and no longer considers it a risky narcotic. But MP Shan was unhappy and said it’s because of “money”. Does he have a point? Back home, the latest release of the Yeezy Bred 350 Sneakers caused huge crowds to gather outside a Foot Locker store. Why? And should Foot Locker be responsible? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! HIGH - An interactive film by Royston Tan Singapore Approves First Lab-Grilled Chicken | The Onion Peace!...
Dec 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 115
Food tech startup Eat Just got the go-ahead to sell their lab-grown meat in Singapore, which will be a world’s FIRST. But would you want to eat lab-grown meat? Or should we wait for more testing? Elsewhere, the SAF announced a new high-tech load-bearing vest. But is it really all that amazing, or is it just a “wayang” PR exercise? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Weeknd - In Your Eyes ft. Kenny G (Official Live Performance) SpaceX Starship Is About To Soar To Its ...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 114
The public flogging took place in the conservative province of Aceh, which is ruled under Sharia Law. Human rights organisations want caning to be abolished but what about caning in Singapore? Elsewhere, fashion label In Good Company & EQUAL, a horse-based therapy charity, got backlash for putting horses in ION Orchard mall for an event. But was that fair criticism? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The Crown | Official Trailer | Netflix Incredible Tales Full Episo...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 113
Come Dec 2020, we’ll find out if our “hawker culture” is officially listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. But will it actually do anything to preserve hawking, or is it just lip service? Elsewhere, a breast cancer ad by the Breast Cancer Foundation rubbed people in all the wrong ways. But does that make it a good ad? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! The erasure of Mesut Ozil Dash & Lily | Official Trailer | Netflix Peace!...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 112
First, a widow gets rejected as a foster parent by the Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF) BECAUSE she’s a single parent. Then, her daughter posts about it on Facebook and it goes viral. Then NUS Prof rebutts her points. But why were people pissed? Elsewhere, George Clooney gave each of his 14 best friends $1 million each to say thanks, but was it a good idea? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Tiong Bahru Social Club Trailer IOHA (@instituteofhumananatomy...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 111
Ex-NMP & current social commentator Calvin Cheng did a Facebook "social experiment” criticising WP's Jamus Lim and Raeesah Khan for their material pursuits. But was it useful or just unnecessary fluff? Elsewhere, local YouTuber Rishi is facing legal action by a “marketing guru” he made a video about. WTF is going on? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! PLAYSTATION 5: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ClipDrop App (AR Copy Paste) Peace!...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 110
Members of the infamous Shincheonji Church from South Korea were arrested here in S'pore after investigations began in Feb 2020. But why are they considered a “cult”? Does SG have other cults? Elsewhere, Singapore Tourism Board has a tie up with Pokemon Go to promote local tourism. Will it work? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things below! Holidate | Official Trailer "DEBATE NIGHT 2020!" — A Bad Lip Reading of the First Presidential Debate of 2020 Peace!...
Nov 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 109
