On Aug 10 2021, Singapore will enter the next phase of COVID19 restrictions, but for the better! But if you’re not vaccinated, you’ll have a lot less freedom. What are the differences? Should we be hopeful, or should we expect another lockdown? Elsewhere, Nas Daily is coming under a barrage of fire in the Philippines, but is there more than meets the eye? Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. Use promo code "YahLahButZenyum" for SGD156 off, va...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 198
We talk to stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong from across the causeway about his journey giving up medicine for comedy, and how he’s been adapting since COVID19 hit the live performance scene (hint: he’s been killing it online, and even released his own Netflix special last year). We also talk about how much he loves Singapore. For real. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Dr Jason Leong here! Instagram , YouTube , Twitter & Facebook His N...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 197
A viral CCTV video uploaded by local actor Nick Mikhail showed safe distancing officers and ambassadors entering his home without a warrant, under suspicion of COVID-19 breaches. URA fired back, but did they dig a bigger hole for themselves? What powers do safe distancing folk have anyway? Elsewhere, a Govt poster for NDP that showed an Indian family stirred up racist comments online, but is it fair criticism? Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible bra...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 196
Last week, “Black Widow” star actress Scarlett Johansson sued Disney for breaching their contract after it streamed the film at the same time as its cinema release. A big part of it has to do with money and earnings, but with Hollywood big names supporting her, is there more to it? Elsewhere, dating apps are allowing Singaporeans to display their vaccination status, but in the US, an anti-vaxx dating app is pulled from the app store. WTF is going on? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show n...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 195
Last week, arguably the greatest ever gymnast, Simone Biles, pulled out of the Olympic games, citing mental health concerns. Following that, the Internet was abuzz with heaps of praise for her and her bravery. But there were the naysayers too, who called her a "quitter". Is that justified? Elsewhere, Olympic champion Schooling failed to advance in his pet event and exited the games, but is it fair to criticise him? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see ou...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 194
During the parliamentary sitting on 26 Jul, MPs Lawrence Wong and Ong Ye Kung spoke of potential easing of restrictions, but only for vaccinated people. Since then, a petition was started against that policy by an anti-vaxxer. Is it really discrimination or are they over reacting? Elsewhere, singer Pink has offered to pay the fines of the Norwegian team, but the over-sexualisation of female athletes is getting buzz at the Olympics. Fair or too extreme? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 193
After political debate, an online petition, and much chatter online, it was announced that NDP 2021 is postponed to 21 Aug, with the fireworks and fighter jet displays cancelled. But is that fair? Are people still pissed? Elsewhere, a viral video showed a woman in Hougang forcing a delivery rider to take the next HDB lift. The reason - COVID19. Rude or justifiable? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this wee...
Jul 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 192
On 22 July 2021, the whole of Singapore reverts back to Phase 2 Heightened Alert (a.k.a PATOOHA) and people are pissed. But Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung explains that it’s not because of the KTV cluster - it’s the cluster at Jurong Port Fishery + 200,000 unvaccinated seniors. So how do people feel about that? On a related note, a petition to cancel NDP has gotten more than 35,000 signatures (and counting). Should it still carry on? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTub...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 191
On 19 July 2021, the whole of Singapore had to confront the gruesome reality that a Sec 4 student attacked and caused the death of a Sec 1 student at River Valley High School. It’s so tragic, and so unfamiliar to Singapore. We try to wrap our heads around this still developing story. On a more light-hearted note, Singapore's secretive intelligence agency (SID) goes public with their recruitment drive. Is this ironic, or the new way forward? If you or someone you know needs help: Getting help Nat...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 190
Within a few days, Singapore has gone from “ready to open up” to “wtf is going on?” with the still-developing COVID-19 cluster at KTVs. Aside from the climbing numbers, a lot of questions are being asked about the people involved, the fact that KTVs were still operating, and how this will impact restrictions. Elsewhere, a Mediacorp actress forgets her car and she gets 4 articles in mainstream media. Why? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! He...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 189
It’s Climate Action Week here in Singapore (did you even know that?) and the Govt has laid out plans for the civil sector to lead the charge towards reducing carbon emissions. What’s in the plan? Does it sound realistic or too good to be true? Elsewhere, Yung Raja’s latest single “Mami” gets featured on the “Do Not Play” segment of Jimmy Fallon’s show. Is that a low blow, or is there really no such thing as “bad publicity”? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel ...
Jul 14, 2021•54 min•Ep. 188
Within the span of 2 weeks, there have been numerous articles across mainstream media about purchases of GCBs (Good Class Bungalows) by CEOs of Tech companies (e.g. GRAB, Razer & Secret Lab). But why are these newsworthy? Is it right to disclose their names even? Elsewhere, a TikToker who trespassed a rhino enclosure to do a somersault for his TikTok video gets charged in court. But is this going to be the norm? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see o...
Jul 12, 2021•49 min•Ep. 187
On 6 Jul 2021, MPs Ong Ye Kung and Tan See Lee spoke in parliament in response to claims about CECA by Leong Mun Wai from the PSP. It got heated, but did people agree with what the PAP said? Or could their approach have been better? Elsewhere, the Ministry of Law has proposed a bill that forces people to credit content creators if their work is shared on social media. Good move or something that will “censor” social media? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel t...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 186
This week in Parliament, Ministers will be talking about CECA and the “false allegations” that foreigners get a “free hand” to live and work in SG. But why is it important to talk about it? Do people know enough about CECA in the first place? Elsewhere, friends and family of Ben Glynn, the British non-masker, have allegedly raised $50,000 for his legal fees in the “oppressive regime” of Singapore. WTF? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here...
Jul 05, 2021•59 min•Ep. 185
So Bill Cosby is free again, after his conviction got overturned. People are pissed, but what are they pissed about? Because it’s not a simple case - does this mean he is innocent? Or is it a legal technicality? What happens next? Back home, it’s been confirmed - NDP 2021 will be a live event again, at the Marina Bay floating platform! But what and how will it happen? Is it too soon? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK ...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
Amidst increasingly public struggles faced by hawker stall owners, as well as calls to preserve the UNESCO-approved hawker culture, NEA went ahead and increased the rent of some hawker stalls. KF Seetoh went public, but does he have a point? Is NEA to blame? Elsewhere, it’s been revealed that members of SG’s wealthy class are victims of a scam. Is that goofy, or is that a warning sign? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIO...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
On Fri, 25 Jun, MP Lawrence Wong delivered a 1-hr speech and 30-min Q&A on the topic of race, and racism. He said stuff that other politicians have never mentioned (like “Chinese Privilege”) but are people happy? What did Opposition Leader Pritam Singh think? Elsewhere, a man in Singapore is being investigated for offering women up to SGD22,500 for a “bukkake” photoshoot. But is he wrong to do so? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here ...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 182
We speak to Fakkah Fuzz, who was the first-ever guest on our first-ever podcast back in 2018. Since then, He’s had multiple comedy specials since then, including one for Netflix back in 2019. We talk to him about recent events in Singapore and his upcoming new special, “System Down”. With a whole bunch of jokes in between. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Find Fakkah Fuzz here! Instagram , TikTok , Twitter & Facebook Here are our one SHIOK...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 181
As other cities open up Covid-19 travel restrictions, Singapore (and Hong Kong) remain strict, especially for non-citizens. But strict enough to make expats leave? Should we even be worried if they do? Is it fair for them to be so critical? Elsewhere, a seafood restaurant in Punggol allows customers to take crabs for walks before eating them. Nice gesture or marketing gimmick? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things ...
Jun 21, 2021•52 min•Ep. 180
In part 2 of one of our most requested episodes ever, we continue the chat with writer/ commentator Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh about CMIO & SAP schools, how LKY’s policies may have influenced the racial landscape of Singapore (for better or worse) and what the majority can do when racist incidents happen. Part 2 of 2. Our previous episodes with Sudhir! YLB #172 - Part 1 with Sudhir YLB #154 - Our first podcast with Sudhir Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 179
In part 1 of one of our most requested episodes, we chat with writer/ commentator Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh about recent racial incidents in SG, frameworks for talking about race, the recent drama around People’s Association & ex-MP Amrin Amin, and even Lee Kuan Yew. We go deep into topics mainstream media will never go into, so it’s gonna be A LOT to unpack. Part 1 of 2. Our previous episodes with Sudhir! YLB #173 - Part 2 with Sudhir YLB #154 - Our first podcast with Sudhir Find us here! Our ...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 178
On 9 Jun, Chinese Daily Lianhe Zaobao published an opinion piece on racism in SG after recent events. However, it got a lot of backlash from the intelligentsia of Singapore, resulting in an open letter. But why were they pissed? Elsewhere, John Chu says he should have made brown characters in his “Crazy Rich Asians” film “more human”. But is it just a PR stunt or does he mean it? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK thin...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 177
We talk to Yao Lishan, our writer-director for our Chinese TV series “The Amazing Showman”. We speak about his life as a filmmaker, from leaving Investment Banking in NYC to pursue film in China, to life as Executive Assistant to John Woo for 10 years. We also pick his brain on the differences in the film industries of China vs Singapore, and why banning foreign films might actually be good for us. Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 176
Prof David Lye is back at it again with a message to S'poreans. On 7 Jun 2021, the researcher at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) said certain messages & open letters are giving him sleepless nights. What is he referring to? Elsewhere, local Telco Circles.Life’s racially-themed IG post got massive backlash. Why are people pissed? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Roger Fed...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 175
Singapore was set abuzz with the racist video that went viral. People were pissed, including MP Shanmugam, but what happens next? Elsewhere, SG’s policy on China’s Sinovac vaccine has pissed off Chinese nationalists, including a supposed Chinese national based here, who accused SG of “sucking USA’s balls”. WTF is going on? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Love Death + Robots Volume 2 - Trailer...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 174
Upcoming Marvel hero Simu Liu bared all on Facebook about the cancellation of the show he stars in. Was it fair or is he being “entitled”? Back home, SG internet is abuzz with a leaked audio of SG Streamer KiaraaKitty detailing how she allegedly scammed up to 7 guys in the past. But did she do anything illegal? Find us! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Even LeBron James Isn’t Eternal ➤ The Subtle Art of Not...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 173
The pandemic and the GameStop saga made everyone more interested in personal investing and trading. We hear terms like Forex, but does it sound too good to be true? So we spoke to Eden Koh, a forex trader and coach, who answered all the queries we had, and more. Full disclaimer - this episode is brought to you by OctaFX, a forex trading platform. They provide a great service, so check them out! And they’re also got a kickass promo! Our Sponsor - OctaFX! This episode is brought to ya by OctaFX , ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 172
It’s week 3 of PA-TOO-HA (P2HA) and things are looking optimistic, but should the Singapore F1 event still happen this year? What are the pros and cons? Did we miss it in 2020? Elsewhere, the People's Association apologised to the couple who went public about their photo being used for decorations without their consent. But how did it happen in the first place? And why do things like this keep happening? Our Kickass Sponsor - YOUTRIP! This episode is brought to ya by YouTrip , Singapore’s first ...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 171
The long-form train continues with the release of our first-ever Chinese comedy series: “The Amazing Showman”, hot on the heels of our first audio pilot & Tamil TV pilot. We chat (and laugh a lot) with the star of the show, the great Noah Yap. He’s been a long-time MOF contributor, and is basically our adopted acting child. We talk YouTube, TikTok, acting, Jade Rasif vs MOM and laksa. Our Chinese TV Series, so show some love! ➤ The Amazing Showman Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes!...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 170
At a recent forum, AWARE Chief Corinna Lim said practices that skew views of what it means to be a man should be reviewed, especially in National Service which she said should be “gender neutral”. But is the enlistment of women a good idea? Elsewhere, John Cena uploaded a video apologising to Chinese fans after referring to Taiwan as a country, during his press tour for Fast & Furious. Is he a "coward", or is there more to it? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 169
