The SG government announced that it is studying the feasibility of an ambitious new land reclamation project off the East Coast, named “Long Island”, which will change the face of East Coast Park forever. Do we really need that much more space? Elsewhere, a Chinese restaurant in Alexandra is facing backlash for charging for its cai png dishes by weight, leading to sticker shock from its patrons. Is there anything ethically wrong with their business model? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok Y...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 467
Last week, MAS moved to curb crypto speculation with a tightening of regulations around retail investors. Will this throw a spanner in Singapore’s plans of becoming a digital asset hub for the world? Elsewhere, 2 contestants from the reality TV show “Squid Game: The Challenge” are suing the Netflix production for inhumane conditions that allegedly led to them suffering hypothermia and nerve damage while filming. Is there any credence to their claims? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG...
Nov 27, 2023•56 min•Ep. 466
This past week, Parliament debated and ultimately passed a law that allows the President and Ministers to hold international roles in their private capacity. They even backdated the law to Tharman’s inauguration date, prompting questions from Opposition MPs about the urgency of the constitutional change. Why the rush? Elsewhere, a private-hire driver clocked 22 hours of driving within a day to win a peer-organised competition. Can anyone be a safe driver after being on the road for 22 hours? Fin...
Nov 25, 2023•59 min•Ep. 465
A recent Straits Times op-ed on the Israel-Hamas war, written by retired senior diplomat Bilahari Kausikan, triggered a response from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam, who disagreed with Bilahari’s views, and also directed people to read another op-ed with a differing perspective. Why was there a need for a Minister to come forward and push back on a paywall-blocked op-ed accessible only to ST subscribers? Elsewhere, Marina Bay Sands is going all in on Taylor Swift mania with their VIP conc...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 464
A Deepavali banner that asked revellers to clean up after themselves caused disquiet on social media, prompting the MP in charge of the area to remove the sign to avoid misunderstandings. Was it really necessary to get rid of the banner? Also, in-person social mixers are becoming popular among Singapore youth, in a strange reversion to a world before social media and Tinder. Why are we heading back in that direction? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Folklory Christma...
Nov 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 463
The Ministry of Home Affairs reminded the public that displaying or wearing symbols linked to the Israel-Hamas war is an offence punishable with jail time. Why the need for such strict policing? Elsewhere this week, a new law was proposed that would allow the President and ministers to hold roles in foreign and international organisations in their private capacities. Why has this come up suddenly? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Folklory Christmas Cassette We’ve lau...
Nov 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 462
At a PAP Conference over the weekend, PM Lee revealed the timeline for PAP’s leadership succession plans. What was interesting about his announcement, and Lawrence Wong’s speech as the incoming PM? Elsewhere, people were up in arms over the inclusion of Japanese sex toy giant Tenga at Singapore’s largest anime festival, scheduled for the end of November. Why the commotion? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Folklory Christmas Cassette We’ve launched this limited editio...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 461
As part of the penalties for the recent outage of DBS’ digital services, MAS will disallow DBS from making new acquisitions for 6 months. Will this really help restore confidence in the bank? Elsewhere, it was first reported that a lucky Swiftie between the age of 13-35 will be selected to watch Taylor Swift in concert alongside Senior Minister of State Mr Tan Kiat How, as part of a youth festival competition. However, the promotion was hastily amended on Friday morning to remove the minister’s ...
Nov 03, 2023•53 min•Ep. 460
We wade into the complex Israel-Hamas war, and talk about why opinions in Singapore are so charged and divided. Elsewhere, a photo of an Indonesian coffee shop that won an international photography competition was alleged to have been staged, calling into question the ethics of the photographer and the competence of the judges. Who’s wrong? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Time to binge! Ep10, the final episode, drops this week! Make sure to “Follow”...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 459
Actresses Xenia Tan and Farah Lola join us in the YLB studio to talk about acting in our horror-comedy podcast series (After) Life Support, their personal spooky encounters at work or on livestreams, plus why visiting a haunted house is a great way to find a significant other. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support It’s time to binge! The last episode of the series drops this Friday, so catch the first 9 eps before Halloween! Make sure to “Follow” on Spoti...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 458
A recent consultation paper by iMDA and MAS proposed a framework for banks and telcos to take a share of the responsibility in scam victims’ losses. Why was this surprising to us? Elsewhere, Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho was caught up in a furore over a gorilla emoji he used in a social media post praising his Cameroonian teammate, André Onana. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Ep9, the penultimate episode, drops this week! Follow to get...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 457
A recent survey found that 2 in 3 Singaporeans go on vacation with the goal of making up for their sleep debt. What does this say about our stress levels? Elsewhere, it was announced that Prince William will try dragon boating when he next visits Singapore in November. What other activities should he try while he’s here? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Ep9, the penultimate episode, drops this week! Follow to get notified when the climatic finale to ...
Oct 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 456
Kyle and Wayne, the creators of the Ghost Maps podcast, join us to talk about all things paranormal. We discuss why people want to believe in ghosts, where the most haunted places in Singapore are, and why you should eat at mamak stalls after visiting a cemetery. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Ep8 of our horror comedy audio series is out now, and it’s our most international episode yet! And a big twist at the end featuring an old friend… Make sure ...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 455
This past week, Singapore’s competition watchdog pumped the brakes on the Grab-Trans-cab merger, voicing concerns over how Trans-cab taxi drivers’ usage of other ride-hailing platforms would be affected. Would this merger really lessen competition in the industry? Elsewhere, the Foodpanda CEO was shown the door after allegations of leaking confidential information on a potential sale of the company to Grab. We go through the unfortunate sequence of events and Whatsapp messages between him and hi...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 454
Over the weekend, retailers and consumers had their plans disrupted by a major outage of DBS’ banking services, which was allegedly caused by an issue at a data centre. Why did one bank’s outage have such a big ripple effect on Singapore? This same week, Flash Coffee suddenly shut down all 11 local outlets, leaving its workers with unpaid salaries and CPF. Did they do anything wrong in filing for liquidation? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Ep 7 fea...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 453
A US think tank’s analysis of a 2022 survey hailed Singapore’s high levels of interreligious tolerance and acceptance. Why are these results worth celebrating for Singaporeans? Elsewhere, out of safety concerns, NParks captured and put down a nearly-3m long crocodile that had been spotted on Marina East beach. Some groups asked why the crocodile had to be put down, and not relocated instead. Was there really no other option? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life ...
Oct 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 452
Last week, a bakery owner called out food portal SethLui.com for soliciting payment to be featured in one of their food guides, going as far as to call it a “scam”. Seth Lui defended his business practices in a press release, but was this really something worth getting so heated over? Elsewhere, the government will impose restrictions on the value of arcade prizes at $100 come March 2024. Why the need to clamp down on a sunset industry? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube W...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 451
A debate about whether perfume should be classified a basic necessity or aspirational good took place in Parliament this week, as part of a discussion about what constitutes a minimum living standard in Singapore. Why does Jamus Lim think so highly of perfume? Elsewhere, the use of LKY’s likeness in LKY100 campaigns came under scrutiny this week, as people questioned whether Yeo’s packet drinks bearing his image would be disposed of properly and respectfully. What’s the big deal? Find us here! Y...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 450
In light of recent announcement of price increases for water and transport, DPM Lawrence Wong reassured Singaporeans that the Government is monitoring businesses to stop them from using increased costs as excuse to profiteer. Will the measures be enough? In Australia, an RSAF trainee based there made news when the plane’s flight route was interpreted to look like a phallic symbol in the air. Was it just a coincidence, or was someone being cheeky? ⭐️⭐️ GIVEAWAY Halloween Horrors Nights ⭐️⭐️ Win H...
Oct 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 449
One half of Malaysia’s OG YouTubers The Ming Thing, Ming Yue, drops by the YLB studio on his way to performing 2 SOLD OUT stand up comedy shows in Singapore. Is The Ming Thing ever going back to YouTube? What existential crisis did he experience during the pandemic that led him to stand up comedy? Will he juggle a flaming canine as part of his next comedy routine? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Survey Here’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audience It’ll...
Sep 29, 2023•55 min•Ep. 448
A WW2 relic was discovered in a construction site in Upper Bukit Timah, leading to a quickly-arranged on-site disposal of the 100kg bomb, and over 4,000 residents and shopkeepers vacating the area for one day. What was shocking about the blast? Elsewhere, a survey about our attitudes towards global uncertainty showed that Singaporeans might be a bit more pessimistic than expected. Our Survey Here’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audience It’ll take you 2 mins max, and it’ll help us f...
Sep 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 447
Last month, a Japanese tourist made a police report over the price of an Alaskan King Crab dish that she and her group had consumed at Seafood Paradise at Clarke Quay. She claimed that the restaurant was not upfront about the price of the dish - a claim that has been refuted by the Paradise Group via a social media posting. We wade into the deep waters to discuss who’s in the wrong here. Elsewhere, NTU students raised a furore over the sole candidate running for NTUSU president as he had previou...
Sep 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 446
Rishi is back as guest co-host, this time with Haresh while Terence is away. We dive into the latest Parliamentary sitting where MPs voted against the motion filed by NMP Hazel Poa to suspend MP Iswaran. This was after a 2+ hour debate in Parliament, but does the outcome make sense? Elsewhere, star comedian Hasan Minhaj is facing the heat after he admitted to embellishing the stories of discrimination, racism and threats he faced in his Netflix stand-up specials, as part of an expose by the New ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 445
Ian Tan and his co-founders at Ritual Gym revolutionised the fitness space in Singapore when they launched their trademark “20-minute workout sessions” back in 2012. Since then, they have expanded beyond Singapore, to locations as far as Spain and Brazil. Having been in the fitness space for so long, Ian is now keen to share his learnings as well as some very introspective thoughts about “healthspan” vs “lifespan”. And why he thinks there are serious problems with the current fitness space. Find...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 444
In the midst of a memorable season filled with broken records, SEA Games gold and being interviewed by Lawrence Wong, Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira makes a stop at the YLB studio to tell us what lessons non-athletes can take from her success, how “Modern Family” is part of her routine, and why her 2.4km timing might surprise you. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Survey Here’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audience It’ll take you 2 mins max, and i...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 443
A YouGov survey conducted right after the recent Presidential Elections seemed to indicate a generational divide in society’s acceptance of a non-Chinese Prime Minister. We try to understand the survey results better and whether it’s a true reflection of ground sentiment. Elsewhere, the Plan B podcast was given a POFMA order over claims from one of its recent guests that he had hacked into MINDEF’s systems, among other claims. What responsibility does a podcast have for claims that a guest made?...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 442
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are facing a firestorm of anger after letters that they had written in support of a fellow “That 70’s Show” cast member facing a rape conviction were leaked. Did they cross the line in their support of a longtime friend? Elsewhere, Luis Rubiales has finally resigned as president of the Spanish Football Association over the non-consensual kiss he planted on a female player, Jenni Hermoso, at the recent Women’s World Cup. Is the world overreacting over a “heat-of-the-...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 441
We spoke to ultra-marathon runner, media personality, and now bestselling author Natalie Dau AKA rockstararms talks about waking up at 4am to train everyday, carrying a stick when she runs, and whether she thinks David Goggins’ motivational talk really works. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com (After) Life Support Follow on Spotify ...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 440
The past week, a slew of videos and images of alleged child abuse at childcare centres operated by Kinderland were leaked online, prompting outrage among the general public. The chorus of indignation got even louder when it was discovered that ECDA, the preschool regulator, had failed to immediately remove the accused teacher from classroom duties while investigating the complaints against her. Is enough being done to protect our children in preschool centres? Elsewhere, Ho Ching lambasted cheat...
Sep 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 439
Our final podcast on the presidential race! Yesterday, Singaporeans gave Tharman a resounding 70.4% of the vote in the election, while Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian received 15.72% and 13.88%, respectively. Even the most ardent Tharman fans were surprised. We break down the numbers, how we felt about the whole day, and talk about what this result means for Singapore. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Follow the show on Spotify We’ve been working on thi...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 438
