Two best friends in Singapore who each bought microphones talk about anything from science to popular culture, the arts and life in Singapore. Hosted by Joel @joltahn and Kishan @kishykebabs. Get updates and more on Instagram @t42podcast.
Ep 84: True Singapore Ghost Stories #27
When we saw "the cult of woke" on the cover of the new TSGS, we thought this was gonna be a fun little Gen Z supernatural romp. What we got instead was a terrifying journey into paranoid eschatology and the darkest corners of the boomer imagination.
12/21/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 83: Think About the Egg Station
Discussed in this episode: Joel may have bronchitis, Kishan is attacked by a gay in public, some smartass clearly thought it'd be fun to gamify digital literacy for seniors, a Brisbanite hits on Joel and it goes badly for all involved, the magical world of oud, and for some reason: Joakim Gomez.
12/20/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Centre 42 and T42 present: The Gaza Monologues
In support of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Centre 42 and T42 Podcast (Singapore) have heeded the call of Ashtar Theatre (Palestine) to present The Gaza Monologues. These monologues were written and performed by Gazan teenagers under Ashtar Theatre's mentorship to give voice to their horror, hope, and resilience in the face of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza in the years 2008 and 2009. It is now 2023, there is another war, and these monologues are still tragically accurate.Please give generously to Ashtar Theatre's psycho-social intervention that uses theatre and psychology to express and mitigate the traumatic impact of the current war on Gaza.:https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/traumareleasepalestine/
11/29/2023 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 26 seconds
George, Peter, John and Wai Kit
We dropped off a bit to take care of our mental health, amongst other things, but are back with an episode we recorded over a month ago - don't worry, still fresh can eat. We discuss choices made during LKY's 100 celebrations, religious alternatives to halloween, and how homophobia and the haze may be connected.
11/18/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 81: Anita Sarawak is Still Alive
Your girls catch up over biscuits and finger banging, botox and sea creatures... the dubious gayness of Troye Sivan, wanting to f*ck until one's skin falls off, the mysterious fate of Anita Sarawak, stealing from the British Museum, your mother's sodium intake, and somnambulant golden showers.
10/3/2023 • 1 hour, 35 seconds
Ep 80: Presidential Siam Diu
Our lukewarm take on the 2023 Singapore Presidential Election, featuring a scintillating array of experts (i.e. whoever picked up the phone).
9/6/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 79: Top Today, Bottom Tomorrow
It's Season 5 and we shoot the febreeze about Heartstopper 2, teenage love, dating, the Barbie Movie, and the presidential election.
8/17/2023 • 1 hour, 45 seconds
Ep 78: Family
In this extra-special, season finale, we celebrate Pride with a discussion on PinkDot's campaign theme ("Celebrating all Families"), close read the PinkDot campaign video, talk about what it means to come out, and share our own coming out stories. Happy Pride y'all! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
6/11/2023 • 59 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 77: Chaotic Question Time
We did an anon questions on IG and y'all served us some FETID INQUIRIES. We do our best to answer all of them. Content warning: frank discussions of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, fat-shaming, and filthy gay trash. Featuring musical guest Weish, with her latest single: "house".
5/19/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 76: Teacher
Pride season is nearly upon us, and nothing kickstarts the merriment like sharing and therapizing trauma on a Public Platform™️. Merry Pridemas. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
5/9/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 75: East Coast Park
Joel and Kishan go for a walk in East Coast Park, a hostage situation in which Joel rants at Kishan on a variety of subjects, with some breaks. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
3/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 74: Valentine's Gay
Come and be our Valentine as we talk about what this season of love means to us, two single, gay, elder millennials. Happy Valentine's Gay! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
2/17/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 73: Drunk Gay Shit
We get back from a night out and read the gays and ourselves for filth. CW: Homophobic language. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
1/10/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 72: 377a Parliamentary Debates
Section 377A has been repealed! We follow the parliamentary debates with a bucket and mop. .+++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
12/6/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 71: Five Foreign Listeners
In this extra special episode, our fabulous, fabled, five foreign listeners take center stage as they share with us little snippets about themselves and their takeaways from listening to the podcast. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
12/2/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 70: Straight Men, Radical Climate Activism, Laika
In this episode, we discuss straight men, share our views on radical climate activism, and pay tribute to space dog Laika. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
11/16/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 69: Cann*bis, Quiet Quitting, DART
In this episode, we discuss the brouhaha around canehbis use in the region, the phenomenon of quiet quitting, and the benefits of poking an asteroid. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
10/18/2022 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
Ep 68: Gay Aging, The Queen, Misophonia
In this episode, we discuss what it means to grow older gay in Singapore, ruminate on the death of Queen Lizzie and what it means for the monarchy, and chew on misophonia, with plenty of delicious digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
9/18/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 67: 377A
In this episode we discuss the repeal of section 377A, and what this means for LGBTQ+ folks in Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/27/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 66: Is it Can be Allow?
Hey besties!! We are back for Season 4!! Pull up a chair, pop open that bottle of wine, and gather round for more of our same (ish), shrill shenanigans. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Philip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 47 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 65: April is the Cruellest Month
In our Season 3 finale, we discuss the April tea, from dance party shenanigans, to being let out of our cages, the Lawrence Wong ascendency, and the lastest whisperings in the 377A Saga. Bye until next time besties! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 64: Internet History
In this episode, we dwell on some Internet goings-on and quiz each other on our Google search histories, which takes up from Worcestershire Sauce to Chloe Sevigny, and whether it's ever appropriate to pee on someone's hand. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 51 minutes
Ep 63: Chicken Curry
For the first time of T42, we take our mics into the kitchen as we attempt a multi-sensory culinary escapade, cooking the much discussed NYT's Singaporean Chicken Curry on air, so you have to. You are welcome. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 52 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 62: Friendship
In this episode, returning special guest Pooja Nansi joins us as we talk about friendship. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 61: Gay (Part 2)
If you need something to drown out (or usher in) CNY, just play this episode at full volume. It's more shrills and spills as we carry on answering your filthy queer questions. We go deep on first crushes, how to cope with loneliness, and the all important question: can you wear inside clothes outside? +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 60: Gay (Part 1)
In this extra special episode, the screeching hits new levels with our guest Nicholas Deroose, one of the hosts of Singapore's first gay podcast, "Queercast" back in the noughts. We talk about Queercast, and reminisce about gay Singapore in the early 2000s. Then we answer some questions from Instagram. Open relationships? Tops and bottoms? Orgies? Which ministers would be shoot, marry, shag? We've got it all! CW: very gay. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep 59: Aging
In this episode, we talk about all things aging. We list some unique elder-millennial signs of aging, discuss what it means for us to grow old, and think about our funerals. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 58 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 57: Random
In this episode, we talk about all the random things that have been going on in our mundane existence in this tiny island. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 54 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 58: TODAY Youth Survey, Regrets, TikTok Food Challenges
In this episode, we talk about the much-discussed TODAY Youth Survey on LGBTQ acceptance , delve (unnecessarily) deep into our regrets, and use science to pick apart TikTok food challenges. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 4 seconds
Ep 56: Wine
In this extra special episode, come learn about all things wine with our good friend and sommelier, Josh! BYOB and join us as we take our shenanigans to unnecessary heights with our very first "4D-episode". +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 55: Updates
In this episode, we introduce a new face on T42. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 54: Complain
In this episode, we talk about Singapore's love of complaining. And then we complain. A lot. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 53: Hungry Ghost Festival, Shan Deadlifts, Pandas, De*Kosh, the Ballmer Peak
In this episode, we talk about the Hungry Ghost Festival, do a rundown on a number of recent happenings, and discuss the Ballmer Peak and how alcohol could actually help us perform better. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 57 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 52: Changi Airport, Anti-Vaxxers, Duchenne Smile
In this episode, we talk about recently-dethroned, former World'd Number 1 Changi Airport, dish on Anti-Vaxxers (and the science behind mRNA vaccines), and discuss the Duchenne Smile and the strange semiotics of talking with a mask on. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 51: National Day Speshur
We're back for Season 3, and just in time for National Day! We commemorate this festive occasion by reviewing the MacDonald's crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger, listen to some NDP songs, and *gasp* maybe even release one of our onw!? +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
Ep 50: Post-Pride Mop-Up
It's our Season 2 Finale! But it's also the end of Pride, and in recognition of that, we do a mop-up of recent Singapore queer shenanigans. We review F*GH*G the show but also its accompanying Slur Gate, alongside Pride-flag Gate, and Homophobia in Tik Tok Gate. So many gates, so many lukewarm takes. Some bonus material (but not batteries) included. See you next season, besties!! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 54 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 49: Birthday Spechur
In this episode, we celebrate our birthdays by combing through our teenage blogs for choice pieces to share with the world. Strap in, cringe alert! Then we ruminate on growing older, the ferocity of youth, and young people on the Internet. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 56 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 48: Racism
In this episode, we contemplate the state of race relations in Singapore. CW: Racism. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ep 47: May Round Up
In this episode, part therapy part bitch-fest, we comment on news articles highlighting dismaying shenanigans that happened in the month of May. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 30 seconds
Ep 46: Mother Tongue, Reopening, Netflix Reccs
In this episode, we relive collective trauma about Mother Tongue, take a hard look at the world opening up again, and recommend stuff watch to get us through Phase 2 part deux. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 57 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 45: One Year Anniversary Spechur
It's our first anniversary!!! To celebrate, we take some questions from you, our listeners, which leads to a chat ranging from the mundane to the profane. Then, we muse a little sadly (but not despairingly) about the relentless hentak kaki of the pandemic. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 58 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 44: MacDonalds, Gym Culture, Mutations
In this episode, we wonder out loud why Singaporeans are so fixated by MacDonalds, work through Gym Culture and why everyone's freaking out about gyms closing, and get a lesson from Kishan on Mutations and how not to be afraid of them (GET VACCINATED!). +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 57 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 43: ST Forum
In this episode, in celebration of SG 160, Singapore's drop to 160th place in the World Press Freedom Index, we turn to the freest part of our media landscape: the Straits Times forum. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 43 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 42: Deep Chat - School
In this episode, our good friend, singer-songwriter Weish joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about School. We discuss elitism in the Singapore school system, the emotional life of teachers, school horror stories, and cast our thoughts back to when we were wee school-going tiddle tots. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 1 second
Ep 41: Deep Chat - Vegetarianism
In this deep chat on vegetarianism, we're joined by our dear friend and long-time vegetarian, Sean! We talk about the Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, discuss cultural and moral dimensions of going vegetarian, and leave you with some cooking tips and food recommendations. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 40: At the Zoo
In this special outdoor episode, we head to the Singapore Zoo. We talk about animals, the ethics of zoo-keeping, and go in search of the blue-crowned pigeon. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 39: Housing, "Wokeism", Gratitude
In this episode, we discuss housing in Singapore, wade through some shitty public discourse, and lean why we should be grateful. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 38: Drunk & Unedited
WE GOT VERY DRUNK, AI MAI, AI MAI? CW: Mental health struggles
8/14/2022 • 45 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 37: Absurdity, Dating Apps, Meditation
In this episode, we look at the absurdity of smileyface-gate, delve the murky depths of dating apps, and find our centre with meditation. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
Ep 36: The Culture Wars, Awkward Situations Survival Guide, ASMR
In this episode, we break down the "Culture Wars" and their discontents, give you a handy guide to surviving common Awkward Situations, and puzzle over the science of ASMR. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 35: Singapore Hazards, Britney Spears, The Human Microbiome
In this episode, we talk through some of the numerous Hazards of living in Singapore, discuss the Britney Spears saga, and learn the surprising importance of our Microbiome. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 34: Chinese New Year '21
In our Chinese New Year special, we work through our un-excitement, lay bare CNY superstitions, play a game of Huat or No Huat, and send you off with a special T42 edition of the lo-hei ceremony. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 33: Heaty or Cooling, Queer January, Dry January
We're back for Season 2 babababeow! In our return to the airwaves, we deep the Heaty vs. Cooling divide, reflect on the past month of queerphobic shenanigans, and marvel at the science of dry January. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 32: Best of 2020, Socialising, Talking 'Bout Sciecne
It's our season finale! In this episode, we hand out awards to the Best (and Worst) of Singapore 2020, and discuss the future of socialising: roaring 2020's or pit-stop before Apocalypse? Also, looking ahead to 2021, year of the vaccine, Kishan teaches us how to have better conversations with the sceptical about science. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 31: Deep Chat - Saga
In this episode, we invite extra special guest Joel Kang as we attempt a T42 at sea! We do a deep-dive on the gripping new podcast around the AWARE saga, highlight the importance of bee hoon, discuss activism, homophobia, and growing up gay in Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 30: Shopping Malls, They/Them Pronouns, Lab-Grown Meat
In this episode, we talk about the ubiquity of shopping malls, discuss using they/them pronouns, and take a closer look at lab-grown meat. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 56 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 29: Food, Thanksgiving, World AIDS Day
In this episode, we talk about food glorious food, dissect what it means to celebrate Thanksgiving in Singapore, and commemorate World AIDS Day by dropping a bit of HIV/AIDS science. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 56 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 28: Ikea, The Crown, 36 Questions
In this episode, we delve deep into the labyrinth that is Ikea and discuss our obsession with it. We also take a closer look at Netflix's The Crown and talk about the monarchy. Plus, we teach you how to fall in love with 36 questions. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 27: Singaporean's Greatest Fears, Harry Styles, The Vaccine
In this episode, we take a look at a list of Singaporeans' top phobias and discuss the new face of gender-bending fashion Harry Styles. Plus, we sum up everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 53 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 26: Christmas Feasts Chosen with Care Food and Gift Guide 2020
It's Christmas Eve in November and as a special Yuletide treat, we read to you from Cold Storage's "Christmas Feasts Chosen With Care Food & Gift Guide 2020". Merry Christmas one and all! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 25: The 5Cs, Covid Nightlife Pilot, The SG Boys
In this episode, we size up the 5Cs of yore and suggest 5 new ones. Plus, we scratch our heads over the new Covid Clubbin Pilot Scheme, and shout out a new gay podcast. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 24: Ghosts of Singapore, Old Changi Hospital, Domestic Tourism
In this episode, we celebrate Halloween by talking about the ghosts of Singapore and our experiences at Old Changi Hospital. We also take a look at domestic tourism and discuss what to do during the year-end holidays. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 23: Code Switching, Trace Together, Emily in Paris
In this episode, we discuss the language phenomenon that is code switching, talk about Trace Together and the information we so willingly send to the Cloud, and diss Netflix's Emily in Paris because... ew. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 22: Clubbing, Porn, SWF
In this episode, we discuss clubbing in Singapore (and reminisce about our first clubbing experiences). talk about the effect porn has on our perception of sex, and shout-out the Singapore Writers' Festival, with heapfuls of digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep 21: Hai Di Lao, Trump Kena Covid, Epigenetics
In this episode, we dissect the phenomenon that is Hai Di Lao in Singapore, process our schadenfreude about Trump's sickness, and talk about the implications of epigenetics in our life choices. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 20: Peranakans, Rich People, Gender Reveal Parties
It's our 20th episode and we celebrate it with a series of hot-takes on Peranakans, rich people getting away with it, and the abomination that is gender reveal parties. Peppered with plenty of digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 19: Ukelele, Fear, The Pitch (ft. The NeoKELELims)
In this extra special episode, we're joined by Neo Swee Lin & Lim Lay Siu! Together, we talk about their livestream music act, The NeoKELELims, discuss living under a culture of fear, and review The Pitch, with plenty of juicy digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes
Ep 18: Gay Body Culture
In this episode, Joel goes solo and delivers an audio essay on the body in gay male culture, taking you on a critical romp through a world filled with Instagays, Kafka-esque machines, Body Nazis, and Fascist Aesthetics. Why are gay men so fixated on perfect gym bodies? What are the pitfalls? Are we all just going through it?
8/14/2022 • 35 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 17: Deep Chats - Relationships and Sex
In this XXL episode, we invite extra special guest Kir from a threesome as we discuss relationships and sex in Singapore, from interracial dating and finding "the one", to marriage and having children. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 16: Running, Social Media - Instagram Dating, Un(Well)
In this episode, we discuss how Joel has taken up running (and enjoys it!), social media, and explore the wellness industry with the Netflix documentary Un(Well), with plenty of delicious digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
Ep 15: Deep Chat - Nature
In this episode, we invite you to take a walk with us on the wild side as we discuss nature and our relationship with it here in Singapore. Featuring extra special guest David Tan. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org. Birdcalls from xeno-canto.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
Ep 14-1+1: A-levels, Death Cafes, Content, Cadaver Disposal
In this episode, it is a return to form! We commiserate with the A-level students of the UK and share our own experiences, talk about death in cafes, bitch about postmodern internet content, and fantasise about decomposition. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 14: National Day Special
In this extra juicy episode, it's all things Singapore. We dish on our National Day cynicism, enthuse about our favourite Singlish expressions, and go to town on the Classic Singapore TV dump on Netflix. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 12: Deep Chat - Religion and Spirituality
In this extra special episode, we share our changing personal relationships with religion and spirituality. Featuring extra special guest Sean. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 1 second
Ep 11: Brown Love, Racial Harmony Day, Indian Matchmaking, Cancel Culture, Gen-Z Slang
In this extra special episode, we discuss brown love, Racial Harmony Day, the Netflix series Indian Matchmaking, cancel culture, and the bewildering world of Gen-Z slang, with heapfuls of digressions along the way. Featuring extra special guest and dear friend Pooja Nansi.
8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 10: New Normal™, Henrietta Lacks
In this episode, we discuss the good and (mostly) bad of the New Normal™, and pay tribute to the cell-line of Henrietta Lacks. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 49 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 9: Orang Singapura
In this episode, we discuss our top things to have come out from this election season, Hallo Polis, and read some patriotic poetry, because Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 8: Pride, Pink Dot, Disclosure
In this episode, we celebrate all things Pride. We talk about attending our very first Pride parade, Pink Dot, and the Netflix documentary Disclosure, all sprinkled with delicious digressions. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 48 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 7: Getting Older, Cancer Season, Time
In this extra special episode, we celebrate our birthday weekend! We discuss how we feel about getting older, Cancer season and astrology, and why time seems to move faster the older we get. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 43 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 6: Phase 2, TERFs, Solar Storms
In this episode, we return to our three-part format and talk about what it means to move to Phase 2, discuss the TERF she-who-must-not-be-named, and shed light on solar storms, all served with heaps of delicious digressions. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 5: Deep Chats - Race
In this episode, we delve deep into growing up brown in Singapore and performative allyship. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 45 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 4: Deep Chats - Parents
In this episode, we have a heart to heart about our parents, and how to navigate that tricky emotional terrain. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 3: CB Survival, Migrant Workers, Anti-Vaxxers
In this episode, we talk about surviving the circuit breaker, migrant workers and the crazy world of anti-vaxxers , with plenty of nutty digressions to boot. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 2: Ang Mohs, Sex Buddies, Adele, Don't F*ck with Cats
In this episode, we discuss Ang Mohs in SIngapore, whether or not to find a pandemic Sex Buddy, Adele, and Netflix's Don't F*ck with Kitties, plus lots of juicy digressions and two-cents scattered along the path. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.
8/14/2022 • 43 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 1: 5G, Supermarkets, Karen, Hollywood
In our inaugural episode, we talk about whether Miss Rona is a 5G conspiracy, how to survive the supermarket, Karens, and Ryan Murphy's latest Netflix venture, Hollywood. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.