You heard that right! We were flown to New Zealand on an all expense paid trip and it was hands down one of the most memorable trips we've had! We're bringing you on the ride with us as we recount the shenanigans that went down - from Ming Han almost committing a crime to Ming Yue body slamming an elderly lady, you might wanna sit down for this. 0:00 Intro 0:49 Is Tolkien from New Zealand?! 1:50 How did we get a free trip to NZ?! 6:00 Realizing the trip wasn’t a dream 6:41 How much are flight tickets to NZ? 7:36 Air NZ has the best plane food 8:45 Plane was damn smelly 10:40 Extreme fear of flying 12:31 Ming Yue almost died during a flight * 14:55 First impression of Auckland 17:51 Funny scooter story 20:00 Food in Auckland: Hit or Miss? 20:40 The ONLY thing you should eat in NZ 22:47 The best gelato in Auckland 24:39 Meat in Auckland 27:00 Why we didn’t go to Hobbiton 29:08 Flying to Queenstown 29:20 Ming Han almost committed a crime?! * 34:22 CRAZIEST way we got to the hotel 38:51 Ming Yue bodyslammed an old lady 40:41 The most magical surreal weird experience 43:50 Activities in Queenstown 47:04 Onsen damn ons 48:17 The OG bungee jump 48:50 Going on a wine & beer tour 50:28 Visiting a farm on an island 54:41 Night life woohoo woohoo 55:49 Closing thoughts on the trip 59:03 Don’t drink lake water 1:02:59 Budget for NZ

Chinese New Year is around the corner, and we’re committed to ranking some of the best to worst parts of the rowdy festivities.  Doesn’t matter if you’re a fan OR a hater of Chinese New Year, You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.  Don’t ask too much, sit down first. 00:00 Introduction  00:20 CNY wishes 03:13 How we spend CNY  06:50 Ranking CNY festivities 07:31 Do we like Lou Sang?  10:50 House-visiting: Love or Hate? 17:26 Leftover reunion-dinner food 20:17 BUSSIN’ CNY dishes  22:20 Gambling during CNY: S-tier OR F-tier? 26:24 CNY decorations in malls  29:09 Celebrating CNY in KL 31:14 Screaming kids during CNY  33:17 CNY naps: Hit or Miss? 38:45 Resting from work  40:06 Final thoughts 41:18 Outro 

We do this every year, but this year, we’re being extra judgemental about it.  If you’re as jaded as we are about vision boards and new year resolutions, then You Might Wanna Sit Down For This. Bringing in Sophira and Vivian to the fold, we talk about some of our very unserious-serious goals in 2024.  Don’t ask too much, sit down first. 

We’re back, b*tches. If you’re curious about what happened to Table Talk, then You Might Wanna Sit Down For This Podcast. We’re taking this “new year, new me” agenda seriously, and sitting down to talk about our “must-buys” in 2024 with Caleb and Graeme. Don’t ask too much, sit down first.

As state elections draw near, we welcome YB Syed Saddiq back to the table. Tune in to catch up with YB Syed Saddiq and check in on how much things have changed since the last time he sat with us. Today’s takeaway involves debate about the upcoming elections, Twitter wars on politics and discussions about privilege and ongoing progress in Malaysia. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway. Follow YB Syed Saddiq here: https://www.instagram.com/syedsaddiq/

We’re back for a very, very, VERY IMPORTANT PSA. If you didn’t already know it, both hosts, Mingyue and Minghan grew up with asthma - which is frankly why we said YES to understanding more about asthma management with Dr Helmy, a consultant lung specialist. According to Asthma Malaysia, approximately 2 million people in Malaysia suffer from asthma where 90% of them are uncontrolled cases. It doesn’t matter if you’re diagnosed with asthma or not, it’s more than important to be aware about the correct asthma management methods! If you suffer from asthma, try out the Reliever Reliance Test here: https://mysihatpal.com.my/breathe-better/

Yeap, you read that title right. In this episode of Table Talk, we sit down with OG content creator, Hirzi, to talk about content creating in the new era. From discussing algorithms, TikTok and short-form content to understanding more about Singaporean vs Malaysian content creators, active resting and future plans - we’re throwing it back a little with the boys in our latest episode. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.

What makes a man feel confident? Some say it’s how they dress, others say they couldn’t care less, but bro - self grooming needs to be the talk of the year. For men, we think that starts from their HAIR. In this week’s episode of Table Talk, we’ve got Wilson Lee, founder of Venusde, Beaute Library, Curvena and more beauty brands to discuss about men vs confidence. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.

TW: Death, murder, and graphic descriptions. It’s all over the news, it’s all over your feeds, and just like you are, we’re just as shell-shocked and disheartened by the ongoing murder case.    The recent death of Hong Kong socialite, Abby Choi, took the news by storm last week, and we’re here to dive into the ongoing case timeline and offer up some of our own theories on the murder motives. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.   Disclaimer: We are not an official news portal, all information are taken from news resources online.

Ming Han is BACK and the boys are ready for another round of hot takes on the latest local news. This week, we react to news of GVF 2023, students throwing MAD fits in schools and polices pulling the chillest raid we’ve ever seen - we’re all over the place, but hey, it’s local news. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.

Can you really be friends with the opposite gender? Do platonic friendships exist? Yes….but also not really.   Join us as we discuss and share our thoughts about it in the latest episode of Table Talk.   You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.

Something’s in the air and it isn’t just love. Tune in to the latest episode of Table Talk as we discuss about the new ‘Quiet Ride’ feature on Grab, Valentine’s Day “traditions”, and the new changes our Minister of Transport have introduced in the last week. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.

You’ve probably heard of it by now - BONDEE seems to be the first ‘IT’ thing of 2023. Why did it blow up? Is it just a scam? We then revisited our SPM does and debated whether we could ace the exams in present time. And we finish off with Song Joong Ki’s announcement on his marriage and pregnancy but did you guys know he’s the King of Soft Launching?

Single vs. Dating vs. Married - chances are, you're going through one of these stages in life right now but let's be real, being single is probably the least fun out the three. Ming Yue sits down with Desmond and Vivian to talk about what it's like to be single, and the expectations and struggles that comes with it and how can one embrace their singlehood! 

On this episode, we're joined by our showrunner, Tiara to talk about taking the leap of faith to pursue our dreams.

Hide under your covers and dim the lights because it's about to get real spooky as we gear up for Halloween! We got Mel (@heymelbelle) on this episode to talk about our favourite horror movies, supernatural encounters and what makes us shiver in fear! Make sure you check out netflix.com/streamandscream for more horror-rific movies and series to watch this Halloween!

This week, we sit down with our resident Penang boys, Desmond and Matthew to share the "dirty" details about Penang.

On this episode, we look back at how The Ming Thing has grown over the years and we also explain why hitting the reset button was necessary.

In this episode, we chat with DOTA 2 streamer, Shu Faye Wong about what it's like being a girl, a gamer, a streamer and a positive influence to her online audience.

We talk about passion, the local kpop dance cover scene, and how dancing has opened up a brand new world for Kueendom and Kingsman!

On this episode, we unpack Jinnyboy of JinnyboyTV's history and more.

We sit down with former dean of HELP University's Faculty of Behavioral Sciences' Dr. Goh to discuss toxicity in the workplace.

On this episode, we're joined by Melissa Campbell to answer some of your questions about dating and relationships.

We sit down with cinephilia, Jovy Low to discuss the topic of Artificial Intelligence and where it's headed.

This episode, we speak to singer-songwriter and award winner Sezairi Sezali about his journey in the world of music and arts.

In this episode, we discuss with special guests and bloggers Jane Chuck and Daphne Charice about assumptions, expectations, and the hustle for what's next.

This week, we sit down with Harvinth Skin to discuss about our local influencers and their influence.

This week, we discuss what is it about K-pop that makes it such a global phenomenon.

On this episode, we chat with Natalie Chai about what it's like meeting our celebrity heroes in person.

This week, we're discussing whether it's better to focus on working on our weaknesses, or improving our strengths.

Are we obsessed with traveling? What's wrong with having wanderlust? Are we living life just for the 'Gram? We unpack these questions with Nadir in this Tabletalk episode!

On this Father's Day special, we sat down with our dad to answer some hard questions about life, love and passion

This week, we're speaking to special guests Melissa Campbell and Tiara Anchant about dating and commitment.

This week, together with special guests Maggy and Joseph, we discuss what our pet peeves are and how we deal with them.

On this episode, we discuss with host, Maggy Wang and fitness coach, Joseph Lee ways to get over a bad day.

On this episode, we discuss the little joys in life that we look forward to.

We discuss the art of flirting with local actress Koe Yeet!

We talk passion, hard work and what's really worth it with Steven Lim.

This week, we're getting excited for Avengers: Infinity War and Game of Thrones!

On this week's episode, we discuss how to choose a thoughtful gift for someone.

This week, we tackle what it means to be a real friend.

An April Fools special featuring Melissa Campbell where we talk childhood pranks gone wrong.

How do we maintain relationships both online and offline.

Is there a point when our lives are ever really offline? We talk about the sacrifices when it comes to social media - for better or worse.

Is living for social media worth it? We unpack the question with Bellywellyjelly & Bella Kuan.

How does one survive social media? Is there a kit? Are there cookies? Come unpack this fat one with us!

We answer one of the most common questions we've received: "How did you start?".