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| #583 ft. Bertha Henson - Singapore Healthcare is Too Complex; Journalism Has Fallen Off the Cliff and Drowned | 01 Nov 2024 | 01:33:14 | |
The weather’s been hot lately, but our studio got even hotter this week when veteran journalist and political commentator Bertha Henson dropped by with a delivery of flaming hot takes on the state of journalism in Singapore, Pritam Singh’s trial, our new PM, and the Oxley Road saga. But lest we bury the lede (journalism reference), we spoke with her about her new ebook, When Mama Fell, a manual on navigating elderly healthcare in Singapore, told through her experience of helping her mother through a difficult episode.
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Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST
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One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #582 ft. Munah Bagharib & Jerrold Chong - Turning the Singapore Zoo into an Animated Zombie Apocalypse | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:17:46 | |
Imagine the Singapore zoo being attacked by Zombies. Now imagine talking animals trying to survive it! That's our adult-themed animated TV series called "Zombie Safari"! We chat with Munah Bagharib, who plays Grace the Flamingo as well as Jerrold Chong, one of the co-creators of the show and also a co-founder of Finding Pictures, the animation studio we worked with to bring the story alive. We talk about how much effort goes into animation production (this show took over 2 years to make) as well as the challenges (and awesomeness) of voice acting. (00:00) Intro Our New Adult Animated Series, ZOMBIE SAFARI
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Check out Munah & Finding Pictures
One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #573 - That Photo of Iswaran in Prison Garb & Qantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated Movie | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:54:11 | |
Oh Iswaran, we wish we knew how to quit you. Just when we thought we’d packed the former Transport Minister off to prison and closed that chapter, details of his cell emerge… along with a photo of him in prison uniform!!!??? Okaaay, should we be seeing this? We discuss the treatment he will get in Changi Prison, the reasons behind it, as well as the ethics of the photo, which has now been published on several mainstream media outlets. Speaking of seeing inappropriate things, a Qantas flight recently screened a movie for all its passengers without realising it was sexually explicit. We discuss the perfect storm of factors that could have made such a mistake possible… (00:00) Tell You First Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST
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That Photo of Iswaran in Prison Garb
Qantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated Movie
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #483 - Singaporeans Not Ready for Umbrella-Sharing & SUTD Students Proud of Ridiculed Chinatown Dragon | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:38:19 | |
A free umbrella sharing service for Joo Chiat residents to use in the event of sudden downpours was stopped because people did not return the umbrellas after using them. After deploying more than 1,180 umbrellas, the program became unsustainable, which begs the question: are Singaporeans really just an inconsiderate lot? Elsewhere, people took to social media to ridicule the CNY Dragon decor at Chinatown, saying that it had “human-looking” feature. How did the university students who designed the decor feel about this criticism? Folklory
Singaporeans Not Ready for Umbrella-Sharing
SUTD Students Proud of Ridiculed Chinatown Dragon
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #482 - Transport Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption & Otters Return to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:10:06 | |
S Iswaran resigned from his cabinet position as Transport Minister and MP, in light of being formally charged for 27 offences including corruption on Thursday. The list of charges included details about concerts, football matches and even a private jet to Doha. What happens now? Elsewhere, a Bukit Timah resident’s fish pond was brutally ravaged for the 2nd time in just over a year by a group of otters. This time, the resident’s 16 arowanas were decimated. What should be done about these killer otters? (00:00) Intro Find us here! Transport Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption
Otters Return to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #481 - Donald Trump Returns to Spotlight in Iowa & Government Crowdsourcing Website Highlights Budget Meals in Singapore | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:07:34 | |
This week, Donald Trump cemented his frontrunner status within the US Republican party as President Joe Biden’s most likely opponent. Why does this matter for the rest of the world? Elsewhere, the Singapore government’s BudgetMealGoWhere portal allows the public to search for budget meal options at nearby HDB coffee shops. Why did this leave a bad taste in people’s mouths? Find us here! Folklory
Donald Trump Returns to Spotlight in Iowa
Government Crowdsourcing Website Highlights Budget Meals in Singapore
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #480 - EZ-Link to SimplyGo Transition Goes Off Track & KTV Job Ad Appears on Government Portal | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:53:20 | |
The recent announcement that all adult commuters will have to use the SimplyGo platform for public transport payments by June sent the public into a frenzy, with many lamenting the confusing nature of the transition. Of course, it didn’t help that the SimplyGo app was overwhelmed by downloads not long after the announcement, bringing the robustness of the system into question. Why the big hoo-ha? Elsewhere, a job ad for a KTV performer appeared on a Singapore government job portal, searching for locals to fill the role. Are KTVs now going legit? Find us here! Folklory
EZ-Link to SimplyGo Transition Goes Off Track
KTV Job Ad Appears on Government Portal One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #479 - Jamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam Victims & Why Bus 167 was Reinstated | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:09:05 | |
In Parliament this week, WP MP Jamus Lim called the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed loss-sharing framework for phishing scams “fundamentally unfair”, and suggested that scam victims should bear no more than $500 of the cost. Many rushed to call him a populist and other names, but is there any merit to his suggestion? Elsewhere, some numbers were revealed in Parliament to explain why Bus 167 linking Sembawang to the CBD was discontinued, then reinstated. Why the sudden U-turn? Find us here! Folklory
Jamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam Victims
Why Bus 167 was Reinstated
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #478 - Time to Review Ministerial Salaries & Tourist “Steals” Disposable Chopsticks? | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:53:51 | |
Minister Chan Chun Sing revealed that the Ministerial salary review due in 2023 has been deferred because of “other pressing issues”. What does this mean? Elsewhere, a tourist was accused of stealing disposable cutlery from a hawker stall, and took to social media to vent. Is there any merit to the tourist’s complaint? Find us here! Folklory
Time to Review Ministerial Salaries
Tourist “Steals” Disposable Chopsticks? One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #477 - Lazada Layoffs Ruffles Union & Closure of Street Soccer Court Sparks Debate | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:12:50 | |
In the first week of 2024, Lazada employees were welcomed back to work with the shocking news of company-wide layoffs. Even NTUC and the workers’ union expressed their “disappointment” at not being informed about the unfortunate turn of events. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate the situation? Elsewhere, the recent closure of a street soccer court has sparked debate about whether football has a future in land-scarce Singapore. But is it really THAT important to allow kids to play football? Find us here! Folklory
Lazada Layoffs Ruffles Union
Closure of Street Soccer Court Sparks Debate
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #476 ft. Andie Chen - What Taiwan Taught Him About Singaporeans, Winning a Star Award (or NOT) & Why He Loves YLB | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:14:40 | |
Friend and regular guest on YLB Andie Chen drops by the studio for the first time in a while to talk about his recent AACA acting award win, what he’s learnt about Singapore from living in Taiwan for 3 years, and how he stayed calm even while getting punched in the face. Oh, and he explains why he loves YLB as well. This was recorded on 20 Dec 2023. (00:00) Intro
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Find Andie! Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #475 - Chan Chun Sing Advises Parents to Give Kids Space & 17yo Vietnamese Bride Seeks Husband Earning $4,800 | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:08:39 | |
In an interview marking the start of the school year, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing gave blunt advice to parents of young children. Why is his advice prompting cynical reactions on social media? Elsewhere, a Singapore bride agency put up an advertisement for a 17-year-old Vietnamese lady seeking a husband earning at least $4,800. Some criticised the requirement set by the agency, while others questioned the lady’s age. Did the bride agency do anything wrong? Find us here! Folklory
Chan Chun Sing Advises Parents to Give Kids Space
17yo Vietnamese Bride Seeks Husband Earning $4,800
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #474 - A Look Back at 2023: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News Topics | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:47:54 | |
It’s that time of the year again, where we look back at the Top 10 Trending News Stories as collated by Google Trends. In a year rife with political scandals, a Presidential Election and $50,000 Taylor Swift concert packages, what were Singaporeans really searching for? Find us here! Folklory
Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News Topics Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #572 - Iswaran Apologises, Begins Jail Term & Taoism-themed Labubu Dolls? | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:50:16 | |
It seems we’re not done talking about former Transport Minister Iswaran yet! Just before entering prison, he announced he will not be appealing his one-year sentence. We examine his statement and try to read between the lines. Why the change of tone? How will Singaporeans view him now? Separately, the craze over Labubu dolls here has finally spread to… Taoism?? We discuss if their use in a recent Taoist ceremony has crossed a line. (00:00) Folklory Folklory
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Iswaran Apologises, Begins Jail Term
Taoism-themed Labubu Dolls?
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #473 - People’s Park Complex to be Conserved & Residents Gripe about New Columbarium | 26 Dec 2023 | 01:00:17 | |
People's Park Complex is being considered for conservation by the Government, a move which has been praised by heritage experts. However, some of the owners are not as happy, preferring complete redevelopment instead. Who’s right? Elsewhere, residents in Sembawang have reacted with shock to the announcement that a new columbarium might be built near their homes. Is this another case of NIMBY rearing its ugly head? Find us here! Folklory
People’s Park Complex to be Conserved
Residents Gripe about New Columbarium
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #472 - Israeli Folk Dance Class Sparks Debate & IKEA Singapore to Absorb GST Hike | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:06:01 | |
An Israeli folk dance class offered by the People’s Association online portal has sparked debate online about whether such an activity should be promoted at this point of time. Should the class be cancelled? Elsewhere, IKEA Singapore announced that it will be absorbing the upcoming GST increase and maintaining its current prices into 2024 to help alleviate inflation concerns of Singaporeans. What is the motive behind this move? Find us here! Folklory
Israeli Folk Dance Class Sparks Debate
IKEA Singapore to Absorb GST Hike
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg
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| #471 - Catholic Church in Singapore Clarifies Stance on Same-Sex Unions & Tengah BTO Residents’ Struggles | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:04:38 | |
This past week, the Vatican said in a landmark ruling that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples. The Catholic Church in Singapore then came out to reiterate its stance against 'official blessings' of same-sex unions, drawing snide remarks from online commenters. Elsewhere, Tengah BTO residents have been facing challenges adjusting to life in their new town. Is there any justification for their grievances? Find us here! Our Sponsor, Lendela
Catholic Church in Singapore Clarifies Stance on Same-Sex Unions
Tengah BTO Residents’ Struggles One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #470 - Prism+ Xiaxue Air-con Ad Deemed Misleading & Are Ang Baos at Weddings Necessary? | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:08:32 | |
An Instagram ad for Prism+ air-conditioners was deemed to be “misleading” by Singapore’s advertising watchdog, and was forced to be taken offline. Is “greenwashing” an actual problem, or are people being too woke? Elsewhere, a Redditor ignited another debate on wedding customs in Singapore after she attended a wedding dinner, but harboured reservations about giving an ang bao. Why were people so triggered by her story? Find us here! Folklory
Prism+ Xiaxue Air-con Ad Deemed Misleading
Are Ang Baos at Weddings Necessary? One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #469 - Mobility Scooters Might Face Stricter Regulations & COVID-19 Medals Listed on Carousell | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:01:17 | |
The Active Mobility Advisory Panel, in a proposal presented to the Ministry of Transport, has suggested limiting the use of personal mobility aids only to those certified with difficulty walking. Why the need to police the use of these devices? Elsewhere, several COVID-19 Resilience Medals were listed for sale on Carousell, leading the Prime Minister’s Office to issue a statement about respecting the spirit of the award. Is it really that big of a deal? Find us here! Folklory
Mobility Scooters Might Face Stricter Regulations
COVID-19 Medals Listed on Carousell
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #468 - Lawrence Wong Dismisses Circuit Breaker Rumour & Debate Rages Over SIA Stewardess Spoon-Feeding Boy | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:57:41 | |
This week, DPM Lawrence Wong took to social media to dismiss rumours that the government is bringing back Circuit Breaker to curb rising COVID cases, as well as deepfakes of him promoting commercial products. What companies were using his image to promote their products? Elsewhere, a video of an SIA stewardess spoon-feeding a 5-year-old boy on a long haul flight has sparked mixed reactions online. Where is the line between good service and entitlement? Find us here! Folklory
Lawrence Wong Dismisses Circuit Breaker Rumour
Debate Rages Over SIA Stewardess Spoon-Feeding Boy
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #467 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Missing the Asian Games, F-Words & Honest Thoughts about Tan Chuan Jin | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:26:16 | |
Soh Rui Yong is BACK and shares his honest thoughts about being axed from the Asian Games and how he coped with it. He talked about his interactions with ex-SNOC chairman Tan Chuan Jin and the double standards involved. He also spoke about the challenges facing local sports, his first year as a married man and his plans for the future. He doesn’t hold back, so it gets pretty spicy. Heads up that this was recorded on 30 Nov 2023, a couple of days before he won the national title at the S’pore Marathon for the 4th year running.
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Find Rui Yong! Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #466 - A Look Back at 2023’s Most “Triggering” YLB Episodes on Accountability | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:56:05 | |
This is our most “transparent” episode ever! In the spirit of the year end, we’re doing a review of our most “triggering” episodes from 2023 that covered cases where businesses, brands and even individuals were not as upfront as they could be. All of them led to backlash and claims of poor accountability, but what has happened since then? From MBS to DBS and Cai Png cafes to food bloggers, brace yourself to re-live these issues :)
Our Top 5 “Transparency” Episodes
One Shiok Thing Find us here! Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Haresh Tilani & Terence Chia | |||
| #465 ft. Minister Shanmugam - The Israel-Hamas Conflict, Local Politics & Why POFMA is Useful | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:16:44 | |
Minister Shanmugam has been serving as Minister for Law since 2008 and Minister for Home Affairs since 2015. On his YLB debut, he shares his thoughts on the complicated nature of the conflict between Israel & Hamas, the balance between policy and public sentiment in view of the political controversies seen locally this year. He also talks about why POFMA has been useful from his POV, and what keeps him up at night about the future of Singapore. (00:00) Intro Find us here! Folklory
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Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Terence Chia & Haresh Tilani | |||
| #464 - River Valley High School Homicide Teen Sentenced & Are Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore? | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:58:25 | |
The teen behind the RIver Valley High School death was sentenced to 16 years’ jail, prompting debates online about the term and severity of the punishment. Was it a fair result? Elsewhere, country clubs in Singapore have come under scrutiny when it was announced that Raffles Town Club’s land lease will not be renewed beyond 2026. Are country clubs still relevant in 2023? Find us here! Folklory
River Valley High School Homicide Teen Sentenced
Are Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore? One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #571 - Iswaran Gets 12 Months’ Jail & Food Court ‘Steals’ Artist’s Work? | 04 Oct 2024 | 01:00:34 | |
The verdict is out! We break down former Transport Minister Iswaran’s jail sentence, and ask the tough questions. Who really won and lost? What else would we have learned if the case went to trial? What’s with Haresh and all his conspiracy theories? We also discuss how a food court ended up reproducing a local artist’s work without permission, and did they try to get around copyright concerns with generative AI? (00:00) Ergotune Vesby Ergotune
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Iswaran Gets 12 Months’ Jail
Food Court ‘Steals’ Artist’s Work?
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #463 - Singapore Tied for World’s Most Expensive City & Void Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing Football | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:00:58 | |
Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit released a report that revealed Singapore to be tied for the world’s most expensive city alongside Zurich. Is this global #1 ranking worth celebrating? Elsewhere, Sembawang Town Council sealed off a void deck in response to complaints about kids playing football, triggering angry responses from some residents. What should they have done instead to curb the nuisance of kids playing football? Find us here! Folklory
Singapore Tied for World’s Most Expensive City
Void Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing Football One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #462 - “Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast Park & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:03:13 | |
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! “Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast Park
Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #461 - MAS Tightens Crypto Regulations & “Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:56:29 | |
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! Folklory
MAS Tightens Crypto Regulations
“Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #460 - Parliament Passes Law for President to Hold International Roles & Private-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win Challenge | 25 Nov 2023 | 00:59:03 | |
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? Folklory
Parliament Passes Law for President to Hold International Roles
Private-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win Challenge One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #459 - Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War & MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:00:36 | |
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 concert packages, with eye-watering prices ranging from $10,000 on the low end, to $50,000 for the “Wildest Dreams” package. We break down the packages, and discuss which one offers the best value for Swifties (who can afford it). Find us here! Folklory
Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War
MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #458 - Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner Removed & Social Mixers Help Singaporeans Make Friends | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:56:52 | |
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! Our Folklory Christmas Cassette
Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner Removed
Social Mixers Help Singaporeans Make Friends One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #457 - No Symbols of Israel-Hamas War Allowed & Can the President Hold Roles in Foreign Organizations? | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:54:26 | |
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! Our Folklory Christmas Cassette
No Symbols of Israel-Hamas War Allowed
Can the President Hold Roles in Foreign Organizations? One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #456 - PM Lee Reveals When Lawrence Wong Will Take Over & Japanese Sex Toy At Anime Festival Stirs up Emotions | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:00:43 | |
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! Our Folklory Christmas Cassette
PM Lee Reveals When Lawrence Wong Will Take Over
Japanese Sex Toy At Anime Festival Stirs up Emotions One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #455 - DBS Not Allowed to Make New Acquisitions & Watch Taylor Swift Concert With a Minister? | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:53:27 | |
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 presence at the concert. Why the sudden about-turn? Find us here!
DBS Not Allowed to Make New Acquisitions
Watch Taylor Swift Concert With a Minister? One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #454 - The Israel-Hamas Conflict & Controversy Over Staged Indonesian Coffee Shop Photo | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:06:34 | |
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!
The Israel-Hamas Conflict
Controversy Over Staged Indonesian Coffee Shop Photo
One Shiok Comment One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Desk from @castlerysg Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #570 - Dyson’s Shock Layoffs & Singapore’s $70 Million Kampung | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:59:49 | |
In news that both sucks and blows, Dyson has become the latest tech company in Singapore to do a sudden round of retrenchments, giving the relevant union only a day’s notice! We discuss what the union can still do, as well as Dyson’s broader impact locally. Also, Singapore’s last kampung is back in the spotlight after property TikTokers reported the land to be valued at a whopping $70 million. Why won’t the owner sell, and what should its eventual fate be? Back to chew on these issues after a month of paternity leave, is Haresh! (00:00) Words of Wisdom Our NEW Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST
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Find us here! Dyson’s Shock Layoffs
Singapore’s $70 Million Kampung
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak | |||
| #453 ft. Xenia Tan and Farah Lola From (After) Life Support: Halloween Special | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:25:15 | |
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!
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| #452 - Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams & Man United Players in Gorilla Emoji Debacle | 27 Oct 2023 | 01:11:01 | |
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!
Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams
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| #451 - Singaporeans Catch Up on Sleep While on Vacation & Prince William to Try Dragon Boating | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:57:01 | |
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!
Singaporeans Catch Up on Sleep While on Vacation
Prince William to Try Dragon Boating
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| #450 ft. Ghost Maps Podcast - Are Southeast Asian Ghosts the Scariest in the World? | 21 Oct 2023 | 01:23:23 | |
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!
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| #449 - Will Grab, Trans-cab Merger Lessen Competition? & Foodpanda CEO Replaced After Allegedly Leaking Confidential Information of Grab Sale | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:07:12 | |
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 his partner that led to his release. Find us here!
Will Grab, Trans-cab Merger Lessen Competition?
Foodpanda CEO Replaced After Allegedly Leaking Confidential Information of Grab Sale
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| #448 - DBS Services Down in Major Disruption & Flash Coffee Abruptly Quits Singapore | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:01:45 | |
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!
DBS Services Down in Major Disruption
Flash Coffee Abruptly Quits Singapore
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| #447 - Singapore’s “Remarkable” Religious Diversity & NParks Puts Down Giant Crocodile | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:48:43 | |
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!
Singapore’s “Remarkable” Religious Diversity
NParks Puts Down Giant Crocodile
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| #446 - SethLui.com Addresses Sponsored Review Drama & Arcade Prizes to be Capped at $100 | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:02:53 | |
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! We’re Speaking at Tech Week Singapore
SethLui.com Addresses Sponsored Review Drama
Arcade Prizes to be Capped at $100
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| #445 - Parliament Debates Whether Perfume Is a Basic Need & Yeo’s LKY Drink Packets | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:06:58 | |
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! We’re Speaking at Tech Week Singapore
Parliament Debates Whether Perfume Is a Basic Need
Yeo’s LKY Drink Packets
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| #444 - Government Monitoring Business Profiteering & Phallic Flight Route by Singapore Air Force | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:52:25 | |
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 ⭐️⭐️
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Government Monitoring Business Profiteering
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| #569 ft. Rishi Budhrani - MRT Disruption: Whose Fault? & How to Scam a Scammer | 27 Sep 2024 | 01:21:03 | |
Rishi steps up to the plate of guest host, bringing the Sindhi presence back onto the podcast! This week, we talk about the elephant in the room, the MRT East-West line disruption. As Singapore reels from the massive disruption, we sift through the chatter online and try to figure out: who’s to blame? Also, strangely enough, Rishi himself got in the news this week, where he trolled a scam caller from Pakistan. We break down the phone call and the elaborate ruses that scammers are coming up with these days. (00:00) Ergotune Vesby Ergotune
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| #443 ft. Ming Yue of The Ming Thing - Malaysia’s OG YouTuber Stand Ups in Singapore | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:55:09 | |
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! Our Survey
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| #442 - Huge WW2 Bomb Discovered in Singapore & What Is Our Place in the World? | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:49:20 | |
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
Folklory
Huge WW2 Bomb Discovered in Singapore
What Is Our Place in the World?
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| #441 - Japanese Tourist Calls Police Over “Overpriced” Crab Dish & NTUSU Presidential Candidate Controversy | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:57:28 | |
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 previously been suspended for getting a fellow student drunk. What’s the fuss about? Find us here! Our Survey
Japanese Tourist Calls Police Over “Overpriced” Crab Dish
NTUSU Presidential Candidate Controversy
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