The SG Boys

The SG Boys

LGBTQ+ Singaporeans gather around a microphone to share stories of love, loss, friendship and family. Hosted by Joshua Simon, Sam Jo and Kennede Sng. Recorded in Singapore, a largely conservative country that criminalises sex between men and where there are no anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people, The SG Boys aims to be a safe space where all are welcome. The beliefs, views and opinions expressed on the podcast are attributable to its hosts only, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, organisation, company or individual. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe [email protected] 

  • 31 minutes 58 seconds
    What A Mess! | with Sissy & Sassy

    Elphaba and Glinda have flown in early for a special Halloween episode with The SG Boys! Meet the House of Haute Mess, the dynamic duo who are Singapore's answer to Heidi Klum every All Hallows' Eve. Not only do they adore Halloween, Sissy and Sassy Sucktits are also a pair of lovebirds who do drag together and who are revered for their immaculate costumes and performances. Named Asia's Most Stylish by Tatler Singapore, the couple tell Josh and Sam Jo where they get their inspiration, how drag has tested - but ultimately strengthened - their relationship and why the spooky season means so much to them. Also in this episode: Josh has fractured his foot! We share our favourite scary movies, a gospel song that'll move you, never-before-seen footage of a pandemic lip-sync (special shoutout to Baby Boy)...and which basic Halloween costumes we do NOT want to see again.

    This episode is dedicated to Sam Jo's Halloween partner in crime, Sue-Ann, as well as every other person - queer or not - who has felt less afraid to express themselves on October 31.

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    21 October 2025, 2:25 am
  • 37 minutes 47 seconds
    Daddy Is A Drag Queen | with Kitti Rose

    Just like his favourite VH1 divas, Kittipetch Pingkarawat aka Kitti Rose wears many hats…and wigs. Not only is he a baby drag queen and a brain tumour survivor who lives with bipolar disorder, Kitti is also a loving hubby to a wife in Thailand and a devoted daddy to their nine-year-old daughter. At 41 years of age, he is living proof that when life throws you lemons and lemongrass, you can make some pretty delicious lemonade. Aroy mak!!!

    Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental disorders - viewer/listener discretion is advised.

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    29 August 2025, 3:31 am
  • 23 minutes 54 seconds
    Baby Boy | with Bobby, Stefan and Nat

    Certified quality! As Sam Jo catches his breath from the madness of Mayhem month, Joshua catches up with three of the four masterminds behind Baby Boy, Singapore’s iconique queer RnB and Hip-hop party: Nightlife maestro and former Lady Gaga stylist Bobby Luo, wacky and waacking fashionista Nathanael Ng, as well as PR maven-cum-numbers gal Stefan Kwang. The trio look back on eight glorious years of Baby Boy, from the nascent days of Butter Factory and Overeasy, to how the monthly shindig eventually cemented itself as a quintessential safe haven for LGBTQ revellers of all shapes and shades.

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    8 July 2025, 7:28 pm
  • 6 minutes 26 seconds
    The Wedding Banquet

    Sam Jo and Josh catch up over the phone before a new interview with the cast of The Wedding Banquet - Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Han Gi-chan. The film is a new LGBTQ+ themed romantic comedy opening in Singapore on June 19, and also screening at Pink Screen for Pink Fest this Pride month.

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    14 June 2025, 8:35 am
  • 44 minutes 1 second
    Marry The Night

    Rachael’s Getting Married! Our girl finally announces her engagement to the love of her life who almost dated Josh?

    👰🏻‍♀️Rachael reckons with her sense of self: Wife, Partner, Plus-one. We all love a wedding but society has fewer scripts for those who don’t want to vanish inside one.

    🙋🏾‍♂️Meanwhile, Josh is newly single, over the gay relationship narrative™ and tired of chasing milestones in a Singapore still not built for queer commitment. 

    💃🏻And Sam Jo has found peace in hosting and performing at weddings that aren’t his own… while sharing a newfound appreciation for gogo boys that’s beyond skin deep.

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    15 May 2025, 9:19 am
  • 22 minutes 41 seconds
    The One With Bianca Del Rio

    We kick off a brand new season of our little gay podcast with drag and comedy icon Bianca Del Rio, who joins us backstage from her show in Hawaii. Here to spill the tea and throw plenty of shade, the clown queen tells Josh and Sam Jo why she doesn't consider herself a legend (yet), why she doesn't watch Drag Race today, and a shocking revelation about RuPaul. Bianca reveals her side of the story about the viral club incidents involving a heckler and a very tipsy Tina Burner. Amid all the wicked quips and jokes, Bianca dishes out some heartfelt advice for our LGBTQ listeners, proving that while she may be bitter, things really can get better.

    Catch Bianca Del Rio live on Sunday, January 19, as she brings her Dead Inside tour to Singapore. Presented by LA Comedy Live, this show promises an evening of unapologetic humour and non-stop laughter. Tickets at www.sistic.com.sg/events/bianca0125

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    13 January 2025, 8:11 pm
  • 57 minutes 43 seconds
    Age Of Glory

    Recording this episode in the thick of Brat Summer and the Hungry Ghost month, The SG Boys contemplate something which we have always dreaded - old age and all of its accompanying health issues. Josh reveals his recent ordeals with costochondritis and oral mucoceles, while Sam Jo, in true Ashlee Simpson fashion, grapples with acid reflux, vocal nodules and his fear of death. Are we old yet? Probably. Are our bodies starting to betray us? Most definitely. But who said ageing can’t be glorious? Just like this podcast - which turns four in a few months - we have promises to keep, and miles to go before we sleep…

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    16 September 2024, 4:35 pm
  • 55 minutes 43 seconds
    Dancing On My Own | With Shawn Soh

    Shawn Soh aka Plantbro joins us for an intimate chat about being often introverted, sometimes lonely, but always gay and happy to dance through life on his own terms. Shawn looks back on life-changing moments that, albeit painful, have helped him to blossom: from voluntarily signing himself up for conversion therapy to parting ways with a good friend who could not accept his sexuality. He tells us why he uprooted his life in London to move back to Singapore, and shares how his once-disapproving father eventually became one of his closest confidants who inspired his love for plants. Oh and in case you're wondering, yes, Shawn is single and, in typical Virgo fashion, has created a meticulous checklist of what he seeks in a partner. Listen to find out if you're his cup of coffee!

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    22 June 2024, 12:22 am
  • 30 minutes 42 seconds
    Let's Get Pink! | with Harris Zaidi

    Harris Zaidi may be the festival director of Pink Fest, but don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got, he's still, he's still Harris From The HDB Block! The gay month is upon us and Harris is here to give us the lowdown on Singapore's annual Pride festival that celebrates all things LGBTQ. From movie screenings and pink pasars to an inclusive career fair and inaugural fashion show. June is set to be the most colourful month ever - as it should be!

    Ever the kaleidoscopic one himself, Harris recalls how life as a gay kid in Serangoon North was way more muted, and how the facets that once othered him are now the very things that he celebrates. The father of three also tells us why having children, a recent Hari Raya party and his activism in the community have all been instrumental in his healing journey as a gay man.

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    24 May 2024, 1:57 am
  • 46 minutes 7 seconds
    Crossroads

    Is it okay to be gay and Christian at the same time? From the crossroads of Shibuya to the cross at the end of the road, Josh searches for spiritual belonging. He attends Singapore's first LGBTQ+ affirming church and deepens his relationship with his parents by taking them to Japan for the first time. Meanwhile, the karaoke mic is back in the hands of Sam Jo who’s singing out loud again! Inspired by three heavenly divas: Sister Mary Clarence, Tenitra Michelle Williams and Charlotte 'Crazy Chick' Church - The SG Boys are taking you to church! Well… kinda.

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    24 April 2024, 12:51 am
  • 58 minutes 50 seconds
    People Like Us | with Leon Cheo

    We kick off 2024 with Leon Cheo, the creator, writer and director of People Like Us, a gay Singaporean web series that has been nominated for an International Emmy. Leon recounts various milestones in the show's history, from how it was developed with Action For Aids and gayhealth.sg to raise HIV and Aids awareness, to Season 3's recent premiere and inclusion of a trans character. Leon tells us why it is important that his characters are anything but saints, and why the show does not censor itself for people who are NOT like us. While discussing the series, Josh confronts his struggle with bodyshaming, while Sam Jo and Leon commiserate on having to hide aspects of their queer lives from their family. We also learn that aside from that Kelly Clarkson song, People Like Us is both slang for "homosexual" and the name of an advocacy group for LGBT equality.

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    9 January 2024, 2:01 am
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