In the season finale of Give It To Me Strait, we tackle the ultimate relationship landmine: the exes.

Can you ever truly be friends with your ex?
If yes, under what conditions?
And is this something only the gays do… or can the straights survive it too?

Joining Tim are Kelvin, affectionately known as SaltyPotato, and Dave from Spain/ Japan, as they unpack boundaries, emotional maturity, jealousy, trust, and whether staying close to an ex is healthy growth or certified gay mess.

Tim opens up about maintaining an extremely close friendship with his ex of eight years, someone who still hangs out regularly with Tim and his current partner, Kelvin. So… is this progressive, evolved love? Or a walking red flag?

From how gay relationships differ from straight ones, to where the lines actually are (and who gets to draw them), this episode asks the uncomfortable questions we usually avoid.

We end the season exactly how we started it: honest, funny, slightly unhinged, and high energy. Expect laughter, giggles, bold opinions — and absolutely no tears.

In this unforgettable episode of Give It To Me Strait, we sit down with Shawn Lim, queer and gender fluid founder, creator, podcaster, and writer behind @mediumshawn, for a raw and deeply moving conversation about identity, resilience, and the courage to live authentically.

Shawn’s story begins in their teenage years. Arrested twice by the age of sixteen, involved in gang fights, and familiar with detention, caning, and time in a boys’ home, their early life was marked by anger, confusion, and survival. These experiences would later shape their understanding of self, masculinity, and belonging, forming the foundation of a journey few would expect.

In this episode, Shawn reflects on discovering their sexuality, coming to terms with being gender fluid and pansexual, and the emotional weight of living a life that did not fully align with who they were. They speak candidly about moments of deep shame, despair, and the time they came heartbreakingly close to ending their own life.

What ultimately changed everything was love and acceptance. Shawn shares how the unwavering support of their wife became the powerful force behind their decision to come out and live honestly. Today, as a parent, they explain why embracing their identity is essential not just for themselves, but for how they and their wife raise their child, and for the values they hope to pass on.

This is a tear jerking, honest conversation about healing, parenthood, and choosing to stay. A story of survival, growth, and authenticity that stays with you long after the episode ends.

Content note: This episode discusses self harm and suicide.

What does it mean to belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time?

This week, we sit down with Nicholas Chan, former Managing Director of Tatler Asia and TimeOut, to talk about growing up as a Third Culture Kid and how that shapes identity, ambition, relationships, and the way we see success.

From moving between Sydney, Vancouver, Berlin and Singapore, to navigating reverse culture shock, changing risk tolerance, and redefining priorities in midlife, Nicholas opens up about the tension between hustle and fulfilment, work as identity, and learning to slow down without losing yourself.

We also unpack vulnerability in your 40s, the pressure to keep chasing your younger self, and why fitness, brands, and nostalgia play such a powerful role in how we try to stay relevant. It’s an honest conversation about growth, letting go, and figuring out who you are when the labels start to fall away.

If you’ve ever felt culturally fluid, career-driven but restless, or caught between who you were and who you’re becoming, this one will hit close to home.

On this episode of Tim and Ben, Give It To Me Strait, we sit down with someone who changed Tim’s life in ways he’s still discovering — the iconic Shareen Wong. This conversation goes deep into what success really means, whether it ever feels like enough, and why we keep chasing the next milestone only to wonder if we’re any happier when we finally get there. Shareen opens up about her early radio days, the pain of being wrongly terminated from a morning show at the peak of her career, and how she reinvented herself long before podcasts were even a thing — launching one more than twenty years ago. She talks about the tarot card reader who saw her future before she did, the courage it took to start over, and the fearless journey that led her to become the boss behind Embrace Jewellery and co-founder of El Olivo. It’s raw, teary, honest, and a reminder that reinvention isn’t just a chapter — it’s a choice you make again and again.

After a short break, Give It To Me Strait returns with one of our most personal and heartfelt episodes yet — a raw reflection on life, time, death, and family.

When the world keeps moving even as we stand still in grief or heartbreak, how do we make peace with it? Ben opens up about his most difficult breakup — one that turned his whole life upside down and forced him to confront loneliness and self-worth. Tim shares about losing his dad and grandma, and the painful acceptance that some things in life are completely beyond our control.

This episode isn’t about finding answers. It’s about learning to sit with the hard truths, and finding comfort in the people who stay when everything else changes.

This week on Give It To Me Strait, we lace up with Hib Shamir — founder of Singapore’s pioneering run club Run.jpgand a man on track to become one of the youngest finishers of all six world major marathons. Nicknamed “The Flash”, Hib opens up about running past stereotypes, what it means to defy expectations as a Malay athlete, and the untold scandals of run clubs (spoiler: some runners don’t just run home alone). Get ready for a conversation that’s fast, funny, and a little bit scandalous.

This week on Give It To Me Strait, we’re talking about friendship — not the surface-level kind, but the deeper energy that defines our connections. As we get older, time feels more precious, and it matters who we choose to spend it with.

It’s not always about shared interests or common ground. Sometimes it’s about how someone makes you feel when you’re in the same room — the energy between you. We break down the difference between acquaintances, colleagues, and true friends; how to recognize the people who genuinely care for you versus those who are just around for convenience; and why investing in the right connections matters more than ever.

Because at the end of the day, friendship isn’t about who’s there for the good times — it’s about who shows up, consistently, with the right energy.

In this episode, we speak with Viviane Then, a movement specialist who discovered her demisexuality later in life. A life-changing accident pushed her to leave behind a successful corporate career and step into an entirely new path — one that she’s now thriving in. Viviane shares how movement, when done right, can subconsciously shift your headspace and unlock clarity. Her story is one of resilience, identity, and reinvention… and yes, you’ll also hear a fun reveal about how Ben once started out giving towels at California Fitness.

Jörg Dietzel, former Global Head of Brand and Creative at Audi, has lived all over the world but still calls Singapore home. After 25 years here, he handed in his PR and reflects on what that chapter meant. From moving here at 39 to navigating success, setbacks, and the corporate climb, Jorg shares what he’s learned about ambition, identity, and what life really is when the titles fade.

We’re all chasing something. Success, happiness, maybe just a nod of approval from our 16-year-old selves. But what does “making it” actually look like? Is it ticking off society’s checklist and then wondering what’s next? Is it all downhill once you’ve done it all?

Season 2 is here with a brand new studio and fully filmed episodes. We’re diving into life’s big and sometimes ridiculous questions from two different angles — a gay guy and a straight guy with very different takes on the same world.

In the heartfelt finale of "Give It To Me Strait," we explore how hobbies can transform your life. From simple activities like walking to luxury pursuits like collecting watches and sneakers, discover the profound impact hobbies have on mental health, purpose, and identity.

Join us as Ben shares his journey as a sneakerhead, turning a $200 investment into a $2000 per pair collection with over 200 pairs! Learn how his passion shaped his personal brand as a financial consultant. And find out what quirky item Tim 'collects' – you'll have to tune in to find out!

This podcast itself was born from a shared hobby, and now, eight episodes later, we celebrate the power of starting small and pursuing what you love.

Don't miss the final episode of "Give It To Me Strait!" Tune in and get inspired to find or rediscover your own hobby.