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#685: Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP & Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park
Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa have stepped down from the Progress Singapore Party’s top leadership, triggering a “renewal plan” ahead of GE2025. What does this mean for PSP’s identity and future? Meanwhile, in Sengkang, a man caught his wife naked in a car with another man - and got injured when the car sped off.
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(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia
(00:55) Intro
(04:41) Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP
(22:58) Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park
(41:11) One Shiok Comment
(44:51) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: Matt Damon Roasts Andrew Schulz’s New Netflix Special
- Terence: Surviving a Night on Pulau Ubin: Camping, Fishing, Cooking
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Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP
- Tan Cheng Bock, Hazel Poa step down from PSP leadership; party launches ‘renewal plan’
- Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa step down from PSP’s top decision-making body
Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park
- Man catches wife naked with another man in car at Sengkang car park, gets hit when car driven off
- 'I knew I cannot face this man': Man allegedly caught nude with woman by her husband in Sengkang car park
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
7 July 2025, 12:40 pm
54 minutes 53 seconds

#684: PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast & Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing
PAP called out Pritam Singh for remarks he made on a Malaysian podcast, accusing him of crossing a line by airing political views overseas. WP fired back, saying PAP is “opposing for the sake of opposing.” Elsewhere, new Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing floated the idea of a live firing experience for regular Singaporeans, so they can get “a slice of NS.”
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(04:14) PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast
(34:46) Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing
(48:18) One Shiok Comment
(50:34) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: I Walked From Singapore To KL In 9 Days
- Terence: Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
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PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast
Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing
- Army exploring building new live firing complex to let regular S'poreans experience 'a slice of NS': Chan Chun Sing
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
4 July 2025, 11:54 am
51 minutes 45 seconds

#683: Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time & Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash
From July 1, 2025, cyclists in Singapore may face fines or jail time for riding on pedestrian-only paths - but is this fair, especially with minimal enforcement on pedestrians and PMD users? Elsewhere, Certis Cisco was embroiled in controversy after telling their officers on sick leave to stay home or share their live location. They removed the order after pressure from the union, but has the trust been eroded?
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(00:00) We interviewed an architect!
(00:44) Intro
(09:27) Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time
(28:35) Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash
(42:30) One Shiok Comment/Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: How a GRAB rider lives in a 1.4MILLION Villa earning SIX-FIGURES
- Terence: First-Time Stealth Camping in Fraser’s Hill Malaysia with My Land Cruiser – Am I ready for this?
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Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time
- Cyclists face fines, jail for riding on pedestrian-only paths as enforcement begins on July 1
- Unfair to ban us from pedestrian-only paths, say cyclists as LTA starts enforcement on Jul 1
Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
2 July 2025, 11:50 am
1 hour 48 minutes

#682 ft. Ho Kwon Ping: Hypocrisy of Corporate America, How REITs are Hurting Singapore & the Danger of Mediocrity
Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, and certified “bad-ass grandpa”, returns to YLB for a critical discussion on the challenges facing businesses and society today. In this episode, we talk about the hypocrisy of Corporate America, how REITs are hurting Singapore, and the rising culture of mediocrity that threatens Singapore’s future. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in leadership, economics, and the future of work.
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(00:00) Folklory
(01:03) Intro
(06:05) Impact of Global Events on Business
(08:23) Mandai Hotel and Eco Resort
(11:17) Climate Change Adaptation
(13:52) Corporate Values and Governance
(22:51) Hypocrisy in Corporate Sustainability
(28:54) Introduction to American Corporations
(29:19) Chinese vs. American Economy
(32:30) Pax Americana
(35:18) Global Superpower Dynamics
(44:00) ASEAN and South China Sea
(48:13) Corporate Responsibility and Diversity
(01:01:44) Singapore GLC and Global Expansion
(01:03:29) Singapore's F&B and REIT Management
(01:11:02) Multiculturalism and Foreign Attractiveness
(01:14:50) Government and Youth Perspectives in Singapore
(01:21:36) Mediocrity Threat to Singapore's Global Status
(01:28:36) Innovation and Future Prospects
(01:31:45) Singapore's Current Strengths
(01:32:04) Encouraging Passion and Self-Agency
(01:37:02) One Shiok Thing
KP’s Reference Links
- Behind The Banyan by Ho Kwon Ping https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/behind-the-banyan
- SINGLE'S INFERNO SEASON 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/q4nz5bOXG98?si=SjNCNz1oU9SDNx5Q
One Shiok Thing
- Terence: Like Water For Chocolate | Official Trailer | Max
- Haresh: Staj
- Ho Kwon Ping: Who is Sutichai Yoon, the journalist playing a monk in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
30 June 2025, 11:24 am
47 minutes 44 seconds

#681: Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM & Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban
Pritam Singh appeared on Keluar Sekejap, top Malaysian political podcast, and said he doesn’t want to be Prime Minister. We unpack what that means as well as other topics like whether WP’s risk-averse strategy is enough. Then we head to Thailand, where the government just announced a U-turn on weed, three years after legalising it. Is this proof that decriminalising drugs too fast can backfire?
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(00:52) Intro
(03:35) Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM
(29:14) Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban
(38:30) One Shiok Comment
(42:11) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: Predictive History
- Terence: Tucker vs Cruz | The Tantrum Crybaby Show
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Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM
Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban
- Thai cannabis stores fret as government moves to tighten rules on sales
- Thailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK rises
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27 June 2025, 11:40 am
57 minutes 34 seconds

#680: NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM & Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
Tempers flared at NTUC Income AGM on 24th June, with frustrated shareholders demanding answers about the failed Allianz deal after losing out on a bigger payout. Some answers were given but key questions remain - especially around the reasons why the deal fell through. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran agree to a Trump-brokered ceasefire, but intelligence leaks suggest the nuclear threat isn’t over.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:48) Intro
(04:21) NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM
(30:00) Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
(45:16) One Shiok Comment
(48:28) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: I Visited 50 States in 50 Days
- Terence: I Built a Roller Coaster In My Lab
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NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM
Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
25 June 2025, 10:36 am
58 minutes 44 seconds

#679: NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI & Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama
NTU penalised 3 students for allegedly misusing AI tools - despite guidelines allowing them with restrictions. Meanwhile, Singapore’s home-based food scene is booming, but restaurant owners are crying foul, accusing them of skirting regulations. We unpack both controversies and what they say about rules, fairness, and disruption.
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(00:00) Folklory
(00:53) Intro
(08:54) NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI
(31:07) Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama
(49:46) One Shiok Comment
(55:07) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: Why Singapore Is Building This $15B Mega Port
- Terence: Why handwriting matters
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NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI
- NTU penalises 3 students over use of AI tools; they dispute university’s findings
- [Mar 2024] Students at S’pore universities allowed to use AI tools for assignments but must stick to rules
Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama
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Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
23 June 2025, 11:28 am
53 minutes 6 seconds

#678: Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments & Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defended the COE system, saying it “is not broken” and that defended allocating COEs to private-hire vehicles (PHVs) because it benefits a wider pool of Singaporeans compared to private car ownership. But is that fair or elitist? Meanwhile, 2,100 people have signed a petition for F&B outlets to provide free tap water, something echoed by WP’s Gerald Giam.
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(00:00) We interviewed an engineer!
(00:44) Intro
(06:06) Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments
(32:16) Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water
(45:16) One Shiok Comment
(47:36) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: This 47-Year-Old Quit Her VP Job To Become A Cobbler In Brooklyn
- Terence: Wing Outdoor
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Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments
Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
20 June 2025, 9:58 am
1 hour 21 minutes

#677: What People Get Wrong About Architecture & Building an Iconic S’pore Hotel
We talk to Szue Hann, an Architect & Sustainability expert about the process of turning a vision into an actual skyscraper, as well as his experiences working on iconic projects like the Parkroyal Collection Pickering in Singapore. He also dives deep into the importance of sustainability in Architecture, and the critical role it plays in designing for a more climate-friendly future. And of course, he shares his journey about how he actually entered the industry, and what he cherishes most about it.
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(00:00) Preamble
(00:30) Intro
(03:13) Sustainability in Archtitecture
(09:01) Art and Archtiectural Education"
(16:16) Communicating with Clients
(19:11) Defining Architecture and Team Collaboration
(28:30) Iterative Design Process
(32:06) Archtitects as Problem Solvers
(33:48) Case Study: The Rotating Skylab
(38:15) Challenges in Architectural Requests
(46:49) Example of Successful Retrofitting
(52:10) Building for Future Needs
(55:56) Urban Architecture Trends
(56:34) The Role of Housing Development Board (HDB)
(59:52) Public Involvement in Housing Design
(01:02:55) Impact of AI on Architecture
(01:08:10) Dream Projects and Future Architectural Visions
(01:14:10) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
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18 June 2025, 8:09 am
1 hour 26 seconds

#676: Chee Hong Tat Prioritises Immigrant Integration & New Video Reveals Truth Behind Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake
Minister Chee Hong Tat says integrating new immigrants is now a priority for Chinese community leaders, alongside a new leadership pipeline. Meanwhile, more drama around the viral clip that appeared to show Gan Siow Huang ignoring an elderly man’s handshake - now the group involved has released a new video.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:53) Intro
(07:23) Chee Hong Tat Prioritises Immigrant Integration
(30:12) New Video Reveals Truth Behind Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake
(53:31) One Shiok Comment
(55:28) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
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- Black Mirror: Season 7 | Official Trailer
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Chee Hong Tat Prioritises Immigrant Integration
- Integrating new immigrants is one priority of Chinese Community Liaison Group: Chee Hong Tat
- New leadership development programme to train young Chinese community leaders
New Video Reveals Truth Behind Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake
- Cultural group releases own video to clear the air over Gan Siow Huang handshake incident
- Man, 72, says Gan Siow Huang didn't intentionally ignore him when he went to shake her hand
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16 June 2025, 11:53 am
1 hour 2 minutes

#675: Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns & Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, affecting over 500 employees and disrupting flights for thousands of travellers. Retrenchment efforts are underway, but many customers report refund issues and communication breakdowns. Meanwhile, beloved Holland Village bar Wala Wala is set to close after 30+ years amid rising rental pressures. What do these closures signal for the future of their industries?
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(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(06:05) Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns
(28:38) Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
(52:41) One Shiok Comment
(56:05) One Shiok Thing
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Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns
Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
13 June 2025, 12:30 pm
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