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The most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore.

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#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
- Mr. Friend - YouTube
- 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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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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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One Shiok Thing
- Google Beam hands-on exclusive: a futuristic upgrade to conference calls
- Sahi Siva | VENUM (feat. YUNG RAJA)
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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
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
13 June 2025, 12:30 pm
52 minutes 48 seconds

#674: Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots & the Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
Over 150 students admitted to Harvard, including Singaporeans, are stuck in limbo after Trump tries to restrict the enrolment of international students. Singapore and Johor’s Regent agreed to a land swap involving sites near Holland Village and the Botanic Gardens but with little info on what will actually happen to the land.
(00:00) Happy Ever Laughter PARTY
(03:16) Intro
(12:47) Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots
(35:10) Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
(45:56) One Shiok Comment
(48:09) One Shiok Thing
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- Terence: Is This Really The Best Way to Protect the United States?
- Haresh: Brian Tyler Cohen
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Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots
Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
- Singapore and Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail to swop land plots
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Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
11 June 2025, 12:46 pm
1 hour 6 minutes

#673: Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic & Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder
The winning rental bid for a HDB Clinic in Tampines of $52k/ month sparked outrage and responses from both Minister Ong Ye Kung & Ho Ching, the wife of ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong. Meanwhile, Minister of State Gan Siow Huang declined to shake a man’s hand during a visit to a cultural festival, and the Internet lost it.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(07:10) Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic
(38:07) Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder
(53:37) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:52) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Haresh: Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
- Terence: Silent Hill f
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Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic
Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder
Mics and Headphones from @shure
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
9 June 2025, 11:47 am
1 hour 9 minutes

#672: The Truth Behind the Deepest Tunnel in SG & What People Get Wrong About Engineering
We talk to Geoshua Tan, Vice President (Civil & Infrastructure Engineering) at CPG Consultants about what it actually means to build Singapore - from building bridges and tunnels to meeting complex project requirements. He talks about the biggest project he’s worked on, building deep beneath the surface - up to 50 metres underground, and why this blows his mind. We also debunk common engineering stereotypes and discuss what it takes to make it in the industry.
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(00:00) Building and Construction Authority
(00:25) Intro
(01:49) Engineering Education and Career Path
(05:53) Civil and Mechanical Engineering
(10:34) Civil Engineering Projects
(18:15) Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS)
(21:13) Site Visits and Construction Details
(26:54) Project Management Dynamics
(27:25) Progression and Responsibilities in Engineering
(29:03) Professional Recognition and Credentials
(33:35) Impact of Climate on Engineering
(35:06) Technological Challenges in Engineering
(43:48) Qualities of a Successful Engineer
(46:49) Geoshua's Proud Engineering Moments
(52:08) Public Perception of Engineering
(54:44) Life as an Engineer
(56:00) Emotional Connection to Projects
(59:51) Inspiration in Design
(01:04:18) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
4 June 2025, 7:45 am
1 hour 10 minutes

#671: Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza & Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands
Former President Halimah Yacob’s post on Facebook about the horrors in Gaza triggered response from an online socio-political commentator, which then sparked further outrage in both directions. Meanwhile, Uniqlo is accused of copying local brands Pointyrice and Musoka Club, but is it justified or overblown?
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(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(09:53) Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza
(46:36) Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands
(01:03:10) One Shiok Comment
(01:05:31) One Shiok Thing
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- He Gave Up His Citizenship For Singapore Football: Tampines Rovers' Kyoga Nakamura
- COLORS (@colorsxstudios)
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Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza
Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands
- Cai fan merch label PointyRice calls out Uniqlo keychain’s ‘uncanny’ likeness
- Uniqlo’s local food tees draw buzz for looking ‘eerily similar’ to Singapore brand Musoka Club
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
2 June 2025, 12:45 pm
58 minutes 7 seconds

#670: PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’ & Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder
PM Lawrence Wong’s first “Rules of Prudence” lays out expectations for PAP MPs, but how does it compare to PM Lee’s 2020 version? Plus: Chee Soon Juan is accused of affecting sales of an elderly hawker’s bakery after declaring them “closed” in an online video on the F&B industry. His team re-uploaded a video with a correction, but is that enough?
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:48) Intro
(06:50) PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’
(35:00) Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder
(51:24) One Shiok Comment
(53:10) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Late Drama in Singapore Cup Final
- Napoli hero Scott McTominay wins Serie A MVP award
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PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’
Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder
- Elderly Hawkers Say Their Bakery Stall Had Drop In Sales After Chee Soon Juan's FB Post Wrongly States It Shuttered
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
30 May 2025, 11:46 am
53 minutes 28 seconds

#669: RDU to Form “Shadow Government” & People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White
Opposition party RDU says it wants to move away from being a “check and balance”, and wants to focus on forming a shadow government. But what does that mean in Singapore’s context? Elsewhere, People’s Park Complex gets repainted red and white, but not because of SG60. Believable or is that just a cover up?
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(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(07:55) Red Dot United to Form “Shadow Government”
(33:09) People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White
(46:42) One Shiok Comment
(48:51) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Cheating Expert Answers Casino Cheating Questions
- The Reserve: The World's Highest Capacity Mega Vault in Singapore
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Red Dot United to Form “Shadow Government”
- RDU aims to form ‘shadow government’ to take party forward
People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White
- People's Park Complex being repainted red and white
- People's Park Complex gets repainted red & white after 16 years
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
28 May 2025, 12:12 pm
56 minutes 41 seconds

#668: Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail & Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway
A viral LinkedIn post falsely claimed a chance encounter with ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta. Then came blackmail claims and charity name-drops. Plus: a free veggie drive by Taman Jurong CC spirals into chaos and cancellations after trolleys and chairs are used to “chope” queues.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:48) Intro
(09:11) Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail
(38:50) Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway
(49:37) One Shiok Comment
(51:28) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Lady Gaga - Poker Face - Coachella 2025 Livestream Feed
- This Is My Witness Statement - David Attenborough
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Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail
Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway
- Residents use items to reserve a spot in queue for free fruits & vegetables, Taman Jurong CC cancels distribution drives
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
26 May 2025, 11:21 am
1 hour 14 minutes

#667: PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up & Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
PM Lawrence Wong’s first Cabinet reshuffle is here—and while it includes new faces, many Singaporeans are asking whether it signals real change or safe stability. We break down the key promotions, political signals, and the continued dominance of public sector picks. Then, we turn to the viral photos of Yale-NUS books being discarded in recycling bins, sparking public outrage. Was it a logistics problem, a communications failure, or a symptom of something deeper about how institutions close chapters in Singapore?
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(00:00) Folklory
(00:53) Intro
(11:26) PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up
(48:34) Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
(01:08:19) One Shiok Comment
(01:09:57) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
- Final Destination Bloodlines | Official Trailer - YouTube
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PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up
Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
23 May 2025, 12:26 pm
1 hour 19 minutes

#666 ft. Jeremy Tan on His Viral GE2025 Rally, Bitcoin Branding & Joining Other Parties
Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:53) Intro
(03:50) Campaign Strategy and Rally
(05:20) Opposition Dynamics
(06:50) Jeremy's Personal Journey
(13:12) Motivations for Running
(14:53) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
(22:09) Jeremy's Rally Prep
(28:07) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
(32:07) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
(38:26) Engagement with the Community
(41:40) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
(48:20) Opposition Volunteer's Network
(54:19) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
(56:43) Family Reactions
(01:00:20) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
(01:06:04) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
(01:14:45) One Shiok Thing
One Shiok Thing
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
21 May 2025, 10:05 am
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