The most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore.
It’s fair to say that Yip Pin Xiu has had a good 2024. Singapore’s most decorated paralympian extended her streak with another two gold medals in Paris this year, and she just got engaged! In this episode, she hits the YLB studio to tell us about the challenges of competing on the world stage, and whether or not it’s okay to ask about persons with disabilities about their condition (hint: how you ask is more important than what you ask). She also gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to have your likeness sculpted by Madame Tussauds.
(00:00) Intro
(00:51) Pin Xiu's Achievements
(03:41) Personal Life & Engagement
(07:58) Balancing Sports & Personal Life
(13:11) APEX Swimming & Philosophy
(18:12) Paralympics Experience & Challenges
(25:32) Future Goals & Reflections
(29:41) Mental Stress and Team Dynamics
(37:53) Role and Impact of Paralympic Athletes
(49:37) Post-Paralympics Experience
(54:23) Perception of Paralympic vs Olympic Athletes
(57:26) Pin Xiu's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
(01:04:29) Public Speaking Journey
(01:07:53) Advocacy and Influences
(01:11:53) Why Wedding Planning is a Nightmare
(01:17:02) One Shiok Thing
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We’re rolling into the year-end party season and we can expect a lot of people to be on their phones, capturing the festivities. But how much is too much? Can we put down our phones for a minute? Can we learn to enjoy each other’s company just like in the good ol’ days? In this episode, we talk to Adele Chan, photographer, self-professed tech junkie and editor-in-chief of lifestyle magazine NYLON Singapore on what steps she takes to live in the moment while with her loved ones, or while meeting friends at social events. And, since her job makes her something of a lifestyle/fashion authority, what her tips are for Singaporeans as we get ready to ring in 2025?
(00:00) Intro
(02:13) Role and Responsibilities of an Editor-in-Chief
(07:11) Tech Events and Social Interactions
(10:53) Challenges of Screen Time and Digital Habits
(12:27) Setting Boundaries with Technology in Family
(13:54) Role of Technology in Work-Life Balance
(19:33) Impact of Technology on Social Etiquette
(21:52) Fashion, Style, and Self-Perception in Singapore
(26:38) Photography and Portraits
(29:05) Adele's Tussle With Brett Anderson
(35:42) AI and Technology in Photography
(38:00) Digital vs Analog Lifestyle
(41:32) Parenting in the Digital Age
(47:39) Perception of Singapore Globally
(51:47) Local Perspectives on Culture
(52:29) Pride in Singapore's Identity
(57:49) Disconnecting from Technology
(01:00:23) One Shiok Thing
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Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
We’ve made it to episode 600! And what better way to celebrate it than to record it live in front of an audience of 60+ YLB fans, right on the cusp of #SG60. It’s the end of the year and everyone’s doing up their lists, so we thought we’d do a recap of 2024! But this time, no need for Google Trends, no need for mainstream media affirmation, because we are talking about the top 10 most streamed topics of the year, according to YLB! It was a riotous evening at @27AnnSiang (home of RICE Media) that also featured a standup comedy set from @donsayone, an interview with a YLB fan, and a post-show Q&A session for those who turned up. Thank you one and all, you’ve truly made our year!
(00:00) Intro
(02:55) 10 Hottest Episodes of YLB 2024
(04:50) 10.
(10:42) 9.
(15:22) 8.
(20:39) 7.
(27:29) 6.
(31:31) A Listener Takes the Stage
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(52:52) 2.
(57:37) 1.
(01:03:48) One Shiok Thing
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Top Topics of 2024, according to Yah Lah BUT
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Mics and Headphones from @shure
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This episode we’re talking about Luigi Mangione, whose alleged murder of the CEO of UnitedHealth on a sidewalk in New York has captured global attention. What could have motivated him to do such a thing? Why is he being hailed as a hero by some people online? And what is his tangential connection to Yah Lah But? Closer to home, we try to figure out how a local cosplayer gained enough of a following that she was able to offer her fans some very unusual services at the recent Singapore Comic-Con. Hey, no judgment!
(00:00) Tell You First
(01:00) Intro
(07:46) CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered
(33:24) Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services
(52:44) One Shiok Comment
(55:04) One Shiok Thing
Folklory
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CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered
Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services
One Shiok Comment
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
The GE2025 hype train has left the station, and you know we love us some political punditry. So today we’re discussing a CNA report on how political parties are having trouble finding new blood for GE2025–going as far as interviewing people who turned down invitations to enter the field. Why is there increasing resistance to joining politics, and what does this bode for the country? What kind of candidates are more likely to appeal to voters today? In other news, Swiss Air crew on a Bangkok-Zurich flight secretly recorded 2 passengers having sex in the first class galley… but it’s the crew who might be in trouble for violating the couple’s privacy! European priorities, eh?
(00:00) Folklory
(01:16) Intro
(06:50) Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025
(40:37) Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex
(52:56) One Shiok Comment
(55:01) One Shiok Thing
Folklory
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Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025
Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex
One Shiok Comment
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
We know Singaporeans are an obedient lot, but will we heed the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Social and Family Development? They’ve just issued advice on appropriate caregiving boundaries between parents and children, which covers bathing, nudity, and expressing affection. Joining us for this potentially awkward conversation is comedian Jacky Ng, fresh from stints in Bali and KL. We also talk about the robot nurses that NUH is getting next year, and what other jobs robots might be coming for in the near future…
(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:56) Intro
(09:02) MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kid
(35:14) NUH is getting Robot Nurses
(51:53) One Shiok Thing
(56:18) Jacky and Friends: By The River
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MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kids
NUH is getting Robot Nurses
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
At Yah Lah BUT, we’re big on looking at issues from multiple angles, and we’ve got a good example this episode! A TikTok video showing a fight at a lift lobby in Vivocity went viral this weekend. Who started it? Who was helping and who wasn’t? The answer isn’t as clear as the video suggests, based on information that’s emerged since then. It’s a great cautionary tale against jumping to conclusions! Separately, F&B company Astons has decided to stop absorbing the service charge and GST for its Astons Steak & Salad chain, effectively raising its prices by about 19% in one go. Bad business move? Sign of the times? And what does it actually mean when a restaurant charges for service?
(00:00) Tell You First
(00:45) Intro
(06:21) Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral
(33:47) Astons Raises Prices by 19%?
(48:43) One Shiok Comment
(51:20) One Shiok Thing
Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST
Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!
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Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral
Astons Raises Prices by 19%?
One Shiok Comment
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
We’re into the last month of the year and we start with the sad news that a participant of this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon passed away after completing the event. Few details have emerged, so we’re focusing more on the challenges of long-distance running (including Haresh’s own experience), from training to the actual run. Listen to your body, people! We also discuss a story about hair salons that offer massages beyond just the head, and YES, in this episode, we address our participation in last weekend’s Nas Summit, and the ensuing backlash from some folks online.
(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(04:56) Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies
(32:12) Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons
(41:59) Addressing the Nas Summit Backlash
(54:44) One Shiok Thing
Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!
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Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies
Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons
One Shiok Comment
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
There’s no smoke without fire…or in this case, vapes? Apparently, plainclothes Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officers have the power to enter and search your house if they suspect you possess a vape, and they don’t need a warrant to do it. A recent incident involving TikToker Rapperboy has us asking, just how far does the long arm of the law reach? What are the safeguards against scammers taking advantage of this? Separately, yet another case of blackface has surfaced at a company dinner & dance. Seriously, Singapore. How many times have we been over this already?
(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(04:15) HSA Can Bust You for Vaping
(25:32) Yet Another Case of Blackface
(49:35) One Shiok Comment
(52:19) One Shiok Thing
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Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!
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HSA Can Bust You for Vaping
Yet Another Case of Blackface
One Shiok Comment
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
SG60 is just round the corner, and Singapore’s beloved cabaret troupe Dim Sum Dollies are back to celebrate it! In this episode, we speak to founding member Selena Tan about the Dollies’ 22-year history, their upcoming show, and whether or not cancel culture has made it harder for comedians. She’s had a gutsy journey herself, abandoning the law profession in a time when a career in theatre was unheard of, setting up Singapore’s only for-profit theatre company, and surviving the Covid pandemic. No one tells it quite like Selena! Also, check out a special promo below for YLB listeners who want to attend the Dim Sum Dollies show!
(00:00) Tell You First
(00:50) Intro
(02:55) The Beginning of Selena's Career
(03:43) Dim Sum Dollies' Evolution
(06:40) Selena's Perspective on the Arts
(11:53) Dream Academy and Comedy in Singapore
(16:14) Selena's Journey to Law and Performing Arts
(25:30) Introduction to Theatre Companies
(26:21) Transition to Professional Theatre
(27:52) Challenges of the Theatre Industry
(28:44) Financial Realities of Acting
(36:35) Singapore's Unique Theatre Infrastructure
(43:26) Cultural Differences in Movie Making
(45:32) Support for Local Arts in Singapore
(48:44) New Generations in Theatre
(52:28) Comedy and Cancel Culture
(01:10:00) Upcoming Show and Creative Process
(01:11:05) One Shiok Thing
Find Selena Tan + Special YLB Promo for Dim Sum Dollies - Sixty Sexy Years
Our Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST
Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!
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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
The ruling People’s Action Party turned 70, and has officially entered its Lawrence Wong era. At its ginormous biennial conference, our new PM formally took over as the party’s Secretary-General. Of course, we had to read between the lines and dissect his speech, as hype builds towards next year’s general election. Is that the oft-mentioned “fear-mongering” about the Opposition we’re hearing? And just how hard is it to recruit new blood? Speaking of which, an inventor-turned Hokkien Mee seller found it hard to recruit cooks, so he ordered a robot from Wuhan and programmed it to fry Hokkien Mee with his own recipe. We give our verdict!
(00:00) Folklory
(00:48) Intro
(05:56) PAP Turns 70
(34:02) Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now
(50:00) One Shiok Comment
(54:16) One Shiok Thing
Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!
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PAP Turns 70, Enters its Lawrence Wong Era
Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now
One Shiok Comment
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
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