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Dec 12, 2025 โ€ข 1h 11min

#752: Head Coach Gavin Lee on What Football Means to S'poreans & The One Moment He Cried in HK

Gavin Lee, the newly instated Singapore national team head coach, returns to YLB to discuss his appointment, the experience clinching a spot at the Asian Cup after beating Hong Kong, and the structural challenges facing the FAS, following recent results and growing public scrutiny.๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—™๐—”๐—ฆ!FAS on Instagram ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ง: ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐˜ผ๐™จ๐™ž๐™– ๐™„๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š๐˜‹๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ˆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ง๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ. ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ-๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜บ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ $150 ๐˜ฆ๐˜Š๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ด. ๐˜š๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ 6 ๐˜‘๐˜ข๐˜ฏ 2026. ๐˜–๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜บ.(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance(00:45) Intro(02:51) Journey to Head Coach(06:15) Asian Cup Aspiration(08:46) Coaching Reflections(13:22) Experiencing Success(23:08) Team Cohesion and Morale(24:31) The Press Conference and Reflections(28:17) Media Impact and Expectations(33:10) Asian Cup - What Are Our Chances?(42:22) Asian Cup Preparation(47:00) Continuous Learning in Coaching(51:47) Building a Legacy(54:49) Upcoming Matches(58:00) One Shiok Thing(01:04:04) Post-Interview Reflection๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดTerence: Jasmine Sokko ๆฅšๆ™ด - Black Lotus / Spirited AwayHaresh: The Pitt | Official TrailerGavin: Fancam of SG-HK Match๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ "๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜โ€Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ!Reddit | Telegram๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€TikTok | Instagram | Facebook๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ @๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜Œ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜น๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ
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Dec 10, 2025 โ€ข 49min

#751: HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 Areas & Backlash Against Stanchart Marathon

HDBโ€™s latest survey shows resident satisfaction falling in 13 of 17 areas, including cleanliness, noise and privacy. Elsewhere, the Standard Chartered Marathon drew criticism over safety and congestion, prompting responses from organisers.(00:00) Operation S.O.S.(01:36) Intro(06:44) HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 Areas(26:27) Backlash Against Stanchart Marathon(41:02) One Shiok Comment(42:46) One Shiok Thing๐™„๐™ฃ ๐™‹๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐™๐™ž๐™ฅ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™–๐˜›๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ-๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ž๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ด๐˜ˆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต, ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ต, ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ง ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ. ๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜›๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ-๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ.๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดHaresh: We asked more than 40 people to track their coffee consumption for a week. Here is what we found.Terence: Weapons | Official Trailer๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ "๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜โ€Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ!Reddit | Telegram๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€TikTok | Instagram | Facebook๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ:HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 AreasResidentsโ€™ satisfaction down in 13 out of 17 areas of HDB living, including cleanliness, noise, privacyHDB | Sample Household Survey 2023/24: Family Bonds Remained Strong, With More Living Nearer to Each OtherThe HDB SurveyBacklash Against Stanchart MarathonStandard Chartered marathon organisers address allegations of 'safety lapses', say 'robust medical procedures in place'Stanchart Marathon hit by congestion issues'Runaway' groom: Meet the man who opted for a marathon 'bachelor party'Singaporeโ€™s only full marathon still draws crowds, but what will it take to become world-class?๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ @๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜Œ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜น๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ
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Dec 8, 2025 โ€ข 47min

#750: Are Chinese Singaporean Men โ€œUglyโ€? Viral Sketch Sparks Heated Debate | Yah Lah But Live!

Dax (Dex), an operations lead at an education-tech startup in the UK, shares his insights as a Singaporean in London. The conversation dives into the viral debate over the attractiveness of Chinese Singaporean men, highlighting perceptions shaped by beauty standards and cultural identity. Dax discusses his work empowering graduates from underprivileged backgrounds, drawing contrasts between career expectations in Singapore and the UK. He emphasizes the importance of alternative education, community-building, and the challenges of adapting to life abroad.
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Dec 5, 2025 โ€ข 43min

#749: Pritam Singh Loses Appeal Against Conviction & MRT Delay Sparks Calls for Better Comms

The podcast dives into the High Court's ruling that upheld Pritam Singh's conviction for misleading a parliamentary committee, sparking political discussions. The hosts analyze the implications of this verdict on Singh and the Workers' Party, debating public perception and potential fallout. Additionally, an East-West Line MRT delay raises concerns about communication failures, prompting suggestions for better passenger alerts. Finally, they share interesting personal anecdotes and a touching story about a rare flower discovery.
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Dec 3, 2025 โ€ข 38min

#748: 3 in 5 Employers Planning Hiring Freeze in 2026 & Dad Slams CCTV of Son Allegedly Stealing

A recent survey reveals that nearly three in five employers are gearing up for a hiring freeze in 2026, with concerns over wage growth and market stability. Meanwhile, a shop in Haji Lane captures controversy as CCTV footage of a minor allegedly stealing a camera prompts a father to demand its removal. The hosts also dive into the complexities of retail theft and the challenges facing shop owners in protecting their businesses amidst rising concerns.
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Dec 1, 2025 โ€ข 57min

#747: Trump Envoy Credits USA for Singapore โ€œMiracleโ€ & Sports Hub Rebranded as โ€œThe Kallangโ€

A diplomatic stir arises as the Trump-appointed ambassador claims the US played a role in Singapore's 'miracle', prompting debates about intentions and media coverage. Meanwhile, the Singapore Sports Hub undergoes a transformation, rebranding to The Kallang, which sparks discussions on historical significance and community concerns over changes. The hosts navigate the complexities of naming, tourism navigation, and balancing modern upgrades with the area's casual charm, all while keeping listeners entertained with engaging local commentary.
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Nov 28, 2025 โ€ข 43min

#746: SG Workers Want Free Lunches, Cheap Transport & Metal Nets Installed to Block Pickleball

In this discussion, Singapore workers express a strong desire for free lunches and flexible work arrangements, raising questions about the representative nature of recent surveys. The hosts debate how perks vary by industry, particularly in tech where free meals are common. Additionally, they tackle the installation of metal nets at a pickleball court following noise complaints, highlighting community divisions and safety concerns. Their insights reveal a larger conversation about evolving employee expectations and urban public space dynamics.
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Nov 26, 2025 โ€ข 51min

#745: Backlash for PM Wongโ€™s Comments on China-Japan Tension & Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote

PM Wongโ€™s remarks on China-Japan tensions ignited a fierce debate among netizens, highlighting the fragile political landscape. Haresh shares insights from his recent trip to Japan, noting a decrease in Chinese tourists amidst rising tensions. The discussion also touches on generational perspectives on wartime memory and the controversy surrounding Japan's comments on Taiwan. On the domestic front, residents of Tiong Bahru expressed diverse opinions on the narrowly missed HIP vote, revealing concerns about disruption and personal experiences.
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Nov 24, 2025 โ€ข 1h

#744: Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach & Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win

The podcast dives into the heated debate on whether Gavin Lee should become Singapore's next football head coach after the team's recent success. Hosts discuss his coaching style, background, and the risks involved in such a decision. The conversation then shifts to the controversial Miss Universe event, where Miss Mexico faced boos amid allegations of voting rigging. They explore the implications of booing in competitions and the broader significance of beauty pageants in today's society.
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Nov 21, 2025 โ€ข 1h 2min

#743: Minister David Neo Apologizes for โ€œIdiotโ€ Remark & PM Wongโ€™s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality

Jacky Ng, a talented comedian known for his engaging performances and fresh comedic style, joins the discussion. He delves into the recent controversy surrounding Minister David Neoโ€™s remarks about Hong Kong fans, exploring the implications of such comments. They also dissect PM Wong's insights on wealth inequality, emphasizing Singapore's multifaceted approach. Jacky shares his unique experiences performing stand-up in hawker centers and promotes his upcoming comedy shows, all while keeping the conversation lively and relatable.

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