Yah Lah But

What happens when your art pokes too close to the truth? In this episode, Sonny Liew, Eisner-winning cartoonist of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, joins us to reflect on 10 years of his landmark graphic novel, and how it almost got banned. We dive into his new project on capitalism, the cultural contradictions of Singapore, and why his latest collectible action figures featuring Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and S Rajaratnam, are quietly subversive.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets hereCheck Out Sonny Liew’s Work!Sonny on InstagramSonny’s WebsiteCartoonist Sonny Liew turns Singapore's pioneer leaders into vintage toy figures for art exhibition(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:11) Intro(03:08) Sonny's Journey to Cartooning(05:05) The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye(09:27) Singapore's Comic History(10:51) Art and Controversy(20:10) International Reception and Success(27:47) Delving Into Capitalism(31:16) Creative Process and Inspiration(35:54) Challenges of Working in Singapore(53:43) Introduction to Art as Processing(54:40) Creating Action Figurines(56:43) PAPxPA: Performance Art Theme(59:54) Narrative Battles and Art Intentions(01:03:34) Reflections on Artistic Motivation(01:06:55) Developing New Creative Works(01:09:03) The Role of Social Media and Audience Engagement(01:13:32) Exploring Past Projects and Collaborations(01:15:25) Distribution Challenges and Future Aspirations(01:17:15) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: Master: the allegations against Neil GaimanHaresh: How the smartest founders are winning in AISonny: Reuther: A Daughter Strikes - Elisabeth R. DickmeyerSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Is Singapore ready for more open political discourse - or are we still too scared to "cross the line"? We sit down with Associate Professor Walid Abdullah, political scientist, author, and host of the “Teh Tarik with Walid” podcast. We cover his latest book on Palestine, the rise of podcasting in Singapore’s political scene, and why Prof Walid thinks every politician should want to be Prime Minister. Plus, we get candid about cancel culture and whether he’ll run in GE2030.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here!Check Out Prof Walid’s Work!Click here to get his new book on PalestineFollow Prof Walid on Facebook & Instagram(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMexco Asia(01:09) Intro(06:57) Impact of Political Podcasting(10:12) Navigating Political Boundaries(15:33) Challenges and Biases in Political Interviews(25:38) Podcasts in Elections and Media Landscape(28:23) Constituency Issues(31:40) Walid's Book About the Gaza Conflict(33:24) Understanding Foreign Conflicts(43:49) Mainstream Media Bias(47:28) Activism and Civic Spaces(52:30) Future of Singapore's Policy(57:44) Future of Smaller Political Parties(58:36) Worker's Party and PSP Discussion(01:02:15) The Ambition of Politicians(01:15:06) Personal Reflection on Future Political Career(01:20:00) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingProf Walid: Breaking Points PodcastTerence: How Science Can Fix the Media LandscapeHaresh: Zohran Mamdani won most votes of a candidate NYC primary historySign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Singapore comedian Fadzri Rashid opens up about moving to Malaysia, why artists feel the need to leave Singapore to grow, and how chasing authenticity is harder than ever. We discuss NFT regrets, the grind of stand-up comedy and what it really means to hold up a mirror to Singapore’s society that’s chasing perfection.UndoAge｜Globally Trusted Supplements, Direct-from-Source Value ✅ Certified Nutritional Solutions 📦 Direct Manufacturer Pricing 🌍 Global Supply Assurance Check them out at undoage.comGet Tickets to Fadzri’s ShowClick here to get your tickets for his show on Sat, 2 Aug 2025Find Fadzri on Instagram & TikTok(00:00) UndoAge(01:49) Intro(02:26) Fazri's Stand-Up Comedy Journey(03:37) NFT and Crypto Craze(08:11) Podcasting and Cultural Identity(14:36) Relocation to Malaysia(18:47) Reflections on Singapore Culture(26:22) Family and Decision(38:23) Stand-Up Comedy Challenges(42:49) Identity and Authenticity(45:01) Comedic Process(52:25) Singapore's Contradictions(53:21) Cultural Identity and Purpose(55:52) Stand-Up Comedy as Identity(01:02:51) Reflection and Advice(01:03:47) Fadzri's Upcoming Comedy Special(01:07:55) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: Cozy camping with my wife and dogHaresh: Q&A: Conan’s Advice On Taking Risks Before You’re ReadyFadzri: Artists Who Destroyed Their Careers in SecondsSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | Telegram Follow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, struggled at his Senate hearing, prompting questions about his credentials, timing, and political optics. Though Bilahari Kausikan & Calvin Cheng feel a lot more positive. Meanwhile, campus finance clubs at Singapore’s universities are as brutal as they are prestigious, with sky-high stress and razor-thin acceptance rates. Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:48) Intro(07:37) Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets Grilled(36:33) SG Uni Students Stressed by Finance Clubs(57:50) One Shiok Comment(59:25) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: AI Interviews Westeros ResidentsTerence: Was Phantasmagoria Too Much?Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBTrump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets GrilledTrump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearingCommentary: Who is Anji Sinha? Trump’s ambassador pick for Singapore is a mystery, but the timing speaks volumesWho is Tammy Duckworth, the US senator who excoriated Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Singapore?Bilahari Kausikan, Calvin Cheng say Trump pick for S'pore Ambassador could do well thanks to personal relationshipUni Students Stressed by Finance ClubsInside Singapore’s cutthroat campus finance clubs where 10% get in and stress runs highSingapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Six golf courses across Singapore will not have their leases renewed, with two sites to be converted into a new public course - sparking backlash from country club members. Meanwhile, over 160 offence notices have been issued since new anti-nuisance rules were introduced on buses and trains.Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!FolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com(00:00) Folklory(01:03) Intro(04:04) 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG(27:19) Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport(43:08) One Shiok Comment(45:15) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Reggie Watts: NPR Music Tiny Desk ConcertTerence: I'm biking 450 miles on a solar powered bikeComment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FB6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SGNo lease renewal for six golf courses; two sites to be turned into public golf courseFewer courses, higher stakes: What golf’s shrinking footprint means for Singapore’s players and clubs'People will just give up hope about playing this sport': Golf community laments impending closure of coursesOver 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public TransportOver 160 offence notices issued since anti-nuisance signs put up on public transportPublic bus commuters must follow new 'conditions of carriage' or risk being asked to alightMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSClick here to get your free tickets! (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 ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Matt Damon Roasts Andrew Schulz’s New Netflix SpecialTerence: Surviving a Night on Pulau Ubin: Camping, Fishing, CookingSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up! Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookTan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSPTan 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 bodyNaked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car ParkMan 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 parkMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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.”Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(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 ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: I Walked From Singapore To KL In 9 DaysTerence: Trainwreck: The Cult of American ApparelComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodPAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian PodcastPAP questions Pritam’s interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposingWhat is Pritam Singh up to? - Petir SGPAP Statement: Politics should stop at the water’s edge - People's Action PartyWP’s StatementChan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live FiringArmy exploring building new live firing complex to let regular S'poreans experience 'a slice of NS': Chan Chun SingMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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?Our Sponsor – Building and Construction Authority!If you want to find out more about a possible career in the Built Environment sector, check out https://www.buildsg.gov.sgSign Up for “Your Little Bit”, Our Weekly NewsletterWhere we’ll round up all our Shiok Things from the week prior, with insider info about cool stuff we’re launching (we’ve got something coming next week!)Sign up at https://www.yahlahbut.com!(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/ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: How a GRAB rider lives in a 1.4MILLION Villa earning SIX-FIGURESTerence: First-Time Stealth Camping in Fraser’s Hill Malaysia with My Land Cruiser – Am I ready for this?Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodCyclists Face Possible Jail TimeCyclists face fines, jail for riding on pedestrian-only paths as enforcement begins on July 1Unfair to ban us from pedestrian-only paths, say cyclists as LTA starts enforcement on Jul 1Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After BacklashCertis agrees to stop requiring officers on sick leave to share 'live' location when not at home: Union partnerCertis Cisco requires officers to remain at home when on MC & share live location if otherwise, or face disciplinary actionCertis sick leave policy to address abuse may erode employer-employee trust: ExpertsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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. FolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com(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 ThingKP’s Reference LinksBehind The Banyan by Ho Kwon Ping https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/behind-the-banyanSINGLE'S INFERNO SEASON 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/q4nz5bOXG98?si=SjNCNz1oU9SDNx5QOne Shiok ThingTerence: Like Water For Chocolate | Official Trailer | MaxHaresh: StajHo Kwon Ping: Who is Sutichai Yoon, the journalist playing a monk in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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?Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets at: https://www.gevme.com/ECEA25/?promo=&source=partner_gevme_YLB(00:00)  eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(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 ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Predictive HistoryTerence: Tucker vs Cruz | The Tantrum Crybaby ShowComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodPritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PMWP wants to be ‘insurance’ for S’pore should PAP suffer ‘major malfunction’: Pritam in Malaysian podcastWorkers' Party chief Pritam Singh says he does not want to be Singapore prime ministerS'pore govt takes multiracialism 'very seriously', approach is a work in progress: WP's Pritam Singh on M'sia's Khairy podcastThailand Reverses Cannabis Ban Thai cannabis stores fret as government moves to tighten rules on salesThailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK risesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak