Yah Lah But

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Feb 18, 2022 • 57min

#264 - Healing The Divide’s Iris Koh raises almost $100K for legal fees & runner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games

Iris Koh, the founder of anti-vaccine group, Healing the Divide, raised over S$96,000 in one week to foot her legal fees in court hearings. Are there that many anti-vaxxers in SG willing to help her by donating that much money to her? Also, one of SG’s top runners, Soh Rui Yong, was excluded from the SG contingent travelling to May’s SEA Games based on his conduct. Is this a fair outcome for Soh and for Singapore? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Healing The Divide’s Iris Koh raises almost $100K for legal fees Iris Koh, Healing the Divide founder, raises S$96,000 in just 1 week to foot legal fees Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh granted bail, handed new charge of obstructing police Judge freezes access to funds donated to protesting truckers in Canada : NPR Runner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games Top marathoner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games as conduct ‘continued to fall short’: SNOC SEA Games: Marathoner Soh Rui Yong won't appeal exclusion, vows to do 'self reflecting' David Moyes stands by cat-kicking Kurt Zouma with West Ham star again available to play One Shiok Comment Meme by bigslothboi Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Sifu - Live Action Adaptation Release Trailer  Netflix’s The Sandman Series Is ‘All About Surprising You’, Says Neil Gaiman – Exclusive Image | Empire
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Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 33min

#263 - Actress Vikneswary Se discusses her love of love, dancing and phonetics

Hold up! Another star of our MARS TV series enters YLB’s orbit! This time, Vikneswary Se brings her deep philosophical thoughts about love and relationships to the podcast, plus she also talks about her work as a tutor and why she’s obsessed with teaching phonetics. Oh, we also cover other child-friendly topics like clubbing, dancing and lots and lots of alcohol! You can catch our awesome new TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM starring Vikki here: https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486  Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok us dancing. 'nuff said Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Find Vikneswary Se here! Instagram One Shiok Thing Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige & Kendrick Lamar FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Russell Brand YouTube channel Quote - "I want a world where friendship is appreciated as a form of romance."  
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Feb 14, 2022 • 51min

#262 - Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to evacuate & WSJ writer gets backlash about wearing shoes indoors

On Sunday night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Singaporeans in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible, given the threat of an imminent Russian invasion. What exactly brought about this tense political situation that has escalated so quickly? Elsewhere, a Wall Street Journal columnist wrote about her insistence on wearing shoes into others’ homes, and this enraged a lot of readers outside of the US. Is there any merit to what she’s advocating? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to evacuate Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to leave as soon as possible: MFA Ukraine war cloud over Asia | The Straits Times The Russia-Ukraine crisis, explained | Vox Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end Yuval Noah Harari argues that what’s at stake in Ukraine is the direction of human history In Moscow, Macron found a different, tougher Putin WSJ writer gets backlash about wearing shoes indoors WSJ op-ed argues for keeping shoes on inside the house, triggered netizens having none of it 'Rude As F**k': Internet Enraged by Viral Story About Wearing Shoes Inside One Shiok Comment Comment by kuang89 Comment by taufiqj993 One Shiok Thing Line Goes Up – The Problem With NFTs NOPE - Official Trailer
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Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 3min

#261 - Raeesah Khan gets fined but WP leadership could face criminal charges & leaked screenshots show staff making lewd comments

The Committee of Privileges released a bombshell report that recommended a $35,000 fine for Raeesah Khan, but more importantly, also referred WP’s Pritam Singh and Faisal Manap to the public prosecutor for further investigations into their role in the whole RK affair. What are the implications of this report for the political scene in Singapore? Elsewhere, a car rental company is under fire after screenshots of their employees making lewd comments about potential hires over email were leaked to the public. What kind of repercussions will the company face from this fiasco? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Raeesah Khan gets fined but WP leadership could face criminal charges Official Report of the COP (PDF) COP proposes fine of S$35,000 for Raeesah Khan, further investigation into WP leaders Pritam Singh, Faisal Manap COP explains why Pritam Singh's misconduct deserves further investigation Sylvia Lim's notes from WP meeting damaging to Pritam Singh's testimony: COP WP's Dennis Tan votes against report, calls for higher fine for Raeesah Khan's repeated lie Depending on Parliament vote, charge & verdict, WP's Pritam Singh & Faisal Manap may lose seats Leaked screenshots show staff making lewd comments Managers at car rental firm exposed after sending explicit e-mails about women job seekers Screenshots of emails show S'pore employees making sexual comments about job applicants One Shiok Comment DM from Germany and DM saying we're like a "good beer"  Comment from accidentaljuist One Shiok Thing The Tinder Swindler | Official Trailer | Netflix Sam Harris' podcast on the ethics of apology
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Feb 9, 2022 • 56min

#260 - US-born Chinese athlete Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold & NTUC Fairprice accused of fowl play with chicken weight

American-born Chinese athlete Eileen Gu was crowned the new golden girl of China athletics after she won gold at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. But why has her meteoric rise captured the attention of both Western and Chinese media as well as online commentators? Back home, a TikTok video accusing NTUC Fairprice of mislabelling the weight of a chicken product went viral, and prompted multiple PR statements from the company. Why is this issue ruffling so many feathers? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast US-born Chinese athlete Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold Beijing claims Eileen Gu as a daughter after golden day for China at Winter Olympics [Video] China's Eileen Gu lands 1620 trick to clinch GOLD in Women's Freeski Big Air Final | Beijing 2022 Eileen Gu is the poster child for a new type of Chinese athlete. But one wrong move could send her tumbling Winter Olympics - Cold warrior: why Eileen Gu ditched Team USA to ski for China US-born Chinese skater Zhu Yi savaged online after Olympics blunder Eileen Gu Says 90% of Posts on Chinese Social Media Are 'Positive' Armand Duplantis (the pole vaulter Haresh referred to) NTUC Fairprice accused of fowl play with chicken weight Woman cries foul after realising label on chicken sold in NTUC FairPrice is inaccurate FairPrice: Contact us directly if pricing of items wrong, don't circulate unverified claims Sheng Siong & Cold Storage give more chicken than weight on packaging indicates: Shin Min Daily News One Shiok Comment Comment by SgRedSha Comment by sha7reef One Shiok Thing Lil Dicky - $ave Dat Money feat. Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan How fake breasts, nipples, penis transformed Pam & Tommy stars Lily James, Sebastian Stan into iconic ’90s couple for Hulu show | SCMP
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Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 4min

#259 - Joe Rogan apologises for using N-word & SG women targeted in “leaked photo” scam

Joe Rogan came under fire recently for his choice of guests on his podcast, and now a clip of him using the N-word repeatedly on his show has surfaced. Are the calls to cancel Joe Rogan justified? Closer to home, young SG women are being targeted in new “leaked photo” scams. What does this new scheme entail? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! Joe Rogan apologises for using N-word Popular US podcaster Joe Rogan apologises for using racial slurs Dwayne Johnson backtracks after dividing fans with Joe Rogan defence Spotify quietly removes 113 episodes of Joe Rogan’s podcast amid ‘misinformation’ and N-word controversy JRE MISSING - This website automatically detects episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience that were removed Spotify’s attempt to use the Facebook playbook over Joe Rogan won’t wash SG women targeted in “leaked photo” scam Young women in Singapore targeted in 'leaked photo' scams 'Kidnapped' man, 21, turns out to be scam victim instructed to isolate in S'pore hotel room One Shiok Comment Comment from cutegirlgirl39 Comment from accidentaljurist One Shiok Thing All of Us Are Dead | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Demetri Martin on Instagram
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Feb 5, 2022 • 52min

#258 - Experts call for easing of SG’s COVID restrictions & NYT’s “Singapore Chicken Curry” recipe causes outrage

With our high vaccination and booster rates, experts say that Singapore has a window of opportunity to ease some Covid-19 measures, especially since the Omicron variant seems to be less severe. Elsewhere, New York Times’ butchering of the “Singapore Curry Chicken" recipe has sent Singaporeans into a frenzy. Why the big deal? Our new Sci-Fi Comedy: "Mars Poyi Sernthuttom!" https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! Experts call for easing of SG's COVID restrictions Singapore in strong position to ease Covid-19 restrictions further: Experts UK study on Covid-19 variant Omicron bolsters evidence of lower hospital risk Singapore approves Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill for COVID-19 treatment in adult patients Explainer: Why EU nations are lifting Covid-19 restrictions despite high case numbers and should Singapore do the same? NYT’s “Singapore Chicken Curry” recipe causes outrage New York Times on boil over its bizarro ‘Singaporean Chicken Curry’ Singaporean Chicken Curry Recipe - NYT Cooking One Shiok Comment Comment by Kcplsky Comment by Kumarbabu1919 One Shiok Thing A first date but they’re both serial killers Spikeball
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Feb 2, 2022 • 49min

#257 - US warns against travel to SG & BMT exercise mats raise online furore

On Monday, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised against travel to a dozen countries because of high rates of coronavirus infection, one of which was Singapore. Why is SG getting labelled with such a bad rep, in spite of the heavy lockdowns we’re still experiencing? Closer to home, pictures of BMT recruits doing push-ups on foam exercise mats were posted on social media, and they went viral as online commentators started to question - should soldiers be allowed creature comforts like exercise mats while training? This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, who are here for you with the best tools to get your balls ready for Valentines Day! Get 20% OFF @manscaped+ Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! "Life Exchange" on Audible List of Pilot finalists (help us bump up our ratings and comments!) US warns against travel to SG US CDC classifies S'pore as 'Very High Level of Covid-19', advises people to avoid travelling here Many countries yet to see peak in Omicron wave, should ease curbs slowly: WHO "Utterly Shameful” — Lim Tean calls out PAP gov’t again after US CDC classifies Singapore as Level 4: COVID-19 destination [Oct 2021] US raises COVID-19 travel alert for Singapore to highest risk level [Jan 2022] US CDC says COVID-19 level in Singapore 'unknown' in updated travel notice [Jan 2022] COVID-19: Ong Ye Kung responds to US CDC travel notice to avoid Singapore BMT exercise mats raise online furore 'Mattress next?' Photos of NSFs training with 'yoga mats' see keyboard warriors rolling up their sleeves One Shiok Comment Comment by fanofippo Comment by bigslothboi One Shiok Thing Scream | Official Trailer (2022 Movie) DAVE is coming (Official TV Show Trailer)
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Jan 30, 2022 • 1h 41min

#256 - Actor-musician-funnyman James Kumar talks about MARS, Forrest Gump and why he loved CB

Star of our MARS TV series, James Kumar drops by YLB to talk about how he started his career as a director but ended up in front of the camera, how Forrest Gump inspires him till today, and how he thrived during the COVID lockdowns. Oh, and did we mention what a riot he was on set? The one and only James Kumar! You can catch our NEW TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM starring James here (free to watch from 2nd February onwards): https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486  Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory Find James Kumar here! Instagram Facebook Shop Rebel Shop One Shiok Thing 100 Tips for a Better Life As the End Nears, We Need to Give Ozark the Recognition It Deserves | Esquire Happy! | Netflix  
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Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 2min

#255 - SG extends F1 race another SEVEN years & Dee Kosh says he’s not a pedophile

On Thursday, it was revealed that Singapore has renewed the contract to host the F1 race by another whopping 7 years, which is the longest extension since this night race was first incorporated in 2008. What does this say about our outlook on COVID in the coming few months? Also, Dee Kosh uploaded his first video since 2020, where he addressed the charges against him and wanted to "correct the falsehoods that have been circulated by the media". We examine how the public seems to be reacting to his video. This episode is brought to you by Manscaped, who are helping 4 million men worldwide step up their game with their Performance Package 4.0.  Get 20% OFF @manscaped+ Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory SG extends F1 race another SEVEN years Singapore Grand Prix renews contract to host Formula 1 night race Singapore renews Formula One deal until 2028; this year's night race to be held on Oct 2 Expats head for the exit as 'easy' Singapore's COVID controls bite Dee Kosh says he’s not a pedophile Dee Kosh drops 9-minute clip, says he's not a pedophile YouTuber Dee Kosh to plead guilty to sexual offences, including exploitation of young persons One Shiok Comment Comment from beefgoulasch Comment from Majestic_Economist_6 One Shiok Thing Screenplayed Instagram acct The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties

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