Yah Lah But

Ministry of Funny
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Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 7min

#169 - Infections disease expert calls out “fake COVID news” & Circles.Life gets backlash for IG post

Prof David Lye is back at it again with a message to S'poreans. On 7 Jun 2021, the researcher at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) said certain messages & open letters are giving him sleepless nights. What is he referring to? Elsewhere, local Telco Circles.Life’s racially-themed IG post got massive backlash. Why are people pissed?  Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Roger Federer’s FB Post with pics ➤ Post by Joe Rogan about Floyd vs Logan Peace!
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Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 3min

#168 - The viral video with racist remarks towards an interracial couple & why Chinese netizens are mocking Singapore

Singapore was set abuzz with the racist video that went viral. People were pissed, including MP Shanmugam, but what happens next? Elsewhere, SG’s policy on China’s Sinovac vaccine has pissed off Chinese nationalists, including a supposed Chinese national based here, who accused SG of “sucking USA’s balls”. WTF is going on? Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Love Death + Robots Volume 2 - Trailer  ➤ Disney’s Cruella - Trailer Peace!
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Jun 5, 2021 • 1h 10min

#167 - Simu Liu’s salty FB post about “Kim’s Convenience” being cancelled & the leaked audio of SG Streamer KiaraaKitty’s "scams"

Upcoming Marvel hero Simu Liu bared all on Facebook about the cancellation of the show he stars in. Was it fair or is he being “entitled”? Back home, SG internet is abuzz with a leaked audio of SG Streamer KiaraaKitty detailing how she allegedly scammed up to 7 guys in the past. But did she do anything illegal? Find us! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Even LeBron James Isn’t Eternal ➤ The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Peace!
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Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 28min

#166 - Is Forex trading a SCAM? We talk to a Forex Trader so you don’t have to

The pandemic and the GameStop saga made everyone more interested in personal investing and trading. We hear terms like Forex, but does it sound too good to be true? So we spoke to Eden Koh, a forex trader and coach, who answered all the queries we had, and more. Full disclaimer - this episode is brought to you by OctaFX, a forex trading platform. They provide a great service, so check them out! And they’re also got a kickass promo! Our Sponsor - OctaFX! This episode is brought to ya by OctaFX, an online Forex trading platform that makes it pretty damn easy to get started. Promo time! Promo Code Use the promo code "YAHLAHBUT100" and get a 100% top-up when you sign up for an account with OctaFX. So if you deposit $100, you get another $100 for free! Sign up at ➤ http://bit.ly/YahLahBut_OctaFX   Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes and more promo info! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Best Smart Locks for 2021 ➤ Dave Season 2 trailer ➤ Harman Kardon Home Speaker ➤ Arnold’s Fried Chicken Peace!
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Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 14min

#165 - Should Singapore cancel the F1 & backlash against a Hari Raya standee made from a couple’s wedding photo

It’s week 3 of PA-TOO-HA (P2HA) and things are looking optimistic, but should the Singapore F1 event still happen this year? What are the pros and cons? Did we miss it in 2020? Elsewhere, the People's Association apologised to the couple who went public about their photo being used for decorations without their consent. But how did it happen in the first place? And why do things like this keep happening? Our Kickass Sponsor - YOUTRIP! This episode is brought to ya by YouTrip, Singapore’s first multi-currency mobile wallet that allows you to pay in over 150 currencies with no transaction fees or markups. And they wanna show you some love! Promo Code - YLB15 Use the promo code "YLB15" when you sign up for YouTrip and get S$15 off your next Taobao purchase! And if you're already a user, there are deals for you too! Check out the deets at ➤ https://www.you.co/sg/youtrip-it-online-2021/  Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes and more promo info! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ ComfortDelGro throws shade at GRAB ➤ Abundance Buns Peace!
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May 29, 2021 • 1h 35min

#164 - Our first Chinese TV series, why TikTok is “the most toxic” & life as an OG Actor (feat. Noah Yap)

The long-form train continues with the release of our first-ever Chinese comedy series: “The Amazing Showman”, hot on the heels of our first audio pilot & Tamil TV pilot. We chat (and laugh a lot) with the star of the show, the great Noah Yap. He’s been a long-time MOF contributor, and is basically our adopted acting child. We talk YouTube, TikTok, acting, Jade Rasif vs MOM and laksa.  Our Chinese TV Series, so show some love! ➤ The Amazing Showman Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Harry Mack x Marc Rebillet ➤ Neil deGrasse Tyson on Joe Rogan ➤ Hup Hup Laksa Peace!
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May 27, 2021 • 1h 5min

#163 - Should NS enlist both men AND women & WWE Star John Cena apologises to China

At a recent forum, AWARE Chief Corinna Lim said practices that skew views of what it means to be a man should be reviewed, especially in National Service which she said should be “gender neutral”. But is the enlistment of women a good idea? Elsewhere, John Cena uploaded a video apologising to Chinese fans after referring to Taiwan as a country, during his press tour for Fast & Furious. Is he a "coward", or is there more to it? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤ Life Exchange Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Marriage Story - Trailer ➤ Stories of Elderly Hawkers (@wheretodapao) Peace!
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May 25, 2021 • 1h 8min

#162 - SMRT Feedback apologises after police report lodged against them & the $300 fine for not clearing your trays

The once-famous satirical Facebook page, SMRT Feedback, posted something that questioned the loyalty of Muslims to their country, and pissed off the internet. FB User Syazana Yahya then filed a police report, which caused SMRT Feedback to delete its post and issue an apology. But what wrong did they do? And should we always be lodging police reports for speech? Elsewhere, diners at hawker centers could soon be fined $300 if they don’t clear their tray. But do we need such rules? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤ Life Exchange Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ NBA playoffs 2021 ➤ peekmaister and frsmri on Instagram Peace!
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May 23, 2021 • 56min

#161 - Why retailers are calling for a “Circuit Breaker” & the aesthetic doctor in legal tussles with Fann Wong

It’s Week 1 of “Phase 2 Heightened Alert” and it feels weird. So weird that some retailers are actually calling for a Circuit Breaker. But why? Elsewhere, an aesthetic doctor who analysed Fann Wong’s face at the Star Awards 2021 incurred the wrath of celebrity stylist David Gan and Fann Wong’s lawyers. But did the doctor do anything wrong? What about David Gan talking about the doc’s mother? Our Audible Pilot: Please listen, rate & leave a comment :) ➤ Life Exchange Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Wibmer's Law - Fabio Wibmer ➤ The Serpent | Official Trailer Peace!
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May 20, 2021 • 51min

#160 - Vivian Balakrishnan squashes rumours of variant “found in “S’pore” & the SG Art Museum wants pics of your butt

When the Delhi Chief Minister tweeted a warning about the variant from Singapore and pleaded with Indian officials to stop flights from SG, Vivian B curtly tweeted back that “politicians should stick to facts''. That was badass, but why did the rumour start in the first place? And what could the impact be? Elsewhere, an exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum by artist Amanda Heng aims to rebuke the stereotypical image of SIA’s Singapore Girl, by crowdsourcing pics of women’s bare butts. Is this “send nudes” in disguise or something more? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson pays tribute to father after scoring winner ➤ WAYNE BRADY - YouTube Peace!

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