Yah Lah But

Ministry of Funny
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Mar 14, 2021 • 1h 8min

YLB #139 - Why Oprah’s interview with Meghan and Harry is so polarizing & “Count on me, S’pore” copied in India

We finally watched the FULL interview and we try to make sense of it all. Was it fair? Why do some people hate it, while others love it? What could come next? And does it matter to Singaporeans? Elsewhere, the MCCY announced that they are investigating a potential copyright infringement of the song after videos of students in India singing it surfaced online. Is that necessary or is the Govt overreacting? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Search For Meaning | Rick and Morty ➤ I Knew I Loved You ft. Darren Hayes | The Crooner Sessions #86 Peace!
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Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 38min

YLB #138 - A viral nature “influencer” on the Kranji forest clearing, wild boars & SG nature (feat. Biogirl MJ)

We speak to BiogirlMJ, one half of the duo behind the viral facebook page “Just Keep Thinking”, which has amassed more than 80,000 followers and tons of viral videos in a very short time. She makes videos about Singapore nature featuring stuff and places you wouldn’t believe exist in our country. So we ask her everything we’ve tried to understand, especially the recent current affairs in the world of wild boars and forests. Check BiogirlMJ & Just Keep Thinking out here: ➤ https://www.facebook.com/JustKeepThinkingsg/ ➤ https://www.instagram.com/justkeepthinkingsg/  Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! And here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Messi-Ronaldo show may be ending - but the Mbappe-Haaland spin-off has already begun ➤ The brilliant launch vids of “The Thrust Boys” ➤ McDonald's S'pore bringing back McGriddles, chocolate pie & Kitkat McFlurry from Mar. 4 ➤ Takoyaki grills Peace!
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Mar 9, 2021 • 1h

YLB #137 - The Govt’s project to unite S’poreans through football & is Viswa Sadasivan talking about casual racism?

MCCY’s Minister Edwin Tong announced a national FOOTBALL project to encourage youths to train and go professional. It even includes a “football curriculum” for primary school students. But is it aiming too high? Elsewhere, ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan appeared in a video released this week talking about casual racism and stereotypes. Is it too soon given his sexual harassment allegations? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ The Reddit comment that touched Terence ➤ Where Does Religion Come From? : NPR Peace!
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Mar 6, 2021 • 1h 3min

YLB #136 - Singapore’s first ARTS university & SingPass to be used to verify age when buying beer

In the same week that the Substation announced their closure, education minister Lawrence Wong announced that the first university of the arts will be formed by an alliance between NAFA and Lasalle. But why are some people pissed? Elsewhere, SingPass will soon be used to verify ages of people buying beer from vending machines by the end of 2021? First TraceTogether, now this?? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Publisher Says ‘Allen v. Farrow’ Used Audiobook “Without Permission” ➤ SpaceX Starship SN10 launch and stick landing! Peace!
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Mar 3, 2021 • 1h 11min

YLB #135 - The Substation closes down amidst outcries & the 2 women hospitalised after a spin class

After weeks of buzzing, the Substation finally announced their decision to close permanently after 30 years of being a mainstay in the SG arts scene. Some people are sad, some people are angry and some people are pissed at the National Arts Council. Why? Elsewhere, spin cycle instructors have responded to news that 2 women were hospitalised with a potentially fatal muscle breakdown after class. But who’s to blame? SAMSUNG'S SHORT & SHARP FILM FESTIVAL This episode was proudly brought to you Samsung. We're co-founders of their mobile-first film festival, which is now open for entries! More info at https://www.samsung.com/sg/short-and-sharp And check out the poster on our IG at https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4buFlntlw/  Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Veteran Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat ➤ Bread Boys on YouTube Peace!
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Feb 28, 2021 • 57min

YLB #134 - A wild boar gets euthanized in SG & thousands sign a petition against “vaccine passports” in the UK

After a couple of attacks on people, a wild boar was captured in Punggol on the afternoon of Fri, 26 Feb. By the evening, it was euthanized due to “aggressive behaviour”. But was that really the best thing to do? Elsewhere, Boris Johnson’s decision to review vaccine certificates or “passports” sparked a petition against it which has gotten more than 200,000 signatures. But do they have a point or are they being unfair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Jan Hakon Erichsen (@janerichsen) ➤ Victoria Lee vs. Sunisa Srisen | ONE Championship Peace!
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Feb 24, 2021 • 58min

YLB #133 - SG Pastor asks girls to dress more “modestly” & the new app that allow you to “chope” parking lots

On Feb 21, Pastor Joanne Chow published a post on the instagram account of @Thir.st, a local Christian publication, asking women not to dress in a revealing or provocative manner, so as not to incite lustful thoughts from men. It caused a huge kerfuffle online, but why? Elsewhere, a new app promises to allow SG drivers to book desirable parking spots in malls ahead of time. But do we really need something like that?  Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Laid Back - Bakerman ➤ Sony FX3 Full-Frame Camera   Peace!
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Feb 22, 2021 • 1h 6min

YLB #132 - NUS drops Viswa Sadasivan & Disney drops Mandalorian star Gina Carano

The case of the alleged sexual harrassment by Ex-NMP Viswa Sadasivan continues, with him being dropped by NUS for “all projects”. He also steps down from the NUS Alumni Advisory Board. So why did AWARE just put out a statement responding to...his statement? Over in the US, the Mandalorian’s Gina Carano claims she was bullied by Disney, after they dropped her for her social media posts. Is that fair? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Erling Haaland – 23 Goals In Only 22 Bundesliga Games ➤ How actress helped catch an NYC attack suspect Peace!
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Feb 19, 2021 • 52min

YLB #131 - Australia fights back against Facebook & the Kranji forest clearing screw-up

Overnight, Facebook literally turned off their services in Australia and caused a news Australia is still pressing on with their law forcing Facebook to pay news publishers, but what does this mean for the future of internet content? Back home, Singaporeans are pissed that parts of Kranji forest were cleared incorrectly. But are the people responsible for the error being let off too easily? ONE CHAMPIONSHIP! This episode was proudly brought to you ONE Championship, who are having their next event on 26 Feb! Get your tickets at https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/21_one26feb  WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS! Share this podcast episode on IG stories and tag @ministryoffunny & @ONEChampionship and you could win a PAIR of tickets to their event.  We’ll announce the winner on Wed, 24 Feb. Good luck! Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Mortal Kombat 2021 – Official Trailer ➤ Connect@Changi facility Peace!
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Feb 18, 2021 • 60min

YLB #130 - The most controversial part of Budget 2021 & David Letterman gets called a “bully”

Our DPM a.k.a. Sugardaddy Heng unveiled the budget for 2021 on 16 Feb, and it covers A LOT. It looks good on paper, but is it really that good? Could there be alternatives to the GST hike? Elsewhere, David Letterman is facing backlash for the questions he asked Lindsay Lohan during an interview from 2013. A video clip went viral, but is it fair to call him a “bully”? Check out our #YLB Subreddit for show notes! Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Best Of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ➤ Mbappe scores three sensational goals vs Barcelona Peace!

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