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Actresses Xenia Tan and Farah Lola join us in the YLB studio to talk about acting in our horror-comedy podcast series (After) Life Support, their personal spooky encounters at work or on livestreams, plus why visiting a haunted house is a great way to find a significant other. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support It’s time to binge! The last episode of the...

A recent consultation paper by iMDA and MAS proposed a framework for banks and telcos to take a share of the responsibility in scam victims’ losses. Why was this surprising to us? Elsewhere, Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho was caught up in a furore over a gorilla emoji he used in a social media post praising his Cameroonian teammate, André Onana. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok...

A recent survey found that 2 in 3 Singaporeans go on vacation with the goal of making up for their sleep debt. What does this say about our stress levels? Elsewhere, it was announced that Prince William will try dragon boating when he next visits Singapore in November. What other activities should he try while he’s here? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Suppor...

Kyle and Wayne, the creators of the Ghost Maps podcast, join us to talk about all things paranormal. We discuss why people want to believe in ghosts, where the most haunted places in Singapore are, and why you should eat at mamak stalls after visiting a cemetery. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Ep8 of our horror comedy audio series is out now, and it’...

This past week, Singapore’s competition watchdog pumped the brakes on the Grab-Trans-cab merger, voicing concerns over how Trans-cab taxi drivers’ usage of other ride-hailing platforms would be affected. Would this merger really lessen competition in the industry? Elsewhere, the Foodpanda CEO was shown the door after allegations of leaking confidential information on a potential sale of the compan...

Over the weekend, retailers and consumers had their plans disrupted by a major outage of DBS’ banking services, which was allegedly caused by an issue at a data centre. Why did one bank’s outage have such a big ripple effect on Singapore? This same week, Flash Coffee suddenly shut down all 11 local outlets, leaving its workers with unpaid salaries and CPF. Did they do anything wrong in filing for...

A US think tank’s analysis of a 2022 survey hailed Singapore’s high levels of interreligious tolerance and acceptance. Why are these results worth celebrating for Singaporeans? Elsewhere, out of safety concerns, NParks captured and put down a nearly-3m long crocodile that had been spotted on Marina East beach. Some groups asked why the crocodile had to be put down, and not relocated instead. Was t...

Last week, a bakery owner called out food portal SethLui.com for soliciting payment to be featured in one of their food guides, going as far as to call it a “scam”. Seth Lui defended his business practices in a press release, but was this really something worth getting so heated over? Elsewhere, the government will impose restrictions on the value of arcade prizes at $100 come March 2024. Why the...

A debate about whether perfume should be classified a basic necessity or aspirational good took place in Parliament this week, as part of a discussion about what constitutes a minimum living standard in Singapore. Why does Jamus Lim think so highly of perfume? Elsewhere, the use of LKY’s likeness in LKY100 campaigns came under scrutiny this week, as people questioned whether Yeo’s packet drinks be...

In light of recent announcement of price increases for water and transport, DPM Lawrence Wong reassured Singaporeans that the Government is monitoring businesses to stop them from using increased costs as excuse to profiteer. Will the measures be enough? In Australia, an RSAF trainee based there made news when the plane’s flight route was interpreted to look like a phallic symbol in the air. Was i...

One half of Malaysia’s OG YouTubers The Ming Thing, Ming Yue, drops by the YLB studio on his way to performing 2 SOLD OUT stand up comedy shows in Singapore. Is The Ming Thing ever going back to YouTube? What existential crisis did he experience during the pandemic that led him to stand up comedy? Will he juggle a flaming canine as part of his next comedy routine? Find us here! YLB Subreddit   YLB...

A WW2 relic was discovered in a construction site in Upper Bukit Timah, leading to a quickly-arranged on-site disposal of the 100kg bomb, and over 4,000 residents and shopkeepers vacating the area for one day. What was shocking about the blast? Elsewhere, a survey about our attitudes towards global uncertainty showed that Singaporeans might be a bit more pessimistic than expected.  Our Survey Here...

Last month, a Japanese tourist made a police report over the price of an Alaskan King Crab dish that she and her group had consumed at Seafood Paradise at Clarke Quay. She claimed that the restaurant was not upfront about the price of the dish - a claim that has been refuted by the Paradise Group via a social media posting. We wade into the deep waters to discuss who’s in the wrong here. Elsewhere...

Rishi is back as guest co-host, this time with Haresh while Terence is away. We dive into the latest Parliamentary sitting where MPs voted against the motion filed by NMP Hazel Poa to suspend MP Iswaran. This was after a 2+ hour debate in Parliament, but does the outcome make sense? Elsewhere, star comedian Hasan Minhaj is facing the heat after he admitted to embellishing the stories of discrimina...

Ian Tan and his co-founders at Ritual Gym revolutionised the fitness space in Singapore when they launched their trademark “20-minute workout sessions” back in 2012. Since then, they have expanded beyond Singapore, to locations as far as Spain and Brazil. Having been in the fitness space for so long, Ian is now keen to share his learnings as well as some very introspective thoughts about “healthsp...

In the midst of a memorable season filled with broken records, SEA Games gold and being interviewed by Lawrence Wong, Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira makes a stop at the YLB studio to tell us what lessons non-athletes can take from her success, how “Modern Family” is part of her routine, and why her 2.4km timing might surprise you. Find us here! YLB Subreddit   YLB TikTok   YLB IG YLB YouTub...

A YouGov survey conducted right after the recent Presidential Elections seemed to indicate a generational divide in society’s acceptance of a non-Chinese Prime Minister. We try to understand the survey results better and whether it’s a true reflection of ground sentiment. Elsewhere, the Plan B podcast was given a POFMA order over claims from one of its recent guests that he had hacked into MINDEF’...

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are facing a firestorm of anger after letters that they had written in support of a fellow “That 70’s Show” cast member facing a rape conviction were leaked. Did they cross the line in their support of a longtime friend? Elsewhere, Luis Rubiales has finally resigned as president of the Spanish Football Association over the non-consensual kiss he planted on a female pl...

We spoke to ultra-marathon runner, media personality, and now bestselling author Natalie Dau AKA rockstararms talks about waking up at 4am to train everyday, carrying a stick when she runs, and whether she thinks David Goggins’ motivational talk really works. Find us here! YLB Subreddit   YLB TikTok   YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create...

The past week, a slew of videos and images of alleged child abuse at childcare centres operated by Kinderland were leaked online, prompting outrage among the general public. The chorus of indignation got even louder when it was discovered that ECDA, the preschool regulator, had failed to immediately remove the accused teacher from classroom duties while investigating the complaints against her. Is...

Our final podcast on the presidential race! Yesterday, Singaporeans gave Tharman a resounding 70.4% of the vote in the election, while Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian received 15.72% and 13.88%, respectively. Even the most ardent Tharman fans were surprised. We break down the numbers, how we felt about the whole day, and talk about what this result means for Singapore. Find us here! YLB Subreddit   Y...

In the last couple of days, Tharman and Ng Kok Song engaged in a back-and-forth through the media about their respective independence from the establishment, which was a marked change from the general decorum of proceedings thus far. What do we make of this sudden change, and Tan Kin Lian’s cancellation of his walkabouts? Elsewhere, opinions are divided about an ex-teacher turned OnlyFans creator...

Over the weekend, Tan Cheng Bock, a former presidential candidate in 2011 and founder of the Progress Singapore Party, came forward to endorse his ex-rival Tan Kin Lian for the presidency. This action drew flak from presidential candidate, Ng Kok Song, who called it “gutter politics”, and many questioned what backlash PSP would face as a result. What’s the big issue? Elsewhere, Japan started relea...

Weekend timeout from all the election buzz! Our guest this time is Kevin Pereira, MD of Blu Artificial Intelligence from Hong Kong, who’s here to tell us how to approach ethical issues in AI, how to ensure you’ll have a job in the future, and whether he believes human artists are a dying breed. Find us here! - YLB Subreddit | https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/   - YLB TikTok | https://www.tiktok....

The three-way race in the presidential election officially began when all the candidates and their supporters gathered at the nomination centre on Tuesday morning. However, there have already been a slew of controversies, most notably around Tan Kin Lian’s “pretty girls” social media posts. What other surprises will there be in the race ahead? Elsewhere, opinion online is divided about the appeara...