The C Word With Calista - SYOK Podcast [ENG]

It’s the season finale of The C Word and guess who’s back? 👀 That’s right — C for Ceddy! But this time, he’s not just “CEO of Makan-Makan." He’s everywhere now: TV, radio, podcasts… literally everywhere lah! In this episode, Ceddy opens up about how life has changed since we first met and how he’s stayed grounded through it all, with the same values and strong work ethic. A full-circle moment wit...

She started out vlogging and singing on YouTube—but instead of support, Neriah faced bullying in high school for simply doing what she loved. Rather than let the hate define her, she turned those hurtful words into powerful lyrics—and even made a few exes cry along the way. In this episode, Calista chats with content creator and singer-songwriter Neriah, as she opens up about how she turned pain i...

He sings in English, Malay, Chinese, Korean—even Thai. So, what’s next—French? Gaston Pong is more than just a multilingual talent—he’s a music powerhouse. From viral covers that caught the attention of global stars like Stray Kids to becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after producers, his rise has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Calista sits down with Gaston to chat about h...

Studying... and MATHS too? Sounds boring, right? But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Meet Sir Race — the teacher who’s turning "I hate Maths" into "I got an A!" Through his creative online lessons on TikTok, Sir Race has helped students go from failing grades to succeeding in SPM. In this episode, he shares how he makes learning fun, and opens up about the challenges he faced when peopl...

From viral bedroom covers to internet stardom, mxmtoon shares her journey into music and how she fully embraced the digital world—from posting her art to streaming games. She also reflects on writing her platinum hit Prom Dress at 17 and how it all led to touring with her studio album, Liminal Space! Join Calista and Maia as they dive into the evolution of mxmtoon’s social media presence on The C...

Who exactly is the TikTok “It Group,” and how did they rise to fame? In this episode, we chat with Gajen Chandra, who went viral on TikTok during the MCO. He shares how following a trend once got him into trouble, how the landscape has evolved over the past five years, and his journey to launching his own brand, Chandra Skin.

Straight from South Korea to Kuala Lumpur, Olivia Marsh joins Calista on The C Word to chat about her brand-new EP, Meanwhile! The talented singer-songwriter opens up about her journey from writing and composing for others to finally stepping into the spotlight with her own voice on the track!

Kofi Gyimah does it all—volleyball, music, content creation, and photography. But why is he archiving his own music? This week on The C Word, Calista dives into his journey, exploring his many passions and life online!

On this episode of The C Word with Calista, we’re joined by the fabulous daiseygorgeous—or as many of you know her, Park Bob! From posting random content during the MCO to discovering her signature sound and internet persona, daisey has become a standout influencer in the 2NE1 community.

Dubbed "YB TikTok," he made waves as one of the first elected MPs to be on TikTok, using it to educate Malaysians on public policies and connect with the younger generation. Don't miss this inspiring and insightful conversation! 

Cabibibi joins us on C Word! Cabibibi is a popular Malaysian content creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. She shares videos on her daily life, beauty tips, fashion advice, and funny skits. Her lively personality makes her videos enjoyable to watch.

American actor and singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney joins us on C word ! Get to know the singer like never before. Celebrating 20 Years Of Being A Beautiful Soul !

Meet Devin Kennedy, the talented musician from LA who's all about soulful tunes and catchy beats. Get an insider's peek into his world as he spills the beans on what it takes to create amazing music. 

Chelsea Wong, a two-time Miss Malaysia titleholder, full-time YouTuber, model, singer, and emcee, shares her journey to success in the content world. Chelsea initially found tarot card reading intriguing after receiving an accurate reading. This led her to explore the possibility of creating a YouTube channel dedicated to tarot card readings, which later became a booming success on the platform.

David Benjamin James, an English former professional footballer, shares a side of his life that we never knew about. David James's love for paintings and gaming enthusiasm would make you say , 'I never knew that!'.

The C Word returns with an electrifying new season, promising bigger content coming your way! Along with 5 tips for content creators here's What you can expect this season.

His new song is called Shortcut To Heaven, to Lullaboy's journey has been full of exciting experiences! From realising his love for music during military service, to studying at Berklee School of Music, to interning at YG Entertainment (and spending the day with Lisa from Blackpink?!), safe to say he's got plenty of stories to tell!

Even if you don't watch football (like me), you'll definitely recognise Adam Carruthers. He's been on TVs all over the country, coz let's be real, the amount of cafes, restaurants and mamaks that show the matches is.. uncountable. The Qatar World Cup is coming, so we got him in the studio to educate us a little bit more on both the cup, and the game in general!

Episode 2 of some real-life paranormal experiences! Calista's family all seem to have experienced very similar things - and we're trying to connect the dots! This week, we talk to cousin Gary, who has stories as recent as a couple of weeks ago; aunt Sheila, who has the first "bad" experience we've come across so far; and 13 year old cousin Laila, who is as unfazed as anything with her experiences...

Jumping off from last season's runaway success ghost hunting episode with Uncle Wally, we get various family members to tell us their real-life spooky experiences - and delve into the family connection of medium abilities. This episode, Uncle Wally kicks us off with an experience from Aunt Patty; Calista's mom Maria has a story about Uncle Johnny; and Emma has quite a few tales that will make your...

Who said brains and creativity don't go hand in hand? Heerraa is just 22 years old, and already winning international awards for her music, is co-founder and advisor for international youth movement Ascendance, and was the recipient of Harvard University's Dean's List Honors, with plenty more plans and goals for the future.

How do you take complete control of your life and career? Seems like a huge task, but Dr Reza Abraham has broken it down into 16C's in his book 'InControl', coached leaders from well-known organizations, and now gives us a little more insight in this week's episode! I guess we should call it The C Word!

Content is a thing that’s constantly changing, and changing fast. The entertainment industry is a place where, if you blink too slowly, you can barely keep up. It’s not an industry where everyone can have longevity, but one person I know definitely has. Best known for being 1/3 of the MIX Breakfast Crew, Aishah Sinclair is keeping things fresh, even after almost 20 years in the industry!

Ceddy or not, here he IS! We know Ceddy for his sassy TikTok food reviews, but there's so much more to him than meets the eye! With a background in marketing, an eye for style, and a mouth that could convince you to try anything: Ceddy is ready to take on anything and everything good, while putting up with nothing bad. The longer we spoke, the more I learnt from and about him - this episode is one...

From small town boy to international k pop star, Isaac Voo didn't let his dreams die just because he didn't speak the language! Flying from Sabah to Korea, and staying there for 3 months all by himself, he found a way to become Malaysia's very 1st k pop idol - and is still working hard to attain global domination. (Plus, is his group In2It making a comeback soon??)