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From “Disneyland with a Death Sentence” to “the little red dot”, Singapore has certainly been a destination of immense appeal to both regional and international leisure visitors… but for how much longer? Derek and Philip look inwards in this new #SSBD episode to comment and explore how the Singapore Tourism Board @STB_sg can revitalize visitorship to this little island we call home! #sg60 #singayp...

From “Disneyland with a Death Sentence” to “the little red dot”, Singapore has certainly been a destination of immense appeal to both regional and international leisure visitors… but for how much longer? Derek and Philip look inwards in this new #SSBD episode to comment and explore how the Singapore Tourism Board @STB_sg can revitalize visitorship to this little island we call home! #sg60 #singayp...

Paying tribute to the 60th Anniversary of Singapore’s nationhood, Derek and Philip dedicate their very first episode of Season 3 to something that almost all Singaporeans are obsessed with - Food! They spill the “tea” and call out 10 F&B trends that they have observed, from luxury brands offering cafe experiences to pre-mix cocktails from the tap @draftland, and everything else in-between. Are...

Paying tribute to the 60th Anniversary of Singapore’s nationhood, Derek and Philip dedicate their very first episode of Season 3 to something that almost all Singaporeans are obsessed with - Food! They spill the “tea” and call out 10 F&B trends that they have observed, from luxury brands offering cafe experiences to pre-mix cocktails from the tap @draftland, and everything else in-between. Are...

Time flies when you are having fun! Having done 9 complete episodes for Season 2, Derek and Philip bring back the Book of Questions to close the series, before they return for Season 3! From time traveling to thoughts on Humanity, nothing is off-limits as they delve into the Book to answers questions that are at times fun, interesting or just plain weird! #hypotheticalquestions #askandthyshallrece...

Time flies when you are having fun! Having done 9 complete episodes for Season 2, Derek and Philip bring back the Book of Questions to close the series, before they return for Season 3! From time traveling to thoughts on Humanity, nothing is off-limits as they delve into the Book to answers questions that are at times fun, interesting or just plain weird! #hypotheticalquestions #askandthyshallrece...

Coming across the classic card game sparked the inspiration for this episode, as Derek and Philip deconstruct the notion of family, whether you are born into one or you belong to one of your own choosing! What does Derek believe to NOT be ‘family’? How far back have the twins tried to retrace their lineage? Does Philip favour the born and chosen family equally? Unlike family secrets, this is one t...

Coming across the classic card game sparked the inspiration for this episode, as Derek and Philip deconstruct the notion of family, whether you are born into one or you belong to one of your own choosing! What does Derek believe to NOT be ‘family’? How far back have the twins tried to retrace their lineage? Does Philip favour the born and chosen family equally? Unlike family secrets, this is one t...

Grab your punch card, clock in, and let’s get to work! Derek and Philip share their professional experiences and detail in this episode their post-schooling years in the workforce. Between the two, who believes in “hard work”? Who’s been laid off literally months after graduation from university? What do they both think about their “identities” at work? This is not a Zoom meeting, so cameras are o...

Grab your punch card, clock in, and let’s get to work! Derek and Philip share their professional experiences and detail in this episode their post-schooling years in the workforce. Between the two, who believes in “hard work”? Who’s been laid off literally months after graduation from university? What do they both think about their “identities” at work? This is not a Zoom meeting, so cameras are o...

Class is in session, kids! Open your books and take note of what Derek and Philip are sharing, as they recollect their past as nerds in school, as well as their present experiences as adult learners. What was Derek up to whenever he was on NUS campus? What did Philip major in for his Bachelor’s degree? What is the one thing they wish for Education in the future? No tests will be administered after...

Class is in session, kids! Open your books and take note of what Derek and Philip are sharing, as they recollect their past as nerds in school, as well as their present experiences as adult learners. What was Derek up to whenever he was on NUS campus? What did Philip major in for his Bachelor’s degree? What is the one thing they wish for Education in the future? No tests will be administered after...

Pose! Are you ready for your close-up? Derek and Philip, though cut from the same cloth, have different sartorial views, and this is the episode for you to not just hear, but see it as well! On top of sharing looks and signature pieces that they like, they delve deep into their fashion past: how did Derek become a fashion model? Why was Philip doing ‘drag’? How do they feel about fast fashion? To...

Pose! Are you ready for your close-up? Derek and Philip, though cut from the same cloth, have different sartorial views, and this is the episode for you to not just hear, but see it as well! On top of sharing looks and signature pieces that they like, they delve deep into their fashion past: how did Derek become a fashion model? Why was Philip doing ‘drag’? How do they feel about fast fashion? To...

From the small screen to the big, Derek and Philip continue on from last week’s episode, to delve deep into around another visual art form - the movies! They share some of their favorites from the past, what got them hooked on arthouse movies in the first place, and what they would love to see more (or less!) of in the future of the cinematics. Pull up a (Director) chair, settle down and listen in...

Did “video” really “kill the radio star”? Derek and Philip may not know the answer, but they pressed on from their last episode on pop music to focus on TV content in this episode! Listen as they share how they were part of a groundbreaking TV show in the 1990s, and they discuss how certain TV series in the past can be problematic when viewed in today's light. What genres are Derek obsessed about?...

Turn up the volume, because the twins are back in this episode to talk about all things to do with Music! Derek and Philip go on a sonic sojourn to cover everything that gives them aural pleasure. Learn which instrument Derek tried (and failed) to pick up, which is the first cassette tape that Philip bought, and whether they feel any modern-day artistes are truly original! #singaporemusic #hearhea...

Turn up the volume, because the twins are back in this episode to talk about all things to do with Music! Derek and Philip go on a sonic sojourn to cover everything that gives them aural pleasure. Learn which instrument Derek tried (and failed) to pick up, which is the first cassette tape that Philip bought, and whether they feel any modern-day artistes are truly original! #singaporemusic #hearhea...

"Birds do it, Bees do it..." now it's time for the twins to do it! . Enter Derek’s and Philip’s audio boudoir, and let them whisper all things to do with the wonderful world of gay s*x! Everything will be revealed in this borderline-explicit session, from top to bottom (and side)! Do s*x workers deserve respect? What is “gay for pay”? Is gay s*x really “depraved”? There’s only one way to find out!...

"Birds do it, Bees do it..." now it's time for the twins to do it! . Enter Derek’s and Philip’s audio boudoir, and let them whisper all things to do with the wonderful world of gay s*x! Everything will be revealed in this borderline-explicit session, from top to bottom (and side)! Do s*x workers deserve respect? What is “gay for pay”? Is gay s*x really “depraved”? There’s only one wa...

Everybody say "love!" It's the premiere episode of the second season, as Derek ad Philip take a closer look at romantic relationships that they (and the people around them) have had. The wonder twins share their thoughts on dating, long-term partnership and marriages. Hear Derek's thoughts on civil unions, while Philip defines the terms of an "open relationship" with hi...

Everybody say "love!" It's the premiere episode of the second season, as Derek ad Philip take a closer look at romantic relationships that they (and the people around them) have had. The wonder twins share their thoughts on dating, long-term partnership and marriages. Hear Derek's thoughts on civil unions, while Philip defines the terms of an "open relationship" with hi...

Everybody say "love!" It's the premiere episode of the second season, as Derek ad Philip take a closer look at romantic relationships that they (and the people around them) have had. The wonder twins share their thoughts on dating, long-term partnership and marriages. Hear Derek's thoughts on civil unions, while Philip defines the terms of an "open relationship" with his partner. Love is a many sp...

Curtain call! This episode closes our podcast's first season by sharing more about the twins: who they are and how they think feel and act. They look to The Book of Questions to explore hypothetical situations and discuss what their responses might be. From 'God Complex' to being a 'fly on the wall', nothing's off-limits! So why don't you join them to see if your answer...

Come for the sights, stay for the scene! Derek and Philip put on their pink sunglasses and strut #pursefirst into Asian cities outside of Singapore, to spill more (milk) tea on hotspots across Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China! Derek explains why consuming alcohol is pointless at Bangkok circuit parties, Philip laments the plight of aging gay men in North Asia, and they both hypothesize why V...