Same Same but Different

Gather round, hunties! In this episode, Derek and Philip sip champagne and dive #pursefirst into the rabbit hole that is the gay scene in Singapore, over the span of more than 20 years. Listen in as they rate the nightlife and sex / sauna venues in Singapore; hear them 'toot or boot' queer community events (toot!) and gay men dressing straight (boot!); discover how and why Singapore was (for a sho...

(This is the vodcast version of episode 7 (part 2 of 3), enjoy!) We're stepping in 2025 #pursefirst and shedding our emotional baggage! In this special episode, Derek and Philip dig deep to share their coming out experiences to themselves, each other, as well as to various people in their lives. These fab fags delve into intimate details on being gay, 'straight acting', why Derek believes in not a...

(This is the vodcast version of episode 7 (part 3 of 3), enjoy!) We're stepping in 2025 #pursefirst and shedding our emotional baggage! In this special episode, Derek and Philip dig deep to share their coming out experiences to themselves, each other, as well as to various people in their lives. These fab fags delve into intimate details on being gay, 'straight acting', why Derek believes in not a...

We're stepping in 2025 #pursefirst and shedding our emotional baggage! In this special episode, Derek and Philip dig deep to share their coming out experiences to themselves, each other, as well as to various people in their lives. These fab fags delve into intimate details on being gay, 'straight acting', why Derek believes in not asking questions if one ain't ready for the real tea, and how Phil...

(This is the vodcast version of episode 7 (part 1 of 3), enjoy!) We're stepping in 2025 #pursefirst and shedding our emotional baggage! In this special episode, Derek and Philip dig deep to share their coming out experiences to themselves, each other, as well as to various people in their lives. These fab fags delve into intimate details on being gay, 'straight acting', why Derek believes in not a...

Ready for a refill? Out-of-home drinking is the focus for this week, as Derek and Philip dive deep into the various places where you can indulge in your favourite poison-of-choice , from beer gardens and wine clubs, to jazz bars and live music establishments. Hear which is their respective favourites, Derek’s gripe with 67 Pall Mall, and what possessed Philip to go on-stage at a jazz bar in Shangh...

Thirsty? Derek and Philip loosen their lips on libations, as they talk about their favorite alcoholic beverages, while drinking it at the same time! In this episode, they discuss the A(bsinthe) to Z(ubrowka) of alcohol. Discover why Champagne tops Derek’s list, where Philip got so drunk he ended up in a public hospital in Vietnam (?!), and what they think about the ‘sober curious’ trend!

Ready for seconds? Derek and Philip expand on the topic of food in this episode, moving into the wider world of non-Asian gastronomical delights! Find out why Derek finds fine dining tedious, while Philip shares little nuggets around the reinvention of British cuisine. The hot topic of service excellence is also covered and listen to them weigh the pros and cons of service charge vs. tipping!

Category is: food for thought - the Asian edit! Eat it all up and leave no crumbs, coz Derek and Philip are serving up #nomnomnom realness this week! Derek and Philip spill the tea on food bloggers and why Thai and Vietnamese cuisine slaps harder than your Spotify Wrapped, how Malaysian food is GOAT, and (no caps) dish the sitch on the Singaporean F&B scene. This episode is gonna hit different...

Holiday memories are always special, and Derek and Philip are here to talk about their leisure travel experiences in this episode, what they share in common and where their feeling diverge, from views about Malaysia, to hotels and in-flight service. It’s not all “live, laugh, love”, though: Derek very nearly died once!

This inaugural episode ‘lifts the curtain’ on why and how the podcast came about. Along the way, Derek and Philip also look into the metaphorical ‘mirror’ to know and share what they have discovered about themselves and their personality traits. Learn how diplomacy typifies Philip, and how Derek feels about Astrology-based characteristics that people possess!