The Friday Podcast

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Nazla Alifa talks about trips by Louis, a near-death experience and staying at home. Nazla Alifa is probably your go to gram to look for poses and outfits of the day but behind cheerful Instagram posts, she is as happy as it can be, living the life of travelling and promoting top brands in the world. We also spoke a little bit of how she managed to keep on going...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Dian Sastrowardoyo talks about her addiction to K-dramas, a cup of coffee and not acting.  Diandra Paramita Sastrowardoyo or better known as Dian Sastro have starred in movies that you have talked about with everyone in your family. She is a beautiful mother of two that is planning to go beyond acting with her first produced film "Guru Guru Gokil". Although...

In today's episode of Makna Talks,  Handoko Hendroyono talks about being relevant, creative confidence and legendary footprints. Handoko Hendroyono has made a huge impact for the world of designers, he's made timeless catchphrases and numerous of ideas for the world of advertising in this country but that's the past. Today, he is the man behind Jakarta's latest hip spot, M-Bloc. He and a coup...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, dr. Tirta Talks about clarifying dramas, consulting the culture and being less tense.  dr. Tirta isn’t your ordinary doctor. He swears, he shouts and loves the street culture more than you think. Lately the controversial local brand enthusiast have tone down a bit due to numerous advices given to him. By whom? Listen to todays podcast to hear how it all bega...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Mohan Hazian talks about signs in opening a store, hype clashes and talking shit towards celebrity brands.  Mohan Hazian is the founder of a well known street-wear brand "thanksinsomnia" and for the past few years has become quite an icon for the industry with his infamous pokerface making jokes and all. Hear what he thinks about the industry today and stick...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Sandiaga Uno talks about believing in local goods, bankruptcy, and potentials.  2018 and 2019 was one heck of a year for Sandiaga. Traveling to more than 1500 areas across Indonesia to voice his promises as a candidate of vice president for the 2019 election. But as we all know, he lost the gig to Joko Widodo. So, what is the Indonesian businessman and Inves...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Slank talks about a slanking forever, heroin and saying goodbye in Sanur. In 1983, Bimo Setiawan Almachzumi (Bimbim) started a band in an alley called Potlot South Jakarta and after a few name changes and countless formations, fourteen to be exact, here we are with Slank, the biggest rock band in Indonesia with Akhadi Wira Satriaji (kaka) on Vocals, Bimbim o...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Barry Likumahuwa talks about a jazz festival, overlapping family and John 3:16 Barry Likumahuwa is a bass player known to improvise all the time and from an early age, he was brought up by music taught by a bossa nova singer and jazz musician, Benny Likumahuwa as his father. You may dance to the rhythm made by him back in the BLP (Barry Likumahuwa Project) days o...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Ayla Dimitri talks about creating her own opportunities, inhaling the process and becoming a wife. With her endless poses and uncountable followers on Instagram, Ayla is probably one of the biggest names as a Fashion Influencer today. But it doesn't look as easy or as happy as what we all see. Through the years of working under another individual, Ayla tells us t...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Kunto Aji talks about being a failed accountant, winning against himself and healing.  Kunto Aji is probably the biggest name for a male soloist today after his biggest hit of "Terlalu Lama Sendiri", he shares what it takes to beat himself and grow bigger with his album "Mantra-mantra" that was released in 2018. In today's episode of Makna Talks, Kunto Aji s...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Ardhito Pramono talks about being a sweet fuckboy, part-time work and first time acting. Ardhito Pramono is a 24 year old singer and songwriter and a brand new actor. He played his debut film for NKCTHI (Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini) as Kale, and many said that he and Kale is so much alike. listen to this podcast to know what he thinks about that. Also, Ard...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Kallula talks about being forced to quit, sound healing and trying out all at once. Kallula is an Indonesian singer/songwriter, despite being known as a part of Kimokal and one of Dipha Barus' angel, not too long ago she released her first single "This Love" available on all digital platforms. You may think like Iyas that Kallula isn't her real name, but find out...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Angga Dwimas Sasongko talks about  living in the moment, realities of films and a personal touch. Angga Dwimas Sasongko is an Indonesian award winning film director that started from a very young age and just like any success story it all began from a car garage with Visinema only on it's mind. Today  Visinema is no longer a dreamy company, beacause it...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Rizky Firdaus talks about his comedy career, financial planning and irresponsible parenting.   Rizky Firdaus Wijaksana or better known as Uus is a stand up comedian, a creator on youtube and also a fellow podcast host. You may know him on movies as he have starred in a couple of them but also you may know him from being boycotted from national televisio...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Bambang Pamungkas talks about leaving football, breaking records and making it up one spoon at a time.  Bambang Pamungkas was an Indonesian professional footballer who played for Persija Jakarta in the Liga 1 and a former captain for Indonesia's football team. Bambang made his name is South East Asian football when he scored the only goal for Indonesia at th...

Our last episode of the year is here! We track back what 2019 was like with Ellyse Sinsilia, Ernanda Putra and Iyas Lawrence for us and thank each and everyone of you for taking part of our exciting year. Love to all and take care! See you in 2020.

BKR Brothers talks about changing a name, being on top of the list and why it does not matter.  We sat down with the boys from BKR Brothers, a podcast of three adults sharing stories to keep you company but make sure the kids are away because it gets down and dirty sometimes. There's Bobby Mandela, Molen Kasetra and Ryo Wicaksono and on today's episode. Molen talks about a day to day job and...

Michael talks about inside the hype, trend forcasting and invincible. Michael's last interview was with Complex, a conversation about his life in the industry of hype. In today's episode we talked with the man behind Invincible, a street-wear and sneaker boutique from Taiwan and how it all started from working at Bathing Ape, JackThreads and Training Camp. This is a podcast for you who's into...

Lizzie Parra talks about beautypreneurship, breaking records and tap dancing. Lizzie Parra is one of Indonesia's OG beauty guru, a gifted makeup artist and the pioneer of a local beauty brand based on her personality, known as BLP (By Lizzie Parra). She started off reviewing products on youtube but now there are more people unboxing her products on the web then she is doing them. This episode is a...

Arief Muhammad talks about adaptation, business and making a billionare If you were around at times when twitter was the main hype, you most likely laughed to the jokes but didn't know who he was. Arief Muhammad started off being anonymous but today he is known as one of Indonesia's most successful content creator and busniess man. How did that end up? Check out todays episode to hear all about it...

Talks about being you, loving you, and for you.  On a daily basis for the last 11 years, Ucita Pohan is a radio broadcaster, but beside that, Ucita is also known as an author for her latest book "Bicara Tubuh". She is also a Master of Ceremony mostly for the weekends but day to day on her social media, she is a happy, confident, self loving woman. Ucita is surrounded with words such as self l...

Jeffry Jouw talks about respect, race and new friends  If you're into the hype, you know who Jeffry Jouw is, or best known as Jejouw. The Chinese-Indonesian kid is a founder and CEO of USS (Urban Sneaker Society). Recently Jejouw had his 4th event and gathered over 40,000 people from all around the country. Listen to how it all began and the journey for Hype!

Killing Me Reunion talks about addiction, brotherhood and a comeback Killing Me Inside is an Indonesian metal-core band from South Jakarta. It’s hard to tell who’s in it now with members frequently leaving from time to time. But in today’s episode, we talked with the OG, the beginning of it all. The Killing Me Reunion with Onadio Leonardo, Raka Cryril and Fauzan “Sansan”. They share stories from t...

Talks about hating highschool, dealing with a momager and lives of a gemini. Known by her nickname on the Gram as @cakecaine, Nadin Amizah is a talented Indonesian young singer, songwriter. She started covering songs on instagram and was founded by Dipha Barus back in 2017. Nadine now has her own hits and positively making people cry every weekends. This episode of Makna Talks is a story of doubti...

Talks about a victim of commercial sexual exploitation, life at correctional facilities and second chances. In today's episode, it's a combination of 3 individuals telling their stories. One is Sheila from Program Peduli, a non profit organization designed to improve social inclusion for six of Indonesia’s most marginalised groups. There's Kaka that talked about life behind bars as a 16 year old a...