revelry: Podcast

Norman (@taxitalessg) shares how he went from running a bar business that collapsed to becoming one of Singapore's most compelling content creators, all while driving private hire to support his family. After declaring bankruptcy and with a pregnant wife, Norman chose PHV driving specifically so he could work opposite hours and raise his kid without daycare. What started as stories told to his wif...

We've all been asked the same question. When are you getting married? When are you having kids? And most of us just follow the path. BTO at 25. Married by 28. Kids by 30. Because that's what you're supposed to do. But nobody actually sits down and asks — does any of this make sense anymore? So the revelryHQ crew did. No guests, no filter. Just an honest conversation about why Singapore's housing s...

DJ Sakura built her career from nothing — recruited underage into a model DJ agency, working six months without a single cent of pay while the club vanished with everyone's money. Then COVID hit. The clubs closed. And she made a decision that most people in Singapore would never dare to make. In this episode we sit down with Sakura Soh — Singaporean DJ, OnlyFans creator, and one of the first South...

Christian Smith is a techno legend with 27 years behind the decks, 530+ releases on his own label, and a career that's taken him from investment banking dropout to playing clubs across every continent. He's seen nightlife at its best — and he's watching it fall apart in real time. In this episode, he gets brutally honest about what's actually killing nightlife — and it's not just the bad DJs.

Is hard work actually making you poorer? We break down why the rules of success have completely changed — and why the hardest workers are rarely the richest. From the Power Law vs Bell Curve career theory to OnlyFans vs engineers, F1 drivers vs taxi uncles, and AI replacing entire industries — this episode challenges everything you were taught about effort and success.

Noah Kuntner & Kenson Kuan are experienced IT Managers that worked for a Singaporean AI start up. Noah then moved on to create his own app "Sledge" which aims to gamify the organization of real-world events empowering individuals to host what they’re good at — from tennis to art jams — with built-in trust, logistics, and payments.

Ben Woah is a social media content creator known for his comedic rant-style videos. In this episode we uncover the real man behind the meme.

Shi En Wong (Shay) is the founder of Beam, a multi-disciplinary movement studio that integrates music with the goal to create an immersive experience for both music lovers and practitioners alike. It’s more an ‘experience’ than a ‘class’, but the practice itself is rooted strongly in Vinyasa.

In this episode, we delve into the phenomenon of low desire society with a focus on Hikikomori in Japan and 'lying flat' in China and how it impacts the lives of asians including us here in Singapore.

Japan looks like a dream on the surface, but after 8 days, we realized why we could never live there. From the "politeness trap" to the mountain of physical paperwork that puts Singpass to shame, we’re breaking down the "hidden stress" that Singapore should absolutely avoid copying.

Olivier Burlot is the CEO of Heart Media Group, a leading media company in Singapore and the region, known for its portfolio of influential luxury and lifestyle brands such as ELLE, L’Officiel, Men’s Folio, Grazia, Esquire, and World of Watches.

Danny Loong is the President of the Singapore Nightlife Business Association (SNBA) and the co-founder of Timbre Group, one of Singapore’s most iconic live-music and F&B collectives. Starting his career as a full-time musician, Danny later became an entrepreneur behind multiple entertainment and dining concepts. He also co-founded Respect SG, a youth mentorship initiative promoting pride in ho...

In this episode, we dive deep into the messy, fascinating world of digital piracy — why it never truly dies, why it’s exploding again, and how streaming platforms accidentally revived it. From banned Pokémon episodes to game piracy, region locks, overpriced platforms, P2P networks, and The Pirate Bay’s impossible-to-kill ecosystem, we explore whether piracy is ever justifiable… and what it reveals...

We kick things off with a chaotic Secret Santa then each person has to answer a random question after receiving their gift — “high & low” style. What starts as banter (Uniqlo gifts, Victorinox knives, giant champagne glasses, “don’t be a DJ” type comments) slowly turns into real talk about what our childhood shaped in us. Some of us grew up in single-parent homes. Some of us grew up in homes t...

Jamie Lim is a Singapore-based entrepreneur and seasoned F&B operator, best known for founding brands such as Sticky Singapore (custom-candy studio, 2008), Joo Bar (bar & cocktails) and 8 Korean BBQ. With over a decade of experience navigating Singapore’s high-cost business landscape, Jamie has become one of the rare success stories in the local F&B scene—building sustainable operation...

Based on the sensational British Vouge article “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Writer Chanté Joseph explores how relationships, especially straight women publicly posting boyfriends, have shifted from a status symbol to something socially awkward. We knew right away we had to gather the fam to dig deep about this topic as well as share some personal experience of our dating life.

Oliver Mumenthaler is the co-founder of Art Beyond, a DJ booking agency that specializes in authentic, underground & legendary bookings such as Nick Warren, Danny Tenaglia, Roger Sanchez to name a few. Previously serving in leadership roles at organizations such as Robert Parker Global and Michelin Guide Asia, he cuts no corners when it comes to audience experience even at the expense of ROI,...

Dave Tan is a Singaporean creative polymath whose journey has spanned rock-band frontman (Electrico), nightlife DJ veteran (Hookstyle), filmmaker and voice-over artist.

Germaine Woon is the founder of The Foundry Asia, a communications and marketing agency for F&B and hospitality across nine cities in Asia. The agency’s client roster includes high-profile restaurants and bars (in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Kuala Lumpur) and personalities.

Brad Robinson is an entrepreneur and leader with a diverse background spanning private security, founding Ritual Gym and now a negotiation consultant, where he leverages his extensive business experience to help organizations navigate high-stakes deals.

Nicolas (Nico) Deppenweiler is Co-Founder & CEO at tessera a ticketing solutions app that aims to provide speed, insights as well as efficiency like never before seen as compared to traditional ticketing platforms. This brings the power back into the event organizers & artists’ hands so they can better serve their fans & supporters.

Rennie Gomes is a Singapore-based sound designer, film mixer, and audio supervisor with extensive experience across features, television, and commercial media. He is also the Managing Director of Yellow Box Studios, Singapore’s leading sound post-production house, which operates a Dolby-certified mixing facility for cinema. Over the years, Rennie has contributed to the soundtracks and audio post o...

In this episode, we delve into the hidden costs of creative success, exploring why the very recognition that artists seek can sometimes lead to their downfall. From historical figures like Michelangelo and Elvis Presley to modern creators on social media, we discuss the intense pressures of maintaining artistic perfection and relevance. Join us as we examine how the game of creativity has changed...

Johnathan Chua is the CEO and Co-Founder of GRVTY Media, a leading digital media group in Southeast Asia. It is the parent company of well known brands such as The Daily Ketchup, MOSG (Millennials Of Singapore), Vulcan Post, Real Talk, and The Playbook. The company also manages Discover SG and Discover KL

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating Reddit post that asks: "Does anyone feel like they're an NPC in Singapore?" Join us as we explore what it means to feel like a background character in your own life, especially in the context of Singapore's fast-paced society. We shares insights on workplace dynamics, personal identity, and the subtle ways people can feel overlooked or stuck in routines....