T42

In this episode, part therapy part bitch-fest, we comment on news articles highlighting dismaying shenanigans that happened in the month of May. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we relive collective trauma about Mother Tongue, take a hard look at the world opening up again, and recommend stuff watch to get us through Phase 2 part deux. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

It's our first anniversary!!! To celebrate, we take some questions from you, our listeners, which leads to a chat ranging from the mundane to the profane. Then, we muse a little sadly (but not despairingly) about the relentless hentak kaki of the pandemic. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco;...

In this episode, we wonder out loud why Singaporeans are so fixated by MacDonalds, work through Gym Culture and why everyone's freaking out about gyms closing, and get a lesson from Kishan on Mutations and how not to be afraid of them (GET VACCINATED!). +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and...

In this episode, in celebration of SG 160, Singapore's drop to 160th place in the World Press Freedom Index, we turn to the freest part of our media landscape: the Straits Times forum. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, our good friend, singer-songwriter Weish joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about School. We discuss elitism in the Singapore school system, the emotional life of teachers, school horror stories, and cast our thoughts back to when we were wee school-going tiddle tots. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Gr...

In this deep chat on vegetarianism, we're joined by our dear friend and long-time vegetarian, Sean! We talk about the Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, discuss cultural and moral dimensions of going vegetarian, and leave you with some cooking tips and food recommendations. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness...

In this special outdoor episode, we head to the Singapore Zoo. We talk about animals, the ethics of zoo-keeping, and go in search of the blue-crowned pigeon. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we discuss housing in Singapore, wade through some shitty public discourse, and lean why we should be grateful. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

WE GOT VERY DRUNK, AI MAI, AI MAI? CW: Mental health struggles

In this episode, we look at the absurdity of smileyface-gate, delve the murky depths of dating apps, and find our centre with meditation. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we break down the "Culture Wars" and their discontents, give you a handy guide to surviving common Awkward Situations, and puzzle over the science of ASMR. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we talk through some of the numerous Hazards of living in Singapore, discuss the Britney Spears saga, and learn the surprising importance of our Microbiome. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In our Chinese New Year special, we work through our un-excitement, lay bare CNY superstitions, play a game of Huat or No Huat, and send you off with a special T42 edition of the lo-hei ceremony. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchi...

We're back for Season 2 babababeow! In our return to the airwaves, we deep the Heaty vs. Cooling divide, reflect on the past month of queerphobic shenanigans, and marvel at the science of dry January. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusic...

It's our season finale! In this episode, we hand out awards to the Best (and Worst) of Singapore 2020, and discuss the future of socialising: roaring 2020's or pit-stop before Apocalypse? Also, looking ahead to 2021, year of the vaccine, Kishan teaches us how to have better conversations with the sceptical about science. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4"...

In this episode, we invite extra special guest Joel Kang as we attempt a T42 at sea! We do a deep-dive on the gripping new podcast around the AWARE saga, highlight the importance of bee hoon, discuss activism, homophobia, and growing up gay in Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; an...

In this episode, we talk about the ubiquity of shopping malls, discuss using they/them pronouns, and take a closer look at lab-grown meat. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we talk about food glorious food, dissect what it means to celebrate Thanksgiving in Singapore, and commemorate World AIDS Day by dropping a bit of HIV/AIDS science. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we delve deep into the labyrinth that is Ikea and discuss our obsession with it. We also take a closer look at Netflix's The Crown and talk about the monarchy. Plus, we teach you how to fall in love with 36 questions. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung...

In this episode, we take a look at a list of Singaporeans' top phobias and discuss the new face of gender-bending fashion Harry Styles. Plus, we sum up everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on fr...

It's Christmas Eve in November and as a special Yuletide treat, we read to you from Cold Storage's "Christmas Feasts Chosen With Care Food & Gift Guide 2020". Merry Christmas one and all! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.o...

In this episode, we size up the 5Cs of yore and suggest 5 new ones. Plus, we scratch our heads over the new Covid Clubbin Pilot Scheme, and shout out a new gay podcast. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

In this episode, we celebrate Halloween by talking about the ghosts of Singapore and our experiences at Old Changi Hospital. We also take a look at domestic tourism and discuss what to do during the year-end holidays. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them...

In this episode, we discuss the language phenomenon that is code switching, talk about Trace Together and the information we so willingly send to the Cloud, and diss Netflix's Emily in Paris because... ew. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on free...