The Friday Podcast

In today’s episode of The Friday Podcast, Aurelie Moeremans talks about chaotic Brussels, dreams of a child, and being the backbone. Aurelie Moeremans is an actress, model, and singer. Starting her career as a model, Aurelie is now better known as an actress here in Indonesia, and her acting skills are unquestionable. After making up her decision to be serious about getting into the entertainment...

In today’s episode of The Friday Podcast, Aimee Saras talks about life as a New Yorker, falling in love with theatre, and a comeback. Actress and singer Aimee Saras started her career in New York for an off-Broadway musical theatre show while she was studying there. Pursuing a career in the entertainment world is a tough job, but she made it through and proved her point by doing what she loves the...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Dion Wiyoko talks about saying goodbye to a mother, accidental meets, and being an angry child.  Starting his career in early 2000, Dion Wiyoko is known as an actor, model, and soap opera star in Indonesia. He managed to play various roles in acting over the years and succeeded in his career. But altogether, his life wasn’t all about being in the entertainme...

Semua arwah yang menitipkan pesan pada Geng Puber dan Mas Ray bersatu untuk menyelamatkan mereka. Amah Feng beradu kekuatan dengan Sekte, menyelamatkan Mahmud. Pak Panji menyelamatkan Ajay, Wanita Bergaun Merah menyelamatkan Puput. Lalu mereka bersama berusaha menyelamatkan Mas Ray yang dikepung oleh Sekte 13. Para Arwah tak berhasil menyelamatkan Mas Ray, sementara Geng Puber kembali diserang ole...

Geng Puber dan Mas Ray diarak oleh Sekte 13 menaiki satu persatu tangga Menara 28, hingga ke lantai 14. Mereka yang tak berdaya berusaha melawan, namun berujung pasrah dan tak sadarkan diri. Tiba di lantai 14, Mas Ray diikat di sebuah kursi. Sementara Geng Puber mulai disiapkan untuk sebuah eksekusi mati. Mereka akan ditumbalkan untuk sebuah proyek besar klien Sekte 13. Ajay akan dikurung di dalam...

Klakson mobil ramai saling bersahutan, suara mobil tertabrak secara beruntun, dan orang-orang berteriak kesakitan. Suara tawa seorang wanita menggema, mengiringi teriakan orang-orang yang perlahan menghilang satu persatu mati. Geng Puber dan Mas Ray berusaha menyusun strategi kabur, namun terowongan seketika tertutup, mereka tak bisa lari. Wanita Bergaun merah itu menyandera Geng Puber dan Mas Ray...

Geng Puber dan Mas Ray terkejut saat menemukan diri mereka ada di kaki Gunung Salak bersama mayat-mayat yang bergelimpangang dari atas gunung. Setelah mengubur mayat-mayat itu, Mas Ray mulai ragu dengan misi yang mereka jalankan. Ia merasa bersalah, kalau ternyata misi ini hanya tipuan belaka dan mencelakakan murid- muridnya. Ia meminta maaf pada Mahmud yang sejak awal tak percaya dengan misi itu....

Mesin mobil mati. Geng Puber dan Mas Ray terpaksa memasuki jalan setapak ke Gunung Salak dengan berjalan kaki. Mas Ray memberikan arahan tentang tanda-tanda keberadaan arwah pilot yang bernama Pak Panji. Dalam perjalanan itulah perdebatan di antara Geng Puber tak bisa dihindari. Ajay yang tak tega melihat Puput berkali-kali jatuh, meminta istirahat sebentar. Sementara Rastha memaksa mereka tetap m...

Geng Puber tiba-tiba kembali di lift basement Menara 28. Di tengah kebingungan, mereka menemukan sebuah mobil tua yang terparkir namun masih berfungsi dengan baik. Mas Ray memberitahu misi kedua mereka, yaitu menyampaikan pesan maaf dari seorang Bapak untuk anak laki-lakinya. Dia adalah pilot pesawat jet yang pernah menabrak Gunung Salak. Mobil bergerak sendiri hingga masuk ke sebuah jalanan di Gu...

Puput, Ajay, Mahmud dan Rastha nyaris mati tenggelam. Ruangan itu seketika bau anyir darah, mayat-mayat bergelimpangan membuat mereka semakin ketakutan dan ingin buru-buru menyelesaikan misi itu. Dari sudut jeruji penjara, terdengar suara tangis kencang Amah Feng yang pelan-pelan menjauh. Mereka berusaha mengikuti suara tersebut. Pelan-pelan mereka berusaha mengambil hati Amah Feng dan menawarkan...

Misi Pertama yang harus mereka selesaikan adalah menjemput pesan dari seorang Nenek Tionghoa bernama Amah Feng yang dulu ditahan di penjara bawah tanah Museum Jakarta oleh rezim Belanda. Arwah Noni Belanda, Pribumi hingga Tionghoa menggentayangi pencarian mereka. Mas Ray yang sejak awal meminta Geng Puber fokus mencari Amah Feng justru terdistraksi dengan arwah Nay, kekasihnya yang tiba-tiba menam...

Puput, Ajay, Mahmud dan Rastha tiba tiba di lantai yang gelap, lalu mencari petunjuk keberadaan Mas Ray. Tak ada tanda-tanda yang menunjukkan Mas Ray ada di sana, membuat mereka berdebat tentang melanjutkan pencarian atau segera kabur dari tempat itu. Namun, Ajay yang menantang rasa takutnya berhasil menemukan Mas Ray yang sedang melakukan sebuah ritual aneh dan depresi di sebuah tangga gedung. Me...

Mahasiswa Kelas Puber mencoba menemui Mas Ray yang hilang, di ruang kelas virtual mereka dulu. Mas Ray muncul sesaat dengan suara yang terputus-putus, lalu menghilang. Bersamaan dengan itu, Puput, Ajay, Mahmud dan Rastha menerima pesan masuk di smartphone masing-masing. Pesan itu meminta mereka menjemput Mas Ray di sebuah lokasi. Tanpa persiapan apapun, seketika mereka tersedot sampai di gedung la...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Rekti Yoewono talks about making underground music, not looking for success, and an NFT drop. Who doesn’t know Rekti Yoewono, a musician from Bandung, vocalist of The SIGIT, and bassist from a stoner-rock band called Mooner. Aside from producing new and fresh bands, he is a record collector who recently got himself into the world of NFT. He believes in doing what...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Dendy Darman talks about swell riding, keeping it casual, and raising a jenglot. In Bandung, 1996, a local brand called unkl347 was born and has become a pioneer in the local fashion industry until now. Dendy Darman, the founder of unkl347, is a designer who knows no limits to creativity. He runs his business naturally by just letting it flow and being flexible....

A discussion with Indonesia’s top filmmakers about progress, achievements and what it takes to create the ideal film industry we all wished for. In today’s episode of Makna Talks, along with @netflix.id, we spotlight the anatomy of the country’s film industry based on the facts and the behaviors of film enthusiasts in Indonesia. Together with Shanty Harmayn, Muhammad Zaidy, Ernest Prakasa, and Mir...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Arawinda talks about finding discipline through dancing, a debut on the screen, and leaving to come back. Arawinda managed to make herself known by the public by winning Festival Indonesia (FFI) award for the Best Female Leading Actor category through her debut in Yuni. Ever since then, the career of this 20-year-old talented young woman has been rising up. Altho...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Muhammad Sadad talks about chin being high at the wrong time, a fashion week, and the beginning of a new chapter. Experience is the best teacher, and failure is a part of the process. The same thing happened to Muhammad Sadad, founder of Erigo. Despite having to endure a roller coaster ride, he successfully made a profit of up to billions from his business. Sadad...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Andi Taufan talks about solving close-to-home problems, a change of plan, and what Rp.100,000 can do.  Andi Taufan Garuda Putra, the founder of a peer-to-peer lending company, Amartha, has been impacting many women in the countryside who are interested in opening a business by providing initial capital of up to Rp10 million to empower them in building their...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Daniel Mananta talks about a sad young boy being compared at all times and having faith. The first thing that comes to mind when people think about Daniel Mananta is the word presenter. Because of his consistency in the industry, he’s able to gain people's trust and meet their expectations because he’s capable of meetings everyone’s expectations by always giving...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Lukman Sardi talks about a traumatizing childhood, waking up at five, and a safe space for women. Known in the world of acting as a top actor and often stars in several big-screen movies, Lukman Sardi started to get noticed by people for his talent because of his professional acting and the characters he’s been playing. As a result, he managed to receive awards a...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Darwis Triadi talks about characters that shape mankind, a promise to keep, and a presidential visit. Darwis Triadi’s decades of experience in the world of photography have made him highly respected, and it’s safe to say he has become a photography icon in Indonesia. Even though photography wasn’t his first career option, he became one of the most well-known figu...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Dr. Asmin Fransiska talks about the Indonesian narcotics law, overcapacity of prisons, and ways we can help. #BayangkanJikaKamu terkena kasus narkoba dan diperlakukan secara tidak adil secara hukum, apa yang akan kamu lakukan? Last week we had the chance to talk with Nandha, a former drug convict. And on this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. A...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Nandha talks about the ugly truth of prisons, being heartless and second chances. #BayangkanJikaKamu menjalani masa pandemi dalam satu ruangan kecil dengan 30 orang, sulit mendapat akses kesehatan, harus bertahan selama bertahun-tahun, apa yang akan kamu rasakan? In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Nandha, a former drug convict, to tell her r...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Tri Wardoyo talks about the 5 stages of grief, meeting his childhood trauma, and acceptance. In a career spanning from years to years in the music and event industry, Tri Wardoyo has developed deep links and constantly inspires others. With things changing radically in his world, he tries to make adjustments, grow, and heal. On this opportunity, let's learn how h...