Men, Explain

Why do some men 'forget' how to do basic tasks like laundry, cooking, or planning a date? In this episode, Nic and Joie from The Hop Pod join Sonia and Avery to explore weaponized incompetence. Is it a real problem, a gender stereotype, or just laziness? We break down the facts and get to the heart of this controversial issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re often told what beauty should look like, but are the standards for men and women different? In this episode, Amanda and Bolin join Sonia and Avery to unpack the double standard in beauty ideals. They’ll talk about how these expectations affect both genders, how we define beauty, and how we can challenge these norms to promote a more inclusive and realistic vision of beauty. See o...

We’ve done an episode on friendships between opposite genders. However, the lines do get blurred when one or either party gets into a relationship. Should friendship change with your relationship status? In this episode, we invite 2 besties, Atiqa and Khair, to dissect further on situations people find themselves in when managing their partners and best friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

People often advise against starting a business with friends or dating within the workplace. But is it really all that bad? In this episode, we invite Kelvin Tan, otherwise known as Mayiduo, to share about how working as a couple has affected his intimate relationship, and weigh in on how he managed the working dynamics with his wife.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should one feel about their body? Our attitudes toward our bodies are shaped by various cultural, personal, and biological factors, with sexual anatomy playing a significant role in our body image — it’s even commonplace for people to identify body parts as 'symbols' that affirm their sense of self as a man or a woman. But should that always be the case? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Are we still using phrases like “gu niang,” or “man up” as insults in today’s context? As a society, most of us are already making large strides away from gender stereotypes but has this changed the way we raised the future generation of men at all? We invite our very own Singapore pride, Fandi Ahmad, who has literally raised 4 sons of his own, as well as his youngest son, Iryan Fandi, to discuss...

Ever been dumbfounded by life questions like “Have you decided your university major?” “Which company are you considering after graduation?” “So when is your big day?” Whether you’re fresh in your twenties, cruising through your thirties or even rolling into your fifties, we tend to bump into crossroads in life and face moments of important decisions. The real question is - How can I embrace these...

Being successful is subjective - from being financially comfortable to even achieving milestones in our careers. For professional athletes, the journey to success can be a lot more complicated. Do we underestimate the costs and sacrifices it takes to achieve success in the sporting arena? Let's hear it from the athletes themselves, Clarence and Izaac, on their sporting journey in Table Tennis! Thi...

Have you ever had a crush on someone you spotted from across the room of a party or a workplace before you stop yourself and think, “No way, he/she is way out of my league”? Of course, equality and mutual respect in relationships are common values that people strive for, but did you know that it is, in fact, a norm for people to desire/court people who are about 25% more desirable than how we see...

When it comes to finding soulmates, most of us focus on finding The One by a certain phase in our lives. But what happens when ‘The One’ becomes two or more, where individuals commit themselves to loving multiple partners at the same time? This brings us to question the idea of monogamy - What does it mean to couples beyond just a social construct? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Quite commonly, men have been described to be “unromantic” or accused of “not putting in enough effort”. But perhaps men and women are just expressing and receiving love differently. In this episode of Men, Explain, let’s discuss what being romantic means in a modern relationship and how much media consumption has affected the way we perceive relationships.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

It’s been far too long where women have been accused of being the more confusing gender. It’s time we dish out some weird habits among men that women find so relatable yet cannot seem to understand. In this episode, we invite Tiktok’s best judge of character to dissect communication styles, beige flags specific to men and what they mean, as well as how to form a more meaningful connection between...

Why do nightclubs get such bad rep? Perhaps it’s because it’s known to be the place where anything can happen under the influence of alcohol. People often associate clubbing with heavy drinking, loud music, and promiscuous behaviour. It’s not uncommon that people are against the idea of their partners going to a club when in a relationship.  In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guest MYR...

Everyone is looking like they have their life together - a career, a romantic partner, and some have already BTO-ed or gotten a resale flat of their choice. And you? You’re in your late 20s and 30s, single, and still wondering ‘Why haven’t you found the one?’ . Is it because of high expectations or are you the problem?  In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guests - Nicholas Teo and Q tac...

‘The independent woman’, a phrase that many women wear with pride but seem to scare off potential suitors. Much talk on social media has been going around saying that dating an independent woman is difficult, or men who claim they want ‘independent partners’ do not seem to match up to dating expectations. In this episode, Sonia and our guests dive into finding out why people are so afraid to date...

“ Netflix and chill? ” – It’s a common stereotype that men “just want sex” while women prefer to “take it slow. When it comes to building a relationship, sexual compatibility plays a big part in the equation but is always left out in conversations due to its taboo nature. Which begs the question: Do men and women view physical intimacy in a relationship differently? What does physical intimacy mea...

When it comes to proposals, men are still expected to follow the traditional trajectory of planning a surprise proposal: getting on their knees to pop the question. In this episode, Sonia and our newly engaged guests, Nick & Hong Ling share their thoughts on the expectations behind proposals and weddings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the past few years, we have seen more female leaders are being thrusted into the limelight. Be it in the business or political sphere. And yet, most  women still  suffer from what is commonly known as “Imposter Syndrome”. Is it harder for women to move up? Do we have more to prove? Or are we still living in a man’s world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is PMS (premenstrual syndrome) just a female thing? You may not have heard of it but yes, there is a male version of PMS, also commonly known as Irritable Male Syndrome. Feeling like your man is acting all rude and grumpy? It could be that time of the month.  In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and Fakkah Fuzz, Singapore’s funny man, discuss the nutty topic of hormones, menstruation, and uncomf...

Do men have it easy when it comes to personal grooming? Everywhere on the street, we often see guys decked out in the Uniqlo catalogue, sporting the basic QB house haircut. In this episode, Sonia and our guest, Ayden Sng, delve into whether men are just lazy or basic when it comes to their personal grooming. Do guys simply grab the first shirt at the top of their clothes pile? Do they only need 10...

As society has become increasingly progressive and open-minded, we have now come to accept and embrace different types of love and relationships. However, couples in large age gap relationships  still face judgement from people who are not privy to the relationship. Is age really that important in a relationship? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are friendships among men different from women? In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guest, Shawn Thia, discuss more on maintaining friendships between the guys and touch more on the unspoken “bro code” and “girl code” that we often find ourselves entangled in.  Is it easier for guys to maintain their friendship? Are there certain problematic bro codes? Listen to this episode to find out...

Is it still possible to find love after a failed marriage? What does it mean to have committed to your partner only to realise that nothing is working out between the two of you?  In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guests - Carrie and Kevin shares their experiences of picking themselves up after a divorce, finding love again and learning to communicate their differences in their new-fo...

Money and love are two things that don’t necessarily go well together. Couples can fight about anything and everything - but arguments about money have the tendency to be particularly complicated. Having the financial talk with your partner might be daunting, but could also be deeply bonding as well. In this episode, financial experts Wei choon and Rui Ming give their two cents (haha) on tackling...

Is it still a stigma to date older women or younger men in today’s day and age? The modern dating scape has changed drastically and people are now more open to meeting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and ages.  In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guests, Brandon and Kaykay, will share their experiences and views on dating older women/younger men, and how they navigate the s...