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What is reincarnation and how many past lives do we have? Are aura cleanses real or just a scam? Is meditation just mindfulness with a prettier name? In today’s episode of The Daily Ketchup, we sit down with Premmayi Gurumaa, a globally respected spiritual teacher with over 45 years of experience in the sacred traditions of Sanatana Dharma. Known for her powerful satsangs and grounded wisdom, Guru...

What really happens when love ends amicably or otherwise? Is divorce always a fight, or just a very expensive form of closure? In today’s episode, we go behind the scenes of Singapore’s family court with veteran divorce lawyer Gloria James-Civetta to uncover what actually happens when couples split. From custody battles and secret tactics to whether prenups are genius or just cynical, we explore t...

In today's episode, we unpack how Singaporeans encounter opportunities for change in their daily lives - from improving our neighbourhoods to strengthening our communities. We explore why some choose to look away while others step forward, and what becomes possible when passionate citizens commit to solving problems they see. Through personal stories, we discover how individual initiative can tran...

What’s it really like working in Singapore’s entertainment scene as a plus-sized actress? What happens when you grow up in the limelight? What's it like working with Singapore's movie directors? In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Xixi Lim — actress, TV host, model, content creator, and singer! From navigating body image issues and bullying to shining on-screen in local films, Xix...

What makes one walk away from a marriage? And what if children are involved? In today’s episode, creator and comedian Pamela Lee Shuhadah shares her experiences growing up with divorced parents, the moment she was told that they were separating, how it shaped her emotionally, and the lasting impact on her views about love and marriage. We talk about what it means to “stay for the kids,” how genera...

Is there a right way to resolve conflict or are we all just ghosting, exploding, or leaving the group chat to prove a point? In today’s episode, we unpack the messy (and sometimes petty) ways we deal with fights, from public feuds like Trump vs Elon to personal fallouts with friends and family. We ask why it’s so hard to fight well, whether every conflict needs to be resolved, and how to know when...

Are we all just a little perverted - and is that really such a bad thing? Is watching porn cheating? Can you be a feminist and still pay for Onlyfans? And what happens when your partner’s “kinks” make you uncomfortable? In today’s podcast, we explore how curiosity, consent and kink collide in the internet age - from leaked nudes and voyeurism to porn habits and private fantasies. We ask where the...

Can a loving God still send people to hell? Is masturbation actually a sin? And what happens when a church bans Pokémon or destroys Teletubbies? In this episode of The Daily Ketchup, we sit down with Pastor Raymond Fong to ask the most difficult, taboo, and honest questions we've ever had about faith. From eternal damnation to modern relationships, we go deep into theology, church culture, and per...

Would a person's sexual past affect your decision to continue dating them? Should couples have full phone transparency? Do women care more about emotional past then sexual past? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens in the face of daily stress and anxiety of just trying to make ends meet? Apart from financial aid, how else can we help these families? What stops families from asking for help? And how can a family coach transform an entire household’s future? In today’s episode, we go behind closed doors with a Director from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and a ComLink+ family...

How much do we expect from fathers? When does the internet cross the line from holding someone accountable to just plain hating? Was it wrong for K.C. to miss appointments? Is it fair to judge a father for not footing the hospital bill? And is swearing in front of your kids ever okay? In today’s episode, we sit down with Jill Lim and her husband K.C. Meals to respond to the viral parenting backlas...

When does consent stop being consent? Is age the only factor in grooming? Can offenders ever be forgiven? In today’s podcast, we unpack the controversial Ian Fang case - where the 34-year-old actor was accused of taking advantage of a 15-year-old girl - to explore the emotional, legal, and societal complexities surrounding consent, grooming, and power. From the victim’s mother calling for public e...

Is peer pressure more powerful than personal conviction? Has social media normalised drug use more than we realise? Why is it so hard to call out harmful behaviour among friends? In today’s podcast, we explore the concept of “uninfluencing” - a bold new strategy that empowers individuals to think critically rather than follow the crowd. Our panel discusses how liberal drug cultures, online feedbac...

What drives someone to run as an independent in Singapore’s tightly controlled political landscape? How did one man rally without a party, propose Bitcoin-backed CPF reforms, and still walk away with the highest independent vote share in over 50 years? After a fiery debut on our livestream, we invited Jeremy back for a proper sit-down to get to know the man behind the headlines. In this episode, t...

Why do the U.S. and China remain economically intertwined despite rising tensions? How is the Israel-Gaza conflict affecting Singapore and shifting global dynamics? What really happens behind closed doors during high-stakes international negotiations? In this episode, we dive deep into the geopolitical currents shaping our world with Bilahari Kausikan — Singaporean retired academic, diplomat and c...

How did growing up in a single-sex school affect their dating lives? Do boys’ schools really make you more awkward around girls? And what was it like for Gerald and Kim when they first joined a live radio broadcast? In today’s podcast, we invite radio DJs Gerald and Kim from 98.7FM to unpack everything from their own dating experiences to how school environments shaped their social skills. We dive...

Should Singapore still be a one-party dominant state? Can the opposition ever unite? And are voters really making informed choices at the ballot box? In today’s episode, veteran journalist Bertha Henson joins us for a candid conversation on the shifting ground of Singapore politics. We explore why coalition-building among opposition parties remains unlikely, how fiery rhetoric is giving way to pol...

In this special episode of The Daily Ketchup, we sit down with Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong! We kick off with a brand new segment—“Let’s Fill Up Your Wikipedia Page”—where we uncover his lesser-known hobbies (like XXX?!) and his wife’s reaction when he got the DPM title. He breaks down how the tariff war is already hitting businesses in Singapore, why free trade is getting harder, and what t...

What makes a top infectious diseases expert walk away from medicine and straight into Singapore’s political ring? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Paul Tambyah, Chairman of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) and one of the country’s leading infectious diseases experts, for a fearless deep dive into healthcare, politics, and public service. From why he deleted TikTok to whether Singapore is...

Why would someone leave a cushy corporate job… to become a lightning rod in Singapore politics? In this episode, we sit down with Minister Grace Fu, one of Singapore’s longest-serving female ministers, for a no-holds-barred conversation on politics, policy and the public backlash that comes with both. From her family’s deep political roots (her dad worked directly under LKY!) to her early policy b...

What are some secrets that only Magicians know about? How is it like being a full-time magician in Singapore? How did he go viral for his card tricks? In today’s episode, we sit down with Jeremy Tan, an International Award Winning Magician and Number One Social Media Magician in Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Singapore’s cost of living crisis fuelling support for the opposition? How has social media changed the political game? What future does the SDP envision for Singapore? In today’s episode, Dr Chee Soon Juan from the Singapore Democratic Party breaks down the shifting political sentiments ahead of GE2025 — from how social media has helped opposition parties gain traction, to why youth engagement...

What’s it like being Singapore’s Minister for Transport, the lightning rod for public frustration, whenever transport disruptions occur? How did Mr Chee Hong Tat navigate the SimplyGo crisis just weeks into his new role? What were Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s last words to him before his passing? In today’s podcast, we sit down with Mr Chee Hong Tat, Singapore’s Minister for Transport, for a behind-the-scene...

What is it like to be an opposition MP in Singapore? What challenges and struggles do they face? Are they ready to form a government in the 2025 GE? How has their team been affected by the recent saga? Why did they decide to join an opposition party? In today’s podcast, we invite Jamus Lim, He Ting Ru, and Louis Chua from Sengkang GRC for a deep dive into the challenges and obstacles they face as...

Which critical illness is known as the "silent killer"? Which location inspired Xandar from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy? Which place in Singapore operates 24/7 with food, travel services and over 300,000 items on sale? Put your brains to the test in The Daily Ketchup Quiz Show, where four brave teams compete against each other in an intense trivia showdown to be crowned the first ever quiz sh...