The Daily Ketchup

Why do 1 in 4 Singaporeans aged 40 and above suffer from chronic conditions? How often should you undergo health screening? What's the difference between lifespan and healthspan? In today’s podcast, we invite Dr. Sidharth Kachroo, Chief Health Officer of Prudential Singapore, for a deep dive into the potential causes behind Singapore's growing chronic disease burden and the lifestyle habits Singap...

Does The Daily Ketchup have a political leaning? How do we decide what to ask ministers? What was it like hosting the first minister on TDK? In today’s podcast, we react to YOUR comments on TDK’s political stance and share about the podcast’s foray into Singapore politics, including our crazy experience hosting our first minister, how we make hard questions appear “softball”, and our outlook for f...

Will PAP get Sengkang back this general election? What impact did Pritam's court case have on Workers’ Party? Do government vouchers actually drive inflation? In today's podcast, we invite Professor Walid- author, podcaster, political expert and associate professor at NTU- for a deep dive into Singapore's political landscape, including what to expect in the 2025 Singapore general elections, how Si...

Is every election PAP’s to lose? Are the electorate boundaries announced too late? Should elections be held more frequently? In today’s podcast, we invite Calvin Cheng, Singaporean businessman and former Nominated Member of Parliament, to discuss the upcoming general elections, including misunderstandings about the checks and balances system, Singapore’s unnaturally high number of swing voters, an...

Which airline has the most number of flights departing from Changi Airport? What is the capital of Brunei? Can you guess the song based on just the lyrics? Put your brains to the test in our inaugural Daily Ketchup Quiz Show, where four brave teams compete against each other in an intense trivia showdown to be crowned the first ever quiz show champion! Witness as the teams battle it out with their...

Has Singapore’s nightlife reached the point of no return? Are the $300 drinks at rooftop bars no longer worth it for Gen Zs? Should cyclists pay mandatory road tax? In today’s podcast, we take a deep dive into two trending topics: the gradual decline of Singapore’s once-vibrant nightlife and the rising tension between cyclists and pedestrians in Singapore. We first take a look at why Singapore clu...

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and why do all working adults need it ASAP? If both spouses die simultaneously without writing a will, whose parents will the assets be distributed to? Can money and inheritance really tear apart a “perfect”, loving family? In today’s podcast, we take a deep dive into why you NEED an LPA as a working adult and why it is a key component of retirement planni...

Did the introverted nature of Yuk Jun-seo and Kook Dong-ho attract the female cast members of Single’s Inferno S4? What caused Lee Si-an to make her controversial final decision at the ending of the dating show? What are the three key traits women look for in their ideal partner? In today’s podcast, we showcase our reactions to Single’s Inferno 4, the latest season of the hit South Korean dating s...

Bad manners if you recline your plane seat?! BOTH armrests belong to middle seat passengers? This product stops the seat in front from reclining? How do you maximise your KrisFlyer miles to redeem a free A380 suite? In today’s podcast, we take a deep dive into airplane etiquette and the unwritten rules of flying, including who gets the armrests, who controls the window shade and how to control a c...

Singapore’s Shared Parental Leave to increase by 10 additional weeks from 1 Apr 2026? Full-day Childcare centres to have lower fee caps? Best parenting tips for first-time parents? What’s the most fulfilling part of being a parent?   In today’s parenting podcast, we invite Dan and Nat to share their first-hand experience as Singaporean parents, including their preferred parenting style for th...

What are the 3 RULES to find the perfect Valentine’s gift? Is SEX the end goal for men on Valentine’s Day? Why is proposing on Valentine’s Day a BIG MISTAKE? In today’s podcast, we discuss the most hotly debated Valentine’s Day topics, including the relationship dynamics between men and women in the context of intimacy, LDR date ideas for taking your long-distance relationship to the next level, a...

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Are reality dating shows scripted or real? How did Singaporean Jaryl Tan become a contestant on Chinese dating show Let’s Fall in Love Season 6? Did he break the rules of the dating show for his love interest, Nailu, and are they still together in real life? In today’s podcast, we invite Jaryl Tan (Kang Kang) and Nailu- contestants of Let’s Fall in Love Season 6 (Relationship S6)- to share their e...

Jewel’s Pokémon Centre Singapore store had police called in amid a 1,000-strong crowd? Why was the Pokémon Prismatic Evolution launch halted in Singapore? Is a $300,000 Pikachu card lying in your old drawer? Do boxes with rare cards have more weight? In today’s podcast, we feature two fans of the Pokémon TCG (trading card game), Alistair and Raja, who will be opening their Pokémon Prismatic Evolut...

Vein problems, like varicose veins, can occur from sitting too long? Varicose veins symptoms and causes—what are they? Is a sedentary lifestyle unavoidable? What exercises and remedies are there for enlarged and swollen veins? In today’s podcast, we invite Dr Tang Tjun Yip- a senior vascular and general surgeon- to give us health tips and advice about vein problems, like varicose veins. Varicose v...

How did PM Wong become Prime Minister of Singapore? What is PM Wong’s MBTI? Does PM Wong have a special diet? Does the Singapore Government have a top secret chat group for Singapore ministers? In today’s podcast, we invite Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who also serves as Singapore’s Minister for Finance, to share about his life journey, his road into Singapore politics as a member of the People’s...

How are HDB BTO flats distributed in Singapore? Why the 99-year lease for public housing? Is housing affordability and BTO waiting time being addressed? In today’s podcast, we invite Minister Indranee Rajah for a deep dive into public housing and housing policy updates in Singapore. We explore topics like public housing affordability amid rising HDB prices in Singapore’s housing market, the new HD...

Life hacks that really work in Singapore? Free monthly bubble tea hack? Supermarket discounts and freebies hack? In today's podcast, we discuss the most promising life hacks shared on a Singapore Reddit thread and debate if they are just useless sh*t codes or actual cheat codes that can help you save money and save time effortlessly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Yuewen Music Festival a total scam? Are the staff there trained? Find out more after watching this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it true that you can get the cheapest flight tickets if you book on Tuesdays? Why are people travelling just to sleep? What are the top destinations that Singaporeans are planning to travel to? In this podcast, we invite Jessica Min- a Skyscanner Travel Expert- to debunk common travel myths and share her top tips and tricks on how to save money, save time, and fly easy on your next holiday trip...

Nurses cannot eat bao during their shifts? Creepy encounters in the hospital? How is work-life balance for a nurse in 2025? In today's podcast, we interview Reina, a staff nurse at Singapore General Hospital, to understand what drove her to pursue a career in nursing and the day-to-day experiences of being a nurse in Singapore. To learn more about a career in nursing, visit www.caretogobeyond.sg/n...

Women who always talk about girl power are annoying? Is it okay if your partner insists on paying for everything? Is it okay if your partner always meal preps? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a GREEN FLAG partner? Does being a gentleman still score points with women? Is there a RIGHT way and a WRONG way to compliment women? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it ok for your partner to like other girl's photos on social media? Is it suss if your partner suddenly starts taking care of his appearance? Would you allow your partner to sleep in the same room as a close female friend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JP's Relationship tea finally spilled? Is Alison healing her inner child? Is Dan happy at GRVTY? Are John and Pat planning to have a kid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.