The DZY Show

The United Kingdom gave the world parliamentary democracy. After David Cameron’s Brexit gamble, Prime Ministers have moved in and out of 10 Downing Street at an astonishing speed. That’s because, in Westminster, surviving your own party can be harder than winning over the voters.

It’s not an “event”, a “military intervention”, or an “excursion” as described by the White House. It’s a full-fledged crisis impacting every single nation, but many people still don’t fully understand what’s actually happening. The DZY Show breaks down the Middle East crisis for you in a clear, succinct and brutally honest manner. The most important question: Does anyone actually know how this wa...

2026 continues to be dominated by sequels and familiar franchises: Scream 7, Toy Story 5, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but there are some non-reboots.

The story is unfolding in Latin America, but it’s impacting all of us in Asia.  Here’s a beginner’s guide to the latest crisis in Venezuela, after the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro in a controversial military operation. What happened, why it matters, and who’s involved? IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzt...

2025 was a year that completely defied expectations. I look back on a year filled with twists that I never planned for and outcomes I never imagined.  Thankful for 2025 and grateful for your unwavering support.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhello.

Unhappiness doesn’t happen overnight. It builds through habits people barely notice.  We unpack the 10 things unhappy people do most often, from constant comparison and toxic busyness to self-criticism and emotional avoidance.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhell...

It’s not the street lamps lighting the way, but the glow of vending machines guiding travellers through the streets of Japan at night.  There’s one machine for every 23 people. Is the love or reliance on vending machines letting up soon? IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy....

Ever walked out of a job interview questioning all your answers and life choices? Here’s why we fail, how to recover and what HR never tells you. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhello.

A quick guide to the world’s biggest climate conference — its history, goals and controversies. Compare and contrast Barack Obama’s global leadership in forging the Paris Agreement, with Donald Trump’s claim that climate change is a hoax. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy...

African Swine Fever doesn’t infect humans, yet it terrifies Taiwan. One tiny virus could wipe out an entire industry, leaving tens of thousands jobless and transforming your favourite bowl of braised pork rice into a luxury dish. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhe...

Listeners share stories of the best bosses they’ve ever had: the ones who protected, trusted, taught and truly cared. Good bosses do exist, though you might have not encountered one yet. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhello.

Trump really, really wants the Nobel Peace Prize and he’s somehow convinced that he deserves it. Apparently, the committee doesn’t think so.  Here’s a beginner’s guide to the prestigious award and what this year’s winner Maria Corina Machado said of Trump. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do re...

Solo travel sounds exciting — until you realise there’s only so much you can eat alone, and there’s no one to guard your bags when nature calls. Let’s talk about who’s truly built for travelling on their own and who’s better off with company. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www...

Behind the glitz of red carpets and flashing cameras lies the chaos of planning and executing a music awards ceremony. Why is it so challenging to stage a show in Singapore, compared with Hong Kong, Taiwan or Korea? Allow me to share the drama and unbelievable moments behind the scenes.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzt...

A beginner’s guide to America’s complicated relationship with firearms. With tragedies happening every year, why aren’t politicians doing anything? Why aren’t Americans giving up their guns, and is a ban really impossible? IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhello.

Pranking Kit Chan on her birthday in 2008! IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhello.

Why are we always so tired?  Do you spend the whole day yawning at your desk? Has coffee become a survival tool instead of a beverage? Is it the world draining us… or are we secretly doing it to ourselves? IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www.dzy.sg/sayhello.

This has got to be one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. From impeachment to prison sentences, from the pinnacle of power to a pit of shame. Almost every term ended in scandal or tragedy.  This is the Presidency of the Republic of Korea.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at...

We all work because we need to pay the bills, unless you’re secretly the heir to some billion-dollar family empire. Listeners share the worst bosses they’ve encountered and Cruz Teng can’t help but throw in a story or two. Here’s a quick round-up of really bad leadership.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or...

The Israel–Palestine conflict for beginners. Get the basic facts, so you won’t be lost in conversation. History, religion, wars and peace talks — I’m breaking this down in the simplest way possible. In under four minutes, you’ll get the background, the key players and the recurring flashpoints behind one of the world’s most complex and enduring conflicts. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT...

As Singapore marks 60 years of independence, Singaporeans, residents and friends celebrate the country’s astonishing transformation from a small island struggling for survival to a leading global city.  My guests were born elsewhere and have spent time in Singapore – working here, married here, or became a citizen here. What do they really think of Singapore, and what are the constant themes, and...

Each episode has a theme. Random and unrelated thoughts should be deleted. But I need a space for some casual chat.  This is the one about going on FM Radio for the first time in 10 years, the show’s top market outside of Singapore, and how a listener finally forgives Cruz Teng. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedb...

From a fresh-faced Taiwanese-American singer who debuted in 2000, Christine Fan Wei-chi has consistently chalked up negative press. Her most recent appearance in a China television show generated ridicule, and even veteran singer Jenny Tseng couldn’t resist taking a dig at her. Why? IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng F...

Each episode has a theme. Random and unrelated thoughts should be deleted. But I need a space for some casual chat.  This is the one about a pre-launch leak, unexpected chart rankings, the first messages from listeners and a clarification.   IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzteng FB: https://www.facebook.com/cruzteng Feedback or questions? Do reach out at www....

Hello again, world. This wasn't the original plan when I left my corporate job a few months ago. I had planned to take a break and travel for a bit, but I found myself doing research, video conferencing with friends and registering a new venture while overseas. DZY is my new content and comms consultancy, and The DZY Show is its first product. Enjoy. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cruzteng/ TT:...