The Friday Podcast

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...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Kamengski talks about early 2000, a twist of design and no annual plans. Just like their tag line, “In fun, we trust,” Kamengski succeeds in bringing up funny parody products that the market enjoys. Founder and creative director of Kamengski, Sulaiman Said, believes there are many exciting things from our everyday life that can be implemented into visual products...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Kiki Aulia Ucup talks about leaving Synchronize Fest, the most famous individual on the phone, and bringing a weapon to school. Kiki Aulia Ucup is an Indonesian music industry activist. He is best known as a talents manager, music festival program director, and event host. Because of his notable positioning in the industry, he became an important figure in the co...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Dikta and Mario Zwinkle talks about growing up different and accomplishments #PickYourOptions Pradikta Wicaksono, known as Dikta, is a musician and actor that has been in the industry for quite some time. He focuses on bringing fresh pop and blues tunes. Whereas Mario Zwinkle, a musician who started his career in 2012, traveled from his hometown to bring his colo...

Talks Live at Synchronize Fest Di Radio: Workshop Kehidupan with Oomleo Last Monday at the Synchronize Fest Di Radio, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Oomleo. Join the conversation, along with our host, Iyas Lawrence, to discuss about “Workshop Kehidupan”. Listen now on Spotify! #MaknaTalks™️ #SynchronizeFest #SynchronizeRadio

Pod. 166 Christine Hakim TALKS ABOUT 50 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Christine Hakim talks about understanding God on a war-ship, in the zone for roles, and stopping when told. Indonesian film enthusiasts must be very familiar with Christine Hakim, a senior actress that has colored the film industry since the 70s. Since then, safe to say she has been one of the most inf...

In today’s episode Makna Talks, Audrey Tapiheru talks about a loss of a father, being pushed to make music, and brighter colors to recover. As a member of the pop trio group GAC, Audrey Tapiheru has gathered a decade of experience in the music industry. Not to mention all the awards that have been received throughout her journey along with the group. Furthermore, after two years of long hiatus, sh...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Dira Sugandi talks about 95% theory, apologizing first, and putting happiness first. Dira Sugandi is no stranger to the Indonesian music scene. She began to be widely known by the public when she performed with Incognito. Since then, Dira has continued to rise with her extraordinary talent & collaborated with international artists. Music has been there forever in...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Jaz Hayat talks about home, saying goodbye to the one he loves most and meeting his mother for the first time. Bruneian singer Jaz Hayat made his music debut in 2016 with a song called Dari Matamu. He appears to attract Indonesian music enthusiasts, and as a result of his hard work in the industry, he received several music awards. He never thought that music wou...

In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Mezzaluna talks about music during the pandemic, not liking the spotlight, and a father like no other. Mezzaluna made her debut as a solo singer recently with her single, In Situ, which tells a story of despair. Growing up with a legendary father, Bimbim from Slank, who is well known in the music industry, he immediately became her role model in music. However, M...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Raisa talks about being doubted, self confidence, and achieving dreams through consistency After more than a year, we met again virtually with Raisa to talk about her life since we spoke in Season 2. In this episode, we collaborated with Sunsilk and talked more about her dreams, the untold story behind her journey in achieving her journey to achieve her long-cher...

In today's episode of Makna Talks, Nia Dinata talks about life in nine years, normalizing minorities, and ways to not give a fuck. Nia Dinata started her career directing music video clips and advertising. In early 2000, Nia expanded her creativity and created her own independent film company. From that day on, she’s known as the director and producer of numerous notable and influential movies—whi...