The SG Boys

The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! Chinese New Year is around the corner and what better way to usher in the Year of the Rabbit than to check out fengshui readings based on our zodiac animals? Sam Jo the Dragon may find himself soaring overseas, while Josh the Horse could do with some powerful women in his life. We contemplate not just our fates, but also vide...

Do we fear or embrace the changes that life brings? Sam Jo is now balls deep in drag. Kennede is using his voice louder than ever. And Joshua is single again. The boys come together, over a bottle of sparkling wine, to reflect on where they are currently in their lives. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rac...

Everybody say REPEAL! Singapore is finally repealing 377A, the law that criminalises gay sex. We celebrate this historic moment with the return of OG SG Boy Kennede to relive the euphoria and tears from repeal night, and ask the bittersweet question that's on all our minds: what next? Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communica...

How do you try to keep things straight… when you’re anything but?  Queer people in Singapore have had to 'act straight' for so much of their lives. Either to navigate rules which do not favour them, avoid discrimination or simply fit in and be accepted in society.  This is the premise for Wild Rice's Straight Acting, a hopeful, heartfelt comedy about two couples and the drama of trying blend a lit...

We're back with answers to the questions you've asked us each time you slip into our DMs. Do we live with any regrets? What were the moments from the podcast that were edited out and why? What song best represents us - and why did Kennede leave?! (jk that's already been answered).  [Trigger Warning] A Note From Us: There is a point in the episode where we discuss an incident of violence...

When Josh was 15 years old and struggling to understand his sexuality, his PE (physical education) teacher came out to him. Scott represented a healthy, positive example of a queer person living confidently in Singapore back in the 2000s. In our new episode, they reunite after all these years. We also meet his incredible partner of 12 years, Fabian. Together, the couple share a story that not only...

The SG Boys squad catch up after some major personal milestones: Josh is back after a life-changing trip to Seoul with his boyfriend; Rachael has shacked up with her boyfriend; and Sam Jo (still single, hi) is now an award-winning drag queen, JoJo Sam Clair! We cover all that and what we REALLY think about the recent government survey on LGBTQ+ issues. Let's have another kiki 😉 📸 : @thekytstudio...

Aarti Olivia Dubey proudly embraces being Big, Brown and Queer. The body positive fashion blogger behind Curves Becomes Her joins us as this week's extra special guest. A mental health therapist turned activist-writer, Aarti tells us why it's been tough growing up not just big, but also brown and bisexual in Singapore. They share why they started SG Brown Queers, some of the powerful stories from...

Her name is Andrea Razali (@AndreaRazali) and this is her story. An entrepreneur, actress, model and beauty pageant winner, Andrea is the first Singaporean trans woman to appear on the covers of New York Times Style: Singapore and L’Officiel. But behind the glamorous photoshoots and wonderful accolades is a jaw dropping story waiting to be told. Andrea recalls the first time she heard the wo...

It's a Mariah Christmas, Darling! Or should we say, Pauriah? @pauriahcarey is arguably the biggest Mariah Carey lamb (read: fan) in Singapore, so he joins us in celebration of the Queen of Christmas this festive season. We gush about growing up with our favourite pop divas, reflect on the past year and set goals for 2022. Also, witness the dramatic battle between Sam Jo and Pauriah to find out who...

It’s not every day in Singapore that you meet 2 gay, married men raising a child. What may be a dream for many of us is a reality for Cameron and Andre. We speak to the couple about their relationship - from when they met to how they navigated the surrogacy process and ended up pushing a baby stroller together. Theirs is a powerful story of unique family dynamics, overcoming social stigma an...

Singaporean musician lewloh dives into the art of heartbreak, grief and healing from it. Does the '30 Day No Contact Rule' really work? Is it wise to write songs about your ex? How long does it take to move on from someone you once loved? Listen to Lew's new album 'michigan/missinghim' out now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3CUpup4zXABeyEfMZNDfA8?si=WFGl9Zw6ScuCUzdKJek99g Subscribe an...

3 gay men share 3 dark tales of terror in this spooky Halloween special of The SG Boys podcast! From playful poltergeists in an army bunk to harrowing house hauntings, these ghost stories are not for the faint of heart. Music artist lewloh joins us for this eerie episode in the first of two guest appearances. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaboratio...

In June this year, Wild Rice's play, Faghag*, starring local thespian Pam Oei, sparked a heated debate over the use of the term. For the first time since then, Pam reflects on the uproar and her role as an LGBTQ+ ally. She takes us back to the days of Happy, a gay bar that held Faghag Appreciation Nights and probably the loudest arm wrestling matches. As Countdown Queen of Pink Dot, Pam tells us w...

Dive into the sex lives of The SG Boys, from our best and worst hook-ups to our fetishes, fears and lessons learned the hard way. Who said that the condom doesn't always fit? And who once felt like Mariah Carey in bed? They say that size doesn't matter, but The SG Boys: Season 3 promises longer episodes and scintillating guests from our beloved LGBTQ+ community. First up is (SG) boy next door and...

A special bonus episode before the launch of Season 3 dedicated to LGBTQ+ Singaporeans who ask themselves: "Is this where I belong?" With Singapore's National Day Parade happening this weekend, we reach out to pop star Tanya Chua, who celebrates the 20th anniversary of her iconic song 'Where I Belong' and shares some love and advice for the LGBTQ+ community. This episode also features an exclusive...

In the season two finale of The SG Boys, Kennede reunites with Josh and Sam Jo. Together, they celebrate and reflect on the triumphs and challenges each of them have faced in the making of this series. What does the future hold for The SG Boys podcast? All will be revealed in this reunion.  Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact ou...

We chat with Indu, the lead for Same But Different, a legal guidebook that collates existing community laws in Singapore and applies them to situations that LGBT couples and families might face. We also speak to Mick, one of their volunteers about his experience as a trans person living in Singapore and the obstacles that he faces. Our guests discuss the legal and social challenges faced by the LG...

June was a rollercoaster ride - from Pink Dot to celebrating Josh and Sam Jo's birthdays. With #FreeBritney we revisit Josh's interview with Britney Spears and discuss her conservatorship. Finally, one of the most inventive musicians today, St. Vincent, calls in to share some encouragement to the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media reques...

Singapore's Biggest Drag Queen - Becca D'Bus - sits down with The SG Boys for an intimate chat on everything that'll make you go "whoa!" and Josh reveals the story behind the 'XL' in his Instagram handle. Not one to shy away from speaking her mind, Becca offers unique perspectives on activism, allyship, the art of drag and what it means to be larger than life. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts...

Recorded just days before Singapore announced its Heightened Alert phase, this episode answers questions that many of you have asked on Instagram, such as "Who do we think is the cutest guest on the podcast?" and "What’s our type?" Also, guess which of us just got attached!? Listen to find out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Update: We are in the midst of figuring out how to...

We chat with Jamie Lim to hear her coming out story as a lesbian, as well as discuss gender expectations, Pokémon and the possible sociopolitical factors linked to one's sexuality. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefoe.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

3 generations of gay men come together to learn how life was like in the 80's and 90's before the age of Grindr. Our special guest, Johnson Ong aka DJ Big Kid, has been on the front line of #Ready4Repeal, the movement to repeal Section 377A that criminalises gay sex in Singapore. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications...

We celebrate Kennede's birthday and share personal stories of how birthdays have also been tough for us through the years. Ren, our new Astrolo-gay, joins the show to break down our horoscopes and uncover what's in the stars for The SG Boys. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@rachaeldefo...

We chat with popstar Conan Gray who shares a powerful message to the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore. We also pull up an interview which Joshua did with Shangela from Rupaul's Drag Race, which included a message of unity in response to Section 377A. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe comms@racha...