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Two best friends in Singapore who each bought microphones talk about anything from science to popular culture, the arts and life in Singapore. Hosted by Joel @joltahn and Kishan @kishykebabs. Get updates and more on Instagram @t42podcast.

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    Ep 92: Dear Straight Friend (Video Podcast!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 44:54


    (This episode is best enjoyed by watching the video!) We finally did it. Out very first VIDEO PODCAST. Biow biow biow biow!

    Peace, Joy, and PrEP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 72:05


    It's the final season of T42! To kick us off, we elder millennials invite Medli to give us some Gen Z wisdom, and we discuss what's in and out for 2025.

    Ep 90: Iambic Pentameter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 77:44


    Season finale bell! In this episode, we end of the season by discussing sexy singlish, a racism, and animals in the news. See y'all next season!

    Ep 89: Itadakimasu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 69:59


    In this episode, we discuss health and wellness, mid-life crises, our mortality, and the F1 apocalypse.

    Ep 88: Bang Bang Bang, Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 74:07


    Ep 87: Cakap Satu Buat Satu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 77:24


    In this extra special episode, we are joined by our friend and historian Faris Joraimi to discuss the merits of Malaysian cuisine, talk about pride month LGBTQ+ drama, and do a deep dive into the politics of the new Fort Canning colonial statues. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 86: Guitar Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 62:40


    In this episode, we discuss the coming Lee-to-Wong dynasty change, talk about our ministers' social media posts, and interview two special guests. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 85: Arun and Samuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 69:57


    In this episode, we discuss the concerns arising from MOE's attempt at a lesson around the horrors in Gaza. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 84: True Singapore Ghost Stories #27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 68:10


    When we saw "the cult of woke" on the cover of the new TSGS, we thought this was gonna be a fun little Gen Z supernatural romp. What we got instead was a terrifying journey into paranoid eschatology and the darkest corners of the boomer imagination.

    Ep 83: Think About the Egg Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 64:12


    Discussed in this episode: Joel may have bronchitis, Kishan is attacked by a gay in public, some smartass clearly thought it'd be fun to gamify digital literacy for seniors, a Brisbanite hits on Joel and it goes badly for all involved, the magical world of oud, and for some reason: Joakim Gomez.

    Centre 42 and T42 present: The Gaza Monologues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 98:26


    In support of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Centre 42 and T42 Podcast (Singapore) have heeded the call of Ashtar Theatre (Palestine) to present The Gaza Monologues. These monologues were written and performed by Gazan teenagers under Ashtar Theatre's mentorship to give voice to their horror, hope, and resilience in the face of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza in the years 2008 and 2009. It is now 2023, there is another war, and these monologues are still tragically accurate.Please give generously to Ashtar Theatre's psycho-social intervention that uses theatre and psychology to express and mitigate the traumatic impact of the current war on Gaza.:https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/traumareleasepalestine/

    George, Peter, John and Wai Kit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 63:58


    We dropped off a bit to take care of our mental health, amongst other things, but are back with an episode we recorded over a month ago - don't worry, still fresh can eat. We discuss choices made during LKY's 100 celebrations, religious alternatives to halloween, and how homophobia and the haze may be connected.

    Ep 81: Anita Sarawak is Still Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 60:35


    Your girls catch up over biscuits and finger banging, botox and sea creatures... the dubious gayness of Troye Sivan, wanting to f*ck until one's skin falls off, the mysterious fate of Anita Sarawak, stealing from the British Museum, your mother's sodium intake, and somnambulant golden showers.

    Ep 80: Presidential Siam Diu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 65:29


    Our lukewarm take on the 2023 Singapore Presidential Election, featuring a scintillating array of experts (i.e. whoever picked up the phone).

    Ep 79: Top today, bottom tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 60:45


    It's Season 5 and we shoot the febreeze about Heartstopper 2, teenage love, dating, the Barbie Movie, and the presidential election.

    Ep 78: Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 59:37


    In this extra-special, season finale, we celebrate Pride with a discussion on PinkDot's campaign theme ("Celebrating all Families"), close read the PinkDot campaign video, talk about what it means to come out, and share our own coming out stories. Happy Pride y'all! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 77: Chaotic Question Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 72:56


    We did an anon questions on IG and y'all served us some FETID INQUIRIES. We do our best to answer all of them. Content warning: frank discussions of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, fat-shaming, and filthy gay trash. Featuring musical guest Weish, with her latest single: "house".

    Ep 76: Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 65:45


    Pride season is nearly upon us, and nothing kickstarts the merriment like sharing and therapizing trauma on a Public Platform™️. Merry Pridemas. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 75: East Coast Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 51:50


    Joel and Kishan go for a walk in East Coast Park, a hostage situation in which Joel rants at Kishan on a variety of subjects, with some breaks.

    Ep 74: Valentine's Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 68:25


    Come and be our Valentine as we talk about what this season of love means to us, two single, gay, elder millennials. Happy Valentine's Gay! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 73: Drunk Gay Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 63:39


    We get back from a night out and read the gays and ourselves for filth. CW: Homophobic language. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 72: 377a Parliamentary Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 62:26


    Section 377A has been repealed! We follow the parliamentary debates with a bucket and mop. .+++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 71: Five Foreign Listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 63:41


    In this extra special episode, our fabulous, fabled, five foreign listeners take center stage as they share with us little snippets about themselves and their takeaways from listening to the podcast. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 70: Straight Men, Radical Climate Activism, Laika

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 79:55


    In this episode, we discuss straight men, share our views on radical climate activism, and pay tribute to space dog Laika. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 69: Cann*bis, Quiet Quitting, DART

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 60:11


    In this episode, we discuss the brouhaha around canehbis use in the region, the phenomenon of quiet quitting, and the benefits of poking an asteroid. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 68: Gay Aging, The Queen, Misophonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 71:10


    In this episode, we discuss what it means to grow older gay in Singapore, ruminate on the death of Queen Lizzie and what it means for the monarchy, and chew on misophonia, with plenty of delicious digressions along the way. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 67: 377A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 62:34


    In this episode we discuss the repeal of section 377A, and what this means for LGBTQ+ folks in Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 66: Is it Can be Allow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 47:03


    Hey besties!! We are back for Season 4!! Pull up a chair, pop open that bottle of wine, and gather round for more of our same (ish), shrill shenanigans. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Philip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 65: April is the Cruellest Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 72:44


    In our Season 3 finale, we discuss the April tea, from dance party shenanigans, to being let out of our cages, the Lawrence Wong ascendency, and the lastest whisperings in the 377A Saga. Bye until next time besties! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 64: Internet History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 51:00


    In this episode, we dwell on some Internet goings-on and quiz each other on our Google search histories, which takes up from Worcestershire Sauce to Chloe Sevigny, and whether it's ever appropriate to pee on someone's hand. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 63: Chicken Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 52:18


    For the first time of T42, we take our mics into the kitchen as we attempt a multi-sensory culinary escapade, cooking the much discussed NYT's Singaporean Chicken Curry on air, so you have to. You are welcome. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 62: Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 59:22


    In this episode, returning special guest Pooja Nansi joins us as we talk about friendship. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 61: Gay (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 59:38


    If you need something to drown out (or usher in) CNY, just play this episode at full volume. It's more shrills and spills as we carry on answering your filthy queer questions. We go deep on first crushes, how to cope with loneliness, and the all important question: can you wear inside clothes outside? +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 60: Gay (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 66:13


    In this extra special episode, the screeching hits new levels with our guest Nicholas Deroose, one of the hosts of Singapore's first gay podcast, "Queercast" back in the noughts. We talk about Queercast, and reminisce about gay Singapore in the early 2000s. Then we answer some questions from Instagram. Open relationships? Tops and bottoms? Orgies? Which ministers would be shoot, marry, shag? We've got it all! CW: very gay. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 59: Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 58:41


    In this episode, we talk about all things aging. We list some unique elder-millennial signs of aging, discuss what it means for us to grow old, and think about our funerals. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 57: Random

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 54:15


    In this episode, we talk about all the random things that have been going on in our mundane existence in this tiny island. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 58: TODAY Youth Survey, Regrets, TikTok Food Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 60:04


    In this episode, we talk about the much-discussed TODAY Youth Survey on LGBTQ acceptance , delve (unnecessarily) deep into our regrets, and use science to pick apart TikTok food challenges. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 56: Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 58:53


    In this extra special episode, come learn about all things wine with our good friend and sommelier, Josh! BYOB and join us as we take our shenanigans to unnecessary heights with our very first "4D-episode". +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 55: Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 59:30


    In this episode, we introduce a new face on T42. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 54: Complain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 59:32


    In this episode, we talk about Singapore's love of complaining. And then we complain. A lot. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 53: Hungry Ghost Festival, Shan Deadlifts, Pandas, De*Kosh, the Ballmer Peak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 57:43


    In this episode, we talk about the Hungry Ghost Festival, do a rundown on a number of recent happenings, and discuss the Ballmer Peak and how alcohol could actually help us perform better. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 52: Changi Airport, Anti-Vaxxers, Duchenne Smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 53:16


    In this episode, we talk about recently-dethroned, former World'd Number 1 Changi Airport, dish on Anti-Vaxxers (and the science behind mRNA vaccines), and discuss the Duchenne Smile and the strange semiotics of talking with a mask on. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 51: National Day Speshur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 61:38


    We're back for Season 3, and just in time for National Day! We commemorate this festive occasion by reviewing the MacDonald's crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger, listen to some NDP songs, and *gasp* maybe even release one of our onw!? +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 50: Post-Pride Mop-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 54:09


    It's our Season 2 Finale! But it's also the end of Pride, and in recognition of that, we do a mop-up of recent Singapore queer shenanigans. We review F*GH*G the show but also its accompanying Slur Gate, alongside Pride-flag Gate, and Homophobia in Tik Tok Gate. So many gates, so many lukewarm takes. Some bonus material (but not batteries) included. See you next season, besties!! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 49: Birthday Spechur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 56:29


    In this episode, we celebrate our birthdays by combing through our teenage blogs for choice pieces to share with the world. Strap in, cringe alert! Then we ruminate on growing older, the ferocity of youth, and young people on the Internet. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 48: Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 70:00


    In this episode, we contemplate the state of race relations in Singapore. CW: Racism. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 47: May Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 60:30


    In this episode, part therapy part bitch-fest, we comment on news articles highlighting dismaying shenanigans that happened in the month of May. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 46: Mother Tongue, Reopening, Netflix Reccs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 57:40


    In this episode, we relive collective trauma about Mother Tongue, take a hard look at the world opening up again, and recommend stuff watch to get us through Phase 2 part deux. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 45: One Year Anniversary Spechur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 58:29


    It's our first anniversary!!! To celebrate, we take some questions from you, our listeners, which leads to a chat ranging from the mundane to the profane. Then, we muse a little sadly (but not despairingly) about the relentless hentak kaki of the pandemic. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 44: MacDonalds, Gym Culture, Mutations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 57:42


    In this episode, we wonder out loud why Singaporeans are so fixated by MacDonalds, work through Gym Culture and why everyone's freaking out about gyms closing, and get a lesson from Kishan on Mutations and how not to be afraid of them (GET VACCINATED!). +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

    Ep 43: ST Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 43:59


    In this episode, in celebration of SG 160, Singapore's drop to 160th place in the World Press Freedom Index, we turn to the freest part of our media landscape: the Straits Times forum. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out on freemusicarchive.org.

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