You Might Wanna Sit Down For This
You Might Wanna Sit Down For This is a Malaysian podcast hosted by Ming Han and Ming Yue. The show covers a wide range of topics including personal stories, thoughts, and unqualified advice on everything under the sun. It is described as unhinged, entertaining, sometimes educational, and most times funny.
Episodes
#250 SURVIVING AWKWARD SITUATIONS AND EVENTS WE SECRETLY HATE
Whether you’re an extrovert, an introvert, or you just hate talking to people, you can’t avoid social situations.This week, we have Aiken from sunny Singapore joining us on the couch to talk about navigating ALL kinds of social settings: work events, weddings, and saying hi to your favourite influencer. Tune in to our most awkward interactions, deep-diving into Ming Yue’s introversion, and unpacki
#249 THINGS WE LOVE TO HATE: FAKE PEOPLE, OLD DRIVERS, RACISTS?
We started a haters circle, and we saved you a seat.This week, we have Rizal Van Geyzel and Keren Bala Devan on the couch with us to take turns defending some things that we love to hate. We’re talking about fake people, comedy hecklers, racists, and even old drivers??? Unfortunately, NOBODY is safe.Tune in to see if we’re being petty or if our hate is valid. You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
#248 MEN THERAPY: WHY GUYS DON’T TALK (BUT SHOULD)
The boys are back on the couch and NOTHING is off-limits.Strap yourself in for some men therapy. Equal parts hilarious and uncomfortably real, this is a boys-only chat that’s really for everyone (especially if you’ve ever wondered why men don’t talk OR how to get them to start).Tune in to see if we answered your question from our community poll! Trust us, you might wanna sit down for this.
#247 SEZAIRI: GOING INDIE & THE MOST INTENSE ALBUM HE'S MADE
After his breakout hit It’s You went viral around the world, Singaporean artist Sezairi became one of Southeast Asia’s most recognizable voices.In this episode, Sezairi sits down with Ming Yue for an honest and reflective conversation about his journey as an artist- from winning Singapore Idol to navigating the pressures and opportunities that came with overnight internet fame. Whether you discove
#246 LOSING OUR SALARIES TO AYAM GEPUK, POKÉMON CARDS & LEGOS
Adult money sounded A LOT cooler when we were kids?Turns out it mostly goes to insurance, impulsive makeup purchases, Pokémon cards, and lots of emotional damage. In this episode, we unpack our first paychecks, childhood money trauma, and the deeply Malaysian experience of saying “I’m just looking only” before spending on Japanese knives we don’t need.Watch the full episode to see how we used our
#245 SURPRISING OUR BOSS WITH HIS DREAM PODCAST
We surprised Ming Han with his dream podcast setup for his birthday! We talked about how we planned this surprise, our birthday traditions at The Takeaway Table and the whimsy of embracing birthdays as we get older.
#244 NOBODY TAUGHT US ABOUT ADULTING
When we were younger, we'd always imagined what it was like to be an adult. Now that we're adults, how much of those expectations were true? We discuss having imaginary friends, childhood dreams and things that made us realized we've stepped into adulthood.
#243 PEOPLE WHO HAVE WRONGED US: ARE WE TOO PETTY?
Are we easy to forgive, or is there a dark spirit still festering in our hearts?In this episode, we talk about the people who’ve wronged us, the grudges we swear we’ve moved on from, and the arguments we keep winning in the shower. Is there a “correct” way to react when someone hurts you? And when does being understanding turn into being dumb?It’s all here: the resentment, the rage, and the petty
#242 MILLENNIALS EXPLAIN DATING: IS LOVE TRANSACTIONAL?
Is love still about feelings… or are we all just doing cost-benefit analysis now? How transactional is modern dating now? Are we all secretly materialists? And is it ever valid to treat someone like a “project” and try to upgrade them?We know we sound old, but hear us out… We’e get painfully honest about our value in the dating market, the unrealistic expectations we carry, and what we actually br
#241 STIRRING UP FAMILY DRAMA FOR CNY
As if last year wasn’t enough, we’ve found even hotter takes that would probably have our Ma’s kicking us with both hind legs.This is our 2026 guide to surviving Chinese New Year. From talking to kids, to dealing with undeniable unc energy, and stirring shit up with the family just to keep things entertaining.Saddle up. This episode is about to get rowdy. You WILL be seated for it.CHAPTERS00:16 -
#240 CAN WE SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE???
Forget resolutions. Forget personal growth. We’re fast-forwarding straight into the end of the world and figuring out how we’d actually survive when society collapses.From eating each other, to starting cults and turning into Geishas. Here’s who survives, who won’t make it to Day 3, and who somehow makes it everyone else’s problem.You might wanna sit down for this zombie apocalypse.Follow Jenhan o
#239 2025 PURCHASES THAT NEED TO BE ILLEGAL
IT’S TIIIIIIIIME.For everyone who’s been keeping score, this is the grand finale of our impulse buys saga. Just saying, if retail therapy was a crime, lock us up. Find out whether that RM13K coffee machine is collecting dust, and how Mingyue’s RM600 goatskin cover trigger a journaling meltdown. Stay sat for the ultimate 2025 show-and-tell that’s about to go down. While our bank accounts suffered e
#238 CARTOONS THAT AWAKENED THINGS IN US
On this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the movies and TV shows that shaped our personalities… and awakened things we only understand now as adults.From banned childhood shows to content our parents did not screen properly, we’re unpacking the characters that altered our brain chemistry and created the menaces we are today.Just like how our ‘Hear Me Outs’ make our knees weak. Hearing them w
#237 MOVING TO JAPAN TO BE A HOUSEHUSBAND?? ft. Arnold Loh & Lucas
Imagine packing up your entire life, moving to Japan, and realising… you don’t actually speak Japanese. That’s Arnold’s new origin story.From radio DJ to full-time househusband, we’re unpacking his life abroad; the English-teacher shame, Pokémon adventures, living on hard mode, and what it really feels like to start over in a brand-new country.Joined by his partner-in-crime from The Fashion Weak,
#236 CRITICAL ILLNESS: THINGS WE SHOULD’VE DONE…
Health scares. We all think they won’t happen to us… until they do.This week, we’re opening up about the most unhinged (and terrifying) things we’ve gone through with our health. From losing organs overseas to ignoring symptoms until it was almost too late.In partnership with @fwd.malaysia, we’re talking about how it really feels to deal with sudden health scares, critical illness, and the price y
#235 WE MET INDONESIA’S PRINCE OF BALLADS?! Ft. Afgan
Don’t need to wipe your glasses, your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, that’s THE Afgan on the pod this week.We’re diving deep into the lore of Indonesia’s smoothest R&B icon: from writing baby-making music and doing vocal warmups in the toilet, to his love for Japan, defining relationships, and whether he’s actually an expert on romance.Also featuring a first look at Mingyue’s fanboy moment. Put
#234 CONSPIRACY THEORIES: ALIENS, LIZARD PEOPLE, SPIES
Is believing in conspiracy theories a sign you’re open-minded… or just a little bit psychotic? This week, we’re debating whether Malaysian ghosts are actually aliens, if Bigfoot deserves the same respect as Pontianak, and whether the Karak Highway ghost stories were just made up to reduce traffic jams.So grab your Drumstick Stranger Things Ice Cream as we unpack the world’s most iconic theories. Y
#233 SOMEONE BROKE INTO HIS ROOM IN AUSTRALIA??
Coming all the way from AUSTRALIA! Mingyue has finally wrapped up his tour with Jenhan, and we’re here for the full debrief. Tears were shed, voices were raised, and yes… someone did break into a hotel room.From the gigs to the chaos to the moments that definitely shouldn’t have made it out of the groupchat, this is your all-access pass to what really went down- down under.Grab your flying sheep,
#232 THE TRUTH ABOUT STUDYING IN THE UK with Study UK
This week, we’re chasing that UK dream — and giving our friend Loro a crash course on studying and surviving life abroad before he flies off for his uni exchange.From culture shocks and homesickness to Malaysian student clubs, finding community, picking up random side quests, and even meeting your favourite YouTubers — we’re unpacking what it really feels like to be a Malaysian student in the UK.Y
#231 IRRATIONAL FEARS WE’RE WILLING TO FIGHT OVER ft. FakkahFuzz & Kuah Jenhan
Some fears are valid. Others? They deserve a full roast.In this episode, we’re unpacking our most irrational fears — from everyday nonsense to the bizarre. Can we actually justify them, or are we just a bunch of wimps? And what do bald heads and cucumbers have to do with what keeps us up at night?Follow FakkahFuzz on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fakkahfuzz/Follow Jenhan on Instagram at:h
#230 DOES MY DOG HAVE DOWN SYNDROME? ft. Kuah Jenhan
Another life update, but make it deranged. Between health scares, multiple weddings, accidental fatherhood, and bank accounts running on fumes, you’re gonna wanna sit down for this. Follow Jenhan on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/kuahjenhan/#youmightwannasitdownforthispodcast __CHAPTERS00:21 - Where are our patriotic bangers 01:10 - Getting each other stuffed 02:30 - Graeme is living in hu
#229 OUR CRAZIEST SIDE HUSTLES with Ms Qiwiie & BSN
Here’s an expansion to our lore: the side hustle edition.From photobooths to full-blown “business ventures” in school - with Ms Qiwiie, we’re breaking down the wildest ways we tried to earn extra cash. Who had the most elaborate hustle? And what actually happened to all that money?As usual, some of us bought very questionable things, so take a seat for this one.As much as you hustle, never ever fo
#228 PUSHING 40: GOUT, DOUBT AND LABUBUS ft. Hirzi & Kuah Jenhan
On this episode, Hirzi spends a full hour flaming Jenhan. And somehow, we still managed to talk about mortality.From the joys of gout to the creeping anxiety of caring for aging parents, and trading your quarter-life crisis for a mid-life one, we're diving into what it really feels like to be pushing 40. Follow Hirzi on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/hirziofficialFollow Jenhan on Instagram
#227 ASKING MY EXES IF THEY'RE PROUD OF ME ft. Kuah Jenhan
What happens when the Red Flags guy, the Sip & Spill/Covid Morning guy, the Vitagen guy, and that viral fat song comedian walk onto a podcast set?We’re unpacking what it really means to go viral — who’s selling out, who’s holding on for dear life, and who’s slowly disappearing into the gaping chasm of irrelevancy. At what point does attention-seeking become something darker? And is it still wo
#226 BEING RAISED AS GUINEA PIGS
Whoop whoop — it’s a sibling episode! What was it really like growing up with the MingSibs? We’re breaking it all down (and probably oversharing way too much).Who got pummelled the most? Why isn’t Ming Li in TheMingThing? And the question everyone’s been dying to ask — are Ming Han and Ming Yue actually related, or just banking off the same name?It’s chaos, childhood beef, and trauma bonding — you
#225 IMPULSE BUYS THAT WOULD SEND MY ACCOUNTANT INTO A COMA
Impulse buys — love them or regret them, we all have them. And this week, we’re putting our bank statements on the table and exposing our most unhinged purchases of the year so far.From breaking the bank on stationery to selling our kidneys for would-be family heirlooms, and convincing ourselves we’re definitely not just gonna use it once — you might wanna sit down for this very expensive show-and
#224 CONVINCING OUR SINGLE FRIEND TO GET MARRIED THIS YEAR
This week, three married people stage a soft intervention on our proudly single friend — who’s fully ready to skip dating and check herself straight into an old folks home. We’re unpacking whether people actually wait to marry the right person, or just whoever’s conveniently there, and stirring the pot to find out if married folks secretly miss being single. And if someone hot and emotionally stab
#223 YOU PEAKED IN HIGHSCHOOL AND IT SHOWS
This week, we’re calling out everyone still holding on to their highschool glory days. Did we peak too early? Would we actually go back? Or are we just bitter because we were the weird ones in school? From shadowing the popular kids to the curse of being hot too young — we’re airing it all out. If any of this feels a little too real… you might wanna sit down for this.
#222 PENANG vs SABAH vs PJ ft. Wabikong Sai
In this very patriotic episode, we’re repping our home states and going head-to-head to settle once and for all: which Malaysian state reigns supreme? Is PJ just overpriced cafes and traffic? Does Sabah actually have things to do? Should Penang drivers even be allowed on the road? Sai joins us for this very serious debate — featuring Hilux kids, fake humble PJ folks, and Penangites who think their
#221 Boomer Thoughts That Might Get Us Cancelled ft. Malaysian Comedians
This episode, Rizal, Kavin, and Prakash join us on the couch to prove just how out of touch we’ve become. From bedrotting to buying flowers at Pasar Seni, to why Gen Alpha takes 0.5x selfies and drafts each other’s breakup texts—we’re struggling to keep up. Also, the comedians spill the tea on their upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!Follow Rizal on Instagram https://www
#220 Berhealing with Ceddy & Norreen: Finally touching grass!
We’re officially letting go of our hater pasts and entering our healing era! In this episode, we’re getting out of the city, touching some grass, and figuring out what berhealing actually means. From our go-to ways to unwind to the things that (barely) keep us sane, we’re diving deep into how we rest, recover, and recharge.Special thanks to MameeChef, Norreen, and Ceddy for joining us on what’s ba
#219 HE FARTED ON HER FACE?!
What’s one embarrassing moment you’ll never live down?In this episode, we’re digging up our most humiliating, sleep-ruining moments—the kind that still make us cringe years later. Brace yourself for secondhand embarrassment so intense, you’ll HAVE TO stay seated for this one.
#218 Is the Malaysian dating pool cursed?
Is it bad to change yourself for your partner? Settle in cause we’re getting deep in this one. This episode, we’re diving into what it means to be “open”, finding yourself while dating, and whether how our romantic relationships have shaped us for the better... or worse. Chapters00:21 - Sorry about our lemongs01:10 - Introducing new friends!06:15 - What it means to be “Open”11:38 - Testing the wat
#217 Guys turning 30. Is this the end? ft. Hindra Bose
This episode, we’re joined by our freshly debuted movie star Hindra!We dive into what’s really on a guy’s mind in his 30s—feeling forever old, debunking expectations, and revealing our guilty pleasure buys that keep the midlife crisis at bay.Catch Simple Manusan in cinemas from 20 February!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:30 - MOVIE STAR Hindra is back!02:00 - About Simple Manusan 03:30 - Impress Hindra f
#216 OUR SPICIEST CNY HOT TAKES ft. Kuah Jenhan
Happy Chinese New Year! In this episode, we're getting rowdy with Jenhan to expose our most controversial opinions for the new year - from setting an age limit to angpaos, to renting a girlfriend for reunion dinners. You might wanna sit down for this hot take debate.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Explaining the wardrobe malfunction
04:00 - Being bananas
04:45 - CNY special menus are overhyped?
11:
#215 2025 IS OUR VILLAIN ARC
Happy 2025! Now let’s walk down our road of regrets. We definitely went a bit off the rails with this one, but hey, what’s a new year without airing out some personal beef?
Make sure to stick around until the end cause we've got a very special segment with Regina Song to spill some spoilers about her tour!
00:00 - Happy 2025!
00:50 - Welcoming another global outbreak
01:50 - 2024 Regret List Wr
#214 Starting a Comedy Club in Malaysia (ft. just jokes:)
Started by a group of graphic designers and marketers in 2020, just jokes: has built a name for itself as one of the most prominent pop-up comedy clubs in Malaysia! Their founders, Mahyar, Toni and Zul sat with us today to share how they birthed just jokes and their goal to make comedy accessible for all!
just jokes is hosting a 16 day Comedy Festival called just jokes: Pop-up Comedy Festival fro
#213 First Travels To Japan: Solo vs. Family (MingsuBingsu)
We recently came back from a family trip in Japan and we wanted to share some of our travel tips and lessons we learnt along the way! Family trips abroad with young kids and the elderly can be tricky so here's everything you need to know before you plan your trip!
Let us know if you enjoyed this segment and want more!
0:00 Intro
01:52 How the Japan trip came about
04:27 Quick summary of today's
#212 Ming Yue: From Youtube Skits to a Sold Out Solo Show
If you’ve been following us for awhile, you might know Ming Yue from the good ol’ Youtube days but since then he has blossomed from his cocoon to venture into stand up comedy! We dived deep into how he got his start,
0:00 Intro
0:15 Quick ghostie recap
4:04 Different formats of live comedy shows
6:50 How the sales are like
11:33 Cute brotherly moment
12:20 How Ming Yue ended up doing stand up com
#211 She Kena Rasuk Until She Climbed The Wall?!
We're not playing around, this episode is not meant for the faint hearted. You may know Norreen and Ili as jokesters but we got them on this episode to share their real life haunting experiences. You NEED to sit down for this.
0:00 Intro
0:50 Say hi to Norreen
2:04 Say hi to Ili
2:57 How this gang came about
4:06 Ming Han’s primary school toilet was haunted
11:00 Who woke Norreen up to mandi?
16:
#210 He got struck by LIGHTNING at his first job?!
You've either had the best first job or the worst and in our case, it's a mix of both. In this episode, we shared what our first jobs were and the different part time gigs we've had before landing on our current job. Find out who was trapped in the store room of a retail brand, who was a green tea master at a Japanese restaurant and who met some of your favourite influencers before they were even
#209 Malaysians Are Happier Than Singaporeans?
We sat down with our favourite Singaporean, HIRZI and token Malaysian, Jenhan to chat about our standup journey and how we formed "The Cross-Causeway Comedy Debates"! And of course, no episode with a Singaporean is ever complete without a good ol' hot takes debate.
0:00 Intro
1:49 The reason why HIRZI is in all caps
2:35 Why our tickets are priced that way
3:46 3A is a Malaysian t
#208 Malaysian School Memories
For Malaysia’s birthday, we take a trip down memory lane to share our most memorable moments from school—covering everything from the kind of students we were, to the snacks we loved, the fights we witnessed, and the unforgettable core memories that made our experience quintessentially Malaysian.
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Happy Birthday Malaysia
01:40 - Koreans love east malaysia
02:10 - Minghan doe
#207 Malaysian Supernatural Stories + Special Guest: RESORT
This episode is definitely not for the faint hearted! We shared our spooky supernatural encounters and might have peed ourselves just a little. Make sure to tune in until the end cause we've got a very special segment with local band, RESORT! Stream Young on all audio platforms now.
0:00 Spooky Stories
43:52 Young - LIVE
45:18 Get to know RESORT!
Follow RESORT on Instagram at:
https://www.in
#206 Lies That Made Us Who We Are
As the saying goes, “real eyes, realize real lies” but half the guys here have bad vision so that explains a lot. Today we have Prakash Daniel, Brian Tan and Keren Bala Devan who are the hosts of Kopishop Konversations, a comedy panel show. We unearthed lies we’ve been told by our parents, lies we tell ourselves and discovered a lot about why we’re like this today.
0:00 Intro
3:50 What's Kopi
#205 Dr. Jason Leong Can't Stand Us and Gen-Z Slang
It's about time we got Datuk Seri Tan Sri Prof. Sir Mr. Dr. Jason Leong on the podcast! We chat about the budding comedy scene in SEA, how he went from doctor to comedian, why he uprooted his family to Australia and because he's a well learned man, we had to quiz him on his knowledge on Gen-Z/Alpha slang!
Catch him live on Aug 2nd and 3rd at EX8, Subang! Purchase tickets here https://www.
#204 Singapore loves to Sip and Spill
We're back from our super eventful trip to Singapore! It was the Takeaway team's first work-group trip abroad and we had such memorable time...for many reasons. Check out this episode where we shared highs like shooting Sip and Spill, exposing each other's pooping habits. good food we had and lows like Ming Yue's villain origin story and an unfortunate experience on our last day.
#203 Is Singapore 3.5x Better Than Malaysia?
3 Malaysians vs 1 Singaporean - sounds like an unfair combination but hey when it's 3.5x, we gotta play the game right. In this episode, we have Darren (@thepantryboy) who's a food content creator from Singapore and Jenhan (@kuahjenhan) a local standup comedian! We critiqued each other's food, unearthed mommy issues and talked about our unconventional jobs, so yeah you definitely wann
#202 WHY YOU GOTTA TRAVEL TO JAPAN, TAIWAN AND GERMANY!
Everyone is travelling again and we’re back with another episode where we dished about our travel adventures and nightmares! From the land of sausages to the craziest Airbnb experience and to buying peach flavoured soy sauce, it’s never a normal trip with us.
#201 What do guys think about in the shower?
If you've ever wondered what goes inside the heads of average Malaysian guys, this is the episode you wanna tune into! Find out who has bubble time and who goes through an existential crisis in the shower. Hinda (local stand-up comedian) joins us on this episode as well!
Follow Hindra on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/mamajammapuma/?hl=en
0:00 Intro
0:34 We don't watch podcasts l
#199 The battle between the: Oldest Child, Middle Child, Youngest Child & Only Child
The oldest child, the middle child, the youngest child, and the only child. You’re going to fall into at least one of these categories, so You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
Join Mingyue, Desmond, Sophira and Vivian as they get real deep, AND real heated about the age old debate of the birth order theory.
Don’t ask so much, sit down first.
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Topic: Birth-order Theory
#198 Our WORST and BEST buys in Q1
We’re four months into 2024: enough time to spend money on what we think are the BEST and WORST buys of Q1, so You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
In this episode, we invite Sophira and Desmond onto the panel to dish out their recent buys: from RM12 phone holders to RM800 Pokemon cards, we’re judging some of their most ridiculous buys of the year (that just started).
Don’t ask so much, sit down
#197 How MESSY is life rn? ft Bellywellyjelly and Amanda Chaang
We’re judging how messy our lives are lately, so You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
Here’s the Singaporean-Malaysian crossover episode you didn’t ask for, but we’re definitely excited over. In this episode, we sit down with Christabel and Amanda to talk about life’s messes: from getting our tyres stolen to messy sleep schedules, we go from the light side of chaos to the deeper end with the hosts
#196 Modern Nostalgia ft. Gabe Bondoc, Jeremy Passion, Jesse Barrera, Albert Posis, and Mcihael Carreon
We’ve never had so many people on set before, and it was overwhelming in the BEST WAY.
If you grew up in the golden YouTube music era, then You Might Wanna Sit Down For this. In this episode, we invited Jesse Barrera, Albert Posis, Jeremy Passion, Gabe Bondoc, and Michael Carreon on the pod to talk about their music careers, “TikTok music”, and the beauty of collaboration among artists. PS/ We ma
#195 We Went To New Zealand for FREE?!
You heard that right! We were flown to New Zealand on an all expense paid trip and it was hands down one of the most memorable trips we've had! We're bringing you on the ride with us as we recount the shenanigans that went down - from Ming Han almost committing a crime to Ming Yue body slamming an elderly lady, you might wanna sit down for this.
0:00 Intro
0:49 Is Tolkien from New Zealand
#194 CNY Traditions: S-Tier to ASS-Tier
Chinese New Year is around the corner, and we’re committed to ranking some of the best to worst parts of the rowdy festivities.
Doesn’t matter if you’re a fan OR a hater of Chinese New Year, You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
Don’t ask too much, sit down first.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 CNY wishes
03:13 How we spend CNY
06:50 Ranking CNY festivities
07:31 Do we like Lou Sang?
10:50 House-vi
#193 We’re judging your 2024 New Year Resolutions
We do this every year, but this year, we’re being extra judgemental about it.
If you’re as jaded as we are about vision boards and new year resolutions, then You Might Wanna Sit Down For This. Bringing in Sophira and Vivian to the fold, we talk about some of our very unserious-serious goals in 2024.
Don’t ask too much, sit down first.
00:00 Intro
02:16 ON: New Year Resolutions
03:16 Our 2023
#192 You Might Wanna Sit Down For This
We’re back, b*tches.
If you’re curious about what happened to Table Talk, then You Might Wanna Sit Down For This Podcast.
We’re taking this “new year, new me” agenda seriously, and sitting down to talk about our “must-buys” in 2024 with Caleb and Graeme. Don’t ask too much, sit down first.
#191 On Malaysian progress, Twitter wars and youth in politics with Syed Saddiq
As state elections draw near, we welcome YB Syed Saddiq back to the table.
Tune in to catch up with YB Syed Saddiq and check in on how much things have changed since the last time he sat with us. Today’s takeaway involves debate about the upcoming elections, Twitter wars on politics and discussions about privilege and ongoing progress in Malaysia. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
Follo
#190 What We Never Knew About Asthma #BreatheBetter
We’re back for a very, very, VERY IMPORTANT PSA. If you didn’t already know it, both hosts, Mingyue and Minghan grew up with asthma - which is frankly why we said YES to understanding more about asthma management with Dr Helmy, a consultant lung specialist. According to Asthma Malaysia, approximately 2 million people in Malaysia suffer from asthma where 90% of them are uncontrolled cases. It doesn
#189 We’re tired of creating content ft Hirzi
Yeap, you read that title right. In this episode of Table Talk, we sit down with OG content creator, Hirzi, to talk about content creating in the new era. From discussing algorithms, TikTok and short-form content to understanding more about Singaporean vs Malaysian content creators, active resting and future plans - we’re throwing it back a little with the boys in our latest episode.
You say, I s
#188 Do men care about looking good? ft Wilson Lee
What makes a man feel confident? Some say it’s how they dress, others say they couldn’t care less, but bro - self grooming needs to be the talk of the year. For men, we think that starts from their HAIR.
In this week’s episode of Table Talk, we’ve got Wilson Lee, founder of Venusde, Beaute Library, Curvena and more beauty brands to discuss about men vs confidence.
You say, I say, it’s time for the
#187 ICYMI: The murder of Abby Choi
TW: Death, murder, and graphic descriptions.
It’s all over the news, it’s all over your feeds, and just like you are, we’re just as shell-shocked and disheartened by the ongoing murder case.
The recent death of Hong Kong socialite, Abby Choi, took the news by storm last week, and we’re here to dive into the ongoing case timeline and offer up some of our own theories on the murder moti
#186 Good Vibes/Bad Vibes Festival? Angry High School Stories and Police Raids
Ming Han is BACK and the boys are ready for another round of hot takes on the latest local news. This week, we react to news of GVF 2023, students throwing MAD fits in schools and polices pulling the chillest raid we’ve ever seen - we’re all over the place, but hey, it’s local news. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
#185 Friends vs Lovers: Boundaries with your “best friends”
Can you really be friends with the opposite gender? Do platonic friendships exist? Yes….but also not really. Join us as we discuss and share our thoughts about it in the latest episode of Table Talk. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
#184 Quiet Grab Rides, Overrated Valentines Celebrations and Anthony Loke is the MVP?
Something’s in the air and it isn’t just love. Tune in to the latest episode of Table Talk as we discuss about the new ‘Quiet Ride’ feature on Grab, Valentine’s Day “traditions”, and the new changes our Minister of Transport have introduced in the last week. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
#183 Hopping on the Bondee Hypetrain, SPM Woes & Song Joong Ki; King of Soft Launching
You’ve probably heard of it by now - BONDEE seems to be the first ‘IT’ thing of 2023. Why did it blow up? Is it just a scam? We then revisited our SPM does and debated whether we could ace the exams in present time. And we finish off with Song Joong Ki’s announcement on his marriage and pregnancy but did you guys know he’s the King of Soft Launching?
#182 TikTok Drama in SG, Terrifying Murders in MY & Spicy Takes on ‘Pulau’
In this week’s episode of Table Talk, we turn up the heat and recap news that have made it to our feeds before the Chinese New Year.We dive into TikTok drama unravelling in our neighbour’s yards, mind-blowing murder cases unfolding in our nation, and discuss about buzz-worthy Malaysian film, ‘PULAU’ with special guest, Dennis Yin. You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
#181 Merry Gong Xi, 3P, DISSY & 16 Baris Making History, Who Trespassed Merdeka 118?
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai - in that exact order. Table Talk is BACK with new weekly news debates and discussions about everything happening on your busy feeds. (Kopitiam uncle style)
This week, we have our eyes on: confusing festive messages, WILD WILD WIIILLLD achievements happening in our local creators scene, and the mind-boggling Merdeka 118 tower trespassers th
#180 Our 2022 Wrapped Up, Pooping our Pants in Public & What’s Next?
As 2022 comes to a close, we sit down to reflect on the highs and lows of the year! Join us as we recount the time we (yes, we) pooped in our pants in public, venture into new hobbies and challenges and be excited about growing old. We also share what’s the future of The Takeaway Table so grab a snack and come hang with us!
#179 Jeremy Is Leaving?! Being A Charmander In Life & What’s Next For Him?
Cue the sad music because we’re saying goodbye to Jeremy, our showrunner who’ll be embarking on his next journey in life! In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit his first days with us, dig up his colourful childhood (which may or may not involve him being a touring singer) and also get him to share what’s next in life!
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#178 Our Worst Guests & Who Would We Swap Bodies With: The Christmas Exchange Live Pod (ft. Our Takeaway Community)
Today we have a special episode for you because this podcast was recorded LIVE at The Christmas Exchange, our Christmas event last weekend! In today's podcast, we chat with some of our listeners and past guests, answer the many questions we got and many more! You don't want to miss this joy-filled episode!
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#177 Making Videos of Making Food? How Kristin Stumbled Upon Her Passion During Covid (ft. Eatwkriss)
You've probably seen her face somewhere on your Instagram explore page, cooking up some delicious meals, and you've probably thought of making them yourself! Well, she's none other than Kristin from EatwKriss, and today we deep dive a little bit into her life as a content creator, and how she is juggling between her studies and making content!
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#175 Is The Malaysian Election System Flawed: How It Works & Electoral Reforms (ft. Danesh Prakash Chacko)
At times, corruption is blamed as the main problem in politics. However, have you thought about the system itself? In today's episode, we have Danesh from Tindak Malaysia to share with us more about how the system is flawed, why electoral reforms are needed, and our last tips before voting this weekend!
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#174 Are We Being Distracted? Media Tactics & How To Spot Them This Election Season (ft. Ng Miao Ling)
As the Malaysian General Elections draw close, we wonder whether we're being manipulated or distracted to see different things in a different light. On today's podcast, we have with us Media Policy Activist Miao Ling to share with us some of the tactics that are used to spread disinformation in Malaysia, and find out how to spot and combat them.
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#173 Malaysia’s Election Season: First Time Voters, What To Expect & What To Do
Will the upcoming elections be your first time voting? In today's episode, we talk all about the upcoming election season and our thoughts going into it. Find out more about what to expect when it's polling day, what our thoughts are of the state of our country and why it matters for us to vote.
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#172 Sing song can make money ah? Local Music Bias & David Touring With Boys Like Girls (ft. David Soh)
Musicians and artists will always say that in the beginning - it's always a tough journey, and it is the cumulation of years of hard work that got them to the limelight and fame. Does this statement apply to our local artists as well? Today on the podcast, we have the lovely David Soh to chat with us all about how he got started, the local music scene and his experience touring with Boys Like Girl
#171 Texting Etiquette: Ghosting, Leaving People on Read & Is Cabi a Bad Texter? (ft. Cabi)
How many texting platforms do you use? Whatsapp, Telegram, iMessage, you know it - there are so many texting apps out there, and it's become such a vital part of our day. But is there a right way to text? In today's episode - we sit down with Cabi and chat with her about it, and we try to find out whether we are good or bad texters as well!
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#170 Finding My Future Home: To Rent or Buy, The Must Haves & iHerng’s Secrets (ft. iHerng)
Are you considering making one of the biggest purchases in your life - a home? But are you also unsure whether buying a house is the right decision, or whether you are prepared to make such a big purchase? In today's episode of Table Talk, we bring in none other than iHerng, who is a property content creator and expert in real estate in Malaysia, and we ask him all these questions, even getting so
#169 Is Bad Press Still Good Press: Dealing with Drama & Spilling Tea With Ceddy (ft. CeddyOrNot)
Will businesses or people be affected when someone posts a bad comment or review? Or will they end up thriving from the publicity? What better way to answer this question than to have Ceddy, the CEO of Makan Makan on the podcast with us! In today's episode, we answer the question, find out whether businesses or people have it harder, and sip a whole lot of tea - you don't want to miss this one.&nb
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