Table Talk: Recent Episodes
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From the minds behind the YouTube channel; The Ming Thing, we bring to you Table Talk, a podcast where we sit down and get real with the thing called life! Join us every other week as we discuss topics ranging from business, social media, adulting, life, music, and share about things that we love and are passionate about here in sunny ol' Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
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 thing
4:33 Announcing our BIG CROSSOVER show!
7:00 The big label debate
7:52 What constitutes a "comedian" or "stand up comedian"
9:16 Jenhan has beef with people who call themselves authors10:15 HIRZI cried when he turned 35
11:13 Jenhan went through a mid-age awakening as well
11:47 How HIRZI encouraged Ming Yue's standup career
13:21 Ming Yue wanted people to take him seriously
13:54 Jenhan's attempt at being serious
16:24 How the BIG CROSSOVER came about
17:57 HIRZI's approach to standup
21:50 HIRZI didn't earn money from this show?!
25:52 What it's like working with each other
28:53 Why we were scared to ask Jenhan
31:35 HIRZI loves Ming Han
32:38 Ming Han's journey in standup
34:09 The standup community is more supporting than Youtube's?
35:34 Ming Han mandatory mention of his psychology background
36:29 Jenhan's struggle with debate
37:05 HIRZI loves Jenhan
38:50 Deciding which topics to debate about
43:10 Our different working styles
45:01 If you're deciding whether to get tickets...
47:12 How standups can go international
50:45 DEBATE: Malaysians are happier than Singaporeans
51:44 DEBATE: Singapore is too utopian, it's dystopian
53:05 What do Malaysians love about Singaporeans?
58:00 DEBATE: Having a whitewashed Singaporean partner vs mat rempit partner
1:01:50 Ming Yue's insane Singaporean fling
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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 doesn’t eat peepee taugeh
02:58 - KK to Labuan bridge when finish
04:00 - Uniquely Malaysia school stories
05:07 - Graeme’s expensive school
07:58 - Going to SJK(MOMMA)
10:38 - Mingyue dropped out at STD5
11:55 - Schools always have weird class names
13:25 - Being a lower chinese
14:20 - Going to chinese school without speaking
16:45 - Unpacking our teacher trauma
18:00 - Applying leave in Chinese Independent Schools
19:20 - Making deals with the Ketua Kelas
20:45 - Graeme isn’t scared of guns
22:54 - Minghan was his generation’s Wong Fei Hung
25:35 - There’s no one to fight in homeschool
26:10 - Trendsetting Princess Dinosaurs
28:57 - Sof was banned from saving money
30:55 - Mingyue peaked in highschool
34:40 - Hunting bears, moose, and bullies
39:00 - Best canteen food
40:55 - 20 cent allowances
46:18 - Mom always packs the same shit
49:00 - 2 story canteen, 7 story school
51:40 - Wantan Hor monopoly
53:35 - The 4 types of eggs
55:00 - This toilet doesn’t smell like pee?
57:45 - Gamebooks and conning money
59:33 - Playing Counter-Strike in class
1:03:45 - Joining a cult for steamboat
1:06:50 - All chinese boys think they can play basketball
1:07:30 - Getting mugged at school
1:08:40 - Is it period or strawberry jam
1:12:55 - Tell us your core memories
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.instagram.com/weareresort/?hl=en
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 Kopishop Konversations
7:00 Brian's furchild's origin story
8:40 8 mins in we still haven't start on the topic
9:30 How we disappointed Keren
12:10 Prakash's Youtube past
12:55 Lies our parents used to tell us
13:25 If you're naughty dogs will chase you
15:18 Ants are good for your eyesight
17:25 Understanding Chinese herbal shops
20:45 If Keren opens a kedai ubat cina
21:49 Therapists please analyze Keren's generational trauma
23:11 How Keren is gonna break the cycle
24:43 Popo said lightning will strike you
26:45 Therapists please analyze Keren pt. 2
27:45 "On the way" is the biggest lie
28:45 Ming Han has to lie to his kids
30:08 Don't whistle at night
30:33 Mings' dad is a man of principle
31:28 Mings' dad's legendary best hit
33:26 Ming Han's ecosystem of truth
35:08 How Ming Han stops his kid from eating chocolate
36:46 Kids should always be in fear
38:44 Prakash's encounter with WWF
39:43 Donations are a scam?!
44:35 Brian's desire for a 6 pack
45:51 Prakash's fishnet chronicals
46:38 Why do men always keep boxes?
49:32 Keren's car is a recycling centre?!
51:03 Therapists please analyze Keren pt. 3
51:35 Heartbreaks are real, man
53:40 Therapists please analyze Brian
54:25 Brian <3 Keren
57:24 Check out Kopishop Konversations
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.cloudjoi.com/shows/dr-jason-leong-waylt-kl
0:00 Intro
1:18 Why Jason is on our show
2:40 Jason's love-hate relationship with Ronny Chieng
5:42 Jason's doctor to stand up comedian pipeline
6:30 Pay Malaysian doctors better!
8:15 Why Jason made the decision to do stand up full time
9:10 Behind "Why Are You Like This
"10:00 The REAL reason behind his comedy show title
11:00 Jason's love-hate relationship with Ming Yue
14:30 Perth has worse drivers than Malaysia?
16:57 Of course we gotta mention Singaporeans for a bit
18:24 Singapore has the best comedy scene in SEA now
21:10 Jason is Singapore's mascot
22:10 How Jason bumped into this huge Hollywood comedian
23:09 Comedians are always polishing their work
25:00 How Jason influenced Ming Yue as a stand up comedian
27:18 Jason vs Gen-Z/Alpha slang
39:11 We're too old for this shit
40:24 How Jason makes his material accessible to all
41:40 Why Jason uprooted his family to Australia
44:11 Millennials trying to understand "all fax, no printer"
45:47 Ming Yue reminds Jason of when he first started out46:14 Someone stop these millennials
47:17 Roasting comes from a place of love
51:16 The unseen hustle of stand up comedy
54:00 Go catch Jason's show!
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.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Why we went to Singapore
2:30 Driving > Flying
5:10 Experiencing Inside Thoughts
7:16 Ming Han exposing Graeme as a roommate
9:05 Graeme sings in the toilet to cover his pooping
10:43 Graeme exposing Ming Han as a roommate
13:55 The silent fart debate
14:41 We got invited to a radio station in Singapore?!
17:15 Ming Yue's villain origin story
18:30 Spending RM1200+ on breakfast
20:30 Shooting Sip and Spill in Singapore
23:20 Hirzi's birthday show changed lives
25:15 This cafe was a HDB flat
27:07 Ming Yue's fever brain during his standup show
30:40 A teaser of what we shot in Singapore
31:37 Best noodles we had
33:40 Jeremy was lowkey stalking us
34:06 Our Grab uncle was a grassroots leader
37:52 An unfortunate experience
49:46 A wholesome ending
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 wanna sit down for this.08:05 PM
0:00 Intro1:58 Making a Singaporean eat Malaysian food for 4 hours3:32 The validation we wanna hear3:50 Darren (The Pantry Boy) worked in a Michelin starred restaurant?!5:33 Darren's tumultous childhood aka his mum calling him a dumb b!tch7:30 How a slip disc switched his career10:50 This is why we don't have a medical degree11:35 Why Darren's ah ma is alive and ours isn't12:30 The sickest self burn starts here12:44 Actually Singapore got nice food (macam yes la)14:29 Singaporean food is engaging15:34 Darren standing up for Singapore16:55 Shiok vs Syok17:34 National anthem and NDP song is not the same17:45 The iconic Wild Rice theater19:13 Jenhan's comedian pipeline22:40 Will comedy shows be the next thing?24:24 Do our parents approve of our jobs?28:00 Darren making us question every food creator30:00 The struggles of being a comedian33:30 How Jenhan ended up in a marketing agency36:26 Darren's mom might have built him a prison cell37:20 Presentation is EVERYTHING38:15 What exactly is western food?42:05 Do we regret this career path?43:30 Darren advicing Jenhan on content creation47:25 Darren's mom possesed him48:11 Jenhan advicing Darren on his stand up comedian dream49:30 Darren's mom possed Jenhan52:36 Go to Jenhan's show!52:55 Has anyone realized Ming Yue and Jenhan look alike yet53:47 Sorry back to Jenhan's show54:14 Follow @thepantryboy55:16 Malaysia vs Singapore Hot Takes59:19 Recommending Singaporean food
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.
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 lmao
0:58 Say hello to Hindra!
3:37 Hindra roasting Caleb's sock+sandal combo
4:33 Ming Yue is Ming Han's little brother
5:06 Finally introducing today's topic
5:40 Caleb doesn't know how to use a towel
6:39 Hindra is the only one here who knows Chinese
8:40 Ming Han's Chinese identity REVOKED
9:00 How long is everyone's average shower time?
9:48 Caleb likes to play in the shower. Yup.
11:50 Caleb is either no thoughts or thinks about the world's economy
12:46 Caleb's longest shower time
14:00 Hindra's take on showers
14:20 Hindra has bad knees after pooping
15:02 Caleb has to crawl after pooping. Pls help this man.
16:50 What Hindra thinks about in the shower
17:38 Ghosts in the shower?!
19:20 Guys vs Girls: Difference in shower time
20:00 Ming Han's ingenius shower product
21:25 Ming Yue shower thoughts go from dread to depression
22:30 Ming Yue's stand-up syndrome during shower time
23:31 Ming Han's shower time is functional
24:12 Double cleanse your scalp
26:00 Using phones in the toilet
27:12 Shower time vs toilet bowl time
29:05 How Ming Han unwinds in the shower
30:14 What's your shower order?
31:24 Don't let water hit your head first
32:18 They shower 40+ degrees water wth
33:14 Beefing with bathtubs
36:04 You need to have THIS in your bathrooms
36:59 Caleb's butt predicament
38:38 Ming Yue's hotel bath story that almost cooked him
41:10 Good ol baldi shower
43:20 How do you wash your butt with a cedok?
44:44 Ladies let us know if your shower thoughts are similar
45:00 Closing thoughts + follow Hindra!
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
02:52 Difference in punishment systems: Oldest, Middle, Youngest and Only child
11:23 Is the oldest child BOSSY?
15:07 Envy between siblings
17:42 Middle child syndrome: real or not?
30:19 Holding grudges and managing emotions
33:04 Youngest child is SPOILED AF?
40:50 Only child grows up POV
45:46 Korea trip gone wrong
57:07 Closing
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 first.
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Panel Ice-breaker
02:08 YOU MIGHT WANNA WATCH US ON SPOTIFY
05:18 Our spending habits
16:59 Hand Vacuum: Buss or Bust?
22:18 The WORST phone holder
24:54 Stanley Canteen Flask: Overhyped?
30:20 Mingyue’s purchase of the YEAR
34:08 Sophira got SCAMMED?
36:29 40% discount for LEGO?
43:14 Are digital drums worth it?
44:46 RM800 Pokemon cards
46:55 New Balance: Lifestyle sneakers or Gym shoes?
48:10 Mingyue’s favourite tech organiser
49:31 Closing
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 of our ALL NEW show: Messy & We Mean It. Don’t ask too much, sit down first.For more MESS: Stream Messy & We Mean It here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xpTeqPeCUYBNkzQGwaLwT?si=cZD8KG5DTbu6aMFMWgrk6gFollow Messy & We Mean It here: https://www.instagram.com/messynwemeanit/Chapters:00:00 Introduction 00:56 Malaysian-Singapore content crossover 01:20 NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Messy & We Mean It 02:39 Who is Christabel and Amanda? 06:02 Are Christabel and Amanda really besties? 07:04 The origins of “Messy & We Mean It”09:29 What is messy about this?12:01 Is vulnerability a “branding” tool? 13:40 We’re NOT gurus15:20 What are your MESSIEST stories? 19:19 Someone stole Minghan’s…? 23:18 Christabel is always LATE 26:25 Dealing with mess 28:08 Stacking up our stress 28:53 Misuse of the word “manifest”30:20 Christabel’s breaking point 33:15 How Mingyue deals with mess37:17 Our stress thresholds 39:39 How Amanda manages her emotions 42:08 Minghan shares his favourite advice 48:29 “Mess check” of the day 57:04 Closing
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 may have also introduced some of the (arguably) worst Malaysian childhood snacks to add on to the nostalgia.
Don’t ask so much, sit down first.
00:00 Intro
00:35 Getting to know the panel
03:05 Modern Nostalgia Tour
06:33 Introducing our Malaysian snacks
09:10 TikTok vs YouTube
12:37 Connecting with fans
18:37 What triggers our nostalgia
22:09 Jesse Barrera - Scary as hell but I do love the thrill
23:03 Michael Carreon- Simple Things & Yesterday
24:36 Strawberry Soju
26:48 Albert Posis - Cheeky
29:30 Collaboration between artists
31:00 Parallels Tour
32:22 Gabe Bondoc’s journey in music
34:35 Jeremy Passion’s growth as an artist
40:01 Advice for the next generation of artists
44:28 Closing
Follow them here:
https://www.instagram.com/jessebarrera/
https://www.instagram.com/albertposis/
https://www.instagram.com/jeremypassion/
https://www.instagram.com/gabebondoc/
https://www.instagram.com/michaelcarreon/
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?!
1:50 How did we get a free trip to NZ?!
6:00 Realizing the trip wasn’t a dream
6:41 How much are flight tickets to NZ?
7:36 Air NZ has the best plane food
8:45 Plane was damn smelly
10:40 Extreme fear of flying
12:31 Ming Yue almost died during a flight *
14:55 First impression of Auckland
17:51 Funny scooter story
20:00 Food in Auckland: Hit or Miss?
20:40 The ONLY thing you should eat in NZ
22:47 The best gelato in Auckland
24:39 Meat in Auckland
27:00 Why we didn’t go to Hobbiton
29:08 Flying to Queenstown
29:20 Ming Han almost committed a crime?! *
34:22 CRAZIEST way we got to the hotel
38:51 Ming Yue bodyslammed an old lady
40:41 The most magical surreal weird experience
43:50 Activities in Queenstown
47:04 Onsen damn ons
48:17 The OG bungee jump
48:50 Going on a wine & beer tour
50:28 Visiting a farm on an island
54:41 Night life woohoo woohoo
55:49 Closing thoughts on the trip
59:03 Don’t drink lake water
1:02:59 Budget for NZ
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-visiting: Love or Hate?
17:26 Leftover reunion-dinner food
20:17 BUSSIN’ CNY dishes
22:20 Gambling during CNY: S-tier OR F-tier?
26:24 CNY decorations in malls
29:09 Celebrating CNY in KL
31:14 Screaming kids during CNY
33:17 CNY naps: Hit or Miss?
38:45 Resting from work
40:06 Final thoughts
41:18 Outro
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 “resolutions”
05:31 Resolutions vs Regrets
07:13 Our accidental successes
14:06 Our very seriously unserious 2024 resolutions
14:54 Vivian wants to be less of a HATER?
19:41 We want Jane Chuck to adopt us
21:43 Minghan’s scariest regret
22:52 Growing a beard in 2024?
24:18 Sophira’s 2024 goal
25:10 Mingyue’s fitness era
26:39 Winning lucky draws
27:13 Rating the team’s 2024 resolutions
50:26 Final thoughts on our resolutions
54:04 Closing
54:24 KL Podfest
54:39 Outro
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.
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.
Follow YB Syed Saddiq here: https://www.instagram.com/syedsaddiq/
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’t matter if you’re diagnosed with asthma or not, it’s more than important to be aware about the correct asthma management methods! If you suffer from asthma, try out the Reliever Reliance Test here: https://mysihatpal.com.my/breathe-better/
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 say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
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 Takeaway.
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 motives.
You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway. Disclaimer: We are not an official news portal, all information are taken from news resources online.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 that have taken our local news by storm.
You say, I say, it’s time for the Takeaway.
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!
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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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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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!
Check out Kristin's recipes on:
https://www.instagram.com/eatwkriss
https://www.tiktok.com/@eatwkriss
https://www.youtube.com/@KristinTan
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Well, if you need a refresher on what a week Malaysia went through in just the past week alone, look no further! We have Iqbal on today's episode, and you might be familiar with his voice or his face as he has been on all our feeds, educating us about the current political climate. Today, we get you caught up and share our thoughts on what really feels like a rollercoaster week!
Be sure to follow Iqbal on:https://twitter.com/Iqtodabal
https://www.instagram.com/iqtodabal
https://www.tiktok.com/@iqtodabal
Check out his podcast He Says, She Says, They Say at:https://twitter.com/heshetheysay_
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/he-says-she-says-they-say/id1546409336
https://open.spotify.com/show/2W3PDsZ8yn3R3fHAuKltM2
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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!
Learn more about Tindak Malaysia and get involved with their initiatives!
https://www.tindakmalaysia.org/
https://twitter.com/tindakmalaysia
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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.
Learn more about what Miao Ling does here!
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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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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 Girls!
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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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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 some of his secrets to getting the best property!
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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.
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Teachers play an integral role in our society, nurturing our young minds, but what is a day in the life of a teacher in the TikTok era? Today we have none other than Shi Qi (qiwiie), who has recently been sharing a bit of her life as a teacher on TikTok on the podcast, and we chat with her about her experiences, challenges and why she chose this profession!
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https://www.instagram.com/qiwiie
https://www.tiktok.com/@notqiwiie
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With social media being a place of expression or refuge for some, it begs the question - would you share with your parents what you are up to on the internet? For some of us, it might be easy to keep an account private, but what if you are huge on TikTok, or are famous on YouTube? Today, we answer those questions and find out more about Kee, learning about when his father found out about his TikTok and whether he is supportive of it.
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Bringing together Malaysians with the same passion and interest to one location yearly is not an easy feat, and trust us when we say Bryan Chin has the experience. With SneakerLAH which just happened a few weeks ago, we sat down with him to talk about SneakerLAH, how it became what it is today, what his thoughts are on Malaysian streetwear and media culture, and whether.. we're just copycats of other nations.
Check out BorakLAH! - Bryan Chin's podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/c/SneakerLAH
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In conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day - we decided to bring on a highly requested guest on the podcast, Syed Saddiq to chat with us all about the next generation of Malaysia and what it might look like. Find out how social media would influence politics, about the next general election, to even Syed Saddiq's favourite song! You don't want to miss this.
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With SPM results out, a survey that was done recently found that 72% of SPM graduates prefer to be influencers or e-hailing drivers instead of pursuing higher education. With the gig economy and social media being so prominent these days, we sit with Ivor on the podcast today and discuss whether university is even necessary these days.
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https://www.tiktok.com/@ivor_xianz
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Being in the public eye can be a bit tricky, especially when one is on the hunt for love or is getting into a relationship. Can it be difficult, or is it easier due to the social position? Well, today we bring Moses on the couch with us to chat all about this. Find out more about what Moses look for in a relationship, whether influencers and fans can date, and Ming Han's previous relationship, all in today's episode!
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Look what we have here in todays episode! We’ve teased it, we’ve given sneak peaks, but we finally have it - our new studio set! Today we talk all about this brand new space, and we bring on some of our team members who are behind the scenes to chat about their experiences and experiences their work while answering your questions!
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With a recent comment suggesting that the public should publicly shame litterbugs on social media - it begs the question, does using social media help people find justice for these misdemeanors, or is it just one supervillain origin story to unfold? Will people change if they get embarassed and shamed on social media, or will it do nothing? We answer these questions on today's episode of Table Talk.
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Growing up in Malaysia, some kids might feel the pressure to be cool or to be known by everyone in school. Is "cool" just another term for peer pressure? Today, we chat all about whether we felt the pressure to feel cool, the unnecessary things we had to do if we wanted to be seen as cool, where those "cool kids" are today, and really define, what is the meaning of.. "cool"?
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A career reviewing food - isn't it such a brilliant idea in Malaysia? Today we have on the podcast Elvi, aka SheSaidSedap and we chat about her life as a food creator. Find out how she stumbled upon this path unexpectedly when she was stuck in Malaysia during the lockdown, discover how easy or difficult creating food content is, or whether taste or presentation is more important! You don't want to miss this one out!
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Honestly the past few weeks we have seen a whirlwind of crazy news, and who better to bring along and commentate on these news than Tata? In today's episode, we chat all about her latest passion project, Chicken Heist, saving money by eating less eggs, getting jobs on social media.. and we ask ourselves whether we are stuck in the colonial mindset.
Check out Tata on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/tatawanqian
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In a time of emergency, who would be your first contact? Perhaps in a document, who would you list as your emergency contact? Would it be your family, your friends, or perhaps a co-worker? In today's episode, we deep dive into this thought-provoking question and find out.. the reason behind our decisions and whether we trust them in times of trouble!
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Should you be sharing everything with a partner, or can some things be kept from each other? Would marriage affect these choices? Well, in today's episode, we sit with Alvy and Dennis to ask them about their boundaries, and how much they are willing to share with their partners.
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With recent news showing that establishments offering incentives or higher compensation for people to take up 3D (dirty, dangerous and demanding) jobs, it got us wondering, why don't we want to take up these jobs? It seems like in our society, these jobs are frowned upon and are undesirable. In today's podcast, we take a dive into the social stigma on 3D jobs and find out why stigmas towards these jobs exist, and where they might have come from.
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There's been a lot of crazy things that people do on TikTok, and we honestly do not know whether or not they are done unintentionally or intentionally. Is posting everything and anything on TikTok the way to being famous? Perhaps even maybe becoming an influencer? Well, we brought in two of our youngest interns on the team to ask them what their thoughts are! But beware though, this episode is honestly like your fyp (for you page), it's a rollercoaster of interesting conversations. So buckle up your seatbelts for this one crazy podcast!
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Traffic jams are not an uncommon experience for drivers around Malaysia, especially in the city areas. However, with a recent comment suggesting that the rise in traffic jams is due to the lack of public transport use, we wonder whether is public transport a solution to our traffic jam problem? Well, more of this and more on today's episode of Table Talk!
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We’ve all been punished in some way or somehow, by our parents or our teachers when we were growing up, but moving forward into today’s era - how have punishments changed? Are they the same, are they different, and are we becoming more lenient? Well, we chat more about it in today’s podcast!
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Some people use social media as a means to showcase their life, while some others use it as a business, but what happens when it becomes a platform to shame or call out someone or something? With many dramas and sagas being brought to light on social media, we wonder in today's episode whether those actions are justified!
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Today we are joined by the one and only Arwind Kumar, where we deep dive into his life as not just a content creator, but also a social activist in Malaysia! We learn about what got him started, and how he is doing it, while also sharing some of the challenges that he faces. It's a power-packed episode that you do not want to miss!
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You've probably heard or at least know about the case that is going around about the incident of a woman who got into an accident with a bunch of kids on modified bikes, or "basikal lajak". Few years down the road, we kind of wonder - how would we react if we were in that girl's position? What are our thoughts on the matter? What can we do to be safe and considerate on the road? More and this on today's episode of the Table Talk podcast.
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What if someone gave you a winning lottery ticket, and you won 1 million ringgit? Would the money be life-changing, or would it lead to destruction? Contrary to popular belief, winning the lottery tends to have more negative aspects rather than positive aspects. On today's podcast, we brought Desmond with us to discuss what we would do if we received such an amount, and how it would impact our lives! What would Ming Yue get? Would Ming Han even use the money?
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There are many scams and scammy people everywhere, disguising as honest people, or pressuring you as an authority into giving certain details or money. What kinds of scams are out there, what can you do about it? Well, today we talk about some of the many scams out there, from the common tax evasion scam to the Pig Butchering scam in Malaysia, and more on today's podcast.
Here are some great scam prevention tips: https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysia/comments/tebnti/psa_common_scams_their_modus_operandi_and_tips_on/
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Recently, a confession post went viral when someone received a message being informed that they were being unfriended. So that got us thinking, how would we react to this situation, and with social media being a reflection of people's lives, does that mean if you unfriended or unfollowed someone, does it mean you are not friends in the real world? Well, we dissect the viral post, talk about dealing with toxic friends and answer those questions in today's episode!
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Happy Valentine's Day! On today's episode - we decided to ask you for some questions for our hosts to answer.. and boy did you all deliver. We talk about common dating advices, marriage life.. and even talk about.. the fart barrier? Well, it's all about love on today's episode so buckle up, it's one crazy ride.
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Were your Chinese New Year celebrations growing up massive? Or were they intimate? Today on the podcast we have Graeme, who we claim might be the one person in our team that celebrates Chinese New Year to the fullest and we wanted to see how our Chinese New Year growing up differs from him! Hear his crazy stories about how people in Sabah celebrate Chinese New Year and see whether the people on the table today know their facts about Chinese New Year!
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Over the past year, the prison system has been brought to light especially due to it’s Covid-19 clusters and overcrowding. So we wanted to know - what is it like as someone who experienced it first hand? What is it like in prison? Well, we have Ian and Liyana who will be sharing with us all about the realities of the Malaysian prison system on today’s episode.
It's time for alternative sentencing. #PilihPeluang
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It's a new dawn, it's a new day. But it's a new year as well! We are hitting another year of The Takeaway Table, and this time, we're changing things up. In today's episode, we talk all about ALL the new things coming up on The Takeaway Table, what we are looking forward to in the new year, our inner desires for the year and lots more!
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How was your 2021? As we are closing in to the final days of the year, we thought we should do our yearly recap of how we felt throughout the year. What were our biggest highlights? What were the biggest challenges we had to face? What are Kegels? Well, if you want the answers to those questions, you better be listening to this one with Benjamin Kheng!
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P/S: This episode was recorded before the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) was suspended temporarily between Singapore and Malaysia. Therefore, as of the episode release, new registrations for the VTL only opens on January 20th, 2022.
We're nearing the Christmas season but we know there are many of our listeners out there who aren't back in Malaysia, celebrating it with their families. Being from such a multicultural country as Malaysia, with our many cultural celebrations, the urge to celebrate it with friends and family is real when you are away from home. How can you make the most out of it when you are abroad? Well, we talk all about it and about what we would do if we were Santa on today's episode!
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You've probably come across "Karens" sometime in your life. If you are unfamiliar, Karens are basically privileged and entitled people. Perhaps maybe while you were working, or when you were out or about. Today, we talk all about Karens on the podcast with Ahong, who is not a stranger to these individuals.
Check out Grub on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/grub_sec17
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We're cutting close to the end of the year, and the Christmas season is here! With Christmas, comes gifts - and what better to talk on the podcast today about the stresses, joy, and failures we have at gift-giving! Learn about Ming Yue's bad gift-receiving experience, Ming Han's decision-making when buying a gift, and more on today's episode!
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Most people expect that when you hit the big 3-0, you get married, have a stable career, be financially stable and be probably living on your own. But what if you're closing in on the 30s but you've not accomplished all of these societal goals? Well, on today's episode we dissect a post by Yi Xuan of No Money Lah about his struggles of being under 30.
Read the original post here: https://www.facebook.com/nomoneylah2018/photos/a.302983080307766/964029057536495
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Bitcoins, Ethereums, MingCoins. You've probably heard the names of all these cryptocurrencies. (except for the last one). Recently, though - there is a new development in this sphere, and that is Crypto Gaming! So.. is it really true that you can make money playing games? What are the risks? Is this for everyone? Well, today we invite Jolene and NotPlusOne on the podcast to answer all those questions and talk about their experience in the world of Axie Infinity, a crypto game!
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Jolene:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolenetionggg/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jolenetionggg
NotPlusOne:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notplusone/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/notplusone/
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We're pretty sure you heard of the "overcharged Siakap" that went viral on social media recently... and it got us thinking.. would we spend that kind of money if we had it on something edible? Or would we spend that money on an item? Today we're back in the studio with Melissa Campbell and we talk all about it.. and play some games as well!
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Let's try this topic.. again. In life, we outgrow stuff from clothes, to gadgets - and when it's time to pass it on, some people look at the second-hand market to make some money. Today, we talk about our experiences in selling and buying off the second-hand market, and we share some tips as well!
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One day late to the Halloween festivities, but after the previous edition of this series, we asked you to send us more of your supernatural encounters, and it was clear as day that we were going to do one more episode. Join us & Jolene on today's episode as we read through these stories and let's see if we can make it out of this one without soiling our pants!
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Probably a first off-the-rails, let's scare our showrunner, unprepared podcast episode, we dive in from one unfortunate story to another, and we just had to talk about some of the shitty situations that life has thrown at us. To preface, we wanted to talk about the second-hand market, but well it's time to buckle up your seatbelts, because.. this is going to be one shitty ride.
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Recently, an interesting announcement made by the government was that interstate travel is now allowed, and you can also travel internationally without applying for any permits! After almost two whole years of not stepping out of the country for most, we chat all about it today and talk about our plans, our thoughts and our next steps!
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One k-drama that is taking the world by storm is Squid Game. Most would have heard of it or have seen it on social media, and so we wondered.. how would we fare if we, some Malaysians were in the squid games? Well, on the podcast today we chat all about the show and our thoughts on it, and also share some of your embarrassing stories! Join us on on Discord at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Life is like a rollercoaster, having highs and lows. Some of these low moments could be the moments that are truly embarrassing and mortifying, and we are sure everyone has a fair share of these moments! In today's podcast, we expose ourselves and share some of the community and our embarrassing moments - and you'll just find out, that sometimes a laugh is all it takes to move on. Join us on our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable.
"Parenting is a gift," says all the parents out there. But not having gone through the whole process of becoming a parent, there surely is a bunch of fears that people have before having kids. In today's episode, we welcome Su Yen and Sophira on the podcast and we chat from non-parents to parents about some fears.. and maybe find out whether these fears shouldn't be fears. Follow Su Yen and Sophira on Instagram at @suyenpang and @sofchong. Be sure to purchase the Natural Botanical Baby skincare range on Pigeon's E-Shop today at bit.ly/PigeonNaturalBotanical!
With the Ministry of Health announcing that Covid-19 will be classified as an endemic in a month's time, we sit down with myBurgerLab's co-founder, Renyi to chat all about it. Will our lives change? What will be the same? How will businesses be affected? Or you might be even wondering... what even is an "endemic"? Well, we dissect this and more on today's episode! Follow Renyi on Instagram at @tomatolens and check out myBurgerLab at @myburgerlab! Don't forget to check out our Discord at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable.
Something that is super prevalent in our society today and hides in the shadows is the topic of Suicide. At times, it can be a really taboo topic, and in recent times, with the rise of reported cases in Malaysia - it should be a topic that all of us should raise awareness in our community. In today's episode, we have some guests from the Malaysian Red Crescent Society here to chat and guide us about the topic. Learn more about RedCrescent4U on their Instagram @redcrescent4U and join us on our Discord at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable.
We all have fears - some could be the fear of heights, others could be the fear of public speaking. But what if you have a compulsory speech you have to give in front of your colleagues, how do you get rid of your fears. Some would tell you to just "face your fears." Let's scratch the surface of this extensive topic in today's episode of the podcast! Join us on our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable.
We're getting real close to the yearly Malaysian celebrations, Our Independence Day, Merdeka & Malaysia Day. With the many happenings, chaos and drama that happens in our nation, it's sometimes easy to talk about the negatives of our country. But in today's episode, we take a step back and ask ourselves: what are three things that make us proud to be Malaysian. Check out our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
As content creators, we at times get inspiration from other sources and reimagine it into our work. However, with the fast pace of the internet and with the many tools you can use on social media, content can easily get imitated or reuploaded. But where do we draw the line at these imitated content, and when does it not become flattery? We have on the podcast Jinnyboy to chat with us all about this topic and we sidetrack to what's happening in Malaysia on today's episode! Be sure to check out Jin on Instagram @jinnyboy and join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Are you afraid of the unseen... or perhaps do stories of people facing creepy occurrences scare you? Being in Malaysia, we tend to hear a lot of stories of places being haunted, or people being in unexplainable situations. Today on the podcast, we drag an unwilling Ming Han to dissect some of these haunted stories, to maybe seek out the truth behind some of these unexplainable situations. Be sure to join us on our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
As of today.. did you know it has been 509 days since the first day of the Movement Control Order in March? To think that we have been living with the coronies (coronavirus) for almost two years now.. it honestly feels like a trilogy of a movie series at this point. In today's podcast we talk about what we've been up to, our accomplishments as well as our failures throughout this time. Be sure to join us on our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Well, the 8.8 sale is coming up real soon.. will you be getting anything? It's safe to say we love looking out for the best and discounts out there. However, there are some people who live frugal lives, omitting to not purchase things that aren't necessary. On the podcast today we get an interesting mix of both frugal and not frugal people, with one of them being singer-songwriter LAYYI all the way from Singapore! Be sure to check her out on Instagram at @estherlo96 and join us on our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable.
We could definitely say we are in some of the darkest times and there's not much joy that is going around. For a lack of a better term, as content creators or entertainers, we try to help others find joy.. but what about ourselves? In today's episode, we are joined by the one and only bro Ernest and we chat all about finding joy! Check out Ernest on Instagram @dontlikethatbro / @ernestngbro and join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
There's the great old debate where early birds would say they are superior to night owls, and vice versa. The arguments are strong on both sides but in today's episode - we dissect this and find out whether one camp is better than the other? We also loop back to last week's discussion and talk about what you all would bring with you if there was a fire. Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Quick! You need to leave your house now, there's a fire! What items would you save in that short amount of time? Would it be your phone? Your wallet? Or documents perhaps? But what happens when you replace your house in this example with your life - what would you prioritise? In today's episode, we talk all about our current priorities in life. Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Life has a way of bringing us on a rollercoaster of ups and downs, but sometimes we might be stuck at the bottom of the rollercoaster and need the push we need to bring us back to the top. However, sometimes asking for that help to get back up isn't all that easy, and today we talk on the podcast about the fear of asking for help and discover why we feel awkward or uncomfortable when we are in a vulnerable state. Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Love languages.. we've all heard about it, and we're very familiar with it in relationships. But we wonder, what if love languages.. can be applied to friendships as well, and not necessarily on relationships? Today we have Graeme on the podcast, someone we felt like have a lot of friends surrounding him and we talk about how whether love languages are relevant in friendships and if so, whether it is important! Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Have you met with someone that you thought was "difficult?" Well.. in life there's always that one or two people you find difficult to work with or communicate with. Perhaps it's that they push your buttons or are unaware of the negativity they bring upon others. How do you deal with these people, or how do you get around it? We bring in Tata on the podcast today and we chat all about our experiences with "difficult" people! Check out Tata on Instagram at @tatawanqian and join us on our Discord at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Do you remember the last time you stepped out of the house, meeting your friends or family? Well, after being in lockdown for so long.. social life at times feels like a thing of the past. Today on the podcast, we bring in someone from across the causeway.. the one and only Sezairi and we catch up on how our social lives are doing and chat on how we could keep it up during this time when we can't meet up with friends or family. Check out Sezairi on Instagram at @sezairi and join us on our Discord at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
We've seen a lot... and I mean a lot of negativity in our world today. On the flip side, there is also a lot of positivity around our world today. But sometimes - what if you just want to not be okay.. or be negative? We answer this tough question we received by one of our listeners on the podcast today and we have a look at whether we are either Negative Nancy’s or Positive Patsies. Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
With our country hitting 9,000 cases recently, Covid-19 is much closer to home, and countless stories of people who passed away due to the complications can be seen all through social media or through your friends. In this abnormal scenario, we have on the podcast Lucas from The Fashion Weak Podcast to discuss our thoughts on death during the pandemic and how do we grieve the loss of loved ones when regular funerals are unable to be held or when SOPs just make grieving not the same anymore. Follow Lucas on Instagram @notlucahs and be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
SPM, PMR, PT3, UPSR - you've probably heard of all these acronyms at some point in your life if you were a Malaysian student - because they are all part of the Malaysian Examination System. Over the years, this system definitely has seen changes from certain examinations being restructured or removed. Today on the podcast, we invite a very qualified guest to talk all about the system - Teach For Malaysia's CEO Chan Soon Seng! Be sure to check out Soon Seng on Instagram @chansoonseng or learn more about Teach For Malaysia at teachformalaysia.org.
Being in Malaysia, you hear of people being overachievers, being able to buy their first house within a year or two of working, or people achieving big goals in life. In a culture where being ambitious is a very desired trait - what if.. you just want to take a step back and decide that you are happy with where you are, and there is no need to be ambitious? In today's podcast - we are joined with Vivian and Sophira and we chat all about being ambitious - and what our thoughts are on this word. Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
How important is trust in a friendship to you? With the recent news, saga, drama in Malaysia, (if you know - you know), we decided to bring in special guest Dennis Yin on today's episode and we talk about why Dennis is the best person to talk about this topic, how we all lost trust with the people around us and why we became selective with the people around us! This is going to be one episode for the books - so buckle up! Follow Dennis on Instagram @dennisyin and be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Have we had our fair share of relationship nightmares? On the podcast this week we have The Nictionary, Nicole Chen with us to talk about relationship nightmares! Learn how Nicole was trapped in her current relationship, Ming Han & Ming Yue's relationship experiences and how we would react to some relationship dilemmas! Be sure to follow Nicole on Instagram @thenictionary and join the community Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Growing up in Malaysia, were you subjected to tuition classes, either because of your parents or your teachers? In today's episode - we have Nicole on board to share some of her tuition experiences as she was studying. Find out how she dealt with over four to five tuition classes A DAY at one point, when Ming Yue fought with his tuition teacher, and will Ming Han send Hailey to tuition? Be sure to join our Discord server at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
Yellow on the inside, white on the outside. Well - if you know what that means, that's what we'll be talking about on today's episode! Learn about how Ming Han had to use Google Translate to speak with his grandfather, how Chinese educated kids felt about bananas, and we played a little fun game at the end, if you stick around for it! Today we have Desmond, our resident Penang boi to share with us what life felt on the other side. Be sure to also join our Discord fam at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
As you scroll through your Instagram stories and see people lining up at Don Don Donki or Taco Bell, you can’t help but wonder why you aren’t trying the next trend on the street.. Well.. that is exactly what people feel when they experience the fear of missing out. Today on the podcast, we have Caleb and Graeme and we chat all about the fear of missing out and why we buy into trends. Be sure to also join our Discord fam at discord.gg/thetakeawaytable!
We always hear whispers of how Penang people are terrible drivers, or that Ipoh girls are prettier than other states, and being in Malaysia, a multicultural country - stereotypes are more apparent. In this episode, we have Matthew, one-half of the Penang boys and Nathaniel, a newcomer to the podcast to talk about the many stereotypes that exist in Malaysia, from state-related stereotypes to office stereotypes.
Something that we don't talk about often is our insecurities. Most of us deal with it every day, but it’s not something that we openly talk about or share with others as we fear the stigma that comes with it. In today's episode, we deep dive into the realm of insecurities with Sophira and share some of our insecurities, how some of us on the table have been overcoming it, or how we deal with it. Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/8eUq8kqgdA
Did you grow up reading comics at the bookstore, or perhaps had to wait for your favourite cartoons to air at a certain time on television? Well, on this episode of Table Talk, we are joined by Jared Lee from GRIM FILM and we talk about growing up as Malaysians, the differences of growing up back in the day vs today, buying nostalgic things and some of our memorable moments in our childhood! We also get a special exclusive look at some of Jared's childhood memorabilia on this crack episode! Follow Jared on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/jaredle3/ and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/8eUq8kqgdA
Woo hoo, we hit our 100th episode today! What a milestone! As we celebrated our 100th episode, we reminisced the old times and walked down memory lane, we got the Mings to play a trivia game to see how well they actually know their own podcast show and surprise, surprise! Some of our listeners from our Discord community server had the opportunity to call in to ask us a question too! We just want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sticking by with us and for all your support. This is an episode that is dedicated to ALL of you. So, sit back, grab your friends and family (and probably some snacks too?) and celebrate together with us!
Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/8eUq8kqgdA
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We always hear our parents telling us "don't play too many games, it's bad for you!" ...but is it really? On this episode of Table Talk, the Mings sat down with gamer girl - Hanie, to talk and discuss the effects of gaming - the good & bad, does gaming actually promote real-life violence and finding the "balance". Share this episode with a friend or someone you know who'd benefit from this episode!
Follow Hanie here: https://www.instagram.com/haniehyd
Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/8eUq8kqgdA
Ever heard about the Meyers Briggs personality test? Do you believe in horoscopes? Are personality tests something that you hold on dearly to in life? On today's episode of Table Talk, we got Ming Han's coursemates to talk about all thing everything about personality tests -- what are they, what you should know about them and are they actually vital in life. A big shoutout to Alyssa from our Discord community server for suggesting today's topic!
Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/8eUq8kqgdA
Have you ever wondered whether the person that you see online is the real and "authentic" version of themselves? Like are they really THAT funny as they perceive themselves to be online? Most often times than not, the version of the person that we see online is different than who they really actually are. On this episode of Table Talk, we invited the ever so talented and hilarious, Tata, to dip deeper into this whole topic together with the Mings of what it's like to be themselves while having an online persona. Aside from that, they also shared their encounters with meeting fans in the public, the struggles sometimes that they have to put up and also answered some of your assumptions about them!
Follow Tata here: https://www.instagram.com/tatatawanqian
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded last week and just yesterday the government has amended some of the SOPs for Chinese New Year. Also, Ming Yue's mic died halfway hence the quality. We apologise about that. However, we hope you enjoy the podcast. Cheers!
Every week, there's always something new to talk about regarding the MCO and SOPs, huh? 😂 ANYWAY, this week on Table Talk, we got the Mings together with Lucas from The Fashion Weak Podcast to weigh in and share their thoughts on the SOPs regarding Chinese New Year and 'reunion' dinner. Adding on, the guys tried to wrap their heads around the whole Corona situation in Malaysia and how pasar malams are now being allowed to operate. Let us know your thoughts on these situations in the comments section down below!
Follow Lucas here: https://www.instagram.com/notlucahs
Subscribe to The Fashion Weak podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/thefashionweakpodcast
We're sure many of you must have heard about the recent 'blackface' issue that occurred last week regarding a local Chinese artist's music video. On this week's episode of Table Talk, we had Nandini from SAYS to join us on the pod to weigh in her thoughts on the whole 'blackface' issue, what's wrong about it and why it's NOT okay. We hope that you have something to 'takeaway' from this episode and share this podcast with a friend that you know would benefit from it!
Follow Nandini here: https://www.instagram.com/nandinibalakrish
DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded two days before the SOPs were changed for food delivery hours. Well, we would like to think perhaps maybe someone listened to our recording... 🙊
On this week's episode of Table Talk Podcast, we got Lucas from The Fashion Weak podcast, to sit in and discuss together with the Mings on the whole #sibodohkaudengarsini shenanigan that happened last week regarding about the food delivery hours (7am-8pm that's now been extended to 10pm). They weigh in their thoughts on the whole issue and also discussed a viral post showing a Food Panda rider's income that was a shocker to the netizens. Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this episode of the Table Talk podcast!
Follow Lucas here: https://www.instagram.com/notlucahs
Subscribe to The Fashion Weak podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/thefashionweakpodcast
Link to Food Panda's rider's income photo: https://www.facebook.com/safwansethII/posts/3708993359214038
So... looks like we're back to where it all began. MCO 2.0, how did we get here again?! 🥲 January has only begun and we have so much to unpack on what has happened this month in our country, Malaysia. From the declaration of state of emergency to MCMC's Twitter account getting hacked... It truly seems like 2020 was indeed a trailer to what 2021 has in store for us! We're back to recording the pod from our own respective homes and we hope that this episode keeps you company while we're all stuck at home! Stay safe, stay sane, fam!
"How do I start saving money?", "When do I start doing my savings?", "What do I do with my earnings?" "How do I even begin?!" As fresh graduates, these are questions that you may or may not have asked yourself and have pondered on when it comes to money. Especially during this pandemic, it's even more crucial than ever the way we start saving our money and how we manage our finances. It's never too late to start working on it hence we got the finance guru and expert, Suyin Ong, to join us at the table to give us tips and tricks on how we can start saving our money and going back to the basic fundamental of savings and investments. Share this podcast with someone you know would benefit from it!
Suyin's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SuyinOng26
Follow Suyin here: https://instagram.com/suyinvests
Happy New Year, fam! Wow. Who would've thought that we'll make it through 2020?! But we did. YOU did. Truly 2020 has left so much for us to reflect on and we thought that we should start off the year with an episode of reflection, gratitude and sharing what we look forward in 2021. And of course, we got our other bossman, Bryan, to join the Mings on this episode. Sit back, reflect with us and let us know what is the one thing that 2020 has taught you!
It's already the last episode of Table Talk for the year 2020! 😱 No better way to end the year with an episode with our Singaporean friends, Gentle Bones and Benjamin Kheng! We talk about the heart behind Gentle Bones' latest single "Better With You" (in collaboration with Benjamin Kheng), how's the pandemic situation in Singapore, what was the best purchase during this whole year & we even played a lil' game of "How It Started vs How's It Going"! So, sit back, sit tight and enjoy the last episode of the year :)
Fighting, arguments, disagreements are all part and parcel of a relationship. Most times (if not, sometimes), it can get pretty ugly. Yikes. So, on today's episode of Table Talk, we got Adele and Naomi (the married and the currently-in-a-relationship rep), to join the Mings at the table to discuss on what is "effective fighting", what to do if you find yourself in another argument with your partner again and of course, some nuggets of wisdom that would probably leave you reflecting at the end of this episode ;) So, sit back (maybe tune in together with your partner? :P), get a notebook and we hope that you'll take away a thing or two from this episode!
Thank you @imvvnwg for the topic suggestion!
"What do you do when you're in a job where there's really nothing much to do but it pays you quite well? Is it right to feel something's wrong about this job and want to change job?" was a question asked by a listener in our Instagram DM recently. We thought that there's no other better person to talk about this than Eugenie Chan herself, the Founder & Chief Angel & Chief Vision Officer of Suppagood PR. In this episode of Table Talk, we talk all thing everything about being an employee and an employer in a workplace, a shift in the way jobs are being perceived now and work-life integration! If you're at a crossroad with your current job, this episode is for you and we certainly do hope that you get a thing or two out of this episode!
Creatives and clients. We all know the many downsides and uphill battles the many things that creative faces when it comes to a client project. Payments, demands, disagreements... it's all part and parcel of being a creative. In this episode, we got Kim who is a creative designer and illustrator herself to share with us what went down with her recent client job. Together with Ming Han and Melissa Campbell, we sat them down together to talk about the many red flags for creatives, what should aspiring creatives do and what to do when it comes to payment between clients. If you're a creative or an aspiring creative yourself, this episode is for you.
Let’s be honest, everyone’s struggling in the pandemic: households, businesses and… artists. In today’s episode of the Table Talk Podcast, we talk about struggles our local artists are facing during the global pandemic, the definition of Indie music, the reality of being a local artist, and the work-relationship dynamic between artists. Let’s welcome Sek Hao (of RESORT) and Chloe (SHN) as we dive deep into the world of music!
Let's talk about (more) sex, baby! You guys asked for part two and we listened! We got the married ones at the table once again to discuss all thing, everything about sex; things you may or may not know and the reality behind it. On this episode of Table Talk, we go deeeeep. Like really, deep. 😏Tune in to hear them share about their experiences and hopefully, you learn a thing or two!
In this week’s episode of the Table Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the topic of what makes us humans—Emotions. Are we emotional individuals? Is today’s generation finding it harder to be emotionally resilient? How do you cope when emotions are on the rise? Tune in as we are joined by guests Bella and Samantha to discuss the core of what drives our emotions today.
People say "be yourself" but actually, to what extent can we be ourselves? Are we allowed to show that we're moody at our workplace? Is it acceptable to be a joker and act “wild” at a workplace? Tune in as we discuss together with Naomi on this topic of showing our true selves especially when it comes to a professional setting, what is acceptable and not and what should be done.
Round up all the boys in the hood because today we’re getting into the topic of bromances and friendships between the gents. In this episode we dive in deep with Raj and Desmond to talk about bromance, opening up and being vulnerable among male circles and how you can build deeper friendships in life.
We’ve all been hurt by someone who was once close to us. But how do we deal with the hurt? Or how do we deal with the person that has inflicted the pain on us? Let’s be honest, more often times than not, we would wish the worst upon them for hurting us. Join us as we sat down with Raj and Naomi to share with us on their experiences of getting hurt by a loved one and how they dealt with it.
On this episode of The Table Talk, we got the married ones on the table to discuss and share the reality about marriages and weddings! Being young married couples themselves, they shared the reality of their sex life and how they knew their partner was "the one". If you think married life was all sunshine and rainbows, they're here to tell you it's not. Buckle yourself up for another whackiest episode ever!
Everyone's been talking about the infamous 460 burger story that the whole nation is probably aware of. So, we thought why not to hop onto the bandwagon to share our thoughts on the whole 'juicy' story. We also got our Penang Bois back, Desmond and Matthew, to share their thoughts (and advice) on whether guys/men should feel obliged to pay for their crush/dates. This may be your most chaotic episode yet so buckle in, fam!
Have you ever been in a situation where you've said or done things that has nothing to do with other people but they somehow find a need to have a say in your situation? Yes? This episode is definitely for you. Living in a digital age, it's so much more easier and convenient to find a need to always be nosy about other people's life. We are joined by Raj Mahal at the table to discuss on the art of minding your own business and how to overcome nosy people.
The art of saying "no" isn't easy as it seems to be. We tend to always give in to other people despite suffering internally (and sometimes physically) only because we don't want to disappoint others. We had the privilege of having Natalie and Sophira to join us at the table to discuss how we should stand up for ourselves and avoid getting taken advantage of.
Do you have a fear of dying? It could be a fear of your own death or those around you - pretty dark and scary, we know. Join the Mings and Vivian as they share their thoughts about dying alone, what truly matters at your death bed and why Ming Han’s ultimate fear is dying in a lift.
Special thanks to Ch'ng Kai Liang for suggesting to us the topic! Link to the article: https://medium.com/@ngoeke/im-terrified-of-dying-alone-21dcfcd7f92a
"Should I continue to E-Hail or buy a car?" This question must have been on your mind if you travel around consistently and if you do not own a car. In this episode, we have Melissa Campbell at the table with the Mings to weigh in her thoughts on this matter as someone who does not own a car. We dig deeper into the pros and cons of e-hailing and driving, and also share our thoughts on why one is better than the other.
And if you want to enjoy low EZ instalments on your new Toyota, find out more here: https://tyt.my/EZBeliTMTSTY T&C apply.
You may also know us as a production house (The Core Studios) but have you heard of our craziest production shoot stories?! Caleb, our Head of Production and Matthew, our Director/Producer join the Mings at the table to share about their past experiences dealing with clients, their best and memorable production shoots, and also maybe a PSA (that probably some clients may need to hear) on letting creatives be creatives.
Who else remembers sitting at the back of a car taking long naps, listening to music, or reading a book while your parents or peers drove you to Penang for yummy food or to Cameron Highlands to enjoy the cool breeze? Join us as we reminisce about the road trips we had around the country! We talk about family road trips, travelling with the right people, and, of course, not forgetting our epic trip to Penang for Desmond’s wedding! Huge special shoutout to Toyota for sponsoring this episode! If you’re interested in buying your first car, make sure to get in touch with a Toyota Sales Advisor! And if you want to enjoy low EZ instalments on your new Toyota, find out more here: https://tyt.my/EZBeliTMTSTY T&C apply.
Have you ever been in an interracial relationship? On this episode, we are joined by Raj and Desmond to weigh in their thoughts and experiences of interracial relationships & interracial marriages. Raj shared about how he nearly got kicked out for dating a Chinese girl, Desmond shared his journey on pursuing a Bidayuh girl which is now his wife.
It’s all fun and games until you reach a certain point in your life and BAM - adulthood is here. Before you know it, you’re paying your own bills, taxes and funding your own car. In this episode, we are joined by your favourite Penang boy and also new dad, Desmond and Alex who has been financially independent since she was 16! We talk about our journey to adulthood, being independent, our first big purchases and how to live within your means to ensure a happy life!
Huge special shoutout to Toyota for sponsoring this episode! If you’re interested in buying your first car, make sure get in touch with Toyota's Sales Advisor! Enter here for more info: http://tyt.my/EZBeliTMTSTY
Dealing with culture shock isn’t easy but it always leaves you with a funny memory or a lesson or two! In this episode, we are joined by Melody and Natalie who have both spent time abroad. Melody shares about her time in Oklahoma and how tipping is a thing in the states, Natalie tells us about her experience with racism and Ming Yue got flashed by a guy!?
You guys loved them on the episode where we talked about hurt so we invited Raj and Sophira over again to talk about - everything and anything under the sun! We answered some questions submitted by you guys and this episode turned out to be a rojak of chaos, funny stories, wise advice and whole fun conversation!
Shoutout to Joyce for suggesting this topic! Being in a long distance relationship is quite possibly one of the toughest obstacles a couple has to go through. Ming Han sat down with Naomi and Jeremy who both went through long distance relationships under different circumstances. They discuss their experience with it, how they dealt with time differences amidst the long distance, recognizing when it's getting unhealthy and how to know if you can get through it.
More often than not, we tend to question if we truly belong in our community, circle of friends, country or even home. As we go through seasons of change, we find a rift between who we "used to be" and our current self. We sat down with 2 of our team members, Maxine and Kimberly who both struggle with feeling a sense of belonging and how they're coping with it.
Getting emotionally hurt is quite possibly one of the worst feelings to experience. We've all been hurt or have inflicted hurt on people but no one tells you how to heal, move on and learn from the hurt. Today, we got Raj and Sophira on the table with us today to discuss getting hurt, what to do we inflict hurt on others and how to heal.
Dating apps - you're either on it or you're thinking of trying it. It has become an easy way for people to get to know each other without being in a social setting but do the cons outweigh the pros? Raj and Vivian join Ming Yue on this episode of Table Talk to discuss the pros and cons of dating apps, question if millennials are afraid of love and why you need a strong support group to when it comes to dating.
This special episode goes out to Ming Yue! He celebrated his birthday over the weekend so we got together to talk about what it's like to celebrate our birthdays during MCO and lament over how birthdays gradually lose its magic as we grow older. We also reminisce about our birthdays when we were younger and got sidetracked with finding out what happened to the OG McD gang. For real, what happened to Hamburglar and Birdie?
Yet again we are reminded of how it's just impossible for some people to be decent human beings! In this episode, we got into our role of being social justice judges and discussed a recent controversy surrounding an individual who was shamed by a local gym for offering to pay a smaller fee and to be the face of a training program in exchange to be part of it. We got into every detail of the exchange and shared our honest opinions on being entitled, treating your customers right and the importance of being decent and kind.
Be it baking, assembling puzzles or levelling up on your favourite game, hobbies are something we find joy in but what happens when our finance, emotions and happiness are at stake at the expense of our hobbies? In this episode, we share our hobbies, our thoughts on whether hobbies do actually bring you happiness and Ming Han reveals how he spent 5 digits worth of money on claw machines!
Over the past week, there was a lot of discussion over local Youtube content in Singapore which sparked a debate about how local content is undervalued by local viewers. We dive deep into this topic from our perspective as fellow content creators and talk about the unseen discipline needed to curate content, juggling between making content that works and making content you're passionate about and also the need to support your local creators.
From Aliff Syukri's RM25 face mask to the boy who claimed he was offered a NASA scholarship and a whole marketing controversy around a peanut butter brand, we cover every scam, hoax and controversy that has happened thus far in Malaysia.
Growing up in an Asian household pretty much means you're tied to staying at your family's home until you either (1) start a family of your own or (2) move out for studies or work. But let's be real, who hasn't dreamed of living on their own free from the watchful eye of their parents? In this episode, we weigh in on the idea of moving out from our parent's home, set out a realistic look of actually living alone and how to tell if you're financially and emotionally ready to be out on your own.
With the rise of people using social media to document what they're cooking, their workout routine of the day, or a new skill they've picked up, we can't help but sometimes feel an inkling of guilt because we're not doing just as much with our lives. In this episode, we discuss productivity guilt, why it's toxic to compare our productivity to others and the need to shift our focus to our own wellbeing instead!
We're one month into the MCO and as put by our PM, it's time to get used to "The New Normal". In this episode, we dive into what the new normal could be and how this will change the way we live, how us and many other local businesses are coping with the current economy and the importance of recognizing your privilege during this period. On a non-MCO related topic, we also addressed PETA's article on Animal Crossing (a video game) being not vegan. Truly, what a time to be alive.
Here's the link to the article Ming Yue was referencing: https://www.warc.com/newsandopinion/opinion/social-class-is-key-in-asias-new-marketing-reality/3497
With the extension of MCO, we knew it was important to keep the show running so welcome to the home edition of Table Talk Podcast! We're kicking off our first episode from home with a recap of what has happened so far during the MCO. We shared our thoughts on the good, bad and ugly that has come out of MCO, the need to support our local businesses and questioned why women were supposed to sound like Doraemon.
It's no secret that both Ming Han and Ming Yue are brothers and have been working together for almost a decade and sometimes personal relationships can get in the way of work. Raj Mahal joins us on this episode to discuss the dynamic between balancing a professional relationship and the relationship outside of work and making sure the line isn't overstepped.
You know it's gonna be a good one when Desmond joins us for an episode! In this episode, we share stories about the shenanigans we got into during our time in high school! Oh yeah, this episode may or may not involve a lot of poop stories.
How is it going, fam? We shot this episode literally a day before the movement control order (MCO) started and fast forward to almost a week later, times are indeed getting tough but we’ll get through this! In this episode, we talk about our reaction to the MCO, the panic buying, misinformation that followed and suggested ways for you to get through this time!
There's no better time to take steps to leading a healthy lifestyle than NOW! In this episode we talk to Jowynna Yeo, a practicing dietician and Mei Ching, a nutritionist from Nestle about all things health! We debunk health myths like whether cutting carbs will actually help you lose weight and if sugar actually isn't as bad as you think! We also shared tips on how to read nutritional labels and also how to eat healthier!
The past month has been a pretty wild ride for Malaysians because of the sudden shift in our political scene. This has kept everyone on their toes and has unfortunately caused more negativity among the people. In this (rather serious) episode of Table Talk, we talk about the rise social vigilantism on the Internet, reigniting hope in the nation and ways to curb negativity by being a good rakyat!
Put your hands together for Table Talk's 50th episode! Sit with us as we reflect on our journey so far, answer some of your burning questions, reveal the faces behind The Takeaway Table and share what's next for us! We didn't think we'd make it to the big 50 but hey it's only possible thanks to all of you who stuck around! Here's to another 50!
Travelling abroad is all fun and games until things turn for the unexpected and everything goes downhill. In this episode, Raj Mahal; your local well travelled man, joins us on this episode to talk about travel nightmares! We talk about what type of travellers are we, our multiple unfortunate encounters with poop and all our travel nightmares during our adventures abroad!
This episode is a crazy one because we got Arnold and Lucas from The Fashion Weak Podcast with us! We share what our biggest regrets in life are (Arnold regrets not being a Youtuber?!), talk about how much of a whirlwind January was and we set goals and changes we wish to achieve in 2020! Yes, we know it's February and we promise this will be our last time talking about resolutions! Oh, and we also reminisce about our grandparents - maybe a bit too much.
Brace yourself for the cheesiest time of the year - Valentine's Day! We sit down with your favourite Penang boy, Desmond to talk about Valentine's Day, whether we think it's overrated or not, debate on why dates at Ikea are the best and Desmond shares his confirm 100% can work tactic at the cinema. Tell us what other topics you want us to talk about below!
Remember when you were asked what your ambition was when you were in primary school? We're gonna be unpacking all that with Raj Mahal and let you guys in on how we ended up getting our current jobs! We also talk about finding out what you wanna do, why you should separate your passion with your job and how to nail job interviews! Remember to tag us on @thetakeawaytable if you're listening!
Happy Chinese New Year! It's that time of the year where we bring out our red clothes, get ready to be stuffed with good food and bring out the HUAT in us! In this episode, we sit down with your favourite Penang Boys to talk about taboos and traditions during Chinese New Year, how to deal with aunties and uncles who know no boundaries and share our plans for Chinese New Year. Tell us how you're spending Chinese New Year and tag us on @thetakeawaytable!
Have you asked yourself, "If not now, when?" Stepping out of your comfort zone is never easy especially with all the possible consequences that come along with it. We got Maggy with us on this episode to talk about taking a chance on yourself and taking on challenges you normally wouldn't. We share our experiences, talk about burning out and why sometimes making the change is necessary!
In this episode, we dive deep into making realistic resolutions - and by that we mean when you’re not making resolutions just for the ‘gram or for show because we’re having none of that in 2020! We also talk about holding yourself accountable to your goals and how to achieve them while being better humans and embracing your weaknesses!
Melissa Campbell and Harvinth Skin from Kopitiam Double Shot (a reboot of the classic sitcom, Kopitiam!) joins us for this podcast to talk about the sitcom, how they landed their roles in the reboot of this beloved classic and the shift in our entertainment industry. With Melissa coming from acting school and Harvinth discovering acting from being a content creator, we discuss the controversial topic of whether influencers can be considered actors and what this means for the future of our entertainment industry, all in all while unpacking the enigma from across the border that is Singapore Social.
In this day and age, it's definitely not easy to find work-life balance especially with how fast-paced everything has become. We talk to Mei Ling, who we think has mastered the art of work-life balance to learn how to unplug from the stresses of work and life and how we should be intentional about giving ourselves the rest we deserve. We also talk about the rise of the snowflake generation and how the hustle has changed over the years.
Ever thought of leaving your day job to start your own business? Saying goodbye to a well-paying job to start on something that might not pay off? Is it worth it? We talk to Ivan Lim, founder of HouSek (home of salted egg yolk fish skin, chips and other yummy snacks too!) about his journey to starting HouSek, what it's REALLY like to run your own business and the struggles, sacrifices and rewards that comes with it.
Is college really necessary? What happens if we don't pursue college? Is it really the end?! This week's topic is suggested by one of our listeners (@dylanlzf) who wanted to know if college is a good choice in life and what happens when college isn't an option? We sit down with our favourite Penang boys, Desmond and Matthew to share their experiences with college and if it's really necessary in life! Feel free to send in your topic suggestions to us on our platforms and we might talk about it in the next episode!
We sit down with one of the most progressive and talented artists in the region - Singapore's nottiboi Charlie Lim during his stop here in KL for Urbanscapes! We chat about his journey of discovering himself through music, the struggles of being too critical of yourself, as well as what the future holds for him as an artist.
What happens when Benjamin Kheng happens to be in KL for 2 hours and has nothing to do? Well, this! Join us for a fun and random episode with Ben as we catch up with him on his venture to comedy, finally getting his solo music out and if he's really the reason why The Sam Willows broke up!
Give it up for Singapore's Internet legend, comedian, master storyteller, national treasure and all around icon - Hirzi!
We sat down with the one and only Hirzi and caught up with him on his whereabouts after closing the chapter of MunahHirzi (or did they...?), starting a new comedy project with Benjamin Kheng while navigating through the scene of stand-up comedy, his future plans and how to reinvent and be the best version of yourself!
Single vs. Dating vs. Married - chances are, you're going through one of these stages in life right now but let's be real, being single is probably the least fun out the three. Ming Yue sits down with Desmond and Vivian to talk about what it's like to be single, and the expectations and struggles that comes with it and how can one embrace their singlehood!
On this episode, we're joined by our showrunner, Tiara to talk about taking the leap of faith to pursue our dreams.
Hide under your covers and dim the lights because it's about to get real spooky as we gear up for Halloween! We got Mel (@heymelbelle) on this episode to talk about our favourite horror movies, supernatural encounters and what makes us shiver in fear!
Make sure you check out netflix.com/streamandscream for more horror-rific movies and series to watch this Halloween!
This week, we sit down with our resident Penang boys, Desmond and Matthew to share the "dirty" details about Penang.
On this episode, we look back at how The Ming Thing has grown over the years and we also explain why hitting the reset button was necessary.
In this episode, we chat with DOTA 2 streamer, Shu Faye Wong about what it's like being a girl, a gamer, a streamer and a positive influence to her online audience.
We talk about passion, the local kpop dance cover scene, and how dancing has opened up a brand new world for Kueendom and Kingsman!
We sit down with former dean of HELP University's Faculty of Behavioral Sciences' Dr. Goh to discuss toxicity in the workplace.
On this episode, we're joined by Melissa Campbell to answer some of your questions about dating and relationships.
We sit down with cinephilia, Jovy Low to discuss the topic of Artificial Intelligence and where it's headed.
This episode, we speak to singer-songwriter and award winner Sezairi Sezali about his journey in the world of music and arts.
In this episode, we discuss with special guests and bloggers Jane Chuck and Daphne Charice about assumptions, expectations, and the hustle for what's next.
This week, we sit down with Harvinth Skin to discuss about our local influencers and their influence.
On this episode, we chat with Natalie Chai about what it's like meeting our celebrity heroes in person.
This week, we're discussing whether it's better to focus on working on our weaknesses, or improving our strengths.
Are we obsessed with traveling? What's wrong with having wanderlust? Are we living life just for the 'Gram? We unpack these questions with Nadir in this Tabletalk episode!
On this Father's Day special, we sat down with our dad to answer some hard questions about life, love and passion
This week, we're speaking to special guests Melissa Campbell and Tiara Anchant about dating and commitment.
This week, together with special guests Maggy and Joseph, we discuss what our pet peeves are and how we deal with them.
On this episode, we discuss with host, Maggy Wang and fitness coach, Joseph Lee ways to get over a bad day.
An April Fools special featuring Melissa Campbell where we talk childhood pranks gone wrong.
Is there a point when our lives are ever really offline? We talk about the sacrifices when it comes to social media - for better or worse.
Is living for social media worth it? We unpack the question with Bellywellyjelly & Bella Kuan.
How does one survive social media? Is there a kit? Are there cookies? Come unpack this fat one with us!