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If you’ve been following us for awhile, you might know Ming Yue from the good ol’ Youtube days but since then he has blossomed from his cocoon to venture into stand up comedy! We dived deep into how he got his start,

0:00 Intro

0:15 Quick ghostie recap

4:04 Different formats of live comedy shows

6:50 How the sales are like

11:33 Cute brotherly moment

12:20 How Ming Yue ended up doing stand up comedy?

16:50 We were nervous for Ming Yue?

20:47 Can influencers be stand up comedians?

25:20 Ming Yue’s emo “I don’t wanna be funny” phase

29:23 Dealing with hecklers

31:37 Will there be an additional show?

32:28 Dealing with self-esteem and ego issues

37:23 Was there a time when no one laughed?

39:14 YouTubers gatekeep more than comedians?

43:49 Does Ming Yue script or improvise his jokes?

46:10 How to start in stand up comedy?

47:36 What were the steps taken to prep for this solo show?

52:30 Where else to catch Ming Yue’s stand up sets

53:40 What to expect from “What Would Yue Do?”

54:10 How to chase a guy?

55:58 Why is PJ better than Subang?

57:50 How does Ming Yue take care of his hair?

59:25 How to identify if you’re aging

1:02:07 Which country would Ming Yue migrate to?

1:03:11 How many cucumbers can be go up his buttocks

We're not playing around, this episode is not meant for the faint hearted. You may know Norreen and Ili as jokesters but we got them on this episode to share their real life haunting experiences. You NEED to sit down for this.

0:00 Intro

0:50 Say hi to Norreen

2:04 Say hi to Ili

2:57 How this gang came about

4:06 Ming Han’s primary school toilet was haunted

11:00 Who woke Norreen up to mandi?

16:35 A little boy in Narita hotel

22:45 Knock knock who’s there?

27:26 The exorcist but irl

32:00 Norreen’s rasuk story

43:45 Ili was almost a ghost bride?!

54:00 TW: We had to pray after this story

You've either had the best first job or the worst and in our case, it's a mix of both. In this episode, we shared what our first jobs were and the different part time gigs we've had before landing on our current job. Find out who was trapped in the store room of a retail brand, who was a green tea master at a Japanese restaurant and who met some of your favourite influencers before they were even influencers!

Check out Jobstore where both employers and recruiters can post jobs on multiple job sites, classified ads and social network sites with just ONE submission!

0:00 Intro

0:21 Shoutout to Jobstore!

0:44 Episode starts

3:53 Ming Han's academic background

4:35 The start of dmingthing

5:40 Sophira's academic background

6:46 Sophira worked at Seventeen magazine!

7:30 Do you recognize these pre-debut influencers?

10:33 Sophira's experience in the publication industry

16:12 Would Sophira go back to publication?

17:00 Other industries Sophira worked in

18:07 Caleb's academic background

18:35 Caleb's first job which lowkey tricked him

20:00 Caleb confronting his interviewer for tricking him

20:56 Caleb's trauma at an advertising agency

23:45 Caleb was part of the marketing team for MTV World Stage

24:40 Caleb got into filmmaking

27:19 Mings emceed Caleb's college prom (crazy)

27:38 Ming Yue's career journey

29:57 Young Ming Han worked at McD's kiosk

32:34 Bald man Karen who Ming Han has beef with

34:50 Young Ming Han's sad working condition at a retail store

36:58 Young Sophira's stint at a retail store

38:38 Young Caleb got "struck" by lightning

43:49 Young Mings worked at a bakery

45:00 Young Ming Yue was too good at making green tea

46:36 Young Mings used to make live jingles?!

47:56 Young Sophira taught kids dance class

48:35 Young Ming Han got paid to try food

49:29 Don't hire Mings to wash your car

51:00 Ming Han prophesizing his video career

51:50 Go check out My Career Fair!

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

1:08:49 GET TICKETS NOW

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 Intro 1:58 Making a Singaporean eat Malaysian food for 4 hours 3:32 The validation we wanna hear 3:50 Darren (The Pantry Boy) worked in a Michelin starred restaurant?! 5:33 Darren's tumultous childhood aka his mum calling him a dumb b!tch 7:30 How a slip disc switched his career 10:50 This is why we don't have a medical degree 11:35 Why Darren's ah ma is alive and ours isn't 12:30 The sickest self burn starts here 12:44 Actually Singapore got nice food (macam yes la) 14:29 Singaporean food is engaging 15:34 Darren standing up for Singapore 16:55 Shiok vs Syok 17:34 National anthem and NDP song is not the same 17:45 The iconic Wild Rice theater 19:13 Jenhan's comedian pipeline 22:40 Will comedy shows be the next thing? 24:24 Do our parents approve of our jobs? 28:00 Darren making us question every food creator 30:00 The struggles of being a comedian 33:30 How Jenhan ended up in a marketing agency 36:26 Darren's mom might have built him a prison cell 37:20 Presentation is EVERYTHING 38:15 What exactly is western food? 42:05 Do we regret this career path? 43:30 Darren advicing Jenhan on content creation 47:25 Darren's mom possesed him 48:11 Jenhan advicing Darren on his stand up comedian dream 49:30 Darren's mom possed Jenhan 52:36 Go to Jenhan's show! 52:55 Has anyone realized Ming Yue and Jenhan look alike yet 53:47 Sorry back to Jenhan's show 54:14 Follow @thepantryboy 55:16 Malaysia vs Singapore Hot Takes 59:19 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’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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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/
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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!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLeb0Kc9Q9dxOulBKo8t5g
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miaolingng/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miaoling.ng
Website: http://ngmiaoling.com

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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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http://instagram.com/davsoh

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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!

Don't miss out on Sean's property content at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/iherng
https://www.instagram.com/iherng/

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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. 

Don't miss out and check out Ceddy on:
https://www.tiktok.com/@ceddyornot
https://www.instagram.com/ceddyornot

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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!

Make sure you follow Shi Qi's adventures on:
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.

Be sure to check out Kee on TikTok and Instagram!
https://www.tiktok.com/@cloutykee
https://www.instagram.com/cloutykee

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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
https://www.instagram.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

Listen to Tata's Podcast, Weirdly Ok at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TataStudios
https://open.spotify.com/show/46vtr6Azh8f93amWR465tk

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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!

Check out Vivian on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/y00ling

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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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https://www.instagram.com/missalvy
https://www.instagram.com/dennisyin  

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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.

Check out Sophira on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sofchong

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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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https://www.instagram.com/jaytoelle/

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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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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aforarwind
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArwindKumar95/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforarwind 

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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? 

Check out Desmond on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/desmondkeoh

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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.

Check out Melissa Campbell on Instagram! https://instagram.com/heymelbelle

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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

Visit https://pilihpeluang.my for more information.  

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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!

Be sure to check out Ben on Instagram at https://instagram.com/benjaminkheng

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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!

Check out Jun on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/jun.and.tonic

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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!

Check out our guests here:

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!

Check out Melissa Campbell on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/heymelbelle

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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!

Follow Graeme on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/instagraeme_tj

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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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Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/jolenetionggg
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jolenetionggg

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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. 

Check out Desmond on Instagram at @desmondkeoh

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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!