October 03, 2020
YLB #95 - Did Trump really get COVID19 & a STOMPer is shocked by “large private parts” on RWS statues
Days after his "shitshow" of a debate with Joe Biden, Trump tests positive for COVID19. But could it be just an election tactic? Elsewhere, naked statues by artist Fernando Botero at RWS are deemed inappropriate for children by a forum letter to STOMP. F...
September 29, 2020
YLB #94 - The Bellagraph Nova Group saga & hanging the SG Flag could get you fined $1,000
We finally talk about the BN group controversy, and ended up questioning our own sanity. Elsewhere, we found out that hanging the SG flag outside your house past 30 Sep is actually an offence. Why?? Check out our #YLB Subreddit and our one SHIOK things b...
September 23, 2020
YLB #93 - SG Otters eat James Dyson’s fishes and is N.O.C.’s Ryan Tan’s dating another influencer?
In an interview with the Times, billionaire James Dyson revealed that his fish were eaten by otters in Singapore. And a local influencer was called out for feeding bread to wild boars. So who’s wilder - animals or people? Elsewhere, N.O.C’s Ryan Tan seem...
September 14, 2020
YLB #92 - Elderly cleaner “coerced” into spending $13,180 on beauty products and SIA considers “flights to nowhere”
In another “David vs Goliath” story, news broke of a 63-year old cleaner allegedly coerced by employees of OPATRA’s beauty salon. But is it fair to accuse them? Elsewhere, SIA tries to rally up customers by considering “flights to nowhere”, where people ...
September 08, 2020
YLB #91 - Changi Airport Group's Liew Mun Leong vs Parti & our thoughts on Tenet
We go deep into the case that has taken the Singaporean internet by storm. It’s still developing, but dang it’s interesting. Then we talk about something else that is as confusing - the movie, Tenet. This episode is proudly brought to you by ShopBack! T...
September 05, 2020
YLB #90 - PM Lee’s “Free Riders” vs Pritam Singh & the Chinese words that got a USC prof banned
Why are people pissed with PM Lee’s use of the phrase “Free Rider”? Elsewhere, a USC Prof was suspended for saying a Chinese word that sounds like a racial slur. Fair? This episode is proudly brought to you by ShopBack! They've got a big sale coming up ...
September 02, 2020
YLB #89 - Things that CB has made us realize go #BetterTogether (or not!)
These past few months have been weird. But it’s also made us realize some things that we never thought of before. This episode was done in collaboration with ShopBack (who love Yah Lah But too). So show them some love! This episode is proudly brought to ...
August 30, 2020
YLB #88 - A gay pastor shares his thoughts on Christianity, TrueLove.Is & LGBTQ issue
We speak to Pastor Miak Siew from Free Community Church, i.e. the only church in Singapore that “affirms same-sex and transgender relationships” as being “consistent with Christian faith and teachings”. And of course, he shares his thoughts on TrueLove.I...
August 23, 2020
YLB #87 - Was the Tangs’ hijab case really “discrimination” & Circles.Life ad gets backlash
On 18 Aug 2020, news broke of Tangs Dept Store being investigated for a case where their staff allegedly requested a part-time promoter to remove her hijab. Things blew up and even President Halimah got involved. But was it really a case of discriminatio...
August 19, 2020
YLB #86 - The Dee Kosh saga & should restaurants or customers be blamed for not social distancing?
Yesterday, local YouTuber/ Radio DJ Dee Kosh admitted that there is “some truth” to the avalanche of sexual harassment allegations. Police investigations are ongoing, but how did all this happen? Elsewhere, a FB post by a restaurant owner about customers...
August 16, 2020
YLB #85 - A gay man’s thoughts on TrueLove.Is and other LGBTQ+ issues, feat. Sean Foo
We speak to Sean Foo, founder of "Dear Straight People", Asia's leading LGBTQ+ platform which reaches 300,000+ people per month. We cover some deep topics and we also discuss the podcast we did last week with Pastor Norman and Tou Chen from TrueLove.Is o...
August 14, 2020
YLB #84 - What Kamala Harris means for Singapore & Naomi Neo Buys a Lambo
Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as a running mate, which makes her the first Indian-American VP Candidate (she’s also half-Jamaican). It’s still US politics, but how could it affect us here in Sg? Elsewhere, Naomi Neo, one of the biggest influencers in...
August 10, 2020
YLB #83 - TrueLove.Is and the Controversy Behind What They Do
We’ve talked about TrueLove.Is’ videos in the past. And now we talk to them FACE-TO-FACE. We know we’re not from the LGBTQ community, which is why we will be getting a guest who is for one of the next episodes. We’re also trying to get a guest from one o...
August 06, 2020
YLB #82 - Is Ellen not so “KIND” Afterall & LTA Releases Guidelines for Pedestrians
2020 hasn’t been great for Ellen, but is shit finally hitting the fan for her? But are claims of her and her “toxic work culture” fair, justified or even surprising? What about the celebrities defending her? Closer to home, LTA’s guidelines lay out the D...
August 02, 2020
YLB #81 - That Viral FB Post on the Elderly Cleaner & Does the NDP Song Suck?
Earlier this week, a FB post by Meng Shuen Koh about his interactions with an elderly cleaner went viral, but after the Govt and MP Tan Chuan Jin stepped in, the Internet was divided. Why? Elsewhere, the new NDP song by Nathan Hartono has gotten some bac...
July 29, 2020
YLB #80 - Should Singlish be CANCELLED and WP’s Pritam gets some serious $$$
A few days ago, a FB post by Mr Johann Loh calling for Singlish to be cancelled (along with 8 reasons why) went viral. Should it? Elsewhere, WP’s Pritam Singh and Leader of Opposition, will be getting twice the monthly allowance of an MP (SGD385,000 a ye...
July 26, 2020
YLB #79 - Our thoughts on OKLETSGO, Post- “XiaXue & Narelle” and THAT Joanna Theng video
It’s been an interesting 2 weeks - appearing as guests on the No.1 Podcast in Singapore, having both XiaXue and Narelle Kheng on our podcasts, and getting A LOT of feedback on those episodes from our fans. We wrap our heads around all of that and respond...
July 21, 2020
YLB #78 - Narelle Kheng and being part of the “WOKE” generation
Another special episode with another special guest - Narelle Kheng. Well-known as a great musician, we talk about her recent convos with XiaXue, “woke” culture and her thoughts on the future of opposing viewpoints. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.red...
July 17, 2020
YLB #77 - XiaXue, like you've never heard her before
In a special episode, we have a heart-to-heart with XiaXue and talk about stuff she’s never talked about before. Cancel culture, her recent convos with Narelle Kheng, and lots more. Whatever you think of her, you can’t deny that she’s influential. But at...
July 15, 2020
YLB #76 - Mediacorp character gets LGBTQ backlash & TrueLove.Is’ questionable video
This week, Mediacorp faced backlash (again) for a CH8 drama with a character who is gay, a paedophile AND an STD-character. Fair criticism? Elsewhere, we wrap our heads around a video by TrueLove.Is about a “sexually-addicted” gay man who overcame his de...
July 11, 2020
YLB x GE2020 #9 - The GE2020 results and where do we go from here?
It’s a historic moment in SIngapore’s history and well, it’s been a ride. We try to wrap our heads around what results mean, whether the PAP will change and what the next 5 years could look like. And we also say a big thanks to all of YOU :) Our #YLB Sub...
July 10, 2020
YLB #74 - Is the “XiaXue vs Narelle Kheng” beef a sign of things to come?
Just when we thought the “XX vs. Cancel Culture” was done, in steps Narelle Kheng (of Sam Willows fame). As “XX vs Narelle” went from tense to cordial and then INTENSE again, we wonder if it’s even possible for opposing views to be shared. We also addres...
July 09, 2020
YLB #73 - XiaXue calls out “cancel culture”, but does she have a point?
It’s DAY 9 and it’s time to COOL OFF. So no talk about p******s or G*2020. Instead, we talk about XiaXue’s diss on “cancel culture”. Do we agree or disagree? And we finally bring back our “One Shiok Thing” segment! Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit...
July 08, 2020
YLB x GE2020 #8 - How to #VoteWISELY?
It’s DAY 8, and we focus on an ST Article about WP’s Tan Chen Chen, but with a dubious headline. Is that responsible, given that people are deciding their votes? Elsewhere, XiaXue polarizes (again) but claws back (again). Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www...