A Pair of Dads

For some, games aren't a hobby—they're the priority. Join us as we dissect the exorbitant cost of modern gaming, from $100 titles to endless subscriptions.

Benny explores the shift from "pay once" to "pay to look good" (or even "pay to win") with his guests, and why the industry is driving a major skills disparity between young people focusing on AI vs. those absorbed in chasing the next digital trophy.

Are you carrying your employees’ emotional baggage? Our hosts tackle the evolution of their management styles.

Roel explains why he consciously shifted away from his earlier habit of deeply probing staff members about their personal problems. He shares why trying to be both a boss and a therapist is a "waste of time" that often leads to burnout.

Learn the new mantra for professional management: "Don't probe. Listen."

After a long career at one place, you start to feel it: The 10-Year Itch.

CK experienced it at HP, and now he's feeling the stagnation in his current institution, leading to a self-requested deployment. But leaving isn't just a career move—it's personal.

We scrutinize the cost of uprooting when your workplace is also your social world. Tune in as we debate the difficulty of maintaining boundaries when friends are colleagues and colleagues are friends, and whether those deep personal bonds make taking a leap for professional growth exponentially harder.

In a new series, Go-The-Distance, GTD, Benny and CK took the conversations outdoors!

In this first episode, what started as a conversation "about nothing" during a night hike, quickly turned into a deep dive on ethics and appearances.

The duo explores the charged issue of domestic helper uniforms, the symbolic nature of Alfred the butler analogy for employment, and the sticky question of whether seemingly benign games, like the arcade claw machine, are actually unregulated scams. What do you think?

Actress Chermaine Kumar argues that while diversity efforts are important, "wokeism works against itself" by focusing too heavily on what divides us.

She and Benny discuss the importance of having more open conversations to foster true understanding, rather than being quick to label every misunderstanding as "racism." \

Hear Chermaine's definition of true racism and why she believes we need better dialogue to bring the majority and minority communities together.

In one of the most insightful moments of the episode, both dads discuss their differing parenting stance: when your kids face major life decisions (like career or education decisions), should we burden them with too many considerations that might become obstacles?

This pair of dads wonder if parents should take a step back and provide only guiding questions so the children can explore the options and develop their own thoughts and narratives, ultimately making a decision that belongs entirely to them.

Benny sits down with his guests to discuss the future.

In a wide-ranging discussion, they share their honest thoughts about why staying in Singapore "just doesn't make financial sense".

Get a raw, personal perspective on the economic reality pushing young adults to save, hustle, and ultimately plan their lives abroad.

Is our modern, city-based lifestyle hindering our children’s development?

We speak with Parenting coach Michelle Wee about the concept of “unnatural” city living, the impact of constant noise, and the importance of unstructured play.

Michelle argues that by removing risks and over-scheduling our kids, we may be unintentionally limiting their potential for self-discovery and confidence.

Is purpose a monetary thing, or is it something more?

Roel and I challenge the notion of "flat pay" and explore whether employees can find purpose when there is no financial incentive to go above and beyond. This episode also touches on the importance of recruitment in finding people who share your purpose and beliefs, ensuring that your team is a family, not just a group of individuals 

Is the secret to a healthy relationship something you can learn in a class?

While Benny believes structured courses are the key to preventing infidelity, CK and Jermyn passionately disagree.

Listen in as we explore the controversial idea of "scheduled love" and whether intentional learning can save a marriage.