It has been 5 months since John moved out to live with two of his friends, Chow and Doreen. Although 5 months might not seem like a lot, there were still plenty of learning points that he has learnt during his time renting thus far. Listen as he shares his 3 salient learning points, and talk about the hidden logistical and emotional adaptions he had to make along the way.

What defines media freedom might still be very much up for debate, but both Singaporeans and people overseas seem to have the impression that our media is not truly free. However, with the rise of new online social media sites such as Mothership or Rice Media, does that sentiment still hold true today? Listen as we talk to Rice Media's Associate Editor, Zat, about what defines media freedom for us, and whether Singapore still has a ways to go.

In the social media landscape of Singapore, different media publishers can have vastly different takes and executions on the same topic. While some might ruthlessly cover controversial topics in the chase for reach and impressions, others such as Rice Media pride themselves on a different brand of impactful and meaningful content. But what really goes on behind the scenes when they tackle a controversial topic? Listen as we dig deeper into the thought process of Rice Media's Associate Editor, Zat Astha, and learn about the fine line between impact and relevancy that they tread.

The world of influencers is one that is not without its own struggle, and nothing shows that more than the recent drama between Twitch streamers Pokimane and Jidion. While many might brush off the drama as asinine, it might be indicative of a larger issue that we face in society where female influencers and public figures are not given the respect that they deserve. All of this manifests in statements such as: "Being a female influencer is easier", but is that really true? Watch as we share our opinions about the topic at hand, and our experiences being in the media scene.  

Recap about the drama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5jpPCpYK5A

We have been uploading podcasts for 2 years, and we are now on our 81st episode. Over the last 2 years, we have talked about lighthearted topics and serious topics, giving our opinions about pretty much everything that has been happening around us. For this season's last IMO episode, we decided to share what our favourite, least favourite, and most underrated episodes are, and take a little trip down memory lane.  

Thank you all for being here. We will be back in 2022.  

Tatler article: https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/entertainment/singapore-podcasts-you-should-listen-to

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This year has been the year of TikTok drama, and the latest SG Dating Guide Google Sheet saga is no exception. It started out as an innocent TikTok post, which eventually gained traction and backlash from the Internet, with many pointing out the legality of it. But morally, is the existence of the Google Sheet really that bad? Listen as we discuss our reactions to the incident and the response from the public after it.  

Mustsharenews Article: https://mustsharenews.com/dating-group-chat-spreadsheet/

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Overthink is proudly sponsored by Audio Technica. 

Microphones: AT2040 

Headphones: ATH-M50x (on Alastair) and ATH-M40x (on John)  

Audio Technica website: https://sea.audio-technica.com

Audio Technica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiotechnicasea/

Singapore had its fair share of influencer drama, ranging from Xia Xue to most recently, NOC's Sylvia. For Sylvia, the Internet is still very much against her despite her apology that was posted on her Instagram. This got us thinking: will influencer apologies ever be enough? Watch as we discuss this, and share what we believe could be done better in influencer online apologies.   

A Mustsharenews article also just came out today so do give it a look. Some of the things we said during the podcast might be null because of this article, but I still hope the underlying questions managed to spark some thought about apologies and influencer drama in general.

Mustsharenews Article: https://mustsharenews.com/noc-staff-sylvia/

"Softboys are the new f-boys" is the statement recently, especially with the rise of online dating. But what exactly are softboys? What are some of the tactics that they might use? Watch as we answer those questions, and reflect on whether or not we are softboys.

John moved out. Like him, many young adults are also looking to move out as soon as they are financially stable, whether it is to learn how to be independent, their family situation, or any other reason in between. But what are some of the things that we don't consider before taking that leap of faith to move out? Listen as John discusses his experience moving out, and some tips that he has for those who are looking to move out themselves.

Life is often complicated, and we tend to do things that might inadvertently hurt someone even though we do not mean to. This is the exact premise of the legendary Reddit thread, r/AmITheAsshole, where one seeks advice on their life predicaments and trying to ascertain if they indeed are the problem. Listen as we react once again to 2 of the posts that caught our attention, and share what we would have done in their situations.