“Do what you love” sounds great — until life gets in the way. In this episode, we talk about what happens when passion meets practicality. For one, it’s about building a career from the ground up; for the other, it’s about creating stability for a family. We explore how men and women weigh risk, responsibility, and purpose differently and what “chasing your dreams” really looks like when bills, expectations, and burnout enter the picture.

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Men, Explain has always delved into men’s thoughts, feelings, and relationships. In this special episode, we go behind the scenes with an ex-producer to explore the evolution of the show and its most memorable moments. From early lessons to lasting insights, we reflect on what producing years of conversations about men has taught us, and test how well we really understand them.

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We all know kids should just be kids — but what about the ones who end up acting like parents? In this episode, Sew and Rainier sit down with us to unpack the struggles of being the “parentified child.” From growing up too early to the subtle differences between sons and daughters carrying that weight, we explore how those childhood roles shape identity, relationships, and adulthood.

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We all know the stereotypes—boys are louder, girls are more soft spoken, but how much of that comes from the classrooms we’re placed in? From learning styles and academic performance to social pressures and confidence, we explore whether separate classrooms set students up for success or just reinforce old divides. In this episode, we unpack the debate between co-ed and single-gender schools with guests Fauzi and Leah.

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We all know the basics—trust, communication, respect—but what about the unspoken rules that shape real relationships? In this episode, we dive into the grey areas couples actually fight about, from tracking your partner’s phone to mismatched financial goals. With guests Dyce and Ce, we explore emotional non-negotiables, love languages, and the quiet compromises that define modern love. Are these hidden rules helping relationships grow—or just testing their limits?

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In Part 2 of this special crossover episode, Germaine and Sonia turn the tables, putting Avery and Joakim in the hot seat to answer their most burning questions about men. When you have a best friend of the opposite gender, you get a rare, unfiltered look into how they really think — and this time, nothing’s off-limits!

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In this special crossover episode, 987 Radio DJs Germaine Tan and Joakim Gomez join their radio partners Sonia and Avery on Men Explain for some brutally honest BFF banter. Having a best friend of the opposite gender means rare, unfiltered access into how men and women really think, and this time, nothing’s off-limits. From burning questions to hilarious debates, both duos puts their friendship to the test in this tell-all episode.

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Married life is never easy. Through the challenges of living together, building a family, balancing careers and keeping the romance alive, it can often feel like the two of you against the world. But maybe that’s the beauty of it. In this episode, guests Adrian (Xiao Ming) and Xin Lei open up about what nine years of marriage have looked like for them and what they believe is the key to making it last. 

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While cohabiting before marriage might be the norm in many parts of the world, it’s still far from common amongst Singaporeans. In this episode, we chat with guests Edwin Goh and Rachel Wan about what it’s really like to live together — from discovering each other’s quirks to navigating the fine line between closeness and codependency, this is an unfiltered look at love under one roof.

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Everyone has something to say about gender—but what happens when you're the ones making the content that sparks all the debate? In this episode, we sit down with Chow Jiahui and Nicholas (Hargaohunk) as they unpack the realities of navigating misandry, misogyny, and viral hate. From dating hot takes to dealing with stereotypes, they share what it’s like being at the center of the conversation. Is the backlash ever fair—or just another double standard?

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