T42

By Joel and Kishan

What's T42 about?

Two best friends in Singapore who each bought microphones talk about anything from science to popular culture, the arts and life in Singapore. Hosted by Joel @joltahn and Kishan @kishykebabs. Get updates and more on Instagram @t42podcast.

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T42 episodes:

06.17.2024
Ep 87: Cakap Satu Buat Satu
In this extra special episode, we are joined by our friend and historian Faris Joraimi to discuss the merits of Malaysian cuisine, talk about pride month LGBTQ+ drama, and do a deep dive into the politics of the new Fort...
04.29.2024
Ep 86: Guitar Hero
In this episode, we discuss the coming Lee-to-Wong dynasty change, talk about our ministers' social media posts, and interview two special guests. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa...
02.26.2024
Ep 85: Arun and Samuel
In this episode, we discuss the concerns arising from MOE's attempt at a lesson around the horrors in Gaza. ++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo...
12.21.2023
Ep 84: True Singapore Ghost Stories #27
When we saw "the cult of woke" on the cover of the new TSGS, we thought this was gonna be a fun little Gen Z supernatural romp. What we got instead was a terrifying journey into paranoid eschatology and the...
12.20.2023
Ep 83: Think About the Egg Station
Discussed in this episode: Joel may have bronchitis, Kishan is attacked by a gay in public, some smartass clearly thought it'd be fun to gamify digital literacy for seniors, a Brisbanite hits on Joel and it goes badly for all...
11.29.2023
Centre 42 and T42 present: The Gaza Monologues
In support of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Centre 42 and T42 Podcast (Singapore) have heeded the call of Ashtar Theatre (Palestine) to present The Gaza Monologues. These monologues were written and performed by Gazan teenagers...
11.18.2023
Ep 82: George, Peter, John and Wai Kit
We dropped off a bit to take care of our mental health, amongst other things, but are back with an episode we recorded over a month ago - don't worry, still fresh can eat. We discuss choices made during LKY's...
10.03.2023
Ep 81: Anita Sarawak is Still Alive
Your girls catch up over biscuits and finger banging, botox and sea creatures... the dubious gayness of Troye Sivan, wanting to f*ck until one's skin falls off, the mysterious fate of Anita Sarawak, stealing from the British Museum, your mother's...
09.06.2023
Ep 80: Presidential Siam Diu
Our lukewarm take on the 2023 Singapore Presidential Election, featuring a scintillating array of experts (i.e. whoever picked up the phone).
08.17.2023
Ep 79: Top Today, Bottom Tomorrow
It's Season 5 and we shoot the febreeze about Heartstopper 2, teenage love, dating, the Barbie Movie, and the presidential election.
06.11.2023
Ep 78: Family
In this extra-special, season finale, we celebrate Pride with a discussion on PinkDot's campaign theme ("Celebrating all Families"), close read the PinkDot campaign video, talk about what it means to come out, and share our own coming out stories. Happy...
05.19.2023
Ep 77: Chaotic Question Time
We did an anon questions on IG and y'all served us some FETID INQUIRIES. We do our best to answer all of them. Content warning: frank discussions of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, fat-shaming, and filthy gay trash. Featuring musical guest...
05.09.2023
Ep 76: Teacher
Pride season is nearly upon us, and nothing kickstarts the merriment like sharing and therapizing trauma on a Public Platform™️. Merry Pridemas. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa...
03.10.2023
Ep 75: East Coast Park
Joel and Kishan go for a walk in East Coast Park, a hostage situation in which Joel rants at Kishan on a variety of subjects, with some breaks. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4"...
02.17.2023
Ep 74: Valentine's Gay
Come and be our Valentine as we talk about what this season of love means to us, two single, gay, elder millennials. Happy Valentine's Gay! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan",...
02.16.2023
Ep 74: Valentine's Gay
Come and be our Valentine as we talk about what this season of love means to us, two single, gay, elder millennials. Happy Valentine's Gay! +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir;...
01.10.2023
Ep 73: Drunk Gay Shit
We get back from a night out and read the gays and ourselves for filth. CW: Homophobic language. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco;...
12.06.2022
Ep 72: 377a Parliamentary Debates
Section 377A has been repealed! We follow the parliamentary debates with a bucket and mop. .+++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by...
12.02.2022
Ep 71: Five Foreign Listeners
In this extra special episode, our fabulous, fabled, five foreign listeners take center stage as they share with us little snippets about themselves and their takeaways from listening to the podcast. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip...
11.16.2022
Ep 70: Straight Men, Radical Climate Activism, Laika
In this episode, we discuss straight men, share our views on radical climate activism, and pay tribute to space dog Laika. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness"...
10.18.2022
Ep 69: Cann*bis, Quiet Quitting, DART
In this episode, we discuss the brouhaha around canehbis use in the region, the phenomenon of quiet quitting, and the benefits of poking an asteroid. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan",...
09.18.2022
Ep 68: Gay Aging, The Queen, Misophonia
In this episode, we discuss what it means to grow older gay in Singapore, ruminate on the death of Queen Lizzie and what it means for the monarchy, and chew on misophonia, with plenty of delicious digressions along the way....
08.27.2022
Ep 67: 377A
In this episode we discuss the repeal of section 377A, and what this means for LGBTQ+ folks in Singapore. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo...
08.14.2022
Ep 66: Is it Can be Allow?
Hey besties!! We are back for Season 4!! Pull up a chair, pop open that bottle of wine, and gather round for more of our same (ish), shrill shenanigans. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Philip Gross; "Level...
08.14.2022
Ep 65: April is the Cruellest Month
In our Season 3 finale, we discuss the April tea, from dance party shenanigans, to being let out of our cages, the Lawrence Wong ascendency, and the lastest whisperings in the 377A Saga. Bye until next time besties! +++ Music...
08.14.2022
Ep 64: Internet History
In this episode, we dwell on some Internet goings-on and quiz each other on our Google search histories, which takes up from Worcestershire Sauce to Chloe Sevigny, and whether it's ever appropriate to pee on someone's hand. +++ Music used...
08.14.2022
Ep 63: Chicken Curry
For the first time of T42, we take our mics into the kitchen as we attempt a multi-sensory culinary escapade, cooking the much discussed NYT's Singaporean Chicken Curry on air, so you have to. You are welcome. +++ Music used...
08.14.2022
Ep 62: Friendship
In this episode, returning special guest Pooja Nansi joins us as we talk about friendship. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by...
08.14.2022
Ep 61: Gay (Part 2)
If you need something to drown out (or usher in) CNY, just play this episode at full volume. It's more shrills and spills as we carry on answering your filthy queer questions. We go deep on first crushes, how to...
08.14.2022
Ep 60: Gay (Part 1)
In this extra special episode, the screeching hits new levels with our guest Nicholas Deroose, one of the hosts of Singapore's first gay podcast, "Queercast" back in the noughts. We talk about Queercast, and reminisce about gay Singapore in the...
08.14.2022
Ep 59: Aging
In this episode, we talk about all things aging. We list some unique elder-millennial signs of aging, discuss what it means for us to grow old, and think about our funerals. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip...
08.14.2022
Ep 57: Random
In this episode, we talk about all the random things that have been going on in our mundane existence in this tiny island. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy",...
08.14.2022
Ep 58: TODAY Youth Survey, Regrets, TikTok Food Challenges
In this episode, we talk about the much-discussed TODAY Youth Survey on LGBTQ acceptance , delve (unnecessarily) deep into our regrets, and use science to pick apart TikTok food challenges. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross;...
08.14.2022
Ep 56: Wine
In this extra special episode, come learn about all things wine with our good friend and sommelier, Josh! BYOB and join us as we take our shenanigans to unnecessary heights with our very first "4D-episode". +++ Music used "Victory" by...
08.14.2022
Ep 55: Updates
In this episode, we introduce a new face on T42. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung Kartz. Check them out...
08.14.2022
Ep 54: Complain
In this episode, we talk about Singapore's love of complaining. And then we complain. A lot. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle"...
08.14.2022
Ep 53: Hungry Ghost Festival, Shan Deadlifts, Pandas, De*Kosh, the Ballmer Peak
In this episode, we talk about the Hungry Ghost Festival, do a rundown on a number of recent happenings, and discuss the Ballmer Peak and how alcohol could actually help us perform better. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper"...
08.14.2022
Ep 52: Changi Airport, Anti-Vaxxers, Duchenne Smile
In this episode, we talk about recently-dethroned, former World'd Number 1 Changi Airport, dish on Anti-Vaxxers (and the science behind mRNA vaccines), and discuss the Duchenne Smile and the strange semiotics of talking with a mask on. +++ Music used...
08.14.2022
Ep 51: National Day Speshur
We're back for Season 3, and just in time for National Day! We commemorate this festive occasion by reviewing the MacDonald's crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger, listen to some NDP songs, and *gasp* maybe even release one of our onw!? +++...
08.14.2022
Ep 50: Post-Pride Mop-Up
It's our Season 2 Finale! But it's also the end of Pride, and in recognition of that, we do a mop-up of recent Singapore queer shenanigans. We review F*GH*G the show but also its accompanying Slur Gate, alongside Pride-flag Gate,...
08.14.2022
Ep 49: Birthday Spechur
In this episode, we celebrate our birthdays by combing through our teenage blogs for choice pieces to share with the world. Strap in, cringe alert! Then we ruminate on growing older, the ferocity of youth, and young people on the...
08.14.2022
Ep 48: Racism
In this episode, we contemplate the state of race relations in Singapore. CW: Racism. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa Fitness" by Lobo Loco; and "Seattle" by Yung...
08.14.2022
Ep 47: May Round Up
In this episode, part therapy part bitch-fest, we comment on news articles highlighting dismaying shenanigans that happened in the month of May. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by Monplaisir; "Japan", "Too Grimy", "Sofa...
08.14.2022
Ep 46: Mother Tongue, Reopening, Netflix Reccs
In this episode, we relive collective trauma about Mother Tongue, take a hard look at the world opening up again, and recommend stuff watch to get us through Phase 2 part deux. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by...
08.14.2022
Ep 45: One Year Anniversary Spechur
It's our first anniversary!!! To celebrate, we take some questions from you, our listeners, which leads to a chat ranging from the mundane to the profane. Then, we muse a little sadly (but not despairingly) about the relentless hentak kaki...
08.14.2022
Ep 44: MacDonalds, Gym Culture, Mutations
In this episode, we wonder out loud why Singaporeans are so fixated by MacDonalds, work through Gym Culture and why everyone's freaking out about gyms closing, and get a lesson from Kishan on Mutations and how not to be afraid...
08.14.2022
Ep 43: ST Forum
In this episode, in celebration of SG 160, Singapore's drop to 160th place in the World Press Freedom Index, we turn to the freest part of our media landscape: the Straits Times forum. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper"...
08.14.2022
Ep 42: Deep Chat - School
In this episode, our good friend, singer-songwriter Weish joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about School. We discuss elitism in the Singapore school system, the emotional life of teachers, school horror stories, and cast our thoughts back to when we...
08.14.2022
Ep 41: Deep Chat - Vegetarianism
In this deep chat on vegetarianism, we're joined by our dear friend and long-time vegetarian, Sean! We talk about the Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, discuss cultural and moral dimensions of going vegetarian, and leave you with some cooking tips and food...
08.14.2022
Ep 40: At the Zoo
In this special outdoor episode, we head to the Singapore Zoo. We talk about animals, the ethics of zoo-keeping, and go in search of the blue-crowned pigeon. +++ Music used "Victory" by Monplaisir; "Camper" by Phillip Gross; "Level 4" by...

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T42 episodes:

Ep 87: Cakap Satu Buat Satu

Ep 86: Guitar Hero

Ep 85: Arun and Samuel

Ep 84: True Singapore Ghost Stories #27

Ep 83: Think About the Egg Station

Centre 42 and T42 present: The Gaza Monologues

Ep 82: George, Peter, John and Wai Kit

Ep 81: Anita Sarawak is Still Alive

Ep 80: Presidential Siam Diu

Ep 79: Top Today, Bottom Tomorrow

Ep 78: Family

Ep 77: Chaotic Question Time

Ep 76: Teacher

Ep 75: East Coast Park

Ep 74: Valentine's Gay

Ep 74: Valentine's Gay

Ep 73: Drunk Gay Shit

Ep 72: 377a Parliamentary Debates

Ep 71: Five Foreign Listeners

Ep 70: Straight Men, Radical Climate Activism, Laika

Ep 69: Cann*bis, Quiet Quitting, DART

Ep 68: Gay Aging, The Queen, Misophonia

Ep 67: 377A

Ep 66: Is it Can be Allow?

Ep 65: April is the Cruellest Month

Ep 64: Internet History

Ep 63: Chicken Curry

Ep 62: Friendship

Ep 61: Gay (Part 2)

Ep 60: Gay (Part 1)

Ep 59: Aging

Ep 57: Random

Ep 58: TODAY Youth Survey, Regrets, TikTok Food Challenges

Ep 56: Wine

Ep 55: Updates

Ep 54: Complain

Ep 53: Hungry Ghost Festival, Shan Deadlifts, Pandas, De*Kosh, the Ballmer Peak

Ep 52: Changi Airport, Anti-Vaxxers, Duchenne Smile

Ep 51: National Day Speshur

Ep 50: Post-Pride Mop-Up

Ep 49: Birthday Spechur

Ep 48: Racism

Ep 47: May Round Up

Ep 46: Mother Tongue, Reopening, Netflix Reccs

Ep 45: One Year Anniversary Spechur

Ep 44: MacDonalds, Gym Culture, Mutations

Ep 43: ST Forum

Ep 42: Deep Chat - School

Ep 41: Deep Chat - Vegetarianism

Ep 40: At the Zoo

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