The Friday Podcast

By Makna TalksSociety & Culture

The Friday Podcast episodes

November 19, 2021 Pod. 163 Jaz Hayat TALKS ABOUT RUINING AN APOLOGY WITH AN EXCUSE
In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Jaz Hayat talks about home, saying goodbye to the one he loves most and meeting his mother for the first time.
Bruneian singer Jaz Hayat made his music debut in 2016 with a song called Dari Matamu. He appears to attract Indonesian music enthusiasts, and as a result of his hard work in the industry, he received several music awards. He never thought that music would be his choice of life, that he could make a living out of it. Having lived here long enough, Jaz has known Indonesia pretty well, including its people. Nonetheless, leaving home is never easy. Listen now, only on Spotify! Get cozy, and let’s dive into his heartfelt journey.
32 min
November 12, 2021 Pod. 162 Mezzaluna TALKS ABOUT HAVING A NOT-SO-ROCKSTAR FATHER
In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Mezzaluna talks about music during the pandemic, not liking the spotlight, and a father like no other.
Mezzaluna made her debut as a solo singer recently with her single, In Situ, which tells a story of despair. Growing up with a legendary father, Bimbim from Slank, who is well known in the music industry, he immediately became her role model in music. However, Mezzaluna is not all in for the spotlight. She offers a distinctive style in her works while trying to keep her true sense of self. Keep your ears open and hear her story of making music, trying to live a typical teenage life, and of course, her living legend father. Listen now, only on Spotify!
37 min
November 05, 2021 Pod. 161 Raisa Andriana TALKS ABOUT DARING TO DREAM AND MAKING IT HAPPEN
In today's episode of Makna Talks, Raisa talks about being doubted, self confidence, and achieving dreams through consistency
After more than a year, we met again virtually with Raisa to talk about her life since we spoke in Season 2. In this episode, we collaborated with Sunsilk and talked more about her dreams, the untold story behind her journey in achieving her journey to achieve her long-cherished dream, how she overcome each struggle, and what’s next on Raisa’s list. Listen to the full version on Spotify!
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54 min
October 29, 2021 Pod. 160 Nia Dinata TALKS ABOUT DOUBLE TAPPING THE CRITICS
In today's episode of Makna Talks, Nia Dinata talks about life in nine years, normalizing minorities, and ways to not give a fuck.
Nia Dinata started her career directing music video clips and advertising. In early 2000, Nia expanded her creativity and created her own independent film company. From that day on, she’s known as the director and producer of numerous notable and influential movies—which received many awards and appreciation. In this opportunity, Nia shared her adventures beyond the screen. Listen now only on Spotify!
1 hr 9 min
October 22, 2021 POD. 159 Jerome Kurnia TALKS ABOUT PLAYING ROLES FOR LIFE
In today's episode of Makna Talks, Jerome Kurnia talks about calling a best friend, the story of saying goodbye but not leaving, and being the next big thing.
Indonesian actor, Jerome Kurnia, is not a newbie in his field because of his experiences in theater groups and art competitions since he was a child. Jerome is known for his role in The Earth of Mankind and many other top movies and TV series. While enjoying the fruit of his hard work, he has become a whole new person with a new set of vision and mission in acting while still managing to get in several roles for big-screen movies. Get a load of what his acting journey looks like and how he appreciates every little thing in life.
Listen now, only on Spotify!
48 min
October 15, 2021 POD. 158 Teza Sumendra TALKS ABOUT MAKING FRIENDS IN THE INDUSTRY
In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Teza Sumendra talks about being present every night, sensual tunes, and surviving by socializing.
If you were to ask who’s the best R&B singer in Indonesia amongst the millennial generation, it's safe to say that Teza Sumendra is on the list. He delivers a different level of melodies, rhythms, funk grooves, combining it with his famous deep, charismatic voice that emphasizes the soulful elements of his music. In this opportunity, we get into an in-depth conversation with Teza about his works, how he shows up for people, and how he keeps his body and soul together. Listen now, only on Spotify!
55 min
October 08, 2021 POD. 157 Jessica Bunga TALKS ABOUT A RED CARPET WELCOME IN THE INDUSTRY
In today’s episode of Makna Talks, Jessica Bunga talks about making a tough decision, being 20 and stop giving out advices.
For all Gen Z TikTok users out there, the name Jessica Bunga or better known as Jebung is certainly not strange to the ears. She is acclaimed for her golden voice and her humorous personality, that can be seen in all of her videos. Who would’ve thought that we could finally hear her story on her sudden outbreak? This time, Jebung tells her story on her journey as a singer and also a content creator. Tune in as we reveal her reaction for her very first viral video on TikTok! Listen now, only on Spotify!
45 min
October 01, 2021 Pod.156 Iwet Ramadhan TALKS ABOUT STORIES OF EACH STROKES THAT CREATES EMOTIONAL PATTERNS
In today's episode of Makna Talks, Iwet Ramadhan talks about 19 years on air, being a face member, and preserving a fabric.

Who doesn't know this Indonesian radio broadcaster that has been on the air for almost two decades? But other than that, Iwet Ramadhan is also known as an extraordinary entrepreneur and a passionate cultural enthusiast. His love for culture is expressed in all his business ventures where he introduces and preserves Batik. Tune in to this conversation, and learn about his voyage in becoming a Batik enthusiast. Listen now, only on Spotify!
57 min
September 24, 2021 Pod. 155 Adit Insomnia TALKS ABOUT NO PLANS AHEAD
In today's episode of Makna Talks, Adit Insomnia talks about life in the dark, a different kind of happiness and a priceless gift.

Adit Insomnia, a renowned Radio Broadcaster, host, and a friend of us from our audio drama series, Kelas Puber. Adit is here to join us for a good time as we discuss random topics, his days full of laughter, and a deeper point of view that we rarely see from him. Be all ears and enjoy this conversation, where Iyas & Adit laugh their time away on this episode. Also, are you ready to hear Adit’s surprising announcement? We know we are! Listen now only on Spotify.
42 min
September 17, 2021 Pod. 154 Axton Salim TALKS ABOUT REDEFINING YOUR SUCCESS AND FAILURES
In today's episode of Makna Talks, Axton Salim talks about directing a worldwide company, keeping the shelves filled, and pressures of growing adults.
Axton Salim is a renowned businessman in Indonesia. Carrying his title as Indofood’s Director and CMO since 2009, also his viral posts on social media, his name indeed is not a stranger to the ears. Through his achievements certainly shows how he is the right person for the job. But in this episode, we’ll get to see everything behind the success through his lens. Join us as Axton Salim explain the journey through the ups and downs and everything in between. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!
54 min