The Friday Podcast

By Makna TalksSociety & Culture

The Friday Podcast episodes

November 08, 2019 Pod.69 TALKS ABOUT PLAYING WHERE THEY LEFT OFF with Killing me Reunion
Killing Me Reunion talks about addiction, brotherhood and a comeback
Killing Me Inside is an Indonesian metal-core band from South Jakarta. It’s hard to tell who’s in it now with members frequently leaving from time to time. But in today’s episode, we talked with the OG, the beginning of it all. The Killing Me Reunion with Onadio Leonardo, Raka Cryril and Fauzan “Sansan”. They share stories from the past and their comeback recently that shook the generation of emos from late 2000s. You wouldn’t want to miss today’s episode because it's full of booze, drugs and everything in between.
1 hr 7 min
November 01, 2019 Pod.68 TALKS ABOUT DEALING WITH BRUISES with Nadin Amizah
Talks about hating highschool, dealing with a momager and lives of a gemini.
Known by her nickname on the Gram as @cakecaine, Nadin Amizah is a talented Indonesian young singer, songwriter. She started covering songs on instagram and was founded by Dipha Barus back in 2017. Nadine now has her own hits and positively making people cry every weekends. This episode of Makna Talks is a story of doubting love, believing in dreams and the unexpected truth about making songs.
57 min
October 28, 2019 Pod.67 TALKS ABOUT STORIES OF YOUTH with Program Peduli
Talks about a victim of commercial sexual exploitation, life at correctional facilities and second chances.
In today's episode, it's a combination of 3 individuals telling their stories. One is Sheila from Program Peduli, a non profit organization designed to improve social inclusion for six of Indonesia’s most marginalised groups. There's Kaka that talked about life behind bars as a 16 year old and witnessing darkness in between light, Lastly, we hear Memel talked about her first job that led her to become a victim of commercial sexual exploitation at the age of 14. All this to remind what the Youth Pledge is all about.
1 hr
October 25, 2019 Pod.66 TALKS ABOUT ACHIEVING WHAT THE MIND BELIEVES with Adystra Bimo
Talks about community, fashion over passion and racing in chaos
Adystra Bimo is the Co-founder of Athletica sports agency, Runhood media and Running Rage. Above all he started the trend of community running in Indonesia and continues to do so in different ways. From running long distance, to making athletes great, and talking about what to wear in your next 5K run. In today’s episode Adystra speaks about what makes Jakarta Marathon one of his least favorite race, his impressive academic learnings about sports and what we’re up to this weekend with Makna Coffee. Hear all about it today.
50 min
October 18, 2019 Pod.65 TALKS ABOUT LANGUAGE FOR THE SOUL with Mantra Vutura
Talks about collaborations, jealousy and authenticity

From a very young age, music have been in their blood, one performed in Java Jazz at the age of 10, one is the son of Addie MS, an Indonesian conductor, producer and composer. Growing up with new music every week is not new for them and being able to create isn't something difficult. But that's not the case about selling it. Tristan Juliano and Zakari Danubrata speaks about being in the industry. the struggle, the jealousy and the way to keep up on today's episode. Hear all about it here.
52 min
October 11, 2019 Pod.64 TALKS ABOUT THE PAST AND THE CURIOUS with Rachel Vennya
Talks about sensation, honesty and friends that become family.

You either know her from her 64 million donut story, her endless instagram posts, trendy dishes being sold, or the mother of a cute boy, Xabiru. Rachel Vennya have come a long way to what she calls an achievement. From her dark past and rough childhood, all is said on today's episode. Make sure you check it out!
56 min
October 04, 2019 Pod.63 TALKS ABOUT GETTING LOST WITH IDEAS with Naya Anindita
Talks about Sci-fi, Mata Najwa and Eggnoid

Back when youtube series weren’t a thing you probably heard a series called “Jalan Jalan Men” that featured Naya with her now husband, Petra a.k.a Jebraw. But despite her love with the outdoors and being filmed, Naya have directed a few movies including “Sundul gan” A movie about Kaskus’ early days and also a movie called “Berangkat!”. We sat down to talk about the most recent one, Eggnoid coming to cinema this December. Listen why you should be the first to watch and how you can be a difference to the world of moving images in this country.
1 hr
September 27, 2019 Pod.62 TALKS ABOUT THE LONG WAY UPHILL with Yura Yunita
Talks about his new hopes, being strong and deadly prisoners.
Yura Yunita is a 28 year old Indonesian singer and songwriter that grew up in Bandung, West Java. Having succeeded with the hits of Cinta dan Rahasia, Harus Bahagia, Intuisi, Buka Hati and many others, Yura Recently celebrated the one year anniversary of her second album “Merakit”. In todays episode we talked about what the year have been for her and stories that will touch you to the bones. Hear now all about it and stick around for a story of Yura in Indonesia’s most dangerous prison visit.
1 hr 1 min
September 20, 2019 Pod.61 TALKS ABOUT BEING A PART TIME ENTERTAINER FULL TIME DAD with Imam Darto
Talks about his rides, high school memories and being a love consultant

Imam Darto is a Presenter, Actor, dangdut singer, screenwriter and an ex legendary (as he would say himself) radio host. Despite writting for Pretty Boys, Imam Darto is a father of three and a husband of an understanding wife. I say understanding because Darto treats his family mostly when he’s up to something and lately he’s planning a few adventurous trips. Hear all about it on today’s episode of MaknaTalks.
54 min
September 13, 2019 Pod.60 TALKS ABOUT QUESTIONING WHY with Rendy Pandugo
Talks about his first love, being in the game and growth

Rendy is an Indonesian singer-songwriter, guitarist and a father of one. By 2016 he moved from playing regulars from cafe to cafe to focusing on his solo career and since then he has released The Journey in 2017 that includes “Silver rain” and “I don’t care” as one of the hits. He came a long way from the days of Soundcloud to who he is today. He stopped by Makna Talks to talk more than just lovesongs but to ask why. Why is it everything that the world offer seems too dark to understand that will feature in his newest single coming soon. Hear all about it now!
43 min