The Friday Podcast

Dengan latar laut Labuan Bajo, kami mempersembahkan salah satu episode paling istimewa dalam perjalanan Makna Talks.Jeremy Thomas, aktor, entrepreneur, ayah, dan di atas semuanya, seorang manusia yang terus tumbuh bersama waktu. Dalam obrolan ini, ia berbagi pandangan tentang ketenaran, pentingnya fondasi hidup, merawat diri secara utuh, hingga perannya sebagai ayah dan perjalanan membangun bisnis di balik layar. Bukan sekadar nostalgia, ini adalah perbincangan tentang menjadi manusia dan menerima setiap fase kehidupan dengan tenang.A special episode with a special set and a special guest.Big thanks to our friends Scentplus for making this possible, and also AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach for the warm welcome.We hope everyone enjoys the episode!

We sit down with the one and only Yovie Widianto, a name synonymous with timeless songs, beautiful lyrics, and the golden era of Indonesian pop. From founding Kahitna to shaping the soundtrack of our love lives for nearly four decades, saying he is a legend still feels like an understatement. Now stepping into a new role as Presidential Special Staff for the Creative Economy, Yovie is using his voice and expereinces not just to compose, but to advocate for artists, creators, and the future of Indonesia’s creative industries.-----------------If you've watched the video until the end you probably notice there's a quick plug for our perfume collaboration with Avalanche. Here's the link to purchase the perfume, Thankyou!The Host: https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-the-host-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147Interview Room:https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-interview-room-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147If you want to see other collections from Avalanche you can head over to: avalanchefragrance.com/links

Forget fairy tales and outdated traditions real relationships are messy, beautiful, and it take more than just love. If you're preparing for marriage, trying to repair it, or simply want to understand your emotional patterns Bu Rani is a guide worth following. As a marriage consultant, she doesn’t promise happily ever after, but she does offer something even better: the tools to build a relationship that’s real and conscious. In this episode, we talk about love as it is without the sugar coating.---------------If you've watched the video until the end you probably notice there's a quick plug for our perfume collaboration with Avalanche. Here's the link to purchase the perfume, Thankyou!The Host: https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-the-host-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147Interview Room:https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-interview-room-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147If you want to see other collections from Avalanche you can head over to: avalanchefragrance.com/links

Known for writing emotionally resonant and critically acclaimed novels like Critical Eleven, The Architecture of Love, and Antologi Rasa, Ika has carved out a space in Indonesia’s literary scene where honest stories about love, ambition, and identity take center stage. But behind her bestsellers is a story of discipline, duality, and deep personal drive. We talk about what it really takes to write a book that connects with thousand and how she balances her high-level banking career with the creative demands of storytelling, and why both disciplines have shaped her success in very different ways.

Whether you’re a writer, a reader, a creative, or just someone trying to balance it all this episode will leave you inspired to find your own rhythm, tell your own story, and remember the people who helped you begin it.---------------If you've watched the video until the end you probably notice there's a quick plug for our perfume collaboration with Avalanche. Here's the link to purchase the perfume, Thankyou!The Host: https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-the-host-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147Interview Room:https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-interview-room-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147If you want to see other collections from Avalanche you can head over to: avalanchefragrance.com/links

A stand-up comedian known for his sharp and dry humor, but behind the mic, he's also a world-class procrastinator. In this episode, we get real about the ups and downs of the stand-up scene in Indonesia: how the industry has grown, the unshakable role of community, and why no comic truly makes it by going at it alone, as Gilang puts it, no comic kills it solo because behind every punchline is a support system that made it land.---------------

If you've watched the video until the end you probably notice there's a quick plug for our perfume collaboration with Avalanche. Here's the link to purchase the perfume, Thankyou!The Host: https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-the-host-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147Interview Room:https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-interview-room-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147If you want to see other collections from Avalanche you can head over to: avalanchefragrance.com/links

Di tengah riuhnya isu lingkungan, ada satu suara muda yang konsisten bekerja dan berdampak besar: Giri Marhara. Dalam episode ini, kami berbincang dengan Giri Marhara atau kerao di panggil Hara, pemuda yang memilih untuk tidak menunggu perubahan, melainkan memulainya. Semenjak 2013 ia telah membersihkan 2,856.01 KG sampah dan hingga sekarang angka masih belum berhenti. Obrolan ini membawa kita menyelami proses berpikir, nilai-nilai, dan motivasi di balik setiap langkah yang Hara ambil. Lebih dari sekadar cerita tentang kebersihan atau lingkungan, ini adalah refleksi tentang tanggung jawab personal, tentang peran kita sebagai individu dalam masyarakat, dan tentang pentingnya bergerak meski tidak selalu terlihat.--------------------------00:00 Introduction14:25 How it all started19:25 Where his strong principles come from24:51 The main goal31:22 What he gets from picking up trash33:35 How the canoe came into the picture38:20 The site & his gear40:48 A quick demo: how he does it

Ruang dialog ini mempertemukan dua pilar yang tak terpisahkan dalam pendidikan anak: guru dan orang tua. Di tengah perubahan zaman yang cepat dan tantangan sosial yang terus berkembang, kurikulum sekolah berupaya merespons dengan membekali anak-anak tak hanya dengan pengetahuan akademis, tetapi juga kecakapan emosional, karakter, dan nilai-nilai hidup. Namun, pendidikan tidak berhenti di ruang kelas. Tanpa keselarasan visi antara sekolah dan rumah, setiap langkah pembelajaran bisa kehilangan makna dan arah. Dialog ini hadir untuk menjembatani harapan dan tantangan dari kedua belah pihak, karena ketika guru dan orang tua berjalan beriringan, anak-anak tak hanya belajar lebih baik, tetapi juga tumbuh dalam lingkungan yang memahami, mendukung, dan memberi jalan untuk menjadi versi terbaik diri.

Raditya Wibowo is quietly redefining what it means to build the future of mobility in Indonesia. As the founder and CEO of MAKA Motors, he brings a rare combination of operational rigor, product intuition, and long-term vision. Before MAKA Motors, Raditya held key leadership roles at Gojek, including Chief Transport Officer, where he helped shape how millions of Indonesians move every day. That experience didn’t just teach him scale, it showed him what mobility looks like on the ground: what works, what breaks, and what’s missing. He launched MAKA Motors with a clear goal to build electric two-wheelers that are not only environmentally sound, but also uncompromising in performance.---------------If you've watched the video until the end you probably notice there's a quick plug for our perfume collaboration with Avalanche. Here's the link to purchase the perfume, Thankyou!The Host: https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-the-host-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147Interview Room:https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-interview-room-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147If you want to see other collections from Avalanche you can head over to: avalanchefragrance.com/links

Pratama Nugraha, better known as Tamtam, is a creator who’s not just cooking food, he’s sparking a movement. He’s the creative mind behind some of the most mouthwatering vegan takes on Indonesian cuisine you’ll ever see. From reimagining classic dishes into vegan delights to exploring the deeper meaning of food as identity, Tamtam isn’t just making meals, he’s telling stories. Through food, he preserves culture and opens up conversations about the richness of Indonesian ingredients and cuisines.---------------If you've watched the video until the end you probably notice there's a quick plug for our perfume collaboration with Avalanche. Here's the link to purchase the perfume, Thankyou!The Host: https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-the-host-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147Interview Room:https://www.tokopedia.com/avalanchefragrance/avalanche-fragrance-x-maknatalks-interview-room-extrait-de-parfum?extParam=whid%3D16513147If you want to see other collections from Avalanche you can head over to: avalanchefragrance.com/links

Raised in Singkawang, Morgan moved to Jakarta chasing a dream. He broke through with SM*SH, but he never planned to stay in one lane. While fame came quickly through music, Morgan knew he didn’t want to be boxed in as just the "heartthrob." The journey from boyband idol to respected actor wasn’t instant it took years of choosing the harder path, taking roles that challenged him, and proving that he could do more than just look good on screen.His latest role in a film by Joko Anwar? That’s not just another gig, it’s his statement. a chance to show the depth he’s been building all along. More than "just another goodlooking face in the industry", Morgan is proof that reinvention isn't about erasing your past, but evolving beyond it.