Star of our MARS TV series, James Kumar drops by YLB to talk about how he started his career as a director but ended up in front of the camera, how Forrest Gump inspires him till today, and how he thrived during the COVID lockdowns. Oh, and did we mention what a riot he was on set? The one and only James Kumar!

You can catch our NEW TV series MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM starring James here (free to watch from 2nd February onwards): https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Mars-Poyi-Sernthuttom-206486 

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On Thursday, it was revealed that Singapore has renewed the contract to host the F1 race by another whopping 7 years, which is the longest extension since this night race was first incorporated in 2008. What does this say about our outlook on COVID in the coming few months? Also, Dee Kosh uploaded his first video since 2020, where he addressed the charges against him and wanted to "correct the falsehoods that have been circulated by the media". We examine how the public seems to be reacting to his video.

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SG extends F1 race another SEVEN years

• Singapore Grand Prix renews contract to host Formula 1 night race
• Singapore renews Formula One deal until 2028; this year's night race to be held on Oct 2
• Expats head for the exit as 'easy' Singapore's COVID controls bite

Dee Kosh says he’s not a pedophile

• Dee Kosh drops 9-minute clip, says he's not a pedophile
• YouTuber Dee Kosh to plead guilty to sexual offences, including exploitation of young persons

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It was recently announced that concessions would be made for unvaccinated worshippers to attend private worship in small groups of 5. This was due to appeals made by a couple of religious organizations in the last few weeks. Is this really a case of “double standards”? In Hollywood, “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage called out Disney for their upcoming live-action remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”. But is it too early to be judging the product, even before it’s made?

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Unvaxxed allowed to worship in groups of 5

• Unvaccinated people can continue attending private worship in groups of up to 5 from Feb 1
• Churches appealing for concessions for unvaccinated worshippers when new Covid-19 rules kick in on Feb 1

Peter Dinklage calls out Disney for “Snow White” remake

• Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms (Exclusive)
• Peter Dinklage says 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' live-action remake is 'backwards'

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Welcome to our first ever LIVE podcast recording, which was recorded as part of Funny Fridays at the National Gallery! And for this momentous occasion, we decided to pay tribute to all the awesome listeners who have supported YLB all this while by looking back at the Top 5 episodes of 2021, based on YOUR listens! Was it Raeesah Khan, NOC or Xiaxue that lived rent-free in our brains this year? What hot topics were YOU dying to discuss? And what other shenanigans did we get up to during this live podcast?

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Thanks to the awesome team behind the Light to Night Festival 2022 for making this happen! Funny Fridays was just one part of the festival, and there are a ton of other exhibits and activities you can check out at and around the National Gallery. Find out more at this link!

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President Halimah Yacob posted on Facebook on 8th Jan about the recent case of a pest control technician who was jailed for potentially exposing the public to COVID-19 by refusing a swab test and returning to work. In the same post, she called out employers who have incentive policies that penalize workers when they take sick leave due to COVID-19. What can we expect to arise from the attention on this topic? Elsewhere, a global travel website listed SG as the “Most Instagrammable Place In The World” , ahead of other popular tourist destination like New York and Tokyo, Really meh???

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President Halimah calls out employers for penalizing workers taking COVID leave

• Pest control technician jailed 5 weeks after refusing Covid-19 swab test to avoid being on MC
• Man who didn't want to lose $100 work incentive jailed for refusing sick leave, Covid-19 swab test
• 'Not fair' for employers to deprive workers of allowance when they take sick leave due to COVID-19: President Halimah - CNA
• SIA needs to rethink its position on MCs, News - AsiaOne

SG crowned “Most Instagrammable Place In The World”

• Singapore crowned the most Instagrammable place in the world in 2022

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In December 2021, around 469 OCBC customers were conned of a total of $8.5 million by an SMS phishing scam, leaving many bewildered victims stripped of their life savings overnight. Many customers have since come forward to question the bank’s response to the scam, asking if more could have been done to prevent this. Elsewhere, YouTuber Naomi Wu called out Razer for false advertising on the purported N95 certification of the Razer Zephyr mask product, which led to Razer amending their marketing materials. Is it an overreaction from the YouTuber?

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Should OCBC be held responsible for phishing scams?

• OCBC S'pore scam victims, many who lost life savings, slam bank for underwhelming response
• Nearly 470 people lose at least $8.5m in phishing scams involving OCBC Bank
• OCBC phishing scam underscores trade-off between convenience and security, with bank customers at risk: Experts
• IMDA urges more businesses to sign up with anti-SMS spoofing registry to combat scams
• Commentary: Phishing and other SMS scams – shouldn’t banks bear the cost?
• How the OCBC SMS Phishing Scam Works and Who Else is Vulnerable

Razer gets called out for misleading N95 mask claims

• Razer admits its masks aren't N95 grade after all | GamesRadar+
• Razer retracts N95 mask claims after YouTuber exposes flaws, slams company for 'dishonest' marketing

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It’s our 250th episode, and to commemorate the occasion we’ll answer the deepest and most exciting questions, as chosen by YOU! How we deal with rejection, how to start your own podcast, and the worst disagreements we’ve ever had - we answer these questions and many more in this loooooooong episode!

Our upcoming National Gallery event at the Light To Night Festival: ARTSPLAINING FT. MINISTRY OF FUNNY & ASSISTANT CURATOR JENNIFER K.Y. LAM - register here

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WHO experts warned that repeating booster shots of the COVID vaccines is not a viable strategy going forward against emerging variants. In Singapore though, Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung recently said that we may need annual booster shots in the future. What should we make of this difference in messaging? Elsewhere, a Bentley driver draws the ire of the internet and even Minister Chan Chun Sing himself, by threatening to run over a security officer in order to force his way into Red Swastika School. Could he have done it any other way without going viral?

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WHO now says boosters are not a viable strategy

• WHO warns against repeated COVID-19 boosters, says too soon to treat the virus like flu
• Repeat Covid Booster Shots Risk Overloading Immune System, EU Regulators Warn - Bloomberg
• COVID booster shots may be needed every year: Ong Ye Kung
• S'pore can neither remove all social restrictions nor go for 'zero-Covid' strategy: Ong Ye Kung
• 7 questions about Covid-19 booster shots, answered - Vox
• Level of satisfaction with Govt’s handling of Covid-19 closely tied to daily case numbers: IPS study - TODAY
• working-paper-43__living-with-covid-19-in-singapore-attitudes-challenges-and-the-way-ahead.pdf
• WHO Director: Booster Shot Programs ‘Will Likely Prolong The Pandemic’ Amid Global Vaccine Inequality

Bentley driver tries to run down security officer

• New videos show Bentley driver cut queue to go into Red Swastika School, tell security guard he doesn't know how to control traffic
• Chan Chun Sing slams Bentley driver who tried to force his way into school, drove into security guard

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So after a protracted back and forth between Australian authorities and his legal team about his medical exemption from vaccination, tennis superstar and vaccine-hesitant Novak Djokovic has won the court battle to avoid deportation and to compete in the Australian Open.  Why has this story divided opinion around the world? Elsewhere, Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km challenge finally happened, and he actually didn’t win this time! Who were the winners and who gives a hoot about this event anyway?

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Djokovic wins Australian visa battle

• Novak Djokovic: Tennis star wins court battle to stay in Australia - BBC News
• ‘Even in a real prison, prisoners get three meals a day’ – Novak Djokovic’s mother hits out at treatment of world No. 1 - Eurosport
• Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know - ABC News
• This spat is about more than Novak Djokovic, COVID and tennis: It's about borders and sovereignty - ABC News
  
  

Soh Rui Yong is beaten at 2.4km challenge

• National runner Jeevaneesh Soundararajah breaks Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km record at Pocari Sweat run - TODAY
• Tiong Bahru residents pen letter of support to family in National Day banner targeted by racist remarks | The Straits Times
  
  

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HELLO 2022! We can’t think of a better way to welcome the new year than by defying COVID restrictions, which is what a few hundred revelers did on NYE when they congregated as a group at Clarke Quay and improvised their own countdown party. The authorities have promised to comb CCTV footage to identify the culprits, but what exactly are they looking for? Elsewhere, actress Jacelyn Tay was ridiculed by Xiaxue and other online commentators after she publicly shared a conversation with her 10-year-old son about sex. We debate whether there was any harm done by her post.

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Police combing through CCTV footage of Clarke Quay NYE revelers

• Crowd at New Year’s Eve gathering at Clarke Quay swelled to hundreds and became 'too big to control', say eyewitnesses
• Public weariness sets in against Covid-19 curbs in Singapore, despite anger and disappointment with New Year countdown crowds
• New Year's Eve gathering at Clarke Quay 'potential superspreading event': COVID-19 task force
• CCTV of NYE at Clarke Quay being checked: Lawrence Wong

Actress Jacelyn Tay talks sex with her son

• Xiaxue Blasts Jacelyn Tay For Sharing Her Conversation With 10yo Son About Anal Sex
• Jacelyn Tay’s Son Wants Her To Cane Him Even Though He Hasn’t Been Naughty

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