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The SG Boys
by The SG Boys
LGBTQ+ Singaporeans gather around a microphone to share stories of love, loss, friendship and family.Hosted by Joshua Simon, Sam Jo and Kennede Sng. Recorded in Singapore, a largely conservative country that criminalises sex between men and where there are no anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people, The SG Boys aims to be a safe space where all are welcome.The beliefs, views and opinions expressed on the podcast are attributable to its hosts only, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, organisation, company or individual.Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoysFor media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe [email protected]
Episodes
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SURVIVOR | with Hirzi Zulkiflie
Trigger warning: This episode mentions self-harm and suicide which may be distressing for some. Comedian and YouTube royalty Hirzi Zulkiflie has plenty to get off his smooth chest and we are here for it! The multiple traumas of dating as a brown gay man in Singapore? Check. Queer spaces that are...
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Confessions Of A Sexologist | with Dr Martha Lee
Are you ready to confess? 'Cause we have something we wanna talk about! Singapore's 1st clinical sexologist, Dr Martha Tara Lee, joins us for an honest discussion on love, lust and all things coitus. We ask Martha all the burning questions we have, including: Can pornography be educational or...
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Hot Takes
You wanted more in 2026 so here we go! Would we date each other? What's the worst gay dating app? Why does military wear turn us on so much? The conversation turns tender as we wonder: Is being gay more a blessing or a curse? Surely queer pop culture and the unapologetic appreciation of penis are...
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Bottoms Up!
It's been 5 years since our first episode together! The Power of 3 is back in the studio as we summon OG #SGBoy Kennede Sng to celebrate our journey thus far. Kennede is no longer a twink, Josh is now a bottom (?) and Sam Jo reveals a secret, vodka-laced episode that has not (yet) seen the light…
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What A Mess! | with Sissy & Sassy
Elphaba and Glinda have flown in early for a special Halloween episode with The SG Boys! Meet the House of Haute Mess, the dynamic duo who are Singapore's answer to Heidi Klum every All Hallows' Eve. Not only do they adore Halloween, Sissy and Sassy Sucktits are also a pair of lovebirds who do…
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Daddy Is A Drag Queen | with Kitti Rose
Just like his favourite VH1 divas, Kittipetch Pingkarawat aka Kitti Rose wears many hats…and wigs. Not only is he a baby drag queen and a brain tumour survivor who lives with bipolar disorder, Kitti is also a loving hubby to a wife in Thailand and a devoted daddy to their nine-year-old daughter.…
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Baby Boy | with Bobby, Stefan and Nat
Certified quality! As Sam Jo catches his breath from the madness of Mayhem month, Joshua catches up with three of the four masterminds behind Baby Boy, Singapore’s iconique queer RnB and Hip-hop party: Nightlife maestro and former Lady Gaga stylist Bobby Luo, wacky and waacking fashionista...
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The Wedding Banquet
Sam Jo and Josh catch up over the phone before a new interview with the cast of The Wedding Banquet - Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Han Gi-chan. The film is a new LGBTQ+ themed romantic comedy opening in Singapore on June 19, and also screening at Pink Screen for Pink Fest this Pride…
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Marry The Night
Rachael’s Getting Married! Our girl finally announces her engagement to the love of her life who almost dated Josh? 👰🏻♀️Rachael reckons with her sense of self: Wife, Partner, Plus-one. We all love a wedding but society has fewer scripts for those who don’t want to vanish inside one....
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The One With Bianca Del Rio
We kick off a brand new season of our little gay podcast with drag and comedy icon Bianca Del Rio, who joins us backstage from her show in Hawaii. Here to spill the tea and throw plenty of shade, the clown queen tells Josh and Sam Jo why she doesn't consider herself a legend (yet), why she…
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Age Of Glory
Recording this episode in the thick of Brat Summer and the Hungry Ghost month, The SG Boys contemplate something which we have always dreaded - old age and all of its accompanying health issues. Josh reveals his recent ordeals with costochondritis and oral mucoceles, while Sam Jo, in true Ashlee...
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Dancing On My Own | With Shawn Soh
Shawn Soh aka Plantbro joins us for an intimate chat about being often introverted, sometimes lonely, but always gay and happy to dance through life on his own terms. Shawn looks back on life-changing moments that, albeit painful, have helped him to blossom: from voluntarily signing himself up…
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Let's Get Pink! | with Harris Zaidi
Harris Zaidi may be the festival director of Pink Fest, but don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got, he's still, he's still Harris From The HDB Block! The gay month is upon us and Harris is here to give us the lowdown on Singapore's annual Pride festival that celebrates all things LGBTQ. From...
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Crossroads
Is it okay to be gay and Christian at the same time? From the crossroads of Shibuya to the cross at the end of the road, Josh searches for spiritual belonging. He attends Singapore's first LGBTQ+ affirming church and deepens his relationship with his parents by taking them to Japan for the first...
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People Like Us | with Leon Cheo
We kick off 2024 with Leon Cheo, the creator, writer and director of People Like Us, a gay Singaporean web series that has been nominated for an International Emmy. Leon recounts various milestones in the show's history, from how it was developed with Action For Aids and gayhealth.sg to raise HIV...
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The Goodbye
Relax! It’s not the end. But we’re saying goodbye to 2023. And by we, we mean Sam Jo, Joshua, Kennede and Rachael! It’s time for a reunion so we’re checking in on each other before taking on a new year. Kennede reveals why he really left the podcast, and shares some lessons he has learned from…
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The Comeback
It's been a tough year for The SG Boys, but thankfully our favourite divas have taught us that Nothing Really Matters, we are Stronger than yesterday and yes, we can make it Through The Rain. In our first tête-à-tête in the longest time, we go off on tangents nobody asked for: Escapism through...
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Short Circuit | with Isaac Tng, Pearl and Daryl Cheong
Short Circuit is Singapore’s first queer short film festival that is currently in its seventh edition. Festival director Isaac Tng and his teammates Daryl Cheong and Pearl aka Phoo Myet Che join us for a chat about reel-istic representation and self-expression through film, art and volunteerism....
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If I Were A King | with Jo Tan, Irfan Kasban and Mitch Leow
It's a full house and royal flush with the team behind King, the award-winning one-(wo)man play presented by T:>Works. Playwright and performer Jo Tan, director Irfan Kasban and choreographer Mitch Leow chat about the maKing of the show and why they ain’t joKing when it comes to breaKing down...
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Queen Of The Universe | with Maxie Andreison
In our first cross-country episode recorded entirely over Zoom, Josh rings up Sam Jo as he celebrates Pride in Canada! Together, we hop on another call with Maxie Andreison from the Philippines, the only Asian queen in the WOW Presents Plus’ drag singing competition, Queen Of The Universe.…
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We Are Family | with Ching & Cally
What does family mean to you? For parents-to-be Ching and Cally, it's about being free to love each other and welcoming their newborn into this world. The couple behind LGBTQ+ platform Prout share why they have chosen to start a family in Singapore, despite the challenges that rainbow families...
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Baby Queen | with Opera Tang
Drag queen-cum-Samsui woman Opera Tang drops by to discuss Baby Queen, her documentary feature that’s taking international film festivals by storm. Fresh off her Songkran tour, Opera tells us why Taobao is responsible for her iconic lewk, how she reconciles her feminine energy with societal...
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To Queer Or Not To Queer | with Mark Kinoshita
Comedian and content creator Mark Kinoshita aka Auntie aka Minerva McGonagall joins us for a chat about navigating our queerness both online and on the streets. Mark revisits his early clubbing days, when his friends successfully "shocked the gay" out of him; Josh looks back on his past...
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A Ruined Orgasm | with Alfian Sa'at
In our lengthiest (and girthiest) episode yet, writer and former “angry young man” Alfian Sa’at joins us for one fierce hour to uncover his life as a poet, playwright and alleged agent of chaos. Alfian tells us about his multiple brushes with censorship, the importance of semantics and why the...
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Stage Beauty | with Kak Nina Boo
Showgirl extraordinaire Kak Nina Boo was once told that she was not pretty enough, but she has since outlived all her naysayers to become one of Singapore's most beloved drag icons. The Tanglin Halt native and former girlfriend of Sang Nila Utama takes us back to a time when she waited tables and...
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Dragon Horse Spirit
The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! Chinese New Year is around the corner and what better way to usher in the Year of the Rabbit than to check out fengshui readings based on our zodiac animals? Sam Jo the Dragon may find himself soaring overseas, while Josh…
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This Is Us... Then
The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! After a much-needed hibernation, Josh and Sam Jo surprise each other with belated Christmas gifts that reference some of their favourite pop and R&B divas. They also muse about the year ahead as Sam Jo dangerously approaches...
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Metamorphosis
Do we fear or embrace the changes that life brings? Sam Jo is now balls deep in drag. Kennede is using his voice louder than ever. And Joshua is single again. The boys come together, over a bottle of sparkling wine, to reflect on where they are currently in their lives. Subscribe and connect with...
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A Moment Like This
Everybody say REPEAL! Singapore is finally repealing 377A, the law that criminalises gay sex. We celebrate this historic moment with the return of OG SG Boy Kennede to relive the euphoria and tears from repeal night, and ask the bittersweet question that's on all our minds: what next? Subscribe…
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Straight Acting | with Darren & Deonn
How do you try to keep things straight… when you’re anything but? Queer people in Singapore have had to 'act straight' for so much of their lives. Either to navigate rules which do not favour them, avoid discrimination or simply fit in and be accepted in society. This is the premise for Wild…
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Can I Ask You Another Question?
We're back with answers to the questions you've asked us each time you slip into our DMs. Do we live with any regrets? What were the moments from the podcast that were edited out and why? What song best represents us - and why did Kennede leave?! (jk that's already been answered). [Trigger…
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All The Lovers | with Scott & Fabian
When Josh was 15 years old and struggling to understand his sexuality, his PE (physical education) teacher came out to him. Scott represented a healthy, positive example of a queer person living confidently in Singapore back in the 2000s. In our new episode, they reunite after all these years. We...
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How You Doin?!
The SG Boys squad catch up after some major personal milestones: Josh is back after a life-changing trip to Seoul with his boyfriend; Rachael has shacked up with her boyfriend; and Sam Jo (still single, hi) is now an award-winning drag queen, JoJo Sam Clair! We cover all that and what we REALLY...
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Big Brown Queer | with Aarti Olivia Dubey
Aarti Olivia Dubey proudly embraces being Big, Brown and Queer. The body positive fashion blogger behind Curves Becomes Her joins us as this week's extra special guest. A mental health therapist turned activist-writer, Aarti tells us why it's been tough growing up not just big, but also brown and...
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Her Story | with Andrea Razali
Her name is Andrea Razali (@AndreaRazali) and this is her story. An entrepreneur, actress, model and beauty pageant winner, Andrea is the first Singaporean trans woman to appear on the covers of New York Times Style: Singapore and L’Officiel. But behind the glamorous photoshoots and wonderful...
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Mariah Christmas, Darling! | with Pauriah Carey
It's a Mariah Christmas, Darling! Or should we say, Pauriah? @pauriahcarey is arguably the biggest Mariah Carey lamb (read: fan) in Singapore, so he joins us in celebration of the Queen of Christmas this festive season. We gush about growing up with our favourite pop divas, reflect on the past…
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Double Dads | with Cameron & Andre
It’s not every day in Singapore that you meet 2 gay, married men raising a child. What may be a dream for many of us is a reality for Cameron and Andre. We speak to the couple about their relationship - from when they met to how they navigated the surrogacy process and ended up pushing a baby...
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Potential Breakup Episode | with lewloh
Singaporean musician lewloh dives into the art of heartbreak, grief and healing from it. Does the '30 Day No Contact Rule' really work? Is it wise to write songs about your ex? How long does it take to move on from someone you once loved? Listen to Lew's new album 'michigan/missinghim' out now on...
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True Singapore Gay Ghost Stories
3 gay men share 3 dark tales of terror in this spooky Halloween special of The SG Boys podcast! From playful poltergeists in an army bunk to harrowing house hauntings, these ghost stories are not for the faint of heart. Music artist lewloh joins us for this eerie episode in the first of two guest...
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What's A Faghag? | with Pam Oei
In June this year, Wild Rice's play, Faghag*, starring local thespian Pam Oei, sparked a heated debate over the use of the term. For the first time since then, Pam reflects on the uproar and her role as an LGBTQ+ ally. She takes us back to the days of Happy, a gay bar that held Faghag…
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Let's Talk About Sex | with Jenson Gabriel Tan
Dive into the sex lives of The SG Boys, from our best and worst hook-ups to our fetishes, fears and lessons learned the hard way. Who said that the condom doesn't always fit? And who once felt like Mariah Carey in bed? They say that size doesn't matter, but The SG Boys: Season 3 promises longer...
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Where I Belong | with Tanya Chua and Wrabel
A special bonus episode before the launch of Season 3 dedicated to LGBTQ+ Singaporeans who ask themselves: "Is this where I belong?" With Singapore's National Day Parade happening this weekend, we reach out to pop star Tanya Chua, who celebrates the 20th anniversary of her iconic song 'Where I...
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The Reunion Episode
In the season two finale of The SG Boys, Kennede reunites with Josh and Sam Jo. Together, they celebrate and reflect on the triumphs and challenges each of them have faced in the making of this series. What does the future hold for The SG Boys podcast? All will be revealed in this reunion....
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Just Follow Law | with Indulekshmi Rajeswari & Mick Yang
We chat with Indu, the lead for Same But Different, a legal guidebook that collates existing community laws in Singapore and applies them to situations that LGBT couples and families might face. We also speak to Mick, one of their volunteers about his experience as a trans person living in...
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Gimme More | with St. Vincent
June was a rollercoaster ride - from Pink Dot to celebrating Josh and Sam Jo's birthdays. With #FreeBritney we revisit Josh's interview with Britney Spears and discuss her conservatorship. Finally, one of the most inventive musicians today, St. Vincent, calls in to share some encouragement to the...
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Extra Large | with Becca D'Bus
Singapore's Biggest Drag Queen - Becca D'Bus - sits down with The SG Boys for an intimate chat on everything that'll make you go "whoa!" and Josh reveals the story behind the 'XL' in his Instagram handle. Not one to shy away from speaking her mind, Becca offers unique perspectives on activism,...
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Can I Ask You A Question?
Recorded just days before Singapore announced its Heightened Alert phase, this episode answers questions that many of you have asked on Instagram, such as "Who do we think is the cutest guest on the podcast?" and "What’s our type?" Also, guess which of us just got attached!? Listen to find out on...
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Call Your Girlfriend | with Jamie Lim
We chat with Jamie Lim to hear her coming out story as a lesbian, as well as discuss gender expectations, Pokémon and the possible sociopolitical factors linked to one's sexuality. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or collaborations, contact our...
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3 Generations of Gay | with Johnson Ong
3 generations of gay men come together to learn how life was like in the 80's and 90's before the age of Grindr. Our special guest, Johnson Ong aka DJ Big Kid, has been on the front line of #Ready4Repeal, the movement to repeal Section 377A that criminalises gay sex in Singapore. Subscribe and...
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Birthday Boy
We celebrate Kennede's birthday and share personal stories of how birthdays have also been tough for us through the years. Ren, our new Astrolo-gay, joins the show to break down our horoscopes and uncover what's in the stars for The SG Boys. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
LGBTQ+ Singaporeans gather around a microphone to share stories of love, loss, friendship and family.Hosted by Joshua Simon, Sam Jo and Kennede Sng. Recorded in Singapore, a largely conservative country that criminalises sex between men and where there are no anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people, The SG Boys aims to be a safe space where all are welcome.The beliefs, views and opinions expressed on the podcast are attributable to its hosts only, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, organisation, company or individual.Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoysFor media requests or collaborations, contact our Communications Lead, Rachael De Foe [email protected]
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