Totally Normal Folks

Indonesia's most fashionable history nerd, Alma Al Farisi (@almahello), joins the Totally Normal Folks to talk about the resurgence of the kebaya, and the seldom discussed influences of traditional textiles and garb on the country's social and political landscape.If that description sounds more intelligent than what you're used to, that's because our esteemed guest's presence on this episode alone has exponentially increased our collective IQs, and we have now become infinitely more Cultured™. If YOU too want to expand your minds, or if you're keen on hearing some juicy vintage historical gossip, then listen on!

This week we update you on the War in Iran, celebrate the acquittal of four Indonesian activists who were arrested during last year's massive protests, and talk about the Indonesian government's proposed ban of social media for children under 16.Sources:https://www.tempo.co/politik/komdigi-koordinasi-lintas-kementerian-soal-akses-medsos-anak-2121232Placemaking And Privatization In Tambora‘s Public Open Space byMaria Immaculata Ririk Winandari, Punto Wijayanto, Ardilla Jefrihttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/09/proposed-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s-rejected-by-mpshttps://jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/should-social-media-be-restricted-for-kids-indonesia-joins-global-effort-to-protect-children-onlinehttps://en.tempo.co/read/2091620/amnesty-criticizes-indonesias-social-media-ban-for-under-16Interview with Youths on Social Media (https://share.google/fhiSdtYkuV6KEGwBn)https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/03/09/activists-acquittal-of-riot-incitement-hailed-as-democratic-win.html?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=channel_indonesiahttps://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/03/07/court-finds-activists-not-guilty-of-inciting-august-riot.htmlhttps://ylbhi.or.id/bibliografi/laporan/laporan-kpf-operasi-pembungkaman-kaum-muda-terbesar-sejak-reformasi/https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/02/20/crackdown-on-august-unrest-biggest-state-suppression-since-1998-report.html

Ahead of the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, the Totally Normal Folks are joined by special guest, Woodcock.tv to talk film! In this episode, we discuss our four favorites of 2025, the biggest cinematic disappointments of the year, the nominees of the upcoming Oscars, and who we think is gonna take home the big prize.

Singapore's King of Comedy, Fadzri Rashid aka Fakkah Fuzz, joins the podcast to talk about our shared Southeast Asian experiences with racism, dictatorships, environmental collapse, and other fun stuff! What makes Singapore so great? Why is the Malaysian Parliament so chaotic? and Why can't we all just get along? All this, plus the low down on Fadzri's latest comedic escapades, can be found right here on this episode.

Love! We all want it, but it's getting harder and harder to find nowadays. Is it our fault? or are the forces of capitalism once again putting the odds against our favor? On this episode, the Totally Normal Folks are joined by the internet's favorite no-nonsense political commentator, Indah G, as they delve into the dreadful world of modern romance.

The Totally Normal Folks reflect on the decade that shaped them and many other Gen-Zers; the 2010s. The time of seemingly endless summers, catchy party anthems, and outrageously skinny jeans. As 2010s nostalgia comes back in a big way, we ask the question, why are we already nostalgic for decade that just passed? what did the 2010s mean to us? and does this mean the mustache tattoo on my finger is no longer cringe?

The Totally Normal Folks go back to high school (figuratively), and re-examine where it all went wrong. On this episode, we discuss the state of public and private education in Indonesia, the underappreciation of teachers across the country, and why schooling is a capitalist conspiracy all along.

The Totally Normal Folks take you back to their whimsical youth, when their eyes glimmered with hope and hearts filled with dreams. Long before they ever heard about such terms as "maximizing shareholder value" or "paid in experience" or worse yet "LinkedIn Influencer"

In this pilot episode of the Totally Normal Folks podcast, we talk about fads in all its shapes and sizes. Hop onto hear our rambling opinions on the unrelenting march of Padel courts in our hometown of Jakarta, how colonialism stopped us from being racist towards each other (kinda), and why mindful eating is a load of nonsense.