As the saying goes, the balder you are, the better you sound. Come tune in to this podcast that literally no one asked for as we explore anything and everything that the bald guy wants to talk about. Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/piaoproductions Follow us on instagram: @kennethnggg @yvettesjournal
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Is it harder to be a teacher in Singapore today? (ft. Cheryl)
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Why does it seem impossible to be a teacher today? How does your experience as a student affect how you teach? From the decision to become a teacher to navigating the complexities of the modern classroom, Cheryl shares her experiences and stories. Discover if there truly is a difference between being a teacher and an educator. Cheryl's instagram: @…
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Millennials, Gen Z and growing up as one
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Millennials and Gen Z, are we that different? We dive into what sets generations apart and what brings them together; from the rise of social media to the emo phases on Facebook. We reminisce about arranging meetups without phones, the first wave of social media, and our favorite nostalgic moments. Take the Gen Z slang test to find out if you have …
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A yoga journey from student to teacher (ft. Miao)
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We sit down with Miao to explore the multifaceted journey of getting started in yoga and transitioning into teaching. From part-time teaching struggles to the saturation of the yoga industry in Singapore, we take a look at the highs and lows of her journey. Join us for an enlightening conversation that goes beyond yoga as just an exercise!Miao's in…
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Getting engaged and living together
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We are back with a new episode! We delve into the intricacies of transitioning from "me" to "we" as a couple, navigate the nuances of sharing space, and discuss the differences between staying over and truly cohabitating. And oh, we are engaged! <3
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Eat, live and breath Japan - what it means to be there for 12 years
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こにちは〜 みんな、しゃしぶりです。For this episode of Baldcast, we invite Lydia, one of Kenneth’s oldest friends, who has been living in Japan for the past X years! We find out the realities of living in Japan, and what Lydia might (or might not) miss about Singapore. Want to find out why Kenneth is such a weab? Listen on. Lydia's Insta: @omoteno.dia…
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Criticisms, compliments and a therapy session
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A special guest joins us for this episode: Yuxin, Yvette’s friend and dedicated Baldcast listener 😏 We unearth some of our deep-seated issues with criticism and that age-old enemy - compliments. What are our exactly opposite reactions to them? How did our reactions change as we grew up, if at all? And now, how do we give critique when we need to? W…
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Going into your 30s be like
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Going into your 30s be like ‘nobody actually knows what they’re doing, and we still feel like we’re 25 actually, but we’re expected to know shit’. In this episode, freshly-minted 30-year-old Yvette gets useful tips from Uncle Kenneth: your friends becoming parents, being a boomer on Facebook, pronouncing Din Tai Fung.…
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Failures, rejections and dealing with them
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Look, everyone faces rejection and failures: life is a process. But how do we deal with them? This week, we discuss failing in school, in relationships, in getting the job we want—and in the eyes of society. Why does Yvette looove stressing herself out? How did Kenneth get over a crush who rejected him? Listen to find out.…
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Confessions of NUS Chemical Engineers
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What is a chemical engineer? We brought in two of Kenneth’s university friends, Shiu Cheong and Chuan Wei, to share about why we chose chemical engineering in NUS, revisit some of our traumatic experiences of studying too hard, as well as to decide which is better: our school life or our work life?
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Finding meaningful work in private, public and non-profit sectors
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In this redux episode of work and finding meaning, we are joined by Joanne! With Kenneth’s job change, we now have perspectives from the public, private and non-profit sector. What keeps us going, and how much is enough when it comes to salary? Tune in to find out.
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10 years of Piao Productions: the journey, the lessons, the stories.
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Piao Productions has been around for 10 years?! We invite a founding member Xue Zhe to talk about how we got started, look back at some of our favourite videos, and reveal the story behind a video that never saw the light of day. A request to take down a video? Checked. Got the attention of a political leader? Checked. Cringed at older videos? Also…
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Dating in the Age of the Pandemic
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Finding love can be emotionally stressful and disheartening—what more in the midst of a never-ending pandemic. We sit down with Pei Lin to talk about dating pre- and post-COVID, the various dating apps out there, and red flags to watch out for. And if you are loving love this Valentines’ Day, treat yourself to something sweet this Valentines’ Day, …
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The fevered dream that is 2020/2021
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Aaaand it's time for another Baldcast round-up. With the past two years blurring together, we ask ourselves, "Wait, did that happen in 2020 or 2021?" In this episode, we talk about things that blew our minds in 2021, and where we're at in our relationship (do we want kids?!) and where we're headed - y'know, a relationship performance review. Thank …
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Growing old(er) and taking care of yourself
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Feeling that crick in your neck after a long day at the desk? Or your knee aching after a run? We chat with physiotherapist Cui Jing, an old friend of Kenneth's, on how we can take better care of our bodies. Find out what's the difference between a physiotherapist and a chiropractor, and how we can age better; from moving right to eating right. You…
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Learning Japanese, having a thick skin and other randomness
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We talk about everything that came to our minds recently: unboxing a subscription box of Japanese snacks, learning Japanese, Kenneth's "thick skin" and being shameless, the shitstorm at Activision Blizzard and the upcoming Olympics. Join us for an episode of randomness. Want us to talk about a certain topic? Hit us up! Bokksu referral link: http://…
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Quit your job to live overseas for a year?
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We've all said this: "I want to take a year off work just to travel." Well, Yvette's friend Jeanette did just that. In 2020, she was in a work-and-travel programme in New Zealand - yes, through lockdown. Today, we discuss the benefits and costs of a year off, the "Singapore dream", and convincing Kenneth to live a few months in Japan.…
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GAMER AND SPOILER ALERT! Jeremy is back for an in-depth discussion on Final Fantasy 7 Remake! How does an OG FF7 gamer feel towards the game compared to someone entering the world for the first time? How do we think the story will end in Remake? And who is the best waifu: Tifa or Aerith?
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In this longer episode, we are joined by a special guest Wynne, and Yvette is back! We talk about the different part-time jobs we've done in the past. Want to find out who cried while scolding 13-year-olds? Who acted as the perfect Channel 8 drama villain? Tune in and stick 'til the end for a spicy ending 🔥…
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NERD ALERT! Yvette's all caught up with work so Jeremy was summoned as a replacement. In this episode, we reminisced about the games we grew up with, what we enjoyed about them, and how we fed our gaming habits while managing school work and our parents’ expectations.
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How 2020 went for us; the highs and lows!
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First podcast of 2021! 2020 has been an odd whirl of time going too fast or too too slow, and we ask ourselves: has it been all bad? Did we have any personal highs in the year: finding a new job, discovering a love for streaming? And what would we like to bring into 2021?
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Taking leave at home and missing Japan #Baldcast #EP18
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Travelling overseas seems like a pointless dream now, but hey, we are dreamers, okay, so let's talk about where we would like to travel to next. In this rambling episode, we tell you why you should take leave from work even if you can't travel, fantasise about Japan 🇯🇵, and compare our travel styles.…
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Allegations against Dee Kosh and related conversations
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We discuss the recent accusations against Dee Kosh alleging that the local YouTuber sexually propositioned minors, and how he was later exposed by other influencers for being an asshole. Other tangents in this conversation include: was Kenneth molested as a child? How does society sees male victims of sexual crimes? How should we treat rapists we h…
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Mental health in SG, why self-awareness is key and a psychologist's dating hazards
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COVID-19 has been a stressful time for everyone, and mental health issues are becoming especially urgent. In this episode, our friend Joyce joins us for an insightful chat on her work as a psychologist, and how we see mental health in Singapore. We discuss a few tips for mental wellness, and you can also find a few resources recommended by Joyce be…
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On sexuality and LGBTQ+ ft. Tammie
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We have our first guest on Baldcast for a discussion on LGBTQ+ issues in Singapore! Tammie shares her own experiences identifying as pansexual, and we talk about how Kenneth "woke up" to being ugly.
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Your fave is problematic
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Can we support the work of problematic assholes? This month, Yvette has a moral dilemma over her fave Harry Potter, and Kenneth wonders if we can still celebrate the achievements of people who had harmed others in the past. Join us for interesting thought experiments 🧐
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It's been a wholeass year of Baldcast - I know, we can't believe it too. This month, we ramble about what's changed, what hasn't, what's coming up. That's the true Baldcast spirit: Kenneth and Yvette talking about nothing important, and bringing you, faithful listener, along for the fun.
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In this long episode perfect for this extended Circuit Breaker, we talk about growing up fat and being bullied at school, touching on society's views on obese people. Also, is workplace bullying a thing, or just a manager being an unreasonable asshole? Keep this discussion going - do you disagree with us? Let us know, because we love a good debate!…
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What are all our lives now but one long CB (Circuit Breaker, of course) session? Join us on a virtual date, as we talk about being at home all the time, and what we look forward to whenever COVID-19 dies down. Don't be a real CB, and stay home guys!
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What sets us off? Waiting, being taken advantage of, and our parents (hey, we love them, but man, these boomers). Tune in to find out which pet peeve belongs to whom! Quick poll, who do you think is more easily triggered? 🤔
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You might not know this, but Yvette has a few tattoos! This month, Kenneth lets her ramble far too long about her tattoos (including the slightly more regrettable ones), and talks about why he may or may not get one in the future. Want to know if tattoos hurt? Want to know why people put themselves under the needle to get inked? Listen on.…
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COVID-19 and mass hysteria
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If you're looking for something besides the virus, this episode ain't it, chief. This month, we discuss the relentless COVID-19 news coverage (yes, we are hypocrites) and Singaporeans' "sia suay" panic-buying. Tune in to hear a new segment, "Storytime with Yvette", when she talks about mass hysteria in '70s Singapore. Why people react the way they …
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10 years ago, we were 22 and 18 (yeah, guess who's older? No prizes for the right answer). What have we done since then to get to where we're now? Listen to us ramble about our highlights of each year since 2010! #10yearchallenge
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ARE WE FEMINISTS? This month, we have a heated (ooh, conflict) discussion about about the "taboo" F word: FEMINISM. We discuss how women's rights work in Singapore (National Service! AWARE!), and if we agree. Listen and find out! 😉 Disagree with us? Let us know to keep the discussion going 😉
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Our experiences with losing a loved one? What have we learnt from that? What are our thoughts on euthanasia? We open up in this episode.
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Couple talk, singlehood & more
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What do we miss about being single? What kind of expectations do we have from each other? We share more about our relationship in this episode!
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How much do you think you need to be paid to lick the sweaty armpits of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? Will you sell your body if the price tag is high enough? We answer these questions and more! 😋 👅
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Hear us talk about weddings and their rituals and rant about pet peeves! Also, curious to hear about OUR ideal wedding? Tune in to find out! 😂
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Yvette joins us on our first episode talking about the road to chasing your passion here in Singapore. What is a passion? Do you need to have it? When do you know you have found one?
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