Let's face it - we haven't been living in the most sustainable way. From using single-use utensils, to relying on online shopping and amassing so much packaging, there are so many things that we need to improve on. But what is stopping us from kicking these habits? In this episode of IMO, we confess how much waste we dispose of on a day-to-day basis, and what more we can do to lead a more sustainable life. At Singapore’s current rate of waste generated, our one and only Semakau Landfill is...

"You're a late bloomer" is just an example of what some evergreen people hear constantly, along with "Your time will come" and "It will come when you least expect it". We are familiar with the light-hearted side of being single your whole life, but what is the reality of being evergreen? In this episode of IMO, Estee shares about her experience being single her whole life, and the emotional ups and downs that come with it.

Valentine's Day is coming, and love is in the air. And for John, that means swiping on dating apps. Watch as we go through his dating app profiles for all 5 of the dating apps he uses, and rate it ruthlessly.

Nicholas Teo, aka Hargaohunk, recently was involved in some drama due to a game he organised on his platform. On this episode of IMO, we discuss if stunts on social media by influencers are a good or bad thing. Link to article: https://goodyfeed.com/spore-influencer-slammed-ask-angbao/

Brad and Alastair recently did a video on being homeless in Singapore by sleeping rough for 72 hours. On this episode of IMO, we explore the parts that did not make the cut and to share the harsh reality of homelessness in our country. Link to video: https://fb.watch/igMHpL6HTX/

Logan Paul has recently got into some drama again after YouTuber Coffeezilla's three part exposé about Logan Paul's failed crypto project CryptoZoo. Despite many believing Logan to be on a redemption arc since his incident in Japan, the infamous YouTuber seems to be always involved in controversy. Do people truly change? In this episode of IMO, we discuss if cancelled influencers such as Logan Paul deserve a second chance, and how that second chance looks like.   *UPDATE* It was mentioned in...

With the new year under way, we start off as per usual: full of vigour and with our hopes and dreams still intact. That is until we decided to do this episode, where we roast each other's new year resolutions. Watch as we destroy each other's aspirations, and put our friendship on the line.

As the year came to an end, it is time to reflect on our first year as full-timers in TheSmartLocal. In this episode of IMO, we share our experiences and tips for anyone entering their first jobs.

Renting with friends and even other strangers is becoming more common in recent times, but what is it really like to live with others you may not be very familiar with? What if they cross some of your boundaries? In this episode of IMO, John and Doreen discuss their personal housemate irks, and how to communicate them.

Home Par is the latest short film produced by Sean Foo, the founder of Dear Straight People. On this episode of IMO, we discuss the ups and down of filmmaking with Sean.

It has been a good couple of years for us and IMO and we wouldn't be here without your support. In this episode of IMO, we revisit all the mistakes we have made during our podcasting journey, while we share our experiences LIVE at the Asia Podcast Festival at *SCAPE.

One Week Love is TSL's brand new hit reality show, garnering over 100K views on every single episode in the season. But with views, came its fair share of controversy due to the behaviour of some participants. In this episode of IMO, we invited the director of One Week Love, Julian, to share a bit more about what are the hidden struggles behind producing a reality show, and the moral dilemmas faced as a producer and editor of such content.

"Live everyday like it's your last day", the stereotypical motivational speaker advice that we all have heard but probably haven't heeded. But what if you really only had 24 more hours to live? In this episode of IMO, we discuss what we would do if we were in that situation, and about our existential dread.

Everyone knows the TikTok Reddit videos where people confide in others about their problems in life. In this episode of IMO, we react to some Reddit sex stories and share our thoughts on how we would deal with these problems.

Local film #LookAtMe has recently been banned in Singapore for potential to cause enmity and social division. But what are the unseen consequences of banning a movie, and is it still effective to do so in the Internet age? In this episode of IMO, we speculate why Singapore still bans movies, and whether they should in the first place.

We all know the cliched "Live Laugh Love" trip that everyone seems to be going on these days, but is it really for everybody? In this episode of IMO, Nicole shares her experience going on an extended break from work, and what she has learnt from the 2 months she was overseas.

There has been controversy surrounding the newly announced "Velma" by Mindy Kaling, a spin-off from Scooby Doo which changed a few key points of the original show, such as the races of 3/4 of the main characters. This is not the first time a show got flak for race swapping, but why exactly do we feel so averse to this "trend"? In this episode of IMO, we discuss our thoughts on race swapping, and explore why the Internet has responded so strongly against them.

Titus Low and his wife, Cheryl Chin, recently got into a bit of drama with Pui Yi following a suggestive TikTok which Titus filmed with Pui Yi. This got us thinking: what are our relationship boundaries? In this episode of IMO, we discuss how we would've reacted to the situation, and how much of our relationship boundaries we are willing to compromise for the sake of content/money.

Ned Fulmer recently got exposed on social media for cheating, joining the likes of Adam Levine and other celebrities who have found themselves in controversy surrounding adultery. This got us wondering: are celebrity couples doomed to fail? Listen as we discuss the pitfalls of being a celebrity couple, and how we as audience members might contribute to it as well.

Andrew Tate has become quite an infamous personality online due to his controversial opinions and aggressive behaviour. All of this led to him being de-platformed on multiple social media sites. In this episode of IMO, we discuss our opinions on Andrew Tate, and whether or not he should have been banned.   (A little bit biased) video on Andrew Tate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzNyYz-sbPc

Quiet quitting has been getting mixed reviews on the internet. But is doing the bare minimum at work proof of lousy work ethic? Listen as we discuss our take on quiet quitting and how it came to be.

Cbat by Hudson Mohawke has been blowing up on social media because of an interesting sexual story. But is it really a bad bedroom song? Listen as we discuss our sex songs, and see if they are deal breakers for our sex lives.

With the rise of tech literacy and social media usage amongst children, we cannot help but also notice a potential new avenue of danger for our children. But is there more that can be done to protect the most vulnerable or is trying to fight this a lost cause? Listen as we discuss if social media is more bane than boon and how we can make the internet a better place.

PM Lee just announced that 377A will be repealed during the 2022 National Day Rally, something that many in our society has been fighting for and looking forward to for a long time. In this episode of IMO, we discuss possible reasons why 377A was not repealed until now, why it is finally repealed, and what we can do to include everyone in this new step forward.