Episodes
Many people believe that it is better to separate your personal life and your work life, but what is it really like to be in the same company as your family members or partner? In this episode of IMO, we invite Adria and Aeres from TheSmartLocal to share about working together as sisters, as well as Alastair's and Kezia's experience being partners in the same company.
Published 08/16/22
AF Chai Chee was recently under the spotlight for their marketing strategy on TikTok. But is it really that bad or immoral? Listen as we discuss our initial impressions of their TikTok videos, and the impact of such a strategy on both their brand and society.
Published 08/09/22
National service is a common experience between pretty much every Singaporean son. Even if you dread it, the day will come one day where you pack your bags to NS. So what are some tips to survive NS with your sanity? Listen as we go through our experiences and advice we have for anyone that is currently going through NS or about to enter the new phase in their life.
Published 08/02/22
r/AmITheAsshole is a legendary subreddit, and a common content mine for us over here at IMO. In this episode, we react to the top posts in the subreddit's history, and give our opinions about sticky situations surrounding relationships, family and friendship.
Published 07/26/22
Jeff Ng had a quick rise to fame for busking for large crowds at The Cathay, but was recently embroiled in drama about his behaviour during gigs in the past and his previous romantic life. But is it fair to hold our influencers to higher moral standards? Watch as we discuss whether or not Jeff Ng's controversies should affect his social media following, and about separating the art from the artist.
Mustsharenews article about the situation: https://mustsharenews.com/jeff-ng-girlfriend/
Published 07/19/22
Where do you draw the line as a parent on cringey Instagram posts and captions for your maybe influencer children? Watch as we discuss the good, bad, and the cringey about baby social media accounts.
Published 07/05/22
Will humanity ever be united? Is a doomed relationship still worth hanging on to? What would you do if you found the cure to cancer? Existential questions are always never easy to answer, but we try our best to do so anyways - with a little help of some alcohol. Watch as we contemplate our lives, our values, and our faith in humanity, all while getting slightly intoxicated.
Audio Technica giveaway on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overthinksg
Published 06/28/22
Getaway is Singapore's first gay BL series which recently concluded their first season. Following its success, crowdfunding has already begun for a second season. In this episode of IMO, we talk to Hirzi about being a part of the first season of this groundbreaking project, and about potentially writing and being the main lead of the second season.
Published 06/21/22
r/AmITheAsshole this time around because you like what we did the previous time we dove into Reddit. Listen as we react to some of the interesting stories that we found, and discuss IF OP IS REALLY THE A*****E.
Published 06/14/22
Investigative journalism has been critical throughout history in exposing stories that would've gotten swept under the rug. Listen as we discuss with Rice Media Editor, Zat, whether investigative journalism pieces have its place in Singapore.
Published 06/07/22
IT IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF IMO. Today we answer the questions you submitted and send some love to you guys for sticking with us. Listen as we react to some of the interesting questions you have and how we got this far with you guys.
Published 05/31/22
r/Relationship_Advice once again but with a legit couple so its 100% legit advice (jk). Listen as we react to some of the interesting stories that we seen, and discuss questions about love and relationships.
Published 05/24/22
Sheila Sim recently posted her disappointment about her husband's failure to plan Mother's day for her and media outlets have picked up on it. Listen as we discuss if this move which blurs the line between personal life and social media influence was a good one by her.
Published 05/17/22
Google recently invited us to be one of the creator mentors for Singapore's Inter-Religious Organizations. It is a huge honour, and it has gotten us thinking about how far we have come from the first episode almost 3 years ago. Listen as we go through how we started, the ideation ideology that got us to where we are now, and discuss why we are so "PC" when tackling pertinent social issues.
Published 05/10/22
The recent trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has gotten mainstream attention on social media. Whether it is the memes, the highlight videos online, or the reaction videos by content creators, this trial has become a pop culture event. But what are the implications of such mainstream attention especially on a trial that covers sensitive topics such as domestic abuse and mental health? Listen as we discuss how we think this might affect society in the future.
Published 05/03/22
Jonathan Neo recently found himself in an online controversy after he posted a video clip of him singing worship songs on a plane. Many called out the behaviour and expressed their discomfort. But are we uncomfortable because it is an evangelistic behaviour, or that it is done on a plane? In this episode of IMO, we explore this further, and discuss the fine line between being proud and being insensitive as a Christian.
Published 04/26/22
r/Relationship_Advice is a legendary subreddit where people go to for crowd sourced advice for their relationship problems. Listen as we react to some of the interesting stories that we seen, and discuss pertinent questions about love and relationships.
1st story: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/ty25oz/im_32f_pregnant_after_big_argument_w_partner_36m/
2nd story: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/tyap37/i_accidentally_said_something_that_made_my/
Published 04/19/22
Singapore is finally going to reopen the nightlife scene, and people are notably excited about the chance to visit the clubs again. We are a little too old and tired now, but there was a time when we weren't. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we talk about our craziest clubbing stories, react to some from the viewers, and share some tips for the new clubbers.
Published 04/12/22
Wake Up Singapore recently landed themselves into some controversy after they published a series of posts based on falsehoods from an anonymous tip. But how much of it is really their fault? Listen as we unpack the situation, and learn more about what really goes on behind the scenes before an article goes live from Rice Media's Associate Editor, Zat Astha.
Mustsharenews article about the saga: https://mustsharenews.com/wake-up-singapore-pofma/
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Published 04/02/22
Job hunting is a stressful time, and we often hear all sorts of advice from different people around us about how to get the most out of the whole process. But how much of it is actually good advice? Listen as we are joined by TSL's former COO and CTO to react to good and bad job hunting advice and share more about the mindset shift that needs to happen in both employees and employers.
Crowd-sourced job hunting tips from the Overthink community:...
Published 03/29/22
We are all human, and what makes us human are the emotions that we feel. Despite popular media moving away from portraying the "ideal" man as being strong, fearless, and unemotional, has it really translated to real life? Is being emotionally vulnerable attractive? Listen as we discuss this issue, and talk about being emotionally vulnerable in our own relationships.
Published 03/22/22
"BTO ai mai" has become an iconic question in Singapore - for all the wrong reasons. Other than being probably the most unromantic way to propose to someone, it also reminds couples of the more practical aspects of love in Singapore. Whether it is BTO culture, high cost of living, or pressure to have children, it really does seem that romance is dead in Singapore. In this episode, we dive deeper into this phenomenon, and discuss how couples can still keep the romance going in our current...
Published 03/15/22
Social media is a platform of many uses: keeping up with friends, a platform for self-disclosure, or perhaps even a source for daily world news. With the current happenings in the world from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the ongoing global pandemic, it can get very overwhelming for some to even scroll through social media sites. Listen as we discuss our own experiences with these feelings, and how we can take care of our mental health while remaining well-informed.
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Published 03/08/22
The anonymity that comes with the Internet has its pros and cons, but many people online often feel the negatives of it more strongly. Whether it is hate comments or even body-shaming comments as Chrysan Lee experienced, the Internet can become a very dangerous and mean place for anyone. Watch as we discuss the recent incident of body-shaming on Chrysan's TikTok, and our reactions to the follow-up comments online.
Mustsharenews Article: https://mustsharenews.com/wahbanana-influencer-comments/
Published 02/26/22
Online dating sites such as Tinder have become almost essential in this day and age, but its popularity comes with a unique set of problems. Netflix's recent release "The Tinder Swindler" highlights just one of them, so how safe is Tinder really? Listen as we react to Tinder horror stories on Reddit, and share our own experiences on dating apps.
Published 02/22/22