Podcasts by IMO

Why It's So Hard To Be Eco-Friendly | IMO Ep.135 from 2023-03-28T12:00:22

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...

The Reality Of Being Single Your Whole Life | IMO Ep.134 from 2023-02-14T12:00:49

"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 l...

My Friends Roast My Dating App Profiles | IMO Ep.133 from 2023-02-07T12:00:08

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 ...

Are Influencer Clout Chasing Tactics A Bad Thing? | IMO Ep.132 from 2023-02-01T12:00:32

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 go...

Being Homeless In SG For 72 Hours (ft Brad Lee) | IMO Ep.131 from 2023-01-25T12:00:08

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 hars...

Do Cancelled Influencers Deserve A Second Chance? | IMO Ep.130 from 2023-01-17T12:00:09

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 redem...

We Roast Each Other's New Year Resolutions | IMO Ep.129 from 2023-01-10T12:00:30

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 ye...

TSL First Year Full-Timers Share First Job Tips (ft. Brad) | IMO Ep.128 from 2023-01-03T12:00:45

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 job...

Housemates Share Their Housemate Irks And Boundaries (ft. Doreen Fan) | IMO Ep.127 from 2022-12-27T12:00:04

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 o...

The Struggles Of Making A Gay Short Film In Singapore (ft. Sean Foo from Dear Straight People) | IMO Ep.126 from 2022-12-20T12:00:31

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.

Sharing Our Greatest Podcasting Mistakes At The Asia Podcast Festival | IMO Ep.125 from 2022-12-06T12:00:57

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, wh...

One Week Love Director On The Controversy And Struggles Of Making A Reality Show (ft. Julian) | IMO Ep.124 from 2022-11-29T12:00:51

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 som...

What If You Had Only 24 More Hours To Live? (ft. Estee Woo) | IMO Ep.123 from 2022-11-22T12:00:41

"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? ...

Gay Guy & Straight Guy Reacts To Reddit Sex Stories (ft. Huy) | IMO Ep.122 from 2022-11-08T12:00:05

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 ...

Why Does Singapore STILL Ban Movies? | IMO Ep.121 from 2022-11-01T12:00:21

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 t...

I Quit My Job To Travel For 2 Months (ft. Nicole Lim) | IMO Ep.120 from 2022-10-25T12:00:25

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 ext...

Why Does Race Swapping Make Us Uncomfortable? | IMO Ep.119 from 2022-10-18T12:00:31

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 th...

What Are Our Relationship Boundaries? (ft. Estee Woo) | IMO Ep.118 from 2022-10-11T12:00:05

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 bo...

Why Celebrity Couples Are Doomed To Fail | IMO Ep.117 from 2022-10-04T12:00:51

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 wo...

Should Andrew Tate Have A Platform? (ft. Nicole Lim) | IMO Ep.116 from 2022-09-27T12:00:50

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....

Is Quiet Quitting A Bad Thing? (ft. Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.115 from 2022-09-20T12:00:57

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...

Couple Review's Each Other's Sex Playlist (ft. Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.114 from 2022-09-13T12:00:35

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 de...

Being On A One Month Long Work Trip | IMO Ep.113 from 2022-09-06T12:00:30

Being on a sponsored work trip sounds like a dream for some but is it all butterfly and rainbows? Listen as we discuss Alastair's ups and downs as he continues with his one month long work trip ...

Does Social Media Make The Internet A More Dangerous Place | IMO Ep.112 from 2022-08-30T12:58:18

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 pr...

Why Singapore Finally Repealed 377A (ft. Rice Media Head Of Content, Zat Astha) | IMO Ep.111 from 2022-08-21T12:44:17

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 epis...

Is Working With Your Family/Partner A Bad Idea? (ft. Adria, Aeres & Kezia) | IMO Ep.110 from 2022-08-16T12:00:54

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 o...

Was AF Chai Chee's Marketing Bad Or Secretly Genius? (ft. Kezia Tan) | IMO Ep.109 from 2022-08-09T12:00:47

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, a...

How To Survive NS With Your Sanity | IMO Ep.108 from 2022-08-02T12:00:55

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 surviv...

Reacting to r/AmITheAsshole Pt.4 | IMO Ep.107 from 2022-07-26T12:00:47

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 st...

Why Jeff Ng's Scandals Shouldn't Matter | IMO Ep.106 from 2022-07-19T12:00:18

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 i...

Mother Discusses If Baby IG Accounts Are Cringey (ft. Gwen) | IMO Ep.105 from 2022-07-05T12:00:39

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 acco...

We Get Drunk While Answering Existential Questions | IMO Ep.104 from 2022-06-28T12:00:47

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...

Hirzi Talks About Being In SG's First Gay BL Series (ft. Hirzi) | IMO Ep.103 from 2022-06-21T12:00:27

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...

Couple Reacts To r/AmITheAsshole Pt.4 (ft Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.102 from 2022-06-14T12:00:53

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 REA...

Does Investigative Journalism Have A Place In Singapore (ft. Zat Astha) | IMO Ep.101 from 2022-06-07T12:00:19

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 investigativ...

Has Our Episode Quality Dropped After 100 Episodes? | IMO Ep.100 from 2022-05-31T12:00:10

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 ...

Couple reacts to r/Relationship_Advice (ft. Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.99 from 2022-05-24T12:00:57

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 r...

Should You Air Your Dirty Laundry On Social Media? | IMO Ep.98 from 2022-05-17T12:00:16

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 l...

How We Accidentally Got On The Straits Times | IMO Ep.97 from 2022-05-10T12:00:54

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 ...

How Will Society Change From The Johnny Depp v Amber Heard Trial? | IMO Ep.96 from 2022-05-03T12:00:40

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 crea...

Are Evangelizations All Bad? | IMO Ep.95 from 2022-04-26T12:00:11

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. B...

Reacting To r/Relationship_Advice Pt.2 | IMO Ep.94 from 2022-04-19T12:00

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, an...

Our Crazy Clubbing Stories | IMO Ep.93 from 2022-04-12T12:00

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 wh...

Is Wake Up SG REALLY 100% At Fault? (ft. Rice Media Associate Editor, Zat Astha) | IMO Ep.92 from 2022-04-02T12:00

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? Lis...

Reacting To Bad And Great Job Hunting Advice (ft. Ex TSL COO & CTO, Mushi) | IMO Ep.91 from 2022-03-29T12:00

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 adv...

Are Men Who Are Emotionally Vulnerable Attractive? (ft. Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.90 from 2022-03-22T12:00

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 real...

Is Romance Dead In Singapore? (ft. Jereld Ang) | IMO Ep.89 from 2022-03-15T12:00

"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 ...

Social Media Is Depressing These Days | IMO Ep.88 from 2022-03-08T12:00

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...

Body-Shaming Comments Towards Chrysan Lee | IMO Ep.87 from 2022-02-26T12:00

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 a...

Reacting To Tinder Horror Stories | IMO Ep.86 from 2022-02-22T12:00

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" highli...

John Shares The Reality Of Moving Out | IMO Ep.85 from 2022-02-15T12:00

It has been 5 months since John moved out to live with two of his friends, Chow and Doreen. Although 5 months might not seem like a lot, there were still plenty of learning points that he has le...

Does Singapore Have Media Freedom? (ft. Rice Media Associate Editor, Zat Astha) | IMO Ep.84 from 2022-02-08T12:00

What defines media freedom might still be very much up for debate, but both Singaporeans and people overseas seem to have the impression that our media is not truly free. However, with the rise ...

The Right Way To Do Controversial Content (ft. Rice Media Associate Editor, Zat Astha) | IMO Ep.83 from 2022-02-01T12:00

In the social media landscape of Singapore, different media publishers can have vastly different takes and executions on the same topic. While some might ruthlessly cover controversial topics in...

Is It Easier To Be A Female Influencer? (ft. Leah) | IMO Ep.82 from 2022-01-25T12:00

The world of influencers is one that is not without its own struggle, and nothing shows that more than the recent drama between Twitch streamers Pokimane and Jidion. While many might brush off t...

Reflecting On Our Best And Worst Episodes | IMO Ep.81 (2021 Season Finale) from 2021-11-02T12:00

We have been uploading podcasts for 2 years, and we are now on our 81st episode. Over the last 2 years, we have talked about lighthearted topics and serious topics, giving our opinions about pre...

Our Reactions To TikTok Dating Google Sheet | IMO Ep.80 from 2021-10-26T12:00

This year has been the year of TikTok drama, and the latest SG Dating Guide Google Sheet saga is no exception. It started out as an innocent TikTok post, which eventually gained traction and bac...

Why Influencer Apologies Will Never Be Enough | IMO Ep.79 from 2021-10-19T12:00

Singapore had its fair share of influencer drama, ranging from Xia Xue to most recently, NOC's Sylvia. For Sylvia, the Internet is still very much against her despite her apology that was posted...

What Are Softboys And How To Spot Them | IMO Ep.78 from 2021-10-12T12:00

"Softboys are the new f-boys" is the statement recently, especially with the rise of online dating. But what exactly are softboys? What are some of the tactics that they might use? Watch as we a...

Lessons I Learnt From Moving Out | IMO Ep.77 from 2021-10-05T12:00

John moved out. Like him, many young adults are also looking to move out as soon as they are financially stable, whether it is to learn how to be independent, their family situation, or any othe...

Reacting To r/AmITheAsshole Pt.3 | IMO Ep.76 from 2021-09-28T12:00

Life is often complicated, and we tend to do things that might inadvertently hurt someone even though we do not mean to. This is the exact premise of the legendary Reddit thread, r/AmITheAsshole...

Would You Expose Someone Online? | IMO Ep.75 from 2021-09-21T12:00

Last year at IMO, we discussed the issue of online vigilantism and discussed the morality of doxxing. We talked about the extreme ends of online vigilantism, such as revealing one's employment d...

Answering Love Questions On NUS Whispers Pt.2 | IMO Ep.74 from 2021-09-14T12:00

Anonymous confession pages have been around for a long time, and allows for people to confide in others about the issues they are facing, or share unpopular opinions online. NUS Whispers is one ...

Our Reaction To The Yale-NUS Merger | IMO Ep.73 from 2021-09-07T12:00

Singaporean society has largely been run with a top-down leadership approach, with organisations having clear hierarchies. While this leadership style is what most of us are used to, many are ca...

Our Mental Health Journeys In School (ft. Kevin Wee From Rebound With Resilience) | IMO Ep.72 from 2021-08-31T12:00

With the pandemic and recent happenings around the world, mental health has been gaining awareness and becoming at the forefront of social issues in Singapore, especially amongst the youths. Whi...

Reacting To r/Relationship_Advice | IMO Ep.71 from 2021-08-24T12:00

Love and relationships struggles are extremely common, and many go to anonymous online help for some guidance through them. r/Relationship_Advice is a legendary Reddit thread where people go for...

Are The New Measures For Vaccinated People Ethical? | IMO Ep.70 from 2021-08-17T12:00

As Singapore is looking to loosen restrictions following the recent bump back down to Phase 2HA, the government has rolled out a few measures that allow vaccinated people to dine out and sociali...

Are We Too Nice To Our Athletes? | IMO Ep.69 from 2021-08-10T12:00

As defending gold medalist Joseph Schooling failed to make the finals in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Singapore has been split into two camps. One side being very critical of his performance of late...

Does Satire Belong On Traditional Media? | IMO Ep.68 from 2021-08-03T12:00

Following the recent publishing of a satirical piece on The Straits Times that has faced some backlash online, we have been forced to think about what went wrong with the piece, and about satire...

The Dangers Of Parasocial Relationships (ft. Leah) | IMO Ep.67 from 2021-07-27T12:00

In a world dominated by content on social media, parasocial relationships have become a phenomenon that we can no longer ignore. While content creators such as ourselves do benefit from it, it h...

Should Sports Teams Be Banned For Their Fan's Toxic Behaviours? | IMO Ep.66 from 2021-07-20T12:00

Nothing gets people quite as riled up as sports does. In the recently concluded Euro 2020 Finals, that was put on full display. Fans stormed into the stadium even though they did not have ticket...

Is Mandating Masks An Infringement Of Freedom? | IMO Ep.65 from 2021-07-13T12:00

NOTE: Mothership has updated their article, and the man who claimed to have raised money for Benjamin Glynn is allegedly fake. We have left the article link in the description box.

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What We Look For In "The One" (ft. SrslyAPodcast) | IMO Ep.64 from 2021-07-06T12:00

Love is unpredictable, you never truly know whether the one you are seeing is "the one". This makes most of us uneasy, thus we come up with a list of traits that our future partners have to fulf...

Stories From A Sexual Assault Survivor (ft. Amanda) | IMO Ep.63 from 2021-06-29T12:00

Following high profile cases of sex crimes, the world has become more aware of the consequences and effect that such events have on the victims. We have not been shy to talk about this issue her...

Our Relationship Deal Breakers | IMO Ep.62 from 2021-06-22T12:00

We were invited to watch a movie, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, and we noticed that the movie portrayed a couple with a few of what is traditionally thought of as relationship deal breakers. Which ...

The Reality Of Monetising Your Hobby (ft. John Teoh From The Socially Awkward Podcast) | IMO Ep.61 from 2021-06-15T12:00

We are currently living in the peak of the digital era, where starting a business around your skills or hobbies have never been easier. With the boom of social media sites, marketing yourself al...

The Pros And Cons Of Homeschooling (ft. Emma From The Social Awkward Podcast) | IMO Ep.60 from 2021-06-08T12:00

Here at IMO we have always been intrigued by the different education paths that people take here in Singapore, seeing that both of us went through a very typical Singaporean education route. Tod...

Discrimination, Xenophobia And Racism In Singapore During COVID | IMO Ep.59 from 2021-06-01T12:00

With the increased number of community cases recently along with introduction of new restrictions in the form of Phase 2HA, there has been an increased fear and worry amongst the Singaporean pop...

A Cynic's Guide To Building Resilience (ft. Positive Psychologist, Marc Van Huizen) | IMO Ep.58 from 2021-05-25T12:00

Resilience is extremely important, especially now that we are all going through trying times that makes the future highly unpredictable. So how should we go about building resilience? And what i...

Podcasting In Singapore (ft. Nicole Lim From Something Private) | IMO Ep.57 from 2021-05-18T12:00

Podcasting in Singapore has been gaining traction over the years, with podcasts such as Something Private filling different niche groups amongst Singaporeans. With content trending towards highe...

How Consent Looks Like In Modern Society (ft. Nicole Lim From Something Private) | IMO Ep.56 from 2021-05-11T12:00

Following many high profile cases of sexual misdemeanours that have surfaced over the recent years, the topic of consent has become a hot issue that is widely discussed today. But how does conse...

Do You Really Need A University Degree? (ft. Denise Teo aka supercatkei) | IMO Ep.55 from 2021-05-04T12:00

Getting a university degree has become quite a natural progression for many Singaporean's education route after junior college or polytechnic. Many view it as the key to securing a stable and we...

Differences Between JC and Poly (ft. Denise Teo aka supercatkei) | IMO Ep.54 from 2021-04-27T12:00

Junior college and polytechnic are two of the major education routes one has in Singapore after completing secondary school. These two routes are known to be vastly different, with two different...

Public Reaction To The SMU Case (ft. Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.53 from 2021-04-20T12:00

The SMU molestation case is one that has sparked controversy and conversations surrounding the issue of consent and sexual misdemeanours in Singapore. The public reaction to the case has certain...

Our Experiences On Dating Apps (ft. Breanna Bay) | IMO Ep.52 from 2021-04-13T12:00

Dating apps have become a quintessential part of dating in the modern era, with many couples meeting on the various dating apps available. With this development in modern dating comes with its f...

Women's Rights In Singapore (ft. Tan Tynn Yi) | IMO Ep.51 from 2021-04-06T12:00

With the recent kidnapping and murder of Sarah Everard, many women have come out to express their concerns and fears in day-to-day life. Yet, many still find it hard to believe that such concern...

Hazing Culture In Singapore Camps (ft. Daryl Goh) | IMO Ep.50 from 2021-03-30T12:00

Orientation camps in schools have been coming under fire in the recent years, and the recent case of Ngee Ann Polytechnic hazing incident reminded everyone about the debate surrounding camps and...

Gen Y Speaks "Woke Culture" Article Reactions (ft. Chow Jia Hui) | IMO Ep.49 from 2021-03-21T12:00

CLARIFICATION: The quote at 9:49 was wrong, the actual line used in the article was "But I can’t even admit that I’d like to know!" Sorry for the mistake.

Here at IMO, the topic of cancel...

Is Water Wet?? And Other Nonsensical Questions | IMO Ep.48 from 2021-03-16T12:00

Here on IMO, we cover important topics and social issues that need to be discussed. But once in a while, we take a step back and ask ourselves nonsensical questions like: Is water wet? Is cereal...

Questions To Induce Existential Crisis | IMO Ep.47 from 2021-03-09T12:00

What is the meaning of life, what is the reason for our existence - for some reason, questions that induce existential questions are both enticing and yet dreadful at the same time. Listen as we...

The THIR.ST Instagram Saga | IMO Ep.46 from 2021-03-02T12:00

Victim blaming as been an issue that activists and society has been trying to fight against for a while. It is thus no surprise that the THIR.ST Instagram post received backlash from Singaporean...

What To Do After A Levels | IMO Ep.45 from 2021-02-23T12:00

A Levels results just released, and with that there are definitely students who are feeling lost about what to do with their new found freedom. Listen as we go through some tips about what you c...

Reacting To r/AmItheAsshole Pt.2 | IMO Ep.44 from 2021-02-16T12:00

r/AmItheAsshole is a legendary reddit thread where people post their stories, and let the internet decide if they are the asshole in the particular situation. Watch as we react to some of the be...

Our Must-Watch Netflix Shows | IMO Ep.43 from 2021-02-09T12:00

Netflix is slowly but surely taking over people's lives, and with series such as The Queens Gambit they have shown that they can make viral series that impacts society and culture immensely. Lis...

Our Reactions To The Protest Against Transphobia | IMO Ep.42 from 2021-02-02T12:00

CLARIFICATION: 5 people were involved in the protest, not 6. Sorry for the mix up during the episode.

Protests in Singapore has long been limited to Hong Lim Park, where one has to apply ...

Homophobia In Singapore | IMO Ep.41 from 2021-01-26T12:00

Gay rights has gained traction over the years in Singapore with campaigns such as PinkDot and #Ready4Repeal. However, a recent event where a man confronted workers at SMOL for displaying a LGBTQ...

The Fine Line In Cultural Appropriation | IMO Ep.40 from 2021-01-19T12:00

Welcome back to another season of IMO! Cultural appropriation has always been a topic that made headlines over the years, most common being the appropriation of traditional clothing. However, a ...

Our 2020 Year In Review | IMO Ep.39 from 2020-12-08T12:00

2020 has been a crazy year, many things have happened and here at IMO we have talked about plenty of issues. Watch as we go through the past 38 episodes of opinions, and talk about our current t...

Our Mental Health Journeys (ft. Joyce Yang) | IMO Lost Episode from 2020-12-01T12:00

Mental health is a topic that we haven't been shy to talk about, but we have not gone into detail about our own mental health journeys and what we have learnt through the years. Watch as we disc...

The Origins Of TheSmartLocal (ft. Bryan Choo) | IMO Ep.38 from 2020-11-24T12:00

Many are familiar with TheSmartLocal's YouTube channel, as well as the editorial and creative content on Facebook. However, not many know what it took to get here from a one-man team back in 201...

Founder Of TheSmartLocal Talks About The Creative Industry (ft. Bryan Choo) | IMO Ep.37 from 2020-10-27T12:00

TheSmartLocal is a well known lifestyle publication in Singapore, with content ranging from articles and videos on Facebook, to YouTube videos that many are familiar with. However, not many has ...

Our Reaction To Natalie Siow (ft. Chow Jia Hui) | IMO Ep.36 from 2020-10-18T12:00

CLARIFICATION: The lash company we mentioned in the video have actually engaged Natalie prior to the incident and the charges. Sorry for any misconceptions! Natalie Siow was one of the Orchard Towe...

Why Tiger Parenting Needs To Stop | IMO Ep.35 from 2020-10-13T10:00

Asian society is known for being ruthlessly academically-driven, which produces its fair share of "tiger parents", or authoritarian parents. However, is that really the best way to go? Listen as...

Answering Love Questions On NUSWhispers | IMO Ep.34 from 2020-10-06T12:00

NUSWhispers is a Facebook page where students from NUS can anonymously submit confessions about anything, with love confessions being one of the most popular. Listen as we react to 2 of the love...

Elitism In Singapore Schools | IMO Ep.33 from 2020-09-29T12:00

It is no secret that Singaporean society places a very high emphasis on grades and academic success, which can breed an elitist mindset within the older generation as well as the younger generat...

Is Mulan Really That Bad? | IMO Ep.32 from 2020-09-22T12:00

Mulan was one of the most hyped movies this year, and the delay of its release definitely added on to that. However, it did not do well at the box office, and has come with its fair share of out...

Tips For First Job-ers | IMO Ep.31 from 2020-09-15T10:00

As the graduating batch of university students start to find their footing in their new jobs/internships, John and I thought it would be a good time to reflect about our experience with our firs...

tFreedom: Sex Education In Singapore | IMO Ep.30 from 2020-09-14T05:20:53

tFreedom is a community that aims to build a diverse and inclusive college, organising events that seek to expose members of Tembusu College to issues and ideas relating to gender, sexuality, se...

The Reaction To Dee Kosh | IMO Ep.29 from 2020-09-01T12:00

The allegations against Dee Kosh has caused a huge social media storm, and sparked many productive conversations about the abuse that many men and women have gone through. However, there are sti...

Our Must-Watch Movies | IMO Ep.28 from 2020-08-25T12:00

Both John and I are huge fans of film, and with everyone socially isolating now we thought it would be a great idea to put together a list of our favourite (and least favourite) movies for you g...

Should NS Be Abolished? | IMO Ep.27 from 2020-08-18T12:00

National service is mandatory for all Singaporean males, where they have to serve 2 years in one of the uniformed services. The public sentiment towards NS has often leaned towards it being a "w...

University Survival Tips (ft. Daryl Goh) | IMO Ep.26 from 2020-08-11T12:00

It is the start of a new semester for university students, and with that comes a whole new batch of freshmen entering a new phase of their lives. University has gained a reputation through media...

Is Cancel Culture Problematic? | IMO Ep.25 from 2020-08-04T12:00

Following the controversy surrounding Xia Xue, cancel culture has been a hotly debated topic recently. Calling out celebrities and people on the Internet for bad behaviour is no longer uncommon....

Mental Wellness During COVID-19 | IMO Ep.24 from 2020-07-28T12:00

COVID-19 has caused a huge change in our life and lifestyles, with a large majority of people being cooped up at home. With that, there have been some common problems faced such as poorer work-l...

The Problem With Sex Education | IMO Ep.23 from 2020-07-24T12:00

Sex education in Singapore has had a bad reputation for a while already, especially for its heavy emphasis on abstinence. Whether it is the fact that sex is still a taboo topic amongst Singapore...

Answering Love Questions On NTU Confessions | IMO Ep.22 from 2020-07-14T12:00

NTU Confessions is a Facebook page where students from NTU can anonymously submit confessions about anything from academics, to life problems. Listen as we react to some of the best confessions,...

OKLETSGO: Misogyny And Cancel Culture | IMO Ep.21 from 2020-07-07T12:00

The OKLETSGO saga was an incident that dominated much of the discussions both online and offline. President Halimah Yacob even wrote a Facebook post calling for the OKLETSGO hosts to apologise f...

Should Influencers Be Expected To Do More For Society? Pt.2 (ft. Tammy Gan) | IMO Ep.20 from 2020-06-30T12:00

With all that is going wrong with the world these days, more people are starting to take part in conversations surrounding various social causes. Social media is undoubtedly a huge tool to be le...

Dear Straight People And Rallying For Gay Rights (ft. Sean Foo) | IMO Ep.19 from 2020-06-23T12:00

Gay rights have been at the forefront of many discussions, both politically and within the community. With Pride Month happening in June, and Pink Dot happening this week, we thought it is a goo...

Tips For Being In The Media Industry (ft. Neo Kee Wei) | IMO Ep.18 from 2020-06-16T12:00

Media is something that we consume daily, regardless of the platform. And whether or not we are aware of it, there are plenty of people who work tirelessly behind the cameras and screens to brin...

Reacting To r/AmItheAsshole | IMO Ep.17 from 2020-06-09T12:00

r/AmItheAsshole is a legendary reddit thread where people post their stories, and let the internet decide if they are the asshole in the particular situation. Watch as we react to some of the be...

What We Need To Learn From Celebrity Suicides | IMO Ep.16 from 2020-06-03T12:00

With the recent passing of Terrace House cast member Hana Kimura, and the conclusion to mental health awareness month, mental health issues are once again at the forefront. Watch as we talk about h...

Improving The Migrant Worker Situation Beyond COVID-19 (ft. Subhas Nair) | IMO Ep.15 from 2020-05-26T12:00

COVID-19 has exposed a huge problem in our society with regards to how we are treating migrant workers. From unpaid salaries to other more hidden struggles that they face everyday, there is a lo...

JianHao On The Hate and Singapore YouTube Scene (ft. JianHao Tan) | IMO Ep.14 from 2020-05-16T11:00

JianHao is quite a polarising figure in the Singapore YouTube scene, with a huge number of supporters (4 million subscribers) and his fair share of hate from Singaporeans. However, what really g...

Does JianHao Deserve All The Hate? | IMO Ep.13 from 2020-05-12T12:00

Singaporean YouTubers has always been receiving a fair amount of flak for producing content that is cringy and predictable. Recently, Singapore's biggest YouTuber JianHao fired back at some crit...

Is Good Art Sad? (ft. Wong Ling Yun) | IMO Ep.12 from 2020-05-05T12:00

There is often a stereotype about the tortured artist, where one's personal problems and misfortunes in life is the creative fuel for great art. However, must it be sad for it to be great art? L...

Is There Truly Original Art Anymore? | IMO Ep.11 from 2020-04-28T12:00

Both John and I are very passionate about our art form and about creating meaningful and original content online. With the recent plagiarism scandal surrounding the Virus Vanguard comic book cha...

Love And Relationships In Modern Society (ft. Psychology Professor Andy Ho) | IMO Ep.10 from 2020-04-21T12:00

This is the last out of a 3 part series where we invite Prof Andy Ho (Psychology professor from The School of Social Sciences at NTU) to share his opinion and knowledge regarding social issues f...

COVID-19 From A Global Perspective (ft. Wang Peixuan) | IMO Ep.9 from 2020-04-14T12:00

COVID-19 is seemingly all that is on the news now, but it is all too easy to think about the issues we are facing too narrowly. Today, we discuss a more global perspective to how Singapore has r...

Is Online Vigilantism Justified? | IMO Ep.8 from 2020-04-07T12:00

Online vigilantism has been part of our society for a while now, whether is is through STOMP or the various other social media platforms. However, with the new anti-doxxing law introduced in Jan...

Is The Singapore Government Doing Enough? | IMO Ep.7 from 2020-03-31T12:00

There always seems to be a mistrust in the government and authorities, especially in Singapore. With the uncertainty and volatility of the situation surrounding COVID-19, there seems to be even ...

How To Improve Singapore's Mental Health (ft. Psychology Professor Andy Ho) | IMO Ep.6 from 2020-03-24T12:00

This is the second out of a 3 part series where we invite Prof Andy Ho (Psychology professor from The School of Social Sciences at NTU) to share his opinion and knowledge regarding social issues...

How To Be Happy (ft. Psychology Professor Andy Ho) | IMO Ep.5 from 2020-03-17T12:00

This is the first out of a 3 part series where we invite Prof Andy Ho (Psychology professor from The School of Social Sciences at NTU) to share his opinion and knowledge regarding social issues ...

Should Influencers Be Expected To Do More For Society? (ft. Celeste Loh) | IMO Ep.4 from 2020-03-10T12:00

Influencers are a big part of our social media experience, whether we like it or not. However, whether or not they should be expected to do more with their large social media influence is still ...

What You Should Think About After A Levels | IMO Ep.3 from 2020-03-03T12:00

This year's A Level results just came out not too long ago, and this is a perfect chance for us to reflect on our journey since we collected our results. In this episode, we provide some insight...

Is The Panic Behaviour Really Inexcusable? | IMO Ep.2 from 2020-02-11T12:00

As the situation revolving around the novel coronavirus continues to worsen in Singapore, Singaporeans are resorting to extreme measures such as stockpiling and hoarding essential items. In this...

Singapore's Reaction to the Wuhan Virus | IMO Ep.1 from 2020-02-04T12:00

The Wuhan Virus has been on everyone's mind and certainly on most news sites for the last few weeks. In the first episode of IMO, we talk about Singapore's reaction to the virus, and the positiv...