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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 expected to be fully filled by 2035. While we have been contributing to the waste problem, we can also be the solution! Click on the links in bio to find out how you can be part of 'Say YES to Waste Less' (SYTWL) solution:

- Get rewarded when you SYTWL: go.gov.sg/sytwli

- More ways to SYTWL: instagram.com/cleanandgreensg

#SayYEStoWasteLess

This episode of IMO is brought to you by the National Environment Agency.

"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 the podcast that Logan Paul has lost a million subscribers from this saga, this is incorrect. He has not lost or gained subscribers according to Social Blade. Sorry for the mistake.  

He has also now released a second video about his refund plan for CryptoZoo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjggQvFc20

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.

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 in Thailand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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 ASSHOLE.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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/ 

Wake Up Singapore's article about what happened (down as of 2 April 2022): https://wakeup.sg/what-happened/

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: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XwOf5Mbc0TmywXZvqNBQN7DU_M5Bps0hPuDR19j7YnM/edit?usp=sharing

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.

"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 societal climate.   

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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.

Donate to Red Cross response in Ukraine: https://www.giving.sg/singapore-red-cross-society/ukraine-crisis

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/

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.