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Men, Explain
Men, Explain is a bold, unfiltered podcast where two men and two women come together for candid, thought-provoking conversations about gender, relationships, and the realities of modern life. Hosted by MediaCorp Radio DJs Sonia Chew and Avery Aloysius, each episode explores a different theme—f...
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Are Single-Sex Schools Actually Better?!
We all know the stereotypes—boys are louder, girls are more soft spoken, but how much of that comes from the classrooms we’re placed in? From learning...
Unspoken Rules of Relationships No One WARNS You About!
We all know the basics—trust, communication, respect—but what about the unspoken rules that shape real relationships? In this episode, we dive into th...
Part 2: Our Guy BFFs Finally Tell Us What Men REALLY Think!
In Part 2 of this special crossover episode, Germaine and Sonia turn the tables, putting Avery and Joakim in the hot seat to answer their most burning...
Part 1: Asking Our Girl BFFs The SPICIEST Questions
In this special crossover episode, 987 Radio DJs Germaine Tan and Joakim Gomez join their radio partners Sonia and Avery on Men Explain for some bruta...
No One Told Us Marriage Would Be This Hard?!
Married life is never easy. Through the challenges of living together, building a family, balancing careers and keeping the romance alive, it can ofte...
Living Together BEFORE Marriage?! Here's What No One Tells You
While cohabiting before marriage might be the norm in many parts of the world, it’s still far from common amongst Singaporeans. In this episode, we ch...
Is There DOUBLE STANDARDS in Gender Equality?!
Everyone has something to say about gender—but what happens when you're the ones making the content that sparks all the debate? In this episode, we si...
Should You REALLY Start a Business With Your Partner?
They say don’t mix business with pleasure—but what happens when your business partner is also your life partner? Are decisions truly 50/50, or is it a...
Do YOU Say "Sorry" Too Much at WORK?!
Have you ever found yourself saying, "Sorry, just a quick question..." or "This might be a dumb idea, but..." at work? If so, you're not alone. Many w...
Having No House And No Spouse At 30 - Is That A PROBLEM?!
Society has a lot to say about love and marriage—but do men and women feel the pressure to settle down in the same way? In this episode, TSL Amanda an...
The TRUTH About Being a Male Idol?! ft. WhyLucas
What does it mean to be the “right” kind of idol—and who gets to decide? In this episode, WhyLucas shares what it’s like joining an idol survival show...
Too Young to Lead? The Truth About Gen Z Entrepreneurs
Everyone talks about the hustle of starting a business—but what happens when you’re a Gen Z boss leading a team that’s just as young (or even younger)...
Mastering Leadership at Work AND at Home
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when you're balancing the demands of work and home life. In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Si...
Why Do Men PRETEND To Be INCOMPETENT?!
Why do some men 'forget' how to do basic tasks like laundry, cooking, or planning a date? In this episode, Nic and Joie from The Hop Pod join Sonia an...
Why Do Gender DOUBLE STANDARDS Still Exist?!
We’re often told what beauty should look like, but are the standards for men and women different? In this episode, Amanda and Bolin join Sonia and Ave...
Should My Partner be JEALOUS of My Friendship?
We’ve done an episode on friendships between opposite genders. However, the lines do get blurred when one or either party gets into a relationship. Sh...
Does Working with Your Romantic Partner RUIN the Relationship? Ft. Mayiduo
People often advise against starting a business with friends or dating within the workplace. But is it really all that bad? In this episode, we invite...
How's Rainer's Dating & Sex Life After Removing His Testicles?
How should one feel about their body? Our attitudes toward our bodies are shaped by various cultural, personal, and biological factors, with sexual an...
Fandi Ahmad On Raising Sons To Be A MAN (ft. Iryan Fandi)
Are we still using phrases like “gu niang,” or “man up” as insults in today’s context? As a society, most of us are already making large strides away...
How to Deal with EXISTENTIAL CRISIS? (Our Career & Relationships Struggles)
Ever been dumbfounded by life questions like “Have you decided your university major?” “Which company are you considering after graduation?” “So when...
What is the price you're paying for success?
Being successful is subjective - from being financially comfortable to even achieving milestones in our careers. For professional athletes, the journe...
Should I Only Date People In My League?
Have you ever had a crush on someone you spotted from across the room of a party or a workplace before you stop yourself and think, “No way, he/she is...
Is Polyamory Just An Excuse to Cheat?
When it comes to finding soulmates, most of us focus on finding The One by a certain phase in our lives. But what happens when ‘The One’ becomes two o...
Are men just doing the bare minimum in love or simply unromantic?
Quite commonly, men have been described to be “unromantic” or accused of “not putting in enough effort”. But perhaps men and women are just expressing...
Beige flags, weird habits ONLY MEN understand
It’s been far too long where women have been accused of being the more confusing gender. It’s time we dish out some weird habits among men that women...
Should I be worried if my partner is a frequent clubber?
Why do nightclubs get such bad rep? Perhaps it’s because it’s known to be the place where anything can happen under the influence of alcohol. People o...
Is Being Too Single A Red Flag?
Everyone is looking like they have their life together - a career, a romantic partner, and some have already BTO-ed or gotten a resale flat of their c...
Are Men Afraid to Date An Independent Women?
‘The independent woman’, a phrase that many women wear with pride but seem to scare off potential suitors. Much talk on social media has been going ar...
Do men have higher sex drive than women? (ft. Relationship and intimacy coach)
“Netflix and chill?” – It’s a common stereotype that men “just want sex” while women prefer to “take it slow. When it comes to building a relationship...
Do we have too much expectations on proposals and weddings?
When it comes to proposals, men are still expected to follow the traditional trajectory of planning a surprise proposal: getting on their knees to pop...
On dealing and overcoming self doubt and imposter syndrome
In the past few years, we have seen more female leaders are being thrusted into the limelight. Be it in the business or political sphere. And yet, mos...
Why are men embarrassed to talk about mental and physical wellness?
Is PMS (premenstrual syndrome) just a female thing? You may not have heard of it but yes, there is a male version of PMS, also commonly known as Irrit...
Do Singaporean men have no sense of style and personal grooming?
Do men have it easy when it comes to personal grooming? Everywhere on the street, we often see guys decked out in the Uniqlo catalogue, sporting the b...
On navigating large age gap relationships
As society has become increasingly progressive and open-minded, we have now come to accept and embrace different types of love and relationships. Howe...
On the bro code – The difference between male and female friendships
Are friendships among men different from women? In this episode of Men, Explain, Sonia and our guest, Shawn Thia, discuss more on maintaining friendsh...
Getting into a new relationships after a divorce
Is it still possible to find love after a failed marriage? What does it mean to have committed to your partner only to realise that nothing is working...
Financial intimacy: How to talk to your partner about money?
Money and love are two things that don’t necessarily go well together. Couples can fight about anything and everything - but arguments about money hav...
Are we more open to dating older women?
Is it still a stigma to date older women or younger men in today’s day and age? The modern dating scape has changed drastically and people are now mor...
Should men always pay on the first date?
With the advent of dating apps, dating and meeting new people has changed drastically over the past decade. However, traditional dating expectations s...
On fertility issues, unplanned pregnancies and male birth control
The legalisation of social egg freezing in Singapore and the male birth control pill have been hot topics lately in Singapore. In this episode, Sonia...