Not Again Podcast
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHi, Gary here, a stand up comedian based in Singapore. Welcome to my show! This is the show where I try to figure out my life, by talking to different people such as artist, musicians, stand up comics and others who I find really interesting over candid conversation. With various subjects in mind, hopefully learning how to navigate through life while being funny at the same time.
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Not Again Podcast Episode 199- Paint The Sky Red
February 10, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBHaving an album titled “Not all who wander are lost” seems to be an ironic title for the band Paint The Sky Red. Paint The Sky Red made up by four Malay guys Azman, Hakim, Yasser and Fahmi, talked a lot of revisiting their roots in their music and having their families with the journey with them. Recounting the genesis of the band, Paint the Sky Red tells the story of why the lack of a lead vocalist and how a band in Malaysia and one from Indonesia have helped them along the way. Selflessn...
Not Again Podcast Episode 198- "Kobra" Kai Xiong
January 28, 2024 17:58 - 1 hour - 92 MBIt takes someone special to be in the cage and start fighting. “Kobra” Kai Xiong will be one such guy. Started at a young age, he talks about the life of MMA Fighter and why he had made that decision so early in his life. We nerd out on the evolution of old school MMA vs new age MMA. Kai Xiong shared the secrets of being a good MMA fighter and getting a good coach. He shares the university major to improve your Ju Jitsu game. We guys have the romantic dream about chasing one dream as a MMA...
Not Again Podcast Episode 197- Velvan Tan
November 21, 2023 04:33 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBBeing dubbed as a Singapore’s best boxer, Velvan Tan has sure been through some of the greatest challenge and forged his own path. Now reside as the head coach of Spartans Boxing Club, he reviews about the time when he first got started. The first time he talks about his dreams, the first interviews and now his first podcast. From being the head coach, he talks about his pet peeves as a gym coach and convincing people his capabilities as a coach while being in the youngest in the room. M...
Not Again Podcast Episode 196- Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah
October 18, 2023 09:56 - 1 hour - 103 MBBeing named after another politician, it seems to be no surprise that our guest, Walid Jumblatt has started a podcast like Teh Tarik With Walid. Current based in one of the top university in Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Assistant Professor. Walid Jumblatt has always been interested in politics specifically politics in the South East Asian region. He explains the essence of Singapore modern politics and the pitfalls of not accepting the results of a democratic process ...
Not Again Podcast Episode 195- Magdelene Han (The Great Spy Experiment)
September 17, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt is always fun to see her recollect her time when The Great Spy Experiment came together. From the time when she started frantic to the time playing with a consistent fan base on one of the biggest stages in the world. Although loving, life is not easy for her. She talks about the philosophy guiding her life and the excitement and jumping to the deep end. She discuss about knowing that one is loved no matter what happened. She tells the story of how she is leading with her life now worki...
Not Again Podcast Episode 194- Abdillah Shah
September 02, 2023 04:04 - 1 hour - 108 MBBody Building is a lonely sport according to Abdillah Shah as he reveals on what body building means in this day and age as we went to a deep dive on what body building has become, going to the gym and how exercise should be seen as the top priority on being the solution of mental health problem Body Positivity is an ideology that always seems to pitted against the fitness industry and Abdillah explains why that wasn’t the case. He explains on how body building competition works and how it...
In the memory of: Jimmy Appudurai-Chua
September 01, 2023 03:11 - 53 minutes - 75.5 MBI am very lucky to bee able to reach out to him and have a chat. He is very nice and I have always wanted to do follow up with him. I have tried to set up one when he fly back but things doesn't work out. I am very lucky to be able too have the chat wth one of Singapore Greatest Bad ass and loveiest person, Jimmy Appudurai Chua Rest in Peace and Rock on Jimmy Appudurai Chua ================================================ Hey guys, this week I have an exciting time capsule of an epi...
Not Again Podcast Episode 193- Rizal Van Geyzel
June 03, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB“Tenacity” has to be the only perfect word to describe our guest, Rizal Van Geyzel. Not just being funny and one of the important faces of the Malaysia’s comedy scene, Rizal still counts his blessings even though he faces his biggest challenges yet. Once the proud owner of the first comedy club in Malaysia, Crackhouse Comedy Club KL, Rizal talked about his dreams of what Crackhouse Comedy Club in KL may be like. He talks about the origins and the problems that he had faced running the clu...
Not Again Podcast Episode 192- Damian D'Silvia
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBCulinary world is not an easy world to be in. A lot of hard work and a lot of scepticism from the people that you feed. However, Damian D’Silvia who has been the face of the most misunderstood cuisine In Singapore, still insist cooking from the heart. Being more than just the celebrity chef who is the judge for Masterchef Singapore, Damian D’Silvia explains the historical context of his work, leading us in to the journey of peranakan culture. Looking back his previous lives, Damian shares ...
Not Again Podcast Episode 191- Sheikh Haikel
February 12, 2023 23:08 - 1 hour - 101 MBPart of the appeal for Hip Hop is about proving street cred and being the greatest. No doubt Sheik Haikel is able to do that. Wearing many hats from being an actor to a radio jockey, the father of Rap music in South East Asia is candid and sincere this time round. Starting from the time of Army Daze, we break down what it meant to be woke. How a movie that was made in 1996 seems to made strides and prove to be timeless. Though jokes were crude, words were offensive in the current context, ...
Not Again Podcast Episode 190- Jeremy Tan
January 21, 2023 01:41 - 1 hour - 133 MB“It is all a lie!” is what he hear all the time when some found out his job. The rest is a captivating audience that left in awe. Jeremy Tan has been doing magic for most of his life and gaining success in captivating attention and awe. From his first job that is not magic related to stepping into live entertainment industry working with corporate shows and to working cruise ships. Jeremy shares how he got into it and how different it is working now. Not everyone like corporate show but it...
Not Again Podcast: Year End Review 2022
December 28, 2022 07:32 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis is late due to technical difficulties and negligence but this is finally up! This is the highlights of year 2022. What a roller coaster ride. A change in pace and guests. Episodes that got highlighted in this Episode 173- Darryl Edmund Koh Episode 175- Ted Alexandro Episode 176- Jake Gonzales Episode 177- Muhamad Ridhwan (The Chosen Wan) Episode 178- Mike Kasem Episode 179- Kelly Kimberly Cheong Episode 181- PJ Thum Episode 182- Jing Yan Episode 183- Efasha (The ...
Not Again Podcast Episode 189- The Proper Paupers
December 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBGoing on an adventure usually sounds like a fantasy that we have romanticised all the time, not to Yee Jia and Gracia, the people behind The Proper Paupers. The main goal, visiting all 50 States of the United States of America while living in a van. The Van Life as they call. Yee Jia and Gracia, recounted the many exciting stories and the treasured memories they created during the trip and the genesis of the trip. Going away for so long, one will ultimately wonder the financials of the tri...
Not Again Podcast Episode 188- Andrea, Alvin (Choke Clinch Crank Combat)
December 04, 2022 07:54 - 1 hour - 122 MBIt is more than just a love letter to the community. It also tells the stories of people who are not just fighting but practising martial arts in Singapore. According to Andrea and Alvin, the authors of Choke Clinch Crank Combat. Being successful in their respective combat sports, Andrea and Alvin recounted the start of their journey as a martial artist and the journey they been through writing this book. Andrea shared the perspective of being a female martial artist and why people get int...
Not Again Podcast Episode 187- David Tan (Electrico)
November 26, 2022 07:49 - 1 hour - 139 MBFrom practicing in a shipment container to playing one of the biggest stages in the world to writing a song for National Day, a song which still celebrated by many as one of classics. Electrico has done it all. David Tan shares the genesis of Electrico (formerly known as The Electric Company). The band got together and how the shipment container about. It was a promising band and now looking back, David also looks at the mistake that he had made during his time in the band and how is the f...
Not Again Podcast Episode 186- Kumar
November 13, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 106 MB“It is not a dress but an oversized T-shirt” an answer to the police line of questioning may sound ridiculous but that seems to hold true to Kumar’s early career. Dancing along the line of live entertainment performer to now a comedy cultural icon in Singapore, on the stage with the crowd’s laughter, cheers and applause. Kumar’s life trials and tribulations never seems to end and it is so well camouflage, hiding under the spotlight and sparkling dress of theirs. And the wisdom from the cha...
Not Again Podcast Episode 185- Tony Chou
October 30, 2022 04:33 - 1 hour - 140 MBSomehow time has never fully unveiled the curtain of mystery in China. The difference between cultural remnants from the distillation of time to the new introduction of a similar events has never seems to be explained better by our guest for the day Tony Chou. Tony Chou, who has never seen without a fedora, has represented the stand-up comedy scene both internationally and locally in the state media. He explained cross-talk and how it different itself from stand-up comedy and double act. S...
Not Again Podcast Episode 184- Aisyah Rafa’ee (Aisyah Rower)
October 16, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 138 MBTo be an Olympian is never an easy feat. Aisyah Rafa’ee (or fondly known as Aisyah Rower) has not just able to be in the top game and then retire and venture into helping people with their athletic career as a mental skills coach for athletes. Asking an athlete to retire at the top of her game is never easy for it is like dropping one’s identity which comes later with existential dread and Aisyah explains how she dealt with everything that comes in her way when she announced her decision. ...
Not Again Podcast Episode 183- Efasha (The Face) Harrison-Kamarudin
September 18, 2022 08:59 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe all have our favourite fighter, our favourite boxer. Canelo, Mike Tyson and Muhammed Ali. Fash The Face has to be one of them somewhere in the Singapore Boxing Scene. Especially being the core building blocks for the female boxing team in Singapore Boxing Federation. After announcing turning from a pro-boxer back to amateur boxing (or Olympic-style Boxing), many were baffled with her decision. Fash has come to the terms with it and explains the decision why she has done it so. She expl...
Not Again Podcast Episode 182- JingYan
September 02, 2022 10:50 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt is always rare when people have faith with your work and most of the time it leads to friendships that you never thought it will happen. This is the case with the guest for this week, Jing Yan and I. Having very similar values when it comes to narrative and creation of content, Jing Yan is the guy that I will entrust behind the camera. He shares his experience on what is it like behind the camera and what is happening in the industry. Sharing and updating the news of Singapore Pop culture...
Not Again Podcast Episode 181- PJ Thum
August 16, 2022 06:19 - 1 hour - 161 MBIf there is a word to describe PJ Thum, I think “Brave” is a good word to use. He has done feats that a lot of people have never considered possible. The first Singaporean to swim past the English Channel and being an Olympian in 1996. Tapping into his life as a historian, he had a podcast titled The History of Singapore . Giving insights to the story of history and politics of Singapore which makes me wonder the beauty and the drama behind Singapore history. Fighting the good fight an...
Not Again Podcast Episode 180- Khaldoun Hosni
August 01, 2022 07:56 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBFinally! A long awaited episode! Just to give a bit of context, this episode was recorded in late 2021 and thus news in this episode is not up to date. Please check the latest updates with your The Capital City of Love, Paris has lots to offer and Khaldoun Hosni is one of them. He tells the long tales of the stand-up comedy happenings in the City of Love and how the comedy has opened up during the pandemic. He showed me the door way to the sense of humour We have our complains with the pan...
Not Again Podcast Episode 179- Kelly Kimberly Cheong
June 18, 2022 10:01 - 2 hours - 166 MBKelly Kimberly Cheong is someone that you will not mess with. Arming herself with the knowledge of various martial arts, she describe the issues and boundaries that she has which sets as obstacles to start having her dream of that one fight. Not having the easiest childhood, Kelly shares the wisdom that she has gained over the years while we struggle to go back and discuss that one martial arts. The one martial arts that we try to agree with. With her experience, we talk about what does se...
Not Again Podcast Episode 178-Mike Kasem
April 29, 2022 00:02 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe all want to make our parents proud and I think that Mike Kasem is able to do that. Coming from a family who is synonymous with show business and the kindness that not many people sees anymore. Mike Kasem has opened up the door in to the personal life of the Kasem family and tells the stories from beginning of his own career to having starting a beautiful family in Singapore and picking up sports. Some how being a radio jockey or the entertainment business wasn’t his choice of career an...
Not Again Podcast Episode 177-Muhamad Ridhwan (The Chosen Wan)
April 14, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 126 MBThere is a saying “Getting to the top is not easy, staying there is more difficult”. The life of Ridhwan (The Chosen Wan) has encapsulated the meaning of that quote. Not just being the face of his own gym, Legends Fight Sport; his experience and involvement in the Singapore Boxing Scene has him the responsibility of the representation of what good boxing in Singapore is like. He explained the workings of the Singapore Boxing and the highs and lows of the boxing scene in Singapore. He reveale...
Not Again Podcast Episode 176- Jake Gonzales
March 12, 2022 13:15 - 2 hours - 166 MBIt is only appropriate to have Jake Gonzales on Not Again Podcast as he is one of the guys I find has a wealth of knowledge and people I have a lot of respect. Man, he has lots of stories, tips and tricks to share even outside of my boxing life. Spending a significant portion of his life till now, both the practical, academic and mentoring pursuit of fitness, Jake is really generous when it comes to sharing his knowledge and getting better in the knowledge of physical training. We went thr...
Not Again Podcast Episode 175- Ted Alexandro
February 07, 2022 11:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBTo survive in show business is not an easy feat but to be part of the guys who influenced the comedy worldview of the next generation, Ted Alexandro seems to be able to do just that. Ted Alexandro reveals the nature of the beast and finds zen in doing so is amazing to me. Here is this thing, I am surprised how Ted is growing up and he taught me more about relationship with different people and how to maintain a healthy one. Especially a working relationship in the world of show business. W...
In Loving Memory of Jonathan Atherton
February 05, 2022 06:26 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBThis is a tribute episode for Jonathan Atherton. Rest In Peace. ========================================== Crazy is an understatement when finding words to describe Jonathan Atherton's life. A globe trotter, Jonathan has travel to many countries and finding means to survive. From selling female shoes to petrol to comedy, Jonathan has pretty much did it all. Jon shares the various stories where he shared secrets to pass through borders and making money in Africa. He recounted how h...
Not Again podcast Episode 174- Dr Martha Lee
January 23, 2022 23:22 - 58 minutes - 82.6 MBWe have a saucy one this week. Dr Martha Lee, Singapore first Sexologist approached me and we talked about the idea of sex. Talking about it seems to be as difficult and important having sex and Dr Martha Lee have prove this with us. I am curious about who looks for her and the common problem that people face when talking about sex. Here is this problem that I have raised about how is the impact of one individual self able to change the whole conversation about sex. We talk about having th...
Not Again Podcast Episode 173- Darryl Edmund Kho
January 09, 2022 05:31 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFinally, after long awaited months, Darryl Edmund Kho has finally appeared in Not Again Podcast. Being the elite and exclusive few to be involved in Singapore Pro Boxing, Darryl breaks down on what is it like to be in the club and what is it like to be in the chosen few to become a pro boxer in Singapore. He talks about the what goes through in his head before his fight and his journey to choosing boxing as his thing then become a pro boxer in Singapore. We talked about the different titles ...
Not Again Podcast In My Head: 05 Jan 2022
January 06, 2022 04:38 - 27 minutes - 22.6 MBIt had been a while since the last update. We have went over the new year mark. It is the first episode for Not Again Podcast. What had happened? Gary Tan finally breaks silence on what had happened. He looked back the last year and reflects what had he done (obviously not much) and how he had left his job that he had gotten in the same month. Oh yeah he still thinks about the golden retrievers he met at his last work place. Why is the description in third person? New Year New Me.
Not Again Podcast In My Head: 24 Nov 2021
November 24, 2021 11:03 - 23 minutes - 19.9 MBI ramble about Mariah Carey with George Michael coming out of their caves singing Christmas Song. I talked about getting a job and how exciting and weird out for me as getting a corporate job doesn't seem to be in my blood.
Not Again Podcast Episode 172- Andre King
November 15, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAndre King is a person with many talents. He is a comedian that has travelled all over Earth and been a voice over to many of advertisements and cartoon character, some that we “hate” in our childhood, because we want the good guys to win. Cartoon is a big thing for Andre. We talked about our favourite cartoons. He shares his love and how the writing in that medium works and how a show is able to stay relevant with a changing rotation of writing staff. Of course, we talked about joke writi...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 10 Nov 2021
November 11, 2021 11:14 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBThis is really late. Man. I talked about going to counselling and doing therapy to handle my mental health for the first time. I talked about boxing and sparring and my milestone to be a boxer. Live comedy show: https://theprojector.sg/films-and-events/the-projector-presents-comedy-night/
Not Again Podcast Episode 171- Laurie Kilmartin
October 31, 2021 11:41 - 57 minutes - 35.5 MBLaurie Kilmartin’s name is synonym to the word funny and been involved in iconic standup comedy driven shows such as Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and a monologue writer for Conan O’Brien. She has a special “45 Jokes About My Dead Dad” is the one that I get to know her from. She tells the story of she got it into recording, having the show to be released in Seeso with her own effort and what she thought about the emotional side of chasing a dream of being a comic. Writing monologue for Cona...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 27 Oct 2021
October 28, 2021 10:47 - 31 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, I gave a few shoutout to the shows that may happen. I talked about people leaving and prepping for the shows that are going to happen in November and about another job interview story.
Not Again Podcast Episode 170- Red Ollero
October 16, 2021 11:03 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB“Jack of all trades” is what comes into mind if I need to describe our guest this week, Red Ollero. He was a writer in his previous life before becoming a standup comic, a movie script writer, a wrestler and now a comic book writer based in Manila, Philippines. He tells the story of how he became who he is today, from a climbing the corporate ladder, 9 to 5 worker to now chasing the dreams that he had when he was younger. Inevitably, Plan B or exit strategy is what will be discussed. Red O...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 13 October 2021
October 13, 2021 10:45 - 28 minutes - 30.2 MBIt had been a long while since I have uploaded an episode. So I talked about the hiatus and why it took such a long time. I looked back at the time that I worked with my work partner for the last 2 years and why she left. I talked about the job interview that I had that sound really shady and the old lady who offered a job.
Not Again Podcast Episode 169- Jaret Reddick, Bowling For Soup
September 25, 2021 10:25 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJaret Reddick is responsible for the band, Bowling For Soup which has defined a generation, growing up with songs like 1985, High School Never Ends, Almost and Girl All The Bad Guys Want. We talked about meeting our heroes and working with them. Been touring since he was a lot younger, he shares the new game of using online methods and social media to share his work while we are on the topic of opening up on social media and knowing someone before even meeting them face to face. He shares a ...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 22 September 2021
September 22, 2021 10:41 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MBI finally got a job interview and I talked about getting one. I talked about major events that happen and being excited with the guest for this coming week.
Not Again Podcast Episode 168- Papi Zak
September 17, 2021 11:40 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBPapi Zak has been considered one of the guys with the most diverse skill set in his own blend of stand up comedy and his name has been synonyms with the one that everyone looks up to. We have been trying to figure out. With the backing of experience from being a former Radio Jockey of Hitz fm, we have dissect on our various art scene and how we get to have our fanbase or our target audience and address my disdain of Tiktok and the resentment of music of the younger generation. Being a vete...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 15 Sept 2021
September 15, 2021 11:08This week is a crazy emotional rollacoaster ride. I tells you the story of happiness of a wedding and the grief of a dead friend over the week. I too end up chatting about the story of my job interviews.
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 15 Sept 2021
September 15, 2021 11:08This week is a crazy emotional rollacoaster ride. I tells you the story of happiness of a wedding and the grief of a dead friend over the week. I too end up chatting about the story of my job interviews.
Not Again Podcast-In My Head: 08 September 2021 Wholesome News
September 09, 2021 07:31 - 50 minutes - 31.1 MBThis time I have a friend Keren Bala Devan checking in In My Head. We talk about crazy news after I am getting jealous with the chocolate bar that keren get after getting his vaccination. We talk about some feel good news. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/martha-tucker-dream-wedding-dress/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nintendo-starlight-gaming-station-hospitals-kids/
In Loving Memory Of: Lynn Ruth Miller
September 08, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis is a repost and a tribute to Lynn Ruth Miller. Lynn Ruth Miller has been around for sometime to be called the oldest female comedian. She and I have a good chat we do talk about eating issues and how she fought anorexia. We delve into her personal life and she mentioned about her abusive husband and how she managed to take a trip after escaping away from him. She shares stories and escapades and sharing her wisdom with the MeToo movement. Of course she does drops her wisdom in fin...
Not Again Podcast Episode 167- Jack Ho
September 04, 2021 09:15 - 1 hour - 51 MBWhen we talk about Singapore music scene, Jack Ho is a name that will be frequently be raised. The other half of Jack and Rai, Jack has been the one with lots of energy and be involved with lots of other projects along side with Rai. Jack tells me how he juggled with all the projects and how grateful with the people around him. He relates to the people who has been working for their craft while having a day job. Being in the music industry for so long, Jack shares the jargon, terms in the ...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 01 September 2021
September 01, 2021 10:26 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week! I ramble about fitness and how it had became like a full time job for being healthy. I went on talking about meeting a friend for dinner and having a conversation talking about how a driver ends conversations and how we I deal with a conversation about privilege with a passenger of mine Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code NOTAGAIN at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
Not Again Podcast Episode 166- Kirsten Han
August 21, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis week, we talk to Singapore freelance journalist and activist, Kirsten Han! She opens up a bit about her childhood, how she went from film school to a career in journalism and activism as we share our experiences and the realities of working in this field. We discuss the balance between compelling storytelling and ensuring the work produced is credible and substantial while ensuring the best representation. We review the importance of media literacy and how it’s produced and made, how ...
Not Again Podcast: In My Head 18 August 2021
August 19, 2021 07:55 - 32 minutes - 27.7 MBIt had been a while since I have last updated. I talked about people getting in touch and how it is a nice foreign feeling to have. The gratitude that I have with the guest and people who listen to this. I did an update with the Bulgarian guys that I had a more long term gig and somehow I relate to the feeling of being walked away. I ended with 2 stories about a guy who sympathized cab drivers in Singapore and the girl with the part time degree.
Not Again Podcast Episode 165 - Sivadorai Sellakannu
August 07, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBSivadorai Sellakannu or Rai, one of the local music duo Jack & Rai, is a veteran and a swiss-army knife kind of guy in the media scene in Singapore. Rai had seen the rise of beatboxing in Singapore and how the trend went on in Singapore and morphed into what it had been today while we try to figure out how the community get together and be what it is today. We broke down the trends in music scenes and discussed what we meant when a band is evolving after Rai had explained the difference of h...