The Daily Ketchup Podcast

Singapore's Haze Problem Is Bigger Than You Think | #DailyKetchup EP570

70K views · 1d ago · 39:19

Singapore is choking on haze AGAIN. After years of dealing with this recurring problem, this year's Singapore haze could be one of the worst yet. So why are we STILL dealing with this? From Indonesia's forest fires and palm oil companies to political tensions between Singapore and Indonesia, the haze crisis is more complicated than it seems.

Topics: Why Is Singapore Facing Haze? · What Is the Government Doing About It? · Indonesia's Protests & Corruption · What REALLY Causes Indonesia's Forest Fires? · How El Niño Makes the Haze Worse · How Dangerous Is the Haze?

Having A Baby is Changing Our Relationship... | #DailyKetchup EP569

78K views · 4d ago · 39:55

John and Pat are finally just ONE WEEK away from welcoming their baby boy!!!! We catch up with the soon-to-be parents to find out how they're feeling, what they've learnt throughout their pregnancy, and how their relationship is changing...

Topics: Are John & Pat REALLY Ready for Parenthood? · Preparing for the Baby & Parenting Classes · What REALLY Happens During a C-Section?! · How Parenthood Changes Your Marriage · The Challenges of Raising a Child Together · Should Parents Argue in Front of Their Kids?

Is Singapore Losing Its KAMPUNG SPIRIT | #DailyKetchup EP 568

40K views · 1w ago · 11:38

We say goodbye to Singapore's last kampung canteen, and discuss what it means to lose our kampung spirit... plus a hidden fun fact about this iconic neighbourhood! The Daily Ketchup Podcast is powered by Rezt n Relax, Grey & Sanders and TakeASeat.sg.

EXPOSING THE TRUTH BEHIND CHINA’S “FAT PRISON” | #DailyKetchup EP 567

140K views · 1w ago · 38:32

Alexis Tan travelled to China to experience a controversial “fat prison” camp firsthand. In less than a year, she went from 90kg to 67kg. But what was the journey really like? We sit down with Alexis to uncover what happens inside the camp, the challenges she faced, and how people treated her differently before and after her transformation. What was life inside the “fat prison” really like? And does society treat you differently when you’re fat versus skinny?

Ghost Hunting in the Most Haunted neighbourhood in SG | #DailyKetchup EP566

155K views · 2w ago · 21:41

Sembawang Park is a lovely place for a stroll... but would you go after dark? This Halloween, we reunite with Eugene Tay from Supernatural Confessions for a ghost tour of a place you might not immediately associate with the supernatural: Sembawang Park.

He Hasn't Worked In 8 YEARS... And His Parents Pay For Everything. | #DailyKetchup EP565

70K views · 2w ago · 42:06

Why do some people withdraw from society for YEARS? Are overprotective parents unknowingly enabling this behaviour? And can online friendships genuinely replace real-life human connections? We unpack the Japanese phenomenon of hikikomori with psychologist Dr Patrick Lin!

Topics: What "hikikomori" means · Japan's hikikomori situation · How big is the problem in Singapore? · Introvert vs hikikomori: where's the line? · Hikikomori vs social anxiety, agoraphobia & depression · What causes hikikomori?

EXCLUSIVE: WE SPOKE TO "MORMONS" IN SINGAPORE!!! | #DailyKetchup EP564

47K views · 3w ago · 1:18:28

Guest: Jean-Luc Butel

How did "Mormonism" come about? What is mission life REALLY like? What are "plural marriages?? Why can't you drink coffee??? And MORE! We sat down with Jean-Luc Butel, Former Singapore Stake President and Ling Goh, Area Assistant Public Affairs Manager, Asia Area, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Singapore to ask the questions everyone's been wondering about!!!

The REAL Cost of Saving Lives In Gaza | #DailyKetchup EP 563

33K views · 3w ago · 28:37

What does it take to fly INTO an active battlefield? In today's special episode founder of Love Aid SG Gilbert Goh joins us to talk about how the generosity of Singaporeans funds critical life saving humanitarian work in Palestine, and what he fears more than losing his life in a war zone.

Topics: How a Singaporean Ends Up in Palestine · Before the Middle East, what was Gilbert doing? · Starting From Scratch: Building Trust With Donors · Has He Been to the borders of Gaza? · What Scares Him More: Bombs or Being Targeted · What it's like being near the Warzone?

Can Singapore Survive An INVASION By A Neighbour? (ft Ukrainian Ambassador) | #DailyKetchup EP 562

48K views · 4w ago · 41:18

Guests: Ukrainian Ambassador, Ukraine’s Ambassador

What is it REALLY like watching your country go to war while you’re thousands of miles away? And after more than 4 years of fighting, has the rest of the world started to move on?

How HARD is it to be HEALTHY in Singapore | #DailyKetchup EP 561

82K views · 1mo ago · 48:43

Guest: Health Promotion Board CEO

Singaporeans often struggle with stress, not getting enough sleep, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Yet Singaporeans are one of the longest-living people on Earth, so how does that make sense?? Has Nutri-Grade really changed what we drink? Why is salt becoming the next big health problem? And if Singaporeans are living longer than ever, how do we make sure we can live those extra years well?

BEST Chilli Crab in Singapore?! (That’s NOT Jumbo!!!) | #DailyKetchup EP560

56K views · 1mo ago · 33:08

Today we’re going on a CHILLI CRAB food hunt across Singapore! Along the way, professional seafarer Justin joins us for the feast and spills on what life is REALLY like spending months at sea! From seasickness and scary night shifts to seeing stars you’d never get to see in Singapore. We also find out what it takes to become a seafarer, the sacrifices that come with the job, and whether life at sea is actually worth it!

Why Singaporeans HATE Successful Singaporeans | #DailyKetchup EP559

63K views · 1mo ago · 51:15

Everyone knows about "money can't buy happiness" but are you just spending it wrongly?? Does having a kid actually make you happy? We talk about the economics of joy with Prof Nick Powdthavee, who studied happiness for 20 years and put a dollar value on your marriage.

Topics: What Does “Happiness” Actually Mean? · Meaningful Things Come From Struggle?! · The Fear of Falling Behind · Does Money Really Buy Happiness? · Would You Rather Be Richer Than Your Friends? · Why We Can’t Stop Comparing Ourselves

MUST-TRY Food In Chinatown!! (Vegetarian Friendly!) | #DailyKetchup EP558

72K views · 1mo ago · 30:13

Today we’re in CHINATOWN, eating the tastiest vegetarian food Singapore's lawyers, judges, and courtgoers alike have enjoyed for years. Along the way, Senior Minister of State Murali Pillai SC shares a plate of sweet and sour vegetarian pork with us and tells us about a one-stop help desk for all things legal, fun facts about the buildings we drive by everyday and why lawyers used to wear wigs.

Adrian and Tracie Pang OPEN UP About 30 Years of Marriage!! | #DailyKetchup EP 557

120K views · 1mo ago · 58:37

Adrian and Tracie Pang sit down with us to share insights into their relationship, business and lives together! How do you make a marriage AND a business work together? How do you know when it’s time to walk away from something you’ve built for 16 years? And what does it really take to survive 30 years of marriage when work and life are completely intertwined?

Topics: How They Met · Who Made the First Move? · How They Ended Up Building a Life in Singapore · What Drew Them Each to Theater · Whose Idea To Build Pandemonium? · Tracie's Season Ticket Genius

Singaporeans REACT to MINISTER PAY RAISE!!! | #DailyKetchup EP556

138K views · 1mo ago · 41:12

This episode was filmed on 8 September, at 3pm! 9% MINISTERIAL SALARY INCREASE: why now? what about cost of living?! Singapore Government recruitment “crisis”?? The Daily Ketchup Podcast is powered by Rezt n Relax, Grey & Sanders and TakeASeat.sg.

Topics: The Changes Summarized: 9% Increment, Three Grades, Variable Bonuses · Timeline: 2011, 2017, 2023 — Why Is It Happening NOW? · The Dumbest Argument. Glad They Stopped?! · Leadership Is a Technocratic Skill · Why Do They Feel So Out of Touch? · You Can't Remove a Bad Minister Easily?!