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The SG Boys

LGBTQ+ Singaporeans gather around a microphone to share stories of love, loss, friendship and family. Hosted by Joshua Simon, Sam Jo and Kennede Sng. Recorded in Singapore, a largely conservative country that criminalises sex between men and where there are no anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people, The SG Boys aims to be a safe space where all are welcome. The beliefs, views and opinions expressed on the podcast are attributable to its hosts only, and are not intended to malign any religion,

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31:58

What A Mess! | with Sissy & Sassy

The SG Boys ·

2025/10/21

Elphaba and Glinda have flown in early for a special Halloween episode with The SG Boys! Meet the House of Haute Mess, the dynamic duo who are Singapore's answer to Heidi Klum every All Hallows' Eve. Not only do they adore Halloween, Sissy and Sassy Sucktits are also a pair of lovebirds who do drag together and who are revered for their immaculate costumes and performances. Named Asia's Most Stylish by Tatler Singapore, the couple tell Josh and Sam Jo where they get their inspiration, how drag has

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37:47

Daddy Is A Drag Queen

The SG Boys ·

2025/08/29

Just like his favourite VH1 divas, Kittipetch Pingkarawat aka Kitti Rose wears many hats…and wigs. Not only is he a baby drag queen and a brain tumour survivor who lives with bipolar disorder, Kitti is also a loving hubby to a wife in Thailand and a devoted daddy to their nine-year-old daughter. At 41 years of age, he is living proof that when life throws you lemons and lemongrass, you can make some pretty delicious lemonade. Aroy mak!!! Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and

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23:54

Baby Boy

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2025/07/08

Certified quality! As Sam Jo catches his breath from the madness of Mayhem month, Joshua catches up with three of the four masterminds behind Baby Boy, Singapore’s iconique queer RnB and Hip-hop party: Nightlife maestro and former Lady Gaga stylist Bobby Luo, wacky and waacking fashionista Nathanael Ng, as well as PR maven-cum-numbers gal Stefan Kwang. The trio look back on eight glorious years of Baby Boy, from the nascent days of Butter Factory and Overeasy, to how the monthly shindig

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6:26

The Wedding Banquet

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2025/06/14

Sam Jo and Josh catch up over the phone before a new interview with the cast of The Wedding Banquet - Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Han Gi-chan. The film is a new LGBTQ+ themed romantic comedy opening in Singapore on June 19, and also screening at Pink Screen for Pink Fest this Pride month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:01

Marry The Night

The SG Boys ·

2025/05/15

Rachael’s Getting Married! Our girl finally announces her engagement to the love of her life who almost dated Josh? 👰🏻‍♀️Rachael reckons with her sense of self: Wife, Partner, Plus-one. We all love a wedding but society has fewer scripts for those who don’t want to vanish inside one. 🙋🏾‍♂️Meanwhile, Josh is newly single, over the gay relationship narrative™ and tired of chasing milestones in a Singapore still not built for queer commitment. 💃🏻And Sam Jo has found

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22:41

The One With Bianca Del Rio

The SG Boys ·

2025/01/13

We kick off a brand new season of our little gay podcast with drag and comedy icon Bianca Del Rio, who joins us backstage from her show in Hawaii. Here to spill the tea and throw plenty of shade, the clown queen tells Josh and Sam Jo why she doesn't consider herself a legend (yet), why she doesn't watch Drag Race today, and a shocking revelation about RuPaul. Bianca reveals her side of the story about the viral club incidents involving a heckler and a very tipsy Tina Burner. Amid all the wicked

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57:43

Age Of Glory

The SG Boys ·

2024/09/16

Recording this episode in the thick of Brat Summer and the Hungry Ghost month, The SG Boys contemplate something which we have always dreaded - old age and all of its accompanying health issues. Josh reveals his recent ordeals with costochondritis and oral mucoceles, while Sam Jo, in true Ashlee Simpson fashion, grapples with acid reflux, vocal nodules and his fear of death. Are we old yet? Probably. Are our bodies starting to betray us? Most definitely. But who said ageing can’t be glorious? Just

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55:43

Dancing On My Own | With Shawn Soh

The SG Boys ·

2024/06/22

Shawn Soh aka Plantbro joins us for an intimate chat about being often introverted, sometimes lonely, but always gay and happy to dance through life on his own terms. Shawn looks back on life-changing moments that, albeit painful, have helped him to blossom: from voluntarily signing himself up for conversion therapy to parting ways with a good friend who could not accept his sexuality. He tells us why he uprooted his life in London to move back to Singapore, and shares how his once-disapproving

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30:42

Let's Get Pink! | with Harris Zaidi

The SG Boys ·

2024/05/24

Harris Zaidi may be the festival director of Pink Fest, but don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got, he's still, he's still Harris From The HDB Block! The gay month is upon us and Harris is here to give us the lowdown on Singapore's annual Pride festival that celebrates all things LGBTQ. From movie screenings and pink pasars to an inclusive career fair and inaugural fashion show. June is set to be the most colourful month ever - as it should be!Ever the kaleidoscopic one himself, Harris recalls

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46:07

Crossroads

The SG Boys ·

2024/04/24

Is it okay to be gay and Christian at the same time? From the crossroads of Shibuya to the cross at the end of the road, Josh searches for spiritual belonging. He attends Singapore's first LGBTQ+ affirming church and deepens his relationship with his parents by taking them to Japan for the first time. Meanwhile, the karaoke mic is back in the hands of Sam Jo who’s singing out loud again! Inspired by three heavenly divas: Sister Mary Clarence, Tenitra Michelle Williams and Charlotte 'Crazy Chick'

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58:50

People Like Us | with Leon Cheo

The SG Boys ·

2024/01/09

We kick off 2024 with Leon Cheo, the creator, writer and director of People Like Us, a gay Singaporean web series that has been nominated for an International Emmy. Leon recounts various milestones in the show's history, from how it was developed with Action For Aids and gayhealth.sg to raise HIV and Aids awareness, to Season 3's recent premiere and inclusion of a trans character. Leon tells us why it is important that his characters are anything but saints, and why the show does not censor itself

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30:50

The Goodbye

The SG Boys ·

2023/12/21

Relax! It’s not the end. But we’re saying goodbye to 2023. And by we, we mean Sam Jo, Joshua, Kennede and Rachael! It’s time for a reunion so we’re checking in on each other before taking on a new year.Kennede reveals why he really left the podcast, and shares some lessons he has learned from both his breakup and an LGBTQ+ camp. Joshua reflects on overcoming the shame of his past. Rachael is now a Forbes 30-Under-30 Honouree. And Sam Jo… has a pop culture reference for everything discussed. Have a

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42:09

The Comeback

The SG Boys ·

2023/12/04

It's been a tough year for The SG Boys, but thankfully our favourite divas have taught us that Nothing Really Matters, we are Stronger than yesterday and yes, we can make it Through The Rain. In our first tête-à-tête in the longest time, we go off on tangents nobody asked for: Escapism through entertainment, anxiety messing with our reality, our millennial bodies betraying us, Josh falling deliciously in love, Sam Jo encountering Oprah Winfrey in an army camp toilet, why is everything so freaking

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40:11

Short Circuit | with Isaac Tng, Pearl and Daryl Cheong

The SG Boys ·

2023/10/14

Short Circuit is Singapore’s first queer short film festival that is currently in its seventh edition. Festival director Isaac Tng and his teammates Daryl Cheong and Pearl aka Phoo Myet Che join us for a chat about reel-istic representation and self-expression through film, art and volunteerism. Our conversation cruises into the dark alleys of Singapore’s gay history, including lesbian Samsui women, and chances upon a shocking realisation that Naomi Campbell may not be as famous as we think. Short

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51:20

If I Were A King | with Jo Tan, Irfan Kasban and...

The SG Boys ·

2023/08/08

It's a full house and royal flush with the team behind King, the award-winning one-(wo)man play presented by T:>Works. Playwright and performer Jo Tan, director Irfan Kasban and choreographer Mitch Leow chat about the maKing of the show and why they ain’t joKing when it comes to breaKing down gender constructs. We also meet Stirling da Silva, Jo’s drag king persona who makes us rethink our self-expression, feminine energy and fondness for giraffes. King runs 10 to 13 August. Tickets:

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23:01

Queen Of The Universe | with Maxie Andreison

The SG Boys ·

2023/07/11

In our first cross-country episode recorded entirely over Zoom, Josh rings up Sam Jo as he celebrates Pride in Canada! Together, we hop on another call with Maxie Andreison from the Philippines, the only Asian queen in the WOW Presents Plus’ drag singing competition, Queen Of The Universe. Discover Maxie's coming out story, her love for karaoke and what it's really like filming a reality singing contest. Check out the full video version of this episode exclusively on our Instagram @thesgboysSee

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61:06

We Are Family | with Ching & Cally

The SG Boys ·

2023/06/13

What does family mean to you? For parents-to-be Ching and Cally, it's about being free to love each other and welcoming their newborn into this world. The couple behind LGBTQ+ platform Prout share why they have chosen to start a family in Singapore, despite the challenges that rainbow families still face here. They also tell us all about Prout's new web app that connects the community to critical service providers, and why companies should stop expecting free labour from queer folk during Pride

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61:01

Baby Queen | with Opera Tang

The SG Boys ·

2023/05/12

Drag queen-cum-Samsui woman Opera Tang drops by to discuss Baby Queen, her documentary feature that’s taking international film festivals by storm. Fresh off her Songkran tour, Opera tells us why Taobao is responsible for her iconic lewk, how she reconciles her feminine energy with societal masculinity, and spills the piping hot tea on her fellow queens. Warning: This episode includes plenty of burping and salty commentary, courtesy of King of Fried Rice (not sponsored).See omnystudio.com/listener

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68:08

To Queer Or Not To Queer | with Mark Kinoshita

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2023/04/19

Comedian and content creator Mark Kinoshita aka Auntie aka Minerva McGonagall joins us for a chat about navigating our queerness both online and on the streets. Mark revisits his early clubbing days, when his friends successfully "shocked the gay" out of him; Josh looks back on his past relationships and how social media affected them; and Sam Jo recounts overcoming a certain "furtive shame" with his first public kiss. Warning: This episode comes with A LOT of cackling. Plus, clips from our live

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72:47

A Ruined Orgasm | with Alfian Sa'at

The SG Boys ·

2023/03/14

In our lengthiest (and girthiest) episode yet, writer and former “angry young man” Alfian Sa’at joins us for one fierce hour to uncover his life as a poet, playwright and alleged agent of chaos. Alfian tells us about his multiple brushes with censorship, the importance of semantics and why the recent repeal of Section 377A reminds him of - wait for it - a ruined orgasm! We also discuss his fear of heights, his time in medical school and what a Facebook user like him really thinks of Gen Z.See

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