Best Ang Lee Podcasts (2026)

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Best of: Students using AI - cheating or smarter learning? 29:43

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The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) accused three students of academic fraud this year, saying that they used generative AI tools in their assignments. What are the limitations around AI use, when does it cross the line and is it time to rethink the way assignments are designed and assessed? Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak with Associat…

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Ep 3440: Charlie O’Leary Irish Football Legend - 30/12/25 53:10

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Charlie O’Leary, a former Republic Of Ireland kit-man under big Jack and all round Irish football legend, was our Second Captains Hero of 2025; he was even in the Gaiety to take a victory lap in front of 1300 people in October. But before then, Ken, Eoin and Branno were in his house on Dublin’s northside to talk to him about his incredible 101 year…

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Ep 3438: A Christmas Love Fest With Ken And Wilson - 29/12/25 1:01:24

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An annual Second Captains tradition continues today under new branding (RIP Scrooge Cast), as Jonathan Wilson joins Ken to discuss the post-Christmas football. Also touched on today: energy flows, Wilson's inability to take a day off work, the possible impact of AI on the game, Protestantism, whether 'reading' might in fact have been the problem al…

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Best of: Silent expectations and fatal outcomes - the suicide risk men face 21:29

9d ago21:29

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Singapore reported 314 suicides in 2024, with the sharpest increase among adults aged 30 to 39. Nearly two-thirds were men. What pressures do these groups face? And what are the warning signs? Otelli Edwards and Steven Chia speak with Dr Jared Ng, a psychiatrist and the former chief of emergency and crisis care at the Institute of Mental Health, an…

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Ep 3434: Can Villa Keep This Up, Amorim Is For Turning, Pep Not Eternal, Rogers Better Than Bellingham, Jake Paul Nonsense - 22/12/25 1:11:29

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Inside us all are two wolves. Unfortunately for Wolves the football team (despite Matt Doherty's reverse Churchill) it's the wolf that is currently the worst at football in all of Europe. Meanwhile, the Romulus and Remus of Serie A get their teeth into Evan. To talk about Ruben's back four, Villa's rise, Rogers V Bellingham and happy Pep we chat to…

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Salah's AFCON, A Country For Old Men, Fat Quiz, Ribald KENCALL 24:00

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It was “Super-Friends Of The Show” week this week, between Killian Sundermann coming in for the Second Captains FAT quiz of the year, a chat with US Murph, our first ever festive edition of KENCALL and Oluwashina Okeleji on Salah's AFCON 2025 and Nigeria's legal route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup . We’ve had an amazing year on the podcast this year, …

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Best of: Have rising commercial rents reached a tipping point? 25:34

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Amid rising rents and growing competition, some Singapore businesses are closing down or relocating to cheaper premises. A local bakery in Siglap announced on social media it was moving out after its rent was increased by 57 per cent. Are commercial rent hikes spiralling out of control, or is this simply market forces at work? Steven Chia and Otell…

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Ep 3249: Send In The Second Rows, The Munster Project, Clutch Charlie Smyth - 15/12/25 46:29

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Munster and Leinster both won their Champions Cup games over the weekend, both came through sticky situations against English opposition, but overall satisfaction levels are low. We chat to Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble about Clayton McMillan's realistic outlook on the Munster project, Leinster's pre-Chistmas form, and they react to former Leinst…

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Episode 3428: Evan Hype Re-Up, Ruben's High Horse, Anfield Ceasefire, Xhaka Best Mackem, Uefa Cup Robbie 1:13:25

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It looks like Celtic arrived at a good time for Evan Ferguson, while Robbie Keane seems to be having so much fun in Europe the question is how he will ever be tempted back to the league where he made his name. Morgan Rogers' Stan Collymore-like winner for Villa at West Ham reminds us that it's been a while since Ken read out some npG minus xG stats…

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Episode 655: From Hardcourt to Humor — Benjie Paras Part 2 34:21

11d ago34:21

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In this episode, Stanley and Czar continue their conversation with Benjie Paras, this time diving into the realities of being a professional basketball player and how he transitioned from athlete to comedian and actor. Kwentong career shift na puno ng wisdom at katatawanan.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJ…

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Salah Week, Ken Called It, Chess Cult 23:11

14d ago23:11

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We’d another barn-storming week this week, with the main story being Mo Salah’s rapidly-deteriorating relationship with Liverpool Football Club, which we covered in depth. We had a brilliant chat with Danny Rensch, the co-founder of chess.com, which went from being a successful start-up to a billion dollar company during the pandemic, thanks largel…

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Best of: More elderly Singaporeans are living alone – should we be concerned? 26:25

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The number of elderly Singaporeans living alone has doubled in the past decade. With Singapore on the cusp of becoming a “super-aged” society, the numbers will only climb further. While support systems exist, are they enough when an elderly person needs urgent medical help or even just someone to talk to? Steven Chia speaks with Karen Wee, executiv…

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Episode 654: Ang Kwentong Basketbolero ni Benjie Paras 30:56

15d ago30:56

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In this episode, Stanley and Czar talk to Benjie Paras about his life as a basketball player — from his early days on the court to the highs and lows of being a PBA superstar. Kwentong hardcourt para sa mga Imortal na may pangarap din maging atleta.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group…

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Ep 3423: Rio's World Cup Jitters, Munster Take A Bath, Rieko Arrives, Dingle At The Death - 08/12/25 57:44

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Permutations Man had a rough week last week and he is back on air today to explain what happened. Ken asks if Rio Ferdinand was the worst possible choice for a complex World Cup tv draw? The Champions Cup is back, and Munster got a reality check inside the first 20 minutes against Bath on Saturday evening. Munster legend Dave Kilcoyne and Gerry Tho…

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Ep 3422: Villa's Glory, Ken Weeps for Europe, Mixed Zone Mo - 08/12/25 1:08:27

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The memory of Friday's FIFA draw continues to linger like the smell of a dead rat under the floorboards. As he whines about middle-of-the-night kick offs, people are accusing Ken of being 'eurocentric' - but surely somebody has to be? Meanwhile Mo Salah seems to have torched his future at Liverpool by accusing the manager and club of throwing him u…

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Episode 653: Sweldo at Tsismis: The Accountant Files 48:22

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In this episode, Stanley and Czar talk to Joyce Hernandez, an accountant for a multinational company, about the most common sweldo issues and office tsismis she encounters. Para sa mga Imortal na laging may reklamo sa payslip!⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group: https://www.facebook.…

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Toni Duggan: Fake eyelashes in the FA Cup final, selfies with Messi, and scoring in Soccer Aid | Could It Be Magic 50:25

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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with another episode as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome Lionesses legend Toni Duggan into the studio. They revisit Toni's two FA Cup triumphs with Everton and Man City, including the reaction she got from her teammates when she took to the pitch wearing fake eyelashes in 2010, and…

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Jimmy Dunne On The Miracle Of Budapest, A Szoboszlai Never Forgets, Hasan Piker On The American Berserk 25:53

21d ago25:53

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We've seen it all this week on Second Captains, from ultrarunning with 100 mile world record holder Caitriona Jennings to 'American ultraviolence' with Hasan Piker on Ken's Politics Podcast, taking in our Sports Book of the Year Show and a brilliant follow-up chat with Ireland and QPR's Jimmy Dunne along the way. For six independent ad-free shows a…

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New Lions head coach Gavin Lee lays out national football plan 27:18

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After Singapore beat Hong Kong to qualify for the Asian Cup, interim head coach Gavin Lee was handed the top job, with a mammoth task – to turn Singapore football around. He reveals how he's staking his 18-month contract on a bold strategy to strengthen the Lions. Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak to him about how he measures success on the footbal…

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Episode 652: Pandesal at Passion — Kwentong Negosyo ni Wilson Lee Flores 22:12

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In this episode, Stanley Chi and Wilson Lee Flores share Kwentong Pandesal — mula sa iconic Kamuning Bakery Café hanggang sa lessons on business, passion, and community service. Isang kwentuhang masarap pakinggan — parang pandesal sa umaga!⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group: https:/…

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Ep 3417: Caitriona Jennings On Her 100 Mile World Record, Saint Charlie, Rugby Loses Its Marbles - 01/12/25 48:45

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Caitriona Jennings is the proud World Record holder over the terrifying distance of 100 miles and she spoke to us in studio about how and why she was able to run this distance, what it feels like mid race, and her harrowing London Olympics marathon experience. We discuss Charlie Smyth’s extraordinary journey from the Down senior Gaelic football tea…

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Ep 3416: Watching Pots Boil, Premier League Mad Men, Caicedo Erupts, The Como-verse - 01/12/25 1:13:24

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Just as a watched pot never boils, an obsessively tracked Irish striker in Europe does not deliver goals under the desperate hungry eyes of the nation. Is it time for us to back off Troy and Ev and give them some space to do their thing? Maybe, but not today! James Horncastle joins us to talk about Roma v Napoli. How happy is Gian Piero Gasperini l…

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Episode 651: Beyond the Byline — Ang Kwentong Writer ni Wilson Lee Flores 35:38

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In this episode, Stanley Chi and Czar de los Reyes sits down with journalist and writer Wilson Lee Flores to talk about his experiences in media, storytelling, and his journey as a multi-awarded columnist. Tunghayan ang inspiring kwento ng isang Imortal sa pagsusulat.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN•…

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Liverpool Lack Anger, The Dutch Perspective On Slot, Tantalising World Cup 24:56

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Welcome to our world service e taster show! To access all our shows go to secondcaptains.com/join To get some insight into the man presiding over Liverpool’s worst run of defeats in more than 70 years, we welcome Mikos Gouka, journalist with Algemeene Dagblad and author of the recently released Arne Slot: The New Era. There’s no contracts, no hidde…

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Should Singapore introduce penalties for companies that mishandle layoffs? 32:15

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When local bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes abruptly announced that they were closing and going into liquidation, about 80 employees were suddenly left jobless. Can more be done to strengthen Singapore’s employment laws without hurting our competitive edge? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang sit down with Patrick Tay, assistant secretary-general of NTUC and A…

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Episode 650: Love Shift — Diskarte ng mga Lalaki sa BPO (Kasama si Tiyo Bri) 34:48

29d ago34:48

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In this episode, Stanley Chi and Tiyo Bri talk about the different diskarte of men working in the BPO industry — sa trabaho, sa love life, at sa mga team building na may halong ligawan. Laughs, lessons, and late-shift love stories sa isang kwentuhang pang-Imortal!⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Und…

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Ep 3411: Lest We Forget Evan, Trophies In November, Spreadsheet Early, Glasgow Kiss- 24/11/25 1:33:07

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GOOOOOLAZZOOOO... OK Evan Ferguson's first goal for Roma was not quite in that category but we can say now that the Eternal City has officially entered Fergie Time. Meanwhile Troy Parrott scored another nice goal: is this an unprecedented attacking selection headache for Ireland? What's the deal with playing two strikers anyway? How many teams are …

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Ep 3410: Back In Your Boks, Scrumpocalypse, Ryan's Original Sin, Stop Start Rugby - 24/11/25 57:30

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South Africa beat Ireland 24-13 but in reality it was a demolition by Rassie's men. Did the whole game hang on James Ryan's deserved red card, or could Ireland have done more to adapt to the situation against the world's best team? We chat to our man in South Africa, Craig Ray about the rash of reds and yellows, if refs get influenced by external n…

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Episode 649: Call Center by Day, Rock Star by Night (Ang Kwento ni Tiyo Bri) 41:09

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In this episode, Stanley Chi talks to Tiyo Bri (Brian Babilonia) about his life as a musician and BPO professional. Alamin ang similarities ng rock band life at night shift grind, at kung paano nabuhay ang passion kahit underpaid!⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group: https://www.faceb…

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The Post-Hungary Glow, Next Up Czechia, Branno Comes For Ken's Throne, The Ashes Is Underway 25:14

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It's been a beautiful, podcast-packed week on the World Service since Troy Parrott stole the nation's heart on Sunday afternoon in Budapest. Seven shows later, we're bringing you a taste of what member-led broadcasting looks like in a golden few days for Irish football. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the res…

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Primary 1 registration: Can we stop parents from gaming the system? 20:15

1M ago20:15

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A mother was recently sentenced to jail for faking her home address to get her child into a primary school, raising the question - just how far will parents go to secure a spot in their school of choice and how can we tighten the process? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang unpack the pressures some parents face with Primary 1 registration with Junda Ong, …

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Episode 648: The Rainbow Scoops Story 40:50

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In this episode, Stanley Chi and Czar talk to Edu and Kat Legaspi, the owners of Rainbow Scoops Ice Cream, about their journey from being employees to becoming business owners. Pakinggan kung paano nila sinimulan ang negosyo, nalampasan ang challenges, at natutunang maging Imortal sa entrepreneurship.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Disco…

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Ep 3404: Ireland Hammer Australia, Mack Is A Catch, Which 10 For SA, The Red Boks - 17/11/25 51:56

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The Irish lineout was near perfect, their kicking game was on point, a few key players are back in form, they have a new fullback option in Mack Hansen, both 10's played well, they beat Australia by a record margin and the fans in Lansdowne Road went home happy for the second time in four days... the good times just keep rolling in Irish sport. We …

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Episode 647: Kumikita sa panonood: The movie critic life 38:46

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In this episode, Stanley and Czar talk again with Tito Ian and Tito Jeimuzu of The Red Door — this time about their work as movie content creators. At syempre, may isa na namang office horror story na babasahin.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330…

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Ep 3403: Parrott Meets The Moment, Good Times Return For Irish Football - 16/11/25 52:16

1M ago52:16

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Skill, heroics, late late glory... things like this don't happen to us, until now. Ken, Eoin and Murph record today's show in a state of joyous disbelief, and Branno joins us from Budapest to reflect on the goals, the emotion, the madness. Plus there's the playoff picture, Troy's week and the brilliant post match interviews. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Ireland 2-0 Portugal, Tantalising Football, Isak And Zlatan 21:36

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We've recorded a lot of podcasts.... but the one we just posted today about all the great moments, all the heroes, all the Ronaldo comedy and all the joy of beating Portugal 2-0 is maybe our favourite ever. Our best of show includes a taste of that joy, plus some Ken education and a great chat about Swedish football, Zlatan and Isak. On Sunday we w…

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With new 2035 targets, can Singapore farm its way to improved food security? 27:18

2M ago27:18

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Singapore has revised its ambitious "30 by 30" goal, now aiming to produce 20 per cent of its fibre needs and 30 per cent of its protein requirements by 2035. But with high costs, limited land and a small farming base, how realistic are these farming targets? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang unpack what it’ll take to build a resilient food supply chain …

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Episode 646: Kwentong Kape 24:01

1M ago24:01

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In this episode, Stanley Chi talks to young coffee farmers Hilary Estandarte and Klent Gulay about the Kape’t Bisig Educational Grant at kung paano sila natulungan ng program bilang mga agripreneurs na nagsusulong ng lokal na kape.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group: https://www.face…

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Ep 3398: Ireland's Quick Fix, Farrell's Few Words, Boks Are The Best - 10/11/25 52:03

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Ireland eventually got the win over Japan on Saturday but all the same doubts remain about a team that has had very few good performances since the summer of 2024. Andy Farrell was honest with the media afterwards, stating “we need to get over ourselves and get on with the big boy stuff". We chat to Shane Horgan and Gerry Thornley about Farrell's f…

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Episode 3397: Shamrock Rovers Eat World, FAI EGM Draws US Attention, Man City The Peoples' Underdogs, Icicle Kick 1:20:35

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It was a surprise to wake up on Saturday morning and find that US Senator Lindsey Graham had been putting the boot into the FAI. https://x.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1986961533193032133?s=20 Graham was referring to the resolution that was due to be voted on at Saturday's FAI EGM, asking the FAI to forward a motion to the UEFA Executive Committee re…

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Episode 645: Office Horror Stories (Underpaid x The Red Door) 32:14

2M ago32:14

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It’s the crossover you didn’t expect! Stanley and Czar sit down with Tito Ian and Tito Jeimuzu of The Red Door to talk about their past lives in the BPO industry, magic gigs, and — syempre — magbabasa rin tayo ng office horror story.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• Underpaid FB Group: https://www.fa…

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Do parents hold the key to their kids being comfortable with mother tongue languages? 26:46

2M ago26:46

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With English dominating daily life in Singapore, some parents say they lack the confidence or motivation to speak and teach their mother tongue at home. So how can we help children appreciate and learn their mother tongue languages — and can we see them as more than just another school subject? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang sit down with Dr Tan Ee Li…

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Infantino's Award, Why Bellingham, DJ' Carey's Motive - 06/11/25 32:50

2M ago32:50

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It was a heck of a spread put out for our world service members this week with Infantino announcing the creation of a new FIFA peace prize and appearing on stage at the same event as Donald Trump in Miami last night, Champions League action featuring Yamal and Dan Burn, Liverpool outplaying Madrid, Trent getting booed, the DJ Carey sentencing, Irel…

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Episode 644: Ang Mga Payo Nila Doc (Kwentong Callroom x Underpaid) 39:40

2M ago39:40

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In this episode, Stanley Chi joins Doc JB Besa and Doc Ella Masamayor of Kwentong Callroom para pag-usapan kung ano ang mga dapat iwasan ngayong Christmas party season para hindi ka magkasakit pagpasok ng bagong taon. Para sa mga Imortal na gusto ng healthy holiday!⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN• U…

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Ep 3392: Ireland Fade To Black, Clown Show In Chicago, Almighty Dollar, Sacha So FineBerg - 03/11/25 59:44

2M ago59:44

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For an hour on Saturday Ireland looked comfortable, if not quite in control, against NZ, and then came a sliding doors moment as Jamie Osborne dropped a pass from Crowley, and within four plays the All Blacks were ahead and, as it turned out, home and hosed. Ireland have now lost to NZ three times in a row, and since the 2023 RWC have had very few …

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Ep 3391: Frank Tanks, Techno Fascism, Rice/Caicedo GOAT Battle, XG O'Neill, Sado-Brannochism - 03/11/25 1:12:38

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Players despise fans, we know that, but should they nevertheless feel compelled to salute them at the end of every game or can we all do without this level of insincerity? Bohemians sealed fourth place in the League of Ireland and will qualify for Europe if Shamrock Rovers complete the double next weekend, but this did not improve the mood of manag…

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Episode 643: The Finn Cotton Story 46:41

2M ago46:41

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In this episode, Stanley Chi and Czar de los Reyes sits down with the founder of Finn Cotton, Paul dela Fuente para pag-usapan kung paano nagsimula ang brand, paano nila nalampasan ang challenges sa business, at kung paano nila naabot ang success sa local sneaker scene.⸻Join the Suplado Community:• Team Suplado Discord: https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfA…

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The Week That Was; Conor Murray's Chicago Memories, Shooting Hoops With The Mob, Leopold Bloom's League Of Ireland 27:27

2M ago27:27

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This week winter announced its arrival with rain that was general all over Ireland, nonetheless we've been having a fun week here at Second Captains Towers and now we want to share some of that with you. Before Ireland take on New Zealand in Chicago we hear from Conor Murray who was a guest of ours at the Gaiety a few weeks back. Can Ireland repeat…

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Megan Khung’s fatal abuse case: How can we better protect vulnerable children? 32:47

2M ago32:47

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An independent review panel into the death of 4-year-old Megan Khung revealed multiple lapses and shortcomings across agencies. The findings cited a “lack of clear understanding and communication” among officers, child protection specialists and social workers. What must change to strengthen the child protection sector? How can society as a whole p…

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Sean Dyche: Smashing a Semi-Final Penalty, Loving Set Pieces and Life as a Meme | Could It Be Magic 56:53

2M ago56:53

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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, returns as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome Sean Dyche into the studio just days before he was appointed Nottingham Forest manager. They revisit Chesterfield’s famous FA Cup semi-final run in 1997: the brilliant team talk by John Duncan before the game, the surprise pre-match call from Roy…