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Meow! Ecommurz is a meme account that has accidentally morphed into probably one of the biggest, most popular, go-to site for confidential tipoffs on tech startups in Indonesia, and has become an essential reading for anyone following the fast-changing tech scene in the world’s fourth-most populous country. Andriy is one of the Ecommurz team members & a podcaster with over 5 years of podcasting experience with several podcasts where he has interviewed 100+ guests from diverse backgrounds and industries, such as Ade Rai, Ibnu Jamil, Grace Tahir and Pandji Pragiwaksono.Documentary about the Filipino water tribe(?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4YCxYjF3c&t=586s Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro, Indah Trending On Twitter, 02:00 — Ranking of countries with highest and lowest English proficiencies in Asia, Kenapa Orang Indonesia Tidak Mau, Tidak Bisa, Dan Malu Belajar Bahasa Inggris12:02 Patriotic vs. Nationalistic, Indonesians Not Knowing How To Properly Use Bahasa Indonesia23:07 — The Indonesian Education System, The Problem with Teachers/Educators in Indonesia 39:09 — Why Indonesians don’t want to learn English and dislike those that do, The fault with Eastern Education and Social Attitude Towards Failure, 45:43 — Why Indonesians Should Be Learning English, SDM Rendah, Bonus Demography, 01:00:00 — English’ racist, colonial, classist history, Excuses to not learn English/A new language, is English ONLY accessible for the rich?
Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xU54SDbfARI
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Coki Pardede is an Indonesian comedian, singer, radio announcer, presenter, actor & content creator. Born in Jakarta & raised in Depok, he’s one of the most prominent names in Indonesian Stand Up Comedy, and easily one of the most controversial names on Indonesian social media today, revered and resented by many for his bold stances on many sociopolitical issues that challenge Indonesian social norms. He’s also known for his show Majelis Lucu Indonesia alongside other prominent names such as Trestan Muslim, Adrian Qalbi, Joshua Suherman & Oza Rangkuti.Watch Part 1 on YouTube hereTimestamps: 00:00:00 — Recap of previous episode00:03:45 — Is cancel culture just bullying culture?00:09:00 — Separating Art from Artist; Thoughts on Ariana Grande, Home-Wreckers & Cheating0026:50 — Cancellation of comedians00:39:21— Disclaimers, personal branding, and freedom of expression as content creators00:53:57 — Brief history of comedy; Comedy vs. Reality; Is comedy required to educate people?01:01:00 – Behind the short attention span on social media01:07:00 — Is there such a thing as getting cancelled? Surviving controversies & cancel culture; Why do people tend to cancel everyone they disagree with?01:13:00 — Performative activism & boycotting
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Coki Pardede is an Indonesian comedian, singer, radio announcer, presenter, actor & content creator. Born in Jakarta & raised in Depok, he’s one of the most prominent names in Indonesian Stand Up Comedy, and easily one of the most controversial names on Indonesian social media today, revered and resented by many for his bold stances on many sociopolitical issues that challenge Indonesian social norms. He’s also known for his show Majelis Lucu Indonesia alongside other prominent names such as Trestan Muslim, Adrian Qalbi, Joshua Suherman & Oza Rangkuti.Timestamps: 0:00 — Stereotype of Batak people, Coki eating dog meat, The double standards of eating meat11:10 — Logical vs. Pragmatic; Can you be a religious scientist? 20:59 — Being a comedian in the age of cancel culture and political correctness; The problem with people easily getting triggered these days; Idealists reconciling with the brutal realities of the world 43:41 — Boycotting coffee for war, the end of the world, history repeats itself
Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zBgoQ1jqsls
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Cinta Laura Kiehl was raised in a multicultural environment, growing up in seven different countries across Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. Beginning her career in the entertainment industry at the age of 12, she has starred in over 450 episodes of TV and close to a dozen films, released two multi platinum selling albums and received several awards in film, music and education. Cinta studied at Columbia University in the City of New York and graduated cum laude in three years at the tender age of 20, attaining a double degree in Psychology and German Literature. Upon the completion of her studies, Cinta then spent some time in LA, in which she formally trained in acting and starred in a couple Hollywood productions. In 2019 she won Best Actress In A Horror at the Official Latino x HBO Film Fest. Cinta returned to Indonesia in 2019 and was appointed Ambassador of Anti-Violence Against Women and Children by the Indonesian Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection. Since her return, she has become strongly involved in social activism, participating in various campaigns, speaking at seminars, national television, various ministries and the House Of Parliament. She advocates for gender equality, strengthening the nation’s foundational education system, religious moderation and nationalism. Timestamps: 00.00.00 — English vs. Indonesian, How language affects critical thinking skills00.08.26 — How third culture kids could relay certain values or beliefs and share information to Indonesians00.16.16 — Is social media conducive for critical thinking? 00.18.11 — Factors as to why Indonesians are so bad at critical thinking, scientific thinking vs memorization, religion and polarization 00.47.23 — Collectivism vs. Individualism01.08.21 — Ways to develop critical thinking01.43.06 — Cinta’s and Indah’s struggles as third culture kids in Indonesia01.52.39 — Closing
Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oG8PBxEVBMk
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Shanika Ancita is an Indonesian content creator, model, and graphic designer. She’s known for being on Jakarta Uncensored, a media company based in Jakarta and for being a social media personality focusing on lifestyle, fashion & beauty content. Timestamps: 0:00 — Height, Meso (fat burning injection), Botox, contemplating going under the knife16:47 — Our acne journey41:47 — Pursuing the solutions, Dr. K, Erha, Doctor Recommendations, 01:06:05 — Post recovery, skin dysmorphia, acne discrimination01:37:16 — What support did you wish you received throughout your acne journey? What to NOT say to people with acne01:44:29 — Curly Hair Struggles01:57:00 — Reviewing skincare products
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William Hartanto, better known as Boy William, is one of the biggest names in Indonesian entertainment, known for his diverse content ranging from car-aokes, vlogs, house tours, international & domestic celebrity interviews, and reality shows. Occasionally, he also makes mukbang videos on his Instagram, which Indah G fucking hates and thinks sounds annoying as shit.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Banter, and how Indah can’t do math
2:28 — Why are William & Indah single? What type of partner are you? What are you okay with in terms of your partner doing/behaving?
9:51 — Would Indah be down to be the provider in the relationship? Gender expectations in relationships, and can broke men go on dates?
16:44 — Possessive vs. Protective & Bodily Autonomy; Should your parents have a say over what you do with your body? What about your spouse? Can women literally wear whatever we want?
25:09 — Are women responsible when men sexually objectify us? In certain situations, are we asking for it?
36:00 - Free the nipples, and what if our kids one day want to go full on nudist?
41:05 — Should sex work be legalized and decriminalized? Where do you morally stand on s*x and s*x work? Would you be with somebody with a high body count? Would you be with somebody with HIV?
59:15 — Are you pro life or pro choice? Is it unfair to change your mind about having kids after marriage?
01:21:41 — Is marriage important to you? Would you take your wife’s last name? Would you live in her house?
01:27:37 — Women dating below their socioeconomic rank, discussing the patriarchy, and are men okay with bum women?
01:33:10 — What were our moms like growing up? Should parents prioritize career over children?
01:43:40 — Conclusion, Is Indah Happy With Her Job, Spilling Some BTS Tea with William on working in the media industry
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QQoHpfKQKWY
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Yuni Sri Rahayu adalah seorang pekerja rumah tangga (PRT) yang juga mencalonkan diri untuk DPRD (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah) Dapil 7 DKI Jakarta yang meliputi area Cilandak, Kebayoran Baru, Kebayoran Lama, Setiabudi dan Pesanggrahan dari Partai Buruh. Selain pekerjaan utamanya sebagai PRT & mencalonkan diri untuk posisi legislatif, Yuni juga tengah mengenyam pendidikan lanjut sebagai seorang mahasiswa di Universitas Insan Cita Indonesia jurusan Komunikasi Digital di semester ketiga. Saat ini, dia berusia 41 tahun dengan 4 anak dan 1 cucu.Margianta S.J.D adalah seorang teman dan tamu dalam episode The Indah G Show sebelumnya. Terima kasih kepada Margianta atas waktu dan energinya untuk membantu memoderatori episode ini (lebih tepatnya dia sepenuhnya memoderatori episode ini, sementara Indah duduk seperti anak berusia 5 tahun yang sedang belajar berbahasa Indonesia yang baik dan benar).Acara ini tidak disponsori dan tidak mendukung Partai Buruh atau partai politik lainnya.Timestamps: 0:00 — ‘Struggle Foods’; Mengenal Mbak Yuni dan kisahnya sebagai pekerja rumah tangga; Realitas yang kejam & keras sebagai pekerja rumah tangga di Indonesia33:27 — Mengapa Dapil 7 harus memilih Mbak Yuni? Apakah Dapil 7 Peduli dengan RUU PPRT? Agenda Mbak Yuni sebagai caleg DPRD52:35 — RUU PPRT & manfaatnya, baik bagi PRT maupun majikan; Apa lagi yang menjadi agenda Mbak Yuni selain membela hak PRT?01:00:26 — Berapa banyak uang yang telah dikeluarkan Mbak Yuni secara pribadi untuk mencalonkan diri? Bagaimana cara berkampanye secara organik & dengan anggaran minimum?01:11:35 — Pengalaman apa yang bisa dimiliki seorang pekerja rumah tangga dalam politik?01:23:01 — Penutup
📍MENSA The Table JakartaGedung Kemang 37, Jl. Kemang Raya No.37 4th floor, RT.9/RW.1, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730As a special treat for our listeners, enjoy a 10% discount at this location by mentioning the code 'TIGSMENSA10' when settling your bill! Just show their staff that you've subscribed to our channel, and that you’ve watched & liked this episode! This discount code will remain valid until March 31st, 2024, and is not applicable to their promotion menu. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode of The Indah G Show are solely those of the host and/or guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the featured establishment. All opinions expressed are individual and should be interpreted as such. The Indah G Show is not professionally affiliated with the establishment at which this episode was filmed, and no financial transactions or compensations have taken place for the use of their location. The establishment has not influenced or endorsed the content of this episode.
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Jesslyn Katharine received her Bachelors (B.A) in Political Science & Jewish Studies from Boston University. She then received her Master of Public Administration in Public & Non-Profit Management & Policy (M.P.A) in Advocacy & Political Action, as well as her Master of Arts in Hebrew and Judaic Studies from New York University. Born in Jakarta, raised in Australia, and educated in the United States, she's now returned to Jakarta to run as DPRD (Regional Legislative Council) for District DKI III under the Golkar Party. Marsha Siagian received her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne. She was a finalist for Miss Indonesia in 2006, before receiving her second Bachelors (B.A) in Fashion Design Technology from University of the Arts London. Born in Jakarta, raised in Australia, and educated in Australia & the United Kingdom, she is now running as DPR (House of Representatives) for District DKI II under Partai Solidaritas Indonesia (PSI) Don't forget to hit the ballots and vote on February 14! 📌Timestamps: 0:00 – What does being apart of 02's coalition mean? What's the purpose of a coalition anyway?03:07 — How much have you personally spent on your campaign? Are all calegs rich? Why take on that financial risk for such little chances of winning?17:51 — How much control does your party have over you? What is your campaign?26:29 — Educational backgrounds; How much can you really relate to your average Indonesian constituents?38:55 — What defines a "competent" politician? 45:23 — What's something from your western education that you would like to bring back to Indonesia?This episode was filmed at📍Yialos Grill & Souvlaki | Jl. Cikatomas 1 No.26, RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180As a special treat for our listeners, Yialos is giving away IDR 100K Vouchers to 8 of our lucky listeners to dine with a discount at their establishment. This voucher has no expiration date, and can be redeemed any time you choose to dine at Yialos. Indah's recommendation: Get their octopus, it's so good! Head over to our YouTube Channel, leave a comment and end it with "#tigsyialos" to submit your giveaway entry. Make sure to include your Instagram handle, that you have liked this episode, as well as subscribed to this channel (Yes, we will check). We will be announcing the giveaway winners on February 1, 2024 (exactly 1 week from this episode airing) on both Indah's Instagram Story, as well as down here in this episode description. Winners will be contacted by Indah personally via Instagram DM.Disclaimer: The two guests showcased in this episode are associated with Candidate 02's coalition. However, it is crucial to clarify that Indah G, the TIGS show, and its team maintain complete political neutrality. They are not affiliated with any political parties or the 2024 presidential candidates. Jesslyn and Marsha, who have personal connections with Indah G, were chosen for thematic reasons related to the episode and coincidentally belong to the same coalition. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in this episode of The Indah G Show are solely those of the host and/or guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the featured establishment. All opinions expressed are individual and should be interpreted as such. The Indah G Show is not professionally affiliated with the establishment at which this episode was filmed, and no financial transactions or compensations have taken place for the use of their location. The establishment has not influenced or endorsed the content of this episode.
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Andovi da Lopez, formerly known as skinnyindonesian24, is an Indonesian social media star, and an active voice in Indonesian sociopolitical & cultural discourse, frequently seen collaborating on Narasi by Najwa Shihab, as well as on his own show Bongkar Indonesia. He cohosts the Andovi Andreas Show, co-owns Mad For Coffee, and now he's a creator and star of the Polarisasi Musikal, performing live on the February 2-4 2024 at Graha Bhakti Budaya, TIM, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Be sure to get your tickets for Polarisasi Musikal at https://www.loket.com/event/polarisasi-musikal_y9193 (pssst, Indah & Peter will both be there on the 7 PM show on February 2)
Timestamps:
0:00 — Banter, New Indah G/TIGS Fandom Name
3:45 — Andovi’s life summary, the different types of diaspora/third-culture kids, and what growing up was like for Indah & Andovi
13:43 — What defines our identity? How our international upbringing affects our politics & how we navigate different beliefs
22:01 — Political polarization, social media, the algorithm, inequality of information
56:00 — Can we agree to disagree on everything?
01:19:48 — Can we separate the art from the artist?
01:35:55 — When in Rome, should we always do what the Romans do?
02:10:43 — Identifying as Indonesian, Speaking English in Indonesia, Indah’s Bahasa Indonesia language-learning journey, tips from Andovi for learning Indonesian and assimilating to the local culture
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How do you go about finding a partner, especially these days? Also, what's it like being in an open relationship? On this episode we're joined by Indah's cousin (we're kidding), Andrea Gunawan, to dish all bout what the dating game's like these days — both from the perspective of someone who's currently single and is looking for monogamy (Indah) and someone who is not single and is in an open relationship (Andrea). Timestamps: 0:00 — Being in an open relationship; Should people that tend to cheat just do open relationships with one another; Monogamy is not for everybody10:32 — Sponsorship Message13:05 — Monogamy vs. Open Relationship on Dating Apps & On Dates; The importance of knowing what you want and what you're looking for before going on that first date22:15 — What's Indah's relationship status? What's the dating scene like these days? This episode is sponsored by Onda Onda Official Stores:Tokopedia: Onda Official StoreShopee: Onda Official ShopInstagram: @ondaliving.id & @onda.indonesiaTikTok: @ondaliving & @onda.indonesiaJoin the Andrea Gunawan Fanclub: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwomanizer
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Indah G & Joshua Kenji sit down with psychologists Astrid Ramadhani and Yolanda Pasaribu (M.Psi) to ask them all of the uncomfortable, awkward and certainly taboo questions that behind closed doors, everyone secretly wonders regarding mental health. Has mental illness become somewhat trendy amongst Gen-Z's and Gen-Alphas these days? Are certain clients claiming to have some form of mental illness when they actually don't? What constitutes s*icidality? Does it also include wishing you were never born, in which case then, isn’t everyone s*icidal to some extent? Astrid, Indah, Joshua & Yolanda also get very deep and personal into their faiths (or lack thereof for some), and philosophies of hope, gratitude, perseverance, and life purpose.
Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro00:28 — Self-proclaimed experts, self-diagnosing, ill for attention, dealing with loved ones that are depressed/s*icidal 09:46 — Is mental illness now trendy? Seeking for attention or reaching out?19:25 — How to handle s*icidal family/peers? 22:39 — Sharing personal issues on social media vs personal message27:22 — S*icide rate in Indonesia and data statistics regarding mental health issues, differences between male and female in therapy33:55 — Toxic friend groups and trauma-bonding, to leave or not to leave? Lack of support system and fear of being left out44:26 — Family's perspective and religious views on mental health issues49:28 — Aspects in having a religion that contributes in preventing or developing mental health issues55:24 — Mental illness diagnosis between the east and west, self-diagnosing due to limited resources, therapy options to deal with each problems1:03:48 — Trauma coping mechanism/outlets1:07:41 — Triangle of Needs; do you really need to seek therapy? How mental health professionals do assessments before diagnosis1:16:35 — Fomo of having mental illness1:20:24 — Are you abusing your mental health professionals?1:22:41 — Differences between therapy and counselling, different attitudes while going into therapy, seeking validation from therapists?1:33:36 — Is everyone depressed? Indah's s*icidal tendencies and existential issues1:50:29 — Active vs passive s*icidality1:53:11 — When is medically assisted s*icide okay?2:02:07 — Fan message on s*icide, having purpose in lifeFor those interested in seeking counseling/therapy services from mental health services in Jakarta: IndoPsyCare is an evidence-based, scientifically-backed, international-standard psychology clinic based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Their clinician-scientists adhere to international standards outlined within the Cochrane Library and the Clinical Guidelines set forth by the UK-based National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) coupled with the Indonesian IPK Clinical Guidelines (Panduan Nasional Praktik Psikologi Klinis, PNPPK). They welcome both English-speaking clients, as well as local Bahasa Indonesia speaking clients.Visit indopsycare.com to learn more, as well as book your first consultation.
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We really don't recommend you listen to this episode if you're not planning to listen all the way through from start to finish. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction and General Sentiments About the Hamas - Israeli conflict17:47 — Israeli Self Defense Justification, War Crimes and the Cycle of Revenge24:59 — Fear and Loathing In Tel Aviv28:47 —American Aid To Israel and Hamas Background34:44 — Toxic Israela37:11 — Zionism and The Promised Land41:29 — Indonesians Are Full Of Shit46:41 — Indonesia’s Racial Bias48:27 — Public Pressure Through Social Media58:46 — Indonesian Performative Activism and Boycott Western Products1:02:17 —Geopolitics, Indonesia Was In Bed With Israel1:07:40 — ConclusionJoin the The Based Indonesian Show Fanclub: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/based.indoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baseless.indo
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Many of you have requested for this episode, and now here it is. Before you press that play button however, on the off-chance you are reading this, we want to put out a clear disclaimer that all of us on TIGS, from Indah herself to the rest of the team, unequivocally stand with our queer brothers & sisters here in Indonesia as well as the rest of the world, in support and allyship to the broad LGBTQIA+ community. We at TIGS believe that two things can be true at once, that you can support a movement whilst still 1) having questions about certain elements of the movement, and 2) disagreeing with certain talking points that are commonly espoused by members of that movement, and that is what this discussion with Anil is intended to showcase. We want to show that we can have a proper, well-balanced, objective discussion about people's lives, and go about changing people's hearts and minds in a level-headed and compassionate manner, instead of the usual hot-headed polarized debate that's meant to farm cheap views & engagement. We hope you enjoy.
Timestamps:
01:55 — Is J.K Rowling Transphobic?
11:13 — Bathroom & Changing Room Debate
29:58 — Something that mainstream media deems transphobic but isn’t; Bill C16, Free speech debate
48:00 - Are cis people different from trans people? Should trans people be able to compete against cis people in sports?
01:00:12 — Trans children and how to navigate that; Gender dysphoria, gender incongruence & the DSM-5
01:30:44 - Transracialism; Explaining how and why race is largely a social construct; Transgender vs. Trans*xual
Anil does not wish for his information to be shared to the public.
Full episodes of The Indah G Show are available every Tuesday 6:00 PM WIB (Indonesia) time on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcast. Episode clips (with Indonesian captions) are also available on Instagram & TikTok.
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This video is sponsored by Lean Lab. Lean Lab is a food manufacturing startup based in Bali, Indonesia that produces better food alternatives that are lower in calories and have better nutritional value, providing an innovative and delicious solution for millions of people ease their shift towards a healthier lifestyle. Today's episode we are joined by TikTok's favorite big sister, girl boss, b*dass b*tch, high-maintenance p*ssy QUEEN 💅🏼✨ Jazmine (Jazzy)... and Indah G. Ever wondered what their biggest insecurities are? Are these two women really as confident as they make themselves seem online? Which parts of them do they hide behind facades and filters, and which parts of them would they go under the knife for? Timestamps: 00:29 — Our insecurities & where they came from, and how social media has exacerbated them 33:10 — Sponsorship Message 34:40 — Buying your way into a higher self-esteem, dealing with impostor syndrome, plastic surgery, beauty filters Join the Jazzy Fanclub: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jxmneteaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jazzybaby9Where to find Lean Lab:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlab.idTokopedia: https://www.tokopedia.com/leanlabShopee: https://shopee.co.id/leanlab.id
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Apparently cutting & styling hair isn't the only thing Rey Nathanael knows how to do. In this episode, Indah & Rey sit down for an extensive, comprehensive, and (hopefully in viewers' opinions) well-rounded debate & discussion about feminism — extrapolated from their respective observations, comments & feedbacks of The Barbie Movie.
Timestamps:
0:00 — How Indah is actually 4-5 circles away from Robert Oppenheimer
6:58 — Is modern feminism "pushing an agenda?" Explaining the missing context of Midge in the movie
29:40 — Cellulite, Body Neutrality & Debate on Beauty Standards
41:30 — Ken Not Apologizing, Hustle Culture & How the patriarchy undermines women's overall achievements
57:00 — Barbie as a counter culture to modern western feminism & a representation of the dangers of the manosphere (Andrew Tate & Sneako)
01:06:26 — Do you dress up for the attention and validation of the opposite gender?
01:11:39 — S*xual liberation, 0nlyFans & women empowerment debate
01:20:42 — Patriarchy vs. Matriarchy + Free Will debate
01:42:03 — Advocating for men's health, men finding purpose and meaning beyond female validation
Join the Rey Nathanael Fanclub (and book your next hair appointment)
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Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Y5Yj2vH0Nr4
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It's obvious that white privilege exists, but does it apply in every & all situations? Would you believe it if we told you it's not always that nice to be a white person in Asia? In this episode, Indah & Damian discuss the realities & nuances of white privilege in Asia, as well as a multitude of other phenomena related to the issue such as passport bros, "bule hunters," Asian women marrying white men to escape poverty, white entitlement encouraged by a society that still upholds white superiority, and more.Our heaviest apology to both Damian and all of our viewers and listeners for the audio and camera tech issues we experienced in this episode, unfortunately our studio microphones were not working at that time, and we also had a faulty camera for Damian.Timestamps: 0:00 — The biggest stereotypes about white people in Indonesia/Asia & The disadvantages of being white in certain situations02:54 — Explaining the terms 'Expat, Bule & Blasteran' 12:45 — Indah finding out that Damian is actually half Asian, what was that like growing up in White Australia, and how did Damian end up in Southeast Asia23:30 — How white privilege manifests in real life, and how white superiority, supremacy & entitlement is encouraged by Asian societies 31:21 — Locals taking photos with white people, being conscious of constantly standing out as a white person in Asia, and does Bali treat white people better than non-white people?35:33 — The disadvantages of being white in Indonesia39:15 — White English-speaking men marrying Indonesian non-English-speaking women, the privileges white men provide Indonesian women, Indonesian women marrying white men to get out of poverty, 44:55 — Bule Hunters & Passport Bros, Why Asian Women Prefer White Men, Why Indah's Never Dated Asian, Interracial Dating, White women struggling to date in Asia 01:07: 54 — Do white people think they're better than the Asian locals? 01:13:38 — Closing, Indah & Damian doing different accents
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A very-belated birthday special! Join Indah & Peter for some open & honest self-reflecting. No timestamps for this episode! We're confident this is something you're going to want to listen to from start to finish uninterrupted!
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(This is a bilingual episode, mostly spoken in the Indonesian language. Apologies to any of our international/non-Indonesian-speaking audience members who will not be able to tune in.)
Disclaimers:
This episode is meant to represent an honest reckoning of personal experiences from our own respective schools and schooling systems, and not meant to be a representation for any academic institution or system whatsoever. Additionally, please also note that both of the featured talents in this episode are part of the high school graduating class of 2016, and that a lot has changed not only in terms of respective institutional cultures and rules, but also legal legislation.
Episode Description:
We're not here to talk about the vapid, shallow, obvious shit like tuition, school facilities, whether or not rich kids come to campus dripping in luxury designer brands head to toe and all that kind of stuff — We're diving in much deeper and much more intimate in this episode where Indah and Esther sit down to discuss about the cultural and political paradigms of Indonesian public schools vs. international schools. Are all local schools here in Indonesia religious/Islamic? How do students get treated as the religious/racial minority? What is 'Tawuran?' Do international schools conduct 'Upacara' every Monday morning? Are international curriculums such as IB, AP & IGCSE curriculums really that much better than the local curriculum? Do international school kids put down public school kids as being "inferior?" Do public school kids put down international school kids as being "spoiled, entitled fake Indonesians?" All of the skin-deep questions the people have been wanting to know the answers to, we've answered.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Can non-Javanese Indonesians understand Javanese?
5:45 — About our academic backgrounds; International Schools vs. Private Schools vs. Public Schools; Religion classes, the typical daily school schedule, Upacara & UN Day
27:42 — Changes in international school regulations post-2016
30:11 — Kegiatan sekolah inter vs. sekolah negeri vs. sekolah swasta; Debat Pakai Seragam vs. Tidak Pakai Seragam; Dispelling the biggest myth about dress-codes at JIS
44:11 — Classism & cliques in schools; Working full-time/part-time jobs while still in high school; Community service & KKN; School rivalry & tawuran
01:02:57 — Class size, classrooms & hangout spots on campus
01:12:20 — Nanti punya anak, mau masukin ke sekolah mana?
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No Chinese-Indonesian b*tch on the internet is going to stop you from watching p*rn if that’s what you want to do, but I think what we need to work on and be more conscious of are: Where are we getting our p*rn (which sites, which production companies), what types of p*rn are we watching and thereby inadvertently demanding in the market, how much p*rn are we consuming, and for what reasons are we watching p*rn? P*rn addiction is SO prevalent, especially for men, it is one of the most pervasive addictions of our generation especially with us being in this modern digital age and given how easily accessible mainstream porn websites are, and what's worse is that watching porn is so normalized, especially for men. Ethics and social justice aside, it has such detrimental effects on your mental wellbeing. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro; Men in my DMs asking me how much I cost2:30 — P*rn addiction in men vs. women (Signs & Symptoms); My personal story and journey battling p*rn addiction since a young child & now not being able to get off to p*rn anymore after starting birth control 28:23 — "Can I still watch p*rn?"
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In this episode, Indah and Christie sit down to talk about all things to do with dating & relationships. How does Christie want her partner to react if another man were to hit on her at a bar? Why doesn't Indah like to be called "babe" by her man? What was coming back to Indonesia and adjusting to Indonesian/Asian cultural norms surrounding dating like after moving back from the United States? All about that and more here on this episode. Also, this is quite possibly the chattiest guest episode we've ever had on this show, which made it all the more fun during filming, but definitely a pain in the behind to take down accurate timestamps since we were going all over the place, but hey, it do be like that at times... Timestamps: 0:00 — Unrequited love, handling rejection & making the first move as Asian women; Dating apps; Attracting love into our lives45:36 — Our dating lives at the moment; Culture shock surrounding U.S vs. Indonesian dating cultural norms; Our personal preferences for our men & relationship structures; Cheating
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