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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 reli ...
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In 2010, TV fashion personality Steven Cojocaru aka Cojo gabbed about all the salacious secrets & skeletons of the stars at a private party at the Chateau Marmont…he blabbed with abandon only to find out he was recorded. Presumed to be lost, The Cojo Tapes were recently discovered at the bottom of Jared Leto’s makeup drawer.
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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 nod…
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SEASON FINALE: The Naked Episode. Join Cojo & best bros Ryan & Hugh at a men’s only clothing optional spiritual retreat in Taos, NM. Recorded in the meditation garden, Cojo & co pray & chant for the badly dressed on the red carpet. The healing, cleansing experience climaxes with 500 men wearing nothing but Birkenstocks participating in a saging cer…
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Below the Gucci Belt - Going South with Glen, Jared & James Bond
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Men’s Fashion Special/All Male Revue XXX starring Anderson Cooper, Jared Leto, Glen Powell, Barack Obama & Gavin Newsom (aka Hot Dom Daddy)By Steven
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Cojo’s Hot Boy Summer Guide starring Theo James & a Genetically Modified Cucumber
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Theo’s Speedo sensation, Court & Demi’s meat locker naps anti-aging secret, expressing Glenn Powell’s glands AND Camilla’s HUGE fashion faux pasBy Steven
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Katy Perry, Flesh-eating Zombies & the Dawn of the Fashion Apocalypse
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Bianca Censori takes a bite out of Katy Perry, JLo is the hush hush next Bond Girl, join the FREE EMMA movement AND are Jared Leto & Billy Ray the same person?By Steven
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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 frie…
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LIVE from the Lollapalooza of Inbreds..it’s Cojo at Royal Ascot!
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Join Coj at Ascot for an exclusive chat with Camilla about pocketbooks & porn PLUS Ben’s prison break out, Henry Cavill’s trouser snake, the Friends cast exposed AND the mold violation velveteen dress Adele hasn’t taken off in 3 yearsBy Steven
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Taylor’s Wedding Dress Revealed? The Art of Macrame Couture
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F#ck NDA’s…The Sweet Tea on Tay’s likely bridal, SHOCKER: JLo is as warm as fuzzy bedroom slippers (the La Lopez you don’t know) PLUS Nicole Kidman’s fashion miracle AND Shania’s emergency fashion conservatorshipBy Steven
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I Have Fendi Espadrilles Older Than U: Demi & Joe’s Friction Fire
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Demi teaches Joe Jonas a thing or 2 (& puts him in traction), Hollywood’s Best Mustaches from Henry to Khloe, Diving with Kim PLUS Secrets of Sex & the City from the fashion critic once dubbed “The Fifth Sex & the City Girl”By Steven
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Like a Virgin..in Sparta: The Archeological Frenzy over Unfiltered Madonna Pics
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Prying open Madonna’s (lock) box, Jlo, Ben & Cargo Shorts - A Love Triangle AND victorious Lenny Kravitz topples The HammacondaBy Steven
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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 care…
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Stinky socks vs Schiaparelli: Ben & Jlo’s fashion irreconcilable differences
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You’ve been served…Men’s Wearhouse 3-pack flannel shirts aplenty & dozens of scuffed size 16 Nike Dunk Lows PLUS an exclusive first look at Selena Gomez as Lady Bird Johnson, Cher & Cojo’s Chrome Hearts PJ’s slumber soiree AND Taylor Swift’s hickey deconstructedBy Steven
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Nipples over Nigeria: Meghan’s Maxi Takes Flight
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It’s the Duchess of Sussex County NJ & her 1-ply maxis, a valet-less Harry forced to wash his own privates PLUS Taylor vamps it in Versace, the Miss Nepo Baby Beauty Pageant AND the Cojo/Jared conspiracy theoryBy Steven
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Toddlers & Tiaras Redux: Cojo’s Met Gala Fashion Spectacular
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Let’s all go to the Met Gala with so many reality tartlets and sluts on hand you will feel like you’re at a 818 Tequila launch at the Saddle Ranch PLUS attack of the Walking Labia & Keith Urban teaches us how to do an updoBy Steven
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Love & thongs from the Duchess of Barstow
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Meghan’s thongs to tiara’s odyssey PLUS Billie Eilish’s Hello Hogwarts possessed schoolgirl style, getting into Jon Bon Jovi’s pants, essential fashion tips for Hollywood social climbers AND requiem for Anne Hathaway’s wardrobeBy Steven
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The New Gilded Age: Titty Formal & The Met Gala
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Go big or go home on fashion’s biggest night, Madonna & her Bidet - A Love Story, Bieber’s gonads save the world PLUS strawberry-scented lubricant with love and kisses from the Duchess of BakersfieldBy Steven
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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…
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Dissecting the slutty cowgirl craze, the powerful Birkin No, Merkin Yes Movement PLUS Hailey Bieber, Megan Fox, Harry Styles, topless Dame Judi & 1001 lovemaking positions with Jared LetoBy Steven
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Put on your special protective glasses as we take a purely scientific look at the rarest of sights on the LA landscape: 100 % real boobs (courtesy of Sydney Sweeney) + Oprah, Cher, Kim and Kylie! And…the His & Hers facelifts trend 🔪By Steven
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Going through awards season withdrawal? Fret not you fab fashionistas because Cojo is Live from Calabasas Fashion Week with Kim, Kourt, Gwyneth & The Countess of Camel Toes! Plus: Taylor’s style & the Dad Bod Awards!By Steven
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Landing on Beyoncé’s airstrip + Nicole Kidman & goats, Anne Hathaway & Chucky & practically sharing a heartbeat with Anderson Cooper! It’s the most brazen & bodacious The Cojo Tapes yet! “I’ve never had so much fun with fashion since the leather quilted chain bag was created” - Colette Chanel (Coco’s third cousin removed)…
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Up close with the real Britney + Madonna defrosted, Hugh’s musk & a visit with the Duchess of Sacramento…Ep 3 of The Cojo Tapes is the ultimate boldfaced name bacchanal!By Steven
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Jump on Cojo’s magic carpet as we swoop over the Oscar’s red carpet and break it all down…a bit rah rah and a bit brutal, natch. We are anti-gushing and brown nosing and darn proud of it! xo cojoBy Steven
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On June 17, 2010 TV fashion personality Cojo was secretly recorded at the Chateau Marmont’s Bungalow 3 spilling all on Hollywood - a seething, breathtakingly brutal takedown of the A-list set according to those present. The tapes were presumed lost until they were recently discovered at the bottom of Jared Leto’s hair products drawer…
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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 an…
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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…
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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 mi…
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Short Circuit | with Isaac Tng, Pearl and Daryl Cheong
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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 Sing…
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If I Were A King | with Jo Tan, Irfan Kasban and Mitch Leow
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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 …
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Queen Of The Universe | with Maxie Andreison
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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…
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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 ne…
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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 q…
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To Queer Or Not To Queer | with Mark Kinoshita
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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 r…
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A Ruined Orgasm | with Alfian Sa'at
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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…
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Showgirl extraordinaire Kak Nina Boo was once told that she was not pretty enough, but she has since outlived all her naysayers to become one of Singapore's most beloved drag icons. The Tanglin Halt native and former girlfriend of Sang Nila Utama takes us back to a time when she waited tables and performed at the Boom Boom Room, and when police rai…
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The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! After a much-needed hibernation, Josh and Sam Jo surprise each other with belated Christmas gifts that reference some of their favourite pop and R&B divas. They also muse about the year ahead as Sam Jo dangerously approaches Singapore's property-buying age for singles, and Jos…
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The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! Chinese New Year is around the corner and what better way to usher in the Year of the Rabbit than to check out fengshui readings based on our zodiac animals? Sam Jo the Dragon may find himself soaring overseas, while Josh the Horse could do with some powerful women in his life…
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Do we fear or embrace the changes that life brings? Sam Jo is now balls deep in drag. Kennede is using his voice louder than ever. And Joshua is single again. The boys come together, over a bottle of sparkling wine, to reflect on where they are currently in their lives. Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media requests or co…
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Everybody say REPEAL! Singapore is finally repealing 377A, the law that criminalises gay sex. We celebrate this historic moment with the return of OG SG Boy Kennede to relive the euphoria and tears from repeal night, and ask the bittersweet question that's on all our minds: what next? Subscribe and connect with us on Instagram: @TheSGBoys For media…
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How do you try to keep things straight… when you’re anything but? Queer people in Singapore have had to 'act straight' for so much of their lives. Either to navigate rules which do not favour them, avoid discrimination or simply fit in and be accepted in society. This is the premise for Wild Rice's Straight Acting, a hopeful, heartfelt comedy about…
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We're back with answers to the questions you've asked us each time you slip into our DMs. Do we live with any regrets? What were the moments from the podcast that were edited out and why? What song best represents us - and why did Kennede leave?! (jk that's already been answered). [Trigger Warning] A Note From Us: There is a point in the episode wh…
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When Josh was 15 years old and struggling to understand his sexuality, his PE (physical education) teacher came out to him. Scott represented a healthy, positive example of a queer person living confidently in Singapore back in the 2000s. In our new episode, they reunite after all these years. We also meet his incredible partner of 12 years, Fabian…
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The SG Boys squad catch up after some major personal milestones: Josh is back after a life-changing trip to Seoul with his boyfriend; Rachael has shacked up with her boyfriend; and Sam Jo (still single, hi) is now an award-winning drag queen, JoJo Sam Clair! We cover all that and what we REALLY think about the recent government survey on LGBTQ+ iss…
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Big Brown Queer | with Aarti Olivia Dubey
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Aarti Olivia Dubey proudly embraces being Big, Brown and Queer. The body positive fashion blogger behind Curves Becomes Her joins us as this week's extra special guest. A mental health therapist turned activist-writer, Aarti tells us why it's been tough growing up not just big, but also brown and bisexual in Singapore. They share why they started S…
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Her name is Andrea Razali (@AndreaRazali) and this is her story. An entrepreneur, actress, model and beauty pageant winner, Andrea is the first Singaporean trans woman to appear on the covers of New York Times Style: Singapore and L’Officiel. But behind the glamorous photoshoots and wonderful accolades is a jaw dropping story waiting to be told. An…
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Mariah Christmas, Darling! | with Pauriah Carey
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It's a Mariah Christmas, Darling! Or should we say, Pauriah? @pauriahcarey is arguably the biggest Mariah Carey lamb (read: fan) in Singapore, so he joins us in celebration of the Queen of Christmas this festive season. We gush about growing up with our favourite pop divas, reflect on the past year and set goals for 2022. Also, witness the dramatic…
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It’s not every day in Singapore that you meet 2 gay, married men raising a child. What may be a dream for many of us is a reality for Cameron and Andre. We speak to the couple about their relationship - from when they met to how they navigated the surrogacy process and ended up pushing a baby stroller together. Theirs is a powerful story of unique …
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Singaporean musician lewloh dives into the art of heartbreak, grief and healing from it. Does the '30 Day No Contact Rule' really work? Is it wise to write songs about your ex? How long does it take to move on from someone you once loved? Listen to Lew's new album 'michigan/missinghim' out now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3CUpup4zXAB…
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3 gay men share 3 dark tales of terror in this spooky Halloween special of The SG Boys podcast! From playful poltergeists in an army bunk to harrowing house hauntings, these ghost stories are not for the faint of heart. Music artist lewloh joins us for this eerie episode in the first of two guest appearances. Subscribe and connect with us on Instag…
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In June this year, Wild Rice's play, Faghag*, starring local thespian Pam Oei, sparked a heated debate over the use of the term. For the first time since then, Pam reflects on the uproar and her role as an LGBTQ+ ally. She takes us back to the days of Happy, a gay bar that held Faghag Appreciation Nights and probably the loudest arm wrestling match…
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