Best MCS Media Podcasts (2024)

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Global IT outage: Are we relying on too few big tech companies? 25:15

2h ago25:15

25:15

One bad software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike unleashed global chaos last week with flights cancelled, hospital systems down and banking applications going offline. How did a routine update become a full-blown crisis, and will we see more in future? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert ask Gaurav Keerthi, head of advisory and emerging busine…

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The BlkPrint 064: "Movin' Packs" 1:08:41

1h ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Sometimes, we need to leave the lingo to the professionals! J5 and Josh Peas return to The BlkPrint this week with new passport stamps, new weight loss (from food poisoning) and a laundry list of moments to catch up with in the community. Hear Josh share his experience in London while attending this year's Wireless Festival, including some special …

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Smoking samsui woman mural saga: How much sway does the public have on artwork? 22:05

6h ago22:05

22:05

A mural of a young samsui woman smoking led to weeks of discussion about the artwork and the approval process. When it comes to public art, how can artists balance creativity and regulation? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert chat with Audrey Wong, a programme leader at LASALLE College of the Arts, and artist Belinda Low. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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CPF nomination: Are there safeguards against ill intentions? 24:06

2d ago24:06

24:06

Singaporean Audrey Fang, who was found dead in Spain, had nominated her alleged killer to be the beneficiary of her Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings. How does the autonomy of choice balance with checks against bad intentions when it comes to CPF nominations? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert get answers from Liang Weirong, senior deputy director …

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The BlkPrint: MC's Great American Dash 1:01:48

4d ago1:01:48

1:01:48

The full power of The BlkPrint trio was unlocked when MC made his way to Los Angeles during the 2023 holidays, but what was the story behind the weekend journey? Hear everything surrounding the leap of the cross-country move, including the photos/videos collected through the unforgettable drive, the emotions of writing a new life chapter and how th…

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ThrowBLKs: Eminem's "The Eminem Show" 1:39:08

8d ago1:39:08

1:39:08

As we take a trip back to one of the biggest WB$ of all-time, does the leader of hip-hop's Attitude Era have one more in stock? This month on ThrowBLKs, J5 and Josh Peas take a very rare trip to Detroit, revisiting the groundbreaking moments from the rapper that defines the feeling of late 90's America: Eminem. Hear the personal experience from the…

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Will increasing surcharges kill off demand for metered taxis? 20:32

9d ago20:32

20:32

The taxi industry in Singapore has undergone major shifts since the rise of ride-hailing apps, with passengers swapping standing in line for confirmed rides and flat fees. Are metered taxis still relevant? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert put the questions to transport economist Walter Theseira and the general secretary of the National Taxi Associat…

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Why is it so hard to get recycling right in Singapore? 25:49

16d ago25:49

25:49

Singapore has reduced its waste but domestic recycling rates are falling, according to the latest data by the National Environment Agency. Why aren't more people using the blue recycling bins? When we recycle, does our waste end up being incinerated for other reasons? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert get answers from Professor Tong Yen Wah from the …

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Recut Gems 017: "Friendly Fades" 1:03:14

28d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Celebrations are upon us in the sports world, rap world and the Canes world! On the latest episode of Recut Gems, MC and A Plus are joined by J5 with a round of applause for the new NBA Champions! Hear A Plus' road to Boston's 18th championship through lessons learned in past bets, the pressure J5 is feeling in a Laker household and the sting of de…

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When flights run into trouble, how much money should you get? 24:28

23d ago24:28

24:28

Some passengers of SQ321 were given cash advances in light of injuries when the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. Are all airlines obliged to compensate? How are amounts decided and could you later sue for more? Lawyers Paul Ng, head of aviation at Rajah and Tann Singapore LLP, and Chooi Jing Yen from Eugene Thuraisingam LLP are guests. See o…

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The BlkPrint 063: "Crunch Time" 1:08:13

1M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

What a perfect week to save the box office -- you're welcome, Hollywood! J5 and Josh Peas begin to sketch their summer out on the latest episode of The BlkPrint with baseball games, shady corporations, new NBA champions and the classic Burbank AMC. Hear the first details on the upcoming RNC Cookout this Fall, an exclusive preview into our new B-Sid…

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Battling against easy access to sexual content on social media 26:54

30d ago26:54

26:54

X, formerly Twitter, recently announced its official policy to allow consensual production and distribution of adult content. While the company says there are safeguards for those under 18, what impact does access to pornography online have on young people and whose job is it to deal with the consequences? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert get the fa…

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The BlkPrint 062: "Welcome To The Heat Dome" 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

At this rate, we can say goodbye to the tequila sponsor! Our very first BlkPrint episode of Summer 2024 involves varying moods between our hosts, as well as the world of sports, music and more. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC prepare you for the start of the NBA Finals with a continuation of WB$, Luka's ruling across the league, Inglewood Sources' favori…

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What will it take for people to pay more for locally produced vegetables? 29:28

2M ago29:28

29:28

Food security is a critical issue for Singapore because it imports more than 90 per cent of its produce. The 30 by 30 goal - to grow 30 per cent of food locally by 2030 - aims to mitigate this but local farming is still struggling to create a viable ecosystem. Is it cost, consumers or commitment? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Kenny Eng, …

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Should we preserve heritage businesses which are not viable? 27:15

1M ago27:15

27:15

The closure of Thambi magazine store after 80 years was met with shock and sadness. But is it unrealistic to expect heritage businesses to survive in a competitive, ever-changing world? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Singapore University of Social Sciences' Dr Lye Kit Ying and Edmond Wong, a third-generation business owner of Kim Choo Kue…

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Overly Conversating 002: "A Good Amount" 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

The first lesson in summer self-improvement: work on the ism's. J5 and MC link up for the holiday weekend for their second Overly Conversating kickback, and there's a couple important areas to address on the itinerary! Tune in as MC shares his Memorial Day anxiousness and the immediate advice J5 gives on the art of concise conversation. Also tap in…

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Why do employers still need MCs as proof of illness? 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

The Ministry of Health is looking to curb the "excessive issuance" of medical certificates (MCs), especially by telemedicine doctors, following feedback from employers and government agencies. But is there a deeper issue with an outdated system of needing proof of illness? Would a system of trust work better? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert chat wi…

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Season Finale! 1:33:47

2M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

The British Basketball League season concluded at the O2 Arena where it finished with Drama! Drew and Jay breakdown the Men's and Women's Playoff Finals along with questions submitted by Fans. Thank you all for your support and we will see you next season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support…

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PM Lawrence Wong's Cabinet lineup is geared towards the next General Election 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

Newly appointed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced his Cabinet line-up ahead of his inauguration. Why didn't he pick a 4G peer as his deputy? And what is the PAP's game plan as it heads into the next General Election? Assistant Professor Walid Jumblatt and Zulkifli Baharudin, former Nominated Member of Parliament, tell Steven Chia and Crispina …

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The BlkPrint 061: "WB$" 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Will the highly anticipated ending to this BlkPrint trilogy may be cut short by the WB$? It's needless to say the battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has created one of the most memorable moments in hip-hop, even as the stans continue the online warfare! Hear our major debriefing on the battle, highlighting the key difference between all other …

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British Basketball Playoff Finals! 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

We Dive into the Final Weekend of the season! British Basketball League Commentator and former GB International Azania Stewart previews the Men’s Final.The Newcastle Eagles Women shock the Caledonia Gladiators in the Semi- Finals! Their Star, Tierra Hodges joins for some initial reaction on reaching the 02 and a date with the London Lions. --- Supp…

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ThrowBLKs: Future's "Honest" 1:22:47

2M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

How does a mixture of love and pop stardom almost alter one of the greatest careers in rap? As Future dominates 2024 with two of the year's biggest albums, the trajectory for this power could be seen ten years ago with the release of his sophomore album, 'Honest'. However, the rockstar lifestyle was much different ten years ago where the Atlanta ma…

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Are our bad driving habits causing fatal traffic accidents? 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

The recent accident in Tampines which killed two people has raised questions about Singapore's driving culture. Speeding, beating red lights and drink driving are still stubborn issues. Bernard Tay, chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council and Julian Kho, general manager at Sgcarmart tell Steven Chia and Crispina Robert what needs to change. S…

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Government is determined to work on Singapore's low fertility rate - Indranee Rajah 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

In our second part on the issue of falling fertility rates in Singapore, Minister Indranee Rajah gives Steven Chia and Crispina Robert an inside look at why the financial incentives matter and what else might help. Business owner and father of three, Mark Lee, gives his input too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tosan Evbuomwan 1:27:26

3M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

NBA royalty joins as Detroit Pistons Rookie Tosan Evbuomwan joins the podcast! Drew & Jay also dive into the British Basketball League Semi-Finals matchups! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

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Falling fertility rate: Why incentives aren’t working 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

Singapore’s total fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 0.97. Citizens aren’t having enough children to sustain population numbers and all the money spent to encourage procreation doesn’t seem to work. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk about what’s causing the decline with Dr Norman Li, psychology professor at the Singapore Management U…

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The BlkPrint 060: "The War Room" (w/ Kameron Hay) 58:48

3M ago58:48

58:48

Can we get Vegas to sanction another heavyweight battle for the summer? Put on your face paint, open up Photoshop and put your best material on the frontline. We can finally put Round 1 of hip-hop's most anticipated main event in the books, despite an extremely rough experience getting to that first bell. Hear J5, Josh Peas, MC and our special gues…

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Recut Gems 016: "Scary Solidarity" 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

Has the power of the hot take reached its ceiling online, or do we need to turn up the flame? As MC and A Plus return in a new Recut Gems bonus, one thing stays as constant as it has in the past five years: their Heat and Celtics battling in the NBA Playoffs. Hear how they've taken the first two games in a 1-1 split, along with the bright days ahea…

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Flexible work guidelines: How useful are they, and what will they mean for employees and bosses? 29:50

3M ago29:50

29:50

Come Dec 1, all companies in Singapore must have a process in place when their staff ask for formal flexible work arrangements. This has become a major talking point centred around balancing business realities and employee needs. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert cut through the weeds with Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Manpower and Education,…

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Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist? 26:03

3M ago26:03

26:03

In this first episode of a brand-new CNA podcast called Deep Dive, hosts Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk sports. How has the Singapore sporting infrastructure changed since Joseph Schooling won gold in 2016? Former national swimmer Mark Chay and CEO of Sport Singapore Alan Goh are guests. Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now…

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A message to our listeners 1:07

3M ago1:07

1:07

Your favourite news podcast Heart of the Matter returns for a new season with a brand new look and sound. Called Deep Dive and hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert, the podcast continues to give fresh perspectives on the hottest news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CNA

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Anthony Rowe Breaks down the Playoffs! 57:48

3M ago57:48

57:48

British Basketball League Commentator Ant Rowe breaks down all 4 matchups in Round 1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

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The BlkPrint 059: "A Get Offline Moment" 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

Past, present, future -- the greatest internet play will stand strong for all eternity. Needless to say, it feels like the entire world has flipped upside down since the last episode of The BlkPrint. Beef has helped cement hip-hop on top of the Billboard charts for the past three weeks, and the tension isn't even close to its boiling point yet. Hea…

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EuroCup Winners - London Lions GM Vanja Cervnic 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

The London Lions Women become the first British team to win a European title. London Lions General Manager Vanja Cervnic joins the podcast fresh off the momumental Win! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

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London Lions GM, Brett Burman 1:06:58

3M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

After a successful season in the Euro Cup Competition, Brett Burman joins to reflect on the Lions magical Season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

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The BlkPrint 058: "Fantasy Booking" 1:08:31

4M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Has the biggest album in the country turned Twitter into detectives and storytellers? After an incredible trip back to 2005 on our latest ThrowBLKs, J5 and Josh Peas reunite on this week's episode of The BlkPrint. Hear how Josh explored Europe in the month of March, describing his tourist experiences in Stockholm and Copenhagen, the food myths debu…

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ThrowBLKs: The Game's "The Documentary" 1:28:37

4M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

One of the most star-studded debuts in hip-hop history comes from the West Coast heavyweight, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! This month on ThrowBLKs, J5 and Josh Peas look back at a much different time in Los Angeles as Dr. Dre finds his next protege in the Aftermath roster. What happens afterward lives in infamy as one of the wildest year…

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Would a 'right to disconnect' law work in Singapore? 20:53

4M ago20:53

20:53

Australia is the latest country to propose legislation around the right for workers to disconnect after office hours. Changing work patterns and 24/7 availability have produced issues like burnout. But would legislation create more problems for companies or could this effect an important shift in Singapore’s work culture? Steven Chia moderates the …

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Fan Engagement featuring British Basketball MC's Tahir Hajat, Stan Kadzunge and James Ginge Phipps 54:47

4M ago54:47

54:47

We turn our focus to the British Basketball Master of Ceremonies! How does someone become an MC along with improving Game Day experience in the British Basketball League. London Lions MC Tahir Hajat along with Essex Rebels Stan Kadzunge takes us for a ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support…

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What will it take for people to stop littering and keep toilets clean? 23:08

4M ago23:08

23:08

Feedback on littering offences has increased, and rat-related problems are on the rise. Coffee shop toilets continue to rate poorly. Will plans to increase surveillance and name and shame litterbugs work? How long can Singapore rely on an army of cleaners? Steven Chia speaks to Andrew Khng, chairman of the Public Hygiene Council, Dr Serene Koh, dir…

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The BlkPrint 057: "Play For Keeps" (w/ Kameron Hay) 1:01:26

4M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

No St. Patrick's Day hangover for us, but there's still plenty of green to pass around the community! This week, J5 and MC are joined by their very special guest Kameron Hay! As they share their love for 'Dune: Part Two', the trio reflects back to Kam and Drew's creation of the Play For Keeps podcast with the future NBA Hall of Famer, Kevin Durant.…

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Newcastle Eagles Managing Director Paul Blake 1:10:14

4M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Eagles Expectations, European Adventure along with the future of British Basketball League Future from the lens of the Newcastle owner! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

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Overly Conversating 001: "The Try & The Try Nots" 59:59

4M ago59:59

59:59

Who needs to wait for 2025 to get back in the streets? J5 and MC join forces once again for the latest BlkPrint bonus, our Overly Conversating premiere! Enjoy the laid-back ambiance as they share their proper Grand Theft Auto etiquette, along with a retrospective on NBA Elite 11's historic 'Jesus Bynum' glitch and how it helped NBA 2K create one of…

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How can teachers help kids understand controversial topics? 22:13

4M ago22:13

22:13

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons in Singapore schools came under public scrutiny recently because of discussions on the Israel-Hamas war. How can contentious issues be discussed in classrooms and what skills do teachers need to navigate children in an increasingly polarised world? Steven Chia explores this with Dr Thavam Kanagaratn…

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Saiquan Jaminson confronts Jay! 1:01:03

4M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Drew and Jay have share a lot of opinion regarding the Surrey Schorchers over the past few weeks. Drew surprises Jay with a visit from Surrey's big man Saiquan Jaminson to set the record straight! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

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Tengah woes: Legitimate concerns or normal teething problems? 18:06

4M ago18:06

18:06

Some of the first batch of residents who moved into Singapore's newest HDB town have complained of lack of shops, poor internet connection, condensation issues with the centralized cooling system - the first of its kind in a residential estate. Are teething problems to be expected when building a new town or have buyers' expectations changed? Woo J…

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The BlkPrint 056: "BardiMuse" 1:13:40

5M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Would the world be saved if we just knew less about people? There may not be enough time to save humanity for the next generation, but J5 and MC link to share the latest social media stresses on the latest episode of The BlkPrint. Find out why J5 is ditching Linkedin for greener pastures, along with MC's salute to South Beach in their Spring Break …

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Ryan Schmidt, NBA Assistant, G-League Head Coach & former London Lions 57:04

5M ago57:04

57:04

Fresh off a league title former London Lions Head Coach Ryan Schmidt joins the podcast! He talks about the culture established in London as they prepare for their Euro Cup Playoff Run! The boys also deep dive into life in the NBA along with how the British Basketball League is being perceived across the pond! --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

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Triple Beam Streams: The Reunion Episode 1:25:42

5M ago1:25:42

1:25:42

This is history: our first-ever episode sponsored by the Cybertruck! As the film world has literally changed since RNC RADIO's last episode, Triple Beam Streams returns for the Printers with a surprise BlkPrint bonus! Hear J5 set the roundtable with Pat, Erik and Dom Griffin as they share their thoughts on the state of movie journalism, including a…

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2024 International Women's Day 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day when many across the world celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a prompt to remember our collective responsibility to advocate for women’s equality. We are honored to have Katie Nolan (Newcastle Eagles), Bethany Wheldon ( British Basketball Lea…

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