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Men, Explain
Men, Explain is a bold, unfiltered podcast where two men and two women come together for candid, thought-provoking conversations about gender, relationships, and the realities of modern life. Hosted by MediaCorp Radio DJs Sonia Chew and Avery Aloysius, each episode explores a different theme—f...
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Looking Back at the Conversations That Shaped Us..
After multiple seasons of unpacking gender debates and sharing unapologetically honest takes, Sonia and Avery sit down, just the two of them to refl...
Is Our Generation Actually More Mentally Unwell?
Mental health struggles don’t look the same for everyone. In this episode, we examine how men and women experience, express, and cope with mental heal...
Do Women Actually Want Equality... or Chivalry?!
What happens when equality meets expectation and modern dating becomes a balancing act between independence and tradition? In this episode, we dive in...
What No One Tells You About Weddings..
Weddings are meant to be joyful, but behind the florals, speeches and “perfect moments,” things don’t always go as planned. In this episode, we sit do...
How Well Does Avery Understands Women?!
What happens when Avery boldly claims he can “explain women”? In this episode, Sonia puts that statement to the test. From relationship dynamics to co...
Why Men Are Lonely (But Won’t Admit It)
What does loneliness look like when we stop pretending it doesn’t exist? In this episode, the hosts dive into the so-called “male loneliness epidemic”...
The TRUTH About Solo Travelling!
What does it really mean to travel solo — and does gender change the journey? In this episode, we unpack how men and women experience solo travel diff...
How We Built Love on Our Own Terms...
What does it look like when love doesn’t follow the script? In this episode, Marcus and Gladys join us to unpack what it means to break away from tra...
Is There a Middle Ground Between Passion and a Paycheck?
“Do what you love” sounds great — until life gets in the way. In this episode, we talk about what happens when passion meets practicality. For one, it...
What No One Tells You About Getting Your First Home!
“Do what you love” sounds great — until life gets in the way. In this episode, we talk about what happens when passion meets practicality. For one, it...
Are Men Really That Complicated?!
Men, Explain has always delved into men’s thoughts, feelings, and relationships. In this special episode, we go behind the scenes with an ex-producer...
Do Sons or Daughters Have It HARDER Growing Up?!
We all know kids should just be kids — but what about the ones who end up acting like parents? In this episode, Sew and Rainier sit down with us to un...
Are Single-Sex Schools Actually Better?!
We all know the stereotypes—boys are louder, girls are more soft spoken, but how much of that comes from the classrooms we’re placed in? From learning...
Unspoken Rules of Relationships No One WARNS You About!
We all know the basics—trust, communication, respect—but what about the unspoken rules that shape real relationships? In this episode, we dive into th...
Part 2: Our Guy BFFs Finally Tell Us What Men REALLY Think!
In Part 2 of this special crossover episode, Germaine and Sonia turn the tables, putting Avery and Joakim in the hot seat to answer their most burning...
Part 1: Asking Our Girl BFFs The SPICIEST Questions
In this special crossover episode, 987 Radio DJs Germaine Tan and Joakim Gomez join their radio partners Sonia and Avery on Men Explain for some bruta...
No One Told Us Marriage Would Be This Hard?!
Married life is never easy. Through the challenges of living together, building a family, balancing careers and keeping the romance alive, it can ofte...
Living Together BEFORE Marriage?! Here's What No One Tells You
While cohabiting before marriage might be the norm in many parts of the world, it’s still far from common amongst Singaporeans. In this episode, we ch...
Is There DOUBLE STANDARDS in Gender Equality?!
Everyone has something to say about gender—but what happens when you're the ones making the content that sparks all the debate? In this episode, we si...
Should You REALLY Start a Business With Your Partner?
They say don’t mix business with pleasure—but what happens when your business partner is also your life partner? Are decisions truly 50/50, or is it a...
Do YOU Say "Sorry" Too Much at WORK?!
Have you ever found yourself saying, "Sorry, just a quick question..." or "This might be a dumb idea, but..." at work? If so, you're not alone. Many w...
Having No House And No Spouse At 30 - Is That A PROBLEM?!
Society has a lot to say about love and marriage—but do men and women feel the pressure to settle down in the same way? In this episode, TSL Amanda an...
The TRUTH About Being a Male Idol?! ft. WhyLucas
What does it mean to be the “right” kind of idol—and who gets to decide? In this episode, WhyLucas shares what it’s like joining an idol survival show...
Too Young to Lead? The Truth About Gen Z Entrepreneurs
Everyone talks about the hustle of starting a business—but what happens when you’re a Gen Z boss leading a team that’s just as young (or even younger)...
Mastering Leadership at Work AND at Home
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when you're balancing the demands of work and home life. In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Si...
Why Do Men PRETEND To Be INCOMPETENT?!
Why do some men 'forget' how to do basic tasks like laundry, cooking, or planning a date? In this episode, Nic and Joie from The Hop Pod join Sonia an...
Why Do Gender DOUBLE STANDARDS Still Exist?!
We’re often told what beauty should look like, but are the standards for men and women different? In this episode, Amanda and Bolin join Sonia and Ave...
Should My Partner be JEALOUS of My Friendship?
We’ve done an episode on friendships between opposite genders. However, the lines do get blurred when one or either party gets into a relationship. Sh...
Does Working with Your Romantic Partner RUIN the Relationship? Ft. Mayiduo
People often advise against starting a business with friends or dating within the workplace. But is it really all that bad? In this episode, we invite...
How's Rainer's Dating & Sex Life After Removing His Testicles?
How should one feel about their body? Our attitudes toward our bodies are shaped by various cultural, personal, and biological factors, with sexual an...
Fandi Ahmad On Raising Sons To Be A MAN (ft. Iryan Fandi)
Are we still using phrases like “gu niang,” or “man up” as insults in today’s context? As a society, most of us are already making large strides away...
How to Deal with EXISTENTIAL CRISIS? (Our Career & Relationships Struggles)
Ever been dumbfounded by life questions like “Have you decided your university major?” “Which company are you considering after graduation?” “So when...
What is the price you're paying for success?
Being successful is subjective - from being financially comfortable to even achieving milestones in our careers. For professional athletes, the journe...
Should I Only Date People In My League?
Have you ever had a crush on someone you spotted from across the room of a party or a workplace before you stop yourself and think, “No way, he/she is...
Is Polyamory Just An Excuse to Cheat?
When it comes to finding soulmates, most of us focus on finding The One by a certain phase in our lives. But what happens when ‘The One’ becomes two o...
Are men just doing the bare minimum in love or simply unromantic?
Quite commonly, men have been described to be “unromantic” or accused of “not putting in enough effort”. But perhaps men and women are just expressing...
Beige flags, weird habits ONLY MEN understand
It’s been far too long where women have been accused of being the more confusing gender. It’s time we dish out some weird habits among men that women...
Should I be worried if my partner is a frequent clubber?
Why do nightclubs get such bad rep? Perhaps it’s because it’s known to be the place where anything can happen under the influence of alcohol. People o...
Is Being Too Single A Red Flag?
Everyone is looking like they have their life together - a career, a romantic partner, and some have already BTO-ed or gotten a resale flat of their c...
Are Men Afraid to Date An Independent Women?
‘The independent woman’, a phrase that many women wear with pride but seem to scare off potential suitors. Much talk on social media has been going ar...