Welcome to "Give It To Me Strait," the podcast where nuanced views and candid conversations come together. We are just two Singaporeans who met 17 years ago in the army and through shared heartaches in recent years has rekindled our friendship over time. In this podcast, we discuss love, life, and everything in between, addressing even the toughest topics with a dash of humor. Join us as we share stories, laugh, and explore the many facets of life that connect us all.
Give It To Me Strait
Claim This Podcastby Tim Oh, Benedict Tan
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19 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to "Give It To Me Strait," the podcast where nuanced views and candid conversations come together. We are just two Singaporeans who met 17 years ago in the army and through shared heartaches in recent years has rekindled our friendship over time. In this podcast, we discuss love, life, and everything in between, addressing even the toughest topics with a dash of humor. Join us as we share stories, laugh, and explore the many facets of life that connect us all.
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4/10/2024
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February 7, 2026
Episode Eighteen: Gay Chaos - Can Exes be Friends?
<p>In the season finale of Give It To Me Strait, we tackle the ultimate relationship landmine: <strong>the exes</strong>.</p><p>Can you ever truly be friends with your ex?<br>If yes, under what conditions?<br>And is this something only the gays do… or can the straights survive it too?</p><p>Joining Tim are <strong>Kelvin</strong>, affectionately known as SaltyPotato, and <strong>Dave from Spain/ Japan</strong>, as they unpack boundaries, emotional maturity, jealousy, trust, and whether staying close to an ex is healthy growth or certified gay mess.</p><p>Tim opens up about maintaining an extremely close friendship with his ex of eight years, someone who still hangs out regularly with Tim and his current partner, Kelvin. So… is this progressive, evolved love? Or a walking red flag?</p><p>From how gay relationships differ from straight ones, to where the lines actually are (and who gets to draw them), this episode asks the uncomfortable questions we usually avoid.</p><p>We end the season exactly how we started it: honest, funny, slightly unhinged, and high energy. Expect laughter, giggles, bold opinions — and absolutely no tears.</p>
January 31, 2026
Episode Seventeen: Coming Home to Yourself
<p>In this unforgettable episode of <strong>Give It To Me Strait</strong>, we sit down with <strong>Shawn Lim</strong>, queer and gender fluid founder, creator, podcaster, and writer behind <strong>@mediumshawn</strong>, for a raw and deeply moving conversation about identity, resilience, and the courage to live authentically.</p><p><br></p><p>Shawn’s story begins in their teenage years. Arrested twice by the age of sixteen, involved in gang fights, and familiar with detention, caning, and time in a boys’ home, their early life was marked by anger, confusion, and survival. These experiences would later shape their understanding of self, masculinity, and belonging, forming the foundation of a journey few would expect.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Shawn reflects on discovering their sexuality, coming to terms with being gender fluid and pansexual, and the emotional weight of living a life that did not fully align with who they were. They speak candidly about moments of deep shame, despair, and the time they came heartbreakingly close to ending their own life.</p><p><br></p><p>What ultimately changed everything was love and acceptance. Shawn shares how the unwavering support of their wife became the powerful force behind their decision to come out and live honestly. Today, as a parent, they explain why embracing their identity is essential not just for themselves, but for how they and their wife raise their child, and for the values they hope to pass on.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a tear jerking, honest conversation about healing, parenthood, and choosing to stay. A story of survival, growth, and authenticity that stays with you long after the episode ends.</p><p><br></p><p>Content note: This episode discusses self harm and suicide.</p>
January 25, 2026
Episode Sixteen: Third Culture Kid
<p><strong>What does it mean to belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time?</strong></p><p>This week, we sit down with Nicholas Chan, former Managing Director of Tatler Asia and TimeOut, to talk about growing up as a Third Culture Kid and how that shapes identity, ambition, relationships, and the way we see success.</p><p>From moving between Sydney, Vancouver, Berlin and Singapore, to navigating reverse culture shock, changing risk tolerance, and redefining priorities in midlife, Nicholas opens up about the tension between hustle and fulfilment, work as identity, and learning to slow down without losing yourself.</p><p>We also unpack vulnerability in your 40s, the pressure to keep chasing your younger self, and why fitness, brands, and nostalgia play such a powerful role in how we try to stay relevant. It’s an honest conversation about growth, letting go, and figuring out who you are when the labels start to fall away.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt culturally fluid, career-driven but restless, or caught between who you were and who you’re becoming, this one will hit close to home.</p>
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