Tell You First
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Podcast Overview
<p>Hosted by the dynamic duo behind Ministry of Funny and Yah Lah But... - Haresh Tilani & Terence Chia - "Tell You First" is an edutainment podcast that aims to dive into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know.</p> <p>And the fun doesn't stop there—sometimes, we bring in special guests to join the laughter! Tune in for a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and knowledge, and uncover a world of captivating insights that will leave you both enlightened and entertained.</p> <p>Produced by Ministry of Funny, and brought to you by Mediacorp</p> <p>The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.</p>
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Recent Episodes
March 31, 2026
The Year Singapore Football Became A Joke
<p>In 1992, Singapore was relegated to Division 2 of the Malaysian football, and publicly humiliated. The Kallang Roar was fading as fans stopped showing up, and the once-dominant team looked finished. Then came brutal training sessions, shock resignations, a match-fixing scandal, and an eight month season that could have collapsed at any moment. Instead, 1994 ended up being the year that saved Singaporean football.<br><br>In this episode, 987FM DJ and lifelong football fan Joakim Gomez joins us to trace the story of how the “Dream Team” clawed their way from rock bottom back to the top of Malaysian football, and cemented themselves as Singaporean football legends.</p> <p>Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Mediacorp and Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny).</p> <p>Credits:</p> <p>Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani)<br>Guest - Joakim Gomez (@joakimgomez)<br>Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet)<br>Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi</p> <p>If you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.</p> <p>Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardenise</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
March 27, 2026
How Bugis Street Became One of Singapore’s Biggest Tourist Attractions
<p>You might know Bugis Street today as a tourist hotspot selling anything and everything, from souvenirs to clothes and jewelry. But before all that, Bugis Street was known for its midnight drag shows, gang activity, and a notorious dance that involved sticking flaming torches up certain holes. This episode traces how Bugis Street became Singapore’s most popular tourist attraction, why authorities tolerated it for decades, and how it has since been wiped off the map both literally and figuratively.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Mediacorp and Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny).</p> <p> </p> <p>Credits:</p> <p> </p> <p>Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani)<br>Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet)<br>Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.</p> <p> </p> <p>Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardenise</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
March 24, 2026
Hawker Culture: From Illegal to UNESCO Recognition
<p>Singapore’s food story did not begin in air-conditioned malls. It began beside open drains, on pushcarts, and in smoky back alleys where migrant workers needed cheap meals fast. In this episode, we’re joined by food critic, street food crusader, and Makansutra founder Kf Seetoh, to trace how street hawkers were once labelled a public nuisance, then forcibly resettled into concrete centres, before being awarded Michelin stars and even recognised by UNESCO. We unpack how survival food became national identity, and why the people cooking it are still struggling to survive.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Mediacorp and Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny).</p> <p> </p> <p>Credits:</p> <p> </p> <p>Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani)<br>Guest - Kf Seetoh (@kfseetoh)<br>Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet)<br>Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Tell You First?
<p>Hosted by the dynamic duo behind Ministry of Funny and Yah Lah But... - Haresh Tilani & Terence Chia - "Tell You First" is an edutainment podcast that aims to dive into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know.</p> <p>And the fun doesn't stop there—sometimes, we bring in special guests to join the laughter! Tune in for a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and knowledge, and uncover a world of captivating insights that will leave you both enlightened and entertained.</p> <p>Produced by Ministry of Funny, and brought to you by Mediacorp</p> <p>The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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