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Tondeltitnu PodcastAI Wrote This PodcastDisclaimer: a huge chunk of this episode was generated by ChatGPT, the OpenAI chatbot that has taken the internet by storm. We're joined by new guests Damian and Vic, as well as returning cast members Faizaan, Thibaut, and Nico as we push ChatGPT to its limits. We test its boundaries by making it write alternative histories (featuring Nico's brilliant impressions), code, fictional stories of the cast, impersonations of celebrities and more!
2023-01-1257 minTondeltitnu PodcastSpilling the Tea on the American College ExperienceOriginally recorded before the Fall '22 college semesters began, Rishven (BU) and Erica (UNC Chapel Hill) sat down to talk about their first year as college students in the United States as part of a collaboration with Erica's YouTube channel: Bouncing Board. Topics include deciding if a school is a good fit, dealing with culture shock, and general advice for international students looking to adapt to a new culture. This episode also includes 15 minutes of extra content that didn't make the video, ranging from our thoughts on work visas, making new friends and how America's more liberal values stack up...
2023-01-011h 17Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #13: World Cup Predictions Gone WrongOn the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Faizaan, Sean, Faniki, and Roshyan joined us to preview the tournament and try their hand at the impossible task of predicting its results. Besides making predictions, we also shed light on Qatar's murky bid to host the tournament by discussing the appalling treatment of migrant workers and expressing concern on how Qatar would handle the tournament logistically. Seeing as this was a World Cup of upsets, join us to see what we got right and hear our takes that aged horribly as the tournament progressed.
2022-12-181h 18Tondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #13: That Manhwa EpisodeWe're finally back with new weeb talk guests! We're joined by Levi, Josette, Shifa, and Ren Keat as we go over the anime we liked from the summer season and talk about the manga and manhwa adaptations we've been excited about such as Heaven Official's Blessing, Spy x Family, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Charlotte, To Your Eternity, Death Note, Solo Leveling, Summertime Render, Ao Ashi, and more! We also discuss how we got into anime, our media consumption habits and how our love for the genre has forged lasting relationships with like-minded fans.
2022-10-1649 minTondeltitnu PodcastConspiracy Theories #4: Bushisms, Persian Among Us, And Other Historical OdditiesListen here, Jack. That's some malarkey right there. We're joined by Nico, a self-professed "Romeaboo" and history buff, as well as regular contributors, Sean and Thibaut to relaunch our conspiracy theories series. With some of the wildest tangents we've had on record, we discuss everything from Californian weather, racist overtones in the Bored Ape NFTs and Minecraft, the formation of the ESRB, presidential slip-ups featuring Nico's immaculate Trump and Bush Jr. impressions, Julius Caesar getting kidnapped by pirates, Persian Among Us and lots more!
Subscribe to Nico's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRoe6ux2CqTPINejH-K_8...
2022-09-201h 12Tondeltitnu PodcastFrom AKAM with LoveFeaturing a cast of alumni from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa (AKAM), regular contributors Faizaan, Jai, and Faniki are joined by new guests Josette, a medical student and triathlon athlete studying at the University of Nairobi, and Levi, a computer engineering major at the University of San Francisco. We discuss at length about Josette's daily grind balancing her athletic and academic aspirations, Levi's love for enginerring and the cool contraptions he's built during his freshman year, Jai's "Zoom University" experience, Faniki's eventful gap year as well as talk about the cast's love for their homeland of Kenya in which...
2022-08-071h 20Tondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #12: Nasi Lemak with Google AIBack by popular demand, Amir joins us to talk about being invited to the Google I/O event in Kuala Lumpur. We discuss his experience of being the youngest attendee at the event, signing a non-disclosure agreement, reviewing the choice of food at the event, teaching Google's AI how to differentiate between different types of traditional Malaysian food, receiving free Google swag, meeting Google's regional leads, and more!
2022-07-2734 minTondeltitnu Podcast(Styro)Foam Runners: Shamrock EditionWe're joined by Sean and Victor to recount Sean's and regular host Rishven's trip to Ireland to visit Kishor. While the bulk of the episode focuses on Kishor's controversial Yeezy Foam Runners, we talk about the time we spent in Dublin, Athlone, and Galway. We discuss whether Irish Guinness is really all that, talk about the recent influx of American tourists and comment on how loud they are, talk about all the food we tried and why that did not include "Irish food", Dublin's similarities to the UK at large, why Galway was the highlight of the trip, minimum...
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Tondeltitnu PodcastThe Magical, Mystical World of Tech ConspiraciesAmir joins us in this ambitious crossover of our Tech Talk and Conspiracy Theories series to talk about a variety of conspiracies in the tech world. We discuss the rationale behind some of Elon Musk's tweets, revisit the US' ban on Huawei amidst a "tough on China" stance, talk about the fear that the FAANG companies will become bigger monopolies and the need to regulate them, the Nothing phone, virtual reality, Web3, and a deeper discussion on what the future holds as the tech industry seemingly reaches its peak.
2022-07-0453 minTondeltitnu PodcastLive, Laugh, LaundryErica and Markus are back to talk about moving away from home and living in a foreign land. Erica specifically reflects on spending around 9 months living in the US while Markus gives us his first impressions of life in Australia. We discuss the hardest aspects of making this transition, making new friends, assess our adulting skills as well as safeguarding our mental health.
2022-06-2456 minTondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #11: Apple's Pay DayJai and Amir join us for our annual coverage of the 2022 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Besides the usual discussion on iOS and macOS updates, we talk about the introduction of Apple Pay Later and our disdain for the "buy now, pay later" concept, Continuity Camera (using your iPhone as a webcam), customizable lock screens and why a much-loved Android feature is only now coming to Apple's ecosystem, the M2 MacBook Air and why it's not the big performance boost we expected as well as some wider discussion on innovation and why the rise in tech prices is regrettable.
2022-06-1553 minTondeltitnu PodcastJack Sparrow Has a Jar of FartsSethu, the Malaysian TikTok sensation who previously went viral for livestreaming himself sleeping, is back to discuss Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard. We talk about the couple's tumultuous marriage, how this case descended into a farce, analyze the memes from this case that went viral online, dissect the legal differences between this latest lawsuit and the previous court case in the UK against the Sun, what the verdict means for victims of domestic abuse as well as its implications on the careers of the two actors going forward.
2022-06-0751 minTondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #12: 'Vini', Vidi, ViciWe're joined by Jai, Faniki, Siva and Sean to talk about the 2022 Champions League final, discussing how the match played out, the brilliance of Carlo Ancelotti, the mismanagement of the logistics behind the event as well as how Real Madrid and Liverpool can both kick on. We also discuss how the 2021/22 season played out in each of Europe's top 5 leagues, ranging from the title showdown between the two Milan clubs, Barcelona's financial woes, the Premier League's top 4 race, discuss the failings of Financial Fair Play (FFP) and more!
Timestamps:
UCL Final (1:32),
Premier League (42:18),
La Liga (1:13:45),
Bundesliga (1:22:02),
...
2022-06-011h 42Tondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #10: Crypto Bros or Crypto Hoes?Jacob, Thibaut and Amir join us this week as we take a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrencies. We discuss the implications of the Terra Luna crash, talk about why crypto and NFTs seem to have high barriers to entry and debate if it's worth keeping up with these developments by looking into their appeal and the potential of the Web3 framework. We also share our thoughts on Elon Musk's efforts to buy Twitter and discuss the potential ramifications if he is able to close the deal.
2022-05-2358 minTondeltitnu PodcastThe Chronicles of Florida Man: A Tondeltitnu OriginalIn the wake of Netflix's stock plummeting in value, Sean and Faizaan join us to pitch a fictional series that could potentially revive the company: "The Chronicles of Florida Man". Regular hosts Rishven and Kishor listen open-mouthed to over 3 seasons' worth of content as we head into uncharted territory. The series goes over the deeds and misdeeds committed by the titular character, Rishven, in his bid to become the ultimate Florida man in his search for true love. Listen along as Rishven goes on drug runs, attempts to rig the US presidential election, competes in the Florida games, and even c...
2022-05-1450 minTondeltitnu PodcastThe Great Family FeudWe are joined by Faisal Ahmed, an economics student at BU to discuss a range of different lived experiences. Faizaan and Faisal talk about their shared roots in Saudi Arabia, debate about western vs conservative culture, the importance of embracing ones identity, familial pressure and the importance of one's family. Faisal also talks about his love for children and how that inspired him to pursue his human development minor as well as Students Against Forced Displacement, a club that he founded and has big plans for, as well as discusses the importance of focusing on your passion and using it...
2022-05-0944 minTondeltitnu PodcastHigh School Never EndsWe're joined by Simona, a freshman at BU, to discuss an array of topics ranging from her experience of living in Florida, growing up in Bulgaria, the cultural differences across Asia, Europe and North America, applying to college, our love for extracurriculars, listening to regular hosts, Rishven and Kishor, rant about their high school debate and public speaking experiences as well as dealing with burnout.
2022-05-031h 14Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #11: Kenyan/Malaysian Football, DCL Airlines and Other DisastersRahul, Faniki, Faizaan and Sean are back to discuss all things football! We discuss Faniki's new book, our football top fives, the state of Kenyan football and its similarities with Malaysian football, the many problems facing Manchester United, Everton's relegation fears, the Premier League's title and top 4 race as well as predict the outcomes of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.
2022-04-281h 08Tondeltitnu PodcastIrrational Kenyan Argues Against His AmericanizationIn this week's wacky installment, we're joined by a regular guest, Sean, to listen to Faizaan discuss his wild middle school entanglements, debate cities vs suburbs, laugh at Florida man memes, discuss Malaysia's infrastructure and food options, and last but not least, try to talk Faizaan out of his K-pop addiction amid claims he has been Americanized.
2022-04-201h 15Tondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #12: Peak FictionAfter months without a weeb talk episode, David, Shifa and Faizaan join us to talk about all things anime. We discuss the aftermath of Attack of Titan S4 Part 2's final season, preview Kaguya-sama: Love is War S3 and Komi Can't Communicate S2 as well as revisit old favorites. We also debate whether Bakugan and Beyblade count as anime, discuss whether it would be preferable if Breaking Bad was real and recommend our favorite anime movies.
Anime Watchlist:
Tower of God,
Attack on Titan,
Breaking Bad(?),
Re:Zero,
Kaguya-sama: Love is War,
Teasing Master Takagi-san,
Demon Slayer...
2022-04-1248 minTondeltitnu PodcastAn Irishman Enters an Asian FestAfter months of teasing his arrival, Victor, a bonafide Irishman from Galway and a computer engineering student at TUS joins us to talk about his experience helping regular host, Kishor with TUS Athlone's first ever Asian Festival. We discuss the booths on display, recognize the brilliance of the erhu, Asian food, French cheese, the afterparty at the Ozone nightclub, Jägerbombs, a brief discussion on Northern Ireland and why Galway is home to the friendliest people on Earth.
2022-04-031h 00Tondeltitnu PodcastSo You Have Trauma...We are joined by Jai, Faniki and Leen to talk about anything we can think of relating to the field of psychology. Leen answers any question that we can throw at her and the resulting discussion is indeed interesting. We take a deep dive into the role of statistics in psychology, discuss the gender imbalance in psychology and compare personality tests. Leen also gives advice on dealing with, and healing from trauma and getting closure from the past. We examine the importance of communication across the tech field and give advice on how to make friends. We finally discover...
2022-03-291h 03Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #10: Lights Out, It's Formula 1As the lights go out on what promises to be a historic new season of Formula 1, Jai and Faizaan break down the new regulations and what it means for all 10 teams on the grid. We debate if this is finally Ferrari’s year on their long awaited quest to return to glory. We also discuss Kevin Magnussen’s historic return to Haas as well as Valtteri Bottas’ move to Alfa Romeo and offer our thoughts on whether it's now or never for Lewis Hamilton in his quest to win an unprecedented 8th World Championship. We finish off the episode in sty...
2022-03-2140 minTondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #9: Apple Is Making Legos Now?In what is becoming a standard practice, Amir is back to cover the latest Apple Event. We discuss how Apple is sticking two M1 Max chips together to create the M1 Ultra, the green iPhones, the M1 iPad Air, the Mac Studio and more. We also try to recommend some alternatives to Apple's products from Android phones and tablets to competing PCs as well as touch on Russia's banning of social media and the mass outflow of tech companies from the region.
2022-03-161h 10Tondeltitnu PodcastTiger Parenting: Suffering From SuccessLily, Poran, Myrra and Leen join us to talk about their experiences in education from all over the world, specifically the US, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Maldives. We discuss the differences in German and Irish drinking culture (naturally!), working in Computer Science, the perks of the German education system, living with tiger parents, debating the merits of public and private schools, talking about our choice of universities, comparing Maldivian high schools to Hogwarts houses and more. With 6 different speakers spanning 7 countries across 4 different time zones, you won't want to miss this truly global perspective on...
2022-03-102h 08Tondeltitnu PodcastThe World Stands With UkraineCW: Mentions of War, Genocide, Ethnic Conflict, the Holocaust
In light of Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine, we're joined by two IR majors, Sean and Faizaan to talk about the conflict. We discuss the origins of the conflict, Putin's possible motives, comparisons to previous wars, Zelenskyy's inspiring leadership, the resolve of the Ukrainian people, the global outpouring of support as well as hopes for unity in discussing similar conflicts and mass displacements. If you're looking for an explainer on the escalating conflict without too much jargon, you've come to the right place!
2022-03-0254 minTondeltitnu PodcastNot UntitledIn the absence of regular host Kishor (although he does make a cameo with his recently acquired Irish accent), Faizaan and Thibaut return to talk about anything and everything they can think of. Faizaan reflects on his trip to St. Louis and how he got sucked into the vortex that is K-Pop while Rishven explains to Thibaut who Dua Lipa is. We also debate potential colleges for Hennie and give her tips on becoming a pro streamer in exchange for anime recommendations. On top of all that, we reveal the UK's national dish (surprise!), our love for Chipotle, reminisce...
2022-02-221h 36Tondeltitnu PodcastLonely Planet: AmsterdamCalvin is back to talk about his impromptu trip to the Netherlands. We speak to him about the nightlife, the frequent use of bicycles, getting around, visiting the Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven football stadiums, the weather, the cost of European travel, and sightseeing.
2022-02-1442 minTondeltitnu PodcastRising YouTuber Reveals SHOCKING Truths About American College LifeKreiver Zhou, an engineering student and up-and-coming Youtuber with over 600 subscribers at the time of recording joins us to talk about his journey in content creation. We talk about his multifaceted upbringing which includes his childhood growing up as a person of Chinese descent in Venezuela, moving abroad to study at Boston University, taking his first steps into vlogging, the importance of clickbait, his fashion sense, his favorite parts about content creation, and loads more.
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2022-02-071h 06Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #9: AFCON: Built DifferentIn what has been an eventful start to 2022, Rahul, Sean, Faizaan and Faniki are back to talk about the Africa Cup of Nations and the January transfer window. We talk about how AFCON has entertained in more than just its football, debunk (or confirm) some of the myths and stereotypes behind African football, talk about the latest transfer business such as the signings of Dusan Vlahovic and Phil Coutinho , discuss the forced and unenforced changes to the Manchester United squad, lament the state of Kenyan football, debate the merits of stadium security and more.
AFCON, Explained (1:30),
Transfers, Chronologically (11:20),
...
2022-02-022h 31Tondeltitnu PodcastMore Ireland Stuff (Alcohol)Calvin Wong, a second-year computer science student at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), joins us to provide his insight on Irish culture. We talk about Irish parties, the drinking culture (obviously!), stepping out of your comfort zone, making friends and the Irish education system.
2022-01-2557 minTondeltitnu PodcastThe Great Food DebateMarkus, Bolade and Erica, formerly of the 2020/21 Taylor’s Debaters Executive Committee, join us to talk about their experiences ranging from the differences in buying food and groceries in the US, UK, Ireland and Malaysia, making friends, socializing and debunk/prove stereotypes.
2022-01-1652 minTondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #8: The Face- MetaverseIf you've been left wondering why Facebook decided to rebrand their company to Meta, this episode talks you through the signifiance of that name change. Amir and Faizaan are back to discuss Covid-19 Exposure Notifications, Malaysia's MySejahtera Trace implementation, Faizaan's purchase of the new 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro, thoughts on the M1 iPad Pro, the future of social media and of course, the metaverse.
Covid-19 (1:35),
M1 Max (27:40),
Metaverse (51:20)
2022-01-101h 27Tondeltitnu PodcastThe One with All the ResolutionsYi Jun is back to ring in the New Year as the cast looks back at 2021. We discuss Rishven's experiences in New York (finally!), talk about our favorite podcast memories, touch on the recent floods in Malaysia and share our hopes for 2022.
2022-01-031h 17Tondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #7: The Final Switch + NFTsOur resident tech guru, Amir has finally made the switch to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Alongside his review of Apple's flagship smartphone, we also discuss the recent floods in Malaysia and examine Twitter's role in #DaruratBanjir. We also take a deep dive into NFTs as we try to make sense of them and discuss whether getting into them is a good idea.
2021-12-2756 minTondeltitnu PodcastA Drunk Communist Goes to PromIn the most jam-packed episode of the Tondeltitnu Podcast, we see Jai and Faniki return to talk about anything and everything. From Faniki's crazy prom stories to his political alignment (is he really a communist?) and more, this episode has it all. We even take a detour to dish out important life advice on communication and financial literacy. In addition, Jai talks about his TEDx talk and the ins and outs of online school. Faniki also reminisces about his legendary grad speech and how that got him a job on a radio show before rounding off with his prom escapade...
2021-12-181h 47Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #8: Formula One, It's Called Motor RacingIn a historic and controversial end to the 2021 F1 season, we're joined by Faizaan, Jai and Faniki to break it all down. We discuss Verstappen and Hamilton's title fight, the key moments in the Abu Dhabi fight to finish, and the Mercedes protests. We also talk about how the new regulations will change things next season and dive a little bit into F1 history. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just getting into F1, this episode is for you!
2021-12-1348 minTondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #7: Soccer SundayWe're joined by Sean, an avid New York City FC fan to discuss the 2021 Major League Soccer season, explain its format and his hopes for his side in their playoff run. Faizaan is also back with us as we talk about visiting the Gillette Stadium for NYCFC's semi-final against the New England Revolution, the USMNT's recent performances, the Malaysia Cup final, preview the last round of group stage fixtures in the UEFA Champions League and rank our favorites to win the UCL, the Premier League, Faizaan's IB paper on his data-driven UCL predictions, our top 3 strikers and more. There's...
2021-12-061h 25Tondeltitnu PodcastThe Great Irish-Malaysian Drink OffFormer high school public speaking champion, Yi Jun is back on the podcast with a twist. Armed with a mocktail and Kishor's concoction of Irish Whiskey and Coca-Cola, we discuss anything and everything that comes to mind until the conversation meets its natural and incoherent end. We discuss all sorts of things including Kishor's dark past as a 9 year old blogger, why Rishven's "middle name" is a single letter, Club Penguin, New York subways and street performances and of course, the weather. Think of this installment as a simulation of what it would be like to walk into a...
2021-12-0153 minTondeltitnu PodcastPenny For Your Thoughts? Here's Our Legal Two CentsBolade is back on the podcast to talk about his new YouTube channel, the 2 Cents Show! We discuss his first episode on Summer Walker's contract and why he decided to start making content on entertainment law, reference his time as a law student at UWE Bristol, talk about finding content and keeping it going, look at the different processes people go through when releasing their content as well as compare the drinking culture in the UK and Ireland.
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2021-11-151h 00Tondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #11: Grand Blue, PeriodIn this bumper episode of weeb talk, we start off by talking about Grand Blue and why its unorthodox antics rank among the funniest we've seen in an anime, discuss the humour of Asobi Asobase and share some thoughts on No Game No Life. We also give our take on the Fall 2021 anime, especially Komi-san Can't Communicate, and hype up Tonikaku Kawaii S2. If you're looking for new anime to add to your watchlist, we have 12 anime discussed in this episode for your consideration.
Anime Watchlist:
Grand Blue,
Asobi Asobase,
No Game No Life,
Tonikaku Kawaii,
...
2021-11-091h 12Tondeltitnu PodcastAmerican Chuckles at Asian Minimum WageSamuel is back as the cast gets together to listen to more of Ming Zhe's gripes with retail work in Malaysia. We compare minimum wages, debate how the retail experience compares in the Western world, discuss the merits of Halloween, talk about Ireland's housing crisis, ponder the immigrant experience and learn more Irish slang.
2021-11-021h 12Tondeltitnu Podcast(Not) Debunking American StereotypesIn one of the more interesting conversations we've ever had on this podcast, we are joined by Faizaan and Thibaut to talk about anything and everything we could think of! We discuss what we like and dislike about America, Faizaan describes surviving an assassination attempt and talks Kenyan politics, Thibaut mulls over the California housing crisis and state mottos/flags as well as talking about various types of Asian food, why Americans have dinner earlier than the rest of the world, comparing American high schools to systems overseas and loads more. Thibaut also shows us that every American stereotype we...
2021-10-272h 41Tondeltitnu PodcastA Malaysian, an Irishman and an American Walk Into A BarWith regular hosts Kishor and Rishven having spent almost two months away from Malaysia, Rahul joins us to find out what's changed, and what hasn't. We discuss a variety of topics including Irish drinking culture, pedestrian behavior, comparing stereotypes, adopting a healthier lifestyle (weight loss tips), Gaelic football and why it doesn't make sense, American politics, communication apps, the weather, how Malaysia is finally on the up and even talk a bit about our high school days.
Disclaimer: Most of the takes in this episode are purely satirical and do not necessarily represent the views of the...
2021-10-191h 10Tondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #6: Apple Recycles the iPhoneAs Apple announces the new iPhone 13 lineup, the cast featuring resident tech expert Amir, get together to shame and "cyberbully" Apple on their lack of innovation. We also discuss the recent Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram outage and reveal our hopes for Windows 11 and the Google Pixel 6.
2021-10-1150 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #10: アニメ部In the 10th installment of weeb talk, we talk about what it's like to be a part of an official anime club in college. We discuss Vivy: Fluorite Eye's song and it's amazing soundtrack, Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun's hilarious skits and dig into some first impressions of Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. We also discuss common anime tropes, keeping up with a long-running series, people who subscribe to VTubers and debate whether Jujutsu Kaisen deserves a 10/10 rating.
2021-10-0439 minTondeltitnu PodcastI'm a Texan, AMA!In our longest and most hilarious episode to date, Texas native Samuel Perkins joins us to talk about all things USA. We discuss the cultural differences between US states, his ill-fated quest in finding spicy food in MA, his Mexican heritage, the American education system, determining the best fried chicken, trading stocks and crypto, his interest in genealogy through ancestry.com, stealing Mike Bloomberg posters and loads more! We also talk about more tales from Ireland such as the lack of Gaelic speakers and the mysterious fire that burned down the student bar in Athlone.
TW//Death (1:40:00...
2021-09-292h 21Tondeltitnu Podcast1001 American NightsIn this milestone 50th episode upon reaching 1000 total streams on our official Spotify anniversary, we speak to a returning guest, Leen Ahmed, a 3rd year psychology student at Taylor's University. We discuss acclimatising to a new environment, keeping in touch with family and friends, how to prioritise different commitments, the differences in American and British education styles, achieving personal growth as well as talk about what needs to be done to safeguard our mental health and wellbeing. Regular host Ming Zhe also shares some experiences of working in retail and why that may be a good alternative to pursue...
2021-09-201h 26Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #6: Transfer Mayhem, Here We Go!Sports Talk #6, personal terms agreed, done deal and here we go! Our resident Man City fan, Seva is back as we take a look at the biggest transfer window in the history of the game. We cover the headline-grabbing transfers of Messi to PSG and Ronaldo to Manchester United, analyse why Manchester City chose Grealish over Kane, talk about PSG's new signings and strength in depth, Lukaku being Chelsea's missing piece, Barcelona's financial crisis, Manchester United's lack of a DM and Donny van de Beek's lack of minutes, Atletico Madrid's shrewd signings while discuss many other blockbuster transfers in...
2021-09-151h 26Tondeltitnu PodcastI Live in America Now + Dublin DrinkingIn a follow-up to Kishor's tales from his flight to Ireland, regular host Rishven tries his hand at sharing the highlights of his first two weeks in the United States. We discuss the long haul flight from Malaysia, the fluctuating Boston weather, debunking (or proving) American stereotypes, visiting the Boston Fan Expo to meet Charles Martinet (voice of Mario) and the classroom environment at an American institution. Kishor also has more stories to tell as he recollects his time visiting Galway and Dublin which included loads of sightseeing, Asian food, Irish accents and drinking.
2021-09-071h 24Tondeltitnu PodcastGaming Gamers Game GamesWe talk about a variety of games (mainly Genshin Impact) with a Twitch streamer, haramanjeng (also known as Haram) as we take a deep dive into gaming culture over the past decade, discussing indie games and the hack and slash genre among others.
2021-08-3136 minTondeltitnu PodcastTravelling During A Pandemic, Wait...The regular cast returns as Kishor tells us about his eventful flight to Ireland. Aside from the obvious differences with travelling during a pandemic, we discuss an eventful trip which included being pat down by airport security (PSA: don't wear a hoodie), cramped transit flights, in-flight binging of Friends and an interesting encounter with Russian tourists. We also talk about the sun's non-existence in Ireland and about how it is cold enough to not have to turn on your fridge.
2021-08-231h 11Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #5: Ayuh Malaysiaku!In this special, Malaysian-focused edition of sports talk, we discuss the Malaysian contingent's performance in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympic Games. Besides lavishing praise upon our star athletes, we break down their performances specifically in badminton, gymnastics, diving and cycling. We also give our general thoughts on the Olympics as a whole ranging from men's and women's football, India's first ever gold medal, women's volleyball and Simone Biles among others. If you need a general overview of some of the highlights of the Games, you've come to the right place!
Badminton (3:20),
Gymnastics (24:15),
Diving (40:02),
Cycling (54:10),
Other Events (66:25)
2021-08-201h 22Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #4: Football's Back, The Complete EditionThe regular crew is joined by our latest guest, Thina to preview the 2021/22 English Premier League season. We discuss how all 20 teams are shaping up to start to season, the impact of the return of fans to stadiums across the UK and highlight our players to watch in the coming weeks. This includes the usual banter and some bold claims on how the season will end up.
2021-08-151h 32Tondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #5: So We Switched to iPhone...Regular host Kishor enters uncharted territory as he switches to using an iPhone after years of swearing by Android devices. With that in mind, we chat with our resident tech guru, Amir about the key differences between iOS and Android as well as discuss the latest news in tech. Topics include the value of M1 Macs, the prices of headphones, the Pixel 6 and its new Google Tensor chip, the upcoming Steam Deck and the future of innovation in consumer smartphones.
2021-08-091h 27Tondeltitnu PodcastSalty Public Speakers Cry About The SystemIn conjunction with Tondeltitnu's 1 year anniversary, we speak to Ong Yi Jun, a former high school public speaking champion. We discuss how the competitive public speaking landscape has changed amidst the pandemic, talk about whether public speakers are naturally extroverts or introverts, impart some advice on improving your speaking skills, ponder whether an "ideal" public speaker exists and listen to Kishor and Yi Jun reminisce about their competitive public speaking days.
2021-08-0257 minTondeltitnu PodcastTik Talk: Sleeping Your Way To Fame with broskinbrownWe talk to the man, the myth, the legend, who slept his way to TikTok stardom: Sethu Muthiah himself (better known as broskinbrown). We talk at length about his journey in becoming a serial sleeper on TikTok, discuss the inspiration behind many of his viral clips and talk about what his outlook has been throughout this epic journey.
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2021-07-241h 25Tondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #9: Trash Anime Are Good For Your Mental HealthWhile discussing whether an anime is best finished in one sitting and taken one episode at a time, we take a look at Kanojo mo Kanojo (Girlfriend, Girlfriend), an anime with a title that sounds average but actually has a lot to offer. We also share our thoughts on Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist and provide some follow-up from the last weeb talk episode with a review of Steins;Gate 0.
2021-07-1940 minTondeltitnu PodcastStudying Abroad? Oh Dear God...Ever wondered why people decide to pack their bags and head off to study overseas? In this episode, Erica returns along with a new guest, Bolade (who bears a striking resemblance to the main character of Pixar's Soul) to talk about their decisions to pursue their higher education in the US and the UK respectively. We discuss the application process to US, UK and Irish institutions, talk about our respective hopes and fears as well as give advice for anyone planning to follow in the footsteps of our guests.
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2021-07-121h 36Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #3: Inverted Left-Backs and the Danish RevolutionThe regular sports talk crew is joined by our latest guest, Shukrivan to talk about everything that's happened throughout Euro 2020 so far. We review our predictions from the previous episode, give our takes on how the games played out, bond over our shared love for the Denmark national team and preview this week's semi-final clashes.
Group Stage Review (3:04),
Round of 16 Review (33:36),
Quarter-finals Review (1:11:26),
Semi-finals Preview (1:25:50)
Subscribe to Shukrivan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Zd4oSfcqlLG5nEe2jV88g
2021-07-051h 51Tondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #4: Windows 11: MacOS, But Not ReallyOur resident tech guru, Amir is back to talk about all things Windows 11! We discuss all its latest features, what it means for productivity users and gamers alike, talk about the necessity of this update and take a deep dive into the latest happenings surrounding the world of tech in the past week.
Check if your computer can run Windows 11 with this tool: https://github.com/rcmaehl/WhyNotWin11
2021-06-2857 minTondeltitnu PodcastThe Psychological Psychoanalysis of PsychologyIn our longest episode to date, we speak to Leen Ahmed, a second-year psychology student at Taylor's University. We cover a wide range of topics ranging from the misconceptions surrounding the field, answer listener questions, discuss the Joker's personality (and that of Natsuki Subaru) and even let her psychoanalyse us! If you're interested in learning more about psychology or if you just want some advice about taking care of your mental state, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
What is Psychology? (1:05),
Listener Questions (26:59),
Psychoanalysis/Therapy Session (59:09)
CW // Mental Health/Illness
2021-06-201h 43Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #2: Euro 2020 (+1)We're joined by regular host, Kishor, who has zero knowledge of football as we try to convince him to pick a team to support at the ongoing Euro 2020 tournament. We preview all 24 teams, highlight our players to watch and even reveal our favourites to win the tournament. We also touch on Christian Eriksen towards the end of the episode and send our thoughts and prayers out to everyone associated with him and the Denmark national football team.
2021-06-131h 02
Tondeltitnu PodcastSnip #3: The AstraZeneca Vaccine ExperienceIf you're hesitant about getting your shot or curious to know what the potential side effects might be, this is the snip for you! In this 5-minute-long episode, regular host, Kishor, talks all about his experience of getting his shot and explains why you should too.
2021-06-1105 minTondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #3: Why Can't I #CucukMYAZ?Our resident tech guru, Amir, is back! We talk about the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the Malaysian AstraZeneca vaccine rollout website as well as bash Apple and other tech companies for their ridiculous prices and lack of privacy. We also discuss our expectations for Apple's WWDC event, take a deep dive into Twitter Blue and highlight some of the features from WhatsApp's latest beta release.
2021-06-071h 29Tondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #8: Comfort Anime and the Rem ParadoxIn this episode, we start off by debating Re:Zero's infamous 18th episode with recurring guest, Erica Boey and the resident degenerate lowlife who has yet to watch it. We also discuss our personal comfort anime/shows and what they mean to us in an episode full of top tier recommendations. If you're looking for shows that tug at the heartstrings, you'll definitely find something you connect with in this installment.
Anime Watchlist:
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (obviously),
Steins;Gate,
Avatar: The Last Airbender,
Tonikaku Kawaii,
Mob Psycho 100,
Kaichou Wa Maid-Sama,
Oregairu,
Hunter X...
2021-05-311h 21Tondeltitnu PodcastSports Talk #1: El Cashico, the Dollar Bills DerbyAnother football themed episode! In this preview of the upcoming UEFA Champions League final, recurring guests Rahul (the neutral voice) and Siva (representing Chelsea) are joined by a die-hard Manchester City fan, Seva. We discuss the two teams' journeys to the final, talk about our players to watch and even discuss a frantic end to the 2020/21 Premier League season.
2021-05-231h 11Tondeltitnu Podcast#MentalHealthMatters: Our StoriesIn the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are joined by a recurring guest, Ren Keat. We look into our personal views on mental health and discuss why the issues people face are not as 1-dimensional as they seem. We also talk at length about our personal journeys, stressing on how mental health should be taken more seriously as well as passing on some general advice.
Link to Bouncing Board video: https://youtu.be/geo7SMj1T5E
CW // Mental Health/Illness
2021-05-161h 15Tondeltitnu PodcastKennot Speak English, is it? Come, I Whack You NowIn the long-awaited sequel to our pilot episode, we give everyone more insight from a native speaker's perspective on how you can improve your English with an emphasis on conversational skills.
2021-05-1030 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #7: Underrated Anime + Mugen Train ReviewWe take a look at the other side of the coin in the seasonal anime genres, the wildly underappreciated and underrated anime that have the potential to be absolute hits if they garnered more attention. These include Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions, Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro and The Way of the Househusband. We also review Demon Slayer: Mugen Train and discuss our hopes for its second season.
2021-05-0348 minTondeltitnu PodcastHow Football Was Saved: #NoToSuperLeagueOne for the football fans! We are joined by two die-hard, passionate football fans, Rahul and Siva, to discuss the formation and downfall of the European Super League. We talk about the clubs we support (Arsenal and Chelsea), our love for the Premier League and Champions League as well as discuss the power of the collective voice as fans rally against billionaire owners of football clubs.
2021-04-241h 26Tondeltitnu PodcastConspiracy Theories #4: The Lavender Town Skin-walkersIn this installment of conspiracy theories, the cast explores the stories of skin-walkers which originate from Navajo traditions. We also talk about the eeriness of the Lavender Town soundtrack from the Pokémon Red/Blue games which has a sinister undertone to it.
2021-04-1918 minTondeltitnu PodcastIsekai'd Into A PharmacyWe continue our discussion on working in retail with more tales of the treacherous journey of a young, unsuspecting male protagonist who gets isekai'd into a world akin to hell on Earth; retail work in a pharmacy.
(P.S.: Although originally meant to be a snip, we've decided to publish this as a full episode to retain the entertainment value of the hilarious takes that ensued.)
2021-04-1217 min
Tondeltitnu PodcastSnip #2: Retail NightmaresSnips are back! This installment is all about retail jobs and what they entail, courtesy of Joseph Goh. We discuss his experiences as a pharmacy employee during the pandemic with regular host Kishor, the dude who sounds like he's recording underwater.
2021-04-0616 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #0: Re:Zero is a MasterpieceWe shower praise onto one of the finest creations known to man: Re:Zero. We discuss all aspects of this anime masterpiece and delve into the deep psychological meaning and rich storytelling behind our favourite isekai. (SPOILERS from 25:05 onwards)
2021-03-2853 min
Tondeltitnu PodcastMisi: Solidariti, A Call to ActionWe speak to Sharon Wah, one of the most progressive individuals we've ever met and a co-founder of Misi: Solidariti, the NGO that makes change seem possible to everyone. We discuss the organisation's goals, her motivation behind the fight for social justice in Malaysia and have a "heated" argument about radical and progressive efforts in doing so.
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2021-03-2259 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #5: Team Miku Simps and AOT EarthquakesWhere do we start? Demon Slayer Season 2, Mugen Train, The Quintessential Quintuplets and an earthquake that interrupted and subsequently delayed an Attack on Titan episode! All this and more in the latest installment of Weeb Talk as we discuss the latest trends in anime.
2021-03-1625 minTondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #2: Your "Strong" Password Isn't SecureIn what will now become a recurring series, we welcome back junior software developer, Amir, to talk about his latest project: taking down a phishing site. We discuss how these sites work, protecting your personal information while online and establish what exactly constitutes a secure password.
2021-03-0931 minTondeltitnu PodcastValorant Noobs and Anime AwardsIt's been a month, but the regular cast is finally back! We discuss Hennie's foray into the world of Valorant and dissect the recent Crunchyroll Anime Awards which included big wins for some of our favourites.
2021-03-0232 minTondeltitnu PodcastPedagogy and Fake AccentsIn one of our funniest episodes to date, we're joined by Anis Chulan, a first year TESOL student at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. We discuss her views on the art of teaching, growing up in different countries and get an entertaining take on whether people using fake accents deserve greater scrutiny.
2021-02-211h 07Tondeltitnu PodcastTikTok: The Good, the Bad and the UglyWe dive into uncharted territory, where no plebeian has ever gone to: TikTok. We speak to Angel, an amazing and wholesome TikTok creator with over 38k fans and 1.4M views at the time of recording, in a wide-ranging discussion about her content, dealing with simps and debunking some common misconceptions regarding the platform. Follow her on TikTok @_.aksj
2021-02-1533 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #4: The Monkagiga EpisodeIn our biggest and most diverse episode of Weeb Talk to date, we're joined by Myrra Jane, a Twitch streamer (janeSNW) and Erica Boey from the Bouncing Board YouTube channel. We discuss 10 different anime recommendations from a variety of genres that we've listed below for your reference. It's hands down our funniest and most insightful episode yet! Follow Myrra at twitch.tv/janesnw
Anime Watchlist:
Redo of Healer (1:45) - not recommended,
Beastars (12:15),
The Promised Neverland (24:15),
Bungo Stray Dogs (25:38),
Wonder Egg Priority (32:00),
Cells at Work! (38;48),
Horimiya (39.20),
Kaguya-Sama: Love is War (43:34),
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (48:40),
Mob P...
2021-02-0857 minTondeltitnu PodcastGameStonks, ExplainedWe welcome a previous guest, Ren Keat, back on the podcast as we discuss one of last week's biggest headlines; Redditors blowing up GameStop stock and hurting short sellers. We discuss how the situation came to be, the potential impacts on the stock market and even some discussion about nostalgia and the place of video game retailers in the present day.
2021-02-0227 minTondeltitnu PodcastContent Creation ft. Erica BoeyIn this special episode about content creation, we have a very insightful conversation with the creator of Bouncing Board, Erica Boey. Topics range from the challenges of the pandemic, finding new content, advice to young creators and a shared love of anime.
Subscribe to Bouncing Board on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-EuvGWMgvrrly3OPV9OLA/featured
2021-01-241h 07Tondeltitnu PodcastBirth Rates: Is There a Concern?We discuss the pros and cons of a high/low birth rate and analyse whether the mass hysteria surrounding overpopulation is truly "overinflated".
2021-01-1928 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #3: A Bad Anime, and A Good One!In this episode of weeb talk, we take a deep dive into a rare breed of anime; bad anime. We also discuss an amazing one called Kaguya-sama: Love is War.
2021-01-1230 minTondeltitnu PodcastTech Talk #1: Landing a Software Engineering JobBudding software developer Amir joins us for his second appearance on the show to talk about a remote job offer he received from Turing. We also discuss the state of technology in Malaysia and learn more about Amir's personal projects.
2021-01-0327 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #2: Attack on Titan S4 so far + Assassination ClassroomWe dive deeper into the lore of Attack on Titan's 4th season as well as sidetracking to talk about another popular anime, Assassination Classroom.
2020-12-2916 minTondeltitnu Podcast#StopDMCAWe take a look at the implications of the DMCA and how it could potentially lead to the jailing of an enlightened subspecies of the human race; gamers.
2020-12-2124 minTondeltitnu PodcastWeeb Talk #1: Attack on Titan Blind Review + S4 E1 ImpressionsA person who has no prior experience with anime gives us his review of the hit series, Attack on Titan. The cast also gives their take on the recently released season 4 premiere. Discord Server: https://discord.com/crywrYkEkG
2020-12-1440 min
Tondeltitnu PodcastSnip #1: The Art of Podcasting (ft. Rohan Jude)In our first ever snip; a shorter episode format, we discuss the art of podcasting with a fellow podcaster from the @sollumike podcast, Rohan Jude.
2020-12-0910 minTondeltitnu PodcastHow to Not Get Hacked, by a HackerWe speak to junior software developer, Amir Ali about his various programming projects which include a Zoom call prank and the ironically named "Love Virus".
2020-12-0725 minTondeltitnu PodcastConspiracy Theories #3: DelusionsIn the last installment of a three-part series, we explore the delusional beliefs that are associated with conspiracy theories.
2020-11-3028 minTondeltitnu PodcastA Beginner's Guide to AnimeAfter a minor hiatus, we return with a special guest, Hannan Zahrin to discuss Attack On Titan, One Punch Man, Demon Slayer and more. (Translation: 3 weebs educate an uncultured man)
2020-11-2451 minTondeltitnu PodcastConspiracy Theories #2: Gravity Falls SpecialWith a focus on the hit Disney show "Gravity Falls", we discuss whether the character of Bill Cipher is real leading to a thought-provoking discussion on the physical manifestation of thoughts.
2020-09-2720 minTondeltitnu PodcastConspiracy Theories #1With new guests (Ming Zhe and Ren Keat), we talk about conspiracy theories; debunking and engaging with them in the first installment of a 3 episode series.
2020-09-1918 minTondeltitnu PodcastHow to Improve your EnglishIn our pilot episode, we speak to an international debate judge and get his take on how to master the global lingua franca, especially if it isn't your first language.
2020-09-1946 min