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Wafiq remembers wanting to become an astronaut as a kid, until growing up slowly taught him to be more “realistic.” Is it fair that parents, teachers, friends, and the culture around us shape how big we’re willing to dream before we even get the chance to decide for ourselves? In Episode 024, we talked about: • why we prefer foreign brands over local products • marketing, familiarity, and trust in local businesses • local creatives vs foreign agencies and professionals • discipline, professionalism, standards in the industry • foreign workers vs local employment • does Brunei needs a cultural and career mindset shift • parents, teachers, the pressure for “safer” careers Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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Izzy recalls the time he was supposed to get sunat with his cousins, only to panic, jump off the table, run out of the room, and hide before it could even happen... but did he ever go through with it? 🤔 In Episode 022, we talked about: • does turning another year older actually feels different • frontal-lobe development and becoming an adult • mumayyiz: knowing between right and wrong • Wafiq’s traumatic laser surgery experience • Adam’s fear of the injections and recovery afterwards • Izzy running out of the room and hiding • childhood fear, embarrassment, and pain tolerance • circumcision: the transition from boyhood to manhood Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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Adam recalls his own sunat experience, where the fear only really kicked in once he was lying on the cold table, before panicking all over again after his first trip to the toilet… In Episode 022, we talked about: • does turning another year older actually feels different • frontal-lobe development and becoming an adult • mumayyiz: knowing between right and wrong • Wafiq’s traumatic laser surgery experience • Adam’s fear of the injections and recovery afterwards • Izzy running out of the room and hiding • childhood fear, embarrassment, and pain tolerance • circumcision: the transition from boyhood to manhood Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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Wafiq recalls getting sunat in Ipoh, Malaysia, and screaming through the actual procedure while his dad and the nurse tried to calm him down… In Episode 022, we talked about: • does turning another year older actually feels different • frontal-lobe development and becoming an adult • mumayyiz: knowing between right and wrong • Wafiq’s traumatic laser surgery experience • Adam’s fear of the injections and recovery afterwards • Izzy running out of the room and hiding • childhood fear, embarrassment, and pain tolerance • circumcision: the transition from boyhood to manhood Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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After watching the latest Are We Friends?, I think the show is starting to find its footing. Wafiq experiencing his first trip outside Brunei with friends gave this episode a lot of heart. And now that we finally get Sufi in front of the camera too, the whole dynamic feels more complete. Full thoughts on Threads → @awfrecap 🎙️
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Wafiq just turned 26, so Adam asks: when do you actually start feeling your age? We discuss frontal lobes, maturity, and whether getting older automatically means growing up. In episode 022, we talked about: • does turning a year older feels different? • frontal-lobe development and becoming an adult • mumayyiz: difference between right and wrong • our sunat experiences (lol) • childhood fear, embarrassment, and pain tolerance • circumcision: the transition into manhood Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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That one time Izzy thought he was about to become a real-life Street Fighter. After getting bullied by kids at his old flat, he went home, dressed in white pyjamas with a makeshift bandana, studied the moves, and returned barefoot for the showdown. Unfortunately, he never landed the uppercut. In this episode, we talk about: • Wafiq learning boxing • should Brunei host influencer boxing matches? • survival shows and being alone in the wild • talking to trees, plants, and nature • Adam’s silat days and traditional sports in Brunei • Izzy dressing up like Street Fighter for a fight • the dumb things boys do growing up Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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A conversation about surviving alone in the wilderness somehow turns Izzy defending the emotional lives of plants. Adam admits he cannot imagine being alone for that long, while Izzy is convinced he could simply talk to trees. What the helly? In this episode, we talk about: • Wafiq learning boxing • should Brunei host influencer boxing matches? • survival shows and being alone in the wild • talking to trees, plants, and nature • Adam’s silat days and traditional sports in Brunei • Izzy dressing up like Street Fighter for a fight • the dumb things boys do growing up Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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The boys catch up after some time away, with Wafiq revealing that he has been busy shooting a music video while Izzy somehow turns it into his punk-rock debut. In this episode, we talk about: • Wafiq learning boxing • should Brunei host influencer boxing matches? • survival shows and being alone in the wild • talking to trees, plants, and nature • Adam’s silat days and traditional sports in Brunei • Izzy dressing up like Street Fighter for a fight • the dumb things boys do growing up Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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A film makes millions after release, and suddenly the question becomes: should the crew get a cut too? The boys discuss fairness and whether success changes what people are owed after the work is already done. • YouTubers breaking into filmmaking • whether crew should get a cut when a movie blows up • why producers and directors are paid more than crew • hierarchy, responsibility, and risk in film production • profit-sharing, negotiation, and sweat equity • what the local production scene gets right and wrong • why experience and credibility matter in creative work Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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So what happens when a close friend does not like your post, but you then catch them liking someone else’s? Wafiq opens up how this kind of thing used to hit harder in the past, especially growing up on social media and becoming more self-conscious about how people saw him and where he stood in their lives. I think we can all agree we’ve been there before… In this episode, we talk about: • friendship and social media expectations • does it matter if close friends do not like your posts? • support, validation, and online behaviour • Instagram fatigue, posting anxiety, and oversharing • do we overthink social media more than others? • algorithms and how we interact online now • nostalgia for old phones, games, and early apps Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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What does it mean when someone close to you sees your post… and does not “like” it? Most people would agree social media should not be taken too personally, but for some of us, it hits harder when the likes start dropping. Friendship, validation, and the weird emotions tied to posting online can feel more daunting than we like to admit. In this episode, we talk about: • friendship and social media expectations • does it matter if close friends do not like your posts? • support, validation, and online behaviour • Instagram fatigue, posting anxiety, and oversharing • do we overthink social media more than others? • algorithms and how we interact online now • nostalgia for old phones, games, and early apps Full episode out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.
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