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The Leong Form

Double Confirm Productions®

16 episodes

2 days ago

From breaking records on the track to shaping young minds in the classroom, this week’s guest knows all about life’s turning points. Siblings Hossan and Stanley Leong sit down with U.K. Shyam (@u.k.shyam1037), Singapore’s former national sprinter who held the 100m national record of 10.37s for an incredible 22 years! Shyam famously broke C. Kunalan’s long-standing record at the 2001 World University Games in Beijing. But what happens after the cheers fade and the spikes come off? Today, Shyam...

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From breaking records on the track to shaping young minds in the classroom, this week’s guest knows all about life’s turning points. Siblings Hossan and Stanley Leong sit down with U.K. Shyam (@u.k.shyam1037), Singapore’s former national sprinter who held the 100m national record of 10.37s for an incredible 22 years! Shyam famously broke C. Kunalan’s long-standing record at the 2001 World University Games in Beijing. But what happens after the cheers fade and the spikes come off? Today, Shyam...

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Episodes (16/16)

The Leong Form

15. From Picking Up Speed to Finding Purpose with UK Shyam

From breaking records on the track to shaping young minds in the classroom, this week’s guest knows all about life’s turning points. Siblings Hossan and Stanley Leong sit down with U.K. Shyam (@u.k.shyam1037), Singapore’s former national sprinter who held the 100m national record of 10.37s for an incredible 22 years! Shyam famously broke C. Kunalan’s long-standing record at the 2001 World University Games in Beijing. But what happens after the cheers fade and the spikes come off? Today, Shyam...

2 days ago

44 minutes

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14. Seeing Light In The Dark with Lim Lee Lee

What does it mean to live with courage, optimism and unstoppable grit? Our guest this week, Lim Lee Lee (@nicetheguidedog), embodies all of it and more. Born premature with congenital cataracts, Lee Lee lost her sight early in life, but she’s never let blindness define her. Today, she moves through life with the help of her guide dog, Hesta, and an unshakable belief in possibilities. Lee Lee wears many hats as an Accessibility & Arts Advocate, Theatre & Film Producer, Writer & Dis...

1 week ago

44 minutes

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13. Golds, Glory & Gravity with Kai Minejima-Lee

Our guest this episode is Kai Minejima-Lee (@kaiflysg), World Cup Freestyle Indoor Skydiving Champion and Singapore’s 2025 Sports Boy of the Year with more than a dozen medals to his name from international competitions in 2024! At just 16 years old, Kai’s journey is already packed with twists, turns and tumbles, and not just in the air. He opens up about: The turning point that set him on the path of competitive indoor skydivingOvercoming his darkest challenges as a young athleteThe...

2 weeks ago

50 minutes

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12. Your Accent, Your Fate with Heather Hansen

In this thought-provoking episode, Hossan and Stanley dive into the world of accents with international speaker and communication coach Heather Hansen (@heather.hansen) — TEDx speaker, author of Unmuted, PhD candidate in linguistics, and founder of Global Speech Academy. Inspired by Singapore’s national pledge, what if we added just one word — accent — to that iconic line: “Regardless of race, language, accent or religion…” Wouldn’t that be a more inclusive promise? In this conversation, we e...

3 weeks ago

54 minutes

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11. A Couple of Laughs with Rishi Budhrani & Sharul Channa

Season 2 launches with Singapore’s only podcast siblings Hossan and Stanley Leong sitting down with Singapore’s comedy power couple, Rishi Budhrani (@rishibudhrani) and Sharul Channa (@thesharulchanna). From stage life to married life, this is a deep, unfiltered conversation that dives into: Their turning point into comedy — and whether there was a point they wanted outWhat it’s really like being married to someone in the same (and very loud) professionThe Sad Clown Paradox and how they...

4 weeks ago

54 minutes

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10. Let's Talk About Mental Health & Wellness (Dr Jade Kua, Jade Life & Wellness)

What's the difference between burnout and depression? Or a mentor and a coach? How do you tell if a life coach is legit? Hossan and Stanley are joined by Dr Jade Kua (Jade Life & Wellness) as she breaks down the importance of mental health and wellness in a post-covid world. CW: This episode covers different issues related to mental health, including topics like suicide and depression, as part of our holistic discussion. -- About the guest Dr. Jade Kua is an emergency physicia...

5 months ago

55 minutes

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09. Let's Talk About New Media Today (feat. Supercatkei & Smxne)

It's a brand-new age of media. What does it take to be a full-time content creator? In this double-guest episode, our hosts talk to Denise Teo (@Supercatkei) and See Min (@Smxne) about their creative processes, as well as the true opportunities and challenges carving a career on platforms Twitch and YouTube. -- About the guests Denise Teo, also known as supercatkei on the internet, is a live streamer, content creator and community builder. She is popularly known for her gaming, music an...

5 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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08. Let's Talk About Perfumes (feat. Jason Lee, Scent by SIX)

What's the difference between designer vs niche perfume? What about Eau De Toilette and Eau De Parfum? Can scents be more than just for beauty? Hosts Hossan and Stanley sit with CEO and artisan Jason Lee (Scent by SIX) to understand more about perfumery. -- About The Guest Jason Lee is the founder of Scent by SIX, a Singaporean fragrance brand known for creating meaningful, emotion-driven scents. Launched in 2016, the brand blends perfumery with purpose, often supporting mental wellness...

5 months ago

58 minutes

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07. Let's Talk About Running An Apparel Brand (feat. Lucas Saw, Talking Toes)

Hossan and Stanley talk to entrepreneur Lucas Saw about running an apparel brand in an episode sure to inspire us all to pull up our socks, overcome the odds and the importance of drive in the younger generation. -- About the guest Lucas Saw is the director and visionary of apparel brand Talking Toes. With an entrepreneurial spirit and many years of brand consultancy under his belt, Lucas and his trusted team are on a quest to transform everyday commodities into pun-filled products that...

6 months ago

53 minutes

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06. Let's Talk About Electric Cars (feat. Ben Lau & Jamie Nonis)

Fasten your seatbelts because special guests Ben and Jamie bring our hosts up to speed on the big disruption in the automotive world. -- About The Guests Benjamin Lau isn’t just an avid collector of vintage cars. With many decades of experience in the industry, Ben keeps a keen eye and ear on the ever-changing automative world to ensure that every driver he meets is paired with a drive that works for them. It’s no wonder why people come to him for the best advice when picking their ...

6 months ago

57 minutes

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05. Let's Talk About Wine (feat. François Barel, Grand Vin)

How should I choose a bottle of wine as a gift? What's the real difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine? What are the faux pax when having a drink? All these questions and more as Hossan and Stanley chat with special guest François Barel from top wine merchant Grand Vin, breaking down how to appreciate a good glass of wine. -- Throughout his career, François Barel has worked with chefs from across the world representing a total of 11 Michelin stars. He has over two decades of ex...

6 months ago

55 minutes

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04. Let's Talk About Skincare (feat. Dr Martin Chio)

What is the right way to care for your skin? How much sunscreen should we really be using? Is anti-aging just a myth? Join Hossan and Stanley as they break it all down with special guest, Dr Martin Chio. -- Dr Martin Chio is a Senior Consultant Dermatologist at the National Skin Centre Singapore, where he also completed his advanced speciality training in Dermatology. He was awarded an NMRC medical research fellowship as part of the MOH HMDP to pursue an MSc at University College London and...

6 months ago

54 minutes

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03. Let's Talk About Coffee (feat. Jonathan Teo, Kyuukei Coffee)

Are there really plums or oolong tea in my coffee beans like it says on the bag? Pineapple and coffee?! Can I reuse my coffee capsules? Hossan and Stanley sit down with Jonathan Teo from Kyuukei Coffee to brew up a conversation on how to appreciate the world of coffee. -- After pivoting from the biotech industry, Jonathan is now the proud owner and founder of Kyuukei Coffee. With his team, he has continued to grow the brand from a simple coffee cart in 2023 into fully-run cafes in Singa...

7 months ago

47 minutes

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02. Let's Talk About Mid-Career Switches (feat. James Koh)

Is there ever a right time to pivot in your career? Do I have what it takes to be in the gig economy? What should we do to keep up with this fast-changing world? Hossan and Stanley talk to special guest, James Koh, about navigating the intricacies of mid-career switches. -- About The Guest James is a known talent scout in the advertising and marketing communications industry, and the top people know that he will find them a great job. Based in Singapore, he has successfully placed gener...

7 months ago

53 minutes

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01. Let's talk about curiosity (feat. Benjamin Lee)

Hossan and Stanley talk to Benjamin Lee about the importance of staying curious no matter how old you are, especially in a constantly changing world. -- About the guest Benjamin Lee (also known as Mr Miyagi) is an instigator in brand storytelling and communications. He's the OG "content creator", scriptwriter and a curious person. Find out more about Ben here.

7 months ago

49 minutes

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Save it! Bookmark it! Put it on your playlist! Get ready because brothers Hossan and Stanley are about to kick things off with The LeongForm, launching late March 2025.

8 months ago