'Buzzer,' or The Based Indonesian, is a political commentator, and also my besh fwen :3
Timestamps:00:00 — honestly this is just 18 minutes of me and buzzer f*cking around and being idiots
18:12 — Buzzer's Indonesian dream: Export Pancasila abroad, turning Indonesia into the next global superpower.
29:32 — The struggles of Gen Z's to dream for a better Indonesia
34:19 — Crisis & meritocracy; Sri Mulyani vs. Purbaya, Oabama vs. Trump
49:58 — Meritocracy, Indonesian vs. Western Education System, Authority Bias, Critical Thinking as an Aesthetic Trend
Nia Umar (Rahmah Housniati, S.Sos., MPH., IBCLC) is an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and leading breastfeeding advocate in Indonesia. She served as Chairwoman of the Indonesian Breastfeeding Mothers Association (AIMI) from 2018–2023, after co-founding and leading it since 2007.
She is currently the Southeast Asia Coordinator for the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) and a member of the Presidium for the Maternal and Child Health Movement (GKIA). With over 15 years of experience, Nia has been a trainer and facilitator for WHO/UNICEF breastfeeding counseling programs and an active speaker at national and international forums on infant and young child feeding. She is also the author of “Multitasking Breastfeeding Mama: Tips & Tricks Breastfeeding When Returning to Activities."
Beyond her advocacy, she has worked as a babywearing consultant, lactation counselor, and practitioner at RS Medistra. Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to empowering mothers, protecting breastfeeding rights, and advancing maternal and child health in Indonesia and beyond.
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Timestamps:
00:00 — Sponsorship Message (Mammary)
00:47 — Adoptive Mothers Can Breastfeed?! Facts, Myths & Risks Of Formula
08:42 — Lack Of Breastfeeding Accessibility Across Indonesia
10:46 — The Politics Of Formula (Nes***), Hospital Misinformation & When Babies Need Formula
35:25 — Stigma Against Breastfeeding & Formula Propaganda
46:16 — Laws & Ads Regulation, Indonesia’s Obsession With Milk (MBG)
52:30 — Policies & Changes Needed: Maternity Leave & Milk Banks
01:00:24 — Advice & Medically Backed Tips For Moms Breastfeeding
01:06:27 — When To Wean?
01:16:01 — The Sexualization & Double Standards Of Breastfeeding
01:20:35 — Government Regulations & Programs For Nia’s Indonesian Dream
Dedek Prayudi is an Indonesian researcher and politician. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) and as Spokesperson for the Presidential Communications Office of the Republic of Indonesia.
This episode is sponsored by MD Pictures. Be sure to check out La Tahzan in theaters nationwide starting August 14. Today's guest is Ariel Tatum, actress, model, singer, and mental health advocate. Timestamps: 01:04 — About La Tahzan, Ariel's character "Asih," and the casting process11:50 — Debate & Discussion Portion: Can 2 Full Time Working Parents Properly Raise Kids? Why is it always the woman that is told to stay at home? 32:50 — Drawing boundaries with Domestic Workers
This episode is sponsored by Flimty, a health and wellness brand providing easy, effective solutions to support digestion, weight management, and a healthier lifestyle.
Be sure to catch Fay Alexander, Wasmah Syerin, Indah G, Icha (Andi Annisa Iasyah), Vivi Cen, Shanika Ancita, Trisha Lohanda, Jennifer Calista, and Nindy Sanyoto, on Season 1 of Cash Queens on Flimty Official's YouTube channel.And shoutout to Boy William for letting us use his home to shoot this episode.
Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro
03:35 – How much of what happened was real VS produced?
15:42 – Livy
29:18 – Was there anything you regretted doing or not doing?
40:40- Girl Talk
47:34 – How did being on the show affect your mental health and self-perception?
54:35– Intermission
56:44 - FLIMTY SEGMENT
59:02– Back to the podcast
59:51 – Body image
1:06:01 – What did being on the show make you realize about yourself?
1:30:38 – How did competition affect your dynamics with each other?
1:35:03 - Women support women
1:39:22- Once a cheater always a cheater
1:46:00 - If you could change one thing about how women treat each other in society, what would it be?
1:49:45- “Mind your own business”
1:56:26- Closing
Ade Armando is an Indonesian academic, media expert, and political figure known for his outspoken views on religion, democracy, and social issues. Formerly a lecturer at the University of Indonesia and a founding member of the Liberal Islam Network, he later joined the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in 2023 and ran for office in the 2024 elections. Ade has a long career in journalism and media analysis, and is recognized for challenging conservative norms and speaking bluntly on controversial topics—often drawing both praise and backlash. His involvement in PSI brought him further into the spotlight, especially after making remarks about political dynasties that sparked protests and internal party sanctions.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Ade Armando getting beaten up by people chanting “Allahu Akbar” at a demonstration, is religious extremism in Indonesia only a problem with Muslims?
13:10 — How was the Quran created? Applying holy books in the context of modern times
22:55 — Is islamic extremism a problem Indonesia is currently dealing with? What is the problem with Muslims in Indonesia?
36:55 — Government intervention in religious education, the history behind how Islam in Indonesia went from moderate to high/extreme.
01:13:08 — UU Penistaan Agama (Blasphemy Laws), how to have proper interreligious dialogue with one another
Anton Rizki Sulaiman & Dr. Krisna Gupta are senior experts at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), an independent, non-profit think tank based in Jakarta that provides evidence-based policy analysis and practical recommendations to support an open, inclusive, and prosperous Indonesia.Anton Rizki Sulaiman is a specialist in public communication and sustainable development. With a background in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, he has advised multinational corporations, SOEs, and international organizations on public policy, political risk, and ESG strategies. He holds a master’s degree in corporate communication and marketing from Leeds University Business School and a political science degree from Université Libre de Bruxelles.Dr. Krisna Gupta is an economist focused on international trade, investment policy, and Indonesian manufacturing. He utilizes panel data and quantitative methods to evaluate policy impact. Dr. Gupta earned his Ph.D. from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU and holds two master’s degrees in economics. He received the Hadi Soesastro Prize in 2019 for excellence in Indonesian development research.Timestamps
0:00 — Overview of Indonesia’s employment landscape
9:34 — OMBINUS Law, UU Cipta Kerja, government inefficiencies and the problem with minimum wages
23:23 — Informal jobs, Sh*pee and the disappearing medium enterprises
43:03 — Protectionism & how it’s hurting us & explaining the drama about ride-sharing companies
57:47 — The tea about tipping & Gen Zs in the workforce
01:07:03 — Personal accountability & choice in financial management, the lipstick effect
01:16:24 – The grand scheme benefits of unemployment and firms dying
Ben Sumadiwiria is a content creator most well-known for his character as 'Bobby Saputra.'
Samira Shihab has evolved as an entrepreneur into venture capital with her most recent position in building and leading AC Ventures’ value creation team. She is also the founder of Stellar Women, Indonesia’s first female focused business accelerator and platform for entrepreneurs and women leaders. Previously, she is also is the co-founder of Tinkerlust, Indonesia’s leading preloved luxury marketing place.This episode is sponsored by NordVPN who is giving all TIGS listeners an exclusive deal: A 2-year plan plus 4 extra months, with an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee.Go to nordvpn.com/indahg or use the code INDAHG at checkout.Timestamps:
0:00 – Thank You, NordVPN
1:44 – Jesus is a Capricorn
2:38 – What do you consider a big age gap? Why & how did Samira decide to get married at 23? Tradwife & internalized misogyny?
17:39 – How Samira would have approached dating & marriage differently — Protect yourself better, ladies!
27:06 – Would you rather your husband become the billionaire, or you become the billionaire?
32:08 – Did you like being a stay-at-home mom/wife?
34:16 – Should the legal age to marry be raised to 21, or is 19 okay? Are you sure you weren’t groomed? How to responsibly assess men before getting married?
43:46 – Pros and cons of marrying young, opinion on modern feminism, Khadija bint Khuwaylid, why do you respect your partner?
52:01 – What if your daughter came home with a much older man?
58:43 – Why are people these days lazy to date? Modern gender warfare, bottled-up resentment about the patriarchy, trust issues with men
1:18:21 – Girl talk
1:21:26 – Criteria to screen your future husband — What questions to ask on a date?
Bobby Saputra is the son of the richest man in Indonesia, his dad owns the bottled water brand AK-WA, and today he wants to share his political opinions about homelessness, climate change, the military bill, and the economy with Cindy Liu, daughter of the richest woman in Indonesia and largest collector of Birkin bags.No timestamps this time, cause timestamps are for poor people.Continue to the VIP episode on NOICE?”:https://open.noice.id/catalog/dc1dfd52-27f1-4e82-853c-275f33544f22?utm_source=app_sharing&referrer_id=e7d9d677-a918-42b1-a718-805fcf608cdf&utm_medium=podcast
Gaby Hartanto is a Chinese-Indonesian model, actress, speaker, and entrepreneur who has successfully balanced her passion for entertainment with a strong commitment to education.She began her career in the Indonesian entertainment industry at the age of 14 and has since made her mark internationally as a model, working with global brands and being featured in renowned fashion publications.Alongside her creative pursuits, Gaby earned her degree from UC San Diego in 2021, reflecting her dedication to academic excellence. As an actress, she has appeared in various web series and films, showcasing her versatility and depth on screen.Drawing from these experiences, she is
now growing her podcast, Progressive Mindset @progressivemindset.id , where she shares
meaningful conversations to elevate each other’s mindsets.Her genuine love for connecting with people has allowed her to build an
extensive network, which she considers one of her greatest asset.0:00 — Thank You Velvet Gunawarman
00:23 — Chaotic Banter
6:40 — Would you rather be overestimated or underestimated in your intelligence? Why do you, should you, care about your appearance?
19:57 — Stigmas & stereotypes about models, men (including politicians) trying to buy you
35:50 — Continue to NOICE VIP
42:34 — Popular Pretty Girl (Gaby) vs. Ugly Loser Girl (Indah) back in High School; Is it easier to make friends when you're pretty?
51:26 — Too pretty to be intelligent? Why is it okay when women sexualize men but not the other way around?
01:09:10 — Does being attractive include or exclude you from certain spaces?
01:21:30 — Do you like male attention?
Anies Baswedan is the former Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture (2014–2016) and former Governor of Jakarta (2017–2022). More recently, he ran as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Indonesian general election. He holds a PhD in Public Policy from Northern Illinois University, a Master’s degree from the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universitas Gadjah Mada. In 2023, he was appointed to the board of the Asia Research Center at the University of Oxford.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Life in Maryland, Illinois & DC. What does Anies miss from life in the United States?
9:43 — Moving back to Indonesia after life abroad
19:08 — Being the only brown Muslim Indonesian kid living with a white family in Milwaukee, speaking in churches to an audience of white people
25:51 — Advice for international Indonesians abroad: Hangout with non-Indonesians! Addressing Indonesia's lack of global presence and global comprehension
40:05 — The role Indonesian international students play on the global stage, and advice for when Indonesians travel
58:40 — Continue to VIP Section
58:54 — The importance of speaking an international language, addressing the narrative that speaking English makes you less patriotic, and how did Anies learn English?
01:21:36 — Closing, aspirations for Indonesia, and recommendations for LPDP reformation
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Firu got in an arranged marriage at age 23, and Mela used to be an ustadzah who wore the hijab and then later in life decided to take it off. Curious now, aren't you?
Timestamps
0:00 — Firu, Indah & Mela's reactions to Azzamine movie trailer
4:44 — Takdir vs. Consent & Agency, How does marriage in Islam work?
14:27 — Why did Firu want to be in an arranged marriage? What was that process like?
17:06 — Are arranged marriages still common? Is dating haram in Islam?
31:08 — Why did Firu’s and his now-wife reject each other at first?
35:20 — Why arranged marriages work, and analyzing divorce in the west vs. east
38:04 — Why did Firu get married young? Was it really by choice? Pros & cons of arranged marriages, Western dating vs. Eastern dating
45:17 — ‘Biro Jodoh’ and when arrange marriages DON’T work out
53:33 — Liberal Muslims vs. Conservative Muslims on arranged marriages, parents projecting what they want in your partners & 'Indonesia Tanpa Pacaran'
01:06:09 — Would you put your kids in an arranged marriage? What if they don’t want to get married? Reflections on life before marriage & kids vs. after, being unmarried in your 30s, and what is ‘Jatuh Cinta?’
01:16:26 — The Syar’i way of finding love in Islam & Hijrah for men vs. women
01:21:27 — Why Mela took off her hijab, debating hijab for pre-pubescent girls, and is it hot under there?
01:34:09 — The burden of taking off the hijab & the unfair expectations & standards placed on Muslim women
01:48:35 — (Closing) Why is love hard? Finding love after college, and why Indah actually really likes being single
Ian Hugen is a content creator, radio announcer, and writer, pioneering change and storytelling as a transgender individual in Indonesia.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Difference in how parents & family treated you as a boy vs. as a girl. Do you want to have kids?
14:47 — Moving abroad, seeking medical services in Indonesia as a trans person
19:26 — What is a woman? What's inside your pants? Are cis people & trans people different?
32:34 — Sponsorship Message
35:34 — How to navigate having transgender children? HRT in Indonesia & the dangers of trans people self-medicating
53:32 — Getting work done, Mother-Daughter relationships, and do trans women feel pressured by the same beauty standards as cis women?
01:03:36 — Should parents financially provide for their kids' transition? How would you define someone who is "transphobic?"
Gita is a serial entrepreneur and venture investor with over 20 years of experience. In her free time, she writes about failure, women’s issues, and mental health on Instagram. Ario is content creator & entrepreneur. He talks about tech, parenting, relationship & life. Either Jack of all trades or Master of None, you decide.
Check out Parentalk: https://parentalk.id, https://www.instagram.com/parentalk.id/
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - How Do Misscarriage happens?
08:26 - What were the emotions during a misscarriage journey?
10:19 - Conceiving a baby is not easy.
12:04 - The stereotypical judgment of Indonesian people.
13:28 - IUD
14:19 - 50% of infertility being an issue with the male partner.
15:50 - Did you immediately tell people after you get pregnant?
18:46 - How did people react?
23:32 - How did people react to Ario’s infertility?
25:30 - How did Gita’s & SImon’sfamily members react?
26:43 - Judgments in weddings
28:25 - People love to blame
29:05 - How did Ario react to his infertility and the process he’s gone through?
33:00 - Both of your babies are IVF?
34:20 - IVF?
VIP Portion:
41:13 - Baby’s head has a helmet (superbowl!!)
42:39 - Having a baby is not a final destination
46:23 - Have an identity outside being a parent / Being a parent and its responsibility.
51:42 - Do people focus more on your wife or the baby when giving birth?
56:10 - IVF, menstruating, what’s put in the body
59:07 - Did Ario’s wife go through any hormonal treatment?
1:00:29 - Your partner needs to be there throughout the process.
1:04:53 - Gender, sexism, poornes, and stay at home partner.
1:08:17 - How do you wish for people to apologize to you?
11:20:20 - How do you wish people would go about your misscarriage/ infertility issue?
1:13:42 - Have you guys ever considered Adoption?
1:15:43 - Why is having biological children a big deal?
1:23:17 - What ways to normalize these topics?
1:24:16 - CLOSING (Lighting Rounds)
Azka Corbuzier is a content creator and media personality. He’s currently attaining a bachelors in Psychology at Universitas Indonesia.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro vlog
00:58 — When did your fitness journey start & how?
11:15 — Can anyone afford to get fit?
19:57 — Do you feel like beauty standards for men are fair?
27:58 — How can we start our fitness journey and stop making excuses?
28:50 — How to navigate your partner gaining a lot of weight
50:45 — Body Positivity Movement, Should all sizes be represented?
01:00:29 — Is eating healthier easier when you're poorer in Indonesia?
01:06:20 — YAP SESSION; Talking politics on camera vs. IRL, motivational podcasts, extroverts vs. introverts, chronotypes & going on dates
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Ferry Haris is an accomplished cybersecurity and privacy management professional with a diverse international background, based in the Netherlands. Through his boutique consulting firm, FeHa International Consulting, he offers comprehensive solutions in IT risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity, particularly tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Ferry's current focus lies in developing, growing, and sustaining a series of cybersecurity and privacy management tech companies serving global organizations and individuals needs.
Timestamps
00:00 — Why do I keep getting anonymous phone calls? Why does Indonesia have so many scammers? The problem with cybersecurity & digitization in Indonesia.
8:37 — How to make a strong password, and why it matters?
16:14 — VPNs, Avoiding airport wifi & how to properly protect ourselves (anti-virus & browsing habits)
22:57 — KTP, UUPDP, and the failure of Indonesian businesses protecting private citizens' private information
40:51 — The everyday ways we are compromising our privacy without even knowing
50:44 — Social media & why we should & shouldn't care that everything we post is there forever? How to navigate what we should and should not post on social media, and what we need to do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe on the internet?
01:04:04 — Digital resiliency is everything, the importance of knowing how much information is worth before posting it publicly
01:11:45 — Should we be covering our cameras? What are common digital habits that compromise our safety? (Pirated software debate)
Oza Rangkuti adalah seorang akuntan. (Canda, dia komedian) 0:59 — Kapan Kawin? Umur berapa mulai merokok dan kenapa mulai? Mami merokok gak? Kesenjangan gender dalam merokok 12:30 — Cewek lu minta lo berhenti merokok, gimana reaksi lo? 19:05 — Peran media & lingkungan sosial 21:56 — Apakah lo mulai merokok gara2 tekanan sosial dari teman2? Bahas rokok & maskulinitas, manfaat sosial dari merokok, dan kenapa cowok gak bisa ngobrol kalo gak minta korek dulu? Continue on VIP: 20:57 — Apakah lo mulai merokok gara2 tekanan sosial dari teman2? Bahas rokok & maskulinitas, manfaat sosial dari merokok, dan kenapa cowok gak bisa ngobrol kalo gak minta korek dulu? 41:18 — Cara Oza mengurangi merokok 45:52 — Cerita Indah digebukin nyokap gara2 ketangkap merokok; Gimana kalo suatu hari anak2 lo yang merokok, cara memperkenalkan rokok dan alkohol ke anak2 01:02:45 — Kenapa rokok sebenarnya isu ekonomi, dan apa sarannya?
Gilang Bhaskara is another comedian. Clearly we love comedians on this show. [Timestamps will be updated soon]
Adythia Pratama is a guerilla marketing expert. He is the Founder & CEO of PT Braja Biru Abadi, a company that pioneered the product "Integrated Marketing System," a marketing system that integrates conventional marketing methods with digital marketing methods.
0:00 — Dutch vs. Japanese colonization; Did we learn corruption from the Portuguese?
5:24 — Marketing vs. Manipulation, Motivation vs. Manipulation, Cow's Milk; Is manipulation really a bad thing?
13:45 — Morals & ethics in marketing, cigarettes, social media & drugs
21:14 — What is the most powerful and most successfully marketed product in the world? Is there morality in Marketing? Branding vs. Sales vs. Marketing.
56:07 — Derail: GBTL in the U.S & Rainbow Washing during Pride Month; Are you pro GBTL? R
01:13:57 — Apple vs. Congo, and why the allegations are unlikely to be true
01:23:33 — Consumers responsibility, ju0l, pinj0l & PayLater
01:53:53 — The important role of private businesses in shaping the future of Indonesia, Marketing book recommendations from Adythia
2:07:28 — Moral Aesthetics; How morally flexible are you?
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