You Might Wanna Sit Down For This

You Might Wanna Sit Down For This

The Takeaway Table
Држава Малезија
Жанрови Комедија
Језик EN-US
Епизоде 243
Последња 07.09.2026

You Might Wanna Sit Down For This is a Malaysian podcast hosted by Ming Han and Ming Yue. The show covers a wide range of topics including personal stories, thoughts, and unqualified advice on everything under the sun. It is described as unhinged, entertaining, sometimes educational, and most times funny.

Епизоде

  • #254 ARE ADULTS ALLOWED TO HAVE HOBBIES? 07.09.2026 1ч 3мин
    Shoutout to LEGO for being a part of this episode! LEGO sent us some lovely sets to build with the team, and we realized we couldn't remember the last time we intentionally set some time to enjoy a hobby.Watch as we spiral through the true concept of a hobby, share some nostalgic childhood throwbacks, and think about why we don't have hobbies now. You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
  • #253 LEAVING MALAYSIA, BUT MALAYSIA NEVER LEAVES US 24.08.2026 1ч 7мин
    If you were here for our episode on studying abroad in the UK- we’ve got a continuation of it!Loro is back from the UK and he’s here to share how much he’s missed home! To celebrate this Merdeka season, we talk about everything that makes us truly Malaysian, and what we love about Malaysia while attempting to avoid the obvious answer (food). Spoiler: we fail.Wishing everyone a Selamat Hari Merdeka!
  • #252 PETTY PRANKS, HEATED ARGUMENTS AND TRUE ADULT FRIENDSHIPS 10.08.2026 1ч 18мин
    Three comedian friends walk into a room. Guess who came out crying first, and why is it Jenhan?Throwback to this March, when Ming Yue travelled to Australia alongside comedians Dr Jason Leong and Kuah Jenhan. Today, they recount the memories shared between the three, ranging from silly shenanigans to passionate heated arguments… you might wanna sit down for this.
  • #251 EVERYTHING THAT WENT WRONG IN OUR SINGAPORE TRIP 27.07.2026 1ч 10мин
    Someone thought it would be a great idea to shoot a podcast recapping all of the things we did while we were in Singapore last month.. at almost 12AM on the last day.From sipping and spilling at Temasek Poly and Rumifolks, to eating food and falling sick, this is the latest the team has ever recorded a podcast and it shows. Like really really. You might wanna sit down for this.
  • #250 SURVIVING AWKWARD SITUATIONS AND EVENTS WE SECRETLY HATE 13.07.2026 54мин
    Whether you’re an extrovert, an introvert, or you just hate talking to people, you can’t avoid social situations.This week, we have Aiken from sunny Singapore joining us on the couch to talk about navigating ALL kinds of social settings: work events, weddings, and saying hi to your favourite influencer. Tune in to our most awkward interactions, deep-diving into Ming Yue’s introversion, and unpacking Aiken’s (nonexistent) love life.Don’t shy shy… you might wanna sit down for this.
  • #249 THINGS WE LOVE TO HATE: FAKE PEOPLE, OLD DRIVERS, RACISTS? 29.06.2026 48мин
    We started a haters circle, and we saved you a seat.This week, we have Rizal Van Geyzel and Keren Bala Devan on the couch with us to take turns defending some things that we love to hate. We’re talking about fake people, comedy hecklers, racists, and even old drivers??? Unfortunately, NOBODY is safe.Tune in to see if we’re being petty or if our hate is valid. You Might Wanna Sit Down For This.
  • #248 MEN THERAPY: WHY GUYS DON’T TALK (BUT SHOULD) 15.06.2026 53мин
    The boys are back on the couch and NOTHING is off-limits.Strap yourself in for some men therapy. Equal parts hilarious and uncomfortably real, this is a boys-only chat that’s really for everyone (especially if you’ve ever wondered why men don’t talk OR how to get them to start).Tune in to see if we answered your question from our community poll! Trust us, you might wanna sit down for this.
  • #247 SEZAIRI: GOING INDIE & THE MOST INTENSE ALBUM HE'S MADE 01.06.2026 1ч 2мин
    After his breakout hit It’s You went viral around the world, Singaporean artist Sezairi became one of Southeast Asia’s most recognizable voices.In this episode, Sezairi sits down with Ming Yue for an honest and reflective conversation about his journey as an artist- from winning Singapore Idol to navigating the pressures and opportunities that came with overnight internet fame. Whether you discovered him through It’s You or have followed his music for years, this conversation offers a closer look at the artist behind the songs and the journey that shaped him!
  • #246 LOSING OUR SALARIES TO AYAM GEPUK, POKÉMON CARDS & LEGOS 18.05.2026 1ч 2мин
    Adult money sounded A LOT cooler when we were kids?Turns out it mostly goes to insurance, impulsive makeup purchases, Pokémon cards, and lots of emotional damage. In this episode, we unpack our first paychecks, childhood money trauma, and the deeply Malaysian experience of saying “I’m just looking only” before spending on Japanese knives we don’t need.Watch the full episode to see how we used our adult money to heal our inner child.If you love the furniture on our new set, you can shop on ruma:You can find their outlets across Malaysia, including Petaling Jaya, Johor Bahru, Nilai, Penang, Shah Alam, and Kuantan.https://www.ruma-home.com/
  • #245 SURPRISING OUR BOSS WITH HIS DREAM PODCAST 20.04.2026 54мин
    We surprised Ming Han with his dream podcast setup for his birthday! We talked about how we planned this surprise, our birthday traditions at The Takeaway Table and the whimsy of embracing birthdays as we get older.
  • #244 NOBODY TAUGHT US ABOUT ADULTING 06.04.2026 1ч 13мин
    When we were younger, we'd always imagined what it was like to be an adult. Now that we're adults, how much of those expectations were true? We discuss having imaginary friends, childhood dreams and things that made us realized we've stepped into adulthood.
  • #243 PEOPLE WHO HAVE WRONGED US: ARE WE TOO PETTY? 02.03.2026 1ч 24мин
    Are we easy to forgive, or is there a dark spirit still festering in our hearts?In this episode, we talk about the people who’ve wronged us, the grudges we swear we’ve moved on from, and the arguments we keep winning in the shower. Is there a “correct” way to react when someone hurts you? And when does being understanding turn into being dumb?It’s all here: the resentment, the rage, and the petty little thoughts we usually keep to ourselves.#youmightwannasitdownforthispodcast Follow The Takeaway Table!https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaytable/ Join our Community Discord Server!https://discord.gg/thetakeawaytableFollow The Takeaway Table!https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaytable/ Check out our hosts on Instagram!MingH: https://instagram.com/dmingthingMingY: https://instagram.com/mingasaur
  • #242 MILLENNIALS EXPLAIN DATING: IS LOVE TRANSACTIONAL? 16.02.2026 1ч 4мин
    Is love still about feelings… or are we all just doing cost-benefit analysis now? How transactional is modern dating now? Are we all secretly materialists? And is it ever valid to treat someone like a “project” and try to upgrade them?We know we sound old, but hear us out… We’e get painfully honest about our value in the dating market, the unrealistic expectations we carry, and what we actually bring to the table. You might wanna sit down to find out.____CHAPTERS00:15 - Bizarre happenings 02:15 - Dating bio intros 12:00 - PICK ME CHOOSE ME LOVE ME.12.49 - Uncle Ming thinks dating is transactional 14:30 - The Materialists16:20 - Do you value realism or true love?18:20 - Dealing with LDR22:00 - The mother of my kids26:30 - What do you bring to the table?28:20 - Are you acting or is this real?33:00 - Being a trad wife33:30 - The urges to cook for guys36:50 - Diluting the date with friends38:00 - Auditioning the friends41:00 - Garlic chopping insecurities 41:30 - The salty food test45:00 - Anti passenger princess agenda 48:50 - Does age drop your market value?56:00 - Just love and get divorced??56:30 - Guys don’t know their types59:30 - I think I like a big forehead.01:01:00 - Hairiness vs Hairless men 01:03:00 - Dating pool so bad I should move
  • #241 STIRRING UP FAMILY DRAMA FOR CNY 02.02.2026 1ч 10мин
    As if last year wasn’t enough, we’ve found even hotter takes that would probably have our Ma’s kicking us with both hind legs.This is our 2026 guide to surviving Chinese New Year. From talking to kids, to dealing with undeniable unc energy, and stirring shit up with the family just to keep things entertaining.Saddle up. This episode is about to get rowdy. You WILL be seated for it.CHAPTERS00:16 - Stop horsing around 01:00 - In a very Chinese stage of life right now 02:00 - Why they release MV so early?? - Shame on you02:25 - Who decides CNY? Moon? Sun? - Solar New Year03:00 - Our Favourite Horse Words 07:15 - How to tell someone they got uglier08:57 - Zodiac elements and morning wood 09:25 - Lemong Bananang Sequel 10:15 - I want to eat your Ma 12:30 - CNY sill too close to Christmas??13:20 - January in Malaysia’s economy is trash13:30 - CNY MVs are too predictable 18:20 - Influencer MV Rankings20:00 - 35yos should give angpao apologies23:35 - Exposing Jenhan’s Jason Leong beef 24:40 - Swaying in my aunty’s house 27.20 - Making my ma cry 28:12 - CNY on the wife’s side 30:15 - Electric chair to FaceTime families 31:00 - Minghan’s new Mandarin word 32:10 - Out of pocket Lou Sang wishes35:16 - Reading our Zodiac predictions36:44 - Ox there’s a rat behind you 39:00 - Rabbits get moving39:38 - Be careful of your bird 40:50 - Ruining lives with predictions43:35 - It’s worse to not get weight questions 45:20 - How do you talk to kids… 47:50 - Kid Talk FAQ52:35 - Destroying Mingyue’s dreams55:40 - Thought starters to stir shit up with your family 54:45 - Hot Takes of 202654:55 - WATCH YOUR KID NOT THE LION DANCE57:15 - Open houses no neighbours allowed 01:00:00 - Regifting neighbour gifts01:01:00 - Taking leave as a smelly dog 01:01:50 - Sacrilegious WET Lou Sang01:07:00 - Buy CNY clothes for what 
  • #240 CAN WE SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE??? 19.01.2026 1ч 26мин
    Forget resolutions. Forget personal growth. We’re fast-forwarding straight into the end of the world and figuring out how we’d actually survive when society collapses.From eating each other, to starting cults and turning into Geishas. Here’s who survives, who won’t make it to Day 3, and who somehow makes it everyone else’s problem.You might wanna sit down for this zombie apocalypse.Follow Jenhan on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/kuahjenhan/#youmightwannasitdownforthispodcast Follow The Takeaway Table!https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaytable/ ____CHAPTERS00:19 - NEW YEAR, UNDEAD ME!02:00 - 2026 Updates04:00 - Jenhan’s… accent.06:00 - Aussies Jenhan is getting in you12:00 - THIS is the stationary year.13:15 - You’re welcome London15:00 - Zombie breeds that deserve our yumyums 19:00 - Timeline before character death24:30 - Going out by tongue 24:55 - My mom ruins my profit value 27:20 - Barricading One Utama 28:25 - Would you save your children?32:30 - Hunter, gatherer, traitor. 35:40 - Don’t trust Jenhan’s loyalty 37:00 - Political moves start with internet 37:40 - The Strategy 38:40 - Jenhan is front line bait 41:00 - Spiralling into head emptiness 42:30 - Becoming The Pharmacist 44:25 - We’re eating every oyen on the street 45:15 - Is it okay to eat a humans46:50 - Big backing medicine 48:00 - Prolonging human jerky and diarrhea 49:40 - The moral dilemma of delicious human51:00 - It’s more fun to be Rat King 52:22 - Weapon of choice 58:00 - Most likely to hide their zombie bite59:40 - Human Spirit vs. Zombie Bite1:01:00 - A bite on your buttcheek 1:02:10 - Chain me up baby 1:03:55 - Caleb the interbreeding Sewer Emperor 1:09:50 - Living off the scraps of the world1:13:20 - Becoming a sneaky Geisha1:18:40 - Evil one man utopia1:20:45 - This Is The End plagiarism 1:23:30 - Will you hide your bite?1:23:46 - Save your pet, spouse, or family?1:20:20 - DON'T LET JENHAN SNAP.
  • #239 2025 PURCHASES THAT NEED TO BE ILLEGAL 22.12.2025 1ч 12мин
    IT’S TIIIIIIIIME.For everyone who’s been keeping score, this is the grand finale of our impulse buys saga. Just saying, if retail therapy was a crime, lock us up. Find out whether that RM13K coffee machine is collecting dust, and how Mingyue’s RM600 goatskin cover trigger a journaling meltdown. Stay sat for the ultimate 2025 show-and-tell that’s about to go down. While our bank accounts suffered entirely by choice, don’t let yours take accidental damage. Activate WhatsApp’s 2-step verification so scammers don’t go shopping with your identity!CHAPTERS01:30 - Self Intros incase you forgot us already 04:15 - Follow Graeme for the Meta Glass bet14:00 - This changed the trajectory our lives17:00 - Family flights to Melbourne 24:00 - The first lick of McD after a blood spike25:10 - Graeme’s One Day Home Cafe27:00 - THE TOTE you need.28:45 - Big back big bag EDC Community watch out32:30 - Fixing brown water out your pipes 33:40 - LOTTERY POKEMON HOT OFF THE PRESS39:00 - To Rob List: Grade 10 Pokemon Card 41:00 - Misdiagnosing a whole PC to bankruptcy 45:30 - Shopaholicism is an office plague 46:00 - Yummy toasty burnt Daiso trays 48:40 - GOATSKIN 2.01:00:00 - Repairing Minghan’s project car1:01:50 - 11.11 was a FLOP1:03:20 - Fattening next year’s shopping cart
  • #238 CARTOONS THAT AWAKENED THINGS IN US 15.12.2025 1ч 15мин
    On this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the movies and TV shows that shaped our personalities… and awakened things we only understand now as adults.From banned childhood shows to content our parents did not screen properly, we’re unpacking the characters that altered our brain chemistry and created the menaces we are today.Just like how our ‘Hear Me Outs’ make our knees weak. Hearing them will definitely have you sitting down for this. Our inner child's have some explaining to do.Some childhood shows were questionable… your WhatsApp chats don’t have to be. Block & report the weirdos.CHAPTERS01:00 - Quintessential childhood shows05:00 - Big brother is recruiting Totally Spies07:35 - Watching CSI as a baby08:15 - Kuantan programming 08:45 - The Martin Mystery x Totally Spies crossover 09:45 - Having 0 watch-time restrictions11:45 - There’s a PUPPET WINNIE THE POOH?12:30 - Getting cultured in America kaww14:30 - Touching grass and Pokemon15:00 - Steves notebook has a chokehold on us16:05 - The pipeline from Twihearts to Kpop17:30 - Starting a Jo Bros hate page18:40 - High School Musical traditions 19:30 - Ellen Degeneres to conspiracies 20:50 - Gold Disc vs. Purple Disc22:50 - Naruto, Bleach, Power Rangers23:00 - Choosing your Power Rangers colour24:10 - What’s happening in Power Rangers world25:20 - Back to the Future vs. Minute Men27:00 - Star Wars is 2 star crossed brothers?28:30 - Harry Potters stir the hormonal ages 29:30 - The Harry Potter, Pokemon, Winx Club ban31:10 - The Philosopher’s Stone and church elders33:20 - Anti media revenge binge spree35:40 - Childlocking Astro channels38:30 - The pipeline into Kpop spending39:40 - Harry Potter wand slander41:00 - Being attracted to Disney characters42:50 - JUDGEMENT FREE “HEAR ME OUTS”43:10 - The b3heading of Carlisle44:18 - HEAR ME OUT: Jerry from Totally Spies47:00 - Chinese boys love red hair 47:50 - HEAR ME OUT: Hades from Hercules 48:20 - EVERYONE has the hots for Itachi49:50 - Gabriela THE PERFECT GIRL50:00 - The ‘cloths’ in Atlantis 53:00 - Lola Bunny vs Goofy Movie Roxanne54:00 - Simba AND Mufasa at the same time54:50 - Robin Hood paved the way for Zootopia 55:15 - HEAR ME OUT: Quasimodo55:50 - Give me 10 shots and I’m in 56:20 - The High School Musical Situationship 58:00 - Megara & Shego are the same people58:45 - Emperor’s New Groove 01:00:00 - HEAR ME OUT: WILLIAM DAFOE 01:00:20 - Is Tobey Maguire too sad to be hot?01:01:20 - HEAR ME OUT: Strip ‘The King’ Weathers01:03:20 - HEAR ME OUT: Gantu 01:06:20 - HEAR ME OUT: XLR801:09:00 - Was this a show or a fever dream01:12:50 - Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills
  • #237 MOVING TO JAPAN TO BE A HOUSEHUSBAND?? ft. Arnold Loh & Lucas 08.12.2025 59мин
    Imagine packing up your entire life, moving to Japan, and realising… you don’t actually speak Japanese. That’s Arnold’s new origin story.From radio DJ to full-time househusband, we’re unpacking his life abroad; the English-teacher shame, Pokémon adventures, living on hard mode, and what it really feels like to start over in a brand-new country.Joined by his partner-in-crime from The Fashion Weak, Lucas, this is the reunion episode you’ll have to sit down for.And hey, life overseas already comes with enough confusion and miscommunication, at least keep your existing chats safe on WhatsApp with 2-step verification. The only thing you should be lost in is translation!Follow Arnold on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/arnoldloh/Follow Lucas on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/notlucahs/CHAPTERS00:45 - Reviving the dead: Arnold and Lucas 02:50 - Malaysian Househusband in Japan 12:00 - Infinity mode tai tai life15:45 - Doing homework at 40 years old. 19:00 - Ragebaiting in the garbage bin 26:00 - Why is everyone an English teacher?31:00 - Is it too late to start again?37:46 - Boomers still love Labubus 42:00 - Sneakers don’t hit the same anymore 50:00 - Loving them Gundam robot legs52:30 - GET CULTURED BEFORE JAPAN 54:40 - Shouting at your ex boss
  • #236 CRITICAL ILLNESS: THINGS WE SHOULD’VE DONE… 17.11.2025 1ч 5мин
    Health scares. We all think they won’t happen to us… until they do.This week, we’re opening up about the most unhinged (and terrifying) things we’ve gone through with our health. From losing organs overseas to ignoring symptoms until it was almost too late.In partnership with @fwd.malaysia, we’re talking about how it really feels to deal with sudden health scares, critical illness, and the price you pay - physically and financially - when you keep saying “I’ll deal with it later.”From now until 31 December 2025, customers who purchase FWD CI Intense Shield will stand a chance to win one of ten 0.1g yellow gold wafers from FWD Insurance. Contact FWD Insurance's Wealth Advisor today and mention the code TTFWD when you sign up!This episode might make you call your doctor… and your insurance agent. You might wanna sit down for this.Comment FWD FTW if you’ve watched till the end! #FWDInsurance #CelebrateLliving #CriticalIllnessAwarenessFollow FWD Insurance on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fwd.malaysia/Follow Joyce on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/joycicle_/Follow Caleb on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/calebbbby/CHAPTERS01:16 - New Familiar Faces 01:10 - The sickest lineup thus far02:20 - Do sick people like being pitied?!04:50 - Worst things we’ve done to fake sick 07:40 - Microdosing food poisoning 09:20 - THE MAN FLU. 10:24 - Is your doctor fear irrational?10:50 - “You have psoriasis because you’re depressed”12:50 - Self medicating till you’re choking 15:00 - I can fix myself vs SEE A DOCTOR15:30 - How Caleb lost a gallbladder in Korea 18:40 - Heartburn located under the ribs 21:00 - Getting your organs trafficked 23:10 - “You wait another day you would’ve gone blind”30:15 - Having the insurance against cats31:00 - Getting diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)33:00 - Washing machine your plasmas 34:00 - “I’ve only seen this in literature” 35:00 - Getting discharged straight into the ICU38:15 - Symptoms so you don’t brush things off40:00 - Waiting 3 months for treatment43:50 - If it lasts 36 hours, GO SEE DOCTOR. 46:11 - The Price of Waiting One Week (RM28K)47:00 - Spending a few RM100K on hospitalisation 48:30 - When you get baby insurance too late50:20 - Is insurance a scam?52:30 - Treating cancer without insurance 56:20 - Pseudosymptoms 58:00 - Self diagnosing Stage 1 Arthritis 01:00:00 - Can we sue???01:00:50 - Don’t choose work over your health!!!01:02:38 - Crisis level acute high blood pressure
  • #235 WE MET INDONESIA’S PRINCE OF BALLADS?! Ft. Afgan 10.11.2025 1ч 7мин
    Don’t need to wipe your glasses, your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, that’s THE Afgan on the pod this week.We’re diving deep into the lore of Indonesia’s smoothest R&B icon: from writing baby-making music and doing vocal warmups in the toilet, to his love for Japan, defining relationships, and whether he’s actually an expert on romance.Also featuring a first look at Mingyue’s fanboy moment. Put on your kacamata, you might wanna sit down for this one.Pre-save Afgan’s album Retrospektif out Nov 19!https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/10tlHAa3lqLk2AA4MDus2P?si=f604942fe46b4aaf Follow Afgan on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/afgan__/Shoutout to Gibson for this sick set!https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitaravenue/#youmightwannasitdownforthispodcast Follow The Takeaway Table!https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaytable/ CHAPTERS01:00 - It’s Afgan!02:20 - What are yall feeding him?? Nasi Chi-Maeng??03:20 - Afgan was a Monash guy?!?!05:00 - Mingyue fanboying out thanks to Sezairi 07:00 - Acting, Singing, or Dancing?08:00 - Announcing the Japan tour?14:20 - Do angels from heaven get nervous? 17:00 - Pre-Show Rituals in the toilet 23:30 - The Infamous Pocket Pose 23:20 - Being Retrospektif  26:00 - Keeping imperfections in the album 29:00 - Mandated songwriting potty time  33:10 - Baby making music butter in the toilet34:00 - The rhythm is always going to get you41:00 - Being the HTS final boss42:30 - Indonesian slang vs. 2 chinese boys47:45 - BAPAK KAU!!!51:35 - WKWKWKWKWK 52:30 - Explaining Mak Kau Hejau55:25 - The Malaysia showcase in Zepp58:00 - Reflecting on Retrospektif 1:05:18 - Kacamata Live!

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