The C Word With Calista - SYOK Podcast [ENG]

It’s the season finale of The C Word and guess who’s back? 👀 That’s right — C for Ceddy! But this time, he’s not just “CEO of Makan-Makan." He’s everywhere now: TV, radio, podcasts… literally everywhere lah! In this episode, Ceddy opens up about how life has changed since we first met and how he’s stayed grounded through it all, with the same values and strong work ethic. A full-circle moment with a good friend you won’t want to miss!

She started out vlogging and singing on YouTube—but instead of support, Neriah faced bullying in high school for simply doing what she loved. Rather than let the hate define her, she turned those hurtful words into powerful lyrics—and even made a few exes cry along the way. In this episode, Calista chats with content creator and singer-songwriter Neriah, as she opens up about how she turned pain into something amazing and how music became her safe space to share real stories with her fans!

He sings in English, Malay, Chinese, Korean—even Thai. So, what’s next—French?Gaston Pong is more than just a multilingual talent—he’s a music powerhouse. From viral covers that caught the attention of global stars like Stray Kids to becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after producers, his rise has been anything but ordinary.In this episode, Calista sits down with Gaston to chat about his journey—from teaching himself music production on YouTube, to experimenting with AI for songwriting

Studying... and MATHS too? Sounds boring, right? But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Meet Sir Race — the teacher who’s turning "I hate Maths" into "I got an A!" Through his creative online lessons on TikTok, Sir Race has helped students go from failing grades to succeeding in SPM. In this episode, he shares how he makes learning fun, and opens up about the challenges he faced when people doubted his unique teaching style.

From viral bedroom covers to internet stardom, mxmtoon shares her journey into music and how she fully embraced the digital world—from posting her art to streaming games. She also reflects on writing her platinum hit Prom Dress at 17 and how it all led to touring with her studio album, Liminal Space!Join Calista and Maia as they dive into the evolution of mxmtoon’s social media presence on The C Word!

Who exactly is the TikTok “It Group,” and how did they rise to fame? In this episode, we chat with Gajen Chandra, who went viral on TikTok during the MCO. He shares how following a trend once got him into trouble, how the landscape has evolved over the past five years, and his journey to launching his own brand, Chandra Skin.

Straight from South Korea to Kuala Lumpur, Olivia Marsh joins Calista on The C Word to chat about her brand-new EP, Meanwhile! The talented singer-songwriter opens up about her journey from writing and composing for others to finally stepping into the spotlight with her own voice on the track!

Kofi Gyimah does it all—volleyball, music, content creation, and photography. But why is he archiving his own music? This week on The C Word, Calista dives into his journey, exploring his many passions and life online!

On this episode of The C Word with Calista, we’re joined by the fabulous daiseygorgeous—or as many of you know her, Park Bob! From posting random content during the MCO to discovering her signature sound and internet persona, daisey has become a standout influencer in the 2NE1 community.

Dubbed "YB TikTok," he made waves as one of the first elected MPs to be on TikTok, using it to educate Malaysians on public policies and connect with the younger generation. Don't miss this inspiring and insightful conversation!