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The Friday Podcast

The Friday Podcast

Makna Talks 388 episodes Latest May 22, 2026

A weekly podcast hosted by Iyas Lawrence that explores well-known subjects and delves into the facts behind them.

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Ideas on the go - Surabaya May 22, 2026 01:05:55 -
Pod. 329 Nadia Habibie TALKS ABOUT CARRYING THE WILL OF "HABIBIE" May 8, 2026 00:56:33 What does it feel like carrying one of Indonesia’s most respected last names?Having a last name like Habibie means people usually have an opinion about you before you even walk into the room. This is not a talk about politics or history in the traditional sense. It’s a talk about finding a sense of self while honoring the responsibility of "giving back" a value passed down from her grand
Pod. 328 Saykoji TALKS ABOUT HEAVIER FLOW BUT LIGHTER LIFE May 1, 2026 01:12:37 Saykoji has always been heavy on the mic, but he decided he didn’t want to be heavy in life. Witnessing an Indonesian hip-hop legend conquer morbid obesity is the kind of bars we love to see. He didn’t just change for the scale, he did it to be there for his family and to have the energy to enjoy the world he’s spent decades building. In this episode, we sit down to talk about not just his view an
Pod. 327 Laras Faizati TALKS ABOUT LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND CONSENT Apr 24, 2026 01:01:27 After a long hiatus, we are back for a brand new season! Starting with a conversation that reflects exactly why we do what we do.Laras Faizati joins us for a dialogue that goes far beyond the headlines. We unpack her personal journey, the immense weight of speaking up, and the raw realities she has navigated along the way. But as the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that this isn’t just one
Semua Ngomong Selatan, Tapi Lifestyle Hub Muncul di Utara | Makna Talks x GAFOY Jan 26, 2026 01:13:22 Most spaces are built for transactions, GAFOY was built for transitions. We’re moving past the "mall" era and into the age of the lifestyle ecosystem. From immersive workshops to vibrant pop-ups, they're creating a space for the urbanites of Jakarta to gather, exchange ideas, and find inspiration. In this episode, we sit down with the minds behind Nika, Mamitoko, and Kirin Bar to discuss their jou
Adakah Yang Bisa Menggantikan Sosok Anton Ismael? | Makna Talks Specials Dengan Anton Ismael Nov 16, 2025 00:47:06 Being 50 isn’t a bonus chapter, for Anton Ismael, it’s a whole new canvas. From capturing spontaneous frames to founding Kelas Pagi and building his creative compound Third Eye Space, Anton has always treated art not as a result, but as a record of life itself. In this special episode, we sit down with Anton to talk about what it means to create after decades of doing it. How does perspective shif
Cara Baru Kerja di Era Digital | Makna Talks Specials Dengan Tanya Gromenko Nov 2, 2025 00:57:18 Meet Tanya Gromenko, the woman behind SGB VA (Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Virtual Assistant), a platform that’s helping thousands take control of their careers and work from anywhere. More than just a course, SGB VA is a gateway to freedom, where anyone with a laptop and WiFi can learn to earn up to 18 million rupiah a month, connect with global clients, and redefine what a career looks like.
Pod. 326 Raditya Dika TALKS ABOUT PIONEERING VIRALITY Oct 31, 2025 01:21:16 Long before social media turned everyone into a storyteller, one man made millions laugh with nothing but a keyboard and his truth. not through a video or a meme, but through his words. His book Kambing Jantan, born from a humble blog, became a phenomenon that redefined how Indonesians saw storytelling.Raditya Dika, writer, comedian, and filmmaker became a household name not because he chased fame
Pod. 325 Kristian Hansen TALKS ABOUT FINDING SOMETHING IN INDONESIA WE ALL MISSED Oct 24, 2025 00:54:47 What makes someone leave the comfort of home, travel thousands of kilometers, and discover a new life in a land he never expected to love so deeply?In this episode, we sit down with Kristian Hansen, a Danish traveler who has spent years exploring Indonesia, not as a tourist, but as someone who wants to understand its heart. Through his journey, Kristian has captured raw stories of people, culture,
Pod. 324 Eko Priharseno TALKS ABOUT FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD Oct 17, 2025 00:53:08 It’s no secret that we’ve leveled up our set (and we know you guys love it too). Well, today we’re sitting down with the man behind this beautiful space, the mind and maker himself, Eko Priharseno, the creative force behind Sawdust and a driving figure in Indonesia’s evolving design scene.We talked about how Indonesian design has finally found its momentum, what it means to keep pushing the indust
Pod. 323 Ray Janson TALKS ABOUT WHY WE HAVE NO MICHELIN STAR IN INDONESIA Oct 10, 2025 01:19:55 In this episode, we sit down with Ray Janson, a chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller to talk about the world that shaped him. From dreaming of becoming a chef as a kid to surviving the “tough” era of kitchen life, Ray opens up about what it really takes to thrive in the culinary world. He shares lessons from working alongside some of the best chefs in the world, including his time at Noma, often du
Pod. 322 Zar Lasahido TALKS ABOUT THE SPORT THAT EVERYONE PLAYS Oct 3, 2025 00:40:43 If you play padel, you’ve probably heard his name across the courts. But if you don’t, let us introduce you to Zar Lasahido, Indonesia’s no. 1 ranked padel player and one of the driving forces behind the rise of padel in Indonesia. Padel may be relatively new to Indonesia, but in just a few short years, it has grown from being a curiosity into a lifestyle movement, with more and more people pickin

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