The Friday Podcast

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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 grandfather...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...