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Duration: 45:00 | 26.8MB | Mono |

This week, I share a very intimate story of how and why I have taken the first step of becoming and American. There will be more shows documenting my journey into becoming a citizen of the United States of America.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr Day to all. A very nice day to be sharing this story with you.

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Duration: 29:07 | 26.9MB | Stereo |

Thank you to Mike who donated for Ongline. I really appreciate the money and the thoughts. Find out what happened when a lady asked me for money in a parking lot. Feeling old when you see kids grow up.

Please click on the image below to see more of my Christmas pictures on Flickr:

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Duration: 46:12 | 27.7MB | Mono |

I talked turkey. My long-time friend's visit from Singapore. My wall of illuminations. My advice to parents if their children are gay.

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Duration: 24:27 | 22.6MB | Stereo |

New job. New podcasting principle. Listener and singer Jason Brock. Having an old friend here in Kansas City for Thanksgiving.

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Duration: 1:04:25 | 38.1MB | Mono |

Cathy is back to sharing more deeply about her experience and changes that came with her transitioning into a woman. Cathy, whom I first knew as Michael, shared so openly about her experience. You'll find her triumphs, challenges ahead, courage and joy, very inspiring.

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Duration: 42:22 | 25.3MB | Mono |

My listener, turned friend, share her story of being a transgender woman. I have had some other transgender women on Ongline before. But they are usually at the later part of the transition process. I thought it would be nice to let people know in details of what the process is like, and hopefully inspire further understanding and compassion.

Cathy is generous enough to share her time and stories with us.

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Duration: 51:05 | 30.8MB | Mono |

Talking about my experience of Pride48 Vegas 2011. Find out who I had a little crush on. Find out what made me feel uncomfortable. And what my regret was.

PLEASE consider donating to Pride48 to keep this cool community going for the LGBT & LGBT friendly podcast community.

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Duration: 26:43 | 25.9MB | Stereo |

Walking down the Vegas strip hunting for a can of hairspray. Join me for the walk.

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Duration: 27:01 | 25MB | Stereo |

Reflecting how 9/11 impacted me. Going to Vegas for Pride48 this Friday. Found this nice happy song "The Heart Way".

Download the song from Share The Love website.

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Duration: 28:57 | 17.7MB | Mono |

Talking about the career change that happened recently. Big trip coming up to join the Pride48 Vegas event.

My farewell website:
http://SoLongOng.com

Support Pride48.com:
http://Pride48.com

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Duration: 41:42 | 22.9MB | Mono |

This week we have Patrick and Seongman back to Ongline to tell us more about their actual wedding day. They share in details of when they went to the City Hall, what they went through emotionally, and what they see their marriage as being more than just for the two of them.

Patrick's Article on ACLU.org

Article about Patrick and Seongman on Korea Daily (In Korean)

I also want to invite Seongman back to chat with me about Asian food, married to a Caucasian (just like me), being gay Asians and more.

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Duration: 31:49 | 17.5MB | Mono |

One of my very loyal listener got married in New York last Sunday. Patrick Plain and Seongman have generously agreed to take the time to chat with us about their relationship and marriage.

Find out how they met. Got together. How did marriage come into their lives.

One of the many news articles & their photo:

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Duration: 56:55 | 52.2MB | Stereo |

When I went back to Malaysia several months ago, I met with a bunch of my local gay friends. I convinced them to talk to me about being gay and living in Malaysia. It is both insightful, touching, and at time, sad.
Their experience and views may not reflect all gay people. But this is the reality for some in Malaysia.

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Duration: 47:33 | 27.1MB | Mono |

First Google+ podcast. Big announcement! I'm going to Las Vegas in September for Pride48. My weekend July 4th weekend. Special guests telling us all about the technical setup and hotel arrangements toward the end of the show!

Visit Pride48.com for more information about Pride48 in Vegas!

Visited Minneapolis. A local Malaysian newspaper interviewed me about my podcasts.
The article about Penang Hokkien Podcast and myself on Kwong Wah.

A new Malaysian podcaster in Germany, MonologAmir. What each of my multiple podcasts mean to me.

(((DOWNLOAD AUDIO FILE)))

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Duration: 49:08 | 26.4MB | Mono |

Being a big foodie, I invited one of the engineers, literally, who created Little Red Dot Kitchen. They sell naturally produced Bak Kua (or Bak Kwa), which is a kind of Chinese barbeque jerky. Learn more about their Bak Kua (I write it as either Bak Kuaⁿ or Bak kNua) and how these engineers started this business.
Also find out more about how methodically they tested and came up with their recipe.
They have the regular Bak Kua, Lite Bak Kua, and even, Turkey Bak Kua, which is surprisingly good. Learn more about all these bak kua in this week's podcast.

From now until May 8, 2011, there's a code at checkout (when you're about to check out, look for the yellow tag to redeem the discount code.

JohnlovesBK

Enter the code on orders over 1 pound, and get 10% off, good until May 8, 2011.

RedDotKitchen.com
Red Dot Kitchen on Facebook
Follow @RedDotKitchen on Twitter

Please let me know how you like them.

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Duration: 35:40 | 21.6MB | Mono |

I am back! I shared some of the highlights of my recent trip back to Malaysia for my birthday. Thank you for all your birthday wishes and especially Patrick.

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Duration: 34:05 | 21MB | Mono |

Toppie Smellie from the Smellcast podcast asked some interesting and good questions about Penang Hokkien Podcast. The other podcast that I have been producing for the last 5 years. I went back to the very beginning of Penang Hokkien Podcast. Explaining what Penang Hokkien means, etc.

Follow me on Twitter @JohnOng for more details of my trip.

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Duration: 37:40 | 23MB | Mono |

Reacting to the news from Malaysia about Valentine's Day. Morality and sexuality. People love to judge. Mr Poose contacted me. We got a new oven.

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Duration: 31:38 | 19.6MB | Mono |

Recap of an eventful week. Snow storm. Chinese New Year. Allergy Test.

Click on picture to go to Flickr for more:

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Duration: 32:55 | 30.6MB | Stereo (Binaural - Use Earphones for Best Results |

Going old school. I put on my biaural microphones as I went out to the store to pick up a few items. Please put on your head phones for the best results.

Hot man I mentioned in the podcast:

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Duration: 38:21 | 22.7MB | Mono |

Talking to Satyr69 from The Satyrsphere Podcast about his audio setup.
Subscribe to Satyrsphere in iTunes.
HatM's podcast Angry Pantry! on iTunes. And HatM's website (I love his site's design)

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Duration: 31:02 | 19.4MB | Mono |

My sinus issue. What I'm doing for the next 30 days. Test that I'll be doing soon. I'm going back to Malaysia. Follow my trip on Twitter @JohnOng

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Duration: 28:02 | 17.4 MBMB | Mono |

Thanks to all my very supportive listeners. My Christmas report. What I got for Christmas.
Join the Flickr group: iPhone365
My PummelVision video.

Satyr69's new podcast is out: The Satyrsphere

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Duration: 56:05 | 30.5MB | Mono |

Most of you already know the familiar name "Satyr69" from the Pride48 community, but how much do you really know about this passionate and fascinating man. I can tell when I meet people with great stories. Satyr69 is exactly it. Fun, witty, talented, passionate, and a joy to get to know. He shared some stunning stories. You WILL love it.

Satyr69's:
AudioBoo
Twitter

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Duration: 33:24 | 18.2MB | Mono |

I was intrigued by the fact that the Malaysian local theater scene is now doing gay-themed productions. When I heard about the production of "Octopus" by the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC), I contacted the publicist expressing my interests to chat with the director Kelvin Wong. You'll learn a bit about the play, the production, the challenges and how this play goes beyond sexual orientation. If knowing what does it really mean to say "I love you", then you'll find this play worth checking out. If you're gay, and you're in KL, you must see this, and bring your straight friends along.

Check out their press release on TiltedWorld.org.

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Duration: 27:18 | 16.5MB | Mono |

it's been a long three weeks. I'm back to tell you why I was gone. Updating you with what's new in my life. Sharing a touching moment of an amazing mom that reminded me of my own parents.

Nerdy Apple Bottom:
Facebook Friday
My son is gay

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Duration: 1:08:23 | 38.6MB | Mono |

Veritable Virgo invited me to co-host a live show on Pride48.com. I agreed. This is also VV's first episode of Veritable Voices. And we also have the professional podcasting whore, Satyr69 joining us to talk about his paranormal activity experience. VV and Satyr69 also shared their love for horror films.

Veritable Virgo's Website
Veritable Voices
Folow @Satyr69

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Duration: 53:40 | 30.3MB | Mono |

Joined with Veritable Virgo, I chatted with Ben from Idiologic. Ben has been podcasting for a while. I have been a listener since the very beginning. He is one of the podcasters that Ilsten to so that I'd know what's up with his life. He talked candidly about his immigration status in Australia and his relationship.

Ben's site Idiologic
Veritable Virgo's site

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Duration: 41:24 | 24.5MB | Mono |

The power of coming out. We should do ALL we can to make the world a better place for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning children to be who they are. Podcasters have a voice. When everything else fail, there is still a spark of hope.
Talk to the The Trevor Lifeline 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
Use the The Trevor Project to help the teens around you, or yourself.
Text: TREVOR to 85944 and donate $5 to The Trevor Project

Chris Colfer for The Trevor Project - It Gets Better from The Trevor Project on Vimeo.

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Duration: 52:46 | 31MB | Mono |

Did a live Pride48.com segment with Veritable Virgo (who is soon to be a podcaster). You can now follow him on Twitter @VeritableVoices.

We talked about our next step is for Don't Ask Don't Tell. We also talked about food and diet. The story of my life, and apparently many of you guys' too.

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Duration: 51:44 | 30.2MB | Mono |

As one of the earliest podcaster, I always wonder what is like for the older podcasters today and what is it like for the new and fresh podcasters. I hope to be able to continiously chat with some old and new podcasters.

Podcasters of this show:
Arthur from AmeriNZ & 2 Political
Donna Suggarz from BigSillyHomo.com
Veritable Vergo from Veritable Voices (show will be out soon. Link to his Twitter account)

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Duration: 1:09:27 | 35.9MB | Mono |

Whether or not you believe in God, you will find the storytelling from Joan fascinating. She talked to us about her books on Medjugorje. A little town in a war-torn countryside that was reported as a location with miracles and Virgin Mary's apparition.

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Duration: 29.22 | 13.9MB | Mono |

Getting feedback from listeners from Joan's interview. Shifting my priority in my life. Can you leave everything you have to go pursue what you want to do?

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Duration: 1:01:23 | 33MB | Mono |

Joan is back this week to chat with us about her special bond with Penang.
She also told us about her first book "Relatively Speaking".
Thanks to many of you who wrote in and called in with your messages informing me how much you enjoyed Joan. Since this show is also pre-recorded. I play and respond to your messages next week.
I hope you will enjoy as much I on how Joan is connected in a very special way to Penang.

If you are interested in purchasing Joan’s books. Please email her at ffjoan [at] gmail [dot] com. Or send me an email, and I’ll forward that over to her.

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Duration: 55:46 | 29.6MB | Mono |

Through one of my listeners in Penang, I was introduced to this fascinating, smart, and interesting author from Singapore. She was born in Penang (my hometown) and is currently living in Singapore. She has some interesting stories to share and is such a great storyteller. I hope you'll enjoy our chat as much as we did.

If you are interested in purchasing Joan's books. Please email her at ffjoan [at] gmail [dot] com. Or send me an email, and I'll forward that over to her.

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Duration: 24:09 | 22.6MB | Stereo |

Hungry Chai. Screaming sacadas. Molted sacadas. Parents are home safely. New mic-muff.

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Duration: 42:54 | 26.4MB | Mono |

Talking about my parents' visit. We went to Vegas. Saw the Grand Canyon. Cooked a lot. Ate a lot. Laughed a lot. It was such a pleasure to have them here. Tough to part. Technologies helped. They're proud owners of iPad.

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Duration: 33:32 | 20.3MB | Mono |

Parents' visit. Bags, shoes, and technology. Nick Thomas and Ben's relationships. Talking about feeling older than what what I think I am. Of course, gearing up to Pride48.com

Pride48 (June 25, 26, & 27)

Ding da Bell (June 27, 3PM CT / 4PM ET. 1 hour)
Ongline Podcast (TBD)

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Duration: 29:46 | 27.7MB | Mono |

Fun weekend. Went to an amusement park with Bruce. Afraid of losing my glasses.

Computer issue.

The fun Pride48 event is coming up.
June 25, 26, & 27. Ding da Bell and Ongline will be participating.

Have you ever experienced "shit stress"? Find out what is "shit stress". My stories about "shit stress".

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Duration: 28:57 | 17.5MB | Mono |

My crush on a priest who turned out to be gay. My view on the Catholic church sex scandal.

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Duration: 28:09 | 17.2MB | Mono |

New computer setup. Pinkdot 2010 in Singapore. Being a clown. Find out who rubbed my vagina the wrong way!

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Duration: 25:52 | 15.6MB | Mono |

New computing habit. Change of computers. Didn't win the lottery. A tooth less Missourian did, find out what I think about that. Taiwanese Susan Boyle, Lin Yu Chun. Does ugliness makes a good voice better?

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Duration: 27:25 | 16.8MB | Mono |

First car wash. Allergies. Obama's decision is good and accentuate how we're still not equal.

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Duration: 30:54 | 19MB | Mono |

Thank you all for a great birthday. Another birthday with cakes. Special thanks to Jarno in Finland. My Powerball story. Fat wallet and receipt organizer.

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Duration: 33:44 | 18.7MB | Mono |

A special host took over the show, and she asked me about my birthday. Yes, I'm turning 36 this Wednesday.

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Duration: 35:55 | 33.3MBMB | Stereo |

Healthcare reform fear. Change is always bad. Organ donation. Financially tight after a new car. Service Members Legal Defense Network. Download the song from Matt Alber and Tom Goss.

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Duration: 31:10 | 28.9MB | Stereo |

This is the time. I have been trying to force it for too long. The beans are spilled. Intellectually uninspired. Back when I have stuff to share. Thanks for your support.

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Duration: 11:39 | 11.1MB | Stereo |

Happy Valentine's Day & Chinese New Year. Please listen to the end and answer me the CONTROVERSIAL question. Thanks.

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Duration: 32:22 | 20MB | Mono |

My last two weeks. Weird dream. Car problems. Afraid of stupidity.

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I'm too busy with work to post a show this week. So I thought I'd let some of you Ongline listeners sample a bit of DingDaBell. Enjoy.

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Ding and DaBell discussed about house chores and home cleaning. Of course we have to go into cleaning bathrooms. How did penises come into our bathroom cleaning discussions? Well, you just have to listen and find out.

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Duration: 36:06 | 33.5MB | Stereo |

Music from Pogo. Using Twitter as outline for podcast. Avatar. Scary driving experience. Life is so fragile.

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Duration: 31:16 | 19.4MB | Mono |

Explaining why it was difficult for me to continue doing this podcast. What kept me going. Don't know exactly what the future holds. Talking about podcasting with other podcasters.

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Duration: 35:43 | 21.6MB | Mono |

My plan for Ongline Podcast in 2010. Revisit the lows and highs of 2009.

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Duration: 15:34 | 14.7MB | Stereo |

Had a very low key Christmas. Had a very white Christmas this year.

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Duration: 35:38 | 33MB | Stereo |

Suggested by a listener on Twitter, I decided to turn on my recorder and record my waking up and getting ready to head out the door for a little shopping. Merry Christmas everyone and happy holidays!

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Duration: 31:21 | 29.1MB | Stereo |

Please listen with your headphones. Doing laundry. Talking about my technology progression from MiniDisc to Tascam.

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Duration: 32:13 | 19.8MB | Mono |

Went to St Louis over the weekend. Shopped for winter. Car update. Car payments suck. Nick Thomas' new love adventure.

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Duration: 40:14 | 25MB | Mono |

Responding to last week's comments. FUCKUS! Continue my journey back to Malaysia. Meeting a young talented podcaster. Being friends with my niece and nephews. Man bags and murse.

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Duration: 43:27 | 26.3MB | Mono |

Taking a break from talking about my trip. A loyal listener of mine suggested the topic of infidelity, and I went with it. You may be surprised with what I have to say. Find out what I think about eternal love.

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Duration: 31:46 | 19.5MB | Mono |

Podcast blockage. Talk about crap. Finishing up my vacation pictures. Lady Gaga.

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Duration: 30:29 | 18.8MB | Mono |

My controversial weekend. First part of many controversial recaps of my trip to Malaysia. Phrases I picked up from San Francisco. Having a huge image of yourself is cool but slightly creepy.

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Duration: 27:59 | 26MB | Stereo |

So much happened in the last two months that I didn't know how to tell you really what happened. This episode totally reflected how I was overwhelmed with things that took place in the last two months. I also bought a brand new recorder, the Tascam DR-07. Find out what happened to my old recorder. Welcome back to my chaos, the two of you who are still subscribed. Drop me a line if you're still listening.

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Duration: 4:47 | 3MB | Mono |

I'm still here. A quick note to all. Check out my photos on Flickr.

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Duration: 31:18 | 29.1MB | Stereo |

Whipping out my portable recorder and getting ready for my travel. Self-conscious about my acne on my face. Embarrassment at my part-time second job.

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Duration: 38:33 | 22.7MB | Mono |

A new software pruchase Soundboard from Ambrosia. Visa drama. My trip back to Malaysia. Come with me by following me on Twitter. A special memorial service of a friend that made me think of my own. Telling someone what you think of them before they're dead. Good idea?

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Duration: 35:15 | 19.9MB | Mono |

A listener, a potential podcaster, Peter Lopez brought up a topic that is worth discussing. Asian men having unprotected sex. I added some of my opinion about unprotected sex in the younger gay community.

Upgraded to 500GB hard drive even before turning my 13" MacBook Pro on.
Now that's a sweet machine. It really reminds me of my 12" PowerBook, which my mom is still using.

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Duration: 37:28 | 22MB | Mono |

A magazine outed Yasmin Ahmad's pass. We need to be a part of the society. We are out for the GLBTQi future generations. Murders of gay youth in Tel Aviv.

The commerical Tan Hong Ming.

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Duration: 35:26 | 20.6MB | Mono |

Death of an influential director in Malaysia, Yasmin Ahmad. An email from a listener who reminded me why we need to be out an speak out. Ex gay movement is very bad for young GLBT children.

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Duration: 34:55 | 20.6MB | Mono |

Not feeling motivated about recording. Not calling it quit, yet. Hanging out with Maiko and do her wedding preperations. Talking about sex and emotional connections.

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Duration: 56:34 | 26.3MB | Mono |

I invited DaBell (Maiko) to chat with me over the Pride48 weekend. I will be doing more live broadcast for Ongline and DingDaBell over on http://Pride48.com

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Duration: 59:16 | 27.5MB | Mono |

Gay role models in Asia. Sex in Asia. I broke into Malaysian English off and on.

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Duration: 56:13 | 26.1MB | Mono |

Chatting with a couple of my Asian friends about Pride and being gay in Malaysia.

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Duration: 19:40 | 11.8MB | Mono |

Guilty that I didn't do a show yesterday, here you go, suck it! Laundry. Hot Ghost Adventures guy. A listener who made an impact in my life passed away. Excited about Pride48.com. Mark your calendar.

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Duration: 32:01 | 19MB | Mono |

Talking about how we are coping with the lost of our girl Taché. We are doing just fine. Thanks for all your messages. Pride parade. Why do people want to show their wang at Pride? Malaysian TV censors the words "gay" and "lesbian". Come out if you can.

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Duration: 37:12 | 34.5MB | Stereo |

Farewell to our girl, Taché. Bruce and I celebrated being together for 11 years. The movie UP. The journey is more important than the destination. Other podcasters' relationships and views on relationships. My 2 cents.

Baby Taché:

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Duration: 22:53 | 21.4MB | Stereo |

Taché started eating. Podcasting in bed. Memorial Day event with VIP passes. Pride48.com. Damn allergies.

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Duration: 28:12 | 26.2MB | Stereo |

Taché's update. Garage sale. Nose. Pink Dot. IDAHO 2009. Trip to Asia 2009.

Pride48.com
Pink Dot
Gays.com IDAHO 2009

Brought to you by the Committee for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, and Gays.com

Follow @JohnOng

Go to YouTube and check out more video from PinkDot.sg

Follow me on Twitter @JohnOng

Michael Foong on Twitter.

BFM 89.9: The Business Station

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TheITChannel

The IT Channel
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Facebook Weekly
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=45190965777

Alternative sites at the moment:
mikefoong.posterous.com

Video
http://vimeo.com/user994941/

The promo code that I mentioned in the show is for a free copy. Since I only have limited number of codes, I will give away ONE code to the first one to join the group and upload a photo. Then send me the link to your photo.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Merry Christmas. Miss Haruka comes visit this holiday season. Hope you'll laugh with us throughout this holiday season. This episode made me laugh SO MUCH! Hope you will too.

This will be one of the top issues of my life to fight for the right that was taken away from me simply because I'm gay. Yes, this is personal. You won't stop hearing from me.

When I looked back at this photo, I realized how aptly this photo was titled - "Away"

Yuki's Blog: Yuki's Box Of Chocolates
Tilted World is trying to help Yuki.

http://www.voteforchange.com/index_obama.php
http://barackobama.com/

http://onglinepodcast.com (Blog)
ongline@gmail.com (email)
(206) 338-ONG-9 (Voicemail Comment)
http://photos.onglinepodcast.com (Photos)

Ex-Gay Watch - www.exgaywatch.com
Tilted World - www.tiltedworld.org
Yuki's Box Of Chocolates - www.yukishock.blogspot.com
Blog on Ex-Gay Survivors: Beyond Ex-Gay - www.beyondexgay.com
Blog on transphobia: Questioning Transphobia - www.questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com
Transgenders in the US: Transadvocate - www.transadvocate.com

I was having dinner at Panera and killing about an hour before work. That’s when I realize there were more than just an apple on my table.

Without much personal knowledge, I can only encourage you to read and decide for yourself. I am learning about it as of this post.

Check out these articles:

Blogger silenced

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Malaysia resignation amid arrests

Site runs by Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) Malaysia Today.

Those of you who are in Malaysia, these are the upcoming screenings. For more information, go to PohSi's website for more detailed information reserving your tickets. All admissions are free.

Official Website of "Pecah Lobang", the documentary

PT Foundation

Legal Aid Centre

My gal pal and I went out for a delicious Japanese and Korean meal at my favorite restaurant for maki. If you’re in Kansas City, check out Kokoro on 75th and Wornall.

At a relative’s house for the weekend. Swim, food and good companies.

And guess what, I forgot to do a show. Well, I didn’t forget. I just didn’t want to.

While I’m taking this week off, why don’t you go watch I.O.U.S.A. It’s VERY important that you watch it, especially if you’re American.

John Ong

A…go…go

Lidia's Italy

John Ong

A…go…go

A friend’s unfortunate tire model number.

John Ong
A…go…go

My girl is taking a break too.

I’m taking a little time off. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime, check out some summer photos of mine on Flickr.

Malaysian GLBT blog - TIltedWorld.org

Malaysian Artistes for Unity - MalaysianArtistesForUnity.info

Download the MP3 of Here in my Home.

Watch the music video:

Go to the website for more videos and audio.

John Ong
A…go…go

John Ong…
A-go-go

NOTE: I meant to say "pompous" not "pius". Just thought of it as I'm uploading this. Shut up, I'm Asian!

Over the weekend, when I was cleaning my face, I saw reflections of myself in my eyes. I just thought it's so cool. So I snapped some pictures of that. And how apt that I get to use this image for this podcast. Searching for self. Looking at myself through my own eyes.

John Ong…
A-go-go

Here is his iTunes directory link.
Or click on the image to visit his iTunes page:

To try out the new Flickr video. I uploaded a weird scene I recorded in NYC.

Visit GeekWeeklyTV

No explanations required.

I love shoes. SO there!
All those shoes for my five-day trip to New York City.
I brought one pair with me from Kansas City in case of snow, and whore another pair.
The rest were new. Oops.
That hot pair of leather boots, well, you have to check back on my future podcast to find out the details. Let me just say this, “Suck It! Pinoyboy!”.

I’ll explain later. Listen to the podcast in the near future.

John Ong…
A-go-go

Click on the image to see more pictures from my New York City trip.

Oy! It’s early.

John Ong…
A-go-go

I just got a new toy, Canon PowerShot TX1. It’s capable of shooting 720p HD. I think I may start releasing AppleTV version of Ongline Video. I’ll call it Ongline Video HD.

I’ll be in New York City tomorrow, come back here to check out more from my new toy. Perhaps The Big Apple in HD?

Visit GeekWeeklyTV

Maiko had been back from Japan for a few weeks. But yesterday was the first time I get to see her. She’s been busy, I was too. She delivered these cute hand-made bean-bag-like cuteness to me. Very sweet of her. I’m so glad she’s back. I have been missing having her around. As I’m getting older, I truly learn to appreciate genuine close friendships. Maiko is top of the short list. I’m lucky.

Had fun watching the luna eclipse.

Dolled up in red for Chinese New Year.
Chai wants to be in the photo too.

John Ong…
A-go-go

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Show 274 It's Wide and Long ...

John Ong…
A-go-go

I ate my dim sum so hard that I broke one of my chopsticks. I’m THAT much of a foodie. Fat!

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The show went wild after a while. Fausto and Marc from FeastofFool.net captured a frame!

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A friend brought him, Gok Wan , to my attention. I think it’s mostly the white pair of specs and perhaps that we’re both a Tiger and 33 (for a few more months).

I’m home with a bad cold. Not feeling good at all. But Bruce is taking
care of me. He just brought me a bowl of comforting soup.
And Chai is next to me in bed.

John Ong…
A-go-go

John Ong…
A-go-go

Ongline Classic - driving to work. New recorder. Why I missed posting a show on Monday.

First real snow this year.

John Ong…
A-go-go

Fun glasses at a party supply store. I actually like the look. Bruce told me I’m one of the few who can pull it off with a white pair of spectacles.

Nick Thomas shared a very intimate part of him, and no I’m not talking about sex.
“173 The little boy inside”

And Rich from Herro Flom Japan shared a story that touched me so deeply. He shared the birth and death of a special friendship. It’s unfortunate that he had to pull the episode down for personal reasons. Oh boy, can I relate to this experience.
“Another post deleted.”

Shows like these get me going with my own podcasts. This is what had drawn me to podcasting in the first place.

On a lighter note, I was at the gym, all alone at 2:09am, and an email came into my iPhone. It was a listener’s comment:

on this early blue monday moring no listen ur podcast show , my life can’t going on…
2.09pm…thanks god u post ridi…

Another reason why I do the shows. I truly appreciate those who share, and those who appreciate what I share.

Thank you…

… please!

Links:
Queercast: Singapore's Juiciest Queer Podcast
Nicky_Bitchy Blog
Nicholas Deroose's YouTube

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Bruce took this picture at the grocery store yesterday. I definitely
think it worths a post.
I love Ratatouille, the movie, a lot.
The post title is the subject of Bruce’s email to me with this picture.

Check out his podcast:
Queercast: Singapore's Juiciest Queer Podcast

Nick's blog:
Nicky_Bitchy Blog

I completely forgot about Thanksgiving during this recording, but I still want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving this Thursday. For those outside of the United States, just eat something and get really full.

New Hair & Taché Up High:

Check out his podcast:
Queercast: Singapore's Juiciest Queer Podcast

Nick's blog:
Nicky_Bitchy Blog

Sodomy Law in the USA:
http://www.sodomylaws.org/

Go out and love. Let’s start a spark of hope by going back to the basic — love and humanity.

I don’t even know by whom.

ENDA passed the House of Representatives. But without including the transgender community. My heart aches.

When you think about it, many times we can keep our same-sex partner or our sex life outside of our jobs. Many of still do that. But if you are not as lucky to be a passing transgender person, you can’t just keep that quiet.

Shouldn’t we put the T in front of LGBT for ENDA at least?

Sad, but true. I guess the letter “T” is there at the end of LGBT for a reason. We care for them last. I am very sad.

(Of course, I have a feeling that Bush will shoot it down. That’s why we don’t negotiate with scumbags. We should just do what is right. Not just somewhat okay.)

What the FUCK!

I thought that’s going to be a horrible news I’ll get today. Was I wrong.

The Democrats are apparently going to let Mukasey become our new Attorney General. How hard is it to recognize that water boarding is torture? He refused to say so. I wonder why? Bush nominated him. I wonder why he’s not taking a stand?

Why are the Democrats letting this happen? I am so hurt and frustrated. How are we suppose to choose now? The horrible or the slightly less horrible? If the Democrats lose in the general election next year, it is their own fault.

FUCK! We are fucked.

If you are here for the first time, you might want to check out the previous episodes:
Ongline #247 Nick Speaks

To listen and subscribe to Nick's podcast, please head over to NickThomas.org

Nick Thomas's Website

Yesterday was the first time that I get to look closely at this first Malaysian astronaut.

His name is Sheikh (prounounced like “Shake”) Muszaphar Shukor.

Come on people. Whether you’re gay or straight, you have to admit that he’s HOT!

So handsome!

Inevitably, I started looking for more than just pictures. Found some videos in YouTube.

I’m not judging or anything, but my gaydar went blip-blip-blip.

Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking. I’m attached and all. But what do you think?

Here’s a thought.

What if you’re that goodlooking, that well-known for being the first Malaysian astronaut (I can think of other spelling), and gay?

There is a quote from and article saying:

Sheikh Muszaphar, whose good looks have also landed him modelling jobs, said he had a sweetheart but she understood the demands of the mission.

Now, would the “sweetheart” necessarily be a woman? Or is the press just assumed? And in the article, it was “had” not “has”.

We are talking about a Malaysian in Malaysia. Representing Malaysia throughout the world. A muslim Malaysian. Being gay must not be as easy.

What did I just ramble on?

Did I mention he’s HOT?

Would you rather be gay and happy or famous and successful and being closeted?

John Ong…
on the go

John Ong…
on the go

Related Sites:
http://www.nosubstitutes.org/
http://transadvocate.com/
http://www.trannywreck.com/
http://ntac.org/

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