What is it really like growing up as the kid of Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad?

His kids open up about the pressure of carrying the Fandi name with really big shoes to fill. Iryan shares how he was once dropped from his school football team due to chronic asthma, and how he found his way back to the sport.

Fandi also reflects on the moments that shaped his life — including turning down a chance to sign with Ajax, a decision he still thinks about today. From funny family moments to honest conversations about expectations, this episode looks at the man behind the name, and the family that knows him best.

Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam
Producer: Veron Teng
Host: Rebecca Lim
 
Guest:
Fandi Ahmad
Iryan Fandi
Iman Fandi
 
Production house:
It's Like Depth Productions
 
Rebecca's Hair & Makeup:
Shaun Lee

Rebecca's Stylist:
Alison Lim
 
Studio:
It's Like Depth Studio

What is it really like growing up as the kid of Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad? His kids open up about the pressure of carrying the Fandi name with really big shoes to fill. Iryan shares how&nbsp;he was once dropped from his school football team due to chronic asthma,&nbsp;and how he found his way back to the sport. Fandi also reflects on the moments that shaped his&nbsp;life &mdash;&nbsp;including turning down a chance to sign with Ajax, a decision he still thinks about today. From funny family moments to honest conversations about expectations, this episode looks at the man behind the name, and the family that knows him best. Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam Producer: Veron Teng Host: Rebecca Lim &nbsp; Guest: Fandi Ahmad Iryan Fandi Iman Fandi &nbsp; Production house: It's Like Depth Productions &nbsp; Rebecca's Hair &amp; Makeup: Shaun Lee Rebecca's Stylist: Alison Lim &nbsp; Studio: It's Like Depth Studio

Hosted by Rebecca Lim, this 8days chat show brings well-known parents and their children together for honest conversations about family, upbringing, and life with public attention.

Hosted by Rebecca Lim, this 8days chat show brings well-known parents and their children together for honest conversations about family, upbringing, and life with public attention.

Welcome to the SUSS Podcast, where we explore new ideas, thinking and solutions to better our world and society with thought leaders and industry practitioners among us.

How can we achieve social impact? How do we make our mark for the greater good?

Join us, as purposeful global citizens, to seed social changes in our circles of influence, no matter how big or small.

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

Welcome to the SUSS Podcast, where we explore new ideas, thinking and solutions to better our world and society with thought leaders and industry practitioners among us.
How can we achieve social impact? How do we make our mark for the greater good? Join us, as purposeful global citizens, to seed social changes in our circles of influence, no matter how big or small.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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[8days] DNA

It's not easy growing up as Fandi Ahmad's kid ft. Fandi Ahmad, Iryan & Iman Fandi 

What is it like growing up as Kim Lim’s son? In DNA Ep 9, Kim Lim and her 9-year-old son Kyden sit down for their first-ever interview together and open up about life behind the public image. 


From trying to give her children as normal a childhood as possible, to balancing motherhood with her businesses, Kim reflects on the guilt she carries as a working mum and the values she hopes to pass down to her children. The pair also share funny stories at home, Kyden’s close bond with his grandfather Peter Lim, and why kindness matters more to Kim than academics. 


Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam 
Producer: Veron Teng 
Host: Rebecca Lim 
 
Guest: 
Kim Lim 
Kyden Kho 
 
Production house: 
It's Like Depth Productions 
 
Rebecca's Hair & Makeup: 
Shaun Lee 


Rebecca's Stylist: 
Alison Lim 


Kim Lim's Hair & Makeup: 
Shaun Lee 
Ryan Yap 
 
Studio: 
It's Like Depth Studio

What is it like growing up as Kim Lim&rsquo;s son? In DNA Ep 9, Kim Lim and her 9-year-old son Kyden sit down for their first-ever interview together and open up about life behind the public image.&nbsp;
 From trying to give her children as normal a childhood as possible, to balancing motherhood with her businesses, Kim reflects on the guilt she carries as a working mum and the values she hopes to pass down to her children. The pair also share funny stories at home, Kyden&rsquo;s close bond with his grandfather Peter Lim, and why kindness matters more to Kim than academics.&nbsp;
 Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam&nbsp; Producer: Veron Teng&nbsp; Host: Rebecca Lim&nbsp; &nbsp; Guest:&nbsp; Kim Lim&nbsp; Kyden Kho&nbsp; &nbsp; Production house:&nbsp; It's Like Depth Productions&nbsp; &nbsp; Rebecca's Hair &amp; Makeup:&nbsp; Shaun Lee&nbsp;
 Rebecca's Stylist:&nbsp; Alison Lim&nbsp;
 Kim Lim's Hair &amp; Makeup:&nbsp; Shaun Lee&nbsp; Ryan Yap&nbsp; &nbsp; Studio:&nbsp; It's Like Depth Studio

Kim Lim Shares Her Biggest Mum Guilt with Son Kyden

Steven Chia may be one of Singapore’s most recognisable current affairs hosts, but to his son Joshua, he’s mostly just a normal dad with bad dad jokes and a love for fixing things around the house.
Steven reflected on how he adjusted his work life to spend more time with his children, and why Joshua feels proud seeing his dad’s work make an impact beyond their family.

Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam
Producer: Veron Teng
Host: Rebecca Lim
 
Guest:
Steven Chia
Joshua Chia
 
Production house:
It's Like Depth Productions
 
Rebecca's Hair & Makeup:
Shaun Lee
Dexter Ng
 
Rebecca's Stylist:
Alison Lim
 
Studio:
It's Like Depth Studio

Steven&nbsp;Chia may be one of Singapore&rsquo;s most recognisable current affairs hosts, but to his son Joshua, he&rsquo;s mostly just a normal dad with bad dad jokes and a love for fixing things around the house. Steven reflected on how he adjusted his work life to spend more time with his children, and why Joshua feels proud seeing his dad&rsquo;s work make an impact beyond their family. Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam Producer: Veron Teng Host: Rebecca Lim &nbsp; Guest: Steven Chia Joshua Chia &nbsp; Production house: It's Like Depth Productions &nbsp; Rebecca's Hair &amp; Makeup: Shaun Lee Dexter Ng &nbsp; Rebecca's Stylist: Alison Lim &nbsp; Studio: It's Like Depth Studio

Steven Chia Left Evening News to See His Kids More

Lina Ng was a strict “tiger mum” at home, even as she stepped away from acting to raise her children, though it wasn’t entirely her choice. In this episode, she and her son Jeriel reflect on growing up with discipline, boundaries, and being the “bad guy”. 


With many rules growing up, Lina shares how tough it was to balance discipline with love. Over time, their relationship evolved, with more understanding, compromise, and trust. Today, they share a close bond built on mutual respect. 


Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam 
Producer: Veron Teng 
Host: Rebecca Lim 
 
Guest: 
Lina Ng 
Jeriel Lam 
 
Production house: 
It's Like Depth Productions 
 
Rebecca's Hair & Makeup: 
Shaun Lee 
Dexter Ng 


Rebecca's Stylist: 
Alison Lim 
 
Studio: 
It's Like Depth Studio

Lina Ng was a strict &ldquo;tiger mum&rdquo; at home, even as she stepped away from acting to raise her children, though it wasn&rsquo;t entirely her choice. In this episode, she and her son Jeriel reflect on growing up with discipline, boundaries, and being the &ldquo;bad guy&rdquo;.&nbsp;
 With many rules growing up, Lina shares how tough it was to balance discipline with love. Over time, their relationship evolved, with more understanding, compromise, and trust. Today, they share a close bond built on mutual respect.&nbsp;
 Executive Producer: Jonathan Fam&nbsp; Producer: Veron Teng&nbsp; Host: Rebecca Lim&nbsp; &nbsp; Guest:&nbsp; Lina Ng&nbsp; Jeriel Lam&nbsp; &nbsp; Production house:&nbsp; It's Like Depth Productions&nbsp; &nbsp; Rebecca's Hair &amp; Makeup:&nbsp; Shaun Lee&nbsp; Dexter Ng&nbsp;
 Rebecca's Stylist:&nbsp; Alison Lim&nbsp; &nbsp; Studio:&nbsp; It's Like Depth Studio

It's not easy growing up as Fandi Ahmad's kid ft. Fandi Ahmad, Iryan & Iman Fandi

[8days] DNA

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