Politics and also cool stuff
Exactly what’s in the name:
two bros (literally) talking about politics, international relations, geopolitics, societal and socio-economic questions and challenges.
We happen to be politics geeks and numerous universities recklessly gave us postgrad and PhD degrees. We also have long consultancy and think tank careers in Southeast Asia, where we have both lived for decades. We are both right and left, sometimes; conservative at times and very liberal at others.
But because we ain’t no boring geeks, though, we also talk about cool stuff that interests us:
Living in Asia, fighting, sports, men’s health, supplements (both casual and ”Mexican” supplements) and more.
We are Dr Frederick Kliem and Jan Kliem, two brothers, lifelong combat sports enthusiasts and active grapplers, MMA and Muay Thai and Boxing practitioners.Jan is a black belt in BJJ, Fred brown.
No BS politics, martial arts, unarmed combat and pro fighting. No jargon, non-pretentious, no ideology and non-partisan.
We do this podcast mostly for us, to catch up between Singapore (Fred) and Thailand (Jan) on a regular basis. Recording our conversation is supposed to prevent us from getting off the rails and making inappropriate comments (…it helps at least)
We hope you will find our perspectives stimulating and interesting, perhaps infuriating and annoying. Either way, please reach out in the comments and have a civil discussion.
Episodes
Jan 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
1 hr 8 min
We talk about the re-bound of the economy in Asia, the structural limits in Europe and the age of "FREE" electricity
Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025
1 hr 5 min
Hey there! As Jan has returned from Australia and Fred finished his surgery, we are back online and chat about Perth, Aus and Elon Musk.
Cheers guys and thanks for following
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
1 hr 16 min
This entire episode is about training and combat sports, no politics this time. Men with inflated egos and unrealistic perceptions of what they are capable of. ONE and UFC, and is Muay Thai dying because of ONE?
Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
1 hr 11 min
We are digesting Trump's win and look into what it means for global trade. We needed another 5h at least to discuss individual policies, but we will do that as we go over the coming months and years.
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Trump was surprisingly awesome on Joe Rogan's podcast. Love him or hate him, there was some cool stuff in there. Wild to see someone so authentic and yet so controversial. Investments, ridiculous state of the media and Europe junking out.
We also chat a lengthy catch up on the weekend's UFC, Rob vs Khamzat and Topuria vs Max Holloway.
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
1 hr 7 min
seeking a better future, the US presidential election without the media noise, and the upcoming UFC Topuria vs Holloway
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
1 hr 6 min
After yummy topics such as combat sports related skin infections in Phuket, we take a look at the International Energy Agency's opening of its first regional office in Singapore, and ask if we are leaving behind the age of oil and move into the age of electricity. And if so, how can this demand be met? It's a wild world out there, but one thing's for sure – the future of energy is going to be an interesting ride!
Let's catch up soon. Until then, take care, follow what is going on, and most of all: train like a motherfucker!
Oct 20, 2024
Oct 20, 2024
1 hr 5 min
Hey there! Availability of food and drink supplies, the comeback of nuclear energy to meet energy demands in Southeast Asia, and plenty of MMA chatter!