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"I’ve Lost Over 100,000 Followers Just Because I Changed the Way I Look" | The C Word with Calista EP8: Gaston Pong

He sings in English, Malay, Chinese, Korean—even Thai. So, what’s next—French?Gaston Pong is more than just a multilingual talent—he’s a music powerhouse. From viral covers that caught the attention of global stars like Stray Kids to becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after producers, his rise has been anything but ordinary.In this episode, Calista sits down with Gaston to chat about his journey—from teaching himself music production on YouTube, to experimenting with AI for songwriting

24 MIN • 26 April 2025

"If You Want to Get Numbers, Focus on Helping People First" | The C Word with Calista EP7: Sir Race

Studying... and MATHS too? Sounds boring, right? But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Meet Sir Race — the teacher who’s turning "I hate Maths" into "I got an A!" Through his creative online lessons on TikTok, Sir Race has helped students go from failing grades to succeeding in SPM. In this episode, he shares how he makes learning fun, and opens up about the challenges he faced when people doubted his unique teaching style.

28 MIN • 12 April 2025

"Trust Your 17-Year-Old Self—She Might Write a Platinum Song" | The C Word with Calista EP6: mxmtoon

From viral bedroom covers to internet stardom, mxmtoon shares her journey into music and how she fully embraced the digital world—from posting her art to streaming games. She also reflects on writing her platinum hit Prom Dress at 17 and how it all led to touring with her studio album, Liminal Space!Join Calista and Maia as they dive into the evolution of mxmtoon’s social media presence on The C Word!

28 MIN • 22 March 2025

"It Wasn’t My Intention to Bully That Girl" | The C Word with Calista EP5: Gajen Chandra

Who exactly is the TikTok “It Group,” and how did they rise to fame? In this episode, we chat with Gajen Chandra, who went viral on TikTok during the MCO. He shares how following a trend once got him into trouble, how the landscape has evolved over the past five years, and his journey to launching his own brand, Chandra Skin.

21 MIN • 08 March 2025

“It’s Going To Be My Vocals On It” | The C Word with Calista EP4: Olivia Marsh

Straight from South Korea to Kuala Lumpur, Olivia Marsh joins Calista on The C Word to chat about her brand-new EP, Meanwhile! The talented singer-songwriter opens up about her journey from writing and composing for others to finally stepping into the spotlight with her own voice on the track!

23 MIN • 22 February 2025