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Red Flags

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A Malaysian host reads and reacts to wild, user-submitted relationship horror stories with comedic outrage and a literal red flag.

The brief

This is a solo-hosted reaction show where the host reads jaw-dropping relationship stories submitted by his audience from Reddit. Each episode focuses on one narrative, with the host breaking down the "red flags" with increasing exasperation, using sound effects, visual gags, and a set of physical flags to punctuate the absurdity.

The show's key gimmick is its literal interpretation of "red flags," with the host physically waving flags on screen. Unlike typical advice shows, the focus is on comedic entertainment and validating the storyteller's experience through over-the-top reactions rather than providing sober guidance.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Red Flags is a video podcast hosted by Malaysian content creator Ho Ming Han, better known as Dmingthing. The show is a product of The Takeaway Table, a creative platform and production house co-founded by Ho. In each episode, he reads a dramatic, user-submitted story about a toxic relationship and provides comedic, often exaggerated, commentary while physically waving red flags at the escalating chaos.

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Credentials & credits

  • YouTuber / Content Creator
  • Co-Founder of Blankslate, a creative and social media agency

Other ventures

  • The Takeaway Table (Production Platform)
  • Blankslate (Creative Agency)
  • You Might Wanna Sit Down For This (Podcast)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~2/month
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
75
Last episode
7 months ago
Dec 3, 2025
Status
On hiatus
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    SHE CAUGHT HER HUSBAND WITH HER M*M???

    An infamous episode where the host reacts to a story of infidelity involving the storyteller's husband and her own mother.

  2. 02
    HE SUMMONED A WHAT TO KEEP HER?

    Features a wild story involving black magic, a cursed object, and a breakup at a Burger King.

  3. 03
    CHEATING WITH HIS COUSIN???

    The host reacts to a story of long-distance cheating that culminates in an incestuous plot twist, leading him to create special awards for the occasion.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How Red Flags interviews

This is a solo narrative show and does not feature interviews. The host reads and reacts to pre-written stories submitted by the audience.

The show is primarily a solo-read format, though it occasionally features other content creators as guest commentators. The host, Dmingthing, reads a story from the show's subreddit and reacts in real-time with high energy, often expressing stress and disbelief. The production is fast-paced, using quick cuts, sound effects, and visual gags like the host being engulfed in flames to amplify the comedy.

Signature segments

  • · Waving physical red flags
  • · The 'FAFO' (F*** Around and Find Out) flag
  • · The 'Comeback Award'
  • · Call for submissions to r/redflagsta
  • · Visual fire gags

Topics covered repeatedly

Toxic RelationshipsCheatingInfidelityGaslightingFamily ConflictFinancial ManipulationDating Red FlagsLong-distance relationshipsBreakups
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

When guests appear, they are typically other Malaysian content creators and influencers who join the host to co-react to a submitted story in the show's established format.

Recent guests
  • Buz
    on SPENDING £10,000 ON HIS DED MOM?! (ft. Buz)
  • SUPERCATKEI
    on SHE DOESN'T FLUSH THE TOILET?!?! ft. SUPERCATKEI & TIMMYTUBBYTV
  • TIMMYTUBBYTV
    on SHE DOESN'T FLUSH THE TOILET?!?! ft. SUPERCATKEI & TIMMYTUBBYTV
  • Miiko
    on WHY YOU SHOULDN'T TRUST BALD MEN!!! (ft. Miiko)
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
36K
36,000
Avg views / video
28K
Trailing window
Total views
2.6M
2,555,556
Videos published
75
Sponsor readEstimated

Estimated: Sponsors appear to be mainstream consumer brands (e.g., Nestle) and the show's own merchandise. The audience is likely young adults in Southeast Asia interested in digital content and relationship-focused entertainment.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of Red Flags?
The host is Malaysian content creator Ho Ming Han, who is more widely known by his YouTube handle, Dmingthing.
What is the format of the show?
The host reads a dramatic relationship story submitted by a viewer and reacts to the 'red flags' with comedic commentary and visual gags. It is a solo reaction show, not an interview podcast.
How can I submit a story to Red Flags?
Stories can be submitted to the show's official subreddit, r/redflagsta, or via a Google Form, both of which are linked in the YouTube episode descriptions.
Where can I watch Red Flags?
The show is published as a video podcast on The Takeaway Table's YouTube channel.
What is The Takeaway Table?
The Takeaway Table is a content platform and production house co-founded by the host, which produces 'Red Flags' and several other podcasts.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]From dmingthing to Blankslate - Turning A YouTube Channel Into A Scalable Businessbfm.my
  2. [02]The Takeaway Table - YouTubeyoutube.com
  3. [03]The Takeaway Table - Official Sitethetakeawaytable.com
  4. [04]How to be a successful YouTuber... and have fun doing it! - Malay Mailmalaymail.com
  5. [05]Red Flags - YouTube Playlistyoutube.com
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