Michael Gong and Marion D'Cruz join Kam Raslan on another episode of A Bit Of Culture to explore talent, airport books, and belonging. Kam kicks things off by questioning whether talent is something you're born with, or if hard work is essential to making the most of natural gifts. Michael then delves into airport books—those go-to reads people grab before a flight—and whether they're still relevant in an era of endless in-flight entertainment. Finally, Marion poses a profound question that prompts deep reflection from all three: what does it mean to belong to a country? Three thought-provoking topics that follow the signature A Bit Of Culture format. Tune in! Image Source: Pavel Chlum / Shutterstock.com

Two returning cultural heavyweights, Eddin Khoo and Jo Kukathas, join Kam Raslan on a special episode of A Bit of Culture that's contemplative and deeply philosophical. Kam starts the show by talking about whether it's okay if sometimes, you just don't "get it". Then, it's Jo's turn to talk about legacies left by our elders, inspired by the project she's currently working on called "What The Elders Left Us". Finally, in the second part of the show, Eddin talks about remembrance and the nuances surrounding that conversation. Three different topics that manage to relate to one another seamlessly. Tune in to hear how they navigate these topics, only on another episode of A Bit of Culture!Image Source: Proxima Studio / Shutterstock.com

It's an episode that's full of (good and bad) reminiscences as Kam Raslan, Matt Armitage and Zan Azlee gather for another episode of A Bit for Culture. Kam starts the show walking down the memory lane by recalling his first encounter with British India curry and his preference for it even now, despite already sampling the more “authentic” variations. Then, it’s Matt’s turn to talk about ratings and what it means in this day and age where people’s jobs are entirely dependent on them. In the second part of the show, Zan talks about kids’ sports day and how they’re more fun and not necessarily as competitive. This triggers certain memories from both Matt and Kam. Tune in to hear how they navigate these topics!Image Source: Eakawat / Shutterstock.com

Is reality TV still relevant today? That’s the question our regular guest Dhanya Nair brought to the table as she reflects on her relationship with these programs. Then it’s Kam’s turn to talk about his relationship with certain academic subjects, and how he might not be able to understand them ever. In the second part of the show, our other guest, Vernon Adrian Emuang talks about cultural resilience and how we’re able to rise above difficulties to preserve and maintain our culture. Three different topics that will tackle your intellectual curiosity from different angles.Image Source: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com

It’s a provocative topic that’s meant to get us to reflect on our role in this, with our guest, Azmyl Yunor wanting us to think about what we’ve not been doing right to support our creative industries, and hence why they will not be able to grow properly. But before we get to that, our other guest, Vernon Adrian Emuang gets the show running with a topic on public art, and the nuances surrounding it. Kam takes a lighter note and talks about trailers, and whether we’re able to judge whether a movie is going to be good or bad just by watching its trailer. Three different topics that will surely tickle your intellectual curiosity.Image Source: Naufal Hariri / Pexels.com

Zan Azlee and Sudais Ferhard join our culture vulture Kam Raslan on another episode of A Bit of Culture that has a bit of everything. Zan gets the ball rolling on a slightly serious note, by pondering about protests and their trigger points - what will get people to demonstrate against power? The mood shifts to a slightly lighter one afterwards, with Kam asking whether it’s possible for us to persuade other people to like the music we like. In the second part of the show, the trio goes on a more speculative tangent, talking about aliens and whether we’re doing enough to prove their existence. A classic episode of A Bit of Culture that has something for everyone.Image Source: PeopleImages / Shutterstock.com

Kam Raslan returns for another round of cultural conversations, together with Ahmad Yazid and Michael Gong. Yazid, a sailor, starts the show by asking why some people are into extreme sports, despite knowing that they’re dangerous. Then, it’s Mikey’s turn to talk about the appeal of taking things slow, especially when you’re travelling. In the second part of the show, Kam reflects on his childhood and how he grew up back then. It’s another episode that you don’t want to miss.Image Source: Zoteva / Shutterstock.com

Another week, another episode of A Bit of Culture, this time around featuring documentary filmmaker Zan Azlee and Chin Kar Yern. Inspired by Kar Yern’s presence on the show, Kam kicks off the episode by inquiring about Master’s degree and what it entails. Then it’s Kar Yern’s turn to talk about decluttering and how one should go about it, especially now. In the second part of the show, Zan shares his experience teaching his students empathy. Tune in to hear how they navigate these topics!Image Source: Matthias Zomer / Pexels.com

The rampant proliferation of deepfakes that are looking more believable these days has led A Bit of Culture's tech guru Matt Armitage to wonder what else we can do to combat them. Sharing his thoughts on the topic are Kam Raslan and Dhanya Nair. Before we get to talking about deepfakes, Kam shares his thoughts on how technology, once only accessible by the elites, is now accessible for everyone. Is this true though? The trio also discuss Dhanya’s topic - the return of old school musical acts and whether it’s a sincere attempt to relive the nostalgia of good, glorious days with loyal fans that are now older, but with more spending power. Three contemplative topics that will entertain listeners!Image Source: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock.com

“Where, in the Malaysian imagination, is the cultural center?” That’s the question that our host, Kam Raslan, poses to our two guests, Sharmilla Ganesan and Vernon Adrian Emuang, leading to a very fascinating conversation on where we are when it comes to acknowledgement and appreciation of our own cultural products and identities. But before we get to that, Sharmilla talks about “grandma” hobbies, and whether there’s a movement towards hobbies that are slower and less tech-centric. Vernon then ponders about whether poetry is making a comeback in our consciousness. Another episode that you don’t want to miss!Image Source: jamesteohart / Shutterstock.com

It’s an episode of A Bit of Culture that focuses on our relationships with people, the environment and cultural products. Joining Kam Raslan to unpack these topics are Sudais Ferhard and Dhanya Nair. Dhanya starts the show by talking about whether we’ve gone too far in cutting people who disrupt our peace out of our lives. From that topic, we move on to talking about disaster paranoia, and whether we think about environmental disasters affecting us all the time, or we’re a bit more relaxed about them? After the break, Kam talks about movies that we used to love, but now find unbearable. Another episode of A Bit of Culture that’s fun and entertaining!Image Source: Jurik Peter / Shutterstock.com

It’s a more serious, sombre and introspective second half of the show on A Bit of Culture as Marion D’Cruz gets Kam Raslan and Ong Kar Jin to talk about hope - specifically, what does it mean to hope? But before that, Kar Jin talks about regionalism in this day and age, and whether our relationship with our neighbours is not just surface level. Kam follows that up by reflecting on the Malaysian diaspora across the globe and what led to it. Another episode of A Bit of Culture that you don’t want to miss!Image Source: Black Salmon / Shutterstock.com

In their attempt to combat the proliferation of deepfakes, the Danish government is planning to strengthen its laws and give its people copyrights to their own facial features, bodies, and voices. This is an interesting move that has gotten Matt to think about the rights to our own bodies and where they fall under current existing laws. But before we talk about that, our A Bit of Culture host, Kam Raslan, starts the show by talking about the sea, and how we've yet to explore it thoroughly, despite the technological advancements that we've made all along. Chiming in to share his thoughts is documentary filmmaker and sailor, Ahmad Yazid. Later in the show, Yazid, who is also a huge F1 fan, shares his thoughts on the new F1 movie. Another episode of A Bit of Culture that has a bit of everything for everyone! Image Source: ThisIsEngineering / Pexels.com

This episode of A Bit of Culture brings together Zan Azlee and Michael Gong, and alongside our host Kam Raslan, they will talk about cash, mathematics and nostalgia. The increasing reliance and preference for digital payments have made Mikey wonder whether cash will eventually no longer be used. Will that be the case? From that topic, they then move on to talking about mathematics, and how much Kam dislikes it because he can’t really relate to it. Later on the show, Zan talks about nostalgia in new TV shows and movies and whether that’s a good thing. Another episode of A Bit of Culture that has a bit of everything for everyone! Image Source: Kaboompics.com / Pexels.com

A Bit of Culture tries to go analog in this episode, by talking about physical media, but the younger crowd might be moving on from it, with our regular guest, Sudais Ferhard admitting that, despite romanticising them for a bit, he’s happy with his digital collections. But before we get deeper into that topic, our other guest, Sheryll Paul, speaks about the appeal of fitness classes and why she keeps coming back for more, while our host, Kam Raslan, ponders whether actors should speak in foreign accents at all, especially if they’re not good at it. Another week, another episode of A Bit of Culture that you don’t want to miss! Image Source: Mick Haupt / Pexels.com

We welcome a new guest in this episode of A Bit of Culture, with Chin Kar Yern from Malaysia Design Archive making his debut, alongside regular guest Matt Armitage. Kar Yern speaks about the evolution of public spaces, then and now. In between that topic, Kam starts the show by talking about ChatGPT - confessing that he has never used it before, and wondering whether that makes him a dinosaur, while Matt talks about the language around tech, and how we need to be careful of not assuming the words that we use mean the same in the tech world. A fascinating episode of A Bit of Culture that will make you contemplate. Image Source: Matheus Bertelli /pexels.com

A Bit of Culture returns with Dhanya Nair and Ong Kar Jin joining our host Kam Raslan on another cultural adventure. Kam begins the show by talking about ancestors and asks his guests whether they care about who their ancestors are. They then smoothly transition into talking about archiving and how one decides whether something is worth archiving or not. In the second part of the show, Dhanya shares her feelings about JK Rowling and whether there is a line that needs to be drawn when it comes to separating the art from the artist. Tune in to hear their takes on these topics, and more! Image Source: tomertu / Shutterstock.com

Another week, another episode of A Bit of Culture that hits a bit of everything - life, aspirations and everything in between. Kam kicks off the show by talking about being a filmmaker and whether it can be achieved via pure vision and creativity, or do you have to have “what it takes”. Then, it’s Azmyl Yunor’s turn to reflect on rockumentary - how “manufactured” they are these days, and why Malaysia doesn’t produce enough rockumentary of our musicians. Then, in the second part of the show, documentary filmmaker Ahmad Yazid reflects on the milestones that he has reached in his life, and wonders whether people should generally have life milestones. It’s an episode of A Bit of Culture that you don’t want to miss! Image Source: Kindel Media /pexels.com

It’s an “At the Movies” episode of A Bit of Culture, as Kam Raslan and his guests, Michael Gong and Sudais Ferhard focus on all things cinema. Mikey starts the show by talking about cinema snacks and how Malaysia shifts its options from a more local variety to popcorn and candies, and how he pines for us to shift back to munching on sunflower seeds and Ramly burgers instead. Kam, horrified at that suggestion, then shifts the conversation to silent movies and how different of a cinematic experience they are. In the second part of the show, Sudais talks about Tom Cruise and his dedication to his craft. It’s an episode that you don’t want to miss! Image Source: Pavel Danilyuk / pexels.com

Is micro-retirement the best way to tackle the hustle and bustle of our lives? That’s what one of our guests, Dhanya Nair is pondering as she observes this new trend executed by the younger, more privileged members of the workforce. Kam and Zan chime in, sharing their own personal experiences along the way. Prior to that, Kam starts the show by talking about his collection of mementos that he collected but can’t really remember their significance. Should he keep them or throw them away? Zan then talks about girls in sports and how the system seems to discourage them from participating the older they get. Another humorous and thoughtful episode of A Bit of Culture that you don’t want to miss!Image Source: KieferPix / Shutterstock.com