Is being happy and content the same? This is the question that Dhanya Nair brings to the table as she seeks the perfect balance between the two. Our host Kam Raslan and his partner-in-crime Mikey Gong try to answer that question while juggling their topics. Mikey talks about the depth of children's books and what the panel would like to write if given the chance, while Kam speaks about being on time and its value. Three different topics that somehow meet in the middle to form another exciting episode of A Bit of Culture!Image Source: Helena Lopes / Pexels.com

Once upon a time, we looked to the West for inspiration on all things - from culture to politics. But things have changed now, as the West is now mired in various problems and no longer the beacon of inspiration that it was. So, what do we make of this? This is the question that returning guest Hafiz Noor Shams poses to his peer, Zan Azlee, and our host, Kam Raslan. But before we get to that, Zan talks about his EPF money and how he does not want the withdrawal age to be extended so that he can withdraw it soon when the time comes. Kam speaks about James Brooke, the White Rajah of Sarawak who ruled the state in the past. Three vastly different topics on another episode of A Bit of Culture!Image Source: Keverne Denahan / Pexels.com

Does listening to audiobooks count as reading? That's the question our guest Matt Armitage poses to our host, the venerable Kam Raslan, and our other guest, Vernon Adrian Emuang. They dissect the differences between the two in the second part of the show, but prior to that, they talk about historians' roles in the age of AI and whether they'll be displaced, followed by the uniqueness of "pasar malams" and whether they should be given UNESCO accreditation. Another episode of A Bit of Culture that will get your mind racing and pondering!Image Source: Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock.com

Azmyl Yunor and Ong Kar Jin join Kam Raslan on this episode of A Bit of Culture to talk about espionage, crafts and art, and lo-fi! Kam gets the ball rolling by talking about our fascination with espionage and why some people find the genre appealing. Then it's Kar Jin's turn to unpack the difference between crafts and art and what makes one more appreciated or valued than the other. In the second part of the show, Azmyl talks about the changing nature of lo-fi and its appeal to both its practitioners and consumers. A classic A Bit of Culture episode with a bit of everything!Image Source: PhotopankPL / Shutterstock.com

Another week, another episode of A Bit of Culture that has a bit of everything. Ahmad Yazid and Sheryll Paul join Kam Raslan to talk about noise, quizmasters, and individual vs. community. Kam starts first with his topic on noise and how people deal with it—do they prefer total silence, or is a bit of noise here and there fine? Then, Yazid shares his new side hobby: being a quizmaster, and how much he enjoys the role. In the second part of the show, Sheryll talks about how, in the age of individualism, one still needs to recognize the importance of pulling their weight if they want to remain part of a community. Three different topics with classic A Bit of Culture flavour that you've come to enjoy!Image Source: ArtPhoto21 / Shutterstock.com

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