Evening Edition

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest Kiki Poh about what it's like being the first - and longest serving - Malaysian over at Pixar Animation Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Malaysian students did us 'proud' recently when they behaved disgustingly while staying at a guesthouse in Osaka recently. The video of them arguing and being extremely rude to a staff member went viral, and sent netizens into a tizzy after it was revealed that these students defecated in the shower! So, on Talkback this evening, we're asking you to take a long hard look at your own travelin...

After the seminal release of The Colour and the Shape, the band's third record is now seen as the genesis point for the Foo Fighters as we now know them. In the refinement of their sound, it marked the beginning of the band as a pop institution. This week, Uma and Ezra explore the album that landed them their first Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose. See omnystudio.com...

Each year, the British High Commission supports a select group of Malaysian talents across all industries, to embark on a year long masters program in the UK. It isn't just an opportunity to develop professionally and academically in world class institutions- for many, it is the exposure to cultures, friendships and networks that are truly transformative. To get a more personal insight, we ask thr...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - watch the sequel to the most revolutionary Keynote presentation ever made and urge you to #BeInconvenient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Jason Leong, and Christine Wong - wonder just how many inches of Snow Daenerys is expecting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't think about it but the music industry plays a huge part in generating a country's economy. For Malaysia, the industry contributed between RM5.5 billion and RM6.1 billion to the GDP per year, and as a result created between 75,000 and 83,000 job opportunities per year too. These findings are based on the Economic Impact Study of the Malaysian Music Industry; a first-time study carried out...

Craig, Pravin & Gogulan look at Man United's 4-0 win over Swansea. Are they clicking into gear? A team to fear? Who do Swans splash Sigurdsson cash on? Also, Southampton 3 West Ham 2. England goalkeepers do not impress. Chicharito is the ultimate penalty box poacher. LIverpool beating Crystal Palace. How important has Mane become for LFC? Arsenal unlucky at the Brittania, Spurs unlucky at Wemb...

We often associate firemen with their big red trucks, saving cats from trees, and fighting fire of course. But the intensity of the situation in which they brave deadly flames to save lives is never fully realised until we're exposed to news footage of 9/11, or the recent Grenfell Tower tragedy in the UK or in recent local news of houses catching fire here in the Klang Valley. So, we thought we'd...

Bob, Keeshaanan & Arvind discuss Liverpool and Celtic's wins in their respective UCL playoffs. They also talk about Everton in the Europa League and Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona. There's a full EPL weekend preview. Can Swansea fill that Sigurdsson hole in time for Man United's visit? Can Huddersfield make it 2 wins on the trot? Will Spurs freeze again at Wembley or will t...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - find joy in the same-old-same-old that is The Hitman's Bodyguard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - urge you not to watch (or take your kids to watch) the raging dumpster fire that is The Emoji Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report during a TN50 forum revealed that the youth are starting to flock to new villages outside the cities due to the rising costs of living in KL and lack of opportunities. In search of a better life, young Malaysians are moving into these new villages by choice. Today on Talkback, we’d like to know what you think your prospects are (or would be) outside of KL? Our lines will be open. Se...

In the crucible of the passion around Barack Obama's historic campaign, two Middle Eastern wars, and the impending economic collapse, John Legend and Roots drummer Questlove hashed out the idea to dig through their crates and came up with 10 covers from the glory years of soul in the '60s and '70s. The resulting product was a masterful reimagining of 60’s and 70’s urban protest songs....

The SEA Games is here once again...it’s that time where Malaysian athletes finally get to have their precious moments in the sun. That’s where the spotlight usually is but this evening, we're gonna be looking through a slightly different lens. We're going to be focusing on an individual and indeed an industry that’s just as heavily invested in the past and the future of sports in...

Former FELDA chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad has been remanded for five days in a graft probe into hotel purchases in London and Kuching by Felda Investment Corporation (FIC). We speak with Cynthia Gabriel, Founding Director of Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), about the significance of the remand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - review Netflix's take on what is widely considered to be the world's most popular manga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - check out the first four episodes of The Defenders and hope and pray that it's better than the dumpster fire that was Iron Fist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love stories about ghost sightings, alien abductions, mysterious creatures including Bigfoot and such. They seem to add an element of mystery or fantasy to our daily lives. But beliefs in such paranormal claims can be harmful, and might have explanations that are non-paranormal after all. We speak with Professor Christopher French, a prominent expert in the field of anomalistic psychology, abou...

Craig, Gogulan & Shankar join Ross to talk about the EPL opening weekend and discuss the same problems facing Arsenal and Liverpool. Why do teams insist on zonal marking? Man City and Spurs won against promoted sides, Brighton & Newcastle, respectively whilst Huddersfield went top on Saturday after beating Crystal Palace. The guys also talk about Man United's 4-0 win against West Ham. Are...

We've always been told that pink is for girls and blue is for boys- but when was this decided and by whom? Jo Paoletti, a professor of American Studies and author of the book, Pink and Blue: Telling the Girls from the Boys in America, shares the colourful tale of how these two shades first became gendered, the implications it's had, and the changing attitudes that may or may not suggest it's less...

Bob, Vijhay & Keeshaanan discuss Real Madrid's Super Cup win over Man United. The gulf in class, Real's midfield and United's Plan B when they are chasing a game. The guys also look at Man Utd's summer signings and look at West Ham, their opponents on Sunday. Can the Hammers cause an upset? There's a full preview of the opening weekend. An update of who's injured in the Treatment Table and 3 e...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - boogie the night away with Zardu Hasselfrau and the Sneeples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - finally get to watch Asghar Farhadi's award-winning masterpiece on the big screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - take a look at the trailer for Comedian Hari Kondabolu's feature-length documentary in which he confronts his long standing “nemesis” Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.