A Bit of Culture

Zan Azlee and Bihzhu Foo join Kam Raslan on another episode of A Bit of Culture that explores a bit of everything. We start with Zan and his experience engaging with the Bajau Laut community. He shares his observations of how they have to forage for food and compares that to some city folks’ desire for a more minimalist lifestyle. Then, it’s Bihzhu’s turn to talk about the growth of the Malaysian...

A Bit of Culture goes deep into the pop culture side of things in this episode, with Michael Gong and Julian Yap supplying topics in line with the show’s spirit! Mikey starts the show by talking about The Adventures of Tintin, a comic book series by Hergé, and how the series played a crucial role shaping his formative years as a teenager. Then, it’s Kam Raslan’s turn to talk about sugar - specific...

It’s a slightly more adventurous and confessional episode of A Bit of Culture, as Kam Raslan and his two guests, Marion D’Cruz and Sudais Ferhard trade personal experiences with one another, and the listeners! Sudais starts the episode by talking about a unique phenomenon that he experiences these days whenever he enters a bookstore. It’s called the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, and you’ll have to tune...

A Bit of Culture returns at a new time, but with the same old fun, banter and thoughtful conversations. Joining Kam Raslan on his usual cultural adventures are Na’a Murad and Sim Wie Boon. They start the show by talking about our cinema-going habit and whether we still make the effort to do so, especially with alternative options out there. From there, they then talk about the instant gratificatio...

Kam Raslan and his two guests, Ong Kar Jin and Azmyl Yunor reconvene to talk about all things culture, looking at the state of the world today and how it affects their experiences. Kar Jin gets the ball rolling by pondering whether the world will become more insular, as we draw more boundaries among each other. It’s a more nuanced take that’s worth checking out, so make sure you tune in! Then, mus...

Another week, another episode of A Bit of Culture, this time featuring Dhanya Nair and Matt Armitage. Dhanya gets the show rolling with another slightly confessional topic - is there an age when you can stop having new friends? The topic was a perfect insight into the way the three of them handle friendships. The conversation then shifts to DeepSeek, the latest AI craze that shocked the world rece...

A Bit of Culture welcomes two guests, Sheryll Paul and Vernon Adrian Emuang, to accompany our host, Kam Raslan on his journey of self reflection. But before that, they start the show by talking about tattoos and their rise in popularity among people, and the level of acceptance now, compared to before. The conversation then shifts to exploring the viability of the arts as a way to promote inter-cu...

Visionary American filmmaker David Lynch passed away earlier this month, and it’s an opportunity for A Bit of Culture to pay tribute to this iconic filmmaker, with the show’s returning guest, and a film buff, Sudais Ferhard sharing the reason why Lynch is one of his favourite directors. In between paying tribute to David Lynch, Kam, Sudais and Michael Gong talks about letter writing and whether it...

Kam Raslan and his gang return for another round of cultural conversations. In this episode, Dhanya Nair and Na’a Murad join Kam as they talk about animated movies, domesticated animals and dark remakes. Our culture vulture Kam starts the conversation by talking about animated movies and how it’s difficult for him to sometimes accept animation that are designed to not be lifelike and more exaggera...

A Bit of Culture continues its foray into the world of all things culture, with three topics that will get you ruminating. Joining our host Kam Raslan to do that are Matt Armitage and Zan Azlee, and they start the show with a topic on censorship - specifically whether you should censor what your children are watching. Zan shares his perspective as a parent, with Matt and Kam chiming in. Then, it’s...

A Bit of Culture returns in 2025 with three topics that are quintessentially just a tiny bit of culture! Kam Raslan is flanked by his trusted dynamic duo, Dhanya Nair and Julian Yap to tackle three topics. Dhanya starts the show by talking about airport etiquette and how people’s behaviour can drastically change once they’re at the airport. Then, it’s Kam’s turn to lament how he misses TV - from i...

The A Bit of Culture crew gathers again for one last time this year, with another set of topics that will get your brain buzzing! Kam gets the ball rolling by asking his guests, Azmyl Yunor and Julian Yap whether they’re good at managing crises. It’s a moment of reflection for the crew, and one that they take full advantage of. Then, it’s Julian’s turn to talk about Algospeak, and how that has the...

The festive season is upon us but that does not stop A Bit of Culture’s continuous pondering and acute observations. Joining Kam this week are Zan Azlee and Matt Armitage and they will be breaking down three different topics. First up is the peculiarity of boarding school culture, and whether that’s a good or a bad thing. That is then followed by Matt unpacking the relationship between incivility...

A Bit of Culture returns from a short hiatus, with our host rejuvenated from his short sojourn abroad. But although he’s now refreshed, he still thinks the world is falling apart. That’s the topic that he’s sharing with returning guests, Julian Yap and Dhanya Nair. In between that (slightly) serious conversation, Julian ruminates about the characteristics of a “movie star” and what sets them apart...

Kam Raslan, Zan Azlee, and Azmyl Yunor reunite on another episode of A Bit of Culture, with an eclectic mix of topics that will get you pondering. Zan goes first with his take on eating food from its place of origin, and whether that’s the best way to enjoy food from different cultures. Then, it’s Azmyl’s turn to dissect the nuances surrounding how people in the Malay community apologise. In the s...

A Bit of Culture welcomes November with three different topics that will get you thinking deeply about things. Our first guest, Ong Kar Jin, kicks off the show by talking about our obsession with nostalgia, particularly the 90s and its promise of our dreams and aspirations. Then, it’s Kam’s turn to talk about his obsession with US politics, and why he’s focused on that, instead of Malaysian politi...

Indeed. So, should you? That’s the central question that we try to unpack and sift through in this episode, with regular guest Dhanya Nair raising the question to our host Kam Raslan and fellow guest Matt Armitage. They discuss this thoroughly, reflecting on various facets. But before that, Kam wants to know whether Matt and Dhanya are adventurous eaters, and to what extent they’re willing to expa...

The dynamic trio of Kam Raslan, Na’a Murad and Michael Gong return once again to wreak cultural havoc! Na’a starts the show by talking about movie monsters and whether they’re a reflection of the worst of us or not. From that topic, we then walk down memory lane, with Kam leading the way to reflect on things we used to do that we don’t do anymore. This topic gets them reminiscing about things that...

Another week, another new episode of A Bit of Culture, looking at the many facets of culture that we surround ourselves with, but may not reflect on necessarily. Sim Wie Boon and Marion D’Cruz join Kam Raslan as he talks about luxuries, and how they’re becoming more of a necessity for us these days. After that introspection, they then discuss whether gender equality exists in the art scene in Mala...

A Bit of Culture returns and this time around, it’s a confessional episode, with both our guests, Julian Yap and Ahmad Yazid opening up to our host, Kam Raslan. Julian starts the show by talking about the “crisis marathon” trend that’s sweeping people in their late 20s and early 30s. Is this their way of wanting to feel like they’ve achieved something significant in their lives? Yazid, meanwhile,...

Is there a shift in the music industry when it comes to people’s preference for music festivals? That’s the question our guest, Bihzhu, is asking as attendance numbers have dwindled locally and internationally. She shared her thoughts with our culture vulture Kam Raslan and his trusty sidekick Dhanya Nair. That topic is sandwiched between a conversation on body positivity and fandom, ensuring a wh...

This fresh episode of A Bit of Culture discusses the nuances in tech that has changed the way people behave and interact. Joining Kam Raslan to unpack the nuances, in separate contexts, are Azmyl Yunor and Sheryll Paul. Kam starts the show by talking about the dangers of being misunderstood in texting, drawing from his own personal experience of being interpreted as being “too aggressive” in the w...

Zan Azlee and Matt Armitage join Kam Raslan on another fun-filled episode of A Bit of Culture to tackle Godzilla, AI and the news! Kam starts the show by talking about his recent experience watching Godzilla Minus One, and whether there are other equivalent “monsters” in other cultures. Then, it’s Zan’s turn to put on his journalist hat and talk about journalism in the age of AI, and whether it’s...

Another week, another tantalising episode of A Bit of Culture, with Kam Raslan leading the line, and Ong Kar Jin and Dhanya Nair backing him up in a three-pronged attack. Our culture vulture goes first with his take on the controversy surrounding Algerian boxer and gold medalist, Imane Khelif, at the recent Olympics, as he relates it to his own experience of being perceived a certain way by certai...

We’re going to be taking a slightly different approach on this week’s A Bit of Culture by talking about a topic that’s related to the economy, inspired by our two guests, Michael Gong and Hafiz Noor Shams. They help explain what double-entry bookkeeping is and how influential it is in shaping and influencing the world. But before we get to that topic, Hafiz talks about the rise of  modern skyscrap...