Evening Edition

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - re-view Star Wars: The Force Awakens to find out just how the movie holds up. Post hype. Four months later. Is the movie still as exciting without the fanboy screams and Disney's 24-7 marketing machine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People often get her name confused. Jagan Kelly, is her real name. But, ever since she became famous, she resorted with Kelly Jagan due to miscommunication with the media and press releases during her earlier days in modelling. Whatever her name maybe, she’s pretty, she’s successful and she’s not scared to speak. Starting at the age of 16, Jagan was approached by a family friend...

It’s official, folks! We have finally turned one and we’ve never felt older, we mean better. It’s been quite a rollercoaster ride with the inception of this show, but we are definitely here to stay. Sure, there were challenges along the way and sometimes we feel a little inadequate, but that always comes with a show that defies the norm.   Nevertheless, we thought of recappi...

After the split of Ben Folds Five in 2000 following disappointing sales and reviews of their third album, Rockin' the Suburbs sees Ben Folds abandoning the frat boy humour of his past and warily embracing adulthood in his solo debut. Harnessed to some gloriously fluid piano, Uma and Ezra takes a look these vital collection of poppy melodies as they unpackage Folds' character studies, the pain and...

In year 2750, there will be no more K-pop. Well that’s the case if birth rates in South Korea stays the same until that time. There were predictions that by that year, South Koreans would go extinct. Worldwide, especially in developed countries, birth rates are falling but is this necessarily a bad thing? We get a breakdown on the numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though Suhaili isn’t as old as Richard, she too had back problems when she was a kid. But, that didn’t stop her from tapping her feet and swaying her way into the dance world. Now, she’s diving into deep waters and posing awkwardly on couches; there’s nothing that can stop this woman. Except maybe a dance show that only involves men.   If you enjoyed what you&rsqu...

Lingo is a show that’s about our relationship with language, how it goes beyond communication, and the impact it has on our lives, cultures, and traditions. This week, we find out what it means to have a stereotypically gay voice and the science and culture behind it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Craig Morraies lookback at week 33 in the BPL where Leicester City just escaped defeat drawing 2-2 with West Ham at the Kingpower Stadium. Man City were way too good for Chelsea, Marcus Rashford relegating Aston Villa, Sunderland and Newcastle winning and Arsenal only managing a draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Includes Winners...

If you heard the show, then you know that Fiona Reutens is clearly unsure about the amount of days we have in a year. But, that’s normal for someone who works as a spy, we mean, a fraud and provisioning specialist while juggling the schedules of a travelling comic. She seems shy at first, but then again she’s a first-timer on radio. We tend to scare the newbies unintentionally, but the...

April 2015, saw Nepal being hit with a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake. With 2,000 people dead and many injured, the country had to pull all its resources to get rescue efforts going. While recovery efforts is still ongoing, many NGOs, companies and aid providers need to figure out how to operate and protect their workers and assets in the region. We speak to Smita Malik, Vice President at Clemen...

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Sam Postlethwaite discuss the midweek UCL quarterfinals where Man City had Kevin De Bruyne & Joe Hart to thank for knocking out PSG. They will face Real Madrid at home in the 1st SF after Ronaldo single handedly disposed of Wolfsburg. The other semi pits Bayern together with Atletico. Liverool's reward for ousting Dortmund is a semi final...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Alan Khaw - flash back to their collective childhoods while watching Jeff Nichols' 80s inspired sleeper hit: Midnight Special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to director Tunku Mona Riza and producer Haris Sulong about their brand new movie Redha - the heartbreaking story of Alina and Razlan and how their family life is thrown into disarray when they discover that their only son Danial is autistic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It shouldn’t be any surprise that Lexie is a very dear friend to us, but no she did not get any help for Smartypants at all! She’s just one smart cookie that one. Also, Adeline was trying to turn Richard into the next Kanye West with her fashion “advice”, but lo and behold Lexie came to the rescue and told him exactly what he wanted to hear, which was a T-shirt and a pair o...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - break down the teaser trailer for Doctor Strange - the darker, weirder, Cumberbatch-ier 14th instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For somebody who sells herself as being quiet, reserved and introverted, we were a little shell-shocked that it was entirely an act! . And of course, as you might have heard it from the podcast, we were having an Instagram to-and-fro with us following her and vice versa. Yeah, that’s the kind of thing we do during breaks. She ninja-ed her social media outlets countless times and as nice as w...

This week on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma listen to everyone's college soundtrack, that winning blend of rootsy, folksy, country rock with instantly catchy choruses, that overdose of Americana: August and Everything After by Counting Crows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Tyler Moore brought a refreshing change to the American tv of the 1960s-70s. The character for which she is most well-known until today, Mary Richards of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, was a social phenomenon because of the progressive ideas she represented as a woman of her time. This month on Finding The Funny, Ezra Zaid speaks to Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of the book Mary and Lou and...

Alvin Wong has been known to be in projects that you might’ve seen, but not recognise. He has the face of a chameleon in that he blends into his roles so well that you often forget it’s even him. No, he doesn’t mind that you don’t recognise him on the streets because he didn’t want to be an actor in the first place! Alas, we’re now stuck with him into our unfore...

Lingo is a show that’s about our relationship with language, how it goes beyond communication, and the impact it has on our lives, cultures, and traditions. This week, we found out if the English language is inherently sexist or if we, the people, made it that way. We also explored TypoKaki's project called Women's Words to address the male bias in Mandarin. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Over the past 2 years there have been more and more reports about Malaysians being recruited to join ISIS. In addition to that, It's also been reported that there are about 50,000 Malaysians who are ISIS sympathizers. This development is alarming. We spoke to experts of the matter to help us further understand how the burgeoning influence of ISIS is taking root in Malaysia with a focus on ISIS med...

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Craig Morraies lookback at the BPL weekend which saw Leicester notch up another win, this time, thanks to a Jamie Vardy brace. Spurs kept pace at the top with the 6 minute demolition of LVG's Man Utd. Arsenal throw away a 2 goal lead to draw at West Ham whilst at the bottom, Villa, Newcastle, Sunderland & Norwich all lose. Includes Win...

A lover and a fighter coming all the way from Estonia - a little country that still preserves the structures built during the medieval times. Ari Matti Mustonen is not only an MMA fighter, a comedian, a commentator and a nudist, mostly on Instagram - thankfully. Ari travels across the world to do his stand-up performances whilst enjoying new cultures. If you enjoyed what you’ve heard, then c...

A lover and a fighter coming all the way from Estonia - a little country that still preserves the structures built during the medieval times. Ari Matti Mustonen is not only an MMA fighter, a comedian, a commentator and a nudist, mostly on Instagram - thankfully. Ari travels across the world to do his stand-up performances whilst enjoying new cultures.   If you enjoyed what you’ve heard,...

Viet Jet, Vietnam's low-cost airline and a newcomer to its aviation scene is causing quite a stir with their 50,000 promotional tickets giveaway in conjunction with their newest international route KL - Ho Chi Minh City. But what's been getting more attention is the fact that their female flight attendants are free to dress how they want; anything from a bikini to the country's traditional  ...