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

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