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Hello, friends!

Meet Jon Kennedy, the Sarawakian boy with a dream of becoming a singer known nationally and with a bigger dream to be known globally. With Boy Pablo as his compass and the bedroom pop as his map, he is currently one of Kuching's best pop artist to the musical world out there.

Join us as we dive deep into the artistic world of Jon Kennedy; the what's, the why's, the how's of him.

Support him and his music by following him on his socials @jonknndy_

Support this podcast through Buy Me a Coffee on @barryanakbarim 's Instagram bio.

00:00 - Intro

02:52 - Jon's EP & the progress

03:55 - Jon is scared to ask about ...

05:50 - Yellowcard in losing friends

09:13 - Music & Jon - the partnership

12:30 - That first song you jammed from start to finish?

13:50 - Why Boy Pablo?

16:15 - Most fav and least fav song that you've released?

17:30 - Four selfies with Boy Pablo

19:02 - "Mun sik heartbreak, angau.."

21:34 - I'm tired of listening to the same thing...

22:54 - Any personal target that you've set for yourself?

24:02 - A lot of improvements I've noticed in me.

26:05 - Social media as exposure.

27:50 - Who the hell cares?

28:30 - Let's collab!

29:45 - Jon Kennedy ft. Baby Shima

31:20 - Barry's 2026

32:12 - Paramore & John Mayer?

33:30 - Who else Jon wants to watch live?

34:45 - There's another :"Jon Kennedy" on Spotify.

35:50 - Another stage name besides "Jon Kennedy"?

37:48 - A contract-based relationship.

38:17 - Jon on Tinder

Hello, friends! Welcome to episode 60!

Episode 60 brings you Harun Din, aka The Primordial, the founder of a prominent production house in the Cat City, Spektrum Cahaya.

Before we dive into Spektrum Cahaya, we begin by delving into how he started taking pictures and videos in documenting gigs and underground Kuching music scene in mid-2010's as the birth of RukunTV, and how he took jobs to sustain his passion, left many jobs to start his own company known as Spektrum Cahaya, with many ups-and-downs as part of his life journey as the Harun Din of today.

We also talk about his hobbies, his opinions about food reviewers and ragebaits, his existential crisis, other brands under the umbrella of Spektrum Cahaya, and life in general.

Check out on their socials and follow their great stuff here @rukuntv & @spektrumcahaya.co

Adalah Cerita Nya 00:00

Intro 07:09

Life Goals 08:20

How Do You Face Your Fears with Courage? 12:50

Why is there still poverty? 16:48

iPhone 17 Pro Max, "Beli Sik Oh?" 18:41

What is RukunTV? 24:15

Past Works & Proudest Projects 30:20

Live on TikTok for 25 Hours? 31:47

Harun Din - Who Are You? 32:44

First Stint as a Photographer & Videographer 36:02

Fine Line Between a Creative Person & Client 41:04

Hardcore Kau Eh, Gila Lah.. 46:25

Aku Bukan Pendengar Podcast, Tapi ... 47:12

Verified User & Rasa Best? 50:25

Aku Pernah Ragebait Orang 54:49

Foodie Pages Tok Sebarang Jak! 01:00:22

Other Projects You Wish to Venture 01:04:00

Retirement Plans? 01:06:00

Anthony Bourdain Sarawak 01:08:00

Love Yourself... 01:11:00

From mimicking his late uncle to emceeing weddings, corporate events, and church gigs, Timothy Marimuthu found his voice, fumbled forward, and never looked back.

We talk about his first awkward gig in college, his 15-year journey with Empowered Ministry, and what it really means to own the mic. Whether or not he’ll take it full-time? That’s still unfolding. But as he says: “Just do it.”

Available now on Spotify & YouTube.

Sponsored by Langkau Salai Doraemon. Find them at Yummy Corner 2, next to Petronas Taman Samarindah. RM10/100g. Worth the every bite!

Follow Tim: @timmarimuthu.emcee

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00:00 - Introduction

01:59 : The Empowered Ministry

06:00 - One thing you love about Kuching that only a true local would understand?

09:31 - I hate KL. Why?

13:49 - Remember the first time you were handed a mic?

14:24 - First time as an emcee.

17:56 - Pivotal moment as an emcee.

22:22 - Uncle as an inspiration.

25:10 - Product Talk - Langkau Salai Doraemon.

28:38 - Emcee, pandai cakap saja?

32:47 - Humility.

33:26 - “You’re not good enough”

35:11 - Admonishment in the Empowered Ministry.

36:13 - Your advice towards someone who wants to be an emcee.

42:04 - An academy for children.

43:33 - Affirmation by Timothy.

45:00 - A podcast concept from Timothy.

47:18 - Building connection with wedding and event planners.

49:52 - What’s in the next future for Timothy?

51:12 - Outtro

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Hello, friends! Welcome to the 58th episode of the barryanakbarim podcast.

In this episode, we’re joined by Priscilla John - an esteemed newsreader and a household name in Sarawak. Known as the poster girl for the state channel, Priscilla’s journey began with uncertainty and challenges. But today, she stands as a trailblazer, paving the way for future generations of the Dayak community to see broadcasting as a powerful and viable career path.We talked about her early struggles, her love for cooking, and what lies ahead for her in TVS.

Tune in and get inspired by her story of resilience, passion, and purpose.

Follow Priscilla on Instagram: @priscillajohn_official

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Hello, friends! This is the first episode for the year 2025!In this special episode, I sit down with Cikgu Ahmad Fayzal / "Cikgu Emmet Menulis", a passionate educator and storyteller, to reflect on his remarkable teaching journey that began in the early '90s when he was posted to SK Lichok, deep in the heart of Sarawak.As a Malay from West Malaysia, Cikgu Emmet shares what it was like being an outsider learning to live and work among the Iban community, and how embracing local culture helped him understand, respect, and eventually become part of the very fabric of the community he served.We also talk about what it means to be a teacher in the 21st century, especially in a world dominated by AI, digital tools, and a shift away from traditional chalk-and-talk methods. Cikgu Emmet emphasizes how teachers today are no longer just providers of knowledge, but facilitators of learning, and shares actionable tips on staying productive and relevant in the classroom.And finally, we dive into a critical issue affecting our students today: the rising obsession with becoming content creators, sometimes even at the cost of completing SPM. We explore how the Ministry of Education can play a role by introducing structured programs like podcast or digital content competitions in schools.This episode is a must-listen for educators, students, and anyone who believes in the power of storytelling, cultural empathy, and educational reform."Real Life Stories, From Real People" - this is the barryanakbarim podcast.

Hello, friends!

Hello, friends! Happy September!

The 55th episode brings you a young lady who was once embarking her journey to the unknown post-STPM as a bartender, unbeknownst that the sort of life leads her to tuak-making with flavours that aren't usually heard (no roselle or ginger in her line of menus).

Meet Sylvia, who runs Ngirupp after she joined a pop-up booth for an event in 2022 and now cemented herself as part of the household Tuak brands in Kuching; and featured in New Sarawak Tribune and Tatler Dining Malaysia.

Grab your tuak (Ngirupp's Sour Plum is my personal favourite) and chill with us as we talk about her ups and downs of Ngirupp and a bit of her personal life as well.

the barryanakbarim podcast fully supports a hundred-percent responsible, religion-legal, and age-legal drinkers.

Follow Ngirupp on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ngirupp_/ and click in their bio for menu and prices.

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00:01 - Introduction

03:49 - "How are you able to love someone you don't agree with?"

05:05 - "What song best defines your life?"

06:10 - I started listening to New Jeans.

08:23 - "Ngirupp" - flavours and varieties on the menu.

11:11 - Barry tries the Sour Plum tuak.

13:24 - How it all started?

18:00 - Next, chrysanthemum and original.

21:00 - "Sayau Ka Adat Asai Kitai"

21:10 - Why embrace the native culture as a Chinese?

23:07 - Is Kuching really boring?

24:02 - "Reminder of Culture"

25:22 - Interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune and Tatler Dining (!)

27:34 - How was it after being recognized?

28:19 - Found myself through this brand.

29:44 - How would you spend your salary (wisely)?

31:28 - Purchase clothes without being bothered by brand names.

31:50 - Thrifting and the culture in Kuching.

33:00 - Work-life balance.

34:24 - Goals for Ngirupp

36:30 - Tuak gummies and gelato in the future for Ngirupp??

37:06 - Our take in burnouts.

40:10 - Merry Christmas!

Hello, friends! A good day to you and hello, August! Four more months to close the chapter of 2024. Excited? Not sure on my end.... Anyway...

Meet Bryler. A schoolmate of mine in high school, known for his prankster acts and infamously known in school assemblies (Miss Kho is watching), who is know active in the entertainment industry in Sarawak and currently opening the trails to emo-themed bands in Kuching under his lead together with Project Amnesia. 

Project Amnesia is being sidelined for the episode, where we talk mainly about our own lives since 2023, and how we both have made several lifestyle changes, reflecting on life and Facebook, artificial intelligence, future goals of the podcast and Bryler's vision with the companies, his personal life, and manifesting the kampung life as his goals.

Grab your Nescafe or your apple cider vinegar as this ninety-minute episode packs with our thoughts in a lot of things. 

Buy Me a Coffee by supporting me here! https://buymeacoffee.com/barryanakbarim 

0:01 - Intro

1:57 - Icebreaker (Deeper Talk)

2:26 - No booze for the episode.

5:17 - “How has inaction impacted your life negatively?”

8:18 - I am an over-thinker.

9:40 - Anxiety happens when one ruminates with the past.

13:08 - “Do not try to change who you are even if it’s for good or bad”

13:54  - De-realization.

14:50 - I do self-reflection.

17:37 - Journaling

19:07 - What should you do when on a rough day?

19:30 - Lights off and self-reflection at the end of the day.

20:20 - Being grateful.

21:06 - “What are the chances of you being one in a billion …”

23:50 - Express prayer.

24:54 - AI is the most damaging modern industry.

29:20 - News tabloids and journalism ethics.

33:14 - “Boikot bahasa Inggeris”.

35:58 - Every Malaysians should know on how to speak Malay.

36:37 -Preserving Bidayuh language and tradition.

38:50 - We revisit 2023.  

45:23 - We went for RTM interview last year. 

48:08 - Format of radio never changes. 

49:18 - “Oni”. 

50:43 - RTM freestyle interview.

52:13 - Revisited experience attending Coldplay.

55:41 - DM’d Larissa Ping as a guest. 

56:46 - Larissa Ping, done. What’s next? Roxy Ixzy.

57:34 - Scale up the barryanakbarim podcast.

1:00:18 - “Let’s take a selfie, Barry!”

1:01:20 - It’s not about the fame, but acknowledgment. 

1:03:08 - Podcasting, Sponsorships and Monetization.

 1:09:32 - The goal in moving forward.

1:11:02 - Podcast has shed light to Grab drivers.

1:12:06 - Podcast is raw.

1:13:15 - I saw how you started since day one.

1:15:00 - Consistency and Joey Stoner?

1:16:46 - Friends fail to see the growth in us.

 1:19:36 - “I’m gonna throw some shades here”.

1:20:44 - Tabuan Dayak boys.

1:21:05 - Manifesting growth of money for myself and the company. 

1:23:18 - Comfort is the number one killer to success.

1:23:58 - Pacak tiang and dreaming of the kampung life. 

1:27:19 - Support the podcast!

1:29:20 - I feel small when I’m next to Bryler.

1:31:28 - Thank you, Bryler..

Hello, friends! August is upon us. How was the first quarter of the year for you? :)

Hello, friends! It's episode 52 and it's not for the faint-hearted (haha me included).