The Sambal Pod

By The Sambal Pod

#sambalpodcasts are one of the initiatives courtesy of The Sambal Pod, a advocacy initiative by Malaysian "anak muda" (youths)! In this series, we invite local youths and youth initiatives to discuss ... more

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FAQs about The Sambal Pod:

How many episodes does The Sambal Pod have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

The Sambal Pod episodes:

December 08, 2025 Jom Complain#4: Geography Degree got work eh?
Another Jom Complain episode to end the year, check us out on Instagram to see our science communication contents!
Thanks to Faten Hanani, a King's Scholar who represented Malaysia by pursuing a Masters in Geoscience at University College London (UCL)!

The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)

Technical Collaborative PartnerRenegade RadioInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠⁠
Credits
Intro
Audio
From the "How to Know You're Malaysian"
Video: TheMingThing
⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20⁠

Outro
Malaysiaku
Faizal Tahir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIDeGj83us8
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12min
August 31, 2025 Jom Complain#3: Serving Malaysia through healthcare access!
Celebrate Merdeka with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole!
Thanks to Gurjit Singh, from Doctors on Ground (DnG) Malaysia who is a part of revolutionising healthcare access for the urban poor and refugees!
The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)
Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠⁠
Credits
Intro
Audio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" Video
TheMingThing
⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20⁠
Audios used throughout video
⁠
Spongebob Closing Theme Song
Courtesy of SpongeSheet
⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKuhfDjims⁠
Outro
Malaysiaku
Faizal Tahir
⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpvQqmX6SUI&list=RDdpvQqmX6SUI&start_radio=1⁠

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13min
July 07, 2025 Jom Complain#2: Can boycotts really help Palestine?
Back with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole!
Thanks to Zaim Salimun, an activist for Palestine who brought our conversations to a global level by talking about the impact of BDS, a Palestinian-led boycott movement.
The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)
Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/
⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠
Credits
Intro
Audio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" Video
TheMingThing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20
Audios used throughout video
Watch:High-Rise Building in Gaza Crumbles After Israeli Airstrike
WSJ News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUEjmv6VDrM
Spongebob Closing Theme Song
Courtesy of SpongeSheet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKuhfDjims
Blooper Beep Sound Effect
Courtesy of James
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53UP9W51CW8
Children Yay Sound Effect
Courtesy of Joe TheSoundeffect Maker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gsp7eNmT-c
Outro
Just Keep Watchung
Tate McRae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpvQqmX6SUI&list=RDdpvQqmX6SUI&start_radio=1
Meme
Is that so?
www.memecreator.com
All images used are taken from Zaim Salimun’s Instagram account. News headlines were taken from news sites such as Al-Jazeera, CNN World and Astro Awani as seen in their images.

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13min
March 15, 2025 Jom Complain#1: Is SPM / college a SCAM?
We started a new initiative, where we want to get the youth to share their complaints- like a true Malaysian!
Thanks to our anak muda, Schumichel, a student and part-time Grab driver for sharing his complaint!
The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)

Technical Collaborative PartnerRenegade RadioInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠

Credits
Intro
Audio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" Video
Courtesy of TheMingThing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20

Audios used throughout video
Spongebob Closing Theme Song
Courtesy of SpongeSheet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKuhfDjims

TAKYAH AMBIL SPM???
Courtesy of ASA PRODUCTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A3SblaeJjg

Beethoven's 5th Symphony
Courtesy of castout888
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI

Outro
After Hours (Audio)
Courtesy of The Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygTZZpVkmKg

Meme
Cat Saying Huh!
Courtesy of MemeHub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVWeRnStdSA

Clapping Meme
https://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/568bed06902cfe2d148b4567/bukti-orang-indonesia-itu-banyak-q

Supporting Footage
Waymo's autonomous driving technology navigates a police controlled intersection
Courtesy of Waymo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OopTOjnD3qY

All images used are taken from new sites such as NDTV, New York Times, AP News and NPR.
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8min
October 05, 2024 #kausekolahapa: Sekolah Kebangsaan (ft Annsley)
Are kebangsaan school students all fluent in Malay? Are they really the symbol of Malaysia unity?
Tune in to Annsley who shares her kebangsaan school experience and also compares how different it was studying abroad as well.

Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!
Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia!
The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.

Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠
Credit
Intro and Outro Music
Portrait by Joe Layne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio
Join us, anak muda Malaysia!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

...more
23min
October 05, 2024 #kausekolahapa: Public Schools (Sekolah Kebangsaan)
Are kebangsaan school students all fluent in Malay? Are they really the symbol of Malaysia unity?
Tune in to Annsley who shares her kebangsaan school experience and also compares how different it was studying abroad as well.
Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!
Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia!
The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.
Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠
Credit
Intro and Outro Music
Portrait by Joe Layne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio
Join us, anak muda Malaysia!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

...more
23min
September 28, 2024 #kausekolahapa: Religious Schools (ft Siti Sumaiyah)
Student sekolah agama resis ke? I Kau Sekolah Apa

What are religious school students like?

Are they that ‘different’ from us?
Tune in to Siti Sumaiyah who shares how her private school experience leads to a more disciplined life!

Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!
Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia!
The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.

Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠
Credit
Memes
Nice by Michael Rosen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5WKsVnEA4
Owen Wilson’s wow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxiVYEjp0Ww
Tepuk Jidat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Z-gY-TNJ8

Upin Ipin’s ‘Betul Betul Betul’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9TG5DbRrA

Intro and Outro Music
Portrait by Joe Layne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio
Join us, anak muda Malaysia!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

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15min
September 20, 2024 #kausekolahapa: Boarding Schools (ft Aini and Nabiela)
Are boarding school kids the most successful ones today?

What secrets lies within these 'asrama kids'?

Tune in to Aini and Nabiela, past students from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) respectively as their share their experience and their perspectives on quality education for all.

Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!
Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia!

The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.

Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠

Credit
Intro and Outro Music
Portrait by Joe Layne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio

Join us, anak muda Malaysia!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

...more
27min
September 12, 2024 #kausekolahapa: International School (ft Bryant Koh)
How does an international school set up these young privileged kids for life? Are they guaranteed more success?
Tune in to Bryant Koh, Advisor to the Monash Political Awareness Club (MONPAC) and student from Monash University as he shares his views on learning and Malaysia!

Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!
Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia!

The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.

Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠

Credit
Intro and Outro Music
Portrait by Joe Layne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio

Featured Content
Meme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35KDnej1hlI

Sky Castle Ost 4 We all Lie by HAJIN (하진)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeVc3WskE4o

Join us, anak muda Malaysia!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

...more
24min
September 05, 2024 #kausekolahapa: Vernacular Schools (ft Jia Chung and Jotisri)
Are vernacular school students fluent in Malay? How are their experiences growing up?
Tune in to Jia Chung and Jotisri as they share their experiences in Chinese and Tamil schools respectively and how they shape their way to the Malaysian they are today!

Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!

Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia!

The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.

Technical Collaborative Partner
Renegade Radio
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠

Credit
Intro and Outro Music
Portrait by Joe Layne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio

Join us, anak muda Malaysia!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

...more
33min

FAQs about The Sambal Pod:

How many episodes does The Sambal Pod have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

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