Evening Edition

Each year, the British High Commission supports a select group of Malaysian talents across all industries, to embark on a year long masters program in the UK. It isn't just an opportunity to develop professionally and academically in world class institutions- for many, it is the exposure to cultures, friendships and networks that are truly transformative. To get a more personal insight, we ask three alumni to share their stories of life before, during and after their year as a Chevening scholar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - watch the sequel to the most revolutionary Keynote presentation ever made and urge you to #BeInconvenient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Jason Leong, and Christine Wong - wonder just how many inches of Snow Daenerys is expecting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't think about it but the music industry plays a huge part in generating a country's economy. For Malaysia, the industry contributed between RM5.5 billion and RM6.1 billion to the GDP per year, and as a result created between 75,000 and 83,000 job opportunities per year too. These findings are based on the Economic Impact Study of the Malaysian Music Industry; a first-time study carried out by the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia, in collaboration with PwC. Ezra speaks to RIM President about the findings of this study and what it means for the future of our music industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Pravin & Gogulan look at Man United's 4-0 win over Swansea. Are they clicking into gear? A team to fear? Who do Swans splash Sigurdsson cash on? Also, Southampton 3 West Ham 2. England goalkeepers do not impress. Chicharito is the ultimate penalty box poacher. LIverpool beating Crystal Palace. How important has Mane become for LFC? Arsenal unlucky at the Brittania, Spurs unlucky at Wembley, Winners & Losers, Man City v Everton & more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often associate firemen with their big red trucks, saving cats from trees, and fighting fire of course. But the intensity of the situation in which they brave deadly flames to save lives is never fully realised until we're exposed to news footage of 9/11, or the recent Grenfell Tower tragedy in the UK or in recent local news of houses catching fire here in the Klang Valley. So, we thought we'd speak to our unsung heroes from the City Fire & Rescue Department here in Kuala Lumpur for insights into their lives as firemen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Keeshaanan & Arvind discuss Liverpool and Celtic's wins in their respective UCL playoffs. They also talk about Everton in the Europa League and Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona. There's a full EPL weekend preview. Can Swansea fill that Sigurdsson hole in time for Man United's visit? Can Huddersfield make it 2 wins on the trot? Will Spurs freeze again at Wembley or will they put Chelsea to the sword? Includes, Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - find joy in the same-old-same-old that is The Hitman's Bodyguard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - urge you not to watch (or take your kids to watch) the raging dumpster fire that is The Emoji Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report during a TN50 forum revealed that the youth are starting to flock to new villages outside the cities due to the rising costs of living in KL and lack of opportunities. In search of a better life, young Malaysians are moving into these new villages by choice. Today on Talkback, we’d like to know what you think your prospects are (or would be) outside of KL? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the crucible of the passion around Barack Obama's historic campaign, two Middle Eastern wars, and the impending economic collapse, John Legend and Roots drummer Questlove hashed out the idea to dig through their crates and came up with 10 covers from the glory years of soul in the '60s and '70s. The resulting product was a masterful reimagining of 60’s and 70’s urban protest songs. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma listen to the deeply soulful "Wake Up!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SEA Games is here once again...it’s that time where Malaysian athletes finally get to have their precious moments in the sun. That’s where the spotlight usually is but this evening, we're gonna be looking through a slightly different lens. We're going to be focusing on an individual and indeed an industry that’s just as heavily invested in the past and the future of sports in Malaysia...sports journalism. We speak to Tony Mariadass, former sports editor at The Malay Mail, who’s been in the field for over 3 decades.Brought to you by Mah Sing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former FELDA chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad has been remanded for five days in a graft probe into hotel purchases in London and Kuching by Felda Investment Corporation (FIC). We speak with Cynthia Gabriel, Founding Director of Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), about the significance of the remand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - review Netflix's take on what is widely considered to be the world's most popular manga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - check out the first four episodes of The Defenders and hope and pray that it's better than the dumpster fire that was Iron Fist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love stories about ghost sightings, alien abductions, mysterious creatures including Bigfoot and such. They seem to add an element of mystery or fantasy to our daily lives. But beliefs in such paranormal claims can be harmful, and might have explanations that are non-paranormal after all. We speak with Professor Christopher French, a prominent expert in the field of anomalistic psychology, about possible explanations for seemingly paranormal experiences. He is the founder of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Gogulan & Shankar join Ross to talk about the EPL opening weekend and discuss the same problems facing Arsenal and Liverpool. Why do teams insist on zonal marking? Man City and Spurs won against promoted sides, Brighton & Newcastle, respectively whilst Huddersfield went top on Saturday after beating Crystal Palace. The guys also talk about Man United's 4-0 win against West Ham. Are Lukaku & Matic the missing pieces of Jise's jigsaw? Also, Winners & Losers and a preview of Hoffenheim v Liverpool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've always been told that pink is for girls and blue is for boys- but when was this decided and by whom? Jo Paoletti, a professor of American Studies and author of the book, Pink and Blue: Telling the Girls from the Boys in America, shares the colourful tale of how these two shades first became gendered, the implications it's had, and the changing attitudes that may or may not suggest it's less desirable for a girl to love the colour pink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Vijhay & Keeshaanan discuss Real Madrid's Super Cup win over Man United. The gulf in class, Real's midfield and United's Plan B when they are chasing a game. The guys also look at Man Utd's summer signings and look at West Ham, their opponents on Sunday. Can the Hammers cause an upset? There's a full preview of the opening weekend. An update of who's injured in the Treatment Table and 3 enormous calls in 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - take a look at the trailer for Comedian Hari Kondabolu's feature-length documentary in which he confronts his long standing “nemesis” Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - finally get to watch Asghar Farhadi's award-winning masterpiece on the big screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - boogie the night away with Zardu Hasselfrau and the Sneeples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - freak out at the next installment in... argh... dolls... evil... creepy... demon dolls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - take a look at the teaser trailer for Ready Player One and ponder if Steven Spielberg really is the best person to adapt Ernest Cline's best-selling novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kuala Lumpur City Draft Plan 2020 was launched in May 2008, and initially slated to be gazetted in 2009. Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said in February that the plan cannot be gazetted because land prices have risen significantly since the initial draft plan. We speak with TPr. Hj Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar, President of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, as well as planning law expert Derek Fernandez, about what happens when development continues without a gazetted city plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said that starting early next year, students across the country will be allowed to bring certain electronic gadgets to class. However, he also said that mobile phones would not be allowed, as students were to concentrate on studying and not chatting with their friends. Today, on Talkback, we're going to be discussing the role of electronic devices in schools. Should mobile phones be allowed in schools? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on (Untitled), Uma and Ezra take a listen to Sufjan Stevens' fifth studio album, Illinois, the musician's greatest commercial and critical success to date. The album is features references to places, events, and people in Illinois, complete with heart-wrenching melodies and complex orchestral arrangements. It was named the best-reviewed album of 2005 by review aggregator Metacritic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here in Malaysia, we're very familiar with the Rohingya refugee crisis that exploded in 2015. Thousands of Rohingya people fled to neighbouring countries to escape persecution. There is yet to be a solution to the crisis and the delay in one has created a new problem...forced marriages and child brides. Mahi Ramakrishnan's new film, Bou, reveals the trafficking of Rohingya girls from Myanmar to become child brides here for local Rohingya men. Joining her is Hafsar, a Rohingya activist who works very closely with the community here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Bahir Yeusuff, and Jason Leong - can't stop gushing about Daenerys and her dragons. (No. That isn't an euphemism.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's unfortunate that we're all too familiar with news about poaching, and wildlife species losing their habitats due to deforestation and pollution. But are we becoming desensitized to information about threats to the wildlife? How much does the general public care about biodiversity? We talk about educating communities on wildlife conservation with Dr. Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz, Associate Professor on ecology and biodiversity conservation at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus; as well as John Mathai, Chief Operating Officer of Rimba Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1st show of the season, the guys discuss Neymar Jnr's world record transfer. What is the knock-on effect? Is Neymar really leaving to better himself? The guys also talk about Arsenal and their Community Shield win. Do the Gunners look like they might mount a threat this season? And what about Chelsea? They also discuss Liverpool, Man City, Spurs, Everton, assess the newly promoted sides and preview the European Super Cup between Real Madrid and Man Utd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey all!We've been away for a while, but don't think that we haven't been doing anything whilst we've been away. We have something a little special for you.   Back in April we managed to sit down with Sheila Majid, but we never got the chance to air the interview. So for those of you who went to see her over the weekend, or didn't - and for those of you with Sheila Fever, this one is for you.   In this candid interview Sheila speaks about the state of the music industry here in Malaysia, the state of the economy, education, and how she took 3 years to decide what would be on her latest album offering 'Boneka'.   Sit back, turn it up and listen along.   Big love from Rich and Addy and the TTON team.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the battles we’ve been fighting for a long time is to end the stigmatisation of mental illnesses. But what's also harmful is to romanticise them, as seen in glamourised portrayals of negative emotions on films and social media. We discuss the healthy and unhealthy ways of speaking about mental illnesses with Dr. Chua Sook Ning, clinical psychologist and founder of RELATE Malaysia, as well as Lim Su Lin from Penang Institute in KL, where she’s a research analyst on the mental healthcare system in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - have a big ol' chat about all the goings on at San Diego Comic Con 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - are very unhappy with the Malaysian censorship board and their decision to cut this movie to ribbons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - encourage you not to watch this pretentious self-serious attempt at schlocky sci-fi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - can't figure out how Stephen King's epic fantasy got reduced to a middling YA-made-for-television special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - can't quite work out how to feel about Luc Besson's insanely ambitious adaptation of the cult favourite graphic novels featuring spacio-temporal agents Valerian and Laureline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a study by Eco-Business Research, sponsored by pump solutions company Grundfos, more than half of Malaysians who were surveyed thought that rural and urban planning to tackle floods in the country were not effective in the face of extreme weather events. We speak with TPr. Hj Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar, President of Malaysian Institute of Planners, about what more can be done to better prepare cities and towns for floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening, we’re going to be talking about youth and politics. So, in recent years, we’ve seen a huge uptick in interest, in the role that young people play in politics. Political parties here are making big efforts to engage with the youth through forums like TN50. But it would appear, that young Malaysians, may not be as empowered or as savvy as their counterparts in the developed world. A recent survey concluded that over half of young Malaysians are undecided about who they want to vote for in the upcoming elections. So on Talkback today, we're asking you, are Malaysian youth politically savvy? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma listen to Tom Petty's 1979 breakout, produced by Jimmy Iovine and recorded at the legendary Sound City Studios, the juggernaut album that would push the Gainesville rockers out of the swamp and into the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, it's been firmly established that sex in advertising sells. It doesn't matter what product it is- as long as there is a nearly nude woman attached, the chances of attracting those eyes and clicks are high. But in 2017, does sex in advertising remain a timeless formula or is it nothing more than a tired cliche? We find out with consumer psychologist Dr. Cathrine Jansson-Boyd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - take a big fat dump on the cinematic atrocity that is Overdrive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Jason Leong, and Christine Wong - swoon over Daenerys Targaryen's and Jon Snow's meet cute in the latest episode of Game of Thrones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was destined for a high-flying career in the corporate world but Alina chose to teach instead. And she chose to teach underprivileged children from low income communities - the kids who always get left behind. Her aim? That one day children will be inventors, not users; innovators not consumers. We catch up with the gutsy girl on her vision of how we can better connect with our kids in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first series of the Auditor-General's report 2016 has been published. According to the report, there's been an overall improvement in financial management among all federal ministries and statutory bodies. However, the report also shows that misuse of funds and inefficiencies continue to happen. We speak with Cynthia Gabriel, Founding Director of the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), about what's needed to make the A-G report really count.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are still underrepresented in the global tech workforce, and thus there are few female role models that can inspire girls to take up a career in STEM fields. Rekha Pai Kamath, who set foot in Silicon Valley in 1993, is one such role model. She takes us through her journey in the tech industry. We also speak with two young app developers who are the Malaysian semifinalists of the Technovation Challenge 2017, a global competition that helps girls learn skills to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. Ellysha and Adinda talk to us about the creation process of their CityZen app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenpeace has launched its first office in Malaysia. We speak with Naderev ‘Yeb’ Saño, Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia, about the state of environmental activism in Malaysia, and what they aim to achieve having established the new office in Kuala Lumpur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Alex von Tunzelmann - ponder if historical accuracy always makes for the most compelling cinema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Malaysian woman, Cheng and her son, also of Malaysian citizenship, have been banned from leaving China. This comes as a result of a long and complicated child custody struggle, involving Cheng’s ex-husband, who is a Chinese national. According to reports, her ex-husband abducted their son twice. After 820 days, Cheng was reunified with her son, only to find out two days later that a travel ban had been imposed on them.   Cheng's family has started a petition to get the Chinese government to address this issue. You can find out more at http://bit.ly/petition-Free2MalaysiansInChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.