Evening Edition

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - disagree on how they feel about the sexy new Brad Pitt/Marion Cotillard World War II spy thriller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - have a good ol' cry over A Monster Calls. (Actually, it's Uma that does most of the crying...)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's the Ryan Seacrest of Malaysia according to many. Public figure Kevin Chong joins us tonight to talk about his experiences as an emcee and host in Malaysia as well as what the job often entails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2017 is here and money seems to be on our minds a lot. Malaysians are still struggling with healthcare costs. Parents have had to pay double for their children's school supplies. Recently-married couples are nursing personal loans they took to finance their big day. Malaysians are taking up 2 jobs to sustain their income. And amidst all this, loan sharks lurk in the background offering their hassle-free services; until, of course, you default on your loan repayment. This evening on Talkback Thursday, we're asking: Would you use a money lending facility to help with your debt? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainability is the aim of the game for Build For Tomorrow. Ruben Cortes, Associate Director of the initiative joins us to talk about their efforts in building sustainable living areas and spreading awareness about the cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spicing up Gospel with a splash of Soul and R&B, producer Jerry Wexler lifted Aretha Franklin to the throne as Soul Queen with this one, earning her spot as the first woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It was through this album that Aretha Franklin paid tribute to Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Ray Charles. It is the same album that is home to the truly iconic anthem of female empowerment, ‘Respect’, that’s punchy intro created waves on the radio at the time and still has that same impact today. Join Ezra and Uma as they bring us through ‘I Never Loved A Man the Way I Loved You’, inarguably one of the greatest soul albums of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ezra as he speaks to Nobel Prize winner Professor Brian Schmidt about science, the universe and everything in between.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year of change for Marina, with her taking a break from her famous 'Musings' column after 25 years. We pick her brain for answers ,both about the issues her column encompassed and her life growing up as the daughter of a politician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help.. More specifically, help that comes in the form of advice. It’s the stuff we look for when we’ve got a problem that needs fixing. Thanks to the internet, advice is pretty easy to find. There are advice columns on just about everything, from what to do with your finances to how to spice up your love life. But pre-internet days, if you had a weird or embarrassing problem that you wouldn’t want to ask your friends and family about, there was no one better to help you out, than an agony aunt. We speak to Niamh Fitzpatrick, a radio agony aunt to learn more about what it’s like to dispense advice to the lost and confused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Nicolas & Gogulan join Ross on the 1st show of the new year to discuss Chelsea's 13th successive win, Liverpool beating Man City, Spurs winning big again, Man United leaving it late and Olivier Giroud's scorpion kick. There's also Winners & Losers of the weekend and a full preview of the Monday night matches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart, Dez and Shankar join Ross to lookback at the weekend's EPL, where Man City were held by Crystal Palace, Man Utd fail to win against Southampton, Chelsea whipping Stoke, Mo Salah beating Leicester and West Brom drawing against Arsenal. The guys highlight cheating in football and producer Andy gives you the Winners & Losesrs of the weekend. Also, New Years day preview & the midweek games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray, Vijhay & Shankar join Ross to discuss the Boxing Day fixtures which saw Chelsea chalk up their 12th win in a row. Also, Liverpool & Spurs win big and Mkhitarian scored a sublime offside goal for Man Utd. A full preview of the weekend which sees Liverpool host Man City. Chelsea going for their 13th win against Stoke, whilst Arsenal & Man Utd host Palace & Middlesbrough respectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's got a style of music almost as unique as her name. Indie artist Froya joins us again on the show to talk about what she's been up to and also to discuss her recent wins at the AIM awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - take a look at Japan's highest grossing movie of 2016, Makoto Shinkai's "Kimi no Na wa".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - sing and dance to the movie most likely to win big at next year's Oscars, Damien Chazelle's "La La Land".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people do good and others want people who do good to get noticed. Thankfully,we have one of each in the studio tonight. Hayati Ismail works hard at redistributing wasted edible food, and Richard Ker is the gentlemen who compiled a list for heroes like her to get some of the recognition they deserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"YO!" should be the way he introduces himself to everyone. Zafran Aqil, champion yo-yo competitor, joins us to talk about going pro in an activity most of us consider a childhood past time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of design is often an abstract concept to most of us (pun intended), but fear not, for Design Union is here to save the day! Meet Cliff and Suek Mei, the people trying to educate us about things like the lost art of Risography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Vijhay & Gogulan join Ross to previe the Boxing Day fixtures. The early kivk off sees Sam Allardyce's Crystal Palace make the short trip to Watford. Is Big Sam guaranteed to keep Palace up? Will Conte's Chelsea noth up their 12th win in succession? Even without Costa & Kante? David Moyes returns to Old Trafford as the Sunderland manager and Joe Allen returns to Anfield as a Stoke City player. Also Treatment Table and a big shout each from the guys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Keeshaanan & Andy join Ross to talk about Alan Pardew's sacking from Crystal Palace and also discuss Sam Allardyce as his possible replacement. They also take a look at the Championship where Newcastle are setting the pace with Brighton, Ligue 1, where Mario Balotelli is still in the headlines, La Liga, where Real Madrid are top of the roost and the Bundesliga, where RB Leipzig are making waves. Also a quick run through the Boxing Day EPL fixtures & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - celebrate Christmas by celebrating the movies of Shane Black.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been thinking of helping the environment but also a little clueless as to how to get about it, Claire Sancelot, Director of The Hive, is here to enlighten us. Her initiatives for natural products and zero waste management are fantastic to say the least. She'll be here to spread the word on how easy it actually is be an environmentalist and how easy it is to help out our planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2016 has really been an eventful year - the US elections, Trump, Brexit, and much more. In this show, we are joined by our internal panel to review all the biggest stories from 2016.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debaters Kelviin & Ameera will undoubtedly get their points across to us about the debating scene in Malaysia. It will DEFINITELY be convincing since they're both champion debaters and coaches to the younger generation. They'll also be telling us about Malaysia's monumental achievements on the international stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldierocks is an international DJ and broadcaster with a celebrity following that includes Madonna, Giorgio Armani and Richard Branson (she's performed exclusively for them all). Her weekly global radio show 'The Selector', goes out to a staggering 44 countries; from Vietnam to Russia to Palestine to right here in Malaysia. With 4.3 million dedicated weekly listeners, the Sunday Times has described it as "the most cutting-edge British music show out there". We find out about her life as Sam Hall, her career as a global DJ and what it takes to spot the next big thing in music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do he hate broccoli? Why are we resentful of immigrants? Why does the smell of poo make us gag? In several new books and a steady stream of research papers, scientists have been exploring the evolution of disgust and its role in attitudes toward food, sexuality and even other people. This month, on Eureka, Umapagan Ampikaipakan speaks to Professor Val Curtis about the science of why we go "ewww".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's ALWAYS dressed to kill, that is besides bedtime of course. Andre Amir joins us tonight to tell us how he got to being voted Best Dressed Man in multiple competitions as well as how hard it is to be a fashionista.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perils of Perception Survey looks at 40 countries and measures the accuracy of public perceptions about key global issues. It looks at a variety of issues, such as perceptions of how much is spent on healthcare, population growth, and also social issues like abortion and sex before marriage. India clinches the title of most ignorant country in the world but Malaysia has done pretty well in this survey. We are the 5th least ignorant country in the world. To find out more about the report,we speak to Bobby Duffy, managing director of the Ipsos Mori Social Research Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Nic & Gogulan join Ross to talk about the weekend's EPL. Chelsea winning for the 11th consecutive time. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's brace carrying Man Utd to their 3rd win in a row. A decent comeback from Leicester City against Stoke. A game of 2 halves for Arsenal against Man City. Negredo scoring again for Middlesbrough. Winners & Losers of the weekend plus a preview of the Merseyside derby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes on a Monday we need a good old laugh, and there are people that we can rely on to make that happen. Prakash and Brian are two of those people. Join us as we talk about the final open mic at PJLA, unfortunate Taxi rides, and what not to decorate your Christmas Tree with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much has been said about Aung San Suu Kyi and her inaction on the apparent Rohingya humanitarian crisis. Why hasn't the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate acted yet? We speak to political scientist Dr. Marco Buente to understand the current political situation in Myanmar and the position that Aung San Suu Kyi is in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His heart was almost as big as his hair but he seems to have a new surprise about it in store. Bo Iqram is a talented musician, DJ and producer who is seemingly made of pure passion. We invite him back after a year to find out what he’s been up to, what married life is like, and in which direction he’s taking his new persona Cuurley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Leon Tan - try to answer that perennial question of whether or not popular culture is at risk of a Star Wars overload?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - break down the latest installment in Disney's newly minted Star Wars Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, we've got Shareeta Selvaraj joining us in the studio. Although most would know her as a contestant on Asia's Next Top Model, she's also a Law graduate. We’re going to sit her down and ask her what’s next on the radar for former contestant? What exactly does she do now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was reported yesterday, that IDEAS, (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) doesn’t support the idea of cash incentives to encourage more births. This was with regard to the Terengganu government’s programme to raise birth levels in the state. IDEAS says that it’s irresponsible and dangerous to encourage families to have more children when they can’t afford it. And it's hardly surprising to hear Malaysians say these days that money is the reason why they think twice about having kids. On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Is money the deciding factor, when it comes to having kids? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being the living, physical embodiment of the energiser bunny, Chef Wan always proves to be an enthusiastic guest. For tonight's show, he promises not to talk solely about his journey to the top, but also give us some insight into leading a more holistic life. Let’s see how many words Rich can get in during the interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This second studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter, Van Morrison, has been called a concept album and wasn't a hit when it first made its debut. But over time, it has proven to be rock music's greatest and most important records, with special praise for its arrangements and songwriting. Join Ezra and Uma as they spin folk-rock tunes from Morrison's 1968 album; Astral Weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of baby-dumping cases is on the rise here in Malaysia and one angle that is glaringly overlooked are the mothers of these abandoned babies. Why do they resort to such measures? How do they force themselves to carry on with life despite their past actions? Do they have the care and support they need when everyone else has turned their backs on them? We discuss the social and psychological impact these helpless mothers face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart, Gogulan & Sam join Ross to analyze Manchester City's defeat at Leicester. Why did pep play 2 at the back? They also discuss a resilient Arsenal this season, Chelsea's 9th win in a row, Man United winning at home since September and Liverpool's home draw with West Ham. The chaps give you their Winners & Losers of the weekend and preview the midweek EPL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Ray & Vijhay join Ross to talk about Arsenal winning their group in the UCL, Leicester getting thrashed in Portugal, Spurs finally winning at Wembley anf Man City's dead rubber with Celtic. Also, Man United through to the last 32 of the Europa League whilst Southampton exit. Full weekend preview including Man United v Spurs, Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn't find the definition of a "Brocation" in the dictionaries, so we decided the best person to bring on to our show (again) is SonaOne, one of the participants of "The Ultimate BROcation", a new TV show premiering on the 14th of December. Warning: Show will be testosterone induced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Arvind Ethan David - have a big ol' chat about adapting Douglas Adams, about the golden age of television, about Netflix, and about what it’s like to work in Hollywood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KLPAC fellow since 2012, Kelvin has lent a hand to various theatre works, both internationally and locally. Now lecturing at Sunway, we'll bring him on the show to show us more about what is different when it comes to working in theatre, apart from not having the camera in front of your face all the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening on Talkback, we’re talking about the bane of every Malaysian driver, traffic. Inspired by what’s currently happening in Paris where they’ve banned cars for the second day running as a means of controlling pollution, we’d like to know how you’d respond to the same being done here, as a means of controlling the traffic situation. So we’d like to ask you today, would you support the banning of cars to improve traffic conditions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Jacqueline, the husband and wife brains of Malaysia's massive book sale, will be coming down to share with us the joy of reading, and why they decided that Big Bad Wolf was going to be the event where people can get their books at a dirt-cheap price. We promise you, there are lots of stories to be told. (Pun is fully intended)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the '60s came to a close, Marvin Gaye was forced to ask some serious questions about the world as he found it; the result was the sublimely soulful piece of social commentary, 'What's Going On'. It has been hailed as Marvin Gaye's masterpiece and soul music's finest moment. What's Going On, a song cycle focusing on the shattered American dream of the early 1970s, melded a darkly atmospheric, jazzy sound with heartfelt lyrics about the country's military plight abroad and socio‑economic problems at home. Join Ezra and Uma as they listen through the album that Gaye referred to as a "gift from God".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Japanese invasion of Malaya, Uma speaks to author and historian Andrew Barber about the tragic life of Doris Van der Straaten - an Australian citizen, the wife of a Malayan Eurasian, World War II prisoner-of-war, and the eventual mistress of the Japanese Army’s Western Garrison commander in Kuala Lumpur during the Occupation of Malaya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready for a poetry 101? Muhammad Zhafir, spoken word poet was always mistaken for a rapper, but he stands his ground on being the former. He'll come on air with us to tell us more of the poetry scene, and prove his stance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netizens were aghast back in 2013 when traces of horse meat were discovered in Swedish meatballs produced for furniture giant Ikea, labeled as beef and pork. It's led to the uncovering of complex networks of crime, alerting consumers and food manufacturers to an emerging global scandal: food fraud. Bruce Baillie, chairman of PwC’s Global Food Supply and Integrity Services speaks to us about just how fake some of our food can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.