Evening Edition

How much of a challenge is it for the blind to move around in our cities today? We explore new innovations that are being explored to help blind people better navigate in open spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This man started watching stand-up comedy in Cantonese from Form 1 and now he’s a regular “open-mic-er” and he’s even won the Short and Sweet last year! With English as his second language, it was an interesting journey for him to perform comedy in a language that he’s not comfortable in. We talked about the family-like situation in the Malaysian comedy scene and the difference between the stand up culture in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SK!N is a performance about human trafficking that goes a step beyond awareness to empathy, by bringing its audience through a simulated experience in the shoes of trafficked victims. In this programme, we speak to the creators of the production, survivors of human trafficking, and five of our staff members who experienced a demonstration of SK!N, held right here at BFM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She describes herself as a storyteller; telling stories in songs of her own. Priscillia Xavier has only been in the scene for a little more than 5 years, but she is already singing her way to a bright future. During our segment on News From Page 2, Richard was talking about some ridiculous architecture, here it is, the toilet sky scraper! Podcast image credits to: priscilliaxavier.wordpress.com Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Fuad Rahmat - dissect the pop-culture mammoth that is Rajinikanth's Kabali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - gush over the Greengrass/Damon return to the world of Bourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born from a lineage of magicians, Mahdi Moudini is now carrying on the legacy of his bloodline away from the land of Iran and is now bewildering the citizens of Malaysia. With a doctorate in magic, he can be found doing stage illusions to the masses and sometimes floating along the KL Tower during his free time. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Higher Education is mulling the decision for university students to temporarily defer their studies via a gap year to pursue other positive activities. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said in a quote: "We do not want to produce graduates who do not know much after coming out of universities,". On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Should varsity students consider taking a gap year? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfred Loh has a quirky and enthusiastic personality on and off air. He graduated with a diploma in communications in the early days and caught the acting bug ever since graduating. Listen back to the conversation as we talked all about the hard work that happens behind the scenes of acting be it on and off stage or screen. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on (untitled), Ezra and Uma take a look at Guns N Roses' Appetite for Destruction, the debut GnR album that garnered massive commercial success, and is one of the best-selling records of all times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a career that includes being a member of Guns N’ Roses, on stage with Nancy Sinatra as well as a college professor, Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal is completely unique in the world of rock & roll. Ezra Zaid caught up with him after a guitar clinic and shared his thoughts on the economics of music, being recommended by guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and his current band, Art of Anarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love, life and everything in between is show that is essentially just about that. Take it as a curious guide into the world of relationships. In this episode, we explore the ultimate heart breaker in relationships - rejection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The comic book, the strip, the superhero lark, they have traditionally been seen as a “low” cultural form - filled with coarse language, silly jokes, and subversive sentiments not worthy of critical attention. They have been overlooked by serious scholars and academics because they’re circulated in newspapers and sold at corner shops rather than hung in museums and galleries. Lately, however, the comic book is slowly beginning to gain the attention of serious academics. And it's not just Art Spiegelman’s Maus or Harvey Pekar’s American Splendour or Joe Sacco’s Palestine. Of late, even the more conventional corner shop comics have gained recognition in academic circles. This month, on When We Last Left Our Heroes, Uma speaks to Dr. Dominic Davies about comics and academia, and how this recent revival on television and cinema has helped elevate the art form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things the United States government has been actively pursuing in is engaging with the youth of the world. As part of fostering mutual understanding among teachers, schools and communities, the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs have an exchange programme called the Fulbright Distinguished Award in teaching Program. We speak to our guests about how the programme works, its success and how exchange programmes like this actually work for better understanding and healthier relationships between countries. On The Evening Edition, Umapagan Ampikaipakan speaks to some of these young people who’ve travelled across the world to come teach English in Malaysia - he asks them about their role as cultural ambassadors, he asks them what part these soft power initiatives play in improving America's image in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francis Wolf considers himself as everybody’s surrogate friend, also that’s the name of his 2nd solo album, The Surrogate Friend! This man has been in the Malaysian music industry since the good ol’ days in the 90’s with his old band Spunky Funggy but he has now entered the independent scene. Give his album a go, you won’t regret it! Listen Here Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcome special guest Harold Monfils to talk about his epic feature documentary that tells the dark gripping real life story of British conflict photographer, Jason P. Howe, and his adventures on the frontline of four wars in Colombia, Iraq, Lebanon, and Afghanistan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - review Star Trek Beyond, the latest instalment in JJ Abrams' recently rebooted Star Trek universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since DBKL's recent announcement to increase parking rates in the city, many Malaysians have taken to print and social media to voice their displeasure. In light of this, we'd like to ask you today on Talkback: What are the biggest challenges you face in getting around the Klang Valley? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were to order ‘movement coaching’, with a side of acting, a dash of TV hosting and a sprinkle of event hosting, you’d get Hansen Lee. Hansen has demonstrated how versatile he is, be it being on screen or coaching others. He also has a persistent character, and a passion for life that fuelled him in his recovery from a herniated disc. Listen to our conversation as we put this handsome hunk to the test of Smartypants, on That Time Of Night! Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Momma’s always told us not to play with our food, but this Momma is doing just the opposite. Samantha Lee is a food artist that encourages her children to eat by making mealtimes fun! Little did she know that her fun idea gave her the international success and collaborations with famous international companies including ESPN and Turkish Airlines. Eating broccoli has never been so enjoyable until she came along. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma take a look at U2's Rattle and Hum, their shameless tribute to Americana, their return to roots, their sprawling double album that features live tracks, cover versions, collaborations, snippets of other people's music, blues, gospel, R&B, and soul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future is bleak. In our ceaseless efforts to build the future, are we merely plotting our own demise? Are we paving the way for our eventual enslavement at the hands of our robot overlords? This month, on Eureka, Uma speaks to the queen of crappy robots, the mistress of malfunction - Simone Giertz - who tries to reassure him that all is not yet lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This nature loving personality was born in an art-centric family but didn’t catch the entertainment bug until he came over to Malaysia. Jonathan Putra was the host of Channel V and the current host for Go Asean Season 3, he has an explosively enthusiastic personality and we just had so much fun talking with him. He’s also involved in EPIC Homes, a non-profit initiative that focuses on building homes for underprivileged Malaysians. Check them out at https://www.epichome.org/ . Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love, Life and Everything in Between is a show that is essentially just about that. Take it as a curious guide into the world of relationships. In this episode we explore the laws of attraction and the idea of love as a positive addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence plays a pivotal role in promoting internal and external security, maintaining peace, stability and prosperity, and protecting personal freedom and our way of life. However, how aware are we of the significant role that the global defence market plays in our lives? Do we really know that much about what is going on with the rapidly increasing government expenditure on defence? We speak to Ben Moores, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She has been breaking tensions in the room with her jokes since she was a youngster, Atsuko decided to dedicate her life to making people laugh and entertaining everybody as much as she can. Now, Atsuko's making the masses laugh harder than they have ever been, she's also in Malaysia to record for Comedy Central's Stand Up, Asia! Comedy Central will be on HyppTV CH609. Find out more about Atsuko from our podcast! Also, don't forget to check out her website here and here! Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has seen great gains in terms of female empowerment but what does that mean? On today's show, we zoom in on womenomics in the Muslim world, the progress that has been made thus far, and if the Fourth Industrial Revolution, when AI and robots take over the world, is a boon or a bane. Saadia Zahidi is a co-author of two WEF reports: The Global Gender Gap Report and The Future of Jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Curtis is one of Malaysia’s singer-songwriters who has carried the torch for Malaysia into the international scene including the US and also Indonesia. He’s also the guy who wrote a viral breakup song, from his telco. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia Low was a bright student straight out of university, she’s a headstrong young lady who knows what she wants. She has been the editor and chief editor for a few magazines before this including Cleo, Harper’s Bazaar. Claudia has also tried her hand in acting with INDICINE and KLPAC. Join our conversation to find out more about Claudia! Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the news yesterday, it was reported that some parent groups are advocating for a 'No jab, No school' policy. Should vaccination be made compulsory? Are there other options we should be considering? On Talkback Thursday, we're asking: Should kids who are not vaccinated be prevented from going to school? Our lines will be open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has a fascination with giving voice and characters to inanimate objects, he's Brian Zimmerman! Brian has had a lot of experience with voice overs, radio dramas, anime and recently he's educating children with puppetry. Check out his website for more exciting stuff for your kids at www.brianzimmerman.biz Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Getaway is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is their first album since 1989 that isn’t produced by Rick Rubin. This time around, they collaborated with critically acclaimed producer Danger Mouse. This week, Uma and Ezra listen to the latest from RHCP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In its 7th year, the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (MACC) continues to reach new audiences featuring the comedic talents of Douglas Lim, Kuah Jenhan, Phoon Chi Ho and Dr. Jason Leong. Right before their recent performance in KL, Ezra Zaid caught up with Douglas Lim backstage to talk comedy, pre-show rituals and what it's like to be on tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baki Zainal has a secret weapon that opens doors to multiple opportunities in life; his fluent control of the Mandarin language and his energetic personality have made him a person to be sought out in the Malaysian entertainment industry. We talked to him about his genesis and passion. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love, life and everything in between is show that is essentially just about that. Take it as a curious guide into the world of relationships. In this episode we find out the art of flirting with flirting expert, Jean Smith and Asia's Top Dating Coach; Mr David Tian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early marriage and forced marriage is most common in South Asia and West and Central Africa. Every year, an estimated two million girls give birth before they turn 15. Young girls face the greatest risk of complications from pregnancy and childbirth - yet they are often invisible in statistics and excluded from development interventions. We delve into the issues with our guests from UNFPA and Sisters In Islam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshinee Mookaiah is young, talented, and ambitious. Besides writing her thesis for her final year at HELP University she loves to make people laugh during her free time. From talking about the frustrations of being an awkward Indian girl in an Indian family, she has taken the initiative to set up her own comedy club in her university. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Texas students, Pax Jones along with South Asian Indian sisters Mirosha and Yanusha Yogaraja created a photo series titled, "Unfair and lovely" tackling global colorization and the skin lightening-cream product that Indian women use. We speak to her to find out more about the campaign and her cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final Euro Special, Ross Yusof and guests, Dez Corkhill, Nicolas Anil & Gogulan Dorairajoo relive the semi finals where Portugal put an end to Welsh dreams of reaching their 1st final. Were Wales hamstrung by suspensions? Were they too negative? Hosts France are through to Sunday's showpiece final after knocking out the reigning world champions, Germany. What now for Joachim Low? Will he stay on? Also, transfer talk. 120m Euros for Paul Pogba? Jordan Ibe to Bournemouth, Skrtel to Fenerbache, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hameer is a rare gem in the folds of Malaysia’s independent singer-songwriter scene. Once upon a time, Hameer Zawawi was the vocalist of his own band called Ask Me Again, but after pursuing a degree in games development he has come into the independent music scene and pioneered a new genre of which his peers dub, Fantasy-Folk. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He started of with a degree in bio-technology, only to find out that his true calling in life was to produce music. With humble beginnings comprising of 2 mics and an iMac; he has built Starmount Studios into a strong establishment that it is today. Be sure to check out his website at www.starmountstudio.com. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love, life and everything in between is show that is essentially just about that. Take it as a curious guide into the world of relationships. In this first episode we speak to Dr Arthur Aron about his study on vulnerability and its affects on intimacy and interpersonal closeness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years ago, the lonelygirl15 video blog series debuted on YouTube with a 1:35-minute clip of a teenage girl introducing herself to the webcam. The series quickly became hugely popular, but suspicious fans soon launched a fervent effort to find out if the series was real or a hoax. We head back to the early days of YouTube with one of the website's earliest sensations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Dez Corkhill, Craig Morraies and Gogulan Dorairajoo look at Wales' run at Euro 2016. Are they all reliant on Gareth Bale? Will Hal Robson Kanu find a new club for himself after his goal? Then there was Germany v Italy. Dez is not impressed by the quality of play and no one , til today, can make any sense of Simone Zaza's penalty. France made light work of Iceland, unlike England, but the guys all see flaws with the French. A preview of the midweek SFs and Transfer News. We give you the latest done deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dash Steam is a Pakistani living in Malaysia, he started off teaching English to kids and cracking his head trying to entertain his students. After years of practicing at open mics, he's causing chaos among his audiences in shows left and right. Watch out people, the Dash locomotive is plowing forward full steam ahead! Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Peris began his career in photojournalism in 1957, and while he's left the field, he is now one of the region's most accomplished photographers. We speak to the veteran to hear his ideas on photography, his defense of black-and-white, and life lessons as an artist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Keeshaanaan, Vijhay & Sam talk about Roy Hodgson's resignation. Where did Roy go wrong? Was it squad selection. in game tactics, substitutions? Who is the right man for England, moving forward? There's a full preview of the Quarter Finals. Portugal are the first team through thanks to their penalty shootout win over Poland. Who will join them from Wales v Belgium, Germany v Italy and France v Iceland?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fikri Fadzil is honest, humble, down to earth and surprisingly very humorous. He runs a music website called The Weekend (www.the-wknd.com), where he looks out for the independent musicians in Malaysia by giving them coverage on his site. Lookout for his solo musical project, “Bayangan”! Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey said that Malaysian parents were willing to go into debt to help finance their child's education. Majority of those surveyed said they would even compromise their own financial security to do so. But should we go that far? Shouldn't we be worrying instead about our retirement? On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Would you sacrifice everything for your children's education?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kimbeley Yap is made of steel, both in physique and in mentality. From being a swimmer to cyclingst to being a triathlete, she has represented the Nation and bagged gold medals twice in the SEA games. Although she’s not battling for medals anymore, she’s back on her feet stronger than ever and is now even a personal trainer for many out there. Did we mention that she has a book too? Log on to her website (www.kimbeley.com) to purchase her book, “But By Grace”. Enjoyed what you have heard? Then check out our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.