Evening Edition

We have come to know and love this person over the years, but if there’s one thing she will always be remembered for it’s that Azura Zainal was the Disney Channel girl. Alongside her partner-in-crime, Jien, both of them were the quintessential faces of our childhood days. What can we say? We get very nostalgic sometimes.   Directly after high school, Azura entered a competition for Disney Channel and she beat out thousands of other entries to grab the elusive spot as a presenter on Disney Buzz. But besides that, Azura has delved into other various entertainment jobs. Her resumé for emceeing alone stands tall among the crowd for she has been the master of ceremonies for every imaginable party, event, function, press release or launch party that we could think of.   Also, she ventured into radio work as she became an announcer for both Hitz.FM and RED FM. Her love for charity work has also been influential both in her life and others when she was helping BRAT, Roda Impian, Pan Pacific and many more. In her own personal life, Azura is an adventurist and she enjoys doing extreme things like scuba diving with sharks, climbing active volcanoes, abseiling and white water rafting.   Some notable mentions of her emceeing work involve companies like CIMB, Amcorp, Standard Chartered, Nestle, The Star, F&N, U-Mobile, Hard Rock Hotel, Head & Shoulders and etc. If you liked what you’ve heard, then head on over to the website! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seventies revival bands aren't anything new, but The Darkness were a different proposition in 2003. Permission to Land begins just as it means to go on: scintillating guitar riffs, Hawkins' falsetto voice and some damned good tunes which have an instant appeal. At a compact 38 minutes, it's over before it gets irritating, leaving you with an impression of overwrought headache-rock fronted by a gale-force falsetto. Also, if you're curious about how digital games can help your kid get an "A" for chemistry, check out our show on ChemCaper, a brand new Malaysian-made RPG that could change the way we "study". CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of Southeast Asia knows him as Joey G, but to some he is known as Joey Ghazlan. He was the man who used to entertain us through the television screen and introduced us to popular music on Channel [V]. With his boyish charm, appealing accent and on-screen good looks, he was very influential towards his audiences and he still does that today.   During his Channel [V] days, he was the host of shows like Remote Control, Billboard Top 20 Countdown, Smash Hits, Paparazzi and Bid It. Later on, his impressive work ethic has put him in a favorable position to work with huge brands and companies, some of which he has worked with for more than 10 years. He was even involved in radio by captaining the dance belt show on Capital FM and Spinmaster Challenge on Hitz.FM.   Moving away from radio and TV, Joey G has been very, very busy with hosting multiple gigs, events, festivals, concerts and so forth. A few notable mentions include the BRDB & Rotary Club Charity Dinner, BMW World Showcase, Tag Heuer Racing Event, Marini’s on 57 Sunset Hours Compilation Launch Event, Infiniti Showcase KL International Motor Show and etc. Personally, he’s been in covers and articles in publications like The Star, The Sun, The New Straits Times, JUICE, Men’s Health, Newman, Esquire, FHM and many more.   Also, he has done many interviews with all sorts of celebrities like Renée Zellweger, Armin Van Burin, Kate Winslet, Fernando Alonso, Hugh Jackman, Akon and etc. As if there’s anything more to add to this man, Joey G even DJ’s on his own time for events. This man is a 21st century chameleon. If you liked what you've heard, then check us out on our website here! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 4 "Migrants Go To College", Rahmah Pauzi spoke to a migrant worker named Syarif Hidayat, a construction worker who was motivated to pursue college after he noticed his poor command in English. Late last year, adamant about improving his English command, he took two months off work to enroll in an English language workshop in Indonesia. He came back as a much more confident person, and he's now eager to speak in English all the time. This week Rahmah has a conversation with Syarif about education, learning English, and what does this all mean to him as a migrant worker in Malaysia.For more Evening Edition goodness, be sure to check out "Finding the Funny", where Ezra Zaid takes a serious look at the comedy of Woody Allen. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Craig Morraies, Matt Bellotti & Stuart Cavens discuss the dissapointment and the lack of quality displayed in the Liverpool v Man Utd clash. Is Wayne Rooney now valuable to United? Did Arsenal do well to get a point at the Brittania? Did Everton throw 2 points away at Stamford Bridge? Should Mahrez stop taking penalties for Leicester? How big was Bournemouth's win against Norwich? Also, Winners & Losers, Swansea v Watford & FAC replays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alistair Barrie is one of those names you’ve probably heard of throughout any comedy house in the world. He is a man who has been there and done that, literally! He’s travelled all across the globe and performed in countries such as the United States, Australia, Switzerland, the UK, Prague, Abu Dhabi, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and even on a ship in the North Sea and at the top of a mountain in France.   He is also one of the core members of The Cutting Edge team at London’s Comedy Store, which is a widely known comedy house in Europe. His enormous list of gigs have racked up over many years that he’s been making people laugh. One of them includes the famous Edinburgh Festival, which is the world’s largest arts festival, and he has performed there a total of 7 times.   Other than that, he has created a comedians’ farewell show for George W. Bush called ‘Bye George’ in 2009, his 2012 and 2015 shows called ‘Urban Fogey’ and ‘No More Stage Three’ were both runner ups for best show at the Fringe In The Amused Moose Laughter Awards respectively. Besides that, he’s also appeared on TV shows like Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, news shows and even radio.   He recently headlined his own show at the Crackhouse Comedy Club in KL.   If you enjoyed what you've heard, head on over to the website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Umapagan Ampikaipakan spoke to the folks at SEED, an organisation that is described as the pulse center for those living among the shadows in Jalan Chow Kit about the correlation between sex trade and human trafficking and other matters surrounding the marginalized community in Malaysia. Also, if you're curious about how digital games can help your kid get an "A" for chemistry, check out our show on ChemCaper, a brand new Malaysian-made RPG that could change the way we "study". CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Ray Jennings, Ian Ward & Keeshaanan Sundaresan lookback at the midweek BPL fixtures which saw Leicester beat Spurs at White Hart Lane to draw level with Arsenal at the top of the table. We were also treated to two 3-3 draws at Anfield between Liverpool and Arsenal and at St James' Park between Newcastle and Man United. Even Aston Villa won a game! Includes a full weekend preview, Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is not called Altimet for nothing. Whether busting rhymes as an MC, producing tracks, composing music or writing lyrics, Altimet delivers hot hits. Famed for his sharp rapping skills, he is deemed “Malaysia’s MC’s MC” by his peers.   In January 2009 Altimet was crowned Best Hip-Hop Solo Act at the Voize Independent Music Awards [VIMA 2008] and won Song of the Year for his track ‘Chantek’. This was not the first recognition for his fine work at an award show. In 2004 and 2005, his hip-hop group ‘Teh Tarik Crew’ received several award nominations for their albums ‘How’s The Level?’ and ‘What’s Next?’ at the Anugerah Industri Muzik [AIM] – Malaysia’s most prestigious music awards.   He is an award-winning rapper, live entertainer, songwriter, producer, television and live events host. Ahmad bin Abdul Rahman, is recognized as an industry mover and among the “individuals who are shaping Malaysia” in the August Man magazine in 2010.   Indeed such recognition can be seen from his strong presence at award shows, most notably his historical Top 3 placing at Anugerah Juara Lagu-28 for “Kalau Aku Kaya”. This ground-breaking achievement is especially noteworthy for being the first time in Malaysian music history that the hip-hop genre has achieved a Top 3 placement at this prestigious award show. Altimet’s experience as a professional live entertainer is second to none with over a decade’s worth of quality performances from the smallest of gigs to prestigious concerts and awards shows. He is also especially known for his extensive repertoire of published musical works, amassing a jaw dropping seven #1 hit singles nationwide over the last five years. If you enjoyed what you've heard, then head on over to the website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Umapagan Ampikaipakan reviews the brand new screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, where he dumps on both the Golden Globes and the Oscars, and where he pays tribute to both David Bowie and Alan Rickman.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo is the actor, writer, director and co-founder of The Instant Café Theatre Company here in KL and they’re excellent in satirizing Malaysian politics and experimenting with new material. Also, her characters like Winnie, Elsa, Sumathi, Curry Spice, Ribena Berry and etc speak the loudest when she’s on stage and they range from outrageously funny to deeply thought-provoking.   She has been involved in local and international plays that include A Midsummer’s Night Dream, The Merchant Of Venice, The Island In Between, M! The Opera and many, many more. She was also in Anthony Chen’s 2013 critically acclaimed movie, Ilo Ilo, that won the Camera d’Or award at the 2013 Cannes Film Award in France.   In 2004, Jo established FIRSTWoRKS, which is a writing program intended in producing new Malaysian writers of a younger generation and they’ve won 5 awards so far for their plays including Flies And Foreigners, Air Con, Silence, Please, Hero and Parah. Her multiple theatre awards for the Cameronian Arts Awards and Singapore Life! Theatre Awards thus cements her stage status in the community.   She is definitely a one woman tour-de-force.   If you like what you've heard, then check us out over here! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent news about univeristy students in dire financial situations have prompted much discussion about their living conditions. Some students have claimed that they have been in situations where they were so broke that they could not afford to eat. On Talkback today, we're asking, who's to blame when university students are starving, and what are the solutions to the issue?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a name that has such pizzaz, Tengku Fiella is an up-and-coming actress that is rising rapidly especially in the Malay entertainment industry. Born on January 14th 1992, she was raised in Kota Bharu, Kelantan with her three brothers before she eventually made her way into Kuala Lumpur.   Back in her earlier working days, Tengku served as a flight attendant for 3 years and luckily, she was spotted by someone in the entertainment industry to act on camera and she hasn’t looked back ever since.   She is currently under the management of Metrowealth International Group and her filmography is growing steadily with each project she’s involved in. She was in a telemovie entitled ‘Gugurl Propa’ and she later moved on to TV dramas and films such as ‘Selipar Jepun Stiletto Merah’, ‘Dendam Semalam’, ‘Bomba Hero: The Series’, ‘Hantu Punya Bos’, ‘Keranda Tok Wan Terbang’, ‘Isteri Untuk Dijual’ and ‘Selamat Hari Jadi Kipidap’.   Do look out for her upcoming projects as she will be making headway into Malaysian screens in the near future.   If you liked what you've heard, do check us out on our website here! That Time Of Night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded at Trident Studios in July 1971, several days after his Glastonbury appearance, David Bowie’s fourth studio album, Hunky Dory captures the artist in transition from the pot-enhanced rock of The Man Who Sold The World to the grand concept of Ziggy Stardust. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma pay tribute to the Starman in the only way they know how, by giving you one whole hour of unadulterated Bowie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, we'll be taking a look at Woody Allen: stand-up comic, writer and Academy award-winning director. He is the distillation of a certain kind of New Yorker: a product of Jewish existential anxiety, a philosopher-king of comedy. From the philosophical themes in his films, we also explore his brand of comedy by speaking to Mark T. Conard, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College in New York.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haze has always been honing her art skills, even from a young age. Dabbling in painting, digital art, makeup, photography and videography. Not only known for art, she is known for her avid sense of technology and coding as well. In 2004, she made a name for herself as a beauty blogger and she still continues to blog today at hazelong.com. During her blogging days, she met her fiancé KYspeaks who blogs about food at kyspeaks.com.   Haze designed and developed over 40 websites and blogs, making her one of the most sought after web developer in Malaysia. In 2010, she co-founded “Paintlust” with Vinn Pang, where they made a mark in the local art industry as mural artists and speed painting performers. They graced many press articles as artists and Haze were covered as an entrepreneur.   In 2013, intending to expand the mural business as a viable opportunity to pursue, she started “Art Misfits” with a new objective of improving the local art industry. In 2014, Haze further strengthened her company and her own reputation as a top artist in Malaysia with her interesting art concepts and performances. She was accepted by Cradlefund to participate in a one of a kind business mentoring program.   Haze is also an avid art performer who specialises in Speed Painting. She often collaborates with local entertainers such as Dennis Lau, Joanne Yeoh, Charmaine Lai and many more. She employs a variety of different techniques to give an impactful performance.   If you like what you heard, head over to the website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around a quarter of the total Malaysian population are non-citizens that live in Malaysia. There's another group of people often not talked about - the children of these non-Malaysians, the migrant children - who often exist in limbo in between nationalities and their parents' identities in Malaysia. Some children make frequent trips back and forth to their parents' countries just to get basic rights like education and healthcare, others have to deal with the "pendatang" stigma although they were born in Malaysia, while others, decide to work hard in schools to prove that labels don't mean anything. This week and next week, Rahmah Pauzi speaks to 2 teens who were born to non-Malaysians, grew up in this country, and what does it mean to be in this limbo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine learning school material as you fight battles and fulfill quests in the fantasy world of an RPG (role-playing game). We find out what educational digital games like ChemCaper, a new RPG which teaches Chemistry, means for Malaysian education.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Vijhay Vick lookback at the 3rd round of the FA Cup which saw holders Arsenal maintain their good form as they despatch Sunderland. Liverpool will need a replay at Anfield after drawing 2-2 with Exeter. It was all yawns again at Old Trafford as United labour to a win against Sheffield United. Despite the 1-0 win, how much time has Louis have? Includes the FA Cup Winners & Losers of the weekend and midweek BPL previews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Malaysia’s most underrated comics and a former Radio Announcer at RedFM, is a rapid-fire grumpy joke telling machine. He may be grouchy but does it with such panache, you can’t help but laugh. He is an integral part of the comedy revolution in Malaysia and a regular host and performer for TimeOut KL Comedy Thursday.   Since his first performance in 2006, Kavin has grown in leaps and bounds and is involved in many major comedy shows and projects. In 2010, he performed in a 15,000 strong St Patrick’s Day celebration with much success and is one of the favourite performers in The Comedy Club KL.   Kavin marks 2012 as a major year for his career as a stand-up comedian and has been booked for more than a dozen shows. He was the opening act for "Kumar: Live in KL" with a 3000 strong audience. He recently just performed in Laugh Die You II : The Mob alongside with Gurmit Singh, Harith Iskander, Fakkah Fuzz and Jonathan Arterton.   He has just recently joined Maharaja Lawak Mega and be excited to see him perform there! If you enjoy what you’ve heard, then check us out on our website! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bowie, the infinitely changeable, fiercely forward-looking, and revolutionary songwriter died today at the age of 69. On this special episode of Cerita-Cerita Rock N' Roll, Ezra Zaid and Richard Bradbury take a look back at the life and legacy of the Starman. *This is a rebroadcast of a July 2014 episode of Cerita-cerita Rock N' Roll from the BFM89.9 archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof and guests Ray Jennings, Sam Postlethwaite and Nicolas Anil lookback at the midweek Capital One Cup sem fial 1st legs which see Everton and Liverpool take a 1 goal lead into the second tie. They also preview the FA Cup 3rd round which sees holders Arsenal kick off the defence of their title at home against Sunderland. Remi Garde will look for his 1st win as Aston Villa manager when they travel to League 2 side, Wycombe Wanderers. Also, United, City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Razlan Shah, a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, breathes life onto the stage like nobody else can. After spending months on the streets of KL learning how to sing through busking, and later doing the same in France and London, his musical roots definitely show as he performs with a certain spontaneity and spunk that cannot be learned anywhere else. His music ranges from acoustic folk to alternative R&B, he strives to show honest meaning in his music.   He has been actively performing on the singer songwriter circuit doing solo performances at The Bee and headlining weekend shows at No Black Tie and Laundry not to mention performances around Boston.   Razlan's self written and self performed song "Flowers" spent a total of 20 weeks on the Hitz FM MET Top 10 where he stayed at #1 for 7 weeks. Recently the single was nominated Final Five for Best Local English Song at the Anugerah Industri Muzik 2014 (Malaysia's equivalent to the Grammy Awards).   Razlan will promise a night well spent. Whether you come to be entertained by his music or his anecdotes, you can be rest assured that you will leave the show with good music hanging by your ears and stories to laugh about for days to come.   If you like what you heard, head over to the website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on At the Movies, Umapagan Ampikaipakan and fellow film critic Iain McNally review Adam McKay's brand new flick about the 2007 financial crisis, The Big Short, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt. Also, the true confessions of a Star Wars virgin. (No. Not that kind of virgin.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most people can only dream about their ideal job in this world, Sean Yoong is a testament to that because he is actually living and breathing it at this moment. You may or may not have heard of him and it’s understandable because he’s usually under the radar behind his widely successful food blog, EatDrinkKL.   He was born in Malacca and he studied in Penang for a while so naturally the love and passion for food was present from the very beginning. It was still subtle back then as he eventually made his way to Kuala Lumpur and began working and reporting for The Associated Press. Suffice to say, a total of 15 years working for AP had taken a toll on Sean.   According to him, he actually started the food blog whilst having one cocktail too many and he never looked back ever since. Since then, he has travelled to a couple of countries and has dined in over 2,500 restaurants to date.   Back in December 2005, Sean Yoong was named Malaysia’s top food influencer at the first ever Influence Asia awards in Singapore. But even more than that, him and his blog have become the rock of Malaysia’s dining scene and he has opened up the blinds for all of us to see that there are more to experience and eat out there in the world than we can ever dreamed of. If you enjoy what you’ve heard, then head on over to the website! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a story that’s been unexpectedly making the rounds. It’s about how a food court in Kuching charged their patrons RM4.20 for an iced milo, and the outpouring of reactions to that incident. On Talkback today, we’re asking, how much are you willing to pay for milo ais? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man with an afro bigger than his kinesphere, Ross Stephenson, has to add that disclaimer at the beginning of any bio because until today, his hairstyle was met with disbelief. Upon completion of his Bachelor of Psychology at HELP University in 2014, he began working in his church Multimedia and Communications department.   In between studies and work, Ross had always made time to explore his interests and hobbies such as magic, comedy, writing, etc. Magic has always been a joy for him to perform because he just loves making people smile. Years later, he also tried his hand, or mouth rather, at standup as well as emceeing various events.   Ross grew his afro out when he was around the age of 17. He has kept it ever since and he believes it’s not an extension of his personality. With the beauty of his afro, Ross signed up with a talent agent and was blessed to have several opportunities to get featured in ad’s by Petronas, Hotlink, Cool Tea, Sunway Pyramid, and others.   Ross sees himself as a jack of all trades. He’s been fortunate to have experienced so much in his 22 years and he looks forward to more novel experiences in the future too!   If you like what you heard, head over to our website That Time Of Night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago, Oasis released the landmark album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? With influences ranging from The Beatles to The Smiths, the album was a masterpiece of British rock 'n' roll that would sell over 347,000 copies within the first week of its release. This week, on (untitled), Ezra and Uma revisit their misspent youth and savour one of the most memorable sounds of the 90’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah Dunia, Umapagan Ampikaipakan tells four stories surrounding four remarkable events that took place in January. About how the city of London came to be lit by gas, about Victor Lustig - the world's greatest conman, about Shostakovich's 7th Symphony and the Siege of Leningrad, and about the physicist Richard Feynman and the tragic end of the Space Shuttle Challenger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long time ago, James Ly envisioned himself as a footballer, but that dream died and so he ventured into something he knows he can put his entire heart and soul into; art. After graduating with a BA in Multimedia Design and a MSC in 3D Animation.   He is first and foremost an artist by trade, a curator by day (and night) and a co-founder of the Minut Init Art Social art space in Damansara Uptown. This particular art space is a vessel used to cultivate and discover new and underground artists in hopes of putting their personal work out there for the public. James strongly believes in bringing up new talent and being a teacher and educator himself.   He was born and bred in Kuala Lumpur, or OUG to be more exact. And, as a KL-ite he understands the local potential around him and so his art space is the medium. Other than that, he produces his own work as well and he enjoys playing with spatial, structural and formal forms of the art. Lately, he’s been experimenting with industrial art by using drip sticks, hardware materials and everyday tools we usually take for granted.   He’s been a curator for many different types of exhibitions such as Tinpix Mophog, Tahi Cicak, Heineken, Midas Touch Art Fusion, Inner Visions, Adolences, Duality, Alice In Wonderland and etc. His soon-to-be latest exhibition will be his own entitled, ‘Inured’, which explores the rapid changes in technology, the environment and the human way of thinking. If you liked what you’ve heard, then check us out on our website! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia just keeps developing, and migrants keep coming in - but there's no sustainable relationship formed between the locals and the migrants. When this happens, migrants are forced to leave a mark in their new country. They must find a way to remind each other that they do have rights, though they are unacknowledged. This week, Rahmah Pauzi continues her conversation with several migrant activists to learn how they advance their activism works and critical literacy efforts for the migrant community through films and music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DrinkEntrepreneurs is a laid back monthly event where entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs come together to meet and have a great time. Initially launched for fun in Paris, DrinkEntrepreneurs has gone global, with events organized in 30 cities such as Shanghai, London, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and now, Kuala Lumpur. In fact it’s less of an event and more of a movement, that’s slowly but steadily becoming a key connector in local entrepreneurship scenes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muzakir Xynll, a new yet rapidly upcoming stand-up comedian, whom after SPM, chose to study a programme on developing video games. He was really into the combination of math, computer science, art, and storytelling. Currently employed as a content writer for Savemoney and Ringgitplus, the sites that help people with financing. He writes mostly fun, lifestyle articles relating to spending and saving money.   Muzakir started his comedy career by putting up sketches on YouTube under the name Mentol Pecah back in 2009. Since then, he's flexed his funny bone professionally writing scripts for local television, film, and animated series.   After hearing of the local standup comedy scene, he started performing back in March of 2015 and has been a regular on the weekly circuit ever since. Currently part of a new YouTube sketch comedy team called District Lumper, he's also recently co-written a webcomic series called RAPI the Lightreaper available online.   If you like what you heard, then check out our website here! That Time Of Night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2015, Hays had conducted a survey that showed a number of skilled Malaysians eager to return home. We speak to them about what the results show and what this means to the ever-changing hiring and work culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1st show of the new year, Ross Yusof & guests Dez Corkhill, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Vijhay Vick look back at the Boxing Day fixtures which saw Arsenal grab top spot thanks to a 2-0 win against Bournemouth, Man Utd play well but draw a blank against Chelsea and a 7 goal humdinger between Everton & Stoke. Includes Transfer news, full weekend preview and 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the end of 2015, ladies and gentleman! We have a lineup of interesting stories and topics to cover tonight before the clock hits midnight and we enter into another year. We are wrapping up with stories about people like Kaitlyn Jenner, Justin Bieber and Will Ferrell. Not only that, top tweets of 2015, top YouTube videos of 2015 and many more to come.   Also, we have a very special edition of Smartypants. During the Christmas Special show, we had so much fun testing every single person coming on the show including, Richard, Adeline and grandmaster David Chew. But now, the tables have turned and the people-in-charge to prepare the questions, the interns of That Time Of Night, get tested ourselves. Are the interns smarter since we have been the ones who always prepare the questions? That’s something to find out!   Thank you so much for being here with us through every step of the way during 2015. Have a very, merry, happy 2016! If you enjoyed what you’ve heard, then head on over to the website! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on a special year end double bonus blockbuster episode of At the Movies, Umapagan Ampikaipakan takes a look at two of the best Malaysian movies of 2015. First up, Uma speaks to director Shanjhey Kumar Perumal, about this brilliant debut: Jagat. After that, Ezra joins him for a conversation with the screenwriters and producer of the highest grossing Malaysian movie of all time: Polis Evo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Chin Yew first picked up a pencil and started doodling in his school exercise books, something sparked inside of him that turned him into a famous illustrator and comic artist today. He was working a full-time job at the age of 24. But, he quit that to pursue his love for painting and he about 40 paintings in a span of 30 days for his 30dayartist.com project.   From that project, he was later inspired to create and release his first illustration book entitled, The Boy Who Loved Clouds. It’s about a boy’s dreamy, meandering road to spiritual discovery, self-awareness and out of a sinking dilemma as his fascination with clouds becomes a twisted, disturbing fixation.   Chin Yew has also worked on projects involving local celebrities such as Patrick Teoh, Amir Muhammad, Megat Ishak and Ming. His work has been recognized by Klue’s Blue Chili Award and Martell Rising Personality and he has won awards for them. In 2008/2009, Chin Yew decided to embark on a 5 year world trip that served as part work/part vacation. He went to countries like USA, Angola, Czech Republic, UK, Columbia, Germany and Belgium. Other than illustrating, he is also a filmmaker and he has done commercials whilst creating his own production company, 2Men Productions.   If you like what you've heard, head on over to our website here! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How exactly the Irish outfit came to be captured so effectively is still in dispute but we'll be featuring tracks from Thin Lizzy’s Live And Dangerous (1978) — often cited as a benchmark, a slick double that pushed them into the front rank of rock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a huge hit single in the mid-'70s ("The Boys Are Back in Town") and becoming a popular act with hard rock/heavy metal fans, Thin Lizzy are still, in the pantheon of '70s rock bands, underappreciated. Formed in the late '60s by Irish singer/songwriter/bassist Phil Lynott, Lizzy, though not the first band to do so, combined romanticized working-class sentiments with their ferocious, twin-lead guitar attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It speaks volumes when someone is given an honorary title in their profession, but being Malaysia’s First Lady of Jazz has only boosted Junji Delfino’s confidence in a field she’s excelled at for so many years. Throughout a span of three decades, her love for jazz began very young when she would listen to her father’s old records and be inspired to cultivate her own singing career.   She started her career in Philippines in the 80’s before moving to Malaysia in the 90’s where she really began to flourish. She ended up in the famous All That Jazz club and she had tribute hits celebrating the works of Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra with her collaborator, David Gomes.   Currently, she has 2 albums that include her very well received and praised solo album, Here I Am. She was also awarded the Best Vocal performer Award at the 9th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards 2012 for her tribute show, Lush Life, that was produced by her own production company, Jazz Works.   Other than singing, Junji is also a writer and an actress. She was in a theatre production called, Sex, Money, Scandal - The Pandemic, and also, Taming Of The Shrew, which was a Bollywood cabaret. Also, she was involved in Singapore’s first English television show in 2009 called, Red Thread. However, her roots stem deep in jazz and she always returns to her first love. Currently, she has performed in Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok, San Francisco, Daly City and many other places in the world.   Junji Delfino is definitely a one woman tour de force.   If you like what you've heard, we have more here on our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia just keeps developing, and migrants keep coming in - but there's no sustainable relationship formed between the locals and the migrants. When this happens, migrants are forced to leave a mark in their new country. They must find a way to remind each other that they do have rights, though they are unacknowledged.   This week and next week, Rahmah Pauzi speaks to several migrant activists to learn how they advance their activism works and critical literacy efforts for the migrant community through films and music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Save Ones Sight Malaysia (SOSM) and Dialogue in the Dark (DID) recently organized a press conference to highlight the need for service dogs for the visually impaired here in Malaysia. We spoke to Save Ones Sight Malaysia to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last show of 2015, Ross Yusof and guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens and Kam Raslan discuss the speculation surrounding Louis Van Gaal at Manchester United. Will defeat against Chelsea see the Dutchman walk? There's a top of the table clash involving Leicester & Man City. Can Ranieri's men really dance with the big boys? After their 4-0 humbling at Southampton can Arsenal get their title challenge back on track with a win against Bournemouth? Will Harry Kane keep scoring for Spurs? Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Umapagan Ampikaipakan looks back on two of his favourite television shows from 2015 - Into the Badlands and Fear the Walking Dead - and speaks to some of the people involved in their creation. Cliff Curtis plays Travis in the critically acclaimed spin-off to The Walking Dead. His character, a good man trying to do right by everyone in his life, gets caught up in a world on the brink of a zombie outbreak. Stephen Fung serves as the fight director on the all new martial arts drama Into the Badlands. He is best known for his work on "Tai Chi Zero" and "House of Fury".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Craig Morraies, Nicolas Anil & Vijhay Vick brave the Christmas weather to meet and talk Arsenal up for the title this season. Will Wenger strengthen in January? What about Man City and their defence? Does Kompany have to always play? Louis Van Gaal is under serious pressure at Manchester United. Could he survive defeat at Stoke? Full weekend preview, Treatment Table, 3 Big Shouts and Selangor FA, what are they doing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas albums have been part of the scenery almost since the invention of the gramophone. This has led to quite a motley crew of cash-in dross but also the odd hint of real gold. For 2015, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ multi-faith holiday album is certainly much closer to gold than the other end of the musical spectrum. This week, we feature their recently released It's A Holiday Soul Party — it combines funky re-workings of classics and carols, alongside some seriously smoking originals that will put smiles on faces and encourage hefty doses of Christmas spirit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India's equivalent of NASA, has made tremendous leaps in furthering space exploration. They were pioneers in low cost space travel and are well on their way to a manned mission to the moon. This month on Eureka, Ezra Zaid speaks to Dr. Madhavan G. Nair a leading technologist in the field of rocket systems and the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO. They talk about all things outer space, from the the importance of bringing that technology to the people to where India is regarding their own manned moon mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Lee focuses on life and finds the truth in everyday occurrences through the lens of her camera. That is her job as a documentary photographer. Coming from a background involving mechanics, modeling and public relations agent, her passion for photography stem from an early exposure to it while modeling at the age of 16. Later, she bought her first camera and decided to do freelance jobs all throughout Europe.   In 2006, Suzanne made a decision to fly through 150 countries while collecting signatures of world leaders for a world peace petition that was meant for the United Nations. Since then, she has been a freelance photographer for 10 years and she was appointed as a member under the Panos Pictures. From that, she became one of Sony’s Global Imaging Ambassador.   Her work has been shown in many countries including England, China, Japan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Germany and etc. Her numerous awards were in affiliation with the Japanese International Photojournalism Awards, Angkor Photo Festival and UNICEF-GEO Photo Of The Year Awards. If you like what you’ve heard, then check our website out here! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always speak of the immigrants in Malaysia as 'the other'. In actual fact, the 6 million of them who have made Malaysia their home for years are just like us; they have dreams, stories and fears. Over the next 5 weeks, we'll be bringing their stories on air, disengaging you from the common migrant narrative and instead, giving them something they often get deprived of: a voice. Rizwan is a businessman from Pakistan who tries to establish a business in Malaysia but has been facing a really hard time with the culture and the issues of bureaucracy. This episode is about his journey and his coming to his decision to go back home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.