Incivility & Conspiracy Theories
The festive season is upon us but that does not stop A Bit of Culture’s continuous pondering and acute observations. Joining Kam this week are Zan Azlee and Matt Armitage and they will be breaking down three different topics. First up is the peculiarity of boarding school culture, and whether that’…
Good Kid, Bad Kid
A Bit of Culture returns from a short hiatus, with our host rejuvenated from his short sojourn abroad. But although he’s now refreshed, he still thinks the world is falling apart. That’s the topic that he’s sharing with returning guests, Julian Yap and Dhanya Nair. In between that (slightly) seriou…
Why Do We Fall For Scams?
Kam Raslan, Zan Azlee, and Azmyl Yunor reunite on another episode of A Bit of Culture, with an eclectic mix of topics that will get you pondering. Zan goes first with his take on eating food from its place of origin, and whether that’s the best way to enjoy food from different cultures. Then, it’s …
Cultural Touchpoints - Where Are They Now?
A Bit of Culture welcomes November with three different topics that will get you thinking deeply about things. Our first guest, Ong Kar Jin, kicks off the show by talking about our obsession with nostalgia, particularly the 90s and its promise of our dreams and aspirations. Then, it’s Kam’s turn to…
Should You Live Your Lives Like In The Movies?
Indeed. So, should you? That’s the central question that we try to unpack and sift through in this episode, with regular guest Dhanya Nair raising the question to our host Kam Raslan and fellow guest Matt Armitage. They discuss this thoroughly, reflecting on various facets. But before that, Kam wan…
Are You A Racist If You Reject The Food Culture of Others?
The dynamic trio of Kam Raslan, Na’a Murad and Michael Gong return once again to wreak cultural havoc! Na’a starts the show by talking about movie monsters and whether they’re a reflection of the worst of us or not. From that topic, we then walk down memory lane, with Kam leading the way to reflect…
Why The Fascination For Murderers And Tragedies?
Another week, another new episode of A Bit of Culture, looking at the many facets of culture that we surround ourselves with, but may not reflect on necessarily. Sim Wie Boon and Marion D’Cruz join Kam Raslan as he talks about luxuries, and how they’re becoming more of a necessity for us these days…
Are You Happy With Your Work?
A Bit of Culture returns and this time around, it’s a confessional episode, with both our guests, Julian Yap and Ahmad Yazid opening up to our host, Kam Raslan. Julian starts the show by talking about the “crisis marathon” trend that’s sweeping people in their late 20s and early 30s. Is this their …
Are Music Festivals Dying?
Is there a shift in the music industry when it comes to people’s preference for music festivals? That’s the question our guest, Bihzhu, is asking as attendance numbers have dwindled locally and internationally. She shared her thoughts with our culture vulture Kam Raslan and his trusty sidekick Dhan…
LinkedIn is... Cringe?
This fresh episode of A Bit of Culture discusses the nuances in tech that has changed the way people behave and interact. Joining Kam Raslan to unpack the nuances, in separate contexts, are Azmyl Yunor and Sheryll Paul. Kam starts the show by talking about the dangers of being misunderstood in text…