Best Malaya Podcasts (2024)

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#36 - Enigmas: The story of Singapore's first spy chief (with Simon Tay) 36:42

13d ago36:42

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Most of us are familiar with famous intelligence agencies such as the American CIA, the British MI6 and Israel’s Mossad. But did you know Singapore has its own spy agency known as the Security and Intelligence Division (SID)? Its first chief was Tay Seow Huah, who helped build Singapore’s early intelligence capabilities during the height of the Col…

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Two thumbs Up/ Catching Up with Captian Keith 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

Jay and Captain Keith talk about our favorite movie reviewers and what's been going on with Captain's Keith's podcast Klefsigns. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviebenchquarterbacking/message

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Civil War (Spoiler and Discussion) with Jay and Captain Keith 42:35

2M ago42:35

42:35

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the movie Civil War. Civil War is a 2024 dystopian thriller film written and directed by Alex Garland. It follows a team of journalists traveling from New York City to Washington, D.C. during a civil war fought across the United States between an authoritarian federal government and several regional factions. --- Send …

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SPECIAL GUEST - Zahin Asyraf, A Passionate Supporter of Borussia Dortmund From Malaysia: 64 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Growing up in the 90s, it was easy to look for fanbase who support English Premier League clubs. Whether its Manchester United or Liverpool, Aston Villa or Derby County, its always easy to find with just a throw of a stone. Despite of its rich history, the same can’t be said about the Germany’s Bundesliga. However, all that is about to change with …

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Engin Fırat, the Head Coach of Kenya, Plenty of Footie Discussion Including on Malaysian Football: 63 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

We've been away too long so it was good to be back again recording another episode. This time, we managed to track down the head coach of the Kenyan National Team, Harambee Stars. To be honest, our relationship with coach Firat goes some way back when we got connected on LinkedIn. We had the pleasure of asking him on his coaching journey, his footb…

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#35 - Housing a nation: The history of urban redevelopment in Singapore (with Loh Kah Seng) 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

The Singapore Heritage Fest this year celebrates our nation's rich built heritage. One of the most striking examples of this are the public housing estates which dominate Singapore’s urban landscape. How did we remake the island’s colonial era urban spaces into Singapore’s earliest HDB estates? How did rehousing Singaporeans change our lifestyles a…

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#34 - From Imperial to Singaporean: The history of animals in Singapore (with Timothy Barnard) 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

When we study and discuss history in Singapore, we usually focus on the social and political history of this country. However, the people’s relationship with this island’s natural environment also tells a rich story of its own. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Timothy Barnard from the National University of Singapore about his new edited book…

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The Beekeeper (Spoiler and Discussion) with Jay, Captain Keith and Malaya Leigh 44:10

5M ago44:10

44:10

Jay, Captain Keith and Malaya Leigh discuss Jason Statham's latest movie. One man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as "Beekeepers". The Beekeeper is a 2024 American action thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wi…

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#33 - Temple Tracks: The history of Indian labourers in the Malayan Railways (with Vineeta Sinha) 37:10

5M ago37:10

37:10

When we think about the history of Indians in British Malaya, their work in the rubber estates usually comes to mind first. But Indians also helped construct, operate and maintain the Malayan Railways that stretched across the peninsula and connected Singapore as well. Along with the tracks came numerous Hindu temples and shrines that shaped Malaya…

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith 32:05

5M ago32:05

32:05

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the latest and last DCEU movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC character Aquaman. Produced by DC Studios, Atomic Monster, the Safran Company, and Domain Entertainment, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Aquaman, and …

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Characters V Actors: Talking Movies with Jay and Captain Keith 18:26

5M ago18:26

18:26

Jay and Captain Keith discussing the role actors play in the characters we love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviebenchquarterbacking/message

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Why Movies are Failing?: Talking Movies with Jay and Captain Keith 14:26

6M ago14:26

14:26

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the current state of movies and the movie business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviebenchquarterbacking/message

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Leave the World Behind (Spoiler Discussion) with Jay and Captain Keith 39:12

6M ago39:12

39:12

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the Netflix movie Leave the World Behind staring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon. Leave the World Behind is a 2023 American apocalyptic psychological thriller film written and directed by Sam Esmail. It is based on the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam. The film stars Julia Roberts, Mahersh…

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Stop Sending Superchats To Harada 2:06:12

6M ago2:06:12

2:06:12

Recorded on 26 January 2024. Episode 153. In this episode of dia.log, Wam tries to get into Tekken 8, Meck is happy alone in the swamp loving Final Fantasy XII (despite it all), and Danial played an RPG.And no, none of us played Palworld.

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#32 - Arc of Containment: UK & US engagement in cold war Malaya & Singapore (with Ngoei Wen-Qing) 36:05

6M ago36:05

36:05

When we think about Southeast Asia during the Cold War, we usually think just about Indochina and the Vietnam War. But British counterinsurgency strategies and engagement with nationalist elites in Malaya and Singapore also influenced America’s anti-communist policies in the region. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Ngoei Wen-Qing from the Sin…

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The Wild Tonberrys 1:48:44

7M ago1:48:44

1:48:44

Recorded on 12 January 2024. Episode 152 Happy new year and welcome to a new season of dia.log! Meck tries to kill chaos in Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, Danial keeps playing Baldur's Gate 3, Anan discovers the Yumijoshi Top 100 list and... the crew reunites with an old friend. Who's now married. And spoils Grey's Anatomy on podcast ab…

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Gamer Malaya and Gamer Matters Game Of The Year Awards 2023 3:28:20

7M ago3:28:20

3:28:20

Recorded on 16 December 2023. Episode 151The seventh edition of the Gamer Malaya and Gamer Matters Game Of The Year Awards is here. Hear these three chuckleheads deliberate which of their favourite games should come on top in various award categories!

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The Best 30 Games Of 2023 3:01:03

7M ago3:01:03

3:01:03

Recorded on 15 December 2023. Episode 150.Here we go, this is the 30 games of 2023 that the crew at Gamer Malaya and Gamer Matters believe are "the best".

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Tangent Time 1:19:32

7M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

Recorded on 1 December 2023. Episode 149. The Gamer Matters crew are prepping for the annual Game Of The Year Awards episodes so here are the three chuckleheads talk about just about anything tangentially related to video games.

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Ballin' or Bawlin' 2:13:14

7M ago2:13:14

2:13:14

Recorded on 19 November 2023. Episode 148 On this episode of dia.log, Meck played Like A Dragon again and Cities Skylines 2, Danial tried out EA Sports WRC, and Anan is here for the indie game discourse. We also attended Indie Jam 2023, and talked more of "true indie" games made in Southeast Asia.

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Spin To Win, Baby 1:53:20

7M ago1:53:20

1:53:20

Recorded on 5 November 2023. Episode 147 In this episode of dia.log, Meck played Like A Dragon Ishin and Cities Skylines 2, Danial played Alan Wake 2 and refuses to pay for Call Of Duty this year, and Anan is here listening to the crew ponder about live service games.

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gamescom asia 2023 Edition 1:45:12

7M ago1:45:12

1:45:12

Recorded on 20 October 2023. Episode 146. In this episode of dia.log, Meck is excited for his five-minute commute to the next mission in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Danial is in sunny Singapore for gamescom asia 2023 and reporting what he saw on the show floor, and Anan asks if we would download a Gunpla.…

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For some people, cars are the dystopian future 1:50:08

7M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

Recorded on 8 October 2023. Episode 145 In this episode of dia.log, Meck goes vroom in Forza Motorsport (2023) and Danial goes into Cyberpunk 2077 for the Phantom Liberty DLC. And Anan discover how Starfield's story has stirred some emotions. A full spoiler talk on Starfield starts at 1:10:40

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Unity Against Unity 2:02:49

7M ago2:02:49

2:02:49

Recorded on September 23. Episode 144In this episode of dia.log, Anan telling no caps on Lies Of P, Danial went cruising in The Crew Motorfest and Meck is not friends with Unity anymore.

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The Garfield Special 1:23:40

7M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Recorded on 8 August 2023. In this episode of dia.log, the crew all played Starfield and figured out if we are in the "yeay Starfield!" or "ergh Starfield" camp. Space Mondays, amirite?

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"You Must Be This Tall to Ride" Moment 1:57:10

7M ago1:57:10

1:57:10

Recorded on 26 August 2023. Episode 142 In this episode of dia.log, Meck passes the filter and crossed the Rubicon in Armored Core VI, Danial opened the gates of Baldur's Gate 3 and Anan discovered the endgame boss raid for racing games.

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Tako Taco 1:46:43

7M ago1:46:43

1:46:43

Recorded on 11 August 2023. Episode 141. In this episode, Meck screws around, Danial is High On Life, and Anan looked at Steam reviews of Overwatch 2.

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Good Vibes? Good Wood? Hot Dog! 1:39:39

7M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

Recorded on 28 July 2023. Episode 140 In this episode of dia.log, we got some Tekken 8, some Armored Core VI, and some Control. Hot Dog!

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We Truly Are Living The Brokelike Life 1:21:54

7M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Recorded on 15 July 2023. Episode 139 In this episode of dia.log, We talk about bears in Baldur's Gate 3, dinosaurs in Exoprimal, and brokelikes, a new genre of video games we hope can catch on.

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You Don't Farm For Exotics, You Fish 1:39:36

7M ago1:39:36

1:39:36

Recorded on 30 June 2023. Episode 138In this episode of dia.log, Meck played Final Fantasy XVI, Danial went fishing, and Anan and the crew looked at court documents that shouldn't be leaking this kind of info to the public. But here we are. At the end of the podcast at 1:21:23, there's a spoiler talk on Final Fantasy XVI discussing plot details.…

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The State of Music with Jay and Captain Keith 24:57

10M ago24:57

24:57

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the state of music as they see it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviebenchquarterbacking/message

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Talking De La Quest (Dave and Phife Dawg) with Jay and Captain Keith 19:10

10M ago19:10

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Jay and Captain Keith discuss the life and times of Dave Trugoy the Dove and Phife Dawg of Tribe Called Quest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviebenchquarterbacking/message

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The Outlaw Johnny Black Movie Review and Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith 31:44

10M ago31:44

31:44

The Outlaw Johnny Black Movie Review and Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith. Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron. --- Send in a voice message: ht…

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Malaysia Day Special | Together with the Back Passt With Ras - Harimau Malaya In The 90s : 62 (Part 2) 54:16

11M ago54:16

54:16

We're back again with another collaboration with our friend, Ras from Back Passt With Ras. This time it's all about Harimau Malaya in the 1990s. On this episode, we will be looking at how did the Malaysia National Team fared in the respective SEA Games in the 1990s, focus on the World Cup qualifier and of course that magical run in the inaugural AF…

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Dr. Elizabeth Barlow: Make mental health part of the conversation! 31:25

11M ago31:25

31:25

About Dr. Elizabeth Barlow, LICSW Dr. Barlow founded InKind Mind Inc with the vision that everyone should have access to quality, convenient mental health services. She has devoted her career to creating a world in which everyone experiences the highest quality of mental health services, regardless of their background or financial situation. Elizab…

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Merdeka Special | Together with the Back Passt With Ras - M-League Football In The 90s : 62 (Part 1) 1:24:58

11M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

In the spirit of Merdeka & Togetherness, we are collaborating with our friend Ras from Back Passt With Ras on this special episode where we look back in the Malaysian football league in the 90s. On this episode, we will be focusing on the domestic football scene in Malaysian back in the 90s; starting from Johor FA's double triumph until Brunei's su…

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#31 - Before he was President: Yusof Ishak & the role of Yang di-Pertuan Negara 35:02

11M ago35:02

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Before he was President of Singapore, Yusof Ishak was the Yang di-Pertuan Negara which directly translates to “He Who is Made Lord”. Singaporeans generally know little about this role, other than it was the predecessor of the current presidency and a symbol of self-government. But in fact, the British, Federation of Malaya, and Singapore leaders al…

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The Not E3 2023 Special 2:02:00

12M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

The crew convenes after a long summer of video game events and showcases to talk about the exciting new games coming on our horizon.

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#30 - Writing a fair history of NTUC FairPrice (with Sue-Ann Chia) 20:44

12M ago20:44

20:44

NTUC FairPrice is such a household icon in Singapore that it’s more famous than the union movement itself. But how did NTUC come to operate a supermarket chain in the first place? Today, we speak to Sue-Ann Chia, co-editor of a new book titled “The Price of Being Fair” which chronicles FairPrice’s 50 years in business. We discuss FairPrice’s beginn…

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#29 - A Historyogi Episode From An Even Smaller Island (with Neil Humphreys) 37:27

12M ago37:27

37:27

In 1996, an Ang Moh arrived in Toa Payoh to start a new life. He loved Singapore’s idiosyncrasies so much that he decided to turn his humorous observations of everyday life here into a series of books. Today, we speak to Neil Humphreys, author of Notes From An Even Smaller Island (2001) and numerous other titles, about his take on 1990s Singapore, …

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#28 - The Beginner's Guide to Singapore's Queer history (with Roy Tan) 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

Long before Pink Dot and the repeal of Section 377A, Singapore had a colourful Queer history of recreation, repression, and resistance during the 20th century. Today, we speak to Roy Tan, a veteran activist and archivist who founded the Singapore LGBT Encyclopedia Wiki. We discuss the history of activism, AIDS, gay bars, entrapment operations, medi…

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There Was No Arkane Magic 1:07:38

1y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Recorded On June 2 2023. On this episode of dia.log, Danial is back in Destiny which now has fishing turning this into the ultimate RPG. Meanwhile Meck hits the Streets (trademark) in Street Fighter 6, and Anan introudced the crew to a new AC: Nexus. No not that AC: Nexus. And no, we don't mean the aircon either. Strap in as the crew continues the …

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#27 - The story of Choo Seng Quee, Singapore's greatest football coach (With Reynold Pereira) 27:12

1y ago27:12

27:12

Looking at Singapore’s football scene today, it is hard to imagine that we once enjoyed a golden age in football. But we did enjoy that golden age. The man often credited for nurturing it is Choo Seng Quee. Also known as Uncle Choo, he coached the Singapore national team to victory at the iconic 1977 Malaysia Cup final. Today, we speak to Reynold P…

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How's The Weather? Mildly Extreme 1:07:38

1y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Recorded on May 19 2023On this episode of dia.log, Danial rants about sports games, Meck is confused if he's playing Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart or Star Wars Jedi Survivor and is also confused with cursive lowercase N and cursive lowercase R (which should explain the weird reference at the end of the show). The crew is also excited about the trifect…

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r/barobets 2:10:18

1y ago2:10:18

2:10:18

On this episode of dia.log, Danial plays an immersive sim. Meck is confused if he's playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor or Ratchet & Clank, and Anan went back into Warframe and found a new tutorial. All bets are off in this episode. as the crew entered Redfall and immediately exit it. As everyone should.…

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We Must Raya 1:31:49

1y ago1:31:49

1:31:49

Recorded on April 16 2023In this episode of dia.log (that's recorded early but posted very late), the crew goes docketless for this Hari Raya special.With no planning whatsoever, follow along the conversation of many video games-adjacent topics from cursed food takes to aeroplanes. The later half does get somewhat on track.A belated Selamat Hari Ra…

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Jebated 1:34:37

1y ago1:34:37

1:34:37

Recorded on April 7 2023On this episode, Meck wandered in Ghostwire Tokyo, filled with ghosts. Danial played a locally made visual novel called Kabaret, filled with ghosts. And Anan was cruising around Mexico in Forza Horizon 5. Not filled with ghosts.The crew also is back again with another "name that genre" bit, recognising the rise of video game…

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A Vampire Survivors Based On Sports? That Was Football 1:28:18

1y ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Recorded on March 24, 2023In this episode of dia.log, Danial discovers more games like Vampire Survivors (which led to another conversation about game genre names, would you believe it). Meck and Anan also go on about "Robloxification" and life sim games becoming a genre again.

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Talking Jonathan Majors and Freaknik Documentary 1:42:57

1y ago1:42:57

1:42:57

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the recent Jonathan Majors allegations and the upcoming Freaknik documentary on Hulu produced by Jermaine Dupri and Uncle Luke. #freaknik #freaknikdocumentary #jonathanmajors #johnathanmajors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviebenchquarterbacking/message…

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Transform your life and manifest your dream life! Learn how in this episode with Stefani Pearsall 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

About Stefani: As a Spiritual Teacher, Coach, Consultant, Energy Healer and Psychic, I access multi-dimensional realms of consciousness. I assist people with clearing blocks, connecting to source, and living in alignment with the principles of the Universe which are based in Love, Truth, Beauty and Goodness. I teach spiritual practices and healing …

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