In this episode, the conversation with Yann Chwen is all about asking and exploring questions about our responsibilities as artists, as Malaysians and as humans. They share unique perspective on their practices and share a creation technique they learned that we are just gonna call 741. Towards the end of the episode, they read and we discuss two of their pieces of writing titled “Sometimes” and “Why Move Back?”. Yann Chwen is a dancer, designer and doer-of-many-things. They are deeply...

In this episode, the conversation with Sean is all about poetry and queerness. He talks about growing up and we get to dive into Button Poetry, slam culture and how poetry has changed in the US. Towards the end of the episode, Sean reads his poem “Whispers for Ameinias” and we discuss queer history and mythology. Sean Patrick Mulroy is a writer, actor, visual artist, and musician from the American South, who now he lives all over the world. A nationally recognised writer in the US, Sean is...

In this episode, the conversation is slightly different from the usual. The podcast just completed its first season and so its a time of looking back and celebrating a little. The hosting reigns is handed over to our last episode’s guest Malaysian illustrator, poet and theatre maker Veshalini Naidu. And we put our executive producer and editor Safwan Siddiq and the podcast creator and host, Dhinesha Karthigesu in the guest seats instead. The conversation is all about how we got into...

In this episode, the conversation with Vesha is all about the spiritual approach she has towards her projects and also how her family have shaped her artistry. She also shares her unique perspective on character and performance for creation, stepping in and stepping out. Towards the end of the episode, Vesha reads her Facebook post titled “Olive Backed Sun Birds” and we get to talk all about it. Veshalini Naidu is a Malaysian illustrator, poet, theatremaker, current Resident Designer with...

In this episode, the conversation with Katrina is all about activism, creativity and family and how for her, they all intersect with one another. She also shares unique perspective on burnout and the power of writing to reimagine and heal. Towards the end of the episode, Katrina reads her poem “Some of Who I Am” and we discuss the very real issues for what that poem stands for.  Katrina Jorene Maliamauv is a Malaysian human rights activist, educator, and writer who has worked for over a...

In this episode, the conversation with Sumitra Selvaraj is all about Instagram and the stories and sarees she shares using the social media platform. Throughout the interview, Sumitra also talks about her unique documentation and writing process. Towards the end of the episode, she reads a snippet of her story “Appa’s Mutton Curry” which was the runner up for the 2016 D.K. Dutt Memorial Prize for Literary Excellence and was subsequently published in Bitter Root, Sweet Fruit.  Sumitra...

In this episode, the conversation with Cat Brogan is all about her experiences growing up and how much her community and mother have influenced the work and person she is today whether as a spoken word poet or as an organizer. Cat also talks about what it’s like being a foreigner in the Malaysian arts scene. Towards the end of the episode, Cat performs and discusses two of her poems titled ‘Breaking Bread’ and ‘Pairing Socks'.  In 2011, Cat Brogan won the BBC Edinburgh fringe Poetry Slam....

In this episode, the conversation with Melizarani is all about the stories we are telling and how our identities influence and affect them. And she shares unique perspective on writing for different mediums and containers. Towards the end of the episode, Melizarani also performs and discusses one of her poems titled ‘The Songs You Don’t Know The Words To’ Melizarani T Selva is a Malaysian spoken word poet venturing into prose. To date, she has performed in six countries with notable...

In this episode, the conversation with Suehaila is all about the thought process of an artist who is constantly trying to grow and improve and get better. Suehaila also shares what it’s like performing as a hijab wearing singer with regards to family, dressing and even censorship. And towards the end of the episode, Suehaila sings and discusses two of her original songs: ‘Will You Still’ and ‘Usah Kau Pergi’.  Suehaila is a singer/songwriter who has been writing her own songs since she was...

In this episode, the conversation with Gwen Yi is all about the intersections of entrepreneurship and creativity. Gwen talks about how the scarcity mindset can affect creativity and the thought of running out of ideas. There is also an amazing segment on getting your work out there and shipping. Towards the end of the episode, you get to hear sales and landing page copy for a future project her company Tribeless is working on.  In her 25 years of life, Gwen Yi has held many identities....

In this episode, the conversation with Carolyn Chow begins with talking about her horror influences growing up and how she is nowadays figuring out how to create with the Malaysian context in mind. Towards the end of the episode, you get to hear us dissect and discuss Bad Lab’s copy that Carolyn helped write and what that process was like.  Carolyn Chow is a copywriter in the world of advertising who is also an actor, dancer and creative amongst other things. She has written for brands...

In this episode, the conversation with Nana is about the self care and growth that can be very useful to an artist. Nana also shares their experience on navigating spaces in the KL spoken word and arts scene. Towards the end of the episode, you get to also hear Nana’s poem “These T**s” and hear how it came to be. Nana is the runner up for the Malaysian National Poetry Slam 2018 which was held at the Georgetown Literary Festival. Nana’s original poems and short stories have been published...