In this very important episode, the Kunyits check in with Ben of Take Charge Today, the exciting new outreach programme powered by PT Foundation on why it’s high time to take more assertive actions to raise awareness on sexual health and build a support system among the MSM community in Malaysia. For Pop Culture, everyone bonds over their love for grapevine mainstay Ms. Wendy Williams, with a quick mention of superhero dystopian Amazon Prime series The Boys. For Brain Teaser, the Modern Love podcast by WBUR and the New York Times. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

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Episode 24: Take Charge Today (w/ Ben)

Here we go again with MC0 2.0! This interview was recorded back when the world was a better place with less cases, hence the chirpiness in our voices. Listen in as Malaysian queer singer songwriter of the world, Kit Naga opens up on the thought process behind his personal and very vulnerable debut LP Son of the Dragon and how music has helped him with self-acceptance and expressing love. Also in this episode is the chance to find out if you know your Ryan Murphy works! Play along with the participants to find out: Who's the Bigger Ryan Murphy Fan? We also discuss dating during Covid-19, flings of holidays past, and Grindr Unwrapped 2020. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Shine A Light by Hooksounds Cover art by: tragikomedi 

Episode 33: Songs to Have Gay Sex To (w/ Kit Naga)

It’s our longest episode yet for what has been the longest year! It’s a scientific one as we dissect the phenomenon that is boys’ love with thought leader (read: fanboy) Andrew. Join us on this academic journey as Andrew explains the origin of BL, the different approaches directors use on the series, and terms such as net idols and fan cams. We also give a little teaser of our recent appearance on We're In Too Deep Together podcast discussing 2gether The Series, chat about the Queen of Christmas, Ms. Mariah Carey’s Apple TV+ special (yes, of that iconic Mariah-Ariana double whistle) and briefly review Taiwan’s latest epic queer drama, Your Name Engraved Herein. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Shine A Light by Hooksounds Cover art by: tragikomedi 

Episode 32: Being in Love with Boys’ Love (w/ Andrew)

We check in with Adam, a Malaysian transplant to the United States who’s stuck here right now due to Trump and Covid-19. Expect dissections of stereotypes, reality of reverse culture shock even with our shopping malls, and tips for a functional long-distance relationship. We also discuss more Dua Lipa (?) and our Spotify Wrapped 2020. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Shine A Light by Hooksounds Cover art by: tragikomedi 

Episode 31: Make It 12 Hour Difference (w/ Adam)

Trigger Warning: This interview discusses instances of rape in a very candid manner. Listener discretion is advised. We sit down with Rahimie, who is most well-known for a Medium article detailing his chilling recollection of being sexually abused in a Malaysian boarding school, to find out more on sexual grooming, coping with sexual abuse, and experiencing sex as an adolescent. We also discuss Dua Lipa (again) and skincare for men, Lumin. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Shine A Light by Hooksounds Cover art by: tragikomedi 

Episode 30: Sex with Seniors and Sexual Grooming (w/ Rahimie)

It’s an honour: This week we are joined by the podcast’s first out and proud lesbian and poet Cat Brogan, who has played a significant part in the advancement of Malaysia’s queer scene since arriving in the country, right after seeing a shaman. Listen in as Cat takes us through her childhood growing up in a small rural town in Northern Ireland and her experience throwing parties in quarries and squatter settlements even before her shindigs above a curry house. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Shine A Light by Hooksounds Cover art by: tragikomedi 

Episode 29: Trade Barriers and Quarry Parties (w/ Cat Brogan)

It’s full steam ahead as we discuss the difficulties of living as a queer man in Malaysia with community organiser extraordinaire Numan Afifi, who sheds more light on the world of activism and the adversities posed by various insidious parties. He also gives us more information on the Selangor case currently going through the courts. Also, join us for a quick chat on life under CMCO! Don’t forget, if you need a friendly ear to listen to anything that may be troubling you, between us we have four so feel free to write in to us

Episode 28: Living Proud and Queer in Malaysia (w/ Numan Afifi)

We’re back, back, back again with Season 3 of Kunyit Squared! Look forward to more juicy insights on Malaysian queer life as well as lots of information that we hope would be helpful to you. On this first episode of the season, we’re joined by Nurul to enlighten us on the Malaysia's law pertaining to the queer community. The inspiration behind this discussion was the Federal Court's nod to proceed with challenge of Selangor's Shariah law criminalising unnatural sex, aka gay sex. We also catch up on our quarantine shenanigans for your entertainment. Hope you’re doing great and staying safe!  Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Shine A Light by Hooksounds

Episode 27: Queer Rights in Malaysia (w/ Nurul)

How are you holding up during quarantine? We called up ground-breaking pornstar Yoshi Kawasaki to have a long chat on his significant role in the porn industry, the intriguing multi-faceted fetish world, and the difference between fetishizing Asian porn and Asian men. We also give a quick update on what we've been up to during our between-season break! Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

#QuarantineSpecial – Fetish Porn, Pixelated Faces, & Asian Tokenism (w/ Yoshi Kawasaki)

In the last episode of Season 2, the Kunyits check in with Daniel to find out more about everyday life, employment, and dating as a person living with HIV in Malaysia. TLDL: It does get better! For Pop Culture we discuss Rupaul’s Drag Race UK, streaming service WOW Presents Plus, and Facebook group Bad Dates of Melbourne, while Brain Teaser covers Dosa by Indonesian author Nuril Basri and the institution that is The New York Times. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

Episode 26: Living With HIV and Rupaul’s Drag Race UK (w/ Daniel)

The Kunyits are awestruck this week as they are joined by artist, activist, and all-around good person Dhinesha Karthigesu to learn more about his multidisciplinary art projects, involvement in activism, and commitment to become a father. For Pop Culture we revisit sexy sci-fi series Sense8 and discuss The Morning Show on Apple TV+ and queer content streaming service Gagaoolala. Brain Teaser recommendations are lit: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, Captive Prince trilogy by C.S. Pacat, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Bookalicious, the very interesting bookstore in Summit USJ. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

Episode 25: Art as Activism, Gagaoolala, & Bookalicious (w/ Dhinesha Karthigesu)

What is it about leather? The Kunyits invite leather aficionado and fetish photographer Intaglove (@intaglove_photography) to shed more light on the leather subculture and why it’s not all about sex and looking rough but also about a sense of community and belonging, even in Malaysia. For Pop Culture funny people Paul Rudd and Nicole Byer make their debut with their Netflix shows and a very quirky podcast (Why Won’t You Date Me with Nicole Byer) followed by a brief walk down memory lane thanks to the Dynasty reboot. The Today, Explained podcast by Vox is picked for Brain Teaser because of a peculiar reason surrounding nipples. Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

Episode 23: Leather Subculture, Nicole Byer, & Today, Explained (w/ Intaglove)

Do gays and fag hags really have a mutually beneficial relationship or is it just propaganda? The Kunyits invite bona fide straight female best friend Emma to unpack this age-old symbiosis while discussing the differences between straight dating and gay dating. Also: dickpics – yay or nay? For Pop Culture we’ve got A Black Lady Sketch Show, rising musical star Kit Naga, and GTA (what you get when you have a straight guest), with The Secret History by Donna Tartt for Brain Teaser.Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

Episode 22: Straight Female Best Friend & Dickpics (w/ Emma)

Boo Peaches! Halloween is around the corner and what better way to usher in the spooky season than with some juicy stories of hook ups (almost) gone wrong? Joining the Kunyits this week is master of Instagram thirst traps Hanboy (if you know him, you know him) who spills his guts on sexperiences harvested from around the world. Draw close your curtains, light a single candle, and turn up the volume for some wild yet relatable tales that may or may not keep you up at night. Of course, a Kunyit Squared episode is incomplete without mention of strong women. For Pop Culture, the almost-divine songstress Lana Del Rey is dissected, while Chrisjen Avasarala of The Expanse and the heavyweights of Big Little Lies round out the segment. Meanwhile, The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph is chosen for Brain Teaser. Brains… Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds Spooky tune: After Hours by Hooksounds

Episode 21: Hook Ups Gone Horrible (Almost) & Lana Del Rey (w/ Hanboy)

It’s a dream come true this week for the Kunyits to be joined by the artist behind the satirical comic series Banana Gayllery (@thebananagayllery). The gay scene commentator doesn’t hold back as he divulges some interesting insider stories, including what goes on in some Japanese gay bars after hours and Instagram celebrity sex parties. He even has a message for the haters and naysayers. Sensational series Sex and the City is revisited to unpack more deeds of the TV show during its time.  Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/KunyitSquared Twitter: twitter.com/KunyitSquared Intro: Future Bass Logo by Hooksounds

Episode 20: Gay Culture Parody & Sex and the City (w/ Banana Gayllery)

Two kunyits (or gay men in Malay) talk about being queer in Malaysia while laughing over salacious semburit stories.

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Episode 24: Take Charge Today (w/ Ben)

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