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The Pendulum Show

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Pendulum Express: 28 Dec - 3rd Jan

The Pendulum ShowJan 05, 2021

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Pendulum Express: 28 Dec - 3rd Jan

Pendulum Express: 28 Dec - 3rd Jan

A 15-minute segment breaking down the news of the week. In 5 minute bites, we give you some quick takes and explainers on the big stories of the week.

Jan 05, 202123:06
Pendulum Express: 20 Dec - 27 Dec

Pendulum Express: 20 Dec - 27 Dec

A 15-minute segment breaking down the news of the week. In 5 minute bites, we give you some quick takes and explainers on the big stories of the week.

Dec 28, 202024:44
Pendulum Express: 13 Dec - 19 Dec

Pendulum Express: 13 Dec - 19 Dec

A 15-minute segment breaking down the news of the week. In 5 minute bites, we give you some quick takes and explainers on the big stories of the week.

Dec 20, 202019:29
30th Swing - The Great Vaccine Race - Malaysia Edition

30th Swing - The Great Vaccine Race - Malaysia Edition

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva discuss the government's plan on the COVID-19 Vaccine distribution, herd immunity, COVAX Facility & the impacts of different vaccine production.

Dec 16, 202001:05:44
Pendulum Express : 6 Dec - 12 Dec

Pendulum Express : 6 Dec - 12 Dec

Weekly breakdown on news and events. Each news piece is unpacked in 5 minutes. Let's see what happened during the week of 6 Dec to 12 Dec. 

Dec 14, 202026:52
Pendulum Express : 30 Nov - 5 Dec

Pendulum Express : 30 Nov - 5 Dec

Weekly breakdown on news and events. Each news piece is unpacked in 5 minutes. Let's see what happened during the week of 30 Nov to 5 Dec.

Dec 06, 202037:10
29th Swing - Girls' Right to Be Safe From Stalking - In Collaboration with WAO's Girls Takeover! Campaign

29th Swing - Girls' Right to Be Safe From Stalking - In Collaboration with WAO's Girls Takeover! Campaign

In conjunction with UN Women’s 16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, the Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) has launched its Girls Takeover! Campaign. Girls Takeover! is a girls' network set up by the Women's Aid Organisation to provide a platform for girls aged 12 to 18 to talk about issues they face.


The Pendulum Show has chosen to shed light on the issue of stalking and is grateful for two brave young women, Tasya & Qhalida to speak on their experience of being stalked. Tan Heang-Lee, WAO's Communications Officer also joins us to dissect the issue and answer a few key questions:

What constitutes stalking?
What are the acts of stalking?
Does the Domestic Violence Act sufficiently protect victims of stalking?
What are the steps that can be taken to help mitigate the issue?
How can men play a role in advocacy and to aid in solving the issue?


#MakeStalkingACrime

Sign WAO's Change.org's Petition to Make Stalking A Crime

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Dec 04, 202057:22
28th Swing - Budget 2021: Why Did Anwar Let Us Down?

28th Swing - Budget 2021: Why Did Anwar Let Us Down?

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva sit down with Benedict from YPolitics to discuss the passing of the Budget 2021 policy stage vote and the controversial decision by the Opposition (Pakatan Harapan) to not stand for bloc voting to proceed. Ultimately, we discuss Pakatan Harapan's future, including is Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim the man to take the opposition forward?

Nov 29, 202001:08:08
27th Swing - Identity Politics - Good or Bad for Progress in Society ft Hannah Reshma - Part 2

27th Swing - Identity Politics - Good or Bad for Progress in Society ft Hannah Reshma - Part 2

The second part of our discussion on how identity politics helps or hinders societal progress, especially in Malaysia.

Nov 26, 202001:04:48
Global Swing - Did Trump Deserve To Win or Lose?

Global Swing - Did Trump Deserve To Win or Lose?

Taking a break from Malaysian politics to evaluate the presidential performance of the big, bad, orange, man.

Nov 10, 202001:34:59
27th Swing - Identity Politics - Good or Bad for Progress in Society ft Hannah Reshma - Part 1

27th Swing - Identity Politics - Good or Bad for Progress in Society ft Hannah Reshma - Part 1

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva are joined by Our Feminist Correspondent, Hannah Reshma to discuss whether identity politics can hinder or promote societal progress in Malaysia
Nov 03, 202037:04
26th Swing - State of Emergency, Death of Democracy

26th Swing - State of Emergency, Death of Democracy

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva discuss the 

  • The previous state of emergencies in Malaysia
  • What can PM Muhyiddin do in a "State of Emergency"
  • The Motives behind "The State of Emergency"
  • Our thoughts and opinions on said appeal
Oct 25, 202049:14
25th Swing - Is the CMCO Necessary or Has the Govt Messed Up... Again?

25th Swing - Is the CMCO Necessary or Has the Govt Messed Up... Again?

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva debate whether the recent state-wide CMCO is necessary to prevent the virus from spreading even further or has the govt messed up and has run out of ideas

Oct 15, 202047:37
The Pendulum Show - Introduction/Trailer

The Pendulum Show - Introduction/Trailer

A short introduction into our show featuring the hosts, Yodhin, Theva & Visvamba

Oct 13, 202000:36
24th Swing - Covid 2nd Wave - How Our Leadership Has Failed Us

24th Swing - Covid 2nd Wave - How Our Leadership Has Failed Us

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva discuss how the Malaysian leadership is largely to blame for the recent spike or second wave of COVID-19 cases since the Sabah State Elections.

Oct 08, 202001:17:50
23rd Swing - Oops, Anwar did it again.. Politics is Different in Sabah

23rd Swing - Oops, Anwar did it again.. Politics is Different in Sabah

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva discuss Anwar's claims of having a super majority to form a new government and overthrow Perikatan Nasional, once again... | We also discussed the aftermath of The Sabah State Elections on 26/9/2020 and how Warisan missed the plot

Oct 01, 202053:07
News Headlines You Wouldn't Believe #1 - Heart in a Box for Over 100+ Years, The Giraffe+Zebra+Horse in Condo, and China's Semiconductor Armageddon

News Headlines You Wouldn't Believe #1 - Heart in a Box for Over 100+ Years, The Giraffe+Zebra+Horse in Condo, and China's Semiconductor Armageddon

A whirlwind segment where Bamba, Yodhin, and Theva delve into the news of the week.

Sep 22, 202001:25:02
GEEKS IN MALAYSIA x The Pendulum Show - Did We Land on The Moon? Hitler escaped to Argentina??

GEEKS IN MALAYSIA x The Pendulum Show - Did We Land on The Moon? Hitler escaped to Argentina??

We sit down with long-running podcast show, Geeks in Malaysia and shared discussed whether the Moon Landing is a giant lie & did Hitler die in 1945 or escape to Argentina?

Aug 17, 202001:14:40
22nd Swing - Addiction or Dependence?

22nd Swing - Addiction or Dependence?

Yodhin, Theva & Visvamba discuss the nuances between addiction and dependence, along with some steps that can be taken to overcome both.

Aug 10, 202054:16
21st Swing - Is Justice Served If Najib Goes to Jail?

21st Swing - Is Justice Served If Najib Goes to Jail?

With ex-PM Najib Razak's conviction in one of several 1MDB-related trials, can we safely say that all wrongs are being righted? In a roller-coaster week for Malaysian politics, we also discuss UMNO's withdrawal from Perikatan Nasional, and the Sabah snap elections.

Aug 04, 202001:01:41
Conspiracy Theories - Part 2 - Do Lizard People Rule The World & Is The Earth Flat?

Conspiracy Theories - Part 2 - Do Lizard People Rule The World & Is The Earth Flat?

Part 2: Visvamba, Yodhin, and Theva tackle another 2 conspiracy theories - lizards and globes.

Jul 21, 202058:57
20th Swing - Melinda Anne - Parlimen Digital Review & Youth Participation in Politics

20th Swing - Melinda Anne - Parlimen Digital Review & Youth Participation in Politics

Melinda Ann, Member of Parliament for Klang in Parlimen Digital shares her journey, inspiration and passion. Visvamba, Yodhin and Theva discuss the future of youth empowerment in politics and can we be hopeful for change in the future. Oh and we also discuss gender mainstreaming and how we can apply different lenses to policy

Jul 11, 202001:03:10
19th Swing - What Up, 5G?

19th Swing - What Up, 5G?

Visvamba, Yodhin and Theva discuss what is 5G technology exactly. Have we been fed lies about the kinds of speeds we can expect? Does it actually kill us or harm us? What is the future of 5G in Malaysia? Tune in to hear our thoughts

Jul 05, 202001:01:49
Conspiracy Theories - Part 1 - A Pendulum Show Series

Conspiracy Theories - Part 1 - A Pendulum Show Series

Part 1: Visvamba, Yodhin and Theva discuss 2 famous and relevant conspiracy theories, which involve the disappearance of M370 & the origins of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tune in to find out what they believe really happened.

Jun 29, 202001:07:47
18th Swing - Employment in a Recession

18th Swing - Employment in a Recession

Yodhin, Visvamba and Theva discuss employment during a recession. Shailesh, a fresh graduate and Amalina, a coordinator at a talent Development agency in Malaysia joins us to discuss the ups and downs, steps and advice and even credibility of online certificates.
Jun 17, 202001:14:40
17th Swing - Does Social Media Destroy Critical Thinking

17th Swing - Does Social Media Destroy Critical Thinking

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva invite Timothy Luke and Tan Sze Teng on the show to discuss the recent controversy surrounding former Miss Universe Malaysia, Samantha Katie James. How bad is racism in Malaysia compared to the U.S? Tune in to find out.

Jun 10, 202001:13:36
16th Swing - South China Sea: It is A BIG DEAL with Zaim Mohzani

16th Swing - South China Sea: It is A BIG DEAL with Zaim Mohzani

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva sit down with Zaim Mohzani, Resident Advisor form MYDIPLOMACY to discuss "Why Malaysian's should take notice of The South China Sea" and even discuss the various scenarios that could play out along with its consequences.  

We discuss the past, present and future in relation to Malaysia, including its relationship with the U.S and China.

Jun 04, 202001:07:05
15th Swing - Malaysia: A Clean Energy Future Possible?

15th Swing - Malaysia: A Clean Energy Future Possible?

Visvamba, Yodhin & Theva invite Sean Michael Morais to discuss the future of Clean, Renewable Energy in Malaysia. Different elements of discussion are involved from the current state of energies in Malaysia, the problems associated with it and what could be a realistic alternative or solution towards a greener nation.

May 27, 202035:49
14th Swing - Is It Too Early To End the MCO? feat. Theva

14th Swing - Is It Too Early To End the MCO? feat. Theva

We rate Malaysia's response to Covid-19 and talk about what happen next.

May 21, 202055:22
13th Swing - ARE FACEBOOK & GOOGLE SPYING ON ME?

13th Swing - ARE FACEBOOK & GOOGLE SPYING ON ME?

How much privacy are willing to give up for our convenience? Are we letting in Big Tech on too much of our private lives? Yodhin and Bamba explore a world where lack of privacy is the new default.

May 05, 202055:59
12th Swing - Life in a Plague Economy feat. Ikhwan

12th Swing - Life in a Plague Economy feat. Ikhwan

Will we have jobs in six months? Is the government spending enough to get us out of this? Tune in with Yodhin, Bamba, and Ikhwan to find out.
Apr 11, 202050:32
11th Swing - What The Hell Happened?

11th Swing - What The Hell Happened?

From the 23rd until 25th of February, a chain of events had triggered the dissolution of the Malaysian government and the resignation of our 7th Prime Minister, YAB Tun Mahathir Mohamad. Find out just who, what, where, when and maybe why this happened. 

Feb 26, 202047:09
9th Swing - Coronavirus - Guys, Stop Eating Snakes

9th Swing - Coronavirus - Guys, Stop Eating Snakes

We are joined by Theva Sharma to talk about the novel coronavirus outbreak - where it came from, what it does, and how we can contain it.
Feb 03, 202038:21
8th Swing - Political Correctness - Has PC Gone Too Far?

8th Swing - Political Correctness - Has PC Gone Too Far?

Visvamba and Yodhin are joined by Hannah Reshma for a feisty discussion of the bounds of free speech.
Dec 03, 201954:53
7th Swing - Haha? - Society and the Joker

7th Swing - Haha? - Society and the Joker

With our guest Timothy Gomez, we dive into the insane mind of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, and the dystopian world he occupies. Does his message really resonate with modern society, and why?
Oct 29, 201947:55
6th Swing ft Sean Michael - Why is The Entire World Going to Space?

6th Swing ft Sean Michael - Why is The Entire World Going to Space?

Visvamba and Yodhin discuss space exploration with their first ever guest, Sean Michael, a budding rocket scientist. Listen to them speak about why are countries around the world, including Elon Musk focus on trying to get to space and what is in it for us (the human race).

Oct 09, 201939:27
5th Swing - Are E-Cigs Safe?

5th Swing - Are E-Cigs Safe?

Bamba and Yodhin explore the consequences of the explosion of e-cigarettes. Are they safer than regular cigarettes? How much should we regulate them?
Sep 18, 201936:03
4th Swing - Are the Lungs of the Earth on Fire?

4th Swing - Are the Lungs of the Earth on Fire?

Yodhin and Bamba discuss the raging Amazon fires, and whether they’re all that big a deal.
Sep 07, 201937:07
3rd Swing - Zakir Naik - Is Malaysia Really Ready for Free Speech?

3rd Swing - Zakir Naik - Is Malaysia Really Ready for Free Speech?

Visvamba and Yodhin discuss the controversy surrounding the infamous Dr. Zakir Naik and the right of free speech in this country. Do they really believe that it is ideal, yet alone achievable? Tune in to find out what they think on censorship in the "New Malaysia" and whether Malaysia can ever truly achieve such a freedom.
Aug 19, 201932:25
2nd Swing - What the Khat?

2nd Swing - What the Khat?

Yodhin and Visvamba discuss the controversy surrounding the introduction of khat in the Bahasa Malaysia school curriculum. This has sparked various reactions from different factions in society. Tune in to find out what they think of it!

Aug 07, 201934:60
1st Swing - Student Loans - Why Should I Pay For Your Education?

1st Swing - Student Loans - Why Should I Pay For Your Education?

Listen to Milenials talk about their view on Malaysia's issue with student loan debt or aka PTPTN. It is an issue that impacts millions of people across the country and the size of debt is increasing year on year. Visvamba and Yodhin are not experts on the issue, but at least they are talking about it and hopefully they get more people to talk about it as well.

Jul 31, 201935:00