Special Announcement- The Haunting of Amelia Ang

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:20:00 +0000

Hi Listeners; thats a wrap for Creepy Twisted Asians! Remember to follow us to stay tuned to our latest updates. In the meantime, we'd like to introduce you to another thriller the team at ZAG have produced.

Based on the original Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke, The Haunting of Amelia Ang is an 8-part Halloween audio drama special feature surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the eponymous Amelia Ang.

Once a friendly and otherwise normal teenager things would begin to take a darker turn upon Amelia's sudden vanishing, leaving her friends, schoolmates, teachers, and family lost and despondent.

But more than a year later, local influencer Samantha Leong gets roped into the case as she receives a haunting photo from Amelia herself, taken on the day of her disappearance. Curious, she begins to dig into the case herself, and starts to uncover more than she could have ever imagined.

Follow Samantha on The Haunting of Amelia Ang as she works through a slew of characters, misfortunes, and revelations. All 8 parts are now available exclusively on the After Dark Podcast.

Listen and follow the podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/36Dg1rXwmArYBcaXBhs0k3?si=160183a4602a404d&nd=1

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6. Janice

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:51:00 +0000

 A guy meets a girl. Outside a convenience store. Someone gets itchy, creepiness ensues.

• Written by: Nurul Hafizah binti Mat Kamil 
• Adapted by: Terence Toh
• Cover art by: Chin Yew
• Directed by John Lim
• Engku Armand as Narrator
• Wendy Wong as Janice

This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories which is on sale now. Buy it here

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5. I Am A Triathlete

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:45:00 +0000

A triathlete preparing for the Ironman Langkawi faces her demons. Literally.

• Written by Lai May Senn
• Adapted by Terence Toh
• Cover art by Chin Yew
• Creative Production by Tepak Tellaz
• Directed by Api Husien
• Valerie Chian as Narrator & Little Girl
• Virtuoes Romana as Johan
• Api Husien as Old Man

This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories which is on sale now. Buy it here

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4. Turbulence

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:25:00 +0000

A troubled passenger ruminates mid-flight about the curse that cost her husband

• Written by:Izaddin Syah Yusof
• Adapted by: Terence Toh
• Cover Artist: Chin Yew
• Creative Production by @theatresauce
• Narrator — Kamini Senthilathiban @kamini93
• Datin 1 — Amanda Ang @amanda_ang
• Datin 2 — Mia Sabrina Mahadir @kutufutubom
• Flight Attendant — Adam Hamizan @adamhamizan_

This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories which is on sale now. Buy it here

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3. A Slice of Heaven

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 02:24:00 +0000

A little boy struggles to understands his parents chilling and confusing behaviour around his missing sister

• Written by Chua Kok Yee
• Adapted by Terence Toh
• Cover Artist: Chin Yew
• Creative Production by Tepak Tellaz
• Directed by Api Husien
• Aedam Daniel as Narrator
• Virtuoes Romana as Papa
• Valerie Chian as Mama
• Api Husien as Lizardman

This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories on sale now. Buy it here

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2. The Break-In

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:53:00 +0000

Two guys break into an empty house. Except it's not. What they encounter sends chills down their spine

• Written by: Terence Toh
• Adapted by: Terence Toh
• Cover Artist: Chin Yew
• Directed by John Lim
• Wendy Wong as Narrator
• Engku Armand as Hafiz
• John Lim as Cheng
• Creative Production by: Amberjade Arts. Check out their upcoming show ‘Opium at Closing Time’ premiering soon!

This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories on sale now. Buy it here

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• Hauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

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1. Covet

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:47:00 +0000

Happy wife, happy life? An unassuming husband is disturbed by the growing conflict between his wife and their attractive domestic maid

• Written by: Tina Ishak
• Adapted by: Terence Toh
• Cover Artist: Chin Yew
• Narrator — Adam Hamizan @adamhamizan_ 
• Farrah — Mia Sabrina Mahadir @kutufutubom 
• Lestari — Amanda Ang @amanda_ang 
• Kak Mus — Kamini Senthilathiban @kamini93 
• Creative Production by: Theatresauce. Follow their socials to stay tuned to their upcoming shows!

This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories on sale now. Buy it here

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• Hauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

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Creepy Twisted Asians (Trailer)

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:37:00 +0000

Season 2 of Dirty Datuk will be back in mid 2023! Follow us to stay posted!

In the meantime, introducing- Creepy Twisted Asians, a collaboration between Fixi Novo and ZAG Studios featuring 6 spine tingling,unapologetically Malaysian stories adapted from The Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories.  The following anthology series contains diabolical characters, goosebump inducing soundscapes and chilling performances from Malaysia’s creative community.  Creative production for the series was in collaboration with theatre partners Theatresauce, Tepak Tellaz, and Amberjade Arts

Mid Air Murder. Lusty Supernatural Indo maids. Pontianaks under the Basement. Cannibal Parents. Haunted Triathletes and the Psychotic Janice Lam.....Listen and follow us for byte sized stories about some Creepy Twisted Asians.  

This podcast was produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcast Creator Programme

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We Want to Hear from You! Click the Link in the Description

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:30:00 +0000

Hi all! We want to hear from you!

Please help us fill out a short survey https://bit.ly/DirtydatukSurvey (it will take less than 6 mins). It would mean the world to us and also help us craft better, bolder stories that speak to meaningful issues in the Southeast Asian community

ZAG has been selected as one of the global teams in the Google PRX Podcast Creator Programme 2022, and the insights from this survey and programme will absolutely help us level up!

If you haven't already- please subscribe, follow and share our podcast on your listening app of choice to stay tuned to our exciting new content lineup we have planned! 

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DIRTY DATUK EP8: THE BIG BANG

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:56:00 +0000

Private Investigator Hisham and Inspector Murugan solve the case. Or do they?..

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• Writer: Terence Toh
• Director: Abimanyu M
• Actors: Swathi Sivadas, Charles Roberts, Mawar Roseka, Adli Shinichi Kun, Jolin Kwok, Mayilai Kumaran, Jeremy Chiew
• Sound Design: Kael
• Cover Art: Keith Arul
• Contributors: Sumithra Durai, Lam Ghooi Ket, JJ Kwan, Anisa Ibrahim
• Music credit: The White Cube by Jaff Seijas"

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DIRTY DATUK EP7: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:49:00 +0000

Inspector Murugan and Private Investigator Hisham tune into an art show. Chaos ensues

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DIRTY DATUK EP6: BEHIND THE SCENES

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:45:00 +0000

An unexpected confession turns the case on its head

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DIRTY DATUK EP5: DARK SECRETS

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:53:00 +0000

Inspector Murugan and P.I. Hisham interview Dr Nicholas (Datuk's colleague) and Devan (a human rights activist). An interesting discovery is made.

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DIRTY DATUK EP4: THE SUGARBABY

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:17:00 +0000

Inspector Murugan and P.I Hisham interview the Datuk's sugarbaby Melody

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DIRTY DATUK EP3: THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:39:00 +0000

Inspector Murugan and P.I Hisham interview the Datuk's anxious P.A

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DIRTY DATUK EP2: THE SISTER

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:16:00 +0000

Inspector Murugan and P.I.Hisham interview Laila, the Datuk's sister

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DIRTY DATUK EP1: THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:15:00 +0000

Inspector Murugan and Private Investigator Hisham are introduced. Background checks are conducted.

• Writer: Terence Toh
• Director: Abimanyu M
• Actors: Swathi Sivadas, Charles Roberts, Mawar Roseka, Adli Shinichi Kun, Jolin Kwok, Mayilai Kumaran, Jeremy Chiew
• Sound Design: Kael
• Cover Art: Keith Arul
• Contributors: Sumithra Durai, Lam Ghooi Ket, JJ Kwan, Anisa Ibrahim
• Music credit: The White Cube by Jaff Seijas"

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Dirty Datuk (Trailer)

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:02:00 +0000

Best Podcast Nominee at the Asian Podcast Awards 2021, nominated project at the Asia TV Forum & Market 2021 & Google-PRX Podcast Creator Programme Awardee 2022

[Update: Season 2 of Dirty Datuk will be launching in mid 2023]

At first glance, Datuk H, the CEO of a public listed company seemed to be loved by all. But one day, he is discovered dead in the basement of his own mansion, his body surrounded by occult symbols. Inspector Murugan and PI Hisham Sabtu take us on an 8 episode roller coaster ride interviewing the suspects;  Laila (Datuk's sister), Dr Nicholas (a colleague), Azman (the PA), Melody (the sugarbaby) and Devan (the activist). All of these suspects were the last people the Datuk saw on the day he died. 

So who killed him? 

Listen, share and subscribe and stay tuned to this riveting series!

• Writer: Terence Toh
• Director: Abimanyu M
• Actors: Swathi Sivadas, Charles Roberts, Mawar Roseka, Adli Shinichi Kun, Jolin Kwok, Mayilai Kumaran, Jeremy Chiew
• Sound Design: Kael
• Cover Art: Keith Arul
• Contributors: Sumithra Durai, Lam Ghooi Ket, JJ Kwan, Anisa Ibrahim
• Music credit: The White Cube by Jaff Seijas"

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