Love food? Heading to Malaysia? Enjoy banter? This podcast is for you!
Satay? Okay! is about the foods that have shaped Malaysia. This podcast is a deep dive into Malaysian food culture. Far beyond recipes, the podcast examines how events in Malaysia’s past can be seen in the food and culture today.
Join hosts Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson as they explore Malaysia’s most iconic foods and how they’ve been shaped by the past. They’ll be joined by food writers, chefs, academics and community leaders, who will share their perspectives on one of the world’s most misunderstood cuisines.
This is a podcast that will make you rethink everything you know about food. It will introduce you to a Malaysia that you’ve never heard of before – a nation filled with diverse communities, cultures and stories.
Will you join us for Satay? Okay!
Dr Noby Leong is a scientist, food writer and broadcaster. He was born in Malaysia, raised in Australia and now resides in the UK. He began his career as a research scientist, gaining a PhD in chemistry, before moving into science and food media. Noby has featured in a range of print, web, radio and television outlets including Scientific American, BBC Radio Scotland, ABC Radio and Triple J. He has also hosted food science documentaries including Catalyst – Feeding Australia and Catalyst – How Food Works (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), and featured on The Chefs’ Line (SBS and Netflix).
Philip Gibson is a Scottish photographer and producer whose work blends storytelling, history, and a deep love of food. A passionate traveller and observer, he’s driven by curiosity and a desire to connect with people through the stories they tell and the meals they share. As co-host and producer of Satay? Okay!, Philip brings a documentary eye and an outsider’s perspective, capturing the textures and hidden histories behind Malaysia’s most iconic dishes—one conversation at a time.
Satay? Okay! 