CMB Calling
Three friends who once hosted radio shows together in Colombo, Sri Lanka, now living in Sydney and Auckland, reunite to discuss global and everyday topics from an expat perspective, adding a touch of Sri Lankan spice.
Episodes
CMB Calling - Episode 13 | Fangs & Filthy Feet 🎃🧛🦶✈️
This week, things get downright horrifying on CMB Calling! 🎃😂While Brad and Kiara embrace their inner monsters for Halloween, Roz discovers that the real horror doesn’t require ghosts, vampires or haunted houses… just an economy-class ticket and a fellow passenger with absolutely no boundaries. 💀✈️From spooky costumes to unspeakable in-flight behaviour, this episode proves that sometimes the scari
CMB Calling - Episode 12 | Racism: Unpacking the Bias 🗣️👀🎙️
In this episode of CMB Calling, the crew dive headfirst into a heavy but necessary conversation: the sharp differences between explicit and implicit racism. Moving beyond textbook definitions, they bring the topic to life by sharing their own personal—and surprisingly funny—experiences navigating modern-day bias. From laugh-out-loud misunderstandings to eye-rolling microaggressions. The conversati
CMB Calling - Episode 11 | Surprise! Wrong Country! 😂✈️
After a little hiatus, the CMB Calling crew is back! 🎙️😂Brad and Kiara head to New Zealand for a surprise that doesn’t quite go to plan, while Roz finds herself soaking up the magic of Sri Lanka. From unexpected travel twists to unforgettable adventures, we’re catching up on everything we’ve missed! 🇱🇰🇦🇺🇳🇿
CMB Calling - Episode 10 | Birthdays, Ageing & The Talking Shoe 🎂👞🙊
This week, we’re getting older - and apparently some of us are far more excited about it than others. 😂🎂From birthdays and embracing your inner crone, to parties designed for people who’d quite like to be home and horizontal by 8pm, the conversation goes exactly where you’d expect CMB Calling to take it.And then there’s Brad… dressed to impress at a glamorous black-tie event, having a wonderful ev
CMB Calling - Episode 9 | Massage Parlour Adventures & Banana Leaves 💆🏻♀️🍌🍃
This week, the CMB Calling crew gets into the weird and wonderful world of massages 💆🏻♀️ From questionable recommendations and couples-massage antics to Roz trying a traditional Filipino Hilot experience, somehow banana leaves enter the conversation… Sri Lankan Lamprais anyone??😂🍃Relaxing? Mostly. Sensible conversation? Absolutely not 😌💀Three friends. One Colombo connection. Zero filter 🎙️😏
CMB Calling - Episode 8 | Love, Dating & Unexpected Plot Twists 👀
What happens when a perfectly ordinary customer meeting ends with a very unexpected proposition? 👀😂 This week, we’re talking dating, attraction, confidence and the wonderfully awkward ways people make their move - plus Brad and Kiara take us back to Sri Lanka and the early days of their own story. From questionable approaches to sweet little gestures of affection, it turns out romance can show up
CMB Calling - Episode 7 | Movie marathons & secret facts about us
In this episode we talk about how expensive going to the movies is and discuss some cheaper alternatives, including movie marathons in seedy budget cinemas. We also disclose some weird and wonderful secret facts about us… tune in to get amongst the CMB Calling chaos! 👀🍜🪥👟🍿🎬
CMB Calling - Episode 7 (Teaser)
What could our CMB Calling crew be up-to now?? Latest episode with fresh chaos dropping this week. Stay tuned! 👀🍜🪥👟🍿🎬
CMB Calling - Episode 6 | What the hair??!! Roz’s salon tragedy…
How much do you trust your hairdresser? Ever gone to a salon for a glow-up… only to question every life choice that led you there? The CMB Calling crew discuss Roz’s hair colour horror story, the salon chaos, and the aftermath of a result she definitely wasn’t expecting.Fried hair, anyone? 🔥💇🏼♀️😂
CMB Calling - Episode 6 (Teaser)
What’s cooking in the CMB Calling Studio? 💀🍊🧞♂️👀 Stay tuned for our latest episode dropping soon to find out…
CMB Calling - Episode 5 | Leg Hair: Sexy or scary?
When summer hits the office, and the dress code is melting: This week on CMB Calling, the crew tackles one of the final frontiers of modern workplace attire: men’s shorts and the visibility of leg hair. Is letting your shins breathe a smart move for productivity, or is it an HR violation waiting to happen? We dive into the shifting rules of corporate casual. Grab an iced tea or coffee and join the
CMB Calling - Episode 5 (Teaser 1)
A sneak peak at Episode 5 of our podcast - coming soon…
CMB Calling - Episode 4 | Stress management strategies; winter blues & Brad’s grandma’s thinga-majig
In this somewhat serious (or at least we tried to be!) episode, we discuss a few different perspectives on stress, busy-ness and how we individually cope. Brad also discloses his secret to keeping warm and avoiding the winter blues!
CMB Calling - Episode 3 | Brad’s food “joints?!”, slayin’ SL eateries in AKL & the Kukul Mas dilemma
In this fun episode we talk about one of our collectively most loved things: Sri Lankan Food!! We explore a few good local food “joints” as Brad likes to put it, and discover an unexpected way of referring to an all time favourite and famous national dish!
CMB Calling - Episode 2 | “Wild life”, Tuk Tuks and the perfect hangover cure!
In this episode we discuss things we love about living in Australia and New Zealand. From “wild life”, to hiking to things we wish we could bring over from Sri Lanka, to the perfect Sri Lankan hangover cure.
CMB Calling - Episode 1 | Morning routines, tea obsessions and Brad unmuted!
In our very first episode of CMB Calling, we explore the traditions we’ve carried with us from Sri Lanka to Australia and New Zealand. From morning routines and tea culture to the little habits that still make us feel at home, we share stories about what we’ve kept, what we’ve adapted, and what connects us back to where it all began.
CMB Calling with Roz, Brad & Kiara - Promo Teaser 3
CMB Calling with Roz, Brad & Kiara Teaser 3
CMB Calling with Roz, Brad & Kiara - Promo Teaser 2
CMB Calling Teaser 2
CMB Calling with Roz, Brad & Kiara - Promo Teaser 1
A brand new podcast with a Sri Lankan Touch
