The NOW! Bali Podcast

By Edward Speirs

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Episodes: 37

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Bringing you the richness of Balinese culture, heritage and history through this specially curated audio experience, NOW! Bali - a multimedia company based on the island of the gods - aims to create a deeper appreciation on why Bali is a truly unique destination not only in Indonesia, but in the world. From explanations and breakdowns of traditions and culture, to interviews with insightful experts, host Edward Speirs aims to shed a light on one of the world's most vibrant living cultures. www.nowbali.co.id

Episode Date
Understanding Arak, The Spirit of Bali
Jun 09, 2026
Protecting the Indigenous Bali Heritage Dog, feat. Janice Girardi | Bali Breakfast Talks Episode 4
Mar 23, 2026
Surfing's Impact on Bali, feat. Tipi Jabrik | Bali Breakfast Talks Episode 3
Jan 26, 2026
The Future of Farmers in Bali, feat. Kania Maniasa | Bali Breakfast Talks Episode 2
Dec 10, 2025
Evolutions in Balinese Dance, Feat. Jasmine Okubo | Bali Breakfast Talks Episode 1
Oct 30, 2025
What Exactly is Nyepi, Bali's Day of Silence? | Episode 32
Mar 26, 2025
Understanding Balinese Ceremonies ft. Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa (Ubud Royal Family) | Episode 31
Nov 03, 2024
Perpetuating Balinese Rituals: Duty, Debt and Superstition | Episode 30
Oct 31, 2024
Making Bali 'Future-Proof', ft. Eco Tourism Bali | Episode 29
Jan 17, 2024
Decoding the Pawukon Calendar: Cycles & Symbolism | Episode 28
Oct 12, 2023
Balinese Masks & Dance Explained, feat. Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem and Bruce Carpenter | Episode 27
May 16, 2023
Nature, Cosmology and Transformational Healing, Feat. Tjok Gde Kerthyasa | Episode 26
Jan 27, 2023
Bali's New Year Resolutions, ft. Alistair Speirs, NOW! Bali Founder | Episode 25
Jan 04, 2023
Repatriating Bali's Memories (Part 2); feat Edward Herbst and Marlowe Bandem of Bali 1928 | Episode 24
Sep 02, 2022
Repatriating Bali's Memories (Part 1); feat Edward Herbst and Marlowe Bandem of Bali 1928 | Episode 23
Aug 08, 2022
Explaining the Role and Importance of Water in Bali | Episode 22
Jun 02, 2022
The Bali-China Relationship: Symbolism of the Barong Landung Puppets | Episode 21
Mar 17, 2022
Coming to Terms with Change in Bali (and of Bali) | Episode 20
Jan 23, 2022
Music, Environment and Activism in Bali; feat. Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula | Episode 19
Oct 08, 2021
Explaining Bali's Subak System (And Why Rice Fields are Cultural Landscapes) | Episode 18
Jul 13, 2021
On the Quest for Holy Water | Episode 17
Apr 26, 2021
Understanding Bali : An Introduction to the Island of the Gods | Episode 16
Mar 23, 2021
Puppet Masters and the Power of Myth | Episode 15
Oct 17, 2020
The Story of Galungan, Bali's Most Important Ceremony | Episode 14
Sep 15, 2020
How the Old Balinese Experience Time | Episode 13
Aug 13, 2020
Exploring Art in Bali, feat. Richard Horstman | Episode 12
Jul 13, 2020
A New Vision for Indonesian Tourism | Episode 11
Jul 06, 2020
4 Rules for Life, Bali Style | Episode 10
Jun 20, 2020
Embracing and Celebrating Differences in Bali (and Indonesia) | Episode 9
Jun 09, 2020
What Will Travelling to Bali be like After Covid-19? | Episode 8
May 30, 2020
Promoting Bali Tourism, Is There a Right Way? | Episode 7
May 18, 2020
Tourism, Business Ethics and Covid-19 | Episode 6
May 11, 2020
Legends of Bali's Great Temples | Temple Tales | Episode 5
May 04, 2020
Bali After Covid-19: What Next? | Episode 4
Apr 23, 2020
Kaja-Kelod, Bali's True North | Episode 3
Apr 20, 2020
Keeping the Balance in Bali | Episode 2
Apr 13, 2020
Jero Gede Mecaling, The Spreader of Death and Disease | Episode 1
Apr 11, 2020