Keesh: covering the Premier League for Malaysian TV, football fan culture in Malaysia, and the Spanish influence at the imperious Johor Darul Ta'zim

The Boyos are back in town! After a mini summer break, we were delighted to welcome our first guest of the 2026/27 season – and what a way to kick things off. Joining us to chat about all things Malaysian football is Keesh, a journalist and broadcaster based in Malaysia. As well as discussing the country's stadiums, football culture and the remarkable rise of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), we also talk about Keesh's work for Astro Sports, one of the biggest sports broadcasters in Asia. From reporting pitchside at Premier League stadiums to interviewing some of the league's biggest stars, Keesh offers a fascinating insight into how English football is experienced from the other side of the world. You can follow Keesh on Instagram at @KeeshMatStats. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can also follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices