The Straits Times Podcasts

Life Picks Ep 38: What to do in Singapore June 27-July 4: Bak kut teh xiao long bao (food); Toy Story 4 and Parasite (movies)  8:19 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.  This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Wong Ah Yoke and John Lui, who chat about two recently released movies: Toy Story 4 and Parasite, as well as bak kut teh xiao long bao at Cantonese restaurant Yan at the National Gallery Singapore.  Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story 2:46 mins Synopsis: This is an excerpt from the book A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story by Tan Ooi Boon. The book - first published in 1996 - has been reissued by Straits Times Press, 2019. It is available at $26.75 (inclusive of GST) at leading bookstores and from stbooks.sg The Kindle version can be downloaded for US$9.99. Below is a short excerpt on how the writer reported on the case for The Straits Times: This is the true story of a killer who went on a world tour to hunt. British serial killer John Martin was no ordinary criminal. Compared with other murderers, he was a master of his own class because he had a dark skill that shocked even the most hardened cops. This skill helped him to escape and avoid detection after each murderous rampage. In just a few months in 1995, his crime impacted 6 countries - United Kingdom, Belize, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa and Canada – and sent a shockwave globally. How could one man inflict so much harm in such a short time? Listen to Part 2: Check ST Press' Facebook page. Produced by: Tan Ooi Boon, Amanda Wong and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: [email protected] Discover more ST podcasts on:  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 40: Punching above their weight - the rise of combat sports in Singapore 14.20 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Ahead of the seventh edition of the Singapore Fighting Championship (SFC) multi-combat sport event on June 29, SFC founder Arvind Lalwani joins ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to chat about the growth of fight sport in the Lion City in recent years, the challenges local athletes and promoters face, as well as how much further it can go. SFC 7 will see Singapore's first national WBC Muay Thai champions crowned. Lalwani, a former national amateur boxer and trainer, also explains how muay thai - the Art of Eight Limbs - made its way to Singapore shores. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 47: Getting started with SkillsFuture-funded courses if you have unused credit 11:16 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. The $500 SkillsFuture credit is given to all Singaporeans aged 25 and older. The scheme was launched in January 2016. Money Hacks' co-hosts Ernest Luis (above, right) and Chris Lim discuss practical tips to get started if you have not used your SkillsFuture credit. Logging in, checking on your remaining credit Prioritise and identify skills that can help upgrade your career, or personal goals, as programmes are divided into categories: students, employees, employers, learning throughout life Check on new available courses that were not listed a few years back Plans to enhance the MySkillsFuture portal, which provides information on careers and the corresponding skills needed, mean users will be able to create an e-passport listing their e-certificates from training. The upcoming SkillsFuture Festival 2019 will be held from June 28 till Aug 11 - featuring six weeks of workshops, talks, roadshows, experiential learning and lifestyle activities across the island, to inspire Singaporeans to develop a passion for learning and pursue skills mastery. SkillsFuture website: https://www.skillsfuture.sg/ Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Woody, Buzz, and Happy Gilmore and Rachel in two films nobody was really clamouring for. In this episode of Double Feature Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh take on Toy Story 4. Is it a sequel too far? At 10.50, they scrutinise Adam Sandler's latest holiday video, sorry, latest Netflix film, Murder Mystery. Is it worthy of its Agatha Christie inspiration? Share your take at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 9: Chinese celebrities caught in the middle of protests and politics 21:32 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Chinese celebrities from Hong Kong are ducking from the ire of netizens following historic protests in Hong Kong over an extradition bill. Action star Jackie Chan was slammed for saying that he's not aware of what's going on back home. Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou and Japanese rocker Yoshiki were criticised for posting pictures as they hung out with Chan. How do celebrities navigate such sensitivities? Join the Pop Vultures as they run down what Chan did, and whether outrage culture on such topics goes too far, They discuss past examples of celebrities caught in political arguments (A-mei, Twice's Tzuyu). Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 37: What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts) 8:18 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Anjali Raguraman and Akshita Nanda, who chat about Beerfest Asia 2019 which is on from June 27-30 and Storyfest Festival Singapore which is on from June 21-24. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 39: Controversy at the Women's World Cup and a Badminton legend bows out 12.56 mins Synopsis: ST Sports' Rohit Brijnath and Nicole Chia join Jonathan Roberts to discuss if the US Women's Team should have tried to score more than 13 against Thailand in their World Cup group match. Or should they have held back to spare the losing team's blushes? Then they look at the gap left in the world of badminton by Lee Chong Wei's announcement that he will retire from the sport followed his battle with cancer. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Elton versus Thor! This episode kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at the Elton John biopic Rocketman Then at 16.00, it's time to try and recall Men In Black International. Which film will fare better? You'll have to listen to find out (HINT: It's Rocketman) Share your take at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 38: Oh Teddy Teddy! Sheringham on Spurs, Singapore and playing in Scandinavia 11:10 mins Synopsis: This is a special edition of A Game of Two Halves - The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talks to former Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and England striker Teddy Sheringham, who was in Singapore recently as a Spurs ambassador to grace the AIA Kids Football Camp at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Sheringham discusses Spurs' prospects for next season, and recalls his own experience of playing in Singapore in 1995. He shares about his often-overlooked playing stint in Scandinavia and how Lions striker Ikhsan Fandi's stint at Norweigian side Raufoss is "brilliant" for his football development. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 36: What to do in Singapore (June 13-27): Durian feasting guide (food) 9:10 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Eunice Quek and Hedy Khoo, who chat about the different varieties of durian available this season and where to get the best durian deals. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 6: The winds of El Nino change:  12:49 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2019, The Straits Times dives into all things green, blue and brown. Green Pulse analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. This month, we chat with Mr Rodney Martinez, international director for the Ecuador-based International Research Centre on El Nino, or CIIFEN, on a climate phenomenon known to wreak havoc all across the Pacific Ocean - El Nino. El Nino is a natural climate cycle that can significantly influence weather patterns across the world. When it hits, on average every three to four years, it brings hotter and drier conditions to South-east Asia. This causes forest fires in places such as Indonesia to burn harder and for longer, and in 2015, it resulted in the worst haze crisis on record for the region. Across the Pacific Ocean, however, El Nino has an opposite, but no less destructive, impact. In places such as Ecuador and Peru, El Nino brings rain to the usually arid coast of South America, causing flash floods. And as the waters warm along the coast during El Nino events, the supply of nutrient-rich cool water to the surface is cut off, affecting fisheries and ecosystems there. El Nino is a natural climate cycle that would occur regardless of human-caused climate change. But its impact - ranging from changing rainfall patterns to warming seas - offers us a glimpse into what things could be like in a warming world. In April 2019, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and photojournalist Mark Cheong traced the footsteps of El Nino across the Pacific Ocean to investigate El Nino’s see-sawing impact. Read their stories from Indonesia and Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands here:  Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) and Mark Cheong ([email protected]) Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Green Pulse podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 37: Glory for Portugal; Singapore's rising young footballers; Nadal's unrivalled class on clay 12:17 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz (left above) and David Lee (right), and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath (centre) talk about the power of youth - and how it powered a new-look Portugal side to the Nations League title just three years after an unlikely ageing squad won Euro 2016. They also discuss Fandi Ahmad's Singapore Under-22 team that has lifted the spirits of local fans with their triumph in the Merlion Cup. The trio also marvel at Rafael Nadal's mind-boggling 12th Roland Garros win, a feat Brijnath is certain will not happen again in his lifetime. But will the 33-year-old Spaniard be forever be remembered as the second-best tennis player of his generation, after a certain Roger Federer? Or is there still time for him to enhance his legacy? Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYUApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 46: How to start investing with just $100 a month in your 20s 11:16 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at those in their later 20s, and how to move beyond just insurance and good bank accounts. Money Hacks' Chris Lim (left) hosts OCBC Bank senior investment strategist Vasu Menon (centre above), who gives Lynette Tan - a 26-year-old Business Times journalist - practical tips to get started. In a Jan-Feb 2019 Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, close to three-quarters said they wanted to start investing, with almost a third in it for long-term gains, though fewer than two in five considered themselves knowledgeable about investing. We cover three structured tips to help young people consider when wanting to invest. Is a five-figure sum the minimum you need to start investing properly? (1:40 mins) Step 1: How to automate investment of unit trusts with as low as as $100 monthly? (2:01) A $100 monthly minimum can also get you started in an OCBC blue chip investment plan (2:23) Step 2: Knowledge is critical next, after you get started with a monthly $100 investment. Attend workshops and talks like Frank by OCBC's Young Investor programme (3:35) Step 3: How to do your homework safely before jumping into the markets? Create a simulated portfolio and how to write yourself a private proposal (4:32) What is time diversification, and why is it good to do this in a blue chip investment plan? (6:42) Why it is good to take emotions out from a structured investment journey, and not let it affect your work or distract you needlessly (7:29) Get more Frank by OCBC articles for the young here. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Feature focuses all its mental powers on Black Widow plot rumours, whether the final Fox X-Men film – Dark Phoenix – deserves such a critical kicking; and the best Netflix film in an age, Always Be My Maybe. The show kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at who will be joining Scarlett Johansson in the first Marvel film of Phase 4. Then at 1.45, it's time to venture into the world of screaming fanboys as we examine X-Men: Dark Phoenix. It's had some harsh reviews from critics and X-fans alike. But are the reviews justified?  Finally, at 14.00 we discuss Always Be My Maybe, the Ali Wong / Randall Park romcom that has possibly the greatest cameo known to man thanks to Keanu Reeves. It's a hit on Netflix, but would it work in cinemas? Share your take  at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Feature looks at the return of Rambo and why the Godzilla sequel hasn't learned some vital lessons from its predecessor. The show kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at the first trailer for Sylvester Stallone's latest – possibly last – excursion for his iconic 80s action star. Then at  2.30, it's time to scream "Aieeee!! Gojira!!" as the iconic monster returns in Godzilla II: King Of The Monsters with a multitude of other kaiju to go on a city wrecking break. But has the film lost focus? Share your take  at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 12: Fact-checking common myths about colorectal cancer 9:54 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. ST correspondent Joyce Teo (right) and health reporter Rei Kurohi (left) interview Professor Francis Seow-Choen (pictured centre), a colorectal surgeon from Concord International Hospital. He lays out the facts about colorectal cancer, which is the number one cancer in Singapore, and answers the following questions: What is colorectal cancer? (0:33) What are the biggest misconceptions about this cancer and why? (0:48) What role does sugar intake play? Can vegans and vegetarians get colorectal cancer? (2:37) What about environmental factors causing colorectal cancer? (5:50) When should we start going for screening and how often? (6:55) Professor Seow-Choen also says that family history and genes determine the first cause of colorectal cancer. But 80% of all patients also do not have any family history, so environmental factors and ageing come into play next. Produced by: Joyce Teo, Rei Kurohi and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:  https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: What does Liverpool's Champions League triumph mean? How Roger Federer is still going the distance in Grand Slams at age 37, and the baptism of fire for the Lions' new Japanese coach Tatsuma YoshidaTime: 17 victory-laden minutesSynopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.Straits Times sports correspondent David Lee is joined by assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and EMTM video creative director Jonathan Roberts, as they talk about the effect of Liverpool's Champions League final victory, what Jurgen Klopp has brought to the Reds, and how does this compare with the win of 2005.Roger Federer, all of 37 years old, is the oldest man in 28 years to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final since Jimmy Connors did so at the 1991 US Open at 39. The Swiss has sauntered into the last eight without dropping a set. Can the freshness help him beat Rafael Nadal to the French Open title?And the Football Association of Singapore has just appointed a new national coach in Japanese Tatsuma Yoshida. But even before a ball has been kicked, he has already come under fire for what people perceive to be an underwhelming CV and poor command of English. Does a coach's CV and language ability determine how good of a coach he is?Produced by: David Lee Edited by: Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYUOn iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MKOn Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeSOn website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 45: How to choose insurance in your 20s 8:44 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at insurance, a product which the young in their 20s need, but sometimes find it hard to figure out what they should get first. Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 29-year-old Navin Sregantan, a journalist at The Business Times and Mr Kelvin Goh, OCBC Bank’s Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory. In a Jan-Feb 2019 Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, only slightly more than half were aware of different insurance products, and less than half considered themselves knowledgeable about insurance. Are there still myths or misconceptions about insurance? 1:10 mins - Banks actually do provide some insurance plans, and how to use self-service banking tools like OCBC Life Goals to plan and identify gaps and protection needs. 2:27 mins - Can buying an insurance plan through a bank help you earn higher interest? 3:35 mins - How much and what kind of coverage should people in their 20s have?  4:08 mins - Why you should add riders to insurance plans. 4:28 mins - What is the second coverage plan you need next, especially if you're working in your 20s? 5:14 mins - If you plan to get married, are life insurance plans crucial? Get more Frank by OCBC articles for the young here. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 35: What to do in Singapore May 30-June 13: Sifa shows (arts); brunch buffets (food); Deon's album launch (gigs) 7:32 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Anjali Raguraman, who talks about Singapore singer-songwriter Deon who launches his third album at The Esplanade on June 1. Wong Ah Yoke shares his experience at two new brunch spots, while Akshita Nanda recommends two events which are part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts: A Dream Under The Southern Bough: Reverie, which runs from May 31 to June 2, and the Festival Closing Concert at the Botanic Gardens on June 2 (8pm). Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 35: Dream Team 94' players Lim Tong Hai and Lee Man Hon look ahead to the Spurs-Liverpool Champions League final 13:25 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet on Sunday morning (Singapore time) in one of the most intriguing Champions League finals in recent times. Former national footballers Lim Tong Hai and Lee Man Hon - Reds and Spurs die-hards respectively - join ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to preview the epic clash, discussing which was the most memorable game in their teams' runs to the final, the key men in Madrid, whether Harry Kane should start for Spurs, and why the London side's woeful record of one win in 14 past meetings with Liverpool, ought to be chucked out the window. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 34: Toronto Raptors' fairytale run to the NBA finals; Potential new Lions' head honcho 10:51 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee salute the underdogs who punched above their weight over the weekend - Toronto Raptors reached the NBA finals for the first time in their 24-year history, while 112-year-old Italian Serie A club Atalanta will make their first appearance in the group stage of next season's Champions League. The two also discuss the imminent appointment of the new Lion tamer - rumoured to be Japanese coach Tatsuma Yoshida - to helm the men's national football team. This will come ahead of the June international break with friendly matches against Solomon Islands and Myanmar, as well as other recent developments in local football. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 44: Financial adulting 101 and controlling monthly credit card debt 11:52 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at those in their 20s and are starting to work, and how can set themselves up financially to avoid common mistakes and focus on their careers.  Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 20-year-old Vanessa Lim, a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Kelvin Goh, OCBC Bank’s Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory. In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, only two-thirds managed to stick to a budget - or even have an expense budget - and two out of five struggled to stick to their saving plans. How to get started after listening to this episode: 1:00 mins - Should you have two bank accounts - one for paying bills and one for saving? 2:04 mins - Mr Goh advises on the first step - how to automate transfers to savings every month. 4:00 mins - Should you stick with only one bank account like the OCBC 360? 5:37 mins - Paying cash for everything means you miss out on credit card perks. How do you avoid drowning in credit card debt when you are starting out in your career? Should you set a credit limit on your card? 7:50 mins - Credit cards should not be used as a back door to overspending beyond your means, but the right accounts mean that interest tiers can grow with you when you are ready for larger financial commitments. 8:20 mins - Can old-school diaries, Excel spreadsheets or even online tools like OCBC's Money In$ights help you budget and track spending and saving more effectively? Get more Frank by OCBC articles for the young here. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Feature looks at Star Wars taking on the trolls, Disney's latest exercise in animation-to-human conversion Aladdin and Zac Efron remembering he's a good actor. At the 1.58 mark, Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh discuss Will Smith's Arabian Nights Bollywood-tinged longer-than-the-original extravaganza. But who is the film's saving grace? At 12.25, we review Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, the true-life tale of serial killer Ted Bundy. An extraordinary story because Bundy proved so charming that he had female fans at his trial. This film also marks Zac Efron's return to acting. He's been in film's before this but it seems now he's actually remembered he can act. Share your take  at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 8: Stars & social media stupidity - the Ian Fang-CarrieWong and Tosh Zhang sagas 26:09 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The past few weeks have been tumultuous in local entertainment - with the leaks of private and explicit chats between Mediacorp stars Ian Fang and Carrie Wong and the brief tenure of Tosh Zhang as Pink Dot ambassador, who stepped down after his previous homophobic tweets surfaced. Both of these scandals played out on social media - but who played the game the best? Who played it the worst? And at the end of the day - who was the biggest winner? (You'll never guess!) Join the Pop Vultures as they discuss how celebrities navigate social media, using the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong and the Tosh Zhang sagas, as case studies. Here's what they cover: 1. A brief recap of the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong drama and the Tosh Zhang debacle. 2. Celebrities and their right to privacy 3. The nature of social media and its immediacy getting the best of stars - how Boris Lin's replies made everyone look worse. 4. The permanence of social media and what Tosh Zhang did wrong and how it reverberated throughout the LGBTQ community. 5. How Rebecca Lim and Lawrence Wong played the social media game. 6. Final thoughts on the public perception of these stars and their future going forward. 7. The Pop Vultures Awards: Who was the MVP? Who won big? Who lost big? Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 34: What to do in Singapore May 23-June 6 - Burger And Lobster (food); Hallyupopfest (gigs) 6:01 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Eunice Quek, who had the chance to try the newly opened Burger And Lobster at Jewel Changi Airport, and Desiree Loh, who is reporting on the K-pop festival HallyuPopFest on May 25 and 26. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 33: Singapore taekwondo in governance mess; Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros promise 7:43 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Sports correspondent David Lee hosts his colleague Nicole Chia in this episode as they discuss Rafael Nadal's road to Roland Garros this year as the favourite to win his 12th French Open title. Fresh off his Rome Masters triumph, what makes Nadal such a beast on clay? In the second half of the episode, they look at the controversy surrounding the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and what it means for Singapore taekwondo. And why Ikhsan Fandi scoring in Europe, such a big deal?  Produced by: David Lee and Nicole Chia Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 11: How to use the Fast method to recognise a stroke and react quickly 9:11 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. Our guest for this episode is Dr Shekhawat Ravindra Singh (pictured left), an associate consultant at the Department of Neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute. He tells us how to recognise a stroke, also known as a brain attack, as well as how to prevent one. He answers the following questions: Why do people still turn up late for treatment of suspected strokes? (0:57) What are the symptoms? What are the dos and don'ts? (1:10) What treatment can you expect at the emergency department after? (3:10) Can strokes be prevented? Smoking is a major factor for young victims aged 25 onwards (4:50) Rare causes of strokes (5:40) For family members or even strangers who run into potential stroke victims, learn the Fast test. F stands for Face: Smile and see if one side of the face droops. A stands for Arms: Raise both arms. Does one armdrop down? S stands for Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech. T stands for Time: If the answer to any of these is yes, call 995 in Singapore right away and seek emergency help. Do share this podcast via the channels below with your friends and loved ones. Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:  https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 43: Saving for key life goals in your early 20s 12:33 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at millennials and students who have life goals but aren't sure how to work towards them. Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 19-year-old Lim Li Shian (Liz), a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Vasu Menon, OCBC Bank’s Senior Investment Strategist, Wealth Management Singapore. In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, almost three-quarters said travelling is important to them, while more than four out of five ranked life experiences as a top priority, along with maintaining relevant skills as part of pursuing further education. Are these goals realistic? 0:42 mins - Mr Menon guides Ms Lim, who says she wants to set aside money for university studies, travel overseas, or learning a new language. 1:41 mins - He shows her Frank by OCBC's Savings Goals online calculator and how to set aside money each month to achieve her immediate goals. 2:57 mins - Are long-term goals also important for the young to keep in mind? 4:16 mins - Find out why you should not borrow money to achieve short-term goals, like travel trips. 7:00 mins - How about Ms Lim's medium-term goals like owning a car? Find out what advice she gets. Get more Frank by OCBC articles for the young here. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch | Ep 6 | Going, going... Drogon – The split over the Game Of Thrones finale 34 minutes of tear-stained spoilers And so our watch ends. The finale of Game Of Thrones took us to places we were not expecting. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel. They discuss the big moments of S8E6 before signing off forever. That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers. The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. Share your take on Game Of Thrones season 8 at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Feature looks at the new flutterings in the Batcave. R-Pattz is the new Bruce Wayne.  Is host Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh for or against the former Twilight star becoming the new Bruce Wayne? At the 3.40 mark, John Wick 3 is reviewed, though is the world's favourite dog-devoted assassin in trouble in a different way? Share your take on the new Batman or Keanu at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 33: What to do in Singapore May 16-30: Ghost Call (arts); sliced fish soup in Kaki Bukit and Sumire Yakitori House (food) 8:17 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who talks about the text-and-movement performance Ghost Call at Goodman Arts Centre. This collaboration between playwright Nabilah Said and Raw Moves artistic director Ricky Sim runs from May 16 to 18. Hedy Khoo makes her debut on the podcast series, sharing two food recommendations: Sumire Yakitori House at Bugis Junction and Teochew Fish Porridge at Kaki Bukit Market & Food Centre, Bedok North Street 3. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 8: Middlemarch, Middle-Earth and the end of the world 20 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. Book-to-screen adaptations - love them or hate them? This month, as Game Of Thrones wraps up on HBO and we look forward to the Amazon Studios and BBC miniseries based on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Armageddon comedy Good Omens, we size up the best and worst adaptations out there - from actors playing multiple characters in Cloud Atlas to the failure of the 2005 Pride And Prejudice film, and why Brad Pitt needs to stop making zombie movies. 1:55: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman5:37: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell7:04: The Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien11:42: Middlemarch by George Eliot13:31: Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen14:51: Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates15:27: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien15:47: Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie16:23: World War Z by Max Brooks18:18: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman18:44: The Art Of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liew Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Bookmark This! podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGgApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXNGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLG Playlist: https://str.sg/JZnGFeedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:  https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 5: How tropical rainforests are important world carbon sinks 8:46 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2019, The Straits Times dives into all things green, blue and brown. Green Pulse analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. In this episode, we chat with Dr Arief Wijaya, senior manager for climate and forests at the World Resources Institute Indonesia, on the importance of tropical rainforests - ecosystems that help to regulate the amount of heat-trapping carbon in the atmosphere. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But human activities, such as deforestation and poaching, are affecting the their ability to play this role. This December, the annual United Nations climate change talks will take place in Chile, South America. The region is home to the Amazon, the largest tropical rainforest in the world. Large swathes of tropical rainforests can also found be found closer to Singapore. South-east Asia is home to the third largest rainforest in the world, and patches of them can be found in Singapore, in places such as the Central Catchment and Bukit Timah Nature Reserves. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) and Mark Cheong ([email protected]) Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Green Pulse podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 32: Why Liverpool's EPL failure isn't the end; Singapore Slingers a step from national basketball glory  12:45 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Straits Times sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee are joined by The New Paper's digital editor Jonathan Roberts, and they dissect the recently-concluded English Premier League season and its incredible title race that went down to the final day. Resident Liverpudlian and Reds fan Roberts explains why he is in a zen mode even after his favourite football team could not end its 29-year domestic title drought. In the second half, they discuss the Singapore Slingers. They are in the endgame now - they play Indonesian side CLS knights in the deciding Game 5 of the Asean Basketball League finals at the OCBC Arena on Wednesday (May 15). With the tie finely-poised at 2-2, Lee - who travelled to Surabaya with the Slingers for Games 3 and 4 - sets the scene and shares why winning the regional title would be an outstanding achievement. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch Ep 5: Fire and madness – Daenerys burns her bridges (and everything else) 20 minutes of combustible spoilers Well, don't say we didn't tell you so. A return to tactics sees Daenerys do well but a lack of sleep, food and friendship means she makes some very rash decisions. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Hairianto Diman, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel. They discuss the big moments of S8E5 and ask: What is 'respect sex'? That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers. The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. Share your take on Game Of Thrones season 8 at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 32: What to do in Singapore May 9-23: Singapore Cocktail Festival and Violet Oon Singapore at Jewel (food); This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls (play)  10:51 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.  This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Anjali Raguraman who talks about snagging $12 cocktails at the Singapore Cocktail Festival (May 10-12). Eunice Quek chats about the exclusive dishes at Violet Oon's newest outlet at Jewel. Akshita Nanda also speaks about the latest Pangdemonium play This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls, written by Ken Kwek in response to the #MeToo movement. It is on at the Drama Centre from May 10-26.  Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 10: Can schools and parents help boost the cognition and well-being of sleep-deprived Singaporean teenagers?  9:30 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. To discuss why teenagers and students need to sleep more and how insufficient sleep affects them, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Prof Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Duke-NUS Medical School who is a prominent sleep expert.  He answers the following questions: What can be done to help teenagers - inundated with homework, curricular activities, enrichment classes and tuition after school - sleep more? Most Singaporean adolescents sleep an average of 6.5 hours a night on the weekdays. What is a good amount of nocturnal sleep for teenagers? Is seven to eight hours a good achievable target for upper secondary school teenagers? Could shorter sleep increase the risk of diabetes among young Singaporeans? How can students manage better sleep strategy during intense examination periods?  Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch Ep 4: Two Mad Queens – What do we do with a problem like Daenerys? 23 spoiler-laden minutes Poor old Daenerys.  Not a good episode for her. Her lack of tactics have cost her dearly, she's angry and there may not be enough people to hold her back. Cersei has been playing the long game, but she's down to her last few cares.  Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Jan Lee, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel. They discuss the big moments of S8E4 and ask if it's not GenYa, is it GenNah? That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers. The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. Share your take on Game Of Thrones season 8 at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 42: How to get bonus interest in bank-and-earn accounts 8:42 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is aimed at those who have just started working, or are drawing a regular salary, and want to know how they - and also young married millennial couples - can use bank-and-earn products better, so they can earn more interest with the money that goes regularly into their accounts each month. Helping us to make better sense of it all is Ms Priscilla Joseph, vice-president of consumer banking for DBS Bank. Our questions: What are bank-and-earn accounts and why are those offered by the major banks (such as UOB One, DBS Multiplier and OCBC 360) better than basic savings accounts? Each bank has its own specific product calculators online for you to type in your salary, or minimum credit card spend. What are the key basic criteria you should concentrate on, in order not to overstretch yourself? Do these bank-and-earn accounts serve you best if you have a regular monthly salary? What if you are married and are self-employed or a freelancer in the gig economy? We work through the example of a new-to-the-workforce graduate with a credited median salary of $2,800 (excluding CPF), and a credit card spend per month of $200, which is manageable in paying back monthly outstanding amounts, to avoid credit debt. With two categories above ticked off, the eligible interest rate is 1.85% p.a. for the DBS Multiplier account, for example. Many accounts give you bonus interest if you increase your bank account balance relative to the previous month. That can be hard to do if you constantly have bills to pay each month or, worse still, some bigger bills that come quarterly, or annually. What is a money hack to manage this? Tune in. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 31: What to do in Singapore May 2-16: Troye Sivan (gigs); 'Til The End Of The World, We'll Meet In No Man's Land (arts) 5:43 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Boon Chan, who recommends pop star Troye Sivan's concert on May 3, while Akshita Nanda talks about singer-songwriter Inch Chua's "anti-musical" titled 'Til The End Of The World, We'll Meet In No Man's Land, which runs until May 4. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch Ep 3: Game Of Thrones' Endgame – Winter no more? 17 spoiler-laden minutes Who saw that coming? The Battle of Winterfell was packed with heart-stopping, scream inducing moments. At points every one looked close to death. But some deaths are bigger than others. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel. They discuss the big moments of S8E3 and ask: Where do we go from here? Who dies next? And when will Hairianto let go of GenYa? That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers. The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. Share your take on Game Of Thrones season 8 at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 41: Top tips on preparing yourself to sell or buy your HDB flat 8:42 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on April 29, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome, that is aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, fast and affordable. They explain the steps and mindset you need to have, if you are ready to sell or buy a HDB flat: Do you want to engage a property agent or do-it-yourself within your set time frame? Family members selling to each other: Does this scenario apply to your case? How much paperwork is involved? You can also pay for just documentation preparation services Understanding finance calculation and bank or HDB loans Decide what is the most important criteria for yourself: Is it money or location? You can download HDB's app too. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is finally here. Avengers: Endgame – the highly-anticipated, era-ending, 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Joanne Soh as they discuss what they can, then look at the important issues – like when is the best point to go to the toilet? NEXT WEEK: THE SPOILERS AND THE FUTURE OF THE MCU Share your take on Endgame at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 7: Celebrities caught cheating! How do they recover from extramarital affairs? 22:06 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Hong Kong singer Andy Hui's recent affair with TVB actress Jacqueline Wong - while being married to his superstar wife Sammi Cheng - has dominated headlines in Chinese entertainment for over a week. This recalls some infamous cases of celebrity infidelity: Jackie Chan, Jack Neo, Brad Pitt, Prince Charles and so on. Join the Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo as they spill the tea on famous extramarital affairs and even the occasional love child. They also analyse the tactics celebrities use to ride through scandals of their own making and muse on who the real victims are. Here's what they cover: 1. Why is Andy Hui's extramarital affair such big news? (0.50) 2. Notorious cases of celebrities caught cheating in the East: Jackie Chan's affair with Elaine Ng and his love child Etta Ng, Jack Neo's 2010 affair. And in the West - Jay-Z cheating on Beyonce and how Solange Knowles attacked him (4.25) 3. Women cheating on their partners: Annie Yi cheating on Harlem Yu (8.00) 4. Roadmap for damage control after being caught cheating (8.35) 5. Jack Neo's 2010 affair and how he handled it (10.30) 6. How Asian celebrities vs Hollywood celebrities handle cheating scandals (12.20) 7. Who the real victims of cheating scandals are: - The enduring public shaming of Monica Lewinsky, the White House intern who had an affair with then-US President Bill Clinton (14.27)- Sexism in cheating scandals (15.37)- Kids who get entangled in such scandals such as Etta Ng (16.15) 8. On cheating, marriage and monogamy (17.23) Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks EP 30: What to do in Singapore April 25-May 9 - Eureka Popcorn & Yun Nans (food) at Jewel Changi; Showtek at Marquee (gigs)  7:55 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Wong Ah Yoke, who recommends Eureka Popcorn and Chinese restaurant Yun Nans, both at the new Jewel Changi. Anjali Raguraman chats with us about the new mega-club Marquee and two upcoming acts American DJ Kaskade (April 26) and Dutch electronic duo Showtek (April 27). Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 4: Lessons from the female sperm whale Jubi Lee found dead in Singapore in 2015 14:37 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2019, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. This week, we discuss the scientific lessons learnt from what is perhaps the most charismatic marine mammal to ever be recorded in Singapore: The sperm whale. In a paper published on April 5, 2019, in scientific journal Peer J, a team of scientists led by Mr Marcus Chua - mammal researcher at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum - demystified the enigma of the female sperm whale nicknamed Jubi Lee. The team painted a clearer picture about what she ate and where she lived. Hear more about the tales told by this dead whale as we chat with Mr Chua and Mr Stephen Beng, chairman of the marine conservation group of the Nature Society (Singapore). The whale had been found dead and floating off Jurong Island with a gash in her back on July 10, 2015. Her appearance during Singapore's golden jubilee year had led a museum staff member to give her the nickname Jubi Lee. Her serendipitous discovery had provided scientists with a good chance to learn more about this charismatic marine mammal, which was the subject of Herman Melville's classic 1851 novel Moby Dick. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) and Mark Cheong ([email protected]) Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Green Pulse podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 9: Why sleep habits need to be formed when young 9:30 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Prof Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Duke-NUS Medical School, a prominent sleep expert who wants to change how we think about sleep. He was asked the following questions: 1. Are we sleeping more than our neighbours in the region? What’s the evidence? 2. We all know we should prioritise sleep but many of us don't get a full night's sleep. Can we make up for the lack of sleep on weekends, or by taking afternoon naps? 3. Why do we need to have sufficient sleep? 4. What causes insomnia and is it normal for the elderly to have poor sleep? 5. Should offices have sleep pods? Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 31: Mental toughness matters for Liverpool in EPL and Shanti Pereira ahead of 2019 SEA Games  8:09 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Nicole Chia hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath in this episode as they talk about why potential champions always dig deep and display mental toughness in the final stages. Have Liverpool shown that so far as the pressure increases on them as leaders at the top of the English Premier League?  With just a few games left, is it tougher for the chasing Manchester City in second spot? They also discuss the mental toughness of a stronger and faster Shanti Pereira. After her injury woes last year, she has bounced back to rewrite her own 100m national athletics record in her first official 100m race of the year at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha. She clocked 11.58 seconds in the heats to rank eighth overall and qualify for the semi-finals. The record is pending ratification by Singapore Athletics. With the 2019 South-east Asia Games looming at the end of the year, Shanti's 11.58sec effort currently ranks her top in the women's 100m in the region this year, with Kristina Knott of the Philippines posting 11.64sec last month and Malaysian Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli clocking 11.65sec in February. Even for a world-class tennis player like Rafael Nadal, mental toughness matters more than ever as he ages and heads into the clay court season with the French Open held in late May and early June. Produced by: Nicole Chia Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch Ep 2: Predicting the first big death in Game Of Thrones' final season 28 spoiler-loaded minutes The second episode of Season 8 may have been low on action and high on quips but it gave us a lot to chew on – namely who won't make it beyond episode three. And there are a lot of candidates for who will be left on the battlefield.  Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel. Do you agree with the choices? Who do you think will be the first major character to die? And is Daenerys becoming less stable the more her reign over The Seven Kingdoms looks less likely to happen? That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers. The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. Share your take on Game Of Thrones season 8 at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.