The Straits Times Podcasts

Life Picks (Jan 31) - Light installations at Marina Bay and Craig David at Zouk 5:01 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We pick our favourite works from the i Light festival which runs till Feb 24 and recommend a special Valentine's Day outing - singer Craig David who will spin and sing at Zouk. Also, check out this new video series Art In 60 seconds. In this episode, arts reporter Olivia Ho plays the piano and interacts with one of the i Light installations Keys Of Light. Produced by: Melissa Sim, 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.

Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer join the ranks players-turned-managers, who take their former clubs to glory? Should Manchester United seal the deal and make his role permanent? We look at the aftermath of the Australian Open, including its Singapore connection. And just how is Singapore Bowling benefiting from outsourcing?   Jonathan Roberts hosts ST sports correspondent David Lee in the studio and talks to assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath from Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off Season 2 of Double Feature with Japanese 'horror' One Cut Of The Dead – a film both Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann think should be huge. It's also one that they have to be very careful to not spoil. Then we have the Oscars. Should Bohemian Rhapsody really be considered for best film? And what's with the voting for the Best Picture category? Plus, at the very end, a glimpse into the chaos that can go into making the show. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 19 (Jan 24): DIY popiah and interactive art at the National Museum of Singapore 8:33 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We recommend the new Chinese New Year dishes at Peranakan restaurant Folklore, a newly remastered version of the movie Schindler's List and the Digimuse exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis 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   Time: 12:08   Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.   ST sports’ Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by Wang Meng Meng, and they talk about the weekend's Premier League action.   Did Liverpool demonstrate the mettle of champions in their 4-3 win over Crystal Palace? Is Mo Salah a diver? Did Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri make a fatal mistake by tearing into his players after the 2-0 loss to Arsenal?   The duo also discuss Vietnam’s and Thailand's journey in the ongoing Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, while ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath joins in with a special despatch from Melbourne, where he is covering the Australian Open tennis tournament.   Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Ernest Luis and 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.

Money Hacks Ep 33: Tips on responsible credit card use and borrowing 10:34 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Ms Natalia Goh - head of credit cards and personal loans for Standard Chartered Bank Singapore - explains step by step, good habits to cultivate to manage your credit card use and borrowing, even if you are a seasoned credit card user. 1. How to borrow within your means2. How to understand the credit product you are taking up3. How to pay on time Write or list everything you spend daily and every month. Look at the benefits of various perks for cashback cards, reward points, air miles and so on. Terms and conditions are clearly listed on bank websites these days too. What is a strategy for those with rising outstanding credit card amounts? Find out later on in this podcast episode, about the difference between debit and credit cards. Produced by: Ernest Luis 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.

Green Pulse Ep 2: Climate of change: Power to (young) people 11:34 mins Synopsis: The role of young people in this year’s pivotal climate change talks in Poland have been highlighted ever since 15-year-old Swedish teen Greta Thunberg refused to go to school in August in order to pressure her government to take more drastic climate action. In this episode, The Straits Times' environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks to three young people from different parts of the world to find out their motivations for taking climate action. They are Mr Eric Bea, 24, a fourth-year NUS law student, Ms Liyana Yamin, 25, from the engagement and capacity-building working group and Malaysian climate NGO, Malaysia Youth Delegation, and Mr Garfield Kwan, 28, a PhD candidate in marine biology at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and founder of scientific cartoon series Squidtoons. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis 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.

Life Picks Ep 18: Chinese New Year cookies, marbled beef and Yoyo Sham at the Huayi Festival 9:06 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We pick our favourite Chinese New Year cookies this year, check out the Orchard Cafe at Orchard Hotel and recommend singer Yoyo Sham, who will be singing at the Esplanade on Feb 23, as part of the Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts. Produced by: Melissa Sim, Ernest Luis and 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   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd Time: 19:02 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for young athletes and also for the sporting fraternity they are a part of. This, after badminton player Loh Kean Yew's win over Chinese superstar Lin Dan, and Ikhsan Fandi's signing with Norwegian second-tier side Raufoss. In the second half of the show, we look at Andy Murray's life and career in tennis, and just what it takes to get to the top, like he did. In a special extra-time segment, we chat with Sazali Abdul Aziz who watched Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, from the stands of the Wembley Stadium. Produced by: Shamir Osman, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:   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] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 32: Wine education for F&B trade professionals and enthusiasts 10:50 minsSynopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.In an advanced economy like Singapore's, food and beverage employees who have certification after undergoing wine education courses, or who certify themselves after years in the industry, can raise their own professional values. Can Skills Future offset the costs of such courses like the French Wine Scholar and Certified Specialist Of Wine programmes?  Veteran wine educator and international wine judge Lim Hwee Peng explains how enthusiasts who have business dealings here and in growing markets like China will find wine education beneficial. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim 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.

Let's Talk Movies Ep 3: Is arthouse horror movie Suspiria good, or is it complete rubbish? 9:29 mins Synopsis: In this episode of Let's Talk Movies, film writer John Lui and arts writer Toh Wen Li have differing opinions on the film Suspiria, a 2018 remake of a 1977 work of horror. Arts writer Toh loves the original Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento and released in 1977. She loves its nightmarish quality and its take on the Snow White fairy tale. But she thinks the new version, directed by Luca Guadagnino and now showing in cinemas, is messy and far too long. Lui, who likes the new version, finds out if he should change his mind. Produced by: John Lui & Toh Wen Li Subscribe, like and rate Let's Talk Movies on:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2PyJiqs   Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 17 (Dec 13) - Watch SSO celebrate 40th anniversary with classics like Dayong Sampan or catch a Japanese zombie flick 4:52 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. Check out Japanese zombie movie One Cut Of The Dead, which is part of the Japanese Film Festival or catch the SSO in concert as the home-grown orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary. Both events happen on Jan 18. Which will you choose? Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian cricket's historic feat in Australia and Ikhsan Fandi's Norwegian trial 13:37 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. Host Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his ST sports colleagues Rohit Brijnath and David Lee, and they chat about the Indian cricket team’s history-making feat on Monday (Jan 7) when they ended a 71-year-wait to beat Australia in a Test cricket series Down Under for the first time. Talking about long waits, the trio also discuss whether Liverpool’s recent wobbles will derail their bid for a first Premier League title, while closer to home, national striker Ikhsan Fandi’s trial at Norwegian club Raufoss IL is dissected. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 31: Using ST Wine to know more about wine investment and enjoyment 10:30 mins   Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.   Wine consultant Roderic Proniewski - who runs Asia Wine Network - speaks about investing in wine.   If you have little knowledge of wine, find out why ST Wine is a great way to dip one's toes in the worlds of both wine investment and enjoyment.   Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim   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.

Welcome to 2019! Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz start the new year asking if Liverpool can continue their mid-season lead all the way to lifting the trophy come May. One is certain, one has their fingers crossed. There's also a look ahead to the year's big sporting events, and some memory games regarding the SEA Games. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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.

The end is nigh! Well, the end of 2018 anyway.  It's been an amazing year for film so Jonathan Roberts, Joanne Soh and Cheow Sue-Ann look at the films that touched them at both ends of the scale - the best and the most disappointing. Featuring Avengers: Infinity War, Tomb Raider, Incredibles 2, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts, Zhang Yimou, Deadpool, Phantom Thread and more! Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGx iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeZ Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sackings, the new faces, the triumphs and the tantrums. It's all here.  As it's the end of the year, they let host Jonathan Roberts back inside for a round-up special with Wang Meng Meng and Nicole Chia. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest thrilling instalment, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann have an argument over Aquaman: One of them is surprised they enjoyed it, one is surprised that they did not. And because it's the season, a quick dive into some favourite festive films – both traditional and alternative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 4: Burning books, bearing witness and a black-clad woman 17:26 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. Looking for a good book to curl up with over the holiday season? This month, we chat about The Library Book by Susan Orlean, an investigation into the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire and a love letter to libraries everywhere, and Melmoth by Sarah Perry, a neo-Gothic novel in which the guilty are haunted through history by a woman in black. Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Ernest Luis 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.

5:30 mins   Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.   We chat about a bak chor mee stall, which has re-located to a different part of Toa Payoh, a vegan chocolate pie from Cedele and the award-winning movie Shoplifters by Hirokazu Kore-eda being screened at The Projector on Dec 22.    Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis   Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 17 – Liverpool schooling Man Utd; Vietnam's Suzuki Cup success brings commercial benefits Time: 14:29 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, Shamir Osman and Wang Meng Meng discuss man management in football and if Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has lost the plot, or just the dressing room. Under former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United was home to big, possibly even disruptive personalities, featuring the likes of Eric Cantona, Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo, and they flourished. Why is the club struggling with just one Paul Pogba? In the second half of the show, we look at Vietnam's success at the AFF Suzuki Cup, and the impact its head coach Park Hang Seo has had on the team, part of which also goes beyond football. With Malaysia deserving of credit, Thailand playing with second stringers and now Vietnam seemingly going from strength to strength, where does Singapore football go from here? Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 30: How to get started in robo-investing   9:11 mins   Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.   In August 2018, WeInvest announced a collaboration with OCBC Bank to launch OCBC RoboInvest, where you need a minimum of $3,500 to get started.   Mr Bhaskar Prabhakara - chief and co-founder of Singapore-based start-up WeInvest - explains how newbies and experienced investors can use robo-investing platforms.   Find out which thematic portfolios you can consider for your own risk appetites, and his own favourite choices that include food-based companies or upcoming US technology leaders.   Heard of the Singapore portfolio for conservative investors called Cash Is King in OCBC's RoboInvest scheme? Find out more in this episode.   Produced by: Ernest Luis   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   On 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.

This Week, The New Paper's Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts swing into the stunning world of a myriad of web-slingers. Can an animated film stand up to the likes of Avengers: Infinity war, Black Panther and many other live action superheroes? Also featured is Singapore film, A Land Imagined by director Yeo Siew HuaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 1: Why the UN climate meeting in Poland is so important 13:51 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times takes a close look at key news talking points. COP24, the United Nations (UN) climate change talks in the Polish city of Katowice is touted as being one of the most important since COP21 in Paris, when the Paris Agreement was drawn up. The Straits Times' environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks with National University of Singapore research fellow Melissa Low in Poland to get the lowdown on why these talks are considered so pivotal. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter 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.

7:46 mins   Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.   In the spirit of Christmas, we chat about a yummy meat platter at restaurant The Black Swan in Cecil Street and two gigs picks on Dec 22: Jeremy Monteiro's Jazzy Christmas: A Big Band, Big Bang! concert at the Esplanade and one of Singapore’s longest-running party series EATMEPOPTART.   There is also the Global Migrant Festival on Dec 15 and 16. Reporter Olivia Ho reads an excerpt from the poem Why Migrant? by Bangladeshi construction worker Bikas Nath, which won the 2016 Migrant Worker Poetry Competition (reproduced from Songs From A Distance, an anthology of poems submitted to the competition).    Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis   Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 16 – Racism in the EPL and sports, and StanChart Marathon eyeing Major status Time: 13:29 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Shamir Osman chat about racism and running. Why do racially-charged occurrences pop up every now and then in sports, even when massive efforts are put in to make them more inclusive? Is multi-racial Singapore immune to such racial discrimination? In the second half of the show, we look at the Singapore’s bid to take the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon into the top table of marathons around the world, alongside the likes of Boston, New York and London. Does Singapore have what it takes to get there? And what will this mean to Singapore Inc, and the average runner? Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:30 minsSynopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.Is buying just one bundled policy for the rest of your life enough? Mr Walter de Oude, founder and chief executive of Singapore Life - a next generation life insurance company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore - explains four simple steps to take after listening to this episode. He explains the difference between life insurance and term life insurance and how you can consider a modular buying approach with an increasing trend towards term insurance for example, with specific plans and purposes.Step 1: Decide your needs. Lump savings plan and insurance together? Or keep them separate? It's best these days to build as you go along as newer, better and more flexible products come to the market.Step 2: Do a comparison across the market, especially for products like term insurance.Step 3: Make the commitment to buy your insurance after you do your homework.Step 4: Look at the building blocks of your long-term insurance needs. Ensure a shield plan first, critical event coverage and life insurance cover, and then, a disability income plan as the final step.Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher LimFeedback to: [email protected], subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGNiTunes: http://str.sg/oeXeGoogle podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGdOn website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts 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 14 (Dec 6) - Heist movie Widows, singers Charlie Lim and Khalil Fong and theatre experience Charlie 7:35 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about the exciting heist movie Widows directed by Steve McQueen, as well as two upcoming concerts - one by Singaporean singer-songwriter Charlie Lim at The Star Theatre (Dec 7) and another by Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter Khalil Fong at the Esplanade Concert Hall (Feb 16, 2019). Also, don't miss out on the last days (Dec 6 and 7) of Charlie, a 15-minute interactive theatre performance created by theatre practitioner Victoria Chen at The Goodman Arts Centre. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 15 – Singapore hopes to lure the best in men’s tennis to local shores and a deeper look at Singapore Premier League clubs’ move to share stadiums Time: 13:04 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, Shamir Osman chats with his ST sports colleague Nicole Chia. Why does Singapore need a close-up look at the ATP Finals, and what is unique about the Republic’s bid? What roles do marquee events like the Finals play in the Singapore sporting fabric? Also, eight clubs in the Singapore Premier League are poised to share only four stadiums when the 2019 season kicks off. What impact will this have on clubs and fans, and what opportunities could lie in sleeping with the enemy? Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 28: How to make your credit card work harder for you 7:35 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Ms Natalia Goh - head of credit cards and personal loans for Standard Chartered Bank Singapore - explains why practical Singaporeans love cashback cards like Standard Chartered's Unlimited Cashback Card. It offers 1.5 per cent cashback on spending with no cap, and is among the best in the market, as The Straits Times had previously reported. To make your credit card work harder, keep three pointers in mind: 1. Know your lifestyle needs and spending habits 2. Read and compare terms, conditions and benefits of credit cards online first, before applying 3. Look out for seasonal promotions, ahead of the approaching Christmas period for example She gives us tips on how to look for different credit cards for different needs - ranging from petrol to dining, and online shopping. Produced by: Ernest Luis 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 On 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.

Our main feature this week is Creed II and we're shocked at the amount of praise we're giving Sylvester Stallone. However, the praise fest comes to a shrieking halt thanks to a disagreement over Dumbledore. Elsewhere, other recommendations come via the work of the Coen Brothers in The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs and The Man Who Wasn't ThereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 3: Myths, menstruation and a missing Singapore 15 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we chat about two bold new books hot off the press in the wake of the 2018 Singapore Writers Festival -  Ng Yi-Sheng's speculative short story collection Lion City and Marylyn Tan's poetry debut Gaze Back. Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate Bookmark This! on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGgiTunes: http://str.sg/oeXNGoogle podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLG Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 6: Man Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai on writing as an immigrant and her advice for budding writers 8:31 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more. Man Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai, who was in town for the Singapore Writers Festival, tells Straits Times books reporter Olivia Ho about the novel she has spent 12 years working on, writing as an immigrant and whether she feels she belongs in the country she calls home. Produced by: John Lui & Olivia Ho Follow Celeb Chats podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGq Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGQ Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji5X Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 14 - Hope for the new-look Lions following Suzuki Cup exit and Singapore diving's watershed moment Time: 9:01 mins Host David Lee hosts his ST sports colleagues Sazali Abdul Aziz, Nicole Chia and Rohit Brijnath in this episode. What are the key takeaways after the Lions failed to progress from the group stages of the Suzuki Cup again? Did the Lions under the direction of Fandi Ahmad, show any promise for the future though? Is there hope for the SEA Games next year? Meanwhile, the Singapore diving team had never won a Fina Diving Grand Prix title in the five years that they have been competing in the series. But on the final day of the three-day Singapore stop at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on Sunday (Nov 25), the Republic clinched two gold medals, via twins Timothy and Mark Lee, and Jonathan Chan.  How did Singapore diving achieve this turnaround? Produced by: David Lee and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 5 - Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh at the Singapore Writers Festival 9:05 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more. Bestselling Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh, who was in town for the 2018 Singapore Writers Festival, speaks to Straits Times arts reporter Toh Wen Li about Singapore's cityscape, Brexit, and the projects he is now working on. Produced by: John Lui & Toh Wen Li Follow Celeb Chats podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGq Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGQ Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji5X Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 13 (Nov 22) - Site-specific theatre production Bitten, a fluffy tamago sandwich and Kerala rock band Avial 6:38 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about a fluffy tamago sandwich at Grids & Circles (200, South Bridge Road), and taking a walk during a site-specific theatre production called Bitten (Nov 24 and 25, Dec 1 and 2), which takes place in the Kampong Bugis area (where the old Kallang Gasworks use to be located). We also talk about a Kerala rock band Avial, playing at The Esplanade on Nov 23. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: [email protected] Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the brief hiatus, a croaking Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz. They look ahead to life for the Lions after Fandi finishes his Suzuki Cup stint and at what values his replacement will need. As well as asking the big question: Could FAS look across the Causeway for the next head coach? Elsewhere, Germany find themselves with a different coach issue. After failing to get past the group stages of the World Cup, Germany is also out of the Nations League tournament. Is it time for Joachim Loew to go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk Movies: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald reviewed with personalities Constance Lau, Benjamin Heng, Alaric Tay and Joey Pink 6:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show. The moview Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is now showing in cinemas. Speaking to John Lui, film writer for the Straits Times outside a screening of the film last week, are actress Constance Lau from Crazy Rich Asians, actors Benjamin Heng, Alaric Tay, and Joey Pink from Zombiepura. Produced by: John Lui Feedback to: [email protected] Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 27: How technology helps you understand insurance policies and buy with confidence 9:30 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Can a 100% digital approach help you plan your insurance or children's education or retirement needs, more simply and transparently? Traditionally, companies might ask if you need insurance or other products, in simple yes or no terms. These days, a more holistic approach is being sought out by customers with the following questions for instance. What does your life look like? Are you a working professional? Are you planning a family? Do you have a family? Do you have ageing parents? Looking at what products match your personal goals is what Singapore Life aims to do. It is the first independent life insurance company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore since 1987, with policies protected by the Policy Owners' Protection Scheme. Singapore Life's founder and chief executive Walter de Oude and its chief technology officer Robert Ross, explain more in this podcast episode. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Feedback to: [email protected] 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 Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts 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 12 (Nov 15) - Minimalism exhibition at National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum, and psychological horror film The House That Jack Built 8:49 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about the new Lars von Trier movie The House That Jack Built, which is in cinemas from Nov 16, and the collaboration between National Gallery Singapore and the ArtScience Museum to present the first survey of Minimalist art in South-east Asia. The exhibition runs from Nov 16 to April 14, 2019 and features artists such as Donald Judd, Ai Weiwei, Olafur Eliasson and  Singaporean Tang Da Wu.  Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: [email protected] Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 26: How to achieve a $3,000-a-month retirement income by planning early 9:30 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Retirement planning can be made simpler if we start to apply simple and established formulas to calculate what we need at the age of 65, assuming a continued lifespan of 20 years or so after that age. Mr Walter de Oude, founder and chief executive of SingaporeLife - a next generation life insurance company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore - explains two simple steps to take after listening to this episode. Step 1: Start by looking at existing CPF calculators online, and read up on the CPF Life scheme for a start. With the current CPF payout eligibiity age at 65, the CPF Life scheme - introduced in 2009 - provides a monthly income for as long as you live. Step 2: How to add other formulas like the 4% rule to do a set of mental calculations, or even the "300" formula, where you take your current monthly expense figure and multiply it by 300. The result is the figure you need in your kitty to keep up your lifestyle even after retirement. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Feedback to: [email protected] 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.

The name may be familiar but it was not enough to lift the $130 million fairy tale The Nutcracker And The Four Realms from being a huge misfire for the "House of Mouse". Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann dared to venture into the realm of flops to test it out. Also featured: Overlord and... Bridget Jones Diary!?!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a tussle for the top in the EPL between Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. And while all three are unbeaten so far, it is LIverpool who look most unsteady. And in the Suzuki Cup start on Friday with four-time winners Singapore looking to make it five and equal Thailand's record.  With Fandi leading the squad, he's brought in seven debutants - including his two sons Ikhsan Fandi and Irfan Fandi. Will it be a dream moment of the family finding victory together? Jonathan Roberts and ST Sports correspondent Wang Meng Meng discuss...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 25 - Are you a good saver? Is it worth enjoying higher interest rates with OCBC 360 and UOB One following latest tweaks? 9:10 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Local banks are introducing higher bonus interest rates to get customers to save more. From Nov 1, 2018, OCBC customers can earn an effective interest rate of up to 3.2 per cent per annum on the first $70,000 in their savings account known as the 360 account, when they fulfil some criteria. The move comes after United Overseas Bank (UOB) in August raised the balance amount for which customers can earn maximum bonus interest. Customers who have a UOB One account can receive an effective interest rate of up to 2.44 per cent per annum in bonus interest on their first $75,000 when they spend $500 on their credit card and credit their monthly salary of at least $2,000 or have three Giro debit transactions. DBS Bank has a Multiplier account which can earn customers up to 3.5 per cent per annum in interest on the first $50,000, as long as the salary is credited into the account with two or more separate transactions with the bank. The transactions can include credit card spending, investments and mortgages. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim 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.

Is this the real life? No, it's more of a fantasy... This week, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the triumphs and failures of Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and take a quick peek at BlacKkKlansman and Singapore-based Netflix doc Shirkers...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 11 (Nov 1) - Lard-filled wonton mee, a re-staging of Michael Chiang's play Private Parts and Day Of The Dead celebrations at the F1 Pit Building 8:13 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about two theatre productions: Michael Chiang's play Private Parts which runs from Nov 2 to Nov 18, and news-inspired theatre production Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X by How Drama from Nov 9 to Nov 11. Also, find out more about the wonton mee at Chef Kang's Noodle House in Jackson Square in Toa Payoh, a Day Of The Dead celebration at the F1 Pit Building and a panel discussion titled What Is Home?: The Meaning Of Rootedness - part of the Singapore Writers Festival - which runs from Nov 2 to Nov 11. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: [email protected] Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the drubbing of Real Madrid by Barcelona to the ridiculous penalty taking of Paul Pogba and the new boys at ONE Championship, Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz tackle the sports news...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk Movies - Bohemian Rhapsody reviews with local personalities Micapella, Dru Chen and Sylvia Toh 6:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show. The movie Bohemian Rhapsody opens this week and after a media preview, we spoke with our guests in the following order - local acapella group Micapella, singer-songwriter and Warner Music recording artist Dru Chen, and writer and humorist Sylvia Toh Paik Choo. Produced by: John Lui Feedback to: [email protected] Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Myers, the silent killer is coming home...again. This time in a sequel that jettisons all previous sequels. Halloween is the sequel to, er, Halloween. But can the director of Pineapple Express and Your Highness make his Halloween worthy of the John Carpenter original. Ernest Luis and Jonathan Roberts discuss...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 10 (Oct 25) - The new Crystal Jade Kitchen at Holland V, Singapore Writers Festival and a free movie screening 5:30 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about the revamped Crystal Jade Kitchen at Holland Village, Moonlight Cinema at Gardens By The Bay on Oct 26 and 27 and some highlights of the Singapore Writers Festival from Nov 2 to 11. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: [email protected] Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.