The Straits Times Podcasts

#PopVultures Ep 24: Cardi B's coronavirus rant, Gal Gadot's cringy Imagine, JJ Lin's free concert and more 24:59 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. With people spending more time at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the #PopVultures round up some of the best and worst celebrity moments on social media. Was Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot's rendition of John Lennon's Imagine tone deaf in more ways than one? How did American rapper Cardi B's famous "corona-VIRUS" rant enter the Billboard charts? Are British diver Tom Daley's shirtless home workouts the thirst trap that everyone needs? Host Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo also review some of the online concerts that have sprung up lately - from JJ Lin's live birthday fan meet to the iHeart Living Room Concert For America starring the likes of Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys and Billie Eilish. Finally, the #PopVultures recommend some entertainment to combat cabin fever and boredom: From TikTok dance challenges and true crime documentaries like Tiger King to digital drag shows and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST and 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 19: Can SG Clean be a national movement to flatten the coronavirus epidemic curve?12:42 minsSynopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.Tune in to this episode to find out about the SG Clean Taskforce and how its aims are more urgent in this current Covid-19 era. Find out about SG Clean certification.The mindset shift: Can this be voluntarily done by people and premises? This is important as the fight against Covid-19 is in the hands of individuals, experts say, as personal hygiene and cleanliness can reduce the natural spread of the virus. This would also help flatten the epidemic curve by preventing the number of cases from surging suddenly, helping healthcare systems better manage existing patients.  In the third of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts to discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19.The panel includes: 1. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources 2. Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School 3. Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council 4. Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA) Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes 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: podcast@sph.com.sg  Thank you for your support! ST and 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 34: "I had hallucinations," said discharged coronavirus patient, who spent 13 days in ICU 15:10 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. We usually bring you tips and expert advice but in this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo spoke with Ben, 55, who had tested positive for Covid-19 at Alexandra Hospital on March 5 and developed severe disease. She asked him about his early symptoms and his ICU experience. When Ben sought help at the hospital that day, he was given high amounts of oxygen via an oxygen mask, even though he said he wasn't panting or gasping for breath. Little did he know that on that same day, his condition would worsen so much that he had to be put on life support. Ben spent 13 days in ICU and was discharged on March 21.   Click here to read the full story. Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg)Edited by: Penelope LeeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg    Thank you for your support! ST and 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 78: Tokyo 2021 repercussions; Should coronavirus-affected leagues be voided? 12:00 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee. They discuss the following questions: Tokyo 2020 is now officially Tokyo 2021. What are the repercussions of such an unprecedented postponement of the Olympics and who will be most affected? Almost the entire sporting world has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and in football, it doesn't look like a resumption date is in sight for the top European leagues. Should results stand or should they be voided? Produced by: Bernard Lim & ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeSPlaylist: https://str.sg/Ji3kWebsite: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgThank 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/Jw5TWatch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 68: Lessons for budding women entrepreneurs in the Covid-19 era 15:22 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips. This episode is aimed at budding women entrepreneurs. Do you feel the burning desire to become one? If you are a mother or a caregiver, and thinking about starting a side business, this episode is for you. Ernest Luis hosts Joyce Tee, the group head of SME banking at DBS Bank. She answers the following questions: What are the top concerns of women entrepreneurs? (2:30) Is this a good time for women "sidepreneurs" to test business ideas as more work from home during this Covid-19 period? (5:10) Ms Tee offers useful tips as she recounts her life story of how she started her own side business in the early 80s at the age of 13 while she was schooling (6:15) Resilience, research, understand your competitive landscape, be clear about your target audience, know what differentiates your service (9:03) How women should approach business and not fall prey to gender stereotypes (10:40) Produced by: Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover Money Hacks Podcast fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on: Channel: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGd Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg 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. 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 18: How NEA works with cleaning crews for Covid-19-affected premises and households 8:35 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.  Tune in to this episode to find out about "DID" - duration, intensity and density - and about how the community and the authorities can practise the good basic rule of short duration, low intensity and low density, to break and disrupt the spread of the coronavirus. Find out how the NEA helps cleaning crews disinfect and clean premises, as well as households, associated with identified Covid-19 cases. Even common bleach can properly disinfect and help households remain clean. In the second of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts to discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19. The panel includes: Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA) Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes 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: podcast@sph.com.sg  Thank you for your support! ST and 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 17: Coronavirus magnifies importance of a clean Singapore 11:29 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.  Tune in to this episode to find out how the coronavirus threat has magnified the importance of the SG Clean movement, and has changed social norms now and for good. From the scientific view, proper cleaning agents used islandwide and at home can also help disrupt the spread of coronavirus. In the first of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts on the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19. The panel includes: Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes 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: podcast@sph.com.sg  Thank you for your support! ST and 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 30: Has China Won? The US-China rivalry revs up 18:23 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh discusses Has China Won - a new book on US-China relations by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singapore ambassador to the United Nations, who is now a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. His other guest is Dr Satu Limaye, who is the vice-president and director of the East West Center in Washington where he created and now directs the Asia Matters for America initiative. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Chong Lii Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 77: Find a good value omakase meal; Artworks by 3 Singaporean artists 8:34 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, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke about Mai by Dashi Master Marusaya's omakase meal. It is a good value meal with seasonal ingredients and perfect for dinner. ST's lifestyle correspondent Benson Ang shares about the visual arts exhibition The Question of Form, an exhibition that features a selection of 25 artworks by Singaporean artists Cheong Soo Pieng, Wong Keen and Boo Sze Yang. It is held at the the artcommune gallery at Carlton Hotel, Bras Basah Road. Before you head down, do check its website or call the hotel to find out if it is still being held, as the coronavirus situation is forcing more event organisers to adapt or cancel their plans. Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee 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: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST and 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 77: Tokyo Olympics postponed till 2021, local sports virtually grounded 10:50 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this special edition, The Straits Times' sports editor Lee Yulin hosts sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. They discuss the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics as well as the impact of the Ministry of Health's stringent new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in local sport. Produced by: ST Sports desk Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.