The Straits Times Podcasts

Asian Insider Ep 20: Ground Zero Wuhan - China's coronavirus battle 14:59 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. China has placed Wuhan and other cities near it on lockdown, to contain the rapid spread of the new coronavirus that emerged from a market in Wuhan. With the region also suffering the consequences of this potential pandemic, The Straits Times US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the cause and effects of the Wuhan virus with Elizabeth Law, China correspondent with the Straits Times. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Rubeen Raj 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  Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 68: Discover local birding scene; where to find a Master Chef CNY menu 17:10 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, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern about The Art of Birding exhibition at CDL Green Gallery at the Botanic Gardens. It is an exhibition of paintings and journal pages of Frank Jarvis, who illustrated Birds of Singapore with ornithologist Christopher Hails.  The exhibition is on till March 31 2020. ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke shares about the Master Chef Cook-off Chinese New Year set menu at Shang Social MRKT. Diners can choose between a pen cai by Shang Social or a Buddha Jumps Over The Wall by Beng Hiang Restaurant and vote for either dish. There is a lucky draw too. Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk Edited by: Jon Silva & 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/Jw5TWatch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Picks Ep 8: Find exquisitely fluffy tamago sando in the city centre 2:53 mins Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays. Host Melissa Sim chats with ST food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about Grids & Circles' tamago sando; the perfect ratio of tamagoyaki, Japanese style sandwich bread, toasted and spread with kombu mayonnaise. The menu includes matcha latte, which, unlike most other matcha lattes, is not too sweet. If you are not craving Japanese food, Grids & Circles - located at 200 South Bridge Road - also sells cherry and chocolate oats, which is a healthy mix of superfoods. These food items continue to be sold. Read Tan's original food review.  Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis  Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more Food Picks podcasts and rate us on:  Spotify: https://str.sg/JAJK Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAoR Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAJH Playlist: https://str.sg/JiJC Website: https://str.sg/JAJV 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 14: Keeping cool in a world on fire 20:20 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.  This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan (@audreytrp) and climate change editor David Fogarty (@FogartyClimate) chat with climate scientist Winston Chow, an Associate Professor at the Singapore Management University and a lead author for an upcoming report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, on the world’s problem with heat. Tune in for an update on the wildfires in Australia, rising temperatures in Singapore, and their link to climate change.  Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)  Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Green Pulse podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ 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/Jw5TPodcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 67: McGregor still the man; Kuchar's curious tournament; Slingers' form cause for concern? 12:12 minsSynopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee as they dissect mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor's successful return from a 15-month hiatus at the UFC 246 event, and whether the new-look, respectful version of "The Notorious", is for real.They also discuss world No.24 golfer Matt Kuchar's rollercoaster win at the SMBC Singapore Open, as well as the Singapore Slingers' slow start to the 2019/2020 Asean Basketball League campaign.Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYUApple 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/Jw5TPodcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 63: What are vehicle protection services? 15:13 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips. How different are vehicle protection services from car insurance? Ernest hosts Manfred Schmoelz, president of the Asia-Pacific region for Assurant, as he answers the following:   1. What should consumers look out for, when buying a new car? (4:00) 2. What about some Singapore car owners who only intend to keep their cars for 3 to 5 years? Do they need to consider different approaches when choosing a vehicle protection service? (6:02) 3. The changing profile of the Asian consumer. (9:10) 4. How AI adoption - combined with human supervision and compassion -  helps make claims and turnarounds faster and more efficient, and reduce fraudulent cases. (10:22) Produced by: Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang 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/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the Oscars thinking? We need answers. Aside from railing against the Academy Awards' glaring omissions, the Double Feature team of Jonathan Roberts, Cheow Sue-Ann and Joanne Soh review Greta Gerwig's astounding take on Little Women and want to know how a film that good does not warrant for a Best Director nod at the Academy Awards. This will also prompt another anti-Joker rant from Mr Roberts. He's cheerleading team #anyonebutJoker And then Joanne Soh explains why Robert Downey Jr's post-Marvel career has got off to a flying thud with Dolittle. 00.35: Little Women reviewed, Greta Gerwig defies the odds with the eighth version of the Louisa Mae Alcott classic. Saoirse Ronan wows us, we finally get why Timothee Chalamet sends the girls swooning – and all without the use of Shawn Mendes. 07.50: What's wrong with the Oscars 2020 nominations plus wishlists and predictions and a rant about why Lorene Scafaria's Hustlers is more deserving of Best Director than Todd Phillips' Joker. 22.10: Last and least, it's the Dolittle review. Less said, the better. Thanks for listening. Share your take at podcast@sph.com.sg Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Follow more Double Feature podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx Apple Podcasts: str.sg/oeXh Google Podcasts: str.sg/oXeZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JZnf 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#PopVultures Ep 19: Harry, Meghan and the mayhem at Buckingham 30:32 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. This week, the #PopVultures go all in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - and their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family who will be spending their time between UK and Canada. Why is this such a big news story and what was brewing before? What are some of the incidents in the history of the royal family that have influenced their relationship with the press? What is the Royal Rota and why do Harry and Meghan want out from this media system? Finally, who is truly the black sheep of the Windsor family? Is it really Harry and Meghan or is it Prince Andrew, who hung out with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein? Listen to the #PopVultures spill that atas royal tea! (ASMR included!) Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Penelope Lee 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.sgjanlee@sph.com.sgyeosamjo@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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 19: US-China phase one trade deal - win for Donald Trump? 18:21 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. After almost two years of a damaging trade war that has caused ripple effects across the globe, a phase one agreement between China and the United States is set to bring a truce, with commitments by China to buy significantly more US produce and products. The Straits Times US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the implications for the region with his guests - The Straits Times associate editor Vikram Khanna and Curtis Chin, fellow at the Milken Institute Asia and former US ambassador to the Asian Development Bank. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Danial Aziz & Zia-ul Raushan 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/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 67: Bartop dancing for women in Clarke Quay; Little Women worth the watch in cinemas 10:52 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 Jason Dasey chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui. He shares how there have been several movie adaptations of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, but the latest - Little Women (which opens here Jan 16) - brings a jolt of energy to a story set in 19th-Century Massachusetts, making it spring to life a way that sets the standard for period drama. ST's entertainment and nightlife journalist Anjali Raguraman also appears to talk about American bar-restaurant concept Coyote Ugly which has opened its 28th outlet in Clarke Quay. Best known from the movie starring Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia that came out in 2000, the bar boasts bar top dancing for women and affordable drinks.  Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk Edited by: Jon Silva & 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.