The Straits Times Podcasts

Health Check Ep 27: Can you exercise when you are sick?17:25 minsSynopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Dinesh Sirisena, who is a consultant at the sports medicine department of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. This episode is aimed at those wondering if they should exercise when they are sick. Dr Dinesh answers the following questions:1. If you have just a sore throat, and your airways are clear, can light exercise, or even a simple walk in the neighbourhood, help? (3:25) 2. How those with chronic fatigue syndrome can benefit from some form of exercise? (4:35) 3. Can you work out if you have taken medication? For example, codeine-based medications or antibiotics? (6:45)4. Should you participate in an event such as a marathon if you are unwell just before the event starts? (12:05) 5. What is a good checklist to go through before you exercise? (15:05) Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest LuisEdited by: Adam AzleeFollow 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 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/Jw5TWebsite: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 66: Don't write off Serena Williams; why Liverpool are a joy to watch; what's up at the SMBC S'pore Open  12:29 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports' Rohit Brijnath, Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.The team reveals why it would be foolish to write off Serena Williams' chances at the upcoming Australian Open, why Liverpool are such a joy to watch and who to watch at this week's SMBC Singapore Open. Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz  Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYUApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle 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/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there any good awards shows? Are we reaching the tipping point for today's gong-giving productions? The Golden Globes have lost credibility, the Bafta nominations have proven so problematic that a review to the voting process has been announced. Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the highs (Missing Link!) and lows (11 Bafta noms for Joker!?) of the awards as they stand. Elsewhere, Sam Mendes atones for his last Bond film Spectre with the adrenalin-fuelled tour de force that is 1917.  Skip to theses times for the different segments. 00.30: The problems with the Golden Globes, the p 09.15: Sam Mendes' astonishing edge-of-the-seat World War 1 drama 1917 reviewed. Thanks for listening and here's to amazing films in 2020. 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.

Asian Insider Ep 18: US-Iran tit for tat - Will tension escalate to war? 21:49 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. Iran and the United States lurched closer towards an undeclared war this week when Teheran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at US-Iraqi bases in Iraq, in retaliation for the killing of IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani by the United States last week. While there remains room for de-escalation, tension between the two countries remains on a knife edge.  Straits Times US Bureau Chief explores the ramifications with Jasmine El-Gamal, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Inderjeet Parmar, professor of international politics at the City, University of London.  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/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 66: Jay Chou's 2019 Singapore stop; where to find less salty and spicy mala 17:33 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 assistant Life editor Boon Chan about the highly-anticipated Jay Chou concert on Jan 10 &11.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of Chou's career, and the Mandopop star will be coming to Singapore for his Carnival World Tour. STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares about Lai Jie Jia Seafood, which sells a variety of fresh seafood dishes, but finds the Mala Hai Luo especially impressive. Hai Luo is known as "gong gong" locally, and as the chef is from Shandong, his cooking style is slightly less salty and less spicy compared with the typical mala flavour.  Right next to Lai Jie Jia Seafood, in the same coffeeshop, is Lai Jie Jia La Mian, where the noodles are handmade, pulled by the chef himself. Find out more by listening in. 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 7: Springy bamboo pole wanton noodles in Toa Payoh 2:45 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 Michelin Star chef Ang Song Kang's peculiar decision on the location to open his noodle store. Named "Chef Kang's Noodle House", the store is located at one of the humblest locations, a simple office and storage space complex in Toa Payoh.  The menu has only three items; noodle with char siew and wanton, noodle with shredded abalone, char siew and wanton and char siew. Find Chef Kang's Noodle House at Jackson Square, 11 Toa Payoh Lorong 3. 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://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP  Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2PyJiqs Playlist: https://str.sg/JiJC Website: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/food-picks 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.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 65: Warriors' woes deepen, heartening news amid Australian bush fires tragedy 12:05 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. Sazali Abdul Aziz tells us why he's saddened by the plight of Singapore Premier League club Warriors FC.Nicole Chia salutes the sports community for rallying around victims of the Australian bush fires.  Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz  Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYUApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle 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/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 62: What is a robo-advisory? 10:15 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips. Robo-advisers are becoming more common in Singapore, but just what is a robo-advisory and how is it different from traditional investing methods? Chris Lim hosts Evy Wee, head of financial planning & personal investing at DBS, who explains the basics: 1. What is a robo-advisory? (0:24) 2. Are robo-advisers easier for people who are starting their investing journey? (1:16) 3. What kind of fees are involved? (4:20) 4. Equities vs ETF portfolios: what are the basic considerations? (7:57) Produced by: Chris Lim 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 17: The Ampatuan Massacre: Has justice been served? 16:50 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 men who planned the Ampatuan massacre which rocked the Philippines' political establishment more than a decade ago were finally found guilty in December 2019. But has justice been served after a decade-long trial? The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the issue with the CEO and executive editor of Rappler.com, Maria Ressa. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Zia-ul Raushan & Danial Aziz 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 65: Enjoy a musical March and April and Malaysian herbal bak kut teh 13:25 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 music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi who recommends why we should catch American a cappella stars Pentatonix, who will be back in Singapore to perform at The Star Theatre on Feb 11, 2020.  March is a good month for music acts, and you can catch American pop-punk stalwarts Green Day and 80s pop giants A-Ha. Green Day will return to Singapore to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 8, 2020. Norwegian pop trio A-ha, best known for enduring hits such as Take On Me (1984), will perform in Singapore for the first time at Singapore Turf Club on March 21, 2020.  In April, British singer Rita Ora and American rapper A$AP Rocky will be performing at a brand new homegrown music festival. Billed as the region’s first multi-genre music festival, Hydeout will be held over two weekends (April 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2020) at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay. The initial lineup also includes American rapper Gucci Mane, France’s DJ Snake, Dutch DJs Sam Feldt and San Holo, and Singapore’s own Myrne. ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke recommends a new bak kut teh outlet at Lorong Liput in Holland Village.  If you're a fan of Malaysian herbal bak kut teh, you no longer have to cross the Causeway to enjoy it. Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh, which started in Kota Tinggi in 1980 and now has two branches in Johor Baru, opened here about two months ago.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.