The Straits Times Podcasts

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 42: Singapore's top football club's fall from grace; Federer's Wimbledon heartbreak 17:54 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss Roger Federer's heartbreaking loss at Wimbledon and Novak Djokovic's legacy, as well as THAT ending in the Cricket World Cup final. Sazali also delves into nine-time Singapore champions' Warriors financial woes and gives football fans a brief taste of what they can expect when Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus and Inter Milan come to town this week. Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 49: The ABCs of robo-enabled wealth management 10:49 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode walks listeners through the ABCs of robo investing. What's a robo advisory, why would you want to use one, and how much might it cost? How intelligent are such systems, how much work do we still have to do to make the most of them, and how can they make our money lives easier? Chief executive of StashAway, Michele Ferrario, breaks down robot-enabled, technology-assisted investment for listeners. StashAway is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the Child's Play reboot similar voodoo to the 1988 original Chucky doll slasher? Can two men sound nerdier about the future for Spider-Man? Jonathan Roberts is shocked to find Kok Yufeng opposite him but they soon bond over the semi-scary reboot, Disney's drive to render cartoons in live-action and at the 10-minute-mark, get nerdy with their spoiler-filled discussion of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Share your take at podcast@sph.com.sg Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks 40: What to do in Singapore July 11-25: Mala tendon (food); DJ Maseo (gigs)  11:30 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim speaks to Eunice Quek, who recommends Tendon chain Kohaku Tendon’s seasonal special of fried items drenched in a sauce made with Sichuan peppers. Anjali Raguraman talks about DJ Maseo's Singapore debut at Kilo Lounge.  Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate our Life Picks podcast 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.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Gyllenhaal gets smooth. And Tom Holland proves yet again that he is Spider-Man – and Peter Parker. Yes, double feature reviews Spider-Man Far From Home where Tony Stark looms large, Ned is sickeningly in love and Peter and MJ dispense huge amounts of charm. Also this episode, Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh  discuss Boon Jong Ho's Parasite. One of the most original films of the year. Share your take at podcast@sph.com.sg Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 42: Megan Rapinoe, the World Cup-winning US team, and tennis wunderkind Coco Gauff 9:48 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his colleagues - reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek - as they talk about women who have made waves in sports recently. They discuss the legacy the US team - led by their outspoken skipper Megan Rapinoe -  has left after winning a fourth World Cup title last weekend, as well as 15-year-old tennis player Coco Gauff, who announced herself in spectacular fashion at Wimbledon. The trio also mull if a female athlete might become as big a global superstar as Cristiano Ronaldo - who was mobbed when he visited Singapore last week - and what it will take for it to happen. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 9: Reviewing global and Singapore audiobooks 24:18 mins Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads When should an audiobook not sound too polished? Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li swap their bookmarks for headphones in this episode, in which they review audiobooks by the likes of David Sedaris, Neil Humphreys, Marlon James, Marie Kondo and more. They review the new Storytel app, which is also putting out original content based on Singapore literature: 2:50 David Sedaris, Children Playing Before A Statue Of Hercules4:19 Neil Humphreys, Notes From An Even Smaller Island6:16 George Saunders, Lincoln In The Bardo8:02 Philip Pullman, The Book Of Dust #1: La Belle Sauvage (read by Michael Sheen)10:30 Marlon James, Black Leopard, Red Wolf (read by Dion Graham)13:44 Lau Siew Mei, The Last Immigrant (read by Benjamin Chow)16:28 Sharlene Teo, Ponti (read by Vera Chok)18:03 Sebastian Sim, The Riot Act (read by Karen Tan) 20:21 Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up (read by Lucy Scott) Audiobook clips provided courtesy of Storytel Singapore. Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, John Lui and Ernest Luis Edited by: John Lui 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: 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 39: What to do in Singapore July 4-18: Modern zi char (food); Madonna's new album Madame X (music) 7:26 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Tan Hsueh Yun (left above) and Boon Chan (right), who chat about Enjoy Eating House & Bar at Kam Leng Hotel (383 Jalan Besar), which has dishes such as Ugly Cabbage In Fish Sauce, Sauteed Otah and Chef Joel's Chendol Panna Cotta . Also, check out Madonna's new album Madame X. The pop queen's 14th album debuted at No 1. on the Billboard 200 chart. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 13: Burnout - what types are there and how to spot it 10:12 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. In this episode, correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis ask Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Gleneagles Medical Centre, to share more on burnout. It is a condition that was classified - by the World Health Organisation in late May 2019 - as an occupational phenomenon and not a medical condition. Dr Lim answers the following questions: 1. What exactly is burnout and how serious can it get? (1:25) 2. What are other kinds of burnout, like parental or caregiver burnout? (3:22) 3. After hearing about Luis' own burnout experience, Dr Lim shares why it is important to heed early warning signs seriously (4:55) 4. What are the red flags to look out? (5:52) 5. How about student burnout and what are the signs of stress to look out for in children? (8:42) Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: 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.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 41: Should Asean host football's 2034 World Cup? 18.46 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, host David Lee welcomes former national footballer R. Sasikumar and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath talk about the possibility of Asean hosting the 2034 World Cup. Is Asean ready? Or is 2034 too soon? Sasikumar is all for it because it could be the catalyst to improve and inspire the region, but Brijnath feels the resources would be better served if they were directly invested in more athletes, rather than to host a one-off event. Produced by: David Lee Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.