The Straits Times Podcasts

Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts discuss How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Jump to 9.40 for the Lego Movie review...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! S1: Ep 5: Dip into dreams and a drowning Bangkok 15 mins Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we dive into Singapore poet Cyril Wong's phantasmagoric collection Oneiros, recently reprinted by Math Paper Press, and Thai author Pitchaya Sudbanthad's centuries-spanning debut novel Bangkok Wakes To Rain, publishing later in February. Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li 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 (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: podcast@sph.com.sgSee 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: podcast@sph.com.sgSee 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: podcast@sph.com.sg  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: 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.

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 (audreyt@sph.com.sg) 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: podcast@sph.com.sg 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: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.