The Straits Times Podcasts

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 15 – Singapore hopes to lure the best in men’s tennis to local shores and a deeper look at Singapore Premier League clubs’ move to share stadiums Time: 13:04 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, Shamir Osman chats with his ST sports colleague Nicole Chia. Why does Singapore need a close-up look at the ATP Finals, and what is unique about the Republic’s bid? What roles do marquee events like the Finals play in the Singapore sporting fabric? Also, eight clubs in the Singapore Premier League are poised to share only four stadiums when the 2019 season kicks off. What impact will this have on clubs and fans, and what opportunities could lie in sleeping with the enemy? Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: 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.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 28: How to make your credit card work harder for you 7:35 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, 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 why practical Singaporeans love cashback cards like Standard Chartered's Unlimited Cashback Card. It offers 1.5 per cent cashback on spending with no cap, and is among the best in the market, as The Straits Times had previously reported. To make your credit card work harder, keep three pointers in mind: 1. Know your lifestyle needs and spending habits 2. Read and compare terms, conditions and benefits of credit cards online first, before applying 3. Look out for seasonal promotions, ahead of the approaching Christmas period for example She gives us tips on how to look for different credit cards for different needs - ranging from petrol to dining, and online shopping. 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 On 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.

Our main feature this week is Creed II and we're shocked at the amount of praise we're giving Sylvester Stallone. However, the praise fest comes to a shrieking halt thanks to a disagreement over Dumbledore. Elsewhere, other recommendations come via the work of the Coen Brothers in The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs and The Man Who Wasn't ThereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 3: Myths, menstruation and a missing Singapore 15 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we chat about two bold new books hot off the press in the wake of the 2018 Singapore Writers Festival -  Ng Yi-Sheng's speculative short story collection Lion City and Marylyn Tan's poetry debut Gaze Back. Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate Bookmark This! on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGgiTunes: http://str.sg/oeXNGoogle podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLG Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 6: Man Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai on writing as an immigrant and her advice for budding writers 8:31 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more. Man Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai, who was in town for the Singapore Writers Festival, tells Straits Times books reporter Olivia Ho about the novel she has spent 12 years working on, writing as an immigrant and whether she feels she belongs in the country she calls home. Produced by: John Lui & Olivia Ho Follow Celeb Chats podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGq Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGQ Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji5X Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 14 - Hope for the new-look Lions following Suzuki Cup exit and Singapore diving's watershed moment Time: 9:01 mins Host David Lee hosts his ST sports colleagues Sazali Abdul Aziz, Nicole Chia and Rohit Brijnath in this episode. What are the key takeaways after the Lions failed to progress from the group stages of the Suzuki Cup again? Did the Lions under the direction of Fandi Ahmad, show any promise for the future though? Is there hope for the SEA Games next year? Meanwhile, the Singapore diving team had never won a Fina Diving Grand Prix title in the five years that they have been competing in the series. But on the final day of the three-day Singapore stop at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on Sunday (Nov 25), the Republic clinched two gold medals, via twins Timothy and Mark Lee, and Jonathan Chan.  How did Singapore diving achieve this turnaround? Produced by: David Lee and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 5 - Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh at the Singapore Writers Festival 9:05 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more. Bestselling Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh, who was in town for the 2018 Singapore Writers Festival, speaks to Straits Times arts reporter Toh Wen Li about Singapore's cityscape, Brexit, and the projects he is now working on. Produced by: John Lui & Toh Wen Li Follow Celeb Chats podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGq Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGQ Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji5X Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 13 (Nov 22) - Site-specific theatre production Bitten, a fluffy tamago sandwich and Kerala rock band Avial 6:38 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about a fluffy tamago sandwich at Grids & Circles (200, South Bridge Road), and taking a walk during a site-specific theatre production called Bitten (Nov 24 and 25, Dec 1 and 2), which takes place in the Kampong Bugis area (where the old Kallang Gasworks use to be located). We also talk about a Kerala rock band Avial, playing at The Esplanade on Nov 23. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the brief hiatus, a croaking Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz. They look ahead to life for the Lions after Fandi finishes his Suzuki Cup stint and at what values his replacement will need. As well as asking the big question: Could FAS look across the Causeway for the next head coach? Elsewhere, Germany find themselves with a different coach issue. After failing to get past the group stages of the World Cup, Germany is also out of the Nations League tournament. Is it time for Joachim Loew to go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk Movies: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald reviewed with personalities Constance Lau, Benjamin Heng, Alaric Tay and Joey Pink 6:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show. The moview Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is now showing in cinemas. Speaking to John Lui, film writer for the Straits Times outside a screening of the film last week, are actress Constance Lau from Crazy Rich Asians, actors Benjamin Heng, Alaric Tay, and Joey Pink from Zombiepura. Produced by: John Lui Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.