Let's Talk, Singapore

Manchester City have been found guilty of more than a hundred charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, throwing English football into turmoil. Should the serial champions be thrown out of the EPL? And should their trophies be given to other clubs? Neil Humphreys and Singaporean sports fans had plenty to say about the shocking news and none of it was positive. Join...

In an emotional interview and a special for The Final Score, Shanti Pereira breaks down in tears as she says nothing was going to stop her winning back-to-back gold medals in the 200m. She explains how hard it was to make history at the Asian Games and why she’s so proud to win for Singapore - and says she’s in the best condition of her life and hungry for more. See omnystudio.com/list...

Slabs of raw meat, a weighing scale and a cleaver at a Sengkang void deck have sparked concerns after a resident alleged the group involved was illegally selling meat. SFA is investigating, but the incident has opened up a much wider conversation. What should and shouldn't happen in our shared spaces? And when should we speak up about that behaviour?  We discuss where consideration ends and i...

Archaeology isn't just about digging for treasure. Michael “Mikey” Ng, an archaeologist and researcher with HeritageSG, takes Let’s Talk, Singapore inside the profession, from identifying excavation sites and analysing centuries-old objects to exploring shipwrecks and uncovering Singapore's past.  We discuss the biggest misconceptions, the physical demands, the discoveries t...

Few things say "Singapore" quite like a packet of tissues saving a seat. But is it the fairest way to share limited seating, especially during the lunch rush? We discuss the unwritten rules of "chope-ing" and whether they still make sense today. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions begin their 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup journey on 25 September, opening their campaign against host Indonesia before then taking on Bangladesh and then Malaysia. We hear from head coach Gavin Lee and star man Ilhan Fandi on The Final Score, and also wonder...are Singapore ready to rule the roost and bring home glory? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for Th...

Something huge is arriving in Singapore next week for two nights only. The person at the centre of it hasn’t performed here in eight years, has broken Guinness World Records and is returning on a much bigger scale than before. But can Audrey work out what it is, where it’s happening and who is behind it? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am fo...

Singapore is ageing rapidly, but supporting seniors goes beyond healthcare and help with their daily needs. What about having someone to talk to, confide in and simply spend time with? As the number of seniors living alone continues to rise, Lions Befrienders and Republic Polytechnic are partnering on a new structured befriending curriculum aimed at strengthening the way people connect with older...

Would you let a friend take a bite of your sandwich? Share a dessert with colleagues? Or use the same serving spoon? We ask what you're comfortable sharing and whether your answer depends on who's sitting across the table. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS arrived at Manchester United in February 2024, taking a minority stake that gave them control of the club’s football operations, with a promise to restore the club to the top. Two-and-a-half years later, amid renewed controversy over Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration, the debate is no longer simply about whether INEOS is getting its football decisions right -...

From blasting music to putting your feet on seats, inconsiderate behaviour on public buses can now land you a fine of up to $500. But should we really need laws to make us practise basic courtesy?  From public transport to hawker centres, we ask whether fines are necessary to keep shared spaces pleasant, or whether we should be better at behaving ourselves without the Government stepping in....

More than a year after former Singapore national cricket coach Arjun Menon was killed at his home in Malawi, his family is still searching for answers about what happened and who was responsible. But Arjun’s story is also about the life he lived: a brother, friend and coach who left Singapore to help grow cricket in Malawi, and whose impact continues to be felt by the people he met along the...

Social media has made it easier than ever to call out behaviour we disagree with. But once someone has apologised or acknowledged a mistake, should they be given a second chance? We ask is cancel culture an important way of holding people accountable, or has it become too quick to judge? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/list...

Imagine telling the girl who hated PE that she’d one day become an Asian Games champion. Tiffany Teo’s journey from school choir to MMA, through devastating defeat, a three-year competitive drought and thoughts of retirement, has now ended with Singapore’s FIRST gold in Nagoya. We look at the fighter, the comeback and the story behind those emotional tears. READ MORE: https://www...

What if something normally experienced through your nose could instead be served on a plate? A limited-time experience in Singapore is turning notes like bergamot, jasmine, grapefruit and vanilla into something you can actually taste. But what exactly is it, what inspired it, and where can you find it? Can Neil follow the clues and figure it out? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tu...

Who says your competitive years have to be behind you as you get older? Singapore’s masters athletes have been flying the flag at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, competing against athletes from more than 80 countries and bringing home medals in events ranging from race walking and hurdles to the high jump and relays. But behind the medals are years of training, discipline...

This is your cue to check your email. How many unread messages are staring back at you? From newsletters you'll never read to promotions you've been meaning to delete, we ask whether your inbox is under control or completely out of hand. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 weeks gone, and the blocks are falling into place...or falling apart, depending on who you support. Who has caught the eye, who has trudged along and who has flattered to deceived? The Final Score runs the rule on the good the bad and the ugly of the Premier League season so far. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singap...

She trained hard to be there, but so did everyone else. HYROX world-record holder Joanna Wietrzyk sparked outrage after continuing to race despite suffering bowel incontinence, before later apologising and forfeiting her win. We ask: When does determination cross the line into a lack of consideration for others? And beyond sport, are we sometimes so focused on what we want that we forget how our c...

The sudden closure of True Fitness and True Yoga has left customers facing substantial losses from unused memberships and personal-training packages. With hundreds of complaints lodged and more than S$600,000 in reported losses shortly after the shutdown, many are asking the same question: Can they actually recover their money? Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with  Margaret Yeow, Co-Managi...

For many of us, AI is already part of our daily routine. It can save time, spark ideas and make life easier but it also raises questions about jobs, privacy and how much we should rely on it. With industry leaders warning AI could kill the entire human species, are you embracing it, or becoming more cautious? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. S...

Manchester United's struggles continued - as they left it late to rescue a point against Fulham. Is Carrick already facing unsurmountable pressure to stay in the job? Arsenal too suffered pain at the hands of Brighton, as the reigning champions lost their spotless start to the campaign which gave City the chance to go 3 points clear heading into the international break. Join Neil Humphreys & Z...

A nine-second video of two children sitting on a supermarket floor eating snacks was enough to spark criticism online, with many asking:  “Where are the parents?” But how much can one moment really tell us about someone's parenting? We discuss what we should reasonably expect from parents when their kids misbehave in public, whether gentle parenting has changed our ideas of discip...

How do you put a price on a 15-carat diamond, a rare Hermès bracelet, or even a pen once owned by Lee Kuan Yew? On this edition of Unusual Jobs , we step inside the world of auction houses with Matthew Elton, Founder and CEO of Hotlotz , and Christopher Lanigan O'Keeffe, Co-Founder and Director of Auctions . We hear what goes into handling some of Singapore’s most closely watched sale...

What would you do if money suddenly appeared in your bank account from someone you didn't know? Do you leave it alone, try to return it, or worry it's part of a scam? We discuss how you'd react and might be the safest way to handle it if this ever happened to you. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...