Nights with Simon Lim

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Sumila Wong, Co-Founder of Fourwinds on this podcast. Fourwinds is a travel agency that helps to create bespoke luxury explorations for discerning travellers.  Sumila shares some of the tailored journeys for the ultimate experience - including best in class hotels, villas and resort, as well as elegant voyages and luxury rail journeys. If you think you need a l...

Simon Lim features Artist & Photographer Ernest Goh on this podcast. Ernest talks about his upcoming solo exhibition titled "BLEACHED BONES" to be held at Blueprint Art Space from 11th January - 10th February 2025.   Bleaching is a phenomenon when corals turn completely white after algae in their tissues are expelled when their waters are too warm — nature’s lasting reminder t...

On this podcast, Simon Lim features Nicholas Tan, Founder of Calligraph Coffee, located at Duo Galleria in Fraser Street in Singapore (near Bugis MRT station).  Nicholas shares the concept of Calligraph Coffee, and talks about the coffee and matcha available at his minimalist-design outlet.   At Calligraph Coffee, Nicholas sources the finest coffee beans from around the world and best ma...

Meet Bernard Yeung, a cool Asian businessman. Bernard Yeung is the CEO of Dualmint, and he also owns many other businesses. Bernard is based in both Asia and Canada, and one of his latest investments is a project to convert the old SportsHub library to become an innovative experience center for people to experience immersive and AI interactive contents. This includes working with SportsHub to crea...

Have you ever thought of hiring a private investigator?  Learn the reasons why people hire private investigators and what it involves. Find out what a private investigator does on the job. Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Desmond Yew, Partner and Private Investigator at Adrian & McKenzie Investigators.  How can you ascertain if a private investigator you intend to hire has the necessa...

Simon Tay is an award-winning writer. His latest book is ENIGMAS, a memoir that pays homage to his father, Tay Seow Huah, Singapore's Pioneer Spy Chief. Simon Lim speaks to Simon Tay to find out more about this memoir. This interview was first heard on the radio show NIGHTS WITH SIMON on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.  ABOUT THE BOOK ENIGMAS: Tay Seow Huah, My Father, Singapore’...

On this podcast, Simon Lim features Karen Lee, CEO of HCA Hospice. There is much to learn about hospice care, palliative care, about dignity till the very end, and feeling alive despite end of life. Find out why home hospice care is so important these days? What does home hospice care involve? Who are the personnel that make up the home hospice care for patients and how does the system work?  What...

The Singapore Clay Festival's CLAY MAKERS' MARKET will be happening from Friday 8th of November until Sunday 10th of November 2024 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Discover over 200 clay makers, workshops, demos, and award winners at the event. On this podcast, Simon Lim features Goh Eck Kheng, Festival Director of the Singapore Clay Festival’s CLAY MAKERS' MARKET, Kwong Hui Jen (aka Jen)...

On this podcast, Simon Lim features the people involved in the upcoming theatre production called "YOUR HEART OF DARKNESS". Listen to Producer Phan Ming Yen; Dramaturg Aidli Mosbit; as well as Performers Lezan Ariffin, and Rosezeli Omar (both are ex-offenders who were trained in Changi Prison’s Theatre Art programme. Lezan and Rosezeli will be sharing actual real-life past experiences of incarcera...

On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Sheldon Tan, Managing Director of Verandah@Rael’s. Find out more about Verandah@Rael’s Peranakan-Indonesian menu and some must-try items. Since Sheldon is Baba (Peranakan man), he will share a bit about the Peranakan culture.  As Managing Director, how has Sheldon influenced the team at Verandah@Rael’s?  How does he keep staff positive-minded and ha...

Spartans Boxing Club is a well-known brand in boxing and fitness in Singapore, Dubai, and Australia, Philippines, and Cambodia. This Singapore born and bred fitness franchise strongly advocates mental well-being.  On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Naz Musa, Executive Chairman & Founder of Spartans Boxing Club. Find out from Naz as to why Spartans Boxing Club is more than just a...

On this podcast, Simon Lim interviews Alex Chua, Co-Founder of Book Bar. Book Bar is an eclectic bookstore and café located at No. 57 Duxton Road in Singapore. Find out how Alex Chua and his partner started Book Bar. Why are some people still hooked onto books even in this digital age?  If you are interested to read a novel with clever writing, filled with intrigue as well as twists and turns, fin...

It has been almost 25 years since we entered the new millenium (the year 2000). We are fast approaching the year 2025, and as a modern society, we should have more open conversations surrounding death, including funeral arrangements.  On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Angjolie Mei, Founder of The Life Celebrant. Why is it important for individuals or families to pre-plan their own o...

SKETCH UP is an upcoming inaugural outdoor mass-sketching event to be held at Empress Place lawn in Singapore (Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall) on Saturday 26th October 2024, 8am to 12.30pm. It is organised by Arts House Limited and supported by their programme partner Art Apart Fair.  SKETCH UP is free for everyone to participate (with registration). Sim Wan Hui, Senior Director, Progr...

On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Kenneth Tan, Founder of Wasuka Art located at No. 81 Joo Jiat Road.  Kenneth Tan founded the art gallery Utterly Art in 2001. After 23 years, Kenneth has rebranded Utterly Art with the introduction of Wasuka Art. Why the name Wasuka? What does it mean? Kenneth has spent over 20 years steeped in the business of contemporary art. His experience and kn...

Allan Chai is still one of the top names when people talk about veteran local designers. Allan Chai is no doubt one of Singapore's prominent fashion designers. He distinguished himself in the 1980s with his clever hand-painted Chinese pictorial appliqués stitched onto Oriental outfits.  If you grew up in the 1980s, you may recall editorials featuring Allan Chai's outfits.  Do you remember top mode...

In modern society, we should have open conversations surrounding death. On this podcast, Simon Lim features a specialist in the field of embalming - Jeffrey Chancellor. Jeffrey takes care of Training & Development at Serenity Casket & Funerals.   Learn what an embalmer does in his job and some intricacies of what happens when a body arrives at the casket from the mortuary.  What is one som...

Kanch Porta-Panjabi is the Founder of a bespoke jewellery brand known as Kanch Porta.  Kanch was born in Kolkata in India, grew up in Hong Kong - then lived in New York , London, Hong Kong and now Singapore.  What inspired her to start Kanch Porta? Learn more about this brand and its unique offering. Did you know that at Kanch Porta, you can even have an old family heirloom or sentimental piece of...

On this podcast, Simon Lim features Vivien Tay, a counsellor from New Leaf Counselling & Integrative Health.  In this urban digital age, one does not need to be 55 to experience a midlife crisis. So what are the signs that someone is experiencing a midlife crisis? What are some underlying factors that cause midlife crisis depression?  What is paramount in managing depression as a result of exp...

1 billion people on this planet love drinking coffee daily. On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on the co-founders of The Brew Therapy (Rick Wong, Shuin Kang and Jun Wei). The Brew Therapy is an on-line coffee store. Learn about The Brew Therapy's unique offering and what it takes to make the 'perfect' cup of coffee.  Listen to these lads who are the new generation of entrepreneurs. You...

Do you have a time capsule at home?  Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Rebecca Wong, Co-Founder of "By My Old School" (a vintage store located in Commonwealth Drive in Singapore). Rebecca co-founded "By My Old School" with her Dad Winston.  Some people have this notion that keeping old stuff or collecting things amounts to hoarding. On the other hand, buying vintage items supports the greater good o...

Have you ever had a conversation with a forensic pathologist? Perhaps you have watched Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) TV shows where the deceased undergoes an autopsy. The forensic pathologist would examine the body in detail to determine the actual cause of death. On this podcast, Simon Lim features Dr. Lee Chin Thye, Senior Consultant Forensic Pathologist with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA...

It is important to preserve culture and heritage, as well as foster community social interaction - even with Peranakan culture and Peranakan people.  Simon Lim's guests on his show "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3 are from the Peranakan play "Ada Kerak Ada Nasi", presented by Gunong Sayang Association. You will hear from Artistic Director Tony Quek, Playwright Frederick Soh, Actor KT, and Actres...

On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on writer Claire Betita De Guzman.  Claire's latest book 'Huế City'marks her sixth novel. Claire shares more about her latest novel where the story sees characters starting over - in Huế (Vietnam), Singapore and Manila.  What are some observations that Claire has made in real life that she has weaved into this novel? What are some important values abou...

Damien Yau is the co-founder of Denzy Gelato. Damien started Denzy Gelato with his wife Hao Zhen in 2019, and they have since expanded their business to include several outlets in Singapore. Why did the couple want to delve into the business of selling gelato? What propelled them to start this business?  Do you know what's involved in making good gelato?  Let Damien take you through the process. H...