Nights with Simon Lim

On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Pat Kraal, Managing Director of Platinum Angels Management, a modelling agency for those 50 and above. Pat Kraal is an icon in Singapore's modelling industry - being a Singaporean fashion model who strutted down Paris runways in the 1980s & 1990s for big fashion brands - Givenchy, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Balmain and Christian Dior. Pat will share h...

On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on writer Patrick Sagaram, who lives in Singapore and works as a teacher. Patrick Sagaram talks about his book titled, "In Places We Find Ourselves" - a collection of stories. The characters in this book are people we all know. People like ourselves, searching and yearning, often in the wrong places for something meaningful and real. A real-estate agen...

On this podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Yeo Whee Jim, a man who was diagnosed with ALS in 2023. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a disease that progresses to affect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS is a rare disease that causes loss of muscle control. Globally, approximately 1.9 to 2.2 out of every 100,000 people develop ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) each year, with about 4.5...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Tiat Lim, Co-Founder of Bespoke Fitness. Tiat is a man who's attempting to de-age himself by decades.  At 53, he has a set of six-pack abs and is absolutely fit and healthy. However, Tiat was not always well-muscled and ribbed. On this podcast, he'shares his personal journey of his then and now.  Find out what sparked Tiat's interest to de-age and what he...

Gain insights to pilates on this podcast. Simon Lim's guests are from Atelier Rael Pilates Studio - Sheldon Tan, Managing Director, and Leng Leng Wee, Lead Instructor. What is pilates? How was pilates invented?  Did you know that pilates can be used for rehabilitation after injuries? Find out what pilates can do for you at Atelier Rael Pilates Studio?  You will also learn about the pilat...

Get to know Wellness Mentor Glenn Poh through this interview. Simon Lim profiles Glenn Poh, the Founder of Gemstory. Gemstory organises mindfulness activities to help people find balance and harmony.  Hear Glenn's personal story on how he made a career switch in order to reset himself for better health and well-being. How did he make a smooth career transition into the wellness sector? ...

Simon Lim's special guest on this podcast is Glen Tay, a banker turned designer. What kind of mindset approach did Glen adopt to ensure a smooth transition from banking to designing?  Glen Tay shares about Design Dawg, a creative extension of the branding agency he co-founded (Imaginne). Imaginne (intentionally spelt with double 'n') has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Melborne. imagin...

On this podcast, Simon Lim features Singaporean entrepreneur Lim Ee Ling, the Co-Founder of Young Founders Summit (YFS) - a startup pre-accelerator programme for aspiring Gen Z entrepreneurs worldwide. If your kids are aged 15 to 20, you'll want to know more about the Young Founders Summit which equips these youths with the know-how of being a young entrepreneur/founder. There is even guidance by...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Kong Chek Yong, a guy who has travelled to more than 200 countries and territories, including Syria, Yemen and Antarctica. Chek Yong is a self-taught photographer who has documented some of his travels in a photography book titled "Bearing Witness - A Photobook On Human Stories Worldwide." Listen to some interesting true stories about the people Chek Yong got to kno...

Scams are prevalent and are becoming rampant. What should you know about scams?  On this podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force to on the topic of scams. Matthew is the Assistant Director (Strategic Planning & Research), Scam Public Education Office.  Hear from Matthew about the kinds of scams that are prevalent in society, as well as...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Aaron Lim and Peng Chi Sheng, the Directors of Intune Music. Aaron is a Master Vocal Trainer, while Chi Sheng is a Pianist & Songwriter. Established since 2007, Intune Music is a music school for kids, teens and adults of all ages. Their classes are designed for people who wish to push their boundaries as musicians and singers.  Find out what makes this mus...

On this podcast, Simon Lim features Jimmy Lim, a Singaporean expatriate living in San Diego, USA. What is life like for a Singaporean expat in San Diego? Why did Jimmy make the move to the United States?   Jimmy works as a Marketing Analytics Director in a marketing agency, and he is a part-time university lecturer in the University of San Diego. Is the work culture different or similar to Si...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Jasmin Samat Simon - a lecturer, writer and actor. Jasmin is one of the three founding members of the theatre company, ACT 3. It was in 1981, that Jasmin and two friends, R. Ramachandran and Ruby Lim-Yang started ACT 3.  You may have even seen Jasmin in ACT 3's "The Merchant of Venice", "Macbeth" or "The Monkey King".  You would recall Jasmin as a familiar...

On this podcast, Simon Lim interviews Eric Chan, Co-Founder of MAD ABOUT SUCRE, a multi award-winning restaurant, patisserie and chocolaterie. MAD ABOUT SUCRE is located at 27 Teo Hong Road (within walking distance from Outram Park MRT station) in Singapore.  This year (2025) marks the 10th Anniversary of MAD ABOUT SUCRE. Established in 2015, Eric will share the story of how they started, and...

Models don't just have to be in their 20s. These days there is better representation of models, with models belonging to Gen X, Gen Y and even Baby Boomers. Meet the handsome and athletic Japanese male model Ken Yashiro who is in his 40s.  On this podcast, Simon Lim features Ken Yashiro. Ken is not only a male model, but an actor and photographer. He is an avid surfer (surfer-holic) and has b...

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...