Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

Unpacking PAssionArts 2025 and Singapore’s Heartland Creative Soul. On the Singapore Home Brew segment -  heartland spirit meets creativity! Today, we spotlight the PAssionArts Festival 2025 with guest Esther Quek, Deputy Director of Partnerships and Outreach at the People’s Association. This year’s theme, “Our Neighbourhood Gems” , sets the stage for another SG6...

Power Plays, Public Health, Pop Culture Shifts & Scrambled Eggs in the Heartland. Welcome to this week’s International News Review . We’re joined by Lin Suling, Opinion Editor at The Straits Times , to unpack the stories that we found interesting this week and one that cracked us up. First, the MAGA movement is in turmoil as Trump’s reversal on Epstein documents sparks backla...

In this week’s Saturday Sitdown on MoneyFM 89.3, we kick off with three Singapore football legends—Daniel Bennett, Khairul Amri, and Lionel Lewis—who return to the spotlight for a thrilling new chapter in Singapore’s sporting story. These former Lions stars will suit up once more as Singapore hosts the inaugural Soccer 7s Series at Jalan Besar Stadium from July 25 to 27. Th...

On this Wide World segment of MoneyFM 89.3, we spotlight a thrilling shift in Singapore’s sports landscape: the return of skateboarding to the SEA Games. At the heart of this movement is Zulkarnaen Bin Mohammad Zin, the Skateboarding Discipline Head at the Singapore Rollersports Federation and a dedicated logistics manager, whose vision is shaping a sustainable future for Singapore’s y...

On our Home Brew segment today, we welcome Daniel Tham, Principal Curator at the National Museum of Singapore, whose work gives fresh meaning to the nation’s past. “Once Upon a Tide,” a sweeping new exhibition that traces Singapore’s evolution—from its early days as a coastal settlement, through the Singapore River, to the vibrant city-state we know today. As Singapor...

The International News Review with Steve Okun. Saturday Mornings Host Glenn van Zutphen and Co-host Neil Humphreys look at who might be the next US Ambassadors to Singapore and Malaysia (and the swirling controversy around both!), Ukraine will be getting an unexpected missile defense system to protect against Russian aggression. And Singapore-based artist Sean Dunston’s Chinatown mural of th...

In the Singapore Home Brew segment, host Neil Humphreys sits down with film-maker Saleem Hadi, who is also the founder and director of Singapore Indian Theatre & Film Explorers (SITFE). To celebrate SG60, SITFE is organising indBOX FILM FESTIVAL, the world's first Singapore-Indian film festival from Aug 15th-17th. The festival is being launched by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and...

In The Wide World segment, host Neil Humphreys chats with Nik Mehta, British High Commissioner to Singapore, about the recent visit of HMS Prince of Wales to Singapore. The British High Commissioner explains the geopolitical, strategic and cultural value of the warship docking at Marina Bay - the first time that has happened in Singapore. He also looks back at a whirlwind first year in the job, st...

During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation, host Neil Humphreys chats with Kong Man Jing, AKA Biogirl MJ, who explains how she went from a science teacher to the head of an expanding pro-biodiversity media company. From humble beginnings, the keen environmentalist posted some fun, fact-filled wildlife videos, which quickly went viral. Taking a career gamble, MJ quit her teaching job to set...

In this week's International News Review, Neil Humphreys speaks with Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors, about US President Donald Trump's last 14 days. Was it the most successful fortnight in Trump's Presidency? The Big Beautiful Deal went through, approving his tax and spending polices.  And Trump got a trade 'deal' with Vietnam. But Steve is sceptical about both, fearing a socio-econo...

This week, we shine a spotlight on the thriving heart of Singapore’s art scene with Audrey Yeo—President of the Art Galleries Association of Singapore and founder of Yeo Workshop at Gillman Barracks. From bold brushstrokes to investment portfolios, Audrey takes us inside the evolving world of high-end art collecting in 2025. What are corporate collectors looking for these days? Au...

During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation Violet Lim, CEO & Chief Cupid of "Lunch Actually," talks with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys about her Annual Dating Survey and a striking shift in dating attitudes. Violet Lim, CEO & Chief Cupid of Lunch Actually, breaks down their latest Annual Dating Survey with an interesting statistic: 80% of Singaporean men are ope...

🎧 Spotlight on Active Ageing: House of Joy What do models on the catwalk, calligraphy, and community breakfasts have in common? They’re all part of the vibrant world at  House of Joy , one of Singapore’s pioneering active ageing centres that’s redefining what it means to grow older. We step into the inspiring life of 72-year-old Mildred Soong, a proud grandmother who’...

🎙️The International News Review with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors: Iran ceasefire, is ASEAN the “B-Team of China”? And Bezos moves his wedding.   In this week’s International News Review , studio guest Steve joins us for a deep-dive into global headlines starting with the aftermath of reported U.S. strikes on Irania...

During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation… host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Antonio Saponara, General Manager of the Capella Bangkok about the draw his city and hotel have for Singaporeans. In 2024 over 1.6 million of them visited the Land of Smiles. Beyond the street food, temples, tuk-tuks, and tropical charm, Bangkok offers something truly exceptional for those seeking somethin...

During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation… host Glenn van Zutphen talks with  Melinda Murphy, General Manager of the American Association of Singapore and Supervising Editor of the iconic " Living in Singapore Reference Guide " (LIS) and its new 50th Anniversary edition. LIS @50 goes high-tech in showing some surprises that make thriving in Singapore - for locals and expats -...

On the Wide World segment hosted by Saturday Morning Show's Glenn van Zutphen get ready to rethink what luxury travel means in 2025. Dr. Guy Llewellyn, EHL Singapore on how luxury travel is undergoing a profound transformation. In this episode, Dr. Llewellyn explores the rise of " silent luxury" —the newest contradiction in the world of upscale escape. For more established travelers, gone ar...

On our Singapore Home Brew segment on the Saturday Mornings Show hosted by Glenn van Zutphen: In this episode, we delve into Singapore’s pivotal role in the global fight against Alzheimer’s disease, spotlighting the recent approval of LEQEMBI®  by the Singapore Health Sciences Authority. Clinically proven to slow disease progression in early-stage patients, LEQEMBI® is a h...

The International News Review with Steve Okun and Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen .  on the war against Iran..will the US join Israel? China criticizes a UK warship's patrol in Taiwan Strait. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a crisis that could topple her government. Is the GenZ and Gen Alpha Labubu doll, the next Chinese soft power tool? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down Conversation, we travel to long-lost Singapore, Michigan in 1836… now it’s just a memory. But a new Pangdemonium Theatre play looks at the two Singapores and what they means for those who call it home. “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk to Singapore Michigan playwright, Chong An Ong, playwri...

The Wide World Segment talks to Bill Padfield, co-founder of Salamander Advisory. For anyone thinking about a startup business in Asia, Bill has decades of experience scaling tech companies globally and now advises founders and investors on how to strategically raise, deploy, and manage their capital. He’s a veteran of the tech industry who now helps startups across Asia scale up and raise c...

In our Singapore Home Brew segment where we look at the rich maritime history, art, and culture of the Nusantara — an interconnected region shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and creativity. Joining us today are two guests who discuss Singapore’s role in this vast and layered story. Nor Wang, Founder, Nor’s Nusantara Podcast and Richard Hassell, Co-Founder, WOHA Architects...

During the International News Review , “ Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors about Israel's attack on Iran, the one survivor of Air India's crash, what's the deal with US troops on American streets, and the passing of music icons Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Chen, Festival Director of "i Light Singapore 2025" joins the Singapore Home Brew Segment on the “ Saturday Mornings Show” with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to discuss this year's festival, its 20 artists who are lighting up Marina Bay, South Beach, the Singapore River, and Raffles Place. On through 21 June, "i Light Singapore" showcases light art installatio...

How does one of the most successful, global game developers thrive in today's competitive environment? Massive talent, deep consideration of what gamers want, and relationships with other content providers and developers. On the " Saturday Morning Show” Sit-Down Conversation with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys... Jean Francois (JF) Vallee, Managing Director, Ubisoft Studio...