The Straits Times Podcasts

Life Picks Ep 70: Get some tasty homemade pau and watch Adam Sandler's new Netflix gem 11:46 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui about the dry comedy film Uncut Gems that is now streaming on...

Asian Insider Ep 23: China making up after hesitant start to tackling novel coronavirus 15:02 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. China is making up for losing precious time. Has it also shown humility somewhat in r...

Food Picks Ep 9: Relocation of Toa Payoh's famous bak chor mee 2:27 mins Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays. Host Melissa Sim chats with food correspondent Rebecca Lynne Tan about the relocation of Lai Heng Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle. The store was originally located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6...

Health Check Ep 29: Virologist Prof Wang Linfa offers hand hygiene tips to counter novel coronavirus threat 12:17 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo calls Professor Wang Linfa. He is the director of the emerging infectious disease...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 69: Winners and losers in the EPL's mid-season window; Djokovic rises again Down Under 15:05 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined this week by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz in the studio. They call in to James Walton, sports business group leader for Deloitte South...

Money Hacks Ep 64: Demystifying managed portfolios 9:42 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down actionable financial tips. In this week's episode, we take a look at managed portfolios: what exactly are they and how are they managed? Chris Lim hosts Christophe Marciano, head of discretionary portfolio management, DBS Bank, as he answer...

Asian Insider Ep 22: Fighting the new coronavirus with scaled-up response 17:59 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. The new coronavirus has spread rapidly, threatening healthcare systems and economies. The Straits T...

Life Picks Ep 69: Enjoy Pentatonix's acappella show; Savour roast meats at CNY buffets 15:15 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's assistant Life editor Boon Chan about Grammy-winning American a cappella group Pentaton...

Asian Insider Ep 21: Wildlife and the virus - the Wuhan wake-up call 15:06 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. The Wuhan Virus is not the first to jump from wildlife to humans. This is always a worry for those worki...

Health Check Ep 28: How to practise better hygiene in wake of Wuhan coronavirus 12:27 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis talk about how we can all start practising better hygiene in the wake of the...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 68: The 'Kobe Effect' on basketballer Delvin Goh; Horror 32-0 result in schools football 15:18 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Kobe Bryant, the NBA legend who died tragically in a helicopter crash on Monday at the age of 41. National basketball player Delvin Goh...

A quick one this week. A solo report on Bad Boys For Life, a film that has done far better than expected and has already had its sequel green lit. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence re-teaming as Mike and Marcus appears to have hit that magic formula (some might say not having Michael Bay direct helps). Jonathan Roberts, seemingly in the throws of cabin fever gives his review – free of Joker ran...

Asian Insider Ep 20: Ground Zero Wuhan - China's coronavirus battle 14:59 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. China has placed Wuhan and other cities near it on lockdown, to contain the rapid spread of the new coron...

Life Picks Ep 68: Discover local birding scene; where to find a Master Chef CNY menu 17:10 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern about The Art of Birding exhibition at CDL Green...

Food Picks Ep 8: Find exquisitely fluffy tamago sando in the city centre 2:53 mins Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays. Host Melissa Sim chats with ST food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about Grids & Circles' tamago sando; the perfect ratio of tamagoyaki, Japanese style sandwich bread, toasted a...

Green Pulse Ep 14: Keeping cool in a world on fire 20:20 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.  This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan (@audreytrp) and climate change editor David Fogarty (@FogartyClimate) chat with climate sc...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 67: McGregor still the man; Kuchar's curious tournament; Slingers' form cause for concern? 12:12 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee as they dissect mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor's successful return fro...

Money Hacks Ep 63: What are vehicle protection services? 15:13 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down actionable financial tips. How different are vehicle protection services from car insurance? Ernest hosts Manfred Schmoelz, president of the Asia-Pacific region for Assurant, as he answers the following:   1. What should co...

What are the Oscars thinking? We need answers. Aside from railing against the Academy Awards' glaring omissions, the Double Feature team of Jonathan Roberts, Cheow Sue-Ann and Joanne Soh review Greta Gerwig's astounding take on Little Women and want to know how a film that good does not warrant for a Best Director nod at the Academy Awards. This will also prompt another anti-Joker rant from Mr Rob...

#PopVultures Ep 19: Harry, Meghan and the mayhem at Buckingham 30:32 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. This week, the #PopVultures go all in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - and their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family who will be s...

Asian Insider Ep 19: US-China phase one trade deal - win for Donald Trump? 18:21 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. After almost two years of a damaging trade war that has caused ripple effects across the globe, a...

Life Picks Ep 67: Bartop dancing for women in Clarke Quay; Little Women worth the watch in cinemas 10:52 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Jason Dasey chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui. He shares how there have been several movie adaptati...

Health Check Ep 27: Can you exercise when you are sick? 17:25 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Dinesh Sirisena, who is a consultant at the sports medicine department of...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 66: Don't write off Serena Williams; why Liverpool are a joy to watch; what's up at the SMBC S'pore Open  12:29 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports' Rohit Brijnath, Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee. The team reveals why it would be foolish to...

Are there any good awards shows? Are we reaching the tipping point for today's gong-giving productions? The Golden Globes have lost credibility, the Bafta nominations have proven so problematic that a review to the voting process has been announced. Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the highs (Missing Link!) and lows (11 Bafta noms for Joker!?) of the awards as they stand. Elsewhere, Sam...