The Straits Times Podcasts

Asian Insider Ep 18: US-Iran tit for tat - Will tension escalate to war? 21:49 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. Iran and the United States lurched closer towards an undeclared war this week when Teheran's Islamic...

Life Picks Ep 66: Jay Chou's 2019 Singapore stop; where to find less salty and spicy mala 17:33 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 assistant Life editor Boon Chan about the highly-anticipated Jay Chou concert on ...

Food Picks Ep 7: Springy bamboo pole wanton noodles in Toa Payoh 2:45 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 Michelin Star chef Ang Song Kang's peculiar decision on the location to open his noodle store. Named "Chef Kang's Noodle House...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 65: Warriors' woes deepen, heartening news amid Australian bush fires tragedy 12:05 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 correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. Sazali Abdul Aziz tells us why he's saddened by the plight o...

Money Hacks Ep 62: What is a robo-advisory? 10:15 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down actionable financial tips. Robo-advisers are becoming more common in Singapore, but just what is a robo-advisory and how is it different from traditional investing methods? Chris Lim hosts Evy Wee, head of financial planning & personal invest...

Asian Insider Ep 17: The Ampatuan Massacre: Has justice been served? 16:50 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 men who planned the Ampatuan massacre which rocked the Philippines' political establishment more tha...

Life Picks Ep 65: Enjoy a musical March and April and Malaysian herbal bak kut teh 13:25 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 music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi who recommends why we should catch American a capp...

Health Check Ep 26: Youth mental health: What to expect when seeking help? 14:59 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 medical experts. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Lee Yi Ping, team leader and senior youth support worker...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 64: 2019's sporting highs and hopes for the future 12:40 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 editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath. Some of the biggest stories of Singapore sport this year came from the South-east Asia Games...

Green Pulse Ep 13: A green New Year 11:52 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) chats with environmental studies undergraduate Woo Qiyun and sustainability champion Farah Sa...

Me-OW! It's the end of the year and just as we were preparing our Best & Worst of 2019 list, we had a couple of late entrants into both categories. Before we get into what elevated and sank the mood in 2019 (they're not necessarily the worst films, we're just very disappointed), Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann delve into some current releases – Tom Hooper's take on Cats and Taika Wait...

#PopVultures Ep 18: 2019's best, worst and craziest moments in Asian & Hollywood entertainment 16:21 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. In their last podcast for 2019, the #PopVultures do a quick wrap of the year. Asian entertainment was inundated with unfortunate news, from tragic deaths to s...

Bookmark This! Ep 12: Clothes, consumption and the climate crisis 20 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li check out three new books on the climate crisis: Naomi Klein's searing essay collection On Fire; We Are The Weather, in which Jonathan Safran Foer argues you can fight climate ch...

Life Picks Ep 64: Star Island Singapore Countdown, Marquee Singapore New Year's Eve and Cedele's revamped menu 14:01 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 entertainment and nightlife reporter, Anjali Raguraman about...

Food Picks Ep 6: Holland Village's Crystal Jade and its new dishes after renovation 2:39 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 correspondent Wong Ah Yoke about the dishes that were added to Holland Village's Crystal Jade's menu after the branch was re...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 63: Is Singapore a sporting nation?    13:52 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 assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz. They debate over whether Singapore can be considered a sporting nation...

Money Hacks Ep 61: Getting the most out of cashback/rewards cards 10:03 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down actionable financial tips. Most Singaporeans have either a cashback or rewards points credit card, some even have both; but are we getting the most out of them? We speak with Mark Cheng, media sales lead at financial co...

Controversy ahoy! After 42 years, the Star Wars Skywalker saga has come to an end and some people are REALLY not happy with the result.  Yes, the film that has shocked many by causing more venom than The Last Jedi is out. Our hosts – Jonathan Roberts (Star Wars old boy) and Cheow Sue-Ann (who in a rare move got into Star Wars through the books) – talk The Rise Of Skywalker. Before...

Asian Insider Ep 15: India's Citizenship Amendment Bill - Millions of migrants becoming stateless 16:01 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. India’s lower house parliament have passed a controversial citizenshi...

Life Picks Ep 63: Highly-anticipated films Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Ip Man 4: The Finale and famous Chindamani prata 16:41 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 film correspondent John Lui, who reco...

Health Check Ep 25: How to spot mental health issues if you are aged 16-30 15:02 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up some common misconceptions on health. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Lee Yi Ping, team leader and senior youth support worker for the Communi...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 62: E-sports, SNOC v FAS, and Tiger Woods  13:23 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz. They discuss the launch of the Global Esports Federation in Singapore and...

We dive into divorce to get wowed by Golden Globes nominees Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in Netflix's Marriage Story. PS. Do not watch this film as a couple! With a deluge of big name trailers seemingly playing one-upmanship, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann see if and of the recent trailers teased enough interest for next year. 00.31: Trailer talk 06.25: Marriage Story Share your take at...

Asian Insider Ep 14: Myanmar Insights - Emerging from decades of military rule to democracy 14:25 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. Myanmar emerged from decades of military rule in 2011, but in many senses it has...

Celeb Chats Ep 12: Food Lore's Tan Kheng Hua says Crazy Rich Asians was a "special, wonderful experience" 08:38 mins Synopsis:In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more. This episode, actress and producer Tan Kheng Hua talks about getting global attention past the age of 50; the "murmurs" about the se...