The Straits Times Podcasts

Join The Watch Ep 3: Game Of Thrones' Endgame – Winter no more? 17 spoiler-laden minutes Who saw that coming? The Battle of Winterfell was packed with heart-stopping, scream inducing moments. At points every one looked close to death. But some deaths are bigger than others. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel. They discuss the big momen...

Money Hacks Ep 41: Top tips on preparing yourself to sell or buy your HDB flat 8:42 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on April 29, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyh...

It is finally here. Avengers: Endgame – the highly-anticipated, era-ending, 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Joanne Soh as they discuss what they can, then look at the important issues – like when is the best point to go to the toilet? NEXT WEEK: THE SPOILERS AND THE FUTURE OF THE MCU Share your take on Endgame at podcast@sp...

Pop Vultures Ep 7: Celebrities caught cheating! How do they recover from extramarital affairs? 22:06 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Hong Kong singer Andy Hui's recent affair with TVB actress Jacqueline Wong - while being married to his superstar wife Sammi Cheng - has dominated headlines in Ch...

Life Picks EP 30: What to do in Singapore April 25-May 9 - Eureka Popcorn & Yun Nans (food) at Jewel Changi; Showtek at Marquee (gigs)  7:55 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, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Wong Ah Yoke, who recommends Eureka Popcorn and...

Green Pulse Ep 4: Lessons from the female sperm whale Jubi Lee found dead in Singapore in 2015 14:37 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2019, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. This week, we discuss the scientific lessons learnt from what is perhaps the most charismatic marine mammal to ever be recorded in S...

Health Check Ep 9: Why sleep habits need to be formed when young 9:30 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Prof Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Duke-NUS Medical School, a pro...

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 31: Mental toughness matters for Liverpool in EPL and Shanti Pereira ahead of 2019 SEA Games  8:09 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Nicole Chia hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath in this episode as they talk about why potential champions always dig deep and display mental toughness in t...

Join The Watch Ep 2: Predicting the first big death in Game Of Thrones' final season 28 spoiler-loaded minutes The second episode of Season 8 may have been low on action and high on quips but it gave us a lot to chew on – namely who won't make it beyond episode three. And there are a lot of candidates for who will be left on the battlefield.  Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Oliv...

Money Hacks Ep 40: Top myths to dispel for HDB flat sellers and buyers in today's market 9:09 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on April 22, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founder...

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 30: Tiger Woods' great comeback at 43; Can badminton do more to be a truly global sport? 16:42 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Host David Lee hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath (left above) in this episode.  After a 11-year wait, Tiger Woods has won a golf major again, claiming vi...

Join The Watch Ep 1: Game Of Thrones final season begins with flirting with dragons, reunions and Genya 28 spoiler-loaded minutes Game Of Throne's final season has begun and we are not holding back on spoilers. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel. The team discusses the highs points, the spoilers, the dragons, the reunions...

Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 6) April 12: Star Awards special! Favourite Channel 8 dramas and their legacy for Singapore TV viewers 30:53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Singapore television's biggest event - the Star Awards - is having its 25th anniversary this year. Take a trip down memory lane...

Bookmark This! Ep 7: Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's historical novel How We Disappeared; New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future 19:35 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads . This month, we look at women and memory in two new books. New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future is about a w...

Join The Watch: Preview - Game Of Thrones' final season premiering April 15 | Our best, worst and wildest GoT theories 33 Valyrian minutes Synopsis: Winter is here. The final season of Game Of Thrones starts  9am, April 15 (Singapore time) and The Straits Times will be providing a post-broadcast breakdown of each of the six final episodes every Monday. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by vario...

Health Check Ep 8: Can munching on half a plate of mushrooms a week slow mental decline? 9:46 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host two experts from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Sin...

Did we watch the right movie? Despite the mountains of praise for Shazam!, Jonathan Roberts doesn't feel the spark. Meanwhile, Cheow Sue-Ann goes for the much cosier Thai rom-com Friend Zone starring Naphat Siangsomboon and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibu. (Apologies to all Thai speakers for the attempted pronunciation). Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on  iTunes...

Celeb Chats Ep 7: Chef Julien Royer of Odette on his feat of topping Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list 6:09 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. Owner and chef Julien Royer speaks to food writer Eunice Quek about the "insane week" he has experienced since Odette won top place in th...

Life Picks Ep 29: What to do in Singapore April 4-18: The Guilty (film); Chen Wen Hsi exhibition (art) 6:44 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, Melissa Sim hosts colleague John Lui, who recommends Danish thriller The Guilty , as well as Toh Wen Li, who tells us...

Money Hacks Ep 39: How to be happier in life by being less of a financial hoarder 11:18 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes. Our guest is Dr William Wan, the general secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement, and he has advice of a different type, rather than hard money-mak...

Iconoclast director Tim Burton is back with the latest live action remake of a 'classic' Disney feature. It's the elephant who could fly, Dumbo. Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Joanne Soh to discuss whether this films feels like a Burton joint, or if it is case of visuals over story... Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on  iTunes: str.sg/oeXh...

Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 5) March 15: How China's crackdown on period dramas has hit TV show Yanxi Palace 22:31 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The Story of Yanxi Palace may have been a huge global hit , but China has now banned such shows from being aired, claiming they distort history and p...

Life Picks Ep 28: What to do in S'pore March 28 to April 4: Odette & Alt pizza (food); Rubber Girl On The Loose (play) 11:29 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, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who recommends Rubber Girl On The Loose,  a play co-...

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 29: Senior and young Lions roaring again; Spygate in the Singapore Premier League Time: 13m 59s Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In an all-local episode of the podcast, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath talk about Singapore football rediscovering its mojo,...

Money Hacks Ep 38: Make compound interest your best financial friend if you're in your 30s 10:23 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes. Aggregate Asset Management is a fund management house that focuses exclusively on equities, also known as stocks. The company was first launche...