The Straits Times Podcasts

Money Hacks Season 2: Step-by-step tips for HDB flat sellers in today's market 10:19 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 18, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left)...

A Game Of Two Halves: Chelsea's boss Maurizio Sarri under fire and the impact of young football coaches in Singapore   Time: 15:16   Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.   In this episode, David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss if Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is on his way out of Stamford Bridge after that 6-0 ham...

Life Picks Ep 22 (Feb 14) - Love stories from ST readers 9:59 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best things to do in Singapore, from concerts, restaurants, films, to music and arts events. Ahead of Valentine's Day, The Straits Times asked readers to tell their stories of love in 200 words or fewer. We received more than 150 entries and 15 were selected and published i...

Pop Vultures Ep 1: Diving into the history and evolution of K-pop 34.53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. South Korean boyband BTS recently became the first K-pop group to present at the Grammys. How did they, K-pop and the bigger Hallyu wave become a multi-billion dollar industry and a global phenom...

Money Hacks Ep 34: Top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB flat buyers in today's market 11:24 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 11, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left...

It's big eyes and CGI all round as Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh get to the mechanics of the long-gestating, James Cameron / Robert Rodriguez collaboration, Alita: Battle Angel. One enjoyed it, one did not – no prizes for guessing who. And with Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Gemma Chan coming to Singapore to promote Captain Marvel, there's a quick dive into the much-anticipated opening...

Life Picks: Ep 2 (Feb 7) - Westlife's new single and exploring Singapore's i Light Festival route 7:20 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. Irish group Westlife are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their formation with a new album and a tour. They were in Singapore recently as part of a prom...

Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts discuss How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Jump to 9.40 for the Lego Movie review... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! S1: Ep 5: Dip into dreams and a drowning Bangkok 15 mins Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we dive into Singapore poet Cyril Wong's phantasmagoric collection Oneiros, recently reprinted by Math Paper Press, and Thai author Pitchaya Sudbanthad's centuries-spanning debut novel Bangkok Wakes To...

Life Picks (Jan 31) - Light installations at Marina Bay and Craig David at Zouk 5:01 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We pick our favourite works from the i Light festival which runs till Feb 24 and recommend a special Valentine's Day outing - singer Craig David who will spin and sing at Zouk. A...

Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer join the ranks players-turned-managers, who take their former clubs to glory? Should Manchester United seal the deal and make his role permanent? We look at the aftermath of the Australian Open, including its Singapore connection. And just how is Singapore Bowling benefiting from outsourcing?   Jonathan Roberts hosts ST sports correspondent David Lee in the studio an...

We kick off Season 2 of Double Feature with Japanese 'horror' One Cut Of The Dead – a film both Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann think should be huge. It's also one that they have to be very careful to not spoil. Then we have the Oscars. Should Bohemian Rhapsody really be considered for best film? And what's with the voting for the Best Picture category? Plus, at the very end, a glimpse in...

Life Picks Ep 19 (Jan 24): DIY popiah and interactive art at the National Museum of Singapore 8:33 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We recommend the new Chinese New Year dishes at Peranakan restaurant Folklore, a newly remastered version of the movie Schindler's List and the Digimuse exhibition at the Nat...

A Game Of Two Halves   Time: 12:08   Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.   ST sports’ Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by Wang Meng Meng, and they talk about the weekend's Premier League action.   Did Liverpool demonstrate the mettle of champions in their 4-3 win over Crystal Palace? Is Mo Salah a diver? Did Che...

Money Hacks Ep 33: Tips on responsible credit card use and borrowing 10:34 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Ms Natalia Goh - head of credit cards and personal loans for Standard Chartered Bank Singapore - explains step by step, good habits to cultivate to manage your credit card use an...

Green Pulse Ep 2: Climate of change: Power to (young) people 11:34 mins Synopsis: The role of young people in this year’s pivotal climate change talks in Poland have been highlighted ever since 15-year-old Swedish teen Greta Thunberg refused to go to school in August in order to pressure her government to take more drastic climate action. In this episode, The Straits Times' environment corre...

Life Picks Ep 18: Chinese New Year cookies, marbled beef and Yoyo Sham at the Huayi Festival 9:06 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We pick our favourite Chinese New Year cookies this year, check out the Orchard Cafe at Orchard Hotel and recommend singer Yoyo Sham, who will be singing at the Esplanade on Feb 23...

The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd Time: 19:02 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for you...

Money Hacks Ep 32: Wine education for F&B trade professionals and enthusiasts 10:50 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. In an advanced economy like Singapore's, food and beverage employees who have certification after undergoing wine education courses, or who certify themselves after...

Let's Talk Movies Ep 3: Is arthouse horror movie Suspiria good, or is it complete rubbish? 9:29 mins Synopsis: In this episode of Let's Talk Movies, film writer John Lui and arts writer Toh Wen Li have differing opinions on the film Suspiria, a 2018 remake of a 1977 work of horror. Arts writer Toh loves the original Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento and released in 1977. She loves its nightmaris...

Life Picks Ep 17 (Dec 13) - Watch SSO celebrate 40th anniversary with classics like Dayong Sampan or catch a Japanese zombie flick 4:52 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. Check out Japanese zombie movie One Cut Of The Dead, which is part of the Japanese Film Festival or catch the SSO in concert as the home-grown...

Indian cricket's historic feat in Australia and Ikhsan Fandi's Norwegian trial 13:37 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. Host Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his ST sports colleagues Rohit Brijnath and David Lee, and they chat about the Indian cricket team’s...

Money Hacks Ep 31: Using ST Wine to know more about wine investment and enjoyment 10:30 mins   Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.   Wine consultant Roderic Proniewski - who runs Asia Wine Network - speaks about investing in wine.   If you have little knowledge of wine, find out...

Welcome to 2019! Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz start the new year asking if Liverpool can continue their mid-season lead all the way to lifting the trophy come May. One is certain, one has their fingers crossed. There's also a look ahead to the year's big sporting events, and some memory games regarding the SEA Games. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Ha...

The end is nigh! Well, the end of 2018 anyway.  It's been an amazing year for film so Jonathan Roberts, Joanne Soh and Cheow Sue-Ann look at the films that touched them at both ends of the scale - the best and the most disappointing. Featuring Avengers: Infinity War, Tomb Raider, Incredibles 2, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts, Zhang Yimou, Deadpool, Phantom Thread...