The Straits Times Podcasts

The name may be familiar but it was not enough to lift the $130 million fairy tale The Nutcracker And The Four Realms from being a huge misfire for the "House of Mouse". Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann dared to venture into the realm of flops to test it out. Also featured: Overlord and... Bridget Jones Diary!?!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a tussle for the top in the EPL between Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. And while all three are unbeaten so far, it is LIverpool who look most unsteady. And in the Suzuki Cup start on Friday with four-time winners Singapore looking to make it five and equal Thailand's record.  With Fandi leading the squad, he's brought in seven debutants - including his two sons Ikhsan Fandi a...

Money Hacks Ep 25 - Are you a good saver? Is it worth enjoying higher interest rates with OCBC 360 and UOB One following latest tweaks? 9:10 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Local banks are introducing higher bonus interest rates to get customers to save more. From Nov 1,...

Is this the real life? No, it's more of a fantasy... This week, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the triumphs and failures of Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and take a quick peek at BlacKkKlansman and Singapore-based Netflix doc Shirkers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 11 (Nov 1) - Lard-filled wonton mee, a re-staging of Michael Chiang's play Private Parts and Day Of The Dead celebrations at the F1 Pit Building 8:13 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about two theatre productions: Michael Chiang's play Private Parts which runs from Nov 2 to Nov 18, an...

From the drubbing of Real Madrid by Barcelona to the ridiculous penalty taking of Paul Pogba and the new boys at ONE Championship, Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz tackle the sports news... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk Movies - Bohemian Rhapsody reviews with local personalities Micapella, Dru Chen and Sylvia Toh 6:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show. The movie Bohemian Rhapsody opens this week and after a media preview, we spoke with our guests in the fol...

Michael Myers, the silent killer is coming home...again. This time in a sequel that jettisons all previous sequels. Halloween is the sequel to, er, Halloween. But can the director of Pineapple Express and Your Highness make his Halloween worthy of the John Carpenter original. Ernest Luis and Jonathan Roberts discuss...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 10 (Oct 25) - The new Crystal Jade Kitchen at Holland V, Singapore Writers Festival and a free movie screening 5:30 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about the revamped Crystal Jade Kitchen at Holland Village, Moonlight Cinema at Gardens By The Bay on Oct 26 and 27 and some highlights...

In a packed episode we feature fights in the NFL, the WTA Finals, the situation with MP & Silva and how Barcelona can handle being withou Messi  Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Lim Say Heng and the MONEY FM 89.3 segment from The Curve, with Michelle Martin and Bernard Lim features ST's Nicole Chia and David Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 4 - Actress Janice Koh in The Reunification Of The Two Koreas 6:23 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more. Actress Janice Koh stars in the TheatreWorks production - The Reunification Of The Two Koreas. The play is about love and relationships and will be perform...

This week is a mix of wuxia and moon walks, though not at the same time. Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann look at Shadow by auteur Zhang Yimou and First Man by Oscar-winning Damien Chazelle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 9 (Oct 17) - Kit Chan looks back, a special Soba joint and an increasingly intimate dance performance Time: 06:13 Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.  This week Melissa Sim, Boon Chan and Rebecca Lynne Tan chat about music, food and dance. There's Kit Chan's 25-year retrospective concert (Nov 9 and...

Is Khabib Nurmagomedov having a laugh calling out Floyd Mayweather Jr? Who is fitter - a boxer or an MMA fighter? And what skills will Thierry Henry need for his new coachinng gig at Monaco? Host Jonathan Roberts and ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 24 - 5-step approach to wine collection, investment and enjoyment with local food   12:45 mins   Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.   This episode is Part 2, following the previous Money Hacks topic aimed at wine collecting and investment. ...

Tom Hardy's superhero tale grabbed US$80 million (S$110.6 million) on its opening weekend, smashing the record for an October opening. But is it a good film? Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the symbiote spectacular and throw in what else to watch for good measure... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! - Breaking down the Man Booker shortlist 25 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we break down the six contenders on the Man Booker Prize shortlist. Who will win the prestigious prize come Oct 16? We present our top choices. Fast forward to the following times for the various books cove...

Life Picks Ep 8 (Oct 11) - Lady Gaga lights up the screen, a pop-up party in a vinyl store and a riveting contemporary dance 5:30 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.    We chat about the new movie A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Japanese record label Jazzy Sport's pop-up party...

From shocking behaviour at UFC 229 to a potential new dawn for Singapore Athletics. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST Sports correspondent Lim Say Heng get to grips with the subjects. Listen in to find out who taps out first... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 3 - Author Mitch Albom on The Next Person You Meet In Heaven 6:21 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more. Author Mitch Albom, who is behind bestselling books such as Tuesdays With Morrie, tells books reporter Olivia Ho about his new book The Next Person You Meet...

Life Picks Ep 7 (Oct 5) - A hit Korean thriller, a mesmerising dance performance and a dash of xinyao 5:22 mins   Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.    We chat about a new Korean thriller starring Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, dance performance Until The Lions by celebrated choreographer Akram Khan feat...

In Episiode 7, host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST Sports correspondent Wang Meng Meng and SPH Head Of Podcasting, Ernest Luis to discuss the elephant in the room, Jose Mourinho. An elephant that been loitering around A Game Of Two Halves for so long that it should be charged rent. The gang also looks at Mercedes team orders. It may help win championships but is it ruining Formula One? See omnys...

10 mins   Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.   This episode is aimed at wine collecting and investment. How to pick wines on sale, go for tasting events at supermarkets, and "gamify" wine investment for some releases by checking prices online over a period of time. &nbs...

Life Picks Ep 6 (Sept 28) - Luscious char siew, a hit horror film, and a mega food festival   5:34 mins   Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.    We chat about Mandy, a horror film staring Nicholas Cage, the Great Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa, tasty roast duck and char siew at new stal...

A bumper episode as Jonathan Roberts hosts reporter Lester Wong and correspondent David Lee from ST's sports desk to discuss Arsenal turning a corner, Jose Mourinho's cry for help, the resurgent Tiger Woods and the issue with Champions League screenings... We told you it was packed!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.