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Lifestyle Picks Ep 80: Singapore ukulele prodigy wins international title; free SG uke livestreams
14:38 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and food choices during the Covid-19 circuit breaker period in Singapore now.
For our #StayHome edition, host Ernest Luis speaks remotely with special guests - Evan De Silva, a 15-year-old student at School of the Arts Singapore, and ukulele artiste and instructor Alan Soo.
We talk about Evan's recent win on May 10 for the 8th Thailand International Ukulele Contest 2020 - where he was judged the overall winner and also, the best instrumental player. (1:04)
For our podcast, the self-taught Evan also plays on the spot, his winning and original composition Stallion - a stunning show of lightning-quick strumming bursts and tender harmonic notes. (1:37)
Held online and remotely, this title is Evan's biggest win so far in his budding ukulele journey since he picked up the instrument at the age of 8. He talks about how he composes instrumentals (4:42), how his parents don't push him for success (6:20) and how he basically does everything by himself.
Evan is showing signs of being one of Singapore's biggest teenage stars when it comes to the loveable small Hawaiian instrument - alongside the likes of Thailand's Sydney Uke and China's internationally acclaimed Feng E. (8:00)
Mr Soo then talks to us about why the ukulele has a growing appeal among young and old alike in Singapore. (8:48)
He tells us how to discover free ukulele livestreams every week in Singapore and an upcoming Ukulele Movement open mic held via the Zoom conferencing app on May 30 (7.30pm till 9.30pm). (11:00)
Registration is free.
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Health Check Ep 37: Maintaining mental well-being during Covid-19
10:07 mins
Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, healthcare workers have been roped in to help out at foreign worker dormitories as the testing of thousands of migrant workers for the coronavirus disease continues.
ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Michael Yong, senior consultant and head of psychiatry at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital about his experiences at a dorm and the change in the migrant workers' mood that he has witnessed. He shares his own family experiences too, coping during the circuit breaker period.
Dr Yong, who's also the group director for psychological medicine at the National University Health System, then goes on to discuss the mental health challenges that the pandemic brings and what you can do about it.
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 85: Reality of sports events behind closed doors
13:16 mins
Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.
They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode:
1. Among the top European football leagues, the German Bundesliga was the first to return to action behind closed doors. Sports elsewhere saw a charity golf match featuring world No.1 Rory McIlroy. How did they turn out? What are the downsides to sports events without fans and is there a silver lining for now?
2. Why can't Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix be held behind closed doors? We find out the reasons so far.
Produced by: ST Sports Desk
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Food Picks Ep 14 (#StayHome edition): Sample Singapore-made craft beers in variety packs
6:34 mins
Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.
For our #StayHome guide, Ernest Luis hosts Anjali Raguraman, ST's entertainment and nightlife journalist.
They discuss how Singapore's small but spirited craft beer scene is coming together to offer customers an assortment pack of local beers over this circuit breaker period.
Find out how to order six- or 12-packs ($39 and $78 respectively) put together by #SGCraftTogether, a collective effort by 15 home-grown breweries.
Find out what types of beers you can expect when you order from their websites and why Anjali particularly loves Off Day's beers.
Participating breweries include Alive Brewing, Archipelago Brewery, Brewerkz, Brewlander, LeVeL33, Lion Brewery Co, Off Day Beer Company, Paulaner Brahaus Singapore, RedDot BrewHouse, Sunbird Brewing Co, Wild Brew.
More in Anjali's story.
Produced by: Ernest Luis
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Lifestyle Picks Ep 79: Discover Singapore's diverse arts practitioners from comfort of home
5:42 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and food choices during the Covid-19 circuit breaker period in Singapore now.
For our #StayHome edition, host Ernest Luis speaks remotely with ST journalist Prisca Ang.
They discuss From The Living Room, a new online series commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), which runs until June 20.
The series is part of NAC's #SGCultureAnywhere campaign, which brings together an array of Singapore arts offerings on one digital platform - hosted on the A-List.Sg website and also streamed every weeknight at 8pm on NAC's Facebook page.
Find out how many artists and groups will be featured for each half-hour performance as theatre practitioners such as Janice Koh, Jo Tan, Pamela Oei host and interview the performers.
For a start, what acts can we expect today (May 14) and tomorrow?
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 84: Merits of closed UFC 249 fight; Michael Jordan Netflix documentary storming success
14:09 mins
Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.
They discuss the following topics:
1. Mixed martial arts is back in the form of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which held its UFC 249 event over the weekend in Florida. Was the event considered a success and will it pave the way for the return of other major sports?
2. The sports documentary that has taken the world, and Singapore, by storm: The Last Dance. The miniseries, centered around Michael Jordan and his last season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998, is among the top 10 most-watched Netflix shows in Singapore. Why is it so compelling?
Produced by: ST Sports Desk
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Money Hacks Ep 71: Be a hassle-free landlord through Reit investments
11:18 min
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.
This episode is aimed at those who are interested in investing in property through real estate investment trusts (Reits) and Chris Lim hosts Dhruv Arora, founder and chief executive of robo investment advisory Syfe.
He explains some basic starter tips:
1. What is a Reit? How it is a proxy for buying into a property without spending millions of dollars (1:02)
2. Why investing in Reits makes you virtually a hassle-free landlord (2:20)
3. Is it prudent to diversify your Reit portfolio? (3:23)
4. What is the difference between do-it-yourself Reit exchange traded fund (ETF) investing and using Syfe's new Reit+ portfolio, which can closely replicate the performance of the SGX iEdge S-Reit 20 Index? (6:24)
Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis
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Green Pulse Ep 24: Science + Trivia = Covid-19 quarantine fun
14:32 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.
Hear from two Singapore biologists, Mr Kannan Raja and Mr Marcus Chua on their initiative to help more people learn more about the world we live in, right from the comfort of home.
SGStem Talk & Trivia is a series of scientific webinars, held weekly during this circuit breaker period in Singapore, with a unique twist. After the presentation, participants can also take part in a trivia session to help them better engage with the material.
They are encouraged to donate at least $1 to a trivia pot, although this is not mandatory, and the winner decides which environmental charity the money goes to.
Tune in to this episode to get a low-down on science communication in Singapore, and what else the scientists have in store. For more information on #SGStem Talk & Trivia, visit https://sites.google.com/view/sgstemtalktrivia .
Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis
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Lifestyle Picks Ep 78 (#StayHome edition): Listen to Spotify Singapore music playlists; get bubble tea delivered home
13:26 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and food choices during the Covid-19 circuit breaker period in Singapore now.
For our #StayHome edition, host Ernest Luis speaks remotely with ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi and food correspondent Eunice Quek:
1. Music streaming app Spotify has made it easier for listeners to discover new Singapore-made pop music as well as revisit old favourites with its refreshed and new playlists called Rising 65, Garden Essentials and the intriguing Causeway Trends (0:48)
2. Find out about The Purple Symphony Ensemble, an inclusive Singaporean orchestra made up of 15 musicians with and without special needs (4:58)
3. Also, what could future concerts look like? Will there be a mix of live venues with crowd restrictions and the rest as paying fans logging on from home? (6:00)
4. How can Singaporeans now get their bubble tea fix safely at home during this circuit breaker period? Find out how bubble tea chains have teamed up with eateries to offer the drinks through their delivery services (8:08)
5. Why many people are excited about the pairing between Koi bubble tea and online restaurant Grain, as they extend their reach from the east to the west (9:50)
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Health Check Ep 36: What might Singapore's new normal look like, post-Covid-19?
14:19 mins
Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.
Singapore is now in second month of its Covid-19 circuit breaker period as people stay home in the fight against the coronavirus disease. Attention is being gradually focused on life after this period, as the country looks to ease more restrictions in the coming weeks.
With cases rising around not just here, but around the world, it is clear that life is not going to be the same for a while, even if restrictions are lifted. What might the new normal look like?
ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, the programme leader for infectious diseases at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
Here are the key points:
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