Stay ConnectedSynopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 67: McGregor still the man; Kuchar's curious tournament; Slingers' form cause for concern?
12:12 mins
Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee as they dissect mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor's successful return from a 15-month hiatus at the UFC 246 event, and whether the new-look, respectful version of "The Notorious", is for real.
They also discuss world No.24 golfer Matt Kuchar's rollercoaster win at the SMBC Singapore Open, as well as the Singapore Slingers' slow start to the 2019/2020 Asean Basketball League campaign.
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Money Hacks Ep 63: What are vehicle protection services?
15:13 min
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.
How different are vehicle protection services from car insurance? Ernest hosts Manfred Schmoelz, president of the Asia-Pacific region for Assurant, as he answers the following:
1. What should consumers look out for, when buying a new car? (4:00)
2. What about some Singapore car owners who only intend to keep their cars for 3 to 5 years? Do they need to consider different approaches when choosing a vehicle protection service? (6:02)
3. The changing profile of the Asian consumer. (9:10)
4. How AI adoption - combined with human supervision and compassion - helps make claims and turnarounds faster and more efficient, and reduce fraudulent cases. (10:22)
Produced by: Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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What are the Oscars thinking? We need answers.
Aside from railing against the Academy Awards' glaring omissions, the Double Feature team of Jonathan Roberts, Cheow Sue-Ann and Joanne Soh review Greta Gerwig's astounding take on Little Women and want to know how a film that good does not warrant for a Best Director nod at the Academy Awards.
This will also prompt another anti-Joker rant from Mr Roberts. He's cheerleading team #anyonebutJoker
And then Joanne Soh explains why Robert Downey Jr's post-Marvel career has got off to a flying thud with Dolittle.
00.35: Little Women reviewed, Greta Gerwig defies the odds with the eighth version of the Louisa Mae Alcott classic. Saoirse Ronan wows us, we finally get why Timothee Chalamet sends the girls swooning – and all without the use of Shawn Mendes.
07.50: What's wrong with the Oscars 2020 nominations plus wishlists and predictions and a rant about why Lorene Scafaria's Hustlers is more deserving of Best Director than Todd Phillips' Joker.
22.10: Last and least, it's the Dolittle review. Less said, the better.
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#PopVultures Ep 19: Harry, Meghan and the mayhem at Buckingham
30:32 mins
Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.
This week, the #PopVultures go all in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - and their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family who will be spending their time between UK and Canada. Why is this such a big news story and what was brewing before?
What are some of the incidents in the history of the royal family that have influenced their relationship with the press? What is the Royal Rota and why do Harry and Meghan want out from this media system?
Finally, who is truly the black sheep of the Windsor family?
Is it really Harry and Meghan or is it Prince Andrew, who hung out with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?
Listen to the #PopVultures spill that atas royal tea! (ASMR included!)
Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo
Edited by: Penelope Lee
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Asian Insider Ep 19: US-China phase one trade deal - win for Donald Trump?
18:21 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.
After almost two years of a damaging trade war that has caused ripple effects across the globe, a phase one agreement between China and the United States is set to bring a truce, with commitments by China to buy significantly more US produce and products.
The Straits Times US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the implications for the region with his guests - The Straits Times associate editor Vikram Khanna and Curtis Chin, fellow at the Milken Institute Asia and former US ambassador to the Asian Development Bank.
Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan
Edited by: Danial Aziz & Zia-ul Raushan
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Life Picks Ep 67: Bartop dancing for women in Clarke Quay; Little Women worth the watch in cinemas
10:52 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 Jason Dasey chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui. He shares how there have been several movie adaptations of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, but the latest - Little Women (which opens here Jan 16) - brings a jolt of energy to a story set in 19th-Century Massachusetts, making it spring to life a way that sets the standard for period drama.
ST's entertainment and nightlife journalist Anjali Raguraman also appears to talk about American bar-restaurant concept Coyote Ugly which has opened its 28th outlet in Clarke Quay.
Best known from the movie starring Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia that came out in 2000, the bar boasts bar top dancing for women and affordable drinks.
Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk
Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee
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Health Check Ep 27: Can you exercise when you are sick?
17:25 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 expert guests.
In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Dinesh Sirisena, who is a consultant at the sports medicine department of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
This episode is aimed at those wondering if they should exercise when they are sick.
Dr Dinesh answers the following questions:
1. If you have just a sore throat, and your airways are clear, can light exercise, or even a simple walk in the neighbourhood, help? (3:25)
2. How those with chronic fatigue syndrome can benefit from some form of exercise? (4:35)
3. Can you work out if you have taken medication? For example, codeine-based medications or antibiotics? (6:45)
4. Should you participate in an event such as a marathon if you are unwell just before the event starts? (12:05)
5. What is a good checklist to go through before you exercise? (15:05)
Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 66: Don't write off Serena Williams; why Liverpool are a joy to watch; what's up at the SMBC S'pore Open
12:29 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' Rohit Brijnath, Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.
The team reveals why it would be foolish to write off Serena Williams' chances at the upcoming Australian Open, why Liverpool are such a joy to watch and who to watch at this week's SMBC Singapore Open.
Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz
Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee
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Are there any good awards shows? Are we reaching the tipping point for today's gong-giving productions? The Golden Globes have lost credibility, the Bafta nominations have proven so problematic that a review to the voting process has been announced.
Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the highs (Missing Link!) and lows (11 Bafta noms for Joker!?) of the awards as they stand.
Elsewhere, Sam Mendes atones for his last Bond film Spectre with the adrenalin-fuelled tour de force that is 1917.
Skip to theses times for the different segments.
00.30: The problems with the Golden Globes, the p
09.15: Sam Mendes' astonishing edge-of-the-seat World War 1 drama 1917 reviewed.
Thanks for listening and here's to amazing films in 2020.
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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 Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at US-Iraqi bases in Iraq, in retaliation for the killing of IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani by the United States last week. While there remains room for de-escalation, tension between the two countries remains on a knife edge.
Straits Times US Bureau Chief explores the ramifications with Jasmine El-Gamal, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Inderjeet Parmar, professor of international politics at the City, University of London.
Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan
Edited by: Danial Aziz & Zia-ul Raushan
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