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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 37: Glory for Portugal; Singapore's rising young footballers; Nadal's unrivalled class on clay
12:17 mins
Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
In this episode, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz (left above) and David Lee (right), and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath (centre) talk about the power of youth - and how it powered a new-look Portugal side to the Nations League title just three years after an unlikely ageing squad won Euro 2016.
They also discuss Fandi Ahmad's Singapore Under-22 team that has lifted the spirits of local fans with their triumph in the Merlion Cup.
The trio also marvel at Rafael Nadal's mind-boggling 12th Roland Garros win, a feat Brijnath is certain will not happen again in his lifetime. But will the 33-year-old Spaniard be forever be remembered as the second-best tennis player of his generation, after a certain Roger Federer? Or is there still time for him to enhance his legacy?
Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Money Hacks Ep 46: How to start investing with just $100 a month in your 20s
11:16 mins
Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.
This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at those in their later 20s, and how to move beyond just insurance and good bank accounts.
Money Hacks' Chris Lim (left) hosts OCBC Bank senior investment strategist Vasu Menon (centre above), who gives Lynette Tan - a 26-year-old Business Times journalist - practical tips to get started.
In a Jan-Feb 2019 Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, close to three-quarters said they wanted to start investing, with almost a third in it for long-term gains, though fewer than two in five considered themselves knowledgeable about investing.
We cover three structured tips to help young people consider when wanting to invest.
Is a five-figure sum the minimum you need to start investing properly? (1:40 mins)
Step 1: How to automate investment of unit trusts with as low as as $100 monthly? (2:01)
A $100 monthly minimum can also get you started in an OCBC blue chip investment plan (2:23)
Step 2: Knowledge is critical next, after you get started with a monthly $100 investment. Attend workshops and talks like Frank by OCBC's Young Investor programme (3:35)
Step 3: How to do your homework safely before jumping into the markets? Create a simulated portfolio and how to write yourself a private proposal (4:32)
What is time diversification, and why is it good to do this in a blue chip investment plan? (6:42)
Why it is good to take emotions out from a structured investment journey, and not let it affect your work or distract you needlessly (7:29)
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Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Double Feature focuses all its mental powers on Black Widow plot rumours, whether the final Fox X-Men film – Dark Phoenix – deserves such a critical kicking; and the best Netflix film in an age, Always Be My Maybe.
The show kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at who will be joining Scarlett Johansson in the first Marvel film of Phase 4.
Then at 1.45, it's time to venture into the world of screaming fanboys as we examine X-Men: Dark Phoenix. It's had some harsh reviews from critics and X-fans alike. But are the reviews justified?
Finally, at 14.00 we discuss Always Be My Maybe, the Ali Wong / Randall Park romcom that has possibly the greatest cameo known to man thanks to Keanu Reeves. It's a hit on Netflix, but would it work in cinemas?
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Produced by: Jonathan Roberts
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Double Feature looks at the return of Rambo and why the Godzilla sequel hasn't learned some vital lessons from its predecessor.
The show kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at the first trailer for Sylvester Stallone's latest – possibly last – excursion for his iconic 80s action star.
Then at 2.30, it's time to scream "Aieeee!! Gojira!!" as the iconic monster returns in Godzilla II: King Of The Monsters with a multitude of other kaiju to go on a city wrecking break. But has the film lost focus?
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Produced by: Jonathan Roberts
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Health Check Ep 12: Fact-checking common myths about colorectal cancer
9:54 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 (right) and health reporter Rei Kurohi (left) interview Professor Francis Seow-Choen (pictured centre), a colorectal surgeon from Concord International Hospital.
He lays out the facts about colorectal cancer, which is the number one cancer in Singapore, and answers the following questions:
Professor Seow-Choen also says that family history and genes determine the first cause of colorectal cancer. But 80% of all patients also do not have any family history, so environmental factors and ageing come into play next.
Produced by: Joyce Teo, Rei Kurohi and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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ST Podcast: What does Liverpool's Champions League triumph mean? How Roger Federer is still going the distance in Grand Slams at age 37, and the baptism of fire for the Lions' new Japanese coach Tatsuma Yoshida
Time: 17 victory-laden minutes
Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Straits Times sports correspondent David Lee is joined by assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and EMTM video creative director Jonathan Roberts, as they talk about the effect of Liverpool's Champions League final victory, what Jurgen Klopp has brought to the Reds, and how does this compare with the win of 2005.
Roger Federer, all of 37 years old, is the oldest man in 28 years to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final since Jimmy Connors did so at the 1991 US Open at 39. The Swiss has sauntered into the last eight without dropping a set. Can the freshness help him beat Rafael Nadal to the French Open title?
And the Football Association of Singapore has just appointed a new national coach in Japanese Tatsuma Yoshida. But even before a ball has been kicked, he has already come under fire for what people perceive to be an underwhelming CV and poor command of English. Does a coach's CV and language ability determine how good of a coach he is?
Produced by: David Lee
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Money Hacks Ep 45: How to choose insurance in your 20s
8:44 mins
Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.
This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at insurance, a product which the young in their 20s need, but sometimes find it hard to figure out what they should get first.
Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 29-year-old Navin Sregantan, a journalist at The Business Times and Mr Kelvin Goh, OCBC Bank’s Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory.
In a Jan-Feb 2019 Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, only slightly more than half were aware of different insurance products, and less than half considered themselves knowledgeable about insurance.
Are there still myths or misconceptions about insurance?
1:10 mins - Banks actually do provide some insurance plans, and how to use self-service banking tools like OCBC Life Goals to plan and identify gaps and protection needs.
2:27 mins - Can buying an insurance plan through a bank help you earn higher interest?
3:35 mins - How much and what kind of coverage should people in their 20s have?
4:08 mins - Why you should add riders to insurance plans.
4:28 mins - What is the second coverage plan you need next, especially if you're working in your 20s?
5:14 mins - If you plan to get married, are life insurance plans crucial?
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Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Life Picks Ep 35: What to do in Singapore May 30-June 13: Sifa shows (arts); brunch buffets (food); Deon's album launch (gigs)
7:32 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 Anjali Raguraman, who talks about Singapore singer-songwriter Deon who launches his third album at The Esplanade on June 1.
Wong Ah Yoke shares his experience at two new brunch spots, while Akshita Nanda recommends two events which are part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts: A Dream Under The Southern Bough: Reverie, which runs from May 31 to June 2, and the Festival Closing Concert at the Botanic Gardens on June 2 (8pm).
Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 35: Dream Team 94' players Lim Tong Hai and Lee Man Hon look ahead to the Spurs-Liverpool Champions League final
13:25 mins
Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet on Sunday morning (Singapore time) in one of the most intriguing Champions League finals in recent times.
Former national footballers Lim Tong Hai and Lee Man Hon - Reds and Spurs die-hards respectively - join ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to preview the epic clash, discussing which was the most memorable game in their teams' runs to the final, the key men in Madrid, whether Harry Kane should start for Spurs, and why the London side's woeful record of one win in 14 past meetings with Liverpool, ought to be chucked out the window.
Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 34: Toronto Raptors' fairytale run to the NBA finals; Potential new Lions' head honcho
10:51 mins
Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee salute the underdogs who punched above their weight over the weekend - Toronto Raptors reached the NBA finals for the first time in their 24-year history, while 112-year-old Italian Serie A club Atalanta will make their first appearance in the group stage of next season's Champions League.
The two also discuss the imminent appointment of the new Lion tamer - rumoured to be Japanese coach Tatsuma Yoshida - to helm the men's national football team.
This will come ahead of the June international break with friendly matches against Solomon Islands and Myanmar, as well as other recent developments in local football.
Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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