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.
Money Hacks Ep 44: Financial adulting 101 and controlling monthly credit card debt
11:52 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 20s and are starting to work, and how can set themselves up financially to avoid common mistakes and focus on their careers.
Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 20-year-old Vanessa Lim, a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Kelvin Goh, OCBC Bank’s Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory.
In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, only two-thirds managed to stick to a budget - or even have an expense budget - and two out of five struggled to stick to their saving plans.
How to get started after listening to this episode:
1:00 mins - Should you have two bank accounts - one for paying bills and one for saving?
2:04 mins - Mr Goh advises on the first step - how to automate transfers to savings every month.
4:00 mins - Should you stick with only one bank account like the OCBC 360?
5:37 mins - Paying cash for everything means you miss out on credit card perks. How do you avoid drowning in credit card debt when you are starting out in your career? Should you set a credit limit on your card?
7:50 mins - Credit cards should not be used as a back door to overspending beyond your means, but the right accounts mean that interest tiers can grow with you when you are ready for larger financial commitments.
8:20 mins - Can old-school diaries, Excel spreadsheets or even online tools like OCBC's Money In$ights help you budget and track spending and saving more effectively?
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Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Double Feature looks at Star Wars taking on the trolls, Disney's latest exercise in animation-to-human conversion Aladdin and Zac Efron remembering he's a good actor.
At the 1.58 mark, Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh discuss Will Smith's Arabian Nights Bollywood-tinged longer-than-the-original extravaganza. But who is the film's saving grace?
At 12.25, we review Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, the true-life tale of serial killer Ted Bundy. An extraordinary story because Bundy proved so charming that he had female fans at his trial. This film also marks Zac Efron's return to acting. He's been in film's before this but it seems now he's actually remembered he can act.
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Produced by: Jonathan Roberts
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Pop Vultures Ep 8: Stars & social media stupidity - the Ian Fang-CarrieWong and Tosh Zhang sagas
26:09 mins
Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.
The past few weeks have been tumultuous in local entertainment - with the leaks of private and explicit chats between Mediacorp stars Ian Fang and Carrie Wong and the brief tenure of Tosh Zhang as Pink Dot ambassador, who stepped down after his previous homophobic tweets surfaced.
Both of these scandals played out on social media - but who played the game the best? Who played it the worst? And at the end of the day - who was the biggest winner? (You'll never guess!)
Join the Pop Vultures as they discuss how celebrities navigate social media, using the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong and the Tosh Zhang sagas, as case studies.
Here's what they cover:
1. A brief recap of the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong drama and the Tosh Zhang debacle.
2. Celebrities and their right to privacy
3. The nature of social media and its immediacy getting the best of stars - how Boris Lin's replies made everyone look worse.
4. The permanence of social media and what Tosh Zhang did wrong and how it reverberated throughout the LGBTQ community.
5. How Rebecca Lim and Lawrence Wong played the social media game.
6. Final thoughts on the public perception of these stars and their future going forward.
7. The Pop Vultures Awards: Who was the MVP? Who won big? Who lost big?
Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo
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Life Picks Ep 34: What to do in Singapore May 23-June 6 - Burger And Lobster (food); Hallyupopfest (gigs)
6:01 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 Eunice Quek, who had the chance to try the newly opened Burger And Lobster at Jewel Changi Airport, and Desiree Loh, who is reporting on the K-pop festival HallyuPopFest on May 25 and 26.
Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis
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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 33: Singapore taekwondo in governance mess; Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros promise
7:43 mins
Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
Sports correspondent David Lee hosts his colleague Nicole Chia in this episode as they discuss Rafael Nadal's road to Roland Garros this year as the favourite to win his 12th French Open title.
Fresh off his Rome Masters triumph, what makes Nadal such a beast on clay?
In the second half of the episode, they look at the controversy surrounding the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and what it means for Singapore taekwondo.
And why Ikhsan Fandi scoring in Europe, such a big deal?
Produced by: David Lee and Nicole Chia
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Health Check Ep 11: How to use the Fast method to recognise a stroke and react quickly
9:11 mins
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.
Our guest for this episode is Dr Shekhawat Ravindra Singh (pictured left), an associate consultant at the Department of Neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute. He tells us how to recognise a stroke, also known as a brain attack, as well as how to prevent one.
He answers the following questions:
For family members or even strangers who run into potential stroke victims, learn the Fast test.
F stands for Face: Smile and see if one side of the face droops.
A stands for Arms: Raise both arms. Does one arm
drop down?
S stands for Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech.
T stands for Time: If the answer to any of these is yes, call 995 in Singapore right away and seek emergency help.
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Money Hacks Ep 43: Saving for key life goals in your early 20s
12:33 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 millennials and students who have life goals but aren't sure how to work towards them.
Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 19-year-old Lim Li Shian (Liz), a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Vasu Menon, OCBC Bank’s Senior Investment Strategist, Wealth Management Singapore.
In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, almost three-quarters said travelling is important to them, while more than four out of five ranked life experiences as a top priority, along with maintaining relevant skills as part of pursuing further education.
Are these goals realistic?
0:42 mins - Mr Menon guides Ms Lim, who says she wants to set aside money for university studies, travel overseas, or learning a new language.
1:41 mins - He shows her Frank by OCBC's Savings Goals online calculator and how to set aside money each month to achieve her immediate goals.
2:57 mins - Are long-term goals also important for the young to keep in mind?
4:16 mins - Find out why you should not borrow money to achieve short-term goals, like travel trips.
7:00 mins - How about Ms Lim's medium-term goals like owning a car? Find out what advice she gets.
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Join The Watch | Ep 6 | Going, going... Drogon – The split over the Game Of Thrones finale
34 minutes of tear-stained spoilers
And so our watch ends.
The finale of Game Of Thrones took us to places we were not expecting.
Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel.
They discuss the big moments of S8E6 before signing off forever.
That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.
The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.
Valar morghulis.
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Double Feature looks at the new flutterings in the Batcave.
R-Pattz is the new Bruce Wayne.
Is host Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh for or against the former Twilight star becoming the new Bruce Wayne?
At the 3.40 mark, John Wick 3 is reviewed, though is the world's favourite dog-devoted assassin in trouble in a different way?
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Life Picks Ep 33: What to do in Singapore May 16-30: Ghost Call (arts); sliced fish soup in Kaki Bukit and Sumire Yakitori House (food)
8:17 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 Olivia Ho, who talks about the text-and-movement performance Ghost Call at Goodman Arts Centre. This collaboration between playwright Nabilah Said and Raw Moves artistic director Ricky Sim runs from May 16 to 18.
Hedy Khoo makes her debut on the podcast series, sharing two food recommendations: Sumire Yakitori House at Bugis Junction and Teochew Fish Porridge at Kaki Bukit Market & Food Centre, Bedok North Street 3.
Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis
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