🎧 Spotlight on Active Ageing: House of Joy

What do models on the catwalk, calligraphy, and community breakfasts have in common? They’re all part of the vibrant world at House of Joy, one of Singapore’s pioneering active ageing centres that’s redefining what it means to grow older.

We step into the inspiring life of 72-year-old Mildred Soong, a proud grandmother who’s traded in her quiet retirement for Zumba Gold, Low Impact Aerobics, and her first-ever catwalk debut! From new friends to volunteer missions and delicious cooking classes, Mildred’s journey captures the essence of what active ageing can look like when community, care, and creativity come together. Singapore Home Brew Segment host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Kenny Low, Executive Director of City Harvest Community Services Association, as he shares the vision behind House of Joy—and their mission to build a nationwide network of seniors living their best lives.

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🎙️The International News Review with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors: Iran ceasefire, is ASEAN the “B-Team of China”? And Bezos moves his wedding. 
In this week’s International News Review, studio guest Steve joins us for a deep-dive into global headlines starting with the aftermath of reported U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. CIA Director John Ratcliffe saying there was "severe damage" —contradicting a leaked assessment—Steve unpacks whether deterrence or destruction is the endgame. Then to South and Southeast Asia, where India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says some ASEAN members are a “B-team of China.” Malaysia’s rebuke sparks a broader discussion on regional alliances, optics in trade negotiations, and the delicate balancing act between Beijing and Delhi. Finally, Jeff Bezos’ Venice wedding bash runs into controversy after protests force him to shift venues. Symbolic resistance, or just another elite inconvenience?

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During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation… host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Antonio Saponara, General Manager of the Capella Bangkok about the draw his city and hotel have for Singaporeans. In 2024 over 1.6 million of them visited the Land of Smiles. Beyond the street food, temples, tuk-tuks, and tropical charm, Bangkok offers something truly exceptional for those seeking something more than luxury. Along the banks of the storied Chao Phraya River is the Capella Bangkok. Since opening in 2020, it has carved out a prestigious place in the city’s hospitality landscape... claiming the No. 1 spot on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list in 2024. With 101 riverfront-facing accommodations, Capella Bangkok blends five-star hotel cred with cultural experiences. Set on Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok’s oldest paved street, the hotel offers guests both serenity and a taste of the capital’s bustling, rich heritage. 

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During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation… host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Melinda Murphy, General Manager of the American Association of Singapore and Supervising Editor of the iconic "Living in Singapore Reference Guide" (LIS) and its new 50th Anniversary edition. LIS @50 goes high-tech in showing some surprises that make thriving in Singapore - for locals and expats - as easy as saying “lah!” Fifty years, 17 editions, and still the go-to survival guide for life in the Little Red Dot. Whether you're fresh off the plane or a seasoned Singapore veteran, this new edition gives everything from cultural tips to navigating kopi orders, local festivals, government procedures, and now with a slick new app featuring videos, interactive 3D experiences, and fun quizzes—it's a one-stop guide to understanding the city’s past, present, and future. Melinda also discusses the 108-year legacy of AAS, Singapore’s oldest, non-governmental American organization, and how it helped spark community pillars like the American Chamber of Commerce, The American Club, the American Women’s Association, the Singapore American School, and more!

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On the Wide World segment hosted by Saturday Morning Show's Glenn van Zutphen get ready to rethink what luxury travel means in 2025. Dr. Guy Llewellyn, EHL Singapore on how luxury travel is undergoing a profound transformation. In this episode, Dr. Llewellyn explores the rise of "silent luxury"—the newest contradiction in the world of upscale escape. For more established travelers, gone are the days of blingy resorts and jet-set Instagram check-ins. Today’s more sophisticated traveler seeks slow moments, secret spots, and soul-stirring experiences that don’t need a selfie filter. We consider how luxury is being redefined by restraint, authenticity, and intention: think private temple tours instead of velvet ropes, hidden food festivals over Michelin white tablecloths, and a detox from social media instead of posting every sunset. Even sustainability is having its glam moment. Dr. Llewellyn’s gives us a business class seat in the next era of high-end, low-noise adventures as we explore why the quietest journeys may now speak the loudest.

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On our Singapore Home Brew segment on the Saturday Mornings Show hosted by Glenn van Zutphen: In this episode, we delve into Singapore’s pivotal role in the global fight against Alzheimer’s disease, spotlighting the recent approval of LEQEMBI® by the Singapore Health Sciences Authority. Clinically proven to slow disease progression in early-stage patients, LEQEMBI® is a huge leap forward for treating symptoms and modifying the course of the disease in some patients. This milestone comes as more than 92,000 people in Singapore currently live with dementia, a number expected to rise sharply in the coming years. As the only Southeast Asian site in the international clinical trial, National University Hospital of Singapore played a key part in this breakthrough, with promising results confirmed in the Asian sub-analysis. Joining us to unpack this development are two leading voices in neurology and aging: Professor Christopher Chen, Visiting Consultant at National University Hospital and Director of the Memory, Ageing and Cognition Centre, and Associate Professor Adeline Ng, Senior Consultant in Neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute. They offer insights not just from a medical perspective, but also from the institutional frontlines where science meets healthcare policy and patient care. We explore how this treatment could transform the future for patients and caregivers in Singapore—offering more time, more clarity, and renewed hope.

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The International News Review with Steve Okun and Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen.  on the war against Iran..will the US join Israel? China criticizes a UK warship's patrol in Taiwan Strait. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a crisis that could topple her government. Is the GenZ and Gen Alpha Labubu doll, the next Chinese soft power tool?

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During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down Conversation, we travel to long-lost Singapore, Michigan in 1836… now it’s just a memory. But a new Pangdemonium Theatre play looks at the two Singapores and what they means for those who call it home. “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk to Singapore Michigan playwright, Chong An Ong, playwright, Michigan Timothy Koh, the Associate Director, and actor Ching Shu Yi.

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The Wide World Segment talks to Bill Padfield, co-founder of Salamander Advisory. For anyone thinking about a startup business in Asia, Bill has decades of experience scaling tech companies globally and now advises founders and investors on how to strategically raise, deploy, and manage their capital. He’s a veteran of the tech industry who now helps startups across Asia scale up and raise capital more intelligently. We’ll be talking about what’s happening under the hood of Southeast Asia’s startup scene: where the growth is coming from; how global trade pressures are shaping founder decisions, and what possible role family offices might play. “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys get the inside story.

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In our Singapore Home Brew segment where we look at the rich maritime history, art, and culture of the Nusantara — an interconnected region shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and creativity. Joining us today are two guests who discuss Singapore’s role in this vast and layered story. Nor Wang, Founder, Nor’s Nusantara Podcast and Richard Hassell, Co-Founder, WOHA Architects join Saturday Mornings Host Glenn van Zutphen and Co-host Neil Humphreys

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