Life Weekend Picks

Bookmark This! Ep 13: In the mood for love poems

30:56 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

With Valentine's Day around the corner, Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li chat about love poems across the spectrum, whether it is John Donne or Joshua Ip, budding romance or broken hearts, having a Coke together or keeping the stars apart. 

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Life Picks Ep 70: Get some tasty homemade pau and watch Adam Sandler's new Netflix gem

11:46 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 Michelle Martin chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui about the dry comedy film Uncut Gems that is now streaming on Netflix.

In this bone-dry comedy about a guy who cannot catch a break, Adam Sandler’s Howard Ratner is a debt-ridden New York jeweller and gambling fiend who comes to own a rock of great value, one studded with the minerals of the film’s title. 

Find out why John gives it a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo also comes on the show to tell us about Traditional (homemade) Pau & Tim Sum, a coffee shop that sells very tasty Chinese treats. 

Find out why Hedy recommends the fan choy, lo mai gai and the shop's signature item - meat pau. 

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Aw Yao Feng & Penelope Lee

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Life Picks Ep 69: Enjoy Pentatonix's acappella show; Savour roast meats at CNY buffets

15:15 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 Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's assistant Life editor Boon Chan about Grammy-winning American a cappella group Pentatonix, who are performing in Singapore on Feb 11. 

ST's food correspondent Eunice Quek also comes on the show to tell us how roast meats take centre stage at The Carvery’s carving stations for its Chinese New Year buffets.

Menu highlights include the restaurant’s signature spit-roast chicken with a delicious char siew glaze; roast leg of lamb with cumin and coriander; and porchetta stuffed with mushrooms, chestnuts and glutinous rice – complete with a crisp, crunchy crackling.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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Life Picks Ep 68: Discover local birding scene; where to find a Master Chef CNY menu

17:10 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 Claressa Monteiro chats with ST senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern about The Art of Birding exhibition at CDL Green Gallery at the Botanic Gardens. It is an exhibition of paintings and journal pages of Frank Jarvis, who illustrated Birds of Singapore with ornithologist Christopher Hails. 

The exhibition is on till March 31 2020.

ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke shares about the Master Chef Cook-off Chinese New Year set menu at Shang Social MRKT. Diners can choose between a pen cai by Shang Social or a Buddha Jumps Over The Wall by Beng Hiang Restaurant and vote for either dish. There is a lucky draw too.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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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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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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Life Picks Ep 66: Jay Chou's 2019 Singapore stop; where to find less salty and spicy mala

17:33 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 Claressa Monteiro chats with ST assistant Life editor Boon Chan about the highly-anticipated Jay Chou concert on Jan 10 &11. 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Chou's career, and the Mandopop star will be coming to Singapore for his Carnival World Tour.

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares about Lai Jie Jia Seafood, which sells a variety of fresh seafood dishes, but finds the Mala Hai Luo especially impressive. Hai Luo is known as "gong gong" locally, and as the chef is from Shandong, his cooking style is slightly less salty and less spicy compared with the typical mala flavour. 

Right next to Lai Jie Jia Seafood, in the same coffeeshop, is Lai Jie Jia La Mian, where the noodles are handmade, pulled by the chef himself. Find out more by listening in.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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Life Picks Ep 65: Enjoy a musical March and April and Malaysian herbal bak kut teh

13:25 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 Claressa Monteiro chats with ST music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi who recommends why we should catch American a cappella stars Pentatonix, who will be back in Singapore to perform at The Star Theatre on Feb 11, 2020. 

March is a good month for music acts, and you can catch American pop-punk stalwarts Green Day and 80s pop giants A-Ha. Green Day will return to Singapore to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 8, 2020. Norwegian pop trio A-ha, best known for enduring hits such as Take On Me (1984), will perform in Singapore for the first time at Singapore Turf Club on March 21, 2020. 

In April, British singer Rita Ora and American rapper A$AP Rocky will be performing at a brand new homegrown music festival. Billed as the region’s first multi-genre music festival, Hydeout will be held over two weekends (April 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2020) at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay. The initial lineup also includes American rapper Gucci Mane, France’s DJ Snake, Dutch DJs Sam Feldt and San Holo, and Singapore’s own Myrne.

ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke recommends a new bak kut teh outlet at Lorong Liput in Holland Village. 

If you're a fan of Malaysian herbal bak kut teh, you no longer have to cross the Causeway to enjoy it. Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh, which started in Kota Tinggi in 1980 and now has two branches in Johor Baru, opened here about two months ago.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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Bookmark This! Ep 12: Clothes, consumption and the climate crisis

20 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li check out three new books on the climate crisis: Naomi Klein's searing essay collection On Fire; We Are The Weather, in which Jonathan Safran Foer argues you can fight climate change by changing your diet; and Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas, which looks at the environmental cost of fashion.

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Life Picks Ep 64: Star Island Singapore Countdown, Marquee Singapore New Year's Eve and Cedele's revamped menu

14:01 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, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST entertainment and nightlife reporter, Anjali Raguraman about the Star Island Singapore Countdown Edition 2019-2020, which is a 90-minute long firework musical taking place at The Float @ Marina Bay, and what we should keep our eyes peeled for.

Anjali also shares about Marquee Singapore New Year's Eve with W&W, where those who purchase their tickets online will be treated to Marquee merchandise, and everyone gets to enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly in time for the countdown. 

ST food correspondent Eunice Quek shares about homegrown restaurant chain Cedele relaunched its Wheelock Place outlet last month with a revamped menu. Its dining space now has a bar counter and retail section as well. 

The new menu includes more vegan, and plant-based items using real, natural ingredients - not meat alternatives like Impossible and Beyond meats. 

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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