Bookmark This! Ep 7: Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's historical novel How We Disappeared; New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future

19:35 mins

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

This month, we look at women and memory in two new books. New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future is about a woman named S.H. who moves to New York.

Is it a memoir? Is it something else?

There is also Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's devastating historical novel How We Disappeared, about "comfort women" in World War II-era Singapore.

Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Bookmark This! Ep 7: Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's historical novel How We Disappeared; New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future

19:35 mins

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

This month, we look at women and memory in two new books. New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future is about a woman named S.H. who moves to New York.

Is it a memoir? Is it something else?

There is also Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's devastating historical novel How We Disappeared, about "comfort women" in World War II-era Singapore.

Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li

Edited by: Adam Azlee

Discover more Bookmark This! podcasts and rate us on:

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Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: 

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Join The Watch: Preview - Game Of Thrones' final season premiering April 15 | Our best, worst and wildest GoT theories

33 Valyrian minutes

Synopsis: Winter is here. The final season of Game Of Thrones starts  9am, April 15 (Singapore time) and The Straits Times will be providing a post-broadcast breakdown of each of the six final episodes every Monday.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by various emissaries from the different kingdoms of ST: Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel.

In this episode, the team discuss its best and worst moments from Seasons 1-7, and at the 17-minute mark, unleash their wildest theories for this series. Prepare to have your mind blown.

The eighth and 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.

What are your own wildest Game Of Thrones theories? Email us below.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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Health Check Ep 8: Can munching on half a plate of mushrooms a week slow mental decline?

9:46 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 and podcasting head Ernest Luis host two experts from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore to discuss the results of the six-year study they had conducted on more than 600 Singaporeans aged 60 and above, to see the relation between consuming mushrooms and mental decline.

The study's principal investigator, Assistant Professor Feng Lei, who is from NUS' Department of Psychological Medicine, and Dr Irwin Cheah - a senior research fellow at the NUS Department of Biochemistry - are asked the following questions:

1. Can consuming more than two portions (300g or half a plate) of mushrooms each week, reduce the risk of having mild cognitive impairment?

2. It can help with Alzheimer's, but how about Parkinson's disease? 

3. The study focused on six types of mushrooms commonly eaten in Singapore. How about others like portobello? 

Mushrooms contain high levels of a compound known as ergothioneine. The compound acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent, and can protect brain cells from damage.

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Health Check Ep 8: Can munching on half a plate of mushrooms a week slow mental decline?

9:46 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 and podcasting head Ernest Luis host two experts from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore to discuss the results of the six-year study they had conducted on more than 600 Singaporeans aged 60 and above, to see the relation between consuming mushrooms and mental decline.

The study's principal investigator, Assistant Professor Feng Lei, who is from NUS' Department of Psychological Medicine, and Dr Irwin Cheah - a senior research fellow at the NUS Department of Biochemistry - are asked the following questions:

1. Can consuming more than two portions (300g or half a plate) of mushrooms each week, reduce the risk of having mild cognitive impairment?

2. It can help with Alzheimer's, but how about Parkinson's disease? 

3. The study focused on six types of mushrooms commonly eaten in Singapore. How about others like portobello? 

Mushrooms contain high levels of a compound known as ergothioneine. The compound acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent, and can protect brain cells from damage.

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Did we watch the right movie? Despite the mountains of praise for Shazam!, Jonathan Roberts doesn't feel the spark.

Meanwhile, Cheow Sue-Ann goes for the much cosier Thai rom-com Friend Zone starring Naphat Siangsomboon and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibu. (Apologies to all Thai speakers for the attempted pronunciation).

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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Celeb Chats Ep 7: Chef Julien Royer of Odette on his feat of topping Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list

6:09 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

Owner and chef Julien Royer speaks to food writer Eunice Quek about the "insane week" he has experienced since Odette won top place in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, and how he plans to go even further in his culinary adventures in Asia.

Produced by: Eunice Quek and John Lui

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Life Picks Ep 29: What to do in Singapore April 4-18: The Guilty (film); Chen Wen Hsi exhibition (art)

6:44 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 John Lui, who recommends Danish thriller The Guilty, as well as Toh Wen Li, who tells us about an exhibition featuring the works of pioneer Singapore artist Chen Wen Hsi.

The exhibition takes place at his former home at 5 Kingsmead Road, from April 12 to May 3 (noon to 7.30pm daily). Look out for the two murals done by Chen.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Life Picks Ep 29: What to do in Singapore April 4-18: The Guilty (film); Chen Wen Hsi exhibition (art)

6:44 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 John Lui, who recommends Danish thriller The Guilty, as well as Toh Wen Li, who tells us about an exhibition featuring the works of pioneer Singapore artist Chen Wen Hsi.

The exhibition takes place at his former home at 5 Kingsmead Road, from April 12 to May 3 (noon to 7.30pm daily). Look out for the two murals done by Chen.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]

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Money Hacks Ep 39: How to be happier in life by being less of a financial hoarder

11:18 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes.

Our guest is Dr William Wan, the general secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement, and he has advice of a different type, rather than hard money-making or saving strategies.

He warns against financial hoarding by outlining four points in this episode:

1. "Make all you can, save all you can and give all you can." - applying John Wesley's dictum to stewardship of your own finances. (1:50)

2. In making a will, and if you are more capable financially, consider not just the benefit of your family members, but also blessing charities and other needy organisations whose missions resonate with you. (5:10)

3. In your retirement years, consider spending a bit more on yourself to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Take vacations and enjoy some of the comforts of life. No point in hoarding all for your children, for example. (6:07)

4. Live above, within or below your means. Living above will burden you with debts. Living within is usually just about spending on yourselves. But living below will ensure you have some to share with others, and that can be a good principle to strive for during your working years. (7:01)

Dr Wan's new book - Through The Valley, The Art of Living and Leaving Well - is out in major bookstores or online.

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Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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