Best St Edmund Podcasts (2024)

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S2E3: Should we play with FIRE? 33:55

3d ago33:55

33:55

We don’t all have to live frugally and retire by 40 years old, but we need to be financially disciplined so we can retire meaningfully. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. FIRE in this context, stands for financial independence, retire early - a movement th…

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The Treasure Principle with Steve Campbell pt3 36:39

3d ago36:39

36:39

Our Senior Pastor, Steve Campbell, concludes our Treasure Principle series as we continue discussing heaven and treasure!By The C3 Church

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S2E3: A relook at nuclear energy's role in the net-zero goal 17:42

4d ago17:42

17:42

Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. For years, nuclear energy has been reviled as an energy source over safety, co…

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S2E1: Is Cantonese dying out in Hong Kong? 19:54

6d ago19:54

19:54

Some are holding fast to their mother tongue, even with migration overseas, and are coming up with creative ways to spread the learning and use of Cantonese. Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. Want to pick up Cantonese? Some Hong Kongers - fro…

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S1E12: Rooting for our mother tongues in Singapore 31:47

7d ago31:47

31:47

Your mother tongue can also be your super power - that’s what our three guests on The Usual Place tell us. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In this episode, Zhang Xi Ying, a content producer at HeyKaki, C Aishwarya, a branding and promotions executive from Tamil M…

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S1E128: Let’s talk about mental health! 22:39

7d ago22:39

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There is no health without mental health. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Mental health is a national priority in Singapore. While the recent 2023 National Population Health Survey showed that there was an improvement in the mental health of the general populati…

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The Treasure Principle with Steve Campbell pt2 42:34

10d ago42:34

42:34

We continue our new Treasure Principle series this week with our beloved Senior Pastor, Steve Campbell.By The C3 Church

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S1E114: South-east Asian scam centres a growing regional security threat 23:21

13d ago23:21

23:21

Why action is needed to avoid some countries being labelled as 'scam states'. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. With their heavy security, territorial control and global reach, we look at South-e…

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7. The Drabbit Smock 27:01

15d ago27:01

27:01

Join me as we tackle this week's Wetherspoons - The Drabbit Smock Haverhill. Support the showBy Perry McGann

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S1E15: Singaporean switches banking studies for music; debut album on US jazz chart 30:04

15d ago30:04

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Home-grown jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei is the 15th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 15th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei. The 25-year-old marked a milestone …

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S1E1: Workers aren't loyal anymore, why train them? 22:47

16d ago22:47

22:47

How can Singapore business leaders become special? Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with the new dean of Insead Asia Campus, Professor Sameer Hasija, on executive education and Singapore business leaders. The new dean of Insead Asia recounts the following meme in an era where workers do not stay put in one organisation for long anymore. The chief…

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The Treasure Principle with Rob Allin 23:51

17d ago23:51

23:51

We continue our new Treasure Principle series this week with our beloved Business Pastor, Rob Allin.By The C3 Church

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S1E17: Has pricey car ownership killed youths' desire for cars? 56:07

17d ago56:07

56:07

A university professor says his students are not keen on owning a car, while a motor industry expert says that they would, if cars were affordable. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. In this episode, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe invites Associate Professor R…

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S1E11: Why parents should not see teachers as service providers: Chan Chun Sing 41:26

19d ago41:26

41:26

Can there be respect? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day. Education Minister Chan Chun Seng recently announced at the Ministry of Education Schools Work Plan Seminar, how parents should communicate with teachers from now on. He said teachers are not required to share their personal p…

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S1E113: Veteran diplomat Kishore Mahbubani's career: A front row seat to the Asian century 23:22

20d ago23:22

23:22

The seasoned Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani is bullish on India and Asean but says the US should not be underestimated. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Veteran Singapore diplomat Kishore …

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6. The Commercial Rooms - Bristol 30:17

22d ago30:17

30:17

Come with us as we explore the Bristol and The Commercial Rooms. Support the showBy Perry McGann

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Treasure Principle with Steve Campbell 30:55

24d ago30:55

30:55

This Sunday, we begin a brand-new, four-week series called The Treasure Principle, with Senior Pastor Steve Campbell kicking off the series.By The C3 Church

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S2E2: How do young workers view pay? 27:34

24d ago27:34

27:34

Salaries need to be structured more flexibly to reflect broader aspirations. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Views on pay issues vary widely among young workers depending on their professional and life goals. This was borne out in a survey of 1,000 youn…

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S2E2: Bezos Earth Fund's menu for Asia: Bugs, slaughter-free meat and fermented protein 17:28

25d ago17:28

17:28

In the bid to make alternative protein palatable to the consumer, South-east Asian cuisine offers some advantages. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Home to glitzy bars and Michelin star restaurants, Singapore is a f…

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S1E34: What future for the famed Gurkhas? 26:57

27d ago26:57

26:57

Revered as soldiers, the Gurkhas are Nepalis who are recruited into the British Army, the Singapore Police, the Indian Army, and recently, even the Russian army. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with one of th…

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S1E10: Bye-bye 5Cs. Hello, purpose: how we redefine success 44:03

28d ago44:03

44:03

Does living a meaningful, purpose-filled life trump materialistic goals and climbing the corporate ladder these days? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. Talk about the new definition of success has been fronted this year by Si…

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S1E20: What is working in F1’s Red Bull Racing team like? 22:38

29d ago22:38

22:38

Two Singaporeans share their experiences working for Red Bull racing. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix returns on Sept 22 when fans here witness exhilarating action over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. And while the title race …

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S1E2: Sumiko at 60: Friendship isn't about age groups 34:42

29d ago34:42

34:42

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing. Intergenerational friendships are not just about age groups, as Sumiko finds out from Michael Chiang. The playwright is nearly three decades older than married …

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5. The Temeraire - Saffron Waldon 24:54

1M ago24:54

24:54

Come with me this week as we explore The Temeraire Saffron Walden. Support the showBy Perry McGann

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SUMMIT SUNDAY with Steve Campbell 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

Here at The C3 Church, we believe that each of us has influence, and as such, we are all leaders. We must lead the world towards a better place of love, grace, and truth.By The C3 Church

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S1E46: BNPL: Buying power or financial trouble? 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

The 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) scheme allows for purchase on zero interest instalment plans with less credit requirement. Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. In 2023, Singapore consumers spent $3.4 billion online and in-store using 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) se…

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S1E36: Chinese sauces are popular in India; less so are their purveyors 17:39

1M ago17:39

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The bitter aftertaste though, is the story of how Chinese Indians are struggling to fit in. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. There is a popular sauce in India, which involves …

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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil. These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a gla…

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S1E9: Flexibility at work: The secret sauce to more babies? 24:18

1M ago24:18

24:18

We ask Indranee Rajah - Minister in the Prime Minister's Office - to explain the mindset shift aim of the enhanced parental leave scheme, announced on Aug 18. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. When it was announced at the Nat…

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Faith That Works with John Wilson (Preach 2) 37:16

1M ago37:16

37:16

John Wilson speaks on 'Team Speak' Sunday with a sermon titled 'Living with the End in Mind.'By The C3 Church

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Faith that works with Katie Campbell 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

Pastor Katie Campbell concludes our 'Faith That Works' series today with a sermon on James 5By The C3 Church

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4. Hippodrome - March 25:58

1M ago25:58

25:58

Come with me as we explore the Hippodrome in March Support the showBy Perry McGann

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S2E1: Investing with $100 a month as an undergrad? Why not! 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

Start early, compound your wealth, and try not to beat the market. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Finance literacy experts always tell us to “start young” so we can make full use of the effect of compounding and grow our wealth from a young age. But ho…

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S2E1: Eco-nomics: Putting a value on nature is also key to saving it 23:23

1M ago23:23

23:23

Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Coral reef bonds, biodiversity c…

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S1E1: Get a headstart in your finances & career from our new ST podcast 1:40

1M ago1:40

1:40

New episodes from our rebranded podcast channel will drop here: https://str.sg/wB2m Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Our previous Money and Career podcast channel is now rebranded HeadSTart on Record, taking on a fresher and sharper approach on how to ch…

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S1E14: Despite his elimination from Rap Of China, Shigga Shay still sees it as a win 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Home-grown rapper Shigga Shay is the 14th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 14th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay. The 31-year-old hip-hop artist speaks at length about his…

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S1E14: Shigga Shay - Overachieve (Live) 3:39

1M ago3:39

3:39

Hear home-grown rapper Shigga Shay's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Listen to Shigga Shay talk…

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S1E3: Visit to Windsor Nature Park: Can insects in SG's backyard be foraged? 24:10

1M ago24:10

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Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population? Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts. "Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeated question that every nature guide is familiar with. …

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3. Golden Lion - Newmarket 25:52

2M ago25:52

25:52

Come with us this week as we explore The Golden Lion in Newmarket. Support the showBy Perry McGann

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Faith That Works with John Wilson 33:13

2M ago33:13

33:13

This week, Pastor John Wilson continues our 'Faith That Works' series.By The C3 Church

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S1E112: Understanding China-Philippines' dangerous South China Sea face-offs 19:16

2M ago19:16

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Aggression from China is driving Manila and Washington closer, spurring a loose coalition against Beijing. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Despite talks between China and the Philippines regard…

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S1E16: The influence of Haidilao on our appetite for Chinese cars 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

A motor industry expert connects popular culture to the success of Chinese car brands in Singapore. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. BYD is leading the sales chart in Singapore and other Chinese car brands are also making their way here. In a market where …

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Faith That Works with BECKY CAMPBELL 33:45

2M ago33:45

33:45

Pastor Becky Campbell continues our 'Faith That Works' series as she speaks on James 3By The C3 Church

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2. Sandford House - Huntingdon 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

Come with me as I explore Sandford House in Huntingdon, will it receive a Silver spoon or Wood Spoon. Tune in to find out. Support the showBy Perry McGann

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S1E129: Are climate and environment disclosures helping to cut carbon? 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

Climate and environment data disclosures are vital. But real action is needed for cutting emissions and nature protection. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. There’s a saying in sustainability circles: What gets measu…

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S1E1: Why does it feel like Singaporeans are angry all the time? 8:02

2M ago8:02

8:02

What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our temper. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Murals and HDB block patterns, poor service, bad food, long queues, queue…

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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder 30:01

2M ago30:01

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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…

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Faith That Works with Josh Campbell 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

In the second week of our brand new speaking series, we have one of our Cambridge Location Pastors, Josh Campbell, who will speak on faith.By The C3 Church

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S1E45: Are you paying too much for your resale HDB flat? 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. The authorities sat up and paid attention when a jumbo flat in Sengkang was pu…

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S1E17: The art of picking out a good job fast 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is never easy, with limited time and lots of ground to cover. This means it is important to be able to suss out, with confidenc…

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