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You might know the answer. But can you get it right quickly? You might have a great idea. But can you convince your team? Let’s Talk, Singapore explores an experience where different challenges put knowledge, reactions, strategy and teamwork to the test. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if one of the biggest pressures facing parents is something money cannot buy: time and energy? Singapore is putting more support behind families, from greater financial help and cheaper preschool to more childcare leave. But amid the latest push to make parenthood more manageable, are we paying enough attention to how exhausted parents actually are? On We Are Family!, Elysa Chen, Executive Director of CampusImpact and Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Teng Yi Ling, Perinatal expert and Founder of Baby Planner SG, where the pressure is coming from, and what needs to change at home, at work and across society to give parents more breathing room. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.20am for We Are Family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They look like shopping sites, dating apps or social media platforms, but they're not real. So-called "dopamine sites" are designed to simulate addictive online experiences, keeping users clicking without offering anything tangible in return. We ask whether they're a clever form of entertainment or another example of our growing dependence on instant gratification. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Singapore Lions prepare to face off against Causeway rivals Malaysia in their must-win clash in the FIFA Asean Cup,, Neil Humphreys asks former Lions Daniel Bennett and Lionel Lewis - and Singapore football fans - to explain why Singapore-Malaysia matches are always so special. Meanwhile, Zia-ul Raushan sits down with Lions star Safuwan Baharudin to preview the FIFA ASEAN Cup blockbuster. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 30-year-old man allegedly created an AI image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir, triggering a real-world response that saw water activities suspended and public resources deployed. As AI makes convincing fakes easier than ever to create, are we taking enough responsibility for what we put into the world? Should there be a higher barrier to using AI generation tools, and if you create something fake, how responsible are you for where it eventually ends up? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cracked facade, water seepage or falling concrete can emerge years after a condominium is completed. But by then, the developer or contractor responsible may no longer exist, leaving Management Corporation Strata Title (MCSTs) with limited options and potentially millions of dollars in repair costs. So when defects emerge long after the keys have been handed over, who is legally responsible, how long do homeowners have to make a claim, and when does the bill ultimately fall on residents? Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with Daniel Tay, Head of Building and Construction at BR Law Corporation, who represented the Waterwoods MCST in its attempt to recover about S$3.9 million for rectification works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You love sushi. Your partner can't stand it. Rather than arguing over where to eat, some couples are choosing to go their separate ways at mealtimes. We discuss whether "food divorce" is a sign of modern relationships becoming more flexible, or whether eating together is something worth holding on to. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loh Kean Yew has made his baby boy - and his country - proud at the Asian Games. The Singaporean shuttler also made history in different ways. He’s the first Singaporean to reach an Asiad badminton final. He lost the men’s singles Thailand’s world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn, but that means that neither China nor Indonesia were represented in the final for the first time. In this interview, he discusses the mixed emotions of winning a first silver, but just falling short of the gold. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A simple pile of bricks, a little imagination and a race against the clock. Let’s Talk, Singapore uncover a free weekend activity where kids can get hands-on and build their very own LEGO race car at participating Toys“R”Us outlets across Singapore, running every weekend until 25 October. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perry Ng was born in Liverpool. He was a British citizen. But he had a Singaporean grandfather and lots of Singaporean family still here. Last week, he received his Singapore citizenship. And he could play for the Lions at the Asian Cup. Lions legend Aleksandar Đuric told Neil Humphreys why Perry Ng will be a great addition to Singapore football. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He left SIA to become a stay-home Dad Nicholas Sim spent almost a decade flying with Singapore Airlines before leaving to become the primary caregiver for his son while his wife continued flying. Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks to him about the exhaustion, financial realities, changing relationship dynamics and why being a stay-home dad is far from the easy life some people imagine. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.20am for We Are Family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You spent a lot of money on someone you were dating. Holidays, gifts, maybe even helped pay for something big. Then the relationship ends. Can you ask for your money back, or should you accept that it's gone? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman went viral after calling out a man who appeared to expect her to give up her MRT seat for his wife, despite being seated himself. It raises a bigger question about everyday courtesy: when does expecting others to be considerate cross over into entitlement? From giving up seats to holding lifts and giving way, we discuss how much consideration we should really expect from the people around us. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is home to one of Formula 1’s most famous races, but what does it actually take for a young Singaporean to become a racing driver? At just 16, Kareen Kaur has already progressed from karting to Formula 4 and recently participated in the F1 Academy Rookie Test in Spain. Let’s Talk, Singapore invites Kareen on the show to discuss how she discovered motorsport at nine, the training and overseas competition required to progress, the financial realities of racing, and how she balances international competition with school and her exams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you've given up meat completely or are simply trying to eat less of it, finding suitable food can be easier in some places than others. We discuss how Singapore stacks up, what it's like eating out, and whether enough options are available. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester City have been found guilty of more than a hundred charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, throwing English football into turmoil. Should the serial champions be thrown out of the EPL? And should their trophies be given to other clubs? Neil Humphreys and Singaporean sports fans had plenty to say about the shocking news and none of it was positive. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an emotional interview and a special for The Final Score, Shanti Pereira breaks down in tears as she says nothing was going to stop her winning back-to-back gold medals in the 200m. She explains how hard it was to make history at the Asian Games and why she’s so proud to win for Singapore - and says she’s in the best condition of her life and hungry for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slabs of raw meat, a weighing scale and a cleaver at a Sengkang void deck have sparked concerns after a resident alleged the group involved was illegally selling meat. SFA is investigating, but the incident has opened up a much wider conversation. What should and shouldn't happen in our shared spaces? And when should we speak up about that behaviour? We discuss where consideration ends and intolerance begins. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archaeology isn't just about digging for treasure. Michael “Mikey” Ng, an archaeologist and researcher with HeritageSG, takes Let’s Talk, Singapore inside the profession, from identifying excavation sites and analysing centuries-old objects to exploring shipwrecks and uncovering Singapore's past. We discuss the biggest misconceptions, the physical demands, the discoveries that surprised him and what it takes to become an archaeologist in Singapore. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Friday at 7.15am for Unusual Jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few things say "Singapore" quite like a packet of tissues saving a seat. But is it the fairest way to share limited seating, especially during the lunch rush? We discuss the unwritten rules of "chope-ing" and whether they still make sense today. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions begin their 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup journey on 25 September, opening their campaign against host Indonesia before then taking on Bangladesh and then Malaysia. We hear from head coach Gavin Lee and star man Ilhan Fandi on The Final Score, and also wonder...are Singapore ready to rule the roost and bring home glory?Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something huge is arriving in Singapore next week for two nights only. The person at the centre of it hasn’t performed here in eight years, has broken Guinness World Records and is returning on a much bigger scale than before. But can Audrey work out what it is, where it’s happening and who is behind it? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is ageing rapidly, but supporting seniors goes beyond healthcare and help with their daily needs. What about having someone to talk to, confide in and simply spend time with? As the number of seniors living alone continues to rise, Lions Befrienders and Republic Polytechnic are partnering on a new structured befriending curriculum aimed at strengthening the way people connect with older adults across generations. Emily Ong, Assistant Executive Director of Lions Befrienders and Lim Leng Er, Acting Director of Republic Polytechnic’s School of Sports and Health join Let’s Talk, Singapore Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.20am for We Are Family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you let a friend take a bite of your sandwich? Share a dessert with colleagues? Or use the same serving spoon? We ask what you're comfortable sharing and whether your answer depends on who's sitting across the table. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS arrived at Manchester United in February 2024, taking a minority stake that gave them control of the club’s football operations, with a promise to restore the club to the top. Two-and-a-half years later, amid renewed controversy over Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration, the debate is no longer simply about whether INEOS is getting its football decisions right - it is increasingly about whether supporters still believe Ratcliffe is the right person to lead the rebuild.Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From blasting music to putting your feet on seats, inconsiderate behaviour on public buses can now land you a fine of up to $500. But should we really need laws to make us practise basic courtesy? From public transport to hawker centres, we ask whether fines are necessary to keep shared spaces pleasant, or whether we should be better at behaving ourselves without the Government stepping in. Maureen Ow (aka Miss Tam Chiak) from STOMP joins this Singapore Unfiltered episode. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a year after former Singapore national cricket coach Arjun Menon was killed at his home in Malawi, his family is still searching for answers about what happened and who was responsible. But Arjun’s story is also about the life he lived: a brother, friend and coach who left Singapore to help grow cricket in Malawi, and whose impact continues to be felt by the people he met along the way. Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with his sister, Prema Menon, about the brother she remembers, the legacy he left behind, and her family’s continuing search for answers, justice and closure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media has made it easier than ever to call out behaviour we disagree with. But once someone has apologised or acknowledged a mistake, should they be given a second chance? We ask is cancel culture an important way of holding people accountable, or has it become too quick to judge? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine telling the girl who hated PE that she’d one day become an Asian Games champion. Tiffany Teo’s journey from school choir to MMA, through devastating defeat, a three-year competitive drought and thoughts of retirement, has now ended with Singapore’s FIRST gold in Nagoya. We look at the fighter, the comeback and the story behind those emotional tears.READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/from-choir-girl-to-mma-asian-games-gold-how-tiffany-teo-overcame-adversity-to-make-historyJoin Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if something normally experienced through your nose could instead be served on a plate? A limited-time experience in Singapore is turning notes like bergamot, jasmine, grapefruit and vanilla into something you can actually taste. But what exactly is it, what inspired it, and where can you find it? Can Neil follow the clues and figure it out? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who says your competitive years have to be behind you as you get older? Singapore’s masters athletes have been flying the flag at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, competing against athletes from more than 80 countries and bringing home medals in events ranging from race walking and hurdles to the high jump and relays. But behind the medals are years of training, discipline and a determination to keep pushing themselves well into their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. On We Are Family!, we meet some of Team Singapore’s masters athletes, Ms Cassandra Chew, Freelance Producer by day and clutched a bronze for the women's 40 4x100m race and Mr Martin Wong who is a Regional Chief Executive and placed 5th for the men's 55 4 x 100m race to find out what keeps them competing, how sport fits into their lives as they grow older, and what their stories can teach us about staying active, ambitious and young at heart at every stage of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your cue to check your email. How many unread messages are staring back at you? From newsletters you'll never read to promotions you've been meaning to delete, we ask whether your inbox is under control or completely out of hand. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 weeks gone, and the blocks are falling into place...or falling apart, depending on who you support. Who has caught the eye, who has trudged along and who has flattered to deceived? The Final Score runs the rule on the good the bad and the ugly of the Premier League season so far. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She trained hard to be there, but so did everyone else. HYROX world-record holder Joanna Wietrzyk sparked outrage after continuing to race despite suffering bowel incontinence, before later apologising and forfeiting her win. We ask: When does determination cross the line into a lack of consideration for others? And beyond sport, are we sometimes so focused on what we want that we forget how our choices affect everyone around us? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sudden closure of True Fitness and True Yoga has left customers facing substantial losses from unused memberships and personal-training packages. With hundreds of complaints lodged and more than S$600,000 in reported losses shortly after the shutdown, many are asking the same question: Can they actually recover their money? Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with Margaret Yeow, Co-Managing Director at Hoh Law Corporation to understand what happened, how liquidation works, and what legal options are available to consumers. From credit card disputes and unsecured creditor claims to the risks of prepaid packages, we examine what customers should do now and whether Singapore needs stronger safeguards. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.20am for Talk of the Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, AI is already part of our daily routine. It can save time, spark ideas and make life easier but it also raises questions about jobs, privacy and how much we should rely on it. With industry leaders warning AI could kill the entire human species, are you embracing it, or becoming more cautious? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester United's struggles continued - as they left it late to rescue a point against Fulham. Is Carrick already facing unsurmountable pressure to stay in the job? Arsenal too suffered pain at the hands of Brighton, as the reigning champions lost their spotless start to the campaign which gave City the chance to go 3 points clear heading into the international break. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nine-second video of two children sitting on a supermarket floor eating snacks was enough to spark criticism online, with many asking: “Where are the parents?” But how much can one moment really tell us about someone's parenting? We discuss what we should reasonably expect from parents when their kids misbehave in public, whether gentle parenting has changed our ideas of discipline, and when giving parents grace risks becoming giving them a free pass. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you put a price on a 15-carat diamond, a rare Hermès bracelet, or even a pen once owned by Lee Kuan Yew? On this edition of Unusual Jobs, we step inside the world of auction houses with Matthew Elton, Founder and CEO of Hotlotz, and Christopher Lanigan O'Keeffe, Co-Founder and Director of Auctions. We hear what goes into handling some of Singapore’s most closely watched sales, from Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc pen to hundreds of luxury items forfeited in the S$3 billion money laundering case, and find out what it takes to turn an object into a lot worth bidding for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if money suddenly appeared in your bank account from someone you didn't know? Do you leave it alone, try to return it, or worry it's part of a scam? We discuss how you'd react and might be the safest way to handle it if this ever happened to you. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The English Premier League returns for Matchweek 5 this weekend, before the cast takes a pause from domestic football for a 3-week international break. All eyes are on Manchester United AND Tottenham - who will look to put to an end their stuttering starts. Tune in as Zia-ul Raushan spoke to with some Spurs stars in North London, and we put our necks on the line with a round of predictions. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something is making its overseas debut in Singapore this week, bringing more than 200 names together under one roof, including over 100 making their Singapore debut. There’s fashion, design, food, music and plenty more to discover, but first, can Neil and Audrey work out what it is, its rather contradictory name, and where you can find it? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.