Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

  1. 17H AGO

    Saturday Mornings: Bigger Than Bugs: ArtScience Museum’s Giant Insects & the Science Behind Their Secret Worlds

    Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys step into a world where insects tower over us. Joining us in the studio are Honor Harger, Vice President of the ArtScience Museum, and Foo Maosheng, Curator of the Cryogenic Collection and Insecta Senior Scientific Officer at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. They take us inside Insects: "Microsculptures Magnified", ArtScience Museum’s first major exhibition of the year and the Southeast Asian debut of award‑winning photographer Levon Biss. Thirty seven magnification portraits created in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, the exhibition transform beetles, flies, wasps, and other tiny creatures into monumental artworks up to seven feet tall. Colours, textures, and anatomical structures invisible to the naked eye are revealed in astonishing detail. Beyond the art, the exhibition invites visitors to dig deeper into the natural world through interactive displays, real specimens, and behind‑the‑scenes insights into Biss’ meticulous photographic process. Maosheng shares how Singapore’s own insect biodiversity—often misunderstood or dismissed as “pests”—plays essential roles in our ecosystems, and how public education can help shift perceptions and even overcome fears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  2. Saturday Mornings: “Force Majeure" & Final Acts: Tracie Pang on Pangdemonium’s New Premiere and the Company’s Last Season

    18H AGO

    Saturday Mornings: “Force Majeure" & Final Acts: Tracie Pang on Pangdemonium’s New Premiere and the Company’s Last Season

    This week on MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Sit‑Down, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome Tracie Pang, co‑founder of Pangdemonium and director of their latest production, "Force Majeure", opening at the Victoria Theatre from 6–15 March. In this world‑premiere adaptation by award‑winning playwright Stephanie Street, Force Majeure reimagines Chekhov’s Three Sisters for our time. The play follows three sisters and their brother—each yearning for a different life, each wrestling with love, loss, longing, and the quiet heartbreak of dreams deferred. Friends, lovers, and strangers drift in and out of their world, offering hope, disruption, and the possibility of rediscovering life again… even if it means tearing the family apart. With its blend of beauty, humour, and emotional truth, the production speaks to anyone who has ever felt stuck between who they are and who they hope to become. This premiere marks Pangdemonium’s final year. Tracie reflects on why the company is choosing to close this chapter after 14 years of bold, socially resonant theatre and what it means to end on their own terms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  3. Saturday Mornings International News Review: Royal Scandal, Tariff Deals & Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Steve Okun Breaks Down a Turbulent Week in Global Affairs

    23H AGO

    Saturday Mornings International News Review: Royal Scandal, Tariff Deals & Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Steve Okun Breaks Down a Turbulent Week in Global Affairs

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to unpack global developments that reveal how fast the political and economic landscape is shifting. We begin with the Prince Andrew–Epstein shockwave throughout the UK, US and beyond. Steve looks at the political, legal and diplomatic implications of this unprecedented moment, and what it says about accountability among the rich and powerful. We also examine President Trump’s newly launched “Board of Peace”, a high‑profile initiative with many unanswered questions. Steve breaks down what the board is designed to do—and what it may actually achieve. Finally, we reflect on the legacies of Robert Duvall, the Hollywood icon behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, and Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights giant whose influence shaped generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  4. Saturday Mornings: The Nature Society Singapore on Saving Paya Lebar’s Green Spaces

    FEB 15

    Saturday Mornings: The Nature Society Singapore on Saving Paya Lebar’s Green Spaces

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s Wide World Segment, Saturday Mornings Show  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys are joined by Tony O’Dempsey, spokesman for the Nature Society Singapore (NSS), and Albert Liu, Assistant Director (Conservation), to unpack an important environmental questions facing Singapore’s future: What happens to our green spaces when Paya Lebar Air Base is redeveloped? With redevelopment slated to begin in the 2030s, NSS has submitted a proposal urging the Urban Redevelopment Authority to retain 31% of the area—389 hectares—as green spaces. This includes forest patches, parkland, ponds, marshes, and one of Singapore’s last large “wild growth” landscapes stretching from the Serangoon River Forest to Tampines Quarry. Why this area matters: It is the largest near‑contiguous wild growth habitat in the northeast. It supports over 150 bird species, including migrants and woodland‑dependent species. It contains ecological “sources and sinks” that cannot be replaced by narrow green connectors. Its biodiversity value exceeds even the footprint of Tengah Forest Town. We explore whether retaining a third of the land is realistic, how ecological connectivity can be preserved, and what the trade offs that Singapore must make. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  5. Saturday Mornings: 200 Years at Sea: The Stories Behind Singapore’s Oldest Yacht Club

    FEB 15

    Saturday Mornings: 200 Years at Sea: The Stories Behind Singapore’s Oldest Yacht Club

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s Singapore Home Brew, Saturday Mornings Show  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys dive into two centuries of maritime history with Mr Balakrishnan B, Commodore of the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC)—Singapore’s oldest recreational club and one of Asia’s most storied yacht clubs. Celebrating its 200‑year milestone, RSYC’s history reads like a sweeping Singapore epic: royal visits from British monarchs, daring WWII escape voyages, long‑lost trophies rescued from wartime chaos, and the club’s remarkable post‑war revival. Commodore Balakrishnan shares how RSYC not only survived the Japanese Occupation but went on to shape sailing as a national sport—producing Olympic sailors, founding key sporting bodies, and hosting Singapore’s longest‑running regatta. We explore the club’s evolution from colonial-era prestige to a modern, inclusive maritime community. From its architectural heritage and multicultural leadership to its role in nation‑building—marked by President Yusof Ishak becoming its first Singaporean Patron in 1967—RSYC mirrors Singapore’s own transformation. Commodore Balakrishnan also offers a look at RSYC today: its marina, hotel, sailing programmes, community initiatives, and the vision behind its #RSYC200 Bicentennial celebrations, including the Charity Gala attended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  6. Saturday Mornings: Newsroom to Nation Builders: How Nutgraf Became the Storytellers Behind Singapore’s Political Biographies and More

    FEB 15

    Saturday Mornings: Newsroom to Nation Builders: How Nutgraf Became the Storytellers Behind Singapore’s Political Biographies and More

    This week on MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Sit‑Down on the Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak with the trio behind one of Singapore’s most influential storytelling powerhouses: Peh Shing Huei, Aaron Low, and Sue‑Ann Chia, co‑founders of Nutgraf. What began in 2015 as a small “writers‑for‑hire” outfit run by three former Straits Times journalists has grown into an award‑winning strategic content agency trusted with some of Singapore’s most significant political biographies—including the two‑volume autobiography of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, Neither Civil Nor Servant: The Philip Yeo Story, and a long list of national‑level publications. The founders share how a simple business model—just the three of them writing everything themselves—evolved into a 23‑person agency producing videos, social media campaigns, strategic communications, and thought‑leadership content. Along the way, Nutgraf became the go‑to team for capturing complex policy stories, institutional histories, and the personal journeys of Singapore’s political heavyweights. We explore how they earned the trust to tell these stories, what it takes to write about leaders who shaped the nation, and how content consumption has changed over the past decade.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  7. Saturday Mornings: 7 Marathons, 7 Days, 7 Continents: The Extraordinary Human Stories Behind The World Marathon Challenge

    FEB 15

    Saturday Mornings: 7 Marathons, 7 Days, 7 Continents: The Extraordinary Human Stories Behind The World Marathon Challenge

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Morning Sit‑Down, Saturday Mornings Show  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys  we celebrate three remarkable individuals who pushed the limits of human endurance for causes far bigger than themselves. Joining us in the studio are Rob Schimek, Maria Sahota, and Lincoln Bode—all fresh from completing The World Marathon Challenge an astonishing challenge to run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. Rob and Maria share their journey running full marathons to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, and Lincoln completed 7 half‑marathons in honour of his father and to support Parkinson’s research. They all reflect on the physical and emotional toll of racing from Antarctica to Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and North America—all within a single week. Their story is one of grit, purpose, and the power of community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  8. Saturday Mornings: Love, memory & the Stories We Forget - Inside A Singapore Dementia Story with Lien Foundation & Dementia Singapore

    FEB 7

    Saturday Mornings: Love, memory & the Stories We Forget - Inside A Singapore Dementia Story with Lien Foundation & Dementia Singapore

    This week on Saturday Sit‑Down, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys shine a spotlight on a powerful new film anthology that brings dignity, nuance, and humanity to one of Singapore’s most urgent social issues: dementia. We’re joined by Don Mendoza from Dementia Singapore, Michelle Chua, Executive Producer at the Lien Foundation, and filmmaker Gavin Lim, director of Another Go (重围). Together, they introduce “A Singapore Dementia Story”, a collection of five short films premiering at Temasek Shophouse. Featuring a stellar local cast—including Tan Kheng Hua, Lim Shi‑Ann, Peter Yu, Alaric Tay, Onn Shu Ann, Suhaimi Yusof, and A. Panneeirchelvam—the anthology explores the lived realities of dementia through genres as varied as romance, comedy, animation, drama, and thriller. We discuss how these films challenge stereotypes, reveal the unseen emotional labour of caregiving, and portray dementia not only as a medical condition but as a deeply human experience. From Gavin Lim’s uplifting drama Another Go, to Andie Chen’s romantic‑comedy‑infused What Day Is It?, each film draws from real stories and extensive conversations with caregivers and persons living with dementia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

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