Vinyl record collecting and the art of playing vinyl records on turntables is still very much alive in Singapore and in many parts of the world. Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Ben Chia, the Founder & Owner of Absolute Records - a vinyl record shop (Address: 6 Ubi Rd 1, #06-09 Wintech Center, Singapore 408726).
Find out how Ben Chia started this business of selling vinyl records. Ben shares why people collect vinyl records and provides you with insights to vinyl pressing (the process of creating physical vinyl records).
What is the appeal in playing vinyl records in terms of its sound experience?
In today's world, what kind of vinyl record collectors has Ben Chia met at Absolute Records?
How does Ben choose what to stock at Absolute Records?
Which is Ben's favourite vinyl record album cover?
What makes the best combination when it comes to hi-fi equipment to enjoy music from vinyl records?
Did you know that Ben Chia was a guitarist in the local band The Black Sun in the early 1990s? Driven by passion, the band members even financed their own debut album.
Get to know Ben Chia, Founder & Owner of Absolute Records on this podcast.
Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview.
This interview was first heard on the radio show "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

ABSOLUTE RECORDS
Website absoluterecords.com.sg
Instagram @absoluterecords.sg
Address: 6 Ubi Rd 1, #06-09 Wintech Center, Singapore 408726
Whatsapp/Phone Fred +65 94241721 Marc +65 91516633

ONE FM 91.3
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SIMON LIM
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@onefm913 @sphmediasg @absoluterecords.sg #vinylrecords #vinylrecordstore #vinylrecordshop #turntables #styluscartridges #hifi #vinylalbums #singaporerecordstore #absoluterecords #artofsound #vinylrecordcollection @awediosg. #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

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Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Chef Milind Sovani, Culinary Director of Bhoomi at Claymore Drive and Masalaa Bar at East Coast Road.
Chef Milind is recognized in Singapore as the chef who changed the way people look at Indian cuisine, with his redefined & refined modern Indian cuisine. He has a wealth of experience - including revamping the menu at Rang Mahal and being the Chef & Owner of two fine dining restaurants in India. Chef Milind Sovani was also the Chef & Director of the one Michelin star restaurant “The Song Of India".
In his early years, Chef Milind Sovani was Chef to two Prime Ministers of India - Mrs Indira Gandhi and Mr. Rajiv Gandhi.
Get to know Chef Milind Sovani and learn more about Bhoomi at Claymore Drive and Masalaa Bar (a restobar) at East Coast Road. How has travelling in India and other parts of the world influenced his overall cooking style and choice of flavours? What inspired Chef Milind Sovani to become a chef and how did it all begin for him?
Chef Milind Sovani will also be sharing some very personal advice on life and running a restaurant business.
Be inspired by Chef Milind Sovani. Download this podcast and enjoy listening to this interview.
This interview was first heard on the radio show "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

BHOOMI
Website bhoomi.sg
Instagram @bhoomi.singapore

MASALAA BAR
Website masalaabar.com
Instagram @masalaabar.singapore

ONE FM 91.3
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@onefm913 @sphmediasg @bhoomi.singapore. @masalaabar.singapore @chefmilindsovani @awediosg. #bhoomisg #masalaabarsg. #bhoomi. #modernindiancuisine. #finedining #restaurantssg. #foodsg. #indianfood. #fineindianfood. #chefmilindsovani
#indianheritage. #indianculture #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

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On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Irwan Shah, Founder of Tageh and Oh My Jellie. Irwan gives you insights to his heritage, culture and shares his favourite things about Singapore. He also reveals what makes him feel uniquely Singaporean.
What does Irwan think is one custom or tradition that Singaporeans should continue to practice in order to preserve our cultural identities or uniquely Singaporean identity?
Irwan will talks about the delicious snacks under his Tageh label - muruku, traditional bangkit, peanut brittle bars and rice crispies. He also lets you in on how he creates his 3D jelly cakes for his jelly cake business called Oh My Jellie. These beautiful 3D confections look like those classical glass paperweights our parents or grandfathers used to place on their office table.
It is an especially interesting interview as Irwan shares about heritage, culture and his favourite things about Singapore.
This interview was first heard on the radio show "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore. Download this interview and enjoy the conversation between Simon Lim and Irwan Shah.

TAGEH
Instagram @tageh_sg

OH MY JELLIE!
Instagram @ohmyjellie_sg

ONE FM 91.3
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SIMON LIM
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@onefm913 @sphmediasg @tageh_sg @ohmyjellie_sg @ewanshah26 #sg60 #sg60celebration #snack #snacks #singaporeheritage. #sgheritage #sgfoods @awediosg. #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

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In order for civilisation to advance to a higher level, we need to eradicate biasnessness and find more ways to integrate ex-offenders and society. On this podcast, Simon Lim features two ex-offenders who are making a difference in their own lives and the community through music - Ridzwan Latiff and Upu Jaldairie.
Ridzwan and Upu each have a story to share about being ex-offenders and their experiece in receiving a music education programme at Changi Prison. What did they discover about the music education programme and about themselves.
How has society changed in their perception of ex-offenders?
Ridzwan and Upu are also part of AMPLIFY - a ground-up initiative to spread awareness about music and ex-offenders.
Get to know Ridzwan Latiff and Upu Jaldairie and hear how music education as well as performing as a singer/musician in a band has empowered them and is inspiring others to allow music to touch lives.

RIDZWAN LATIFF
Instagram @ridzwanlatiff

UPU JALDAIRIE
Instagram @sleek.trendy.cut.upu

Red Dot August 2025
Voices from Within - By AMPLIFY (Singapore)
Sunday 17th August 2025, 7pm & 8.15pm (30mins per performance)
Venue: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade (Free Admission)
Summary: Voices from Within features original songs by the band members of AMPLIFY, highlighting some of their personal struggles, aspirations, and hopes for healing and second chances.
Details:esplanade.com/whats-on/

Intune Music intunemusic.com.sg

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@onefm913 @sphmediasg @ridzwanlatiff @sleek.trendy.cut.upu #musicheals #exoffenders #changiprison #musiceducation #amplifyvoices. #musictransformslives #singersandmusicians #singer #musician
@awediosg. #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

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Mocktails have had a dramatic increase in popularity and it's a trend that'll continue to grow in our health-conscious and health-aware society. On this podcast, Simon Lim features Gigi Ng, Founder & Master Tea Blender of Gifel Tea™ and Tea Judge of the World Tea Championship. Why are tea mocktails becoming increasing popular? Gigi shares some ideas for mocktails that you can easily make.
Learn from Gigi about tea mocktail pairing with Asian food and fine European cuisine.
Are you a man who wants a mocktail that is manly in presentation and taste? Listen to Gigi's solution.
What if you are someone who wishes to impress your guests at home by creating your own blend of tea mocktail but you don't have a mixologist? Hear from Master Tea Blender of Gifel Tea™ Gigi Ng on what is modern and trendy.
If you work for a government organisation or multi-national company and would like to organise a private event featuring a Mocktail Bar to offer tea mocktails, find out how you can easily partner with Gifel Tea™.
Perhaps you manage a hotel or a F&B establishment and you would like to introduce tea mocktails or tea, what are some important considerations when making a selection of teas?
Find out all this and more in this podcast featuring Gigi Ng, Founder & Master Tea Blender of Gifel Tea™ and Tea Judge of the World Tea Championship.
Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview. This interview was first heard on the radio show, NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

@onefm913 @sphmediasg @gifeltea #teamocktails #teamocktail #teas #teablend #mocktailblends #teasommelier #mocktail #mocktails #gifeltea #gifelteasg #mocktailbar #nonalcoholic @awediosg. #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

GIFEL TEA™
Website gifeltea.com
Instagram@gifeltea
Email contact@dreiheithouse.com

ONE FM 91.3
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On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Louisa Lee, Co-Founder of Avantir Wellness. Louisa and her team of coaches have a mission to inspire you to follow a path of better overall health and well-being.
If you consume coffee daily and find that the spike in energy does not last but your body 'crashes' instead, what can Avantir Wellness do for you?
Many people don't get quality sleep. If you suffer from intermittent sleep nightly, hear from Louisa what you can do for sleep enhancement.
Most of us lead a fairly sedentary lifestyle - i.e. we are seated at work for long hours and we don't get to exercise as much as we would like to. Louisa will be sharing about a particular technology that can help in muscle strengthening, toning and firming.
Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy appears to be the buzzword in the wellness industry. What is Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy? What are its benefits?
Simon Lim finds out plenty in the area of wellness from Louisa Lee, the Co-Founder of Avantir Wellness.
Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview. This interview was first heard on the radio show "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

AVANTIR WELLNESS
Address: 451 Joo Chiat Road, #02-13 Katong Point, Singapore 427664
Website avantirwellness.com
Instagram @avantirwellness
Phone 88520279
Email team@avantirwellness.com

LOUISA LEE
Instagram @louisalee

ONE FM 91.3
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@onefm913 @sphmediasg @avantirwellness @louisalee #avantirwellness #renew #bodyhealth @awediosg. #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

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Simon Lim features Arthur Choo, Founder of A.I.R Technology. Arthur is one of today's generation of entrepreneurs who stays relevant and creative by expanding their business offerings. Arthur's latest addition to his business is A.I.R Technology, where he specialises in developing rhythm-based mobile applications. His company’s first rhythm game application is Air Drumming - airdrum.sg
Why would anyone want to try out Air Drumming? Which communiity would it serve? How is Air Drumming being positioned in the marketplace? What is Air Drumming's unique potential and what are its possiblities?
Download and enjoy listening to this interview. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

Air Drumming
airdrum.sg

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Have you heard of paramedical tattooing for women who have removed their breasts and had breast reconstruction (due to breast cancer)?
On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Michele Khoo, the Founder & Owner of COVERS. At COVERS, Michele provides paramedical tattooing to recreate 3D nipples and areolas on women who have had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction as a result of breast cancer.
What exactly is involved in this kind of paramedical tattooing?
How long can the 3D nipple colours last? And how often does a client need to do a touch-up?
Immediately after undergoing a paramedical tattooing session for these 3D nipples, what are some do's and don'ts a client should bear in mind?
What led Michele to venture into the business of paramedical tattooing for breast cancer survivors?
Find out what Michele learned at the Australian Cosmetic Tattoo College in Brisbane, Australia.
Get to know Michele Khoo, the Founder & Owner of COVERS who helps breast cancer survivors (who had a mastectomy) regain their self-confidence and body positivity with paramedical tattooing. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

COVERS (By Michele Khoo)
Website coversparamedicaltattooing.com
Email: coversparamedical@gmail.com

ONE FM 91.3
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SIMON LIM
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@onefm913. @sphmediasg #michelekhoo. #paramedicaltattooing. #breastcancersurvivors. #bcfsg. #breastcancersurvivor. #areolas #areolastattoo. #breastcancer. #paramedical. #covers. #scars. #scar. #bodypositivity #mastectomyrecovery #mastectomy @awediosg. #nightswithsimon #radiodj. #nightswithsimonlim #radiosingapore #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj #announcer #radiosingapore #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは.

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