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Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: How well do you know your news headlines for June? Try your luck!This week's quiz hones in on some of the news headlines you may have missed from the month of June. Play along and see how you fare!! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-2706 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: How do you pronounce "schedule" in British & American English??English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world - be it in a business, educational or social setting. Throughout the course of history, a split between British and American English developed, leading to different pronunciations of the same words. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore some of these distinctions using everyday words! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/list...2025-06-2607 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Deconstructing the Emotional Freedom Technique, or "tapping"We have all tried different techniques to manage stress and anxiety in our lives, whether it is talk and exposure therapy, physical exercise or making healthy lifestyle choices. You may or may not have heard about a self-help method, "tapping," also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey deconstruct E.F.T., its apparent benefits and why some remain skeptical. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Creatas Video+/Getty Images...2025-06-2506 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Time to test your Father's Day knowledge!On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan's Father's Day knowledge! Play along and see how you fare! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1304 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: What is swimmer's ear and how can you prevent it?Do you enjoy swimming? Good - because it's an excellent full-body exercise. That being said, it can in some instances lead to a not-so-pleasant infection known as Swimmer's Ear? If you haven't heard of it, Emaad and Ryan get you up to speed, and also provide tips for prevention! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1204 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Customs woes? Here is how to dodge issues after a holiday abroad!Have you ever been stopped at customs after a nice, shopping-filled holiday? Breezing through the Green Channel is always a relief - but there are rules you need to follow to make sure you have a good experience once you land at Changi airport. Audrey and Emaad discuss the Straits Times article about the tips you need to know to avoid unnecessary travel trouble. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Kua Chee Siong via The Straits Times...2025-06-0905 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: You are what you eat - and it also affects your sleep!We all have good nights and bad nights when it comes to sleep; but how much do you think diet plays into the quality of your rest? If you’ve been struggling to get a good night’s sleep, experts say - your dinner—or even that sneaky late-night snack—might be partly to blame. Audrey and Emaad discuss tips on what to eat to get yourselves a good snooze! Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo & Music credit: Pixabay...2025-06-0405 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Do you know how Dr. Seuss's name is CORRECTLY pronounced?!?!We talk about or quote famous people (think celebrities, authors, artists) pretty regularly - during conversations with friends, family and at work. But how often are we pronouncing these names correctly? There are more than a handful out there that even the most ardent fans probably haven't gotten right. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into some of the commonly mispronounced star names. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented c...2025-06-0306 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Why are CEOs jumping on the social media video bandwagon??CEOs of big companies are often not the most easily approachable. They typically go about their business behind closed doors, away from the public eye. But that's starting to change. Chief executives are now turning to social media video as a means to connect more deeply with staff, shareholders and investors. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share more! Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSe...2025-06-0205 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: How well do you remember the biggest news headlines from May?As usual, at the last Friday of the month, The Breakfast Show reviews the biggest news headlines of the last few weeks, and what has happened in Singapore and around the world. Play along with the team! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-3007 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Leaving your job? Should you give your bosses a heads up before you officially resign?Are you thinking about leaving your job? If you are, you don’t have to tell us - but should you tell your boss? Here’s a question many professionals struggle with, and it was addressed by ASkST on the Straits Times. Before you hand in your official resignation, should you ever tell your boss in advance - like a heads up? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss their thoughts. Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Audrey Siek Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixaba...2025-05-2906 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Are you pronouncing "hummus" and these other foods correctly?We've all been guilty of butchering the pronunciation of some of our favourite foods in the past before being humbly corrected by our friends, family or Google. On this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad serves up 10 foods for Ryan and Audrey to test their pronunciation skills! Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2807 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: When is it OK to touch a stranger??You may have experienced touching or being touched by a stranger at some point in your life. But when is it ok to do so? Are there certain situations or circumstances that would justify coming into contact with someone you don't know? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share their personal experiences and some expert insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...2025-05-2605 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Here's why gardening can help you live better for longerSometimes, going back to our roots is the best way to recharge and re-energize. There's perhaps no better example of this than spending more time in that back yard (if you have one) and indulging in some gardening. In fact science suggests that having a green thumb can help you live better for longer. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell you more. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of...2025-05-2205 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Matcha, Bubble, Bulletproof - Enjoy a cuppa this International Tea Day!Today’s the perfect excuse to put the kettle on — because it’s International Tea Day! Some of us might think of tea as just your morning pick-me-up or that soothing cup before bed, but tea is more than just a beverage. It’s a drink with history, culture and has had large economic implications on the entire world. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about their favourite teas, famous IPOs, and how different cultures enjoy it. Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek...2025-05-2106 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Commuters who don't use headphones - yay or nay?There are two Gen Z public transport trends that are gaining traction in the UK. Trend #1: train and bus-goers going on a complete digital detox (no phones, tablets, e-books etc) Trend #2: commuters using their devices without headphones Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into them on this edition of Breakfast Bites! Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2005 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Attention travellers - how well do you know your airports?Are you a traveller? How well do you know your airports? Join Emaad and Ryan on this edition of the Breakfast Quiz and see how you fare! Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1605 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Is your job preparing you to become a leader?Are you happy with your job? Would you like to take on more responsibilities? Perhaps even target a leadership position? These are all good questions to ask yourself from time to time. Emaad and Ryan talk about what employees can do - according to the experts - to show more initiative towards building leadership capabilities. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1504 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Apps that can come in handy on your next adventureYour tickets have been booked. You've got your physical packing list checked: clothes, toiletries, shoes, gadgets and any other material necessities. But, given how much time we spend on our smartphones, how about cobbling a digital packing list together? Emaad and Ryan dive into some apps experts say you could find useful for navigation, entertainment, safety and other purposes on your next overseas adventure. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee o...2025-05-1406 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: How good is your knowledge of Europe?In celebration of Europe Day (May 9th), the Breakfast Crew has prepared a quiz that tests your knowledge of this wonderful continent, with questions relating to language, politics, history and even flags! Play along and try your luck! Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0906 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: What does your morning routine look like?What do you do when you wake up? While there is no hard and fast rule about the healthiest way to start one's morning, sleep and circadian rhythm experts do agree on a few ways that can't hurt. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal more! Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0706 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: How do you talk to your children about money?Having an educational conversation with your kids can be a difficult task at the best of times. Which makes talking to them about money at a time where uncertainty is the only constant (be it in the stock markets, or in relation to tariffs, inflation and a possible recession) a challenge to say the least. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss experts' suggestions on how parents can broach this sensitive topic with their offspring without making them feel anxious. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by...2025-05-0606 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Stressed about your schedule? Try these 4 tips!Does life feel too busy? Too much to do, too little time to do it in? If you answered yes to both these questions, this Breakfast Bites edition will be music to your ears. Emaad and Audrey dive into 4 tips you can experiment with to cut out all that schedule stress! Have a listen and give them a try! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/l...2025-04-1706 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: From ‘Choping’ to our ‘Taxi Uncles': Exploring “unofficial” culturesToday is the International Day of Culture; and when we think culture, we often picture those big, grand things. But what about the little quirky things that locals do that may not be in the travel brochures? These customs can really tell you what a place is like. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss “unofficial” cultural habits - which virtually every country or region has. So chope your seats and listen in! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo credit: Kua Chee Siong...2025-04-1505 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Tips to stay safe if you are caught in an earthquakeThe recent deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar at the end of March is a reminder that our safety should never be taken for granted. And it can often be challenging to process what we could do to keep ourselves safe in the chaos and panic-stricken seconds following such situations. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some useful tips! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener f...2025-04-1406 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: What is Tiktok's "cookie challenge" and why has it garnered 49m views??Have you heard of Tiktok's viral "cookie challenge?" If your answer is no, you might want to join another 49 million people and give it a watch. It's about kids, parents, cookies and sharing. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into it! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1105 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: How much screen time do you have daily? Do you need a tech break?Be honest: how many times have you checked your phone today? While many parents are careful about limiting screen time for their kids, a lot of us adults don’t hold ourselves to the same standard. So how should we fix this? A key suggestion is something called the tech break. It’s a simple practice that helps you build healthier habits/ Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss tips on how to give our eyes and brains a break from the screens. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited...2025-04-0906 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Do you carry an emergency travel bag? Here's what you could have in it!Have any of you ever considered taking an emergency travel bag - in addition to checked and other carry-on luggage - on your business and / or pleasure trips? If the answer is no, it might be time to reconsider, because travel mishaps can and do happen. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal some essentials that could come in handy on your next adventure! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsS...2025-04-0805 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Life coaches: Help, Hype or Hustle?After a tough week at work or maybe it was a tough time in your life, have you ever felt like you need a life coach to guide you through life’s chaos? Steve Jobs and Google’s Eric Schmidt famously started working with coaches; but now it’s no longer just for the C-Suite execs. But here’s the question: are they actually helping? Audrey and Emaad discuss the dangers of an unqualified coach. Catch the full article on the Straits Times! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced...2025-04-0706 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: What's the history behind our iconic streets? Find out!We walk on them, ride on them and drive on them. Singapore's iconic streets aren't just a fundamental means of movement for people and goods - they are also an essential part of the nation's social fabric. But how well do you know the history behind our smoothly paved friends? Play along with the Breakfast crew! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSe...2025-04-0405 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Is IKEA pronounced "eye-kee-uh" or "ee-kay-ah"?We've all been guilty of mispronouncing a global consumer brand at some point in our lives. IKEA is one notable example. Porsche is another. The question is, are we aware of it? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal the most commonly mispronounced brands (the two above, included) and the right way to say 'em! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee o...2025-04-0205 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Power banks have come under fire lately. Is yours safe?Do you rely on power banks and chargers as much as we do? Power banks have been getting a bit of bad press lately. And now if you’re flying SIA or Scoot, you can’t use it on the plane anymore. You can still bring them, but you can’t use them, and you can’t charge them either. What’s going on? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss the proper ways to use a power bank, and what you should look out for if you’re in the market for one. Presented by Audrey Siek...2025-04-0105 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Are you washing your feet properly? Here's why you need toWhich part of the body contains more sweat glands per square centimetre of skin than any other? If you guessed feet, bravo! This piece of information suggests that our feet need to be washed not just frequently, but thoroughly, too. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2704 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Can vibration plates really help you lose that excess weight?Anyone who's on the weight loss journey is always looking for surefire ways of losing that unnecessary tummy fat. Bold claims being made on TikTok suggest an unlikely hero in vibration plates. Does it sound too good to be true? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss what's special about these plates and prevailing research about its potential benefits. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Sean Dong, New York Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented co...2025-03-2505 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Do you know what Google, LEGO, Yahoo! and these other acronyms stand for?When we're tired or bored of writing, we often seek ways to economize on space. This is where our abbreviated friends - acronyms - come to the rescue. Most of us are aware of the common ones out there - think Google, LEGO, BMW and Yahoo! - but do we know what they stand for? Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey on these brand names and more on today's acronyms quiz! Try your luck and see how you fare! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by...2025-03-2107 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Help others, be happy - kindness traditions from around the worldHow do you define happiness? Is it self-contained or found through helping others? In many cultures around the world, happiness can be found through some of the simplest acts of kindness. On International Happiness Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore some of these kindness traditions. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2006 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: What is "Good Stress", and what does it look like for you?We’re going to talk about stress. Most of us hear that word and immediately think of negative things that make us anxious, like deadlines, traffic jams and ongoing work woes. But the "PR agent of stress" is trying to flip the script; saying there's something called "good stress" that can boost your stress tolerance and help you thrive! Audrey and Emaad discuss how to start your own routine. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of con...2025-03-1904 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: How healthy are those eggs you consume on a daily basis?Eggs are a staple for millions of diets around the world and it's not a surprise. They're easy to buy, cook, and consume. But how healthy are they? Emaad and Audrey break down some nutritional benefits of eating our oval-shaped friends. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-1704 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Finding it hard to part with sentimental items? Try these tips!Sentimental items are often the most difficult ones to let go of. They evoke so much emotion within us because they are so deeply intertwined with our identity and parting with them can signal the end of important chapters in our lives. Understandably, you may not know where to begin. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some tips compiled by experts on how you can start! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors...2025-03-1305 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Why wait till 65? Young workers are “micro-retiring” to enjoy life!Micro-retirement. If you still don’t know what it is, it’s a big work trend that’s picking up globally! Younger workers are now taking little retirements throughout their careers to travel, explore… and just slow down and enjoy life. Is this something you could see yourself doing? Audrey and Emaad talk about the risks, what they’d do if they had the opportunity to micro-retire! Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener...2025-03-1205 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Have you been lied to for years? Time to debunk some myths!Do mice actually like cheese? Does stretching before a workout help prevent injuries? The truth shall prevail on today’s Breakfast Bites! The world marks Debunking Day today, and the Breakfast Show wants to help dispel some of the world’s most persistent myths. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad busts some myths and shares what they’ve believed all these years. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...2025-03-1105 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: To buy or not to buy? Tips to prevent unnecessary purchases!!Do you, like most of us, get sucked into the online shopping black hole that makes it so easy to buy anything at the touch of a button? Luckily, experts have compiled a handful of tips you can deploy to stop yourself from purchasing things you don't need. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share these tips on Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/li...2025-03-1006 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: International Women's Day trivia - how well versed are you?Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Emaad quizzes Ryan and Audrey on important milestones and symbols and famous female figures in the world of politics and popular culture! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-0707 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: 5 things to avoid if you don't want to pay a visit to the emergency room!Here's something we fear but have probably experienced as least once in our lives thus far: a visit to a hospital emergency room. On this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some doctors' tips on 5 things to avoid if you want to stay out of trouble! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-0605 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: We make 35,000 decisions a day. Do you get overloaded?What’re you having for lunch? What’re you wearing to work today? Should you take the MRT, or get a car? We make quite a lot of choices everyday. So you may not be as surprised by this stat: but according to researchers, the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions a day. And that’s just the remotely conscious ones! There’s a name to that feeling… It is choice overload or decision paralysis. Are you falling prey to too many choices? What does that do for your well being? Audrey and Emaad chat about the effects of choice o...2025-03-0406 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Your boss tells you to reapply for your job, or quit. What do you do?Today, we chat about a dilemma on the job front that some people are facing - having to reapply for the same job they have now, or quit! Why is this happening, and what do you do if you find yourself in this position? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about tips, and what they’d do. Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...2025-03-0404 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: The longest tennis match ever is...ELEVEN hours and 5 minutes!!!On World Tennis Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the origins of this beautiful sport, some of the loudest grunters (or shriekers) that have graced the courts, and the longest tennis match ever!! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-0305 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: February was quite a month! Do you remember the headlines?It’s time to gear up for Friday’s breakfast show quiz! It’s the final day of the month - many things have happened in Singapore (ahem, BUDGET 2025!) and around the world, with world leaders making waves. Audrey quizzes Ryan and Emaad on how much they remember about some of February’s top stories. Let’s see how much you know about these headlines of the past month! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented co...2025-02-2806 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Scent marketing - which brand's smell evokes the most emotion for you?On Anosmia (the loss of the sense of smell) Awareness Day, the Breakfast crew talk about scent marketing, a technique that utilises specific fragrances to influence customer behaviour and enhance the overall customer experience! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2706 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Yay, you were offered a promotion! But what if you don't feel ready?We venture into the workplace for today’s Breakfast Bites. Let’s say you've just been offered a promotion at work - Congratulations! But wait... what if you feel like you’re not ready for it? And, if you decide you don’t want it, how bad would this “setback” be for you and your career? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss the tips shared by AskST, and how to navigate such a situation. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits...2025-02-2605 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Why do Gen Z have a fear of making and receiving phone calls?If you have a fear or anxiety around making and receiving telephone calls, you are very likely suffering from 'telephobia.' It's a problem that is affecting many Gen Z, who have grown accustomed to texting or voice notes instead, and typically associate phone calls with bad news. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey talk about what experts suggest today's youth can do to build confidence ahead of a call. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its...2025-02-2505 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Is your knowledge of languages as good as you say it is?In honour of International Mother Language Day - which promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity - Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's knowledge on all things languages. How well did you fare? Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2106 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: What would your cheat meal look like? Could it have any benefits?We know some famous cheat meal buffs like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. His legendary meals consist of a dozen pancakes, 4 double dough pizzas and 21 brownies! But, look how fit he is! Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss if there could possibly be any benefits to suddenly eating lots of pizza. Can cheat days be OK for those trying to stay fit? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnyst...2025-02-2005 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Should dinner really be the smallest meal of the day??"Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper." Or so the famous saying goes. But is it time to (if you haven't already) revisit and reframe this statement? Studies suggest that there might be some health benefits associated with eating smaller dinners, or at least reducing our nighttime meal portion sizes. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey provide some food for thought. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & Music credits: Pixabay & its...2025-02-1906 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Off the top of your head, what's on the back of our $2 note?With this year’s upcoming Budget, it feels like the perfect time to take a closer look at something we use every day but rarely think about—our Singapore Dollar! From hidden symbols to fascinating stories behind our notes, you might just see your cash in a whole new light after this. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad dive into some fun facts about our money that might surprise you. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its ta...2025-02-1705 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: 6 types of annoying travellers you may come across on a flightWhenever you take to the skies, you just never know what kind of passenger(s) you'll end up sitting next or near to. If they're kind and mind their own business, no complaints. But what about when they're rude, impatient, or inconsiderate? We've surely all encountered at least one of the above aboard an aircraft and it's no surprise then that such passengers are categorised into six annoying groups. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell us more. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Ed...2025-02-1707 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: If you could give yourself a new name for a day, what would it be?What's in a name? Almost everything, apparently. When our parents bestowed this incredible gift upon us, little did they probably realize the impact it would have not just on how we perceive ourselves, but how wider society perceives us. On Get a Different Name Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share the origin stories of their names and offer alternatives that they would tinker with if they had a chance to do it all over again. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Au...2025-02-1306 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Would you throw out a third of your favourite fruit? You probably do.What's the first thing you do when you prepare to eat a banana? You probably peel it. But should you? Research has shown that the peel of a banana, like that of many other fruits (apples, carrots, oranges, mangoes) is not only edible but contains nutrient-dense properties! Emaad and Audrey shed light on some of these properties as well as a few simple recipes you can try at home. Who knows, you might like it! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar E...2025-02-1105 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Rings, pre-nups & rituals, oh my! How much do you know about weddings?Calling all lovebirds: Nearly $7 billion will be spent on marriage and parenthood initiatives in financial year 2026, up from over $4 billion in 2020. In light of this, Emaad quizzes Ryan and Audrey on some interesting tidbits on wedding customs. Why do brides wear white gowns on their big day? Who started the trend of trading rings? You DO it; but do you know why? Play along! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & it...2025-02-0607 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: How do you say Nutella? Is it NOU-tella, NEW-tella, or NUT-ella?!?!On World Nutella Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey talk about the origins of this delectable paste, its secret ingredient (hazelnuts, and the sheer volume of them that are used in each jar) and some strange controversies its maker, Ferrero has run into over the years! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-0505 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Congratulations, you've reached your goal! But... now what?Imagine you've been dedicated to a particular goal for months now. And finally... you did it - you've hit your goal! But after you've hung that plaque up on the wall or posted that accomplishment on LinkedIn, that sense of accomplishment is followed by a burning question: Now what? Emaad and Audrey talk about how they set goals, and how to approach the uncertainty that can follow. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors2025-02-0305 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Can you think of a word starting with the letter 'F' for these 10 categories?In today's Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's ability to conjure up words starting with the letter 'F' across 20 categories - 10 each! Play along and see how you do! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-2407 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Origins of famous sayings like "bite the bullet" & "paint the town red"Do you ever find yourself using phrases such as "bite the bullet" and "paint the town red" and wondering how they even came about? Emaad and Ryan explore the origins of these two famous sayings and a handful more on One-Liners Day! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-2105 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Trump trivia - Steak with ketchup & 12 Diet Cokes a day!?!?!It is no secret that Donald Trump is a maverick. And this doesn't just apply to him politically, but on the personal front too. Trump has famously strange dietary habits, including a preference for fast-food chain restaurants and a penchant for Diet Cokes. Emaad and Ryan delve into some interesting Trump trivia! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...2025-01-2004 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Did you know kites were used to spy on enemies in wartime?On International Kite Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the origins of the kite, their importance during wartimes, and what the kite symbolises for different cultural traditions! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-1404 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Why Finland's children are ahead of the curve on financial literacyThe importance of financial literacy for today's children cannot be stated enough, especially in a 'finfluencer' dominated era, which is still largely unregulated. Finland is setting the benchmark for its own youth in the form of business villages, where kids learn not just how to manage money but how business, the economy and society work as well as how to look for a job. Emaad and Audrey share more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of...2025-01-1004 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: The typing record is 305 words per minute! How close can you get?Who doesn't love the sound of fingers rhythmically hitting the keyboard? On World Typing Day, Emaad and Audrey discuss the origins of the QWERTY keyboard layout, the fastest typer in the world, as well as fun facts like the only country whose name can be typed on one row of a keyboard! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-0805 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Unsustainable fitness trends on social media!New year, new me. That's what most of us are (hopefully) aspiring towards in 2025. And that statement couldn't be truer when it comes to fitness. But experts are cautioning against certain fitness trends that are all the buzz on social media feeds because they feel these trends may not be sustainable. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell you which ones on Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors...2025-01-0604 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Are you good enough to take on this S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G bee??On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad puts Ryan and Audrey's spelling skills to the test in this challenging spelling bee competition! How well did they fare?? Can you do better?? Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-0306 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Protein powders - do we really need them?Protein powders aren't an uncommon sight in people's diets these days. Some use them for muscle-building, others simply as a time-constraint driven meal replacement option. But are they necessary? Who might benefit from consuming them? Are there any downsides? And what should one look out for when shopping for protein powders? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss on Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...2024-12-2305 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: How good is your knowledge of Japan?On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad challenges Ryan and Audrey's knowledge of Japan, a favourite travel destination for many Singaporeans! How well did they fare? Tune in to find out! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-2007 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Google top search trends 2024: Trump, O.J. Simpson, "Inside Out 2" etc..What do Donald Trump, O.J. Simpson and American animated film "Inside Out 2" have in common? All three were among Google's top search trends for 2024! Emaad, Ryan and Audrey shed light on who and what else made the list on this edition of Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1905 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: 2024 Firsts - LeBron James and son Bronny play in an NBA game together!!What are some things you accomplished for the first time in 2024 that you're proud of? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share their 2024 firsts and five other fascinating ones from all walks of life around the globe! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1705 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Afraid of flying? Fear not - these tips could help!Despite being statistically one of the safest modes of transportation, aerophobia, or a severe fear of flying, still grips millions around the world. Thankfully, there are some tips that can help you combat this fear - from breathing techniques, and apps that can both help normalize surprising airplane noises inflight and forecast turbulence, to exposure therapy, these tips. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented comm...2024-12-1305 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: To throw or not to throw...how long can leftovers be stored?When we cook, we like to do a good job, and sometimes that means preparing more food than you actually need. It's common to keep the leftovers for a day (or four) but it also raises important questions: how long can these leftovers be stored for? how can you tell if your leftovers have gone south? Tune in to Breakfast Bites with Emaad, Ryan and Audrey to find out! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its...2024-12-1105 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Nobel Prize Day - did you know that each recipient receives a 24-karat gold medal!?!?It's that time of the year again, where we honour some of the greatest minds on the planet and bestow them with a coveted Nobel Prize. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey take us through 2024's winners across various categories, including Economics, Peace and Literature! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1006 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Quiz: Can you complete these famous quotes??On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad challenges Ryan and Audrey to a game of "Fill in the Blanks," where they must guess final word of 7 incomplete quotes from famous personalities throughout history. Let the games begin! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0606 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Does budgeting feel burdensome to you? Try "intuitive" spending instead!Most financial experts would suggest that budgeting is a prudent way to keep track of one's spending habits. And rightly so. But budgeting can often feel burdensome, especially if you feel restricted when doing so. If this is the case for you, perhaps "intuitive" spending is the way to go. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...2024-12-0505 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Want to build more trust with someone? Eat the same food together!What do Chinese New Year, Christmas, and New Year's have in common? Well typically, they involve lots of people, and lots of food! That's right - feasting together in groups is universal, and powerful too. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss why that is as well as the origins of sharing grub! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/l...2024-12-0305 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: When is a dupe an appropriate gift?According to surveys, buying a dupe - short for duplicates - has risen to the top of this year's holiday wish lists. It turns out there are certain occasions wherein purchasing a dupe of a premium product can be beneficial. So when is a dupe an appropriate gift? And how can one conduct dupe due diligence to avoid disappointment? Emaad and Audrey explore! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsS...2024-11-2904 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Recruitment companies are encouraging candidates to use AI for job applicationsRecruitment companies are now openly encouraging candidates to embrace AI to aid in writing CVs and cover letters to aid them in the job application process. What are some of the AI tools businesses are offering and what do experts say about how effectively applicants can make use of AI-generated content to stand out from the crowd? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors2024-11-2703 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Antibiotics causing an unhealthy gut? Try these foods!It's never fun when your doctor has run out of options to treat your illness and resorts to prescribing you that dreaded course of antibiotics. After all these drugs can have some negative effects on the health of your gut bacteria. Fortunately, there are foods that you can consume that help restore gut health back to 100%. Tune in to Emaad, Ryan and Audrey on Breakfast Bites to find out what they are! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar 2024-11-2504 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Hot showers - relaxing, but may damage your skin and hair!If you're reading this, you're most likely a fan of hot showers, which work wonders for muscle relaxation, improved mood and higher quality sleep, among other things. But have you ever questioned whether this indulgence is good for your skin and hair? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey investigate further! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2204 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: These songs by Coldplay and Adele can improve your mental health!!On World Mental Health Day, Emaad and Ryan discuss the power of music and its ability to reduce everyday stress and anxiety! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-1004 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Bhutan's fascinating vinyl record postage stamps!!!On World Post Day, Emaad and Ryan explore the history of the postage stamp and take a trip down memory lane to re-live some creative stamps issued in Germany and Bhutan! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0905 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: China's unemployed youth are "retiring" to the countryside!?China's struggling economy has had one costly consequence - a rising youth unemployment rate. Fed up with the lack of job opportunities in urban cities, the country's Gen Z and millennials are increasingly publicizing their discontentment, documenting their rural day-to-day "retirement" lives on social media. Emaad and Ryan dive deeper into this growing trend. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0805 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Cotton balls could be the solution for your foot blisters!!On World Cotton Day, Emaad and Ryan delve into the origins of this valuable material, its common properties, and some creative uses of cotton balls to trouble-shoot everyday issues! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0705 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Three questions you should never ask on a first date!If you're reading this, chances are you have been on several first dates. These occasions can be exciting, but also daunting, when you aren't sure of the direction the date is going in. And that is sometimes down to the line of questioning that both parties adopt. The CNBC team compiled a list of THREE questions you should never ask on a first date. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss whether they agree or disagree with this list! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Ed...2024-10-0205 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Do you get lost in translation? These world leaders did too...On International Translation Day, Emaad takes Ryan and Audrey down memory lane and shares examples of famous world leaders who made verbal gaffes as a result of their unintentional mistranslations on the part of their interpreters. Have a listen! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-3005 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Bollywood - the film industry that draws in 3 billion viewers globally!Bollywood movies have it all - perfectly choreographed song-and-dance routines; plenty of drama and action; and larger-than-life heroes. But how did this film industry, whose films are watched by 3 billion people around the world, rise to prominence? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey answer this question on World Bollywood Day! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2405 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: World Cleanup Day - a Chinese company feeds food waste to cockroaches!On World Cleanup Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into some unique initiatives companies around the world have embarked on to minimize or eliminate food waste! Tune in to Breakfast Bites to find out more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2005 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Did you know that some species of bamboo can grow up to 4cm per hour?Bamboo is often referred to as the "green gold," and for good reason too. It is a highly versatile (and also the fastest growing) plant that can thrive in diverse climates, and is being increasingly utilized for several purposes (in food, to construct homes, as an effective method for carbon sequestration, for example). Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain more on Breakfast Bites to mark World Bamboo Day. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors2024-09-1805 min
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekBreakfast Bites: Are you a "sleepmaxxer"? Be careful, it may backfire!The increased awareness around getting better quality sleep has given rise to a multi-billion dollar slumber industry worldwide, with a plethora of wearable devices, mouth tapes, nostril expanders and jaw straps available to the public. But it has also given rise to "sleepmaxxers" - netizens who are obsessive about sleep and proudly display the extreme lengths they will go to in pursuit of better shut-eye - online. Experts warn that this kind of behaviour can have negative impacts on individuals, likening it to orthorexia, an obsessive fixation with healthy eating. Emaad, Ryan and...2024-09-1605 min
Wellness By DesignHolistic Kids Share Health Tips with Ansari Boys | Jane HoganDownload my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle Download my free 3M Morning Guide here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/mornings ********************* Protect yourself from harmful EMFs with the Harmoni Pendant. Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni ********************* Did you know that the Ansari boys—Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim—have been hosting the Holistic Kids Show podcast since 2021 with a mission of “kids empowering kids”? Their energy and enthusiasm have earned them invitations to speak at major health even...2024-03-2836 min
Let's Talk Social InnovationEpisode 1 (ft. Emaad Khan) - Spread the Love, Mental Health, and Immigration
In this first episode of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we sit down with Emaad Khan, founder of the Spread the Love Projects. We will dive into how the project came to be, Emaad's upbringing, and the link between mental health and immigrant families.
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Sports Law Sage PodcastJourney From CS:GO to the FIFA: My Experience as an E-Sports Player w/ Emaad Ahmed | Sports Law Sage Podcast Ep. #7 | Host: Tushar KatheriaSports Law Sage Podcast Ep. #7 w/ Emaad Ahmed | Host: Tushar Katheria
In the #seventhepisode of the #SportsLawSagePodcast, powered by the Sports Lawyer Masterclass, we have our guest Emaad Ahmed from India. He is a professional e-sports player in FIFA. He represented the NorthEast United FC in eISL.
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This Masterclass gives you an in-depth understanding of the laws governing the sports industry, it also provides you with concrete and practical advice to help you gain experience, build a network and start to develop your career...2022-04-1729 min
Diaries of Social Data Research9. Reddit Debates and Interdisciplinary Multilingualism with Emaad ManzoorOur guest on this episode is Emaad Manzoor, an Assistant Professor of Operations and Information Management at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Along with George H. Chen, Dokyun Lee, and Michael D. Smith, he wrote "Influence via Ethos: On the Persuasive Power of Reputation in Deliberation Online" which is currently under review at Management Science.
Emaad illuminates this project's long journey, from manually-labeling argumentation schemas, to using observational data from Reddit, to designing experiments. He talks with us about how Economics and NLP can learn from one another and the importance of "interdisciplinary multilingualism" in highlighting different...2021-11-2852 min
Vaguely FamiliarEmaad Paracha talks about Aliens, Astrophysics and The Currency Project | Episode #43In this episode, the boys sit down with friend and Astrophysicist, Emaad Paracha. Emaad has gone around the world with his Currency Project, photographing famous architectural sights that have wound up on national currency. He is also an astrophysicist, very keen on looking into the stars and finding out where we came from. ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vaguelyfamiliar/message2021-09-2853 min
Staked PodcastInterview with Emaad Pervez (@Emmad_is)I had the pleasure of sitting down with #Decred community member Emmad Pervez (@emmad_is). Emaad is new to the crypto Twitter scene and came across my timeline after tweeting some bullish Decred posts. Emaad is an entrepreneur, crypto enthusiast, and intrapreneur at Metal Pay.
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Beyond the Present Podcast#130 - Emaad Paracha: Physics, Currencies, UBI & The Quest For DecentralizationIn this episode of the BTP podcast, Emaad joins Pouya in a free form conversation around topics such as Physics, world currencies, crypto currencies and a decentralized banking system and an idea of world UBI.
Emaad is an Astrophysicist with a passion for technology
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