Take a bite: In the first episode of 2020, Esquire Singapore’s The Bite podcast makes a comeback with a topic that has gone viral. Our hosts, Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore), Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality) and Debra Langley (fashion and tech consultant), reconvene after a few months to find an infectious disease on their hands (https://www.esquiresg.com/a-list-of-new-greetings-to-lower-exposure-to-the-coronavirus/) —the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).    The...

Take a bite: On this episode, our hosts Norman Tan, editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore and Anita Kapoor, speaker, host and TV personality, are joined by three cast member of Netflix’s first Singapore-focused docu-series, Singapore Social (https://www.netflix.com/sg/title/80245262) —Mae Tan, Sukki Singapora, and Vinny Sharp.   00:00—Introduction Our hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker, host and TV personality) and Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore) share what they’ve been up to since...

Episode 29: The state of film in Singapore   Take a bite: For episode 29 of The Bite podcast, Esquire Singapore’s features editor Wayne Cheong joins as a special co-host alongside main hosts Anita Kapoor and Esquire’s editor-in-chief Norman Tan.    Together with Singaporean director, screenwriter and film producer Anthony Chen of Ilo Ilo (2013) fame, and Yuni Hadi, executive director at Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) (http://sgiff.com) , the group held a riveting discussion on...

Take a bite: Want to buy a pre-owned watch but don't know where to start? For episode 28 of The Bite podcast, we speak to Glenn Meijer, Customer Experience Manager of leading online timepiece reseller Watchbox (https://www.thewatchbox.com/sg/en/home) , about the ins and outs of buying and selling luxury watches online. Editor-in-Chief of Esquire Singapore Norman Tan is joined by two new guest co-hosts—Celine Yap, Esquire's watch editor, and Matt Benfell, personal trainer and host of an...

Trigger warning: Mental illness, suicide    Take a bite: Episode 27 of The Bite podcast is a special one in commemoration of World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Editor-in-Chief of Esquire Singapore Norman Tan and podcast host Debra Langely sit down with Counsellor and Psychotherapist from The Lighthouse Counselling Belinda Lau (https://www.tlhcounselling.com/) , and best-selling author and long-time advocate of mental health Neil Humphreys, to discuss mental health among men.  In the...

Take a bite: For episode 26, Editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore Norman Tan and podcast host Anita Kapoor come together with Emily Kirk, Store Operation Manager of Scoop Wholefoods (https://sg.scoopwholefoods.com/) in Singapore, to find out more about this Australian zero-waste bulk food grocery chain. Scoop Wholefoods, which was founded in 2012 by Emily's parents Jeremy and Bettina Kirk, operates on two defined missions—to improve people's health and well-being, and to safeguard our planet...

Take a bite: With the success of Esquire Singapore's Digital Big Black Book (https://www.esquiresg.com/big-black-book-2019/#page/3) , The Bite hosts, Norman Tan and Benjamin Hopkins, discuss how technology is changing the art and experience of storytelling for consumers and readers. For this episode, the hosts are joined by Janosch Amstutz (https://www.esquiresg.com/janosch-amstutz-of-holome-hologram-technology-mobile-augmented-reality-interview-nikolaj-coster-waldau/) , CEO of HoloMe (who...

Take a bite: For episode 24, Editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore, Norman Tan, and podcast hosts Debra Langley and Anita Kapoor come together to discuss the topic of the day, 'Coming Home' – why Singaporeans leave and their motives to return to their home country, Singapore with dynamic father and son duo, Calvin Soh – Founder of One Kind House and Dylan Soh, Calvin's son, who was the opening speaker of TED X Talks . He is also an active member of One Kind House and is currently studying in...

Take a bite: For episode 23, The Bite podcast by Esquire Singapore has been recorded live from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California.  Editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore, Norman Tan, is joined by three guests—John Ivers, Musical Content and Creation Lead at BandLab; Lareina Ting, iOS Engineer from global video platform Viki; and Michael Del Borello, VP of Engineering from Moleskine Digital Studios—to discuss the announcements at WWDC 2019, as well as the...

**Take a bite:** For episode 22, regular host and editor-in-chief of _Esquire Singapore_, Norman Tan, is joined by a guest co-host Adam Choong—former artist manager of [Tabitha Nauser](https://esquiresg.com/dawn-to-dusk-music-playlist-38-singaporean-r-and-b-singer-musician-tabitha-nauser-dont-let-me-drown/) and editor of culture convention, [_Culture Cartel_](https://esquiresg.com/culture-cartel-a-street-culture-convention-celebrating-toys-streetwear-art-and-tattoos/). Unfortunately (or...

**Take a bite:** In line with Esquire Singapore's April 'Artificial Intelligence' issue—an industry-first that enlisted the help of an AI bot to help write and curate stories for the magazine—we discuss the influence and impact of AI on the future of storytelling with GS Jackson, head project lead for creating AI Editor Squire.   With the return of Ben Hopkins (after a super long hiatus) we start the podcast with the hosts discussing Ben's nutri-ceuticals company,...

**Take a bite:** In line with _Esquire Singapore_'s April 'Artificial Intelligence' issue—an industry-first that enlisted the help of an AI bot to help write and curate stories for the magazine—we discuss the influence and impact of AI on the future of work with Jason Sosa, founder of Blackbox Foundation; a consortium that helps distribute work powered by AI and trust on the blockchain.  We start the podcast with the hosts discussing Warner Music's recent move to sign a record contract with...

**Take a bite:** We discuss setting up an F&B business with Michelin-star restaurateur Alan Yau OBE, and 'maestro' of members club 1880, Gibran Baydoun. We start the podcast with the hosts discussing their end-of-year breaks—before closing the show by reviewing a set of new fragrances for men and women by Bottega Veneta Parfum.  **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality), and Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of _Esquire Singapore_) share what they've...

**Take a bite:** We discuss the pros ad cons of using a digital wealth manager versus traditional human financial advisors with CEO of robo-investing platform Stashaway, Michele Ferrario. We start the podcast with the hosts discussing the Academy Awards 2019—before closing the show by reviewing two sets of new fragrances for men and women. **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality), Debra Langley (fashion and tech consultant), and Norman Tan...

**Take a bite: **We discuss if the 'future is Asian' with Parag Khanna—leading global strategy advisor, world traveller, and best-selling author. The podcast starts with the hosts talking about three recent high-profile Indian weddings before ending with a Secret Santa gift exchange between the hosts.  **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality), Debra Langley (fashion and tech consultant), Benjamin Hopkins (health entrepreneur) and Norman Tan...

**Take a bite:** We discuss the pros and cons of starting a business with your partner.  We dive straight into our topic of the day with our guests Nina and Dmitry Minkov of Hello Chocolate, followed by Nejla Matam-Finn and Michael Finn of The Fifth Collection, to find out if work-life balance is a fact or myth.  We then close the show by reviewing three Christmas desserts from local hotels—Andaz Hotel's Mint Pandan Cake, Park Hotel Pickering's Mini Logcakes, and Grand Hyatt Hotel's...

**Take a bite:** We discuss life coaching, goal achieving and resilience with Andrew Stead—speaker, executive coach and resilience teacher. We start the podcast with the hosts sharing what life advice they would share with their 12-year-old self, before closing the show by reviewing a trio of chocolate bars from Hello Chocolate. **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Debra Langley (fashion and tech consultant), and Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore) share what they've been...

**Take a bite:** We discuss the elements needed to create a trendy destination hotel for digital millennials with Jason Schlabach, Brand Director of [Ryse Hotel](https://esquiresg.com/galleries/ryse-of-marriott-internationals-autograph-collection-is-the-coolest-hotel-in-seoul-to-hit-hongdae/). We start the podcast with the hosts sharing their memorable holidays—before closing the show by reviewing a trio of men's fragrances. **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Benjamin Hopkins (health...

**Take a bite:** This week we discuss the Internet phenomenon Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) with Melinda Lauw, a Singaporean artist, curator and performance creator based in San Francisco who also runs a live ASMR theatrical experience. We start the podcast with a discussion on what stimulates our hosts. The hosts also try ASMR for the first time with guidance from Melinda Lauw. Finally, we close the show by answering questions from Pillow Tok—a conversational card...

**Take a bite:** This week we discuss diet and fitness for the everyday working man and woman with Dan Dubois (personal trainer from [Ultimate Performance](https://upfitness.com.sg/)), [Natalie Dau](https://www.nataliedau.com) (fitness entrepreneur from [Rockstar.fit](http://www.rockstar.fit/)) and [James Yeo](https://sportsnutritionistjames.com) (sports nutritionist from [Core Collective](https://corecollective.sg/)). We start the podcast with a discussion of the latest movies–_A Star Is...

**Take a bite:** This week we discuss data protection with Duncan Brown, General Manager at Shred-it Singapore. We start the podcast with a discussion of [the recent Burberry fashion show in London](https://esquiresg.com/galleries/burberry-by-riccardo-tisci-new-spring-summer-2019-collection-audio-review-london-fashion-week/), and whether you should get your hands on the new [Apple iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series...

**Take a bite:** This week we discuss taking the leap of faith—leaving the corporate world and pursuing one's passion with Dr Thomas A. Morgan, award-winning documentary filmmaker. We also analyse the updated logos for fashion brands—Burberry and Celine: rate it or hate it? And we close the show by answering questions from our social media followers. **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality), Debra Langley (fashion and tech consultant), Benjamin...

**Take a bite:** This week we discuss the issue of representation in [_Crazy Rich Asians_](https://esquiresg.com/quiz-which-crazy-rich-asian-are-you/) and the Psychology of Shopping with Lani Chan, Style Services Manager of [Club 21](https://sg.club21global.com/club21/), as well as resident podcast host Debra Langley, who in her previous life, worked with DKNY Jeans and has consulted with multi-label brands on the intersection of fashion and technology. We close the show by reviewing the new...

**Take a bite:** This week we discuss leadership, mental strength and achieving goals with Rob Roy, an ex-Navy SEAL and author of “The Navy SEAL Art of War: Leadership Lessons from the World's Most Elite Fighting Force”. We also speak to Janissa Ng, Spokesperson of WWF Singapore on the recent Ivory Lane campaign that [broke the Internet](https://esquiresg.com/ivory-lane-wwf-campaign-is-fake-and-esquire-singapore-knew-about-it/). **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker...