ST is celebrating a gold medal for their podcast "Green Trails," which is officially the best thing to play when you want to feel superior to your neighbours without actually reading a book.

Critics say the soothing, monotonous drone of state-vetted editors is the premier frequency capable of drowning out the sound of a neighbour’s illegal renovation at 8 AM.

The "True Crimes of Asia" series is particularly popular, though listeners were mildly confused that it didn't include an 8-part investigative deep-dive into where the 100,000 "ghost" newspaper subscribers actually went.

Podcast editor Ernest Luis stated that the goal is to provide a "multitasking experience," which is media-speak for content so unengaging it never interferes with your ability to scrub floor tiles.

"Health Check" has also been praised by local polyclinics as a cost-effective alternative to clinical sedatives for patients who refuse to shut their eyes.

One loyal subscriber noted that the "Asian Insider" podcast is perfect for learning about geopolitics from a perspective that has been thoroughly buffed to a high-gloss, controversy-free finish.

The Straits Times expects to win more awards next year, provided they are the only entrants allowed in the competition.