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The Debrief with Dane is your daily dose of entertainment and information! The show brings you the day's magazine news, quirky stories from around the world, and big interviews with fascinating guests. Catch up with the latest news updates from the ARN news centre, while enjoying a mix of entertainment and insightful conversations.
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Episodes
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A Formula 1 Insider
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Debrief kick off the start of the official testing session ahead of the new F1 season by chatting with British motorsport engineer and presenter for F1 TV, Ruth Buscombe. Ruth shares all with Dane and Sana including what makes a great driver, and her predictions for this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is an AI Actress Still an Actress
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Dane and Sana speak with Eline Van Der Velden the creator behind Tilly Norwood an AI actress, the first of her kind that sent Hollywood into a frenzy. A controversial conversation that splits opinions in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Worlds Toughest Row in 38 Days
Monday, 9 February 2026
Dane and Sane speak to Jess Smiles and Beth Murphy, two friends from the UK who recently smashed the world record for female rowing. The pair crossed the finished line after rowing 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The journey is considered as one of the hardest endurance events on earth. They share the good, bad and ugly parts of their achievement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is AI About To Replace Your Doctor?
Thursday, 5 February 2026
The Debrief dig deep on the new Open AI feature within Chat GPT focussed solely on your health. Dane and Sana were joined in studio by Evan Kraus, Chief Operating Officer of APCO worldwide looking after the organisations AI Communications Lab as well as Dr Kotecha who shared her positive views on AI and health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Mind of a Human Calculator
Thursday, 5 February 2026
The Debrief in conversation with Scott Flansburg aka the ‘Human Calculator’. Prepared for your mind to be blown and for you to see numbers in a completely different way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Earth to Orbit: Life as an Astronaut
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
The Debrief speak to retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield who flew on three space missions over his amazing career. Chris shared his insights with Dane and Sana on the launch of Artemis II and the new trend of astronaut tourism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thinking Like a Dragon
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
The Debrief in conversation with Piers Linney MBE and former Dragons Den. Piers gives some major business insights, what it’s been like to grow several hugely successful businesses and also his latest business launch in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sold: Power, Ego, and Million-Dollar Sales
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Dane, Sana and Ellis hear from Sotheby's highly sought after auctioneer Phyllis Kao and what it takes to be one of the best in the business. From pristine art to dinosaur fossils Phyllis's auction house energy has picked up major attraction across social media platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Millions in Memorabilia
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
The Debrief catch up with Ken Goldin from the 'King of Collectibles'. Ken tells us all about his empire and what collectables have sored over the years and what we should look out for. He talks all things TV show to real life in the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Butler School Is Real
Thursday, 22 January 2026
The Debrief are joined by Robert Wennekes the man behind ‘the international butler academy’. Robert shares all the inside scoop of what makes you the best butler & the experiences that come with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ten years of BoyzLife
Sunday, 18 January 2026
The Debrief in conversation with BoyzLife. Former Boyzone Keith Duffy & former Westlife’s Brian McFadden are celebrate 10 years of collaboration this year, Dane caught up with them during their trip to the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Hair Truth
Thursday, 15 January 2026
A world leading trichologist joins the Debrief live in studio to talk hair and scalp health. The team put lots of questions to specialist Mark Birch about Danes thinning hair as well as Mark busting all your hair myths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Inside the Mind of the Youngest Software Engineer Ever
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
The Debrief catch up with Rayyan Siddiqui, a tech prodigy, mentor and entrepreneur. He's known well for his 5 Guinness World Records, one of which is for being the worlds youngest software engineer. A chat that will leave you feeling very inspired or inadequate with your own life achievements!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The New Digital Superpower
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
The Debrief have AI prompt engineer, Sufyan Alhusssein live in the studio to give everyone top tips to get the best out of AI. However one message was clear don’t be using AI for simple tasks, keep your mind active!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Zero Days Apart
Friday, 9 January 2026
The Debrief chat with Father and Son, Josh and George Kohler who have been biking across the world together for the last 300 days while documenting their journey along the way and aiming to break some Guinness World Records. Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss the latest popular Reddit thread where an employee writes a strong email to their boss about respecting their work life balance but is it ok to be straight with your boss?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Scrolling Over?
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Dane, Sana and Ellis dig deep in the world of social media following a 2025 study highlighting how young people are increasingly adopting dumb phones or digital minimalism as a lifestyle choice to reduce online stress and social media dependency. The Debrief are asking is social media dying?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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No Limits in Space
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
The Debrief chat with Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer who has made history by becoming the world's first wheelchair user to travel to space. And calling all lego lovers, how do you feel about the new Lego ‘Smart Bricks’ that are splitting the opinions of many?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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World’s Ultimate Record Breaker
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Dane and Sana catch up with David Rush, the man with the record for the most Guinness World Records, all 350 of them. And the Debrief discuss how Japan has now reached around 100,000 centenarians but what leads you to a long lasting life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Phone Gone in 5 Seconds : Inside The Pickpocked Boom
Monday, 5 January 2026
The Debrief chat with Diego Galdino otherwise known as pickpoccketlondon whose main job is to go around the city to film and prevent pickpocketers and petty theft by posting their videos online. Dane Sana and Ellis discuss strange tourist attractions around the world after Scotland try to attract tourists by dressing ponies in cardigans... would that make you visit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hype v Heavyweight
Friday, 19 December 2025
Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss the big fight that is taking place this weekend, Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua from Youtube to the ring. The Debrief explore what this fight means for the boxing world and the future for both contestants. And looking back at the Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' scandal and whether we think it is ever ok to judge someone's work based on a personal scandal? All debated on the Debrief!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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40 Trees, One Bungalow: Meet Europe’s Most Festive Man
Thursday, 18 December 2025
The Debrief hear from Geoff Stonebanks, who has been dubbed Europe's most festive man having displayed 40 Christmas trees up in his modest bungalow in the UK. If Geoff can't get you in the festive mood nothing will. Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss holiday travel do's and don'ts... what are your pet peeves when travelling in the busy season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Footsteps Across a Kingdom
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
The Debrief speak to Alice Morrison, a Scottish adventurer and the first person recorded to have walked by foot from North to South of Saudi Arabia. Alice started her journey on January 1st 2025 and finally finished her adventure this week. Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss 'quiet quitting' in the workplace as well as a few term of ''quiet cracking'. And is it ok to send long voice notes? Some strong opinions from the listeners today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Pitbull to Santa
Monday, 15 December 2025
Sana survived a wild weekend at the Pitbull concert — and it turns out that going to concerts might actually help you live longer. Speaking of longevity, Dick Van Dyke has officially turned 100, so we look back at a career that’s spanned generations. Plus, we catch up with Brant Miller, one of Santa’s most trusted helpers — often dubbed America’s most realistic and most popular Santa. And on The Great Debate, we ask: is it OK to complain to your neighbots, or should people just live and let live, after a UK man accidentally ordered a 20-foot inflatable Santa… and the neighbours are not havi...
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Festive Season vs Fitness Goals
Friday, 12 December 2025
Dane and Sana go down the conspiracy rabbit hole after the CEO of Columbia Sportswear challenged flat-earthers to photograph the edge of the Earth— even offering them the keys to the company if they can prove the planet is flat. (Are we seriopusly still debating this in 2025?) We also dive into festive cravings: do your gym routines and meal plans fly out the window during this festive season? And on The Great Debate… is it ever okay to reject an apology?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blockbuster Deals
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Dane and Sana unpack the major shake-up in streaming: the Netflix–Warner deal, and the surprising new contender stepping into the arena. Also, the Golden Globe nominations for 2026 are out, and it’s shaping up to be a huge year in film and TV.And in The Great Debate: Is it fair game to edit other people in your photos… or a friendship felony?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Battle of the Sexes... The Debrief Edition
Monday, 8 December 2025
Dane and Sana dive into the 1973 Battle of the Sexes - to revisit the iconic match origins before it comes to Dubai! Plus, the show reveals its Spotify Wrapped and the results are all over the place... and surprising. And, the Great Debate got personal tonight: is it ever ok to have a favorite child?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cloud Dancer
Friday, 5 December 2025
Pantone has released its Color of the Year, and JJ and Sana dive into what it really means with branding expert Aaliya Armin — from trends to psychology to why this shade matters in 2026.Plus, kids today: are they actually smarter and more privileged, or were older generations the real intellectual heavyweights?And finally, on The Great Debate: Travis Kelce revealed that he and Taylor have never argued. Sweet or suspicious? JJ and Sana break down whether that’s #couplegoals or a giant red flag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The tiring festivities
Friday, 5 December 2025
JJ in for Dane alongside Sana and the Debrief are asking are you overwhelmed by the Christmas gatherings already, do you need time out? And a big fashion takeover this week with Italian giant Prada buying over Versace but how common is it when competitors buy over competitors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Your first txt message
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Dane and Sana reminisce, looking back at their first ever mobile phone on the exact day the first txt message was sent 33 years ago. And the Debrief dig deep in the latest big news story that Australia will ban all social media apps for under 16s in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The UAE Show That Will Push All Limits
Thursday, 27 November 2025
The Debrief catch up with British TV personality Ant Middleton and Executive Producer Reim El Houni on the brand new 'extreme' TV show here in the UAE. They are on the lookout for 20 participants from all walks of life to test their endurance, resilience and mental strength in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And today's Great Debate was a heated one... 'Is it ever ok to make money off of your friends and family?' We almost had a walk out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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