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.
The scary side of AI (and job hunting)
Friday, 31 October 2025
60 minutes
Spooky season plans? Sorted. AI spiral? Real and a little scary. And in The Great Debate, we ask: would you stretch the truth if it meant landing your dream job?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you trust a robot to run your home?
Friday, 31 October 2025
1 hour 2 minutes
Dane and Sana dive into the latest AI-powered home assistant from NEO, and it’s giving serious Black Mirror and M3GAN vibes. Meanwhile, the internet’s obsessed with Group 7, but is it ever okay to exclude someone from the group? Dane and Sana debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are You Actually Working or Just Looking Busy?
Thursday, 30 October 2025
1 hour 4 minutes
Dane and Sana get real about performative productivity: Is it ever acceptable to fake being busy, or have we all just become masters of pretending? Plus, they dive into the mysterious 3i/Atlas and why it’s got everyone talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All Aboard with Olly Murs & Mark Wright
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
55 minutes
Do you know how to make a perfect tea (milk first, or last)? Also, Olly Murs and Mark Wright joined the show chatting about the upcoming Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix, their performances, and who they’d pick to be on their dream team! Plus, in The Great Debate, we’re asking: Is it ever okay to vent about coworkers to other team members?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pram-Pushing Powerhouse: The Guinness Record-Breaking Run
Thursday, 23 October 2025
58 minutes
Dane and Sana catch up with Chloe McNiven who has just finished an ultramarathon - 50km running - while pushing her 10 month old son in a pram, making her a new Guinness World Record holder. Chloe talks about how her son got her through the race when she had to dig deep due to bad weather conditions. And is there a movie or tv show you loved/hated the remake of? The Debrief discuss all the golden oldies as well as the remakes that should not have happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Insane or Genius? OpenAI’s New Browser Tool Deep Dive
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
1 hour 28 minutes
Dane and Sana take a dive into the newly launches AI search browser that will blow your mind while taking a look at the development of search browsers over the decades. And WOW what a crazy Debrief Duel on today's show that left the text line on fire...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the Wild World of Sumo
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
1 hour 14 minutes
Dane and Sana take a look at a five-day Grand Sumo Tournament that has just wrapped up at London's Royal Albert Hall. The Debrief discuss what it takes to be a Sumo Wrestler champion, the diet, the training regime and why the sport is so popular to watch around the world. And what viral food dishes are you sick and tired of hearing about? We debate all on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the World's Biggest Heists
Monday, 20 October 2025
1 hour 21 minutes
Dane and Sana discuss the global heists that everyone remembers. This is due to the latest news headlines of the latest heist in Paris where thieves steal jewelry from the Louvre Museum. The Debrief speak with a diamond expert about what could happen next for these stolen jewels. And Kim Kardashian has caused controversy online after she admits she does not know the price of daily household items like milk... so Ellis put Dane and Sana to the test to see if they know much they spend on their daily items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The psychology of TED: Why we can’t stop watching
Friday, 17 October 2025
1 hour 3 minutes
Dane and Sana dip deep looking at all things 'TED Talks' following the news of the current head Chris Anderson standing down after 25 years. And how would you feel about being paid $600,000 for not even doing your job? The Debrief look at the recent headline that Google are paying top AI engineers huge sums of money in order to keep them from working with their rivals. But is a bit of rivalry healthy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Journey Beyond The Spotlight
Friday, 17 October 2025
1 hour 1 minute
Steve Ray Ladson, America's Got Talent finalist joins Dane and Sana on the Debrief to talk all things talent show behind the scenes and what life looks like now navigating the music world. And do you like a gossip? Well the Debrief debate a recent headline that 'gossiping is smarter than you think'...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mermaid industry is real: Life under water
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
1 hour 8 minutes
The Debrief share the studio with a real life mermaid tonight aka Carly the 'Dubai Mermaid' who tells all on what life is really like bringing so much joy to many peoples lives. And what do you see as a symbol of 'wealth'? Well this summer it seems toned arms are exactly that... all discussed on the Debrief with Dane, Sana and EllisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lights, Camera, Startup!
Monday, 13 October 2025
59 minutes
JJ and Sana dive into the entrepreneurial reality shows like Dragons Den and Shark Tank, taking a look at whats involved in pitching by chatting with a contestant here in the UAE. And have you ever been stuck somewhere for any length of time? JJ, Sana and Ellis share their stories off the back of serve traffic in China leaving cars trapped on a highway for over 24 hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the City of Tomorrow
Friday, 10 October 2025
1 hour 8 minutes
JJ and Sana discuss Woven city, a prototype city of the future by Toyota that has just officially opened at the base of mount Fuji. The Debrief is asking would you be willing to be a guinea pig citizen in this city in order to try out the latest innovations by inventors from every industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trapped on Everest: The Blizzard That Stopped Time
Thursday, 9 October 2025
1 hour 4 minutes
JJ and Sana dive into the current situation on mount Everest where hundreds of people are trapped due to severe weather condition. And are you someone who cancels plans and commitments pretty easily? All debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Across the World on Foot: 27 Years, 7 Continents, Zero Shortcuts
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
1 hour 16 minutes
JJ and Sana catch up with Karl Bushby the British man who has been walk from South America back to Hull his home town for the last 27 years... yes he left in 1998 but is now on his final stretch as he approaches Europe. And is it ever ok to forget your roots? It was a divided one today's 'Great Debate' while the team dissect what their roots mean to them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The King of Chemo Turning: Cancer into a Record-Breaking Mission
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
1 hour 17 minutes
JJ is back in for Dane this week and he and Sana kicked the week off with an interview with the 'King of Chemo' aka Iain Ward who has used his cancer diagnosis to raise huge amounts of money while bypassing his life expectancy. JJ needed the Sana and Ellis's advice in regards to wedding gifts and whether it's absolutely necessary if it's an abroad wedding and the guests are already out a lot of money... all debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From stammers to superstars
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
1 hour 7 minutes
Could Adele be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show? We break down the rumours and the internet's reactions. Meanwhile, a Borussia Dortmund TikTok draws criticism for mocking a Welsh influencer with a stutter — we take a closer look and highlight artists who've turned the same challenge into strength. Also, have you heard of Fat Bear Week? It's as wild as it sounds. And finally, Dane and Sana dive into a big question: Is it ever okay to cut ties with someone just because you disagree?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A catch up with the Stereophonics
Friday, 3 October 2025
13 minutes
Dane and Ellis chat with Richard Jones from the British rock band the Stereophonics a head of their UAE concert. They discuss music, touring and even had time to play a quick game. The interview helped spark the debate ‘should there always be concert etiquette?’ It was a controversial one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Facing the peak that tried to end it all
Thursday, 2 October 2025
1 hour 7 minutes
Adventurer and mountaineer Dan Wenker chats with the Debrief again, to share that he has recently reached the summit of mount Tenton the mountain where he almost lost his life a few years who if it wasn't for his friend who managed to rescue him with a single rope. Dane and Ellis debate whether social media users should have to state on their pictures if they have been edited or not... mixed opinions from the Debrief listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When your love for sharks lands you in court
Thursday, 2 October 2025
1 hour 11 minutes
Dane and Ellis speak with Tanner Mansell the shark expert that has recently been pardoned by US president Donald Trump after he cut a net freeing marine life thinking he was helping. The Debrief also discuss the latest actor causing havoc in Hollywood but not just any actor an AI actor that is leaving the industry shaken up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind the camera with one take, no mistakes
Thursday, 25 September 2025
1 hour 7 minutes
Dane and Sana speak to the videographer behind the 'one take, walk out' Savannah Banana videos that are everywhere. They wanted to know how this content started, the challenges and how it's trending across social media. And are you a good secret keeper? Well it turns out the Debrief team aren't great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sweat, Rocks, and Darkness: The World’s Deepest Run
Thursday, 25 September 2025
1 hour 6 minutes
Dane and Sana chat with event organiser Paul Gurney, the man behind the deepest darkest marathon in Sweden which is happening 3,600 feet below sea level. And the Debrief debate whether it's ok to use your contacts to get something you want? That's after the French President is Emmanuel Macron called President Trump as he couldn't get through a blocked street in New York City!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The real person behind that famous TikTok voice
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
1 hour 17 minutes
The Debrief is in conversation with Cat Callaghan better known as ‘Jessie’ the txt to speech TikTok voice who we hear daily. They find out the background story to becoming that chosen voice. And is age just a number? Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss a 70 year old sky diver who sky dived here in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are tech wearables the future or just a fad
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
1 hour 14 minutes
JJ and Sana have a round table discussion with tech expert Daanesh about the latest new tech releases as well as hearing from the people wearing wearable tech everyday like AI glasses. And Sana and Ellis dig deep with JJ's past boy band life, discovering he came ninth on one of the UK's biggest TV singing shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the workplace to the wilderness: would you?
Friday, 19 September 2025
1 hour 11 minutes
JJ and Sana speak to Eva Outram that decided to give up the corporate job and turned to nature, a simpler life but a happier life in her eyes. The Debrief debate if you had the chance would you give up your career for a simpler life? Billy Joel's decision to control who is in the front row at his concerts sparked discussion on the Debrief asking the listeners what type of concert goer are you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What competition would you fancy being a judge for?
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
1 hour 12 minutes
Talking all things ‘Tiramisu World Cup’ with the founder himself Francesco Redi who will be judging the best Tiramisu next month in Italy. JJ, Sana and Ellis discuss their personality ‘verts’… extrovert, introvert and everything in between and whether or not their family size has anything to do with that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buried truths: The dirt that solves murders
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
1 hour 18 minutes
JJ and Sana’s first day on the Debrief together while Dane is on annual leave. The team are joined by Professor Lorna Dawson a Forensic Soil Scientist whose expertise with soil has helped solve murder cases past and present. And do you believe in teaching kids some life lessons early on? The Debrief debate if asking your kids to pay for things is a good life lesson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scottish brothers breaking records
Friday, 12 September 2025
1 hour 13 minutes
Dane and Sana catch up with the MacLean brothers again but this time to congratulate them on raising their £1 million after completing their 9,000 mile pacific row. And how do you feel about someone asking to bring a plus 1? Split opinions on the great debate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Robot Director
Thursday, 11 September 2025
1 hour 16 minutes
Dane and Sana discuss the golden originals when it comes to animated films and how AI is creeping into the industry. And the Debrief debate whether chores should be split equal within the household… it was a controversial one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wrong flight, wrong country: Biggest travel disasters
Thursday, 11 September 2025
1 hour 22 minutes
Dane and Sana discuss a story that has taken over social media in recent days where to Americans boarded the wrong flight, landing them in North Africa instead of France. And do you struggling with pronouncing names or have a name that you always have to correct? Sana put Dane to the test with some listeners names. Today's big debate is sharing caring or is sharing your food and snacks a big no?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hear the highlights from the week gone by on Dubai Eye 103.8. Listen again to the best interviews, advice and the top stories that has gripped our conversation this week.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!