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The Debrief with Lucy & 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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This podcast title was written by ChatGPT
Friday, 24 January 2025
Jokes. But just imagine... Dane and Lucy experiment with the AI platform as they discuss the major AI whoopsie when she accidentally printed a ChatGPT prompt into the pages of her latest romance novel. They even try a live reading of some of her work. Plus they catch up with former YouTube star Caspar Lee about why he famously quit the platform after becoming one of the biggest content creators in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Killer cops on the Mafia payroll
Friday, 24 January 2025
Journalist and author Michael Cannell tells Dane and Lucy about the two of the most notorious LOUIS EPPOLITTO and STEPHEN CARRACAPPA - two ruthless New York cops who acted as double agents for the Mafia. Plus, would you swap your annual rent for a year on the water? That's the reality for many people today - swapping land for water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Man with No Fear
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Dane and Lucy chat with the man who was diagnosed with a one-in-a-million rare disease - not feeling nervousness nor terror.Jordy Cernik has done some hair-raising things and for the past decade, he's turned into a medical guinea pig for fear. Plus, we're joined by a lady who is currently deep in the UK rap battle scene.. and she's almost 70. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rodney Alcala: The serial killer who talked his way onto a dating game show
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Rodney Alcala left a trail of murder across the US in the 1970s, even landing himself on a dating game show in the thick of his killing spree. Dane and Lucy speak to Matt Murphy, the District Attorney who helped keep Alcala behind bars, about his extraordinary decades-long career as a homicide investigator and what makes a serial killer. Plus, they count down their best, worst and most bizarre moments of Donald Trump’s inauguration and discuss the no-frills Paris Olympic medals that have already lost their shine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When you accidentally send 8,000 bitcoins to the rubbish dump
Monday, 20 January 2025
What valuable item did you accidentally threw away?Yours can be money, passport, diamonds... But for James Howell, it's worth millions of dollars. He's still trying to recover his hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins after 12 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What ever happened to Pablo Escobar's private jet?
Friday, 17 January 2025
Dane and Lucy go on a virtual tour inside the plane which was allegedly once owned by Pablo Escobar. PYTCHAir owner Johnny Palmer tells us the story why and how he bought the somewhat controversial jet. Plus, artist LAERZ formerly Box of Beats joins us live in the studio and makes music exclusively for Dubai Eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The art of the prank
Thursday, 16 January 2025
The Debrief team is joined by Charlie Todd, the man behind the world's most viral pranks and stunts. And why has Dane suddenly become so businessy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Real Truman Show in Japan
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
"The world's most insane reality TV show" hit screens in Japan in 1998, telling the extraordinary tale of one man's survival locked in a room naked. His only way out: to win ¥ 1,000,000 in magazine sweepstake prizes. Dane and Lucy speak with documentary filmmaker Clair Titley about her 2024 film The Contestant charting the stunning tale of Nasubi, which became a cultural phenomenon across Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Freezing yourself for the afterlife
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Allan Pease and his wife Barbara are approaching their end of life a little differently than most - to be frozen in liquid nitrogen and woken up again in bionic form (whatever that means!). Dane and Lucy discuss their plans for cryonic afterlife. Plus, why more than 200 people took their pants off on the London tube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When you call out the world's 'Worst Airline'
Monday, 13 January 2025
Wondering where to book your next flight?Listen to Dane and Lucy's chat with Erik Struk, content creator who makes videos on YouTube (with 1.8 million subscribers) mainly around travel and airlines all over the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Survival Story You Need to Hear to Believe
Friday, 10 January 2025
Dane and Lucy meet the man who spent five days in the Timorese jungle, with an exposed skull, broken bones and seemingly no hope of rescue… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tying the knot with an AI boyfriend
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Sara has developed a deep connection and relationship with her chatbot Jack. Are you torn between believing or disapproving it? She's serious and he even proposed to her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fraser Grut's mission to record 10,000 dreams
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Dane and Lucy speaks with Kiwi filmmaker Fraser Grut who's on a wild mission of asking (and filming) 10,000 people all over the world - what their dreams are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"I was attacked by a hippo..."
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Roland Cherry tells us the story of his supposedly 5-week camping safari which began at Johannesburg but was cut short after that fateful day in Zambia, when we was attacked by a hippopotamus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Would you bid on a 1-Euro house?
Monday, 6 January 2025
That’s what Meredith Tabbone did when she jumped on Sicily’s famous 1-Euro house scheme, buying a home first built in the 1600s. So far she’s already spent over 430,000 Euros (almost $450,000) renovating it. Was it all worth it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Returning a library book 50 years late
Friday, 20 December 2024
Chuck Hildebrandt was 13 when he borrowed his favourite baseball book from the library - and 63 when he finally returned it. He told The Debrief how he ended up keeping the book 50 years and if he avoided a $4500 fine. Plus, Dane and Lucy debate what Christmas will look like for the astronauts stranded in space and the kayaker who faked his own death - poorly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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America's Favourite Santa
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Brant Miller is America's favourite mall Santa - surprising children and sharing love and joy every year at this time of year. He spoke to Dane and Lucy about how he got into helping out the real Santa and the routine he has to go through to be the best Santa look-alike there is. Plus, we catch up with Henry Moores on his Road to Riyadh - just as he arrives in the Kingdom's capital ahead of the Fury v Usyk boxing match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Growing in a 'brainwashing' cult
Monday, 16 December 2024
Imagine growing up in a cult. That's exactly what happened to Sarito Carroll who was a child of the Osho Rajneesh movement. She joins Dane and Lucy on The Debrief and talks of her experiences as a child growing up through the movement and witnessing a bizarre way of life. Plus, the odd Christmas tradition in Austria which involves a demon like character that runs through the streets. And, would you leave a note on a car if you hit it? Or would you do a runner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The world's first football club
Monday, 16 December 2024
200 years ago the world's first football club was formed in Edinburgh, Scotland! We speak to Andy Smith, the sports historian who tells us about The Foot-Ball Club as it was aptly named. Plus, we play the first Christmas Song on Dubai Eye, chosen by you! And Inzy has the Week in Review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who killed JonBenet Ramsey - Director's perspective
Thursday, 12 December 2024
The widespread cultural fascination with true crime isn't a mystery to Joe Berlinger, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentarian behind Netflix's new docuseries Cold Case: Who killed JonBenét Ramsey. He joins Dane and Lucy on The Debrief to talk about the infamous cold case. Plus, Liberland's President Vit Jedlicka joins us on a state visit to Dubai Eye 103.8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Lighthouse Lone Wolf
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
For many, a dream job wouldn't necessarily be a lighthouse keeper on a remote Australian island. But Sandy Duthie, a 42 year old Scottish man - jumped at the chance when that job came around. He speaks to Dane and Lucy about life in the lighthouse alone! Plus, we catch up with Henry Moores on his Road to Riyadh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The King of Christmas
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Imagine having more than 10,000 Christmas decorations that you put up every single year. That's exactly what 71-year-old Geoff Stonebanks from the UK does. For over 6 decades he's been addicted to collection Christmas decorations which have brought him so much joy. He joined Dane and Lucy on The Debrief to talk about his love for tinsel and baubles! Plus, how do you feel about a Donald Trump perfume? 'Fight, Fight, Fight' the new fragrance from Trump has just been released. And, why is Inzy getting so many static shocks? Lucy's on hand to advise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
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Good Morning Pineapple
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
You may have come across a cat video online with an Indian voice singing the words 'Good Morning Pineapple, looking very good very nice.' Well the song has been used in more than 160 million TikTok's around the world, and its creator Aman Sangha from Birmingham in the UK joined Dane and Lucy on The Debrief to talk about his viral tune. Plus, we hear from the writer Claire Nelson who shattered her pelvis in a fall and ran out of water when she went for a hike in the desert. Her story is gripping and will have you on the edge of your seat. Plus, TV's Piers Morgan has a special but stern me...
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A Friday Pick n Mix
Friday, 6 December 2024
On The Debrief, Dane and Lucy discuss the new concept from Microsoft that could soon help you speak another language whilst on a meeting call. Plus, they catch up with The Score's Chris McHardy on the F1 Friday about George Russell and Max Verstappen's beef. Also, Inzy brings you the Week In Review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The treasure hunt is on
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
What does it take to channel the spirit of Jacques Cousteau and search for secret treasure? For Jon Collins-Black, this question sparked a thrilling journey that led him to hide five treasure chests across the United States. He speaks to Dane and Lucy about his book, "There's Treasure Inside" which offers hints for eager treasure hunters sending them on an expedition to find hidden chests with a combined price of $2 million USD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 8-year-old rock climber with the middle-name 'Adventure'
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Would you let your 8-year-old child climb a 914m rock? Dane and Lucy hear from Joe Evermore and his son Sam Adventure, the kid who rock climbed Yosemite's El Capitan at just 8 years old. Some say its extreme and dangerous parenting, others say it's just the right dose of adventure. Plus, 50% of men believe they could land a plane if they needed to, we speak to a pilot to see how difficult it really is. And we talk about the bridesmaid who didn't attend her best friend's wedding because she wasn't allowed to bring extra food for her bulking-up diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
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Not quite Tim Peak.. more like Tiny Tim
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Lucy gets pranked by Dane and Inzy! Imagine getting ready for an interview with British astronaut Tim Peake, well that's what Lucy was planning to do, when in fact on the other side was another Tim, Tiny Tim. The comedian Tim Bradbury, speaks to Dane and Lucy about how he came up with the character, how he went incredibly viral and some of his favourite pranks he's played. Plus, with so many celebrity look-alike competitions taking place across the world, we speak to someone who is set to take part in the latest one - for Jason Momoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Across the Empty Quarter from UAE to Riyadh
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Mad-man Henry Moores from the UK has just announced he's going to be running from the UAE to Riyadh on his next adventure. He speaks to Dane and Lucy on The Debrief about his preparations (or lack of) for the 'Road to Riyadh' plus who he's taking with him on the challenge. Also, we take a look back at the legends of Glastonbury as Rod Stewart announced he'll be performing at the iconic festival in 2025. Plus, Dane had a fright...hearing him squeal is a good enough reason to listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The World's most expensive banana
Monday, 25 November 2024
From Bitcoin, to Liberland to the world's most expensive Banana. Justin Sun, is the man who spent $6.2 million on a piece of 'art' of a banana taped to a wall. The crypto-currency entrepreneur, who told The Debrief he is worth more than $2 billion, spoke to Dane, Lucy and Inzy in his first interview since purchasing the banana art. He tells us why he bought it, what it means to him and why he's going to eat it. Plus, with the world going crazy over the release of Wicked, we talk about the musical on the silver screen and ask if it's too long? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
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Politics is a dog eat dog world...
Thursday, 21 November 2024
As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris battled it out for the keys to the White House, another significant (some would say) election was taking place in New York City. The Dog Mayor election for the city was in full swing for it's third year. Dane and Lucy speak to the man behind this crazy scheme which was hijacked by crypto bros to boost the value of a meme coin. Plus, how do you feel about listening back to the sound of your own voice? According to a recently study 58% of people can't stand it. And, Dane and Lucy attempt to break a Guinness World Record on the GWR Day. See omnystudio.com/...
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