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The Debrief
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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Freefall with Chris Finck
Monday, 23 June 2025
Dane and Sana catch up with base jumper Chris Fink who gives an insight into one of the world’s most dangerous sports. And do you enjoy roasting your friends? If so then reports say you’re 300 times more loyal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Secret Rules of Negotiation Timing
Monday, 23 June 2025
Dane and Sana debate when it’s ever ok to negotiate and when to draw the line. And they explore Dubai’s pickeball scene, the newest fastest growing sport in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is going solo, weird or wonderful?
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Dane and Sana debate what's socially ok to do on your own whether eating alone or solo travelling. And all the latest on Bruce Springsteen's latest bio pic and what we can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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She Sailed Around the World: Here’s What Nearly Broke Her
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Eesha Mehta who won the 2015-16 clipper race with her team midway through her university degree when she was just 21 years old. And how do you feel about buying a home with your sibling? Mixed views on that topic after its reported 22% of Gen Z homeowners in the US co-purchased with a sibling in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gary Hunt: The Fearless King of Cliff Diving
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Dane and Sana hear from the goat of Cliff Diving, the worlds best. He opens up about how he got over his fear of heights in order to achieve 10 overall titles, 46 victories, and 77 podiums in 100 competitions. And how long is too long? Chris Martin's engagement is off after Dakota Johnson didn't want to wait any longer to book the wedding, all debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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13 Trapped: The Thai Cave Rescue
Monday, 16 June 2025
Dane and Sana speak to British cave diver John Volanthen who helped save 13 Thai nationals stuck in a Thailand cave for 17 days back in 2018. And would you ever want anyone to know your browser history? Dane and Sana discuss a new feature on a dating app that is being used to help find your perfect match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Not Just Cute: Brilliant, Bold, and Breaking Barriers
Monday, 16 June 2025
Dane and Sana discuss all the amazing achievements by inspiring young people in this modern world. They speak to Bianca Adler who made a good attempt at concurring mount Everest at just 17 years old. And the Great Debate was a big one, 'would you return gifts to your ex partner after a break up?' Sana shocked most with her opinions on this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Slacklining Over Death: Yeh Slacks on Risk, Fear, and Freedom
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Dane and Sana hear from Yeh Slacks, a professional slackliner and highline walker who managed to quit her fulltime job after her video online went viral. And missing pets, has your pet ever went on an adventure like Ed the Zebra who escaped from a farm in Christiana, Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Famous, Rich & In Danger: Inside knowledge from a real-life VIP bodyguard
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Kenneth Bombace, CEO of Global Threat Solutions about life as protection for the world's most high profile people. And from work places banning staff from creating content that shows any aspect of their job to work places having a say on your appearance, all discussed and debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meet the woman behind the world's longest mullet
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Dane and Sana talk all things 'business in the front, party in the back' with Tami Manis, a 60 year old from Tennessee who holds the record for the worlds longest mullet at 5ft 8in. And Dane is left in shock and horror when Sana does not know of one of Whitney Houstons most famous songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fancy dinner by an AI chef
Monday, 9 June 2025
Dubai legend Chef Reif Othman is in studio to tell us about his new collaboration with the world’s first AI-powered chef. Also listeners fight with the show when Dane, Sana and Ellis say it’s ok to judge someone based on their social media content!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Sea to Summit: The Andrew Ushakov Record
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Andrew Ushakov who recently set a new world record by going from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest in just 3 days, 23 hours and 7 minutes. And did you ever had an embarrassing username from your younger years? Well WhatsApp is ready to introduce a new feature allowing you to change your username but will it be welcomed or just too complicated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI voices and fan behaviour getting out of hand
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Dane and Sana find out more about the viral video outside the house of Walter White from Breaking Bad - and why fan behavior is getting out of hand. Meanwhile, what would you do if you heard your voice as the announcer on a train line?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Between a rock and a hard place with Michaela Kiersch
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Dane and Sana speak to one of the world’s most elite sports climbers - Michaela Kiersch - to find out what it takes to support your entire body weight on a 4 millimeter hold. Plus, Hans Zimmer is in the studio, telling The Debrief all about the birth of the Lion King soundtrack and his live shows in Abu Dhabi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Crazy like a fool - Kenton, Kenton Cool..
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Dane and Sana speak to the incredible Kenton Cool, who broke his own record with a 19th successful summit of Mount Everest - the most ever by a non-Sherpa. Plus, would you ever threaten an AI tool? Because turns out, that may be the best way to get it to work…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What the BUZZ was Tuesday's show?
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Dr. Véronique Paris routinely puts her arm into a box filled with hundreds of mosquitoes to feed them - and it’s got Dane and Sana perplexed. And at last - a fine for anyone getting out of their airplane seats before the flight stops!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chomping at the bit with The Shark Doctor
Monday, 26 May 2025
Dr. Craig O’Connell, aka The Shark Doctor, tells us all about the importance of conserving the terrifying but incredible creatures and about the times he nearly died doing so. Plus, Dane doesn’t know how to dream and Labubu is La-back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You won't brie-lieve this competition in the UK
Friday, 23 May 2025
Dane and Sana dive into the world of cheese rolling - the brutal and hilarious competition that has people throwing themselves down a hill behind a wheel of cheese! Plus the great debate - should you tell someone if something is wrong with their appearance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Have you ever heard of the Arctic Winter Games
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Dane and Sana take a look at the extreme Arctic sports that have seen a rise in popularity over the last few years. Plus, do you dress up your animals, and how much would you pay for their clothes? Adidas is the latest brand to jump on an expensive trend…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The worst car in the world is back
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Dane and Sana rediscover the Yugo - a vehicle dubbed the “World’s Worst Car” which is set to make a return to production! Plus, cheap standing seats on budget airplanes - yay or nay? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Everest to AI, and everything in between
Monday, 19 May 2025
As climbing season begins, Dane and Sana speak to Ben Ayers, a journalist who shoots daily updates from Everest Base Camp. He tells us about the current conditions and how many people tackle the summit every year. Plus would you let a robot treat your injuries? A Chinese hospital could be launching a fully AI and robot controlled hospital. It’s a no from us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Would you rent a handsome weeping man
Friday, 16 May 2025
Dane and Sana dive into the weirdest rentals - from handsome men to wipe your tears to your spot at Indian weddings. Plus, is chess really a sport? What if we throw boxing into the ring?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Don't go chasing waterfalls... or tornadoes
Thursday, 15 May 2025
What does it take to head into the eye of the storm? Dane and Sana speak to meteorologists and storm chasers to understand just what the appeal is behind this growing trend. Plus, just how long is too long for a voice note - the great debate gets heated!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is the obsession with true crime?
Thursday, 15 May 2025
Dane and Sana discuss the news that brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole. Originally jailed for the 1989 murders of their parents, the brothers claimed self-defence after years of abuse. But would it be such a big story without the Netflix shows and documentaries?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are you a Labubu lover?
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Dane and Sana discuss this latest adult obsession over K Pop Labubu dolls. And they speak with Andre Belibi Elomou, who holds the Guinness World Record for full body contact with ice: he was in a tub of ice for 4 hours and 5 minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drumming to new heights
Monday, 12 May 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Swiss singer, Nick who filmed a music video mid-air on top of a hot air balloon. We hear from David Van Wetherill who beat the Guinness World Record for fastest marathon on crutches. And would you believe you spend a whole 6 months of your life picking outfits?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Seagull Boy
Friday, 9 May 2025
Dane and Sana speak to the young boy recently won to retain his title as the European gull screeching champion and take a look at other strange competitions around the world. And if it came down to only keeping one app on your phone excluding calls and texts what would it be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are you a honker
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Dane and Sana explore the new weird wellness trends happening here in the UAE. And they debate how long should you wait before hoking the car in front when the light in green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Disney World in the UAE
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Dane and Sana discuss the big news of Disney World coming to Abu Dhabi. And we hear from the champion of ‘flat packs’ about what the takes to build a flat pack in just 9 minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Conned by Mum
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Dane and Sana speak with Graham Hornigold from the latest Netflix documentary 'Con Mum' about his ordeal of meeting his biological Mother after 45 years which then ended in tears. Also talking all things Met Gala 2025, is this glamourous event outdated in this day and age?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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