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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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Is being an influencer really what we think?
Friday, 8 May 2026
When a successful creator quits at her peak, people take sides. Is it brave honesty or total disconnect? Influencer relations expert Le D'Souza tells the Debrief exactly what brands really expect from influencers. From burnout behind the filters to the pressure of constant performance, we unpack the realities of an industry that looks glamorous but demands far more than you see.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We’re Bringing Back Extinct Animals
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences joins the Debrief live for a fascinating conversation. Ben reveals how scientists are racing to revive species like the woolly mammoth. From cutting-edge genetics to exploring whether de-extinction could reshape ecosystems or rewrite the rules of life itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The AI Revolution: What Happens Next
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
AI expert, James Poulter explains to the Debrief how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, creativity, and the future of work. From real-world applications to ethical dilemmas, he breaks down what AI means for all of us and why understanding it is no longer optional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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To the Deepest Depths: Exploring Earth’s Final Frontiers
Monday, 4 May 2026
The Debrief chat with Victor Vescovo, investor and explorer, who takes us from the highest peaks to the deepest points on Earth. From record-breaking ocean dives to extreme expeditions, he reveals what drives humans to explore the unknown and the mindset needed to operate where few have ever gone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Building Viral Empires: The Rise of UNILAD & LADbible
Friday, 1 May 2026
Dane speaks with Alex Partridge, founder of UNILAD and LADbible, who breaks down how he built one of the world’s most influential digital media brands. From early disruption to global reach, he shares the risks, controversies as well as his own mental struggles with ADHD and how that has shaped him as a person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Search, Rescue & the Science of Finding the Missing
Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Debrief in conversation with Peter Faulding, pace rescue and forensic search specialist, who reveals what it takes to locate the lost and uncover the truth in the most challenging environments. From high-risk rescue missions to groundbreaking forensic techniques and equipment, he shares the realities behind his role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The World’s Deadliest Peaks
Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Debrief in conversation with Allisson Levine who shares what it really takes to survive Everest, endure Antarctica, and push past breaking points. From brutal conditions to mental resilience, and she reveals why success isn’t just about strength.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Life of a Detective
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Dane and Sana get inside the mind of Steve Keogh a detective Inspector whose 30-year career in the UK's Metropolitan Police started in 1991. Steve breaks down what it is really like to be a part of a real life crime scene, from split-second decisions to the subtle clues criminals miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The world's first Cyborg
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
The Debrief in conversation with Neil Harbisson who explains how he turned a disability into a superpower by implanting an antenna into his skull to “hear” colour. From becoming the world’s first legally recognised cyborg to identity, technology, and the future of our senses Neil explains all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Risk, Isolation and Survival
Monday, 27 April 2026
Explorer and adventurer Charlie Walker shares his experiences with Dane and Sana. 15 years, covering 60,000 miles by food, horse, bicycle, ski, kayak and dugout canoe. Charlie tells how he builds trust with local communities along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Inside the Pit
Friday, 24 April 2026
Former McLaren Formula 1 race mechanic Marc Priestley shares the insights from his amazing career with the Debrief as well as working alongside racing champions like Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Räikkönen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Have we been drinking water wrong all along?
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Real life water sommelier Timmo Bausch joins the Debrief in studio to explain exactly what is involved in testing waters from around the world, even telling Dane and Sana some companies book him to do water tasting with their employees for fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pushing Limits: Nikola Aleksic’s 100km Challenge
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
On The Debrief, Dane speaks with Dubai-based trainer Nikola Aleksic, who’s taking on a 100km run across the city to raise awareness for rare autoimmune diseases. Battling Behcet’s disease himself, Nikola shares what drives him and the challenges he faces along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Solo & Unsupported: The Most Extreme Way to Trek
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Dane speaks to Ashy Dykes, a Welsh adventurer and extreme athlete that hold world records that include trekking alone across Mongolia and even hiking the full length of Madagascar. But Ash tells the Debrief what it really takes when it comes mindset and how he even came close to death thanks to bears and wolves along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Man Who Mastered Communication
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Communication expert Julian Treasure joins the Debrief to talk about not only being a good communicator but how to be an even better listen. Julian tells Dane and Sana that $10 trillion is lost annually due to miscommunication... so what can he teach us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Far Can a Human REALLY Dive?
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
The Debrief in conversation with the world's deepest freediver, William Trubridge is an 18 time record breaker, 6 time world champion and the first person to ever dive 100 metres unassisted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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He Turns Actors Into Superheroes… Here’s How
Friday, 10 April 2026
Jason Walsh joins the Debrief, the celebrity personal trainer who has worked with clients like Matt Damon, Pedro Pascale and even Bradley Cooper. He helps his clients get do extreme body transformations to reach their goals for the next big movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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He Survived the Impossible… Twice
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Dane and Sana are joined on the Debrief by Alex Staniforth, someone who is a true definition of resilience. Alex shares his struggles from early life than has shaped him into the adventurer that he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Magic to Movies
Thursday, 9 April 2026
We explore the world of magic. Magician Ben Seidman explains how he entered this fascinating industry and how he managed to land a role training acting legends like Morgan Freeman in a Hollywood movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FX Unmasked
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Dane and Sana dig deep into the world of special effects make up, hair and prosthetics within film and TV. The Debrief hear from industry expert Erika Okvist who has won 2 Emmys, a Bafta and multiple awards for amazing work as a hair and makeup designer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mental Secrets of Top Performers
Friday, 3 April 2026
The Debrief are joined by Jamil Qureshi is an expert in high performance psychology who has worked with 22 out of the world's top golfers, F1 drivers and even huge global companies. Dane and Sana find out what it's like to try made these already success people change their mindset to achieve even more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Operation: Taller
Friday, 3 April 2026
Dane and Sana speak with Leon Otremba who gained 20cm in height after having two excruciating surgeries to make him taller. The Debrief discuss what is involved in this operation and what they think is OK when it comes to surgeries to enhance your look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Million-Dollar Domains
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Domain expert Munir Badr joins the Debrief to give all insights into the domain industry. Dane and Sana find out if they are too late to cash in on any domain investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Summit Stories
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Debrief speak with Jake Meyers a British mountaineer and adventurer, in 2005 aged just 21 he became the youngest man in the world to climb the Seven Summits. Dane, Sana and Jake discussed the latest announcement from Nepal that inexperienced climbers will be allowed to climb Everest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tartan Trek to Boston
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Debrief catch up with Craig Ferguson, the Scotsman currently trekking 3,000 miles across the U.S to reach Boston for Scotlands first game at the 2026 Fifa World Cup all to raise awareness for mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Micro Drama Queen: Anne Chan
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Dane and Sana catch up with CEO and Co-founder of AR Asia Production, Anne Chan. The Hong-Kong based media company specialises in the production and distribution of short-form "micro dramas", scripted series and movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Creative Icon
Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Debrief in conversation with the world famous graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister who works alongside some of the biggest artists from the music industry. Stefan shares the insights to what makes a great graphic designer and how modern technology can enhance your creativity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Family vs Ocean
Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Debrief chat with Caspar Craven a man who decided to travel the world with his young family by boat. Dane and Sana ask Casper how he uses his entrepreneurial skills and mindset to help raise his family as well as training leaders around the world with their goal setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fear, Heights and her Journey to the Top of K2
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Debrief chat with Nelly Attar, by the first Arab woman to summit K2 back in 2022. Nelly shares what it was like as a woman in sports in Saudi Arabia as well as her mission to help people add movement into their lives while concurring huge challenges of her own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What If You Could Remember Every Single Day of Your Life?
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
What if you could remember exactly what happened on any day of your life?Rebecca Sharrock joins The Debrief with Dane and Sana to talk about living with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM), a rare condition that allows her to recall almost every day she’s ever lived. So is having a perfect memory a gift… or can it sometimes feel like a burden?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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