All Episodes

Ep 20: Piracy, politics and Britain's sacking of Ras Al Khaimah

Global Talk podcast: Meet the Palestinian trying to set up Gaza’s first English library

Ep 88: F1 2017 season preview: Ferrari to rival Mercedes, expect more thrills from Verstappen

Ep 87: Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan set for April 23 showdown with UAE most likely venue

Ep 18: Arabic language and expats

EP 17: Russia from Grozny to Aleppo: a look at the parallels

Global Talk: Why did Trump win?

Ep 16: Life in a besieged Gaza

Global Talk: On the front line of the Mosul offensive

Global Talk: Meet the Muslims supporting Trump

Ep 15: The secret life of the E11

Battle for Aleppo: How far can Syria's rebels really go?

Ep 14: An Iraqi classical soundtrack

Ep 13: Turkish revivalism

Ep 86: Kevin Durant joins the Golden State Warriors, and we try to make sense of it

Ep 12: Music writing in the Middle East

Ep 11: Beyond the multiplex: a look at the UAE's arthouse film scene

Ep 85: A tribute to Muhammad Ali - the most iconic of sportsmen who changed boxing and the world

Ep 84: Stephen Curry and Warriors rumbling with a new LeBron James and Cavaliers

EP 10: Inside the Emirati sha'bi house

Ep 9: The glory days of Nigerian Rock

Ep 83: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, NBA Playoffs

Ep 82: Space Jam 2, Thunder-Spurs and the NBA playoffs at large

Ep 8: Saadiyat Island: the hidden history

A refugee's journey: The story behind the face

Ep 81: WWE Live Dune Bash Dubai preview

Ep 80: Manny Pacquiao's farewell: One of the all-time greats but Tim Bradley poses a big challenge

Indian Premier League 2016 – What to watch for, who to back and more - ep 19

Ep 79: WrestleMania predictions - Why WWE should back Roman Reigns

Turkey-PKK conflict: The war noone's talking about

Ep 78: Dubai World Cup 2016: California Chrome's mission, Frosted's challenge and more

Ep 7: Do you remember Egyptian band Les Petits Chats?

Ep 6: Turkey in crisis and Pakistani music at SXSW

Ep 77: Dolph Ziggler talks WWE Dubai tour, career

Ep 5: Who is in charge in Palestine?

The UAE-India story: 5,000 years of history in seven minutes

PSL experience makes Pakistan Asia Cup T20 favourites - ep 18

Space, business and oil: Analysis of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's trip to India

Ep 4: Inside Disaster Capitalism

Ep 76: No stopping Djokovic, but Azarenka and Muguruza to contend in women's draw: Australian Open predictions - Ep 76

Inside Shatila: Life in Lebanon's most infamous Palestinian refugee camp

Ep 3: New sound and vision and Pakistan

PSL a shot in the arm for Pakistan cricket – Ep 17

Ep 2: Have you heard about India's rock revolution?

Ep 75: Previewing Dubai Rugby Sevens

Ep 1: Central Asia’s economic crisis arrives

Ep 37: Everton Ribeiro and Rodrigo Lima key to Al Ahli's hopes of AFC Champions League success

All eyes on Champions League finalists Al Ahli – Episode 36

Shane Warne offers his advice to Pakistan and England spinners ahead of final Test - Ep 16

Ep 74: The New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and nature of losing in the NBA

Episode 35: Al Ahli make Champions League history against Al Hilal

Ep 73: Savea and Habana set to send try records tumbling

Episode 34: UAE stumble against Saudis while Al Ahli target final

Shoaib Malik's experience key to Pakistan – Ep 15

Ep 72: What next for England coach Stuart Lancaster

Ep 71: Scotland's speed can spring a surprise result against Springboks

Episode 33: Saudi sides stand between UAE, Al Ahli and glory

Global Talk: No end to the international drone war? -EP 33

Ep 70: Can Japan inspire other shocks at the Rugby World Cup?

Global Talk: On the frontline of Europe's refugee crisis – Ep 32

Global Talk: A new war for Turkey and the Kurds? - EP 31

Ep 69: UAE coach on Springboks quota system conundrum

Episode 32: UAE trail Saudi Arabia after World Cup qualifying draw at Palestine – Episode 32

Ep 68: Can rugby league convert Sam Burgess make an impact on the Rugby World Cup?

Ep 67: Nadal to struggle, Djokovic and Federer go far while Serena Williams completes career slam. US Open predictions.

Global Talk: Will Lebanon's anti-government protests trigger widespread violence? – Ep 30

Episode 31: Al Ahli make fast start in Arabian Gulf League and Asia

Global Talk: How to make a terrorist famous

Episode 30: Al Ain make statement in Arabian Gulf Super Cup win

Global Talk: Why the UAE is important to India's Modi – Ep 28

Global Talk: Why Arabian Gulf states are builiding a missile shield

Ep 29: Arabian Gulf League transfer window special

Global Talk: What does the Iran nuclear deal mean for the Gulf? – Ep 26

Global Talk: Can Kurdish forces hold onto gains in Syria? - Ep 25

Ep 28:Asamoah Gyan bids Al Ain adieu

Ep 66: Rafa Nadal's end, Serena's survival and Wimbledon 2015's developing storylines

Global Talk: Ramifications of Soviet-Afghan war still felt in Iraq and Syria today - Ep 24

Ep 65: Murray to win, Nadal to fall early, Djokovic always in contention - predicting Wimbeldon 2015

Ep 27: UAE make rough start on road to 2018 World Cup

Khurram Khan has set benchmark for UAE cricketers to aspire to – Ep 14

Ep26: Al Nasr surprise Al Ahli in President's Cup final – Episode 26

Ep 64: Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers: Previewing the 2015 NBA Finals

Global Talk: What Israel’s new hardline ministers means for Palestinians? - Ep 23

Ep 25: Al Ahli stun Al Ain in Asian Champions League

Global Talk: Fleeing Yemenis seek shelter in Djibouti -EP 22

The benefit of central contracts as UAE embark on busy summer in Ireland and World T20 Qualifier - Ep 13

Ep 24: The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain return to Arabian Gulf League summit

Ep 63: The end for Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer? Can Murray stop Novak? – Surveying the tennis landscape

The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain return to Arabian Gulf League summit – Ep 23

Ep 62: Mayweather v Pacquiao - where to watch in UAE, De La Hoya's pick and ticket fiasco

Ep 61: NBA Play-offs: LeBron? Steph Curry? Spurs or Clippers? Who’s got the title edge?

Ep 60: Mayweather? Pacquiao? Or Muhammad Ali? Who's the best, pound-for-pound? - 60

Ep 59: Breaking down Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather

The Kickabout podcast: Champions League twists for Al Ain and Al Ahli – Episode 22

Global Talk: Where is the conflict in Yemen headed? -EP 21

One-dayers have stood the test of time – Ep 12

The Kickabout podcast: Al Ahli breathe life into their season – Episode 21

Ep 58: What to expect from the 2015 Dubai World Cup (California Chrome will be the favourite)

The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain and Al Ahli renew rivalry in Super Cup – Episode 20

The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain rising, Al Ahli sinking – Episode 19