All Episodes
The National Archive — 221 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
Ep 57: Lewis Hamilton's inevitability and what to expect from the 2015 F1 season
The feel of things from the 2015 Cricket World Cup - Ep 11
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain take control of the AGL title race – Episode 18
The Kickabout podcast: Omar Abdelrahman commits his future to Al Ain - Episode 17
Ep 56: Previewing the ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship
The Kickabout podcast: Abu Dhabi frozen out of Asian Champions League – Episode 16
Global Talk: How can Europe save Middle East refugees who are drowning in the Mediterranean? -EP 20
World Cup news, IPL auctions and BCCI elections - Ep 10
The Kickabout podcast: Al Wahda part ways with Peseiro – Episode 15
Global Talk - Could coalition forces have saved Jordan's pilot from ISIL? - Ep 19
Cricket World Cup predictions - Ep 9
The Kickabout podcast: UAE bid farewell to Australia – Episode 14
The Kickabout podcast: Australia end UAE's Asian Cup run – Episode 13
Global Talk: What are details of the US-India nuclear deal? -EP 18
The Kickabout podcast: UAE face showdown with Asian Cup champions Japan – Episode 12
Global Talk: Pakistan's war against terror - Ep 17
The Kickabout podcast: UAE flying high in Australia – Episode 11
UAE’s Cricket World Cup target achievable - Ep 8
Ep 55: Power shifting in NBA at midway point
Global Talk: Radicalisation in Europe and Charlie Hebdo - EP 16
The Kickabout podcast: Asian Cup edition – Episode 10
Global Talk: Pakistan and India clash in Kashmir and beyond - EP 15
Ep 54: A look ahead to the UAE sporting calendar in 2015
The Kickabout podcast: AGL mid-term review – Episode 9
UAE preparations ideal for cricket World Cup – Ep 7
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain back on song – Episode 8
Ep 53: IPTL has potential to grow if marketed well
Ep 52: Dubai Sevens review
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ahli in disarray – Episode 7
Bouncers are a part of the game – Ep 6
Ep 51: Perfect climax to the Race to Dubai title
Ep 50: Recap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Ep 49: DP World Tour Championship about to tee off in Dubai
Ep 48: The National's special F1 magazine
Ep 6: UAE have it all to do
ICC wrong to limit World Cup 2019 teams - Ep 5
Ep 47: F1 title race comes down to Abu Dhabi
The Kickabout podcast: Gulf Cup of Nations preview – Episode 5
Global Talk: How the US mid-term elections will impact the Middle East - Ep 14
Misbah-ul-Haq one of cricket's great late-bloomers - Ep 4
Ep 46: Hurricanes drop golden chance to win UAE Premiership title
The Kickabout podcast: Controversy at Rashid Stadium – Episode 4
Australia's batsmen got basic wrong in Dubai - Ep 3
The Kickabout podcast: Are Al Shabab kings of Dubai? – Episode 3
Draw in Dubai is a win for Pakistan - Ep 2
The Kickabout podcast: UAE stumble against Uzbekistan – Episode 2
Ep 45: Repercussions from Jules Bianchi crash in Formula One
Kickabout podcast: Vucinic scoring for fun – Episode 1
Global Talk: The UAE's role in combatting ISIL - Ep 13
Afridi captaincy could pay off - Ep 1
Ep 44: Surveying the UAE rugby scene
Global Talk: How important are the Kurds in the anti-ISIL coalition? - Ep 12
Ep 43: Previewing the 2014/15 Arabian Gulf League season
Global Talk: What would a stable Gaza look like? - Ep 11
Ep 42: Al Ain reach Asian Champions League semi-finals
Global Talk: How has Modi fared in his first 100 days in office? - Ep 10
Global Talk: How to save Iraq & Syria from the Islamic State? - Ep 9
Ep 41: The Premier League season begins
Global Talk: How to reach a lasting ceasefire in Gaza? - Ep 8
Global Talk: Will Erdogan succeed in the presidency? - Ep 7
Global Talk: What are the obstacles to peace in Gaza? - Ep 6
Ep 40: Formula One at the summer break
Ep 39: UAE football player in Champions League and AGL transfer news
Global Talk: Have Iran nuclear talks progressed? - Ep 5
60 Seconds: 4 children killed in Israel airstrikes
Ep 38: Brazil defeat was World Cup 2014’s standout event
Global Talk: Hugh Naylor reports from Gaza City - Ep 4
Global Talk: What is the US thinking on Iraq? - Ep 3
Ep 37: When Brazilians began cheering on Germany
Global Talk: How is Iran reacting to the Iraq crisis? - Ep 2
Global Talk: Will the caliphate lead to Iraq's partition? - Ep 1
Ep 36: What's making the World Cup so memorable?
60 Seconds: How is football part of the Palestinian resistance?
Iraqis in Iran
What's happening in Iraq?
Ep 35: Taking stock of Fifa World Cup 2014 after Week 1
What's next for Afghans?
Afghans vote
Ep 34: Who will win 2014 World Cup? Our staff predicts
Ep 33: Japan the great big Asian hope at 2014 World Cup
Ep 32: World Cup holds much promise for Brazilians despite the problems
Helping or monitoring?
North Vs South
Regime fear
Deraa in 2012
Surprise uprising
Military operations command
End of moderates
Humanitarian situation in Syria
Syrian regime offensive
Ep 31: Taking stock of the year in UAE football
Ep 30: Exciting finish to the 2013/14 football season
Ep 29: Will IPL's success in the UAE change the status of cricket in the country?
Ep 28: Why UAE rugby needs stability before it can take off
Ep 27: Time for the UAE football clubs to shine in Asia
Ep 26: Is MMA an acceptable contact sport? UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi to settle debate
Ep 25: Tall order for Manchester United in Uefa Champions League but Al Ain can go deep in Asia
Ep 24: Spotlight on Ruler of the World and Mike De Kock at this year's Dubai World Cup
Ep 23: Royal Challengers Bangalore likeliest to win as IPL 7 comes to the UAE
Ep 22: UAE cricketers have a lot of heart but World Twenty20 could be a tough place
Ep 21: Mercedes could shake things up in F1 this year but don't rule out Vettel
Ep 20: Al Ain's season going south ahead of their Asian Champions League games
Extra Time podcast: At half time in the NBA, who is winning and why are the New York sides struggling – Ep 19
Ep 18: Can UAE qualification to play at the ICC World Cup change cricket's status in the country?
Ep 17: Dubai Desert Classic turns 25 and continues to age gracefully
Ep 16: Are India, England and Australia plotting a coup inside cricket's ruling body?
Ep 15: Al Ahli look settled but Al Jazira are building for a potentially exciting future
Ep 14: The Desert Swing ticks and how!
Ep 13: UAE cricket on the cusp of World Cup qualification
Ep 12: What a year 2013 was for UAE sports, not least the football stars
Ep 11: Mubadala World Tennis Championship ideal dress rehearsal for Australian Open
Ep 10: What's with this spate of managerial sackings at football clubs?
Ep 9: How 'Madiba' married politics to sports to build a nation
Ep 8: Golf and its ever-increasing lure in the Middle East
Ep 7: Roaring success that was the DP World Tour Championship
Ep 6: How Sachin Tendulkar changed lives
Ep 5: Sebastian Vettel's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory burnishes place in F1
Ep 4: Vettel is already a champion but what to expect at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Ep 3: South Africa favourites to beat Pakistan in UAE Test series despite key absences
Ep 2: A new world order with regard to Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Ep 1: UAE football looking north as Mahdi Ali's men looking good for Asian Cup qualifiers