Best W4 Podcast Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Mexican GP: Norris Dominates, Verstappen Twarted and FIA Blunders 31:47

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This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and F1 journalist, Damien Reed, break down a controversial Mexican Grand Prix - from Lando Norris’s flawless win to another FIA meltdown that robbed fans of a dramatic final-lap showdown. Together they debate whether McLaren’s setup changes are secretly favouring Norris over Piastri, unpack Ferrari’s latest commu…

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US GP: Piastri Cracks, Norris Rises & Is Verstappen Really In The Hunt For The Championship? 23:54

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This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Damien Reid as they break down Max Verstappen’s Texas masterclass - a weekend that felt like a throwback to his dominant years. The guys dissect McLaren’s self-inflicted sprint disaster, growing tension between Norris and Piastri and why Oscar’s cool composure might finally be cracking under pressure…

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Texas Showdown: McLaren Fireworks, Ferrari Chaos & F1’s Radical 2026 Gamble 29:10

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This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick teams up with F1 journalist Damien Reed to preview the Texas Grand Prix and unpack the chaos surrounding F1’s upcoming 2026 rule overhaul. They break down major changes - ground effect scrapped, DRS removed, and active wings introduced and debate whether the FIA’s cost-cap push will backfire. The conversation hea…

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Zoe Jackson MBE: Living The Dream - From Flash Mobs To Royal Stages 36:48

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When a 16-year-old’s passion for performing arts snowballs into an award from the Queen, you know the story’s going to be good! In the final episode of Season 2 of EventNewsDXB, Zoe Jackson MBE talks to us about how she took her teenage passion and turned it into a performing arts company and charity that inspired thousands of young people and led …

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Singapore GP: Russell’s Redemption, McLaren's Drama & Verstappen Keeps The Pressure On! 35:55

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Adam Parry: A Playbook For Event Tech & Turning Applause Into ROI. 33:56

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How many times have we sat in a bar and magically come up the next 'big idea', only for it to avaporate along with the last drop of vino in your glass! In this week's EventNewsDXB, we sit down with Adam Parry, Co-Founder of Event Industry News and Event Tech Live about ignoring all the 'nay-sayers' and turning that 'big idea' into not just one, but…

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Singapore GP Preview: Is Verstappen Back in The Title Race? Or Is It Still A Two Horse Race? 30:05

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Tammy Urwin: Creating Moments That Outlast Your Event. 41:41

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When Tammy Urwin swapped dreams of the auctioneer’s gavel for a Lapland winter as Santa’s assistant, little did she realise it would be great training for her future career in the event industry! In this weeks episode of EventNewsDXB, Urban Events director Tammy Urwin, joins me to unpack how she wound up doing “experiential” before it had a name an…

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Azerbaijan GP: Is Verstappen Back? Baku Shakes Up the F1 Title Fight 43:40

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Baku or Bust: Red Bull’s Rookie Gamble, McLaren on the Brink & F1’s Wild 2026 Reboot 29:22

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Adam Griffiths: Relationships, Trust & Building A People-First Agency 37:41

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When Adam Griffiths packed a bag and followed his brother to Dubai he didn’t plan on founding an event agency. However, fatherhood and a hard look at what “trust” means in this market, pushed him to launch Enigma, built on a simple promise: do what you say you’ll do. In this week’s episode of EventNewsDXB, Adam draws a clear line between live event…

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Italian GP: Verstappen’s Masterclass, McLaren’s Switcheroo & The Rise of F1’s Next Gen 30:21

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Ben McDonald: Purpose Driven Tech & The Art of Meaningful Engagement 36:48

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When Ben McDonald returned to Dubai to join Purple Glow, he wasn’t chasing shiny objects or the flashiest tech. He was chasing meaning. In this episode of EventNewsDXB, Ben shares why success in event technology isn’t about who has the biggest screens, it’s about creating moments that truly connect. For him, the metrics are simple: engagement, dwel…

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Dutch GP: The Fast & The Frustrated! 37:32

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Jasper Donat: Connections Beyond The Stage & Why Live Still Matters 34:40

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What happens when you set out to “just see who comes through the door” and end up building one of Asia’s most influential event companies? In this episode of EventNewsDXB, I talk with Jasper Donat, co-founder and CEO of Branded, about his 30-year journey from Star TV in Hong Kong to creating the All That Matters conference and festival in Singapore…

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Genltemen, Start Your Engines: Will The Gloves Come Off At Zandvoort? 34:11

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James Mistry: Pulling Back The Curtain On Event Safety 38:37

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James Mistry: Pulling Back The Curtain On Event Safety. This week on EventNewsDXB, we sit down with James Mistry, founder of JAM Event Services, for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of event safety and staffing in the Middle East. From the chaotic beginnings of Dubai’s early event scene to Expo 2020’s game-changing legacy, James share…

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X-Mode Engaged: F1’s Future, Cadillac’s Big Bet & the Great Hamilton Pushback 25:54

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Vicki Galloway-Place: From Classroom to Center Stage 38:55

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When Vicki Galloway-Place swapped her UK classroom for the high-stakes world of events, she stepped into a career that would push her creativity, leadership and resilience to the limit. In this episode of EventNewsDXB, Vicki shares her journey from drama teacher to theatre director to events producer and the hard-earned lessons learned along the wa…

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The Rise & Fall of Lewis Hamilton 30:15

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Jon Noonan: Transforming Event Spaces - One Decibel At A Time! 35:29

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Jon Noonan: Transforming Event Spaces - One Decibel At A Time! From student nightclub promotions to supplying global iconic events like Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, and Formula One, John Noonan has seen many sides of the event industry. As founder of Thorns Group, he takes us behind the scenes of event logistics - where 400 staff, 15 site managers and 1…

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Hungarian GP: May The Best McLaren Win! 33:07

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David Balfour: Redefining Brand Experiences 43:21

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David Balfour: Redefining Brand Experiences In this episode of EventNewsDXB, we sit down with David Balfour, co-founder of LightBlue and one of the pioneers of experiential marketing in the Middle East. David shares his desire to help redefine brand engagement in Dubai - shifting the focus from traditional activations to emotionally driven experien…

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Belgian GP: When Is Wet, Wet? And Other Stories From Spa! 32:13

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Spa Shenanigans, Max’s Mystery Meetings & Horner’s Heir – It’s Belgian GP Time! 30:56

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Iain Morrison - Beyond Burnout: The True Cost of Event Excellence 41:17

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Iain Morrison - Beyond Burnout: The True Cost of Event Excellence With over 35 years in the event industry, Iain Morrison has seen the effect the industry can have on people first-hand. This week on EventNewsDXB, the founder of The Imagination Collaborative opens up about the pressures facing today’s event professionals - from resource cuts to unre…

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Benoit Honnart - Inside Electra: Building a Turnkey Event Production Powerhouse 44:00

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Benoit Honnart - Inside Electra: Building a Turnkey Event Production Powerhouse. We kick off Season 2 of EventNewsDXB with Benoit Honnart, CEO of Electra, as he pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of event production in the Middle East. Behind every spectacular luxury event lies a finely-tuned operation juggling impossible deadlines, cr…

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Midseason Mayhem: Horner's Exit, Max's Future and McLaren's Championship Battle. 29:15

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Going, Going, Gone! Horner Ousted In Red Bull's Radical Shake-Up 24:24

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British GP: Rain, Rage & Redemption - Norris Doubles Up, Red Bull Slides & Hulk Pops His Podium Cherry. 38:25

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Austrian GP: Orange You Glad It's Not Red Bull Again? Norris Silences The Sceptics! 29:19

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The Heat Is On: McLaren's Team Dynamics, Verstappen Under Pressure & Groundhog Day At Ferrari! 29:50

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Canadian GP: Russell’s Redemption, Norris' Despair And Hamilton’s Frustration! 31:13

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Canada Eh! Will The Man Cubs Overthrow The King of the Jungle?! 33:35

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Spanish GP: Piastri's Perfect Weekend & Verstappen's Red Mist 33:03

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Flexing the Limits: Wings, Rules & What to Expect From The Spanish GP! 22:53

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Rudi Buchner: Three Monkeys & Dubai's Virtual Event Revolution 32:15

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🎙️ This week on the EventNewsDXB podcast, we’re joined by Rudi Buchner, co-founder of Three Monkeys, whose journey from a 10-year-old cable runner at a Pope’s visit in Bavaria to one of Dubai’s most innovative event producers is nothing short of remarkable. ⛑️ When the pandemic brought the industry to a halt, Rudi and his team didn't just pivot - t…

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Monaco GP: Glitz, Glory... and Gridlock. Monaco’s Two Stop Sham! 30:19

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Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing 31:39

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Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing 🚦 This week, we’re going full throttle into the world of Formula One with Rob Statham and Jake Smith from The Events House, the creative minds behind some of the most memorable fan zone activations on the global F1 calendar. From setting up Giant Jenga at loc…

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Imola GP: Max The Intimidator - The Battle For Imola 43:59

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Mind Games & Tire Water: The Build Up to Imola 37:08

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Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable Rise 30:20

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Attack of the Blue Ferraris: Miami Madness & Motorsport Realities 39:34

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Saudi Arabia GP: Piastri's Dominance - Red Bull's Spin Doctor Can't Fix This One 40:25

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Jeddah Jitters: McLaren Dominance and Red Bull's Identity Crisis 25:31

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Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution 33:17

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Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution What happens when a young Emirati decides to ditch his conventional career path and dive headfirst into the high-flying world of professional wrestling? This week on EventNewsDXB, we're talking to Mohammed Al Shehhi, known to fans as "Shaheen" (Arabic for falcon), …

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Bahrain GP: Piastri Triumphant As Red Bull's Dynasty Unravels! 40:52

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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO 34:46

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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO In this episode, Paul Berger, CEO of Arena Events Group, shares his journey from the advertising world of 1990s Dubai to leading one of the world’s premier event infrastructure companies. From launching the city’s first indoor karting facility to developing Dubai Autodrome and scaling Arena …