Connecting the dots across the Middle East through storytelling. Join host Malak Fouad, as she brings you the most inspiring people and unpacks their life journeys — successes, failures and everything in between! You can connect with us on Instagram, X and on LinkedIn, and watch extended clips from our interviews on our YouTube channel.
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Self development and motivation for the entrepreneurial spirit of millennials!
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مرحبا بكم في بودكاست ملاك... سأشارك معكم قصص و مقالات قمت بكتابتها سابقا باللغة الإنجليزية و قررت تغيريها إلى اللغة العربية تحديدا اللهجة الليبية بعد ثلاث سنوات من التدوين المستمر.
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Malak On The Road | Entrepreneur | Self Discovery Malak On The Road is an entrepreneur, a world traveller, and a seeker in Self Discovery and she is on her own self discovery journey, in this podcast she discusses topics around the self discovery journey concept and that includes programs that are rooted deeply in our unconscious mind, religion, philosophy and culture, helping people to remember elevating their consciousness and unconscious state of mind.
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Welcome to my podcasts. the goal of this podcast is to help women improve themselves and developp their personality in order to succeed in different areas of their life: education, physical and mental health, religion, hobbies, social life... this podcast encourages every interactions with its audience, so that we can embarque in our growth journey together. here is my instagram: @malak.hajjia
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Welcome to the EHLAYJHIYOW ESQUIBEL-REYES real deal talk 📻 here is where you get motivational, positively, life-changing, and a voiceto rebuild you salvation speeches. With some preaching of the true gospel our father YaHaWaH Alahyam and how to connect to your spiritual self and how to follow the Laws and commandments of the most high so. The 10 tribes are all Latina and Indian descent are the chosen children of the most high . shalam thank you for tuning in(SMILE WE ARE ALIVE TODAY THANKS T ...
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Me Olga made me do this Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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Scientific thinking podcast delivered by Nada Selim, Gamila Ismail and Malak ElMenyawi who try to explain scientifically the reason behind why people believe fake news.
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A podcast hearing stories within the Libyan societies and communities. Hearing out how they started their Journey and what are they doing now.
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Welcome to Legends Lookback, your go-to podcast for all things Star Wars Legends. Join Jared, Freddy, Emily, and Rick as they take a deep dive into the extensive backlog that originally expanded the Star Wars universe. From roundtables on the books you remember from your childhood to obscure stories and characters you may have never heard of, this show will always leave you with another book to (re)read. In addition to book roundtables, we focus on all things collectibles—from Funkos to Blac ...
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A fortnightly Podcast dealing with Western and inherently Islamic issues through the lens of #BalancingTheDiscourse
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Welcome to The Fit Plug Podcast! Our hosts DP and Ron inform, educate and entertain you with everything health and fitness.
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Stories where genes and genomes are key to solving energy and environmental challenges. Hear diverse voices in science talk about their JGI-supported research to better understand — and harness — the superpowers encoded in plants, fungi, microalgae, environmental viruses, and bacteria to contribute to a more sustainable world.
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Welcome to Dungeons, Dragons, & Dumbasses! A live play Dungeons and Dragons podcast released bi-weekly. Two adventurers stuck inside a series of magic bubbles attempt to handle anything and everything the DM throws at them, as they try to save the world. DM Mason is joined by Saxxon, Josh, and sometimes Nate for this live play D&D podcast.
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This show was born out of the host’s desire to connect with other women who may need “someone to talk to” around every day life’s issues and challenges, from managing career and household, to inner productivity, relationships and other current hot topics. Currently the show showcases interviews from people who share their experiences, expertise or passion, talents and insights on a variety of topics, hence "Samu't Sari", meaning, anything and everything, or variety.
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PAX Palestine Podcast features interviews with local Palestinian organisations and peaceworkers. PAX, a peace organization based in the Netherlands, works together with committed citizens and partners to protect civilians against acts of war, to end armed violence, and to build a just peace. In Palestine we support local partners in building resilient communities, promoting human security and equality in the political, cultural and social domain, and in fighting the injustices resulting from ...
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My conversation with EFG Holding’s Mohamed Abdel Khabir
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We’re closing out the year with a special episode with EFG Holding, and I’m joined today by the Group’s Chief Finance & Operations Officer, Mohamed Abdel Khabir. Mohamed joined the investment bank in 2008 and took on the CFO role in 2016. Earlier this year, he took on the additional responsibility of Operations, which includes Marketing, Technology…
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Bonus: Mounir Nakhla on MNT Halan's high-RPM expansion into Turkey, the UAE & Pakistan
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Last week, Mounir Nakhla told me about his entrepreneurial journey with MNT Halan, and how the company has risen to become of the Africa’s fastest growing start-ups. On this bonus episode, Mounir talks to me about the strategy behind their recent expansion into 3 new territories — Turkey, the UAE & Pakistan.Watch my full conversation with Mounir he…
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I'm joined today by entrepreneur Mounir Nakhla. Mounir is the co-founder & CEO of MNT-Halan, Egypt's fintech unicorn that has now served more than 8 million customers and recently expanded into the UAE, Turkey & Pakistan. Mounir launched his first company in 2010, which showed him the true potential of micro-financing to unlock economic potential. …
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I'm re-connecting today with Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram. Dr. Nadine is the founder & CEO of Proximie and a practicing NHS surgeon with a specialty in plastic surgery. I first spoke to Dr. Nadine three years ago, when she told me how she wanted to help operating rooms function more effectively with Proximie. You can catch that episode here: This epis…
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Crew of the Ebon Hawk: KOTOR Character Breakdown - Ep 185
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Our KOTOR coverage continues! Hop on board the Ebon Hawk with us as we do a character deep-dive on the illustrious crew of diverse companions that accompany you throughout the game. We’re talking Juhani, Jolee, Bastila, and more. Who’s your favorite? Did you kill Juhani? Let us know in the Discord.
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Diving into the VC world with Karima El Hakim
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We’re continuing my conversation with Karima Hakim on this episode, talking about the evolution of the private sector in Egypt and Africa, and her work specifically with Plug & Play. You can also catch the first part my conversation with Karima in your podcast app or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjEtGnYxRs&feature=youtu.beThis episo…
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The Making of the New Jedi Order (Legacy Expo)
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One of the best things about the Star Wars Legends community is the wonderful network of like-minded fans who all share our love of these fantastic stories and characters. We connected with one such new friend of ours is Kyle (Xezene), the creator of a tremendous undertaking—detailed, a multi-part, behind the scenes account of the making of the New…
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I’m joined today by Karima El Hakim, Country Director at Plug & Play Egypt, and co-director for the company’s operations in the rest of Africa. Just as importantly, for me she’s one of the show’s biggest fans! On Part 1 of my conversation with Karima, we’re criss-crossing through both her personal and professional journey, from growing up in Egypt …
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Revan and Malak: The Fall of the Heroes - Ep 184
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In this episode we explore the lore of Revan and Malak, their triumphs, their falls to the dark side, and their brutal breakup with galaxy-spanning consequences. We'll explore the brilliant tactical minds of Revan and Malak and their sudden, shocking fall to the dark side. We cover their motivations and the philosophical seeds that led them to forg…
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Today’s episode is a deep-dive with our sponsor, EFG Holding. As a long-time sponsor of the show, EFG have been with us from our single digit episode count all the way through to 100!I’m joined on this special episode by Hanaa Helmy, Chief Corporate Sustainability and Impact Officer at EFG Holding and CEO of the EFG Foundation. Hanaa has been with …
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At Legacy Expo we had the unbelievable opportunity to talk with one of the early architects of the Expanded Universe—Barbara Hambly! We reflected on her experiences writing Children of the Jedi, Planet of Twilight, as well as short stories in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina and Tales from Jabba’s Palace. She took us on a thrilling adventure down …
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Christian Gossett Interview (Legacy Expo)
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You’re going to love getting to know Freddy’s new best friend, Christian Gossett. Artist on Tales of the Jedi and creator of the double-bladed lightsaber, Christian helped shape a beloved era of Star Wars back in the 90s. We became fast friends and learned so much from his mindset, approach, work ethic, and personality. Enjoy!…
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We’re celebrating 100 episodes! So this week I’m sitting down with our producer Chirag Desai to celebrate this milestone and unpack some of the learnings.Chapters0:00 Episode 100!1:11 Evolution of Podcasting3:11 Reflections13:53 Destiny vs Agency24:08 The Impact of Our Work24:28 A big thanks to @EFGHolding 25:35 Malak takes on the Lightning Round L…
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Another great interview with an absolute legend of a Star Wars Legends author is headed your way! In this interview we talk with Matthew Stover about the making of the Revenge of the Sith novelization, the behind-the-scenes of the new Deluxe Edition, what goes into writing psychological mind-bending books, morally grey characters, and so much more.…
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Azzam Fakhreddin on getting started in hospitality & his love for football
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We’re continuing my conversation with Azzam Fakhreddin this week, where he tells me about his decision to shift focus to economics under the mentorship of Dr. Galal Amin and getting starting in the family hospitality business. Azzam also tells me about his involvement with the Jordan football team, which just qualified for its first FIFA World Cup …
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Our suitcases are unpacked, swag is everywhere, and so are the memories. In this episode we will continue our Knights of the Old Republic deep dive with the planet we all love to hate—Taris. We’ll talk about the gangs, the dueling ring, the Rancor, and of course the Rakghouls. But first, a briefish update on Legacy Expo.…
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I’m joined today by Azzam Fakhreddin, a name familiar to many across the Middle East as a notable figure in the hospitality industry. On Part 1 of our conversation, Azzam tells me about his involvement in two significant projects, the book ‘Palestine, Memories of 1948’ and the feature film ‘Palestine36’, which is Palestine’s official entry to the 2…
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Have you ever heard the legend of James Luceno the wise? Now you can hear from this brilliant author directly from the source because Jared and Freddy sat down with him for a phenomenal chat at Legacy Expo. He is the author of great Star Wars books like Darth Plagueis, Cloak of Deception, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, and several books in the…
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Recorded in front of a live, in-person audience, Jared and Freddy recorded this episode on September 14th at Legacy Expo in Burbank, California. This special episode is a philosophical exploration into what makes the dark side so seductive by analyzing the journeys of specific Legends characters including the great Sith of the EU: Darth Revan, Dart…
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Our AI future, with Mo Gawdat, Tarek Nour, Omar Elsahy & Ramy Youssef
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AI is a topic that has come up many times over the years on the show, so today I’m sharing a special episode of Double-Take where I’m connecting the dots from some of our previous episodes on the philosophical, ethical and practical implications of our future AI world. You’ll hear from author & AI expert Mo Gawdat on how we all need to be better ro…
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Freddy and Jared had the special opportunity to attend Legacy Expo in Burbank, California on September 13th & 14th in which they got to sit down with some spectacular special guests to talk all about the EU. Sean Stewart, author of the fan-favorite book, Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, gave us some mind-blowing insights into how he thinks and what went into…
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Mona Hamdy unpacks the role of Artificial intelligence and its ethical implications
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Continuing my conversation with Dr. Mona Hamdy to unpack the role of AI, and how the emerging world should prioritise its adoption. We talk about the ethical implications of technological advancements, and the need to close the gap between profit-driven AI development and our needs as a society. She also tells me about her work with Anomaly, the ‘B…
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The word AI gets bandied about by everyone in everything today, and I’ve been wanting to unpack the opportunities and challenges our future world holds for us. So I’m delighted to welcome technology ethicist Dr. Mona Hamdy to the show this week. On Part 1 of our conversation this week, we talk about her pivots, and how she found herself at this uni…
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Intro to Knights of the Old Republic - Ep 181
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Buckle up, meatbags. In this episode we are kicking off our new season all about the beloved 2003 game of the year from Bioware and Lucasarts — Knights of the Old Republic. In this episode we talk about our expectations of the game, a general overview of what it is, how to play it in 2025, and considerations for going in fresh. Hope you’ll join us!…
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Double-Take: Giving Back, with Sir Magdi Yacoub and Meta’s Fares Akkad
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One of the themes that often comes up on the show is giving back to the community. Today I wanted to highlight two guests who instantly come to mind when talking about giving back—the incredible heart surgeon, Sir Magdi Yacoub and META’s Regional Director, Fares Akkad. This episode is part of our new segment, Double-Take, where I take a deep-dive i…
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Buckle up, Padawans, because this isn't your average galactic sightseeing tour. We're trading in the sun-drenched surface of Tatooine and the bustling markets of Mos Eisley for a pilgrimage to the darkest, most twisted corners of a galaxy far, far away. This is the Ultimate Dark Side Road Trip, a journey through the most sinister destinations of St…
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Today I’m sharing the answer to another question I’m asked quite often: “how do you prepare for your interviews?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media
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Now that we’ve finished our 19-book excursion through the Yuuzhan Vong Wars, it’s time for a grand retrospective look at the New Jedi Order as a whole. We’re breaking down the highs and the lows, the tremendous amount of Vong lore, and the standout character moments.By Youtini Podcast Network
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Author and commentator Omar El Akkad joins me this week to talk about his latest book “One day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”. This is perhaps the most important book I’ve read in the last couple of years as it brought together all that I have been thinking, and feeling, about Western Liberalism. I talk to Omar about the larger theme…
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Media powerhouse Amy Mowafi returns to the show for Encore, where I check-in with your favourite alumni guests. Since we last spoke, Amy has been leading and participating in various must-attend events across Egypt. She’s also been returning to her first love, writing, with her Substack. You can also catch my previous Encore conversations with ad…
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Another question I get asked often is “how do you select your guests?”Join me for a look behind-the-scenes at how I select my guests and some of the criteria involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media
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The Unifying Force Roundtable - Ep 178
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WE DID IT! In this episode, we dive into Star Wars: The New Jedi Order – The Unifying Force, exploring how the final battle for Coruscant and the galaxy’s bold strategy bring the Yuuzhan Vong War to its dramatic close. As always, we tackle big plot questions—like the role of Zonama Sekot and the surprising choice to end the conflict with mercy—as w…
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Farrah El Dibany on her transformative journey playing Carmen
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We’re continuing my conversation with the talented mezzo-soprano Farrah Al Dibany, exploring the world of opera. Farrah tells me about her experiences and challenges of her work, including her transformative journey playing Carmen, and her commitment to introducing classical music to broader audiences. She also tells me about her artistic choices o…
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Mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany joins me on the show this week. We cover her journey from discovering her passion for singing at 14, to her incredible performances, including the FIFA World Cup Final in Qatar and the celebration of the re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron in 2022.I had the opportunity to see Farrah perform in-person a cou…
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It’s already been an exciting 2025 for What I Did Next. So this week, my producer, Chirag, and I decided to do a check-in and recap the last six months. We talk about the inspiring conversations, guests and events that have made up the year so far, as well as a look at what’s coming up. I also share a sneak peek into our next guest episode, so list…
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Summer Reading Bucket List - Ep 177
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Summer is upon us! That means many of us have extra time where we're taking road trips, sitting by the pool, or taking time off work. In between the ice cream and wrangling the kiddos who are home from school, we're trying to squeeze a few books in here and there. So we thought it would be fun to run down a few categories for our summer reading buc…
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I’m often asked how I got started with the podcast. On a special solo episode this week, I’m taking you behind the scenes to tell you how and why I started What I Did Next, and how it came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media
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The Final Prophecy Roundtable - Ep. 176
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In this episode, we dive deep into The Final Prophecy, the penultimate novel in the New Jedi Order series. From living planets and false prophecies to space cults and surprise character arcs, we unpack the wild plot twists, the deeper themes of identity and belief, and the slow redemption—or total unraveling—of Nom Anor. Whether you’re here for the…
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Ayman Tamer is the Chairman of the Tamer Group, a third-generation business with a 100-year history in Saudi Arabia. Ayman tells me how his grandfather opened the first pharmacy in the Arab peninsula in 1922 and its evolution to one of the largest healthcare companies in the region today, with over $2.5 billion in revenue. It was clear from our con…
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History and Culture: Perceptions of Egypt (The Narrative Summit 2025)
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A few weeks ago, What I Did Next partnered with the 2025 edition of The Narrative Summit which was held at the breathtaking Soma Bay. Today, I’m delighted to share my panel discussion where we explored perceptions of Egypt through a historical and cultural lens, a subject that is close to my heart. I was joined on the panel by historian Mahmoud Sab…
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With the recent release of Season 2 of the acclaimed live action Star Wars series, Andor, on Disney + has come a spotlight on one of the architects of the Rebellion, Mon Mothma. Portrayed in the series by Genevieve O’Reilly, reprising the role after her appearance in Rogue One after being CUT from Revenge of the Sith, she has brought the beloved ch…
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Welcome again to What I Did Next Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni guests. Today, I’m re-connecting with one of the guests from our first-ever season, advertising director Ali Ali. He catches me up on what he’s been up to since we last spoke, his short film, Smokey Eyes, and exploring production in Saudi Arabia. Learn more…
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Force Heretic Trilogy Roundtable - Ep. 174
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In this episode, we dive into the heart of Force Heretic, exploring the galaxy-spanning quest to find Zonama Sekot and the character-driven moments that make the journey unforgettable. We unpack the emotional growth of characters like Tahiri, Jacen, and Saba, while also laughing at Nom Anor's cockroach-like survivability and lovesick pilots in the …
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“Reclaim our narrative,” Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani on her work to document modern Egyptian artists
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On this week’s bonus episode, Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani tells me about her work in documenting, codifying, and cataloging her research in art. She’s contributed a chapter in Daughters of the Nile, authored Modern Art in Egypt, and is now working on a third book. This episode is brought to you by EFG Hermes One, your one app for investing in more th…
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Celebration 2025 Recap (Legends Edition) - Ep 173
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Although the jetlag has left him scarred and deformed, Freddy C is BACK from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan. He’s here to tell us all about his experience and be our tour guide to all the Legends-related info that came out of the convention. We’ll speculate about Starfighter, the Legends references in Andor Season 2, and of course Maul: Shad…
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Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani has led a life full of twists and turns. Her career trajectory has seen her go from being a successful marketer with Procter & Gamble to being instrumental in the success of the relaunch of Ahram Beverages, leading to its eventual sale to Heineken in 2002. Fatenn then turned her attention to modern Egyptian art and launched …
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20th Anniversary of Revenge of the Sith - Ep 172
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Crank up your time machines as we blast back to 2005 as we revisit Revenge of the Sith for its 20th anniversary. We're joined by Youtini writer Gea Haff for a mythological breakdown of this beloved film. We talk about our experiences of first seeing the film, the joy of returning to the theater for a revisit, and of course Legends recommendations t…
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On today’s episode, I’m reconnecting with pioneering Arab designer, Nadine Kanso, founder of jewellery brand BilArabi. Nadine tells me what’s been happening since our last conversation two years ago, including her partnership with Berluti, and staying authentic in an influencer-dominated world online. This episode is part of our special series, Wha…
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Legends Expo Preview with Katherine and Corinthia - Ep 171
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We're gearing up for a fantastic fan convention—Legends Expo! Joining us are two of the event's organizers, Katherine and Corinthia. They're here to tell us all about this event and why Legends fans should attend. We not only talk about the convention, our love for the Star Wars EU, but cosplay, our favorite authors, and of course hot tubs. Get you…
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Stable Isotope Probing (SIP) is a powerful technique for studying microbial communities. These experiments can show which microbes are handling specific nutrients, or what they're doing with those nutrients, and even how quickly. But there's a catch: SIP labwork and analysis can be very demanding. The JGI offers SIP analysis to make these experimen…
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