Here are our favourite UAE podcasts, give them a listen
Whether you’re interested in culture, music, technology or just after a good laugh – the UAE’s podcasters have got you covered…
Over the last few years podcasting has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon, thanks in part to high profile shows such as the mystery-thriller Serial and the appearance of US President Barak Obama on comedian Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.
More and more people are switching off their radios in favour of on-demand, downloadable audio programming.
While the uptick in the Middle East has been slower than in other parts of the world, there are some genuinely engaging podcasts being conceived of, scripted and recorded right in our own back yard.
Here are our picks of the four UAE podcasts that you should be listening to on the regular…
1. Kerning Cultures
For fans of? This American Life
Where can I listen? iTunes, kerningcultures.com
2. Dukkan Show
What is it? Hosted by OT, Toofless, Irshad and Reem, the Dukkan Show is the audio embodiment of four friends shooting the breeze on the stoop of their local grocery shop. Quintessentially Dubai in every way, there’s comedy, music, philosophical musings and pretty much anything else that happens to spring into the brains and out of the mouths of the charismatic hosts.
For fans of? Pop Rocket
Where can I listen? iTunes, Soundcloud, dukkanshow.com
*ALSO: 13 underground UAE music shows – that are actually good*
3. Behind the Bytes
For fans of? The Vergecast
Where can I listen? iTunes, Soundcloud
4. The Shady Shadow Show
For fans of? Dekmantel Podcast
So yes, if you’re going to explore and #TryPod this month, make it a local one…
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