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Mayman Show | S7 E3 | DJ Viva Saudi-Canadian DJ and Music Producer

DJ Viva is a trailblazing performer and cultural catalyst redefining the creative scene in Saudi Arabia and beyond. She has lit up major stages across the Kingdom and internationally, opening for global icons such as David Guetta. With Saudi and Canadian roots, her genre-fluid sets blend global energy and leave lasting impact.

As one of the few women leading the region’s artistic evolution, DJ Viva is more than a performer—she’s a visionary shaping the future of culture in the Middle East.

 

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Mayman Show | S7 E2 | Bill Connor, Media Trainer and Former White House Correspondent

Bill Connor is a seasoned media trainer and former White House correspondent with over 20 years of experience coaching senior executives, public officials, and leaders on how to communicate effectively in high-stakes environments. As the founder and CEO of Three Media Consultancy, he’s trained individuals across the globe—from the U.S. to the Middle East—helping them master the art of presentations, speeches, and media interviews.

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Episode V: 2016–2025 | The 50th Anniversary Podcast

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Episode V: 2016–2025
King Salman reigns, Vision 2030 unveiled, Abraham Accords signed, Saudi-Iran ties restored

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Episode IV: 2005–2015 | The 50th Anniversary Podcast

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Episode IV: 2005–2015
Rafik Hariri assassinated, Arab Spring uprisings erupt, Saudi women win driving rights

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Episode III: 1995–2004 | The 50th Anniversary Podcast

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Episode III: 1995–2004
Taliban take Kabul, Khobar Towers bombed, Second Intifada erupts, 9/11 hits, US occupies Iraq

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Episode II: 1985-1994 | The 50th Anniversary Podcast

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Episode II: 1985-1994
Saudi prince in space, First Intifada starts, Lebanon war ends, Kuwait invaded, Oslo Accords signed

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Episode I: 1975–1984 | The 50th Anniversary Podcast

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Episode I: 1975–1984 Lebanon civil war begins, Iranian revolution erupts, GCC formed, Sabra and Shatila massacre.

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Mayman Show | S7 E1 | John Bin London, Content Creator and Influencer

John Bin London, a British influencer and content creator with a deep passion for Saudi Arabia and its rich cultural heritage. Raised in the UAE, John’s love for the Arab world shines through his viral TikTok videos where he immerses himself in Saudi traditions, from coffee rituals to exploring historic landmarks like Diriyah.

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Frankly Speaking | S12 E10 | Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Palestine Foreign Affairs Minister

As Gaza plunges deeper into catastrophe, Israel’s blockade has stopped aid for over a month, 60,000 children face malnutrition, hospitals lie in ruins, and the United Nations has called it a “killing field.”

On this episode, we’re joined by Palestinian Authority State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian. We ask why the peace talks collapsed. Will Israel be held accountable for strikes on hospitals and the deaths of aid workers? And is the Palestinian Authority truly prepared to govern both Gaza and the West Bank after such devastation?

Frankly Speaking | S12 E9 | Ghassan Ibrahim, London-based Syria analyst

Several months after the fall of Bashar Al-Assad, Syria remains battered by more than a decade of war and is now facing the uphill task of rebuilding from within and claiming legitimacy on the global stage. On this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from London-based Syrian analyst Ghassan Ibrahim.

Is the worst truly behind Syria, or could renewed sectarian violence and growing tensions with Israel and Turkey cause further chaos? Will the new government win over Arab and Western leaders and finally see crippling sanctions lifted? And ultimately, can President Al-Sharaa deliver the peace and unity Syrians so desperately need?