ALGO: A LOT GOING ON WITH RAJ KOTECHA | THE NO1 PODCAST IN DUBAI

In today's episode of The Raj Kotecha Show we cover:

(00:00) Start

(02:30) DJ Khaled Performs in Saudi Arabia

(22:53) SoleDXB this week

(26:56) Ye Cancelled

(38:04) Nike Adidas Cut Production

(46:15) Balenciaga Fallout

(57:37) Personal Boundaries & Policies

(01:08:43) Will Smith on Trevor Noah

(01:18:16) SBF speaks to NYT

(01:21:23) Daniel Priestley on Ali Abdaal Review

(01:24:57) Jason Calacanis on Tim Ferriss

(01:25:43) Colin & Samir Mr Beast & Manager

(01:27:50) Jumeirah at Saadiyat Review

(01:30:33) Hayal at St Regis Downtown

(01:32:44) DP World's Big Tech Project

(01:37:55) Meeting JME & Lethal B

(01:42:00) Night at Honeycomb HiFi

(01:45:02) Plans for Episode 50

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Packed episode with just Raj and Vik recorded the day after My Friends Your Friends at Jun's in Dubai.

(00:00) Intro

(02:00) My Friends Your Friends Recap

(03:11) Cohost shout outs

(06:20) Vik on scaling MFYF

(12:18) Team shout outs

(13:15) Food at Jun’s

(16:28) World Cup Unexpected Wins

(19:15) Watch Matches in 2 mins

(20:30) Former Disney CEO Returns

(31:05) Tom Ford sells $2.8bn

(37:40) Louis Vuitton Hotel Paris

(44:30) Diddy Launches Ciroc Yak

(48:48) Hidden Hip Hip Unicorns?

(52:06) Zomato Quits Delivery

(58:28) Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy

(01:03:10) FTX crash via Coinbase CEO on All In Podcast

(01:05:55) Did Chamath attack David Sacks?

(01:08:40) What will happen to Sam Bank Fried?

(01:11:05) Crypto exchange transparency

(01:14:40) Thesis: The Return of “the market”

(01:18:10) Recession tech talent shifts

(01:20:50) Dubai’s Best Food

(01:21:32) Gold standard restaurants

(01:24:18) Jet skiing Ride In Dubai

(01:25:00) See through Kayaking

(01:28:55) PodFest Dubai

(01:29:55) Reem from Dukkan Media

(01:32:00) Meeting Rashad from EYL

(01:38:18) Content recommendations

(01:38:33) Neal Brennan Blocks Review

(01:40:37) Ali Abdaal Daniel Priestley

In today’s episode of ALGO, it is just Alex and I discussing the announcement of the new My Friends Your Friends event happening on the 22nd of November. We also talk about Twitter and Meta laying off massive amounts of staff, and Netflix launching a £4.99/month subscription which comes with ads. Big news out in the UAE with Ras Al Khaimah confirming that the Wynn Hotel Casino will be opening in 2026. Alex and I also give our thoughts on the new Drake x 21 Savage album and Vogue suing them for using fake Vogue Magazine cover to promote their new album.  

Chapter highlights include:  

(00:00) Intro 

(02:35) My Friends Your Friends  

(05:58) Twitter, Meta & Stripe Lay Offs 

(14:52) Netflix is on Sale  

(21:38) Ras Al Khaimah Confirms Wynn Hotel Casino  

(26:45) Drake x 21 Savage Being Sued by Vogue  

(33:32) Gen Z Mom Content Creators on Twist  

(36:24) Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Kith Campaign  

(37:04) Nimesh Patel - Thank you China 

(37:33) Alex’s Reviews Rome Trip 

(42:00) Raj Out & About in Dubai 

(45:05) Shout Outs   

Register free for the next MFYF https://www.myfriendsyourfriends.com 

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Huge show - just Vik and I this week. We consumed a lot of content and hit some cool spots in Dubai. RIP Takeoff. 

(00:00) No Alex

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On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex and I discuss Rishi Sunak becoming the new Prime Minister of the UK, Youtube launching handles, and Saudi Arabia announcing the lineup for the Soundstorm 2002 music festival. We also discussed the end of Nomad Capitalist's Youtube run and our jam-packed weeks and weekend in Amsterdam & Dubai.   

Chapter highlights include:  

(00:00) Intro 

(01:51) Martin Garrix, Tiesto, James Hype & more in Amsterdam

(12:45) Best Indian Restaurant in Blue Waters 

(16:25) Experience on the QE2 

(18:19) Vik’s Son Learns how to Surf 

(18:43) Diwali House Party  

(21:16) Diwali Brunch at Jumeriah Golf Estates  

(23:22) Culture Summit In Abu Dhabi with Trevor Noah

(48:15) Rishi Sunak Becomes UK's CEO 

(1:07:20) Youtube Handles Announced  

(1:22:54) Nomad Capitalist Leaves Youtube 

(1:27:22) Kanye West Loses Big Deals 

(1:33:40) Post Malone, Bruno Mars & more Announced for Saudi Arabia Music Festival

(1:40:03) Content Recommendations  

(1:44:41) Shout Outs

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Listen and watch THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex and I discuss Kanye West and everything that’s been going on in his world, Drake losing $800k betting on a football game. We also talk about Giggs speaking on brand deals with new and upcoming artists as well as James Corden getting banned from a New York restaurant.

Chapter highlights include:

(00:00) Intro 

(04:05) Out & About in Dubai 

(15:13) Everything Kanye West 

(38:46) Giggs Blasts Brands on Instagram 

(49:16) Drake Loses $800K on Barcelona Match 

(52:52) James Corden Banned From NYC Restaurant  

(59:54) Creed 3 Trailer Out Now 

(1:10:00) Nas’ Kings Disease 3 Announced 

(1:15:11) Will SoleDXB book LaRussell? 

(1:17:20) Anas Bukhash Interview with Shaquille O'Neal 

(1:19:28) UFC Abu Dhabi 

(1:23:40) Alex is Going to Rome 

(1:24:20) Shout Out to the Editorial Team

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Listen and watch THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex and I discuss Jay-Z’s brand new investment, MoneyKicks getting attacked during his visit to London, and the 15% drop in MBA applicants. We also discuss what Vik and I have been busy doing in Dubai and what Alex has been up to in Amsterdam.  

Chapter highlights include:  

(00:00) Intro 

(02:17) New News Reporter  

(06:00) Out & About in Amsterdam 

(10:24) Vik’s Son Wild Cinema Party 

(16:52) Xclusive Yachts Boat Cruise 

(21:12) Secret Parties Brunch At The Taj 

(26:13) Terrible Time at Nammos 

(34:17) Mixed Feelings Smash Sinners 

(40:34) Geeks in a Bar GITEX Special 

(45:26) Taco Stars Was Booking 

(51:44) Seb Bates (Warrior Academy) Dinner 

(55:48) Jay-Z Invests in Robot Pizza Startup 

(1:02:24) MBA Applications Drop 

(1:10:52) AirPod Manufacturing in India 

(1:14:48) Money Kicks London Robbery Attempt 

(1:20:00) SoleDXB Announcer 

(1:23:29) Shout Outs 

(1:24:11) Content Recommendations

Connect: 

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https://www.rajkotecha.com/  

 Listen and watch THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex and I discuss 50 cent’s concert in Dubai, Russell Peters in The Netherlands, and Inay, Vik’s son’s birthday. We also discuss Serato’s stem separation, Elon Musk launching his robot, and Kim Kardashian paying an SEC fine of 1.3 million dollars.

Chapter highlights include:  

00:00 Intro 

05:17 50 Cent at Coca-Cola Arena 

19:03 Russell Peters in The Netherlands

25:32 Serato’s new Stem Separation

44:18 Huspy Recognised at 2022 Leaders in Fintech Awards 

53:25 Wynn Hotel is coming to RAK 

1:05:14 Twitter Launches an Edit Button

1:12:48 Elon Musk Launches his Robot  

1:22:49 Kim Kardashian Pay SEC Fine 

1:29:49 Content Recommendations  

Connect: 

https://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha 

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https://www.instagram.com/alexchristophe 

https://www.rajkotecha.com/ 

Listen and watch THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

On today’s episode of ALGO Via, Alex and I discuss 50 cent’s concert in Dubai, Russell Peters in The Netherlands, and Inay, Vik’s son’s birthday. We also discuss Serato’s stem separation, Elon Musk launching his robot, and Kim Kardashian paying an SEC fine of 1.3 million dollars.   

Chapter highlights include:  

(00:00) Intro 

(05:17) 50 Cent at Coca-Cola Arena  

(16:26) Inay’s Birthday   

(19:03) Russell Peters in The Netherlands

(25:32) Serato’s new Stem Separation 

(44:18) Huspy Recognised at 2022 leaders in Fintech Awards 

(53:25) Wynn Hotel is coming to RAK 

(1:05:14) Twitter Launches an Edit Button 

(1:12:48) Elon Musk Launches his Robot  

(1:22:49) Kim Kardashian Pay SEC Fine 

(1:29:49) Content Recommendations  

Connect: 

https://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha 

https://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria 

https://www.instagram.com/alexchristophe 

https://www.rajkotecha.com/ Listen and watch 

THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

Alex is off this week so our good friend Jesal is jumping in.  It's a great episode, especially if you love 90's hip hop!

(04:30) Vik's upcoming radio spot for International Podcasting Day