KGSP Cast

By KGSP Alumni Office

The past, present, and future of the KAUST Gifted Student Program Alumni Community.... more

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How many episodes does KGSP Cast have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

KGSP Cast episodes:

September 15, 2025 Episode 5 - The Consultants
Join Episode 5 host Dona Alburi for an exciting conversation with KGSP Alumna Duaa Albalawi. This episode features a discussion about STEM fields, working in them and outside of them, and the culture and use of consultants in Saudi Arabia. Join Dona and Duaa for an engrossing discussion in the newest episode of the KGSP Cast
Enjoy!
CreditsHost: Dona Alburi, KGSP Alumna
Guest :Duaa Albalawi, KGSP Alumna

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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42min
June 12, 2025 Episode 4 - Starting Up
Join Episode 4 host Maria Alkurdi for a look at what it takes to start up a company as a young entrepreneur. The discussion features two successful startup founders and KGSP Alumni, who have taken their pursuit of excellence from academics to the burgeoning business world in Saudi Arabia.
Enjoy!

Credits
Host: Maria Alkurdi, KGSP Alumna

Guests:
Ghanimah Abuhaimed, KGSP Alumna and CEO & Founder of GHIRASS

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

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50min
April 17, 2025 Episode 3: Under the Sea
Join Episode 3 host Ahmed Alsaggaf for an fascinating conversation with KGSP Alumna Wajd Alaidrous. This episode covers all things Marine Science, from field research in the open ocean, to discovering the love diving, learning from fishermen, and citizen science.
Enjoy!
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Host: Ahmed Alsaggaf, KGSP Alumna=us
Guests: Wajd Alaidrous, KGSP Alumna

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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1h 14min
March 19, 2025 Behind the Curtain: A KGSP Advisor's Perspective
Season 2 of the KGSP Cast is Back! Join Episode 2 hosts Abdullah Alhamoud and Mahdi Almosa for an in-depth conversation with their former KGSP Advisor, Garifallia Kasamias. From her upbringing in Ohio to her undergraduate studies, through graduate programs, and her joining the KGSP Advising Team, Garifallia peels back the curtain for a look into the the life of a KGSP Advisor. Enjoy!
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Hosts : Abdullah Alhamoud & Mahdi Almosa, KGSP Alumni
Guests: Garifallia Kasamias, KGSP Advisor

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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58min
February 10, 2025 Episode 1: Women in STEM
Welcome to Season 2 of the KGSP Cast!
The first full episode of this season features a discussion about Women in STEM fields with two KGSP Alumnae Sarah Almutawa and Youmna Alnasrallah. From entering undergraduate studies, through graduate programs, and the professional world, Sarah and Youmna discuss their experiences and hopes for the future of women in their fields. Enjoy!

Credits
Host:Sarah Almutawa, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Youmna Alnasrallah, KGSP Alumna

Producer:Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song:Aaron Sherraden
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1h 10min
January 22, 2025 Season 2 - Coming Soon!
Welcome to the KGSP Cast!
Season 2 of the KGSP Cast premieres in February 2025. While we prepare for the launch of season 2, please enjoy a special bonus episode, recorded live in Philadelphia, PA during the 2024 KGSP Convocation event.

Credits:
Host: Matthew Guckenberg, KGSP Alumni Manager
Guests: KGSP Alumni - Ahmed Alsaggaf, Ali Alrashoudi, Kumail Al Hamoud, and Renad Bougis
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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33min
November 10, 2023 KGSP Cast Episode 7: The KGSP Journey - Extended Cut
Welcome to the final episode of the first season of the KGSP Cast. This episode features an extended discussion with KGSP Alumni about their journeys from applying to join the KGSP through their study at KAUST.

Credits:
Host: Abdullah Alyamani, KGSP Alumnus
Guests: Fahad Alduayji, KGSP Alumnus
Soumaya Fayie, KGSP Alumna

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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1h 28min
October 11, 2023 KGSP Cast Episode 6: Alumni in the Arts Part 3
Welcome to Episode 6 of the KGSP Cast, the final part of our series about KGSP Alumni in the arts. This episode, brought to you by KGSP Alumna Maryam Almaskin, features a discussion with KGSP Alumnus, Bader Abdulmajeed about his passion for photography. Please join us for this compelling episode.

Credits:
Host: Maryam Almaskin, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Bader Abdulmajeed, KGSP Alumnus

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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39min
September 27, 2023 KGSP Cast Episode 5: Mental Health
Episode 5 of the KGSP Cast is hosted by KGSP Alumna, Ghanima Abuhaimed, featuring an insightful discussion about mental health. Ghanimah is joined by fellow KGSP Alumna Maria Alkurdi and Clinical Psychologist Eva Kosel to discuss mental health, dealing with mental health in a high-pressure academic environment, and how to help others. We hope you enjoy this important and frank discussion.

Credits:
Host: Ghanimah Abuhaimed, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Maria Alkurdi, KGSP Alumna
Eva Kosel, Clinical Psychologist

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
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43min
September 13, 2023 KGSP Cast, Episode 4: Adventure Time!
Welcome to Episode 4 of the KGSP Cast, Adventure Time! Hosted by KGSP Alumnus, Mohammed Alamer, this episode features fellow KGSP Alumnus, Kumail Alhamoud, recounting stories of his adventures, successes, and mishaps traveling during his time in the KGSP and beyond. Kumail offers insight into the risks and benefits of setting off on an adventure with, or without, planning ahead of time, relying on the kindness of strangers, and exploring the world around you. Please enjoy the KGSP Cast Episode 4, Adventure Time!

Credits:
Host: Mohammed Alamer, KGSP Alumnus
Guests: Kumail Alhamoud, KGSP Alumnus

Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

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39min

FAQs about KGSP Cast:

How many episodes does KGSP Cast have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.