The Debrief

The Debrief catch up with British TV personality Ant Middleton and Executive Producer Reim El Houni on the brand new 'extreme' TV show here in the UAE. They are on the lookout for 20 participants from all walks of life to test their endurance, resilience and mental strength in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And today's Great Debate was a heated one... 'Is it ever ok to make money off of your friends and family?' We almost had a walk out.

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Chef Catis, the man behind Dubai Chocolate joins the Debrief in studio with a brand-new creation dedicated to the UAE’s capital. Dane, Sana and Ellis do a taste test of the new 'Abu Dhabi' chocolate and it does not disappoint but Chef Catis opens up about the journey to his latest invention. And how do you feel about AI music? An AI generated song has reached number one on Billboard’s Country Digital Songs chart and it is splitting opinions.

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The Debrief catch up with Rory McEntee, CMO of GymNation and one of the guys behind the viral marketing campaign taking over billboards around the UK directing everyone to their free fitness classes right here in Dubai. The genius idea got Dane, Sana and Ellis discussing other well-known marketing tricks that have gone global. And how much time do you need with your other half per day to feel truly loved in your relationship? The team unpick a report that may surprise you!

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Dane, Sana and Ellis explore the world of hiring family, friends and even colleagues in Japan. Paid actors playing a part in your life events, a service that has been available in Japan for over 30 years. An extremely interesting industry that is about to become a film called 'Rental Family' staring Brendan Fraser and being directed by Hikari dish. And do you and your companions go your separate ways in the airport and meet at the gate when it is time to go? A controversial chat on the Debrief today.

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Is paying a kidnapping ransom or finders fee for stolen art illegal? Dane and Sana are joined on the show by Professor Anja Shortland, specialist in the economics of crime to find out. Plus, lots of opinions when the show discusses the new trends of concerts banning phones. And The Great Debate gets heated: Is it ever ok to tell on a colleague?

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The Debrief are joined by Andrejs Birjukovs a 2024 participant of the 'The Great World Race' which sees runners run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. And Ellis tests Dane and Sana on their vocabulary to see who is on top when it comes to their word bank.

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The Debrief are joined by Darren Edwards, who's attempting to break the world record for the longest sit-ski journey in polar history - 222 kilometres, unsupported, across Antarctica to the South Pole. Darren is doing it while paralysed from the chest down, after a horrific accident. And how do you think the world would cope if the internet went done forever? All discussed on the Debrief with Dane, JJ and Ellis!

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Dane and Sana hit the road for a special live broadcast from the T100 Duathlon Relay at Meydan Racecourse, where they caught up with participant Gustavo Alvarez, who talked about finding motivation and staying active.

With the sporting spirit in full swing, they also dove into the world of great rivalries, from Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz to the timeless Ronaldo and Messi debate.

Plus, the internet’s buzzing after Meghan and Harry’s photos were deleted from Kris Jenner’s birthday post, sparking The Great Debate: Is it ever okay to delete photos?

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LinkedIn has officially become everyone’s favourite preaching platform, but if you could delete one social media app forever, which one would it be?

Plus, meet Ann Gabb, who’s proving it’s never too late to learn — she just graduated at 81 years old.

And in The Great Debate, we’re asking: is it okay to judge someone by their music taste?

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Dane and Sana rank the 10 scariest movies according to science. But if you think horror is terrifying, wait until you hear what really happens when your personal details hit the dark web.

We speak to Maher Yarmout, Lead Security Researcher at one of the world’s top cybersecurity companies, about password protection, online scams, and how to keep the creeps (and hackers) away.

And in The Great Debate: Is it ever OK to tell your boss exactly how you feel?

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