The Debrief

JJ is back in for Dane this week and he and Sana kicked the week off with an interview with the 'King of Chemo' aka Iain Ward who has used his cancer diagnosis to raise huge amounts of money while bypassing his life expectancy. JJ needed the Sana and Ellis's advice in regards to wedding gifts and whether it's absolutely necessary if it's an abroad wedding and the guests are already out a lot of money... all debated on the Debrief.

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Could Adele be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show? We break down the rumours and the internet's reactions. Meanwhile, a Borussia Dortmund TikTok draws criticism for mocking a Welsh influencer with a stutter — we take a closer look and highlight artists who've turned the same challenge into strength.

Also, have you heard of Fat Bear Week? It's as wild as it sounds.

And finally, Dane and Sana dive into a big question: Is it ever okay to cut ties with someone just because you disagree?

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Dane and Ellis chat with Richard Jones from the British rock band the Stereophonics a head of their UAE concert. They discuss music, touring and even had time to play a quick game. The interview helped spark the debate ‘should there always be concert etiquette?’ It was a controversial one!

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Adventurer and mountaineer Dan Wenker chats with the Debrief again, to share that he has recently reached the summit of mount Tenton the mountain where he almost lost his life a few years who if it wasn't for his friend who managed to rescue him with a single rope. Dane and Ellis debate whether social media users should have to state on their pictures if they have been edited or not... mixed opinions from the Debrief listeners.

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Dane and Ellis speak with Tanner Mansell the shark expert that has recently been pardoned by US president Donald Trump after he cut a net freeing marine life thinking he was helping. The Debrief also discuss the latest actor causing havoc in Hollywood but not just any actor an AI actor that is leaving the industry shaken up.

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Dane and Sana speak to the videographer behind the 'one take, walk out' Savannah Banana videos that are everywhere. They wanted to know how this content started, the challenges and how it's trending across social media. And are you a good secret keeper? Well it turns out the Debrief team aren't great.

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Dane and Sana chat with event organiser Paul Gurney, the man behind the deepest darkest marathon in Sweden which is happening 3,600 feet below sea level. And the Debrief debate whether it's ok to use your contacts to get something you want? That's after the French President is Emmanuel Macron called President Trump as he couldn't get through a blocked street in New York City!

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The Debrief is in conversation with Cat Callaghan better known as ‘Jessie’ the txt to speech TikTok voice who we hear daily. They find out the background story to becoming that chosen voice. And is age just a number? Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss a 70 year old sky diver who sky dived here in Dubai.

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JJ and Sana have a round table discussion with tech expert Daanesh about the latest new tech releases as well as hearing from the people wearing wearable tech everyday like AI glasses. And Sana and Ellis dig deep with JJ's past boy band life, discovering he came ninth on one of the UK's biggest TV singing shows.

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JJ and Sana speak to Eva Outram that decided to give up the corporate job and turned to nature, a simpler life but a happier life in her eyes. The Debrief debate if you had the chance would you give up your career for a simpler life? Billy Joel's decision to control who is in the front row at his concerts sparked discussion on the Debrief asking the listeners what type of concert goer are you?

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