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REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS4 - Special 2 - SHOULD 'THIS IS BEIRUT' BE INVESTIGATED FOR TREASON FOR ILLEGAL CONTACT WITH ISRAEL?SHOULD THE LAW APPLY TO EVERYONE OR ONLY TO THE POWERLESS?In this episode, we examine what happened at the 2026 Munich Security Conference, where Lebanese media outlet This Is Beirut co-hosted a panel with MIND Israel founded by former Israeli military intelligence chief Amos Yadlin.The discussion reportedly covered:• Regional integration• Hezbollah disarmament• The post-Gaza landscape• Lebanon–Israel indirect talksAll of this while Israel continues daily violations against Lebanon.Just weeks before the conference, Lebanon filed a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council documenting thousands of ceasefire violations.UNIFI...
2026-02-2314 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS4 - Special 1 - From Cricket to Classroom - Inside the Alsama Project in BeirutIn Beirut, Lebanon, Syrian refugees are finding an unexpected way to heal from war and displacement: cricket.This special audio report takes you inside Alsama Project, an education initiative founded in 2020 by former McKinsey London partner Richard Verity, German journalist and author Meike Ziervogel, and their Syrian partner Kadria Hussein.What started as a desire to do more has grown into a powerful model of transformation.Today, more than 1,000 students are enrolled, moving from total illiteracy to university-bound in just six years. Through education, sport, and community, they’re rebuilding confidence, discipline, and hope.From ze...
2026-01-3011 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E10 - Who Killed Shireen? The Documentary That Exposed Israel’s Crime and the U.S. Cover-UpWhen Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead in Jenin in May 2022, Israel blamed “crossfire.”The Biden administration called it “tragic circumstances.”No names. No charges. No accountability.In this episode of Reel Talk, Daizy Gedeon speaks with veteran Wall Street Journal correspondent Dion Nissenbaum about the investigation behind the documentary “Who Killed Shireen?” — the film that did what governments claimed was impossible.Together, they unpack how a small team of journalists traced the killing to an Israeli sniper, uncovered a pattern of impunity, and exposed a wider war on journalists — from Gaza to Leb...
2025-12-161h 18
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E9 - Lebanon, Israel & Hezbollah: From Genocide to a Roadmap to PeaceFor the first time in decades, the idea of peace between Lebanon and Israel is no longer a complete taboo. Retired generals, party leaders and policy experts are openly debating what was once unspeakable. But how do you even talk about peace with a country accused of genocide in Gaza, systematic ceasefire violations in Lebanon, and ongoing occupation of Lebanese territory?In this fiery, in-depth episode of Reel Talk, host Daizy Gedeon sits down with Hanin Ghaddar, the Friedmann Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and co-author of “A Roadmap for Israel–Lebanon Peace.” Ghaddar argues that Lebanon must u...
2025-12-0559 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E8 - Lebanese Minister on State vs Militia, IMF Reforms, Child Poverty & Israeli ViolationsDrawing on three decades at the World Bank, Sayed discusses emergency cash support for hundreds of thousands of Lebanese, the shift from aid to social development and jobs, and the government’s new return plan for Syrian refugees. She also addresses tough political questions: international pressure, IMF reforms, Hezbollah’s weapons and Israel’s violations, and whether a technocratic government can really overcome Lebanon’s old sectarian power networks. As a Sunni woman in a key ministry, Sayed reflects on gender, confessionalism, youth, and why she walked away from a prestigious international career to serve Le...
2025-11-191h 27
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E6 - From Gridlock to Action: How “Uniting for Peace” can save GazaDr. Jill Stein breaks down “Uniting for Peace” a little-known UN General Assembly tool that activates when Security Council vetoes stall action. She explains past uses, what a two-thirds vote could unlock today, and why her Lifeline for Palestine coalition is urging member states to bring a resolution now.#UnitingForPeace #UNGA #InternationalLaw #HumanitarianAid #ProtectCivilians #GlobalDiplomacy #ReelTalkPodcast #DaizyGedeon #JillStein #Peacebuilding #Ceasefire #CivicAction #GlobalSouth #HumanRights #PodcastInterview
2025-10-231h 17
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E5 - Medicide in Gaza! Israel's war on health workersOn the second anniversary of the Oct 7 war, surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah recounts 43 days inside Gaza’s besieged hospitals from Al-Shifa to Al-Ahli and Al-Awda where he treated children pulled from rubble and watched colleagues targeted and killed. He explains why he called it genocide within days, how hospitals became battlefields, why health workers were tracked, and what must happen next for accountability and rebuilding. We also discuss pressure on international justice, persecution he faced abroad, and why global mobilization and sanctions are essential to stop the killing.
2025-10-071h 01
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonSpecial Report - One Year After Nasrallah: Lebanon at a CrossroadsOne Year After Nasrallah: Lebanon at a CrossroadsA special report on the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination by Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. From the October 7 war to the September pager attacks, the Israeli invasion, and the failed ceasefire, this episode retraces the chain of events that reshaped Lebanon.We explore the assassinations, mass displacement, and regional escalations that culminated in Nasrallah’s death — and examine today’s reality: Israel still occupies Lebanese land, villages lie in ruins, and the U.S. pressures Beirut to disarm Hezbollah.Has Nasralla...
2025-09-2809 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E4 - Deputy PM Tarek Mitri on Hezbollah, the Army & State AuthorityLebanon faces one of its most decisive moments since the civil war. In this exclusive Reel Talk interview, host Daizy Gedeon sits down with Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri to discuss the government’s decision to adopt the Lebanese Army’s plan to monopolize all weapons under state control.Mitri addresses the secrecy surrounding the army’s report, Hezbollah’s rejection of the decision, Israel’s continued violations, and the delicate balance between sovereignty, security, and civil peace. He also reflects on the broader implications of U.S. and French pressure, the risks of civil conflict, and the role...
2025-09-181h 10
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Will Lebanon Enforce UN 1701?"Lebanon at a Crossroads: Hezbollah Faces Disarmament"Lebanon is at a crossroads. After a brutal war with Israel that killed Hezbollah’s top leaders and the collapse of Syria’s Assad regime, the Lebanese government has taken an unprecedented step: moving to disarm all non-state actors under Resolution 1701 and the Taif Accord. Hezbollah has fiercely rejected this decision, calling it “non-existent” and warning it threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with MP Ibrahim Moussawi from Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc to unpack the aftermath of the war, the government’s push to disarm, and what this mean...
2025-08-211h 09
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E2 - The Tragic Fate Of Syria's Druze: A Tale Of Massacre And Betrayal - Nizar Ghanem and Shadi Abou Karam"Battles, Alliances, and a Dangerous Gamble"In post-Assad Syria, As-Suwayda is gripped by fierce clashes between Druze fighters, including religious leader Hikmat al-Hijri, and forces loyal to Ahmad al-Sharaa. But their positions on Israel ignite a storm: Was this a necessary alliance — or a fateful step that let foreign powers into southern Syria?In this episode of Reel Talk, I discuss the future of Syria and the challenges to its unity after the recent events in As-Suweida with Nizar Ghanem, Director of Research at the Alternative Policy Institute, and writer and researcher Shadi Abou Karam.Both pr...
2025-08-121h 09
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 | E1 - The Voting Rights of the Lebanese Diaspora - Ziyad Baroud, Ibrahim Mneimneh, Carole Abi Jaoude, Sergio Jalil, Rola Afra and Layal BeyhumLebanon’s 16 million-strong diaspora is its invisible powerhouse — yet a law passed in 2017 threatens to strip them of their electoral influence by 2026.Why is a constitutional right being reduced to a token gesture?
And who really benefits when Lebanese abroad are silenced?In my first Episode of Season 3 with Ziyad Baroud, Ibrahim Mneimneh, Carole Abi Jaoude, Sergio Jalil, Rola Afra and Layal Beyhum; we discussed the voting rights of the Lebanese diaspora. Whether you’re in Sydney or Paris, Dubai or Montreal, your passport is Lebanese — and that should mean your vote...
2025-07-291h 48
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS3 - Special Episode - Geopolitical Tensions Rise As Israel Seeks U.S. Action On Iran - Philip GiraldiGlobal media have deliberately suppressed what really happened in the Iran–Israel war that erupted in June 2025 because what happened was in contradiction to the Hasbara (propaganda) Israel and the USA were feeding to the world.In this exclusive Season 3, Special Episode of REEL TALK, former CIA Operations Officer, Philip Giraldi, helps me lift the lid on the substantial scale of damage done to Israel following the Iranian strikes, that were kept from the world by Israel’s censorship machine, and the desperate scramble by Netanyahu to pull the United States back into open conflict with Iran...
2025-07-1540 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2 | E20 - Gaza Media Bias Sparks Rebellion Against Mainstream - Antoun Issa and Alex McKinnonGlobal mainstream media outlets have taken a severe battering in the credibility sparked by their biased coverage of Israel's onslaught on the Palestinians in Gaza since October 8, 2023. This propaganda war being waged by Zioni$ts that control the mainstream media as well as the poltiical narrative of most western alleged "democracies", caused a revolt among ethical journalists, many of whom have abandoned mainstream outlets and set up independent platforms that are attracting hundreds of millions of people all over the world to their platforms. This podcast delves into one these outlets - @deepcutnews...
2025-06-191h 26
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2 | E19 - The Grassroots Movement CRIPPLING Israel - BDS Policy Coordinator, Saleh HijaziShow your support here! https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeonOne of the most difficult & heartbreaking episodes... What do you say to someone who has witnessed kids being blown up in front of him? How do I respond to just hearing that 2.2 million people are trapped in a death camp? This is a conversation with a man of great courage, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, a British-Australian doctor who left his life behind to go serve in Gaza, TWICE!
2025-06-051h 14
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2 | E18 - Australian doctor details HORRIFIC experience in GAZA - Dr Mohammed MustafaShow your support here! https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeonOne of the most difficult & heartbreaking episodes... What do you say to someone who has witnessed kids being blown up in front of him? How do I respond to just hearing that 2.2 million people are trapped in a death camp? This is a conversation with a man of great courage, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, a British-Australian doctor who left his life behind to go serve in Gaza, TWICE!
2025-05-2358 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2 | E17 - Young developer REJECTS ISRAELI OFFER to BUY HIS APP! - With Adil AbuTalhaShow your support here! https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon Since October 7, many people have turned to emotional outrage to protest Israel's genocide. But few have channelled that emotion into effective measures to ensure accountability for the genocidal state's actions.In this episode, I'm joined by Adil AbuTalha, a young entrepreneur who founded the app, Boycat, to ease the process of boycotting Israeli products and providing alternatives.To date, Boycat has divested $220 million from Israel! Truly inspiring.📌Check out Boycat here: https://www.boycat.io/ Subscribe and turn on 🔔 so you DON'T miss a video: https...
2025-05-0944 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E16 - The WAR being waged against INDEPENDENT MEDIA in LebanonShow your support here! https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon A special episode, LIVE FROM BEIRUT, about the shifting media landscape in Lebanon and the recent SMEAR CAMPAIGN taking place against alternative/independent platforms in the country.In collaboration with Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute, I hosted the 16th Episode of Reel Talk, Season 2.Together, we debated the rise of alternative media, its cause, and why some traditional platforms and bankers are waging a campaign against independent platforms.This episode, I was joined by:🗣️Diana Moukalled - Co-Founder at Daraj Media🗣️Ayman Mhanna - Executive Director a...
2025-04-282h 02
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E15 - The RISE of a NEW SHIA BLOC in Lebanon - Mohamad Barakat & Dr. Hadi MouradShow your support here! https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon Are we seeing the rise of a NEW SHIA BLOC in Lebanon, defying the prior duopoly held by Hezbollah & Amal?!In this episode, I'm joined by Mohamad Barakat, an author, Political Analyst & Managing Editor at Asas Media, and Dr. Hadi Mourad, a Political Activist & Editor-in-Chief at Al Haqiqah.We overview the reality of the Shia in Lebanon, the catastrophe they've faced in the recent war, and how an alternative bloc has risen to represent a different segment of the Shia.
2025-04-111h 01
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E14 - From ZIONISM to Palestinian ACTIVISM - Miko PeledShow your support here! buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon “WE NEED TO DISMANTLE THE GAZA STRIP!!” - Miko PeledThis conversation touched me deeply. At a time when Israel’s brutal genocide in Gaza is only increasing, I was joined by American-Israeli Activist, Miko Peled, to tackle the ROOT CAUSES behind Israel’s genocide.A ceasefire IS NOT enough!For the past 16 months, the world has stood idly by as an entire population was genocided.No intervention. Rather, we saw the opposite. Nation states across the world defended their allegiance to Israel as the s...
2025-03-2754 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E13 - Lebanon's laws BAN people from rebuilding their homes! - Mona FawazShow your support here! buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon Who Will Rebuild Lebanon? The Hidden Struggles of Reconstruction After Israel's brutal war on Lebanon, the country faces destruction at an unprecedented scale—but who is actually rebuilding it?In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Mona Fawaz, Professor of Urban Studies & Planning, who walks us through ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the reconstruction process and the obstacles Lebanon is facing. We overview:🛑 The massive destruction caused by Israel’s attacks🏛️ The government’s failure to lead rebuilding efforts🚧 The regulatory roadblocks preventing progress💰 W...
2025-03-131h 22
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E12 - ASSAD IS DOWN! What does this mean for Lebanon? - Ziad Majed🔴 Lebanon & Syria After Assad: A New Era? | Ziad Majed PodcastWhat happens to Lebanon-Syria relations after Bashar Al-Assad’s fall? In this episode, I sit down with Ziad Majed, a political analyst and professor specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, to break down the complex history and future of these two intertwined nations.📌 Topics We Cover:✅ Lebanon & Syria Before & After Taef – How power shifted over decades✅ The Fall of Assad – How Ahmed Al Sharaa toppled the regime✅ Lebanon-Syria Today – Trade, border security & the Syrian refugee crisis✅ Israel’s Role – Occupation & imperialist ambitions in Syria💡 What does As...
2025-02-271h 20
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E11 - Will Lebanon's New President End the Country's Crisis? - Sami Halabi, Michael Young & Habib BattahAfter two years of political deadlock, Lebanon finally has a new president—Joseph Aoun— the former Army Chief, and a new prime minister—Nawaf Salam—the former president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). But is this a step toward real reform, or just another extension of U.S. and Western influence in Lebanon?In this episode, we sit down with:🗣️ Sami Halabi – Director of Policy at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute🗣️ Michael Young – Journalist & Author🗣️ Habib Battah – Journalist & Founder of Beirut ReportWe discuss what these new l...
2025-02-172h 34
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E10 - Israel is ANNEXING the West Bank! - Sam Stein & Andrey XFrom one of the most dangerous places in the world, the occupied West Bank, two Israeli activists battle against their government and settler groups for the rights of Palestinians.In this episode, I speak to Sam Stein, a Jewish-American Palestinian Solidarity Activist, and Andrey X, independent journalist and human rights activist, about the on-the-ground sturggles against the growing settler movement in the West Bank. As a ceasefire deal is reached in Gaza, Israel has expanded its efforts in the West Bank in preparation for full annexation. It is only with the likes of...
2025-01-301h 15
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E9 - Why did Israel accept a ceasefire with Lebanon? - Daniel LevyAfter 14 months of war, Israel & Hezbollah suddenly agreed to a ceasefire deal. But why did Israel agree to this, despite it appearing as though they had the upper hand?In this episode, I'm joined by a former Israeli negotiator and expert on Middle Eastern affairs, Daniel Levy. TUNE IN to find out the REALITY about this ""Ceasefire"" deal and why Israel bought it. Following this, we discuss the implications for Gaza and then turn to the case of Syria and whether there was any link between the toppling of Assad and Israel....
2025-01-021h 09
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E8 - What's REALLY Behind ZIONISM's rise in Australia? - Palestine Action GroupFor too long, the West has been enslaved to Zionist interests. Yes, much of it is due to the lobby, but a core reason stems from the imperialist core of countries like Australia and how they align with colonial Israel.Join us in this podcast with two leaders at the forefront of the Palestine movement in Sydney, Australia. Josh Lees, an anti-war activist and founding member of Palestine Action Group, and Amal Naser, a third-generation Palestinian refugee, lawyer and organiser within Palestine Action Group. In this discussion, we expose the zionist influence in Australia and the...
2024-12-191h 21
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E7|P2 - Middle East Expert EXPOSES American colonialism - Dr. Roy CasagrandaThe US has time and time again exploited the Middle East for its own interests! From overthrowing governments to invading countries, this episode delves into the genocidal path the US has pursued against the Middle East since the 20th century,In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Roy Casagranda, an American Political scientist and historian. This conversation uncovered the policies pursued by different US governments to villanise the MENA region. Note: this is PART 2 of a 2-part series with Dr. Roy.Watch Ep. 1 here: https://youtu.be/8bD-7jktmbk?si=1TCd97_84B1...
2024-11-281h 21
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E7|P1 - Middle Eastern history YOU NEED TO KNOW - Dr. Roy CasagrandaThis is the history that was HIDDEN from us ALL our lives!In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Roy Casagranda, an American Political scientist and historian. This conversation tilted my worldview in a way I didn't expect... Throughout the episode, we created an alternative view of history, one that is absent the pen of the coloniser. We introduce you to figures from the Arab and Islamic world that rarely receive mention because it is an inconvenient truth that would dwarf the discoveries and inventions made by western scientists, mathematicians, and the like. It leaves one to...
2024-11-1456 min
A2 The ShowCollege To Comedy Sensation with Steve Furey | A2 THE SHOW #534
In this episode of A2 THE SHOW, we sit down with Steve Furey, a rising star in stand-up comedy known for his sharp storytelling and regular appearances at iconic venues like The Comedy Store and Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership. Steve shares how parking cars at The Comedy Store led to meeting comedy legends and eventually landing his own regular show. From his college days studying communications to his three-year tour with Bert Kreischer, Steve reflects on the dedication it takes to succeed in comedy. He opens up about staying grounded, embracing failure, and a touching moment when his fa...
2024-11-0847 min
A2 The ShowActor Colin A. Borden Discusses Kids' Content And ADHD | A2 THE SHOW #533
In this episode of A2 THE SHOW, we welcome actor, writer, and director Colin A. Borden. Known for his roles in Dhar Mann and Better Call Saul, Colin discusses his thoughtful approach to creating meaningful children’s content, addressing ADHD concerns in kids’ media, and the pressures creators face as their platforms grow. He shares insights on the industry’s evolving challenges, from AI's impact on acting to gaining recognition, while championing a creative process focused on purpose and impact. Join us for a conversation filled with humor, industry insights, and Colin’s inspiring journey in storytelling.
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2024-11-0144 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E6 - Hidden Secrets YOU DIDN'T KNOW about Zionism - Michael SchirtzerEver wondered how some Jews ESCAPE the trap of Zionism and come to see humanity??In this episode with Jewish-American Comedian, Michael Schirtzer, we explore his roots as someone raised as a Jew and taught the values of ZIONISM.But, through certain experiences, Michael speaks about how he came to realise the SATANIC cult that Zionism really is and how he escaped this circle.This was honestly one of my favourite discussions and shows the INTERNAL WORKINGS of Zionism and how they BRAINWASH kids from a young age to adop...
2024-10-311h 20
A2 The ShowBehind the Headlines: Daizy Gedeon on Lebanon and Media Bias | A2 THE SHOW #531
In the upcoming episode of A2 THE SHOW, we welcome Daizy Gedeon, an acclaimed filmmaker, journalist, and humanitarian dedicated to amplifying unheard voices in Lebanon. Daizy discusses the complex narratives surrounding Hezbollah and critiques media bias against Lebanon, while highlighting the double standards in global reactions to conflicts. She shares personal experiences from her return to Lebanon in 2022 to launch her documentary and advocates for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as a tool for protest against companies supporting Israeli military actions. Join us for an insightful conversation about storytelling, activism, and the importance of truth in journalism.
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2024-10-191h 03
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E5 - Palestine's SHOCKING success at the United Nations - Ambassador Riyad MansourMy EXCLUSIVE interview with Ambassador Riyad Mansour, Permanent Representative for the State of Palestine at the UN, comes at a time when nearly all hope has been lost for a diplomatic solution to save Gaza.But inspite of the hoplessness being felt at the paralytic procrastination of global institutions and world leaders to take the necessary actions, not just words, to end Israel's genocidal rampage that has now spread to Lebanon, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the profound milestone achieved by the state of Palestine on 10 May 2024 when it was formally recognized as an...
2024-10-171h 02
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E4 - Lebanon's BIGGEST Problem is NOT What You Think - Ronnie ChatahJoin us for an eye-opening discussion with Ronnie Chatah where he tells us his journey of attachment to Lebanon. From the story of his father's assassination to the deep impact Hezbollah has had on the country, the conversation takes us through the complexity of the country and WHY we find ourselves in a war today.*Disclaimer* - THIS PODCAST WAS FILMED IN AUGUST, 2024_______________For some people, if your father is brutally assassinated, turning to the darkside and seeking revenge are understandable. But for Ronnie Chatah, whose father, Lebanese economist, diplomat and former...
2024-10-031h 24
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E3 - Get READY for MOSSAD SECRETS IN LEBANON - Salah HijaziAs Israel's war against Hezbollah reaches devastatingly new heights with the death toll exceeding 600 and injuries in the thousands, mostly civilians, I decided to sit down with journalist @salahhijazi to discuss his three-part series about "The History of Mossad in Lebanon" which was recently published in the French-daily newspaper, Le'Orient Le Jour.The fascinating discussion includes a recount of Mossad's unprecedented strike on Hezbollah pagers, walkie-talkies and other devices that has been described by UN officials as "state terrorism" as well as historical stories about the first Mossad spy in Lebanon, Mdm Shula Cohen whose demise...
2024-09-2650 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E2 - Palestine Ambassador REVEALS TRUE STRUGGLE at United Nations - Ambassador Majed BamyaIf you are still confused why the Genocide in Gaza hasn't been stopped and want to hear the facts from one of the men at the coalface of defending the Palestinian fight for freedom in the only arena where it can really make a difference - the United Nations - then join me in the SECOND EPISODE of Reel Talk as I sit down with the Deputy Permanent Observer to the UN, Ambassador Majed Bamya for an exclusive journey into the Palestinian story which has changed our world forever.This interview covers all the main topics...
2024-09-1936 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS2|E1 - Is Lebanon READY FOR WAR? - Retired General Andre Bou MaacharI am BACK with REEL TALK. After a one-year hiatus, I return to discuss one of the most pressing issues confronting the world - Will Israel and Hezbollah launch all-out war against one another and plunge Lebanon and the Middle East into a regional and global conflict that could devastate the world?In this episode, we discuss the following issues: Is the Lebanese Army ready for full-scale war with Israel? The history and impact of Hezbollah in and on Lebanon. Is Israel the root cause of all the crises in the Middle East? How Isra...
2024-09-1956 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E8 - FROM POVERTY TO PHILANTHROPIC PROPERTY MOGUL - AYAD NASSERThe final episode of Reel Talk Season 1 ends on a high note with the inspirational Ayad Nasser. Born in the small seaside village of Ouzaii, Ayad suffered hardship from an early age, growing up during Lebanon’s Civil War and compounded with his parents splitting. Despite these obstacles, Ayad embarked on a solo journey that led to tremendous success and took him to Monaco, Europe, South America, and the US before returning to his beloved Lebanon. After establishing a boutique development and investment company and seeing the chaotic, deterioration of the country, he to...
2024-09-1747 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E7 - A VOW OF LOVE THAT GAVE DISABLED CHILDREN HOPE - SESOBELIn this episode of REEL TALK I give you a glimpse into SESOBEL, an organisation whose people represent the very, very best of Lebanese values – a depth of compassion, sincere kindness, unlimited understanding and pure decency - values that continue to be the glue that hold the people and the country together despite it suffering the worst times in its history. SESOBEL was founded in 1976 in the midst of Lebanon’s civil war, one of the harshest times in Lebanese history, by two determined and infinitely empathetic women, Yvonne Chami and Fadia Safi, to gather, care for...
2024-09-1740 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E6 - EXPAT’S SOUL-SEARCHING JOURNEY AFTER LEAVING LEBANON - CHARBEL DAOUDThis week on Reel Talk we interview an interesting young member of the Lebanese diaspora who deicded to leave Lebanon at 14, and start a new life halfway around the world in the USA. Charbel Daoud, A.K.A CJ, is now a 21-year-old aeronautical engineering university student in Atlanta, Georgia but whose ties to Lebanon remain as strong as ever. In this episode I interview CJ about the moving decision behind his family’s decision to send him to the USA, the hardships and benefits of adapting to a new culture and country as well as more cu...
2024-09-171h 03
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E5 - FROM SUICIDE TO CONQUERING EVEREST - Joyce AzzamThis is possibly the most confronting REEL TALK interview I have had to conduct. Not only because my conversation with Joyce Azzam, the first Lebanese woman to complete the Seven Summits, and one of few Arab women to climb Mount Everest, left me in awe of this woman’s accomplishments and her courage. And, not because I agreed to having two tyres harnessed around my waist so I could pull them up a mountain in the Cedars at an altitude of more than 2000 meters, just so I could experience the extreme training regime she is currently enduring for her ne...
2024-09-1742 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E4 - LEBANESE ARCHITECT TURNS FAMILY HOME INTO CATERING SCHOOL- AL-FUNDOKThe fourth episode of Reel Talk is a delightful, wholesome and heartwarming story set in the stunning mountains of Maaser El Chouf, where a small community project by the name of Al-Fundok, operated by the eccentric and dynamic Yola Noujaim, is giving back to the area in order to enrich the small town. Yola tells us about the history of Al-Fundok from the 50s up until the present day and the many changes it underwent, the delicious food cooked everyday using local ingredients from their garden, including a vegan shawarma! Yola also tells us about her background...
2024-09-1714 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E3 - BRITISH ARTIST WHO MADE LEBANON HOME - TOM YOUNGToday’s episode on Reel Talk features an interesting and in-depth interview with British artist Tom Young who currently lives in Lebanon. Tom’s work depicts the stark contrast between Lebanon’s beauty and tragic crises over the past few years, often exhibited in old buildings which he tries to preserve and bring back to life.In this episode, we discover why Tom came to Lebanon, the reasons for not leaving despite all the difficulties, his renowned paintings and exhibitions across Lebanon, from the Hamam Al-Jadeed in Saida to the Rose House. We also uncover the real t...
2024-09-1749 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E2 - ONE WOMAN’S DREAM TO SEND CONTAINERS OF LOVE - SUMEYA HAMIEHI’m excited today to be sharing with you my second episode of “REEL TALK” with a heartwarming story featuring Containers Of Love founder Sumeya Hamieh and two delegation members from The Netherlands, physiotherapist Astrid Vaassen and physical and manual therapist Birgit Schmitz. In this episode we discover Containers of Love’s remarkable project “I Matter” project which focuses on helping children, adults and families with special needs who have been abandoned and left to suffer by a failed Lebanese health system. In my interview with Sumeya she talks about the various programs that her NGO has initiate...
2024-09-1637 min
REEL TALK with Daizy GedeonS1|E1 - WHY I CHOSE LEBANON - AMERICAN BRADY BLACKI'm excited today to be launching my new show “Reel Talk” with an extraordinary story featuring American educator and artist Brady Black, who lived in Beirut from 2014-2022. Brady’s remarkable “Community Murals” are famous all over the world, but his most important work was the mural he created with Art of Change to honour the victims of the tragic August 4, 2020 Beirut Port explosion. In my interview with Brady he describes the audacity it took, the risks of imprisonment and the defiant determination that drove him to do something that would not let Lebanon or the world forg...
2024-09-1648 min
Stories of Scale with Jonathan HerpsDaizy Gedeon, CEO of GDR Media, on Purpose-Driven Leadership, Storytelling, & Resilience in BusinessIn this episode, Jonathan Herps sits down with Daizy Gedeon, CEO of GDR Media, an award-winning journalist, and a trailblazer in storytelling. Daizy shares her remarkable journey from the newsroom to entrepreneurship, revealing key lessons in leadership, purpose-driven success, and the power of mentorship. From navigating the media landscape to overcoming personal and professional challenges, Daizy's insights are invaluable for any entrepreneur seeking to create impact. Learn how passion, resilience, and empathy have guided her in making meaningful change both in business and in the world.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share...
2023-10-1945 min
The afikra PodcastDAIZY GEDEON | The Lebanese Diaspora's Role | ConversationsDaizy Gedeon talks about her work as a filmmaker and activist, producing work about Lebanon from Australia. She discusses the importance of the role of the diaspora in creating change.Daizy's family immigrated to Australia when she was five years old. She began her writing career as a sports writer in 1987 and was the first female sports journalist on The Australian newspaper and the first female football writer in Australia which led her to the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikraEdited by: Ramzi RammanT...
2023-04-031h 12
Supermama's Diary by SalmaS02EP12: Daizy Gedeon Storyمرحبا, وقت قررت اطلق برنامجي الإذاعي Supermama’s Diary By Salma كنّا بحالة حجر صحي مما دفعني لكون سند لكل سيّدة و أم عم تعاني من ضغط هالمرحلة بإيصال المعلومات المفيدة بالمواضيع الحياتية. و بحكم قربي من النساء خلال مسيرتي المهنية ب Salma Maternity Wear ، اكتشفت انو العمل الإجتماعي بيمنحني اكتفاء ذاتي. لهيدا السبب قررت انو الموسم الجديد حيكون دعم لتمكين المرأة من خلال استضافتي لريّاديات أعمال بكل المجالات ليقدموا شهادات من حياتن العملية، كيف ابدعوا و كيف بنوا اشغالن بنفس الوقت كانوا عم يأسسوا عائلاتن. شهادات واقعية بتفرجي انو دور المرأة بالمجتمع أكبر بكتير من ما هو مصوّر. تابعوني تاتعرّفوا بكلّ حلقة على سيّدة أعمال.
2022-12-061h 10
Monica Go!Daizy Gedeon Warriors of TodayIf there is any good to do for others Daizy Gedeon is doing her part one step at a time. Looking back to her heritage and beeing shackend deeply with whole heart. This beautiful Lebanese Australian Journalist and Filmmaker choose her mission after going through her own hardship. Some people have stamina and resilience not just to get out of their own pit but to find out that there are people waiting for a voice and a helping hand. When you stop thinking of your own hardship and think about others life you start having a meaning and things start...
2022-09-0617 min
Interviews on Radio MT LebanonInterview Daizy Gedeon 04-07-2022Interview Daizy Gedeon on Radio Mt Lebanon 04-07-2022
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2022-04-0832 min
Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast#418 - ’Enough! Lebanon’s Darkest Hour’ Director Daizy GedeonDirector Daizy Gedeon joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about her new film 'Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour', a dcumentary that delves into the ineptitude and corruption of the Lebanese governemnt that led to the 2019 October Revolution and 2020 Beirut explosion.
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2022-03-1643 min
The Unfiltered Podcast with Maje sabaDaizy GedeonDaizy Gedeon is a Lebanese Australian Journalist, filmmaker and entrepreneur. Her Film Enough, Lebanon's Darkest Hour has its world Premiere on December 1 and examines how Lebanon has ended up in a state of Complete catastrophe with Hyperinflation and the country, once considered the Jewel of the east, facing the precipice of complete economic and societal collapse. www.enough.movie www.instagram.com/daizygedeon/
2021-11-2936 min
Sarde After Dinner PodcastDAIZY GEDEON: Lebanon‘s Darkest Hour | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #57Register to vote HERE https://diasporavote.mfa.gov.lb/For more info visit: https://www.sawtivoice.org/getready Daizy Gedeon is a Lebanese Australian award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and businesswoman. She is the director of the award-winning documentary “Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour” which explores how Lebanon has ended up in a state of complete catastrophe by exposing the country's dark underbelly. In this Sarde, we discussed the following:
- How and why the goal of the documentary evolved over time into something unexpected
- The challenges of shooting a documentary in Lebanon over the years
- The story behind how Daizy manag...
2021-11-141h 17