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XXXRSThe Boat That Rocked: Dealing w/ Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Perfectionism as a Radio, TV Presenter ft. Faris Al RaqqadFeeling anxious about going up on stage? Think that audition is going to end up as a rejection? Think you'll trip and fall in front of everyone while giving that performance?
Today's incredible guest, Channel 4 Radio Host, TV Presenter DXB Today and Studio EXPO and Event Host of Comic Con, World Government Summit and Audi, Faris Al Raqqad has been there, done that. But TODAY he will be walking us through how he overcame these challenges and ignores those negative feelings. He'll answer the following:
1. Did you always know t...2024-08-0535 min
The Voices of DubaiFrom Computer Scientist to Radio & TV Presenter | The Determination of Faris Al Raqqad!Join us in uncovering the talent and charisma of Faris Al Raqqad, a versatile TV & radio presenter and MC. Our journey began in 2017 at Mango Jam Studios. Since then, we've collaborated on various projects, witnessing Faris's magnetic presence in action.2024-06-0137 min
The PulpEp #6: How to live as a Freelancer: Confessions of a Dubai Radio HostIn this in-depth episode we talk to Dubai's Channel 4 radio host Faris Al Raqqad to learn all about how to freelance, how not to freelance, finances, how to get into radio, and what his measure of success is. The first quarter of this episode is about radio presenting, we then go into freelancing, we then solve lifelong media problems with some genius ideas and then delve deeply into hustle culture, and back into how to make money freelancing, whether to get an agent, and what 'success' means.
If you enjoyed my show and are interested in...2023-07-271h 15
Let's geek about itEpisode 7: Pokemon remakes, New games in 2022, and is Keanu Reeves that great?Hannah is all about Pokemon, Kevin is geeking about some new games, and Faris is questioning the foundations behind the Keanu Reeves fandom2021-12-1446 minLet's geek about itEpisode 6: Zoom podcast! youtube dislike podcast, new games on the horizon!The gang get together on zoom for the first time, we discuss the youtube dislike button being taken away and the Nintendo controversy, as well as a bunch of great games coming in 20222021-11-1433 minLet's geek about itEpisode 5: Dungeons & Dragons, New Nokia Brick, Celeb crushesKevin is missing this week, so Faris and Hannah make the best of their limited knowledge and discuss their mutual obsession with Pokemon Unite, Geek about the new D&D content dropping in the future, and the dreamiest men in the Nerdverse.2021-10-1533 minLet's geek about itEpisode 4: Facebook outage, far cry 6 and dubbed vs subbedThis week the guys have a pow wow about the terrible facebook outage, new games on the scene, Squid Game and if it should be watched in Sub or Dub, as well as Kevin and Faris ribbing Hnnah for being a mean teacher2021-10-0955 minLet's geek about itEpisode 3: Pokemon Legends Arceaus, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and ValorantIn this week's podcast, the gang discuss everything from games to NFT's to tech, and exciting stuff happening at Expo 20202021-10-0139 minLet's geek about itEpisode 2: Nintendo Direct, Dune, League of LegendsThis week Hannah has been all over Nintendo Direct announcements and the pros and cons of what they have promised us, Kevin gives insights into what he thought about the Dune movie that was recently released, and Faris recounts his experience playing League Of Legends for the first time ever.2021-09-2543 min
Let's geek about itEpisode 1: Pokemon Unite, Shang-Chi, Customisable KeyboardsThis week the gang are finally back together to discuss the summer's nerdieness, including, Pokemon Unite, the Marvel releases and all the latest tech gadgets! 2021-09-1851 min
Let's geek about itEpisode 14: Season Finale!Welcome to an extra long episode of Let's Geek About it where Faris, Hannah and Kevin discuss a whole range of topics from VR technology to E3 announcements to Loki! 2021-06-2658 minLet's geek about itEpisode 13: E3 Pre-buzz! A Quiet Place Pt.2! and a hilarious new game!Faris Hannah and Kevin have a big ol' Pow wow about the upcoming E3 announcements and share predictions, we discuss the premier of A Quiet Place Pt.2 without spoilers, A listener puts Kevin in his place, and we discuss a hilariously dark new game coming soon.2021-06-1235 minLet's geek about itEpisode 12: VR headset, office chairs, shows that ended badlyThis week Faris raves about his new Oculus Quest 2 while Kevin sneers away. Hannah shares some breaking news, and we talk a lot about Ready Player one, and we rip the big bang theory a new one.2021-06-0533 minLet's geek about itEpisode 11: LOTR Series, Friends Reunion, and Starwars...again..This week, Faris, Kevin and Hannah catch up after their long Eid break, as Hannah gets excited about the upcoming Lord of the Rings show, Kevin quickly tears her down, Faris shares his thoughts on the friends reunion, and Keven gets real serious about Star Wars as per usual.Contact us:Letsgeekaboutit@gmail.com@letsgeekaboutit on Twitter2021-05-2932 minLet's geek about itEpisode 10: Star Wars, Pokémon Snap, It takes twoIn this episode Faris, Hannah, and Kevin talk everything Star Wars in celebration of the most momentous day, we discuss the new Pokemon Snap, address some of your emails and discuss couch co-op games.2021-05-0832 minLet's geek about itEpisode 9: Best video game soundtracks, Board games, teaching Hannah about DOTA and a whole lot of in betweenThe gang are quite chatty in this episode after not seeing each other for a while, discussing the best video game soundtracks, e-sports, board games, TV shows, and explaining things to Hannah.2021-05-0133 minLet's geek about itEpisode 8: Ramadan Kareem, Video game movie adaptations, and the games that made usFaris, Kevin and Hannah get political right off the bat in this one, the representation of certain demographics gets brought into question, Hannah vows to write a strongly worded letter to Nintendo, we discuss video game adaptations we would liek to see, and discuss the games that started us down this perilous path of geekery.2021-04-1735 minLet's geek about itEpisode 7: Toxicity in the fandom, Build-A-Nook, Working LightsaberIn this episode Faris, Hannah, and Kevin rant about gate-keeping and toxicity in the fandoms, specifically Star Wars, Hannah raves about Build-A-Bear teaming up with Animal crossing, Kevin tells us about exciting new developments, and Faris gets political.2021-04-1033 minLet's geek about itEpisode 6: Falcon vs. Winter Soldier, Outriders, Evil Genius and the Godzilla vs. KongThis week, the gang get together to talk about the newest video game releases, OSN's latest releases, and who really won in Kong Vs Godzilla. We also had some correspondence to catch up on, bringing the Anime argument back to the surface. 2021-04-0332 minLet's geek about itEpisode 5: It Takes Two, Monster Hunter :Rise, Godzilla vs. Kong (NO SPOILERS)Kevin didn't turn up this time, so we welcomed our esteemed plan B host, Firas who can geek with the best of them. We discuss a load of things, including It Takes Two, Monster Hunter Rise, Hannah's shoes, and Godzilla vs. Kong but left out the spoilers!2021-03-2735 minLet's geek about itEpisode 4: Doom DLC, PC Accessories, and Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueFaris, Hannah and Kevin are back at it again, with the conclusion of the GPU drama with G-Dawg, Kevin recommends some PC accessories for Faris' new rig, the Doom DLC and of course the long anticipated Snyder cut gets reviewed.2021-03-2031 minLet's geek about itEpisode 3: Difficult games, expensive graphics cards, Zack Snyder cutIn this episode, Faris and Hannah complain about overly difficult games like Dark souls, Hollow knight and cuphead, Kevin tells us to git gud. We complain about expensive graphics cards as well as Hannah's husband, and we spend about 7 minutes trying to understand what the Snyder cut is, and why it's a thing.2021-03-1333 minLet's geek about itEpisode 2: Animal Crossing, Valheim and battle of the weebsIn this Episode Faris Kevin and Hannah talk about all the geeky escapades they've been enjoying, Animal Crossing, Valheim, Mic reviews, new movies coming to the UAE and so much more....not to mention a heated argument about Anime2021-03-0632 min
Let's geek about itEpisode 1 : Mandalorian, Wandavision, Pokemon Arceus LegendThe gang gets together for the first time ever...and possibly the last, and discuss all the things they've been geeking out over the last period, as well as offering some exciting news, reviews, and what you can do around the UAE if you're into geeky pop culture!2021-02-2733 min