Episode 35: Al Ahli make Champions League history against Al Hilal
John McAuley and Paul Freelend discuss Al Ahli's dramatic Asian Champions League semi-final victory over Al Hilal and what it means for the Arabian Gulf League, then look ahead to Week 6 of the AGL. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi) #AGLeague #AlHilal #AlAhli #ACL2015
14m Oct 22, 2015
14m
Ep 73: Savea and Habana set to send try records tumbling
In the latest Rugby World Cup podcast, Geoffrey Riddle joins Steve Luckings to look preview the semi-finals which will see Springboks wing Bryan Habana try to become the World Cup's all-time leading try scorer and J
15m Oct 22, 2015
15m
Episode 34: UAE stumble against Saudis while Al Ahli target final
Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend examine the UAE's World Cup hopes after their loss in Jeddah, then preview Week 5 of the Arabian Gulf League and Al Ahli's Champions League semi-final against Al Hilal. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi) #AGLeague #UAE #Saudi #ACL2015 #2018WorldCup
12m Oct 15, 2015
12m
Shoaib Malik's experience key to Pakistan – Ep 15
Former Pakistan cricketer and UAE coach Aaqib Javed tells Chitrabhanu Kadalayil the matured all-rounder's inclusion in the Test team for the series against England is a masterstroke in the short and long term. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
13m Oct 11, 2015
13m
Ep 72: What next for England coach Stuart Lancaster
In the latest instalment of our Rugby World Cup series, Paul Radley joins Steve Luckings to discuss whether the under-fire coach will pay the ultimate price for England's failure in becoming the first hosts nation to fail to successfully navigate the pool stages at a World Cup.
10m Oct 07, 2015
10m
Ep 71: Scotland's speed can spring a surprise result against Springboks
Former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson joins Steve Luckings and Paul Radley for the latest installment of the Rugby World Cup series, with the former captain talking up the team's chances of making it three wins from three in Pool B.
14m Sep 30, 2015
14m
Episode 33: Saudi sides stand between UAE, Al Ahli and glory
Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend look back on Week 4 in the Arabian Gulf League, preview Al Ahli's Champions League semi-final against Al Hilal, and ponder the UAE's chances of earning a point in Saudi Arabia. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi) #AGLeague #UAE #Saudi #ACL2015 #2018WorldCup
13m Sep 28, 2015
13m
Global Talk: No end to the international drone war? -EP 33
Journalist Chris Woods talks about how the US is still carrying out drone strikes in Yemen, despite an insurgency by Houthi rebels.
10m Sep 26, 2015
10m
Ep 70: Can Japan inspire other shocks at the Rugby World Cup?
In the third of our Rugby World Cup series, Steve Luckings and Paul Radley analyse what effect Japan's heroic 34-32 win over the two-time World Cup winners South Africa can have on the rest of the tournament and how New Zealand will always find a way to win.
11m Sep 23, 2015
11m
Global Talk: On the frontline of Europe's refugee crisis – Ep 32
In this week's episode we talk to Mohammed Seedat, who has recently returned to the UK from Idomeni in Greece, where he was helping to distribute aid to refugees crossing over into Macedonia. He shares with us what he saw and the stories he heard. #Greece #Macedonia #podcast #refugeecrisis #migrantcrisis #refugees #migrants #Syria #Europe #EU #SyriaRelief #charity #aid
11m Sep 19, 2015
11m
Global Talk: A new war for Turkey and the Kurds? - EP 31
The National's Middle East Correspondent Josh Wood discusses his recent reporting trip to southeast Turkey where clashes between the military and PKK rebels are increasing.
9m Sep 12, 2015
9m
Ep 69: UAE coach on Springboks quota system conundrum
In the second of our series on the Rugby World Cup, Steve Luckings speaks to UAE performance manager Roelof Kotze, a man who was instrumental in the development of young black players at Natal Sharks, on the problems South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer faces picking his squad. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan) #Rugby #UAE #RugbyWorldCup
15m Sep 09, 2015
15m
Episode 32: UAE trail Saudi Arabia after World Cup qualifying draw at Palestine – Episode 32
Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend look back on the UAE's World Cup qualifiers against Malaysia and Palestine, examine where they stand in Group A and look ahead to the return of the Arabian Gulf League and Asian Champions League. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan) #AGLeague #UAE #Palestine #ACL2015 #2018WorldCup
12m Sep 09, 2015
12m
Ep 68: Can rugby league convert Sam Burgess make an impact on the Rugby World Cup?
In the first of our series Steve Luckings and Paul Radley look ahead to the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England as the hosts look to fine-tune their starting line-up ahead of a daunting pool that also contains Australia and Wales in what has inevitably been dubbed "the Group of Death".
15m Sep 02, 2015
15m
Ep 67: Nadal to struggle, Djokovic and Federer go far while Serena Williams completes career slam. US Open predictions.
Jon Turner, Jon Raymond and Graham Caygill look forward to the final tennis grand slam event of 2015, analysing some of the intriguing first-round matches including Andy Murray v Nick Kyrgios, as well as who will have a disappointing time in New York.
15m Aug 30, 2015
15m
Global Talk: Will Lebanon's anti-government protests trigger widespread violence? – Ep 30
In this week's #podcast, we discuss the recent – and unprecedented – wave of demonstrations in #Beirut that began with a rubbish crisis but have since become an outlet for frustration at years of government corruption and ineptness. With our #MiddleEast correspondent Josh Wood. #YouStink #garbagecrisis #trashcrisis #Lebanon
8m Aug 29, 2015
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Episode 31: Al Ahli make fast start in Arabian Gulf League and Asia
Amith Passela and Paul Freelend look back at Al Ahli's victories over Fujairah and Naft Tehran, review Week 1 of the AGL, and look forward to the UAE's World Cup qualifiers against Malaysia and Palestine. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi) #AGLeague #UAE #AlAhli #ACL2015 #2018WorldCup
12m Aug 27, 2015
12m
Global Talk: How to make a terrorist famous
Listen to chief columnist Faisal Al Yafai discuss modern terrorists and how today's technology empowers them, but also makes it more difficult to achieve the infamy of men such as Osama bin Laden.
11m Aug 22, 2015
11m
Episode 30: Al Ain make statement in Arabian Gulf Super Cup win
Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend review Al Ain's Super Cup win over Al Nasr and look at the scheduling confusion around the Arabian Gulf League, the Gulf Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifying. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi) #AGLeague #UAE #AlAin #AlNasr #2018WorldCup
14m Aug 17, 2015
14m
Global Talk: Why the UAE is important to India's Modi – Ep 28
On the line this week is The National's New Delhi correspondent, Samanth Subramanian, fresh from a rare face-to-face interview with Indian prime minister Narendra #Modi ahead of the leader's first ever visit to the #UAE.
5m Aug 15, 2015
5m
Global Talk: Why Arabian Gulf states are builiding a missile shield
A regional umbrella protecting GCC countries from Iran is a long-standing goal, but there are plenty of challenges to reaching it, says Taimur Khan.
9m Aug 09, 2015
9m
Ep 29: Arabian Gulf League transfer window special
John McAuley and Paul Freelend discuss the comings and goings of the AGL transfer window, including Jorge Valdivia, Ryan Babel, Denilson, Emmanuel Emenike, Jefferson Farfan and more. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi and Brian Kerrigan) #AGLeague #UAE #AlAin #AlAhli #AlJazira
13m Jul 30, 2015
13m
Global Talk: What does the Iran nuclear deal mean for the Gulf? – Ep 26
This week we are joined by our correspondent in New York, Taimur Khan, to discuss what the #Iran agreement means for #Gulf countries and the wider #MiddleEast, as well as its likely impact on #US foreign policy. #nucleardeal
11m Jul 15, 2015
11m
Global Talk: Can Kurdish forces hold onto gains in Syria? - Ep 25
Wladimir van Wilgenburg, a Middle East analyst who focuses on Kurdish politics, talks to The National about the recent Kurdish gains in northern Syria.
9m Jul 08, 2015
9m
Ep 28:Asamoah Gyan bids Al Ain adieu
Maryam Al Shamsi and Paul Freelend discuss Asamoah Gyan's surprise transfer to China, the future of Al Ain, Al Wahda's prospects under Javier Aguirre, and women's football in the UAE. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan) #AGLeague #UAE #AsamoahGyan #JavierAguirre
15m Jul 08, 2015
15m
Ep 66: Rafa Nadal's end, Serena's survival and Wimbledon 2015's developing storylines
Graham Caygill, Jon Turner and Jon Raymond break down the events through the first week of the 2015 Wimbledon championship, including Rafael Nadal's abrupt demise, Serena Williams's brush with danger and the dominance of the top four seeds so far. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan#Wimbeldon#Britain#Tennis#AndyMurray#SerenaWilliams
15m Jul 05, 2015
15m
Global Talk: Ramifications of Soviet-Afghan war still felt in Iraq and Syria today - Ep 24
Dr Leah Farrall, a former counterterrorism analyst and co-author of the book, The Arabs at War in #Afghanistan, talks to The National about what the Soviet-Afghan war and the emergence of the #Taliban, Al #Qaeda and other terrorist groups teaches about militancy in the Middle East today, and the impact that #ISIL’s rise has had on Al Qaeda.
11m Jun 30, 2015
11m
Ep 65: Murray to win, Nadal to fall early, Djokovic always in contention - predicting Wimbeldon 2015
Ahead of Wimbeldon 2015, Jon Tuner and Graham Caygill look at the leading contenders for the men's title and offer their predictions. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan#Wimbeldon#NovakDjokovic#RafalNadal#AndyMurray
15m Jun 21, 2015
15m
Ep 27: UAE make rough start on road to 2018 World Cup
John McAuley and Paul Freelend discuss the UAE's start to 2018 World Cup qualifying. Al Ahli's Asian Champions League draw, and the latest AGL transfer news. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan) #2018WorldCup #UAE #ChampionsLeague #Robinho #Gervinho
15m Jun 18, 2015
15m
Khurram Khan has set benchmark for UAE cricketers to aspire to – Ep 14
Paul Radley and Chitrabhanu Kadalayil discuss the legacy of the former captain, who will be retiring from international cricket on Friday. #cricket #ICC #UAE#KhurramKhan
11m Jun 08, 2015
11m
Ep26: Al Nasr surprise Al Ahli in President's Cup final – Episode 26
The Kickabout podcast: Al Nasr surprise Al Ahli in President's Cup final – Episode 26Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend discuss Al Nasr beating Al Ahli on penalties in the President's Cup final, how the teams stack up for next season, and the upcoming national team matches. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi) #AlNasr #AlAhli #PresidentsCup #AGL
13m Jun 04, 2015
13m
Ep 64: Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers: Previewing the 2015 NBA Finals
RJ Mickelson, Kevin Jeffers and Jonathan Raymond break down what they think are the keys to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers taking on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors for the NBA championship. #NBA #TheFinals #NBAFinals #GSW #GSWvsCLE#ClevelandCavaliers #LeBron
15m Jun 03, 2015
15m
Global Talk: What Israel’s new hardline ministers means for Palestinians? - Ep 23
The National’s Joseph Dana says more international attention will be focused on the plight of Palestinians.
11m May 31, 2015
11m
Ep 25: Al Ahli stun Al Ain in Asian Champions League
John McAuley and Paul Freelend review Al Ahli and Al Ain's Asian Champions League round of 16 clash and look ahead to this weekend's President's Cup semi-finals. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan) #AlAhli#Football#UAE#Sport#AlAin
13m May 28, 2015
13m
Global Talk: Fleeing Yemenis seek shelter in Djibouti -EP 22
Thousands of people are fleeing across the Gulf of Aden to the impoverished, but strategic East African country as fighting in Yemen continues, reporter Josh Wood reports.
10m May 23, 2015
10m
The benefit of central contracts as UAE embark on busy summer in Ireland and World T20 Qualifier - Ep 13
Jon Turner and Paul Radley offer their thoughts on the news that UAE cricketers will be awarded central contracts, and discuss an action-packed summer which includes a trip to Ireland and the World T20 Qualifier.
14m May 20, 2015
14m
Ep 24: The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain return to Arabian Gulf League summit
Paul Freelend looks at the President's Cup quarter-finals, Al Ahli and Al Ain's clash in the Asian Champions League, and the UAE call-ups for World Cup qualifying. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan)
12m May 19, 2015
12m
Ep 63: The end for Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer? Can Murray stop Novak? – Surveying the tennis landscape
Graham Caygill, Jon Turner and Jon Raymond analyse the ruling order of tennis ahead of the French Open as Novak Djokovic sits atop the throne, Andy Murray looks on the rise and Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer appear more and more mortal. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan)
14m May 14, 2015
14m
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain return to Arabian Gulf League summit – Ep 23
Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend discuss Al Ain's dominance, who will provide next season's title challenge, and the return of the President's Cup. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan)
12m May 11, 2015
12m
Ep 62: Mayweather v Pacquiao - where to watch in UAE, De La Hoya's pick and ticket fiasco
As May 2 approaches, Jon Turner and Steve Luckings provide all the info you need to make plans to watch the super-fight in the UAE, discuss recent comments made by Oscar De La Hoya, and address the ongoing ticket saga. #FloydMayweather #MannyPacquiao #boxing
15m Apr 23, 2015
15m
Ep 61: NBA Play-offs: LeBron? Steph Curry? Spurs or Clippers? Who’s got the title edge?
Kevin Jeffers and Jonathan Raymond examine the NBA play-offs, looking at whether the likes of LeBron's Cavaliers, the defending champion Spurs or peak-form Clippers have a good title shot relative to the Warriors.
15m Apr 21, 2015
15m
Ep 60: Mayweather? Pacquiao? Or Muhammad Ali? Who's the best, pound-for-pound? - 60
Jon Turner and Steve Luckings, ahead of the May 2 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to determine the best fighter of their generation, debate who ranks as the best pound-for-pound fighter all-time. Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi.
15m Apr 15, 2015
15m
Ep 59: Breaking down Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather
Jon Turner and Steve Luckings engage in a verbal blow-for-blow debating whether Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao is more likely to win the May 2 superfight. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan
15m Apr 09, 2015
15m
The Kickabout podcast: Champions League twists for Al Ain and Al Ahli – Episode 22
Amith Passela and Paul Freelend discuss Al Ahli's resurgence, Al Ain stumbling again with Asamoah Gyan out injured, and Week 22 in the Arabian Gulf League. (Produced by Marwan Al Hammadi)
8m Apr 09, 2015
8m
Global Talk: Where is the conflict in Yemen headed? -EP 21
Reporter Hakim Almasmari describes the impact of the Saudi Arabia-led bombing in Yemen and the goals of the Houthi rebels.
9m Apr 09, 2015
9m
One-dayers have stood the test of time – Ep 12
Paul Radley tells Chitrabhanu Kadalayil 50-over cricket has been tweaked enough and, barring poor organisation by the ICC, the World Cup was a testament of its quality. (Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi)
13m Apr 07, 2015
13m
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ahli breathe life into their season – Episode 21
John McAuley and Paul Freelend discuss the fallout from Al Ahli's victory over Al Ain in the Super Cup and how the rest of the season shapes up for these two rivals. (Produced by Marwan Alhammadi)
14m Apr 01, 2015
14m
Ep 58: What to expect from the 2015 Dubai World Cup (California Chrome will be the favourite)
Geoffrey Riddle tells Jonathan Raymond what to look out for on the world's richest night of horse racing, including a breakdown of the nine-horse, US$10 million Dubai World Cup itself.
13m Mar 26, 2015
13m
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain and Al Ahli renew rivalry in Super Cup – Episode 20
Paul Oberjuerge and Paul Freelend discuss Al Ain and Al Ahli meeting in the long-delayed Super Cup and the impact Mirko Vucinic has made on Al Jazira and the Arabian Gulf League. (Produced by Marwan Alhammadi)
14m Mar 26, 2015
14m
The Kickabout podcast: Al Ain rising, Al Ahli sinking – Episode 19
John McAuley and Paul Freelend discuss Al Ain and Al Ahli going in opposite directions, their fortunes in the Asian Champions League, the Arabian Gulf League, and more. (Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi)
13m Mar 19, 2015
13m