Ep 21: Mercedes could shake things up in F1 this year but don't rule out Vettel
With the start of the new Formula One season in two weeks time in Melbourne, Jonathan Raymond and Graham Caygill discuss the new rules that were recently introduced, what the future looks like for Red Bull Racing and who the leading drivers are this season. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
15m Mar 06, 2014
15m
Ep 20: Al Ain's season going south ahead of their Asian Champions League games
Aaron Gray and The National's sports editor, Paul Oberjuerge discuss the latest in local sports starting with the Asian Champions League, the recent Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and ending with the final game of the Emirates Hockey League Championships which takes place tonight in Abu Dhabi. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
14m Feb 26, 2014
14m
Extra Time podcast: At half time in the NBA, who is winning and why are the New York sides struggling – Ep 19
Jonathan Raymond and and The National's photo editor RJ Mickelson take stock of the powerful Western Conference, the disappointing New York City teams and the rest of the NBA as it hits the All-Star break and gears up for the second half. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
14m Feb 16, 2014
14m
Ep 18: Can UAE qualification to play at the ICC World Cup change cricket's status in the country?
Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil and The National's sports writer, Paul Radley discuss how the UAE will prepare for next year's cricket World Cup after earning qualification earlier this week ... and also whether qualification will turn cricket from a minority sport to a popular one in the Emirates. Produced by Mariam Al Nuaimi.
11m Feb 02, 2014
11m
Ep 17: Dubai Desert Classic turns 25 and continues to age gracefully
It was the first grass golf course in the Middle East back in 1988 and now the Emirates Golf Club will be hosting the 25th Omega Dubai Desert Classic that runs from January 27-February 2. Jonathan Raymond and Steve Elling discuss the history of the tournament and the key players at the game this year. Produced by Mariam Al Nuaimi.
11m Jan 27, 2014
11m
Ep 16: Are India, England and Australia plotting a coup inside cricket's ruling body?
Are India, England and Australia plotting a coup inside the International Cricket Council? In a manner of speaking. Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil and The National's sports writer, Osman Samiuddin talk about how certain proposals by the 'Big Three' are going to change the future of the game IF they are ratified in next week's quarterly meeting, to be held in Dubai. Produced by Mariam Al Nuaimi.
14m Jan 22, 2014
14m
Ep 15: Al Ahli look settled but Al Jazira are building for a potentially exciting future
Jonathan Raymond and Paul Oberjuerge, The National sports editor, talk about the President’s Cup, Al Jazira's upheaval and everything else to expect from the Arabian Gulf League’s second half. Produced by Paul O’Driscoll.
8m Jan 15, 2014
8m
Ep 14: The Desert Swing ticks and how!
Jonathan Raymond and The National's sports writer, Steve Elling talk golf; the motivation for players to come down for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship from January 16-18 and the Dubai Desert Classic from January 27-February 2. Produced by Mariam Al Nuaimi.
11m Jan 09, 2014
11m
Ep 13: UAE cricket on the cusp of World Cup qualification
Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil chats with The National's sports writer, Paul Radley on the UAE's chances of qualifying for next year's cricket World Cup. He also gets to the bottom of what ails the sport in the country. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll.
14m Jan 08, 2014
14m
Ep 12: What a year 2013 was for UAE sports, not least the football stars
Happy New Year listeners! Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil and The National's sports editor, Paul Oberjuerge chat about the highlights in UAE sports over the past year and what fans can look forward to in 2014. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
12m Jan 02, 2014
12m
Ep 11: Mubadala World Tennis Championship ideal dress rehearsal for Australian Open
Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil and The National's sports writer, Steve Elling preview the three-day Mubadala World Tennis Championship, which starts on December 26 at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
12m Dec 24, 2013
12m
Ep 10: What's with this spate of managerial sackings at football clubs?
Jonathan Raymond chats with The National's deputy sports editor, Thomas Woods about the recent spate of managerial dismissals at the UAE's top football clubs. They also discuss the Fifa World Cup 2014 and the Uefa Champions League draw. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
10m Dec 19, 2013
10m
Ep 9: How 'Madiba' married politics to sports to build a nation
Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil chats with The National's assistant foreign editor, Richard Ferraris on his impressions of Nelson Mandela while growing up in South Africa, and how 'Madiba' used sport to bring a racially divided nation together. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll.
15m Dec 11, 2013
15m
Ep 8: Golf and its ever-increasing lure in the Middle East
After a year of covering the sport in the UAE, The National's sports writer, Steve Elling gives Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil his impressions of the golf scene in the Middle East. And with the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship only a month away, he is excited about the possibility of watching Phil Mickelson playing in the capital. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
13m Dec 09, 2013
13m
Ep 7: Roaring success that was the DP World Tour Championship
Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil and The National's senior sports editor, Graham Caygill look back at an action-packed week in the UAE that includes golf, football and cricket. They also discuss what's in store at the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the weekend. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll.
13m Nov 20, 2013
13m
Ep 6: How Sachin Tendulkar changed lives
As Sachin Tendulkar gets ready to play in his 200th and final Test against West Indies in Mumbai on November 14, Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil and The National's sports writer, Osman Samiuddin look back at the great cricketer's career. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
14m Nov 13, 2013
14m
Ep 5: Sebastian Vettel's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory burnishes place in F1
Jonathan Raymond and The National's senior sports editor, Graham Caygill look back at the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix and discuss what race fans can look forward to for the remainder of the 2013 season. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
6m Nov 05, 2013
6m
Ep 4: Vettel is already a champion but what to expect at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Jonathan Raymond and The National's senior sports editor, Graham Caygill on what to expect from the upcoming Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
5m Oct 30, 2013
5m
Ep 3: South Africa favourites to beat Pakistan in UAE Test series despite key absences
Jonathan Raymond speaks with The National's sports writer, Osman Samiuddin about the upcoming Pakistan v South Africa cricket Test series in the UAE. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll.
7m Oct 22, 2013
7m
Ep 2: A new world order with regard to Fifa World Cup qualifiers
The National's deputy sports editor, Thomas Woods shares his thoughts with Jonathan Raymond about the Fifa World Cup 2014 qualifiers as well as the Under 17 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
9m Oct 17, 2013
9m
Ep 1: UAE football looking north as Mahdi Ali's men looking good for Asian Cup qualifiers
Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil has a chat with The National's deputy sports editor, Thomas Woods on the UAE's chances at the Asian Cup football qualifiers and much more. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll and Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
12m Oct 08, 2013
12m