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It’s been a while, and we are extremely sorry about that! But we are back with a special episode with AlBara AlOhali who told us about his experience of leaving his comfortable job at Google and taking a one-way trip to Japan to immerse himself in the Japanese culture. We talk about his journey to learn the Japanese language, getting his Masters in Human Computer Interaction from one of the top Japanese universities, and his journey in life-logging his life. Show Links * Kanji Letters * Keio University * Global Innovation Design * Story Corps * AlBara Periscope master’s defense * Black Mirror’s “Nosedive” episode * The Circle by Dave Eggers

This week we his Ali Al-Zain and talk about bucket lists! Ali tells us about his northern adventures to see the northern lights in Iceland, then we talk about the great glasses industry scam and a lot more! Show Links * The Ice Hotel * Northern Lights * Meet the Four-Eyed, Eight-Tentacled Monopoly That is Making Your Glasses So Expensive

Today we host Dr. Mohammed Halawani and talk about HIV/Aids and dispel the many myths about the virus.  

Today we host Omair Taibah, and talk about evolution, the Keto Diet, and discuss whether Apple has lost its touch or not. Show Links Riemann Hypothesis ESPN’s 30 For 30: Ali and Larry Mstdfr crew talk about gravitational waves Why Do Our Fingers and Toes Wrinkle During a Bath The most lactose intolerant places in the world Keto diet Planned obsolescence Has apple lost its touch The Fappening

Today we host Khalid Yeslam and Omair Taibah to talk about the real estate crisis in Saudi Arabia, the US elections, why trump won, the filter bubble, and much more. Show Links * Donald Trump Protester Speaks Out: “I Was Paid $3,500 To Protest Trump’s Rally” * How the Electoral College Works * The filter bubble * Michael Moore: Why Trump Will Win * Slavoj Žižek would vote for Trump * Flag protection act of 2005 * Politico’s Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush Identifies Himself as ‘Hack’ for Podesta * Madayen movie * خالد يسلم: تجربتي مع التمثيل * Did the Joker Kill Heath Ledger? * Peter Vaughan * Locke the movie * Clash (Egyptian movie Set just after the political events of June 2013, In Cairo, Clash is shot entirely in the confines of a police van containing Muslim Brotherhood members, pro-army supporters and foreign journalists. US Premiere)

Today we host Hashim Alzain and we discuss nutrition of McDonald’s burgers, the health benefits of organic eating (or lack thereof,) compare Saudi Arabia to Japan and USA professionally. Listener Week? More about Listener Week at mstdfr.com/listenerweek Fill in the survey here or in Arabic here. Show Links * Nutritional facts of Lettuce * How safe are the wax on the apples? * Eugenics * DARPA’s sewing machines

This episode we host Anmar Fathaldin and get an update on his ‘daya3’ or being lost in life. We also talk about the big screw up Saudi Telecom did this week, Hyperloop, and Billionaires. Show Links * Hani Khoja’s episode with Mstdfr: We are Nice People * “الاتصالات السعودية تعتذر عن الفاتورة: “لا تسدد يا نايف * Hyperloop’s first track could be built in Dubai * Anmar’s earlier episode

This week we host Hani Khoja and talk about sports (just a little we promise!) We then move on to his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Saudi Vision 2030, and Saudis new entertainment authority. Shownotes * Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History * Saudi Vision 2030 * The Iluminate show * Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance * A Global Nomad In Search Of True Happiness

This week (actually we recorded this at Saudi Design Week, but you know what we mean) we host Nayla Attar, social innovation designer, and we delve deeper into the meaning of design. We then reminisce about 80’s and 90’s movies and discuss what makes a movie remake better (or worse.)   Show Links * School of Visual Arts * The sound of a modem * Does Vinyl Really Sound Better * This Band Is Making Music Out of Outdated Technological Garbage * Nayla Attar Designs

This week we bring you an episode Ammar, Khayra, and Rami recorded a few weeks ago. We have a conversation about masculinity, autism, feminism in mainstream media. Then we give you a sneak peak on the daily discussions we have to manage the network. Show Links * LPQ Podcast: Political Correctness * Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There  * LPQ Podcast: Cultural Appropriation * I proposed to my girlfriend in Mario Maker! * Ammar’s Show: Sijil Baba

This week we are at Saudi Design Week! We sit down with the founders, the Bouzo sisters, and have a conversation about design, art, and creativity. Show Links * Saudi Design Week

This week we host Sari Sabban and we geek out on unicode and emojis, the history of smilies, Internet Protocol exhaustion, telescopes and microscopes, and a lot lot more. Very dense episode! Show Links * Unicode Is Considering a Hijab Emoji * What is unicode? * Original Bboard Thread in which

This episode we bring you fashion designer Samar Nasraldin. We geek out on sewing and stitching methods, discuss luxury goods industry, and fashion. It’s not as boring as it sounds. Trust us! Show Links * Samar Nasraldin on Twitter * The Henson Stitch * DARPA looks at developing robots to sew uniforms * Watch-making gloves * Planned obsolescence * Top Gear’s indestructible truck * Fast Fashion * Is it true that high heels were originally made for men? * Atulier brand on Instagram

In this episode we host Hassan Al-Bargi, and we discuss social media advertising, mastering a craft in a world full of distractions, and a lot more. Show Links * Kim Kardashian’s Instagram Ads Are Under Fire From the FDA * Acura: The Least Inspiring Avenger * Native advertising * The 2000 NFL draft * How to Make a $1500 Sandwich in Only 6 Months * Errata VHS did NOT win the video format wars because of porn.  

Today we host Dr. Hossam Zawawi and Fayez Milibari. Hossam tells about his amazing story of discovering previously unknown organisms deep inside a previously untouched cave. Show Links * Saudi Channel 2 Old Logo * Riyadh’s TV Tower * Steve Jobs is Now in the Photography Hall of Fame * How to properly wash your hands * Louis Pasteur * We are more bacteria than human? * Triclosan * FDA bans antibacterial soaps; “No scientific evidence” they’re safe, effective * Stepwise evolution of pandrug-resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae * Penicillin: An accidental discovery changed the course of medicine * Inside the lost cave world of the Amazon’s tepui mountains * The Darwin Awards