Jake Bury moved to Saudi Arabia in 2004 from Long Beach, California. He is an avid traveller who works at Saudi ARAMCO. In a scuba accident on the Red Sea, Jake tragically lost his entire right leg. Jake shares what it’s like being an amputee, how he’s kept his positive outlook on life, and what he loves most about Saudi Arabia.
Jun 13
“My Mother Built It. I Refused to Let It Die” -Tamara Mosly
Mo catches up with old friend Tamara Mosly who took over her mother’s 38-year-old business: Fantasy Party. What began as a family venture has evolved into one of Saudi Arabia’s most recognisable local brands, bringing joy to generations of children through events, gifts, toys, co ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 1
How Almosafer Became Saudi Arabia's Travel Giant | CEO Muzzammil Ahussain 183
How Almosafer Became Saudi Arabia's Travel Giant | CEO Muzzammil Ahussain 183 We sits down with the CEO of Almosafer, to discuss the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the Kingdom’s travel sector. We explore Vision 2030’s tourism ambitions, the evolution of Hajj and Um ... Show More
54m 13s
Jun 2023
328: Johnny Joey Jones is Unbroken
<div>The Retired USMC Staff Sergeant who lost both legs in Afghanistan to an IED talks Hee-Haw, laying brick, cakewalks, farm living, his "Alive Day," and his new book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Bonds-Battle-Patriotism-Friendship/dp/0063226081/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 ... Show More
1h 37m
Jan 2021
Disability, Atheism and Faith | Abdulah Hamimi | Ep. 14
<p>When Abdulah Hamimi was in his late teenage years, living life comfortably, his life would change forever when he was involved in a tragic car accident. Due to the nature of the accident, Abdulah lost the ability to walk and now lives his life very differently from what he is ... Show More
43m 55s
Nov 2025
458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake
In honor of Veterans Day, Mike speaks with co-host of The Big Weekend Show Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny Joey Jones, who served eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in Iraq and Afghanistan—where he lost both legs in the line of duty. These days, he's on ... Show More
1h 23m
<p>“I saw myself in the mirror, and it was like seeing a CGI character…I’m sitting here looking at this frail person that looks nothing like me.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits</p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong> ... Show More
