I’m super excited to kick-off 2025 with one of our new segments called WIDN Encore, where I’ll be checking in with some of your favourite What I Did Next alumni.
My first guest is adventurer, entrepreneur, and podcaster Omar Samra. I first spoke to Omar in 2021 about his company, Wild Guanabana, and his epic maritime challenge with Omar Nour which they parl ... Show More
Apr 14
Tim Marshall on the importance of geography
We're continuing my conversation with journalist & best-selling author of Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall. On this episode, Tim tells me how the journalism landscape has changed, and the importance of geographical context in understanding current affairs and geopolitics. I’l ... Show More
20m 44s
Dec 2020
Omar Samra: Adventurer and Entrepreneur
Omar went from being an investment banker to adventuring around the world. He’s been on adventures climbing the highest mountains in the world, attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean, skiing in the North and South Poles, and a lot more, like starting his travel and adventure ... Show More
38m 18s
Mar 2025
‘One Day,’ with Omar El Akkad
Journalist, novelist, and memoirist Omar El Akkad talks about his latest book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This – a blend of memoir, social criticism, and moral philosophy. The book creates and shares space for everyone who is full of grief and rage, who cann ... Show More
53m 34s
Oct 2023
Afrodite 005 (Sacred Sound/Son of Dennis/FNX Omar) [Afro House/Afro Tech]
Episode 5 features tracks from Sacred Sound, Son of Dennis, FNX Omar, and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa once a month. Afrodite is hosted by Shawn-Douglas Delport, also known as MVRIK! Hosted on Acast. See ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2022
S10E9 - GONE GONE / THANK YOU by Tyler, The Creator
Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with GONE GONE / THANK YOU, a gorgeous double song in which Tyler memorializes the time shared with his beloved before finally becoming at peace with moving on. Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter ... Show More
45m 55s
Nov 2022
10 Minute Delivery: Myth or Magic ft. Roshan Cariappa
Our 2Gs, Our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks are joined by Roshan Cariappa, the host of two podcasts - Bharatvaarta and The Startup Operator, and VP of Marketing at Vymo. They discuss:Why is Roshan optimistic about Indian startups?Is the concept of 10(ish) minute food and grocery deli ... Show More
1h 6m
<p>Timestamps:</p><ul><li>(00:00:00) - Intro, Phanergy + World Cup</li><li>(00:08:14) - SBF Arrested</li><li>(00:23:38) - Theranos Comparison</li><li>(00:26:39) - White Lotus + Favorite Show Of The Year</li><li>(00:36:11) - Jack's Best Shows Of 2022</li><li>(00:38:51) - Trung's B ... Show More
