The Debrief
The Debrief with Dane is your daily dose of entertainment and information! The show brings you the day's magazine news, quirky stories from around the world, and big interviews with fascinating guests. Catch up with the latest news updates from the ARN news centre, while enjoying a mix of entertainment and insightful conversations.
Episodes
Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss the big fight that is taking place this weekend, Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua from Youtube to the ring. The Debrief explore what this fight means for the boxing world and the future for both contestants. And looking back at the Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' scandal and whether we think it is ever ok to judge someone's work based on a personal scandal? All debated on the Debrief!
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The Debrief hear from Geoff Stonebanks, who has been dubbed Europe's most festive man having displayed 40 Christmas trees up in his modest bungalow in the UK. If Geoff can't get you in the festive mood nothing will. Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss holiday travel do's and don'ts... what are your pet peeves when travelling in the busy season?
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The Debrief speak to Alice Morrison, a Scottish adventurer and the first person recorded to have walked by foot from North to South of Saudi Arabia. Alice started her journey on January 1st 2025 and finally finished her adventure this week. Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss 'quiet quitting' in the workplace as well as a few term of ''quiet cracking'. And is it ok to send long voice notes? Some strong opinions from the listeners today!
Sana survived a wild weekend at the Pitbull concert — and it turns out that going to concerts might actually help you live longer. Speaking of longevity, Dick Van Dyke has officially turned 100, so we look back at a career that’s spanned generations.
Plus, we catch up with Brant Miller, one of Santa’s most trusted helpers — often dubbed America’s most realistic and most popular Santa.
And on The Great ...
Dane and Sana go down the conspiracy rabbit hole after the CEO of Columbia Sportswear challenged flat-earthers to photograph the edge of the Earth— even offering them the keys to the company if they can prove the planet is flat. (Are we seriopusly still debating this in 2025?)
We also dive into festive cravings: do your gym routines and meal plans fly ...
Dane and Sana unpack the major shake-up in streaming: the Netflix–Warner deal, and the surprising new contender stepping into the arena. Also, the Golden Globe nominations for 2026 are out, and it’s shaping up to be a huge year in film and TV.
And in The Great Debate: Is it fair game to edit other people in your photos… or a friendship felony?
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Dane and Sana dive into the 1973 Battle of the Sexes - to revisit the iconic match origins before it comes to Dubai! Plus, the show reveals its Spotify Wrapped and the results are all over the place... and surprising. And, the Great Debate got personal tonight: is it ever ok to have a favorite child?
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Pantone has released its Color of the Year, and JJ and Sana dive into what it really means with branding expert Aaliya Armin — from trends to psychology to why this shade matters in 2026.
Plus, kids today: are they actually smarter and more privileged, or were older generations the real intellectual heavyweights?
And finally, on The Great Debate: Travis Kelce revealed that he and Taylor have never argued. Sweet ...
JJ in for Dane alongside Sana and the Debrief are asking are you overwhelmed by the Christmas gatherings already, do you need time out? And a big fashion takeover this week with Italian giant Prada buying over Versace but how common is it when competitors buy over competitors?
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Dane and Sana reminisce, looking back at their first ever mobile phone on the exact day the first txt message was sent 33 years ago. And the Debrief dig deep in the latest big news story that Australia will ban all social media apps for under 16s in the country.
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The Debrief catch up with British TV personality Ant Middleton and Executive Producer Reim El Houni on the brand new 'extreme' TV show here in the UAE. They are on the lookout for 20 participants from all walks of life to test their endurance, resilience and mental strength in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And today's Great Debate was a heated one... 'Is it ever ok to make money off of your friends and family?' We almost had a w...
Chef Catis, the man behind Dubai Chocolate joins the Debrief in studio with a brand-new creation dedicated to the UAE’s capital. Dane, Sana and Ellis do a taste test of the new 'Abu Dhabi' chocolate and it does not disappoint but Chef Catis opens up about the journey to his latest invention. And how do you feel about AI music? An AI generated song has reached number one on Billboard’s Country Digital Songs chart and it ...
The Debrief catch up with Rory McEntee, CMO of GymNation and one of the guys behind the viral marketing campaign taking over billboards around the UK directing everyone to their free fitness classes right here in Dubai. The genius idea got Dane, Sana and Ellis discussing other well-known marketing tricks that have gone global. And how much time do you need with your other half per day to feel truly loved in your relationship? The t...
Dane, Sana and Ellis explore the world of hiring family, friends and even colleagues in Japan. Paid actors playing a part in your life events, a service that has been available in Japan for over 30 years. An extremely interesting industry that is about to become a film called 'Rental Family' staring Brendan Fraser and being directed by Hikari dish. And do you and your companions go your separate ways in the airport and meet at the ...
Is paying a kidnapping ransom or finders fee for stolen art illegal? Dane and Sana are joined on the show by Professor Anja Shortland, specialist in the economics of crime to find out. Plus, lots of opinions when the show discusses the new trends of concerts banning phones. And The Great Debate gets heated: Is it ever ok to tell on a colleague?
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The Debrief are joined by Andrejs Birjukovs a 2024 participant of the 'The Great World Race' which sees runners run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. And Ellis tests Dane and Sana on their vocabulary to see who is on top when it comes to their word bank.
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The Debrief are joined by Darren Edwards, who's attempting to break the world record for the longest sit-ski journey in polar history - 222 kilometres, unsupported, across Antarctica to the South Pole. Darren is doing it while paralysed from the chest down, after a horrific accident. And how do you think the world would cope if the internet went done forever? All discussed on the Debrief with Dane, JJ and Ellis!
Dane and Sana hit the road for a special live broadcast from the T100 Duathlon Relay at Meydan Racecourse, where they caught up with participant Gustavo Alvarez, who talked about finding motivation and staying active.
With the sporting spirit in full swing, they also dove into the world of great rivalries, from Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz to the timeless Ronaldo and Messi debate.
Plus, the internet’s buzzing after Meghan and Ha...
LinkedIn has officially become everyone’s favourite preaching platform, but if you could delete one social media app forever, which one would it be?
Plus, meet Ann Gabb, who’s proving it’s never too late to learn — she just graduated at 81 years old.
And in The Great Debate, we’re asking: is it okay to judge someone by their music taste?
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Dane and Sana rank the 10 scariest movies according to science. But if you think horror is terrifying, wait until you hear what really happens when your personal details hit the dark web.
We speak to Maher Yarmout, Lead Security Researcher at one of the world’s top cybersecurity companies, about password protection, online scams, and how to keep the creeps ...
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