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The Off Script Podcast

Dubai Eye 103.8

The UAE"s alternative take on news, entertainment and sport. With personality aplenty, this is a show designed to cross the opinion divide - whose side are you on? Join Chris, Robbie and Sonal as they cut through the clutter to bring you the news, entertainment and sport stories that actually matter. With topical talk, big name guests and a strong sideline in humour, prepare to veer Off Script on your drive home commute.

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22:17

Episode 154 - LYNNE COX - INTO THE OPEN WATERS AND...

The Off Script Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Lynne Cox is a legendary long-distance open-water swimmer. She's held multiple world records and was the first person to swim the freezing waters of the Bering Strait in 1987 - which got the attention of both the Kremlin and the White House. Her accolades are actually too many to mention, so Sonal focused on just a few incredible highlights in this fascinating chat. Including a wildlife encounter that Lynne could well be the only person in history to ever experience.See omnystudio.com/listener

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Episode 153 - DWIGHT YORKE OUTLINES HIS MANAGERIAL...

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2023/04/18

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke joins Chris and Robbie in studio to discuss life in the dugout, his "success" down under with Macarthur FC, his big Middle East aspirations and why old team-mate Gary Neville is "ridiculous" to make Arsenal title claim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 151 - RINKU SINGH - THE MILLION DOLLAR STORY

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2023/04/10

Chris and Robbie were out on the road when they spoke to a man with an incredible story that is far from finished. He went from humble beginnings in the Indian village of Gopiganj in Uttar Pradesh, to a professional MLB contract and international fame via reality TV - as if that wasn't enough he is now on the NXT roster with the WWE. His ambition is even bigger than his sizeable frame and his conversation with Robbie and Chris was one of the best we've had on Off Script. See omnystudio.com/listener

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Episode 150 - AZEEM RAFIQ

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2023/04/08

After becoming the youngest man to captain Yorkshire County Cricket Club - and the first of Asian origin to do so, Azeem Rafiq lifted the lid on institutionalized racism within the English game following his revelation of racism, harassment and bullying at Yorkshire. The reaction to the case in the UK has made Azeem move his family to Dubai and he joined Off Script to reflect on the whirlwind of the last few years. He talks about the very low depths his mental health plunged to during that time

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Episode 149 - JOHN OBI MIKEL IS BACK!

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2023/04/07

The former Chelsea midfielder gives his thoughts on the Graham Potter sacking, the re-hiring of Frank Lampard and what he thinks is wrong with THIS Chelsea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:00

Episode 148 - THE AWESOME NEIL PASRICHA

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2023/02/15

International best-selling author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker Neil Pasricha is an advocate of all things awesome be they big or small. Back in 2008, Neil had a corporate job at Walmart, but events in his life would conspire to send him down a very different path, one that would see him become one of the biggest self-help gurus in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 147 - FROM THE WHALE'S MOUTH

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2023/02/14

Ever wondered what it would be like to be lodged in the mouth of an enormous whale? Marine conservationist and adventure tour operator Rainer Schimpf may well be the only person on the planet capable of enlightening you - because this is precisely what happened to him during a routine dive to film the famous Sardine Run in 2019. This accidental encounter thankfully didn't result in any injury to Rainer or the 14-ton Bryde's Whale in question, but it did spark comparisons with Jonah and garner

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35:54

Episode 146 - BENEDICT ALLEN

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2023/02/07

Benedict Allen is an explorer, adventurer, author and television presenter who finds himself in Dubai for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature with sessions on both Feb 4th and 5th. He tells Sonal about his expedition style that centers around immersing himself first with the local, indigenous people where he learns certain tools to survive, before setting off on a solo journey, without back up - so no phones, and no GPS through places like the Amazon rainforest, the Gobi desert, and the

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34:18

Episode 145 - LINFORD CHRISTIE

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2023/02/02

Chris has an audience with Linford Christie: The most decorated British Male Athlete of all time, he won Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European 100 metres gold, a feat no other British male has ever matched. He was the first European to go sub 10-seconds for the 100metres and, at the time of recording, he still holds the British 100m record. Christie won 24 medals in his career more than any other British male athlete before or since.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:58

Episode 144 - HOW TO WRITE A BESTSELLER, WITH JEFFREY...

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2023/02/01

A colourful and at times controversial public figure, Jeffrey Archer wrote his first novel in 1976, and now aged 82, has sold a mammoth 320 million books worldwide. How did he become one of the world’s bestselling authors? And what does the future hold for books and reading? Jeffrey reveals all in this spirited interview! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 143 - BEN FOSTER, A JACK OF ALL TRADES

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2023/01/31

Ben Foster is the man at the back for Manchester Utd, Watford, Stoke City, Birmingham, West Brom and 8 times for England has become a YouTuber and Podcaster. He made headlines during Covid for setting up his GoPro behind the net; a move that saw the Premier League threatening to sue him! He tells all to Chris and Robbie on Off Script Extra Time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 142 - WHAT IS BWRT WITH INGRID BREWER-CHALMERS

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2023/01/30

Dubai-based psychotherapist and psychologist Ingrid reached out to Chris when she heard him talking to Robbie and Sonal about his chronic fear of spiders. Chris was so impressed with the results that he invited Ingrid to the studio to talk about BWRT which is even employed by the South African Police Force to help affected officers return to work after experiencing even the most extreme of traumas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 141 - BRIAN COX

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2023/01/25

Brian Cox talks candidly to Chris, Sonal and Robbie about his life in acting, Succession, Logan Roy and what he really thinks of Mel Gibson's turn in Braveheart. He is heading to Dubai to promote his autobiography Putting The Rabbit In The Hat during the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 140 - SMOOSHI AND ME

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2023/01/17

Sonal interviews Phil Demers, the man that developed a special relationship with a walrus called Smooshi, and as just one of millions of captive animals around the world, Smooshi's story is devastatingly hard to swallow. Their relationship would change Phil's life forever. From getting a job Phil thought he was minimally qualified for at the controversial MarineLand, a Canadian zoo and amusement park near Niagara Falls, to said facility suing him - their story is as fascinating as it is

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40:34

THE 2022 SCRIPTIES

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2022/12/30

It's that time of the year again, Sonal and Robbie arbitrarily dish out their very self-reflective end of the year awards in the third annual Scripties. Categories: WORD OF THE YEAROFF SCRIPT GUEST OF THE YEARBIGGEST U-YURN OF THE YEARCELEBRITY SCANDAL OF THE YEAR - featuring Chris McHardyOFF SCRIPT TALKING POINT OF THE YEAROFF SCRIPT MOMENT OF THE YEAR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 139 - CHIARA NOJA GOLF'S BRIGHT FUTURE

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2022/12/22

At just 16 years of age, having already spent more than a year as a professional Dubai resident Chiara Noja has proved herself on courses, and in tournaments around the world - and as we found out in the studio, she has the personality to be a huge star in the sport and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 138 - MARTIJN DOOLAARD THE CABIN IN THE ALPS

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2022/12/21

Have you ever talked about getting out of the rat race and escaping to a cabin in the woods? Youtube ‘sensation’ Martijn Doolaard has done just that. He talks to Rog about his new homestead life in the Italian Alps as the first snow of winter starts to fall – that’s mountain life! Martijn's a Dutch filmmaker and travel writer, with 2 projects of note, a trip in 2019 from Vancouver to Patagonia…cycling and camping solo down the west coast of the Americas entitled “Two Years on A Bike”. Prior to

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Episode 136 - ALL 7 CONTINENTS IN A CLASSIC PORSCHE

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2022/11/30

Sonal and Roger talk to mother daughter duo Renee and Christina Brinkerhoff to find out about "Extreme Vintage Rally Racing" which saw them, as Team Valkyrie drive and race a beautiful modified classic Porsche 356 on every continent including Antarctica to raise awareness and funds for human trafficking. Their car is a sight to behold and their story is incredible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 135 - STORM CHASER REED TIMMER

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2022/11/11

Sonal gets into the eye of the storm with Reed Timmer, extreme meteorologist and storm chasing star of Discovery Channel series Storm Chasers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:08

Episode 134 - LEE SANSUM BODYGUARD TO THE BIGGEST STARS

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2022/11/09

Chris talks to Lee Sansum, an ex-Royal Military Policeman, martial arts champion, private military contractor and expert in close protection. He has worked with Hollywood stars, looking after Tom & Nicole, Pele and Sly. Working for billionaire, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Lee went on to protect the most famous woman in the world, Princess Diana, with whom he formed a close bond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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