Tales of the Trade

Tales of the Trade

Amaeya Media

Tales of the Trade features our region’s pioneers & the stories behind the communities they’re bringing to life. New episodes monthly.

“The thing that makes podcasting great is that it’s audio first.” James Cridland on the state of the podcast industry

“The thing that makes podcasting great is that it’s audio first.” James Cridland on the state of the podcast industry

On a special bonus episode, James talks to me about the state of the podcast industry, the audio versus video conversation, and his thoughts on its future.Links: The Vergecast: They’re called “Podcasts” Podnews: Why is all the podcasting money in the US by Will Page The decentralized nature of podcasts is its best feature (Dubai Podfest 2023) The Pen Addict podcast Chirag Desai and Ramsey Tesdell on the podcast industry: Website • YouTube Upload podcasts via RSS to YouTube The Podc

Nov 14, 2024 • 38:52

Podnews: James Cridland

Podnews: James Cridland

Pull up a chair and join my conversation with James Cridland, founder & editor of Podnews.netJames tells me about their growth from scratch to 32,000 subscribers, and the importance of owning your tech stack and workflow. We also talk about their acquisition of the Podcast Business Journal last year as a key expansion strategy.On a special bonus episode out tomorrow, James and I talk about the state of the podcast industry, the audio vs video conversation and his thoughts on its fut

Nov 13, 2024 • 31:31

Trailer: James Cridland on building the platform that powers podcast industry reporting

Trailer: James Cridland on building the platform that powers podcast industry reporting

On a special episode coming this week, I’m sitting down with James Cridland, founder & editor of Podnews.net, *the* place to get all your podcast news, and then some. Over two episodes, we’ll get into the genesis of the platform and get James’ insights on the latest shifts in the podcast industry. So pull up a chair & join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:24

Bonus: Ramsey Tesdell on gaps in the MENA podcast landscape

Bonus: Ramsey Tesdell on gaps in the MENA podcast landscape

Ramsey Tesdell shares his thoughts on some of the challenges and opportunities for the podcast landscape in the region. This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Ramsey, where he shared his entrepreneurial journey and some of Sowt’s growth plans, including their acquisitions of Finyal Media & Rising Giants Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2024 • 11:07

Sowt: Ramsey Tesdell

Sowt: Ramsey Tesdell

How do you go from social network to podcast powerhouse? Pull up a chair and join the conversation with Ramsey Tesdell, co-founder and CEO of Sowt. Ramsey tells me about his entrepreneurial journey, why he’s an unintentional leader & lessons from their recent podcast acquisitions of Finyal Media in 2022 & Rising Giants Network last year.On a special bonus episode, Ramsey also shares his thoughts on the MENA podcast landscape. This bonus episode is available to subscribers tomorr

May 7, 2024 • 35:25

Trailer: Ramsey Tesdell on building podcast powerhouse, Sowt

Trailer: Ramsey Tesdell on building podcast powerhouse, Sowt

Pull up a chair & join the conversation with Ramsey Tesdell, co-founder and CEO of podcasting powerhouse, Sowt. Available in your podcast apps May 7. If you subscribe now, you’ll also get a bonus episode on the state of the podcast landscape before everyone else! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:14

VAT 3: Managing VAT rollout

VAT 3: Managing VAT rollout

We’re joined by Arshi Kaura & Vikas Takhtani of [Legends Accounting](http://www.legendsaccounting.com) to navigate starting point of VAT for companies, managing rollout and listener questions. Hosted by [Shirrin Patwa](http://twitter.com/spatwa).

Jul 9, 2021 • 20:31

VAT 2: Place of supply

VAT 2: Place of supply

Manish Khanna returns to discuss VAT record keeping, place of supply and potential impacts of the new tax on home businesses in the UAE. Send us your questions at vat@coffeeandicedtea.com or on [twitter](http://twitter.com/coffeeicedtea). Subscribe: * [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-iced-tea/id1289661340) * [RSS](http://feeds.podiant.co/coffeeandicedtea/rss.xml) Hosted by [Shirrin Patwa](http://twitter.com/spatwa)

Jul 9, 2021 • 6:49

VAT 4: Designated Zones

VAT 4: Designated Zones

Vikas Takhtani from Legends Accounting joins us again to explain the movement of goods & services between Designated Zones and mainland UAE. Hosted by [Shirrin Patwa](http://twitter.com/spatwa).

Jul 9, 2021 • 5:31

VAT 1: How it works

VAT 1: How it works

Manish Khanna joins [Shirin Patwa](http://twitter.com/spatwa) to answer basic concepts of VAT in the UAE, registration criteria and how it will be computed. Send your questions to vat@coffeeandicedtea.com, or on [twitter](https://twitter.com/coffeeicedtea) and we’ll get our experts to answer them in future episodes. You can subscribe on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-iced-tea/id1289661340) or look us up in the directory of your favorite podcast player. Links: *

Jul 9, 2021 • 9:59

MX Academy (Trailer)

MX Academy (Trailer)

Nearly two decades ago, jumping on a dirt bike led a young man down the path to become the UAE's athlete of the year in 2018 & set up a training center for anyone who wanted to learn the sport. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Mohammed Al Balooshi, founder of the MX-Academy. **Credits** Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai, with support from Gaya, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by [Reiner Erlings](https://reinererlings.com).

Jul 9, 2021 • 5:43

VAT in the UAE

VAT in the UAE

Join us as we begin a new podcast series to explore the upcoming Value Added Tax in the UAE, with tax experts and listener questions. Do subscribe in your favorite podcast player! Subscribe: * [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-iced-tea/id1289661340) * Overcast * Stitcher * RSS Edited by: [Chirag Desai](http://twitter.com/chiragnd).

Jul 9, 2021 • 0:48

A tale of two pop-ups (2019)

A tale of two pop-ups (2019)

Hey there, we're working on a new season of Tales of the Trade, and we hope to share more about that in a few weeks. In the meantime, enjoy our episode from Summer 2019 featuring two entrepreneurs who journeys crossed paths in more ways than one.

Apr 15, 2021 • 29:55

We need your help: 2020 Podcast Survey

We need your help: 2020 Podcast Survey

We need your help to better understand what you like, and don't like, about podcasts and how 2020 may have affected your listening. Please take a couple minutes to complete [our survey](https://bit.ly/am-survey-2020). We’re also giving away a pair of Apple’s new AirPods Pro to one lucky survey taker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2021 • 0:23

We need your help: 2020 Podcast Survey

We need your help: 2020 Podcast Survey

We need your help to better understand what you like, and don't like, about podcasts and how 2020 may have affected your listening. Please take a couple minutes to complete our survey. We’re also giving away a pair of Apple’s new AirPods Pro to one lucky survey taker.

Jan 2, 2021 • 0:23

BONUS: Tatiana Antonelli

BONUS: Tatiana Antonelli

On our season finale, Tatiana Antontelli shared how she's been adapting her social entreprise, Goumbook, to handle the impact of the lockdowns and the pandemic. On this bonus episode, Tatiana shares her thoughts about the impact of sanitization and re-emergence of single-use plastic in light of the various guidelines put in place around the world. Thank you for joining us on this season of Tales of the Trade, and see you in 2021! Credits Hosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support fr

Dec 16, 2020 • 6:57

Bonus: Tatiana Antonelli (Goumbook)

Bonus: Tatiana Antonelli (Goumbook)

On our season finale, Tatiana Antontelli shared how she's been adapting her social entreprise, Goumbook, to handle the impact of the lockdowns and the pandemic. On this bonus episode, Tatiana shares her thoughts about the impact of sanitization and re-emergence of single-use plastic in light of the various guidelines put in place around the world. Thank you for joining us on this season of Tales of the Trade, and see you in 2021!CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai.With support

Dec 2, 2020 • 6:57

Goumbook: Tatiana Antonelli

Goumbook: Tatiana Antonelli

Goumbook was the UAE's earliest social entreprise helping promote sustainable practices since 2010. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Tatiana Antonelli, founder of Goumbook, and how she is facilitating her business into the new world order and why 2020 could become a remarkable opportunity for entrepreneurs to step up. We'll be back with a new season in 2021. See you then! CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubr

Nov 25, 2020 • 28:10

Goumbook: Tatiana Antonelli

Goumbook: Tatiana Antonelli

Goumbook was the UAE's earliest social entreprise helping promote sustainable practices since 2010. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Tatiana Antonelli, founder of Goumbook, and how she is facilitating her business into the new world order and why 2020 could become a remarkable opportunity for entrepreneurs to step up. We'll be back with a new season in 2021. See you then! Credits Hosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubraman

Nov 25, 2020 • 28:10

Thynk: Rayan Malik & Yusuf Zia

Thynk: Rayan Malik & Yusuf Zia

Pull up a chair & join the conversation with students Yusuf Zia & Rayan Malik about their journey as student entrepreneurs and the launch of a first-of-its-kind entrepreneurship platform out of the UAE. Credits Hosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Reiner Erlings. Review us on Apple Podcasts • IMDb • Podchaser

Nov 10, 2020 • 33:45

Thynk: Rayan Malik & Yusuf Zia

Thynk: Rayan Malik & Yusuf Zia

Pull up a chair & join the conversation with students Yusuf Zia & Rayan Malik about their journey as student entrepreneurs and the launch of a first-of-its-kind entrepreneurship platform out of the UAE. CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Reiner Erlings. Review us on Apple Podcasts • IMDb • Podchaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2020 • 33:45

Sugaholic Bakeshop: Ravisha Bhatia

Sugaholic Bakeshop: Ravisha Bhatia

A decade strong, Sugaholic started out from humble beginnings and is now a name synonymous with celebrations and events in the city. So pull up a chair & join the conversation with Ravisha Bhatia, about how they met the lockdown challenges head-on. CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Reiner Erlings. Review us on Apple Podcasts • IMDb • Podchaser Learn more about your ad choic

Oct 20, 2020 • 31:22

Sugaholic Bakeshop: Ravisha Bhatia

Sugaholic Bakeshop: Ravisha Bhatia

A decade strong, Sugaholic started out from humble beginnings and is now a name synonymous with celebrations and events in the city. So pull up a chair & join the conversation with Ravisha Bhatia, about how they met the lockdown challenges head-on. Credits Hosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Reiner Erlings. Review us on Apple Podcasts • IMDb • Podchaser

Oct 20, 2020 • 31:22

The Lighthouse: Hashem Montasser

The Lighthouse: Hashem Montasser

As Dubai braced for a full lockdown in March 2020, two finance execs-turned-entrepreneurs met with their staff and announced their decision to close operations ahead of the official lockdown announcement. Pull up a chair & join the conversation with Hashem Montasser, co-founder of The Lighthouse. CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Reiner Erlings. Review us on Apple Podcasts

Oct 6, 2020 • 36:19

The Lighthouse: Hashem Montasser

The Lighthouse: Hashem Montasser

As Dubai braced for a full lockdown in March 2020, two finance execs-turned-entrepreneurs met with their staff and announced their decision to close operations ahead of the official lockdown announcement. Pull up a chair & join the conversation with Hashem Montasser, co-founder of The Lighthouse.

Oct 6, 2020 • 36:19

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva Ahmed

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva Ahmed

Chirag Desai is joined by Season one guest Arva Ahmed, Chief Executive Muncher at Frying Pan Adventures, who shares how her business is dealing with impact of the pandemic and how she's been coping--both personally and professionally with its impacts. Pull up a chair & join the conversation on the season premiere of Tales of the Trade. Credits This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai, with production support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed b

Sep 22, 2020 • 28:33

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva Ahmed

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva Ahmed

Chirag Desai is joined by Season one guest Arva Ahmed, Chief Executive Muncher at Frying Pan Adventures, who shares how her business is dealing with impact of the pandemic and how she's been coping--both personally and professionally with its impacts. Pull up a chair & join the conversation on the season premiere of Tales of the Trade. CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Rein

Sep 22, 2020 • 28:33

Season 4 begins September 22

Season 4 begins September 22

A new season on how companies--and the people behind them--are coping as we exit the various lockdowns in place due to the global pandemic. Join host Chirag Desai as he chats with a couple of former guests and partners, starting September 22.

Sep 15, 2020 • 0:44

Season 4 begins September 22

Season 4 begins September 22

A new season on how companies--and the people behind them--are coping as we exit the various lockdowns in place due to the global pandemic. Join host Chirag Desai as he chats with a couple of former guests and partners, starting September 22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2020 • 0:44

A tale of two pop-ups (2019)

A tale of two pop-ups (2019)

Hey there, we're working on a new season of Tales of the Trade, and we hope to share more about that in a few weeks. In the meantime, stay up to date with us through our newsletter, and enjoy our episode from Summer 2019 featuring two entrepreneurs who journeys crossed paths in more ways than one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2020 • 29:55

Bonus: Samer Hamadeh (Aegis Hospitality)

Bonus: Samer Hamadeh (Aegis Hospitality)

If you were wondering how the traditional neopolitan pizza became part of Tokyo food culture and how it made its way into Akiba Dori, the answers are on this bonus episode with Samer Hamadeh, founder of Aegis Hospitality. Credits Hosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Pooja Sagar, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian & Zainab Ujjaini. Original Music by Reiner Erlings. Review us on Apple Podcasts • IMDb • Podchaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2020 • 9:58

BONUS: Samer Hamadeh (Aegis Hospitality)

BONUS: Samer Hamadeh (Aegis Hospitality)

If you were wondering how the traditional neopolitan pizza became part of Tokyo food culture and how it made its way into Akiba Dori, the answers are on this bonus episode with Samer Hamadeh, founder of Aegis Hospitality. Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings.

Apr 7, 2020 • 9:58

Aegis Hospitality: Samer Hamadeh

Aegis Hospitality: Samer Hamadeh

Over a decade ago, a young man left behind his masters program to move to the UAE. It didn't take long for him to spot an opportunity to branch out on his own and today--as much as he hates the term--can only be defined as a serial entrepreneur. Pull up a chair & join our season finale with Samer Hamadeh, founder of Aegis Hospitality & the man behind some of Dubai's iconic venues such as Republique, Stereo Arcade & Akiba Dori. Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With su

Mar 31, 2020 • 39:44

Aegis Hospitality: Samer Hamadeh

Aegis Hospitality: Samer Hamadeh

Over a decade ago, a young man left behind his masters program to move to the UAE. It didn't take long for him to spot an opportunity to branch out on his own and today--as much as he hates the term--can only be defined as a serial entrepreneur. Pull up a chair & join our season finale with Samer Hamadeh, founder of Aegis Hospitality & the man behind some of Dubai's iconic venues such as Republique, Stereo Arcade & Akiba Dori. CreditsHosted & Produced by Chirag Desai. Wi

Mar 31, 2020 • 39:44

Nabbesh: Loulou Khazen

Nabbesh: Loulou Khazen

Building a successful technology platform and a business model that is sutainabile is hard enough; doing that without a technology background in a part of the world not exactly conducive to the gig economy requires a steely determination. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Loulou Khazen, founder of Nabbesh. Additionally, in these trying times, we ask that you support your local businesses. On behalf of Courtyard Playhouse, one of the companies we featured in season 1 desparatel

Mar 18, 2020 • 35:35

Nabbesh: Loulou Khazen

Nabbesh: Loulou Khazen

Building a successful technology platform and a business model that is sutainabile is hard enough; doing that without a technology background in a part of the world not exactly conducive to the gig economy requires a steely determination. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Loulou Khazen, founder of Nabbesh. Additionally, in these trying times, we ask that you support your local businesses. On behalf of Courtyard Playhouse, one of the companies we featured in season 1 de

Mar 18, 2020 • 35:35

BONUS: Arafaat Ali Khan (Middle East Film & Comic Con)

BONUS: Arafaat Ali Khan (Middle East Film & Comic Con)

On a special bonus episode, how Arafaat's eventual career has roots in his childhood, and what happened to those two girls who served as a catalyst to getting it all started? Arafaat Ali Khan co-founded the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai. You can find the full episode in your podcast player, or on the web. Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings.

Mar 10, 2020 • 6:47

Bonus: Arafaat Ali Khan (Middle East Film & Comic Con)

Bonus: Arafaat Ali Khan (Middle East Film & Comic Con)

On a special bonus episode, how Arafaat's eventual career has roots in his childhood, and what happened to those two girls who served as a catalyst to getting it all started? Arafaat Ali Khan co-founded the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai. You can find the full episode in your podcast player.CreditsHosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about

Mar 10, 2020 • 6:47

Middle East Film & Comic Con: Arafaat Ali Khan

Middle East Film & Comic Con: Arafaat Ali Khan

In the late 2000s, halfway across the world from the premiere event in the pop culture scene--the San Diego Comic Con--a young man couldn’t understand why the Middle East didn’t have one of these mega events for the aficionados of comic books & pop culture. Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Arafaat Ali Khan, co-founder of the Middle East Film & Comic Con Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zai

Mar 3, 2020 • 38:10

Middle East Film & Comic Con: Arafaat Ali Khan

Middle East Film & Comic Con: Arafaat Ali Khan

In the late 2000s, halfway across the world from the premiere event in the pop culture scene—the San Diego Comic Con—a young man couldn’t understand why the Middle East didn’t have one of these mega events for the aficionados of comic books & pop culture. Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Arafaat Ali Khan, co-founder of the Middle East Film & Comic Con.CreditsHosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi &

Mar 3, 2020 • 38:10

Gulf Photo Plus & Seeing Things: Mohamed Somji

Gulf Photo Plus & Seeing Things: Mohamed Somji

Just as the smartphone was revolutionizing the camera industry post-2007, a young expat was leaving behind his career as a brand marketer to become a photojournalist. Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Mohamed Somji, Director of Gulf Photo Plus & Founder, Seeing Things Photography. Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings.

Feb 18, 2020 • 33:58

Gulf Photo Plus & Seeing Things: Mohamed Somji

Gulf Photo Plus & Seeing Things: Mohamed Somji

Just as the smartphone was revolutionizing the camera industry post-2007, a young expat was leaving behind his career as a brand marketer to become a photojournalist. Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Mohamed Somji, Director of Gulf Photo Plus & Founder, Seeing Things Photography. CreditsHosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about y

Feb 18, 2020 • 33:58

Boom & Mellow: Sima Barazi Haroun

Boom & Mellow: Sima Barazi Haroun

Understanding how to scale your business--whether adding employees, opening a new branch, or even looking at funding--is really hard to do day-to-day. And when you've operated in a single-store model for over a decade, how do you go about changing gears towards a growth-oriented business? Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Sima Barazi Haroun, founder of Boom & Mellow. Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi

Feb 4, 2020 • 29:02

Boom & Mellow: Sima Barazi Haroun

Boom & Mellow: Sima Barazi Haroun

Understanding how to scale your business—whether adding employees, opening a new branch, or even looking at funding—is really hard to do day-to-day. And when you've operated in a single-store model for over a decade, how do you go about changing gears towards a growth-oriented business? Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Sima Barazi Haroun, founder of Boom & Mellow.Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kaz

Feb 4, 2020 • 29:02

BONUS: Mohammed Al Balooshi (MX-Academy)

BONUS: Mohammed Al Balooshi (MX-Academy)

On a special bonus episode, how Mohammed Al Balooshi's first injury as a motorcross rider truely showcases how his connection with dirt biking was different from any other sport he had played. Mohammed Al Balooshi is the founder of the MX-Academy in Dubai. You can find the full episode in your podcast player, or on the web.

Jan 28, 2020 • 3:35

Bonus: Mohammed Al Balooshi (MX-Academy)

Bonus: Mohammed Al Balooshi (MX-Academy)

On a special bonus episode, how Mohammed Al Balooshi's first injury as a motorcross rider truely showcases how his connection with dirt biking was different from any other sport he had played. Mohammed Al Balooshi is the founder of the MX-Academy in Dubai. You can find the full episode in your podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2020 • 3:35

MX-Academy: Mohammed Al Balooshi

MX-Academy: Mohammed Al Balooshi

Nearly two decades ago, jumping on a dirt bike led a young man down the path to become the UAE's athlete of the year in 2018 & set up a training center for anyone who wanted to learn the sport. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Mohammed Al Balooshi, founder of the MX-Academy. **Credits** Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai, with support from Gaya, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by [Reiner Erlings](htt

Jan 21, 2020 • 33:47

MX-Academy: Mohammed Al Balooshi

MX-Academy: Mohammed Al Balooshi

Nearly two decades ago, jumping on a dirt bike led a young man down the path to become the UAE's athlete of the year in 2018 & set up a training center for anyone who wanted to learn the sport. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with Mohammed Al Balooshi, founder of the MX-Academy. Credits Hosted & produced by Chirag Desai, with support from Gaya, Abhishek Venkatasubramanian, Sukayna Kazmi & Zainab Ujjaini. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings.

Jan 21, 2020 • 33:47

Season 3 begins 21 January!

Season 3 begins 21 January!

Happy 2020 everyone! It's been a busy 12 months for us here at AMAEYA Media, in fact we launched the network's 14th show in late November! We're also excited to share that a new season of Tales of the Trade begins next week, with a new episode every second Tuesday. We hope you'll pull up a chair & join the conversation.

Jan 15, 2020 • 1:29

Season 3 begins 21 January!

Season 3 begins 21 January!

Happy 2020 everyone! It's been a busy 12 months for us here at AMAEYA Media, in fact we launched the network's 14th show in late November! We're also excited to share that a new season of Tales of the Trade begins next week, with a new episode every second Tuesday. We hope you'll pull up a chair & join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2020 • 1:29

Survey: We need your help!

Survey: We need your help!

We're running a dipstick survey to better understand what you--our listeners--like, and don't like about podcasts. We'd love it if you took a couple mins to take our survey. We're also giving away a pair of Apple's new AirPods Pro to one lucky survey taker. Survey closes November 30, 2019. We'll be back soon with a new season, so stay tuned!

Nov 26, 2019 • 0:23

Survey: We need your help!

Survey: We need your help!

We're running a dipstick survey to better understand what you--our listeners--like, and don't like about podcasts. We'd love it if you took a couple mins [to take our survey](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iQI-8GYiDE_5rqWcHuj9mAwObR4hS0tm0UPcRkAzmqo/viewform?edit_requested=true#responses). We're also giving away a pair of Apple's new AirPods Pro to one lucky survey taker. Survey closes November 30, 2019. We'll be back soon with a new season, so stay tuned! Learn more about your ad c

Nov 26, 2019 • 0:23

BONUS: Introducing a new show, KarāmaSūtra

BONUS: Introducing a new show, KarāmaSūtra

We're gearing up towards our next season, coming late-2019, so do stay tuned for that! On this bonus episode, we're introducing you to the newest show from the AMAEYA Media Network, KarāmaSūtra, chronicles from communities we've grown up with. Sample the first part of the premiere, and you can listen to the show in your podcast player, or find it on the web. We hope you enjoy it!

Oct 16, 2019 • 14:13

Bonus: Introducing a new show, KarāmaSūtra

Bonus: Introducing a new show, KarāmaSūtra

We're gearing up towards our next season, coming late-2019, so do stay tuned for that! On this bonus episode, we're introducing you to the newest show from the Amaeya Media Network, KarāmaSūtra, chronicles from communities we've grown up with. Sample the first part of the premiere, and you can listen to the show in your podcast player, or find it on the web. We hope you enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2019 • 14:13

The tale of two pop ups

The tale of two pop ups

Two entrepreneurs who came together to create a special blend of art with food.

Jul 16, 2019 • 29:11

The tale of two pop ups

The tale of two pop ups

We conclude our summer season with a bonanza episode featuring not one, but two startups that are closely entwined in their operations & their personal journeys. So pull up a chair & join our conversation with two entrepreneurs who came together to create a special blend of art with food; the tale, of two pop ups.CreditsSpecial thanks to Anastasia Frolova. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai, produced by Gaya & our intern is Abhishek Subramanian. Original music by Reiner

Jul 16, 2019 • 29:11

Qafila: Atif Rafiq & Jithin Manoharan

Qafila: Atif Rafiq & Jithin Manoharan

Two University batch mates bringing logistics & technology closer together.

Jul 9, 2019 • 29:06

Qafila: Atif Rafiq & Jithin Manoharan

Qafila: Atif Rafiq & Jithin Manoharan

Pull up a chair & join the conversation with Atif Rafiq & Jithin Manoharan, co-founders at Qafila who told us the tale of how the two University batchmates are bringing logistics & technology together ... at last.CreditsSpecial thanks to Anastasia Frolova. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai, produced by Gaya & our intern is Abhishek Subramanian. Original music by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2019 • 29:06

Crank: Nuno Fernandes

Crank: Nuno Fernandes

From IT engineer to the new age of indoor cycling, with Nuno Fernandes, co-founder of Crank.

Jul 2, 2019 • 26:17

Crank: Nuno Fernandes

Crank: Nuno Fernandes

Two’s a company, three’s a crowd but four ... is a party. Pull up a chair & join our conversation with Nuno Costa Fernandes, one of the founders of Crank, a boutique fitness studio looking to turn the indoor cycling workout into a party on a bike. CreditsSpecial thanks to Anastasia Frolova. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai, produced by Gaya & our intern is Abhishek Subramanian. Original music by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Jul 2, 2019 • 26:17

Season 2 drops July 2!

Season 2 drops July 2!

Tales of the Trade is back with a special summer season in July. Over the course of 3 episodes, you’ll hear from startups making a mark in health & fitness, logistics & art. So pull up a chair & join our conversation, starting with Nuno Fernandes of Crank on July 2. Credits Original music by Reiner Erlings.

Jun 25, 2019 • 1:01

Season 2 drops July 2!

Season 2 drops July 2!

Tales of the Trade is back with a special summer season in July. Over the course of 3 episodes, you’ll hear from startups making a mark in health & fitness, logistics & art. So pull up a chair & join our conversation, starting with Nuno Fernandes of Crank on July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2019 • 1:01

PDSi: Dawn Metcalfe

PDSi: Dawn Metcalfe

Dawn tells us about the power of networking.

Jun 18, 2019 • 28:45

PDSi: Dawn Metcalfe

PDSi: Dawn Metcalfe

A few weeks ago we held our first episode in front of a live audience. Dawn Metcalfe is the founder of PDSi, and the author of Managing the Matrix & The HardTalk Handbook, which now forms the basis of their extremely popular HardTalk Programme. Dawn’s tale is one of the power of networking with a healthy side-serving of humour and straight talk.CreditsSpecial thanks to Dana Al-Sadek & In5 for their support.Hosted & Edited by Chirag Desai. Produced by Gaya. Original music by

Jun 18, 2019 • 29:00

Announcement: Live episode April 24

Announcement: Live episode April 24

We’ll be doing our first episode in front of a live audience on April 24 at 3 p.m. at In5-Tech in Dubai. So pull up a chair & join the conversation with Dawn Metcalfe, Founder of PDSi and author of the HardTalk Handbook as we chat with her about her entrepreneurial journey. We hope to see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2019 • 0:44

Announcement: Live episode April 24

Announcement: Live episode April 24

We’re hosting our first episode in front of a live audience April 24.

Apr 16, 2019 • 0:44

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

As we ramp up towards new episodes coming your way in April, we’re sharing one of our favourites of Season 1. This episode originally aired on December 4. -— How do you go about creating a local arts & culture scene in a city often criticized for not having enough of it? Pull up a chair and join the conversation with Kemsley Dickinson, founder of The Courtyard Playhouse. **Credits** Special thanks to Kylie Schultz & Dawn Metcalfe. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by

Mar 14, 2019 • 28:31

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

While we ramping up for new episodes in a few weeks, this was one of our season 1 favorites to keep you company!

Mar 14, 2019 • 28:31

Surf House: Scott Chambers

Surf House: Scott Chambers

How do you find that sustainable passion to keep going when everything seems to be going against you? Do pull up a chair and join our conversation with Scott Chambers, founder of Surf House Dubai. **Credits** This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya. Original music for the show is composed by [Reiner Erlings](https://reinererlings.com). This episode originally aired in September 2018.

Jan 23, 2019 • 35:43

Surf House: Scott Chambers

Surf House: Scott Chambers

How do you find that sustainable passion to keep going when everything seems to be going against you? Do pull up a chair and join our conversation with Scott Chambers, founder of Surf House Dubai. Credits This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya. Original music for the show is composed by Reiner Erlings. This episode originally aired in September 2018.

Jan 23, 2019 • 35:43

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva & Farida Ahmed

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva & Farida Ahmed

From food blog to carving a new niche in Dubai’s tourism industry.

Jan 9, 2019 • 37:24

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva & Farida Ahmed

Frying Pan Adventures: Arva & Farida Ahmed

How do you go about carving a brand new facet for yourself in a tourism industry saturated by desert safaris? Pull up a chair and join the conversation with Arva & Farida Ahmed of Frying Pan Adventures. CreditsOriginal music composed by Reiner Erlings. Our thanks to HardTalk for their support of this show, as well as the DeCluttr Me podcast, a branded show in partnership with Amaeya Creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2019 • 37:24

Highlights of the season

Highlights of the season

A few highlights of the season gone by, and our end of the year giveaways!

Dec 18, 2018 • 0:00

Highlights of the season

Highlights of the season

A few highlights of the season gone by, and our end of the year giveaways! Listen in for how to enter. A special thanks to our giveaway partners this week: HardTalk Common Grounds CherryPix CreditsHosted by Chirag & Gaya. Special thanks to Podraig Downey & Ronan Dennehey. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2018 • 28:43

Bonus: Courtyard Playhouse

Bonus: Courtyard Playhouse

A few hilarious extras from our latest episode with Kemsley Dickinson, founder of Courtyard Playhouse.

Dec 11, 2018 • 10:01

Bonus: Kemsley Dickinson (Courtyard Playhouse)

Bonus: Kemsley Dickinson (Courtyard Playhouse)

A few hilarious extras from our latest episode with Kemsley Dickinson, founder of Courtyard Playhouse.CreditsSpecial thanks to Kylie Schultz. This episode was hosted by Gaya & edited by Chirag Desai. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2018 • 10:01

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

From school teacher to building one of the only dedicated improv theatres in the world.

Dec 4, 2018 • 28:31

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

Courtyard Playhouse: Kemsley Dickinson

How do you go about creating a local arts & culture scene in a city often criticized for not having enough of it? Pull up a chair and join the conversation with Kemsley Dickinson, founder of The Courtyard Playhouse. CreditsSpecial thanks to Kylie Schultz & Dawn Metcalfe. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2018 • 28:31

Wildpeeta: Mohamed & Peyman Al Awadhi

Wildpeeta: Mohamed & Peyman Al Awadhi

From pulling the shutters down on their dreams to re-opening after learning from failure.

Nov 20, 2018 • 28:29

Wildpeeta: Mohamed & Peyman Al Awadhi

Wildpeeta: Mohamed & Peyman Al Awadhi

How do you from realizing your business isn’t working to actually learning from its failure? Do pull up a chair and join the conversation with Mohamed & Peyman Al Awadhi, founders of WildPeeta. **Credits** Special thanks to Ian Ohan, Paul Castle & Shelina Jokhiya. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2018 • 28:29

Bonus: My Custard Pie

Bonus: My Custard Pie

A few delicious extras from our conversation with Sally Prosser, founder of My Custard Pie.

Nov 13, 2018 • 9:12

Bonus: Sally Prosser (My Custard Pie)

Bonus: Sally Prosser (My Custard Pie)

A few delicious extras from [our conversation with Sally Prosser, founder of My Custard Pie.CreditsThis episode was hosted by Gaya & edited by Chirag Desai. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2018 • 9:12

My Custard Pie: Sally Prosser

My Custard Pie: Sally Prosser

From the days of dial-up modems to an award winning food blog brand with a tremendous following.

Nov 6, 2018 • 30:19

My Custard Pie: Sally Prosser

My Custard Pie: Sally Prosser

How do you go about maintaining consistent quality and impeccable credibility as a brand owner in an age of surface social media where trendy trumps timeless? Do pull up a chair and join our conversation with Sally Prosser, founder of My Custard Pie. CreditsSpecial thanks to Arva Ahmed & Riath Hamed. This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya. Original music for the show is composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2018 • 30:19

Bonus: Bull & Roo

Bonus: Bull & Roo

Some extras from our latest episode with Tom Arnel, founder of Bull & Roo.

Oct 30, 2018 • 13:34

Bonus: Tom Arnel (Bull & Roo)

Bonus: Tom Arnel (Bull & Roo)

Some of the extras from our latest episode with Tom Arnel, founder of Bull & Roo.CreditsSpecial thanks to Mateo Padilla. This episode was hosted by Gaya & edited by Chirag Desai. Original music for this show was composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2018 • 13:34

Bull & Roo: Tom Arnel

Bull & Roo: Tom Arnel

From the dream of owning his own restaurant at 18 to operating 7 F&B brands.

Oct 23, 2018 • 34:11

Bull & Roo: Tom Arnel

Bull & Roo: Tom Arnel

What if laser-sharp focus on your long-term vision is the one thing you need to realize all your dreams? Do pull up a chair and join our conversation with Tom Arnel, founder of Bull & Roo.CreditsThis episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya.Original music for the show is composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2018 • 34:10

(Bonus) Surf House

(Bonus) Surf House

A bonus episode with a few extras from our last feature on Surf House Dubai and its founder, Scott Chambers.

Oct 16, 2018 • 6:11

Bonus: Scott Chambers (Surf House)

Bonus: Scott Chambers (Surf House)

Producer’s notes from our previous episode featuring Surf House featuring a few extras from the conversation, and their impact on the surfing community.CreditsSpecial thanks to Mohammad Sultan bin Mejren. This bonus episode was hosted by Gaya, and edited by Chirag Desai. Original music composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2018 • 6:26

Surf House: Scott Chambers

Surf House: Scott Chambers

From continuous adversity to the focal point of surfing community in Dubai.

Oct 9, 2018 • 34:26

Surf House: Scott Chambers

Surf House: Scott Chambers

How do you find that sustainable passion to keep going when everything seems to be going against you? Do pull up a chair and join our conversation with Scott Chambers, founder of Surf House Dubai.CreditsThis episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya. Original music for the show is composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2018 • 34:41

(Bonus) Socialize

(Bonus) Socialize

Some of the snippets from our chat with Akanksha Goel that didn’t make it to the main feature.

Oct 2, 2018 • 6:03

Bonus: Akanksha Goel (Socialize)

Bonus: Akanksha Goel (Socialize)

We just can’t get everything into our episodes, and occasionally there are conversations and snippets from our interviews that we think you’d enjoy. Starting today, we being you the bonus series behind Season 1 of our show. On this bonus episode, our producer Gaya brings you some of these snippets from our chat with Akanksha Goel, founder & MD of Socialize, part of the We Are Social Network.You can check out the episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

Oct 2, 2018 • 6:18

Socialize: Akanksha Goel

Socialize: Akanksha Goel

From happenstance to getting acquired by the largest socially-led creative agency in the world.

Sep 25, 2018 • 28:26

Socialize: Akanksha Goel

Socialize: Akanksha Goel

A series of fortunate accidents led to the birth of Socialize Agency, but transforming a one-woman army into a multi-million Dirham agency, recently acquired by the We Are Social Network, was no accident. Do pull up a chair and join our conversation with Akanksha Goel, Founder of Socialize.**Credits**This episode was hosted by Chirag Desai & produced by Gaya.Original music for the show is composed by Reiner Erlings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2018 • 28:42

Season trailer

Season trailer

Our new season begins September 25.

Sep 11, 2018 • 1:41

Season trailer

Season trailer

Our new season launches September 25. We hope you pull up a chair and join the conversation! You can also find out more about our show’s production by checking out our behind-the-scenes episodes: BTS1 and BTS2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2018 • 1:41

BTS 2: Music identity, with Reiner Erlings

BTS 2: Music identity, with Reiner Erlings

We chat with Reiner Erlings about how the show’s concepts and motifs influenced its sonic identity.

Aug 30, 2018 • 11:52

BTS 2: Music identity, with Reiner Erlings

BTS 2: Music identity, with Reiner Erlings

On this behind the scenes episode, a chat with our show’s composer Reiner Erlings, on what goes into creating a music theme & how the show’s concepts and motifs influenced its sonic identity. ICYMI, do catch our first behind the scenes about the role of the show’s producer with Gaya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2018 • 11:52

BTS 1: What does a producer do?

BTS 1: What does a producer do?

Behind the scenes with our producer Gaya on her role & what’s coming up this season.

Aug 23, 2018 • 8:11

BTS 1: What does a producer do?

BTS 1: What does a producer do?

The countdown to a new season has begun! Join us for the first behind the scenes look at the Tales of the Trade production. On this bonus episode, we get our producer Gaya in front of a mic talking about her role, the power of audio, & what’s coming up for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2018 • 8:10

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