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The Debrief

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The real person behind that famous TikTok voice

The Debrief is in conversation with Cat Callaghan better known as ‘Jessie’ the txt to speech TikTok voice who we hear daily. They find out the background story to becoming that chosen voice. And is age just a number? Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss a 70 year old sky diver who sky dived here in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 20251h 16m

Are tech wearables the future or just a fad

JJ and Sana have a round table discussion with tech expert Daanesh about the latest new tech releases as well as hearing from the people wearing wearable tech everyday like AI glasses. And Sana and Ellis dig deep with JJ's past boy band life, discovering he came ninth on one of the UK's biggest TV singing shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 20251h 13m

From the workplace to the wilderness: would you?

JJ and Sana speak to Eva Outram that decided to give up the corporate job and turned to nature, a simpler life but a happier life in her eyes. The Debrief debate if you had the chance would you give up your career for a simpler life? Billy Joel's decision to control who is in the front row at his concerts sparked discussion on the Debrief asking the listeners what type of concert goer are you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 20251h 11m

What competition would you fancy being a judge for?

Talking all things ‘Tiramisu World Cup’ with the founder himself Francesco Redi who will be judging the best Tiramisu next month in Italy. JJ, Sana and Ellis discuss their personality ‘verts’… extrovert, introvert and everything in between and whether or not their family size has anything to do with that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 20251h 12m

Buried truths: The dirt that solves murders

JJ and Sana’s first day on the Debrief together while Dane is on annual leave. The team are joined by Professor Lorna Dawson a Forensic Soil Scientist whose expertise with soil has helped solve murder cases past and present. And do you believe in teaching kids some life lessons early on? The Debrief debate if asking your kids to pay for things is a good life lesson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 20251h 17m

Scottish brothers breaking records

Dane and Sana catch up with the MacLean brothers again but this time to congratulate them on raising their £1 million after completing their 9,000 mile pacific row. And how do you feel about someone asking to bring a plus 1? Split opinions on the great debate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 20251h 12m

The Robot Director

Dane and Sana discuss the golden originals when it comes to animated films and how AI is creeping into the industry. And the Debrief debate whether chores should be split equal within the household… it was a controversial one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 20251h 15m

Wrong flight, wrong country: Biggest travel disasters

Dane and Sana discuss a story that has taken over social media in recent days where to Americans boarded the wrong flight, landing them in North Africa instead of France. And do you struggling with pronouncing names or have a name that you always have to correct? Sana put Dane to the test with some listeners names. Today's big debate is sharing caring or is sharing your food and snacks a big no?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 20251h 21m

Filters, fakes & freaky DMs

The Debrief chat all things catfishing following a trending documentary that tells the story of an teenager from America who was bombarded by abusive, anonymous texts for also two years... but how common really is catfishing in this digital world? The local lego man got in touch during Dane, Sana and Ellis's discussing about the popularity of adult lego as they launch the most expensive release yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 20251h 26m

Bogeys, balls and business

Dane and Sana speak to Glen Berger who dives into golf course lakes around Florida to retrieve and later sell golf balls around the world... making a small fortune. There really is a job for everyone! And do you get embarrassed by those awful baby photos? Well worry no more as it turns out there are actually countries with strict laws against posting those photos and kids aged 14 and over can sue their parents... would you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 20251h 15m

Have you ever managed to overcome your fears?

We hear from Sarah Spring a paramotor pilot who once was afraid of heights but now paraglides through the clouds on her very own. And do you ever wonder what your job looks like in the future? Well Microsoft released a list of jobs could be gone down to AI but are you one of them? All discussed on the Debrief with Dane and SanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 20251h 14m

Vanished: The secret industry helping people disappear

What would you say if you got the chance to start life again? The Debrief hear from film makers who dived into 'Johatsu' the service that helps people in Japan vanish with no trace. And have you ever been to a wedding and thought to yourself 'that won't last'... Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss a list of red flags published by wedding photographers who say they see divorce signs as early as peoples wedding day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 20251h 28m

How to make sure you survive!

Survival expert and consultant Megan Hine shares all the secrets to the most important skills to staying alive in the wilderness. And she shares all about working closely and been credited with keeping TV presenter and adventurer Bear Grylls safe. Also have you heard about 'Shreking'? A new dating trend where someone lowers their physical standards to date someone they consider to be below their "league", all debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 20251h 16m

Would You Pay to Attend a Wedding?

We dive into the viral story of Marley and Steve from Idaho, the couple who charged guests to attend their wedding and ended up raising over $132,000 for charity _after_ covering their costs. Controversial? Definitely. Clever? Maybe. We unpack the backlash and the bigger picture.That leads us into a debate: should men still be expected to pay on the first date? Old-school tradition or outdated thinking?Plus, Guinness World Records turns 70! From mountains to mullets, we count down our top three favourite record holders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 20251h 32m

Rowing the Pacific and screaming to cope

Jess and Miriam from Seas The Day are in the final stretch of their epic 8,000-mile row from Peru to Australia. We catch up on their wild journey across the Pacific. Plus, we explore Scream Club and some of the most unusual clubs and societies you’ve (probably) never heard of. And finally, should your partner have a say in how you dress? Dane and Sana debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 20251h 23m

The Dark Side of the Biggest Loser

Dane and Sana unpack the latest documentary _Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser_ in conversation with Danny Cahill, a Season 8 Biggest Loser participant. They also dive into the growing trend of patients experiencing sagging skin and hollowed facial features after extreme weight loss, now commonly referred to as “Ozempic face”, with insights from journalist Oscar Holland. Plus, they ask the question: Should work experience ever be unpaid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 20251h 35m

Losing an AI boyfriend to ChatGPT's new update

What if the key to your biggest goals is treating life like school? Plus, Dane and Sana open up about their own bad breakups - after news that an online community grieving an unexpected kind of loss: that of their ChatGPT boyfriends. Plus, the latest update on the Menendez brothers’ trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 20251h 27m

The pizza police: Protecting real Neapolitan pizza

Dane and Sana speak with Massimo Di Porzio the vice president of the association that checks on establishments around the world to make sure the traditions of Neapolitan pizza continue with high standards. And a great Debrief Duel spin off with Dane v Sana, it was a close one but one left with a big smile on their face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 20251h 27m

Mindset over matter

Dane and Sana catch up with Jack Jarvis who has just finished rowing from New York to London in an attempt to break a world record. Jack opened up about not managing the record but how he and his team managed to push on with a positive mindset to get the challenge done. And throwing it back to school lunches, what did you love and hate most? All discussed on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 20251h 21m