THEJAMESCASTS

What if we stopped designing schools and started designing for  learning  instead? In this conversation, James sits down with educator, designer and futurist  Christian Long , founder of  Be Playful  and  Prototype , to explore how we might rewrite the “code” of education for a world where content is everywhere and learning never really stops.

Meet Lelo Kubu in this inspiring conversation recorded in Dubai on the heels of TEDActive in Palm Springs, California. Kelo and I had a wonderful catch-up on Nightline, the program I hosted on Dubai Eye for over a dozen years. We talk about growing up in Soweto, South Africa in the 70s, how our opportunities shape our worldview, and why this is ultimately permission to follow your dream.

It might sound cliché, but it’s true: opportunity is all around us. The real difference comes from how we respond to circumstances, and Victoria Tipper is living proof of that. This wonderful podcast on health and wellbeing started from a simple conversation we had back in 2018. Today, it continues to remind me just how far a single idea can go when you decide to act on it. Check it out on your fa...

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and enviro...

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and enviro...

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and enviro...

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and enviro...

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and enviro...

In this episode I sit down with UK Counselling Psychologist Cheryl Warsama, who brings over 20 years of experience in adult mental health, relationships, and employee wellbeing. Cheryl has served as a Consultant Psychologist with the NHS in London and as Head of Psychology and Social Work for Maudsley Health in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Health. Recorded in 2021, this conversation feels...

Ethical manpower is more than a buzzword, it is a mindset we need to be talking about now more than ever.​ Back in 2011, I sat down with Tristan on Nightline to unpack what ethical manpower really looks like in practice, the tough decisions leaders face, and what happens when you choose to do the right thing even when it is not the easy thing.​ I am bringing this conversation back because it is ju...

I'm back with another episode of the Nightline Replay! For over a decade, I was the host of Nightline on DubaiEye 103.8FM and had the opportunity to talk to the UAE community and interview some incredible people. I'm digging back into the archive and sharing some of my favourite episodes. This episode is particularly interesting, especially given the recent discussions about going back to old scho...

Some programs only make sense later. I finished my BA at Carleton University 35 years ago and, like most students, I was just happy to be done. But about 10 years later, I realized how formative the Mass Communication experience really was in shaping how I think about media and digital literacy, democracy, information, and the power of a national story. That’s why it was so interesting to sit down...

What makes someone choose journalism, not just as a major, but as a career? In this clip, Zach Landry and I jump into the why behind his decision, what attracted him to the field early on, and what journalism has meant to him since. If you’ve ever considered media, storytelling, or reporting, this one will hit home. Grab the full podcast on Spotify and YouTube.https://youtu.be/Mm8ZWeg02a8?si=LKXBC...

Zacharie Landry, a recent grad from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, joins James for a catching up conversation on what it takes to build a journalism career right now.​ They dig into the reporters who inspired Zach early on, how journalism school holds up once you are in it, and why long form storytelling still matters even as the industry shifts. Along the way, they...

In this episode, I sit down with world‑renowned explorer Adrian Hayes to dig into what truly drives him as an adventurer and how those same forces show up in everyday life. Recorded in 2013, our conversation goes beyond expeditions and records to uncover the mindset, lessons, and hard‑won wisdom Adrian brings back from the extremes of the planet. If you’ve ever wondered how exploration connects to...

This is a Nightline Replay on The JamesCasts. For 12 years I was the host of Nightline on DubaiEye 103.8FM and has incredible conversations. I am sharing some of my favourites here. In this March 2012 show, yes it is a while back but as relevant today as it was then, I had a chance to catch up with Jason Vale the Juice Master. Jason is a lifestyle entrepreneur and he has infectious optimistic enth...

In 2015 I had an opportunity to speak to 2 of the student organisers of the then 3rd annual ZUMEFF.What a conversation about ZUMEFF and why it mattered then and today. This conversation is as relevant today as it was in 2015.Here is the 2025 ZUMEFF link.https://zumeff2020.com/

Kacie Avery (aka KacieKulture) and I just caught up for a great conversation about life as a young artist in 2025.Kacie talks about facing adversity, living artfully in a commercial world, experimenting, and always dreaming big. We met up at Ten Toes Coffee House in Ottawa and just had a real, honest chat. Listen to the latest Catching Up podcast on your commute, at lunch, or whenever you need a b...

The finance guy shows us how to actually use our credit cards. This is a short clip from a 2016 radio show with  Stephanie McKay  about the tricky subject of debt. From 2016 to 2025, not much has changed. Check out the full podcast if you’re interested. I think you’ll find it informative, educational, and maybe even a little entertaining. You can listen here: https://youtu.be/PntXuGLj95E https://s...

For over 10 years I hosted a nightly call-in show on DubaiEye called Nightline. In this podcast replay Stephanie McKay and I were asking our audience how they are dealing with personal debt. This podcast is as important today as it was in 2016 when it was broadcast in Dubai. In this clip a caller reminds us that credit is just borrowing and you will have to pay! Here are the links to the full podc...

In 2016, Stephanie McKay and I hosted a call-in show on DubaiEye about debt. Personal debt is a challenge that knows no borders and the issue remains relevant today. Our callers and SMS messages fuelled engaging discussions, all highlighting the importance of discipline in spending. If you’d like to hear the conversation, here is the full podcast: https://youtu.be/PntXuGLj95E https://spotifycreato...

This episode dives into real-life debt stories from Dubai residents, with co-host Stephanie Kaur (now Stephany McKay) joining the discussion. Hear callers reveal how they manage credit cards, make hard choices, and learn from their financial missteps. We cover everything from loan consolidation and staying afloat, to sharing hard-won advice that can help anyone facing the challenge. Listen for gen...

Don't underestimate the power of your voice. In my conversation with Urmi Hossain, CFA, CAIA we touched on how we can use our voice to address issues BUT so many of us are reticent to do so. Give my conversation with Urmi a listen it is sure to spark some thinking about careers, how we communicate, goal and more. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yaBcvY63FXb https://youtu.be/SWfH7rW3l7M And I...

Are work/life balance and boundaries viewed differently across generations? In this episode, we explore how experienced professionals often work late nights and weekends, while younger workers tend to prioritize boundaries and personal time. I sit down with Urmi Hossan to discuss how she finds her own balance and makes it work. Watch the full conversation to get insights and practical tips on crea...

Language can = a superpower. I had a wonderful conversation with Urmi Hossain, CFA, CAIA , the links to the full conversation are below. Urmi shares so many ideas and really, as far as I am concerned, gives us that golden permission to try stuff and think of ourselves. I loved this moment where she talked about the power of language. I am working at getting my French back up to speed at the moment...