Half a Nice Day

NICE! Tune in as the duo bring back two of the funniest people in Dubai to celebrate an important podcast milestone, episode 69! Listen in as the duo catch up with both Anand Raman and Abz Ali in what they can only describe as the "most chaotic episode ever". From doing comedy outside the UAE, to doing things for yourself and stop people pleasing, to how a tissue box can be a tool for a circumcisi...

Tune in as the duo share their experiences with scammers in Dubai! Listen is as they talk about credit card scams, Dubizzle scams and Dubai's very own Italian Suit Guy!  Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching the podcast instead? Subscribe to our Youtube channel - http://w...

Tune in as the duo is joined by UAE based mental health therapists, Ailien Sy & Chaanan Kaur! October is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ailien, Channan and the Half a Nice Day hosts wanted to discuss and bring this topic to light and share how they have been helping people from all walks of life  find hope. Listen in as they talk about their journey on becoming a therapist,  answe...

Tune in as the duo share 3 fun things to do for a memorable and unique date night with your partner! Listen in as they share their recommendations on things  to do with friends or partners who bring out the best in you. They also share an update on what has happening in their lives, their newly adopted dog, Max,  and tattoos! Please also do consider following these accounts mentioned on...

Tune in as the duo share an incident that involved a crazy neighbour shouting at them past midnight to complain about a wrongly delivered Amazon package. We then also revisit our HANDy Advice column and do our best to help a fellow listener understand her relationship dilemma and the choice of going down the path of "Let's see where this goes". Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanice...

Tune in as the duo is joined by the very smart and funny, Sarah Alagroobi!   Sarah is half Emirati and half Syrian and describes herself as a "jane of all trades but master of none". She does everything from creating TikTok videos to painting and inspiring the future generations in the UAE.   Listen in as we talk about her experiences being a "Diplobrat", her thoughts on Khaleeji men and...

Tune in as the duo share what they have been up to during their short break from podcasting!  Joshua and Janine share details of their four day trip to the motherland, the Philippines! In this episode they share their experiences on their flight, driving in the Philippines, and shed more light on the dreaded OEC process. Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com,...

Tune in as the duo is joined by local food blogger and influencer, Celeste! Celeste has added some sugar and spice to this episode as she talks to Joshua and Janine about how hesitant she was moving to the UAE from India, how a waitress spit bubblegum into her tea(no that does not make it bubble tea), and her passion for all things food and content creation.  Show Celeste some love and follow...

Tune in as the duo celebrates Philippines' 124th Independence Day, some fun facts and history of the Philippines and current news within the world. Make sure you listen until the end to hear Joshua's heartfelt message to our Filipino listeners :D Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like w...

Tune in as the duo is joined by the very funny and talented comedian, Abz Ali! Abz is the first Emirati comedian in the UAE, a mental health advocate and dentist based in Abu Dhabi. In this episode the duo speak to Abz about his unique story on how he found his passion for comedy, moving to New Zealand to pursue dentistry, his stand on the Kandora and performing in one, and so much more! Show Abz...

Tune in as the duo finally reveal the much awaited new podcast studio! Listen in as they talk about moving houses, pet adoptions in Dubai and the presidential elections in the Philippines and Lebanon and so much more! Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching the podcast instead?...

Tune in as the duo take on a challenging topic! In this episode they talk about new adventures and roles that they are about to embark on, discussing salaries and packages amongst your co-workers and a fun new segment you shouldn't miss. Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching t...

Tune in as the duo is joined by their very first Indian guest and good friend Anand Raman! Anand is an up-and-coming comedian based in Dubai. In this episode they talk about Anand's experiences growing up in Sharjah, how physical health is linked to mental health, the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident, and so much more! Show Anand some love and follow him on Instagram @anandraman_ and TikTok @com...

*1K SUBS SPECIAL!*  Tune in as the duo celebrate a massive milestone and hit the 1K subscribers mark on YouTube! Listen in as they reflect about their podcasting journey, Expo 2020 and reveal a very special and much awaited for announcement to everyone! Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast....

Tune in as the duo is joined by quarter-Tanzanian, quarter-Emirati and half-Filipina, Jamila! She is an up-and-coming content creator on TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. In this episode we talk about how Adobo helped her parents find love, her experiences growing up as an independent woman and preparing both yours and your partner's mindset for married life. Show Jamila some love and follow her on I...

Happy Valentines Day! Tune in as the duo discuss the new and popular documentary on Netflix, The Tinder Swindler. We then also revisit our HANDy Advice column and answer another question from a listener who recently moved back to Dubai for love, only to find frustration and disappointment when her partner is ready to take on a new chapter in his life and move to Argentina.  Send your question...

Our longest episode to date! Tune in as the duo is joined by quarter-German, quarter-Egyptian and half-Filipino, Hadi Rushdy!  Hadi is an up-and-coming rapper in the UAE with dreams of spreading his talent and love worldwide. Listen in as they talk about pursuing passions, Filipino talent, Basketball, and so much more! Show Hadi some love and follow him on Instagram and TikTok @hadirushdy &am...

Happy New Year Everybody! Tune in to the season finale as the duo ring in the new year by reflecting on 2021, all the way from favourite movies to favourite moments, and share what is in store for 2022!  Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching the podcast instead? Subscribe...

Tune in as the duo spread some joy this festive season! Listen in as they share their experiences while travelling to India and back for a wedding, breaking news from the UAE and how to make someones day this Christmas! Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching the podcast instead...

Tune in as the duo discuss the Korean show that has taken the world by storm - Squid Game! In this episode they talk about easter eggs and things fans might have missed while watching the show and theories about our favourite characters.  Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watc...

Tune in as the duo celebrate Janine's birthday! All the 90's kids are now on the path to their 30's, and we're here to show you that it's not as scary as you think! Listen in as Janine shares a few of the lessons she learned during her twenties, including the importance of just 'showing up' and not being too hard on yourself!  Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail...

Tune in as the duo is joined by half-Emirati and half-Filipino, Fahad "Kid Emirati" Al-Bloushi. Fahad is an up-and-coming boxer out here in the UAE with big dreams and a bigger heart. Tune in as he shares his experiences growing up, how he got started in the world of boxing and of course, how his parents met (Spoiler alert, that story will definitely be the most Dubai story you've ever heard of)....

Tune in as the duo share stories about their ink! Tattoos are a big part of their lives and definitely deserves a full episode just dedicated to this art! Listen in as they share stories about how and where they got their first tattoos, how many they each have and how they broke it to their parents that they have permanently painted their body! Check out @tattoocaredxb on Instagram to purchase all...

Tune in as Joshua shares his journey of how and why he decided to pursue stand-up comedy back in 2018. Spoiler alert, it may have involved a failed romance with an air hostess, bombing in front of 300 people & crying himself to sleep. Sounds funny? You bet it is! Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDa...

Tune in as the duo shed some light and discuss one of the worst marketing campaigns that went down in history, the Pepsi Number Fever promotion that took Philippines by storm and resulted in protests and casualties amongst Filipinos.  The full article can be found here : https://bit.ly/3s1vsjX  Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM a...