Omar Al Duri
The Halftime Show
A 1-hour sports talk radio show 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) presenting all global and local sports headlines, as well as topics centered on mental health, nutrition and well-being.
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Episodes
283 - it’s coming Rome (12.7.21) 15.07.2021 31:24
Euro 2020 has been a memorable tournament for many reasons. Every beat has been felt from the first game and we call an end to what will be remembered for many years. The champions of Europe are Italy In UFC 264 the much-anticipated trilogy between McGregor and Poirier ends but will we see the 4th match between them or will this spark goal for Connor to come back and do it again? Messi wins his fi...
282 -Euro 2020 special preview(10.7.21) 11.07.2021 28:27
Italy has been outstanding but how will they lineup in the final? England are supposed to lose semi-final but how has Gareth Southgate changed the narrative? What has football done for the nation? For the first time in decades, the manager has United a nation with its national team. Scandals? Club team friction? Media trying to tair the team to shreds? The fans play such a huge role in sports but...
281 -Is it coming home? (7.7.21) 07.07.2021 31:33
It's coming home but will England be on the plane to face Italy! We know the final will be at Wembley and having conquered Ukraine in Rome England now face a very difficult task against Denmark tonight. Who will be the other Semifinalist? How will England line up? How will Denmark lineup? With Wimbledon reaching its crucial stages who are the quarter-finalists left in and who do we fancy to win it...
280 -Lara Fawzy kicks back after Covid-19 (5.7.21) 05.07.2021 35:34
Lara kicks has dropped by the halftime show to discuss her journey in Muay Thai and kickboxing and how she kicked COVID 19 and is on her fight journey. She recently competing in the UAE nationals and has maintained her undefeated record! We talk nutrition, recovery and how to start in the fight game! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website:...
279 -The Emotion code with Tanya Hoenselaar (3.7.2021) 03.07.2021 28:50
Physical and mental strength is often affiliated with emotion but how powerful can the emotion code be on performance. Emotions profoundly affect the quality of our life. The lens we see and experience life through as well as our body’s innate ability to heal itself. The body seems to store energy and sometimes that could cause blocks which affect performance in sport and lifestyle so who better t...
278 -A new wave of Youtube with Khaled Abbasi (30.6.21) 01.07.2021 34:09
There seems to be a trend and a new wave of athletes which gives me great pleasure to announce my guest today. He is a well-known global YouTuber who has more subscribers than some of the athletes you follow and support. Khaled Abbasi is on the show today discussing the new wave of athletes and how he made it in the industry. An Emirati who setting his own trend in the sports youtube world we pick...
277 -Davis shows devastating knockout power (28.6.21) 28.06.2021 26:28
Boxing won last night with another incredible knockout by the Tank. Gervonta Davis took on Mario Barrios in an incredible boxing match which was closely monitored by Floyd Mayweather. What's next for dominating fighter? In the Euros Belgium faced Portugal in the knockout stages but who came out on top between Ronaldo and Lukaku? Have we got our first shock of the tournament with Netherlands being...
276 -Osaka & Halep out of Wimbledon (26.6.21) 26.06.2021 29:07
Following the much-anticipated return -Wimbledon is back following COVID 19 but will it be the same without 2 of its biggest stars? The Final 16 kick off at Euro 2021 but has the draw changed who we think will reach the final? Why is strength training just as good as cardio when it comes to achieving our health and fitness goals? Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00...
275 -Could Messi & Ronaldo play for Barca? (23.6.21) 23.06.2021 27:41
With the worlds best players available to transfer where will they move to this summer? We take a look at some of the best players who are available to transfer? If Messi isn’t leaving does that mean Ronaldo is coming to Barcelona? What transfer are you looking forward to most this summer? The Euros are shaping up with the round of 16 almost complete but which team has impressed you the most and w...
274 -Christian Eriksons heart beat moved the world. (21.6.21) 21.06.2021 21:58
Following the moving incident that happened in the Euro 2020 championship with Christian Erikson, alarm Bells went off around the world following his cardiac arrest. What has this done for your sports team and how can we learn from this? If there was one athlete you would like to see come out of retirement to compete one more time who would it be? Anderson Silva came out of retirement but not in M...
273 -The winner of Euro 2020 is… (19.6.21) 21.06.2021 30:01
The Euros 2020 are underway but who’s impressed you the most so far and who’s going to win the Euros? Injury in sport is one of the hardest opponents to overcome but just how much of recovery is a mental battle? A round-up of all mixed martial Arts and boxing since we last saw each other. From Adesanya to Tyson Fury we take a look at the latest headlines in the fight world. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...
Off-pitch drama: Crashing parachutist and Ronaldo affecting Coca Cola share prices (16.6.21) 17.06.2021 27:38
We begin the show with a discussion on all the drama away from the Euro 2020 pitch as we witnessed a crash landing of a parachutist at Allianz Arena. Meanwhile, Ronaldo caused a stir on the stock market as he removed coca cola bottles from his sight during a post-match press conference. We also look at the road ahead for the UAE football team following their nail-biting win over Vietnam in the Asi...
England wins Euro opener and Djokovic bags 19th Grand Slam title (14.06.21) 14.06.2021 32:59
Abdul Karim fills in for Omar Al Duri as the show analyses England's important win in their opening game of the tournament. We also touch on the Roland Garros results which witnessed an intense battle on the Parisian courts where Novak emerged as the champion. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com *******************...
Euro 2020 begins with an Italian victory (12.06.21) 13.06.2021 28:23
Abdul Karim hosts the Half Time Show where we discuss the opening game of the Euro 2020 and also hear from football legends Michael Sylvester and Ibrahim Ba. During the show, we hear from sports analyst Asad Hanif about the opening encounter. We are also joined by football legends Michael Sylvester and Ibrahim Ba Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on...
269 -Mayweather to fight Paul with no judges (5.6.21) 10.06.2021 26:25
Floyd Maywheather and Logan Paul face off on Sunday but why will this fight be very different to any other boxing fight? Knockouts or nothing was a headline for this match as we discuss the rules for this fight. How many rounds? How many Oz gloves? Are knockouts legal? Will there be any judges? Our very own Brian Ortega is now coaching on the ultimate fighter against Volkanovski but how different...
268 -G Force Gladiators wIn the GCC Cricket Cup (2.6.21) 02.06.2021 30:10
Cricket in the UAE is big! Winning the GCC cricket cup is even bigger and we got a chance to watch here in Sharjah so we discuss how this is the way forward for cricket fans around the country. The other day we were discussing the Naomi Osaka story and there’s been plenty of developments on that so we discuss it on today's show! Your comments have been flooding through since Monday's show so thank...
267 - Naomi Osaka's mental health stand at the French Open (31.5.21) 01.06.2021 31:56
With Chelsea winning the big prize against Manchester City-question marks remain of Pep Guardiola's tactics and lineup. We break down why he played the team he did and how close was he to winning the final. Naomi Osaka refused to do interviews at the French Open and was fined $15,000. Is her reason to boycott the media valid and should she be punished for putting her mental health first? The UAE i...
266 -How can a university program produce the next Ronaldo? (29.5.21) 30.05.2021 32:59
Tashriq is currently heading up the athletics department at Rochester Institute of technology but what does it take to develop the next Cristiano Ronaldo, Le bron James or Serena Williams? His main focus for the region is to Crete more sporting opportunities and competition for all universities in the UAE. We discuss the power of technology in sports, how to use it and the role sports science is p...
265 -NBA Africa worth 1 billion (26.5.21) 27.05.2021 25:06
The NBA announced Monday that it has formed NBA Africa. The current enterprise value of NBA Africa is "nearly $1 billion! Who’s behind it? What does this mean for Africa? Will there be a new wave of talent? It’s been a while since we talked sports documentaries and this one is worth it! Q ball is the latest sports documentary series we are reviewing today. Mental health is on the menu today as we...
264 -Premier League season 2021 finale (24.5.21) 27.05.2021 31:22
With the curtain falling on another domestic season across Europe we take a look at the team of the season in England. La Liga crowns new champions so does that mean a fresh start for the most expensive coach in the world? The halftime show hosted its own fantasy premier league this year but who won and what was the turning point for that listener? Reinventing yourself is one of the terms we often...
263 -Karim Benzema is back in shock return to France (22.5.21) 23.05.2021 32:03
Karim Benzema plays for one of the biggest clubs in the world and has been consistently scoring for Real Madrid for years! He also happens to represent one of the strongest football nations in the world but hasn’t for over 7 years but why has he been called up now following the controversial case he had been omitted for? The world of boxing has been crying for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua to face...
262 -Anas Siraj Mounir on route to the UFC (19.5.21) 19.05.2021 32:07
Anas is a well seasoned fighter who has fought opponents all around the world and is edging closer to the UFC. We talk about his recent success and his ambition to fight in the UFC and what it takes to fight at the highest level. From beating Covid to being Ring side analysing fights Anas has done it all So we pick his brain on the fight world and what it takes to get to the top. We also discuss h...
261 -Brendan Rodgers silences the doubters. (17.5.21) 17.05.2021 19:33
There are many definitions of a successful coach. Is it the trophies? Is it the way he develops players? Is it the respect he gets by his peers? We take a look at A coach who til this weekend was looked at as always falling short when it counts. Local sports has 30% fans back in the stadium which is great news for the UAE but how did it effect the local athletes? Charles olivera shows that you don...
260 -Weight loss vs Fat loss (15.5.21) 15.05.2021 31:26
A lot of people say there goals are to lose weight but is there a difference between weight loss and fat loss? We discuss what the most common thing we hear about goal setting in fitness could be misleading depending on what your goals are and what your “why’s” are. How can it be measured? Forbes rich list gets announced for the highest paid athletes but are we surprised with the order? We take a...
259 -Manchester city crowned champions 2021! (12.5.21) 14.05.2021 28:46
Manchester city crowned champions of the premier league 2021! We breakdown their success, the turning points and how Pep turned things around. As we conclude a blessed month of Ramadan we discuss the health and fitness segments mentioned throughout the month. From sleep to recovery we cover how it went and what we took away. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to fight in August and we discuss t...
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