Omar Al Duri

The Halftime Show

Sports EN ↓ 536 episodes

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.

Author

Omar Al Duri

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.pulse95radio.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

334 - International female footballer accused of being a man (17.11.2021) 21.11.2021

As outrageous as the title sounds-an investigation is being held on a female athlete following a penalty shootout on what her gender is. We will discuss how this outrageous claim is actually being investigated. In the health and fitness segment what is meditation and how can it help manage anxiety? Also what do these all have in common? Clearing the mind Relaxation - although this can be a by prod...

333 - How to cope with losing in Sport (15.11.2021) 21.11.2021

Is there an art to losing? How do we bounce back when others dont? Sports can do wonders and we often jump on success stories because there’s a happy ending at the end but what about losing? Losing players? Losing motivation? Losing track? Losing faith? There are so many parts in the journey we all fear so why not dedicate a segment to it? The curtain closes on the t20 world cup. Listen to #Pulse9...

331 - Eddie Howe signs for the wealthiest club(10.11.2021) 21.11.2021

Sport seems to always divide opinion on coaches and their philosophies. One of the hardest things as a coach is to block that out so that it doesn’t effect development. We give an example on how a manager has just signed for the richest club in the world and how he may just surprise the doubters. Cricket seems to be in a spot of bother as racism tarnished the sport and creates a grey cloud over th...

330 -UAEs finest fencer Omar Ibrahim Belselah (6.11.2021) 21.11.2021

Omar has invested in the sport of fencing after starting in 2011. His passion and drive in the sport has made him one of the brightest UAE athletes in the country. With so many records and achievements under his belt we pick his brain on how he picked up the sport and achieved so much in it. He discusses physical, mental and emotional preparation in fencing and what to expect from the UAE world ch...

329 - Spurs sign Conte(3.11.21) 07.11.2021

How have Tottenham hotspur managed to sign Antonio Conte? What is he demanding and will he lead Spurs into a well-oiled machine? He joins the elite managers in the league as a premier league winner. Ever heard of the term Ritiro? When does it happen to professional teams? Social media can be a funny thing at times but what is a social media contract? How can it help motivate others? The latest spo...

328 - Ramla Ali & Kim Shannon (1.11.2021) 07.11.2021

From being in opposite corners to joining forces these two professional female boxers are household names in the sport. With different journeys they have come together to help each other flourish in the sport. We talk about the mental game, the lack of opportunity in sports for women and what’s coming up for them very soon! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) o...

327 -El-Saciko for United vs Spurs (30.10.2021) 03.11.2021

Manchester United vs Spurs has made headlines for a very different reason as both managers are under immense pressure. It’s been labeled as El-Sackico for Ole and Nuno. Health and fitness seem to be very trendy for enthusiasts but to those looking to coach-who is your target? What is your audience? And why are you in the industry? -- Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (9...

326 - What role does your playlist play in fitness? (27.10.21) 03.11.2021

We hear a lot about the latest technology in health and fitness but how important is music in setting the mood for your goals? From cardio to weights we all have our preferences but do you tailor what to play based on how you train? We ask you to share your playlists with us on Pulse 95 radio. UFC 267 is in the UAE so that means the superstars are back on UAE soil this weekend. Who’s fighting and...

325 - Salah shows he is king of the EPL (25.10.2021) 26.10.2021

Manchester United hosted Liverpool at the theatre of dreams in what showed the gulf in class between the two clubs last night. The talk pre-game was Cristiano vs Salah and it was a very interesting encounter. India and Pakistan is always a tasty rivalry which has the whole of The UAE watching in Cricket. In the health and fitness segment we talk about motivation and how you can turn a challenge in...

324 -Salah vs Cristiano (23.10.2021) 26.10.2021

With Manchester United meeting Liverpool, the question on everyone's lips is who is currently the best player in the league or even in the world. This week has a lot of action across Europe but what will be your game of the weekend? El Classico or just a classic as two of the biggest clubs in the world meet but who will conquer? In the health and fitness segment, we dive into what do fitness enthu...

323 - Jiujitsu with Sheik Tariq Al Qassimi (20.10.21) 26.10.2021

An honor to have Sheik Tariq Al Qassimi grace the halftime show. I had the pleasure of sitting with him and discussing Jiujitsu. His knowledge, hunger and determination to make a difference is extremely inspiring and I’m grateful he blessed the halftime show in a fantastic interview on pulse 95 radio. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website...

322 -Craig Mcmanus & Zainab El Mouden (18.2021) 18.10.2021

Sport can be responsible for many things in society and recently many issues have been highlighted. Here are two guests that affect sport positively by doing better for their communities around the world. The Homeless World Cup has had a lot of success and is responsible for uniting people. On the show, we discuss how important it is to leave the things you can’t control behind and focus on the th...

321 - Faisal AlMughaisib -the first Arab WWE commentator (16.10.21) 16.10.2021

WWE fans love the show so it's a great pleasure to have the first Arab WWE commentator on the halftime show. We talk about the new generation vs the old generation-Who his favorites are and the WWE Crown Jewel 2021. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at things backstage as he talks to us about his experiences of being backstage with the WWE superstars and what they are really like in person...

320 - Can we manage addiction better in sport? (13.10.2021) 15.10.2021

How tough is addiction in sport? There have been many stories of athletes who have battled addiction and lost but do we do enough as a society to ensure voices are heard?  The United Arab Emirates draw with Iraq in what’s considered a must in but what does this mean for the future? How can we improve the future of the UAE? A common theme in modern sport is equality and how a coach should be rated...

319 - Fury conquers the Wilder trilogy (11.10.2021) 11.10.2021

One of the greatest fights in history took place in Las Vegas between the two heavyweights. The trilogy fight is one fans will be talking about for a while. Saudi Arabia has taken over Newcastle but what steps will Newcastle take? Players? Coaches? Investment? In the health and fitness segment, how much time should we give to see results? Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your rad...

318 -Imen Troudi & Sabrine Mamay (9.10.2021) 10.10.2021

Tunisia’s finest footballers visit the half time show to discuss how it all started for them in women’s football. Their challenges, sacrifices and determination to reach heights every young athlete could wish for. We also cover how this could be their final major tournament in the game and what to expect next. The fire round segment is back as we put them to the test in the fan favourite segment -...

317 - Did the social media “cut out” affect your Lifestyle? (6.10.21) 10.10.2021

The other night in the middle of our football game WhatsApp and Instagram went down. Many were affected-some even found it hard to function. Let's be honest though how many of you actually enjoyed it? Did it stop you from doing what you were doing? Most sports activities out in the UAE happen at night so when did it kick in for you? In the boxing world, Tyson Fury is set to finally face deontay Wi...

316 - Who will be Manchester United’s next manager?(4.10.21) 04.10.2021

Who would want to be a coach these days? One day you are on top of the world and the next day -everyone is pointing the finger at you! Well Manchester United are a big club and with a big club comes astronomical expectation. Here’s my question for you? Who will be Manchester United’s next manager? Boxing can be ruthless but it’s also a sweet science-we take a look at the Eubanks as chris Eubank ju...

315 - Liverpool vs Manchester city preview (2.10.21) 04.10.2021

In what we classify the strongest title race to date-there are two outstanding teams who face each other this weekend. We analyze their lineups coming into this game and what will be the difference? How important will the coaches be in this clash? Who will be the standout players? In the UAE there’s another important game for the women’s game which I’m very excited to watch tonight as UAE face Ind...

314 - Why don’t we have more ex athletes as referees? (29.9.21) 04.10.2021

As fans we all have our opinions on how our sport should be officiated but what about those who have performed at the highest level? Why aren’t more athletes involved in becoming referees? We discuss on a program the federation are running to fast rack athletes into becoming referees. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radi...

313 - Oleksandr the great Usyk conquers AJ (27.9.21) 04.10.2021

In what was a weekend full of fighting action eyes around the world were glued to the UFC and boxing worlds! In the heavyweight division all eyes we on Anthony Joshua vs Oleksander Usyk in what most overlooked to the much anticipated Anthony Joshua Tyson Fury fight. Well, that might have to wait a little longer as we discuss the fights of the weekend. In UFC one of the greatest fights, you will se...

312 - Has virtual fitness passed its sell-by date? (22.9.21) 23.09.2021

We often look at the latest trends in health and fitness. It's almost like when something hits the industry we feel we automatically have to test out the last innovation. Does virtual fitness appeal to you? What are the pros and cons? Emma Raducano seems to be on everyone's lips at the moment but what makes this teen a sensation? Sports agents have a lot of power in the game but what if we set up...

311 -The rise of Leon Bailey (20.9.2021) 23.09.2021

We all like a success story and when it comes to fruition we often bask in the glory but this one isn’t over yet with the journey of Leon Bailey. We discuss how a kid from Jamaica announced himself in the big leagues-What a story. In other news We often wonder how an athlete would do as president of your country -well Manny Pacquiao might be making that crossover in 2022 as he attempts to be presi...

310 - The Mitt Queen touches down in the UAE (18.9.21) 23.09.2021

Following her incredible rise in the boxing scene we sit down with the Mitt queen Ann Najjar. She talks about how she got into boxing and why she’s in the UAE. We also put her through the fire round! She then puts me through my paces in the ring. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow u...

309 -Is it Substance over style with Messi v Cristiano? (15.9.2021) 16.09.2021

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher spark debate once again over the Cristiano Ronaldo Leo Messi debate with the question if you could bring on one player to change the game who would it be? Now those who are going to answer I want you to tell me why because I did a poll on Instagram and the results were close. The UAE looks to excel in their steps to the World Cup and they met Syria last night. In t...

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