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 health, nutrition and well-being.
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Episodes
152 -Almas Elayyan on development, balancing education, sport & the World Cup (19.08.20) 19.08.2020 31:52
Almas Elayyan has huge goals to reach the world cup with the Jordan female national team. In this interview, we discuss her goals and how she plans on balancing being an athlete and an honor student. We also cover family support, studying in a different time zone and training at the highest level. In her first radio interview, she impresses with her knowledge and sharpness. We also put her through...
151 -Is Mesut Ozil right to use his platform to speak about Islam Lives matter (17.08.20) 17.08.2020 25:23
Are coaches overcomplicating the game by not keeping it simple? We take a look at a few coaches approach and how successful that has been in the major competitions such as the Europa league and Champions league. We also wonder where Messi will end up following his wish to leave Barcelona this summer. Mesut Özil is in the media recently following an interview he did with the athletic. Was he right...
150 -At 33 years old Julian Nagelsmann is reshaping the identity of Coaching (15.08.20) 15.08.2020 29:00
Julian Nagelsmann has a remarkable story which has led him onto the world stage at the young age of 33. With the champions league reaching the Semi Finals the Leipzig manager is facing the best players and coaches in the world. We discuss his remarkable rise and how they stand against the best teams in the knockout stages! With Major league soccer returning the fans react to “taking the knee” as f...
149 -Is there an art to losing and how does it build characters? (12.08.20) 12.08.2020 25:14
Would you rather beat the smaller teams or lose badly to a big team? The topic of the day is very interesting as we look at how much you benefit from results against different opposition. We also discuss how motivation in sport has changed since the pandemic with perspective playing a huge role in progression. The Europa League and Champions league are one step further as we reach the quarters and...
148 - The true meaning of Bia Warrior with Samia Kallidis and Domia Economides (10.08.20) 10.08.2020 28:53
The Bia warriors stop by to discuss female empowerment, the philosophy behind BIA and how they came together to form such a solid team. We talk about the fitness industry, the growth in the middle east and what’s next for them in 2021. It wouldn’t be the same show without putting them through the Fire Round as we ask them on trending topic in the industry. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tun...
147 - From grassroots football to FIFA with Callum Irving (8.08.20) 08.08.2020 37:54
Callum Irvine discusses his role in sport and working with organizations such as FIFA,AFC and the English FA. Football is a business but is there a pattern between the philosophy of a manager and the DNA of a club? The UAE second division is causing waves and Callum discusses how important this could be for the UAE national team. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00...
146 -Is Abdulrahim Ahli opening the door to future Emirati footballers to play in Europe? (5.08.20) 05.08.2020 27:27
Why don’t we have more Emirati footballers playing in Europe? We have a look at Ahlis decision to play in Europe. With all the talent we have here why don’t we have more players in Europe? Champions League is back this week but who are the favorites following project restart? We take a look at the draw and who is likely to progress to the next round. We also have Omnia Al Salah from future talk di...
145 -Arsenal beat Chelsea in the FA Cup at Wembley. (3.08.20) 03.08.2020 30:14
The Story of Emi Martinez who was labelled a reject for 10 years going on loan 6 times finally gets his opportunity and takes it. Decision making, failure and belief amongst the battles he had to endure throughout his career. What tactics and strategies made a difference for the managers in the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea? We take a look at Arteta vs Lampard in what has been a testing...
144 - Ross Gilmour on body transformations, nutrition and sustaining habits. (29.07.20) 29.07.2020 30:05
Ross Gilmour stops by to discuss the art of body transformations and how to sustain it. We also break down the difference between training indoor vs gym-based sessions following COVID 19 lockdown. Has the ship sailed or is online the new way forward in achieving health and fitness goals? Habits can be a tough task to crack so we discuss how important the mind plays in building those foundations. L...
143 -Areej Al Hammadi on development, growth & representing the UAE (27.07.20) 27.07.2020 29:18
Areej Al Hammadi discusses her challenges developing as an Emirati female football player and how she developed through perseverance, determination and motivation. We also discuss the future and her role as a trendsetter in sport in the Middle East. The fire round is always fun and we put her through the test to learn more about her favorites in sport, health, and fitness. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...
142 - How will the Premier League conclude on the final weekend of the season (25.07.20) 26.07.2020 24:42
We preview the final weekend to the premier league season 2019/20 as there’s still plenty to play for. Top goalscorer, most assists, golden gloves, champions league spots and relegation all to play for on the last day. We also take a look at Iron man Mike Tyson's return to professional boxing following his retirement against Roy Jones Jr on September 12. How can the community help change your envi...
141 - Who Deserved the Balon Dor this year? (22.07.20) 23.07.2020 22:44
With the Bacon Dor canceled this year we take a look at who were the outstanding athletes who should of been shortlisted. Why was it canceled and could this be the first year in over a decade that Messi and Cristiano would of been runners up? With the current pandemic we value the importance of travel in further learning and development in sport. Is there a challenge in adapting to a different env...
140 -Could any manager in football replicate the success Bielsa has achieved at Leeds? (20.07.20) 21.07.2020 23:46
On the show today we discuss man management and the importance it has on achieving success at the highest level! Marcelo Bielsa has won the championship with Leeds after 16 years away from the highest level. We discuss the genius behind the team and whether anyone can replicate the job he has done and in the manner. We also discuss Zidane's management and success with Real Madrid following his rec...
139 - Rawdha Almutaiwei on challenges, family, handball and being a life coach (18.07.20) 18.07.2020 30:44
Rawdha discusses her challenges in persuading her family to allow her to chase her dreams. The transition from football to handball and how her life experiences have helped her become an Emirati female life coach, athlete and ambassador. Rawdha has been battling all her life and is finally in a place where she can make a real influence in modern society. Fantastic interview and worth a listen to!...
138 - How important is the role of sleep in performance? (15.07.20) 15.07.2020 27:14
Newcastle are under the microscope following the much anticipated take over by Saudi Crown prince Mohamed bin Salman. We discuss what the newcastle project can look like and how similarities can be drawn with manchester city and Leicester city. Transfers, managers,coaches and strategy comes into play when looking at the bigger picture in this segment. We also cover the topic of the day in how slee...
137 - Manchester City off the Hook As Champions League ban is uplifted (13.07.20) 13.07.2020 26:00
Manchester City verdict is out exclusively on the half time show as the ban is uplifted. We also take a look at what that means for the current premier league season campaign. Top 5 is now irrelevant as we focus on who will finish in the top 4 following today's verdict. We also take a look at the north London derby as Mourinho's Spurs defeat Artetas Arsenal. UFC 251 finally happened at UAEs fight...
136 - UFC 251 Usman v Masvidal live in the UAE (8.07.20) 09.07.2020 27:14
UFC 251 is headlining all the sports news as the fighters prepare for this weekend event at Fight Island. We zone into to Usman v Masvidal and Volkanovski v Holloway on a stacked card. We also ask the viewers the question on what do we look for in a coach? and how do we assess first impressions? Have we returned to sports? Emotional, physical and mental fitness on approaching this matter on the sh...
135 -The remarkable journey of Jamie Vardy (6.07.20) 06.07.2020 28:03
Jamie Vardy gets inducted into the 100 club after entering professional football really late. We discuss the record he breaks at 33 in the Premier League. How can brazilan Jiujitsu become more inclusive towards women? we discuss the dynamics between the genders in the sport of jiujitsu. Manchester United are under the spot light following their recent form but what is that down to? United fans tak...
134 - The new champions humbled by the old champions at the Etihad Stadium (4.07.20) 06.07.2020 26:26
Liverpool may have won the league but Manchester City were not going to give them anything after the guard of honor at the Etihad Stadium. We discuss the game of the weekend and How Manchester City responded to losing the league to Liverpool. We also discuss the mother who gave up her day job to train her son to become a professional boxer. We answer all your questions on the current trending topi...
133 -Barcelona reach the end of an Era as comparisons are made with Ac Milan (1.07.20) 02.07.2020 27:05
With many discussing Barcelona's era is over-are their similarities between where Barcelona are now and how the mighty Ac Milan crumbled after dominating for so long? Who is to blame for letting it get to this stage? With Messi at 33 and 6 other players reaching the end of their career does this Barcelona side need major surgery to return to the forefront of great teams in Europe? We are also disc...
132 -Is Jordan Henderson a better captain than Steven Gerrard? (29.06.20) 29.06.2020 22:00
Following Liverpool's recent success of winning the Premier League title after 30 years the captain Jordan Henderson is receiving a lot of praise. Comparisons between him and Steven Gerrard have happened since his arrival at Liverpool but does this justify him being in the discussion. We also discuss what it takes to be a leader and whether being vocal is part and parcel of being a great leader. W...
132 -Fahima Falaknaz on being the first UAE Emirati female boxer (27.06.20) 27.06.2020 26:05
Fahima Falaknaz talks to the half time show about the barriers she had to break to become the first Emirati female boxer. From wearing a Hijab to convincing her family to follow her heart to become the first she has achieved incredible things already. From athlete to coach we talk about how important Fahimas message is for the female youth athletes out there and where you can stay up to date with...
131 -The rise of Phil Foden (24.06.20) 25.06.2020 29:11
With the Premier League resuming following the Cover 19 break sports contracts have expired-What would you do as an athlete? would you continue to play until the season ends and then settle your contract or refuse to play incase playing might resort to injuries ,hindering your potential move to a “bigger” club. We also take a look at the rise of Phill Foden at Manchester City and how he has learnt...
130 -UFC controversy as Fighter pleads with coach to stop the fight in Vegas (22.06.20) 22.06.2020 26:59
Coach scenario : what would you do if you were a coach in Robert Drysdales position following the UFC fight between ROHSKOV V Hubbard? Rohskov wanted his coach to call the fight because he had nothing left but the coach insisted for him to continue. Was he right to do so? what would you have done? we discuss on the show. The UAE FA decides to cancel the remainder fo the season without rewarding Sh...
129 -Haitham Al Zarouni on Refereeing, coaching & being a world champion! (20.06.20) 20.06.2020 29:47
UAE Muay Thai champion and black belt Haitham Al Zarouni discusses his different roles as a Referee, a coach and an athlete. He also talks about his journey from Sharjah to the world stage and how he keeps his community close by. From how he resets his mindset to managing expectations post-Covid 19 as he breaks it down for us. Find out how one of the very few active champions stops himself from co...
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