Omar Al Duri

The Halftime Show

Sports EN ↓ 500 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 health, nutrition and well-being.

Author

Omar Al Duri

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.pulse95radio.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

128 -The Premier league show! (17.06.20) 17.06.2020

The Premier League is back and we discuss where it left us before Covid 19-100 days ago. We also take a look at where it s with all the rules,injuries and clubs ready to kick off tonight. Who will finish in the top 5 and will City be banned from Champions League football?

127 -Stormzy pledges £10m to fighting racial inequality after visiting boxing gym (15.06.20) 16.06.2020

Stormzy bumps into a friend at a South London gym and talks about making a positive impact on the community. We discuss how that story came up and how he’s leading by example in the industry. We also discuss the chat between Prince William and the Arsenal football team as they cover mental health and the importance of sports coming back. In the final Segment we talk about planning as a coach and w...

126 -R9 Ronaldo vs Thierry Henry Debate (13.06.20) 16.06.2020

The debate continues between Brazilian Ronaldo and Thierry Henry of france as we take a look at three different angles. Who would you like to build your team around as a coach? Who would you like to play along side? Who is the greatest striker of all time? We also take a look at the first UAE based fighter Mounir Lazeez - The sniper who is set to fight Abdul razor Hassan at UFC Fight Island in Jul...

125 -30 years ago the UAE featured in the World Cup 1990 (10.06.20) 10.06.2020

We take a look at the UAE mens football national team who featured in the World Cup 1990. We also look at how the current national team and what is required to qualify for the next major tournament. La Liga is back but who will win the league with 27 games played, 2 points difference and all the big players returning from injuries? We also celebrate National Cancer Survivors day in the UAE celebra...

124 -Coaching scenario Alert-What would you do in this coaching scenario? (08.06.20) 10.06.2020

The topic of the day is based on a real life scenario I went through as a coach which the listeners engage with me on what they would do in the scenario under the circumstances. Cristiano Ronaldo earns a lot of money in the current market but how does his social media earnings compare to his salary from Juventus? UFC Island might have been revealed by one of the fighters and its closer thank you t...

123 -How does an onion relate to emotional fitness (06.06.20) 07.06.2020

How does an onion relate to emotional fitness? we take a look at the metaphor that has compared an onion to the way we see and feel things in 2020. A lot has been made of racism in society with the George Floyd matter escalating globally but which Sports Icon faced this and more during his time. Mohamed Ali is being celebrated on the show for the manner in which he handled his generation. Does a c...

122 -Is there any room for Politics in Sport?(04.06.20) 04.06.2020

Topic of the day is following the George Flloyd tragedy- Are we doing enough in Sport to highlight the issues we have in society? Are Fifa behind it when they punish the players by issuing a yellow card? we discuss how sport can use the platform and what Lewis Hamilton had to say about the matter following his recent post. We also celebrate the Rocky series by going over his legendary character wi...

121 -Are you ready to get back into a routine following Covid 19 lockdown(01.06.20) 01.06.2020

With the UAE slowly starting to open up Are we ready to return back to routine? what is stopping us? for those that have returned how has it felt? we cover all the emotions we are going through as things start to resume. We are also taking a look at the sports currently active and what role fear plays in the athletes performances. Do fans really have such a significant role in the outcome of match...

120 -The Premier League is back on the 17th June official(30.05.20) 31.05.2020

The Premier league is back officially and the date is set for the EPL to resume! We discuss how the league will conclude! who will finish in the champions league positions and will it be the same? we also talk about how it will feel to be back to gyms, beaches and outdoor activities? We also salute the real heroes and people we should be looking up to following recent events and a look ahead to th...

119 -Sport is back & so is the half time show!!! (27.05.20) 27.05.2020

Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com Sport is back but what are the phases the sports world are taking to bring it back to your screens. We take a look at how the premier league is planning its comeback,how the germans have done it and how life will be with empty stadiums. UFC President Dana White is the first man t...

118 -Maria Khan on development as a pro player & a coach (22.04.20) 22.04.2020

Maria Khan takes over the half time show and discusses her career as an elite athlete in the US College soccer league. She also breaks down how being a number 2 in her earlier years helped her develop as a key player today in soccer. From Pro player to making a difference for her national team Maria now plays for the Pakistan international soccer team. Her goals have opened eyes to alot of aspirin...

117 -Gilbert Garcia on the principles of training (20.04.20) 20.04.2020

Gilbert Garcia joins the half time show to share his experience on the direction the fitness industry is heading. with over 2 decades of experience Gilbert has seen many changes. Despite the changes he has always stuck to the principles when programming. He shares with his the Pros and Cons during the pandemic Covid 19 situation and how to move forward in a safe and healthy way. We also put him th...

116 -Ishtar Azzawi on body shaming and aesthetics vs performance (18.04.20) 18.04.2020

Ishtar Azzawi returns to the half time show following a fantastic first show last year. On this show we discuss body shaming and how the pressure to look a certain way taught her a lot about aesthetics v performance. How skinny didn’t necessarily mean she was at her healthiest in jiujitsu and how adding weight helped her performance mentally and physically. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tu...

115 -Ultra marathons & Entrepreneurship: Building a resilient mindset for everyday life(15.04.20) 15.04.2020

Managing stress and anxiety can be challenging when you are working from home. My guest on the show Tom Otton doesn’t only manage his nutrition, training and schedule, he’s also responsible for Create Media- the digital marketing company. On the show we discuss mindset, fueling the brain and managing Covid 19 home lockdown. We also put him through the fire round as he shares his views on health an...

114 -Who are the Top 10 greatest athletes of all time ? (13.04.20) 13.04.2020

We kick of the show with your top 10 athletes ever in the history of sport. A very difficult one to decide and one which I’m sure will have alot of debate. From Ali to Jordan we discuss why these greats deserved to be in the conversation. We also take a look at Ronda Rousey and her career in mixed martial arts following her recent spell at the WWE. Her love/hate relationship has put a shadow on he...

113 -Your 24 hour productivity timeline test during Covid 19 ? (11.04.20) 11.04.2020

Following a recent poll we set on our instagram page was asking the Half time show listeners what they wanted to hear more about during Home isolation. Managing Anxiety and home isolation during home quarantine was the most common response . So I based the show on what the people wanted and drew up Mindset, Physical initiatives and a sports review on Sunderland Til I die on Netflix. Listen to #Pul...

112 -Pro boxing coach John Tiftik on surviving the Corona Virus ? (8.04.20) 08.04.2020

Pro boxing coach John Tiftik talks to the half time show about surviving the Corona virus and how he managed to handle everything that came with it. The pressures of battling the virus with an 18 month old baby and wife at home was amongst his challenges. His message is clear, precise and a very insightful interview. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or onlin...

111 -Will Khabib Nurmagomedov fight in UFC 249 ? (6.04.20) 06.04.2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov Speaks publicly about his current situation ahead of UFC 249. However, it still sounds like he wants to find but with so much uncertainty will he before Ramadan? Athletes are expected to do their part for the economy? We take a look at what some athletes and clubs are doing to help with Covid 19. Seeing as the Half time show is brought to you live from Home -What would you like...

110 -The Khan squash legacy continues as Azam & Hashim unite in heaven ? (1.04.20) 01.04.2020

Azam Khan passes away at 95 years old following his batter with the Corona Virus. However many will celebrate his life and the khan legacy in squash. We talk about the positive impact him and Hashim had on the world of squash and how their spirit lives in. With the world of sport on lock-UFC 249s headline match Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson may be called off due to Khabib being stuck in Ru...

109 -How Rocky is relevant during lockdown Covid 19? (30.03.20) 30.03.2020

With the current lockdown and everyone forced to do everything at home could Rocky be just as relevant as he was 44 years ago. On the show we discuss the positives from the latest pandemic situation and how Rocky brought the family together at a time where motivation, persistance and love is required around the world. Staying on the positives we also discuss mindfullness, meditation, music, breath...

108 -Is planning the key to Covid 19? (28.03.20) 28.03.2020

With Self isolation and social distancing become the new Norm in this episode we take a look at ways to make the most of Covid 19 lockdown. What are we doing to make the most of the current situation? training? nutrition? family time? reading? meditation? On the show we discuss the above with sports taking a break are we being productive? Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your rad...

107 -The Health Defense episode with Nour Kader (25.03.20) 25.03.2020

Nour Kader joins us on the half time show to discuss how vital strengthening the immune system is during Covid 19. Some great bites of nutrition information and ways to stay on top of our nutrition plans. We also discuss breath work, emotional stress and hormones which play a significant role in functioning the right way in todays world. Finally we put Nour through the Fire round where we get her...

106 -Rewiring your mindset with Brian Keane (23.03.20) 23.03.2020

Brian Keane joins the half time show to discuss his third book in the making and how he uses fear to motivate himself. He also discusses the fitness mindset behind a lot of his success and how he has used Covid 19 to be productive in other areas. Having put his ultra endurance events on hold-he gives us the exclusive on whats next for him in 2020 and we put him through the fire round! Listen to #P...

105 -Derek Pabi on certifying, education, changing lives & second chances. (21.03.20) 21.03.2020

Derek Pabi changes lives by giving opportunities for offenders, people recovering & those that wish to make a difference in today health and fitness industry. Mental fitness, schooling and education are all on the menu for Derek who discusses real life cases in the industry. We also put him through the Fire Round!!! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online...

104 -Stop chasing pain by Dr Perry Nickelston (18.03.20) 18.03.2020

Dr Perry Nickelston joins the half time show for an incredible show where he discusses the lymphatic system, the role it plays and how it effects the whole body. He also talks to us about fueling the mind, the body and soul. With over 25 years of experience he discusses how its vital to utilize the brain the right way with the hysteria of the Corona Virus. Theres a lot of nuggets on his practice a...

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