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The Debrief
The Debrief with Dane is your daily dose of entertainment and information! The show brings you the day's magazine news, quirky stories from around the world, and big interviews with fascinating guests. Catch up with the latest news updates from the ARN news centre, while enjoying a mix of entertainment and insightful conversations.
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Episodes
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Scottish brothers breaking records
Friday, 12 September 2025
Dane and Sana catch up with the MacLean brothers again but this time to congratulate them on raising their £1 million after completing their 9,000 mile pacific row. And how do you feel about someone asking to bring a plus 1? Split opinions on the great debate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Robot Director
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Dane and Sana discuss the golden originals when it comes to animated films and how AI is creeping into the industry. And the Debrief debate whether chores should be split equal within the household… it was a controversial one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wrong flight, wrong country: Biggest travel disasters
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Dane and Sana discuss a story that has taken over social media in recent days where to Americans boarded the wrong flight, landing them in North Africa instead of France. And do you struggling with pronouncing names or have a name that you always have to correct? Sana put Dane to the test with some listeners names. Today's big debate is sharing caring or is sharing your food and snacks a big no?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Filters, fakes & freaky DMs
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
The Debrief chat all things catfishing following a trending documentary that tells the story of an teenager from America who was bombarded by abusive, anonymous texts for also two years... but how common really is catfishing in this digital world? The local lego man got in touch during Dane, Sana and Ellis's discussing about the popularity of adult lego as they launch the most expensive release yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bogeys, balls and business
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Glen Berger who dives into golf course lakes around Florida to retrieve and later sell golf balls around the world... making a small fortune. There really is a job for everyone! And do you get embarrassed by those awful baby photos? Well worry no more as it turns out there are actually countries with strict laws against posting those photos and kids aged 14 and over can sue their parents... would you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Have you ever managed to overcome your fears?
Monday, 8 September 2025
We hear from Sarah Spring a paramotor pilot who once was afraid of heights but now paraglides through the clouds on her very own. And do you ever wonder what your job looks like in the future? Well Microsoft released a list of jobs could be gone down to AI but are you one of them? All discussed on the Debrief with Dane and SanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Vanished: The secret industry helping people disappear
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
What would you say if you got the chance to start life again? The Debrief hear from film makers who dived into 'Johatsu' the service that helps people in Japan vanish with no trace. And have you ever been to a wedding and thought to yourself 'that won't last'... Dane, Sana and Ellis discuss a list of red flags published by wedding photographers who say they see divorce signs as early as peoples wedding day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to make sure you survive!
Monday, 1 September 2025
Survival expert and consultant Megan Hine shares all the secrets to the most important skills to staying alive in the wilderness. And she shares all about working closely and been credited with keeping TV presenter and adventurer Bear Grylls safe. Also have you heard about 'Shreking'? A new dating trend where someone lowers their physical standards to date someone they consider to be below their "league", all debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Would You Pay to Attend a Wedding?
Thursday, 28 August 2025
We dive into the viral story of Marley and Steve from Idaho, the couple who charged guests to attend their wedding and ended up raising over $132,000 for charity _after_ covering their costs. Controversial? Definitely. Clever? Maybe. We unpack the backlash and the bigger picture.That leads us into a debate: should men still be expected to pay on the first date? Old-school tradition or outdated thinking?Plus, Guinness World Records turns 70! From mountains to mullets, we count down our top three favourite record holders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rowing the Pacific and screaming to cope
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Jess and Miriam from Seas The Day are in the final stretch of their epic 8,000-mile row from Peru to Australia. We catch up on their wild journey across the Pacific. Plus, we explore Scream Club and some of the most unusual clubs and societies you’ve (probably) never heard of. And finally, should your partner have a say in how you dress? Dane and Sana debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Dark Side of the Biggest Loser
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Dane and Sana unpack the latest documentary _Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser_ in conversation with Danny Cahill, a Season 8 Biggest Loser participant. They also dive into the growing trend of patients experiencing sagging skin and hollowed facial features after extreme weight loss, now commonly referred to as “Ozempic face”, with insights from journalist Oscar Holland. Plus, they ask the question: Should work experience ever be unpaid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Losing an AI boyfriend to ChatGPT's new update
Monday, 25 August 2025
What if the key to your biggest goals is treating life like school? Plus, Dane and Sana open up about their own bad breakups - after news that an online community grieving an unexpected kind of loss: that of their ChatGPT boyfriends. Plus, the latest update on the Menendez brothers’ trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The pizza police: Protecting real Neapolitan pizza
Friday, 22 August 2025
Dane and Sana speak with Massimo Di Porzio the vice president of the association that checks on establishments around the world to make sure the traditions of Neapolitan pizza continue with high standards. And a great Debrief Duel spin off with Dane v Sana, it was a close one but one left with a big smile on their face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mindset over matter
Thursday, 21 August 2025
Dane and Sana catch up with Jack Jarvis who has just finished rowing from New York to London in an attempt to break a world record. Jack opened up about not managing the record but how he and his team managed to push on with a positive mindset to get the challenge done. And throwing it back to school lunches, what did you love and hate most? All discussed on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Move your sofa, change your life: Feng Shui secrets revealed!
Thursday, 21 August 2025
Dane and Sana chat with Cliff Tan a Feng Shui expert who shows his millions of followers across social media how the ancient art of energy flow can transform the way they live in their homes. And a very heated one on the 'Great Debate'... "should everything be 50/50 regardless of salary?" All debated on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One step, two time zones: The world’s weirdest borders
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Dane and Sana chat through the most bizarre country borders around the world as well as those confusing time zones that always catch us out. Also what tech do you rely on the most? Maps for Dane and WhatsApp for Sana but for one couple who planned their holiday through Chat GPT did not have the correct visa advice leading to them being denied access to their flight. Could this be you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Behind the camera, beyond the crime: Joe Berlinger tells all
Monday, 18 August 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Joe Berlinger, the director behind some of the most gripping true crime series on our screens. And the Debrief debate whether you should prioritise life ambitions over your relationship? This comes off the back of a new relationship concert taking traction across social media 'marriage graduation'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trapped 300ft below: The diver who miraculously survived
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Dane and Sana hear the unbelievable first person account from Chris Lemons, a commercial diver whose umbilical cord that supplied his oxygen was cut during a routine dive in the North sea back in 2012. His remarkable story has turned into a hit documentary 'Last Breath' and even a movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trainwreck TV: Why we can't look away
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Dane and Sana discuss all those big daytime TV reality shows around the world that focused in on people's real life issues for other's entertainment. Looking back at a previous guest on the show Zach Strenkert who appeared on the Jerry Springer show described as the "70 pound baby".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From ‘Below Deck’ to big dreams with Captain Sandy
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Dane, Sana and Ellis chat with captain Sandy, the world renowed female captain and star from reality show ‘Below Deck’. And the biggest controversial debate to date, how often should you wash your towels?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One sip away from death: The shocking truth about Methanol
Monday, 11 August 2025
Dane and Sana speak with Bethany Clarke, who wants to share awareness of the dangers of Methanol poisoning following her experience of being poisoned in south-east Asia when travelling with her best-friend who sadly died from the incident. And what do you do to help relieve stress? Well thousands of adults in China are now using pacifiers (dummies) as a coping mechanism in the workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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No plane. No car. By foot: Sophie's journey across continents
Friday, 8 August 2025
Dane and Sana catch up with Sophie Tang who is currently walking from Turkey to Vietnam, travelling through 13 countries. She talks all challenges and why her and her boyfriend have taken on this huge adventure. And have you ever traveled with a newborn baby? Well, a woman on a long-haul flight to San Francisco handed out more than 200 goodie bags to her fellow passengers to soften the blow of being sat near her baby. But do you think this is needed or not? All discussed and debated on The Debrief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Flawless and Fake: AI Takes over fashion
Thursday, 7 August 2025
Dane and Sana hear from Valentina Gonzalez - she is the co-founder of Seraphinne Vallora who were hired by Guess to create an AI model which controversially ended up in Vogue. And what age did you feel like an adult? A study says you don't actually become an adult until you are 30, all discussed on the Debrief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Glass breaking, bones snapping...all in a day's work
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Dane and Sana have foley artist Alex Foley live in the studio recreating all those sound effects with random items, the great sound effects that really help make a move what it is. And are you that friend or partner that corrects someone in public or is that a big NO? All debated on The Debrief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The F1 tour...on two wheels!
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Dane and Sana chat with Liam Bushrod who is embarking on a challenge to cycle every circuit on the F1 calendar. And did you know there are some cities in the world that have massive population of centenarians - people over the age of 100? The Debrief also debate if it's ever OK to only speak to your siblings a few times a year and it was two against one tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Murder was their love language: Inside the dark bond of the West's
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Dane and Sana speak to journalist and expert Howard Sounes, who has spent years covering Fred and Rose West, a British couple who committed a series of infamous murders in the 90's. And is it rude to leave a group chat without saying goodbye or giving an explanation? All debated on The Debrief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The dark side of curiosity - why we crave crime stories
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Jamie-Lee Arrow the daughter of one of Europe's most notorious killers about navigating life carrying the burden of her father's actions and the impact that true crime entertainment has on the families surrounding the story. The Debrief discuss which true crime shows they have binged over the years while they explore why humans are drawn to the genre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What it’s like to be one of the 50 most influential travelers to date
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Dane and Sana speak to Anna McNuff who has ran the the distance of 90 marathons through the UK completely barefoot. And they dig into celebrities with side hustles, some bigger than their original talent. The great debate split opinions, debating whether it's ever ok to prioritise work over plans or people?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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They run towards exploding volcanoes, but why
Monday, 28 July 2025
Dane and Sana speak with volcanologistand adventurers about life chasing lava lakes and what you can expect on a volcano tour. And Dane marries Ellis and her future husband live on the show, as a dress rehearsal for his big role as their celebrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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He blew the judges away, now he tells us all
Friday, 25 July 2025
Dane and Sana are joined in the studio with Americas Got Talent's Steve Ray Ladson who recently got four big yes's when he performed his own single 'Back Of My Truck'. Tonight's debate was a heated one, Sana could not understand why Dane and Ellis think it's ok to ask to see around someone's home when they visit. And they talk all things phobia's following the stampede at Beyonce's latest concert due to a cockroach upsetting members of the audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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