Big Time Podcast Season 1

Assala talks about factors influencing her performance as an artiste, before moving on to her ability to convey emotions through her soothing voice.

Sherine Abdel-Wahab shares how she overcame her struggles, and her view on the role Saudi Arabia plays in supporting the music scene.

Ahmed Ezz reveals his filming routines and past experiences, distinguishing what makes an action film actor stand out from the rest.

Yazeed Alrajhi shares how he began his social media journey on Snapchat, his early beginnings as an entrepreneur, and his professional rally racing story.

Nancy Ajram talks about her performance at the Rawa'e Baligh Hamdi concert, how her father honed her talent, and her close relationship with her manager, Jiji Lamara.

Will Smith talks about his visit to Saudi Arabia and the hardships he faced over the past two years, before sharing what he learned from reading the Holy Quran.

Ahmed Helmy shares with Amr Adib his most preferred types of acting roles and opens up about his personal life.

Majid Almohandis shares personal details of his life and his perspective on the true meaning of love, before giving his views on the current state of the music scene.

Karim Abdel Aziz talks about the changes this generation is witnessing, delves into his best films, and shares funny moments from his childhood.

Mohammed Abdu recalls some of his past experiences, sharing his views on contemporary music before enchanting his hosts with his voice.

Ahmed Saad shares his experience venturing beyond the upbeat singing style known to his fans, recounting the moment he realised he had achieved stardom.

Mona Zaki talks about the role luck has played in her career as she recalls some obstacles she’s encountered, and her choice to lead an independent life from a young age.

Angham shares her opinion on how AI can emulate the voice and skill of any singer, later revealing why she hasn't taken up acting yet.

Yasmine Sabri reveals her definition of strength and how she became Egypt's highest-paid commercial actress, before talking about the role beauty plays in a woman's success.

Nawal El Kuwaitia talks about her family's inherited passion for music, her cooking skills, and the strong bond she shares with her daughter.

Jean Reno defines qualities of a great actor and the challenges of working with certain actors. Later, Lionel Messi recounts his journey to stardom.

Elissa talks about her endeavours to maintain her artistic identity and the situations she's faced because of the envious eye, before sharing some of her favourite cuisines.

Elie Saab talks about some of his ongoing ambitions and striving to cater to all fashion tastes, before sharing memories of his humble beginnings in fashion.

Mohamed Hamaki expresses his views on the impact of AI on the music industry, later revealing things that bother him on social media before touching on some of his best songs.

Youssra reflects on whether actors should take political stances, later sharing the story of her first love, as well as how she deals with men who are easily irritated.

Esaad Younes talks about her past experiences and how doing the right thing always matters, before sharing her opinion on present-day acting.

Maged El Kedwany talks about his biggest roles and the life-changing experiences he has had before sharing the most important lesson his father taught him.

Veteran actress Muna Wassef talks about her passion for acting, learning the Tajweed rules of the Holy Quran, and her iconic role in The Message.

Mohamed Mamdouh talks about his weight-loss journey and the facial injuries he suffered in a fire accident, before delving into his role in Le’bet Newton.

Hassan Alballam touches on the current state of Arab theatre and how comedians go the extra mile to captivate audiences, before talking about a father's role in the family.

Donia Samir Ghanem describes how theatre brings joy to both the actor and the audience, and how she chooses a role, before moving on to the study of musical scales.

Hala Sedki talks about her success in theatre and whether she plans to return to filming, before describing her relationship with her children.

Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz talks about his late father's acting standards and an old dispute the actor had with Adel Emam, and later delves into his TikTok content.

Ayman Zedan reflects on whether actors should express their political views and the loss of his youngest sibling, before touching on how Assala’s voice moves him.

Georges Wassouf shares his fear of being hurt by his loved ones, later expressing his views on the current music scene and revealing his life's purpose.

Bassel Khaiat talks about his days in Damascus and falling in love with his wife at first sight, later delving into a philosophical discussion with his hosts.

Amr Mostafa reminisces about his musical journey and lists his finest musical productions, later sharing the conditions he sets before agreeing to any collaboration.

Samer Al Masri talks about acting in his home country vs other regions and the role he played in Stiletto, later delving into his side projects.

Asma Lmnawar shares some of her upcoming projects and how she strives to expand her fanbase beyond Morocco, before sharing her opinion on the Middle Eastern man.

Abas Al Nouri discusses the key film roles he played and recalls a few of his childhood incidents, before highlighting the vital role the wife plays in her husband's success.

Fouad Zbadi expresses his admiration for the late star Sabah Fakhri's career, as he shares his opinion on some of the greatest Middle Eastern singers.