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Qatar in Quotes Podcast

Qatar in Quotes Podcast

Digital Podcast Production at Northwestern University in Qatar | Professor Spencer Striker, PhD

The Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of many people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD.

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  • 10 - Ep 10: Race Against All Odds

    Our final guest is Christina Atat, the first female drag racer in the MENA region. She began her career at the age of 14 with the help of her father, Mostafa Atat, a veteran drag racer. Although drag racing is an uncommon sport among women in the MENA region, Christina plans to change that. Tune in to find out more about Christina, and how she fights against sexism in the local drag racing community, all in hopes to inspire a generation of female drag racers. Follow this episode’s guest, Christina Atat on Instagram @christinaatat. Episode Credits Producer and Host: Ria Sayadi Sound Editor: Kayan Khraisheh Sound Designer: Dalal Garai, Samson Mwenda Project Manager: Arya Mainali Artwork: Farah AlSharif, Regina Hossfeldt Gonzalez, Ria Sayadi Executive Producer: Professor Spencer Striker Music and Sound Design: Courtesy of Epidemic Music About the Qatar in Quotes Podcast The newly launched Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of a diverse range of people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. If you have an interesting story to tell and want to featured on an episode, please contact us via our social media channels. Official Website and Social Media Links for the Qatar in Quotes Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qatar-in-quotes https://www.facebook.com/qatarinquotes https://www.instagram.com/qatarinquotes https://twitter.com/qatarinquotes

    Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 23min
  • 9 - Ep 9: Ballet Shoes

    Our guest this episode is Joanah Montiano, a contemporary ballet teacher at IAID in Qatar. Born and raised in the Philippines, Joanah came across dance when she was seven-year-old. At 13, she began assisting her dance teacher and by 15 taught her first dance class. In this episode, she narrates her journey with dance, her struggles, and her joys of teaching. Tune in to hear from Joanah and learn more about the world of dance and what it means to her. Follow this episode’s guest, Joanah Montiano on Instagram @joanag.millete. Episode Credits Producer and Host: Natasha Das Sound Editor: Samson Mwenda Sound Designer: Dalal Garai Project Manager: Arya Mainali Artwork: Farah AlSharif, Regina Hossfeldt Gonzalez, Ria Sayadi Executive Producer: Professor Spencer Striker Music and Sound Design: Courtesy of Epidemic Music About the Qatar in Quotes Podcast The newly launched Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of a diverse range of people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. If you have an interesting story to tell and want to featured on an episode, please contact us via our social media channels. Official Website and Social Media Links for the Qatar in Quotes Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qatar-in-quotes https://www.facebook.com/qatarinquotes https://www.instagram.com/qatarinquotes https://twitter.com/qatarinquotes

    Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 15min
  • 8 - Ep 8: Dance Shikha Dance

    This episode we are joined by Shikha Chauhan, a multi-talented woman. Shikha is a teacher at the MES Indian school in Qatar, a gymnast, and a dancer. She was one of the top 100 contenders on Dance India Dance, a widely popular dance show in India in which thousands of people participate. Tune in to this episode to hear about Shikha’s journey through dance, and learn about how she incorporates gymnastics, dancing and teaching into her daily life. Check out Shikha's YouTube channel: Lifestyle of Shikha. Episode Credits Producer and Host: Kayan Khraisheh Sound Editor and Sound Designer: Syed Ali Ahsan Sound Recordist: Kayan Khraisheh, Samson Mwenda Project Manager: Arya Mainali Artwork: Farah AlSharif, Regina Hossfeldt Gonzalez, Ria Sayadi Executive Producer: Professor Spencer Striker Music and Sound Design: Courtesy of Epidemic Music About the Qatar in Quotes Podcast The newly launched Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of a diverse range of people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. If you have an interesting story to tell and want to featured on an episode, please contact us via our social media channels. Official Website and Social Media Links for the Qatar in Quotes Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qatar-in-quotes https://www.facebook.com/qatarinquotes https://www.instagram.com/qatarinquotes https://twitter.com/qatarinquotes

    Sat, 28 Nov 2020 - 14min
  • 7 - Ep 7: Creative Vision

    Our guest for this episode is Hissa G. Al Mannai, a successful Qatar-based filmmaker. Hissa gives us a vivid recount of her struggles growing up with undiagnosed eyesight disorder. Amidst this turbulence she narrates how she has made a name for herself in the filmmaking industry a journey she started while in high school. Her journey encapsulates the virtues of perseverance and dedication to work. Hissa hopes to keep making more films beyond Qatar borders and to inspire younger upcoming filmmakers in Qatar. Follow this episode’s guest, Hissa G. Al Mannai on Instagram @hgalmannai. Episode Credits Producer and Host: Ria Sayadi and Thani Al Thani Sound Editor: Samson Mwenda Sound Designer: Dalal Garai, Syed Ali Ahsan Project Manager: Arya Mainali Artwork: Farah AlSharif, Regina Hossfeldt Gonzalez, Ria Sayadi Executive Producer: Professor Spencer Striker Music and Sound Design: Courtesy of Epidemic Music About the Qatar in Quotes Podcast The newly launched Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of a diverse range of people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. If you have an interesting story to tell and want to featured on an episode, please contact us via our social media channels. Official Website and Social Media Links for the Qatar in Quotes Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qatar-in-quotes https://www.facebook.com/qatarinquotes https://www.instagram.com/qatarinquotes https://twitter.com/qatarinquotes

    Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 16min
  • 6 - Ep 6: Imperfect Sustainability

    Our guest this episode is Jose Saucedo, director of Doha Environmental Actions Project, also known as DEAP. DEAP is a volunteering organization that has arranged over 185 beach cleanups, with the admirable goal of fighting against plastic pollution and educating Qatar’s citizens on the importance of preserving the environment. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the many initiatives DEAP has undertaken, the impressive milestones they have hit, and how you can help - even if you can’t attend a cleanup! Check out DEAP on Facebook @deapqatar and Instagram @deap_qatar. Episode Credits Producer and Host: Kayan Khraisheh Sound Editor: Kayan Khraisheh Sound Recordist and Sound Designer: Dalal Garai Project Manager: Arya Mainali Artwork: Farah AlSharif, Regina Hossfeldt Gonzalez, Ria Sayadi Executive Producer: Professor Spencer Striker Music and Sound Design: Courtesy of Epidemic Music About the Qatar in Quotes Podcast The newly launched Qatar in Quotes podcast features the stories of a diverse range of people living in Qatar. It is produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. If you have an interesting story to tell and want to featured on an episode, please contact us via our social media channels. Official Website and Social Media Links for the Qatar in Quotes Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qatar-in-quotes https://www.facebook.com/qatarinquotes https://www.instagram.com/qatarinquotes https://twitter.com/qatarinquotes

    Wed, 18 Nov 2020 - 18min
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