Watching Machine
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHello and welcome to Watching Machine! I'm naturally analytical, so when I watch a TV series I often think about the overall theme and reflect on how it relates to the real world, and given that I've watched thousands of hours' worth of TV, my head is spinning with thoughts! I brought my friends along on this ride, so join us as we discuss the underlying themes of TV shows and our thoughts and experiences around them. Want to submit a TV show or a topic to be discussed on the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts with your idea and a 5-star review while you're there please and thank you!
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Episodes
Year in Review
December 31, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBNano and I recap what we've been watching and what we look forward to in 2023. We talk about a lot of different shows, so listen in!
Never Have I Ever
August 14, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBefore watching Season 3 of Never Have I Ever, Nano and I reflect on the past two seasons and talk about our experiences as Third Culture Kids (TCKs), reconciling cultures, figuring out our identities and where 'home' is. We also share some advice with our teen selves and talk about what we want to see in Season 3. If you're a TCK, did you find Devi's experience in the series or our stories relatable in any way? Share your thoughts and stories on Instagram (@watchingmachine.pod) or Twitter ...
Grace and Frankie // B-side: how our friendship started
May 06, 2022 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBBelieve it or not, Nano and I weren't always besties. In fact, we almost weren't! Grace and Frankie's journey resonated with our journey a lot and got us to reflect on it in this B-side conversation.
Grace and Frankie
April 28, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBNano and I get ready to bid one of our favourite tv shows- Grace and Frankie goodbye. We talk about aging in the 21st century and compare what we see in the show to what we see in Arab culture, the dynamics between kids and parents as they grow older, finding love beyond 60, and how we imagine the future of ageing for our generation. And P.S. Iris Apfel actually turned 100 this year! Time flies when you're having fun! The final episodes air on Netflix on 29 April 2022. I'd love to hear f...
Squid Game // B-side: The rich and their Race to Space
December 12, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBSometimes we go off on a tangent when we're talking about a TV show, which makes it all the more fun! In this B-side conversation, we wonder: do the rich and poor really have boredom in common? And what is the deal with these Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson and the race to space; aren't there other problems to solve here on Earth? Share with me your thoughts on this topic on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod At the end of the B-side, I also reveal t...
Episode 9 B-side: Rich people and the Race to Space
December 12, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBSometimes we go off on a tangent when we're talking about a TV show, which makes it all the more fun! In this B-side conversation, we wonder: do the rich and poor really have boredom in common? And what is the deal with these Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson and the race to space; aren't there other problems to solve here on Earth? Share with me your thoughts on this topic on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod At the end of the B-side, I also reveal t...
Episode 9: Squid Game
December 04, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIt's been a minute, but Watching Machine is back! It's season 2 and I'm kicking it off with the most popular series of the year- Squid Game! Months later, and I still can't get over this show. It's also taken me down the k-drama rabbit hole- there are so many good shows! I'm joined by Nano- who you met in Episode 8, the last one of the first season- who will be a regular on the upcoming episodes this season. We've been binge-watching shows together- across continents- during the pandemic, a...
Squid Game
December 04, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIt's been a minute, but Watching Machine is back! It's season 2 and I'm kicking it off with the most popular series of the year- Squid Game! Months later, and I still can't get over this show. It's also taken me down the k-drama rabbit hole- there are so many good shows! I'm joined by Nano- who you met in Episode 8, the last one of the first season- who will be a regular on the upcoming episodes this season. We've been binge-watching shows together- across continents- during the pandemic, a...
Episode 8 B-side: Jamie
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBWe couldn't stop talking about Jamie from Outlander, which led us to discuss other favorite onscreen couples. This wraps up Season 1 of Watching Machine! Stay subscribed for bonus episodes, and share your topic and TV show suggestions for Season 2 on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
Outlander // B-side: Jamie
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBWe couldn't stop talking about Jamie from Outlander, which led us to discuss other favorite onscreen couples. This wraps up Season 1 of Watching Machine! Stay subscribed for bonus episodes, and share your topic and TV show suggestions for Season 2 on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
Outlander
February 15, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWhile Valentine's Day has passed, love lives on. In this episode, we delve into all the different facets of Love through Outlander- the best love story on TV today. Men, if you're listening to this, take notes! I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series Outlander, or other show suggestions.
Episode 8: Outlander
February 15, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWhile Valentine's Day has passed, love lives on. In this episode, we delve into all the different facets of Love through Outlander- the best love story on TV today. Men, if you're listening to this, take notes! I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series Outlander, or other show suggestions.
The Walking Dead // B-side: Zombie Warriors, assemble!
February 09, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat would it really take to fight off zombies in a city like Dubai? And who would you have on your team to survive? I also reveal the TV show chosen for the last episode of the season! Share with me who you'd have on your Zombie Warrior team on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
Episode 7 B-side: Zombie Warriors, assemble!
February 09, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat would it really take to fight off zombies in a city like Dubai? And who would you have on your team to survive? I also reveal the TV show chosen for the last episode of the season! Share with me who you'd have on your Zombie Warrior team on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
Episode 7: The Walking Dead
September 21, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThere's more to The Walking Dead than zombies. In this episode, I explore lessons in leadership, group dynamics, and the Human condition. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series The Walking Dead, or other show suggestions.
The Walking Dead
September 21, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThere's more to The Walking Dead than zombies. In this episode, I explore lessons in leadership, group dynamics, and the Human condition. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series The Walking Dead, or other show suggestions.
Episode 6 B-side: Ethical dilemmas at work
September 17, 2019 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBThe ethics discussion continues with Rawan, where we talk about resolving ethical dilemmas at work (we've all had them at some point, right?). I also reveal the TV show chosen for the next episode! Have you faced any ethical dilemmas at work? Share your stories with me on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
The Good Place // B-side: Ethical dilemmas at work
September 17, 2019 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBThe ethics discussion continues with Rawan, where we talk about resolving ethical dilemmas at work (we've all had them at some point, right?). I also reveal the TV show chosen for the next episode! Have you faced any ethical dilemmas at work? Share your stories with me on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
Episode 6: The Good Place
August 30, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAs the final season of The Good Place is set to premiere in less than a month, this episode explores the concepts of being good and bad, and ethical dilemmas. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series The Good Place, or other show suggestions.
The Good Place
August 30, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAs the final season of The Good Place is set to premiere in less than a month, this episode explores the concepts of being good and bad, and ethical dilemmas. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series The Good Place, or other show suggestions.
Episode 5 B-side: The superheroes we need
August 06, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MBKevin and I go beyond The Umbrella Academy to discuss superheroes our world could possibly have, plus some recommended reading literature from Kevin. I'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts with me on the kind of superheroes our world needs on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
The Umbrella Academy // B-side: The superheroes we need
August 06, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MBKevin and I go beyond The Umbrella Academy to discuss superheroes our world could possibly have, plus some recommended reading literature from Kevin. I'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts with me on the kind of superheroes our world needs on Twitter @watchingmachine or on Instagram @watchingmachine.pod
Episode 5: The Umbrella Academy
July 30, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, I discuss superheroes with tech journalist and fellow geek Kevin Sebastian, and how The Umbrella Academy stacks up with the rest of the shows and movies in the genre. We geek out over X-Men, Watchmen, The Avengers too and pose the question: if you have great powers, can you go against the advice of Uncle Ben and walk away from responsibility? I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on superheroes, the ser...
The Umbrella Academy
July 30, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, I discuss superheroes with tech journalist and fellow geek Kevin Sebastian, and how The Umbrella Academy stacks up with the rest of the shows and movies in the genre. We geek out over X-Men, Watchmen, The Avengers too and pose the question: if you have great powers, can you go against the advice of Uncle Ben and walk away from responsibility? I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on superheroes, the ser...
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend // B-side: 90s romcoms
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBOur love for romcoms spilled into a side conversation while recording. Noha and I discuss our favorites, and the overall impact TV and Film has on people's lives and perceptions.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend // B-side: 90s romcoms
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBOur love for romcoms spilled into a side conversation while recording. Noha and I discuss our favorites, and the overall impact TV and Film has on people's lives and perceptions.
Episode 4 B-side: 90s romcoms
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBOur love for romcoms spilled into a side conversation while recording. Noha and I discuss our favorites, and the overall impact TV and Film has on people's lives and perceptions.
Episode 4: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
July 02, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, I explore the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by looking at its role in raising awareness around mental health, as well as discussing the state of mental health of my [millennial] generation. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, or other show suggestions.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
July 02, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, I explore the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by looking at its role in raising awareness around mental health, as well as discussing the state of mental health of my [millennial] generation. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, the series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, or other show suggestions.
B-side: Ramadan Edition
May 21, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBIt's halfway through Ramadan, so here's a round-up of which TV series I've been keeping up with during Arab television's biggest viewership season of the year. Regular episodes will resume after Ramadan. Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with the Ramadan shows you're keeping up with. Ramadan Kareem!
Bonus: Ramadan TV roundup
May 21, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBIt's halfway through Ramadan, so here's a round-up of which TV series I've been keeping up with during Arab television's biggest viewership season of the year. Regular episodes will resume after Ramadan. Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with the Ramadan shows you're keeping up with. Ramadan Kareem!
Bonus: Ramadan TV roundup
May 21, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBIt's halfway through Ramadan, so here's a round-up of which TV series I've been keeping up with during Arab television's biggest viewership season of the year. Regular episodes will resume after Ramadan. Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with the Ramadan shows you're keeping up with. Ramadan Kareem!
Atypical // B-side: Crying kids on airplanes
May 05, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 3.58 MBIt's the debate that keeps on going among friend circles- crying kids on planes. Everyone has a view on this one. I'll be taking a break for Ramadan, but I'd still love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with the Ramadan shows you'll be keeping up with, and watch out for bonus episodes. Ramadan Kareem and I'll see you back here in June with more episodes.
Episode 3 B-side: Crying kids on airplanes
May 05, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 3.59 MBIt's the debate that keeps on going among friend circles- crying kids on planes. Everyone has a view on this one. I'll be taking a break for Ramadan, but I'd still love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with the Ramadan shows you'll be keeping up with, and watch out for bonus episodes. Ramadan Kareem and I'll see you back here in June with more episodes.
Atypical
April 27, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, I explore the show Atypical from the points of view of a parent and a sibling with my friends Big Hass and Devina, while also learning more about the autism spectrum. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, Atypical, or other show suggestions.
Episode 3: Atypical
April 27, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, I explore the show Atypical from the points of view of a parent and a sibling with my friends Big Hass and Devina, while also learning more about the autism spectrum. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, Atypical, or other show suggestions.
Episode 2 B-side: Rami's DJ past life
April 20, 2019 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBWe left off the last episode with our picks of which songs we'd start our mornings with, and Rami went with a hip hop track. Here's a bonus conversation we had about his past life as a DJ, which ended up influencing his choice. I also reveal the TV show of episode 3! You can listen to Rami's 90s playlists here: https://play.anghami.com/profile/87405?bid=/Zc8DME5zUV
Russian Doll // B-side: Rami's DJ past life
April 20, 2019 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBWe left off the last episode with our picks of which songs we'd start our mornings with, and Rami went with a hip hop track. Here's a bonus conversation we had about his past life as a DJ, which ended up influencing his choice. I also reveal the TV show of episode 3! You can listen to Rami's 90s playlists here: https://play.anghami.com/profile/87405?bid=/Zc8DME5zUV
Russian Doll
April 14, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I explore Russian Doll- one of the most original shows I've watched in a really long time- through the lens of its music choices with my friend Rami (aka DJ Jeeno). I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, Russian Doll, or other show suggestions.
Episode 2: Russian Doll
April 14, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I explore Russian Doll- one of the most original shows I've watched in a really long time- through the lens of its music choices with my friend Rami (aka DJ Jeeno). I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on the episode, Russian Doll, or other show suggestions.
Episode 1 B-side: making fun of your friends
April 06, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.36 MBAdditional conversations with my friend Ekta that didn't make it into the first episode, plus I reveal the TV show of episode 2!
Friends // B-side: making fun of your friends
April 06, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.36 MBAdditional conversations with my friend Ekta that didn't make it into the first episode, plus I reveal the TV show of episode 2!
Friends
March 30, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, I explore the State of Friendships in today's increasingly complex world through the lens of one of the most watched shows- Friends- with my friend Ekta Bhojwani. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on Friends, the State of Friendships, or other show suggestions.
Episode 1: Friends
March 30, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, I explore the State of Friendships in today's increasingly complex world through the lens of one of the most watched shows- Friends- with my friend Ekta Bhojwani. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet @watchingmachine or tag @watchingmachine.pod on Instagram with your thoughts on Friends, the State of Friendships, or other show suggestions.