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ModelGo Podcast

Honest conversations from inside Saudi Arabia's talent and production scene

A weekly Arabic-language show where we sit down with models, creators, photographers and brand marketing teams to talk openly about first steps, challenges and what really happens behind the camera. A new episode comes out every Tuesday, with an English summary for each one.

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Episode 10 · October 6, 2026

Ramadan starts in October: how brands plan seasonal campaigns

Munira Al-Khalidi — Marketing manager at a Saudi food brand

Munira explains how marketing teams start planning Ramadan campaigns months ahead, what they look for in talent and in the families who take part, and why real-life stories now matter more than big productions.

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  • Episode 10 · Oct 6, 2026 · 44:25

    Ramadan starts in October: how brands plan seasonal campaigns

    Munira Al-Khalidi — Marketing manager at a Saudi food brand

    Munira explains how marketing teams start planning Ramadan campaigns months ahead, what they look for in talent and in the families who take part, and why real-life stories now matter more than big productions.

  • Episode 9 · Sep 29, 2026 · 39:50

    Live on stage: the craft of hosting big events

    Sultan Al-Ruwaili — Event host and MC

    Sultan talks about hosting seasonal events and conferences, how he handles live mistakes and last-minute programme changes, and shares his advice for anyone who wants to get into the field.

  • Episode 8 · Sep 22, 2026 · 47:15

    Green, done differently: creating National Day campaigns

    Haifa Al-Nuaimi — Creative director at an advertising agency

    In a National Day special, Haifa describes how the idea for a national campaign is born, how agencies avoid repeating themselves, and the part talent play in conveying a genuine sense of belonging.

  • Episode 7 · Sep 15, 2026 · 41:30

    The voice you know but never see

    Khalid Bamahraz — Voice-over artist

    Khalid shares his journey from school radio to recording ads and audiobooks, explains the difference between performing in Modern Standard Arabic and in dialect, and how he protects his voice in busy seasons.

  • Episode 6 · Sep 8, 2026 · 52:05

    From idea to agency: running a talent agency in Jeddah

    Reema Al-Hazmi — Talent agency founder

    Reema talks about founding her agency, how she chooses the talent she represents, and why she sees transparency about commissions and contracts as the foundation of trust between agency and talent.

  • Episode 5 · Sep 1, 2026 · 38:40

    Modest fashion through the lens

    Joud Al-Shathri — Abaya designer

    Joud reveals how she chooses models for her collections, what makes an abaya photo work, and how customers' tastes have shifted in recent years towards practical cuts and softer colours.

  • Episode 4 · Aug 25, 2026 · 45:20

    Creators and brands: a deal where both sides win

    Abdullah Al-Yami — TikTok and Snapchat creator

    Abdullah speaks frankly about pricing content, handling repeated revision requests, the importance of disclosing ads, and how he turns down offers that do not suit his audience.

  • Episode 3 · Aug 18, 2026 · 43:55

    The other side of the lens

    Fares Al-Ajmi — Fashion photographer in Dammam

    Fares explains what photographers wish talent knew before a shoot, from punctuality to understanding light, and tells the story of the toughest shoot he has done in an Eastern Province summer.

  • Episode 2 · Aug 11, 2026 · 36:45

    Safety first: online scams and setting boundaries

    Amal Al-Salem — Digital safety consultant

    Amal walks through the most common scams in the talent world, how to protect your accounts and data, and when to say no without hesitation, however tempting the offer looks.

  • Episode 1 · Aug 4, 2026 · 40:10

    What a casting director sees in the first thirty seconds

    Waleed Al-Qarni — Casting director

    In our first episode, Waleed reveals what catches his eye in talent profiles and castings, the common mistakes that hurt beginners' chances, and why personality matters to him as much as looks.