The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World’s Unlucki...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "This Will Be the Second Tallest Building Ever". Together, we're asking if Dubai's 'Burj Azizi' will ever become the world's second tallest building.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight ...  Show more

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:New York’s Penn Station plans move forwardHS2 could cost £102BNFlorida’s tallest new skyscraper tops out in MiamiBuy Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XWe end the show with an email f ...  Show more

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 22, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Pakistan is still reeling from 2022’s deadly floods, which put a third of the country underwater. Tho ...  Show more

The Syrian architect Marwa al-Sabouni is the Guest Co-Director of this year’s Brighton Festival and her flagship project The Riwaq on Hove seafront provides a space for social and artistic exchange. Rebuilding is the festival’s theme and the subject of her latest book, Buildin ...

Imagine leaving behind a 23-year radio career to start over in a new country.

In this episode of Dubai Stars, we sit down with Lauren, a former UK radio presenter who built a unique business in Dubai for kids aged 9–14.

From falling out of love with radio, to ...

We make a special bonus show EVERY WEEK for Maximum Fun members. Get them all by supporting the podcast at https://maximumfun.org/join/. And please enjoy this special public release of the bonus show for Episode 267 (" ...