The Mo Show
The Mo Show (launched 2020) is a podcast that provides a front-row seat to what life in modern-day Saudi Arabia is all about, whilst shedding light on the progression and accomplishments of the country told by those on the ground who share their personal stories and experiences.
Backstory
Mo was recently introduced to the great Naval Ravikant who was on a podcast. Among the gems of wisdom and learnings that he so effortlessly shares, he picked up on a pattern in his messages, and hearing him on a podcast saying such things drove him to start one himself.[1] He signed up for a masterclass course in podcasting and got the equipment needed to get the show on the road. He called his two closest friends (Mo E1 & Mash E2) and asked them if they would be up for a pilot. Fortunately for him, they both agreed to take a chance and so ‘The Mo Show Podcast’ began. The podcast was started by Mohamed Islam during the pandemic lockdown, the idea for the podcast was conceived following his observation of American podcasters and was inspired by his desire to correct common misconceptions about his country. Initially, the target audience was the English-speaking world but later extended to anyone who lives in or has visited Saudi Arabia.
Overview
The Mo Show is a series of English-language video podcasts aspiring to provide an insight into what day-to-day life in Saudi Arabia is like. The Mo Show was launched and is presented by Mohamed Islam.[2] The Mo Show Podcast is Saudi Arabia’s first English podcast to host leading Saudi male and female personalities across industries, entrepreneurs, journalists, and ex-pats who live in or have visited Saudi Arabia to talk about their personal journeys, inspirations, and the Kingdom itself. The conversations range from topics such as health and nutrition to fashion and e-commerce. The podcast also focuses on developments in the country, including women’s empowerment and their rapidly growing role in the Kingdom. Some of the most prominent guests on the show include actress and influencer Paris Verra, media personality Khaled Al-Maeena, and the youngest Arab and first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest, Raha Moharrak. [3]
