Though Qatar is a relatively small country, many residents here say they find it difficult to meet people outside of their familiar circles of friends.
In an attempt to break down some of the social and cultural barriers that separate people living here, a few entrepreneurs based in Qatar have recently launched Doha Heat, a podcast that focuses on the country’s residents.
A podcast culture is almost non-existent in this region, but the new project appears to be picking up speed since it launched in June.
New 20 to 30 minute clips are posted several times a week as free downloads on iTunes.
They introduce listeners to different local personalities through interviews with people from big and small businesses, and backgrounds in health, lifestyle, sports and comedy.
According to John Savage, co-founder and Doha Heat columnist, what has attracted people to listen so far is the program’s rawness. Savage and the interviewee typically have an informal conversation that is aired with minimal editing.
The format prompts listeners to feel as if they are listening in on private, intimate conversations – a different approach to gleaning news than is typically found in a region where rigid self-censorship is common.
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Quirky podcast Doha Heat aims to build bridges in Qatar
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