Jul 27, 202639 min
In an exclusive interview on Crossroads, presenters David Tully and Deema Maghalseh speak with Australian Ambassador to the UAE HE Ridwaan Jadwat. Reflecting on his childhood under South African apartheid, HE Jadwat...
About this Podcast:
We are standing at a global crossroads. Technological advances are hurtling us out of the world we knew and into a future that nobody can predict. These changes are felt everywhere, but nowhere are they more visible than in the rapidly shifting entertainment business. Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Dr. David Tully (Associate Professor and the Head of Media Department at Middlesex University Dubai) and Deema Maghalseh (Senior Lecturer in Film Media at Middlesex University Dubai) welcome a new guest from across the global entertainment industry. From the unique vantage point of the UAE, they discuss entertainment business news, trends, and disruptions defining the future of film and television. Join us every Friday at the Crossroads.
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What is Crossroads about?
We are standing at a global crossroads. Technological advances are hurtling us out of the world we knew and into a future that nobody can predict. These changes are felt everywhere, but nowhere are they more visible than in the rapidly shifting entertainment business. Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Dr.
What has Crossroads covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Australian Ambassador to the UAE HE Ridwaan Jadwat on the Films That Shaped His Journey" (27 July 2026, 39 minutes), "Storytelling at a Crossroads: Who Shapes the Narrative, Authenticity, Audiences, or Trends?" (5 June 2026, 66 minutes), and "When Headlines Compete with Algorithms, Who Really Controls the Narrative?" (22 May 2026, 63 minutes).
How often does Crossroads publish?
Crossroads publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Crossroads?
Booking probability for Crossroads is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Crossroads requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Crossroads's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Crossroads?
The strongest fits for Crossroads are Film & Video. Crossroads has a tv audience.
About the host
Crossroads is a tv podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #1
Storytelling at a Crossroads: Who Shapes the Narrative—Authenticity, Audiences, or Trends?
Jun 5, 20261h 6mIn this episode of Crossroads, co-hosts Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh explore the future of storytelling with Rory McLoughlin, Executive Producer at Film x People and founder of Like Minds UAE, one of the...
May 22, 20261h 3mWho better to unpack this than veteran journalist, editor, and media executive Michael Jabri-Pickett — one of the key figures who helped shape the English-language news landscape across the UAE and GCC over the past two...
May 15, 20261h 1mOur never-ending quest to investigate the business and pleasure of all the arts and entertainment industries throughout the region and around the globe continues apace! This week we set our sights on the world of...
May 8, 202658 minThis week, Crossroads co-hosts Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh welcome Dana Alhanbali, writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Bark & Berg. In a world shaped by AI, endless content, and constantly shifting...
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May 1, 20261 hourIt’s a full-circle moment with a clear shift in focus. Our very first guest, Ammar Galal, returns — but this time, the conversation is driven by the news itself. Co-host Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh reconnect...
Apr 24, 20261 hourThis week, we're honored to welcome Tala Badri, founder of Dubai's Centre for Musical Arts (CMA), which is making music education more accessible than ever in its landmark twentieth season. With increased focus on...
Episode #1
Sharjah Filmmaker Enters Oscar Spotlight
Apr 17, 202620 minSharjah-based filmmaker and lecturer Mohammed Mamdouh joins David Tully to discuss the international ascent of his latest film, Halal Dreams . Now competing at the prestigious Seattle International Film Festival...
Apr 10, 20261h 2mOn this week’s episode, our focus is on spirituality in storytelling: in tackling the topic, we are honoured to welcome legendary storyteller J.M. DeMatteis, who has chronicled the adventures of everyone from Batman to...
Mar 20, 202652 minOn this week’s episode, Dr David Tully and Deema Maghalseh of Middlesex University Dubai welcome award-winning filmmaker Razan Takash, who speaks not only about her new “Best of Fest” HollyShorts Film Festival champ...
Mar 13, 202659 minOn an unusual episode in an unusual time at an unusual place, Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh of Middlesex University Dubai welcome novelist, filmmaker and writing coach Daniela Tully, who talks with us about her...
Feb 27, 202658 minOn this episode of Crossroads, co-hosts Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh are joined by author, lecturer, and social scientist Donya Saberi to discuss her memoir The Quiet Revolution. The book shares the story of an...
Feb 20, 20261h 3mThis week on Crossroads , Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh of Middlesex University Dubai are joined by filmmaker and author Adolf El Assal, an Egyptian-Luxembourgish resident of the UAE. He discusses how his projects...
Feb 13, 202657 minOn today’s episode, co-hosts Dr. David Tully and Deema Maghalseh are joined by Philip Rachid, an award-winning filmmaker and a pivotal voice for the third-culture generation. We explore his multimedia project The Main...
Feb 6, 202655 minIn conversation with David Tully and Deema Maghalseh is A-list Hollywood producer and Emmy-nominated actor Elijah Long, whose credits include Rambo: Last Blood, Tesla, Black Panther, and the upcoming All-Star Weekend...
Jan 30, 202653 minJoining David Tully and Deema Maghalseh on Mira Business FM is the remarkable Ilvy Njiokiktjien, a multi-award-winning photojournalist with nearly two decades of experience documenting post-apartheid South Africa. Her...
Jan 23, 202655 minIn today's episode, our guest Tewe Pannier, Founder and CEO of GTV Film Productions and Paradox Studios here in Dubai, shares insights from his production companies' current practices, offering a grounded look at how AI...
Jan 16, 202659 minWhat roads can you take into filmmaking — and what does the industry actually demand along the way? In our historic first episode, David Tully and Deema Maghalseh welcome multi-award-winning film director, producer, and...
Recent guests
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J.M. DeMatteis
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Elijah Long
Hollywood producer and Emmy-nominated actor
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Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Photographer, VII Foundation
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Ridwaan Jadwat
Australian Embassy
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