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Scoop Empire, your urban online hub for all that is the Middle East, proudly presents "Behind the Scoop", the daily podcast with former Egypt morning radio host, Mark Somers. From the worlds of entertainment, fashion, science, social media, politics, medicine, business, sports and so on, our guests give their most revealing interviews, often sharing parts of themselves they’ve never even told their friends and family. Prepare to get hooked as we go behind the scoop.
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Susan Sabet Talks Making History With Egypt's First Fashion Week, The Challenges And Industry

Behind The ScoopMay 19, 2023

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Susan Sabet Talks Making History With Egypt's First Fashion Week, The Challenges And Industry

Susan Sabet Talks Making History With Egypt's First Fashion Week, The Challenges And Industry

On this episode of the “Behind The Scoop” Podcast, Scoop Empire has an exclusive one-on-one with Egyptian Fashion & Design Council Member, Susan Sabet, where she discussed the fashion industry, her past, and creating the first-ever Egypt Fashion Week.

May 19, 202334:07
DJs Djunkie & AK Talk Making It In The Scene, Maintaining Relevance, & Playing To Thousands Of People

DJs Djunkie & AK Talk Making It In The Scene, Maintaining Relevance, & Playing To Thousands Of People

On this week’s episode of the "Behind The Scoop" podcast, we sat down with veteran DJs Djunkie and AK as they discussed how they got on to the music scene, how it evolved over the years, and what it takes to fill not just clubs but stadiums too.

The episode is out on all major audio streaming services so check it out and more stories from other amazing guests too!

Apr 22, 202335:06
Actress Rosaline Elbay Talks Representation & Working On Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope”

Actress Rosaline Elbay Talks Representation & Working On Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope”

In this episode, we sat down with actress Rosaline Elbay who talked about how she got into acting, getting inspired by the character Evie O'Connell from the 1999 film "The Mummy," playing the role of Amani in "Ramy," and joining the cast of "Kaleidoscope."

Jan 24, 202335:22
Actor Fady Elsayed On Almost Getting “Black Adam,” Joining “Gangs Of London,” & Acting

Actor Fady Elsayed On Almost Getting “Black Adam,” Joining “Gangs Of London,” & Acting

In this episode, we sat down with English-Egyptian actor Fady Elsayed who talked about his early acting career, how it felt almost getting a role in the "Black Adam" superhero movie, and joining the cast of "Gangs Of London" instead.

Jan 10, 202331:34
Makeup Artist Dolly Yanny Talks Beauty Standards, Her Journey, & Starting Her Own Brand

Makeup Artist Dolly Yanny Talks Beauty Standards, Her Journey, & Starting Her Own Brand

In this episode of "Behind The Scoop," we sat down with Professional Makeup Artist Dolly Yanny, who talked about her background, how she got into makeup at a young age, her experience working in both the Middle East and the US, and the difference in beauty standards between the two regions.

Jan 03, 202326:26
YouTuber Ammar Kandil Talks Yes Theory, Directing A Documentary & Going For The Oscars

YouTuber Ammar Kandil Talks Yes Theory, Directing A Documentary & Going For The Oscars

In this episode, we talked with Egyptian YouTuber Ammar Kandil, part of the channels Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort, discussing his rise on YouTube, leaving computer science behind for content creation, directing the documentary "Project Iceman", and hopes of one day winning an Oscar.

Dec 27, 202235:12
3 Time Olympian Farida Osman Talks About The Pressures Of Being A Champion

3 Time Olympian Farida Osman Talks About The Pressures Of Being A Champion

In this episode, we sat down with Egyptian Olympic swimmer Farida Osman, who talked about her life, what got her into swimming, the pressures of being a champion, and how she deals with hate on social media.

Dec 20, 202239:30
Artist & Designer Karim El Hayawan Talks Art In Everything & Melding Several Talents

Artist & Designer Karim El Hayawan Talks Art In Everything & Melding Several Talents

In this episode, we talked with multi-talented artist Karim El Hayawan, who discussed how he melds and mixes his previous experiences in architecture and design with photography and art, creating incredible pieces of work.

Dec 13, 202221:55
Actor Sedky Sakhr Talks Changing Careers, His Family's Shock, & Choosing His Roles

Actor Sedky Sakhr Talks Changing Careers, His Family's Shock, & Choosing His Roles

In this episode of the podcast, actor Sedky Sakhr opens up on what it was like leaving Engineering behind after 12 years of experience to commit to his acting career, his family's reaction to the announcement, his love for music, and future work. 

Dec 06, 202219:46
Art D'Égypte Founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar discusses Art, Passion, & Beyond

Art D'Égypte Founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar discusses Art, Passion, & Beyond

In this podcast, we got the chance to sit down with Art D'Égypte Founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, who talked about the founding of her brand, her work, what art means to her, and the development of the "Forever Is Now" second edition, the biggest art exhibition taking place at one of the iconic locations in the world, The Giza Pyramids.

Nov 29, 202215:14
Eng. Shereef Abdelhady On Carrying On Mohm, Founding Aurea, and The Future Of Design in Egypt

Eng. Shereef Abdelhady On Carrying On Mohm, Founding Aurea, and The Future Of Design in Egypt

Eng. Shereef Abdelhady, CEO of Mohm Furniture, talks to us about family business and reinventing a years-old brand with Aurea. Proving himself a capable innovator, he tells us all about this and more in today's episode.

Jun 07, 202216:19
Ramy Ashour Opens Up On His Injury, Starting His Music Career, & His Squash Academy

Ramy Ashour Opens Up On His Injury, Starting His Music Career, & His Squash Academy

Former Squash World Champion, talented Musician, and now a diligent Squash Coach, the multi-talented Ramy Ashour opens up on his injury, letting go of Squash, and making peace with it. He then goes on to discuss his music career and what the future holds for him.

Jun 06, 202229:13
Maddalena Milani On Childhood Trauma, Parenting In The Arab World, & Positive Discipline

Maddalena Milani On Childhood Trauma, Parenting In The Arab World, & Positive Discipline

Parent Consultant Maddalena Milani discusses the good and bad parenting techniques used in the Arab World, how you inadvertently you can cause your child trauma, and how positive discipline could be the answer.

Jun 01, 202218:36
Mohamed El Shorbagy & Tarek Momen On How They Came Out On Top Of Squash

Mohamed El Shorbagy & Tarek Momen On How They Came Out On Top Of Squash

Former World Champions & Professional Squash Athletes Mohamed El Shorbagy and Tarek Momen discuss how they got into the game, the sacrifices they had to make to be on top, & why Egypt dominates the sport.

May 31, 202220:07
Amir El Masry Talks The Night Manager, Al Ikhtiar, & Star Wars

Amir El Masry Talks The Night Manager, Al Ikhtiar, & Star Wars

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From The Night Manager to Al Ikhtiar, Amir El Masry has been turning heads at home and abroad. On this episode, we discuss him finding home in people rather than places, his recent roles, and the highly-coveted BAFTA Award.

May 30, 202217:01
Sawsan Mourad On Success, Cairo Milano Design, & the Design Scene in Egypt

Sawsan Mourad On Success, Cairo Milano Design, & the Design Scene in Egypt

El Beit Magazine's Editor-in-chief Sawsan Mourad discusses how she made it in a male-dominated profession, founding Cairo Milano Design, and the state of the Design scene in Egypt.

May 29, 202217:26
Comedian Mohanad AlHattab On The Price Of Being Funny

Comedian Mohanad AlHattab On The Price Of Being Funny

Comedian Mohanad AlHattab on his different characters, the region's ever-evolving sense of humor, and what's next for him


May 26, 202217:23
DJing, Producing, & Making A Living Out Of Music With DJ Misty

DJing, Producing, & Making A Living Out Of Music With DJ Misty

DJ Misty of Egypt is one of the up-and-coming music figures in the international electronic music scene. We discuss making career choices, leaving corporate, & making money out of music.

May 25, 202217:01
From the Films to Awards, Anicee Gohar Explains Everything Cannes

From the Films to Awards, Anicee Gohar Explains Everything Cannes

Our very first guest on the podcast returns, and this time she's breaking down everything there's  to know about Cannes. 

May 24, 202217:55
From Mashoru' Leila to Bridging the Gap, We Talk To Lebanese & Italian Architecture Duo AB + AC

From Mashoru' Leila to Bridging the Gap, We Talk To Lebanese & Italian Architecture Duo AB + AC

Architects Arianna Bavuso and Andre Chedid of AB + AC multidisciplinary design studio discuss architecture and culture, and the gap between, if there's one; how their different backgrounds complement one another; and bridging the gap between East and West.

May 23, 202223:14
Fatma & Amina Ghaly of Azza Fahmy Discuss Brand Growth, Trendsetting, & Legacy

Fatma & Amina Ghaly of Azza Fahmy Discuss Brand Growth, Trendsetting, & Legacy

Amina and Fatma Ghaly, daughters of Azza Fahmy join Mark on today's episode of the podcast to talk about how their mother's brand put down its roots, their personal impact on Azza Fahmy, and future growth.

May 22, 202217:43
From The Pharaoh's Golden Parade To Suits, Composer Hisham Kharma Takes Us Behind The Scenes

From The Pharaoh's Golden Parade To Suits, Composer Hisham Kharma Takes Us Behind The Scenes

From excavation to museums, Archaeologist Noura Shawky delves into the intricacies  of her profession. Then, Music Composer & Producer Hisham Kharma on the behind the scenes of Suits, Pharaoh's Golden Parade, & upcoming projects.

May 19, 202219:12
The Lemon Tree's Co-Founder & CHO Chef Mirette Aly On Food, Family, & Projects To Come

The Lemon Tree's Co-Founder & CHO Chef Mirette Aly On Food, Family, & Projects To Come

Chef Mirette Aly, co-founder & CHO of The Lemon Tree, Villa Coconut, & more, gives us insight into her busy life, how one of Sahel's most delectable culinary experiences came to be, & what's ahead for her.



May 18, 202222:58
Egyptian Actress Salma Abu Deif On Acting, Fashion & What’s Next For Her

Egyptian Actress Salma Abu Deif On Acting, Fashion & What’s Next For Her

We’ve chatted with Egyptian actress Salma Abu Deif, who’s recently been the talk of the town due to her complex character, Walaa on the Ramadan show “Rageen Ya Hawa.” Abu Deif shared the similarities between herself and Walaa, how she feels about her big break, “Halawet El Donia,” and giving advice to always explore different fields as early as possible. The actress spoke about constantly honing her craft as well as learning French and dancing during the Covid period. Not only is she starting her own brand but she’s part of a new Shahid Original show, “Monatef Khataar” which is wrapping up shooting this week, in time to catch her glamorous looks at the Cannes Film Festival.

May 17, 202213:46
Inside the World of Abu Yafta, the Middle East's Dude With A Sign

Inside the World of Abu Yafta, the Middle East's Dude With A Sign

Sherif Abu Yafta explains why after years he finally decided to reveal his face, delving into the different campaigns he's worked on, and what's to come. 

May 16, 202218:48
Fashion Designer, Ahmed Al Sayed On Summer Fashion, House Of Nomad, & Rami Malek

Fashion Designer, Ahmed Al Sayed On Summer Fashion, House Of Nomad, & Rami Malek

We sat down with Ahmed Al Sayed, co-founder of House of Nomad, AKA TwistedCurlz as he discussed everything from being born in Egypt and raised in Qatar to living in Dubai and how being a nomad helps him find inspiration for his work. Al Sayed shared how he started his innovative business, his thoughts on Rami Malek’s fashion, what colors people should wear this summer, and if kilts are problematic?

May 15, 202214:37
Dr. Tim Hatem Discusses Everything From Healthcare To Being On "The Courtship"

Dr. Tim Hatem Discusses Everything From Healthcare To Being On "The Courtship"

Our news reel for today: an unfortunate attack on Egyptian Armed Forces in Sinai. On the other coast of the Red Sea, Riyadh hosts a UN-sponsored Islamic conference, while Lionel Messi lands in Jeddah. And on International Nurses Day, all the way from the UK, nurses Mandy and Zoe Somers tell us why they took up the mantle. Dr. Tim Hatem joins later on to talk about the crucual role nurses play, healthcare in the UK and how it's different compared to Egypt, and finally, his experience being part of American reality show "The Courtship".

May 12, 202221:25
From Player To Organizer, Amr Mansi Discusses Squash, Life, & Marriage

From Player To Organizer, Amr Mansi Discusses Squash, Life, & Marriage

A victimless earthquake in Egypt, basketball in the Levant, & more on Scoop Empire. Mark hosts Amr Mansi, former squash player  & founder of ievents, who discusses his time as a professional player, bringing El Gouna International Squash Open to Egypt, and being one-half of one of the region's most influential power couple.

May 11, 202214:07
Enjy Kiwan On Family, Past Roles, & Cyberbullying

Enjy Kiwan On Family, Past Roles, & Cyberbullying

Egypt issues a request to move the match against Ethiopia, A Monkeypox case appears in the UK, and Kevin Hart is named chief island officer for YAS Island. Actress Enjy Kiwan joins Mark on the podcast for a discussion on her career choices, what motherhood represents to her, and the dark side of social media.

May 10, 202217:36
Lara Scandar On Motherhood, Marriage, & Career Goals

Lara Scandar On Motherhood, Marriage, & Career Goals

Maroon 5 performed at the Pyramids, Bassant Shawky and Mohammed Farrag got married, and Egypt announces summer timings for cafes and malls. Singer and songwriter Lara Scandar opens up on her marriage, becoming a mother, and her upcoming movie role.  

May 09, 202221:53
Lana Sawiris On Working with GiGi, Becoming a ‘New Yorker’ And More

Lana Sawiris On Working with GiGi, Becoming a ‘New Yorker’ And More

We're back with quite the newsreel! Dubai is named the third-best country for remote workers, a couple saves a camel from quicksand, and Scoop Empire has the stories to look out for post-Eid. Mark sits down with a special guest and Egyptian businesswoman Lana Sawiris who lets us in on her journey in business, arts, and the realm in between.

May 08, 202216:34
Ali Ali, Director Behind Badya Stories, On His Latest Campaign With Palm Hills

Ali Ali, Director Behind Badya Stories, On His Latest Campaign With Palm Hills

Today's newsreel has Germany drowning in controversy, a Saudi student making waves overseas, and Egypt leading the region with a number of progressive moves. Special guest Ali Ali, the director behind Badya Stories, reveals the process behind the creation of this groundbreaking ad, the future of Egyptian advertisement, and working with a young crew.

Apr 28, 202218:22
Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin On Palestine's Ongoing Situation

Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin On Palestine's Ongoing Situation

In news from our region: Saudi Arabia cracks down on those not paying their fines. Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt inaugurates new clinics offering psychological help to victims of abuse, and the Grand Mufti in Egypt settles a debate about interacting with dogs in Ramadan. Mark interviews Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin on the media biases we see in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and how they exacerbate the violence.



Apr 27, 202217:19
May Elghety On Climate Change, Acting & Being Too Serious

May Elghety On Climate Change, Acting & Being Too Serious

In honor of Earth day, we spoke to Egyptian actress May El Gehty, all the way from across the pond, where we discussed all things climate change, the environment, her career trajectory and being an actor of almost two decades though she’s only twenty three years old. El Gehty told us about her unique, and inspiring life goals in addition to giving us an inside scoop into her latest television role post-Ramadan. 



Apr 26, 202219:05
Never Heard Before: Bits From Our Favorite Guests

Never Heard Before: Bits From Our Favorite Guests

A long weekend is on the way, a viral fight breaks in the metro and Mohammed Diab manages to get the entire cast of Moon Knight at the Pyramids for a special screening. Mark releases never heard before bits of the podcast from our favorite guests.

Apr 21, 202223:06
Influencer Hadia Ghaleb On Trauma, Failure, & Going Viral

Influencer Hadia Ghaleb On Trauma, Failure, & Going Viral

The region celebrates Eid Al-Fitr and Mark invites Influencer Hadia Ghaleb, who broke silence on online bullying, got to open up on childhood trauma, and her road to success<br /><br />
Apr 20, 202218:15
Omar El Shenawy On Leaving Architecture & Taking Up Acting

Omar El Shenawy On Leaving Architecture & Taking Up Acting

Mark gets into a quite heavy newsreel from EgyptAir resuming flights between Cairo & Benghazi to Lebanon's struggle with cancer drugs. Rising star Omar El Shenawy comes on the pod and opens up on the struggles of being an actor and how he is trying to break from just being recognized as the grandson of legendary actor Kamal El Shenawy.

Apr 19, 202213:57
Scoop Empire's Chief Of Content Sabrina Khalil On Pushing Boundaries

Scoop Empire's Chief Of Content Sabrina Khalil On Pushing Boundaries

Ukrainians in the UAE can now apply for a one-year visa extension. Catholic churches celebrate Easter Sunday, and here in Egypt, the Coptic Church prepares to celebrate the holy day next week. Queen Rania shares a photo of her with King Abdullah II of Jordan wishing him well after a complicated surgery. Sabrina Khalil, Scoop Empire's Partner & Head of Content, gets into balancing work and life and tells the story of Scoop Empire.

Apr 18, 202213:38
Stylist Yasmine Eissa On Fashion, Celebrities, & Collabs

Stylist Yasmine Eissa On Fashion, Celebrities, & Collabs

Mark kicks off the week with Behind the Scoop's newsreel with stories from across the region and beyond: a fuel-loaded tanker from Egypt sinks off Tunisia's coast with no leakage so far & fuel prices in Egypt have been increased by nearly three percent. Special guest & fashion stylist Yasmine Eissa on her job, the amount of energy it requires to perfect, and the different celebs she gets to work with.

Apr 17, 202217:30
Fame & The Film Industry, Tamer Hagras Opens Up

Fame & The Film Industry, Tamer Hagras Opens Up

Five lives were lost in an unfortunate accident near Abu Simbel, the Egyptian Medical Community meets up in London, and Actor Tamer Hagras opens up in an exclusive interview with Mark on the industry, being shot to fame, and dancing with his demons.

Apr 14, 202219:24
Chef Mai Yacoubi On The Perfect Dish

Chef Mai Yacoubi On The Perfect Dish

Suits are getting into legal action of their own, Britney Spears is pregnant with a third child, and Mark inaugurates the correspondence corner, where he gets to delve into all the e-mails you send him. Special guest & celebrity chef May Yacoubi talks about family, commercial kitchens, and fitness. Lucky for us, she shares her take on the perfect dish too!

Apr 13, 202222:01
How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health This Ramadan with Lydia Gadalla

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health This Ramadan with Lydia Gadalla

Egypt's National fencing team wins gold, Zero Gravity hosting Fatboy Slim this May in Dubai, & it's Valentine's for cats in the UK, join Mark for all the region's latest scoops and beyond. Special guest & Clinical Psychologist Lydia Gadalla talks about mental health taboos in the Middle East, relationship advice, and how to take care of your mental health this Ramadan.

Apr 12, 202216:38
Egyptian Singer Abu On Summer Hits & Trends

Egyptian Singer Abu On Summer Hits & Trends

Singer Abu was so kind to break away from his Ramadan traditions of flying under the radar and came to talk to us about so many things. 

From his school choir days to working for a multinational consumer goods corporation, to deciding he wanted to be a singer leading up to his smash hit this summer. He might have even given us a behind-the-scenes look at the Myriam Faris controversy that everyone is talking about. 

Apr 10, 202219:56
World’s Sibling Day: Okhtein’s Aya & Mounz Raouf

World’s Sibling Day: Okhtein’s Aya & Mounz Raouf

A ceasefire in Yemen, JLo and Ben Affleck's engagement is back on, and Ramez Galal is stirring up controversy again, join Mark for the scoop behind the conversations being stirred in the region and beyond.

Acclaimed founders of Okhtein, Aya & Mounaz Abdel Raouf, come in for an exclusive interview on World Siblings Day opening up on their personal relationships, successful business, and their work with celebrities. 

Apr 10, 202224:25
Coach Yassin Gad-El-Hak On Pilates & Fitness In Ramadan

Coach Yassin Gad-El-Hak On Pilates & Fitness In Ramadan

In this episode do not miss the story of Maradona's most infamous shirt that is now on sale for a fortune, the origin of the Ramadan lantern, and Coach Yassin Gad-El-Hak, who let's us in on his career shift, balancing family and career, and how to live your best, healthiest life this Ramadan. 

Apr 07, 202212:46
Hassan Morshedy On Owning The Ramadan Ad Game & Developing Skyline

Hassan Morshedy On Owning The Ramadan Ad Game & Developing Skyline

Lebanon announces that forest fires could be imminent and that statements issued earlier on bankruptcy are rumors. Meanwhile, Egyptian Dar Al Ifta releases a statement on fasting rules. Elon Musk joins the Twitter board, and Hassan Morshedy lets Mark in on all the details behind Meemar Al Morshedy's latest ad, Skyline with Mohammed Hadid, and how to take calculated risks as a business developer.



Apr 06, 202214:27
Expanding A Homegrown Brand To A Worldwide Concept, Chris Khalifa Tells The Tale Of Zooba

Expanding A Homegrown Brand To A Worldwide Concept, Chris Khalifa Tells The Tale Of Zooba

Founder of Egypt's trendiest traditional food restaurant, Chris Khalifa sheds light on Zooba's growth, local expansion, and newest branches in New York and Riyadh. In other news, Bella Hadid announces her acting debut in "Ramy" role, Mark gets into his favorite spy movie, and how the Middle East's weather is driving us all crazy!

Apr 05, 202214:12
Tamara Cassis Talks Bipolar Disorder, Stigma, & Mental Health In The Middle East

Tamara Cassis Talks Bipolar Disorder, Stigma, & Mental Health In The Middle East

Ramadan has Cairo going quieter than usual, the hype for the world cup builds up, and Mark gets into mental health and the stigma associated with it in the Middle East with Tamara Cassis, Chief Medical Officer at O7 Therapy.

Apr 04, 202214:51
Shariff Tanyous Dishes On Social Media’s Fake Perceptions, Harsh Comments & Celebrities!

Shariff Tanyous Dishes On Social Media’s Fake Perceptions, Harsh Comments & Celebrities!

Talented makeup artist, Shariff Tanyous gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what’s it like working in the film and television industry. On Spending Ramadan in Paris, signed with a luxury brand, and his experience working with celebrities like Yasmine Sabry, Sherine Reda, Nadine Nassib Njeim, and many more; all while receiving rough comments on social media along the way.

Apr 03, 202213:03
Egyptian Actress Nahed El Sebai Opens Up About Her Family & Latest Collab With Yousry Nasrallah

Egyptian Actress Nahed El Sebai Opens Up About Her Family & Latest Collab With Yousry Nasrallah

Egypt is out of the World Cup, Saudi Arabia deposits five billion dollars into Egypt's Central Bank, and Nahed El Sebai opens up on her family, her latest show "Minawra B Ahlaha", and working with director Youssry Nasrallah for the third time.

Mar 31, 202214:43