Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast

How Gaming Became Part of Our Lives feat. Mashpotato_Gamer | Ara Ara S5 #07

Gaming hits differently when you grow up. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of UAE Cosplayers and Twitch streamer, mashpotato_gamer , to talk about growing up as gamers in different parts of the world, from Libya and UAE to the Philippines. We reminisce about childhood gaming memories, old consoles, after-school gaming sessions, and how gaming culture has evolved over the years. We also talk about what gaming looks like now as adults with responsibilities, why some people never truly outgrow gaming, and how certain games still bring back that same feeling we had as kids. This episode is for anyone who grew up with video games and still carries those memories with them today. If you liked this episode, please give us a rating! You can also check out more of our content here: https://linktr.ee/thearaarachannel

We Got a Non-Anime Fan to Review One Piece Live Action feat. Mohamed of Kolo Rings | Ara Ara S5 #06

In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we bring a fresh perspective to One Piece Live Action by inviting a guest who has never watched the anime. Joining us is Mohamed Metwly of Kolo Rings Global, who shares his honest thoughts after watching the live action adaptation. As someone who isn’t an anime fan, his take gives a unique look at how the series holds up for completely new viewers. We dive into: * First impressions of One Piece as a non-anime viewer * Favorite characters and standout moments * What worked and what didn’t in the story and pacing * Whether the show is beginner-friendly * If the hype around One Piece is actually justified If you’ve ever wondered whether you can enjoy One Piece without watching the anime, this episode is for you. Check out more of our content here: https://linktr.ee/thearaarachannel [https://linktr.ee/thearaarachannel]

One Piece Live Action S2 Full Recap and Discussion | Ara Ara S5 #05

The Straw Hats are back… but did Season 2 actually deliver? In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we break down One Piece Live Action Season 2 from first impressions and standout performances to the biggest moments, changes from the anime, and whether Netflix really did the story justice. We’re splitting this into non-spoilers and full spoilers, you can jump in with us whether or not you've finished watching the show. Was Season 2 better than Season 1? Did the adaptation get stronger or start to crack under pressure? Listen to the full episode!

Inside Animenia Abu Dhabi 2026 | Ara Ara S5 #04

Animenia Abu Dhabi 2026 brought massive immersive anime IPs such as Dandadan, Spy X Family, Bleach and Gintama, major Japanese guests, and one of the region’s biggest cosplay competitions. But what was it like behind the scenes? In this episode, we share our experience hosting the cosplay judges panel, what we learned from international judges, and why this event feels like a turning point for the UAE anime community. Was this the biggest anime festival in the region yet? Let’s talk about it.

Inside the Life of a Voice Actor Feat. Hesham Elshazly | Ara Ara S5 #03

In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we sit down with Hesham Elshazly, an English voice actor whose journey spans Egypt, the United States, and now Dubai. We talk about how growing up between cultures shaped his voice acting career, how he broke into the industry, how voicing video games differs from anime, and what it’s really like working on English voice acting projects. Hesham shares insights on voicing video games like New World and Metal Slug Awakening, animes such as The Journey and Nukitashi, as well as his experience training under the top voice acting coaches in the world. If you’re curious about anime dubbing and voice acting careers this episode is for you!