Episode of the week: Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh

As the sun shines brightly out here in Dubai, we’re bringing you a fun episode with Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh aka Chef AJ, who runs The Legendary Naga, a culinary exploration that intersects Lao cuisine with that of Persia, the Indian subcontinent and the Levant.

Chef AJ was born in Canada to parents who escaped as refugees from Laos; he’s since worked at Chef David Chang’s Momofuku and the Waldorf Astoria in New York, and is now based in Dubai. He’s also an illustrator and a poet, which he occasionally also performs. Grab the episode in your podcast app or on the web →

Sneak peek: Tales of the Trade

Tales of the Trade is back with a new episode May 7. Pull up a chair and join the conversation with Ramsey Tesdell, co-founder & CEO of podcasting powerhouse, Sowt. You can listen to the trailer now, and follow the show in your podcast app to get the episode on Tuesday.

You can also subscribe to get early access to a special bonus episode, and our next episode as well.

And here’s another episode we think you’ll enjoy:

Mohamed Maktabi: “I’m alive and kicking, but have no desire to take over the world”

Mo Maktabi leads the third generation of his family business, Iwan Maktabi. He chats with host Hashem Montasser on The Lighthouse Conversations about his personal journey with the company, leaving Beirut, and the upcoming fourth generation. Listen now →

Until next time, stay hydrated everyone!