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#ABtalks

Podcast · www.abtalks.ae · AE · EN
Hosted by Anas Bukhash

#ABtalks, hosted by Anas Bukhash, is an interview show that explores the personal side of celebrities, achievers and influencers, mostly in Arabic and English. It has 366 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 108 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $90 to $630 per episode. Its distinctive feature is a long-running Business series featuring corporate partners.

Why brands sponsor #ABtalks

Long-form Arabic and English celebrity interviews with a loyal, regional audience

  • Episodes run about 108 minutes, giving host-read spots room for sustained attention.
  • The show has 366 episodes and a steady weekly cadence since 2019.
  • Its Business series already features corporate partners such as ADNOC Distribution and Palm Hills Developments.
Best forregional brand awarenesscorporate and real estate campaignsconsumer brands targeting Gulf audiences
Watch forEstimated downloads are inferred from ratings, and the episodes are long, so mid-roll placement needs checking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Celebrity Fan/Gossip45%
Business20%
Careers15%
Society20%
Formats
interview, narrative, business case feature
Tone
candid, personal
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
90 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 161 Apple ratings (band 5,000 to 25,000) for a show of 366 episodes, with the high Apple rating average and Podcast Index popularity 9 supporting the upper part of the band; the show is also distributed on YouTube and Netflix, which the audio downloads may not capture.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the guest's personal story behind their careerHow did the guest overcome early hardshipsWhat business or career lessons does the guest share
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
15%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates25%
Saudi Arabia20%
Egypt15%
Jordan10%
LanguagesArabic 60%English 40%

Commercial

10%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Produced adpre-recorded ad inserted
Brands seen
ADNOC DistributionPalm Hills Developments
Categories promoted
energy, real estate
Affiliate links
No

Episode titles 'Business with Palm Hills Developments' (2026-09-22) and 'Business with ADNOC Distribution' (2026-08-04) name corporate partners within the show's Business series.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed flags the show as non-explicit, but one episode title ('Se*ually Harassed at 6 Years Old') covers sexual abuse testimony, which warrants a careful placement review.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 83 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Welcome to #ABtalks, a YouTube show discovering the human behind the title by shining the spotlight on the 'raw' side of celebrities, achievers and influencers from across the world. Hosted by Anas Bukhash, one of the most successful entrepreneurs and interviewers in the Middle East region, the show is the fastest growing show of its kind and is now also available on Netflix.
#ABtalks's own show description from the podcast feed

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About #ABtalks

#ABtalks is a long-running interview show hosted by Anas Bukhash, one of the Middle East's most visible entrepreneurs and interviewers, according to the show's description. The show discovers the personal side of celebrities, achievers and influencers, and its website (abtalks.ae) lists the show as a YouTube production now also available on Netflix. It has 366 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 108 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 161 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5. Based on those ratings and the show's age, listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), mostly in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The feed shows a Business series featuring ADNOC Distribution and Palm Hills Developments, which points to produced ad integrations.

A sponsor could expect to pay about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, depending on the audience estimate. The show suits regional energy, real estate and consumer brands that want long-form placements in Arabic and English.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. #ABtalks can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about #ABtalks

How much does #ABtalks charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and episode placement.

What is #ABtalks about?

#ABtalks is an interview show hosted by Anas Bukhash that explores the personal side of celebrities, achievers and influencers. It publishes long-form episodes, with a Business series featuring corporate partners.

How do I contact #ABtalks about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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