Meet the team behind Geeksblabla! In this special episode #212, core members share their personal stories of joining the community, their motivations, and their vision for the future. Discover the history and the people that power Morocco’s leading tech podcast.

Hosted by: Hamza Makraz

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00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet the Geeksblabla Team

00:02:03 - How Did Each Member Discover Geeksblabla?

00:02:32 - The Origin Story: From Facebook DevC to Geeksblabla

00:05:03 - Daoud’s Journey: From Spectator to Core Team

00:06:56 - The Impact of Facebook Developer Circles (DevC)

00:08:41 - How Afaf and Othmane Joined the Community

00:12:24 - Meriem’s Story: From Active Member to Admin

00:14:25 - The Transition from DevC to Geeksblabla

00:19:23 - Hamza’s Path to Geeksblabla

00:21:15 - Redouane’s Story: The Designer’s Perspective

00:24:23 - What Kept You Listening to Geeksblabla?

00:25:49 - Adnane Joins the Conversation & Shares His Story

00:31:06 - Why Geeksblabla is Unique: Darija & Consistency

00:36:17 - The Value of Moroccan Role Models & Non-Technical Topics

00:42:57 - The Friendly and Familial Atmosphere of the Podcast

00:44:47 - The Impact of Geeksblabla on Team Members’ Lives

00:52:24 - Is There Money in Geeksblabla? A Talk on Transparency

00:55:28 - Misconceptions Before Joining the Team

01:09:39 - How to Join and Contribute to Geeksblabla

01:13:06 - The Great Debate: Tea or Coffee?

01:18:54 - The Team’s Favorite Geeksblabla Episodes

01:30:35 - What Motivates the Team to Keep Contributing?

01:50:00 - The Future of Geeksblabla: Vision and Hopes

01:59:33 - The Importance of Sustainability and Legacy

02:01:26 - The Darija vs. English Debate for Content

02:11:17 - The Secret of Episode #212

02:14:53 - Final Words: Geeksblabla is for the Community

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