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.
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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