On The Way Home

Oman FM

After spending her formative years abroad, Fatema Al Darii settled in Muscat in 2020 to start her post-graduation life. Through this collection of stories and conversations, she shares a glimpse of what made her feel like she’s On The Way Home.

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Episodes

Bonus: Eid in Nizwa Ft. Safiya Ambu-Saidi

In this bonus episode, which was originally produced as a pilot for the show, Safiya and Fatema talk about the time they spent on the second day of Eid in Nizwa. Hosted and Produced by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Edited and mixed by Abdullah Al Maawali ( @wanderingbrownguy ) Artwork by Jamila Mohammed ( @j6milart ) On the Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Originally aired on Oman FM 90.4 on 24/10/2022. Follow Oman FM for the latest updates @omanfm.om...

Jan 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 10

Fatema: The Making of “On the Way Home”

In this finale, Fatema answers questions submitted by the guests she hosted over the course of the show. Credits: Hosted and Produced by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Edited and Mixed by Abdullah Al Mawali ( @wanderingbrownguy ) Sound Engineered by Azzam Al Raisi ( @thezamman ) On the Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. First aired on Oman FM 90.4 on 8/1/2024. Follow Oman FM on Instagram for the latest updates @omanfm.om ....

Jan 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 9

Al Ghaliya: Living with Depression

From Fatema’s living room, Al-Ghaliya talks about living with depression and how she dealt with it at different stages of her life. Credits: Hosted and Produced by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Edited by Azzam Al Raisi ( @thezamman ) Mixed by Abdullah Al Mawali ( @wanderingbrownguy ) Artwork by Jamila Mohammed ( @j6milart ) On the Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Follow Oman FM for the latest updates https://www.instagram.com/omanfm.om/...

Dec 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 8

Habib: Catching Up with My First Employer

After losing contact for over a year, Fatema hosts Habib who was her first employer after graduation. They chat and catch up about some of the major updates in Habib’s life. Credits: Produced and hosted by Fatema Al Darii @fatemaseyes Edited and Mixed by Azzam Al Raisi @thezamman Artwork by Jamila Mohammed @j6milart On The Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Follow Oman FM on Instagram for the latest updates @omanfm.om...

Nov 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 7

Basma: Curly Hair Chronicles

Having met only once in person, Basma and Fatema commemorate their second meeting with a discussion about their experience with their natural/curly hair in Oman. This episode features Basma Al Abri @basma3bri Produced and hosted by Fatema Al Darii @fatemaseyes Edited and Mixed by Abdullah Al Maawali @wanderingbrownguy Artwork by Jamila Mohammed @j6milart On The Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Follow @omanfm.om on Instagram for the latest updates....

Nov 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 6

Ayman: Dance, Art, and Insomnia

In this episode, Ayman indulges Fatema’s curiosity about his experience with breakdancing, drawing, and storytelling. Credits: Produced and hosted by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Edited and Mixed by Azzam Al Raisi ( @thezamman ) Artwork by Jamila Mohammed ( @j6milart ) Follow Oman FM for the latest updates https://www.instagram.com/omanfm.om/...

Oct 30, 2023•22 min•Ep. 5

Ahmed: Literature, School, and Living with a Disability

In this episode, Ahmed openly shares and discuses with Fatema his history and experience as a person with a physical disability. Credits: Produced and hosted by Fatema Al Darii (@fatemaseyes) Sound engineered by Azzam Al Raisi (@thezamman) Edited and Mixed by Abdullah Al Mawali (@wanderingbrownguy) Artwork by Jamila Mohammed (@j6milart) Originally aired on Oman FM 90.4 on 16/10/2023. Follow Oman FM for the latest updates https://www.instagram.com/omanfm.om/...

Oct 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 4

Awatif: From Highschool in Al-Buraimi to Life on the Road

From their high-school homeroom to their current careers as adults, Fatema and Awatif reflect on where they were 9 years ago and where they are now. Credits: Written and Produced by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Edited and Mixed by Abdullah Al Maawali ( @wanderingbrownguy ) Sound engineered by Salim Al Barwani ( @theessbeesound ) Artwork by Jamila Mohammed ( @j6milart ) On The Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Follow Oman FM for the latest updates on Instagram @omanfm.om...

Oct 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 3

Sara: An Ode To New Friends, Hiking, And Superpowers

In this episode, Fatema invites the first friend she made in Muscat, Sara, to discuss superpowers, hiking, and the growing pains of academia. Credits: Written and Produced by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Edited and Mixed by Abdullah Al Mawali ( @wanderingbrownguy ) Artwork by Aya Al-Beriki ( @just_sketchy ) On The Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Follow Oman FM for the latest updates on Instagram @omanfm.om...

Sep 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 2

Malak: Puns, Grief, and Growing Up Without A Father

In this debut of On the Way Home, Fatema and Malak talk about and laugh through their experience of loss. Their friendship and shared understanding helped open up a conversation they rarely have with others in their life. Credits: Written and Produced by Fatema Al Darii ( @fatemaseyes ) Sound engineered by Azzam Al Raisi ( @thezamman ) Edited and Mixed by Abdullah Al Mawali ( @wanderingbrownguy ) Artwork by Aya Al-Beriki ( @just_sketchy ) On The Way Home is an Oman FM original podcast. Follow Om...

Sep 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1

Fatema: Introducing On The Way Home

Fatema Al Darii, the host and producer of On The Way Home, was interviewed on Oman FM by Azzam Al Raeesi about the release of this new podcast. Follow Oman FM on social media for the latest shows and updates: @omanfm.om

Aug 30, 2023•4 min•Ep. 1

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