Thaathu Podcasts

About Thaathu Podcasts

Hello, I am Thaathu Waheed. Since mid-teens, I have worked as a Radio Jockey, Radio Presenter and Producer at renowned radio stations in the Maldives. Recently, I have decided to start something of my own as sound broadcasting is something I am really passionate about. Thaathu Podcasts is my first project as an independent sound broadcaster. Thaathu Podcast basically is me and my friends from different fields talking / ranting about what we are most passionate about

Publisher

Thaathu Waheed

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2021

Latest episode

5 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Feb 2026

   Tales Beyond the Sunny Side - Episode 20: A Crown & A Cross

   In this episode, I present my research on the story of Dom Manoel (Hasan IX) the king who  renounced Islam and converted to Christianity Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access. Below is a list of references consulted in the research process: Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu. Ahmed Nijah (2014). Gaumah Gadhaaruvee Meehunge Therein Nuvavana Hassan Rasgefaanu. Retrieved from: https://mikalnews.com/report/22/?page=0 (https://mikalnews.com/report/22/?page=0) Ajay Kamalakaran (2021). When Maldives was ruled by Catholic kings living all the way in Goa. Retrieved from: https://scroll.in/magazine/1007554/when-maldives-was-ruled-by-catholic-kings-living-all-the-way-in-goa (https://scroll.in/magazine/1007554/when-maldives-was-ruled-by-catholic-kings-living-all-the-way-in-goa)

2. 

   29 Jan 2026

   Tales Beyond the Sunny Side - Episode 18: The Last King

   In this episode, I present my research on the story of Sultan Muhammad Fareed Al-Awwal, the last king of the Maldives. Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access. Below is a list of references consulted in the research process: The President's Office (2025). President Al Ameer Ibrahim Nasir. Retrieved from: https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerPresident/6 (https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerPresident/6) Olivia Lang and Zaheena Rasheed (2008). Former President Nasir Dies. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20090126080901/http://www.minivannews.com/news_detail.php?id=5533 (https://web.archive.org/web/20090126080901/http://www.minivannews.com/news_detail.php?id=5533) Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology (2025). Republic Day. Retrieved from:https://mohst.gov.mv/ministry/celebrating-days/15 (https://mohst.gov.mv/ministry/celebrating-days/15) Ahmed Alaa Didi (2021). Jumhooriyathaai Raajjeyge Jumhooriyya ah Balailumeh. Retrieved from:https://adhadhu.com/article/18128 (https://adhadhu.com/article/18128) Aminath Yumna (2024). Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyage Ufehdhumaai Tharagee. Retrieved from:https://farudhun.com/article/1399 (https://farudhun.com/article/1399) Mohamed Hamdhoon (2023). Emme Fahuge Radhun: Aaraai Baareh Neiy Othee Izzathaai Sharafu. Retrieved from:https://mihaaru.com/report/120502 (https://mihaaru.com/report/120502) Mohamed Hamdhoon (2022). Boduganduvarugai Nasir Koaradi Jessevee Keeve. Retrieved from: https://mihaaru.com/report/110882 (https://mihaaru.com/report/110882)

3. 

   24 Jan 2026

   Tales Beyond the Sunny Side - Episode 18: The Northern Uprising

   In this episode, I present my research on the story behind the northern uprising. Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access. Below is a list of references consulted in the research process: mvplus(2025). Thaareekhge Therein: Uthuru Gadubadah 82 Aharu! Retrieved from: https://www.plus.mv/news/120559 (https://www.plus.mv/news/120559/) Michael O'Shea (2006). Fahuge Tareek Maldives history timeline 1900-2006. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20060221053914/http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/maldivesculture/Tareek/maldives_history_timeline_20th_century.htm (https://web.archive.org/web/20060221053914/http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/maldivesculture/Tareek/maldives_history_timeline_20th_century.htm)

Who has been a guest on Thaathu Podcasts

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• Muavviyath
• Dr Minah Faiz
• Ashfa
• Naazi
• Faathy

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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