You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:00 -- Are we really ready for this 10K marathon?

3:33 -- God forbid you try to take public transit anywhere in the city?!?!!?

11:50 -- Maybe it was a Ghost Kitchen?

14:11 -- A Muslim marriage reality show?

19:15 -- TikTok matchmaker exposes her clients?

23:45 -- We're starting a bootcamp for bachelors

31:02 -- HPN Gala Recap

43:37 -- Erikas replied to Druski!

53:20 -- The D4VD Case

1:00:29 -- Amir is VINDICATED!!

1:03:42 -- It's our Anniversary!

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:50 -- Sara the plant killer

3:11 -- Meeting a real life hater

6:24 -- Sara's little work accident

12:57 -- Office pranks

17:48 -- We lost another one to Amir's thighs

20:49 -- AI Songs and how it will ruin the world

30:25 -- Preparing for the 10k Run

35:56 -- You, Me & Tuscany review

40:14 -- Halal pho suggestions

42:10 -- Conservative women be like

49:18 -- They gave an abuser a show?!?

54:34 -- America's mistakes are good for us?

1:01:46 -- It took a Muslim to change American Politics

1:10:39 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

WE FINALLY HIT 200 EPISODES (ish lol)!! And we fiiiiinally got our cousin Walid on our as the moderator for yet another Q&A...yall did NOT hold back this time 😅

VOTE IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW ⬇️: AMIR'S ROOM OR WALID'S ROOM?

To all of the cousins who have been here since day 1, pre-camera days, we love you, we appreciate you, thank you for sticking by us and allowing us to join you at home, at work, on your drives, during your workouts. We hope that you'll continue to join us weekly (ish lol) and watch the family grow ❤️

To all of the newer cousins, welcome!! We're happy to have you here! We hope you enjoy our dynamic and genuinely feel like you're just chatting with your cousins 😊

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:51 -- Who is Walid?

6:36 -- The downsides to notoriety

8:19 -- Commuting with flights?

13:02 -- Working with AMP & Agent00

13:41 -- Experiencing the REAL Ethiopia

21:17 -- Working for Duke Dennis

24:01 -- Can you form routine around chaos?

25:23 -- Best experience traveling the world

33:06 -- Q&A where we don't answer the questions

34:11 -- Visiting Masjids around the world

37:10 -- Who shouldn't be listening?

38:49 -- Are you progressing in life?

41:03 -- Irrational fears

44:00 -- Sara's thoughts on dating apps

50:19 -- Does aging scare you?

52:01 -- Goals for your 30s

54:40 -- What would you change in your life?

56:33 -- Favourite Harari dish

57:33 -- Would Walid ever do Reality TV?

58:22 -- Did your efforts amount to something?

59:43 -- Agent00 and Duke meet 'n greet?!?

1:01:10 -- Are we rich?

1:01:41 -- Kids names

1:05:57 -- Have you turned down a guest?

1:06:16 -- Have we not liked a guest?

1:06:38 -- Sara's hijab list

1:07:02 -- Ultrahuman ring review

1:08:08 -- What does this podcast mean to us?

1:09:12 -- Amir's poor communication skills

1:11:05 -- Exposing each other blind

1:12:29 -- Marrying outside of the culture

1:16:34 -- Work vs Life

1:20:30 -- Would you marry another influencer?

1:21:19 -- What's next for Walid?

1:22:51 -- Retiring the night owl

1:25:50 -- Why do Women have to move when married?

1:31:10 -- Outro

We're back with another special (returning) guest this week, founder of the Harari Professionals Network (HPN) - Rania! In this week's episode, she gave us a rundown of what to expect during the upcoming 3-day networking event! We tried to get as many details from her as possible and she definitely shared quite a bit.

Tickets are still available, so grab them while you can here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hpn-presents-harari-visionaries-2026-tickets-1983188982633?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

To get the latest updates about HPN and future events, make sure to follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hpnworldwide/

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:47 -- HPN IS BACK

8:15 -- Created a new LinkedIn Platform

14:59 -- The Mix and Mingle

17:38 -- Who are the Guests?

23:05 -- Challenging imposter syndrome

31:24 -- The future of HPN

38:53 -- Who's helping pay for all this?

42:47 -- HPN Scholarships & Awards

45:54 -- BRING BACK THE HARARI KIDS SOCCER LEAGUES

Belated Eid Mubarak to you all! May Allah accept our good deeds during the holy month of Ramadan and allow us all to see another one next year - Aameen!

This week we gave a recap of our Eid festivities - shoutout to our very own Sara for holding it down! Amir is on the hunt for some Halal bone broth...and no, he does not want to make it at home lol, anyone know where to find one? After we recapped our Eid weekend, we talked about the upcoming HPN weekend event, including the gala night with several esteemed panelists and guests, and of course the MIXER! Amir and Sara discussed what the bare minimum for both men and women are, especially if you are looking for a potential spouse and shared some tips on how to approach someone during these types of events because we all know it can get a little awkward.

And lastly...we don't want to limit networking/mixer opportunities to just our Hararis so if you'd be interested in a Cousin Connection Mixer...drop a comment/DM and let us know! We might be brewing something in the near future!

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:00 -- How was YOUR Eid?

4:06 -- Y'all got some bone broth?

20:44 -- Netflix games to the rescue

23:36 -- Ibadah > Gym

30:12 -- What is the bare minimum?

47:20 -- Why do we let them get away with this?

50:21 -- How do you prepare for meeting that special someone?

54:16 -- How do you break the ice when networking?

57:14 -- Should we go another CCP Live???

58:06 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

Eid Mubarak to our wonderful cousins!! In this week's episode, Amir has been sleep-deprived because his cats have decided he doesn’t deserve rest, Sara spiraled into conspiracy territory again...curious to know if you guys have been keeping up with any of the ones we mentioned? We casually touch on global politics (as always lol), and somehow end up having one of our realest conversations about Ramadan, family, and what life might look like with kids.

Also… we might be hiring an AI assistant?? Not fully sure what’s going on there either.

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:38 -- The cats won't LET US SLEEP

4:56 -- Sara's in her conspiracy bag

7:58 -- USA is losing friends

16:00 -- My mom HATES our cats

19:48 -- I'm hiring an AI Assistant

29:12 -- Ramadan reflections

41:35 -- How will Ramadan change with kids?

46:28 -- Building a village

52:26 -- Episode 200 plans...(Spoiler: there ain't none :'))

55:06 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

We missed a week, we know...but we're back with an extra long episode and a special guest to make up for it! This week, we had a long time viewer, Mariam come on and share her journey with falling in love with the Qur'an and you're not going to want to miss this one!

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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https://www.youtube.com/@fromjourneytoimpact

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:05 -- WELCOME MAR SHA

12:27 -- How did Mariam find out about us? 

13:33 -- The different recitations of the Quran 

16:16 -- The Challenges of First Gen Immigrants 

22:38 -- The blessings of a large family 

26:26 -- Choosing Dignity over Humiliation 

32:43 -- The REAL Iran story 

45:48 -- Building an Islamic School 

58:39 -- Helping a Muslim girl break the cycle 

1:01:55 -- A young girls words of wisdom 

1:07:15 -- His Mercy 

1:19:21 -- How Mariam's niece changed her life 

1:26:36 -- Breaking stereotypes in Islam with school projects 

1:41:26 -- How Quran competitions work 

1:48:05 -- What has Mariam learned from being a teacher?

We've just completed 1 week of Ramadan alhamdulillah! We'd love to hear how the first week has gone for all of you...let us know in the comments section below! This week, we talked about feeling unmotivated during Ramadan and how to get out of that 'funk' and maximize your time while you still can - can any of you relate? 

Next, we spoke about the Ramadan content that usually pops up this time of year and whether we think the big social media sites have started to subtly suppress it and distract us with other things like MONKEYS...speaking of, I know yall have heard about poor little Punch in the Japanese zoo that has stole the heart of millions around the world lol. 

Suhoorfest is back and as usual, people are still denouncing it, however this year we have a new perspective from a newer Muslim who shared that she was looking forward to this festival because it gave her an opportunity to be around other Muslims and have easy access to Halal food...maybe we should be a little less judgey and a liiiittle more inviting of our newer Muslim brothers and sisters, just a suggestion!

Lastly...we're doing a 10K in a few months...wish us luck lol, we're definitely going to need it! 

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

3:12 -- Our first few days of Ramadan

8:52 -- Missing the "Ramadan Food"

11:27 -- Missing Suhoor

13:22 -- Feeling unmotivated this Ramadan

22:10 -- Is Muslim content being suppressed?

23:39 -- Punch the monkey

33:16 -- Suhoor Fest in 2026?

47:02 -- WE'RE DOING A 10K MARATHON

49:51 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

This week on the Cousin Connection Podcast, we got news that HPN is back! Details to the upcoming event is listed a little further down so keep scrolling 😜

The Eglinton line is FINALLY done...only took 15 YEARS, but hey, at least it's finally done and functioning lol. Major changes to how OSAP is administering grants are coming as soon as this fall and it's going to severely impact all students and their growing debt...

We also get into why young people NEED to start paying attention to politics (yes, even if you think it doesn’t affect you 👀), and we ask the big question...could CANZUK actually happen or is it just another political fantasy?

Lastly, we talked about leveling up financially in 2026, what being “financially responsible” really means in this economy, and why travel might be more important to your growth than you think.

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:17 -- HPN IS BACK!

5:00 -- It took 15 YEARS for one line!

12:18 -- OSAP HAS BEEN DESTROYED

17:39 -- Young people NEED to follow politics

22:00 -- Can CANZUK really happen?!?

25:42 -- We being financially responsible in 2026

32:21 -- The importance of travel

WE'RE SORRY OUR AUDIO IS TRASH THIS WEEK! Somehow, our audio file got messed up and we didn't want to leave you guys without an episode soo hopefully you still enjoy this one. Weird coincidence that the one time we dive into certain conspiracy theories...this happens lol. ANYWAYS, it's a week before Ramadan, we wanted to talk about most of the big things that have been circulating online...crazy things are happening in the world, may Allah protect us.

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:39 -- Parking Wars

18:59 -- Crooked cops exposed...who woulda thought :/

31:25 -- Is it time to leave TikTok?

41:06 -- Sara's CRAZY AI timeline

47:33 -- Talking about the files

1:07:21 -- Tr*mps a R@*ist...who woulda known...

1:14:19 -- Ramadan is almost here

In the final part of our Umrah experience, we talk about all things Madinah, the resting place of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. We also shared some tips on how to get into the Rawdah because ma sha Allah, as time goes by, Madinah is only getting busier and busier and you may face some difficulties in getting an appointment.

We also discussed our time in Jeddah, the flight home (someone had a boujie experience lol), and what it's been like being back in our routines. We hope our 3 part series has either inspired you to plan your umrah and Madinah ziyara trip orrrr has made you feel nostalgic of your own past trip. Either way, we ask that Allah allows us all to return to perform Umrah, visit our Habib and perform Hajj every year! AMEEN!

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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Check out Warsame's IG page to connect with him:

https://www.instagram.com/aboomvsa/

Follow Warsame's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Musa.in.Medina

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:15 -- Amir's time in Madinah

8:08 -- The story of Salman Al-Farsi

11:43 -- Visiting Dar Al-Madina Museum

16:22 -- Visiting the Rawdah & Tips

22:32 -- Visiting the Rawdah as a woman

29:18 -- How to get free breakfast in Madina

33:30 -- Leaving Madina

34:46 -- Al Baik Review

36:48 -- "Exploring" Jeddah

40:30 -- Zam Zam water at the airport

41:30 -- Sara's business class experience

49:07 -- Tangent: Sara got recognized

57:28 -- Babies on a plane!

1:05:02 -- Landing in a SNOW STORM!!!

1:11:08 -- We missed our cats :'(

1:12:28 -- Post Ummrah Barakah??

1:18:52 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

This week, we talked about Sara's experience going to do Umrah for a second time and how the experience compares to her first time. We shared a few tips in this episode but if you guys want a more detailed video on all the tips we have from our trips, let us know and we'll film one for you! We also spoke about our trips to Madinah and wrapped up the episode with our final thoughts.

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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Follow us on:

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Check out Warsame's IG page to connect with him:

https://www.instagram.com/aboomvsa/

Follow Warsame's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Musa.in.Medina

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:52 -- Sara's 2nd Umrah trip

6:02 -- Tangent: Sara was almost cooked??

27:52 -- Getting recognized at Umrah, again!

30:12 -- Seeing the Ka'bah

31:52 -- Doing the Tawaf

40:02 -- A little history on the Sa'i

48:46 -- Bobbing & weaving through perfume stalls

51:52 -- Leaving for Madinah

1:01:24 -- The struggles of getting a Rawdah appointment

1:05:26 -- Leaving Madinah…too early

1:09:17 -- Meeting the famous Warsame

1:12:37 -- Small perks of a Muslim country

1:16:12 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

Maaaannnnn we missed you guys! After a month long hiatus, we're back with a really long episode with a recap of where we've been and what we've been up to! When do we ever travel and NOT have a story? We hope you enjoy part 1 of our travel stories, let us know if you want to hear a part 2!!

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:31 -- Ethiopia Trip Recap

6:40 -- Ethiopia's Airport Security is CONFUSING

14:16 -- The main reason we came to Ethiopia

15:46 -- Ethiopias revitalization project

21:53 -- Sara had to escape a cemetery?!?

26:53 -- The srt of small talk

31:35 -- Highlights of Ethiopia

39:32 -- Sara got pranked by a TikToker?

45:16 -- Amir's trip to do Umrah

46:16 -- The airport NIGHTMARE

1:04:46 -- Amir's first Umrah

1:06:46 -- Seeing the Ka'ba for the first time

1:08:45 -- Man purses make sense now

1:19:46 -- Amir's second Umrah was better?

1:24:32 -- A surprise hike to Cave Hira

1:33:19 -- Umrah Tips

This week we had Marlon and Duke from the Extra Gravy Show Podcast! We were so excited to have them on and we had some gooood conversations!

From Black sitcom nostalgia to whether Toronto is really ready for its own Breakfast Club moment, we talk growth, respect, generational gaps, and what it means to build something meaningful in Canadian media. If you care about culture, ownership, and where the next wave is coming from, this one’s for you.

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:44 -- Collaboration and Black Sitcoms

4:41 -- Bring back commercials?

7:35 -- The behind the scenes

14:03 -- Is Extra Gravy Canada's Joe Budden Pod?

16:16 -- Is Toronto ready for a Breakfast Club competitor?

22:55 -- Who's moving to the Middle of Canada?

24:11 -- Filling the gap on and offline

26:16 -- Have we lost our respect?

33:06 -- Bridging the gap between OGs and Yutes

37:53 -- The ceiling of growth in Canada

41:14 -- Are POC getting more opportunities now?

45:27 -- How Marlon chose Duke as a co-host

56:47 -- Can Africans and Jamaicans unite?

1:07:46 -- Is the UK culture the blueprint?

This week we’re joined by our good friends from Coffee Break Podcast, and trust us…this episode goes everywhere. We talk day-one podcast struggles, what it’s like building a platform from scratch, awkward run-ins with listeners, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos that never makes it on camera.

We also get into how they chose their name, what their families really think about the pod, and the art of learning to filter yourself (or at least trying to). Plus: editing glow-ups, future plans for both our platforms, travel stories, and yes…unfortunately sad pet stories😭

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive — and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir & Sara

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and every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:14 -- WELCOME COFFEE BREAK POD

2:31 -- Amir STILL doesn't know how to spell

6:48 -- How did Coffee Break Pod start?

16:30 -- How did you record your first pod?

21:44 -- Why "Coffee Break Podcast"?

24:44 -- Family’s reaction to the pod?

27:34 -- Learning to filter your yourself

37:34 — Random listener interactions

40:54 -- Why are we so awkward?!

52:34 — Evolving as an editor

58:04 — The future of our platforms

1:01:16 — Travel stories

1:13:21 — Sad pet stories

We have an incredible episode for you this week with a very special guest, Cornell Jones! 🙌🏽 This one is inspiring, emotional, and powerful from start to finish. Cornell shares how he first discovered Cousin Connection, how he learned about Islam, and the beautiful (and sometimes challenging) journey that led him to revert.

We dive into everything from introducing Islam to your kids, to the responsibility that comes with being a Muslim creator, to the hesitations and misconceptions he had before converting. Cornell opens up about what reverting felt like, how Umrah changed his life forever, and what it was like telling his family he’s Muslim.

There are so many gems in this conversation; giving dawah to non-Muslim family, getting married after two months (yes...TWO!), and the exciting projects he’s working on including a book and clothing brand. We even talk about how the hijab inspired him in ways he never expected.

Grab your snacks, go for a drive, start your chores...whatever your Thursday ritual is, and tune in for a deep, heartfelt, and uplifting episode with the cousins.

Thank you all for the love, support, and beautiful messages every week.

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:40 -- How did Cornell Jones discover Cousin Connection

3:44 -- How Cornell heard about Islam

13:56 -- Introducing Islam to your kids

18:33 -- The responsibility of being a Muslim creator

21:13 -- The journey to Islam

30:39 -- What made you hesitate to convert

31:58 -- Did you think Muslims were perfect?

39:01 -- The feeling of reverting to Islam

46:53 -- How Umrah changed his life

54:32 -- Telling your family that you are a Muslim

1:08:04 -- Giving dawah to non-Muslim family

1:15:31 -- Getting married after 2 months

1:33:37 -- Writing a book and developing a clothing brand

1:36:30 -- How the Hijab inspired Cornell

1:39:10 -- FINAL THOUGHTS

This week is a special one because we have the one and only Aysha Harun joining us on the pod!! 🎉 From celebrating Sara’s birthday, to the now-infamous Eggstatic fiasco, to the most competitive game night we’ve ever had — this episode had us crying laughing from start to finish 😂.

We also get into how to properly pronounce R.I.S. vs RIS (don’t ask… we’re still confused lol), whether we might actually be dyslexic, Vine making a comeback (??), and the question everyone keeps asking… when is Aysha coming back to YouTube?!

And of course, we end off with some deeper moments — learning how to live in the moment, realizing we’re officially in our 30s now (send help), and hearing about Zohran’s New York antics firsthand 😭. Plus, we answer a bunch of your questions at the end!

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive — and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir, Sara & Aysha

Follow us on Instagram:

AYSHA - ⁨@AyshaHarun⁩  

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AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAI

SARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6Z

Follow us on:

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and every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:36 -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA

4:56 -- The Eggstatic Fiasco

8:56 -- Best Game night Ever???

15:08 -- R.I.S. vs RIS

16:02 -- We might be dyslexic

23:23 -- Vine is now De-Vine?

33:01 -- When is Aysha coming back to YouTube?!?!

39:03 -- Learning when to live in the moment

42:41 -- We're all in our 30s now

47:56 -- Seeing Zohran's NY First hand

57:18 -- ANSWERING QUESTIONS

We’re back with a brand new episode, a little shorter than usual (just like Sara lol) but we hope you still enjoy the listen! This week we covered the devastating situation happening in Sudan and how the UAE has played a huge role in supporting the RSF, we also talk about holding brands accountable and why boycotting can actually work. In more positive news, NYC has a new, Muslim Mayor - Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election! Next we spoke about the Earth to Khadijah Hijab controversy and ended off the episode with a hypothetical would you rather question, brought to you by yours truly - Amir!

**PS: We want to make sure that we are providing a reputable link for everyone to be able to donate to for Sudan - if any of you are listening and know of a solid source, please DM us on our CCP account or DM Sara's personal page and we'll update our description with the link :)

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:19 -- The Latest Update from Sudan

6:04 -- STOP SUPPORTING THE UAE

7:04 -- STOP SUPPORTING THE KARDASHIANS

8:49 -- ZOHRAN MAMDANI WINS!!!

19:34 -- The EarthtoKhadijah Hijab controversy

30:16 -- Would you leave your 2nd Husband for the 1st?

42:53 -- SHOUT OUTS

We’re back with a brand new episode and this week we have Sabry Shafi...he does a lot so I don't want to box him into one specific category and say he's only known for the Halfway There Podcast...but take a listen to the episode and we hope you can feel inspired by Sabry's story of discipline, his willingness to try just about anything and forward mindset. 

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Follow Sabry: 

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@halfwaythereexperience/featured

IG: https://www.instagram.com/halfwaythereexperience/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabryshafi/

Follow us on Instagram:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:36 -- Being the younger sibling is the best!

6:02 -- How Amir may have inspired Sabry

8:55 -- Getting into bodybuilding

19:56 -- Dehydrating your body...ON PURPOSE

25:06 -- Typical male skincare routines

26:21 -- Evolving as a content creator

29:24 -- The dark side of the bodybuilding world

42:02 -- SHOUT OUT HALFNOTE 416

44:43 -- Starting the Halfway There Podcast

54:12 -- Getting into acting

In the last few weeks, the guys at Loose Merto Podcast flew all the way to Toronto to host an Open Mic Night in support of Gaza, Congo and Sudan and we were so moved by the talent! Sara went on a blind date...she's spilling the TEA! Amir talks about being an introvert again and Sara shared a hilarious story of him displaying his introverted tendencies. Next, Amir and Sara spoke about the on going discourse between Dawah Bros and Hijabi influencers online, who's really in the wrong here? On the topic of Hijab, Amir discusses Iran's removal of mandatory Hijab and what that means for the women there. And of course, the Minnesota Scream Club controversy was discussed, did they go too far? They also spoke about a DoorDash delivery person who claimed to be harassed but was then let go by the company? And lastly, the Ceasefire that should bring happiness, relief and joy to all of us but has left us feeling skeptical...

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:37 -- LOOSE METRO LIVE EVENT RECAP

6:36 -- SARA WENT ON A BLIND DATE?!?!

12:04 -- No new friends?

14:44 -- Reliving past cringe trauma

22:00 -- Dawah Bros vs Hijabis

33:48 -- Making Hijabs Mandatory

43:15 -- The Minnisotta Scream Club

52:06 -- Door Dasher harassed then fired??

57:11 -- THE CEASEFIRE

1:02:46 -- AI videos are getting CRAZYYYY

We've got 2 very special guests this week - Sammy and Yonas! They both flew to Toronto for their show last weekend and we were fortunate enough to sit down with them and have a really good conversation about their start in comedy, their shift from skits to stand-up, how faith has played a role in their lives and so much more! You're not going to want to miss this episode!

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:26 -- How did your journey start?

11:51 -- Do you prefer stand-up or skits?

18:24 -- How do you keep your content fresh?

24:09 -- Did the algorithm change what you put out?

29:01 -- How did Lost Lyrics find Islam?

35:09 -- Moving from a Muslim country to the West

40:15 -- Quitting comedy for Islam

42:25 -- Starting a podcast

52:11 -- What does success mean to you?

1:12:50 -- What was your family's reaction when you started?

1:24:07 -- What does your family think of the content?

1:26:46 -- Would you have gone to the Riyadh Comedy Festival?

We’re back with a brand new episode and a lot to talk about!

This week, we recap our latest adventures including filming with the guys over at Coffee Break Podcast (make sure to check out their channel when our episode drops 👀).

We also went to see Once Upon a Time in Makkah, a stunning theatrical take on the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and of course, we had some thoughts.

You asked, so we had to dive into the Vela controversy...we're breaking down what happened, why it matters, and why being informed and respectful shouldn't be optional in 2025.

We also touched on the viral “Rapture” panic that had people selling their stuff...only for it to be a false alarm. 😬

Plus:

Palestine finally being recognized as a state by more countries - could this shift the global political landscape?

Oracle buying TikTok: What does this mean for the app's future, censorship, and the algorithm?

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:09 -- CHECK OUT OUR EP WITH COFFEE BREAK POD

4:03 -- Once upon a time in Makkah

10:16 -- Stumbling into a vegan festival

12:53 -- New Aura Cafe review

16:59 -- The Vela controversy

31:03 -- Soooo...where was this Rapture?

42:47 -- Oracle buys TikTok

49:03 -- What will change once Palestine is recognized?

We’re back with another brand new episode! Amir finally made it to Ridgeway Plaza (after hyping it up for weeks lol), we talk about the WILD prices there and whether it was even worth it. On top of that, we dive into some pretty controversial current events – from Charlie Kirk updates, to the whole Jimmy situation and what it means for free speech, to an artist making headlines for the WORST reason imaginable.

Of course, we also had some of y’all’s hilarious comments to react to 👀😂.

Make sure to grab a snack/drink, start your chores or go for a very long drive lol and put the volume allll the way up, we hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:33 -- FINALLY GOING TO RIDGEWAY

12:25 -- Getting spotted in random places

18:08 -- THE RIDGEWAY PRICE INFLATION IS CRAZZYYY

22:56 -- Final review and needed improvements

25:29 -- Updates on Charlie Kirk

30:17 -- Jimmy is gone and so is free speech?

38:07 -- Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

43:45 -- Did this artist unalive his underage GF?

54:38 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

We're back with another brand new episode! This week's episode is kiiiinda politics heavy soo take a listen to catch up with what's been going on in the world!

Make sure to grab a snack/drink, start your chores or go for a very long drive lol and put the volume allll the way up, we hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

7:00 -- Charlie Kirk is gone...

22:19 -- Will laws on pewpews be changed?

30:40 -- Is tragedy being used for politics?

37:46 -- Are the UK Muslims more united than Canadian Muslims?

41:51 -- Is Ethiopia ready for the new Age?

49:54 -- Nepal and the Gen Z revolution

56:20 -- He's getting 1 BILLION DOLLARS?!?!

1:01:15 -- What would you do with a billion dollars?

1:07:23 -- A wild listener encounter

We're back with another brand new episode! In this week's episode, Amir tells us about his random pains he's been experiencing as a 30+ year old lol, how the first week with his 2 new fur babies went and we also talk about the Love Island reunion (Amir's secretly a fan, he just won't admit it).

Make sure to grab a snack/drink, start your chores or go for a very long drive lol and put the volume allll the way up, we hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:10 -- I almost couldn't walk

14:39 -- First week re-cap with cats!

19:53 -- Our cats will eat ANYTHING

29:29 -- How Amir dealt with the allergies

36:50 -- She used to eat her hair?!?

39:04 -- Cats are always messing with you

43:24 -- Are they making bad movies on purpose?

55:45 -- Is Amir done with Marvel?

57:62 -- The Love Island Reunion

58:40 -- Love Bombing vs Gaslighting

1:14:08 -- Are you responsible for your fans' actions?

1:20:25 -- Can producers interfere when money is involved?

So Amir's officially a dad............to 2 beautiful cats! Lol if it wasn't obvious, we spent about 20-30 minutes talking about cats, we love'em! We also covered some of the left over questions from our Q&A a few weeks ago!

Make sure to grab a snack/drink, start your chores or go for a very long drive lol and put the volume allll the way up, we hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

4:12 -- We're getting cats!

7:52 -- Biggest fears with getting cats

8:40 -- Dealing with my cat allergy

17:07 -- Amir used to HATE cats?!?

20:14 -- Cats are expensive

21:28 -- Is our lives going to change forever?

30:44 -- The orange man is TAKING OVERRR

35:22 -- We need more ZOHRANS!!

37:38 -- AIPAC's tactics exposed by WHO?!?

41:14 -- They're trying to rig it all

47:13 -- Love Island reunion expectations

54:12 -- Is everyone being fake?

59:08 -- Ozempic is being sued?

1:10:48 -- Managing finances w/ your partner

1:11:55 -- When is the right time for a baby?

1:13:34 -- Are we going to Australia...again??

1:15:26 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

I think we've outdone ourselves with a 2 HOUR LONG EPISODE!! This week, we got a very special guest - Sara's brother Sabri! We've referenced him A LOT in past episodes and he was actually one of our very first guests in the earlier episodes (pre-video days lol). We had to bring him on for his very own episode and we shared all the funny childhood stories, some life and career advice and our usual banter. We feel like there was still so much to be covered so if you want us to run it back and bring him on for a future episode to cover more life/career advice or any other topic, let us know...he might be asking us for some form of payment though 👀

This one's a long one so grab a snack/drink, start your chores or go for a very long drive lol and put the volume allll the way up, we hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:26 — Clearing up Childhood Myths & Trauma

5:19 — The Chicken Foot Terror

8:30 — The famous Milk Cocktail

11:56 — Sabri could get out of anything

15:35 — School Yard throwdowns

29:05 — Dealing with your kids first fight

32:06 — When do kids become conscious?

34:25 — Sara's mom is to blame for my addiction?

37:07 — Sports were never Amir's forte

39:59 — What is it like being Sara's Brother?

43:50 — Being first to go to School Abroad

1:01:35 — Why Co-op is important!

1:05:17 — Why Accounting?

1:14:19 — When did you feel like you made it?

1:17:36 — The pressure of being the oldest Brother

1:21:15 — The benefits of saving

1:28:48 — So you want to budget??

1:42:40 — The Cannibal Hamster

1:53:00 — The Missing Cat

We're back with a brand new episode and you guys really came in HOT with your questions! We know yall value our transparency and honesty sooo we hope you enjoy watching us (mainly Sara) in the hot seat! Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

7:08 -- When's the next live show?

8:31 -- Where's the collab with Huddletalk?

9:43 -- Moving to Canada starter pack

11:48 -- So you want to start a podcast?

15:37 -- Dealing with a mid-career crisis

25:41 -- Can a toxic family ruin your marriage?

30:29 -- Favourite destinations

36:19 -- What's our next destination?

39:51 -- Will we EVER be consistent?

40:27 -- Beard vs No Beard

42:56 -- Does Sara's man have to have to be rich?

44:34 -- PSA: VERIFY YOUR PARTNERS FINANCES BEFORE MARRIAGE

49:32 -- What happened with Sara's engagement?

55:41 -- Why did Sara end her engagement?

1:05:21 -- Our dream podcast guest

1:08:49 -- Does our family know what we do?

1:09:43 -- Sara's hijab journey

1:10:41 -- Non-negotiables for marriage

1:12:31 -- Sara's ideal man

This week, we decided to do something fun and watch the first ever episode of Hijabi Talks on  @AyshaHarun 's channel...filmed 8 years ago!!! Lol you're getting our live reactions to our candid, unfiltered thoughts back then and whether we still think the same today. We hope you enjoy this episode!

If you'd like to watch the OG Hijabi Talks episode, click here: https://youtu.be/QmWD0mTpaMM?si=GaVILLel1ikg4efW

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:48 -- BBQ SEASON IS HERE

3:23 -- Island hopping

6:15 -- Realizing our cousins aren't kids anymore

7:07 -- We forgot it was Caribana weekend

7:54 -- We waited 2 hours for a SLICE of pizza!

10:37 -- THEY GOT ME!!

11:08 -- Reacting to 2017 Hijabi Talks

13:08 -- Marrying outside the culture

28:08 -- Is there a perfect age gap?

44:45 -- Men mature slower??

50:50 -- Is marriage the epitome of success?

56:55 -- Meeting people online THEN vs NOW

1:05:15 -- Pressures to marry the wrong person

1:17:48 -- Looks vs. personality

I'm not going to lie...given the recent news re: the LITERAL f@mine in P@l3st!n3...I almost feel silly uploading this episode, it feels very out of touch but you guys know that we will always use our platform to speak up and out for injustice. Our hearts are broken for the oppressed and the ones that have been suffering. We ask God to relieve them from their suffering and pain and give justice to those who deserve it.

We recorded this last week and so while it may feel out of touch, we hope that maybe it'll serve as a temporary mental break (we acknowledge the privilege we all have in this suggestion alone). But we strongly encourage you all to continue to make du'ah for those that are suffering and continue to use your voice, no matter if 1 person or 1000 people are listening.

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:42 -- Does spelling matter anymore?

2:05 -- Romeo & Juliet in the park

5:39 -- Why don't we explore our own city?

15:02 -- Black Fatigue

18:52 -- Why is everyone so divided?

21:12 -- Wonderland is not how I remember it

39:51 -- We tricked Sara to face her fears

46:19 -- Sara got caught by cops

56:35 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

We heard that yall love the 1hr+ long episodes so we came to deliver (plus we're both yappers so are we really surprised here?) We recapped our weeks - Sara's becoming a Mississauga girly and Amir & Hanan have embraced the newlywed life by becoming gamers together. We also discussed the new Superman movie and the alleged hidden themes relating to today's political climate. Later, we talked about the TEA APP -- unfortunately for us Canadians, we don't have access to it, but you know who does? Hanan! Lol sooo we found our little hack to go through the app and read all the tea! Somali Week was successful and came with the same problems that most African/ethnic groups experience - you're not alone guys, we know the struggle! See you in #Mogadishu2026?

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:07 -- Visiting the infamous Ridgeway plaza

12:45 -- When D Spot was Dee Spot

16:37 -- Bumping into y'all in the wild

21:22 -- We Might be Addicted to games again

24:30 -- THE NEW SUPERMAN IS PRO-FALASTEEN?

34:41 -- ANOTHER Miss for Marvel?

36:48 -- Why does the second watch hit harder?

38:41 -- Tyler Perry's Straw WILL make you cry

42:38 -- The infamous Tea App

48:59 -- #SOMALIWEEK2025

54:48 -- YouTube is fighting AI?

1:01:20 -- More MAGA FAFO

1:10:34 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

Consistency is KEY! AKA...we uploaded back to back without any hiccups, yay!!!

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:41 -- Recovering from the wedding

9:51 -- #MOGADISHU2026

13:25 -- Are we FINALLY getting a cat??

14:52 -- Does life stop with kids?

20:36 -- Wedding budgets are MEANT to be broken

23:29 -- Budgeting and Bargains

26:09 -- She got the manager FIRED?!?

30:39 -- Will the Summer bankrupt us?

34:41 -- No one is safe from Love Island

49:54 -- Can Zohran be our Mayor too??

58:59 -- So WW3 is not happening???

1:02:59 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

LISTEN BEFORE YOU YELL AT US FOR DISAPPEARING...I will say, this wasn't my fault (Sara). We plan but Allah is the best of all planners (iykyk). We planned to post one more episode before Amir & Hanan's wedding weekend but Hanan's uncle Haidar passed away, may Allah have mercy on his soul - please don't forget him and the family in your du'ahs!

That being said, this is obviously a huge recap episode - Sara ran the 5K race that she's been talking about, Amir & Hanan's royal Harari wedding took place in Dallas and we enjoyed every minute of it. Of course we missed our CCP fam, so we're glad to be back!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Shoutout to the team at Everything Brand for our sick outfits in this episode. They kindly gave us a discount code for yall to use on your next order -- make sure yall go support them and get something nice!

Promo code: EVERYTHINGCCP for 20% off!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:16 -- WHERE HAVE WEE BEEN?

5:16 -- SHOUT OUT EVERYTHING BRAND CODE: EVERYTHINGCCP

7:26 -- Sara completed a 5K race

23:10 -- What's an Aruz Mawalal?

25:04 -- We booked out the WHOLE restaurant

31:35 -- Practice makes perfect!

32:16 -- What happened to the wedding ring?!?

36:56 -- The Wedding begins!

49:16 -- We took over Crescent Cafe (Harari owned)

52:30 -- What is a Gufta Mawgad?

58:10 -- Staying in the location of our dreams

1:05:46 -- The Positives/Negatives of the Bahamas

Another Thursday, another brand new episode (a little late...sorry!!).

In this week’s podcast, we dive headfirst into the chaos of adulting, AI, and everything in between. From questioning whether we’re really living or just surviving, to why birthdays somehow feel more stressful than tax season — it's a rollercoaster of laughs, hot takes, and real talk.

And as always, we closed things off with some COMMENT COMMENTARY — y’all always come through in the comments and we love you for it ❤️

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:18 -- Are we JUST surviving?

5:08 -- Taxes are hard

8:12 -- Birthdays are Harder

14:06 -- Our parents tried their best

25:00 -- Should Relationship advice be in the curriculum?

34:08 -- The weather was BUGGIN this week :'(

38:17 -- Is AI Video the beginning of the end?

51:01 -- Did they do this to distract from the G-side?

56:48 -- Even the Aussies aren't safe from the TSA

1:00:21 -- LEAVE HIJABIS ALONE!!

1:10:00 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

We’re back with another episode full of unexpected stories, deep convos, and of course — a healthy dose of chaos 😅

We kicked things off with a wild raccoon story involving Sara’s mom (yes, seriously 🦝), followed by some updates on her 5K training journey 🏃🏽‍♀️. Then things took a turn… and somehow we ended up talking about snails and ants again — don’t ask how, just ride with us 🐌🐜

We also reflected on surviving this never-ending winter (even though it’s basically summer now 🤧), and got a little introspective talking about when we first thought we’d have kids — and how that timeline definitely shifted.

Later in the episode, we touched on what it means to mourn the future we once imagined, and explored what’s currently unfolding across Africa — is a revolution brewing? 🌍

And as always, we closed things off with some COMMENT COMMENTARY — y’all always come through in the comments and we love you for it ❤️

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

WE LOVE YALL! 

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:07 -- My mom got attacked by a raccoon

3:43 -- Sara's 5K Updates

6:18 -- Lost track.. we're back to snails

8:00 -- Messing with Ants

13:30 -- We thought Winter would never end!

16:34 -- When did you anticipate having kids?

30:11 -- Mourning the Future

42:55 -- Is Africa going through a revolution?

52:13 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

We're back with a brand new episode this week...can you say consistency???? This week we spoke about Amir's Door theory (as if we ALL don't know he has poor memory lol), Sara's progress on her training and Amir's recovery from a year long injury. Then, we got into the topic for the week...a little break from the politics talk - ADULT FRIENDSHIPS.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:10 -- The Door Theory

3:10 -- Will Sara be ready for her 5k?

5:33 -- Amir is finally back to his old self

9:33 -- Can you make new friends as an Adult?

17:25 -- Why men NEVER ask for details

26:05 -- Amir is the worst person to break news to

29:22 -- When is it time to let go of a friend?

48:46 -- Having friends in different Tax Brackets

1:04:53 -- Are you friends just because you work together?

1:14:00 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

We’re back with a nice long episode to make up for the past couple weeks 😮‍💨

First up, Sara recaps her AMAZING bachelorette weekend, and Amir might be training for a full marathon??? (Spoiler: he’s not 😂). We also get into the chaos that is GTA weather, why packing is a sport for women, and why we take mental notes at weddings now 📝

Of course, we couldn’t resist dreaming up our if-money-wasn’t-a-problem weddings, navigating the struggle of explaining cultural traditions to our non-Ethiopian friends, AND trying to make sense of Canada’s recent “election” (was it even an election if nothing changed? 🫠)

Later on, Sara’s considering full-time housewife life 👀, we talk about the Freedom Flotilla, and why it seems every person of colour you know has a side hustle 💼

It’s a mix of laughs, hot takes, and a sprinkle of chaos — just how you like it.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:42 -- Sara's bachelorette party experience

9:10 -- Will Amir pull a Terry Fox for the Marathon?

12:15 -- Be prepared for ANY weather in the GTA

13:25 -- Women make packing unnecessarily difficult?

17:15 -- Taking notes at a wedding

18:05 -- Dream wedding if money is no issue

27:10 -- Explaining cultural wedding to your non-Ethiopian friends

32:19 -- Canada had an election... and things stayed the same (sorta)

45:40 -- Sara's tryna be a SAHW (Stay at home wife)

48:08 -- The Freedom Flotilla

56:58 -- Are the forest fires a form of retribution?

1:07:58 -- Why are every black person an entrepreneur

1:19:55 -- Outro

Welcome back to another brand new episode!

Soooo we weren't going to leave yall hanging another week without an episode...we look exactly the same as last week lol don't judge!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

3:04 -- Are millennials the best managers??

4:52 -- Who's obligated to confirm the plans?

6:00 -- LEARN TO SWIM...IT WILL SAVE YOU!

12:33 -- Dolphins vs. Sharks

14:10 -- This made her start working out again

16:48 -- Running into deers and coyotes on the block

20:53 -- Amir's asking to get profiled

21:45 -- It's OVER for luxury brands

28:47 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

30:19 -- Side Track: Texas Gov. vs Muslims

38:39 -- Outro

Welcome back to another brand new episode! 

I just want to start off by saying…we split this episode in half to ensure that we don’t miss another week due to our upcoming travels 😅 — we’re trying okay!!!! Anywayssss, this week we came to the realization that CCP has more than one meaning 😶, AI is everywhere…just as we predicted lol, skip to 20:33 for an online shopping hack, tariffs are allegedly a good thing? Sara told a story about her adventure in downtown Toronto and if you’re wondering why we abruptly ended this weeks episode, go back and read the first sentence of this paragraph 😅

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!! 

If you'd like to hear us discuss a specific topic, DM us on IG or leave a comment on our video!

As always, you guys are truly like family, thank you for all of your support, your comments, your DM's, don't forget to subscribe to see more episodes/vlogs! 

WE LOVE YALL! 

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:12 -- WELCOME TO THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY

1:48 -- AI has people going crazy

11:01 -- Being consumer conscious is not that hard

20:33 -- DO THIS if you want a discount on anything

23:08 -- Are the tariffs actually an overall good thing?

31:44 -- The grocery store tier list

35:24 -- Downtown takeover by the unhoused

44:22 -- No more tariffs...sorta

50:02 -- The 5th Amendment was just trashed

Welcome back to another brand new episode!

Belated Eid Mubarak cousins!!!!! We have a jam-packed episode this week! Sara went to Hassan Phills' "This Tour is Jokes" show and it was amazing! Ma sha Allah he's killing it and we're so proud of him! Next we spoke about Salams (a Muslim marriage app) being sold to a z!0 CEO...disappointed is an understatement. With the state of the world, it's hard to remain optimistic and hopeful but this is a reminder to ourselves first and foremost - always remember to have faith in Allah. Everything happens for a reason, good or bad, we just have to do our best to continue to have faith and move forward. Also...Americans, we know your situation's a little bit of a sticky one stilllllll so we welcome you with open arms, I guess.

On that note - 200 likes on this video and Amir WILL run the 5K with Sara! Get to likin' everybody!!!!!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:12 -- EID MUBARAK

1:10 -- We're renaming the podcast?

2:00 -- It's our 4-year anniversary!!

4:06 -- Welcome to the 4 Seasons

5:48 -- The TTC Played us :'(

13:11 -- We went to a park and saw a Bison

16:46 -- Sara got a new job!!! ...sorta

20:08 -- 200 LIKES AND AMIR WILL DO A 5K WITH SARA

20:40 -- The Hassan Phills comedy show

26:01 -- Guess who got proposed to!?!

30:19 -- Salams betrayed us ALL

35:08 -- The Hands Off! Marches and Tariffs

46:58 -- Muslims are being ABDUCTED for speaking out?!?

48:43 -- People are fleeing to Canada

57:43 -- Their evil keeps getting worse

Welcome back to another brand new episode!

Lots going on in the world (as usual) and you know we do our best to talk about the major events. The U$@ is definitely going a little crazy (we're looking at you Orange Man...you did this!). If you didn't think so before, it's very clear now that it is not safe for anyone who lives in or is visiting the South of the border. But despite that...we're still talking about it and potentially risking our security lol but we trust in Allah so we'll be fine. Amir also covered the verse of the week and we spoke about being humble and having patience during tough times and understanding that the hardships and good times are all temporary; what remains is our faith in Allah. As we're now within the last 10 days, we want to remind ourselves first that we should try our best to do as many good deeds to really take advantage of the multiplied rewards during Ramadan and the chance at catching Laylatul Qadr (may Allah accept our fasts, du'ahs and prayers - Aameen!). While you're at it, don't forget to pray for the oppressed people (P@le$tine, Sudan, Yemen, Uyghurs, etc)! WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

If you'd like to hear us discuss a specific topic, DM us on IG or leave a comment on our video!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:10 -- Harari Hats

0:47 -- How we're coping with Ramadan

6:16 -- Muslims are moving to the South?

9:33 -- This company basically doomed themselves

19:11 -- Is America safe for ANY outsiders?

26:08 -- Can this podcast get us arrested?

36:12 -- VERSE OF THE WEEK: Humbleness and Patience

45:53 -- They broke the ceasefire?!?

52:30 -- Last 10 days...can we lock in??

1:02:13 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

Welcome back to another brand new episode!

Listen...we know consistency hasn't been our strong suit recently, but we're trying okay?! Anyways, we're back and playing a little bit of catch up with yall! How's your Ramadan going? We're now officially in the last 10 days, time to lock in everybody! We ask that Allah grants us all the strength and ability to perform our obligations and extra acts of worship and that He accepts our du'ahs, fasts and prayers.

This week we spoke about feeling unmotivated during Ramadan and how to navigate through those feelings, we also discussed our different iftar routines -- what does yours look like? We also touched on the fact that Ramadan is trending on social media again this year and while we have our thoughts, we're not trying to take a stab at anyone in particular, so don't even try it lol. On the bright side, Ramadan is being recognized and normalized which can be seen as a good thing so a win is a win lol...next step...making Eid an actual holiday from work/school!

We also discussed the Qur'an verse of the week -- if you've got one, please share in the comments!

And we ended off the episode by talking about Trump's tariff war and how to be a conscious consumer.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:15 -- Feet

0:36 -- We're baaaaack... again..

1:18 -- What's your iftar routine?

3:56 -- Are you missing the spirit of Ramadan?

19:56 -- Is Ramadan a Tiktok trend again?

27:21 -- The Yemeni coffee takeover

28:24 -- QURAN VERSE OF THE WEEK: Being Tested by Allah

42:25 -- Tariffs are back? Again? But not really? But sort of?

49:12 -- It's time to be a conscious consumer

Welcome back to another brand new episode!

In this episode, we kick things off with a heartfelt explanation of what happened in last week's episode before diving into Sara's traumatic week...she might have a stalker, anesthesia doesn't seem to work on her, and we reminisce about payphones and our first cell phones. Then, we get into the serious stuff: what's happening in the USA, America's plan for Gaza, and why our latest election changed…absolutely nothing. Plus, Amir tells us a bit about his first Ramadan as a married man, Sara is finally embracing AI, and what we actually plan to do this Ramadan.

If you'd like to hear us discuss a specific topic, DM us on IG or leave a comment on our video!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:43 -- We messed up

3:18 -- Normalizing thobes

8:13 -- Sara has a STALKER!?!?!

18:15 -- Getting a cavity filled with NO ANESTESIA!

27:44 -- Are you old enough to know about payphones?

30:45 -- Our first cellphone

32:25 -- INTRO

33:16 -- What's going down in the USA?

40:55 -- America's plan for Gaza

45:03 -- We had an election... and nothing changed

50:44 -- Blame it all on DEI

55:00 -- Amir's first Ramadan as a married man

1:02:47 -- Sara has fully embraced AI

1:09:33 -- What we actually plan to talk about in Ramadan

Welcome back to another brand new episode! (the last one before Ramadan!!!!) So listen, we have some explaining to do...

We recorded for about an hour and a half on Sunday only to realize that our camera wasn't actually recording so we were only able to capture the audio. That being said, Amir (our editing and creative genius) decided to repurpose the unused vlog footage from our travels last year to make the video component a liiiiittle more interesting for our viewers (listeners-- yall aren't impacted this week lol).

Anyway, we apologize for those of you that look forward to seeing us on a weekly basis. In sha Allah next week we'll come back with our regular video + audio for our Ramadan Series!!!! I hope you guys enjoyed part 2 of my travel stories in Madinah, Jeddah, Muscat and Doha - alhamdulillah that I was able to travel with my parents and come back safely to share the stories with all of you!

If you're in Madinah and wanting to book the same (or similar) tour that I did, hit up Warsame on Instagram - @aboomvsa.

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First things first—road trip snacks make no sense (seriously, why do we do this to ourselves?! 😭). Then, we finally spill on where we’ve been, including Sara’s very last-minute trip to Ummrah 🕋✨. Spoiler alert: planning around “nature’s calling” is an extreme sport. 😅

Pro tip: CHECK YOUR PASSPORT EXPIRY or you might end up in trouble like someone we know 👀. From almost missing flights (classic 🙃) to experiencing the Muslim airline struggle and getting her bags lost again (seriously, what is this bad luck?!), Sara’s journey was anything but smooth.

But nothing beats the feeling of seeing the Ka’ba for the first time 🥹, surviving the circling of the Ka’ba, and the actual struggle of finding a spot to pray in the Masjid. Oh, and did we mention touching the Ka’ba and the dangerous side of Tawaf? Because WOW.

To wrap it all up, we’re giving you top 5 tips for Ummrah so you don’t make the same mistakes. And btw… this episode almost didn’t happen. Tune in to find out why! 🎙️✨

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:16 -- Road Trip snacks make no sense

4:30 -- Where have we been?!?

5:41 -- Sara's last minute trip to Ummrah

11:27 -- Planning an Ummrah trip around "nature's calling"

13:10 -- CHECK YOUR PASSPORTS EXPIRY

16:25 -- How to not mess up your Ummrah

20:35 -- Sara almost missed her Flight!

24:24 -- The Muslim Airline experience

29:50 -- They lost her bags... AGAIN?!?

36:56 -- Seeing the Ka'ba for the first time

40:18 -- Surviving the Circling of the Ka'ba

44:32 -- The STRUGGLE of finding a spot to pray in the Masjid

50:24 -- Getting to touch the Ka'ba

57:53 -- The Dangerous side of the Tawaf

1:07:01 -- Top 5 tips for Ummrah

1:11:07 -- This episode ALMOST didn't happen

We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Also, can y’all please make dua for Sara to get married? Like… it’s time. 🙏🏽😂 Speaking of time, we discuss the shocking New Year’s attack in New Orleans and Elon Musk’s Cybertruck going boom to send a message (what even?!).

But wait, the conspiracies are wild this week: LA fires, Trudeau’s mysterious exit 🇨🇦👀, and the possibility of Canada becoming America’s 51st state?! Oh, and did we mention TikTok might actually be banned now?! 😳

This episode is packed with drama, laughs, and everything in between—grab your snacks, cousins, and let’s get into it! 🎙️✨

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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EPISODE 158 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:12 -- WE GOT SICK

4:52 -- Sara's Hospital Horror Story

29:46 -- Live Show Recap

39:48 -- New Years goals

43:14 -- Doing a 5K out of spite

46:05 -- Make Dua for Sara to get Married plz

50:22 -- The New Orleans New Year attack

55:45 -- Exploding a Cybertruck to send a message?!

58:37 -- The LA Fire conspiracies

1:05:29 -- Trudeau has left the building!

1:10:13 -- Will Canada become the 51st state??

1:13:57 -- TikTok is actually BANNED now?!?

We pulled out all the stops for this one, bringing together an amazing lineup of guests and unforgettable moments. First up, Timaj Garad takes us into the fascinating world of an artist 🎨, followed by Adel from the Loose Merto Podcast sharing his unique perspective on creativity and culture 🎙️.

Then, we’re treated to an inspiring spoken word performance that’ll give you chills 🖋️✨. Najma Suldan joins us next to explore the transformative world of therapy and how to navigate Seasonal Affective Disorder (because the winter blues are real ❄️💡).

But wait—Hassan Phills brings the laughs as he dives into the world of comedy 😂, and we wrap up with the wildest question ever: what would it be like to have Drake show up at your show? 👀🎤

Grab your popcorn, cousins—this episode is a vibe from start to finish! 🛋️🔥

If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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EPISODE 157 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- WELCOME TO THE LIVE SHOW

1:17 -- Timaj Garad and the world of an Artist

22:20 -- Adel from the Loose Merto Podcast

32:05 -- Spoken word performance

40:40 -- Najma Suldan and the world of Therapy

52:54 -- Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to deal with it

1:02:35 -- Hassan Phills and the world of Comedy

1:30:48 -- Having Drake come to your show

Tickets to our first ever live show sold out once and we added more tickets so make sure you get them asap before they sell out again! https://shorturl.at/IoRBk

We will *not* be selling tickets at the door!

We're only a few days away from our live event but we wanted to squeeze in one more episode for yall! Thank you guys for all of your comments, interactions and overall support! We love you guys so much! We hope you guys enjoy this episode!

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0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:14 -- Sara might start wearing a Niqab?

1:44 -- Using AI to make a podcast

6:19 -- GET YOUR TICKETS NOWWWW!!!

11:50 -- Should you always hide your partner from the Internet?

30:16 -- Is it still controversial to marry outside your ethnicity?

35:22 -- This YouTuber is getting hate for ONE mistake?

42:27 -- Has the Internet turned into a Virtual Coliseum

53:47 -- Is filming horrible events a new coping mechanism?

1:01:01 -- Is Drake being desperate by suing?

See...we're being consistent now LOL. Let's get right to the point, shall we? WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU! Link to purchase tickets is here: https://shorturl.at/IoRBk 

Immediately after our announcement, we had some technical difficulties and ended up almost losing the first 30 minutes of our footage (Amir recovered it though, he's the GOAT I tell ya). Anyways, I shared a cute monkey video with Amir on camera (this is actually super normal and happens more than you think, he usually appreciates them, I hope you guys do too!). The Google Pixel 9 is out and looks kinda nice...I may have to make to make the switch over, but we'll see...

We then went on our usual route of talking about random sh!t but you guys like that stuff so enjoy the banter, the talks about robots taking over the world and dead internet theory and updates from last week's topics: America's undercover hero Luigi and South Korea's President's impeachment. All of that is followed by the lost footage...the audio is questionable, we know, but at least Amir was able to save it, so we hope you enjoy!!!!!!!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 155 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:11 -- WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW

6:02 -- TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

7:29 -- Sara has a weird thing for Monkeys

12:00 -- Sara's moving to Android?

17:06 -- We're OBSESSED with robots taking over

23:51 -- Dead internet theory

41:26 -- UPDATE: Luigi caught for unaliving CEO

50:11 -- It's easier to become rich now? (POSSIBLE COLD OPEN)

58:40 -- UPDATE: Korean President Impeached

1:00:44 -- OUTRO

1:02:04 -- FIXED FOOTAGE

1:02:05 -- They missed the whole event they were PERFORMING at

1:07:29 -- More Details about the Event and our feelings

1:18:11 -- The Hardest part of marriage is....

This week’s episode is bugging out (literally—check your ears 👂🏽🐜), and we’ve got plenty of surprises in store, so SUBSCRIBE for the tea! 🍵 First up, the United HealthCare CEO takes an unexpected “boink,” and somehow we end up unpacking geopolitics and Cold Colonialism?! 🌍

Speaking of the world, Syria is FREE (finally 🎉), but why are Syrian influencers getting shamed for celebrating? 🤔 Is happiness controversial now? We dive into how global dynamics are shifting and ask the real questions: Has your worldview changed recently, or are you living under a rock? 🪨

Also… Canada joining America? What’s going on up there?! Meanwhile, South Korea, are you good? (Blink twice if you need help 👀). And of course, we’re rounding it all off by responding to your comments—because y’all always bring the heat 🔥.

Grab your snacks, cousins, this one’s packed with twists and turns! 🛋️✨

If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:13 -- If you're having hearing problems it's probs a bug, son

4:03 -- SUBSCRIBE FOR THE SURPRISE

6:26 -- United HealthCare CEO gets boinked

19:28 -- Syria is FREE

23:13 -- Syrian Influencers are being shamed for being happy?

34:50 -- How is Geopolitics changing from this?

28:53 -- Has your view of the world changed in the past years?

30:59 -- Are we witnessing Cold Colonialism?

37:13 -- Some people may actually live under a Rock

41:40 -- Canada might be joinging America?

47:38 -- You okay South Korea?

51:58 -- Responding to your comments!

WE’RE BACK and we’ve got a jam-packed episode for you this week! 🎉 Amir’s officially in full husband mode now, but not without some pre-wedding chaos and post-election madness.

Oh, and Canada? We've got our own immigration struggles. Also, are we being bribed or nah? 💰 Plus, Trump is back in the headlines, and let’s just say… #FAFO fits perfectly.

We also get real about what all this means for Muslims (hint: it’s deeper than you think). And can we talk about how some Black TikTok creators have officially lost the plot?! 😭 Lastly, we tackle the ultimate debate: Is it okay for Muslims to join in on Thanksgiving? 🦃

Grab your snacks and get comfy—it’s a wild ride from start to finish!

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EPISODE 153 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- WE'RE BACK

5:00 -- Amir is being a whole husband now!

7:31 -- When the unthinkable happens before your wedding

13:22 -- Let's talk about the election...

19:05 -- Tangent: Canada's immigration problem

26:42 -- Are they trying to bribe us?!

36:17 -- Trump and #FAFO

42:24 -- What does this mean for Muslims?

49:30 -- These Black TikTok creators have lost the plot

55:16 -- Can Muslims take part in Thanksgiving?

1:06:02 -- Answering your concerned comments

THIS ONE IS A LONG ONE...so grab your snacks and we hope you enjoy!!

We somehow decided to talk about icks and I KNOW we're not alone in some of them lol (please validate our feelings ahaha). Amir breaks down the difference between body building and powerlifting and lowkey are they doing black face and no one is batting an eye??? We also recently found out that Kourtney Kardashian's brand LEMME has GLP gummies?? Do they even work lol asking for a friend! Anddd we caught up on LIB season 7 (spoiler alert! you've been warned).

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 152 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:29 -- WE DON'T WANT TO SEE YOUR CRACK!

4:32 -- These give us the Ick

6:02 -- Sara keeps getting sick... and it's her fault

7:45 -- How to get ahead in the corporate world

9:28 -- Sara hates when people snort

11:59 -- What is middle seat etiquette on a plane?

15:15 -- More signs of Aging!!

16:50 -- Never place a heat patch in your... sensitive area

21:44 -- What's Bodybuilding? Are they doing Black Face?!

25:15 -- What is Powerlifting?

35:50 -- The Kardashians are selling fake Ozempic pills?

45:09 -- Amir now likes Love Is Blind: Habibi??

1:00:45 -- Society needs to adopt Islamic Values and they know it

1:06:45 -- Trump said what?!? Can he really be worse?

1:15:30 -- It's getting worse in Sudan and Muslims are paying for it!

1:18:41 -- REPLYING TO YOUR COMMENTS

So we missed another week...SORRY! We decided to take a family trip to LA to visit our sis Aysha and Yasin! While in LA, we binge-watched Love is Blind Habibi and were hooked! We also discuss AI's involvement in matchmaking as promoted by the Muslim matrimony app, InPairs...speaking of, if you get this video to 300 likes, Sara *may* sign up for an account!

Muzz has a genius marketing team - the Find Mohammed a wife campaign has been all over social media!

We also covered a few topics of things that happened while we were in LA, Liam Payne's tragic passing, creators begging for "gifts" on TikTok and Yahya Sinwar being unalived.

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 151 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:07 -- We went to LA

10:45 -- Love is Blind: Habibi Edition

14:41 -- New muslim dating app InPairs

23:13 -- GET US TO 300 LIKES AND SARA WILL JOIN INPAIRS

25:27 -- Muzz Tricked us all

28:13 -- Muslims begging on TikTok?

43:43 -- Yung Filly was caught doing what?!?

55:20 -- Liam Payne passes away

58:35 -- Yayha is now a Shahid, but the real losers are those who did it

We're back with another episode! Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Congo, Egypt, Sudan, etc. Pray for the oppressed and in sha Allah they will see justice soon! We hope you enjoy the listen!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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Episode 150 Timestamps

0:00 - COLD OPEN

1:50 -- NEW VLOG IS OUT.... FINALLY!

3:20 -- Sara doesn't know how pre-workout works

6:08 -- Sara walked down some stairs and now her legs hurt...

18:46 -- The unfortunate case of Marcellus “Khalifah” Williams

32:32 -- Pray for Lebanon

43:58 -- Are the Zios getting desperate?

55:05 -- Is Sudan safe now?

This week I decided to bring the mask for old times sake 😅 (I was really just recovering from the flu and didn't want to get Amir sick). We hope you guys enjoy this episode!

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0:00 - COLD OPEN

1:06 - Why are you wearing that mask??

5:01 - Balancing the Mind, Body, and Soul

7:18 - When did everyone become a Physiologist?

12:03 - It’s all about Discipline

24:30 - What ever happened to critical thinking?

30:20 - The crazy story of Nickacado Avocado

37:18 - How would regulation look on the Internet?

40:03 - Which government is paying off your influencer?

44:39 - Diddy is a really Bad Boy…

53:36 - We posted a TikTok and confused the Internet?

58:54 - Comment Commentary: Integrating in School as Minorities

We're back with our fave reoccurring guest, our sis - Aysha! We chatted all about the process of how her collaboration with Ami Colé came about, from shooting her shot with the founder of the company to the product development -- which btw, if you haven't already, make sure you head over to Sephora OR the Ami Colé to purchase the shade 'Happy' in their lip oil. We also spoke about how Amir is coping with his new life and settling into a new routine. And we ended off the episode shining a spotlight on the very unfortunate events that took place in Quebec a few weeks ago with Gulaid Omar, who faced extreme police brutality and it was all caught on camera.

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 148 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - COLD OPEN

0:25 - New Ethiopian coffee shop and free Amharic lessons

2:12 - Paper straws and wood utensils are USELESS!!

7:08 - Aysha’s moving update

9:52 - The process of making the lip oil

15:52 - What did Aysha think about Amir getting married?

22:57 - How’s Amir coping with his new way of life?

32:12 - Sara’s house had an intruder!

37:58 - Scarborough still reigns king in Halal options

42:51 - Officers doing too much in Canada?

1:02:20 - IsNotReals economy is tanking!

This week, we have a veryyyyy special guest on the pod - Amir's wife, Hanan! I know the CCP fam was super happy for Amir and we were excited for you all to meet the woman who stole his heart (que the 'Awwwww'). Amir & Hanan shared a lot of insightful advise and shared the story of how they met and their journey to marriage so we really hope you guys enjoy this episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 — COLD OPEN

0:16 — WELCOME MY WIFE TO THE POD

3:42 — Amir married an Aysha fan?

5:30 — How she found Cousin Connection

8:58 — How we first met

28:34 — How we made long distance work

35:00 — Did Hanan meet all of Amir’s criteria?

48:51 — How did you tell your parents?

53:49 — We got a Marriage Counsellor?

1:12:15 — Did Amir have a specific girl in mind before meeting Hanan?

You know how we doooo, another week, another new episode! This week Amir gives progress report on his move, then we dive into a couple more questions around marriage, and end off by responding to a couple of your comments from last weeks episode. 

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 146 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:30 -- Moving Updates

4:34 -- Time is no longer yours in Marriage

13:56 -- Is Marriage harder for older Newlyweds

19:34 -- Can Marriage feel Isolating?

25:39 -- Who shouldn't know we have a Podcast?

35:29 -- How do you practice Islam in a Non-Muslim workplace?

47:31 -- It's not about the Money

You know how we doooo, another week, another new episode! This week we actually filmed our cousin therapy sesh (jk jk)...but really, it did feel like one, so make sure to grab your tea, snacks for this episode and enjoy the listen while you work/drive or whatever else you do while the episode is playing lol.

Side note (if you've made it this far): being vulnerable on camera is extremely difficult and we know that you guys appreciate that part of us, so if any of you choose to share any parts of your personal lives with us whether it's in the comment section or in our DMs, just know that we do not take your trust in us for granted and we appreciate you all so much ❤️

TLDR: we love yall, thanks for trusting us and giving us a safe space to be our authentic selves. OKBYE 🫶🏾

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 — COLD OPEN

1:49 — Taking back Social Media to its roots

7:15 — Are we the overthinking King and Queen?

15:14 — The @HassanLogic Book Launch for Sweet Talk

25:01 — Amir isn’t excited to move in with his wife?

49:59 — Biggest regret before marriage

52:47 — The fear of finding a new routine

58:03 — Is it dumb to stay in Canada?

1:00:09 — Is buying a home even worth it?

So we randomly decided (no, Sara decided) it would be a good idea to eat extremely spicy Buldok noodles while answering your questions lol. Tbh, I think we handled this challenge A LOT better than the hot ones challenge (go watch Episode 100 for that!).

Shoutout to everyone who submitted their questions - sorry if we didn't get a chance to read yours, there will surely be more Q&As in the future! Let us know if you guys enjoy food incorporated into our videos, we'll try and do more challenges strictly for your entertainment (Amir will hate you).

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 144 TIMESTAMPS

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

6:23 -- Is Amir having a wedding?

10:11 -- $6000 and homeless vs. no money but have home

12:30 -- How is single life vs married life?

15:29 -- Our Favourite memory of each other

23:20 -- What are you watching now?

33:09 -- Have Muslims lost their morality?

42:37 -- Which Event would you be in for the Olympics?

49:25 -- Are TikTok lives coming back?

49:43 -- Meet us at SweetTalk book launch w/ @HassanLogic

51:31 -- Would you want to replace your sibling?

53:16 -- What's your favourite memory with your sibling?

56:22 -- Favourite fan interaction?

59:11 -- Do you find value in other cultures?

1:02:04 -- Will Cousin Connection be here in 5 years??

We're back with a brand new episode this week! We know, that title is kiiiiinda controversial buuut it'll give you a sneak peak into what we discussed this week! Don't forget to leave us your questions in the comment section below (or in our DM's on IG) for next week's Q&A!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 143 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:37 -- THE VLOG IS OUT!

1:14 -- My 48hr Trip to San Francisco

17:19 -- Amir is Homeless?

22:24 -- Sweetener vs Sugar.. is there a difference?

33:21 -- Is Sara secretly a Karen?

40:27 -- Amir broke the law in Cancun?

50:45 -- NEVER USE THE TEXT SUPPORT LINE

54:20 -- Britney became a Muslim?!?...Before Kyrie??

1:06:05 -- Muslims in trouble in the UK?

We're back to our regular scheduled programming! Thank you guys for being patient with us! We appreciate yall for sticking around. Also HELLO to all the new people who have joined the CCP fam! We're happy you're here! We had quite the interesting discussion today, we hope yall enjoyed hearing our perspectives! Share your thoughts in our YT comment section!

Also, don't hate us for our ignorant opinions on American politics lol.

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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Episode 142 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:15 -- THE TEMPERATURE IN THIS HOUSE IS TOO DAMN HIGH!!

11:23 -- Amir might just have to leave Canada??

23:05 -- Is America Okay?? Who's the President now?

37:25 -- No one wants to vote anymore

41:55 -- The ICJ Ruling and what it means

48:23 -- Reading your comments

52:11 -- 40 and un-married.. Is there still a chance?

The cat is officially out the bag!!!! Our very own Amir is MARRIED!!!! It has been so tough not being able to share the news with you guys until it was official lol but we're finally able to talk about it! Everyone congratulate him in the comment section so he can feel all the love!

Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages on the CCP page and our personal pages, jazakAllah for all of the well wishes and du'ahs!!! We love you guys, Amir was definitely overwhelmed from all the love!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 141 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

13:14 -- Making the perfect ring

17:40 -- The proposal STRESSED AMIR OUT!!

35:36 -- living our best life in Cancun

36:36 -- Diving 20ft & Conquering fears

40:34 -- Swimming with fishes in the middle of the Ocean

45:55 -- The restaurant let us break our plates?!?

52:41 -- Get ready to be eaten alive in Cancun!!!

56:04 -- The Cancun airport will ROB YOU!

1:00:26 -- New Vlog Roll-out

Okay we know we skipped a week...we're SORRY!!! It's been a busy time on the CCP side and we proooomise we'll be back to our weekly uploads soon. Side note - no episode next week :( buuut will potentially go on TT Live if you guys want to hang out there!

We hope you enjoy the change of scenery lol, we filmed in a random park and shared some life updates and random thoughts!

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EPISODE 140 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:23 -- Amir went too hard at the gym

12:08 -- Summer Camp = No Sleep

15:37 -- Amir is a certified YAPPER

15:46 -- Sara FINALLY has her car! Yay!

17:04 -- Car Salesman was a long lost cousin??

29:57 -- Too much technology is not always better...sometimes

34:12 -- Errbody in the club gettin' hair transplants

39:27 -- Veneer techs are the new lash techs?

44:22 -- Instant Gratification

47:14 -- Amir's theory on receding hairlines

59:14 -- OUTRO

We literally filmed this episode on Eid because DEDICATION (andddd we didn't really have plans so...). This episode is an audio (and visual) representation of the thoughts that go through our heads on a regular basis...aka all over the place. We hope you enjoy this episode of random chats and thoughts lol.

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 139 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:16 -- EID MUBARAK!

13:25 -- Eid has changed over the years

18:40 -- The Horrors of Chuck E. Cheese

34:35 -- Tyla is exposed for being an industry plant?

48:38 -- Our parents need to learn phone etiquette

We hope you enjoy this episode! <3

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0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:02 -- Man vs Bear

17:14 -- SUBSCRIBE IF YOU WANT THE VLOG

18:51 -- The man FOOLED Everyone!!

31:34 -- Jalen Noble Said Nothing Wrong

46:53 -- Are we in the Soft Boy Era?

53:24 -- Are you ready to STEP UP

We are officially back to our regular scheduled programing and boy do we have an episode for you! Quick rundown of what to expect this episode:

Sara's been exposed and had her Hannah Montana moment lol, the blocklist calling our Muslim (POC) creators, the purpose of posting about the gen 0 side, Diary Room controversy (we love them btw so don't try and twist our words), Rappers are beefing non-stop, Diddy...yeah just Diddy and the Ozempic epidemic.

We hope you enjoy this jam packed episode (another long one, yay!). Let us know your thoughts - we love hearing from you!

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0:53 -- SARA'S COWORKERS! LISTEN HERE!!

9:28 -- #BLOCKLIST

17:03 -- Muslims coming after each other for what?!?

29:37 -- Is it a waste to post "ALL EYES ON RAFAH"?

34:23 -- Social Media has turned into the Twilight Zone

37:02 -- Diary Room and the Hijab controversy

48:04 -- Drake and Kendrick beef exposed everything

53:17 -- DIDDY IS DONE!!! AND SO IS CELEBRITY!!

1:00:51 -- Is everyone just taking drugs now to get skinny??

1:19:06 -- SUBSCRIBE PLZZZZZ

We know, we know, it's been a hot a$$ minute! We took a little bit of a break while we were traveling to AUSTRALIA! We had an absolute blast, can't wait to go back again in sha Allah!

This week we gave yall a story time of our trip - we had to set the scene for you guys. The Travel Vlog is coming soon but we hope you enjoy listening to our travel nightmare lol. 

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 136 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- Dusting off the cobb webs - INTRO

5:40 -- Almost didn't make it to Australia!

40:44 -- I ditched Sara for the Gold Coast

55:34 -- Australia is racist??

1:03:17 -- We almost didn't make it back too?

1:07:03 -- Everyone forgets their luggage sometimes....no?

1:15:41 -- Jet lag is no joke!

1:17:27 -- Amir stole someone's Uber

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

Last week, we addressed some comments asking us why we didn't speak up on what has been happening in Sudan more. As you know, we regularly cover the updates of what's been happening in Falasteen and it was a fair question to ask. Amir shared his thoughts in an episode last week and as usual, we asked you guys to share your thoughts and opinions on the episode and you did. Rightfully so. We read it, reflected and we responded in today's episode. We are sorry for ever making you feel like the Sudanese people who have been suffering for the past 6-7 months were not as important as those who have been suffering in Falasteen. We ask Allah to free the oppressed from the oppressors and grant them justice. Aameen!

We also spoke about a bunch of other things, like the gender gap (I'm rolling my eyes as I type this) and the fact that we're going to Australia...actually heading to the airport right after this upload!

Anyways, thank you guys for always holding us accountable and giving us that space to learn and grow - we love and appreciate you all. We hope you enjoy this episode! See ya in MELB!!!!! - Love, Sara & Amir

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 135 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - COLD OPEN

0:18 - WE FORGOT TO HIT RECORD

1:33 - I tried to save the audio

5:37 - Real Intro?

5:58 - I can't get excited anymore

10:35 - Australia is going to suck :'(

15:51 - Amir is an (self-proclaimed) amazing driver!

18:10 - UPDATE ON SUDAN

28:33 - Everything comes down to POWER

37:12 - Why are girls so obsessed with bottles???

38:18 - Do women really need to be paid more?

56:07 - Do reviews kill companies?

1:06:07 - Robots are taking over Cafes now?

1:12:13 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

I can't believe we've been doing this for 3 whole years! Thank you guys so much for sticking by us after 3 years and 134 episodes! 

After an eventful week last week, we recapped all of the things that went down. From Amir and I giving a Shawwal Eid presentation to our community in Toronto, to addressing the comments about our lack of comments on Sudan, to the protests happening around different universities in the US. So grab a snack or put us on while you work, clean, drive or rest lol. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - COLD OPEN

0:19 - Intro

1:20 - What is Shawwal Eid?

4:09 - Getting married to your stalker...

6:10 - They tried to ban the Kaffiyeh?

8:49 - Why don't we talk about Sudan?

12:29 - THE STUDENTS ARE STANDING UP! USC, COLUMBIA, BERKLEY!

22:47 - Halal Mortgages and Multi-cultural r@cism

28:03 - The Curious case of Umar Zameer

33:59 - They're banning EVERYTHING

39:46 - They really said "F U PAY US!"

53:44 - WE'VE BEEN DOING THIS FOR 3 YEARS?!?!

57:59 - Post show: Chris Brown to Kendrick.. It's all connected

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

This week, we were joined by a long-time friend of the show - Adel from Loose Merto! After an almost 2 year hiatus, Loose Merto has made their return to the podcast space to release a 3 part series to highlight P@lest!n!@n voices (which you can listen to by searching up Loose Merto on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and majority of the other podcast platforms.

Make sure to follow @LooseMerto on Instagram to encourage them to make a permanent return and hopefully some future collaborations!!

We hope you guys enjoy this episode! Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - COLD INTRO

0:18 - Introducing Adel from @loosemerto

2:26 - LooseMerto is back and for good reason!

7:46 - Speaking for the people through Spoken Word

11:18 - Facts over Feelings... except for pro-Palestinians

12:48 - The situation in Palestine exposed EVERYTHING

19:50 - Why didn't we follow the BDS list before all this?

21:50 - Are things going to change after what Iran did?

24:18 - Has Palestine been betrayed by Egypt and Jordan?

38:38 - Should we feel good about retribution?

45:47 - Why can't all POC recognize the oppressed?

1:00:06 - Muslim Values > Western Values

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

Eid Mubarak!!!!!! Alhamdulillah another Ramadan came and left - may Allah keep us steadfast on all of the good habits we have developed over the past month. Aameen!

EPISODE 132 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - COLD INTRO

0:19 - I Swear I'm not sick.. It's allergies

3:49 - Harari Traditions: What is a Khatimat?

5:22 - Harari Traditions: Commemorating the Battle of Badr

7:09 - Keith Lee is in Toronto

11:37 - Ramadan is already overrrr

18:31 - Were the World Food Kitchen workers set up?

28:41 - Setting the record straight (response from last week's episode)

34:40 - The dangers of platforming red-pillers

39:09 - Women need men to find God?

51:49 - Responding to your comments

1:02:36 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

We're in the home stretch - the last 10 days of the blessed month of Ramadan. Does anyone else feel like this month zoomed by? May Allah enable us to live to see another Ramadan, Aameen Ya Rabb!

This week, we spoke about how to ensure that we are making good use of our time during the last 10 days (even for those of us that can't fast & pray). We want to hear some of your suggestions! Let us know in the comments below! We also provided some tips on how to get your du'ahs answered - we ask that Allah answers your du'ahs ❤️

We recapped our night at our friend Nabat's iftar and did a little unboxing for yall lol. And discussed the recent controversy surrounding Suhoor Fest and the backlash some creators online were trying to spread. Lastlyyyyy we got into our conspiracy theories again (que X-files theme song lol). 

We hope you guys enjoy this episode! Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! 

While we’re in the month of Ramadan, don’t forget to make du’ah for all the Muslims who are experiencing hardship around the world and ask Allah to free Palestine from the shackles of isnotreal. 

Make du’ah for yourselves and ask for all that you have desired, we ask Allah to accept your fasts, prayers and du’ahs. you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - COLD OPEN

1:33 - When Womanhood gets in the way of Worship

6:58 - How to Improve your Dua

12:27 - Nabat's Iftaar Night

17:59 - Is Extremism taking over Muslim social media?

29:50 - Ramy Youssef on SNL

34:00 - The Solar Eclipse and the Red Heifer conspiracy

46:19 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

It’s officially episode 2 of the Ramadan Series! We hope you are all having a blessed month so far, whether you are spending with family, friends, or alone, may Allah grant you all a wonderful and reward filled month 🤍

This week, we spoke about everything from Sara going out with the girls to create their own perfume to pondering how Ramadan might change in the next few years. 

While we’re in the month of Ramadan, don’t forget to make du’ah for all the Muslims who are experiencing hardship around the world and ask Allah to free Palestine from the shackles of isnotreal. 

Make du’ah for yourselves and ask for all that you have desired, we ask Allah to accept your fasts, prayers and du’ahs. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - COLD OPEN

1:54 - New Recording setup

5:04 - I was trippin Last week

9:22 - Everyone Has an Awkward phase in the Gym

13:28 - Toronto's still got us stressed

19:12 - Sara is coming out with her own perfume?

33:36 - The Algo knows your fasting.. and will tempt you!!

39:29 - INSTAGRAM IS HIDING POSTS, HERE'S HOW TO FIX IT

43:22 - Is Social media an essential service?

46:51 - QUIET ON SET Controversy

1:07:10 - How will Ramadan Change in the next few years?

1:14:42 - Finally replying to your comments :)

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

It’s officially episode 1 of the Ramadan Series! We hope you are all having a blessed month so far, whether you are spending with family, friends, or alone, may Allah grant you all a wonderful and reward filled month 🤍

This week, we spoke about the steep decline in energy since we’ve started fasting and how it’s impacted our ability to do the most this month. We want to always remind ourselves first and you that you don’t always have to compare yourselves to what you see online. Doing so can either encourage you to do more (which is great) but sometimes it can discourage you and make you feel like what you’re doing is never enough. As long as you have your sincere intentions, do what you can even if it’s something small and in sha Allaah your rewards will be multiplied for you during this blessed month. 

While we’re in the month of Ramadan, don’t forget to make du’ah for all the Muslims who are experiencing hardship around the world and ask Allah to free Palestine from the shackles of isnotreal. 

Make du’ah for yourselves and ask for all that you have desired, we ask Allah to accept your fasts, prayers and du’ahs. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 129 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - COLD OPEN

0:15 - BRINGING THAT ENERGYYYY

0:58 - Ramadan has already been a struggle

11:25 - Do you do Pre-Ramadan Cleaning??

13:00 - It's ALWAYS where you've already looked

22:05 - Sara reels us back to the real message

31:06 - Quick breathing session

31:52 - Don't talk to us Muslims unless you're talking about a Ceasefire

34:20 - They have no mercy for the people of Palestine

44:20 - Ramadan is commercial now?

51:17 - Shaun King Converts

55:52 - Is TikTok actually getting banned this time?

1:03:25 - WHERE IS KATE?

1:06:26 - Toronto Police Advised WHAT?!?!

1:09:10 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

Firstly...RAMADAN MUBARAK EVERYONE!!! We hope you all are enjoying the first week of Ramadan! While this episode is NOT part of the Ramadan Series, we will be starting that next week in sha Allah 😊

That being said, this week we have a very exciting guest, someone near and dear to my (Sara's) heart, personal trainer, nutritionist, life coach extraordinaire - Marwa Chawich! We spoke about all things physical and mental health, fitness, nutrition, and more. This episode is longer than our usual ones but you've all asked for longer episodes so we hope you enjoy! 

To inquire about Marwa's services, you can reach out to her through instagram:

 @MarwaChawich  - https://www.instagram.com/marwachawich/ 

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:51 - Welcoming to the show @marwachawich

2:12 - Who is Marwa Chawich?

7:52 - How a car crash changed her life

11:25 - Going to the gym is more than just lifting

15:10 - Not everyone wants to put in the work

21:50 - Why she'll rarely train men

24:32 - He tried to trick his way into a date

27:43 - The balance of Mind, Body, and Soul

30:37 - Does it all come down to just eating less?

49:03 - What is blue printing your mind?

55:35 - Is Women Empowerment an attack on Men?

1:04:34 - Are you mentally prepared for marriage?

1:11:02 - Is Cardio really needed?

1:15:40 - She's trying EVERY internet fad!

1:23:39 - Fitness Inspirations

1:32:44 - Closing Remarks

1:33:30 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

Reesa Teesa took over the internet by storm in February so we HAD to share our thoughts! A lot of people could relate to getting played (unfortunately) but her case was the extreme! Amir also went on a long shpiel about the new Dune 2 movie and basically gave an outstanding review - what did you guys think of the movie? Have you seen it yet? 

Anime fans...what do we think of the Avatar remake on Netflix? Yay or nay?

PLEASE let us know if you'd like to see us do another Ramadan Series this year as Ramadan is right around the corner! 

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 127 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - COLD OPEN

0:20 - Who actually likes Microsoft Teams?

1:28 - We should make a real intro

6:45 - Reesa Teesa

22:09 - Was Reesa Teesa a victim of lowering standards

33:41 - Social media knows more about you than yourself

40:55 - Is Dune 2 the best sequel ever made?

52:15 - Avatar TLA was Traaaaash

1:01:53 - Should we do something for Ramadan?

1:03:10 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

As black history month comes to an end, we wanted to dedicate this episode to highlighting some prominent Black Muslims who were trailblazers in Black (and Islamic) history. And with Ramadan right around the corner…do you want us to bring back the Ramadan series??? We really enjoyed doing it last year and so many of you have expressed that it was a nice alternative to listen to in place of listening to music sooo let us know in the comments below ⬇️

If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

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EPISODE 126 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Why is the trash can the forbidden zone?

2:25 - @shophappylooksgoodonyou

3:54 - Sara got a monthly subscription to being sick

7:24 - Anyone else like the taste of medicine...

9:41 - Freezing in the streets of NY

22:59 - Let's talk about being a black Muslim

24:14 - Um Ayman the Abyssinian caretaker of the Prophet

25:09 - Majority of enslaved people in America were Muslim?

27:34 - The story of Omar Bin Said

29:38 - Enslaved Muslims gave charity?

36:21 - Who was Mansa Musa?

42:16 - Did NOI and Media affect the Image of Black Muslims?

47:46 - Do Black Muslims feel more welcomed by Non-Muslims?

58:54 - Does the world think Black lives matter?

1:06:36 - Apparently Palestine doesn't exist to Canada?

1:15:29 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

WE HIT 6K ON YT!!!!! Thank you guys SO much for being part of the fam! We love you all and we're so excited to see what the future has in store for us! In honor of hitting 6K, we did a mini Q&A at the end of the episode so make sure you stick around if you want to hear our answers 👀

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EPISODE 125 TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Cold Intro

0:18 - We ain’t rockin with white strips

1:49 - There’s insects in your coffee

5:13 - Sara is making us look bad with her intolerance of lactose

10:58 - We still ain’t effin with Sbux… and you bet not too

13:59 - Apple vision and what it means for the future

31:37 - Hitting 6k on YouTube!!

35:09 - Is it everyone’s purpose in life to get married?

39:13 - Q&A Time: Favourite podcast moment so far

43:07 - Would we leave Canada forever?

43:39 - What is Success to us?

47:31 - What have we learned about each other?

54:37 - A muslim man who doesn’t want to marry a Hijabi??

58:12 - What is our purpose in life?

1:02:48 - Replying to your comments

1:07:27 - Good intentions can save you

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

Thank you guys so much for the love on our last episode with Warda & Mustafa from Hidaayah House! We're glad you guys are enjoying the conversations about Mental Health, we'll definitely continue them!

This week, we discussed the viral video by Fatma - "ALMOST 38 YEARS, NO CHILDREN, NO HUSBAND" and we discussed the question - at what age are we considered "too old" for marriage? Disclaimer: please make sure you actually listen to our points before you go on the attack lol...we know how some of you like to tussle 😅

Also, Amir got hacked recently and then his phone broke lmao he's had a humbling week...everyone make du'ah for him real quick!

If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

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0:00 - COLD OPEN

0:15 - Intro

0:38 - Sara has a weird eye thing

1:49 - She's also not wearing glasses today

2:53 - Shouts to Hidaayah House and Mental Health

6:28 - I broke my phone... again

10:43 - AMIR GOT HACKED

16:23 - Reacting to Fatma: ALMOST 38 YEARS, NO CHILDREN, NO HUSBAND

25:05 - It's never too late to be successful

32:44 - Is marriage really that important?

35:05 - Can you age out of marriageability?

42:30 - Do men really have an expiry date?

52:28 - Reading your comments

1:04:20 - A possible relief for the people of Palestine

1:06:21 - Outro

You already know what time it issss, another week, another episode of the CCP!

This week, we have Warda and Mustafa from Hidaayah House! If you don't know what Hidaayah House is, it's an organization that primarily focuses on tackling mental health and gun violence within the community. They're doing such great work mashaa'Allah and are really paving the way for the younger generations to follow.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to learn more about Hidaayah House, please visit their link tree: https://linktr.ee/hidaayahhouse

Don't forget that WINTER BLUES 2024 is coming up right around the corner on February 17th! Details can be found on their Instagram page so make sure to follow them @hidaayahhouse!

If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

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0:00 - Cold Open

0:24 - Intro

1:31 - How'd we meet Hidaayah House?

1:58 - When did Hidaayah House start?

5:36 - What is Hidaayah House?

8:38 - Who runs Hidaayah House?

13:08 - Cure your winter blues and combating stigmas

17:03 - Addressing mental health in the Muslim community

30:01 - What to expect at a Hidayah House event

33:50 - Addressing the issue of shaming a reformed Muslim

35:12 - Getting to know Mustafa and Warda

48:08 - What's the future of Hidayah House?

53:32 - Toronto is no longer the screw face capital?

56:24 - Canadian graduations are trash

1:00:41 - Outro

You know what time it is…another week, another brand new episode of CCP! 

This week we were joined by our friend Barento aka @Badasoseason, an up and coming ‘guy who makes content’ (his words not ours). We discussed his start to Social Media, his love for fashion and his inspiration behind it all. We also discussed the similaires between our cultures and how important it is for us to be in touch with our culture even if we’re first generation Canadians. 

This one’s a good one so grab your drinks and snacks and enjoy the episode!!!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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EPISODE 122 TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Cold Open

0:19 - Intro

0:50 - Welcome our guest @Badasoseason

1:29 - Finding success on Social Media

5:28 - Getting into Men's fashion

6:50 - Being a genius comes with a cost?

10:49 - Women can't wear jackets now?

15:46 - Men's fashion is Sassy?

23:37 - Sacrificing views for the Deen

25:33 - Running a Marathon

40:46 - Travelling for the first time in your 20s

44:36 - Are there Oromos in Toronto?

48:02 - All East Africans know each other

49:55 - Filming around friends and family

57:25 - Getting in touch with Oromo culture

1:00:00 - Language is the key to preservation

1:07:30 - Outro

Happy Thursday!! We're back with a brand new episode! 

This week, we spoke about the rise in getting a cat and filming yourself taking care of it. Do you guys agree that this is basically a thirst trap for Muslim men? We also spoke about an interesting video that went viral a few weeks ago where a brother so gracefully *🙄* explained his views on gender roles and whether it’s appropriate for men to be in the labour ward with his wife as she delivers. Not everyone needs to share their thoughts on a public platform where younger audiences can potentially be influenced. We recognize that we have a platform and are responsible for sharing thought invoking conversations and try our best to maintain our integrity, speak the truth when it comes to deen and remain respectful always. 

Apparently Canadians could be getting UBI to help with the insanely high cost of living…but we’ll see if that plan actually comes to life! And a special shoutout to Yemen & South Africa for standing up for humanity ❤️ may Allah grant justice to the oppressed. 

Lastly, we pulled some of your comments that you all have been leaving us from past episodes - THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE! If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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EPISODE 121 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:16 - Muslim men and cats

8:22 - Hiding your family from social media

13:53 - Should the wife do all the house chores?

22:39 - The light and dark side of Muslim influencers

30:43 - Are parents investigating what their kids watch?

37:48 - South Africa standing up for Humanity

46:11 - God bless the people of Yemen

1:04:19 - Will Universal Basic Income finally happen?

1:11:31 - Responding to your comments

Happy Thursday!! We're back with another episode this week! 

This week, we spoke about our preferences of marrying within our culture or marrying outside of our culture (p.s. we support interracial and interethnic relationships ❤️). We also discussed whether a couple should go 50/50 on their expenses or if the man should be covering all the expenses because LBR...living in Toronto is getting TOO expensive!!!

Sara also gave Amir the rundown on Gypsy Rose who is now a free woman and apparently already a social media influencer/phenomenon...

To continue from last week's recap of 2023, we had to give an honorary mention to AI (artificial intelligence) which took 2023 by storm!

Lastly, we pulled some of your comments that you all have been leaving us from past episodes - THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE! If you'd like your comment to potentially be shouted out in future episodes, don't forget to comment on our YouTube video 😊

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 120 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Toilet Diaries

2:33 - SUBSCRIBE

3:20 - You'd marry your first cousin?

5:21 - When your sister marries your husband 

6:45 - How is Sara going to find a man?

9:12 - When your parents give you "the talk"

16:53 - The struggles of finding someone in a small community

22:22 - Do you expect the husband to pay the full rent?

24:48 - Us venting about Toronto... again.

37:16 - Gypsy Rose release after un-living her mama

47:08 - What's the optimal sleeping position

59:05 - Reading your comments from EP 119

We're officially back to our regular scheduled programming with the Thursday uploads! (yay!)

Today we've got one of our favourite regulars of the show, @AyshaHarun with us to discuss a topic that's been brewing in our late night family discussions...that is of course - FINDING SARA A HUSBANDDDDD!!!

We also spoke about some of our goals for the new year and want to wish everyone a prosperous and beneficial new year - in sha Allah this will be the year Falasteen will be free!!! 🍉🍉🍉

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 119 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Sara needs to get a car!

9:40 - SARA IS GETTING MARRIED IN 2024

23:31 - How to find a man that's right for YOU

32:38 - How to Properly plan your goals

35:35 - Vision Boarding and manifesting

46:29 - Put yourself and health, first

54:55 - Elevating the podcast for 2024

1:01:41 - Virality doesn't always lead to success

1:08:10 - What are Aysha's goals?

1:11:03 - Aysha's going international...again

1:12:21 - Biggest moments of 2023

1:20:13 - Outro

Sorry for the small hiatus, BUT WE'RE BACK!! Let us know which topic you enjoyed the most! Leave us a comment so we can share it in our next episode during our new segment!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 - Intro

16:10 - We got Banned on TikTok

18:43 - Sara is to blame for the Red Pill community

21:17 - How to fight Burnout when spreading the message

30:13 - Should companies get a second chance after boycotts work?

47:49 - Is the Epstein list really going to be THAT crazy?

49:37 - EAT THE RICH

54:33 - Did 2023 feel like a fever dream for y'all too?

56:34 - Outro

Another week, another new episode! Let us know which topic you enjoyed the most! Leave us a comment so we can share it in our next episode during our new segment.

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - Intro

1:41 - Pray for the brothers who have to dress themselves

7:49 - Do you think of utility when buying clothes?

13:00 - SARA IS A SLAVE TO CONSUMERISM

24:27 - Buying a new wardobe on a whim

31:05 - Are Kanyes Yeezys the Crocs of the fashion world?

34:47 - LIKE THE DAMN VIDEO

36:50 - Likkle Gym Rant

39:22 - The whole highway was shutdown

43:26 - Behind the scenes of the comedy world

58:55 - Guys don't settle?

1:13:25 - Responding to your comments and DMs

Another week, another new episode! Let us know which topic you enjoyed the most! For our audio listeners, send us a DM so we can share it in our next episode during our new segment (we don't know what it's called yet but we want to shout yall out for all the support sooooo yeahhh, DM us please 🥺👉🏾👈🏾)

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - Intro

4:11 - AMIR GOES TO THE DENTIST

18:03 - Sara's surgery horror story

30:18 - Kids screaming at the dentist

33:02 - The soul of my soul

37:05 - How long will this "Cease Fire" last?

43:43 - Blame everything on the Muslims, right?

53:46 - Haram police attack Megan Rice?

58:36 - What does it mean to be Muslim?

1:08:16 - NEW SECTION: Reading your Comments!

We're back and ready to call out anyone who's no in support of the Palestinian movement! So as long as we have a platform, no matter how big or small, we will continue to use our voices to spread the truth and encourage those of you who listen to and watch us to do the same and to keep the oppressed in your du'ahs.

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Sara stabbed her MOM?!?!

3:47 - Sara's B-day.. and how it all went WRONG!?

23:57 - Subhi Taha vs. Sean King

39:17 - False Muslim "Leaders" being exposed

42:39 - Being careful with who you get your religious info from

48:08 - The latest Updates: Al-Shifa Raid

53:25 - No more green bubbles, and ethical sourcing

1:01:13 - Surviving Diddy

It's Thursday, you already know what time it isssss! We did our first TT live and asked some of yall if you want us to continue speaking about Falasteen & Isnotreal and you said YES! So as long as we have a platform, no matter how big or small, we will continue to use our voices to spread the truth and encourage those of you who listen to and watch us to do the same and to keep the oppressed in your du'ahs.

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 - Intro

3:53 -- The drive of nightmares

10:15 - You driving to another city?? FOR WORK?!?

12:35 - The cost of housing is making Sara depressed

19:44 - The gaslighting continues on Filastine

22:34 - Is voting the only way we can make change?

26:03 - The tides have shifted, they are losing

30:37 - Pressuring Influencers to speak up

38:50 - The BDS Movement

40:55 - Updates on all the false reports since Oct 7th

51:57 - MrBeast is getting Cancelled??... Again?

58:22 - Actors strike is Over!

Again we'd like to re-iterate, that the people of Palestine are still in our hearts and in our du'ahs. We ask that you all make du'ah for them as well - may Allah grant them justice and end their suffering. 

This week on CCP, we were joined by the sweetest of talkers - Hassan Logic! A long time friend to us both, a prolific poet, and now officially an author with the release of his new book Sweet Talk, which comes out on Nov 17th. 

Follow Hassan on Instagram for updates on it's release:

HASSAN - https://www.instagram.com/hassanlogic/

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 - Intro

0:04 - Gym change room etiquette

6:45 - How Hassan got into writing

13:42 - Taking a step back so you can leap forward

20:11 - Rant: no longer respecting their elders

22:56 - Love poems are cancelled

29:26 - Getting Profiled

33:24 - The Harari/Somali connection

35:58 - The Book and who it's for

56:15 - I'm on Muzz match??

1:05:07 - EYYYY

1:07:10 - Supporting Palestine in creative ways

1:14:24 - Being an Activist through your Art

1:23:02 - Fresh and Fit

1:33:00 - Compliment contest and excerpt from Sweet Talk

Although it appears that we have resumed with our regular content on this channel, the people of Palestine are still in our hearts and in our du'ahs daily. We ask that you all make du'ah for them as well - may Allah grant them justice and end their suffering. 

This week on CCP, we wanted to give yall some ASMR action with our intro lol. We've decided to continue to cover the genocide that is currently taking place in Falastine because we're going to use our platform no matter how big or small it is. Let us know what you guys think of this episode!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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0:00 - Intro

0:10 - No Brace No Case

7:55 - An Update on Falastine

21:53 - Trust in God

24:26 - More people are looking into Islam?

27:35 - Should people be excused for their ignorance?

38:45 - The blackout in Gaza

40:18 - The new split in the entertainment industry

53:02 - Support those who bring light to the truth

1:02:59 - Hasan Minhaj update

1:11:07 - Outro

Although it appears that we have resumed with our regular content on this channel, the people of Palestine are still in our hearts and in our du'ahs daily. We ask that you all make du'ah for them as well - may Allah grant them justice and end their suffering. 

This week on CCP, we were joined by one of the funniest people we know - Zaki Zeeko! After knowing Zaki for the past few years and watching his growth from hosting weddings to becoming an entrepreneur, Zaki shared his entertaining journey filled with many laughs and a lot of life lessons - the most important one being that if Allah has chosen a path for you, nothing and no one can stand in your way. 

Our hearts have been heavy since the atrocities that have began on October 7th and we thought this episode (a more light hearted one) would help lift your spirits and remind you all that Allah is the Most Generous, the Most Kind, the Most Just and He Knows Best. 

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

Love,

Amir & Sara

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We're back with a brand new episode! This week we're discussing the on-going genocide of the Palestinian people. Is the global community FINALLY recognizing the attrocities that are taking place as a genocide/ethnic cleansing/apartheid? Only after Israel exposed themselves on X (Twitter)? Lots of conspiracy theories were discussed this episode sooo if that's your thing, you'll enjoy this one!

DONATE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED: https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal

As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!

We know.. We know... It's been a few weeks, but we're back and filled with crazy and amazing stories. We're also joined by your favourite recurring guest @AyshaHarun . Sara spent the last few weeks galivanting through Europe and almost caught a charge for it. But along her adventures, met up with Aysha to experience the wedding of a life time. 

We also could not go an episode without addressing the current situation that our brothers and sisters are going through in Palestine, and we pray that their situation only improves.

DONATE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED: https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal

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0:00 - Intro

0:60 - From the River to the Sea!!!

12:56 - Where have we been?

15:17 - Are Muslims taking over London?

18:54 - Sara was almost arrested in Portugal?!?

29:51 - Calling out Sara for almost ruining a Birthday

39:54 - Why would you travel... just to shop?

41:44 - Different Travel style can ruin your group trip

53:07 - Going to the Wedding of the Century 

1:11:08 - Outro

This week's episode started off a little heated (literally...keep watching, you'll see what I mean lol). We briefly address the comments on one of our clips we put out on IG re: the use of the term "female" when referring to women. Y'all got Amir so shook he had to ASK (which we love a respectful king lol) what the slang word is used for women that is similar to 'guys' for men. 

We also talked about how Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were ride or dies for their friend Danny Masterson...until the internet called them out and they decided to put out an apology video - what would you do if your friend was about to be on trial for something horrible and you were asked to write a letter of support?

We also spoke about whether or not power/money corrupts people - the debate got interesting, took us back to high school English class haha. 

We're interested to know your thoughts so we hope you enjoyed the conversation, let us know what you think by sending us a DM or commenting on our YT video!

Please pray for those effected by the earthquakes in Morocco and those suffering around the world 🙏

To donate to those in need in Morocco, please visit Islamic Relief Canada here: https://shorturl.at/dwxD0 

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 108 TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

1:03 - The Crazy reaction to our "Females" clip

7:53 - If "Guys" is slang for men, is it "Gals" for women?

13:25 - Pray for Morocco and DONATEEEE!!!

16:48 - How do we avoid disasters from claiming so many lives?

21:40 - Does Power corrupt?

33:54 - Sentenced to 30 years.. but your friends taking the heat?

40:19 - Which is viewed as worse, Murder or "Grape"?

50:21 - Your closest friend could be a Psychopath

57:13 - Outro

This week we spoke about the extreme lengths people will go through to find SOMETHING to be offended by, it's starting to go overboard tbh. Drake gave a fan $50K for attending his concert (que That Should Be Me by Justin Bieber). We also discussed the story of Hinda, a single mother living in Toronto and how the government (and the Islamic community centres) should be doing a better job at making resources more known and accessible to the communities. 

Aside from our technical difficulties this week, we really enjoyed recording this episode, we hope you enjoy the listen!

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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107 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:04 - Official sound of the Summer

2:17 - Controversy around our recent episode

3:42 - You can't have a healthy baby anymore?!

9:12 - Sara needs to see a doctor about this...

13:16 - Are we seeing a new Wave?

21:12 - Drake gave away $50,000?!?

28:33 - How to follow your dreams... responsibly

35:39 - Is GoFundMe doing the governments job?

41:00 - How can the Muslim community uplift one another?

52:52 - Is it exploitation if you're helping them?

59:06 - Outro

Happy Thursday! We're back with a brand new episode! Funny because we get into it about boundaries and expectations in relationships and for once, I (Sara) didn't bring this topic up! Shoutout to Amir for embracing my favourite topic haha!

This week's episode is a good one so make sure to grab a snack, a drink or listen to this while you're working, driving or studying and we hope you enjoy!

As always, thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget to subscribe to our channel, comment and like our video!

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EPISODE 106 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Are you a good customer?

4:55 - Intro

7:43 - Is "Female" a slur now?

11:33 - Respect my "boundries" or I'm OUT

31:11 - The Rise of Dark Femininity

43:30 - Snow White is going woke?

59:30 - Is Canadian news done for?!

1:08:38 - The orange man was finally arrested

1:16:17 - Outro

Happy Thursday!!! (Or whatever day you’re watching this!)

We’re back with a new episode and this week we mainly talk about the Jonas Brothers and by we, I mean ME (Sara) 😅. We also spoke about Ticketmaster allegedly scamming ticket buyers 😒, AI is starting to become a little too advanced for our liking and now we sound like the Boomers who complain about technology lol. 

Natural disasters are on the rise and we pray for those who are impacted, but we need to hold our government a liiiittle more accountable. 

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 105 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:05 - We're getting copyright scammed

2:24 - Sara saw the Jonas Brothers... AGAIN!

12:06 - Tangent: Is Ticketmaster the ultimate scammer?

15:30 - Sara talks more about the Jonas Brothers

21:26 - Are we victims of consumerism?

28:01 - AI is starting to get a little tooo good

32:35 - Is it time to implement Universal Basic Income?

41:31 - The world is burning and nothings is being done

49:10 - Urban Planning needs to come back!

53:53 - Will YouTube child stars be the next victims to fame?

59:45 - The world is burning... But it is all a conspiracy?

1:04:12 - Outro

Anotha week, anotha guest, anotha podcast episooooode!

This week, we have one of our fave returning guests, straight from Huddletalktv, Khalid!!!!

He’s no stranger to our channel, he might as well be a third cousin at this point 😂

This episode is a long one with lots of random banter and some good conversation, so grab a snack or if you’re multitasking while listening to this, make sure you’re paying attention on the road lol. Enjoy the episode!

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 104 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - Sara doesn't know the Men In Black???

7:25 - HuddleTalkTv is back!... Sort of

12:26 - Going to Ummrah during Ramadan

36:03 - How do you survive a long plane ride?

46:58 - Amir was hit on, on a plane?

53:47 - Khalid was harrased on a plane?

1:01:13 - Almost missing your flight!

1:05:52 - Jamie Foxx cancelled for being betrayed

1:10:02 - Is 10 years too much for Tory Lanez

1:16:00 - Are Muslims the new scape goat?

1:23:02 - Outro

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CREDITS:

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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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We're back with another guest! This week, we have our good friend, Project Coordinator of the TOM Project, Hasen Abbas! If you guys remember, we had him on our channel last year when Volume 1 of the book was released. He's back to talk about Volume 2, what goes into coordinating such a project, what he's learned from it and what's next for TOM Project.

For more information on the TOM Project and to purchase the books, please visit: https://tomproject.ca/ 

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 103 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- Intro

3:16 -- What was the inspiration behind Volume 2?

7:18 -- Did the process change, making the second Volume vs the first?

13:46 -- The most surprising facts we learned in the second Volume

19:08 -- The challenge of deciphering between the cultural practices and the religious

20:57 -- Hanging out with friends is a cultural practice?

24:59 -- What would be added to the book and the project if you had unlimited funds?

41:51 -- How do we get y'all to actually read the book?

44:06 -- What's next for the TOM Project?

46:50 -- Are there some aspects of our culture that are out dated?

56:58 -- Can anyone and everyone participate in Harari cultural ceremonies?

1:01:41 -- SHOUT OUT TO THE TOM PROJECT TEAM!!

How are we all doing? How is your summer going so far? We're back with a brand new episode and this week we discuss the new trend in social media - NPCs. "Yes yes yes, thank you for the roses, smells so good" - does that sound familiar? 

NPCs are taking over the social media space right now and is allegedly a very lucrative side hustle sooo if you're looking for some extra cash, hop on live and make some $$ lol. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 102 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- Intro

0:25 -- Sara got her braces off!!!!!...kinda

3:00 -- We're bad at taking compliments

5:09 -- Is paying for getting your makeup done equal to men getting a haircut???

10:53 -- NPCs are gonna end the world

21:02 -- The weird relationship between influencers and the audience 

30:48 -- Black Mirror perdicted the future?!?!

53:25 -- WE SWEAR! THE VLOGS ARE COMING :)

55:48 -- The mosquitos are taking over!! 

57:01 -- It's OK to watch Netflix in traffic right???

1:03:27 -- Complaining about Toronto Segment

1:07:22 -- AMIR'S DONE WITH MARVEL

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Sultan Mohammed Hassan who came all the way from Harar for kuba week here in Toronto. We spoke about the current issues within our hometown and the goals for the future as well as how to unite the East African community. This episode is different from our usual lighthearted style but we hope you enjoy the listen!

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EPISODE 101 TIMESTAMPS:

0:07 -- Intro

1:12 -- Who is Sultan Mohammed?

3:22 -- Challenges of moving back to Harar

6:35 -- What issues motivated Sultan to stay and help Harar?

10:18 -- Did Sultan face any resistance?

14:22 -- How to unify Ethiopia, and what's Sultans part in this?

24:17 -- Is this a response to the recent unrest in Harar?

25:21 -- What's the next step after unification? And how does the title of Sultan, come into play?

32:37 -- Tangent: What does Afocha mean?

34:56 -- Is there a Harari Community…in Harar?

37:47 -- How do we solve the dropping population of Hararis? and how do we keep the culture alive?

48:29 -- Is the state of our culture worse in the West or in Ethiopia?

51:40 -- Will the Sultan be a liaison between the Harari people and the government?

53:52 -- What else exactly does the Sultan title entail?

1:00:02: -- What future do you see for Hararis, and the people of the Harar region?

1:10:30 -- Outro

For those that have been with us since the beginning, we have nothing but gratitude for your continued support and the love you've shown over these past 2 years. For those that are just joining us, we hope you find our suffering and banter interesting enough to subscribe, and follow us on our journey to the next 100 episodes!

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EPISODE 100 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- Intro

5:55 -- What's our pain tolerance?

9:21 -- If we weren't siblings through breast feeding would we be Married?!?

11:58 -- How do you know the person you're talking to is loyal??

14:51 -- Would you be able to stay in a relationship with a narcissist?

21:48 -- Do we see ourselves marrying someone of the same culture?

27:02 -- When was the last time we slid into someone's DMs?

30:06 -- Why do people downplay the fact that they're looking for love?

37:50 -- Did anyone catch our eye at Kuba, but were too scared to make a move?

42:25 -- Amir is the worst wing-man?

44:20 -- How many times does your personality change around people?

52:15 -- Our child hood crushes

55:30 -- What if your friend claims a guy.. but he's into you?

58:45 -- Taking the LAST DAB

1:00:57 -- Question Speed Round

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0:00 -- Intro

0:06 -- It's been a busy week

1:36 -- Kubba didn't meet our expectations??

3:08 -- What happens in an Opening ceremony?

14:02 -- We took over Centre Island!

17:58 -- Sara has no National pride?!?!?

21:20 -- They got kicked out for fighting a Janitor?!

23:36 -- TANGENT: Random Toronto traffic RANT

30:06 -- We were ROLLING DEEEEP the whole week

34:18 -- When Gala Night turns in Gala Morning

36:22 -- When a simple Bonfire turns into a concert

45:26 -- We went to a speed dating event?

1:02:16 -- Amir has a problem with speaking to Women

1:12:20 -- Did you go to Kuba? What did you think?

This week we're all over the place! From trying to figure out why the OceanGate catastrophe got more attention that the real tragedies going on around the world. To pulling back the curtain on the world of influencers.  

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EPISODE 98 TIMESTAMPS:

0:06 -- People are making MILLIONS on SNAPCHAT?!?!?

7:37 -- Should we pay for Verification?

14:50 -- Is everyone paying for their following?

22:24 -- Apparently The Flash is in Marvel now???

23:24 -- When does being a child star ever workout??

30:15 -- We're going to get Botox

39:21 -- The OceanGate Sub situation and what it says about society

46:59 -- Mosques are being torn down in Ethiopia

1:06:06 -- Outro

We're baaaaack!!! After a 2 week break, we came back to debrief the rest of our trip and our journey home (of course we've always got stories for you). We missed you all so much!

P.S. This episode is a long one so we hope you guys enjoy! 

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97 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 -- Intro

0:46 -- What happened?!?!

2:06 -- How Amir almost died on the plane!?

16:46 -- The wonderful trip to the Hospital

27:46 -- NEVER FLY SAS AIRLINES

35:46 -- We almost missed our flight!

40:36 -- Carry-on luggage is a scam

44:24 -- Amir's forgetfullness is starting to get costly

55:15 -- Sibling telepathy is REALLLL

59:46 -- We finally talk about our actual trip

1:13:40 -- Don't be starving yourself unknowingly on vacation

1:16:16 -- Book everything BEFORE leaving for vacation to save HUNDREDS

1:17:20 -- Learn to ride a bike before going to Europe!

1:22:24 -- Outro

Apologies for the late upload! This week, Cousin Connection has gone international! We filmed this episode in Stockholm while we're on vacation (present tense because we're still out here lol). We hope you guys enjoyed the outdoor scenery!

Side note: we ARE vlogging this trip (yay!) so Cousin Connection Vlogs will be returning soooon!

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EPISODE 96 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - The Trials and Tribulations of Travel

14:50 - The Privilege of Speaking English

16:17 - What we've been up to in Sweden

19:54 - Stockholm is more multicultural than Toronto???

25:17 - Of all the Museums in Stockholm we went to the non Historic one..

26:17 - Weekly Update of the messed up Thumb

27:11 - What is special about Stockholm?

29:51 - I'm not traveling just to go shopping

33:33 - Come and say hi.. don't stare from the shadows

37:25 - Tip on how to keep somewhat of a diet when traveling

39:27 - Sara's Marvel Movie Update: Guardians 1, and Iron Man

I know, I know...that title really grabbed your attention lol. Make du'ah for us and in sha Allah we'll be uploading a marriage vlog one day (again, not to each other lol). Grab a snack, take a walk or listen to this on your drive to/from work and enjoy :)

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EPISODE 95 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Amir almost lost his finger

9:28 - GET US TO 5K SUBS :))))))))))))

10:06 - We're travelling... possible meetup???

16:52 - Is it even worth breaking the bank to travel now?

21:31 - Airlines are scamming their customers?!?!

34:12 - Podcasting on the go, and new vlog

35:10 - Is it safe for Muslims to travel?

41:43 - Is it worth raising a family in the West?

58:02 - Our pending wedding dates have a deadline!

1:06:06 - Outro

This week we got @AyshaHarun back in the guest seat! She's basically an honorary co--host at this point. This time though we get a little more serious and discuss what is going on with our African neighbors in Sudan, Reminisce about our childhood, and Amir updates the girls on what's going on in the Manosphere.  

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EPISODE 94 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:03 - Pray For Sudan

10:08 - Has colonialism ruined Africans chances of building a better future?

16:03 - Do you every think about the last time?

31:08 - Will our kids miss out on the best parts of our upbringing?

37:18 - Islam has influenced more of the worlds culture than you think

47:16 - We weren't ready for Wedding SZN

51:50 - It's hard being an Introvert who's a people pleaser

58:04 - The Red Pillers are turning to Islam?

1:13:18 - Outro

We are BACK from an unintentional hiatus! We missed you all! 

This week was basically just a giant catch up session lol, hopefully y’all can follow along with our random chatter. 

We also have a winner for our giveaway which we announced in this video! Congrats Mutiah ☺️

Grab a snack and enjoy the epiaode!

As always, thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget to subscribe to our channel, comment and like our video! 

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0:00 - Intro

0:46 - Catching Up with the Podcastians

3:50 - The crazy reaction to the @AyshaHarun podcast

6:46 - Reacting to the controversial comments

19:30 - Almost Hitting 5k! and possibly second Giveaway???

22:50 - The issues with the new CCP Vlog

28:04 - Starting your content creation journey on $0

31:04 - Catching Flights not Feelings

35:48 - Thunder Thighs Strike AGAIN!!

39:00 - Will They Fire him? and is it Ra**st??

52:28 - This is where I lose Sara and probably the rest of you

54:02 - Explaining the Marvel Universe to Sara (Guardians 3 Review)

1:04:49 - Behind the scenes and Outro

Alhamdullilah we have all made it to Eid, we hope you all were able to enjoy the day with your family, friends and loved ones. May Allah make us live to see the next Ramadan, ameen!!!

This week we have a CCP exclusive interview with our sis @AyshaHarun & her husband Yasin! We sat down with them and got to know Yasin a bit more and talked about his journey to Islam, the hard launch of their relationship and what they've got next in store for both of them. 

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY | CLOSE DATE: April 30th, 2023!

GIVEAWAY RULES:

In honour of hitting 3K subscribers on our YouTube channel, we’re hosting an INTERNATIONAL giveaway of $200 (CAD)!!! Here are the rules:

- Subscribe to our YouTube channel (we will be checking)

- Follow us on Instagram (@cousinconnectionpod) 

- Leave a comment on Episode 90 (on YouTube) telling us how you found our channel(s)/podcast and leave your Instagram username so we can message you in the event that you win ☺️

Thank you guys for all of your support this far, we love you all! In sha Allah the CCP fam will continue to grow and we will have even more giveaways in the future!!!

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92 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:06 - EID MUBARAK

1:40 - DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $200

1:53 - Shout out to our YouTube listeners

2:43 - Everything is TikTok now

7:02 - How to hard launch your man online

16:28 - How did Yasin handle all the new attention

17:49 - Who is Yasin?

23:41 - Learning about fashion design

32:58 - Is Aysha moving back to Toronto???

36:06 - Americans be moving across country like it's nothing

38:28 - How Islam found Yasin

50:50 - Accidentally going to an Islamic school

55:02 - How we represent Islam through unconscious actions

1:05:10 - Teaching a new Muslim can make you a better one

1:08:53 - Is the Shaytan running TikTok???

1:10:36 - Islamic Holiday representation: Canada vs. USA

1:18:06 - Outro

GIVEAWAY RULES:

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- Subscribe to our YouTube channel (we will be checking)

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- Leave a comment on this video telling us how you found our channel(s)/podcast and leave your Instagram username so we can message you in the event that you win ☺️

Salam everybodyyyy!!

On this weeks episode we get into what it means to have Muslim privilege. Then we try to figure out why everyone is going to Umrah and how going to perform Hajj is almost becoming impossible. We finish off the episode covering the controversy around Achraf Hakimi's divorce and how he got away with not losing a dime. 

Thank you guys for all of your support this far, we love you all! In sha Allah the CCP fam will continue to grow and we will have even more giveaways in the future!!!

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EPISODE 91 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:33 - Summer came early

3:05 - The Last Ramadan Episode

4:36 - People catfishing as Muslims

7:09 - Muslim Privilege 

12:31 - FOLLOW GIVEAWAY RULES

13:35 - Turning Pop Songs to Halal Songs

26:20 - Why is Everyone and their Mama is going to Umrah in Ramadan?

28:56 - The issue with the Lottery system for Hajj

34:54 - The Digital Sisterhood: Had I Known Reaction

45:30 - Muslim Podcasts getting us through Ramadan

52:18 - Achraf Hakimi and the controversy around Divorce in the West

58:43 - Would you sign a pre-nup?

1:05:06 - Outro

We’re back with another episode of our Ramadan Special! Since we are within the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we wanted to go over some of the different ways that we can all maximize our rewards in hopes of catching Laylatul Qadr — may Allah grant us all to see it, ameen!! 

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- Subscribe to our YouTube channel (we will be checking)

- Follow us on Instagram (@cousinconnectionpod) 

- Leave a comment on this video telling us how you found our channel(s)/podcast and leave your Instagram username so we can message you in the event that you win ☺️

CLOSE DATE: April 30th, 2023! 

Thank you guys for all of your support this far, we love you all! In sha Allah the CCP fam will continue to grow and we will have even more giveaways in the future!!!Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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EPISODE 90 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:29 - Is it weird to sleep on top of sheets?

1:35 - Lowkey forget we're recording a podcast for a minute

3:18 - Amir mentions his walks in record time

5:29 - Amir's sinuses are at war with spring

9:34 - $200 GIVEAWAY

12:25 -The last 10 days of Ramadan (Laylatul Qadr)

14:55 - How Ethiopian Muslims take advantage of the last 10 days of Ramadan

17:56 - How to maximize our rewards in Ramadan, on a busy schedule

24:17 - Don't limit yourself when making Dua

27:05 - More ways to maxamize your rewards

31:56 - Tangent: Am I going blind?

38:56 - There's someone lifing in our ceiling...

50:02 - Generic Muslim: Brands De-Islamifying Ramadan Reaction

1:02:40 - Normalizing Islam in the work place

1:13:15 - SUBSCRIBE 

We're back with part 3 of the Ramadan Series! This week, our theme is patience...Lord Knows this month is a true test for our patience lol. 

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0:00 - Intro

0:06 - HITTING 3K SUBS

2:14 - Malls are intimidating

5:25 - No pants can survive the theighs 

11:40 - Sabr (Patience)

12:14 - What does it mean to be patient?

17:13 - The patience needed to wear the Hijab

23:29 - How are Men uniquely challanged with patience?

26:16 - Is Womens gym wear going too far?

34:22 - The attractiveness of Patience and the road to mastering it

38:46 - Ramadan is going mainstream

39:34 - Is Non-Muslim influencers practicing Ramadan appropriation?

55:16 - The act of Forgiveness

58:47 - Can Patience be taken too far?

1:01:32 - Annoying people can be rewardable?

1:09:20 - Outro

We just completed our first week of Ramadan!!!!! Alhamdulillah for that and in sha Allah we will continue to have a great rest of this blessed month!

This week we wanted to continue with our Ramadan Series and we broke down the meaning and importance behind the saying and Al-Hamdulillah. 

Thank you guys for all the positive feedback and comments on our last video, we're glad you're all enjoying it!! 

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0:00 - Intro

1:34 - YOU DON'T NEED VITAMIN PILLS

6:35 - Art Reveal.. The results of our pain

10:53 - Possible Giveawayyyy??? 

11:55 - The Ban of Tiktok

19:11 - How will TikToks ban affect the Muslim Community?

27:31 - If TikTok is banned, start watching Shorts or Reels?

28:16 - A Muslim Serving Alcohol? Mehreen Karim on Next Level Chef

38:00 - Al-Hamdulillah

50:55 - Are we oversharing online?

1:06:11 - Donating made me money

1:09:53 - Outro

Alhamdulillah for another year of Ramadan, another opportunity for a spiritual cleanse, for us to get closer to our Lord and a month for us to grow. We are so happy to be doing this series to give us a chance to focus on more deen-centric content for the next month.

We hope you enjoy this series and would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can continue to improve our episodes :)

Also, shoutout to Layal and Dina from @baladishop for our new Ramadan journals. We'll definitely be using them this month to keep track of our progress. Make sure to check them out for Ramadan/Eid gifts for your loved ones!

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Episode 87 Timestamps:

0:00 - Ramadan Intro

3:49 - Painting is the Most stressful activity imaginable

27:04 - Disecting the Basmallah

47:31 - @Baladishop Ramadan Essential

49:46 - My Beef with the online Muslim discourse

56:51 - Do we need the Extremists?

1:06:08 - Outro

This week, we honestly talked about a whole lotta everythang lol. Our moms dissing us for having bad memory...this must be a universal experience though, I'm convinced! 

Since we want to start a new series within our future episodes, titled Am I The A**hole? (subject to change), we're asking YOU to send us your stories (which will be kept anonymous to read and discuss. You can email your stories to cousinconnectionpod@gmail.com

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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0:00 - Intro

0:08 - It's not always about Race

3:18 - Canadians can be annoying sometimes

9:46 - Parents can be your biggest hater

17:03 - Who's Mom is more unhinged?

20:18 - Air Fryers are catching on Fire out here

21:15 - Where do house safety appliances come from?

25:34 - Amir poisoned himself

36:23 - Awkward muslim moment 

43:56 - Sara be strugglin out here

52:28 - SARA PROMISED TO GO ON ANOTHER HIKE.. NO TAKE BACKS

54:03 - The Secret is finally out!

57:11 - The Art of Vlogging

58:37 - Amir is a better vlogger than Aysha

1:02:03 - SEND US YOUR STORIES

1:08:57 - Outro

We’re back with another episode for y’all! This week we recapped our week after being stuck in a blizzard (we know…we should’ve stayed home). BUT it was for a good cause, shout-out to our friend Hassan Phills ! 

We also covered the extremely sad and unfortunate case of of Crosley Green…it seems that these types of injustices will continue to happen and we’re almost numb to it at this point. 

Lastly, we’re thinking of doing a special series for Ramadan but we’d like to hear from you — let us know what you’d like to see from us during this holy month in sha Allah!

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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Episode 85 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:07 - The Snowfall of Nightmares

0:52 - Weird Feminism tangent

5:51 - S U B S C R I B E

6:45 - Going to Hassan Phills comedy show... in a blizzard (Amir's side)

9:55 - Amir got into a crash

13:43 - Weird tangent about kids and marriage 

22:19 - The show must go on

22:59 - Amir might have a bladder problem

29:30 - Sara got stuck in a blizzard

38:41 - The most cripling pain you could ever feel

44:06 - The devatating case of Crosley Green

55:05 - What's the plan for Ramadan?

1:01:02 - Outro

We're sorry for not having an episode up last week, but it was for a good reason 😜...yo girl was getting flown out to Vegas by the JONAS BROTHERS!!!! 🤯 Wild, I know! This is a special episode for me (Sara) and I'm happy that I could relive my unforgettable experience with the Jonas Brothers! 

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0:00 - Intro

0:22 - Stop going to the gym!

2:52 - The Jonas Brothers personally invite Sara

39:21 - Amir fell into an addiction

46:58 - New content coming

48:11 - Working out at home is a sham

51:04 - More awkward moments at the gym with Amir

58:52 - Sara's Mom can't stop talking?

1:02:25 - The time they stalked the Jonas Brothers

1:10:05 - Outro

In honor of it being Black History Month, we decided to re-record one of our lost episodes (fun fact: we actually recorded an episode similar to this 2 years ago when we first started the podcast...but unfortunately it got deleted and never saw the light of day). We had a really insightful conversation and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we do! 

*Side note* the video quality took a little bit of a hit this week - we're sorry for that, just close your eyes and pretend we're in 4K lol.

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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EPISODE 82 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Are you Black?

3:08 - Are you a Daniel Ceaser or a Dr. Umar Johnson?

6:08 - Who can say the N word?

10:57 - Diving deeper into your black identity

13:45 - The difference between being Black and Black culture

19:42 - Assimilating to Black culture

34:22 - Do we have a right to criticize black culture?

39:30 - Tangent: Islam's representation in Entertainment

45:48 - Thoughts on people who deny their blackness

47:00 - What would you like to see change in the black community?

53:00 - Tangent: Response to my statement about how guys rate women

55:12 - Things we'd like to see changed cont'd

1:00:05 - Can Muslims be involved in western politics?

1:05:48 - The importance of Black representation in tech

1:09:19 - The Tyre Nichols case

1:21:38 - Outro

We're back with another episode! This week, we wanted to continue the conversation around our blackness (and tbh, so did you!). Thank you for all the feedback, comments, questions that you guys send us each week, we really appreciate you ❤️

We hope you enjoyed our discussion this week, if you want us to cover more topics like this, let us know in the comments on YouTube or our IG DMs! 😊

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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0:00 - YOU PEOPLE IS TRASH

12:13 - The Eaethquakes in Syria and Turkey

20:43 - Ukrainian refugees still had time to be racist???

25:43 - Ignore the haters

27:50 - Is Colorism still an Issue?

34:10 - The fetishization of darker complections

42:50 - Why did all cultures buy into colorism?

45:44 - Being lighter leads to more oportunities?

46:08 - Affermative action benefits everyone

49:06 - Fenty changed the makeup game

54:24 - Kardashian tangent

1:01:03 - Everyone is on Steroids

1:05:36 - Final thoughts on Colorism and how to stop it

1:08:47 - Outro

What's up everybody!!!

Let's just get the outfits out of the way, we filmed this video 2 weeks ago on the same day as episode 80 so we're wearing the exact same outfit. Okay cool, now that we've gotten that out of the way...we asked yall to send us some juicy confessions and some of yall really didn't disappoint!

This kind of turned into a Q&A lol and that's okay, we know yall are curious but we want to know about YOU! Sooo I'll leave the link to our NGL in this description and when yall are feeling adventurous, drop a confession or two...and don't know, it's all anonymous 😏

That being said, we hope you guys enjoy this episode and hearing some of the wild stories that were shared...let us know if you want to see this style again?

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EPISODE 81 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:38 - Should the Man or Woman pay?

9:36 - Y'all Remember Inyuyasha?

12:28 - Personality or Looks?

16:43 - Worst Date Ever?... Nabat ruins this :(

19:05 - The consequences of not expressing feelings

32:44 - How do you deal with toxic family members?

35:55 - What's wrong with being Dark skinned?!?

42:19 - The struggles of wearing the Hijab

43:15 - Overcoming Anxiety

49:58 - How many kids are we having?

57:15 - How you feelin?

58:45 - Best day of the year so far

1:02:18 - Our worst personality traits

1:09:24 - Don't talk over our favourite part!!

1:11:47 - Show/Movie Recommendations

1:16:07 - Outro

How are we all doing? We hope the winter blues isn't getting you too down (for those that live in North America). We're back with a brand new episode this week and let's just say...this topics were definitely all over the place but entertaining nonetheless! We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Episode 80 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - MarriageIsHalal Controversy

8:30 - TikTok's mass reporting issue

12:27 - Social media suppressing POC creators 

23:38 - Why do y'all like mukbangs???

24:34 - We are boycotting Harry Potter now!?

43:46 - LEGOs are not for the poor and weak

48:05 - Our comfort movies

51:13 - They tried to make us love Christmas!

1:06:17 - Outro

This week, we’ve got another jam-packed episode! We shared our thoughts on quitting our jobs to pursue a career through our podcast (and more) and our potential fears in doing that. We’d love to hear your thoughts on that discussion so let us know what you think - shoot us a DM on Instagram! :)

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Episode 79 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:32 - Amir can't whisper

2:22 - Sara is un-cultured

5:08 - Who is the better liar?

7:52 - Amir scared a girl out of the gym

20:35 - Thinking of quitting our jobs

29:50 - Learning to appreciate something that's not for you

34:09 - Andrew Tate arrested!

44:35 - What makes a person attractive?

49:02 - EVERYONE IS BIASED

1:03:00 - Outro

1:04:39 - Eating 1,041,427 Scoville cheese

We're back with a brand new episode with our unofficial cousin Khalid ( @HuddleTalkTV  )! I think I need to stop letting these guys gang up on me...we may need some new volunteers because things got a bit heated this episode lol.

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0:00 - Intro

1:09 - Amir is one of the Girls?

4:32 - LA Traffic almost cost Nabat a leg

14:58 - Women would be lost without Us

33:07 - Is Avatar 2 too Long?

38:15 - Amir wants to do cosplay?

41:07 - Sara tries to trash men and FAILS!

48:00 - The guys choose to be the bigger person

50:55 - How do you bounce back from Failure?

57:50 - Is anyone Really authentic on the Internet?

1:09:10 - Women are off the Hype Juice

1:10:52 - RECALL: Sara caught in her LIIIIES

1:18:45 - The Internet will turn on you QUICK

1:21:40 - Is Kai getting Cancelled?

1:29:40 - #PrisonTikTok

1:42:22 - Outro

Happy 2023 everybody!! We're back with another episode for you guys! This week we talked about how we spent our new years - hopefully this doesn't foreshadow how we spend the rest of our year lol. We also discussed the latest TikTok trend for new years...ladies, be honest - how many of y'all sat under a table shoving 12 grapes in your mouth at midnight? We broke down some of our new years resolutions and talked about how Sara knows absolutely nothing about cars SMDH. 

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Episode 77 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

42:00 - We spent New Years in traffic 🫤

10:03 - New Years TikTok trends

16:19 - HIS WHEELS CAME OFF!

19:27 - Amir doesn't know how to use IG part 75

25:53 - Tory Lanez audio leak

30:58 - White kids get away with anything

34:06 - New Year resolutions and nerdy analytics talk

51:22 - Sara almost destroys a BMW

58:04 - Canada's transportation infrastructure is TRASH on purpose

1:02:26 - Outro

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Episode 76 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - The storm of the century

4:55 - Amir's Mom takes a tumble

23:15 - Meg vs Tory

36:54 - No means Yes

40:20 - A catfish stole Amir's identity

46:06 - Sara's crazy catfish story!

58:08 - Amir short circuits

We're back with a brand new episode! Make sure to grab a snack, sit back and enjoy the conversation!

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Episode 75 timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:15 - Breaking in the new setup

2:40 - Lets talks about Niches

9:55 - The dark side of family channels

24:47 - The Rise of Mukbangs

30:42 - Watching Wedding videos and Stalking Celebs

46:13 - Would you Marry him if he didn't have money?

1:09:16 - Outro

We're back with another episode! Do you guys like when I add the little summaries of episodes or should I get straight to the point? Let me know in the comments of our YT video or in the DMs on IG!

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Episode 74 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:45 - Morocco beats Portugal

9:55 - Qatars unfair scrutiny by the Western Media

15:11 - FIFA is doing WHAT for 2026?!?!?

17:50 - The Eglinton Line will never be finish.. and it's your fault

24:33 - ChatGPT and how AI is taking over!

45:24 - It's SZA SZN

51:30 - Amir gets into his Music snob bag

58:42 - Do you already have seasonal depression?

1:10:05 - Outro

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EPISODE 73 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro 

0:07 - Why 5G is Trash

1:15 - Amir has an obsession

5:07 - LA Trip Recap and tangents about negative comments

29:00 - Amir is on his Health Deen

36:17 - You can't force someone to be honest with themselves

45:52 - Do you read into Omens?

59:52 - Stop talking to Kanye!

1:10:27 - Outro

PS- Hassan’s Friday & Saturday shows have sold out!!! But not to worry, he added a new date - Sunday @ 8PM. Details for tickets are on his IG linked below! Make sure you get your tickets asap!

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EPISODE 72 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro Fail

0:45 - Betting it all on Comedy

14:15 - Almost getting Cancelled for a joke

18:26 - The hypocrisy of Western outrage

21:52 - Girls don't know how to keep friends

27:20 - Escaping to Sudan

37:47 - The pitfalls of Social media

44:23 - Being discriminated due to your ethnicity

54:49 - Creating your own space in the Comedy world as a Muslim

1:04:00 - Fame before the Money 

1:08:22 - The process of organizing a show

1:10:51 - Opening for Nimesh Patel and Hasan Minhaj and the Future

1:23:03 - Hassan's Top 3 Comedians Now, and All-Time

1:28:25 - Hassan's coming shows 

1:30:00 - Post Credit Scene

Since most of the girls were together in LA this past week, we've seen some requests come through on the CCP page AND Aysha's page as well and if y'all ask, we gotta deliver! So in this week's episode, we asked you guys to send us questions via Instagram for us to answer. If you're listening to the audio, you'll get the full episode in one part. But for those who want to watch the video - Part 1 is on our YouTube channel and part 2 is on Aysha's YouTube channel so be sure to check it out! :)

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EPISODE 71 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

5:02 - Is it OK to have a guy friend?

13:41 - Thoughts on removing the hijab

17:55 - Is it possible to dress modestly as a curvier Muslim woman?

21:26 - Do you think that men are the prize?

25:48 - Being Muslim in a predominately white corporate environment

30:33 - Do Gen-Z hijabis have it easier?

36:12 - Using Muzzmatch/Muslim dating apps

39:26 - What are some green flags in a man?

47:00 - Are you waiting two years for marriage?

58:58 - Outro

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EPISODE 70 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:25 - The crazy coincidences of life

10:44 - Bhad Bhabie is for the people and Sara/Nabat live under a rock

16:55 - Sara is Old now

17:19 - Britney was done dirty

27:37 - Going on Vacay as a family

29:20 - Social Battery on Low Low and Learning to say No

37:49 - Our Traumatizing Escape Room Experience

57:25 - Amir gets into Politics stuff

1:04:58 - Outro

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EPISODE 69 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - What is Creole?

4:42 - Traveling the world for insperation

9:45 - Hatians and their crazy History

24:25 - Florida is Wild

43:36 - Unrealistic standards in Dating

We're back with a brand new episode for yall! I had to slide in some thought provoking questions for Amir because although we love the facts he shares, sometimes we gotta let our brains do some work too! This week we're talking soulmates, Andrew Tate converting to Islam, Elon Musk finally acquiring ownership over Twitter, a quick math lesson from Amir, and the growing popularity of AI developed art pieces.

We had a good discussion this week and really want to know your thoughts on the topics we covered so don't be shy to leave us a comment on our YouTube channel or in our DMs!

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EPISODE 68 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:07 - Have you met your Soulmate

18:00 - Andrew Tate converting to Islam

27:00 - Elon Musk Takes over twitter

40:10 - Global wealth and giving Sara a math lesson

48:21 - Will A.I. take our jobs?

1:02:15 - Outro

How are we doing? Hope all is well! In this week's episode, we talk about whether we truly have the ability to think freely and how Kanye's recent comments about George Floyd may not have been his original thought. We related that to the decline in critical thinking skills amongst the younger generation (specifically students and Kanye's fans) and the dangers of blind trust in your friends, role models, or person of influence. We also spoke about the race to getting a story up on the news (social media/TV) and disregard for credibility. Lastly, Amir shares his heroic story of how he "almost" broke up a fight at the gym lol.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:07 - KANYE IS NOT A FREE THINKER 

14:48 - The end of critical thinking and issue with blind trust

24:43 - Does the Media care about credibility anymore?

41:24 - Amir almost broke up a fight in the gym

59:18 - Outro

Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that Nabat aka @Sukar Nabat has FINALLY joined us ON camera!!!!

Go follow her on IG and Tiktok…she has a nice voice 😁

In this week’s episode, we talk about Amir’s memory issues AGAIN. Somebody get this man a doctor ASAP😩. He explains how the fear of forgetting has pushed him to have such a rigid routine that he doesn’t like to steer away from.

Of course we (Nabat and I) decided to unpack that to try and figure out what the deeper issue was Hello potential trauma response?? 

Amir then asked us what we were and weren’t looking forward to in marriage…and btw I know what you’re all thinking…why are 3 single people talking about this…we all have hopes and dreams ok?! 🥺

Lastly we spoke about the “tough” choice that has to be made when one is trying to excel in their career but also has to be there for and in some cases protect the safety of their family (we’re talking about you, Kanye) 

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - Amir has a memory problem

16:31 - Weird things you do and do not look forward to in Marriage 

43:53 - Hasan Minhaj vs Kayne, and finding the line

1:04:38 - Outro

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

6:00 - Amirs weird dreams

8:48 - Oakville teacher pulls up with giant **** and Woke Culture

28:41 - Does the show Ramy represent Muslims properly?

43:06 - The Try Guys are now the Tri Guys?

53:07 - Does Money Change people?

1:04:50 - We're moving to Alberta

1:21:05 - Outro

Welcome back to a brand new episode of the pod! This week, Amir breaks down the science behind popular YouTuber MrBeat's success. Amir also discusses his experience on the up and coming social media app - BeReal and how much he doesn't actually enjoy it. We realized that although each of the social media platforms market themselves for different focuses, they all somehow manage to copy each other and have similar features. Next we spoke about our thoughts on the Trevor Noah comedy special that we attended and his newly revealed relationship??? with Dua Lipa???? Amir questions why some people truly believe that they will marry their favourite celeb/celeb crush and I had to remind him of my Nick Jonas phase 😅 Lastly, we spoke about pushing our social boundaries in order to help others - aka introvert struggles lol.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - MrBeast's come up

10:08 - BeReal is dumb and Tiktok is stealing it

18:22 - Seeing Trevor Noah in person

25:55 - Why are we heartbroken when a celebrity gets in a relationship?

42:15 - Are you a good person if you're anti-social?

57:50 - Outro

We finally hit 2K subscribers so I just wanted to thank you all so so much for all of your support, we appreciate each and every one of you ♥️

In this week's episode, we spoke about the unfortunate and tragic events involving Mahsa Amini and protests that have arose in support of Mahsa. Covering one's unlawful nakedness is an obligation for both women AND men. It is up to each individual to decide whether they will fulfill their obligations or not, however we not force the rules of the religion upon anyone. We later talked about how Adnan Syed is finally a free man (while he awaits the new trial date) and how horrible the (North) American justice system is.

We then shifted to a more positive topic and discussed the different aspects of our daily routines that spark joy in our days. Amir then discusses the water crisis happening in Jackson, Mississippi and related it to the mistreatment of the Aboriginals in Canada.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:56 - SUBSCRIBE DAMMIT, WE NEED BETTER EQUIPMENT😅

4:26 - Youtube Shorts comments are savage!

12:24 - Hijabis are not safe anywhere...

25:41 - Adnan Syed and a failing system rant

43:06 - Random things in our routine that bring us joy

50:28 - Sara is a bad plant mom

55:40 - Jackson, Mississippi water crisis

1:02:14 - Canada's native issue and virtue signalling

1:11:31 - Outro

This week we spoke about Marvel’s attempt at representing Muslims…they’re always so close but then somehow take it too far from reality 🙃 

We also shared our thoughts on the latest Marvel superhero — Sabra and of course Halle Bailey being cast as the Little Mermaid. The internet seems to be losing their minds…rightfully so and some reactions were unwarranted 👀

As always, thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget to subscribe to our channel, comment and like our video! 

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TIMESTAMPS:

1:30 - Is Marvel Pro Israel? 

8:24 - Does Marvel Rep Muslims Properly?

16:00 - Is it fair to judge a movie before it's released?

20:07 - The Little Mermaid Backlash

30:00 - I ALMOST DROWNED!!

45:29 - Can Muslims work in Fast-food Restaurants?

53:56 - Muslim influencer judged for being Modest

1:01:57 - Outro

It's been a minute!!! We missed you guys! We're back from our unintentional hiatus and wanted to update you on where we've been! We're starting off Season 3 a bit slow but don't you worry, we've got some great episodes coming up this season in sha Allah!! Thank you guys for your support, we love y'all!

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Intro and Editing Inspo

5:43 - Where we've been and Loss

15:30 - Summer Recap and Memories

22:00 - Hitting the big 3-0 and getting Nostalgic

34:35 - Long live the King

39:45 - Will Canadian Money Change?

51:30 - The new BeReal app

1:01:57 - Outro

I know, I know, we said we were done with Season 2 last week but we also didn't want to leave y'all hanging. We had an impromptu IG Live on our page @cousinconnectionpod (go follow us there to make sure you catch the next one!)

We were joined by a few of our friends to talk about...friendship! And then of course the conversation took a turn and we discussed Andrew Tate, his recent ban from social media and toxic masculinity (which we will further breakdown and discuss in a future episode so look out for that one soon). 

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This week, we posted on instagram that whoever sends us topics, we will cover them in our episodes and y'all really came through with that swiftness!! Shoutout to our IG followers for being on top of their game! If you aren't already following us on IG -- @cousinconnectionpod 😌

We were joined by our Aussie bestie and 1/3 of the Black Men Don't Cheat Podcast (still not a real thing btw) Khalid aka @kmanshash!

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

4:40 - Braces as an adult

14:02 - Looking for red and green flags in the talking stage

24:52 - How do you improve your religiosity as an adult

28:15 - What things tempt you to throw your budget out the window?

33:43 - What's a hobby you picked up and dropped just as fast?

42:13 - What have you learned/developed the most in your twenties?

47:58 - Can you fully develop yourself without/prior to getting married?

49:39 - What part of your character needed more development after getting married?

51:52 - Looking forward to your thirties and the value of saving

1:02:30 - Outro

Thank you so much for stopping by and listening! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Make sure you check out the boys at  @HuddleTalkTV  on Instagram, Tiktok, Spotify/Apple Podcasts and Youtube!!!!

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:07 - Proper Mic etiquette

1:16 - Real Intro

2:24 - The Prequal to HuddleTalkTv

7:04 - What Podcasts is Khalid watching? and Random Order being the best of them

11:00 - Thoughts on Andrew Tate

25:43 - What is the Red Pill?

30:14 - Khalid needs to start wathcing more shows

35:39 - What's your screen time record?

39:11 - Amir talks about his Reading and Fitness journey... again

47:34 - HoRoScOpEs

51:39 - Amir started a Youtube channel before Aysha

54:16 - How HuddleTalkTV started

58:44 - How the TikTok algorithm really works

1:06:35 - Expanding the CC brand

1:08:15 - Is Toronto the screw face capital?

1:09:33 - Khalid also has a famous sister

1:14:39 - The Toronto Podcast scene

1:19:59 - Amir doesn't know sports

1:22:32 - Outro

In this week's episode, we were joined by Rania, founder of Weddings With Nia. Wedding planning isn't the only hat Rania wears -- as a motivated young adult, Rania began showcasing her entrepreneurial skills by organizing a fundraiser for East Africa through a non-profit called RISE. To learn more about Rania, you gotta watch/listen to the rest of the episode so sit back and enjoy as she explains how she got her start to wedding planning and all the other business ventures she has started and learned from.

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:40 - Rania's road becoming a Wedding planner

14:31 - Rania the multiple-entrapenuer and community orgnaizer

26:32 - Starting the Harari Professional Network (HPN)

33:36 - What a Wedding Planner does from A-Z

45:48 - Wedding trends on the come up

48:46 - Planning a Wedding in Ethiopia

49:37 - Things we need to stop doing as a Community

58:00 - Advice for couples who are engaged and want to get Married

59:11 - Who is Rania the person?

1:03:27 - Rania the Match Maker

1:09:58 - Outro

This week we had to match yalls energy and stay LOYAL and CONSISTENT by recording an episode while on our cottage trip 😅

It may not be our finest work but we’ll let you be the judge of that. Side note: I, Sara do not condone ANY of what was said during the “Black Men Don’t Cheat” segment. This was recorded without my supervision. If you have been triggered and/or offended, please take your grievances up with @amirwastaken on IG.

Thank you,

Management

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EPISODE 57 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Black Men Don't Cheat Podcast Preview

8:18 - Cousin Connection Podcast Intro

9:12 - The Nod

9:52 - Amir is an anchor in water

11:26 - Amir forgot how to hold his breath

12:26 - Getting Sandy Cheeks in Singing Sands

17:37 - This is sort of where we start to lose it...

19:37 - This is where we totally lose it.

20:44 - Why is it so hard to make a S'more [TRIGGER WARNING, SERIOUS TOPIC]

25:55 - How was the trip overall? (With Footage)

37:49 - Outro

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EPISODE 56 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:01 - The No Show Bride

4:52 - Are Harari Women more put together than Men?

10:17 - Do Women even need an education?

14:13 - What they don't can't hurt em

15:04 - Amir wants your guns

21:07 - Our most embarrassing date

23:58 - Are we over marriage questions?

24:17 - The perfect date

26:50 - Is Aysha the reason we started?

28:14 - Our weirdest dreams

29:46 - Our biggest pet peeve

32:51 - What makes us automatically swipe left?

34:33 - The Issues with marrying outside of your culture

37:19 - Muslims need to leave the West?

40:18 - Getting your crushes attention

42:45 - Relationship red flags

43:47 - Most cringy outfits

47:38 - Do we have any fetishes?

48:10 - What are our most cringy songs?

51:30 - What "scandal" would we get caught in?

53:54 - Top 3 adventure destinations/activities

59:18 - Speed question round

1:01:43 - Our love languages

1:02:37 - I didn't marry my soulmate

1:07:20 - What if your sibling married a non-muslim?

1:09:24 - Does Amir look like Giveon?

1:10:02 - Outro

We're back with a brand new episode this week, featuring our long-time friend Adel T! He's no stranger to the podcast world, Adel T was one of the co-hosts of Loose Merto, a podcast focusing on different issues in the East African community. Though they may be on an indefinite hiatus, Adel graciously joined us as our special guest this week. We compared the differences between American and Canadian Hararis, how we've assimilated and who's more in tune with the Harari culture! We highlighted the several different events within the global Harari community and how the recent lack of these events has had an impact on networking and meeting amongst first-generation Hararis...aka we're trying to see everyone get married lol! We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Ainy Harun & Harun Family Medical Emergency

1:04 - Intro

3:45 - How the legendary Loose Merto Podcast started

7:37 - Cousin Connection origins

11:45 - The Trials of managing a podcast and what motivates us

19:11 - How is growing up in America different than Canada?

20:52 - Have First Gen Immigrants Assimilated too quickly?

29:19 - What is the current state of the culture?

30:52 - Has the loss of community events affected the Harari dating scene?

34:44 - Do we need Kubba (International Harari Community Event) anymore?

48:19 - Adel the Spoken Word artist

52:53 - Why we do what we do

1:04:03 - Outro

We feel like it's been forever since we've talked to you...it's only been a week, but we still missed yall! This week we recapped our recent trips to Mexico and Alberta. We shared some stories about alleged intruders 👀, cancelled flights and all the activities we got up to while on holiday!

We also spoke about the recent Rogers outage and how much it impacted the ENTIRE country.

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - ICE CREEEEAM!!! (the prices are too damn high)

4:35 - Sara living her best life in Mexico

20:31 - Our house got broken into!

34:31 - When your flight gets cancelled after you're supposed to board...

49:22 - Should Airlines be regulated?

1:02:32 - Rogers goes down and Canada almost implodes

1:17:01 - Outro

We are baack after a mini hiatus! In this week's episode, we were joined by Munib aka P.I.M. Reacts and we spoke about everybody's favourite topic - MARRIAGE. The boys discussed what it takes to be ready for marriage and some of the things they look for when finding a spouse. We had a really great conversation and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did when we recorded it.

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EPISODE 53 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:54 - Introducing our guest: Munib Abdi

2:18 - What inspired me to want to get married?

4:49 - What makes you feel you're ready for Marriage?

5:43 - Are women always ready for marriage?

7:10 - How long into a relationship should the Nikkah (engagement) happen?

9:47 - What's on your checklist? And do women REALLY want the nice guy?

25:18 - What inspired Munib to start a YouTube channel and how did he find his purpose?

31:16 - Is there a stigma with getting financial help in the POC community?

42:54 - Why aren't men approaching women anymore?

1:00:27 - Outro

In this week's episode, we got to show off our new Aysha Harun HLGOY sweaters and we absolutely looove them! Amir and I went to the Hasan Minhaj show with our friends and we shared our thoughts on him/the show. Amir then asked the question of whether we prefer to be told the story behind a piece of art or if we prefer to have our own interpretation -- we'd like to know your thoughts 😊. We also discussed the weird TikTok Lives that have been popping up on my TikTok. Lastly, we covered a question from one of our viewers about struggling with your faith and how to heal from trauma. If you'd like for us to speak more on this topic and/or have a guest to further discuss, let us know!!

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EPISODE 52 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:26 - BUY MY SISTERS MERCH WWW.AYSHAHARUN.COM

1:16 - Hasan Minhaj Comedy Show

11:42 - Told the whole story vs. Up to interpretation

22:04 - Sara's on the werid side of Tiktok again

29:19 - Struggling with Iman and dealing with Trauma

1:00:03 - Outro

We also spoke about how Apple can kind of suck (sometimes) and how it almost convinced me to switch over to Android, but let's be real, Apple ＞ Android ...respectfully 😌

We also spoke about Toronto's transit system and construction in the city (and how much we hate it!). We shared our thoughts on the Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp trial and lastly we spoke about the similarities between the Stock Market and Pop Culture.

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EPISODE 51 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:56 - Amir was right and Sara is getting healthy

18:15 - Sara is switching to Android

22:33 - Amir gets Humbled and how to avoid Injury in the gym

33:09 - Toronto Roads and Transit is Traaaash

41:44 - Johnny vs. Amber is finally over

51:32 - Does Pop Culture and the Stock Market follow the same rules?

1:12:32 - Shoutouts and Outro

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Episode 50 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

4:56 - How is Amir and Aysha related to Sara?

6:17 - What is your Relationship with Sabri like?

8:24 - Wildest favourite memory together when growing up?

12:14 - What do people under or over-estimate about you?

21:32 - If you had to delete all but 3 apps which are you keeping?

27:40 - What are your goals for your 30s?

32:52 - What do you appreciate most about your family/friends?

35:42 - When do you feel the most fulfilled?

37:20 - What is one of the hardest lessons you learned and what is the easiest

41:10 - What characteristic would you add and remove from yourself when being described?

43:45 - What's your all time favourite TV show?

49:16 - Tips on overcoming anxiety

52:25 - How do you know when you're ready to get married?

53:13 - How much do looks matter when choosing a spouse?

57:13 - What is Nostalgic to you?

58:51 - If you had all the money in the world what would you be doing?

1:01:13 - What are some hard topics to cover on the podcast?

1:05:17 - What's your favourite episode so far and why?

1:09:34 - Are platonic relationships important?

1:10:17 - Sara trying to set Amir up

1:14:41 - Did highschool impact you as a person?

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Episode 49 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:08 - Does a Language Barrier weaken Relationships with Parents?

27:45 - 90 Day Fiancé: Bilal & Shaeeda

50:04 - Instagram jealous of TikTok

1:03:03 - Movie watching etiquette

1:04:57 - Multitasking is a LIE

1:12:44 - Outro

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Episode 48 Timestamps-

0:00 - Intro

1:17 - How do you identify?

29:18 - Amir finishes his rant about washrooms

31:10 - Proper public toilet squatting form

38:29 - Deciphering non-English TikTok's

41:05 - Elon buys Twitter 

53:07 - Trump being let back on Twitter?

55:10 - Why we can't solve world hunger

1:04:52 - Trump being let back on Twitter? Cont'd

1:19:02 - Outro

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Episode 47 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:07 - You know what Grinds My Gears??

5:38 - Happy Anniversary

14:14 - Should Eid be a National Holiday?

22:20 - Attacks in Gondar

33:26 - Bi-polar Weather and our existential dread

51:47 - The struggle to keep good habits after Ramadan

1:00:59 - Amir Geeks out about Marvel.. You can skip this part

1:07:27 - Outro

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EPISODE 46 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Amir's early onset Alzheimer

12:15 - The Book of Haters vs. Lovers

26:48 - China Lockdowns

39:10 - Social Credit System

41:45 - Should kids be gaming?

59:45 - Final Thoughts

Fun fact: did you know that if you wanted to extend the life of a battery....you can put it in the fridge?!

Lastly, we ended off on a more somber note... May Allah protect the Muslims who have been oppressed, who are suffering and may He grant them justice.

We hope you all enjoy the last few days of Ramadan!

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EPISODE 45 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:02 - The Ultimatum

18:30 - The Habesha Plight of Oversized luggage

22:55 - Plane stories

28:00 - Putting Batteries in fridges

33:02 - Raids in Al Aqsa

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We thank Allah for allowing us to experience another blessed month of Ramadan, we hope that you and your families are enjoying it so far in sha Allah! In this week's episode, we decided to discuss our Ramadan goals...or at least our own interpretations of the word "goals" ...*ahem* AMIR!

We also talked about the now-overly discussed Will Smith slap at the Oscars and shared our thoughts on that situation. We discussed our struggles with grocery shopping while fasting and ended off the episode with back tracking on our predictions for the COVID mandates in Ontario (oops!).

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Getting into Ramadan

3:00 - Amir is most likely Dyslexic and might have ADHD

4:50 - Listening to Nasheed in the Gym

7:04 - Was the Will Smith situation and over reaction?

13:56 - Sara's Ramadan Goals

19:32 - Amir's "Ramadan Goals"

22:00 - How to Speedrun a Grocery trip and eat properly

27:12 - Sara's Ramadan Goals Cont'd

31:46 - Can the internet take anything seriously?

36:57 - Sara's Ramadan Goals Cont'd... Again

47:56 - We were sorta wrong about the Mandates

57:53 - Outro

In this week's episode, we were joined by one of the co-authors of Threads of Memory - Harari Cultural Ceremonies Volume 1: Wedding Traditions...Hasen Abbas! We had such a great conversation about the new project, the inspiration behind writing this book, his experience visiting Harar and the rest of Ethiopia and he also shared some sneak peaks of the book as well! We are so excited for you guys to listen to this episode and hear your thoughts!

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I hope you read that in our voices 😋 This week we spoke about our Ramadan goals (or Sara's since Amir doesn't prepare for Ramadan at all...), the removal of Daylight savings and the oh-so-popular mask mandates. We later discussed the controversy behind trans swimmer, Leah Thomas and whether being too inclusive is becoming a detriment to society or not. Lastly we discussed our emotional attachments to TV series and how we mentally prepare for our favourite characters' deaths on the show. 

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On this week's episode we're all over the place. We react to the current conflict in Ukraine and the biased coverage, to discussing Sara's fatal crash in Ethiopia, and finish off with Amir opening up about an triggering experience he had with social anxiety that Sara got to witness first hand.

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We are finally back from our vacation in Ethiopia and we are so excited to share our experience with you all! We tried to fit as many details in this episode...and it's a long one so make sure to grab a snack, get comfortable and enjoy!). If you've been back home (whichever country that may be) we'd love to know about your experience, leave a comment on our latest IG post or YouTube video!

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This week we are coming at y'all from Ethiopia!! We went as a family and decided to record an episode to talk about our anticipations of our trip and what we were excited to see and experience. Aysha joined us for this week's episode so we hope you enjoy!

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Sorry for the late upload this week 🙇🏾‍♀️ In this week's episode of the pod, we started off with talking about all the different words we pronounce *differently* thanks to our parents😅. Then we spoke about whether the rise of IG Reels, TikTok videos and YouTube Shorts have ruined our attention span and how that'll impact our ability to focus at school/work. Next we spoke about how we're turning 30 this year and kind of just wanted to check in on all the millennials out there...are y'all alright? We've spent our last few years of our 20s in a global pandemic...I think we can all agree that we might need a giant hug or something😮‍💨. We then transitioned into advice we'd give our younger selves and it got a little deep only for us to end it off on a lighter note with another one of Amir's awkward social interactions lol.

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