The Ukraine-Russia "invasion" hasn't been called a "clash" or a "tiff," and for good reason. So why is this straightforwardness so hard to come by when watching reports about the Middle East? This episode dives into the hypocrisy shown by Western countries. They express outrage at the loss of European lives and livelihoods but have been integral to the dispossession of black and brown people. It's not about principles of democracy or humanity - it's about racism and white supremacy. We told you ...
Mar 01, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
I'm being pretty candid about my life experience with weight management (or mismanagement?) Basically, my shock at how unhealthy my body is and how unhealthy my lifestyle is has spurred me on to make some serious changes. Who knew it wasn't normal to eat fries for starters AND for dessert?!
Feb 22, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 35
What do Simon Leviev and Kanye West have in common? Hint: Its more than just the fact that they like to change their names. Im tired of seeing men take advantage of women, treat them like crap and never having to answer for their actions. And no, its not just famous men - there are many bad stories of men who insult, belittle, steal from and badmouth women... (yes, Muslim men do it too)
Feb 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
What do Kyalami racetrack and Planet Fitness have in common? Well, me... Here's a motivational speech about trying new things AND my experience of a glimpse into a post-COVID world
Feb 07, 2022•22 min
Lately I've been realising how quickly I become addicted to things! I get pretty intense with series - I have to binge it until its finished. I get pretty intense with albums, googling stuff and looking for great discounts. This episode is basically a cry for help - how can I take this obsessive personality trait and turn it into something that's actually useful?!
Feb 01, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week I found a grey hair in my head which literally means that my folicle is dead (I think?). Anyway the freak-out over getting older continues for the whole episode and randomly includes my dream about Lady Gaga and my rant about Wordle.
Jan 24, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Its the start of the year and there's a lot of new things happening which means --- my impostor syndrome is back in full force! What is that? How do we deal with it? What does that have to do with that transphobic article from the Mail & Guardian? You gotta listen to find out...
Jan 17, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Inspired by the Netflix movie Don't Look Up, I asked myself what would I do if the world was going to end in 6 months time?! Lots of adrenaline-rushing activities like replying to WhatsApp messages and reading books...but essentially, how can I be a better human being?
Jan 10, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Festive season means one thing is necessary: A whole entire rant about housework. I unintentionally come across as preachy, but the general discourse around house maintenance is very annoying. From using derogatory terms to describe workers, to men pretending not to know that there's work to be done - the question of whose work is housework needs urgent answering!
Jan 04, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
For the last episode for 2021, I asked myself why are New Year's Resolutions renown for failing? I believe strongly in their power, so I did some digging and found some tips on how to actually make ones that work. We also chat about how transformative goal-setting (and goal-achieving) can be. New Years Resolution for 2021 - start a podcast: check!
Dec 27, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Why is it so humiliating when we do human-being stuff? I don't wanna "fail" my eye-test, I'm nervous about getting a haircut and I prefer to ignore when other people make mistakes. But why?! And am I the only one who feels this embarrassed about being a human? This episode is light-hearted and also kind of random *smirks embarrassingly*
Dec 20, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
GUEST EPISODE: South Africa's Minister of Menstruation, Candice Chirwa, talks to us about ALL things period-related! Where does period stigma come from? What is period poverty? How can we challenge the myths & tales that people believe about periods? And most importantly, how do we attack the patriarchal pillars that allow for things like period stigma to even exist?! Feel free to share this episode with everyone. ( Bonus points if you share it with someone who feels uncomfortable talking ab...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
I'm telling you 3 stories in this episode - all of which are recent examples of how sometimes it seems like things are going wrong, but they're actually going right! The stories involve my inability to make online bookings and an unwanted Manchester United shirt... Not to spoil the ending, but everything turns out alright ;)
Dec 06, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A recent trip to the airport made me realise how much I like to people-stare. Airports bring out the best (and worst) of us but there's actually a silver lining to its authenticity. In a Buzzfeed-style episode, I explain what I think your airport behaviour says about you as a person. Including character profiles of the early-bird, first-classers and sleepy-joes.
Nov 29, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 23
GUEST EPISODE: We're talking with Noor Ahmad about the Miss South Africa x Miss Universe Collaboration that literally nobody asked for. We break down many of the problematic things about Miss Universe and specifically dig deeper into what it would mean if Lalela Mswane does indeed go to Israel to fulfil her dream of maybe, possibly donning an additional crown - because maybe shiny things can distract us from Apartheid?
Nov 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This episode is a very ambitious cross-over between FW De Klerk's personality juxtaposed with Taylor Swift's. I KNOW it seems like there is absolutely no correlation but please trust me (or don't, but just listen!). Essentially, the point is this: be true to yourself.
Nov 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the wake of Herman Mashaba's ActionSA making serious gains across the country, it feels appropriate to speak about xenophobia in South Africa. Why do we treat foreign nationals as sub-human and who should we really be angry at? Or are people really just committed to the rule of law? For every rhetorical question, comes misleading political rhetoric
Nov 08, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
No gestures are empty and politics can't be removed from anything. This episode was inspired by Quinton de Kock (not) taking the knee but its a plea to think more carefully about what gestures symbolise and how important they can really be. If this was YouTube, i'd ask you to give it a giant thumbs up if you agree!
Nov 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
With the Local Government Elections coming up on the 1st of November, we're talking about how to decide who to vote for. Also an explanation about why the "If you don't vote, you can't complain" line is fake news. Expect some general commentary on the ANC, DA and EFF - with a public apology for the governing party.
Oct 25, 2021•29 min
Relationship pressure - as a Muslim girl - is really difficult to cope with! We're talking about dealing with the expectations of finding a spouse at a young age and the relentless questions of settling down. Also, what about our general conceptions of romance and soulmates? Obviously Megan Fox and MGK get a special mention, but my conclusion is that you (yes you) form part of a wonderful love story.
Oct 18, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 17
An analysis of Squid Game - and its multiple truths and accuracies - without spoilers. Even if you live under a rock and haven't watched it yet, you can still listen to this discussion about capitalism and its effects on our personal humanity. Its a fully vaccinated Amaarah, trying to make sense of what it means to have morals in an a-moral society.
Oct 10, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
GUEST EPISODE: My very first guest is my 7 year old nephew! He only wanted to talk about space, but his answers and his interests teach us a valuable lesson on believing in the unbelievable. Kids in general know exactly how to live authentically - and there really is no better way to live! (We briefly talk about climate change and the existence of aliens)
Oct 03, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I am feeling quite bleh this week! I am trying to work out exactly why that is the case, but the one thing I know for sure is that I am NOT a very nice person right now. Does that make me an asshole? Listen and find out. And is there any way to actually not feel so blue? Also listen and find out. Is this a good way to write an episode description? I guess i'll find out!
Sep 26, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Its been decided (by me) that Blake Lively is the saviour of the Met Gala - and possibly the saviour of humanity in general? We're talking about empathy and what happens when a lack of empathy and social capital collide (yes, it is the origin story of Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Scandal)
Sep 19, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This episode is ALL.OVER.THE.PLACE - a bit like all of us at the moment. It is a different tone than the most recent episodes, with some (un)necessary optimism and some unsolicited advice drawn from my day to day life; like my shopping technique. We're reflecting on the ordinariness of life and we're doing it in a special venue: OUTSIDE. Featuring some birds; some speeding cars and my neighbour's house alarm.
Sep 12, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Why are some people widely acceptable as heroes when really, they are anti-heroes? Why do we so easily redeem those who are irredeemable? Does it speak to our loyalty to the person themselves or does it speak to how we're willing to excuse *certain* crimes? From Obama to Mbeki, let's rethink our role models. Please.
Sep 05, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Trigger Warning: This episode deals with sexual assault. The transfer or superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United has been hailed as "romantic." For those who are deeply invested in justice for victims of sexual assault - and for the actual victims of sexual assault - it feels more like agony than romance. In this episode I try to explain my thought processes as someone whose two identities are at painful odds. On the one hand: I am a devout Manchester United fan On the o...
Aug 29, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
As a partially vaccinated Amaarah, I share my thoughts on how places of worship (and masjids in particular ) should be community centres and not mere ritualistic buildings... Also, instead of arguing I am now in the mood to talk about how to argue! Listen out for a very broad explanation of (ideo)logical fallacies, so that our arguments can arguably get better.
Aug 22, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
As Afghanistan struggles with its leadership crisis and the newly invigorated Taliban makes further strides, what really is the truth? Also why the question "should you get vaccinated?" needs to stop being a question.
Aug 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Is Rihanna a good billionaire? Is anyone? Also is the cabinet reshuffle cause for celebration? Plus why it's important to acknowledge bittersweet endings.
Aug 08, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
