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Hanzalah

”We are stories telling stories.” -F. Pessoa I believe in stories— listening particularly. For a story compels one to think over and reflect upon one’s own story of life. So here’s my journey to listening stories and exploring myself through it. Join me in my Podcast!
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Episodes

Islam, literature & feminism

Reflections of a beloved friend and mentor Ahmad Hamidi on Islam, literature and feminism. He is a lecturer of Islamic Thought and Civilization at Riphah International University Islamabad.

Aug 14, 20231 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Favourite piece of Art

Reflections upon the tragic essence of life & the concept of time, aesthetics and art in our tradition while discussing Iqbal’s poem "The Mosque of Cordoba" he wrote during his visit to Spain.

Dec 29, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Dead Poets Society

After months we talked again. This time I’ve been accompanied by Ali Ghori on discussing the popular 1989 movie " Dead Poets Society " and its impact on both of us. In Ali’s words : The movie is pure beauty. It indeed does not offer drama but what it offers is worth accepting. It offers self-reflection at whatever stage of life you are performing. "Seize the day boys" is not just a chant to be thrown in the face of the realities of social restraints. It's about making oneself available to the mo...

Dec 11, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The weary generation

Story of another engineer planning to switch profession. Talk revolves around the perpetual dilemma of life, unprofessional managing class in industry and stand pat generation of parents.

Jun 12, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Road not taken

In conversation with a school friend discussing his life experiences and worldview so far.

Jun 03, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 2

My First Podcast

I hosted my cousin Huzaifa and a friend Ali for discussing their perspective of life and the journey so far.

Jun 01, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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