Zeerak really came prepared for this one, and my cat yelled the whole time. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Talking about Hamnawa scheduling, and do artists still take a break for Ramadan? 08:02 “Landa Bazaar” by Oyye Harry - Are fewer people doing comedic music in this generation? 14:27 Does Pakistan just not have the space for political/c…

Oh my god!Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Rizwan fans, elections, hair therapy09:26 Back in my day…, boycotts, the danger of Arabic in Pakistan13:59 Election talks why not, people and their opinions, woke woker wokest23:25 Nothing can be fixed so stop having hope - The Chalant Opinion30:58 Betrayers R UsAUDIENCE QUESTIONS36:45 “Lahore has ba…

Getting in the month's episode just under the line. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro, Beard Review, Scheduling talk, how these episodes are created 08:15 Raf Saperra! 2000s UK Bhangra sound! Also shared cultures across borders 21:30 New Mooroo music, with Mekaal Hasan Band?! 31:48 Sindhi music on the playlist! “Wadiyon Wadiyon Galhyun”…

Oh my god we're back again. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro, Agile, Growth Mindset 01:51 2023 Going through Hamnawa 2023 Top 5s! 08:33 It’s only January, HOW are there already so many songs out! 13:53 “Mashoor” by Sheherazaad - So different! 18:29 Discussing diaspora perspectives vs Pakistani pop tastes 26:38 “Tu Hai Kahan'' by Aur fe…

The end of year Hamnawa Select playlist is out and with it we have the accompanying podcast! Talking about songs, industry changes, artist struggles and more. Each episode also has more and more bants thrown in that threaten to derail the whole thing so that's great too. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Old Talk, Lahore weather wedding welln…

Late but not too late, the November Hamnawa Select playlist's accompanying podcast is here! Zeerak and I dive into Natasha Noorani's album, great talk about language and lyrics, JANI, Strings, Cricket and more!Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro, timezones, revenge procrastination, end of year plans 03:59 Natasha Noorani’s “Ronaq” - const…

The October Hamnawa Select playlist is out and so the episode talking about it has to be out too! Talking about Talal Qureshi & JANI's new albums, albums in general, how perception can affect artists more than listenership, old people trying new things and more!Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Pets, pests and other problems04:48 Why are peopl…

Another Riverside production! This time with the Karachi Krew. Nazar brings some heat, Irfan makes a microphone, Kazi has a new chain and more! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Irfan vs microphones 06:17 Some more microphone randomness and Kazi has a chain 11:31 Standup comedy chat, hecklers at shows and in real life 20:55 Movie talk 25:10 I…

New month new Hamnawa Select playlist! This time it is September (obv) and we also are using a new recording platform! Very excite.Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro - we are all uncles, we’re using a new platform05:30 How does Zeerak feel about the latest release, also I try and sell him audio equipment10:52 “Asal G” by Seedhe Maut, Fari…

Thanks for sticking around.Things discussed in this episode:00:00 We aren’t psychopaths getting mad at recipes drinking Lahore’s tap water11:44 Rizwan’s quick Asia Cup update15:28 SRK’s Jawan - full hyped review22:11 SRK’s Jawan - FULL SPOILERTASTIC synopsis29:22 Sarkhail’s quick Asia Cup and Change of Pace update34:50 Sarkhail doctor said he doesn…

The Hamnawa Select playlist for August 2023 is out now! Head over to it at the link below and then come back and check out our breakdown of some of the most interesting songs that featured!Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Back after Muharram, taking stock of the past few months 03:26 “Pardesi” by Shamoon - is Shamoon now a ‘senior’ pop star?…

A lot happened. Don't bother with the description just jump on in. Don't ask about what's been bleeped either. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Starting off with some toxicity 04:39 Oh great Nazar woke up in time Nazar Life Recap 08:39 Huge news 13:39 Nazar gets triple-packed 22:30 SILLINESS INTERLUDE 24:42 How they hustled their way into po…

For a while I've wanted to get a doctor on the show who's working on the ground in Pakistan. Luckily we were able to find Wajahat who is in the emergency med field no less. We talk about the crazy situations he faces on a daily basis, the journey to getting here, the tough present scenarios and perhaps even tougher future, and more. Things discusse…

Shehzil Malik is on the show! We talk about so many things. Art, feminism, living in Pakistan and then not living in Pakistan and doing that again, Ms Marvel, the value of art in Pakistan and so many things! She's great! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Why is she in Berlin & European lifestyle culture shock & western problems seem like noth…

The Hamnawa Select playlist for July 2023 is out now! Head over at the link below and then come back and check out our breakdown of some of the most interesting songs that featured! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Are there TOO MANY SONGS coming out? 04:04 Focusing on less-established artists, less-featured genres in the playlists 07:39 “Li…

The Chalant Crew returns and because neither Sarkhail nor Nadir are here Ali and Rizwan do what they do best and that is RANT. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:11 “GHEERAH” TIME - the latest Twitter bs, weddings across Pakistan and our inferiority complex around wanting to be Arabs 15:37 Eid Mubarak, people are terrible 20:50 Ali go…

Hadi Ahmad has done a lot of things. Co-run a travel company, worked in documentary film-making, dabbled in podcasting, went viral with celebrity parodies on IG, working Coke Studio, and now started a company that just did their first international tour with a Pakistani artist. I had to ask how all this happened and Hadi had some THOUGHTS. Wide ran…

3 out of 4 of the lads are in Karachi right now so why not have another episode. Kazi's moved back to Khi, Irfan had an eventful Ramadan, Nazar's learning about himself still so we talked about all this and more. Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:59 Kazi is back on a podcast after ages10:36 Talking merch, and creators thinking about wh…

The monthly Hamnawa Select series is moving up to the main podcast schedule! This episode is about the June'23 Hamnawa Select playlist! Links below!Things discussed in this episode:00:00 No more Roundup! Where we are in the year and how things are going03:58 Zahoor - “Party in Khyber”, another great song10:16 Maanu & Rozeo - “Spicy”, proper banger …

The great Hafsa Khawaja is finally on the podcast. Despite our stated goal of not talking about ISSUES, Pakistan's continued spiral has recently left us no choice. But if we must talk about Pakistan's issues, we need the right people and the recent political turmoil leaves no better person than Hafsa, a teaching fellow at LUMS focusing on Pakistan …

We first had Jatin on the show way back in Pod 66 for a Jinn Stories episode right after his horror story tweets had gone viral. In just two short years, he's gone from there to having an excellent book out as well as an extremely well done horror podcast. We had to get him on and talk about that journey.Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Super…

Here for you, and for us, once again. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 We’re not talking about Guardians of the Galaxy 3 06:57 Thor 4 was absolutely trash 11:03 Comparing Guardians to Suicide Squad, talking about new DC movies coming up 18:00 Serving kv(subway)nt AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 25:47 What do we spend too much money on? 32:53 When to end …

Back after an extended hiatus, we return with a very special guest! This week we're joined by Rutaba Yaqub from Spotify Pakistan! She's on the show because we've been heavily invested in talking about music in Pakistan and Spotify Pakistan in just 2 years has become an undeniable platform that all professional musicians need to be on. We speak abou…

We missed April but we're back with the May'23 Hamnawa Select playlist and Roundup! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro, been a while since the previous, also the playlists keep getting bigger 02:30 Fasana by JANI & Jokhay 06:24 Songs in Urdu by people from not necessarily Urdu-speaking backgrounds 10:48 Beqadra by Nehaal Naseem, mainstre…

The economy of Pakistan is seemingly in a destructive spiral. While the podcast can't fix that, what we can do is talk about how we got here. To that end we've got noted finance guy and self proclaimed Twitter shitposter Ammar Habib Khan on the show. Just like our previous episodes with Umair Javed & MystaPaki, this isn't a fun one but it might jus…

Now that all the live recorded episodes from earlier in the year are done, lets get back to some silliness. Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro and KFC orderRizwan saw Pathaan! FULL SPOILER review:02:06 Buildup, background, general opinion07:02 The Dubai actions scenes were ridiculous, everybody’s name is silly12:12 Scenes where the crowd …

Another live episode from earlier this year, with another person from the food industry! This time round we have Zaryan Turab, chef and partner aad Mews! His life, his journey, his career, Pakistan and so much more talked about! Many thanks to brother Kazi without whom this episode wouldn't have been possible. And also to Zarak for sitting and conn…

Finally putting out the first of two excellent episodes I'd been wanting to record for a long time. This one is with baker extraordinaire and former fine dining restauranteur Zoya Marri! Something we'd been trying to make happen for over a year. Dive in, its a great one. Many thanks to brother Kazi without whom this episode wouldn't have been possi…

The March'23 Hamnawa Select playlist is out and so is this month's Roundup! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Quick intro 03:59 There is no merit-based argument that can justify ignoring the Young Stunners Universe 08:13 Talha Anjum’s album Open Letter - a statement piece and a perhaps a bookend 11:35 Talha Anjum’s album Open Letter - talking…

Khizra Munir is finally on the show! She's somebody I'd been meaning to speak to years and we'd been failing to coordinate but now its up! She's been in ads/brands space for many years so obviously I wanted to get her views on how the industry has changed in front of her, get some content creator perspectives from the other side, and also talk abou…

Albab got in touch with us asking if he could come on the pod to promote a wholeass anime convention him and some of his college mates are putting together. Being big fans of young people doing cool stuff and following their hobbies, we said yes! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Why is Albab here & details on when the event is ha…

Monster pod finally uploaded here from January of this year. Nazar, Bashaar, Kazi and I all congregate at Irfan's for a meandering, often chaotic chat through the recent happenings at the time. Nazar getting married, Kazi & Irfan's experiences at Karachi Eat, the general madness of living in Pakistan and returning to Pakistan after a while and more…

The Hamnawa collabs are back with their February 2023 Select playlist! New year , new songs, new discussions! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Non-Karachi people must not listen to “Vibe Ay Karachi” 02:45 Songs Zeerak is listening to vs songs that “should” be on the playlist 05:25 Durshal by Zahoor - this guy is just consistently interesting…

Great episode this week, following up on an interest fast growing in the podcast family around wristwatches and their associated culture. Omer Ahmed, the guy behind the increasingly popular ThriftWatches Instagram account and business, joins the podcast to talk about his journey and we all talk about our new but fast developing appreciating for wat…

Live shows are back! For a while anyway, and with a lot of chaos because all of this is last minute. Like this episode's guest, Hassan Mumel! Thankfully Hassan was a great person to talk to working at a very interesting company so the conversation ended up being a worthwhile one. Financial wellness in Pakistan, fintech startups, the individual jour…

Zeerak is here too in the remaining half of a long chat we had with pod177 being about Pakistani music and this being about his project to revolutionize the Urdu typing experience on smart devices using his keyboard app Matnsaz! An app that quite recently also was launched finally after years of work! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 0…

Zeerak of Hamnawa fame with whom we've done several Roundup episodes on Pakistan music returns to talk about how 2022 was as a year for Pakistani music as a whole. Gains, losses, NUMBERS this has it all. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Hamnawa - how did it do in 2022? 03:53 How does he feel Pakistani music did in 2022? - growing…

Last episode of the year and it had to be the boys. There is no flow to this episode it is all over the place. Enjoy. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro, Lilac sweatshirt, Lahore Da Paawa, Cold Fire Apparel 07:27 Tried to do a 2022 recap, immediately distracted by Maria B 11:06 Are you middle class??? Podcaster shenanigans and boring ric…

It's been a very busy few weeks in the real world and our episode schedule is all over the place but finally dropping the latest Change of Pace chat recorded almost a month ago! DISCLAIMER: This is from before the end of both the FIFA World Cup and England's test series in Pakistan so of course those things are not spoken of. Jump in!Things discuss…

A friend of the podcast returns. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Filling in the gaps since his last appearance on the show Shehzad breaks down the past two years of his life 06:10 From Mujhse Hi Rihaa to Savior of the Artist 14:38 The Art of Chai 19:38 How is Shahzad’s social scene in the US? Is he an overthinker? 25:52 Finding …

Kazi, Nazar, Irfan and me decided to do a fitness challenge this past October. The goals were simple, the target was consistency and group activity. Things immediately went off the rails. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 intro 01:05 Unplanned BehindTheScnz promo for iTeachStuff! 06:52 Nazar TOO friendly with his parents, Irfan & Kazi shoot s…

Irfan Junejo returns for his annual/semi-annual checkup. We talk about his turbulent last couple years, changing approach to work and his relationship with YouTube, and plans for the future. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Why move out and why make yet another studio? 07:46 Is Irfan losing interest? Creativity vs discipline, saf…

Our 35th Chalant Crew episode also happens to be our ninth Jinn Stories episode! At least if we have our math right. Mariam Saleem joins us for a sequel to last week's episode, detailing stories from her life around her encounters with the supernatural and the unseen. Jump in! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Neighbourhood auntie…

New month, new Hamnawa Select playlist, new Roundup episode talking about it! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 How’d this month’s playlist go 03:24 “Cold Hours” by Aleem RK & Umair - EXTREME DEEP DIVE 15:24 Atif Aslam’s superpower - Versatility 20:21 Is Atif the biggest Pakistani artist of all time? 25:10 Back to talking about Atif’s versati…

Mariam is back! So are the lads! So are Jinn Stories! Mariam grew up with so many! Why is she not (more) insane! Also we learn more about the, clearly failed, attempts to cure Rizwan during his childhood. Jump in! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:48 Why are we doing a Jinn Stories episode with Mariam? 06:01 Mariam’s relationship wit…

One of the biggest creators in the Pakistani scene and especially the food content scene, Rana Hamza Saif is back on the show! Talking about his intense work routine over the past couple years, growth, brands, relationships with friends and family through success and more! Jump in! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:55 5 years into hi…

CHECK LINKS BELOW FOR FLOOD CHARITY SUPPORT Returning guest Sharmeen Khan and new guest Talha Rehman join us to talk about how relief efforts work in light of disasters like the 2022 Pakistan floods. If you're looking to learn more about things you need to know and how to start contributing, jump in! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 01…

CHECK LINKS BELOW FOR FLOOD CHARITY SUPPORT This month's Hamnawa Select has SO many songs! List-master Zeerak joins us for an unusually, yet promisingly, chaotic episode where we talk about a lot of the songs and other interesting things about Pakistani music! Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 So many songs on the September playlist! 05:38 “M…

CHECK LINKS BELOW FOR FLOOD CHARITY SUPPORT This podcast is AUDIO ONLY. Rizwan got very sick recently. This is a quick podcast about that experience. We kept it light but things were quite concerning for a while there. LINKS: Umair's post about charities: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChuaVgWjGjz/ Shehzeen's fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/las…

CHECK LINKS BELOW FOR FLOOD CHARITY SUPPORT Aanchal Malhotra is back on the show! Two years after her first appearance, she returns to talk about her new book 'In the Language of Remembering' where she charts the tales of the subcontinents partitions through the memories of its descendants. The conversation is as insightful, real, and relatable as …