Monday Funday Podcast w Ahmed

This week, Ahmed’s ONLY sister, Maryam Al-kadri, visits the podcast and tells us all about what it was like to grow up with Ahmed and 4 other brothers!  You don’t want to miss this one! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, buying merch, or going to a live comedy show! Find links at Ahmedlovesbread.com If you have a piece of advice th...

Happy 2025!  This week, Ahmed is celebrating the new year, recapping the last couple of months, and setting the tone for 2025. You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, buying merch, or going to a live comedy show! Find links at Ahmedlovesbread.com If you have a piece of advice that you would like to share with us send it to MondayFundayP...

Ben Brainard returns to the podcast this week, bringing more of his signature counter-wisdom and advice.  Ahmed and Ben chat about filming specials, dealing with hecklers, and what it means to “Play the Game” in the creator space vs. stand-up. Lots of fun stuff in this one! You can follow Ben Brainard on all platforms @Ben_Brainard.  Ben is currently on tour! Tickets are available on BenBrainard.c...

This week for our 100th Episode, Ahmed is back in the studio, chatting with the Breadheads and Breadcrumbs about the Midwest tour, Karens, and the kind of gossip only nail technicians can provide! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, buying merch, or going to a live comedy show! Find links at Ahmedlovesbread.com If you have a piece o...

This week’s episode welcomes Michael Lenoci to the studio!  Ahmed and Michael chat about social media strategy (or lack thereof), health and athletics advice for comedians over 40, and compare their experiences with audience overreaction. You can follow Michael Lenoci @michaellenoci on all platforms.  Michael has a special out on YouTube called, “Take Your Time,” and has a podcast called, “Life Wi...

This week on Monday Funday Podcast, Ahmed is solo in the studio, catching up with the Breadheads and Breadcrumbs about the European tour, and giving a general life update! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, buying merch, or going to a live comedy show! Find links at Ahmedlovesbread.com If you have a piece of advice that you would l...

This week, Ahmed’s partner for the Midwest Bread Basket Tour, David Jackson, visits the podcast and talks about the one thing Ahmed said to him that took his career from “neutral” to “moving.”  You can follow David Jackson @originaldavidjohnson on all platforms You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, buying merch, or going to a live com...

This week, Ahmed invites Jason Collings into the studio to talk about generational differences in standup, and how the industry has changed over the years.  Also, there’s something about alpacas… You’re not going to want to miss this one!  You can follow Jason Collings @jasoncollings on all platforms.  You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his con...

In this episode, Ahmed welcomes Kazeem Rahman back to the podcast!  Ahmed and Kazeem talk about the complexities of being a traveling comedian, regional differences in weather, food, and comedy, and Kazeem talks about the impact of advice that Ahmed gave him!   You can follow Kazeem Rahman at www.kazeemcomedy.com or @kazeemcomedy on most platforms.  He is also the host of @toughchoicepod; look for...

This week we have Rey Cabato in the studio talking ANIME!  Ahmed and Rey share how they got into (or back into) anime, give their recommendations for must-watch series, and talk about some of their favorite moments of their favorite shows. You can follow Rey Cabato can be found @remcreate on IG and most platforms.  He has a website: www.remcreate.com You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all...

This week Ahmed invites Sarah Lawrence to chat about online trolls, why context matters, people’s perceptions of online personalities, and why it’s always better to see comedians in person.  You can follow Sarah Lawrence @thesarahlawrence on all platforms.  She also has a full special on YouTube called, “Plant Medicine” available now! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You c...

This week’s episode features comedian and close friend of the podcast, Morgan Jay! Ahmed and Morgan discuss success and identity and why quitting on your dreams might actually be a pretty brave thing to do.   You can follow Morgan Jay @morganjay on all platforms. Morgan Jay is currently on tour! Visit his website, morganjay.com for schedule and ticket information! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLoves...

This week we have another snack episode with Andrew Orolfo!  This time, instead of spicy foods, Andrew brings in some sweets from a Filipino bakery to taste test.  Watch to see how they rated them! You can follow Andrew Orolfo @andrew_orolfo on all platforms. He also has a weekly gameshow @themetergameshow available on YT! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support h...

This week’s episode is one of our favorites so far!  Justin Foster is in the studio, talking to Ahmed about his new special, “Cheap Date,” his policy about “talking shit,” Wim Hof breathing, non-committal praise and so much more! Get ready to dive in! You can follow Justin Foster @TheJustinFoster on IG, and watch his special, “Cheap Date,” available on YouTube NOW! You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLove...

This week Ahmed’s roommate, Rob Pugliese is back in the studio for a thoughtful discussion about changing your thinking, trying to do enough for yourself and the world, the benefits of therapy, and a lot more! You can follow Rob Pugliese @robpubcomic on all platforms.  Rob also has a sketch comedy series on Amazon Prime called the Red Rob Roy Show.  You can follow that show @theredrobroyshow on al...

Chase O’Donnell returns to the studio this week!  Ahmed and Chase will be sharing their monthly check-in, when they reflect on their accomplishments of the last month and set goals for the next one. Come get inspired!  You can follow Chase @chase_elaine on TT, and @chase_O’Donnell on IG.  Show dates, merch, and links can be found at linktr.ee/chase_odonnell! PLUS!! Chase has a new tea company! Pit...

This week Saad Alessa is in the studio, dropping advice on asking the universe for what you want, giving people the benefit of the doubt, and comparing his introvert preferences to Ahmed’s extrovert tendencies.  It’s a great episode! You can follow Saad Alessa at @saadralessa on all platforms.  You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, bu...

This week Willie Simon joins Ahmed in the studio to talk about what it takes to be noticed as a comedian in the entertainment industry, strategies for turning jokes into sketches, and speculate as to why standup seems to be the last stop before working in the adult entertainment industry!  You can follow Willie Simon @williesimon on all platforms.  He is a regular performer at The Comedy Store in...

This week we have Harper Rose and Kate Lavrentios in the studio, talking about dressing for "success" doing things even though we're scared, and celebrity crushes! You can follow Harper Rose everywhere @harperrosed.  You can follow Kate @katelavrentios.  Harper and Kate have a blog called, “Parallel Play” that you can find on YouTube @ParallelPlay  You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBr...

This week G King is in the studio, talking about hitting a stunning three open mics a night, giving some sage advice about dating and success, and sharing a truly addicting game to pass the time on car rides. It’s a fun episode you won’t want to miss! You can follow G King @gkingcomic on all platforms. You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his con...

This week is a super special episode- both Dauood Naimyar and Andrew Orolfo are in the studio and the stories are FANTASTIC!  Check out the tattoo that Dauood got in honor of some fan wisdom, learn what to do if you’re fasting for Ramadan and you get bitten by a vampire, and find out what it means to be an “Awkwardly Dis-alarming” comedian! You can follow Dauood @dauoodn on all platforms.  You can...

We have a special new kind of episode for you this week!  Ahmed is chatting with some of his fellow comics about their advice on career, love, spirituality, fitness, and whatever else they can think of! You can follow David Uhlfelder @imnotadave on all platforms, you can follow Jeff Kane @jkanecomedy on IG, and you can follow Leah Bonnema @leahbonnema on all platforms.  You can follow Ahmed  @Ahme...

Back by popular demand, we have Malik B in the studio this week, laughing and talking with Ahmed about not letting haters pull you down, getting lost to find yourself, and the spirituality brought on by a “health scare.” You can follow Malik B @malikbazille on all platforms.  You can also see his show, Men with Motion, on April 5th at HaHa Comedy Club in Los Angeles. You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLo...

Guess who’s back in town and in the studio with Ahmed this week? The podcast welcomes Ryan Kelly back to talk about Ahmed’s special, Ryan’s scam-busting career, and why college gigs get a bad rap! You can follow Ryan @youthpastorryan on most platforms and @RyanKellyComedy on IG.  You can follow Ahmed  @AhmedLovesBread  on all platforms. You can support him by sharing his content, buying merch, or...

This week, O’mar Finley is in the studio to reminisce with Ahmed about their days back in Dallas, talk about the people who influenced them the most, and share some of their silliest (and cringiest) bits from their first days in comedy.   O'mar Finley is a stand-up comedian, comedy writer, producer, and actor from Shreveport, Louisiana. With over a decade of experience in the fields of art and...