Cousin Connection Pod

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!! 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 d...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! 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 cultur...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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 I...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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 confu...

Happy Thursday Cousins!!! 💛 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...

Happy Thursday Cousins!!! 💛 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. ...

Happy Thursday Cousins!!! 💛 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 a...

Happy Thursday, Cousins!!! 💛 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 t...

Happy Thursday, Cousins!!! 💛 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 thought...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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 yo...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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,...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!! 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 suffe...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!! 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...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!! 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: https://www....

**DISCOUNT CODE FOR EVERYTHING BRAND IS BELOW, JUST KEEP READING LOL** 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 so...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!! 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 alway...