Crash & Flow Podcast

Shaz joins Yasin and Syed to chat about simple pleasures, the joy of driving, and using newborns to overcome phobias. Before that, they break down the exciting UFC 211 card and make their predictions as well as mourn The Raptors.

Yasin and Syed chat about Kendrick Lamar's newest album, what happens to homeless people when the Raptors win, and the art of bread making. Yasin talks about his reoccurring alien dreams where he escapes the mother-ship and Syed shares his odd amount of knowledge about wine.

Yasin and Syed talk about willful self-programming, Bob Saget's dirtiest jokes, and songs and movies they can no longer listen/watch. They also get into the importance of humor in their relationships, Louie CK's newest special, and stupid guidelines for corporate stand up gigs. A mixed bag of emotions...

Yasin and Syed discuss the effects of WD-40 on various bugs and how to trap mice. Syed talks about his new love of marinating and grilling meats while fighting off brown spiders. Yasin shares his experience meeting a 13 year old kulfi salesman in Toronto's Little India (Gerrard Street).

ODB (Ol' Dirty Baklava) joins Yasin and Syed once again to talk about a lot of nothing. They figure out: -What animal they'd like to ride (scorpion? ants? wolf?) -What Bruce Lee ate to make him awesome -How many halal hot dogs one can eat during a leisurely stroll and -How to avoid fights in a violent high school It got real near the end...

Yasin and Syed sit down with Shamil, one of the 2 creators of a matchmaking service called Salaam Love. Shamil points out the various pitfalls in the current popular methods of finding a partner. He then explains what makes Salaam Love different from other matchmaking services and breaks down the unique Salaam Love experience.

Yasin and Syed chat about the new Dave Chappelle double special, Donald Glover's role as Simba in the upcoming Lion King remake, and the Wachowski's 10 million dollar bold move to pitch The Matrix to Warner executives. Syed talks about his recent trip and Yasin tells the story of when he caught a virus that made it difficult to walk.

Crash and Flow regular, Eric Vaz, breaks down the newest Wolverine movie, Logan, with Yasin and Syed. They get into the nerd level details of the film and Eric explains the differences between the movie and Old Man Logan (the comic book that the film is loosely based on). They also talk about the most recent Toronto ComiCon and of course.... The Rock. (Spoilers abound!!!)

Yasin and Syed chat with ODB (Ol' Dirty Baklava) about his recent trip to Pakistan. They talk about lawn season, cricket, The Coke Studio, and goat waste disposal systems. ODB gets into the good, bad, and not so pretty sides of his homeland and then eventually asks one of his quintessential hypothetical questions. Yasin and Syed end the podcast trying to describe what would be at the edges and the...

Yasin and Syed chat about bullies getting a taste of their own medicine, what to do when a deer gives you attitude, and the most recent UFC yawnfest. Syed tells the story of when he had to face off against one of the greatest evils found in The North... A Canadian goose.

The inspiring and driven, Sukaina and Akila Dada, chat with Yasin and Syed about their upcoming children's book entitled, "A Bedtime Prayer for Peace". They share what motivated them to write the book, as well as the various lessons that can be learned from both the story and the beautiful illustrations. You'll get to hear the story in it's entirety at the end of the episode, so stick around!

BONUS EPISODE Yasin and Syed nerd out with Crash and Flow regular Zia Ali about the upcoming UFC 209.

Yasin and Syed chat about season 1 of Attack on Titan, Georges St Pierre's historic return to the UFC, and the colours they see when they think happy thoughts. Syed gets SUPER HYPED talking about his visit at the Jungle Cat World Wildlife park where he saw various big cats during feeding time and a sexually inexperienced Lynx.

Psychiatry resident, Dr. Zainab Furqan chats with Yasin and Syed about cross-cultural psychiatry, the positive effects of social connections on mental health, anxiety, and a whole lot more. Get ready to write notes and Google things! This episode is full of useful info!

Yasin and Syed create an all brown cast list for a Silicone Valley hostage movie, talk about why trailers are evil, and discuss M Night Shyamalan's potential chance at redemption as a director. Yasin explains how a friend's extreme positivity pushed him into wedding photography and Syed describes the difficulties Shagoofta will have dating a Mauritian.

Yasin and Syed chat about seeing the great Louie CK at the ACC, the upcoming John Wick sequel, Spielberg hit and miss movies, and knowing when it's time to get Shwifty. Yasin tells the story of the time he dabbled as a candlelight hair stylist and Syed explains why people are boycotting a Bollywood movie.

Yasin and Syed sit with sports fanatics: Zobi and Shaz to get pumped up for Super Bowl 51. They get into the highlights of both the Patriots and the Falcons, discuss possible game day strategies, and predictions. They also discover who can be considered the Genghis Khan of the NFL. Everything you need to jump on the football band wagon, or at least fake it while you are hanging with your friends w...

Yasin tells the story about how he almost got jumped by a Tamil gang due to an accidental stare down and Syed offers a possible backstory of how Azog The Defiler got his nickname. They also share their thoughts on the struggle of maintaining discipline and how they keep things on track.

Yasin and Syed chat about Tilikum, the legendary orca from the movie Blackfish and how his actions (murders) ensured the freedom of whales in the wild. Syed shares which dog he's thinking of getting and Yasin describes the exact moment he decided a diet was in order. They both go through their contact list to figure out which of their friends would help hide a body if needed...

The funny and multi-talented Salma Hindy chats with Yasin and Syed about her first time performing stand up just a few weeks ago. She explains her writing process as well her plans for 2017. They also get into how stand-up can be used to make connections with people that might have never interacted with a Muslim before and to share stories from a unique point of view. That, and much more awesome c...

Nerd and UFC fanatic Zia Ali hangs out with Yasin and Syed to review Star Wars Rogue One. They discuss the profound impact the late Carrie Fisher had on the popular Sci-Fi series and nerd culture as a whole. The guys then make their predictions for UFC 207 and get almost everything wrong. Zia gets upset that Yasin missed his chance to date UFC Ring Girl Arianny Celeste. It's an emotional episode.....

Yasin and Syed talk about how they experienced Christmas as Muslims growing up in Canada/Texas. They stumble upon a magical hip hop Christmas album called A Colt 45 Christmas and break down the insightful lyrics. Near the end, they discuss predictions on where they think this season of the Walking Dead is headed.

Yasin and Syed talk about scary Genghis Khan's facts, Aztec human sacrifices, and harems that include goats. They share their experience at the UFC 206 weigh-ins, seeing Joe Rogan live for the first time, and trolls bad mouthing fighters during the Q & A.. They also get into HBO's Westworld but don't worry, no spoilers!

Yasin makes Syed squirm in his chair as he describes what happens in America's most violent wrestling death-match and also explains why he's excited for the Rock's upcoming movie... Baywatch. Then, they go through a list of the world's most conniving scumbag animals and a PSA on how to survive attacks from various types of bears. This episode will probably save your life.

Yasin and Syed share thoughts about this year's best alien movie: Arrival, Kanye's newest shenanigans, and the man that convinces Klansmen to leave the KKK through friendship and open conversation (Daryl Davis). They also discuss if they think with words or images and if they have inner monologues...