NaanSense!

Grief, loss, and faith: a conversation we don't have nearly enough as Desi dads. This episode of NaanSense! is a bit different. It's heavier, more vulnerable, and deeply personal. Sajid opens up about losing his mom to dementia. Emad shares about losing his younger brother at 19. And Ahmed reflects on the loss of his mother-in-law and how kids process grief. We get into: •⁠  ⁠Losing a loved one —...

Which TV dad would you pick for your fantasy team? We're drafting the greatest TV dads of all time — and things get heated. 📺😂 In this episode of NaanSense!, Ahmed, Sajid & Emad hold a snake draft of the best TV dads from the '90s onward — from Bluey's Bandit Heeler to Walter White, Phil Dunphy to Ned Stark, and a few wild off-the-board picks along the way. Who made the cut: 🐕 Bandit Heeler...

What does it really mean to belong? The NaanSense! dads dive into one of the most human questions of all — where do we actually feel at home… and why does that feeling change over time? From growing up between cultures to navigating faith, family, and community, they unpack the difference between belonging and just fitting in. They talk about immigrant identity, finding connection in unexpected pl...

PSA: Free deodorant at the masjid. Make that everywhere. We’re not joking. This is the Listener Submitted Dad Dilemmas Episode! The NaanSense! dads spiral from a very serious public service announcement into a full Dad Dilemmas episode — tackling the stuff everyone thinks about but rarely says out loud. From Desi Standard Time and party lateness, to being voluntold for job referrals by uncles, air...

When does having kids stop feeling like a never-ending responsibility and start feeling like real joy? This episode we flipped the script and talked about the joy of raising kids — not just the chaos. Somewhere between the diapers, gag reflex disasters, and bedtime talks, we tried to figure out when parenting starts feeling less like a job and more like joy. We get into: • Kids who throw up from t...

What happens when Desi dads hit their 40s and their bodies betray their biryani dreams? 🥲 From daal-chawal childhoods and Bundu Khan nostalgia to Costco-sized Tums and air-fried chicken wings, this episode of NaanSense! is all about how our eating habits have completely changed. We get into: 🍛 Growing up on aloo gosht, daal chawal & DIY Desi home cooking 🔥 How spice tolerance, heartburn, an...

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Is parenting stuck in Too Much'ism? The NaanSense dads swap stories on over-the-top birthdays, Insta-escalation, and whether Halloween is for fun or for the ’Gram. We hit DIY vs. curated, immigrant/Muslim takes on Halloween, neighborhood differences, the Dad Tax, and yes—how a “quick” Costco run hit $900. 🎙 NaanSense! — Funny, honest talk on fatherhood, culture, and life. 👆 Sub...

What does it mean to rethink the Desi mindset? The NaanSense! dads unpack how culture, colonialism, and “log kya kahenge” shaped emotional expression in South Asian Desi families — and how we’re trying to change that for our kids. From why our parents never smiled in photos to gossip, Desi Standard Time, and the pressure to always appear “put together,” we explore how tradition, competition, and m...

Growing up in many South Asian / Desi households, the career playbook was simple: doctor, lawyer, engineer — stability first, passion later (if ever). As dads now raising kids in a very different world, we’re rethinking those rules. 🎙 NaanSense is where South Asian / Desi dads in their 40s get real (and laugh often) about careers, family, culture, and the chaos of life. In this episode, we explore...

What are Desi dads really afraid of? 👀 From childhood Jinn stories and creepy clowns to bungee jumping, pandemic anxieties, and the fear of failure — this episode of NaanSense! unpacks the funny, irrational, and deeply real fears that shape fatherhood today. We get into: 👻 Growing up scared of Jinn (and watching The Exorcist way too young) 🎢 Why bungee jumping is scarier than skydiving 🧸 Toys...

Traveling, fatherhood, and family chaos — all through the lens of being a Desi / South Asian dad (complete with the occasional battle against your own couch 🛋️). A funny, honest, and relatable take on parenting and family life — Desi dad style. In this episode of NaanSense! , we get real (and laugh a lot) about: 🛋️ The “couch test” — when dad duties clash with downtime 🚗 Family road trips: Desi c...

South Asian / Desi dads in their 40s navigating fatherhood, midlife, and cultural chaos — with laughs along the way. Hitting 40 changes a lot more than just the number on your birthday cake. 🎂 On the NaanSense! launch episode, we get real about: Knowing yourself and setting boundaries that matter for family and life 🙏 The body’s curveballs (hello reading glasses 👓 and random new health stuff) T...

South Asian / Desi dads in their 40s navigating fatherhood, midlife, and cultural chaos — with laughs along the way. Welcome to NaanSense! 🎙️ where South Asian / Desi dads in their 40s stumble through life, fatherhood, and cultural confusion — with plenty of laughs. We overthink, overshare, and make each other laugh… usually by accident. It’s equal parts wisdom and NaanSense! 🙏🤪 In this Trailer...