TPR Pod

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 about her role curating music for playlist...

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, mainstream pop vs drama OSTs 17:11 Kuch Nahi H...

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 just be an important one. Things disc...

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 order Rizwan saw Pathaan! FULL SPOILER review: 02:06 Buildup, background, general opinion 07:02 The Dubai actions scenes were ridiculous, everybody’s name is silly 12:12 Scenes where the crowd got hyped, does Hindi Morse Code exist? 17:17...

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 connecting us to Zaryan! Things discussed in this...

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 possible.   Things discussed in this...

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 about some of the standout themes 15:23 4U and Th...

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 about a whole lot more. Great chat, lots of silliness....

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 happening  01:46 How an...

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. Jump in.   Things discussed in this episode:   0...

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  12:17 Jadu by Tow...

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 watch collecting.    Things discussed in this episode...

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 journey in a world of high competition and more!   Thi...

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  02:08 Matnsaz - What was...

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 artists, Coke Studio no...

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 rich people in Pk  19:...

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 discussed in this episode: 00:00 Intro 03:52 How many di...

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 stories, fake accents 14:43 What...

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, safety, privacy, new vloggi...

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 aunties & Rizwan, Halloween plan...

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 versatility, hi...

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 with the horror genre  12:29 Setting 1: Islamab...

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 his career, is he now laid back...

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  01:38 Introductions! Shar...