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WE'RE BACK WE'RE FINALLY BACK We recorded this way back at the start of January 2020 and then just, didn't put it out. But it's out now so that's fine. Swineryy is back! And she's got a lot to say! Stop reading this and listen! And also watch the video on our YouTube channel because we do video now and some jokes will only work visually! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Rizwan is a wedding sin...

The boys are back unexpectedly! We said #49 would be the last but then Sarkhail realized we should make it 50 and recap all of 2019, so we did! Scandals, Viral Videos, awkwardness, cringe and so much more! Also, a sudden jinn story! And how people drink in movies, by Sarkhail. Shoutout to @NotDigink on twitter for the list! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Uncle majboor ? 2. Ukhano 3. Lux Styl...

Our last episode for 2019! It would have made more sense to make 50 episodes but what are you going to do about it. And this one comes with a video too! Check it out on the TPR Pod YouTube channel! We're glad you all stuck around with us as long as you did and the boys are back to round off the year with random tales as usual! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Palwasha is in the news! 2. Rizwan...

Blast from the past with our roommate stories episode all the way from 2017! Honestly this is one of the most batshit episodes we've ever had, not just because of the stories we got from our lovely listeners but also because all three of us were absolutely losing our shit with bants. Check it out and remember you can send us your stories via DM on our Twitter anytime! Things discussed in this epis...

The Pak Legion! Umair and Imaan come on the show to talk about their upcoming Pakistani superhero comic series with Ali! We talk about a lot of things in this packed 1 hour including their backgrounds, how they got together, how the idea came about, why it's so consciously focused on representation and getting that right and much more! Also, find our Twitter account to learn about our first giveaw...

What! Video! A podcast recorded with people in the same room?? They said it couldn't be done but here we are. It only took 3 years of the show being air, Irfan Junejo reaching +800k subscribers on YouTube and 3 weeks of the videos sitting around and finally having to be exported 8 times and uploaded twice! But here we are. Rizwan, Ali and of course Irfan got together in Karachi and talked about......

Shock of all shocks, one episode on Climate Change wasn't enough to solve the damn thing. As promised, we're back with another update and some more depressing stats. The news has been full of doom and gloom with the recent smog and air-quality crisis in Lahore and we sat down with returning guests Ahmad Rafay Alam & Dawar Butt to get to the bottom of it all. Give it a listen! Things discussed in t...

The boys are back! Taking a break between Irfan Junejo episodes, we got together to discuss our own recent meetups and just hang out like we do. Give it a listen! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Sarkhail lost a tooth! 2. Rizwan got a new camera! 3. Ali went to Karachi 4. Ali & Rizwan met! 5. Airport hatred 6. Haramkhor bachay in flights 7. "halki si ulti ayi aur bacha hogaya"

We're back! Unplanned Halloween week hiatus later, Sarkhail and Ali are back to check in with your, our, everybody's favourite Pakistani YouTuber Irfan Junejo. Our boy's been through a fair bit quite recently and he stopped by our virtual studio to chat and we spoke at length in this pod about where he's at in his career. After his pseudo"cancellation" over the Kashmir non-issue & subsequent absen...

It's the Halloween weekend! Or as we call it in Pakistan, Holwin. In that spirit we're re-releasing our first ever Jinn Stories episode! Racing ghosts, wall jinns and more! Do it up! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Street racing ghosts in Karachi! 2. Jinns doing origami with heater pipes! 3. They're jumping over canals! 4. UAE roundabout jinn story from the 90s! 5. Takkhar Bros vs the undead!...

We finally got him. Shaheryar Popalzai is on the show. A super informative talk that we'd be trying to setup for a while, Shaheryar is pro in the digital journalism space. He's worked for Tribune and now is with Dawn, one of the creators of Siasatbot and if you're familiar with the Pakistani political news space you've seen his amazing breakdowns of manufactured Twitter trends and hashtags. A grea...

Sarkhail's back from Iceland! The three lads are back together to talk about twitter drama, a random conversation Rizwan overheard, Sarkhail's massive trip to Iceland and creepy goings on in Rizwan's house! Things discussed in this episode: 1. @RizwanPehelwan overheard a conversation 2. Doodhwala ethics 3. Bitching about twitter deep types 4. Detailed discussion on @Sarkhail7Khan's Iceland trip! P...

And we're back! Another unexpected 1-week hiatus. Life is tough when you're coordinating with 3 main hosts PLUS guests, all in different countries and timezones. Things get worse when you throw in real life problems in the mix. But we're back! This time Nadir Shahzad of Sikandar ka Mandar is with us! Sarkhail is in Iceland so he bailed and we had the opportunity to fill his chair with our weird an...

Part 2 is out! This was an enormous recording session so it made sense to split the episodes up. This part is Rizwan talking about his trip to Dubai and Ali talking about his trip to China. Give it a listen! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Rizwan went to Dubai to sleep 2. What is Captive Autonomy> 3. 9ft tall Pakistani bouncer in Dubai 4. All people in China are tall?? 5. "Sarkhail haleem kha...

The boys have been travelling! Check out part 1 of our two part episode. We talk about Sarkhail going to Europe, checking out Manchester, Amsterdam and Brussels. Part 2 comes out next week with Ali & Rizwan's travels! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Chicken is a fruit. 2. Chacha Cricket in Manchester on 14Aug!! 3. The Peep Room 4. K'naals in Amsterdam 5. Being Frank with Anne 6. MayoCHOOP 7....

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING. So uh. You wanted the crew back together. We got one member at least. This is a very rant-filled, gali bhari episode. Can't stress that enough. Don't be calling us on our group WhatsApp saying your mom heard Rizwan cussing out Emporium Mall's cinema staff. So...yeah. Things discussed in this episode: 1. We are all jaahil, Vietnam is so far ahead 2. Dumb-fuck Pakistani cel...

Hello and welcome to Pod number 35! This week we chat with Wali and Gul from Dawn's extra-viral online content creator channel, Teeli! We speak to them in detail about how they came to the channel, how the channel itself came to be, the writing process, the audience responses, A LOT of Irfan Junejo talk and best of all; Wali's connection kept dropping so we got a chance to mess around with that. G...

We're back after our break with an episode we've been wanting to do for a long time. Climate Change and Pakistan. The reality of climate change is clear in its effects. What we may not realize is how little people around us actually know and how many things in Pakistan need to be urgently addressed to bring about a hoped reduction in temperature rise over the near future. We talk with Ahmad Rafay...

Our boy is finally on the show. This time we kept the recording! Nadir Shehzad Khan is a vocalist/songwriter/band leader of Pakistan's premier indie band Sikandar Ka Mandar, was an Assistant Director in Pakistan's prettiest movie of recent times; Chalay Thay Saath, is currently wrapping up as the editor of another upcoming major feature film and is a prolific short film director, musician and prof...

The boys from Change of Pace are on! Sarkhail's other job, and maybe his actual day-job, we sit down with the guys running the online cricket commentary portal and chat about their work. How the group came together, who does what, ups, downs, in-betweens and more! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Sarkhail's been cheating on us?! 2. How'd the team come together? 3. What's the beef with Ahmedaba...

School Stories are back! We last did this subject a few YEARS ago but our dear listeners have been kind enough to send in their crazy, funny and sometimes SUPER WEIRD stories so we had to oblige! Also Rizwan's been up to some STUFF and there's just things to catch up on so sit back, relax and chill with us guys. Just chill, guys. Tranquilo. Things discussed in this episode: 1. Rizwan worked with M...

It's finally happened. Swineryy's on the podcast. You know the characters, you've shared the jokes, everybody and Malala are fans. Join the Crew as we sit down with the mind behind Pakistan's most popular Instagram account of 2019 and talk about how she comes up with characters, if shes ever been XPOZD, does she do standup and most importantly; is she rich?? Things discussed in this episode: 1. Sw...

Another insane work stories episode! This time with special guest Faiza who did a 10 day ride-along with Pakistan's Rescue 1122 Paramedics team and got a bunch of wild, crazy and often very serious stories! People get stabbed in the dick and in the stomach, there are lizards, there is oxygen running out and in the middle of it all there was Faiza! Things discussed in this episode: 1. PTSD 2. FAIZA...

Our boy Piru! Another longtime listener, first-time guest. Pir Faraz Ali has been travelling all over Pakistan and photographing people, places and much more for years. We sit down with the man and ask him about how he got started, what his travel company (Alpas Travels) is all about and how he feels about influencers in Pakistan's travel scene. Things discussed in this episode: 1. Intros! Shoutou...

Super-quick, super-short review of Spiderman: Far From Home and season 3 of Stranger Things! ALL THE SPOILERS so please listen only if you've seen the show and the movie since we spoil both. Also we say "bro" about 47 times. Find us on twitter! Group - @tprpod Ali - @themaholupper Rizwan - @rizwanpehelwan Sarkhail - @sarkhail7khan