Best Raza Syed Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 492 – Halal things to do in Las Vegas 41:24

5d ago41:24

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Clubs are overrated • The tunnel people of Las Vegas • How may helicopter crashes per year? • Massive honeybee population drop • Game of Thrones, was it worth watching?By Yasin D

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Episode 491 – Our thoughts on No Other Land 40:53

12d ago40:53

40:53

Shan Gillis shows why he is a true comedian (and potentially pro 🍉 • What Fahim Anwar, Ralph Barbosa, & Mitch Hedberg have in common • Jimmy Carr’s most offensive jokeBy Yasin D

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Episode 490 – Turning down a Real Madrid scout 38:49

19d ago38:49

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Our brave sister: Ibtihal • Playing Padel for the first time • Why Max Verstappen is so great in the rain • Silly F1 team names • Hakeem Olajuwon and his Dream Shake • Evil sport dadsBy Yasin D

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Episode 489 – Syed’s return to the stand-up stage 42:46

25d ago42:46

42:46

Still getting Lego as Eid gifts • Uniqlo shopping is the only shopping a man needs • Confused about the tariffs • Starting a new show: White LotusBy Yasin D

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Episode 488 – We were right about 23andMe! (And Eid Mubarak!) 39:14

1M ago39:14

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Megastructures under the pyramids? • NLP for parenthood • Syed recounts his mushroom experience • 23&ME selling your DNA info • A well behaved kid at TaraweehBy Yasin D

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Episode 487 – Whips as home defense 21:31

1M ago21:31

21:31

What was the first animal before dinosaurs? • Syed has new nightmares • Canada needs Castle Laws • Furiosa was a great movie [7.5/10]By Yasin D

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Episode 486 – Not everyone should be a doctor (But try telling immigrant parents that) 36:18

2M ago36:18

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The middle class is disappearing • The immigrant experience in the 80s compared to now • DEI and airplanes • Minorities and community outreach • The “right” type of immigrantBy Yasin D

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Episode 485 – Why sharks bite humans (It’s not mistaken identity!) 34:32

2M ago34:32

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Great White Sharks Have Splash Fights?! • Mandarin restaurant is under appreciated • The cool Ninja Turtle weapon theory • Why Yasin and Syed are not the ones to call for help in a shark attackBy Yasin D

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Episode 484 – A secret weekly basketball run at Ridgeway Plaza 37:36

2M ago37:36

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The Ramadan Expo is awesome • Ridgeway pickup game surrounded by kebobs • Cheap or legitimate jujitsu techniques • Rogue from the new X-Men vs the OG version…By Yasin D

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Episode 483 – A speech that will get you to run through a wall 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Why Michael Jordan wouldn’t be a great sports commentator • Teddy Atlas’ legendary corner speech • Kendrick’s Super Bowl half time showBy Yasin D

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Episode 482 – Why Theo Von is one of our favourites 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Katt Willams on Theo Von’s podcast • Open Ai vs. Deepseek • Leopards are getting smarterBy Yasin D

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Episode 481 – The best rap beefs of all time 36:03

3M ago36:03

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Kendrick winning multiple Grammys • Going through the best rap beefs in history • Childish Gambino • Kanye West continues to lose it • Elon Musk “gives his heart out” • H.R. Giger’s unsettling art styleBy Yasin D

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Episode 480 – Is Disney creatively bankrupt? 56:28

3M ago56:28

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Refusing to watch remakes and dumb sequels • Syed loves broth • The Fall Guy was great! • The saddest Muzmatch notification • ChatGPT vs DeepseekBy Yasin D

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Episode 479 – A raccoon tried to hug my wife 46:53

3M ago46:53

46:53

Can no longer watch any Will Smith movies anymore • 50 Cent on Flagrant • Andrew Schulz talking about black culture • Yasin’s wife faces off with a raccoonBy Yasin D

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A psychiatrist's journey into Shamanism, Jungle and the Spirits of Ayahuasca 2:26:17

3M ago2:26:17

2:26:17

Simon is a dear friend and a radiating human being who brings joy and grounded beauty to the people he touches. We talked about, plat diets, the energy of humans and plants, the 3 realms of existence, the popular spread of psychedelics and what that would means, Shipibo traditions, delicate balance of set and setting, how we are made of things we t…

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Episode 478 – Top 10 highest earning comedians of 2024 48:10

4M ago48:10

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The comedians that made the most in 2024 • The Megan Fox discussion • The difference between the niche comic and the true comic • Action stars who are completely interchangeableBy Yasin D

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Episode 477 – New Year’s hack & Codenames strategies 42:47

4M ago42:47

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Late nights aren’t exciting anymore • MISHREE: overrated or worth it? • Food sharing stresses • Codenames strategies • 3D printing houses • Blade finally getting the respect it deservesBy Yasin D

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Shia Vs. Sunni | Part 3 | Khulfa-e-Rashideen | The Four Caliphs 15:54

4M ago15:54

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🎙️ Understanding the Early Caliphate: Leadership, Challenges, and Historical Perspectives Join us as we delve deep into the pivotal events of early Islamic history, exploring the leadership transitions and critical moments that shaped the caliphate. In this episode, we cover key topics, including the allegiance of Hazrat Ali (AS), the Ridda Wars, t…

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Episode 476 – Bone Tomahawk! 29:20

4M ago29:20

29:20

Bone Tomahawk and the rest of S. Craig Zahler movies • The interesting phenomenon of the “Riot Dog” • Matt Damon’s movie The Great Wall is well worth the watchBy Yasin D

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A Conversation with an AI Gemini from Google - Revealing how it works 47:19

4M ago47:19

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BE WARY of unbounded chaos, step into it only if you accept to be completely obliterated or have the power to transcend chaos into a symphony. Human interaction with language model is an open experiment on human species and their sense of subjectivity without any sustainable longterm vision in sight. This conversation is to reveal the nature of the…

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Episode 475 – Idris Elba as the next James Bond 31:58

4M ago31:58

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What voice did you choose for Chat GPT? • Guerilla fighters love the Toyota Hilux • Nicolas Cage's AK monologue from Lord of War • Why the next James Bond should be Idris ElbaBy Yasin D

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Episode 474 – CEO wanted posters in New York 46:39

5M ago46:39

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The insane tongue of woodpeckers • New Yorkers are putting up wanted posters of CEO’s • Death by moose • Activate is awesome • Joe Schilling’s questionable actions in a barBy Yasin D

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Shia Vs Sunni | Part 2 | Who deserved to be Caliph? 28:41

5M ago28:41

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Credits: • Shot by: Ahsan Ahmad • Sound Recorded by: Qaiser Nawaz • Gaffer: Ramzan and Shahbaz • Written, Edited, and Performed by: Mooroo Bibliography: Books: • Bukhari and Muslim • Tarikh al-Tabari (History of Prophets and Kings) by Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari • Al-Bidaya wa’l-Nihaya (The Beginning and the End) by Ibn Kathir • Nahj al-Balaghah (…

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Episode 473 – The difference between grasshoppers and locusts 43:55

5M ago43:55

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The boys find out the difference between grasshoppers and locusts • An unforgettable Uber ride • Yasin’s trip to Mexico • Learning about dry aged meats • Embarrassing storiesBy Yasin D

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Episode 472 – Life after the Filet-O-Fish boycott 30:48

5M ago30:48

30:48

Are we healthier post boycott? • Syed reviews a new shawarma spot: Shawarma Kingdom apparently the best lamb shawarma in the GTA • 10 new discoveries from the animal kingdomBy Yasin D

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Moving Images that moves the hearts | Are films, animations, symbols and art the soul of all life? 1:48:36

5M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

Kemal Aslam is a Tattoo artist, animator, and cyber security professional. He is also one of the most curious individuals I have ever met whose perspectives I really value. He speaks his mind and heart with openness with honesty even if it takes non-conventional directions. @kemshizzle Topics discussed: Ritual and Stories the glue of our tribes. Sy…

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Episode 471 – Seeing Fahim Anwar at the Comedy Bar 51:31

5M ago51:31

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The boys discuss Fahim Anwar’s fantastic stand-up set at the Comedy Bar • What is the origin of Karaoke • Chris D’Elia finds out you can save Snapchat • What does a Kookaburra sound like?By Yasin D

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Episode 470 – Bee keeping age 39:14

6M ago39:14

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How Booster Juice saved a wedding • Brown uncles are now into bee keeping • Crazy kid stomping butterfliesBy Yasin D

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Episode 469 – Flesh eating beetles & the longest running TV shows 42:43

6M ago42:43

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Using flesh eating beetles to make art pieces • DVD commentary was something special • The longest running TV shows of all time • Looking through the highest grossing music toursBy Yasin D

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Shia vs. Sunni | Documentary | Part 1 | Mooroo 39:20

6M ago39:20

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Chapters: 01:39 Current State of Shia Sunni Conflict 03:43 Geographic Distribution of Shia Sunnis 04:27 Colonial and Post Colonial Exploitation 05:12 Definition of a Muslim (مسلمان کی تعریف) 10:04 Main Differences Between Shias and Sunnis 10:22 History of the Conflict 17:10 The Incident of Slander (واقعہ افک) 17:48 Hazrat Ali (RA) Introduction 20:3…

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Episode 468 – The world’s longest-living animals 37:33

6M ago37:33

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Home Depot needs to hire more home improvement dads • Reviewing Sheridan College’s Animal Care program • The boys find out what are the longest living animals on earthBy Yasin D

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Episode 467 – Do all immigrant dads have beef with neighbours? 44:19

6M ago44:19

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Toronto was once full of wetlands • Yasin’s dad accusing his neighbours of digging rabbit sized holes • Looking through Bong Joon Ho’s IMDB catalog • Toronto Raptor Vince Carter’s jersey retirementBy Yasin D

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Episode 466 – Do you believe in soulmates? 46:54

6M ago46:54

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We surprisingly decided to talk about the concept of soulmates • How NLP helped Yasin be a better husband • The beginner 1K time is ridiculous • Are our genetics just average?By Yasin D

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Episode 465 – Rebel Ridge was awesome! 55:03

7M ago55:03

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Florida hurricane shelters not taking any chances • Ants have medics now • Unknown actor Aaron Pierre does a fantastic job in Netflix’s new movie: Rebel Ridge • Why Yasin supports Lewis HamiltonBy Yasin D

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Episode 464 – Part 2 of the most bizarre animals on Earth 45:32

7M ago45:32

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We finish the list of the most bizarre animals on Earth • The overpowered mantis shrimp • Bird dropping spiders • A fish with lipstick and a goatee and another with a transparent head!By Yasin D

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Episode 463 – LL Cool J and Eminem still got it 40:42

7M ago40:42

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Who’s eating the pets? LL Cool J and Eminem’s newest song is fantastic • P Diddy’s creepy interactions with Justin Bieber • Continuation of the most bizarre animals on EarthBy Yasin D

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Episode 462 – Syed’s chaotic confrontation style & Toronto’s raccoon problem 47:42

7M ago47:42

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Syed’s chaotic confrontation style • Gastric panic in Mexico • Dealing with a gasoline spill that found it’s way into the house • Leaving a review for your proctologist • Raccoon disposalBy Yasin D

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Episode 461 – Part 1 of the most bizarre animals on Earth 46:39

8M ago46:39

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We go through a new list of the most bizarre animals on Earth • Dealing with anger and attempting to change for the better • Unlocking parts of your heart after becoming a fatherBy Yasin D

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Episode 460 – The death of sincerity in movies 45:41

8M ago45:41

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Modern movies and their immersion breaking dialog • A deep dive into Christian Bale’s filmography and dedication • Why Dave Bautista is a serious actor and looking through his impressive IMDBBy Yasin D

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Episode 459 – A doctor drills a hole in Yasin’s toe 42:52

8M ago42:52

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Yasin recounts his toe injury and how the doctor drilled through the nail • Syed talks about the surprising process of his baby’s umbilical cord falling off • Do bodies explode after being buried?By Yasin D

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Episode 458 – The legendary grizzly: The Boss 49:29

8M ago49:29

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Has Sumaq shut down? • Disney wrongful death lawsuit is wild • Drinking Iceland glacier water is controversial • Syed folds someone’s teeth in a tournament • Take over accidents are fun to watchBy Yasin D

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Episode 457 – Learning to cook on a Traeger & an elephant’s superpower 30:14

9M ago30:14

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We are underusing ChatGPT • Yasin surprises Syed with another elephant video • The importance of a squatty potty • Tips on how to choose the right proctologist for you • Learning to cook on a TraegerBy Yasin D

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Syed Salim Raza: Digitization, SME Investments & Pakistan’s Financial Challenges 1:06:14

9M ago1:06:14

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Syed Salim Raza (also spelt Reza) is a British Pakistani banker and financier who served as the 15th Governor of State Bank of Pakistan. In September 2018, Raza was appointed to the Economic Advisory Council (Pakistan), the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Role of Karaandaaz in Financial Inclusion 08:30 Digi…

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Episode 456 – Why we’d never skydive 41:33

9M ago41:33

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The Olympics & Pakistan’s javelin thrower • Yoel Romero’s hilarious cold plunge commercial • The alternative reality of North Korea • Never put compressed air up your 🍑By Yasin D

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Episode 455 – The flying pastor & the Turkish hitman 58:45

9M ago58:45

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The flying pastor • Yasin is a safari snob • The Olympics and the Turkish hitman • Syed’s baseball team’s struggles and lessons for his son • Teddy Atlas and his amazing corner speechesBy Yasin D

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Episode 454 – Feeding giraffes in Kenya & the Masai Mara Safari 45:41

9M ago45:41

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Part 2 of Yasin’s recent travels. He recounts visiting the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve where he saw lions, elephants, cheetah’s and moreBy Yasin D

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Episode 453 – Yasin’s trip to Turkey: Good or Bad? 44:47

9M ago44:47

44:47

Yasin recounts the story of his trip to Turkey, the good, the bad, and the ugly.By Yasin D

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Episode 452 – Low-Budget movies that became box office hits 36:35

10M ago36:35

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We go through a few lists of movies with small budgets that became massive successes • We also check out the biggest flops with the biggest budgetsBy Yasin D

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Episode 451 – Our memorable teachers & Godzilla Minus One 33:32

10M ago33:32

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Bring back steroids in baseball • We need halal food at the Scotia Bank Arena • Godzilla Minus One • Wanting to be an air traffic controller • The teachers of our past that left an impressionBy Yasin D

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Episode 450 – The smartest and dumbest animals in the world 57:15

10M ago57:15

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The danger of fentanyl-laced dollar bills • Planning on trying absinthe in heaven • The smartest and dumbest animals in the world • Bull on the loose at Oregon rodeo attacks womanBy Yasin D

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