Big Bros Podcast

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 238 ratings

Dive into the world of personal growth and achievement with Big Bros Podcast!

Join us as we explore the pathways to success, the value of hard work, and the triumph over life's challenges. Through engaging conversations with individuals at various stages of their journey—from those just starting out, to accomplished leaders, to those seeking their purpose—we offer valuable insights and inspiration.

Discover the true essence of mentorship through real-life stories from ordinary people like you and me. Our aim is to motivate and demonstrate that no dream is too big to achieve. Whether you seek knowledge or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, Big Bros Podcast is your go-to destination.

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Episodes

Blackfishing, Hyper-Sensitivity & Marijuana

December 08, 2018 22:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this weeks episode, The Big Bros sit down to discuss various topics that have been going viral on the “Twitters”. We start off with our thoughts on the new Avengers: Endgame trailer and the reboot of some tv shows. We talk about Blackfishing and the controversy that surrounds some Instagram models who partake in it, what it means to “talk white” and the hyper sensitivity in today's society. We then shift our focus to the cigarette company Marlboro, who have bought a 45% stake in the canna...

What's 9 + 10?

December 01, 2018 21:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

In this episode of the Big Bros Podcast, we reflect on our Minnesota trip during the Thanksgiving weekend and how 1/2 of the Big Bros silently got married. We also talk about Kareem Hunt and the video that surfaced that got him released by the Kansas City Chiefs. How about those Buckeyes? You know we had to talk about the beat down OSU gave that team up north (❌ichigan). Can Somali people really drive? Research found by Big Bro Ayub gives us some insight on what people think about our drivin...

Shooting the Sh*t

November 24, 2018 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this week's episode, we shoot the sh*t and talk about the Chipotle Dine & Dash situation, mistakes we made when we were young, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s arrest, Beat ❌ichigan Week (our predictions) and the greatest football game we’ve ever watched (Chiefs vs Rams on Monday Night Football). If you have any topic recommendations please feel free to email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram/Twitter @bigbrospodcast Social Media Info: Ayub - Instagram @somalididdy and Twitter ...

Student of Knowledge

November 17, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MB

In this week's episode, we have our Brother Mohamed Diini. Known as an “Islamic Motivational Speaker”, he takes us through his life-long journey of giving Da'wah (an invitation to Islam). An alumnus from The Ohio State University, Brother Diini graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies. He spends his time traveling and giving lectures all over the world. He’s visited over 50 countries and currently lives in Somalia where he’s established several organizations in the realms of per...

What's Been Going On?

November 03, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this weeks episode, we (The Big Bros) give a recap of what’s been going on lately including our first ever mini live event at the Somali Students Association’s Shaah & Sheeko event. We also got our first preview of what it means to be on TV after making an appearance on Good Day Columbus. We got the opportunity because we were promoting the 2nd Annual Somali Cultural Festival here in Columbus, OH. Last but not least, please go and VOTE!!! It is a privilege we have here in the United Sta...

Restoring Hope

October 27, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this week’s episode, we’ve been blessed with the presence of the one & only Anisa Liban. Anisa is the cofounder of the non-profit organization, Horn of Hope. Saddened by the drought and famine that occurred in Somalia, she put it upon herself to combat these horrific conditions that were happening back home. We discussed her journey into the nonprofit sector, some of her previous and current projects, and also her goals for the future. Partnering with other non-profits, Anisa has been suc...

Bad Boys

October 20, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

In this week's episode, we talk to one of Columbus finest, Deputy Sheriff Ahmed Shukri. This young man has been working with the Franklin County Sheriff’s department for a little over 3.5 years now. He takes us through his childhood, from living in Minnesota to life as a deputy sheriff in Franklin County (population approx. 1.3 million). We discuss the difference between a police officer and a sheriff, his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, what his goals are for the future, and la...

A Kodak Moment

October 13, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

In this week's episode, we have a special guest who goes by the name SnapshotHamza. He is a freelance photographer based here in Columbus, OH. His work has been admired by thousands of people on instagram and twitter. He talks about when and how he began, where he finds his inspiration, what challenges he faces and whether this will be a career or not. If you have any recommendations or would like a couple please feel free to email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram/Tw...

Air Force 1

October 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MB

In this week's episode, we have a special guest Qadar aka Q from the Air Force. We talk about his time in the military, what made him join, basic military training, his graduation and how he made rank. If you have any questions about the armed forces or if your just interested, please feel free to reach out to Qadar through his social media accounts Twitter: @ItsQ_NotKH Instagram: @q_hazz Snapchat: @qhassan If you have any topic suggestions or any comments please feel free to email us at ...

Black Mirror

September 29, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this week's episode, we do a review on the new Lil Wayne album, The Carter 5 which has clearly been overdue for 4 years now. Did it live up to the hype or has the self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive" fallen off? Following our talk about music, we get into our main discussion for the week, Technology and the Effects it has on us. The battle between Apple & Samsung, living in the self-induced Social Media Era and the Pros & Cons of it all. With all these technological advances, are we becomi...

Top 5, Top 5, Top 5

September 22, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

In this week's episode, we talk about the difficulties of figuring out the intro music and also coming up with title of the episodes. We then dive into our topic of the week which is ‘Our Top 5 Favorite Shows of All-Time’. If you have any recommendations or would like a couple please feel free to email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram/Twitter @bigbrospodcast Big S/O to Rakiya for helping us decide on last week’s episode title “I’m Black, Blackety Black”. Go subscribe...

I'm Black, Blackety Black

September 15, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this week's episode, we discuss a hot topic in Somali Twitter which is “Are Somali’s Black?”. Some people are dumbfounded that this is even a discussion. Some individuals believe we are, while others are opposed to it. As Big Bros, we’d like to drop some knowledge about this topic. If you don’t agree with us, please let us know what your stance on this matter is by emailing us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram/Twitter @bigbrospodcast Please don’t forget to Rate, Revie...

Just Do It

September 08, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this week's episode, we have Big Bro Ayub back. We talk about the Colin Kaepernick Nike ad. We give a little background on to how his fight against the NFL began and where it currently stands. Please Rate, Review, Share & Subscribe!

Eminem is TRASH???

September 01, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this episode Chowder and I talk about federal holidays, technology, comedy and a whole lot of music. It was a quality conversation with a quality man. Anytime we speak I learn something new from Chowder. A young man full of knowledge! Please Rate, Review, Share & Subscribe!

Bow Wow or Kurtis Blow?

August 25, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode, we have the one and only Chowder filling in for Big Bro Ayub. He schools me on the history or the song "Basketball" by Kurtis Blow and not Lil Bow Wow. We talk OSU football and domestic violence. We switch gears and hit professional sports for a bit with some predictions of the top NFL teams and we talk about the GREATEST year of sports. Please Rate, Review, Share & Subscribe! Hope you enjoy!

To Eat, or Not To Eat

August 18, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode we have the one and only HodanEats joining us. There was a lot of passionate discussion about favorite foods, best Somali restaurants in Columbus, OH, what condiments are good etc. It was a fun episode and we could have gone on for hours. Please make sure to Rate, Review, Share & Subscribe!

Your Coming to America Story

August 11, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Title states exactly what we are talking about on this episode. We give you a little background on when we arrived and how it was for us in a new country. We share a few stories from some of our listeners and a couple of our own. There were a lot of laughs, we hope you enjoy. Follow our Twitter & Instagram @BigBrosPodcast. Hope you enjoy!

From Columbus to Cambridge

August 04, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode we talk briefly about rap albums of 2018, to LeBron James opening his new school (4:17), then we dive into our special guest Amal Abdi who was raised in the westside of Columbus and now she's a student majoring in Statistics at Harvard University (12:10). This conversation was absolutely amazing! Big S/O to Our Helpers here in Columbus, OH for allowing us to use their office to record this episode. It was a blast and we hope you all enjoy!

Twin City Buckeyes

July 28, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

Ayub's back in town and we talk about a wide range of topics from our weekend plans, to comparing & contrasting two of the largest Somali populated cities in America, to King James, and last but not least our plans for this podcast and a look into next week's topic. Hope you all enjoy!

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