Vaguely Familiar
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/vaguelyfamiliar/subscribe
Vaguely Familiar is hosted by brothers M. Nazar Syed and Ahmed Bashaar Syed. They talk to artists they like about their craft and their way of pursuing their art. They will also rant about sports and movies from time to time.
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Episodes
Q/A On Life, Podcasts, Movies, and More Life || Episode #34
February 11, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, the boys take on your questions and answer them to the best of their abilities. Meaning, they joke around, be sincere for a couple of minutes and then joke around again. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - We asked you to ask us Qs 2:55 - What was the moment we decided to do the podcast? 5:13 - Top 5 dream guests 11:41 - What mics do we use? 13:00 - Our favourite podcasts and dream podcast gear 17:03 - Career or Podcast? 17:48 - Why should you listen to our podcast? 18:47 ...
John Mayer's Born and Raised Album Breakdown w/Ali Abbasi from TPR || Episode #33
January 25, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn this episode, the boys sit with Ali Abbasi from The Padded Room podcast and go deep into the world of John Mayer and Born and Raised. Hailed by Nazar as the best John Mayer album, they talk about the ups and downs of John Mayer's life while discussing the timelessness of this album. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Carrie Anthony Discusses Books, How to Read More and The Art of Reading Well! || Episode #32
January 17, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, the boys sat with Carrie Anthony all the way from Liverpool, UK! They talked about crushing her reading goals in 2020 with over 50 books, her Bookstagram, and her undying love for reading. Check it out! Carrie's Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmyshelf/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Hindsight 2020, SOUL and What Went Wrong? || Episode #31
January 01, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, the boys talk about the movie Soul. It was wonderful. They then seamlessly move towards the point of this year which they found to be meaningless. And yet, somewhere near the end, there was an epiphany. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Folklore and Evermore with Hassan Abbasi || Episode #30
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, we sat with Taylor Swift aficionado, Hassan Abbasi. We talked about her release of Folklore and Evermore, ranked our favourite albums, and talked about the ultimate Folkmore Everlore album. That and a lot much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Mat Whitecross Talks Coldplay, Oasis and Filmmaking || Episode #11
December 18, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, the boys sit down with acclaimed director Mat Whitecross. They're just as big fans of Mat as they are of the bands he's been associated with. Mat has directed documentaries on Oasis and Coldplay and has worked on so many different Coldplay music videos including Nazar's favorite, Paradise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Irfan Junejo Talks Life in Pandemic and Other Things (Urdu) || Episode #10
December 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBHere is a retro episode! In this episode, the boys sit down with Pakistan's most prolific Youtuber Talking about everything from Coronavirus to making art to how deep Irfan's love for MKBHD is. Irfan goes in-depth about his reasons to take a break from Youtube and how he wants to return to it. He talks about his fans and what he expects from them and how he's back to reading fiction! This and so much more on this wonderful episode of The Brodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...
We Went To Highschool With Shawn Mendes || Episode #29
December 03, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this video, we talk about Shawn Mendes, the pride and joy of Pickering. We talk about our encounters with him throughout high school and our interactions with his fame and his music. He's a great guy and even a greater artist. We go in-depth and talk about his documentary on Netflix and discuss the different ways Shawn stands out from the rest in the music industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Cricket Diaries w/ Osman Samiuddin || Episode #28
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, the boys sit down with the senior editor of Cricinfo, Osman Samiuddin. They talk about the ups and downs of journalism life and memorable moments one gets to see as a cricket journalist. They go deep into the doldrums of writing and talk candidly about the Pakistan Cricket team. From Babar Azam to Umar Akmal, everything was discussed. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Top 5 The Office Episodes w/ Enas Sheikh || Episode #27
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this video, we sit with our good friend Enas Sheikh, joining us all the way from Reno. Enas is a professional The Office fan and she represents the show hard. We got deep into our love of the show and break down the top 5 episodes for all of us. Enjoy! Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HDshwo Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TBkx03 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3jCrcSp Nazar: Twitt...
The Padded Room (TPR) Boys (Urdu) || Episode #26
November 10, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this video, we sat down with the hosts of the very popular podcast, The Padded Room. We had Ali, Rizwan, and Sarkhail on and we talked about podcasts, politics, mutual friends, Karachi, Coldplay, and Shahmat Sahab. Lots of thanks to TPR and we hope they will come on again soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vaguelyfamiliar/message
Kazi Akber (Urdu) || Episode #25
October 30, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, the boys sit down with Kazi Akber, the host of "Kya Kahega Kazi". They talked about the podcasting world at large and how classism has divided the people of Karachi to its core. They also brush up on the elitism of UofT St. George students and how it feels like to be the next Joe Rogan. Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HDshwo Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TBkx03 Goo...
Krish Vithlani on Watches, Investing and Life after Undergrad || Episode #24
October 18, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn this episode, the boys sit with long time friend of the podcast, Krish Vithlani. They talk about his extensive watch collection, investing in stocks, university life, The Lumineers, and just the general demeanor of the work-life balance. Catch this hilarious episode in its full form! Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnazars...
Omar Mukhtar Returns (Urdu) || Episode #23
October 13, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, with some technical difficulties in play, the boys sat with Omar Mukhtar. That made Omar the first recurring guest of The Brodcast Podcast. They talked about his new album Taram Taram, the recording process during a pandemic, and how songwriting changes once you're in love. That and so much more in the native tongue of Urdu! Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? 25th Anniversary || Episode #22
October 08, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, the boys sit down and talk about Oasis' Magnum Opus. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is the favourite album of both Nazar and Bashaar and they go in-depth for the reasons why they love it. This and much more including a special story about the heartbreaking encounter they had with Noel. Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed Instagram: https://www.ins...
Osama Baig on Minimalism, Nuclear Energy and The Social Dilemma || Episode #21
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this episode, the boys sit with nuclear engineer Osama Baig. They talk about everything from nuclear engineering to Allama Iqbal to Popeye's new chicken sandwich! Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnazarsyed/ Bashaar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AhmedBSyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedbsyed
Osama Baig on Minimalism, Nuclear Energy and The Social Dilemma || Episode #21
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this episode, the boys sit with nuclear engineer Osama Baig. They talk about everything from nuclear engineering to Allama Iqbal to Popeye's new chicken sandwich! Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnazarsyed/ Bashaar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AhmedBSyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedbsyed --- Send in a voi...
Tenet Discussion (Spoiler & Non Spoiler) || Episode #20
September 12, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, the boys talk about their experience watching Tenet! It was great and greatly confusing. We loved it! Intro song: Ma Ami by Mooroo Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnazarsyed/ Bashaar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AhmedBSyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedbsyed --- Send in a voice message: http...
Congratulations Jimmy Jimmy (Urdu) || Episode #19
August 31, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, the boys sit together and recap the test series with Pakistan and England. Bashaar gets heated about the performances and then gets emotional about his love for Jimmy Anderson. Intro song: Ma Ami by Mooroo Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrodcastP... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrodcast... Nazar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnazarsyed/ Bashaar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AhmedBSyed Instagram:...