The Drawing Room Experts
If actual drawing room conversations were recorded, the result wouldn’t be too far off from what we deliver through this podcast. Join the ”drawingroomers” as they discuss everything under the sun and provide an honest opinion as Pakistani expats living in North America, the likes of which is hardly heard in the current podcast/media space. (Languages: English/Urdu)
Episodes
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Episode 120: Titan v. Migrant | Rich v. Poor
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Zaib tries to comprehend his thoughts pertaining to the happenings during the last couple of weeks surrounding the unfortunate migrant ship capsizing off the coast of Greece & the 'catastrophic implosion' of Oceangate's Titan off the coast of Canada/US.
Reeling from an opinion shared on an #instagram story about the relationship between the rich and poor and how the reaction to the Titan's imploding is reeking of 'envy' or 'rich bashing' for no reason, Zaib (tries to) collect his thoughts to articulate an intriguing and complex relationship
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#titanic #titan #migrant #greece #oceangateexpeditions #rich #poor
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Episode 119: Surrender | 40 Songs 1 Story | Book Review
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Zaib & Zain get together to talk about Bono's autobiography called "Surrender - 40 Songs 1 Story" released in November last year.
The book is a perfect insight into the life of the frontman, his songwriting inspirations, relationships, religion & God!
#bono #surrender #u2
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Episode 118: Protests and Violence
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Zaib dives (somewhat) deep into the idea, need, and triggers of the concept of Protest and the related violence. The episode also covers the ethical and moral standards around protesting and the idea of who should be making the rules of engagement when it comes to protests.
#pakistan #protest #pti #may9th #imrankhanpti #politics
Monday May 29, 2023
Episode 117: Firstborn Struggles
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Zaib welcomes Aizaz back to the Podcast after a huge gap to talk about our experiences and expectations as the firstborns in their respective families.
We delve into the complexities faced by the eldest child and sibling and explore the unique challenges and expectations placed upon the firstborn, from shouldering responsibilities to setting examples for younger siblings.
We discuss the emotional journey of the eldest, the pressure to excel, and the delicate balance between leadership and personal growth. Gain insights into the joys and struggles of being the trailblazer in the family hierarchy and discover how these experiences shape relationships within the sibling dynamic.
#pakistan #karachi #pakistanipodcast #expatstories #expats #pakistanexpats #pakistaniamerican #pakistanicanadian #northamerican #pakistaniimmigrants #immigrants
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Episode 116: Al-Baqi & the importance of History
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Zaib welcomes back the OG stirrer of storms, Sarosh Jafri, to talk about the importance of history and its restoration in the context of the 100th year marking the demolition and desecration of Al-Baqi Cemetery.
Both try and wrap their heads around why the site itself is so important and how could anyone argue for their desecration and destruction to fulfill such a shallow argument in favor of so-called theocracy. Listen in if you're interested in history!
#jannatulbaqi #albaqi #history #podcast #amazonpodcast #spotifypodcast #googlepodcast #applepodcasts #pakistan #shia #sunni #ahlulbayt #rebuildbaqee #madina #makkah #najaf #karbala #islam
Monday May 01, 2023
Episode 115: Debunking Cricket Trolls & Ethical Dilemmas
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
A Podcast of 2 Halves - First up, Zaib has his say on the Sh*tposting that he sees on his socials about Babar Azam, strike rates, "aggressive" cricket & "failures". Does Babar's strike rate/run rate causes Pakistan games? Does aggressive cricket = titles? As #Giannis Antetokounmpo recently put it, is losing always an equal to failure? Hear what Zaib has to say about that.
Lastly, Zaib talks about a recent conversation with a friend about a possible ethical/moral dilemma.
#babarazam #pakistancricket #pakistan #cricket #pakvnz #worldcup #england #india #newzealand #captaincy
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Episode 114: Of Political Identity & Spectrum
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Forgoing the "immense quality" of a tiny office desk production, Zaib gets off his high horse to record in a hotel room with a laptop camera (like that makes a huge difference) to get an episode out.
In this one Zaib talks about the political and economic spectrum of ideas (or lack thereof) in Pakistan and how it is set to muddying the water and reduces the discussions to talking points and flashy news articles.
Is there a "Left" or a "Right" in Pakistan? Is there a thing such as social and/or political conservatism and liberation? Listen to find out!
#pakistan #ppp #pti #plmn #politics #left #right #conservatives #liberals #politicalspectrum #economics
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Episode 113: Songs of Surrender | Review
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
A new U2 record comes up and (hopefully) the podcasting wheel starts to churn out some eps in the weeks to come (fingers crossed!) Zaib & Zain dive into U2's latest offering, a reimagining of their cult and unequivocal hits, namely "Songs of Surrender".
The guys share their thoughts on the album, the need for it, whether it goes against the band's POV of not looking back, or whether this starts the age of U2's heritage act phase. All of that and a track-by-track assessment of the 40 songs reimagined!
#u2 #songsofsurrender #bono #theedge #larrymullenjr #adamclayton #surrender #newalbum #music #dublin #reimagined
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Episode 112:Philosophy, Relative Morality & Identity
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Zaib summons Sarosh back to the podcast to talk about philosophy and that it is constantly at odds with "people of science".
Zaib also explores the idea of relative morality and how it plays a role in the idea of identity in the modern world. Yet another deep and meaningful discussion!
#philosophy #relativemorality #science #identity
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Episode 111: Empty Stadiums
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
This one is from the archives that never made the cut for 2022 for various reasons. Originally recorded around the time Australia was touring Pakistan in early 2022, Zaib rehashes an old EP for, you know, content's sake!
Because here we are... having a similar discussion about why are there empty stadiums for the New Zealand tour of Pakistan. Zaib talks about the value of stadium experiences, and why there seems to be a diluted/muted interest in cricket and/or test matches, especially in the context of Karachiites.
#pakistancricket #karachicricket #nationalstadiumkarachi #newzealandcricket #pakistancricket #testcricket
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