The Drawing Room Experts

Episode 106: Pakistani Podcasts

In this ep, Zaib shares his thoughts on the understanding of 'podcasting' in Pakistan based on a recent podcast he listened to between Muzammil Hasan & Shahzad Ghais.
Zaib talks about what he considers the format to be and how those views are based on some of his own podcasting influences.
2 in 2... decent!
#thoughtbehindthings #Shehzadghias #muzammilhasan #pakistanexperience #podcasts #pakistanipodcasts

Episode 105: Pakistan, Babar & Rizwan

In an attempt to bring two differing POVs together, Zaib welcomes an old passionate cricket fan from the dusky checkered office shirt days of the early audit years! On comes Affan Zafar (@azeeee90), media (inside joke), & cricket enthusiast, and Kareena fan-turned-auditor joining in for a good discussion about Pakistan Cricket's showing in the T20 WC!
 
More importantly, both Zaib & Affan turn their attention towards the divisive and polarizing (T20) openers for Pakistani fans in Babar & Rizwan! A good (and long overdue) discussion!
P.S. consistent uploads are to come soon! :)
#t20worldcup #babarazam #mohammadrizwan #pakistancricket #pakistancricketteam #cricket

Episode 104: Pak v India | T20 World Cup 2022

The cricket boys are back together to talk about the impending #indvspak clash at the #t20worldcup in Australia.
Special appearance from a drawing room correspondent from Melbourne!
 
#t20worldcup #indiavpakistan #indvpak #babarazam #shaheenafridi #viratkohli #rohitsharma #SKY #KLRahul #cricket #australia

Episode 103: False Equivalency

Zaib welcomes back Sarosh to the podcast to talk about an epidemic that is False Equivalency and how it is used as part of the modern-day narrative building.
The discussion argues how false equivalency and neutrality (a nod to EP 84) are basically used as get-out-of-jail cards to avoid taking difficult decisions amidst moral, ethical, and social conundrums. A potent discussion for the ones interested in dissecting current-day popular thoughts.
#berniesanders #trump #imrankhanpti #nawazsharif #zardari #unitedstates #pakistan

Episode 102: Political Civility

Zaib vents his frustration about the ongoing discourse around political civility (or lack thereof, arguably) and how it is "ruining" political discussions.
Zaib tries to bust the idea of everyone falling in line with one another and loving each other until the cows come home to make love.
Zaib explores the idea that not every political debate and conflict can be achieved by hugging and kissing and there needs to be a level of aggression and strong-headedness to achieve REAL change.
#politics #democrats #republicans #berniesanders #pti #shahbazgill #imrankhanpti #pdm

Episode 101: Religious discourse ft. Mustafa Baloch

In light of the release of EP 98 discussing the debate around the release of the movie, 'Lady of Heaven', Mustafa & Zaib got into a back and forth on the viability of such a discussion along with taking offense to certain comments made on that particular episode.
Therefore, Zaib decided to talk it out on the podcast to provide the audience who listened to the first one and might have had similar comments/concerns. A very open and respectful discussion between mature individuals. A discourse that allows true coexistence.
Enjoy
#ladyofheaven #religion #shiasunni #eventofthedoor #saqifah

Episode 100: Podcast comes full ’Diara’ ft. Shahrukh Aslam

For this very special episode, the 100th, Zaib welcomes a personality that was brought up in Episode 9 way back in 2020 while discussing Bayaan (winner of Pepsi Battle of the Bands) and their new record "Suno" and the seemingly innocuous turn the album took with a song titled "Diara".
The guest for this special episode is none other than someone who owns the bragging rights to the song's 'success', Shahrukh Aslam, famed guitarist for Bayaan. We discuss many things from #cokestudio to #pepsibattleofthebands , from music as a profession to food, and from Azfar to #Xulfi. Shahrukh also shares some very interesting trivia about which Bayaan song has profanities recorded as part of the studio version that was released!
That and so much more in this special, special episode!
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Episode 99: Abortion, Same-sex, science & religion

This episode is the reason why this podcast came into existence. Not particularly because of the topics discussed but the level of discourse, that was usually the case with Zaib, Sahir & Farrukh's unrecorded drawing-room discussion, is brought to FULL light in this engaging, detailed, and a rather controversial episode.
Zaib, Sahir & Farrukh talk about Abortion rights in light of the recent #roevwade ruling by the #scotus and share their feelings and opinion on the matter and quickly transition into what would be a highly charged discussion around same-sex behaviors, scientific research, morality and a host of other elements that are ignited as part of this back and forth.
They briefly also touch on the matter of atheism, religion, and the in light of the discussion around supreme authority vs. social interpretations in light of the overarching discussion around sexual tendencies. A long but very beneficial discussion for anyone interested in these topics.
#roevwade #scotus #abortion #homosexuality #science #religion #morality #sexuality #pride #lgbtqia #humanrights #womenrights

Episode 98: Lady of Heaven Controversy

Zaib & Sarosh talk about the recent religious movie released called "The Lady of Heaven" depicting the life, especially the final days, of Fatima (AS) daughter of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW).
The film focuses on the controversial turn of events leading up to Fatima's (AS) untimely departure (e.g., event of the door) and sheds a "negative" light on a prominent Muslim personality, companion, 2nd Caliph, Umar bin Khattab.
That, obviously, led to protest and calls for the banning of the movie, partly because of the notorious backer/financier of the movie, a man despised by all sides alike called Yasser Habib.
The guys talk in detail about why certain people feel hesitant in wearing their beliefs on their shoulders (especially Shias) and whether people with opposing worldviews have a right to present their narratives.
Note: Viewpoints presented in this episode are worldviews owned by millions of people across the world but don't get to talk about it due to threats to life etc. Therefore, objecting to them is a universal right but to shut them down isn't. Hope people listening in can understand the difference between the two.
#ladyofheaven #shia #sunni #umerkhattab #islam #history #fatima #ahlulbayt #debate #khalifa

Episode 97: Liverpool FC 2021-22

After a whirlwind end and an emotional end to the 21-22 season, Zaib collects his thoughts to review a momentous 10-11 months of football from the Might Reds!
Recorded under the shadow of a #championsleague final defeat to Real Madrid, Zaib offers a passionate, emotional yet somewhat objective analysis of the season, Liverpool's performance, and how he would rate this season overall.
#liverpoolfc #championsleague #realmadrid #lfc #klopp #anfield #premierleague #mancity #chelsea #manutd #arsenal #spurs #football #soccer