🇵🇰 Pakistan Episodes

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Umar Qamar, Founder of ELO, this episode explores e-commerce in Pakistan. How Umar came up with the concept of ELO (Exports Leftover). How and when he started. What inspired him. What is the through process of Polo Republica. What is the future of ELO. Tune in to know about hiss thought on business opportunities in Pakistan, insights on the genius he has created and more! #ThoughtBehindThings #ecommerce #exportleftovers Follow us on Instagram: · https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/ · https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ Elo’s website: https://www.exportleftovers.com/ Elo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exportleftovers/ Polo Republica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polorepublica/ If you are interested in having a conversation in our podcast or you want to nominate someone you would like to see on our podcast, fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe73FjzXcwRmZ8nHgelkfFVxUvCkFYr-8KZgC8WThC-wohPzQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Adeel Afzal is a content creator who used to work at Mangobaaz and now makes a series of videos on social issues called 'Bayan Baazu'.   Adeel comes on the podcast for a long discussion on the many problems faced by Pakistan, from Imran Khan's governance to the role of the establishment in politics, from Pathan Jokes to hateful xenophobia against ethnicities, from old babbay controlling every institution to the Tik Tok ban.   The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with DC Islamabad, Hamza Shafqaat, this episode explores his career as a civil servant. His childhood and early education. Where was he early posted. What was Sindh has been like for him. How the coming lot of CSS is different from past. What does it mean for the future of civil administration. Tune in to know more about his views on Twitter, how effective the medium is, recent controversy around him and what is future of Pakistan! #ThoughtBehindThings #dcislamabad #hamzashafqaat Follow us on Instagram: · https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/ · https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ Hamza Shafqaat’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamzashafqaat If you are interested in having a conversation in our podcast or you want to nominate someone you would like to see on our podcast, fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe73FjzXcwRmZ8nHgelkfFVxUvCkFYr-8KZgC8WThC-wohPzQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Ali Ilyas, this episode explores the psychology of money. What goes behind buying behaviors. What Anchoring is. How it affects consumer buying behaviors. How capitalist market works. How decision-making plays part in it. Tune in to know more about dummy price, free product marketing and irrational predictability about consumers buying! #ThoughtBehindThings #consumerbuying #consumerbehaviors Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Ali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwithali/ If you are interested in having a conversation in our podcast or you want to nominate someone you would like to see on our podcast, fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe73FjzXcwRmZ8nHgelkfFVxUvCkFYr-8KZgC8WThC-wohPzQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with the viral Syrian Guys, this episode explores their journey to Pakistan. When they decided to leave their country. How they came to Pakistan. How their experience of Pakistan has been. How they started “The Syrian guys” shawarma. Why they stopped. Find out more about Syrian war from a native perspective. Tune in to know about their perspective on Middle East, Islam, Foreign policies, and a lot! #ThoughtBehindThings #syrianguys #syriawar Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz The Syrian Guy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_syrian_guys/ If you are interested in having a conversation in our podcast or you want to nominate someone you would like to see on our podcast, fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe73FjzXcwRmZ8nHgelkfFVxUvCkFYr-8KZgC8WThC-wohPzQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Mekaal Hassan, one of the greatest musicians produced by Pakistan, of Mekaal Hassan Band fame, comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss music, the industry and the role of the artist.  With brands sponsoring music shows and actors becoming signers, Mekaal Hassan is a man on the mission to produce music for the love of the music itself.  On this episode Mekaal discusses how he stays true to his art, his journey as a musician and his advice for other musicians.   The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.   P.S. We apologize for the audio issues in this episode.

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Taimoor Salahuddin, aka famously known as Mooroo, this episode explores Mooroo Ke Khyalaat on Internet Regulation, Digital Hygiene, Film and Media, TikTok and more. How the algorithm works and consumer demands. Why there is united hate through ‘us vs. them’. Tune in to know more about his future ventures and Netflix! #ThoughtBehindThings #mooroo #filmandmedia Don’t forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Mooroo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mooroosicity/

The top stand up comedians of Pakistan sit down for a discussion on comedy, censorship and building communities.   Tabish Hashmi, Faheem Azam, Sana Khan Niazi and Natalia Gul come on The Pakistan Experience to discuss what can be joked about and the experience of being a stand-up comedian in Pakistan. From facing threats to self-censorship to why Stand-up comedy is not as big in Pakistan as it is in India; the comedians discuss their craft and their process.

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Ali Ilyas, this episode explores what cancel culture is. How it works. How people hold power in these times. How cancel culture is related to cognitive dissonance and symbolic self-completion theory. Why it is prevailing. Tune in to know about why people react the way they do, copy mechanism, FB groups, filter bubble and more! #ThoughtBehindThings #cancelculture #socialmedia Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Ali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwithali/

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Hira Attique, popularly known as Hirableeh, this episode explores her journey of 6 years on Instagram. How she started with HerandHem. Why the platform got deleted twice. How she  now feels about the industry being one of the pioneers of it. Why Instagram creative space is confusing right now. Why female creators are not appreciated much and paid less. Tune in to know more about PISA award, female centric content, industry boom, glamour, and monetization of digital industry! #ThoughtBehindThings #hirableeh #Instagram Follow us on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Hira’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirableeh/

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Raza Samo, this episode explores how his journey of seven years has been in digital industry. What he learnt from those years. What he wants to improve as a creator. What inspires him. Why he is so open about everything in life online. Tune in to know more about his political views, TikTok, segmentation of audience and self-regulation in content as a creator. #ThoughtBehindThings #razasamo #roasting Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Samo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razasamo8/ Samo’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKr-g8gimqCvx33Fh7gQ6g

Actors from the Film and TV industry of Pakistan come on this episode of The Pakistan Experience Roundtable to discuss acting and the media industry in Pakistan.   From why they act to why we keep saying the same old stories being told in Film and on Television, from what changes they want to bring to how they are struggling to do so, what is acting and what is an actor, we discuss it all on this round table.    Usman Mukhtar is a Film Maker and has acted in several films and dramas.   Sabeena Syed is an upcoming actress who shot to fame with Yakeen ka Safar and Parwaaz hay Junoon.   Agha Mustafa Hasan started with Theatre and can now be seen in several TV dramas.   Mina Tariq recently completed her first TV drama, Ruswayee.   Fawad Khan is an acclaimed Theatre actor that received critical praise for his role as the Police Officer in Churails.

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Ali Ilyas, this episode explores why influencers are not allowed to show emotions. Why they are targeted for being vulnerable like normal humans. Why they must project certain type of persona every time they come online. Tune in to know more about the cancel culture, cognitive dissonance, and the psychology behind it! #ThoughtBehindThings #influencers #cancelculture Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Ali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwithali/

Mariam Shafqat Goraya, Lilith Khannum and Usman Rana come on TPE subset 'Bachodiyan' to talk about everything under the sun in this mammoth 4 hour podcast.  From the best way to eat a banana to the funeral of misogyny, from their wierdest sex stories to the dirtiest songs you will ever hear, watch as the four of us take on hyper woke people, cancel culture, patriarchy and the celebrity protests!   Going from bachodiyan to personal tales of sorrow, this is not a podcast you can miss.   Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bachodiyan is meant to be taken seriously

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Azad Chaiwala, this episode explores how Azad started and how his journey has been. Why he thinks formal degrees do not worth much in today’s age. Why he is misunderstood so much. Tune in to know more about his controversial remarks about women’s education, his training programs and what he is up to these days! #ThoughtBehindThings #privileged Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Azad’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azadchaiwala/

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Saman Hayat Soomro, this episode explores how Saman’s online journey has been from “Parhlo” to “Stroll with Saman”. Why was she recently targeted and how it affected her. Why being a privileged is consumed so negatively in Pakistan and what she learned from the experience. Tune in to know more about her thoughts behind troll culture and more! #ThoughtBehindThings #privileged Follow us on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Saman’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strollwithsaman/

Mariam Shafqat Goraya, the woman behind the towel and the brain behind 'Naik Parveen', comes on The Pakistan Experience for a no holds barred conversation about feminism, misogyny, content creation and dealing with trolls online.   A conversation that goes from intense to hilarious at the drop of the dime, Mariam shows she is equally adept at poking fun at power structures, as she is talking eloquently about the fundamental inequalities in our society.   The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Ali Ilyas, this episode explores rape, sexual assault, trauma, and the typical mentality behind it. Tune in to know more about bystander effect, criminal reformation and the myths associated with sexual abuse. #ThoughtBehindThings #motorwayincident Follow us on other platforms: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Ali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwithali/

Osama Zaman comes on The Pakistan Experience for a raw, unfiltered and honest conversation about drug abuse and heroin addiction. Having struggled with the addiction for years, Osama finally got clean and now seeks to share his experiences with others in hopes of helping other addicts.  In this episode, we discuss the stigma around addiction, what being a heroin addict is really like and how it is crucial to understand mental health, and trauma, to understand addiction.  The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Humna Raza, Muzamil Hasan dives into the stories of his journey to 30. How he built himself and what made him the person he is today. Tune in to know more about him and his perspective behind the things! #ThoughtBehindThings Follow us on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoflolz Humna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humnaraza/