While recording Episode 4 & 5, we talked about the gifts we got for Christmas and how we feel about gifts in general. It didn't make sense for that conversation to be a part of the episode, but we've decided to release it here on the feed as a bonus.

Al Ibrahim can be found at madebyal.net, and Al Siew writes at alsiew.com.

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In this episode, we talk about movies we did not like, and music we loved. We talked about fun TV, challenging TV, and relatable TV. One Al goes off on a movie that probably didn't deserve it, and the other Al drops his hottest take yet. But which Al did what?

Things we discussed:

(MOVIES)

Everything Everywhere All at Once

All Quiet on the Western Front

Ticket to Paradise

(TV)

Severance

Bad Sisters

Ramy

We Are Lady Parts

(MUSIC)

Stromae - Sante (Official Music Video)

Karpe - PAF.no

Stromae: Tiny Desk Concert

Stromae - les leçons c'est ''tous les mêmes'' (Lesson 24)

Al Ibrahim can be found at madebyal.net, and Al Siew writes at alsiew.com.

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In this episode, we talk about some of our favourite memories of 2022, and discuss some of the books and movies that have left an impression. Please note that there are some mild spoilers for the books and movies discussed, but nothing major: No twists, or surprises, and we don't spoil the endings. Having said that, if you're the kind of person who prefers to go into books and movies completely blind, we suggest you stop listening to this episode at exactly the 14-minute mark.

Things we discussed:

(BOOKS)

Open Water - Caleb Azumah Nelson

In The End, It Was All About Love - Musa Okwonga

Border Hacker: : A Tale of Treachery, Trafficking, and Two Friends on the Run - Levi Vonk , Axel Kirschner

I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy

(FILMS)

Decision to Leave - Park Chan-wook

The Banshees of Inisherin - Martin McDonagh

Jackass Forever - Jeff Tremaine

Al Ibrahim can be found at madebyal.net, and Al Siew writes at alsiew.com.

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In this episode, we discuss why it's sometimes awkward for us to make friends with other men, and why it's often difficult to be open and vulnerable in our male friendships. Al Ibrahim shares some friendship frameworks, and Al Siew does something brave.

Recommendations:

David Reese's XOXO Festival Talk from 2016 (Talk)

The Blindboy Podcast (Podcast)

Al Ibrahim can be found at madebyal.net, and Al Siew writes at alsiew.com.

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In this episode, we talk about our anxieties, how we see ourselves, and what motivates us to create. Also, Al Ibrahim has some hot takes, and Al Siew shares some party-going tips.

Recommendations:

The Banshees of Inisherin (Film)

The File of Intimate and Damning Details by @onemeerkat (Essayette)

Al Ibrahim can be found at madebyal.net, and Al Siew writes at alsiew.com.

For feedback and topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram @alxalpodcast , or email us at [email protected].