HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!

We've just completed 1 week of Ramadan alhamdulillah! We'd love to hear how the first week has gone for all of you...let us know in the comments section below! This week, we talked about feeling unmotivated during Ramadan and how to get out of that 'funk' and maximize your time while you still can - can any of you relate? 

Next, we spoke about the Ramadan content that usually pops up this time of year and whether we think the big social media sites have started to subtly suppress it and distract us with other things like MONKEYS...speaking of, I know yall have heard about poor little Punch in the Japanese zoo that has stole the heart of millions around the world lol. 

Suhoorfest is back and as usual, people are still denouncing it, however this year we have a new perspective from a newer Muslim who shared that she was looking forward to this festival because it gave her an opportunity to be around other Muslims and have easy access to Halal food...maybe we should be a little less judgey and a liiiittle more inviting of our newer Muslim brothers and sisters, just a suggestion!

Lastly...we're doing a 10K in a few months...wish us luck lol, we're definitely going to need it! 

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

3:12 -- Our first few days of Ramadan

8:52 -- Missing the "Ramadan Food"

11:27 -- Missing Suhoor

13:22 -- Feeling unmotivated this Ramadan

22:10 -- Is Muslim content being suppressed?

23:39 -- Punch the monkey

33:16 -- Suhoor Fest in 2026?

47:02 -- WE'RE DOING A 10K MARATHON

49:51 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!

This week on the Cousin Connection Podcast, we got news that HPN is back! Details to the upcoming event is listed a little further down so keep scrolling 😜

The Eglinton line is FINALLY done...only took 15 YEARS, but hey, at least it's finally done and functioning lol. Major changes to how OSAP is administering grants are coming as soon as this fall and it's going to severely impact all students and their growing debt...

We also get into why young people NEED to start paying attention to politics (yes, even if you think it doesn’t affect you 👀), and we ask the big question...could CANZUK actually happen or is it just another political fantasy?

Lastly, we talked about leveling up financially in 2026, what being “financially responsible” really means in this economy, and why travel might be more important to your growth than you think.

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:17 -- HPN IS BACK!

5:00 -- It took 15 YEARS for one line!

12:18 -- OSAP HAS BEEN DESTROYED

17:39 -- Young people NEED to follow politics

22:00 -- Can CANZUK really happen?!?

25:42 -- We being financially responsible in 2026

32:21 -- The importance of travel

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!

WE'RE SORRY OUR AUDIO IS TRASH THIS WEEK! Somehow, our audio file got messed up and we didn't want to leave you guys without an episode soo hopefully you still enjoy this one. Weird coincidence that the one time we dive into certain conspiracy theories...this happens lol. ANYWAYS, it's a week before Ramadan, we wanted to talk about most of the big things that have been circulating online...crazy things are happening in the world, may Allah protect us.

You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:39 -- Parking Wars

18:59 -- Crooked cops exposed...who woulda thought :/

31:25 -- Is it time to leave TikTok?

41:06 -- Sara's CRAZY AI timeline

47:33 -- Talking about the files

1:07:21 -- Tr*mps a R@*ist...who woulda known...

1:14:19 -- Ramadan is almost here

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!

In the final part of our Umrah experience, we talk about all things Madinah, the resting place of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. We also shared some tips on how to get into the Rawdah because ma sha Allah, as time goes by, Madinah is only getting busier and busier and you may face some difficulties in getting an appointment.

We also discussed our time in Jeddah, the flight home (someone had a boujie experience lol), and what it's been like being back in our routines. We hope our 3 part series has either inspired you to plan your umrah and Madinah ziyara trip orrrr has made you feel nostalgic of your own past trip. Either way, we ask that Allah allows us all to return to perform Umrah, visit our Habib and perform Hajj every year! AMEEN!

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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Follow us on:

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Check out Warsame's IG page to connect with him:

https://www.instagram.com/aboomvsa/

Follow Warsame's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Musa.in.Medina

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:15 -- Amir's time in Madinah

8:08 -- The story of Salman Al-Farsi

11:43 -- Visiting Dar Al-Madina Museum

16:22 -- Visiting the Rawdah & Tips

22:32 -- Visiting the Rawdah as a woman

29:18 -- How to get free breakfast in Madina

33:30 -- Leaving Madina

34:46 -- Al Baik Review

36:48 -- "Exploring" Jeddah

40:30 -- Zam Zam water at the airport

41:30 -- Sara's business class experience

49:07 -- Tangent: Sara got recognized

57:28 -- Babies on a plane!

1:05:02 -- Landing in a SNOW STORM!!!

1:11:08 -- We missed our cats :'(

1:12:28 -- Post Ummrah Barakah??

1:18:52 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

This week, we talked about Sara's experience going to do Umrah for a second time and how the experience compares to her first time. We shared a few tips in this episode but if you guys want a more detailed video on all the tips we have from our trips, let us know and we'll film one for you! We also spoke about our trips to Madinah and wrapped up the episode with our final thoughts.

So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast

Follow us on:

IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/

Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK

Check out Warsame's IG page to connect with him:

https://www.instagram.com/aboomvsa/

Follow Warsame's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Musa.in.Medina

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:52 -- Sara's 2nd Umrah trip

6:02 -- Tangent: Sara was almost cooked??

27:52 -- Getting recognized at Umrah, again!

30:12 -- Seeing the Ka'bah

31:52 -- Doing the Tawaf

40:02 -- A little history on the Sa'i

48:46 -- Bobbing & weaving through perfume stalls

51:52 -- Leaving for Madinah

1:01:24 -- The struggles of getting a Rawdah appointment

1:05:26 -- Leaving Madinah…too early

1:09:17 -- Meeting the famous Warsame

1:12:37 -- Small perks of a Muslim country

1:16:12 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!

Maaaannnnn we missed you guys! After a month long hiatus, we're back with a really long episode with a recap of where we've been and what we've been up to! When do we ever travel and NOT have a story? We hope you enjoy part 1 of our travel stories, let us know if you want to hear a part 2!!

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir & Sara

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AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAI

SARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6Z

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and every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:31 -- Ethiopia Trip Recap

6:40 -- Ethiopia's Airport Security is CONFUSING

14:16 -- The main reason we came to Ethiopia

15:46 -- Ethiopias revitalization project

21:53 -- Sara had to escape a cemetery?!?

26:53 -- The srt of small talk

31:35 -- Highlights of Ethiopia

39:32 -- Sara got pranked by a TikToker?

45:16 -- Amir's trip to do Umrah

46:16 -- The airport NIGHTMARE

1:04:46 -- Amir's first Umrah

1:06:46 -- Seeing the Ka'ba for the first time

1:08:45 -- Man purses make sense now

1:19:46 -- Amir's second Umrah was better?

1:24:32 -- A surprise hike to Cave Hira

1:33:19 -- Umrah Tips

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!

This week we had Marlon and Duke from the Extra Gravy Show Podcast! We were so excited to have them on and we had some gooood conversations!

From Black sitcom nostalgia to whether Toronto is really ready for its own Breakfast Club moment, we talk growth, respect, generational gaps, and what it means to build something meaningful in Canadian media. If you care about culture, ownership, and where the next wave is coming from, this one’s for you.

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir & Sara

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https://www.youtube.com/⁨ExtraGravy⁩

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AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAI

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Follow us on:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:44 -- Collaboration and Black Sitcoms

4:41 -- Bring back commercials?

7:35 -- The behind the scenes

14:03 -- Is Extra Gravy Canada's Joe Budden Pod?

16:16 -- Is Toronto ready for a Breakfast Club competitor?

22:55 -- Who's moving to the Middle of Canada?

24:11 -- Filling the gap on and offline

26:16 -- Have we lost our respect?

33:06 -- Bridging the gap between OGs and Yutes

37:53 -- The ceiling of growth in Canada

41:14 -- Are POC getting more opportunities now?

45:27 -- How Marlon chose Duke as a co-host

56:47 -- Can Africans and Jamaicans unite?

1:07:46 -- Is the UK culture the blueprint?

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!

This week we’re joined by our good friends from Coffee Break Podcast, and trust us…this episode goes everywhere. We talk day-one podcast struggles, what it’s like building a platform from scratch, awkward run-ins with listeners, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos that never makes it on camera.

We also get into how they chose their name, what their families really think about the pod, and the art of learning to filter yourself (or at least trying to). Plus: editing glow-ups, future plans for both our platforms, travel stories, and yes…unfortunately sad pet stories😭

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive — and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir & Sara

Follow us on Instagram:

Coffee Break Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/coffeebreakpodcast_/

https://www.youtube.com/@coffeebreakpodcast

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Mohamed - https://www.instagram.com/slim30s/

Muqtar - https://www.instagram.com/muqz_mi/

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AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAI

SARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6Z

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and every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:14 -- WELCOME COFFEE BREAK POD

2:31 -- Amir STILL doesn't know how to spell

6:48 -- How did Coffee Break Pod start?

16:30 -- How did you record your first pod?

21:44 -- Why "Coffee Break Podcast"?

24:44 -- Family’s reaction to the pod?

27:34 -- Learning to filter your yourself

37:34 — Random listener interactions

40:54 -- Why are we so awkward?!

52:34 — Evolving as an editor

58:04 — The future of our platforms

1:01:16 — Travel stories

1:13:21 — Sad pet stories

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!

We have an incredible episode for you this week with a very special guest, Cornell Jones! 🙌🏽 This one is inspiring, emotional, and powerful from start to finish. Cornell shares how he first discovered Cousin Connection, how he learned about Islam, and the beautiful (and sometimes challenging) journey that led him to revert.

We dive into everything from introducing Islam to your kids, to the responsibility that comes with being a Muslim creator, to the hesitations and misconceptions he had before converting. Cornell opens up about what reverting felt like, how Umrah changed his life forever, and what it was like telling his family he’s Muslim.

There are so many gems in this conversation; giving dawah to non-Muslim family, getting married after two months (yes...TWO!), and the exciting projects he’s working on including a book and clothing brand. We even talk about how the hijab inspired him in ways he never expected.

Grab your snacks, go for a drive, start your chores...whatever your Thursday ritual is, and tune in for a deep, heartfelt, and uplifting episode with the cousins.

Thank you all for the love, support, and beautiful messages every week.

WE LOVE YALL ❤️

Amir & Sara

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Cornell Jones - @seedsof.ilm

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:40 -- How did Cornell Jones discover Cousin Connection

3:44 -- How Cornell heard about Islam

13:56 -- Introducing Islam to your kids

18:33 -- The responsibility of being a Muslim creator

21:13 -- The journey to Islam

30:39 -- What made you hesitate to convert

31:58 -- Did you think Muslims were perfect?

39:01 -- The feeling of reverting to Islam

46:53 -- How Umrah changed his life

54:32 -- Telling your family that you are a Muslim

1:08:04 -- Giving dawah to non-Muslim family

1:15:31 -- Getting married after 2 months

1:33:37 -- Writing a book and developing a clothing brand

1:36:30 -- How the Hijab inspired Cornell

1:39:10 -- FINAL THOUGHTS

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!

This week is a special one because we have the one and only Aysha Harun joining us on the pod!! 🎉 From celebrating Sara’s birthday, to the now-infamous Eggstatic fiasco, to the most competitive game night we’ve ever had — this episode had us crying laughing from start to finish 😂.

We also get into how to properly pronounce R.I.S. vs RIS (don’t ask… we’re still confused lol), whether we might actually be dyslexic, Vine making a comeback (??), and the question everyone keeps asking… when is Aysha coming back to YouTube?!

And of course, we end off with some deeper moments — learning how to live in the moment, realizing we’re officially in our 30s now (send help), and hearing about Zohran’s New York antics firsthand 😭. Plus, we answer a bunch of your questions at the end!

Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive — and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.

WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️

Amir, Sara & Aysha

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AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAI

SARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6Z

Follow us on:

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Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9Rvp

Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJ

and every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:36 -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA

4:56 -- The Eggstatic Fiasco

8:56 -- Best Game night Ever???

15:08 -- R.I.S. vs RIS

16:02 -- We might be dyslexic

23:23 -- Vine is now De-Vine?

33:01 -- When is Aysha coming back to YouTube?!?!

39:03 -- Learning when to live in the moment

42:41 -- We're all in our 30s now

47:56 -- Seeing Zohran's NY First hand

57:18 -- ANSWERING QUESTIONS