Curiosity and Connection

In anticipation of the FIFA 2026, which will be held in North America this June, I am excited to kick off the month of May with a special series focused on the event. This series will feature weekly episodes that dives into the rich football culture from diverse regions around the world.

In this week's episode, I connect with my friend Arish Jamal and explore Tanzanian football (soccer) culture, English Premier League, and FIFA 2026.

Arish invites us to explore his deep-seated passion for football, tracing it back to his earliest memories with Mwanza, Tanzania's Ismaili Community Football Club alongside his father, brothers, and uncle. He reminisces about his high school days in Nairobi, Kenya, and shares how he became a devoted fan of Manchester United in the English Premier League, fueled by his admiration for Ryan Giggs and his reflection of FIFA.

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In anticipation of the FIFA 2026, which will be held in North America this June, I am excited to kick off May with a special series focused on the event. This series will feature weekly episodes that dive into the rich football culture from diverse regions around the world.

In this week's episode, I connect with my friend Joe Taylor and get curious regarding UK football (soccer) culture, English Premier League, along with thoughts on Ted Lasso and FIFA 2026.

Joe invites us on an exploration of how football culture is deeply woven into the very fabric of life in the UK. From family get-togethers during the FA Cup final to involvement in local clubs, his passion for Manchester United and Roy Keane shines through. His many adventures span from Yorkshire to Edinburgh and even to Nepal, highlighting some of his most unforgettable moments. As a father, he has cultivated a deep appreciation for the sport's lasting legacy, experiencing it anew through the eyes of his children.

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In anticipation of the FIFA 2026, which will be held in North America this June, I am excited to kick off May with a special series focused on the event. This series will feature weekly episodes that dive into the rich football culture from diverse regions around the world.

In today’s episode, I connect with my friend Orjan Lundberg as I get curious with exploring the nuances of Swedish football (soccer) culture and his active involvement with the Qatar FIFA 2022 and his current consultant work for FIFA 2026.

Orjan shares his extraordinary journey, beginning with playing football in a charming Swedish farm town and leading to an exciting adventure in Sydney, Australia, where his enthusiasm for sustainability in civil engineering blossomed. Eventually, he discovered an amazing opportunity in Doha, Qatar, enabling him to merge his passion for football with his position as a sustainable engineer for the world’s largest tournament, Qatar FIFA 2022. He continues this endeavor as a consultant for North America's FIFA 2026.

Connect with Orjan Lundberg here: Home - D'Niche Inc.

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In this week's episode, I have an engaging conversation with my cousin, Amy Dao, as we delve into the captivating world of cosplay culture. From anime cosplay to gaming cosplay, we discuss the importance of finding a community where you can truly express your authentic self.

Amy shares her journey, reflecting on her early experiences accessing anime through rudimentary YouTube, her progression from creating simple anime costumes to more intricate designs, and her attendance at various anime conventions such as Toronto’s Anime North, Toronto’s Fan Expo, and Montreal’s Otakuthon Anime convention.

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In this week’s episode, I connect with my cousin, Hung Doan as we delve into his journey as a DJ, tracing his passion from the early days of mixing cassette tapes to the era of dial-up internet, and exploring the evolution of music in the digital age. Together, we examine how he has navigated this shifting landscape through an Asian lens.

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In this inaugural episode, my dearest lifelong friend Feven Haddish takes the role of interviewer, allowing me to share the story behind the creation of the Curiosity and Connection podcast, helping listeners gain a deeper insight into its origins.

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Welcome to Curiosity and Connection with Nga Do - Launching April 17th. New episodes will drop twice a month.