MIXTAPE Podcast

In this episode, we explore Bhansali’s much-talked-about Netflix show, Heeramandi. We break down what makes it a must-watch and where it falls short. 🌟
🎬We chat about the importance of creating our own shows and sharing our unique stories.
🎶 We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with some classic tunes and discover how we often know more about Western culture than they do about ours.
🌍 Plus, we explore how expats often feel stuck in a time warp, leading to a disconnect with those who stayed behind.
Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion! 📲
Shows we discuss:
Cunk on Earth
Depp vs Heard
Shrinking
Ted Lasso
Barry
Fiasco
What We Do in the Shadows
Penny Dreadful
Haunting of Bly Manor
Haunting of Hill House
Fresh Prince of Bel Air
The music we discuss:
Boybands like Backstreet Boys, Take That, N Sync etc.
Strings, Junoon, Adele
Books mentioned:
Taboo by Dr. Fauzia Saeed
The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan
A Year of Reading Dangerously by Andy Miller
My Life by Bill Clinton
Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama
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In the second episode of our series, we explore the impact that books and TV shows have on shaping our basic perceptions and understanding of the world. We begin by discussing the therapeutic aspects of reading, which serves as a refuge from daily stresses and a form of self-care. We discuss how the roots of our reading habits are often formed early in childhood through the environment that we’re brought up in. We briefly touch upon the portrayal of Pakistani culture in Indian media, stereotyping and the critical need for nuanced representation. We also discuss the ethical challenges of separating art from the artist. Lastly, we talk about the importance of using our voices to challenge injustices and the dangers of remaining silent in the face of adversity.

In our debut episode, we look at the nuanced world of entertainment, exploring the subtle messages often overlooked. We talk about why it's important to pay attention to both the art and the artist, and how the younger generation, Gen Z, is handling it all in a pretty cool way.

In this episode, Gauher Aftab, and Moneeza Burney, LSU's Founder and Director, talk about the inspiration behind the organization, successes, and challenges over the 10 year period, and their plans for the future.   

The LSU- Leadership for Social Uplift (formerly known as Lahore Students Union) is a youth platform for extracurricular activities, community service, and social leadership based in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Quetta. Founded in 2013, they have been running successful volunteer-based community service

You can get in touch with the team by emailing them at [email protected]

Ayesha Husain has had a long career as an educator. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, and an MPhil in Educational Leadership and School Improvement from the University of Cambridge. She is also a Chevening and Cambridge Trust scholar. She enjoys exploring new cuisines, music, and traveling the world. She lives in Lahore with her husband, three children, and their Labrador.

Sonya Rehman and Mehr F Husain, talk about all that went into writing and publishing, Wolfie.

Wolfie is a children’s book written by Sonya and edited and published by Mehr via Zuka Books.

You can buy the book at https://www.instagram.com/zuka.books

In this episode (originally recorded for Mashable Pakistan), Fatima Bhutto talks about writing in today’s landscape, and the South Asia Literary Mentorship programme that she is a part of.

The South Asia Literary Mentorship programme aims to help budding writers learn the ropes of the field and help them navigate their way in the literary world. Joining the team for fictional work, Bhutto is mentoring a writer over the course of twelve months, starting January 2021. For details about the programme visit https://soniafaleiro.wixsite.com/southasiaspeaks

Fatima Bhutto is the author of seven books; a combination of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Her two latest books, The Runaways is a novel that explores radicalization through the lives of three young individuals with very diverse backgrounds, and New Kings of the World: Dispatches from Bollywood, Dizi and K-pop is a non-fiction book that explores the new cultural trends that are on the rise.

Mehr F. Husain and Saad Sarfraz Sheikh published their coffee table book, Pakistan: A Fashionable History, in 2020. A first-of-its-kind coffee table book that documents the country’s fashion. Despite our rich and diverse fashion heritage, there has been no formal documentation about the various phases of Pakistan’s fashion and its impact on society and vice versa. 

In this episode (originally hosted for Mashable Pakistan), the authors talk about their book from the stage of an idea to a publication.