In this episode, we talk about:

- We are illiterate (0:00)

- Canadian vs. American border guards and police (3:51)

- Our travel bucket lists (9:10)

- Our travel disaster stories (14:36)

Recorded: Jul 22, 2021

Aired: Jul 23, 2021

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- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

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In this episode, we talk about:

- Introducing our first guest - James Fu! (0:00)

- What makes James such an alpha male? (6:40)

- Day trading is a viable career path and you should drop out of university NOW (10:26)

- Memes and some anime recommendations (20:19)

- James employs Mamba Mentality (28:55)

Recorded: Jul 15, 2021

Aired: Jul 16, 2021

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References:

- The Chart Guys: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqZ2hx679DqRi6khRUNw2g

- Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJDunnoe_Trades?s=20

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

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In this episode, we talk about:

- Ansel Elgort - the perfect man (0:00)

- Alternatively, perfection cannot be appreciated in the moment (7:02)

- The things we'd like to be known for (feat. a couple tangents from Arman) (11:58)

- Kurt Hugo Schneider - the OTHER perfect man (22:54)

- Would you sacrifice all the things you're good at if it meant you could be the best at one thing? (24:23)

Recorded: Jun 24, 2021

Aired: Jun 26, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

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In this episode, we talk about:

- Canada has a Napoleon Complex (0:00)

- Language and temperature differences (2:24)

- Americans = creamsicles (9:05)

- Adjusting to life in a new country (14:47)

Recorded: Jun 18, 2021

Aired: Jun 22, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.

In this episode, we talk about:

- #rise&grind returns (0:00) 

- Why the hell did Angela come to Canada? (2:54) 

- How difficult is it to adjust to Canadian life? (7:17) 

- The difference between Canadian and American culture (13:06) 

Recorded: Jun 18, 2021 

Aired: Jun 19, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.

In this episode, we talk about:

- Literal nonsense (0:00)

- Gaslighting is not ok (3:14)

- Immigrant parents being emotionally manipulative (but we still love them) (11:57)

- Commitment issues (14:02)

- Emotional vulnerability (17:50)

- How to help someone when they're vulnerable (21:08)

Recorded: June 10, 2021

Aired: June 11, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.

In this episode, we talk about:

- This is Rahm's world, we're just living in it (0:00) 

- A Spotify "Only You" detour (2:25) 

- This podcast is brought to you by Jeremy (13:15) 

- What are we looking forward to post-COVID? (16:19) 

Recorded: June 3, 2021

Aired: June 4, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.

In this episode, we talk about:

- Do people actually like J. Cole? (0:00)

- Thoughts K-pop and our hot takes on BTS (1:53)

- Angela continues to roast Arman's music taste (8:00)

- How do we discover new music? (10:33)

- Donate to our Patreon so Arman can buy a kalimba (13:37)

Recorded: May 27, 2021

Aired: June 2, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.

In this episode, we talk about: 

- Audio updates and our #rise&grind segment (0:00) 

- Changes are, Rahm is more of a hipster than you'll ever be (3:21) 

- What happened to Beats by Dr. Dre? (9:23)

- Arman has a very unusual taste in music (10:49) 

- Meanwhile, Angela has no taste in music (15:44) 

- For the OGs: some songs that were popular in Canada ONLY (18:51) 

Recorded: May 27, 2021 

Aired: May 28, 2021 

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References:

- Kurzgesagt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXVk37bltHxD1rDPwtNM8Q 

- Coffee shop ambience: https://imissmycafe.com/ 

- Drive and listen: https://driveandlisten.herokuapp.com/ 

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.

Note: Arman's mic is extra bad in this episode - apologies in advance! Will fix for next episode. 

In this episode, we talk about:

- Rise and grind: continued (0:00)

- Ghosting our pyramid scheme friends (1:55)

- Being the ghostee and ghosting on dating apps (12:26)

Recorded: May 20, 2021

Aired: May 21, 2021

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- Not Your Normal Podcast: @notyournormalpod

- Arman: @arm.nag

- Angela: @shanghaishogun

- Rahm: @harahmatullah

Listen to us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UearSD.