In this episode I reflect on Bangladesh independence day and the country turning 50 years old and recent discussions and thoughts I’ve had on my own identity as a mixed kid trying to balance two cultures. Identity is something worth exploring, it’s the story of how you exist!

Poem at the end by Humayun Azad, Bangla poet and writer.

Some interesting stories and links to find out more about Bangladeshi independence and contemporary issues of Bangladesh:

http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/the-basics/history-of-bangladesh/independence/history-war-independence/ - An overview of the liberation war, genocide and fallout of the Bangladesh Liberation War

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56485667 - Bangladesh at 50: Why climate change could destroy my ancestral home

https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/asia-and-the-pacific/bangladesh/report-bangladesh/ - The state of human rights in Bangladesh in 2019

In today's episode I have a chat with Joe Cowley, my good friend and sports enthusiast about ethical questions in sport and particularly focusing on the recent side lining of ex-Arsenal footballer Mesut Özil in his criticism of the oppression of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province of the People's Republic of China.

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References to some of the things we discussed:

China defends 'education' camps: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54195325

LeBron James on NBA-China row: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50054195

Why is China so annoyed with the Arsenal Player?:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/50811487

Jewish Athletes sidelined at the 1936 Olympics:

https://www.ushmm.org/exhibition/olympics/?content=jewish_athletes_more

Smile 2 Jannah discusses Yaya Toure comments on Mesut Özil:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P7CZ6F754E

A quick thought while I recover from illness about our current situation and how it’s okay to focus on your own problems. We have a weird relationship with the word selfish, it’s dirty and wrong, but sometimes I think we would benefit from being more selfish. Don’t get lost in the numbers and statistics, your problems and feelings matter.

Oh, and happy Valentines day!

In this episode I muse over why it’s taken so long to record a new episode and set some resolutions for what will probably be another strange year…

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In today's episode I reflect on the dangers of investing so much of your identity in politicians and ideologies in light of the recent revelations about Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party of the UK.

Music: Medicine beat, Joji Miller

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In this episode I’m joined by my mate Toby and we discuss spirituality and the phenomena of Gurus/teachers in all their glory and controversy. We also discuss different practices we have tried ourselves and some of the motivations behind giving them a go…

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In this episode I'm joined by Rob from Peppermint Chill. We discuss humanities relationship with technology and how I feel we are in the beginning stages of transhumanism.

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Today I talk to my good friend Connor, a Welsh man living in the United States. We talk about what he misses from home, the differences in people and politics, social media… And well so much more. This one’s a hoot and I loved recording it, I talked way too much but sometimes you have friends who just help you connect the dots and talk all kinds of whacky ideas, Connor is that guy!

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In this weeks episode I'm joined by the Boys from Peppermint Chill, Jake and Rob to discuss a range of topics such as: personal improvements and challenges, social media, finding meaning and how to overcome struggles. This is a great conversation with some actual Philosophy! Go out there and have some conversations with your friends, family and loved ones!

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An excerpt from my second Podcast Peppermint Chill. Me and my friends Jake and Rob discuss the Universe, suffering and human purpose.

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