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Season 4, Episode 03-"Can Put My Finger On It" In this episode, Shaikh believes in educating viewers. He teaches them about 'mangiamaccheroni' - a practice of eating pasta with your hands. Shaikh expresses his passion for eating anything from some creamy mash to pasta. Emin (@mrhajiyev) is also extending his limbs to the nearby gym, walking around his neighborhood in what can only be explained as Richard Simmon's circa 1980's exercise wear. Now that Shaikh is vaccinated, he has become more open to cautious socializing and breaking out of his COVID-19 hermit crab state. Emin is also making social rounds in his new home and meeting with old friends during the Simmon's exercise craze era.

Season 4. Episode 2: "Franklin and Moving Forward." In this episode, for the next stage of his life journey, Emin (@mrhajiyev) has landed in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. While he's making a move, Shaikh's fridge is here to stay! Excited that Franklin the fridge is still in life, Shaikh inquires about Emin's new house and whether or not the furniture has been given a name. It leads Emin to talk about how he loves city life because the food tastes like home cooking for him, which prompts endless stomach conversations. Shaikh points out that Emin never really liked Thai food, which is obvious because he hasn't experienced scrumptious street food in the land of smiles. Emin has been enjoying going to restaurants while Shaikh continues to living the lockdown life.

Ashfaque starts the new season on a somber yet endearing note as he may have to bid farewell to his lockdown BFF, his fridge. While Emin is selfish enough to think this is about him, he soon realizes that distance is not the same as a farewell. They start discussing how Emin is catching up with old friends and living out a late youth. At the same time, Ashfaque goes into full grandpa mode and realizes he needs to snap out of this isolation mode. Ashfaque has INVESTED his mental stability in watching Thai dramas and request Emin to be dramatic at the DMV. Tune in next week to see how the institute has responded to Emin's claims!

Season 3, Episode 21: "The Next Step" In this episode, Emin (@mrhajiyev) and Shaikh conclude season three on a bitter-sweet note as Emin is about to post this episode before his next adventure. They speak about their time in Thailand and what makes things a home. While Emin is bound for the sky, Shaikh feels bound for doom because he can't buy any more containers. They reminisce about starting the podcast and how it has grown and will continue to grow as it takes on an international twist. Stay tuned to see where Emin lands from inside his shipping container and if Shaikh is able to buy some more for god knows what!

Season 3, Episode 21: "You Can Contain'er." In this episode, Shaikh and Emin (@mrhajiyev) have gone on 'spiritual journies' to find themselves. While Shaikh's expedition, took him to Muji sale and container organizations all over his house, Emin did some actual traveling around Thailand. Emin reflects on the weight of the bucket list when you're venturing to the next step of your life. It inspired Shaikh to compartmentalize life much like he's done with his fridge, kitchen, pantry, and bathroom. With Bangkok's experience of cool and cloudy days, they conclude with some cocoa from Tim Horton's and whatever leftover whip cream the confectionary had left.

Season 3, Episode 20: In this episode, Shaikh has taken note from Emin (@mrhajiyev) and cited the wise words of Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi in their book 'The Courage to be Disliked.' While Shaikh is feeling as zen as the infinity pool upstairs, Emin goes on a conspiracy theory that leads Shaikh to understand why these episodes are being recorded in his crib. Emin and Shaikh have a war of words as they look at both sides of being an 'expat' in Thailand. While Emin isn't so sold on smiles, Shaikh believes that perspective is as broad as the chapters that have newly enlightened him.