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Vaguely Familiar
M. Nazar Syed and Ahmed Bashaar Syed
64 episodes
5 days ago
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/vaguelyfamiliar/subscribe Vaguely Familiar is hosted by brothers M. Nazar Syed and Ahmed Bashaar Syed. They talk to artists they like about their craft and their way of pursuing their art. They will also rant about sports and movies from time to time.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/vaguelyfamiliar/subscribe Vaguely Familiar is hosted by brothers M. Nazar Syed and Ahmed Bashaar Syed. They talk to artists they like about their craft and their way of pursuing their art. They will also rant about sports and movies from time to time.
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Vaguely Familiar
William Dozier, on TikTok, Writing and Eventually Making It As A Writer #Ep82

In this new episode, Nazar sits down with TikTok and Booktok star, William Dozier. They talk about the internet, making it as a writer, and what it takes to write well in these modern times!

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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 22 seconds

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Irfan Junejo, Kazi Akbar, Ali Abbasi return! (Urdu) Ep #81

In this episode, the squad is reunited for a mega, insane, all-encompassing podcast about everything and nothing at all. ENJOY!

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2 years ago
1 hour 11 minutes 38 seconds

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Rob Harvilla talks about Swifties, The Goo Goo Dolls and his podcast! | Ep# 80

In this episode, Nazar sits down with The Ringer Podcast Network's editor and host of 60 Songs that Explain the 90s, Rob Harvilla! This was a dream guest for us and we get to talk about John Mayer, Swifties, Rock Criticism and lots of Goo Goo Dolls talk!

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2 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes 8 seconds

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Pakistan Lose. England Wins. | World Cup Review | Ep#79

In this episode, the lads discuss the Cricket World T20 Final against Pakistan and England. It was a shocker. Onwards and upwards! 

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2 years ago
42 minutes 57 seconds

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PAKISTAN IS IN. INDIA IS OUT. | World Cup review | Ep#78

In this episode, the boys discuss Pakistan's miraculous stint against New Zealand and the COMICAL departure of the Indian Cricket Team. Miracles continue to happen for this team. Let's go! 

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3 years ago
28 minutes 47 seconds

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Pakistan THROUGH To the Semis! World Cup Review | Ep #77

In this episode, the lads discuss Pakistan's miraculous qualification into the semis. Thanks to the Netherlands. Thanks to lady luck. See you in the finals!?

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3 years ago
33 minutes 26 seconds

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Should Babar Azam be Sacked After Zimbabwe? | World Cup Review | Ep#76

In this episode, we talk about the world cup disappointment that continues to be the Pakistani cricket team. With Twitter erupting with SACK BABAR AZAM slogans, the boys discussed the way out of this conundrum and how to make sure this team succeeds at the WT20. 



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3 years ago
34 minutes 11 seconds

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King Kohli and the Final Over Fiasco | World Cup Review | Ep#75

In this episode, the boys break down Pakistan vs India in the Cricket T20 World Cup. This game was full of emotions. They touch upon Babar Azam's legacy as well as acknowledge Virat Kohli as the greatest to ever do it. This defeat hurt. Lots of emotions, as always in this cricket competition. 

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3 years ago
58 minutes 35 seconds

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House of the Dragon or Game of Thrones? Ep #74

In this episode, the boys break down episodes 1-5 of House of the Dragon. It's... fine. I guess. I don't know.

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3 years ago
39 minutes 42 seconds

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Pakistan BOTTLED The Asia Cup | Ep #73

In this episode, the boys round up the Asia Cup odyssey of Pakistan throughout their games. Some highs, some lows, some dropped catches. The usual. A lovely insightful conversation and a SPECIAL message to Akaash Singh at the end. What a knob.

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3 years ago
49 minutes 4 seconds

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ODI Cricket is dying and we need to save it! | Ep#72

In this episode, the boys talk about the dangers the cricketing world might face with the takeover of T20 cricket and franchises having priority over international cricket. 

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3 years ago
43 minutes 40 seconds

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UofT Professor on Challenging Yourself, Studying Calc and Running w/ Professor Ray Grinnell | Ep# 71

In this episode, the boys sit with Bashaar's calculus professor from the University of Toronto. They talk about the advantages of studying calculus in real-life situations, making friends along the way, living life in Canada, and lots of running!

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3 years ago
1 hour 29 minutes 25 seconds

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THOR is good (?) + Marvel Phase 4 Review! | Ep# 70
In this episode, the boys are back with Usama Khalid talking in detail about Thor: Love and Thunder! They then break down Marvel's Phase 4 and how the post-Avengers Endgame era is doing. That and so much more in this come-back episode! Support us!  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vaguelyfamiliar Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/vaguelyfamiliar Follow us!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VaguelyFamiliarPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VaguelyFamiliarPod  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VaguelyFamPod   Nazar:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnazarsyed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnazarsyed/   Bashaar:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CallMeBashaar  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CallMeBashaar
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3 years ago
57 minutes 15 seconds

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John Mayer's Tour Review, Sob Rock | Episode #69

In this episode, the boys break down John Mayer's Sob Rock Tour and review the best of their night in Toronto. The hits were played like Gravity, Slow Dancing, and Edge of Desire. 

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3 years ago
24 minutes 9 seconds

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Dr. Strange Madness of the Sequels SPOILER Review, Dajjaal Theories | Episode #68

In this episode, the boys review and spoil Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness! They talk about Wanda, the many surprising turn of events as well as the likelihood that the MCU is setting up Dajjaal. It gets cooky in here. Enjoy!

Support us! 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vaguelyfamiliar

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/vaguelyfamiliar

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3 years ago
36 minutes 50 seconds

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Carl Mayer on brother John Mayer, his 15$ Game Show and life as a fan of Late Night TV | Episode #67

In this episode, the boys sit down with late-night TV aficionado, host of the 15$ Game Show, and brother to Grammy-winning musician John Mayer, Mr. Carl Mayer. Carl was an absolute delight, as the boys talked about his origin story back in Fairfield, Connecticut, growing up fans of game shows and intertwining the success of his brother John Mayer. There are wonderful stories, insights on his love for late-night TV, and just a hilarious conversation about everything in between.

Carl's IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlwmayer/

Support us! 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vaguelyfamiliar

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/vaguelyfamiliar

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3 years ago
1 hour 26 minutes 1 second

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Ali Abbasi on TPR, Life in Karachi and the Podcasting Scene in Pakistan | Episode #66

In this episode, Nazar finishes off his Pakistan leg of the podcast with fellow podcaster and friend of the pod, Ali Abbasi. They talk about the podcasting scene in Pakistan, their time spent in Karachi together, and how important is the TPR podcast in the larger scheme of things. Lots of behind-the-scenes stuff as well. Enjoy!

 Ali: https://twitter.com/themaholupper

TPR: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PvTahp94MbGf1PioDBpfa?si=62edba1f062e4460


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3 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes 13 seconds

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Will Smith's Ridiculous Behaviour At The Oscars! | Episode #65

In this episode, the boys break THAT slap. How can he slap? They present their theories on what may have happened to Will Smith, where they were when it happened, and what should Chris Rock do in the aftermath. A very somber episode, where Bashaar finds himself parodying Will Smith MANY times. A total delight.


https://mnazarsyed.substack.com/p/how-can-he-slap?s=w

Support us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vaguelyfamiliar

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3 years ago
31 minutes 41 seconds

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F.S. Yousaf on Writing, Publishing and Serenity | Episode #64

In this episode, the boys sit with acclaimed writer and poet, Farhan S. Yousaf. They talk about his origins as a writer, the spark that led him to poetry, how his marriage influences his writing, and how being in love is kind of a blessing. Enjoy this heartful conversation! 


F.S. Yousaf

HIS NEW BOOK: https://amzn.to/3vG4ZMN

IG: https://www.instagram.com/fs.yousaf/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fsyousaf_?s=20&t=IS7wcrn3miMQPBQk9M6cNQ


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3 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes 11 seconds

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The Batman SPOILER REVIEW! Robert Pattinson is AMAZING! | Episode #63

In this episode, we talk in-depth and in full about The Batman! We go into spoilers, plot points and definitively talk about Robert Pattinson as THE BATMAN. Selena Kyle was great in it too and The Riddler... well, you'll just have to hear it. Matt Reeves' The Batman is iconic.

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3 years ago
46 minutes 32 seconds

Vaguely Familiar
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/vaguelyfamiliar/subscribe Vaguely Familiar is hosted by brothers M. Nazar Syed and Ahmed Bashaar Syed. They talk to artists they like about their craft and their way of pursuing their art. They will also rant about sports and movies from time to time.