Glasshaus
Zain Hussain, Habeeb Baig
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Hosted by Zain Hussain and Habeeb Baig, a series of episodes discussing a range of topics from current affairs, to travel and tech!
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Apr 1, 2023
The Transatlantic Comedian: Tamer Kattan on Life, Laughter, and Migration
From Cairo to New York to London, Tamer Kattan is an award winning comedian who has been making audiences laugh with his cross-cultural humour. In this episode of glasshaus, Tamer shares his insights on the comedy scene in different parts of the world, his creative process, and his insights on how the world of comedy has evolved over the decades.
Find out more about Tamer's next performances: https://www.tamerkattan.com/ or follow him on instagram @tamerkat
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Mar 18, 2023
Cracking the Code: In Conversation with Chiropractor Minna Jaouani DC
In this episode of Glasshaus, we welcome chiropractor Minna Jaouani to discuss the implications of modern sedentary lifestyles on our health. Minna is a London based chiropracter, and has a wide scope of knowledge by partaking in numerous Chiropractic observations globally in New York, France, Denmark, and Belgium.
We explore the challenges faced by young people, particularly concerning neck and back pain. Minna shares her expertise on posture, the long-term effects of poor habits, and what we can do every day to help fix these.
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Sep 6, 2022
In Conversation with Hash Syed
Entrepeneurship, fitness, and fulfilment. We chat about it all with Hash Syed this episode!
Hash is currently a product lead at Google, and is involved with a fitness startup called Magic Mountain. He gave a TEDxTalk in 2017 on leadership, and has had a varied background spanning big tech. An incredibly insightful conversation!
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Jun 9, 2022
Graduation!
Join Habeeb and Zain this episode as they catch-up and reflect upon finishing university. This episode we chat about everything from the history of theme parks to school dinners.
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Nov 22, 2021
COP26, Poetry, and Robots
Join us this episode as we have an overdue catchup, discussing Habeeb's recent visit to COP26, our views on poetry, and an extensive discussion about how robots will play a part in our daily lives over the coming decade.
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Aug 9, 2021
Remote Driving and Ancient Civilisations
This episode Habeeb and Zain discuss their transition from physical books to e-readers, the possibility of driverless cars being remotely operated, and Zain's observations from his recent trip to Lebanon and Jordan.
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Jun 8, 2021
70 Day Bus Ride and Asynchronous Work
Listen in on Zain and Habeeb's month long catchup. Discussing the stress that comes with travelling in the current climate, Zain's tips on solo travelling, and Habeeb's thoughts on work-life balance.
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May 20, 2021
Quantum Gravity and Jellyfish Consciousness
This episode, Habeeb and Zain are joined by Yasmine Mhirsi, a PhD student in astrophysics. Tune into hear us discuss veganism, PhDs, travel and loop quantum gravity!
Yasmine MHirsi Instagram and Twitter: @yasminemhirsi
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Intro and outro music: Orange Stick - Watermelon Sugar
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Apr 17, 2021
Caterpillars in Court, Brain Implants, and NFTs
Habeeb and Zain are back to discuss the ongoing caterpillar cake battle between Colin and Cuthbert. We also discuss David Cameron's lobbying investigation, the powers of Neuralink, and the orderly anarchist society blockhain technology can create.
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Intro and outro music: Rough - Jordyn Edmonds
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Apr 7, 2021
Dystopian Societies and £250 Naan Bread
We're joined by scottish BAFTA nominated actress Kiran Sonia Sawar, for a casual chat about what we think a dystopian society in 2030 would look like. Tune in to also hear crazy stories during the course of her filming Black Mirror in Iceland amongst many other things!
Today's episode is also sponsored by blinkist.com, where you can read 15 minute summaries of thousands of non-fiction books!
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Mar 19, 2021
'Cops in Clubs'
⚠️ Content warning: Sexual Violence and Harassment
This episode we're joined by Katrina Lambert - an activist on gender equality and human rights, to discuss the UNCRC being implemented into Scottish Law, the Sarah Everard situation, the conversations men need to be having amongst themselves, and the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and it's implications.
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Intro and outro music: Orange Stick - Drew Barrymore (Lofi Hip Hop Remix)
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Mar 1, 2021
UK Supreme Court's Uber Ruling, and it's Impact on the Gig Economy
Is it the end of the road for the gig economy? This episode we discuss the groundbreaking ruling by the Supreme Court in Uber BV v Aslam [2018] and it's implications with Jess Gracie - a PhD student at the University of York researching the legal implications of the gig economy.
We look into the reasoning of this ruling, how Uber may react, and also draw comparisons between similar platforms that may also be affected by this ruling. We also speak to Jess about how her experience of being a PhD student, and reasons to consider studying for one.
Jess Gracie's article on the Uber ruling: https://theconversation.com/uber-drivers-ruling-how-thousands-working-in-the-uks-gig-economy-could-benefit-155684
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Intro and outro music: 20syl - Three Years Ago
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Feb 20, 2021
Virtual Study Spaces, Yik Yak, and the History of Education
This episode is all about studying. We're joined by Marton Kosdi-Kovacs, Co-founder of Bindr.uk - a platform for online study sessions. We talk a bit about bindr, and Marton's experience as a young entrepeneur, and spend the rest of the hour taking a look at the highly interesting, yet often overlooked history of the system of education.
Why do we have an age-based cohort, compulsory 12-year education system? Why hasn't it changed? Should it change? How so?
Listen in to hear a range of different, rather radical suggestions for changing the way we experience school, as well as a look back at the Yik Yap app, and Zain's old encounter with an infamous royal family member.
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Intro and outro music: Secondo Primo - 20syl
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Feb 4, 2021
Wall Street vs The Internet
In this episode, Habeeb and Zain discuss the ongoing situation with the rapid rise in the GameStop share price, and the impact of this on the stock market a few months from now. We also discuss how nostaligia affects the brain, the ethics of Zoos, and how graveyards can be mildy fascinating.
Note: this episode was recorded on the 30th of January 2021, so the figures mentioned in this episode are not up to date.
Intro music: Succession - Main Title Theme
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Jan 12, 2021
A Deep Dive Into Trumpism
This episode Habeeb and Zain are joined by Ameer Alsamman, a political consultant based in Washington DC, where the attack on the US Capitol recently took place. We explore what led to the attack, what lies ahead. We also discuss Parler and the QAnon group.
Donate to FareShare, help get food to vulnerable children and families: https://fareshare.org.uk/
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Aug 9, 2020
The Big Tech Hearing
This episode, Zain and Habeeb are joined by Peter to discuss the recent historic antitrust hearing in congress, where the CEOs of Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple were summoned to be questioned on their anti-competitive methods to obtain their dominant status in their respective markets.
We discuss each company's antitrust violations in-depth, Amazon's widely unknown philantrophical method of shopping, how Facebook activates serial killers, and Disney's likelihood of becoming the next big monopoly.
Link to Donate, Beirut Emergency Appeal: https://bit.ly/3gK6wqH
Peter Kanyike on instagram: @peterrjk
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Jul 12, 2020
Benches, Cycling, and Meditation
This episode Zain and Habeeb are joined by Amanda all the way from Lebanon, as they take a deep dive into social media, mental health, and meditation - meanwhile Zain discusses his admiration for public park benches, and how cycling boosted the women's rights movement.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
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Apr 24, 2020
Astroturfing & E-Scooters
Listen to Zain and Habeeb ramble on about mass astroturfing in the US, the long term impact of corona on transport and housing, and their Danish visit to the Church of Scientology.
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