10 minute weekly ramblings of a software engineer based in Karachi sharing about tech and startups. Recently started a series on Engineering Leaders in Pakistan.
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Capturing the vibrancy of Pakistan's music scene, our podcast unites legends and new talents at the forefront of audio innovation. From our premier recording studio, we preserve the past, present, and future of our musical legacy. Hosted by Umair Dar Follow A for Aleph: https://linktr.ee/aforaleph
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Science fiction. Fantasy. The universe. And related subjects.
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Islahi Bayans by Mufti Abdul Rauf Sakharvi at deeneislam.com
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I am a 27 year old Sydney based Karachi boy, who loves travelling and making digital content. I travel and make videos because I believe that there are thousands of untold stories which deserve to be known by many here in this world.
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A tale of sex, lies, and scandal in Pakistan. A limited-episode podcast that reexamines and investigates a fascinating crime in an unusual city. The podcast serves as an accompaniment to Society Girl, a non-fiction book by Tooba Masood and Saba Imtiaz.
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Recorded in Karachi and Lahore in the summer of 2011, Another Pakistan offers a unique view of a complicated country. Host Christopher Lydon interviews singers, story-tellers and artists to paint a picture rarely seen in mainstream media.
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How can 883 kms equal to infinity? In Suveer and Umair’s case, that’s the distance between Bombay and Karachi, two sister cities with a historic link but a perception gap. Join the two admen as they dissect content, culture, and creativity while taking on topics that matter to today’s generation.
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"Celebrating Sweet Success," is a captivating series of events honouring the alumni of Institute of Business Management, a premiere business school in Karachi, Pakistan. Each episode features alumni who are leaders of their industry and are creating an impact in the professional world and in society.
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Welcome to our podcast! We are two guys from Karachi who love to talk about anything and nothing. We will be bringing guests from different walks of life as we move forward in our show. Stay tuned.
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How can we design strategies for human and non-human interactions that would help us reshape our cities into a much more sustainable engine of survival, rather than the socially-constricting, energy-intensive, and life shortening beast that they are right now? Karachi—a complex city that is already being disproportionately affected by climate change—presents an ideal context to explore this question. During the artistic research residency, RePlay: Reveries of an Urban Dreamland, resident res ...
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Desi Killers, Desi Kidnappers, Desi Criminals - find them here. Brought to you by Aryaan Misra and Aishwarya Singh, powered by Lost Debate. We are your one stop shop for all things Desi, and all things Crazy. www.desicrime.com Tooooooooo much of true crime is centered around America - New York murder this and Chicago Killer that. What about the Delhi Dons and Karachi killers and Bangladeshi Burglars?! If you are tired of the the same-old American murderer, British killer, Australian kidnappe ...
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Khutbat-e-Jummah (Friday Sermon) Maulana Muhammad Haroon Khan Sahab Imam Khateeb Masjid Sabeeh Nazimabad Karachi Pakistan.
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We discuss anything affecting young Pakistanis across the globe, and discuss both serious and mellow topics. In each episode, we bring new guests from around the world to tell stories, discuss issues, and crack jokes! Our episodes are primarily in English, but we have numerous Urdu-heavy episodes as well. Best way to reach us is via Instagram (@pakcord) or email (hello@pakcord.com). Follow us to stay up to date! Listen to the podcast on these apps: - iTunes - Google Play - Spotify Come follo ...
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SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
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SAMAA TV's Urdu language hourly headlines and bulletins cover news from across Pakistan. We bring you updates on government decision-making and its impact on the ground from Karachi to Quetta. Our reporters focus on answering the big questions and understanding the impact of major developments. We follow up on crime and corruption, keep track of national health concerns and speak to people on how the economy is changing their lives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh ...
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Partition is an historical podcast that will discuss the 1947 Partition of India and the formation of Pakistan as told by me, Neha Aziz. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1990, and always knew that Pakistan used to be a part of India. However, it wasn’t until my first trip back to my home country in 2017 that I found out the devastating truth at an exhibit at the mall. Learning about partition inspired me to dig into the subject more, especially because I have no recollection of learning ab ...
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”Safar” serves as an enduring compilation of literary podcasts with the noble purpose of preserving and spreading the abundant legacy of classical literature in Urdu, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic for the generations to come. This initiative strives to acquaint a broader audience with renowned authors like Manto, Tagore, Khalil Jibran, Ashfaq Ahmed, Krishan Chandar, Ismat Chughtai, and many more, ensuring their timeless work resonates with a wider circle of enthusiasts.
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“Finland: Through the looking glass” offers a frank and unfiltered look at Finland through the lens of its diverse foreign-background community, through one-on-one conversations with host, Denise Wall. It’s an opportunity for the community to share its own unique stories and experiences and to fearlessly weigh in on the social and political discourses shaping its reality in the adopted homeland. The show covers a range of themes such as entrepreneurship, ageing, belonging, study, unemploymen ...
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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journey ...
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Pakistan's best. Covering new media, the internet, climate change, pop-culture and silliness. Especially silliness. Send us your stories via Twitter DMs! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tprpod/support
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The Unplayable Podcast delivers cricket analysis, insight and exclusive interviews with the biggest names in Australian cricket.
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Let's Talk Pakistan aims to be an Urdu English mix Channel focusing on the discussion of issues in Pakistan and around the world with Hassaan Ul Haq as host understanding things from experts! Hope you join this amazing journey with LTP!!
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The award-winning inside story. An investigation into the death of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Includes interviews with those accused of her murder.
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M.A. Shaikh is a Freelance Journalist, reporting Artificial Intelligence, IT Industry and Asian news.
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The 'Dispatch Rider's Podcast’ is a podcast series that brings to you Indian war stories, stories about war related incidents, and stories about the brave men and outstanding military leaders from the Indian armed forces. Feedback is welcome. Please write to: drpodcast.feedback@gmail.com
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Talking to smokers around the globe.
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A weekly cricket podcast with @danielparkerrrr, @6af1s, @HarwoodZac & @SinghWill. Each week, Rain Stopped Play discusses the latest cricket news, drama, and inevitable England batting collapses as we take an informative and entertaining look at the week's cricket. Music: Sugar Zone by Silent Partner (Free Music Archive)
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Hello and welcome to a Postcard from Pakistan! In this podcast, Professor Stephen Lyon, the inaugural dean for the new Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the Aga Khan University (AKU) speaks to thought-leaders, intellectuals, artists, professionals, and others to explore how the liberal arts and humanities creates future leaders and change-makers in order to address complex global issues. You can watch the podcast on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/m1JlH8ikUSM Learn more about AKU's art ...
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S3 EP 133: Kausar Ahmed, Cookbook Author of The Karachi Kitchen: Classic and Contemporary Flavors of Pakistan
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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger Warnings: Talk of domestic violence and drugs.* Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her chat with chef, culinary instructor, and cookbook author, Kausar Ahmed. Kausar has built more than just an impressive culinary career for herself. This Pakistani-born chef has explored many avenues within the food…
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Season 2 Episode 6: Chicago-born Junae Benne shares her Finnish immigration struggle
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Tech/gaming journalist and entrepreneur Junae Benne fell in love with Finland’s calm and serenity. But without basic services such as a bank account and lacking clear answers from immigration authorities, Junae faces an uphill battle to build a business in the country. Listen as Junae vows to overcome these obstacles with a generous dose of optimis…
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S3 EP 132: Sheila Lowe, Author of Growing from the Ashes (A Memoir) and The Claudia Rose Series (Thrillers)
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Join the conversation, text us now. Trigger Warning: bleeped words, m*urder and k!lled. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne gets to share her chat with bestselling author, Sheila Lowe. She has made a very successful career for herself involving the written word, but not how you might think. Long before she published her first book, Sheila was a respec…
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#57 - Zohaib Kazi - Producer, Director and Author
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In this episode of the Aleph podcast, we had the pleasure of having Zohaib Kazi in the studio - a versatile producer, director and author who has gained prominence for his innovative approach to music and storytelling. Zohaib’s journey into Pakistan’s music industry started when he joined Frequency Media working under Rohail Hyatt, this production …
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#56 - Saif Samejo - The Sketches, Lahooti Melo and Social Activism
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In this episode of the Aleph podcast, we dive into the story of Saif Samejo, best known as the founder and lead vocalist of the sufi band The Sketches, and also as the founder and force behind the Lahooti Melo festival. He has been instrumental in promoting Sindhi culture and language through his music. He is also involved in various cultural, soci…
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S3 EP 131: Heidi McIntyre, Author of Sea Magic, Book #1 The Hidden Gems Series
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Join the conversation, text us now. *There is one bleeped word (su!c!de) in this interview* Hello Happy People, If you love a well written story with relatable characters, a little romance, a little magical realism and paranormal encounters that are actually inspired by real star-crossed lovers ... have I got a new author for you! Heidi McIntyre is…
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S3 EP 130: Gerardo Bloise, Author of CSI The Casey Anthony Child M*rder Case *Trigger Warnings*
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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger warnings: TRUE CRIME - There are bleeped words due to the topic, forensic investigation: k!ll, de*th, su!c!de, hom!s!de, m*rder, and crimes against ch!ldren* Hello Happy People, Fans of true crime will be hard-pressed to find another author with the credentials, training, and experience as retired Crime …
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Electric Car Crisis? ZEV & 2030 Impact - MG’s Commercial Director Exposes the Risks!
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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Guy Pigounakis, the Commercial Director of MG UK, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding the ZEV mandate and the 2030 deadline for electric vehicles. Discover how these regulations are impacting the automotive industry, MG’s strategic response, and what this means for consumers and car buyers in the…
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S3 EP 129: Lina Hart, YA Author of Beyond Power: A Supernatural Sci-Fi Romance
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Lina Hart is an acclaimed author known for her captivating young adult sci-fi and dystopian novels and for having amazing timing. Lina just happened to message Dianne Burckhardt the same day the young adult author who had been set for Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast Summ…
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Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions
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Do you believe your success comes from hard work or luck? How can decision making in Finland be more inclusive without using Finnish? In this special bonus episode, Denise Wall and Travis Glossop grapple with the relay questions guests asked of one another during Season 1. Listen in and share your thoughts in a review or on our socials. And remembe…
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S3 EP 128: Andrew Najberg, Author of YA Horror Novel, The Neverborn Thief
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People Today Dianne get to shares her conversation with the incredible Andrew Najberg. Andrew has built a career deeply embedded in the artistry of the written word. Having spent eighteen years as a teacher for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has taught courses in creative writing, rhet…
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Munawar Rana's "Muhajir Nama" Safar with Sadaf Farooqui
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"Mohajir Namma" by Munawwar Rana is a poignant poem that delves into the emotions and experiences of emigrants. The poem captures the sense of displacement, longing, and the search for identity that many emigrants face. The poet articulates the pain of being away from one's homeland, expressing the deep sense of loss and nostalgia that accompanies …
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S3 EP 127: Takiyah Smith, Author of I Love Me! Colorful and Creative: Empowering Coloring Book Series for Girls and Boys
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, If you have been following along this season, you know inclusion and representation has been a big theme for us. It's important for anyone to see people like themselves in books, but it's especially true for children. My guest today brings fun, creative, and empowering images to children with …
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S3 EP 126: Darlene Dziomba, Author of The Lily Dreyfus Mysteries
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, In this week's episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, Dianne chats with Darlene Dziomba. Darlene is a cozy mystery writer with two passion projects in her life, writing great cozy mysteries and bringing awareness to the need for pet adoptions and the great work being done at no kill sh…
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S3 EP 125: Andreea Rus, Children's Book Author
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne chats with Romanian born children’s book author Andreea Rus. Andreea had a clear career path in mind when she set of for college. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and followed that up with a Masters in Advertising. Both potentially financially lucrative fields. After gr…
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In the world of many open source LLM models, Google Gemma stands out with some unique capabilities. Firstly its made by Google after all - so its implementation is fully optimized and memory efficient. This and more on what is Gemma about and how its better.
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S3 EP 124: J.R. Sanders, Author of The Nate Ross Series
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Recently during J.R. Sanders’ interview with Dianne Burckhardt on her podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast, the pair learned they had many things in common, from mutual author friends, to both writing historical fiction, both are trained to work in law enforcement, a…
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Season 2 Episode 5: Rabia Khan’s unusual path from Karachi to Helsinki
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Marketer Rabia Khan left a thriving career in Karachi and Dubai to build a new life in Finland, where she hoped to offer her children independence, safety and serenity. But after initially scooping up a job in just one month, she’s now confronting the harsh realities of Finland’s tough labour market. Join us as Rabia discusses her hopes and challen…
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Pod#212 - Chalant Crew XXXXII - LIVE, Dubai, Japan, Karachi, People from Lahore!
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Only took 6 years. Yes the audio starts off not great but it gets better its part of the show trust me.Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Wait what’s happening?03:01 Dubai is hot, big surprise. So many mosquitos???05:50 Does Rizwan know about Kendrick & Drake?14:02 Quoting tiktoks at each other because we’re adults21:00 Jus Reign return recap24…
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Podcast: Motoring Middle East Reunion - The Evolution of Car Culture UAE & UK | 2024
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In this special reunion episode, Shahzad Sheikh, the BrownCarGuy, catches up with his former business partner and good friend Imthishan Giado. Broadcasting from a sunny day in London, the duo reminisce about their glory days at Car Middle East and Motoring Middle East, reflecting on their influential roles in the UAE's motoring media scene. They de…
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S3 EP 123: S.B. Goncarova, Author of The Adventures with Abba Series
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne brings you her interview with the incredible children's book author and educational platform creator, Sarah Beth Goncarova (writing as S.B. Goncarova). Sarah has not only created a fun collection of books for young readers, she has built an entertainment business around her amazin…
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In this episode of the Aleph podcast, we dive into the story of Taha G, short for Taha Gurwara, a Pakistani singer and songwriter who has gained significant popularity amongst the Pakistani and Indian youth in recent times. He is known for his work in the genres of pop, indie, and hip-hop. His music often revolves around the theme of his "lover boy…
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S3 EP 122: Chef Ray Sheehan, Author of Big Green Egg Basics From a Master Barbecuer
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Dianne is thrilled to share with you her conversation with Chef Ray Sheehan. With the weather warming up and summer officially just around the corner, many people like Dianne and her husband are looking forward to the opportunity to firing up their backyard cookers. While many people stick to …
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#54 - Mehdi Maloof - Singer, Songwriter & Kobra
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In this episode of the Aleph podcast we had the pleasure of hosting Mehdi Maloof, an indie Singer/Songwriter originally from Islamabad whose pen game is undeniable. Mehdi Maloof stands as a leading figure within Pakistan's independent music landscape, renowned for his captivating and thought-provoking songs that delve into the depths of human exper…
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In-Car Subscriptions vs. Pay-Per-Mile: More Threats to Our Driving Freedom?
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Are in-car subscription services and pay-per-mile charges the latest threats to our driving freedom? In this podcast with friend and fellow motoring journalist Massimo Pini, we talk about the insidious rise of in-car subscription models to make using features in the car like heated seats a subscription service. Manufacturers like BMW are considerin…
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S3 EP 121: Mark L. Redmond, Author of The Box M Gang Series
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares another conversation with her friend, Mark L. Redmond. Mark is a fellow western author and was the first author Dianne ever interviewed on her podcast back when it was still Whatever Wednesdays. Mark fell in love with reading as a child. Saturday morning TV westerns were a …
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This episode dives into the exciting world of on-device AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) running directly on your smartphone! We'll explore why cramming this powerful tech into your pocket is a game changer, and discuss how LLMs can transform your daily interactions with your phone.
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Pod#211 - Karachi Konference VI - Ramzan Reels, Pivots, Islamabad United, Productivity Madness
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Back again with these madlads with the busy schedules which is also why it took so damn long. Also yes I am aware my audio is trash I was between travels myself and couldn't find my mic's cable. Yes also the intro is messed up JUST GET THROUGH IT. Things discussed in this episode: 00:00 Trying to remember how to do this, gym stories, UMAIR’s album,…
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#53 - Emad Rahman - Producer, Musician & Teacher
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In this episode of the Aleph podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting the exceptionally talented Emad Rahman. With over 30 years of experience, Emad is a renowned figure in the Pakistani music industry. He has made his mark as a composer, producer, sound designer, record producer, songwriter, saxophonist, keyboard player, lyricist, background film s…
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S3 EP 120: Theresa Payton, Author of Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne is sharing with all of you her interview with the incredible Theresa Payton. Theresa Payton, an illustrious figure in the domain of technology and cybersecurity, has carved a niche for herself as a pioneering force and the first female White House Chief Information Officer. Curren…
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From IT to Iconic Cars: Kish Nelson on Collecting Motors & the UK & UAE Classic Car Scene!
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In this podcast we talk to Kish Nelson, the visionary founder of Collecting Motors. Kish shares his remarkable journey from a career in IT to becoming a prominent figure in the classic car scene. Discover how he transformed his passion for vintage vehicles into a thriving business that connects classic car enthusiasts and investors in the UK and UA…
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Season 2 Episode 4: Ally Manson on pursuing a role in the Finnish theatre
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What does the theatre world in Finland look like in the eyes of an Englishman who has devoted his career to acting, directing and teaching performance arts? How does theatre in Finland compare to the UK? And more importantly, is there a place for someone like Ally Manson in Finnish theatre? Listen as Manson shares his pursuit of a stage career in F…
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S3 EP 119: Ulff Lehmann, Author of The Light in the Dark Series
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Join the conversation, text us now. * Possible Trigger Warnings * Discussion of mental health issues, plus dark, grim, epic fantasy themes, and use of profane language. Bleeped words include: k1ll, sh1t, a$$hole, pro$t1tüte, ma$terb@te, and Fu©_ Hello Happy People, When you speak with Ulff Lehmann you would only know he has struggled with mental he…
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Whats next for LLMs? Reviewing updates from Google and OpenAI
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In this episode we cover the latest updates from Google IO and OpenAI Spring update. The all new ChatGPT-o and Gemini 1.5 Flash. We talk about where are LLMs headed next.
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S3 EP 118: Robert Hilliard, Author of In Freedom's Shadow
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Join the conversation, text us now. * Possible Trigger Warning * There is a discussion of slavery and the treatment of black Americans during the American Civil War Era and how it pertains to Robert Book, In Freedom's Shadow. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne brings you her chat with author, Robert Hilliard. His latest book, In Freedom's Shadow, is …
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#52 - Yousuf Masood - Sounds of Petrichor
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In this episode of the Aleph Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Yousuf Masood a key member of the band Songs of Petrichor. He is an aspiring guitar player and also played bass on his band's music. Yousuf, along with Shaharyar Hamdani and Omair Soomro, forms the trio that creates a unique fusion of 70's prog, 90's grunge, and South Asian classi…
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#40 - Nabeel Nihal Chishty - The Journey to Aaroh
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In this episode of Aleph Podcast join us in a captivating conversation as we dive into the life and music of Nabeel Nihal Chishty - best known for his role as lead guitarist and musical composer for the band Aaroh. From his early days in Saudi Arabia to his musical odyssey in Pakistan, Nabeel's story is one of passion, perseverance, and unwavering …
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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger warnings* Today's episode contains an open discussion of mental illness and emotional abuse. You will hear a word bleeped at least twice in this episode. That word is sui©ide. We did this to ensure this episode does not get removed by censors. Today Dianne is joined by another expat author, Kezia Kos, a …
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S3 EP 116: N. Joseph Glass, Author of Overlap: The Lives of a Former Time Jumper
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne talks with the wonderful sci-fi author, N. Joseph Glass (Joseph). Like Dianne, Joseph is an American expat in Europe. He is an Italian American currently living in Milan, Italy. In recent years, he has devoted his time, along with his two grown sons, to helping the refugee communi…
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Season 2 Episode 3: Mikael Malin on launching a café amid the crowded Helsinki scene
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As far as entrepreneurship goes, the food business isn’t the easiest place to start. But stiff competition and a weak economic climate haven’t fazed Cameroon-born café owner Mikael Malin. Listen as Malin talks about his stumbles, learning moments, and motivation and how he stays positive in a challenging and competitive arena. Subscribe, rate, like…
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Pod#210 - Hamnawa Select Apr'24 - Aleem growth, Kaavish, Coke Studio!
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April episode out in April! New horizons with old features, new features with old sounds and a WHOLE lot of Coke Studio!Things discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro, post Ramadan releases and collaborative playlists03:24 Aleem expands his scope! Our Tortured Poet’s Department king!07:49 Faris Shafi - the pedestal he is put on and why it’s likely ju…
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Lama3 is a popular open source model by Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. They have release the next iteration of the famous Lama2 model, this is a popular open source LLM which is heavily used by developers world wide. Is the new iteration strong enough to take on the best closed source models? We explore in this episode.…
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S3 EP 115: Nandita Godbole, Cookbook Author of Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne is thrilled to bring another amazing cookbook author to all of you. Nandita Godbole has reinvented herself many times. She has been a botanist and a landscape architect, but family influence finally won out as she followed in the footsteps of many others in her family and ventured…
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#51 - Schumaila Rehmat Hussain - Songwriting, Production & OSTs
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In this episode of Aleph Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Schumaila Rehmat Hussain, an inspiring Dubai-based singer and composer, known for her deep voice and haunting melodies. Schumaila has enriched several film soundtracks, with notable works in films like "Manto" and "Azad". Schumaila shares insights from her musical journey, her upcomin…
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As we move to use LLMs more and more for different use cases, we will run into at times issues or limitations with the model. There are many different ways to train the model to do a specific task better, and fine tuning is one of them. What is about, when do we need to use it and how do we do it - all in this episode.…
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S3 EP 114: A. J. Landau, Author(s) of Leave No Trace
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People Dianne brings you her first ever writing team interview. While she has interviewed authors with a partner, she's never interviewed both authors in the same interview. She had so much fun talking with Jeff Ayers and Jon Land, she may have to reconsider and do more multi-author interviews. Both m…
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By Road - Karachi to London in 18 Days 🇵🇰🇬🇧 | Full Interview with MCP Team at Petrolheadonism Underground
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Exclusive interview with the daring team from Pakistan - Syed Ghazanfar Agha, Liaquat Malik, and Amir Butt - who embarked on an epic journey spanning nearly 10,000km. Over the course of 18 days, they drove from Karachi, Pakistan to London, UK, traversing through Iran, Turkey, Greece, and several other European countries.Arriving just in time for th…
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Maheen Salman | CEO Global Business Management Consulting
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‘Celebrating Sweet Success’ Episode 4 featuring Maheen Salman, CEO Global Business Management Consulting and a proud IoBM alumni of (MBA 1999, MPhil 2018) and Current PhD Scholar at IoBM. "Celebrating Sweet Success," is a series of events honouring our esteemed alumni, hosted by #IoBM Alumnus Abrar Khan, CEO of TruFocus Consulting and Secretary Gen…
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I am now a Google Developer Expert in Machine Learn (GDE ML) for GenAI
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This episode covers my journey as a GDE over the last few years, what got me into it, and what is the big outcome. Also joined another category for GDE in Machine Learning.
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S3 EP 113: Boo Trundle, Author of The Daughter Ship
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares with you the amazing interview she had with author Boo Trundle. The women had a very deep discussion about the introspective process behind writing books, fiction or nonfiction, when the author puts so much of themselves into the work and how it can affect not only the auth…
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