Best Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E10: Souls 35:58

3+ y ago35:58

35:58

Ilyas and Shy, influenced by Shy's bathroom mirror, explore the concept of having multiple souls. Whilst exploring their differing "ruling souls," the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Lockdowns, Michael Jackson, Identity and the Poetry of Fernando Pessoa.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S3 E9: Patience 42:10

4+ y ago42:10

42:10

Ilyas and Shy explore Patience; how patient they are, if its innate, and if it's really that important. Whilst becoming increasingly impatient with each other, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Babies, Anger, the Jungle and Mental Health.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S3 E8: Eschewing (ft. The Ghost of Ben Okri) 51:31

4+ y ago51:31

51:31

Ilyas and Shy, saddened by the passing of Ben Okri, explore whether or not they actively eschew understanding aspects of their lives in order to maintain their sanity. Whilst trying to define the word eschewing, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Natural Selection, Wisdom, Love and Mental Health. **It has since been made …

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S3 E7: Judgement 35:33

4+ y ago35:33

35:33

Ilyas and Shy discuss Postel's Law, exploring the function and nature of Judgement. Whilst judging each other's actions, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Survival, Forgiveness, Technology and Friendship.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S3 E6: Freedom 32:25

4+ y ago32:25

32:25

Ilyas and Shy discuss Freedom; if we can attain it, if we need it, and what it really is. Whilst constrained by the recording equipment, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Boundaries, Solitude, Meditation and Physics.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S3 E5: Empathy (ft Marie-Claire Springham) 1:07:35

4+ y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Ilyas and Shy are invited to Amsterdam, home of the notorious Marie-Claire Springham. Whilst discussing her extraordinary attempts to encourage male breast feeding, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Empathy, Love, Parenting, and the deliciousness of testosterone filled libations.…

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S3 E4: Innovation 27:41

4+ y ago27:41

27:41

Ilyas and Shy discuss whether or not society has been interacting with God in the same way for centuries. Whilst debating if religion and spirituality is in need of some innovation, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Truth, Poetry, Technology and Absolution.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S3 E3: Flat Earth (ft Mark Sargent) 1:28:41

4+ y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

Ilyas and Shy are invited to Kidderminster, home of the UK Flat Earth Conference 2019. Whilst taking advantage of the free bar, they interview Mark Sargent (self-professed Head of the Flat Earth Movement) and attempt to ascertain if he really doesn’t adhere to the communal belief that we all live on a spinning ball, floating in space. Lacking the t…

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S3 E2: Envy 25:12

4+ y ago25:12

25:12

Shy posits his theory on Envy, while Ilyas, envious of his wisdom, ridicules it. Whilst their envy of each other grows, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Jealously, Creativity, Altruism, and Ambition.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S3 E1: Rebirth 26:55

4+ y ago26:55

26:55

Ilyas and Shy examine whether the way in which we die affects the quality of our rebirth and subsequently our next life. Whilst Ilyas debates with himself how he died in his past life, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Dreams, Octopus Consciousness, Parenting and Sexual Harassment.…

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S2 E10: Terrence (the Teacher) 39:01

5y ago39:01

39:01

Ilyas and Shy meet a mysterious person in Cafe Nero who calls himself Terrence the Teacher. Terrrance's account of his near death experience inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Free Will, Mortality, Consciousness and Shopping at Harrods.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E9: Enlightenment 32:55

5y ago32:55

32:55

Ilyas and Shy discuss what enlightenment is; if its nonsense rouse, a flash of light or just pure happiness. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Happiness, Serenity, Anger and a realisarion that one of them is truly enlightened.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E8: God(s) 1:05:15

5y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Ilyas and Shy discuss God(s); what they are, if they exist, and if we can communicate with them. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Narcissism, Delusion, Faith and their desire for Transcendence.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E7: Ambition 29:36

5y ago29:36

29:36

Ilyas and Shy discuss ambition, and their ambitious desire to rid themselves of their ambition. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Capitalism, Obesity, Car Adverts and Oneness with God.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E6: Truth (ft Katie Hopkins) 1:11:41

5+ y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Ilyas and Shy are invited to Amsterdam, home of the notorious Marie-Claire Springham. Whilst discussing her attempts to encourage male breast feeding, the conversation inevitably forks down the divergent paths of Empathy, Love, Parenting, and the deliciousness of testosterone filled libations.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E5: Ignorance 39:08

5+ y ago39:08

39:08

Ilyas and Shy ignorantly discuss their differing disdain for ignorance. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Knowledge, Judgement, Wisdom and their own Gujarati roots.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E4: Ambiguity 35:05

5+ y ago35:05

35:05

Ilyas and Shy discuss the joys of ambiguity, and why they hold such an affinity for the ambiguous. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Poetry, Truth, Dyslexia and Ilyas' own existence.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E3: Identity 37:04

5+ y ago37:04

37:04

Ilyas and Shy discuss their identity, and whether they are the ones who construct it. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Judgement, Instagram, Ego and Shy's Turkish roots.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E2: Home 26:55

5+ y ago26:55

26:55

Ilyas and Shy discuss home; what home is, what makes them feel at home, and the places they look for it. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Family, Cities, Souls and Epistemological Nihilism.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S2 E1: Faith 39:24

5+ y ago39:24

39:24

Ilyas and Shy discuss Faith; what it is, where it lurks, and how it is grown. This inevitably leads them into the murky waters of Nihilism, God, Fear and Ikea Furniture.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E27: Love (ft Ma Anand Sheela) 1:17:11

5+ y ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Ilyas and Shy are invited to Switzerland, home of the notorious Ma Anand Sheela. Whilst exploring her ideas on love (and eating Sheela's potentially poisonous food) they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Polygamy, Tradition, Marriage, and ask Sheela if she really did commit those atrocities that she is accused of.…

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S1 E26: Telepathy 46:02

5+ y ago46:02

46:02

Ilyas and Shy explore their obsession with synchronicity. Whilst trying to ascertain whether there lies any meaning in such moments, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Poetry, Karma, Noetics and Mcdonalds.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E25: Suicide 34:02

5+ y ago34:02

34:02

Ilyas and Shy explore suicide. Whilst exploring if its as dramatic and abhorrent as their parents led them to believe, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Friendship, Astrology, Happiness and Mental Health.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E24: Prayer 42:24

5+ y ago42:24

42:24

Ilyas and Shy discuss Prayer. Whilst exploring why each one of them prays, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Gratitude, Sex, Food and Paradoxes.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E23: Truth 42:12

6y ago42:12

42:12

Ilyas and Shy explore their concept of truth. Whilst exploring their contrary views on truth, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Language, Intimacy, Story-Telling and Chinese Food.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E22: Fetish (Past Lives) 36:00

6y ago36:00

36:00

Ilyas and Shy chaotically explore shame. Whilst exploring their own shame, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Past Lives, Fetishes, Dinner Parties and Mario Kart.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E21: Meaning 33:13

6y ago33:13

33:13

Ilyas and Shy ponder the meaning of their lives, and consequently the universe. Whilst exploring their own melancholic existence, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Nihilism, Happiness, Beauty and Purpose.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E20: Doubt 25:21

6y ago25:21

25:21

Ilyas and Shy contemplate doubt. Whist exploring their own indecisiveness, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Vegetarianism, Erections, The I-Ching and the City of Birmingham.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E19: Loneliness 29:12

6y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode Ilyas and Shy explore Lonliness, and why their mums are so adamant that marriage is the solution to their lonliness. This takes them into the realm of Connection, Attachment, Onomastics and Art.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E18: Memory 33:31

6y ago33:31

33:31

In this episode Ilyas and Shy, explore the tenuous grasp they have over their memory, and their unconscious impulse to distort their pasts; whilst taking us into the world of butterflies, truth, and identity. To read a full account of Ilyas and Shy's experience with Butterfly Man, and to vote which story is true, please visit :https://www.karlmarxd…

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S1 E17: Philosophy 24:30

6y ago24:30

24:30

Ilyas and Shy explore the purpose of Philosophy. Whilst exploring their own obsession with asking Why they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Truth, Impotence, Rationality and Epistemic Curiosity.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1 E16: Fashion 24:30

6y ago24:30

24:30

Ilyas and Shy discuss the subliminal world of Fashion. Whilst acknowledging their sadness at being deemed unfashionable, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Identity, Nudity, Technology and Pineapples.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E15: Violence 30:04

6y ago30:04

30:04

Ilyas and Shy discuss the impact of physical and emotional violence. Whilst exploring their own experiences with violence, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Power, Illness, Fear and Anger.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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SE1 E14: Heroes 25:25

6y ago25:25

25:25

Shy and Ilyas explore the role of a hero. Whilst exploring their own heroes, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Vulnerability, Gandhi, Polytheism and Parenting.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E13: Love 31:23

6y ago31:23

31:23

Ilyas and Shy contemplate the unpredictable world of Love. Whilst examining their own relentless desire to say I love you, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of God, Ego, Aerial Economics and Five Guys.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E12: Spirits 28:49

6y ago28:49

28:49

Ilyas and Shy contemplate the existence of Spirits. Whilst exploring their own contact with spirits, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Curses, Psychology, Belief and Vitamin C.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E11: Intimacy 28:04

6+ y ago28:04

28:04

Ilyas and Shy discuss intimacy. Whilst examining their own fears and desires, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Family, Dating, Humility and Tree Hugging.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E10: Religion 37:09

6+ y ago37:09

37:09

Ilyas and Shy head to a church to explore Religion. With the church closed (but the crypt cafe open) they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Polytheism, Allegories, Architectural Memory, and God's Smell.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E9: Death 29:42

6+ y ago29:42

29:42

Ilyas and Shy navigate the emotive world of death. Whilst exploring death of Shy's Grandmother, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Grief, Acceptance, Faith and Afterlife Finance.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E8: Dreams 23:41

6+ y ago23:41

23:41

Ilyas and Shy explore their dreams. Whilst exploring why Shy only dreams in Spanish, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Repetition, Past Lives, Ego and Intimacy.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E7: Soul 27:06

6+ y ago27:06

27:06

Ilyas and Shy discuss the Soul. Whilst exploring if they have one (and how to acquire one) they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Gardening, Narcissism, God, and Justin Bieber.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E6: Afterlife 28:18

6+ y ago28:18

28:18

Ilyas and Shy contemplate the ramifications of this life upon the next. Whilst exploring their relentless need to learn from their mistakes, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Free Will, Fatalism, Uncertainty, and Cosmic Real Estate.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E5: Absurdity 25:20

6+ y ago25:20

25:20

Ilyas and Shy contemplate the absurdity of life. Whilst examining their own overwhelming obsession to live in the moment, they drag each down a rabbit hole of Ego, Beauty, Happiness and Poetry.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E4: Pleasure (Gastroenteritis) 29:18

6+ y ago29:18

29:18

Ilyas and Shy contemplate the world of pleasure. Whilst recovering from a bout of Gastroenteritis, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Sex, Pain, Illness and Locked Doors.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E3: Time 24:18

6+ y ago24:18

24:18

Ilyas and Shy contemplate Time. Whilst examining their general disregard for it, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of God, Art, Transcendence and Time Management.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E2: Nonsense 21:39

6+ y ago21:39

21:39

Ilyas and Shy discuss nonsense. Whilst exploring their own affinity towards an unintelligible use of language, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Knowledge, Humility, Flat Earths, and Poetic Accounting.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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S1E1: Holograms 21:18

6+ y ago21:18

21:18

Ilyas and Shy discuss the holographic world of romance. Whilst examining their failed relationships, they drag each other down a rabbit hole of Truth, Love, Lust, and Washing Up.By Ilyas Kassam and Shy Teli

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