Funny Tinged Podcasts

When we discuss masculinity and femininity, many seem to feel like they need to put on an act, go against their own natural behaviours.How is that the case if we're using these concepts in order to be more 'naturally' in their own energy.Make sure you listen till the end if you don't really buy it.

In this episode we chat with Miriam Walker-Khan about her experiences in the world of sport.We discuss how to tackle diversity and inclusion within sport, the unspoken truths about working in the field and how we achieve a future that makes it comfortable and easier for anyone wanting to work in sports.

What is toxic? Are we confusing the term? What if the "Aunty's" are toxic, how do we deal with them?All is discussed in this episode. Toxic friends, toxic romance, toxic family and what to do about it. Disclaimer: there are some sensitive subjects discussed in this episode around mental health and suicide. If you are struggling with any of these area, please make sure to seek help from a therapist or medical practitioner.

Is watching TV with your people a nice way to bond or is it really the lowest form of intimacy.All is discussed in our 10 minute Insta chat. For the full video, visit us on Instagram @funnytingedpodcast

We are back with a bit more masala and a bit more caffeine.Keep a look out for our upcoming episodes. We can't wait for you to hear them.

In this episode we have a chat with the hilarious Abdullah Afzal about his journey into acting, setbacks and to be the creator of the first ever Muslim pantomime. 

Over the past few years we have seen a rise in discussions and ideologies which are dangerous and harmful to all communities with the internet being an avenue to connect these attitudes. Because of this, individuals have been encouraged to perform horrendous acts of crime against women and because of their hatred towards women. Events over the year got us thinking about incel culture and its crossovers with our own culture. In this episode we looked closely at how some attitudes (usually from men but not always) are a hindrance to our communities and why these conversations are so important in order to dismantle vicious cycles of patriarchy and misogyny.

In this episode we explore the relationship between our community here up north and individuals who embrace Islam: Reverts. Speaking with a dear friend of ours, Sarah Ali (@themamamis) who discusses how she felt becoming a muslim and how she was treated on her journey into Islam.

In this episode we are joined by Maira Butt, an aspiring author, discussing her journey into pursuing her creative dreams and delving into how this often plays out for the wider South Asian community. We discuss the variance in wealth across the South Asian community, the history of our heritage and how now is the time to widen our horizons for our own career paths.

We have an intense chat with Mo Congress about marriage in the South Asian community. We shed light on the male and female perspective in a way many struggle to discuss so openly. Touching on cultural norms, In-Laws, religion and marital pressures.

Seema and Naima invite Karishma on the episode to discuss the current and ongoing tensions in Palestine and the social media silence around it. 

Seems and Naima get talking about the mental health effects of intergenerational trauma and how long lasting they can be, in what form they present themselves and how to manage them. Continuing on the mental health mini series's we discover a wide range of issues that can come from being a child of an immigrant. 

This week we are joined by Karishma Patel aka @karishmacookie to talk about the difficult dynamics of long standing friendships.We navigate through our own experiences of friendships and relationships through a mental health point of view, offering some solutions to barriers that we face when relationships go south. 

We are joined by Taimour this week to discuss men and their mental health. We discuss topics such as toxic masculinity, patriarchy and violence as a means of acting as barriers for men to access mental health. Having a south Asian male voicing his own experiences to help us to understand the challenges faced by men of colour. 

In this weeks episode we touch on the nuances that arise around the topic of mental health as people of colour and faith. This episode is an introduction into a further set of episodes which will tackle real issues faced by people of colour when dealing with and delving into the world of mental wellbeing and therapy.Please let us know if you have any thoughts on any of the topics discussed; email us at funnytinged@hotmail.com or drop us a DM on our Instagram @funnytingedpodcastThank you for your patience with our sound quality on our recordings over lockdown. 

It has been revealed that the UK is the world's second largest arms exporter but what does that really mean for us mere citizens? This episode we are joined by educator, poet and writer Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan to discuss the role of BAE systems with these exports and the weapons they provide. We appreciate this may be a sensitive topic for many of our listeners, so thank you for taking the time to listen. We hope you can join us on our Instagram and our email, funnytinged@hotmail.com, to help us further the conversation.Please bare with us and the sound quality on this episode as it was recorded via video chat as we all try to remain safe working from home.

In this episode we explore the concept of a game named Forty Cards. 

In this episode, we are joined by our good friend and tech head Yasmin to talk about Imposter Syndrome. The episode unpacks the extra layers to Imposter Syndrome as a South Asian person and the added experience of that. 

We were joined by the wonderful Tez Ilyas to talk about why it's important to pursue our talents and dreams as people of colour. He tells us about some of his experiences along the way in finding his creative calling and existing as a person of colour in the world of comedy.

We were joined by our lovely friend Heena, to talk about our experiences of periods, reactions and lack of understanding around the topic, not just from the men but also the women in our circles. 

Why has the BAME community been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This episode, our the trust in the government, generational wealth, health and other factors that might have a play, come into question

In this week's episode we talk about the reaction from communities closest to us, dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic. With a focus on community, we wanted to delve into why we felt people behaved differently and the impact community has played in this. 

Seema and Naima talk about the pressures of having to find marriage within the South Asian community. We look at interracial relationships, faith and what it means to have limits placed on love.

Colourism is a form of discrimination that make the lived experiences of those who are darker skinned more negative. In this episode, we wanted to disect what colourism is all about, how it affects our communities and where it comes from. 

Podcast featuring a couple of girls, here to debate hate, wipe the slate and re-navigate