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On the Mic is a podcast platform with four different kinds of shows. A general podcast and three dedicated sports shows - football, MMA and cricket.

On the Mic


    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 211 EPISODES


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    ENEMIES OF PAKISTAN FOOTBALL STRIKE AGAIN | PFF Elections Rigged?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 22:27


    PFF Elections 2025 have been officially postponed from May 20 to May 27. Ismail Farooq talks about why that is worrying, and how certain "enemies" of Pakistan football are using dirty politics and other corrupt moves to try and hijack Pakistan football again! He also mentions his thoughts on all three presidential candidates, and who he thinks should become the next PFF President.PFF intikhabaat 2025 ko 20 May se 27 May tak rasmi tor par taakhir ker dia gya hai. Ismail Farooq wazahat karte hain ke yeh baat pareshani ka sabab kyun hai, aur kis terhan Pakistan football ke kuch "dushman" gandi siyasat aur corruption ke zariye phir se football ka ikhtiyar haasil karna chahte hain! Woh teenon presidential candidates ke baare mein apni raye bhi dete hain — aur batate hain ke unke nazdeek agla PFF President kisko hona chahiye.#PFFelections2025 #PakistanFootball #PFFPolitics #FootballPakistan #PFFelections #AFCAsianCup #AFCAsianCupQualifiersPM 162

    TAHA ALIZAI EXCLUSIVE: A New Vision for Pakistan Football | PFF Elections 2025 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 32:08


    Taha Alizai shares his vision for the future of Pakistan football in this exclusive interview with Ismail Farooq ahead of the PFF Elections 2025. He discusses why he's running, what Pakistan football needs right now, and how he plans to bring meaningful change as a presidential candidate. From football politics to his strategy for reform, this interview offers deep insight into the PFF president race and what could lie ahead for football in Pakistan.Taha Alizai apna vision share karte hain Pakistan football ke mustaqbil ke liye iss exclusive interview mein Ismail Farooq ke saath, PFF Elections 2025 se pehle. Woh batate hain ke woh kyun intakhabaat mein kyun hissa le rahe hain, Pakistan football ko iss waqt kis cheez ki sabse zyada zarurat hai, aur woh kis tarah asli tabdeeli lana chahte hain agar woh PFF president ban gaye. Football politics se le kar unki reform strategy tak, yeh interview deta hai gehri insight PFF elections aur Pakistan football ke aane wale future ke baare mein.PM 160#PakistanFootball #PFFelections2025 #TahaAlizai #PakFootballFuture #PakFootballReform #FootballInterview #PakistaniFootball #PFFPresidency #FootballPoliticsPK #SouthAsianFootball #AFCAsianCup #IndianFootball

    MOHSEN GILANI EXCLUSIVE: Fixing the Pakistan Football Ecosystem | PFF Elections 2025 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 44:28


    In Part 2 of our EXCLUSIVE PFF Elections 2025 interview, Mohsen Gilani shares with Ismail Farooq his plans to fix Pakistan football. He outlines his aims to reform the Pakistan football ecosystem and rebuild football's future in Pakistan, discussing various topics like national team, youth development, coaching education, the domestic league, and football marketing. Hamare EXCLUSIVE PFF Elections 2025 interview ke part 2 mein, Mohsen Gilani Ismail Farooq ke saath Pakistan football ko theek karne ke apne plans share kerte hain. Woh batate hain ke woh kaise Pakistan football ka pura ecosystem reform karna chahte hain aur mulk mein football ka mustaqbil dobara rebuild karna chahte hain, aur saath saare zaroori mouzu, masalan national team, youth development, coaching education, domestic league aur football marketing, per baat kerte hain. PM 159 #PakistanFootball #PFFelections2025 #PFFElections2025 #MohsenGilani #PakFootballFuture #PFFPresident #PFFElections #PakistanFootballFederation #PakistanFootballLeague

    MOHSEN GILANI EXCLUSIVE: Revolutionizing Pakistan Football | PFF Elections 2025 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 37:42


    Mohsen Gilani, one of three candidates for the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Presidential Elections 2025, shares his vision for Pakistan football in this EXCLUSIVE interview with Ismail Farooq. As the PFF Elections 2025 come closer, Mohsen Gilani discusses the biggest problems in Pakistani football, his proposed reforms, leadership style, and plans for governance, transparency, and engaging with fans.Stay tuned for Part 2!Mohsen Gilani, jo ke Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Presidential Elections 2025 ke teen umeedwaron mein se ek hain, Ismail Farooq ke saath iss EXCLUSIVE interview mein Pakistan football ke liye apna vision share karte hain. Woh Pakistan football ke sab se barre masail, apne tajweez-shuda reforms, leadership style, aur governance, transparency, aur fans ke saath engagement ke liye apne mansooboun par roshni daalte hain.Part 2 ke lye stay tuned!PM 158#PakistanFootball #PFFElections2025 #MohsenGilani #PakFootballFuture #PFFPresident #PFFElections #PakistanFootballFederation 00:00- Intro02:31 - Biggest issues in Pakistan football07:48 - Reason for talking taking part in the election14:24 - Football development is a cooperative effort22:46 - Key appointments 25:40 - How to re-engage Pakistani football fans31:00 - Improving governance36:52 - Part 2 out soon!Watch our other football/fighting videos here:[football] https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT45c02Xykj7OyMZWOws23bSUEsVgA22I&si=w4TTMcnYx8WaZoUb[fighting] https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT45c02Xykj7UzusuPWy7lwIfNbduhA2R&si=ydQSDkRxJ_ZSguQT------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_officialFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffial TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/on_themicConnect with us: Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces | https://www.instagram.com/ismailf97 Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza

    PFF ELECTIONS 2025 | Turning Point for Pakistan Football? Full Candidate Breakdown & Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 22:02


    Pakistan football is at a historic turning point as the PFF Elections 2025 approach. In this video, Ismail Farooq breaks down the 3 presidential candidates - Taha Alizai, Mohsen Gilani, and Hafiz Zakaullah - their backgrounds, chances of winning, and what each could mean for Pakistan football's future. Ismail also shares his insights into who the favourite is, what the current situation in terms of votes is, FIFA's role, and how controversial moves and dirty politics could come into play at some point.Urdu:Pakistan football aik tareekhi morh par khara hai kyun kay PFF Elections 2025 qareeb aa rahay hain. Iss video mein, Ismail Farooq teen presidential candidates - Taha Alizai, Mohsen Gilani, aur Hafiz Zakaullah - ka breakdown detay hain: unka background, unkay jeetnay kay imkanaat, aur teenoun ka PFF ka sadar bannay say Pakistan football per kya asar ho sakta hai. Ismail apnay analysis mein yeh bhi batatay hain favourite kaun hai, votes ki current situation kya hai, FIFA ka kya role ho sakta hai, aur kis tarah se controversial moves aur dirty politics bhi iss saaray amal mein samnay aa sakti hain.PM 157#PFFElections2025 #PakistanFootball #PFF #FIFA #PakistanFootballFederation #PakFootballPolitics #PakistanGoal #FIFAPakistan #PakFootballNews #OnTheMicPK #IndianFootball #SouthAsianFootball

    Karachi's Actual King: Pakistan's Future World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:27


    Generational Talent (noun): an individual whose level of skill, performance, and impact on their field are so exceptional that they are considered to be of a caliber that only appears once in a generation. They are often viewed as having a level of dominance and influence that is unmatched by their peers and contemporaries.

    Pakistan Football's Wake-Up Call | ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 21:16


    Pakistan vs Syria ended in a 2-0 loss, but was it a step forward or just another “good effort” story? In this video, Ismail Farooq breaks down Pakistan's performance in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers and what it really tells us about the future of Pakistan football, including some hard truths and reality checks that we need to hear. From training issues to long-term problems, we dig deep into everything. Join the conversation on Pakistan football, match analysis, and what comes next for the national team.Pakistan vs Syria 2-0 ki haar par khatam hua, lekin kya yeh waqai ek aage barhne ka qadam tha ya sirf ek aur “achi koshish” wali kahani? Iss video mein, Ismail Farooq AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers mein Pakistan ki performance ka tajziya karte hain aur yeh samjhane ki koshish karte hain ke yeh sab humein Pakistan football ke mustaqbil ke baare mein kya batata hai, bashamool kuch sakht haqaiq aur reality checks kay jo humein sunnay hongey. Training ke masail se le kar long-term problems tak, hum har cheez ka gehraai se jaiza lete hain. Pakistan football, match analysis, aur national team ke agle marahil par guftagu mein humein join kerein!Pressing Matters #156#PakistanFootball #AFCAsianCup #AsianQualifiers #IndianFootball #Football #FIFA #PFF #FootballInPakistan #PakistanVsSyria #MatchAnalysis #SavePakistanFootball

    Fixing The Broken Sports System: The Dark Side of Cricket | The Weigh In #97

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 20:34


    Daniyal Nasir Mirza breaks down the problems with Pakistani sports, who is the blame and how we can break the monopoly cricket has over the sports ecoystem of the country.

    SYRIA vs PAKISTAN - AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | Match Preview & Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 19:43


    Pakistan football team takes on Syria in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on 25th March! In this match preview and Pressing Matters #154, Ismail Farooq analyzes Pakistan's squad, Syria's key players, expected lineups, and tactical setups. Can Pakistan pull off an upset, or will Syria prove too strong? We break down the latest Pakistan's squad selection and strategy, along with Syria's form, key players, and approach.Pakistan football team 25th March ko Syria ka samna karega AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers me! Iss match preview aur Pressing Matters #154 me, Ismail Farooq karega gehri tajziya Pakistan ki squad, Syria ke key players, expected lineups aur tactical setup ka. Kya Pakistan ek bara upset kar sakta hai, ya Syria zyada mazboot sabit hoga? Hum breakdown karenge Pakistan ki squad selection aur strategy, saath hi Syria ki form, key players aur approach.Watch our detailed discussion on Otis Khan, Adil Nabi, and Etzaz Hussain not getting selected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5srfiBeYgFA&list=PLT45c02Xykj7OyMZWOws23bSUEsVgA22I#PakistanFootball#SyriaVsPakistan #AFCAsianCup2027 #AFCAsianCupQualifiers #PakistanVsSyria #FootballAnalysis #AsianFootball #PakistaniFootball #Football #FIFATimestamps:00:00 - Intro03:36 - Syria's playing style & latest results06:30 - Syria's key players09:33 - Pakistan's squad & Otis Khan's absence14:22 - Pakistan's predicted lineup16:40 - Pakistan's tactics18:02 - Match prediction19:16 - OutroWatch our other football videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT45c02Xykj7OyMZWOws23bSUEsVgA22I&si=w4TTMcnYx8WaZoUb-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Pakistan's FIFA Ban ENDS! Constantine DROPS Otis Khan for Syria Game! | PM #153

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 48:32


    Pakistan's FIFA Ban is Finally Over, Stephen Constantine is back, and Pakistan play Syria in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on 25 March! In this episode of Pressing Matters, host Ismail Farooq talks to Ali Ahsan of FPDC about all these developments and more, including the surprise exclusion of Otis Khan from the squad and the lack of Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain in the team as well. Did Stephen Constantine pick the right squad? What can we expect from Pakistan against Syria?Watch now and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more football content!

    The TRUTH About Anshul Jubli & Pakistan vs. India Results | The Weigh In #96

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 45:37


    Daniyal Nasir Mirza speaks to Jitendra Khare, the President of the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts India and the Head Coach of Team Relentless in Mumbai.Jitendra Khare: https://www.instagram.com/jitendravickykhare/

    Pakistan Football NEEDS Better Coaches for Success | PM #152

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 39:45


    Pakistan football is struggling because of a coaching crisis. Without top-quality coaches, Pakistan cannot produce world-class players. In this episode of Pressing Matters and another part in our football ecosystem series, we explore how coach education is a key pillar of a successful football ecosystem and why Pakistan needs more coaching licenses, modern coaching practices, and a new generation of coaches to move forward.Shaikh Hamdan, a UEFA-licensed coach and Academy Director at Karachi United, joins Ismail Farooq to discuss the current state of coaching in Pakistan, how we can develop elite coaches like Guardiola, Klopp, and Ancelotti, and what the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) must do to solve this crisis. Will Pakistan ever produce top-tier football managers? Watch now to find out!Powered by Maidan

    FIFA BANS PAKISTAN FOOTBALL AGAIN! Who is to Blame? When Will the Ban End? | PM #151

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 66:02


    RAHIM PARDESI IS FIGHTING FEROZE KHAN | The Weigh In #95

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 29:02


    The YouTube megastar is uncensored and honest as he sits down with Daniyal Nasir Mirza to discuss his massive fight with Feroze Khan.PS Fight Series goes down from the expo center on Februrary 15th! Watch live on Triller TV and buy your tickets from Ticketwala.

    SPECIAL FOOTBALL Q&A: Next PFF President, New Head Coach, Pakistan Football League & More | PM #150

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 57:43


    In this SPECIAL 150th episode of Pressing Matters, Ismail Farooq dives into the hottest questions about the future of Pakistan football. Who will be the next PFF President? Will Faisal Saleh Hayat come back into power? Who will be the head coach of the Pakistan football team? Will the Pakistan Football League finally happen? Is a franchise league better than nothing? Join us for this exclusive Q&A session where we tackle these important topics and more!

    The SCANDAL of FIFA Goal Projects in Pakistan Football: Corruption and Empty Promises | PM #149

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 49:16


    SECRET ELECTIONS, HOSTILE PFF TAKEOVER & More: Why FIFA Intervened in Pakistan Football | PM #148

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 25:46


    Pakistan Footballer ABDULLAH SHAH: "I Was Not Given a Chance by Stephen Constantine" | PM #147

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 25:32


    THE GODFATHER OF PAKISTAN FOOTBALL: Inside the Reign of Faisal Saleh Hayat | PM #146

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 23:15


    The Rise of FAISAL SALEH HAYAT in PAKISTAN FOOTBALL | Pervez Musharraf & Secret Agencies | PM #145

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 24:58


    NEW PAKISTAN FOOTBALL ECOSYSTEM SERIES Part 1 - How to Develop World-Class Footballers | PM #134

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 31:17


    PAKISTANI WEST HAM COACH on Pakistan Football & Sports Science | Part 2 | Pressing Matter #118

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 23:38


    PAKISTANI WEST HAM COACH on Pakistan Football & Sports Science | Part 1 | Pressing Matter #117

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 30:57


    HERE'S WHAT'S WRONG WITH PAKISTANI MMA | Abid Jahangir | CEO of Green Hill | The Weigh In #86

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 65:20


    PAKISTAN FOOTBALL TEAM'S FUTURE | What Can Stephen Constantine Do? | Pressing Matter #116

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 41:44


    FIRST PAKISTANI IN THE UFC?! Shoaib Yousaf talks about OKTAGON 48 and more | The Weigh In #81

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 34:06


    MATCH PREVIEW: SAUDI ARABIA vs PAKISTAN | FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 | Pressing Matters #113

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 56:10


    HARUN HAMID ON SCORING PAKISTAN'S MOST HISTORIC GOAL | Pressing Matters #112

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 25:27


    NOTE: As mentioned at the beginning of the video, we unfortunately had a major problem with host Ismail's audio but the episode was way too important and good to not release so we did our best to fix it and release it for you the viewers! Harun Hamid is a British-Pakistani footballer who most recently scored the match-winning goal vs Cambodia to grant Pakistan its first FIFA World Cup qualifier victory. Ismail Farooq talks to him about THAT famous and already-historic goal, his feelings of playing for Pakistan, his thoughts on the Pakistani home crowd, what makes Stephen Constantine special, playing against Saudi Arabia, and why he thinks this is just the start of his and Pakistan football's journey. What are your thoughts on Harun Hamid and his goal? Let us know below! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffial INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces | https://www.instagram.com/ismailf97 Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/#PakistanFootball #Pakistab #FIFAWorldCup

    Sage Northcut VS Ahmed Mujtaba Pre-Fight Interview | ONE FIGHT NIGHT 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 26:18


    ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ This is the most important fight in PAKISTAN MMA HISTORY! Ahmed Mujtaba graciously gives us his time to tell us his thoughts just four days before the fight of his career when he goes up against returning star Sage Northcut at ONE Fight Night 10 which is the promotion's first event on American Soil headlined by MMA Legend Demetrious Johnson. AHMED MUJTABA FIGHTS SAGE NORTHCUT ON THIS FRIDAY ON THE 5TH OF MAY 2023!

    How an Iraq War Veteran Became the Face of Pakistani MMA | The Weigh In #63

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 92:33


    PAKISTAN WOMEN'S FOOTBALL COACH on Preparing the New Era of Women's Football | Pressing Matters #91

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 52:13


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ Adeel Rizki is a UEFA-licensed football coach who is currently heading the Pakistan women's football team. He and Ismail Farooq talk about this new era of women's football in Pakistan, how he trains and sets up his teams, and how Pakistan can do its best in the upcoming Olympic qualifiers. #PakistanFootball #WomensFootball #FIFA ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces

    Pakistan's UFC Dream | Making The Sport Mainstream | Faizan Khan Suddozai | The Weigh In #62

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 41:43


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    ISMAIL KHAN | THE FIGHTING PRIDE OF PAKISTAN | The Weigh In #61

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 59:39


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    PAKISTAN MEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM COACH on Building a Team for the Future | Pressing Matters #89

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 41:02


    ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shahzad Anwar is the Pakistan men's football team coach. He is one of the best coaches in the country and the only Pro License football coach in Pakistan. He and Ismail Farooq discuss everything, such as his playing philosophy, the men's team's latest match against Nepal, the upcoming training camp and matches, overseas players (including some big names), the aim to win Pakistan's first-ever FIFA qualifier, and how to build a grassroots structure that can help the senior national team in the coming years. #PakistanFootball #FIFA #PFF ------------------------------------------------------------------

    ANITA KARIM: 1ST FEMALE FIGHTER IN THE ISLAMIC REP. OF PAKISTAN | The Weigh In #60

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 52:52


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    PAKISTAN WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAIN on the New Era of Pak Women's Football | Pressing Matters #88

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 22:49


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ Maria Khan is the captain and midfielder of the Pakistan women's football team. You saw her score that wondergoal, now it's time to hear her talk about it, and much more. Maria and Ismail Farooq discuss everything related to the Pakistan women's football team and this new era of women's football in Pakistan. #PakistanFootball #WomensFootball #FIFA ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces

    Reacting To WORLD CUP Results So Far | Qatar 2022 | Pressing Matters #87

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 30:43


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ismail Farooq & Sheikh Hamdan sit down and recap the world cup so far, from the major upsets, to the dark horses in the tournament and predict who they believe will be raising that trophy high! This world cup has played up some sensational matches so far and the Pressing Matters crew is here to break it down all for you. Comment down below who you think is taking the cup home! [Recording Date 29th November 2022] ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #Qatar2022 #PakistanFootball #Football

    Why has Pakistani Football Never Developed? (Part 2) | Pressing Matters #86

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 37:03


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ This is the second part of the discussion between Ismail Farooq and Shaikh Hamdan, Head Coach at Karachi United, on why Pakistan's football has never developed. They touch on various factors such as youth development, coaching, infrastructure, and domestic structure, and also talk about what needs to change if Pakistan is to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup. (Due to the limitation of time, we could not touch upon one important aspect, which was the financial security of players in the football ecosystem). Listen to Part 1: https://youtu.be/eXU_B0T3GY4 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #PakistanFootball #PFF #Football

    The Greatest 24 HOURS in Pakistan MMA History | The Weigh In #59

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 31:19


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Podfather (Daniyal Nasir Mirza) & The Godfather (Bashir Ahmed) return to The Weigh In together as they breakdown the craziest 24 hours in Pakistani MMA History in which we saw Uloomi Karim knock out Drhuv Chaudhry to claim the Matrix Fight Night Bantamweight Championship and just 12 hours later Ahmed Mujtaba tapped out a Brazilian 3rd Degree Black Belt One Championship 163! It has overall been a great year for Pakistan MMA and the future can only be brighter as the Godfather's Plan comes to frution. Timestamps: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces, www.instagram.com/ismailf97 #PAKMMA #AhmedMujtaba #UloomiKarim

    MATCH REVIEW: Nepal 1-0 Pakistan | Pressing Matters #85

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 23:31


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ismail Farooq is joined by Shaikh Hamdan, Head Coach at Karachi United football club, to review the recent Nepal vs Pakistan match. They discuss the return of the Pakistan men's football team after 3.5 years, their match performance, and how to build on this to take Pakistan's national team to the next level. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Feeling of seeing Pakistan team play after so long 3:00 - Match review 6:00 - "Important to look at context" 10:30 - England's plan to develop their next generation 12:35 - Building on this start (1) 16:47 - (Episode) Why has Pakistani football not developed? 17:10 - Building on this start (2) 19:05 - What would Hamdan do with this team in the coming months? 22:40 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces, www.instagram.com/ismailf97 #PakistanFootball #PFF #Football

    NEPAL VS PAKISTAN PREVIEW | Pakistan Men's Football Returns! | Pressing Matters #84

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 34:50


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Pakistan men's football team is back after over THREE years!

    Abdullah Chandio on Winning Against India | The Weigh In #58

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 61:38


    They call him "The Natural", "The Nightmare" and "The Bad Boy". He is ABDULLAH CHANDIO and he is On the Mic! The 21-year-old, hot off of his incredible display at BKK against an Indian Opponent which further bolstered his UNDEFEATED Professional KickBoxing Record to 16-0; lays it all down On The Mic including giving details of his plans for his upcoming fight in January 2023 in BKK again! This young man is the future of PAKMMA. Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #MMA #PAKMMA

    Why has Pakistani Football Never Developed? (Part 1) | Pressing Matters #83

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 26:14


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ever wondered why Pakistan's football has never developed? Or why Pakistan never qualifies for the World Cup? Is it a lack of talent, infrastructure, or something else? Ismail Farooq and Shaikh Hamdan, Head Coach of Karachi United, answer these questions in detail. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #PakistanFootball #PFF #Football

    IQBAL on Saying What Needs to be Said | On the Mic #54

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 70:19


    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Please support the channel if you like what we're doing; it can be as little as $1 for a one-time contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnTheMic ------------------------------------------------------------------ IQBAL Returns to On the Mic! He ended the last podcast by spitting all verses from his latest single KK AZIZ and now returns to our studio to talk about the release of his new album Divide and Rule! Providing us with a deep dive into the political thought that influences his lyrics and music so much. IQBAL: https://open.spotify.com/album/223aSwcqjjX7jKXj1WO5yy?si=cMLckVNQQTm3F_te_3bmKw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 https://www.instagram.com/iqbalofficial/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces

    Natasha Noorani Talks on Making Pakistani Pop Great Again! | On the Mic #53

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 79:21


    Natasha Noorani has been leading the charge for not just women in Pakistani Music but the entire industry in general. From creating the Lahore Music Meet alongside a close friend and partner Zara Paracha, the seeds had been planted to what has led her to today, where she is not only creating hits after hits such as Choro and Faltu Pyar but also evolving the industry from behind the scenes as well. As she managed Pakistan's arguably most popular band of recent times Strings as well as managing Coke Studio as well, helping the latter become the juggernaut it is today. In this podcast, Natasha gives some of the greatest insight into not just the present new wave we are witnessing in Pakistani Music today but also highlights the need to preserve its past before it withers away from memory. We are assured that you will enjoy this one even more than we did ourselves. Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #NatashaNoorani #VeloSoundStation #FaltuPyar

    Eman Khan on fighting for Women in Pakistan MMA | The Weigh In #57

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 83:40


    Eman 'Falcon' Khan is one of the very few but significant figures not just in Women's MMA but for Pakistani Sports in general. Alongside names like Anita Karim, Eman Khan has in a short amount of time catapulted herself on everyone's radar since her first victory at the inaugural ARY Warriors, representing Pakistan in a historic moment at the 2021 IMMF Championships and as well another victory at KO1. She also talks about for the first time in detail when she had to pull out of her bout at ARY Warriors 2 when she was attacked by a guard dog in one of the most heartbreaking moments in recent PAKMMA History. We are so excited to finally have her in the studio as supposed to on a zoom call and we are assured you will enjoy this one a ton! Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #MMA #PAKMMA #WomensMMA

    Muizz Ali Khan Model by Day, Fighter by Night | The Weigh In #56

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 56:24


    Muizz Ali Khan is coming to On the Mic tomorrow at 9PM! The man with good looks and a good hook enters our studio to tell his story of how he became one of Pakistan's best and youngest prospects in the modelling industry whilst also knocking out his opponents in the world of white-collar MMA at 3rd World League! Muizz at just the age of 22 is doing it all and tells us everything about how his journey began! We definitely think you should give this one a listen Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: Umer Fasie Bashir: https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Daniyal Nasir Mirza: https://www.instagram.com/dnmirza Ismail Farooq: https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #3WL #PAKMMA #Modelling

    UEFA-Licensed Coach on Developing Pakistan Football & His New Youth Academy | Pressing Matters #81

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 33:24


    Kareem Kerai is a UEFA-licensed football coach who has previously worked as Head Coach at Karachi United. He has recently started his own football youth academy called Kareem Kerai academy. Kareem and Ismail Farooq discuss his academy set-up, his coaching ideas, youth development, and fixing Pakistan football from the ground up. About the academy: Kareem Kerai Academy was established in 2022 with the vision of being the premier private football training provider in Pakistan. The Academy is driven by two core objectives: ● To deliver the best practices for grassroots talent development, so that aspiring players can become the best that they are capable of becoming. ● To create an environment that is transformative for a player's personal development, so that each individual can develop their character to live a fulfilling and successful life. Ages: 8-17 years (boys & girls) Contact: www.instagram.com/kareemkeraiacademy, 03002692228 Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: INSTAGRAM Umer Fasie Bashir (Editor): https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Ismail Farooq (Host): https://www.instagram.com/ismail_farooq TWITTER Ismail Farooq (Host): https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #PakistanFootball #FootballCoaching #UEFA

    Talha Bin Azhar on how he became a Pro-Drift Driver! | Pakistani Motorsports | Lights Out #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 93:51


    ARSHAD NADEEM'S FIRST PODCAST AFTER COMMONWEALTH GAMES GOLD MEDAL 2022 FOR PAKISTAN | On the Mic #52

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 26:43


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    Taha G on making the future of Pakistani Pop Music | On the Mic #51

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 66:37


    This man needs no introduction but the one & only Taha G graces the microphones of On The Mic in one of the most fun filled episodes we have had so far! Taha G talks about his musical journey so far through a series of the funniest anecdotes told so far on the podcast and even lent his shades to a certain member of Team On the Mic

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